30 32 1900 http://seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/f19e86d6dabd895b80e9a836f9d80d8f.PDF 818bb369ae4912cd69995de2198a21db PDF Text Text m Official Organ of the Seafarers International Union of North America VOL. IX. Frisco Gets AFL Conclave in October NEW YORK. N.Y.. FRIDAY. JULY 18. 1947 'BLOODY THURSDAY" TRIBUTE The challenge which big busi­ ness has thrown at labor has been accepted, and the trade union movement is prepared to demand, and fight for, its full rights under the Constitution of the United States. Tlie first meeting of the nation­ al labor body since the passage of the Taft-Hartley Bill will be faced with many problems of interpretation and opposition to provisions .oi the Act. This was made clear in an analysis of the Taft-Hartley Act, which has recently been released by the American Federation of Labor, and which is now being distributed to union officials. The entire report, plus three bullet­ ins, will be carried in this and subsequent issues of the LOG. Plans will be made for joint action on many of the Act's major stipulations. RESOLUTIONS Resolutions to be submitted to the convention must be in the hands of the AFL SecretaryTreasurer at least 30 days before the inauguration of the proceed­ ings. The resolutions may be sent directly to the SecretaryTreasurer after adoption, and need not be considered by city or state federations. In addition to the Taft-Hartley Act, the delegates will also take a stand on housing, rents, prices and other economic, social and industrial problems. The convention will continue in session until all business has been completed. Seatrain Vessels To Resume Scheduled Stops At Texas City Seatrain vessels, which have been stopping at Belle Chasse, La. since the Texas City disaster, will resume sailings to Texas City on Jyly 25 from Edgewater, N. J. The company's piei'S, which were damaged in the April 16 disaster, have now been suffic­ iently restored to permit their use. The company had been grant­ ed the privilege of using Belle Chasse, La. until July 31 for this run. Seatrain ships, how­ ever, will continue to stop at Belle Chasse on certain runs with calls at Havana in each direction. \ AFL Releases Full Analysis Of'Slave Law' i With American organized labor facing the most crucial period in its history, the 6oth Conven­ tion of the American Fedeiation of Labor will got underway in San Fi-ancisco on October 6th. All unions affiliated with the AFL will be represented, the number of delegates to be de­ termined by the iiumber of mem­ bers in. each union. The con­ stitution of the AFL calls for the election of delegates at least two weeks prior to the conven­ tion. and the delegates must be in good standing in the AFL. No. 29 Sleuart end Mission streets. San Francisco, where two SUP Brothers were shot down and killed on July 5. 1934. members of the Sailors Union of the Pacific join wiih representatives of other waterfront organizations to pay homage to the Brothers who sacrificed their lives in the great strike. "Bloody Thursday " will live long in the memory of union seamen. Akoa Pilgrim Crew Saves Shipmate In Dramatis Night Rescue At Sea By L. W. HIGHSMITH Following a pleasant voyage from Montreal through the isl­ ands, then to Georgetown we headed north for Port Alfred, Canada, on June 21. The weather was fine, with a light easterly wind and a moder­ ate easterly sea with swells. Later the wind freshened slight­ ly, causing the sea to be choppy so that the vessel shipped spray forward. Our gangways were suspended by the bridles and trapped in to the sides of the ship. As the seas appeared to be increasing, it was decided that they should be unshipped and nested at the boat deck to prevent the pos­ sibility of them being carried away. The Bosun, Brother J. P. Mor­ ris, was called and together with several of the deck crew who were willing to work, it being Saturday, commenced unchipping the gangways for nesting on the boat deck. HURLED OVERBOARD The Starboard gangway was nested without much difficulty, after which the Deck Gang began work on the port gangway. The Bosun, while attempting to unfasten the bridle, stepped on the gangway. The gangway slip­ ped and the Bosun was hurled over the side into the ocean. Due to the quick thinking of Brother John Reed, a life ring was immediately thrown in the vicinity where Morris entered the sea. Immediately the alarm was given the Second Mate and the engines were stopped and turn­ ed hard left. This maneuver, no doubt prevented Brother Morris from being drawn into the screw. With the accident, lookouts were posted around the vessel and in the cross trees. Our course was reversed and we began making circles. As your reporter, 1 take this way of say­ ing that on every man's lips was a prayer for our brother, who most of us thought had gone to a watery grave. At about 1850 hours, just eight minutes from the time Morris went overboard. No. 2 lifeboat was launched with Chief Officer R. L. Oriez in command and manned by Brothers John Reed, Emil Hogback, Reuben Ruttkay, and Lester E. Parker who stuck to their oars as if they were old veterans at the business at hand. In the meantime, the Captain had our position broadcast to all vessels and shore stations, ad­ vising them to what had oc­ curred. our searchlights were switched on and ranged continually in the surrounding water. In addition, of course, all hands were on deck doing what they could to effect a rescue. While circling in the vicinity after complete darkness had set in, we heard Morris calling again: but for some time, due to at­ mospheric conditions, we were unable to locate the exact direct­ ion of his voice. At 2100 hours, we sighted Mor­ ris with the searchlight, and your reporter saw a smile on his face after he knew we had him in the light. He was broad on the starboard beam and floating {Continued on Page 15) Members of the Seafarers In­ ternational Union have already announced their position in re­ gard to this vicious "chain gang" legislation. In no uncertain terms, the SlU has gone on record as not tolerating any interference with Union Hiring Halls, and to consider it a lockout if the pro­ visions of the Taft-Hartley Act/ are used against the Union. ' Most of tlie labor movement has followed the Seafarers lead in this respect. Both AFL and CIO unions have resolved to by­ pass the National Labor Rela­ tions Board, and in the face of the hysteria whipped up by the passage of the bill, John L.' Lewis and his Mine Workers won the best contract in its his­ tory from the operators. Every effort will be made to test the constitutionality of the new law in the courts, but until that happens, labor will scrap the "no strike" clause, and fight it out on the picketlines with, economic action. The text of the analysis of the Taft-Hartley Act begins on page 14. Merchant Seamen Are Eligible For Vet Housing In New York Although it apparently has not for those with four or more been widly publicized, merchant j children. All apartments in-' seamen with wartime discharges complete kitchen facilities. who ai'e married and have at Situations which the housing least one child may procure authority regards as dire are apartments m various veterans merchant projects operated by the SEARCHLIGHTS ON York State Housing Authority. Our lookouts were very busy ali Applicants however, tnus be in the time looking for a possible ^^e_ed of housing facilities. spot where Morris might be According to information fur- eviction from their present homeriding in his life ring. As we nished the LOG, accomodations Applications may be made at circled, one of the Bow and available are two rooms for the New York State Housing Bridge lookouts heard Morris call­ couples with one child, three Authority, Veterans' Emergency. ing. rooms for families with two or Housing Division, 270 Broadway, It was dark by this time and three children and four rooms New York City. �I. Page Two THE SEAFAREHS LOG Friday, July 18, 1947 SEAFARERS. LOG Published Weekly by the f" r'/" Ir. SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION OF NORTH AMERICA Atlantic and Gulf District Affiliated with the American Federation of Labor At 51 Beaver Street, New York 4, N. Y. HAnover 2-2784 International Officers HARRY LUNDEBERG President 105 Market St., San Francisco, Calif. PAUL HALL First Vice-President 51 Beaver St., New York 4, N. Y. MORRIS WEISBERGER Vice-President 105 Broad St., New York 4, N. Y. GAL TANNER Vice-President 1 South Lawrence StT, Mobile, Ala. EDWARD COESTER Vice-Pre^dent 86 Se.neca St., Seattle, Wash. JOHN HAWK Secy.-Treasurer 105 Market St., San Francisco, Calif. District Officials J. p. SHULPIR - - - Secy.-Treas. Atlantic & Gulf District P. O. Box 25, Bowling Green Station, New York, N. Y. HARRY LUNDEBERG - Sec.-Treas. Sailors Union of the Pacific 59 Clay Street, San Francisco, Calif. FRED I'ARNEN - - - - Secy.-Treas. Great Lakes District 10.38 Third Street, Detroit, Michigan HUGH MURPHY Secy.-Treas. Canadian District ' 144 W. Hastings St., Vancouver, -B. C. Entered as second class matter June 15, 1945, at the Post Office i in New Y'ork, N. Y., under the Act of August 24, 1912. GEORGE K. NOVICK, Editor 267 The Last Hurdle ..I IvJ This past week the NMU withdrew its charges of unfair labor practices against the Isthmian Steamship Company, and thus bow^ed out of the picture completely, The way lies open now for the SIU to reach an agreement with the compajiy, so that the men who sail the ships will be protected by a Union contract and the combined strength of all Brother members. It is not to be believed that the NMU bowed out gracefully. Far from it. After being totally repudiated by the Isthmian seamen, the NMU did its level best to have the vote thrown out, and failing that, stalled pro­ ceedings in a shameful fashion. Both the NMU and the company could take little comfort from the results of the election. The NMU re­ ceived less than two-thirds of the SIU total, and the "no union" vote was so low as to be almost invisible. By that vote, the unlicensed Isthmian seamen proved two things. First, that they v/anted to be represented by a union, as witness the small company vote; and second, that they wanted the Seafarers, which is proved by the grand total rolled up for the SIU. There is no further reason for the company to re­ fuse to come to terms. Certainly this largest carrier of dry cargo in the world can afford to grant the same wages and conditions which are standard on SlU-contracted ships. Shipowners who operate under SIU conditions are still piling up huge profits, and there is no reason to be­ lieve that Isthmian can't do the same. The Seafarers International Union has a clear man­ date from the men who sail the ships. By voting over­ whelmingly for the Union, they have said, "We want the SIU to-repre.sent us; we want SIU wages and conditions, and damn fast!" The time for stalling is past—too much time has al­ ready been wasted. Isthmian seamen are becoming im­ patient, and who can blame them? Obstacles put up by the NMU have been success­ fully hurdled. It's high time the Isthmian Steamship Company entered the $IU fold. That's the way the sea­ men voted, and that's what they want. Hospital Patients When entering the hospital notify the delegates by post­ card. giving your name and the number of your ward. Staten Island Hospital Men Now in The Marine Hospitals These are Ihe Union Brothers currently in the marine hospitals, as reported by the Port Agents. These Brothers find time hanging heavily on their hands. Do what you can to cheer them up by writ­ ing to them. J. A. DYKES NEW ORLEANS HOSPITAL E. E. CASEY J. PROBST E. F. PAUL C. CAHILL P. FELICIANO C. LANGSTON P. GELPI L. COOPER r~ H. STILLMAN W. CAUGHEY T. J. KURKI R. LUXEMBURG E. P. O'BRIEN J. L. WINN C. KERSTENS F. McNUTLY P. C. CARTER F. HOMANN M. PISKUN G. ELDRIDGE G. ROGERS LEROY CLARKE C. F. CONSTANZA V. A. QUINN H. SELBY M. A. HIGGINBOTHAM R. WALTHER A. J. LeJUENE t t 4J. ZADAVIL BALTIMORE HOSPITAL E. L. WANDRSI M. PLYLER E. M. LOOPER F. O'BRIEN J. J. O'NEAL J. WYMOND A. B. ZIELINSKI E. CAIN JR. R. B. WRIGHT J. TARQUELLOS J. E. MAGUIRE F. MILLER C. MASON D. COPPAK W. BROCE P. PODOLSKY J. DENNIS R. GORDON E. P. JANOSKO M. FINDELHURST H. W. WATTS H. GREEN is, X it % X X STATEN ISLAND HOSPITAL NEPONSET HOSPITAL N. NEILSEN L. CLARK J. MORRISON J. S. CAMPBELL E. J. SIDNEY ' You can contact your Hos­ pital delegate at the Staten Island Hospital at the follow­ ing tiems: Tuesday — 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. (on 5th and 6th floors) Thursday — 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. (on 3rd and 4th floors.) Saturday — 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. (on 1st and 2nd floors.) FERRER R. HANCHEY LARSEN L. LEWIS R. LEWIS TORRES SCHULTZ HAMILTON A. BLAKE BELCHER .T T. EDWARDS . it 4. BRIGHTON HOSPITAL E. WHELAN J. CALHOUN (SUP) R. BAASNER W . PARIS R. LORD E. JOHNSTON A. BONTE E. MOFIENE E. DELLAMANO E. HAMATY R. GRALICKI H. WALSH J. WHEATON (SUP) . R. HUNT J. McDONOUGH G. BLACK H. SMITH E. J. C. L. J. L. C. J.R. H. �^f{ Friday. July 18. 1947 THE SEAFARERS LOG VT" Page Three LSU, LCA Use Poison Pen Letters In Desperate Attempt To Halt SIU By PAUL WARREN By PAUL HALL The place to settle a beef among crewmembers is on the ship where the complaint arises. Several fellows have come to the Union Hall recently with beefs about shipmates after the trip was over and the payoff had been completely settled. For instance, one guy had a beef about the Bosun on the ship he was on, and brought it to the Hall about two weeks after the scow had paid off. He beefed that the Bosun had pushed the crew around and that he wasn't a good SIU man. No piecard, whether he is good, bad, or indifferent can do anything with a squawk like that, be­ cause the man who brought it in was dead wrong to start with. The place he should have settled that gripe was right on the ship, with the crew present. Any crew that calls itself a Union crew can nearly always iron out beefs that arise between crewmembers. If a man on board ship feels that some of his shipmates are guilty of hard-timing any other hands, or are not conducting them­ selves as SIU men, then he should immediately contact the Ships Delegate and call a meeting on the problem. Once a crew takes a position which the majority agrees on, then that is the way the beef is settled. Majority Decision Binding In the event that someone on board is not satisfied with the majority decision, then he has the right to appeal the disposition of the case to a shoreside meeting. Once this is done, the majority decision of the entire coastwise membership is binding. It is to be pointed out that in nearly all cases of such sort the original decision made aboard ship is usually upheld by the shoreside meetings. DETROIT — Recently, the Great Lakes have been flooded with various open letters, some sent out by the Lake Sailors Unipn and others issued anony­ mously (apparently through the efforts of the Lake Carriers As.sociation and/or some of their member companies). The.se letters have been sent through the mail to the unor­ ganized seamen on the Hanna, Wilson and other fleets. All of them can be grouped togPther and truthfully labelled as scur­ rilous, irresponsible and vicious­ ly lying propaganda of the rottenest kind imaginable. We are not going to attempt to answer these vicious articles, nor are we going to dignify them by breaking them down and re­ futing them point by point. But we are going to put you straight on a few union facts of life so that you can judge for yourselves whether or not the SIU is the only union on the Lakes for you to join. First off, the SIU stands on it's record of achievements — wage gains, improvements in hours, overtime and conditions, and the best damn contracts in the mari­ time industry. Lakes seamen know these facts, and we certainly don't have to stoop to the level of these boss-paid propagandists in Let's brief you on what makes order to answer their filthy lies. up the Seafarers International Union of North America, AFL. MEMBERSHIP GAINS The SIU is composed of five sep Why do you think the SIU is arate and autonomous Districts. gaining membership by leaps and These are: the Great Lakes Disbounds? Why did Midland sea- , . , ,,, men vote for the SIU? Why did crewmembers of the Huron ships Sailors Union of the Pacific; Ca­ vote SIU, and why did seamen nadian District, and the Marine from the four Wyandotte ships Allied Workers (taking in the and inland overwhelmingly choose the SIU tugmen, fishermen boatmen). as the union of their choice? Notice that word "autonom­ And why do the great major­ ous." It means self-governing, ity of the crewmembers from the a;id each District of the SIU has Hanna, Wilson, Shenango and its own constitution, elects its Steinbrenner (Kinsman) fleets .i^own officers, makes decisions openly express their choice of setting its own policy, and hand­ the SIU as the union to represent les its own finances. them? This means that the Great These Lakes seamen know the Lakes District runs itself, free score about the SIU. That's why from any interference or domin­ they aren't going to let any LCA, ation by any other SIU Districts. NMU or LSU propagandists However, the full str-ength and bamboozle them with their support of the SIU's 91,000 phony line of hogwash. members is available, and the They know that the SIU sets entire International treasury is the pace on the Lakes when it available to assist the Great comes to wages, hours and con­ ditions, and that's why the SIU Lakes District in any prolonged is on the way to becoming the beef, and whenever requested. only seamen's union on the SIU AFFILIATIONS Lakes. First and foremost among the Well, to get back to the union Seafarers affiliations is that with facts of life a la SIU that we the American Federation of La­ started in to give you—Here are bor. It's really comforting to a few facts that you can put in know in times like the present, your pipe and smoke on for a with the vicious Taft-Hartley while, mulling them over in your anti-labor Bill in effect, that the mind. AFL (almost 8 million strong) lines up behind the SIU. The SIU is also affiliated with t he International Transportworkers Federation, a world­ wide anti-communist organiza­ tion composed of millions of workers from the maritime and transportation industries in many KERR countries. Last, but not least, the SIU is mains in the maritime industry it is a threat to our jobs and our affiliated with the powerful AFL security. That company can al­ Maritime Trades Department, ways be used as a sourre for made up of more thaq 200,000 or­ ganized workers from the vari­ scabs and strikebreakers. Sail Cities Service and Tide­ ous maritime and connected in­ dustries. water. Contact the Organizers This organization was founded and give them every assistance last August, and brings the full possible on the unorganized lines. support of the AFL Seamen, It is gratifying to note the Longshoremen, Radio Operators, results of the article we ran in Licensed Deck Officers and a recent issue of the LOG. asking Teamsters to bear in any dispute men to go up for endorsements affecting the affiliates. to their paper's. We have had These facts should be contrasta fair response, but we can never' have too many. Let's keep it up. (Continued on Page 4) The Fight Is Not Yet Over, So Keep Shipping Isthmian There is not much use in a man, calling himself a Union man, By AL to come around griping to the Hall after the matter has been settled. A guy who consistently does this is not a good Union By being certified as bargain­ member because he doesn't have the faith of his convictions to take ing agent for the unlicensed sea­ men of the Isthmian Steamship his beef straight to his own shipmates for settlement. Company, the SIU has won a So, in the future, fellows, if you have any gripes or com­ major battle. But the fight still plaints, be good Union men and iron everything out in a Union­ goes on. The biggest and most like manner. important battle is winning a signed contract with the com­ Learn The Rules pany. The only way we can be sure That a union is as good as its membership, is a very true say­ of doing just that is by having ing. One of the very big things it takes to make a good member Full Bookmen on those ships to is a complete knowledge of union procedure. Constitution, Ship­ llead the non-union men in ping Rules, and by-laws. While a good percentage of SIU mem­ meetings, to tell them of the ad­ bers knows our Constitution and Shipping Rules, too many do vantages of a good trade union, not. This is not confined solely to young members. and to explain to the the Union As a matter of fact, quite a few oldtimers are not thoroughly Constitution and contracts. Only men who have sailed un­ acquainted with the Constitution and the Shipping Rules. This lack of knowledge extends to officials as well. der Union conditions can go For instance, in one port last year, an official took the position aboard those scows and give the that probationary members do not have the same shipping privil­ unorganized men the true facts of Union membership. eges as a full Book man. This, of colirse, is not true. It is impossible for the shoreThe only restriction put on probationary members by the Con­ side Organizer to meet each and stitution is under Section 2, Article IV, which states that, "Proba­ every ci'ewmember during the tionary members shall have voice but no vote." short time that the ships are This means specifically that a probationary member has all usually in poi-t. the rights of a full Book man with the exception of voting privil­ Theiefoi-e, when a Union man eges. This situation where Pro members were forced to register goes aboai'd, he can accomplish and ship with TC men was in effect several weeks before several much more in one trip than an men on the beach, who knew their Constitution, brought the issue Oi-ganizer can in' many months. to the deck and corrected it. MORE COMING Some SIU membei's have an Promotions By Error idea that Isthmian is the only Another instance of breaking Shipping Rules through the lack outfit which the Union is trying of knowledge is allowing promotion on board ship, after one to organize. Don't for-get Cities round trip, of Ordinaries, Wipers, and Messmen. This is a.clear Service arid the Tidewater ships. violation of Shipping Rule number 30. Because of this ignorance These companies ar-e small, but of our Rules, often a bitter beef results which can louse up an they could mean a whole lot to entire trip, as well as cause hot beefs at shoreside meetings. the SIU. They would pr-ovide ad­ The membership should make it their business to study the ditional coastwise runs and sup­ Constitution and Shipping Rules, as well as all Union literature. plement the ones we already have. This goes for officials also. Not only that, but at the same This will help us all to protect our individual rights, and make time we would be eliminating for a bigger and better Union. two other non-union companies A membership ignorant of its own rules and procedure means fi'om the maritime field. As long an ignorant union. An ignorant union has no chance of survival, as one unorganized company re- SIU Stand On Taft-Hartley Act Below is the SIU's program and position on the Taft-Hartley Act as adopted b)' the Union in member­ ship meetings up and down the coast on July 2. 1—The SIU-SUP go on record as not tolerating in any way, shape, or form, any interference with our Union Halls by shipowners or Govvernment bureaus. 2- -The SIU-SUP to consider as a lockout any attempts by any person or persons to use the Taft-Hartley Act to the detriment of our Unions. 3- -We make known immediately to the AFL, as well as to the AFL Maritime Trades Depart­ ment, our position on this matter. -That we call for a meeting as soon as pos­ sible with the Maritime Trades Department on this matter. -That we make known our position on the Taft-Hartley Act through the medium of the Seafarers Log and the West Coast Sailor. 'JI �THE SEAFARERS Page Four ;; ^ CoHs Etonomk Action Answer To Taft-Hartley LOG Friday, July 18. 1847 mMSBHSHlP By LINDSEY WILLIAMS I wish to reply to thai part of cs and their political stooges try Brother Goodman's letter in last some finking stunt that will put By J, P. SHULER. Secretary-Treasurer week's LOG in which he stated the organization in danger—by that all labor unions should unite economic action at the point of July 16, 1947 take advantage of what they con-1 subjected to the various terms of and form its own political party. oroduction. sider will be a favorable sifua- the Taft-Hartley Bill which cov­ Taft-Hartley In my opinion, that is not the ECONOMIC ACTION WORKS tion of the recent passing of the er the matter of union reinstate­ answer to organized labor's prob­ SIU-SUP Representatives Hall Taft-Hartley Act, and try to im­ ments, Headquarters Offices are And no matter what anybody lem. says about this direct action, one and "Weisberger attended the pair our conditions. This mem­ drafting a resolution on this mat­ I think that vicious attacks on thing is damned certain — it AFL Conference of Unions in bership is aware of the policy of ter which is attached hereto and labor can be beat by the unions work.s. V\/'henever it was neces­ 'Washington, D. C., Wednesday, the SIU and before any terms of is being sent to all ports for ac­ without them getting involved in sary, the Seafarers has beeh able July 9, 1947, as was formerly an­ our contracts are surrendered, tion on Wednesday, July 16. politics, and spending lots of we will, of course, hit the bricks. to settle its major beefs by eco­ nounced to the membership. dough and energy on stuff that The membership will be ad­ nomic action. It's a sure, short­ Their report and the program isn't the work of a trade union. vised as to the outcome of the cut way for labor to show its adopted by the AFL was run A union's job is to protect the next meeting with the operators. gmemies it means business. verbatim in last week's SEA­ rights of its membership. When If labor goes in for politicking, FARERS LOG. The summariza­ those rights are threatened, the Union Operations it's got to be ready for plenty of tion and analysis of this bill will Union should be prepared to horsing around. It'll mean be run in the SEAFARERS LOG The retrenching program of take the most effective action months and months, maybe in several parts, the first section the Union is coming along nicely there is to show its enemies it years, of expensive effort—and of this report to be carried in with practically all of the outcan't be kicked around. there's no guarantee that when this coming week's issue. ports cooperating in the matter The membership of the Sea­ it's all over with we'll be any The full impact and the vi- of saving the membership quite farers International Union is further than we arc now. ciousncss of the Taft-Hartley a bit of dough. against political action. It favors The Seafarers way of direct Bill has not been realized by Members are called upon in all the union policy of using eco­ sction is quick and sure. We most organizations as yet. The ports to work with the officials nomic action whenever the bossproved that it brings results. Seafarers, for example, has not as much as possible so as to make In the same way that the SIU yet come into contact with any­ for good representation, at the The last remaining legal ob­ has made economic action work one attempting to use it in the same time keeping it at a mini­ stacle has been removed from whenever the bosses tried to put Maritime Industry. The Union's mum eost. the path, and the SIU is now able a head on our union, all labor position and program to combat It seems as though the ship­ to negotiate a contract with Isth­ unions can show their strength. this Act is carried in this past ping boom which was e.xperienc- mian Steamship Company. The power of all workers— week's issue of the LOG and ed in some of the big ports is The NMU "has withdrawn all whether they ai'c seamen, tool- will be carried permanently in row going to taper off. Book charges and, as a result, the op­ makers, coal miners, or sewing the LOG for some time. members are urged to take all erator is free to negotiate with machine operators — is right The SIU shall be on guard to jobs possible so as to prevent the the SIU. Isthmian has been no­ where they do their jobs—at the prevent the u.se of this Act to issuanee of any more tripcards tified of this action and we ai-e crush this Union which we have (Continued from Page }) production, than are absolutely necessary. now waiting word from them as ed with the facts concerning both worker in this country built with a cost of much effort, For every book members tak­ to the setting of the date for the LSU and the NMU, and theni thiow down his tools time and sacrifice. ing jobs now, it will mean that commencement of negotiations. you can resolve your mind about bosses and their polimuch better shipping a year Results of such meetings will be Negotiations li'cal stooges try to kick us be­ them. from now. made known to the membership. low the belt, it would be a dif­ The Negotiating Committee How can an outfit like the oneThe question of reinstatement ferent kind of fight. The Quarterly Financial Re­ company LSU give j'ou job semet several times with the op­ of members more than one year port for the first quarter has been 'cui'ity, competent union repre­ erators since the last regular PEFiSONAL BUSINESS in arrears in dues and assess­ submitted to Headquarters, and sentation, or any form of support Personally, I don't give a hoot meeting. It seemed as though at ments has been kicked around in it is recommended that an Audit­ in time of a beef? According to whether a guy v/ants to vote or first we would be able to promptseveral .of the ports. ing Committee be elected in the their own literature, dated July not. That's his own business. settle our differences with To prevent any further cross­ Port of New York for the pur­ 1, 1947, all of the LSU officers ai'c When it comes down to the fact these people in the matter of fire between the various ports on pose of auditing the books and men sailing on the Cleveland- that our bread and butter, and all contracts, as laid out in previous this matter, and at the same time bills of the Union for the first Cliffs ships. we've done to win it, is going to j "^ffo^'^tions reports. However, quarter. to protect our Union from being How are those men going to be shoved down the drain, then the situation is now changed. represent you when they are we should all act together. The operators notified us in busy sailing on ships themselves? The answer to the Tafts and our last meeting with them that How is the LSU going to do a Hartleys and their whole crew of they would go along with a raise job for any seamen when their smoke-blowing politicians is eco- in wages, vacation clause, payonly shoreside representative is nf^ic action. WHEREAS; There are certain provisions in the "Taft-Hart­ an attorney, one Meyer Cook ley Bill" which penalize a Union for not allowing any man Let all the labor unions adopt who derives the major portion of the same program that we in the membership in any Union he desires, as well as sections dealing his income from the shipping in­ Seafarers are following and with reinstatements of former Union members, and terests whom he represents in there'd be nothing to it. WHEREAS: Because of the failure of several officials to his capacity as a lawyer? Thirteen million workers all conform with membership rules whereby they have reinstated How is the almost bankrupt acting at one time—at the point men who were more then 12 months in arrears in dues, which and corrupt NMU going to rep­ of production—would make mon­ was contrary to membership action taken on a coastwise scale, resent you and take care of your keys out of the slick-talking as per our constitution, and beefs when their leaders are so ward-heelers who think they can WHEREAS: If these officials continue to follow the policy busy fighting among themselves write us out of existence. of ignoring the rules of our membership on this issue, it may to decide who shall cut up what , That's my answer. Why talk well result in our Union being put in a tough spot because of little pie is left in their treasury? cbout getting all labor into such actions being a part of the Slave-Labor Act, and How would you like to join an political party. Unions are eco­ WHEREAS: Headquarters has repeatedly called this to the outfit whose organizers are now nomic organizations and that's attention of the offending parties and has not yet received the going around urging seamen on where they know the score. ment of holidays at sea for Deck full cooperation of the officials guilty of such, so the vessels which the SIU has Let them adopt militant pro­ and Engine Departments, as well THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED: That we, the undersign­ already petitioned fur elections grams and then put them into as various clarifications, provid­ ed members in goo4 standing in the SIU, go on record that no to vote "No Union" rather than action when they have to, and ing that we agreed, first of all, Port Agent, or any official, can accept dues from any former vote for the SIU? Is that the you wouldn't hear a word about Lu give up the clause in our con­ member who may be more than 12 months in arrears in dues kind of unionism, NMU style, "slave-labor laws." tract giving us the right to open and/or assessments, and you want? wage scales any time we see fit, and secondly, to allow the com­ No, Lakes .seamen want no BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: That all ports forward all pany full and complete reign -in part of either of these phony such applications for reinstatements to Headquarters Offices for the hiring of Chief Stewards. outfits. That's why they are vot­ action, and that once Headquarters has acted on same, the re­ Word has come lo this of­ sults to be made known to the members through Headquarters • V ing for the SIU, and that's why NO SURRENDER fice that the Seafarer Log is Reports and/or communications, and they will continue to vote for not to be found in some of Your Negotiating Committee the only union on the Lakes the seamen's Clubs in for­ BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED: That the membership be turned the shipowners down on which is free from internal dis­ r eign ports. made acquainted with the seriousness of this problem and when this proposal, and told the nego­ sension, boss control or foreign and if this policy is adopted thai all officials be instructed to be Whenever in a foreign port tiating committee for the ship­ domination from Moscow. governed by the rules as contained in this resolution. go to the seamen's Clubs and owners that, as far as the SIU Lakes seamen will continue to see if the Log is displayed. If is concerned, we don't intend to Signed by: Signed by: vote for and join the SIU, be­ you don't see it, ask for it. surrender one part of our con­ cause it's the only Union on the Paul Hall, 190 Find out why it is not put J. P. Shuler, 101 tract. We further requested an Lakes with the contracts, repre­ out, and leave some of your Lindsey Williams, 21150 early answer from the shipown­ J. S. White. 56 sentation, security and strength ship's copies of the Log there. ers on this matter and meetings C. M. TannehiU, 25922 W. Higgs, 223 to give them the forty hour week, Notify the Seafarers Log of are scheduled for one day this A1 Kerr, 29134 O. Drawdy, 28523 highest wages in the industry, all Clubs v/here you do not week. Eddie Parr, 96 and the best working and living H. J. Fiekutowski, 23814 find the SIU paper. The Union does not intend to conditions afloat! let the shipowners attempt to LSU And LCA Turn To Lies To Fight SIU Resolution On Reinstatements f\ Attention Seafarers �Friday, July 18, 1947 THE SEAFARERS LOG Page Five Deep In The Heart Of Galveston Hall 'J , hi <• ! J .•s-•••> 4 ti Is V Iv. Wh< w'm'ihz V.i ixy-.l m m- -xV. iw hSMaPff C4 Iccpt -iM. ^ > v.i i P>4A . voirR vouR' smeMtm. The busiest place in the Galveston Hall is right in front of the Dispatch Board. Here are the men waiting for Dispatcher Mickey Wilburn to call off the available jobs, and then will be heard saying a voice, "I'll take that one." With democratic rotary shipping, if the man who wants the job has been on the beach longest, it's kis for the asking. Shipping is so good in Gal­ veston that few men stay on the beach any longar than a couple of days, unless, of course, they v/ant to linger a while in the many local hot spots. Leon "Blondie" Johnson, former Port Arthur Agent, and at present a Galveston Patrolman, points to the sign that out­ lines the Seafarers policy. These signs dot the walls in the Galveston Hall, and make clear that the membership and no others control shipping and everything else in this Union. Tr-1 Between calls, these men sit and rest. There's plenty of reading material available, including the LOG, and the men take advantage of that. Many men also use the time to write letters to the LOG, to their friends and relatives, and to their girl friends. There have been many changes in the Texas area, and Keith Alsop, above, is the Agent for Galveston, appointed by the Secretary-Treasurer, and concurred in by the membership. Keith is an oldiimer who started sailing many years ago out of Norfolk. He's held many elective positions in the SIU, and he is doing a. fine job where he is now. Off to the payoff, Ray Sweeney, Pelrolman, left, carries a bundle of LOGs so that the men aboard ship can get caught up on the latest news. It's good nev/s, too, because it announces the SIU certification in the Isthmian election. : lilC Mickey Wilburn, Dispatcher, right, also doubles as a Patrolman. Here he goes over a problem with Dale McDonald, FWT. Mickey also makes ships for payoffs and sign ons, and does his share of the organizing work. A letter to his family is being written by Bill Chastnin, AB. Bill says that one thing he appreciates about the SIU Halls is the fact that he can write a letter or sit and read, if he wants to. — �Page Six THE SEAFARERS LOG Friday, July 18, 1947 Philadelphia Agent Calls For More Cooperation With Log By E. S. HIGDON PHILADELPHIA — This is a job, instead of the ships' crews hint to the membership — no and it assigns eight to ten men doubt nearly everybody reads to each siiip. the LOG, and sees all of its pages Should the arbitrators decide full of news and views. I wonder that the work is to be done by how many of us ever stopped longshoremen, then the court was to take time out to realize that petitioned that they should also without news we would Mt be decide the number of men in able to get the LOG to read. a hatch gang. On reading my LOG of July River anchorages here were Silence this week from Ihe By SONNY SIMMONS 4th, 1 see where 15 branches of reported this week as filled to Branch Agents of ihe followthe SlU have not contributed capacity, while incoming vessels TAMPA — Shipping remains week. The Deck Delegate cqiled any news. Well, in my opinion. were notified not to proceed up 'ing ports: at a peak here with replace­ for a Patrolman, and when the this is really letting ye olde Ed- the Deleware above Marcus Hook JACKSONVILLE ments as hard to get as a drink Patrolman arrived, everything itor down. I unless berthing facilities were BOSTON of ice water in hell At the pres­ was fine. In fact, the only reason Although each Agent is sup- available immediately. About 1« ent time we have three Water­ they called for an official was MONTREAL posed to send in a piece for the vessels were awaiting cargoes man Victories in port, each of to be told how nice the ship was! NORFOLK LOG it looks like some of them of coal. them calling for a rated man in should be reminded by the July SAVANNAH GIN MILL MEETING both the Deck and Engine De­ 'SAUCERS' EXPLAINED 4th issue that they are falling CLEVELAND partments. Imagine our surprise when a by the wayside. I The Republicans are anxious BUFFALO On top of that, we are having call came the next morning for a While we are on the subject to cut taxes — yet boost rents DULUTH a tough time keeping Deck and Patrolman and the Agent to of news for the LOG, 1 know and food prices for taxpayers. Engine men on the SS Florida. come down to the Channel Bar, that the Editor would gladly You figure it out. Between the The ceadline for port re­ Offshore men don't want the jobs a gin mill right near the Bull print any items that were sub­ skyhigh food prices and these ports, monies due, etc., is since the Florida is in port most Lines docks. mitted by the rank-and-file, so "flying saucers" we're inclined the Monday proceeding "pub­ of the time. We went right down, and let's get together, members and to believe somebody's setting the lication. While every effort There are seven AB and four found the Delegate gassing up. .swamp ye olde Editor with some table up 'thar' to keep up with will be made to use in the Oiler jobs on the board at this He told us that the Mate was news. the prices. current issue material re­ writing, and not a man in the aboard the ship renewing a guy. We paid off the Alfred Moore Mayor Samuel asked all land­ ceived after that date, space Hall. of the Waterman Line last week. lords to refrain from "visiting commitments generally do Had something of a funny Big Mike Gibson and Izzy Cohen undue hardships" on tenants un­ not permit us to do so. were aboard and, between the der the liberalized Federal rent beef on a Bull Lines scow last two of them, they kept the boys control law. He warned that the happy. city will exhaust every possibil­ ity that the law permits to safe­ KEEP ON HATING guard renters. The Taft-Hartley Act is cer­ Speaking of laws, we got the, tainly a hot topic of discussion lowdown on Pennsylvania legis­ these days. I only hope this lation at a meeting held Wed­ By SALVADOR COLLS feeling of utter hate still exists nesday night, July 9, by the on election day. If it does woe Central Labor Union with James SAN JUAN — Shipping is on stantly in a hell of a predicabe it to its sponsors and also the L. McDevitt, president of the the "Full Speed Ahead" bell ment when it comes time to ones who voted in support of it. Penna. Federation of Labor and again after a comparitive slow furnish replacements. "1 am a Republican" or "I am Louis E. Wilderman, attorney of period. The disruptive effect of Those who get off find the a Democrat" should have no the AFL unions, as speakers. the local longshoremen's strike beachcombing so good that they So we went on board, and got Among the bills signed are in­ has about petered out now and don't even show in the Hall the whole story. The Mate told us that the cluded; Ban on secondary boy­ with the ships again entering the until several weeks later. And 'riEv! WHAT IS-THIS ?-THE 'A' A rest of the Deck Gang was cotts and jurisdictional disputes; Island on their regular runs, when they finally do come in, •Tl?AINrAW*^OV»?-LerMEW.' » ashore gassing up, and that he ban on unemployment compen­ shipping will soon boom from it's to take a whack at the really had a beef, not the crew. sation to strikers; all round here on out. shoregang for a few days for A stranger situation you never working hours for women; and Two or three men get off j enough dough to keep 'em in saw. slashing employers contribution every vessel — sometimes as rum and coke and rice and beans. The Mate had a good record. to the state's unemployment com­ many as a half-dozen pile off in the order named. Every time the ship docked the pensation fund. a single scow — so we are conThis piecarding is sure one Bosun had orders to knock off hell of a way to make a living. half the gang, no overtime was The guy who coined the term ever disputed, and all hands "piecarding" had evidently just could turn to on overtime any eaten a piece of Shuler's pie! time they cared to. Not a man PEFORMING DECLINES was on the ship to renew the guy, and the Longshoremen were We make every ship in the place in the minds of American By MAURICE DOLE woz'king cargo. Someone had to harbor at least once a day. The Labor today. What it should be do it. ASHTABULA — One of the and win the best contracts and biggest beef is with the perform­ is, "I am a Union man and am crewmembers off the SS Pontiac, conditions for the seamen — the ers. However, since the mem­ going to vote labor." QUICK DECISION bership has clamped down on A bit of intei'esting news was a Cleveland-Cliffs Iron Company SlU! When told to go back to the these characters, we are happy an item in one of our town's' ^hip, dropped into the hall reANOTHER REASON ship and turn to, some of the leading papers the other day,' cently and gave us the lowdown to report that most of them are Another strong reason why the men were in favor of piling off. to the effect that the operators ' conditions aboard his vessel, confining their performing to Lakes seamen should join the We warned them that any man were going to sue the Longshore-1 According to this Brother, they off-watch hours. SlU is the recent enactment of piling off under those circum­ men because they were opening carry the two-pot system a little When we trotted aboard the stances would be bought up on the Taft-Hartley Bill. and closing hatches on coal ^ips further on the SS Pontiac This legislation will take away SS Francis, Bull Lines, we exbeing loaded here. do on most unorganiz- the rights that labor has fought Pe^^^ed the usual petty chow charges, and then they, recon­ sidered. The item stated that this was Lakes ships, years to win. If you are an unor­ beefs. Instead, we were agreeIf we had men to replace those formerly done by the seamen at j Drop into the Pontiac dining ganized seamen without any ably surprised to find the crew characters, we would have done a much lower cost and this work, room where the officers eat, and .strong union affiliation, only by perfectly happy and lauding the done by longshoremen, is cost- you can find the best of every- becoming a member of a strong, Chief Steward to high heaven so right then and there. Labor in Tampa is supporting ing operators millions annually, thing including all kinds of fresh union like the SlU will your Surprised, that is, until we met a full ticket in the elections this (Some stuff, eh boss?) fruit in and out of season. But the belly-robber, who was none fall. Labor is going down the rights be fully protected. d's very different in the crew's other than oldtimer Rudy Keiest, line for a Mayor and seven Already, on many of the Lake ARBITRATION messroom. There you're lucky one of the top men in the busi­ Aldermen. The administration Carriers ships, company officials Whether stevedores or sailors if you ever get any fresh fruit! ness. Keep 'em feeding, Rudy! that is in power now gave us a and officers have begun to throw should open and close the hatch- j Is this another one of the ways their weight around. They know Brothers Lockwood and Mor­ hard time during our strike, and es on coal ships was the prin- that the "strong" Lake Sailors that on an unorganized ship they gan have teamed up with some now we will get a chance to cipal question involved in an Union works for the members, don't have the powerful SlU to half-dozen other beachcombers return the compliment. aciior. filed with Judge Thomas and gets them the best possible contend with. When you have of more recent vintage, and they Bluett, presiding over the sum- conditions? And, according to no union to protect you, you all plan to rent a whole floor mcr court of Common Pleas. their own literature, the officers have no such thing as job secur­ atop the Pennsylvania Bar. tTo settle the question the court of the LSU are working seamen ity, job protection or any of the They are going to cook there, wae asKed to require Local 1291 on the Cliffs ships. They must benefits of union representation too. What's worse — they are If you don't find linen of the International Longshore- know what's going on. under a bonafide SlU contract. going to use Frenchy Michelet's when you go aboard your men's Association, AFL, to arWake up. Cliffs seamen! Get Get wise. Get behind the Sea­ recipes dug up from some old ship, notify the Hall at once. Oitrate the matter with the Gen- rid of that handcuffed "independ- farers drive to organize all of LOG issues. Imagine the kind A telegram from Le Havre or wrtl Committee of Steamship ent ur ion" called the Lake Sail- the unorganized seamen on the of heads these guys are going Singapore won't do you any Lines and Employing Stevedores, j ors Union, and join the only Great Lakes. That's the only way to wake up with after a binge good. It's your bed and you The Union insists that its Union on the Lakes which has that you will enjoy security fol on monkey rum and Frenchy's have to lie in it. "• members are entitled to the the guts and militancy to go out you and your family. • soup! Replacements Scarce In Tampa; NO NEWS?? Even SS Florida Has Tough Time Beachcombing Too Attractive, San Juan Has Few Replacements Another LSU Membership Sellout: Two Stewpots On The Pontiac '{•K s •• AnENTION! b rj �Friday. July 18. 1947 THE SEAFARERS LOG Great Lakes Performers Are Warned By FRED FARNEN DETROIT—Recently, a small number of performers among the Great • Lakes Seafarers have been making a nuisance out of them­ selves, and causing disturbances out of all pro­ portion to their actual numbers. A stop must be called to their anti-union activities, once and for all. The.se particular individuals are a disgrace to the name of the SIU, and the r^uicker they are eliminated from our Union the better olT the Union will be. There is no place in the SIU for a gashound or winehead who comes around the Union Hall causing a disturbanop, mooching or otherwise acting in a manner un­ becoming to a union member. The SIU constitution plainly states in sev­ eral sections that intoxication aboard ship, at Uniort meetings, or in the Union Hall will not be tolerated, and violators will be duly pun­ ished. These sections are going to be followed to the exact letter! CONSTITUTIONAL PROVISIONS Sections of the Constitution which speci­ fically apply to performers are as follows: ARTICLE XX. Section 5. Any member who. through drunkeness or bad conduct on board ship, brings the Union into ill repute or causes the delay of a vessel, shall be lined not less than Five Dollars (S5.00) for the first of­ fense, and for any subsequent offense shall be punished as may be determined by the Trial Committee. ARTICLE XX, Section 9. Any member charged with an offense against the laws and rules of the Union or against the good and wel­ fare of the Union, not covered by any penal­ ties herein described, shall, upon proper trial, be subject to such penalty as the Trial Com­ mittee shall recommend and the Union deter­ mine. ARTICLE XX, Section 11. No drunken­ ness. intoxicating liquors or gambling of any kind shall be permitted in the Union Halls. Anyone violating this rule shall be fined not less than Ten Dollars ($10.00) and not more than Twenty-five Dollars ($25.00). BY-LAWSi Section 3. No member under the influence of liquor shall be admitted to any meeting, and the Chairman shall strictly en­ force this rule. BY-LAWS. Section 5. Any member who disturbs the meeting and who refuses or ne­ glects to obey when called to order by the Chair shall be liable to a fine of Five Dollars ($5.00) and shall be compelled to retire from the meeting. NECESSARY AUTHORITY As you can plainly see from reading these provisions of the Constitution, all of the nec­ essary authority is placed in the hands of the duly elected officials, membership, -and meet­ ing Chairman to discipline by any necessary means those who abuse the privileges of mem­ bership in* the Great Lakes District of the Sea­ farers International Union. Our Union is a strong one, and we have gained a reputation for always pursuing a mil­ itant and just course for the good of all sea­ men. We can't afford to let a few irresponsibles jeopardize the reputation and well-being of our entire membership. Certainly, the vast majority of members in the SIU are conscientious in performing their duties and assuming their responsibilities as members of the best damn Union on the water­ front. For that very reason, all performers are given one final warning. If you feel like acting up, drinking, cussing out someone, or otherwise acting in a manner unbecoming a Union member, stay away from the Union Hall, the Union meeting, or our SIUcontracted ships. Violators of this . are. going to get the works under the Constitution. We don't want performers in the SIU. This. is final! Plenty Of Activity In Galveston; Gashounds And Performers Wane By KEITH ALSOP GALVESTON — What with covering Port Arthur and Hous­ ton, in addition to this port, we are really going 'round and 'round down here. Last week we paid off the Charles Leacock, South Atlantic; the Bret Harte, Watei-man; and the James Gillis, Smith and Johnson. The Leacock and the Bret Harte have already signed on again. The Bret Harte came in from Japan with several members who are oldtimei-s in our organization. Those men were woi'se than any Permitmen I have ever seen. There were quite a few log­ gings which we were able to get rid of, and the men collected 800 hours overtime that was. dis­ puted by the Engineers. Abe Ellis and Nevin Ellis, Preacher Perry, and Pat Whit­ man left Galveston with big fishing trips on their minds. Jack Kelly is back on the beach here after a shoi't vacation in Mobile, and One Round King is still in town — with some money left. ONT^THEIR OWN The shipyard workers at Gal­ veston Drydock and Brown Ship­ yard are out on strike, but we haven't been asked for help yet. The shipyard union seems to have enough men to carry its own load. One tanker each week is the average that comes in to Port Arthur and Lake Charles, and those ships are covered as soon as they dock. One Isthmian ship recently hit Houston, and that was covered by Johnny Ward and myself. We aren't having trouble with the gashounds and performers any moi'e. They found out that drinking ax'ound the Hall would not be tolerated, and it's been cut out. Membership cooperation has been very good, and we hope it continues. It's hardly worth to mention that the state of Texas has the worst labor laws of any state in the U. S. Even without the Taft-Hartley Act, Texas workers have been stripped of most of their rights. The only solution that we can offer is for the membership to be damn sure to use their constitu­ tional rights and vote in the coming elections. In that way we will be able to have men in Congress who represent all of us, not just the big businessmen. The "flying discs" are still around these parts, but fortun­ ately no damage has been done. Chief Stewards If your requisition is cut, or if the food is not up.lo par, notify all. three Delegates at once so that, the ship will not sail until the matter has been straightened out. It is the responsibility of the Steward to check, the stores before, the ship sails, and any complaints made far at sea won't do the crew any good if they have to eat short rations or poor food. New Form For Listing Repairs Should End Company Stalling By JOE ALGINA NEW YORK—In an attempt to J coming aboard can see what is halt the practice of companies needed, and the last copy is to .stalling and pretending ignor­ be held at the SIU Branch. ance as to repairs needed on their If this is done, it should put ships, the SIU is preparing re­ an end to the companies' prac­ pair list forms to be carried on tice of stating they know nothing all ships. about a repair list; they can't We've found that a lot of very well ignore four lists. trouble has been caused by the FILL IT OUT lack of a system for the adjust­ At the bottom of the new ment of repairs aboard .ships, so forms will be a place for the we're going to put out these three departmental Delegates and forms and see how they work. the ship's delegate to sign their A recent occurrence aboard the names. Fill it out completely. Charles Nordhoff, Alcoa Steam­ Sometimes omissions confuse ship Corp., is a good illustration of what we hope to eliminate thing.s, especially if the name of the ship is left off. with these new forms. These forms will be in the The Noj-dhoff hit port here a hands of all Agents in the near couple of weeks ago, and at the future; grab yourself a handful payoff the crew turned the re­ before you start your next trip. pair list over to the company. Situi;ti(ms like that aboard the The ship was in port for about Charles Nordhoff are not an two weeks and a rrc!W was called cveryd.'iy occurrence, thank God. lor. The time came for signing In Neiv York, this week, we on and a Patrolman went down had seveial ships that came in to t!ie ship. Ho went aboard and, after for good payo.ffs, which the Pa­ speaking to the Delegates, found trolmen reported a^ among the that nothing had been repaired. best they had had the pleasure to handle. DON'T KNOW NUTHIN The crews came in with all The sign on was delayed and their books, overtime sheets and imiTiediatoly a company official beefs all ready for the Patrol­ hot-footed it to the ship claiming man, and on each ship the crew that he had never received a re­ was completely sober. pair list and knew nothing about The DeSoto and Hastings of it. Waterman Steamship Company However, when he was told were two fine ships, as was the that the crew would not sign on Joliet Victory of Robin Line. until the repairs were made, he The Newburg, Los Angeles immediately did a Houdini and Tankers, gave the Patrolmen an produced the repair list. The easy time, although she had been Nordhoff then sailed in true SIU out for over six months; and the :nyle. That gives j'ou an idea of what the Patrolmen and the crews run into occasionally when a ship is hit for a big repair list. The'.e iiew forms should eliminate much of this, if a simple routine is followed. Four copies of the complete re­ pair list should be handed to the Patrolman at the payoff with everything needed noted in de­ tail. The Patrolman in turn will give one to the Skipper, one to the company, one to be placed Archer, Bloomfield, came in "^vith in the messroom, so the new crew Hying colors. All of them were Shipping Only Fair in Baitlmore, But Should Pick-Up Shortly By WILLIAM RENTZ BALTIMORE — We are ring­ ing the slow bell on shipping down here, but business and shipping should . pick up in the near future. Plenty of ships come in here, in transit, and with the sign-ons that are pending", soon the Hall will be deserted again. All beefs on the four ships which paid off last week were Reports have been coining settled to the complete satis­ in citing dirty deals given faction of every crewmember. seamen by several laundries, All overtime was okayed before which profess to "cater to the first man drew his pay. men of the sea." There were a few gashounds Roland 'Velasco of the SS on the ships, and we pulled them Arch Hopkins reports that off. We also picked up a couple Ungar's Laundry of St. John. of permits. The ginmill com­ N. Bii picks up laundry mandoes are no good to the aboard ships in that porL. Union whatsoever, and this port with the promise that it will intends to live up to the recomreturned by the weekend. mendatio'n to keep the gashounds The promise is never lived and performers in their place. up to. The shipyard workers are still "They don't say in which on strike, and we are respecting year it will be returned." says their jiicketlines. They issue 'Velasco, warning Seafarers clearance cards whenever our to keep their laundry out of men absolutely have to go aboard Ungar's hands. a ship that is within their lines. Keep Your Shirt On Page Seven The action ought to bo over soon, and wc wish those guys all the luck in the v/orld. IN THERE PITCHING Organizing activity still con­ tinues at a good rate. Our men meet all Isthmian ships that hit this place, and we recruit men to go to the Isthmian office for jobs. Some of them get the jobs, some don't, and then we get a couple more volunteers and send them down. Everything is in good shape here, and all the men look for­ ward to the day when we get that signed contract with Isth­ mian. It's been a long uphill struggle; the men who took part in it are confident that they can do the same job in any other unorganized company. The Taft-Hartley Act is caus­ ing a lot of conversation. SIU members are not too worried be­ cause they" know that the Union has bucked tlie Government be­ fore and won, and can do the same thing again, if necessary. fine ships and a credit to the SIU RETIRE YOUR BOOK Although I'x e .said this before, I'd like to mention it once again -—perhaps it will save some Brother a lot of trouble later on. If you have intentions of leav­ ing the industry for good or for a short period, be sure to retii-e your book. Tiiere is nothing dif­ ficult about it. and will greatly lacilitate your returning to sea if you decide to do so later. Merely call in person or mail your bool: to 51 Beaver Street, New York, c, o 6th Floor, and mention that you wish to have your book retired. In a few days your retirement card will be re­ turned to you and you'll be all set. Here are a few items of inter­ est to certain members; Alcoa Steamship Corporation now has their six percent retro­ active pay ready and the checks are being mailed. If you wish you can call for your money in person at their offices, 17 Battery Place, New York. Here's a real oldie that went the rounds but finally is paying off for the men in question. The extra month's wages for the crew of the Richard Henry Lee, voy­ age beginning June 1, 1945, will be ready in about two weeks. �THE Page Eight SEAFARERS LOG PROUD OF THEIR SHIP Plenty Of Ships ComingAnd Going In Now Orleans Tt-iday, July 18. 1947 Frisco Signs Now Contract, Another Coming By W. H. SIMMONS By EARL SHEPPARD SAN FRANCISCO — We have NEW ORLEANS — Everything just finished organizing the is running smoothly, smoother Golden Gate Steamship Com­ than ever before, and it looks pany, which is the sightseeing like N. O. will continue to be a Bay boat, and the contract is humming port. signed, sealed, and delivered. We have three Mississippi supWe are working on the Crow­ erliners, and two Alcoa luxury ley Towboat outfit, and expect ships calling this port home, to have an agreement with this and that ain't hay. company in a short time. Mississippi has the SS Del That's the way it goes out Norte, the SS Del Sud, and the here on the Gold Coa.st. We SS Del Mar; and Alcoa has the keep right after Isthmian, and Clipper and the Corsair. When at the .same time go out after these big babies come in, there's the unorganized companies. plenty of activity. Shipping is good in all ratings, Last week we had five ships and even unrated men don't have paying off. and five ships sign­ to wait too long before making ing on. There were very few a job from the board. beefs, and we are glad to report We paid off the SS Valdosta that only minor beefs came up The entire crew of the SS Alcoa Corsair assembled on deck for a picture. That sign in front Victory, Seas .Shipping Company, on the Del Norte and the Alcoa of the group is one they believe in and live by. It's a good idea, and one that could be used on last week, and had a couple of Corsair. all SIU ships. beefs to straighten out. The These vessels carry a crew of Mate worked on deck, so the better than a hunderd men each, crew demanded overtime and and so they are not expected to collected it.. No gangway watches come in perfect. But we can say were held for the entire trip, that those ships come in as near nine months, and OT was ob­ perfect as any passenger ships tained for that. also. afloat. All told, this meant a lot of The Messroom of the Corsair extra cabbage to tlie crew. sported a sign that could well be hung in the Messrooms of all MATE'S LESSON fury of the German bombers, In 1939, when war clouds were SIU ships. Here is what it said: On the Pcnmar, the Mate also but luckily B. G. came out of it "This SIU ship is a clean ship gathering over Europe. B. G. worked on deck, and he was all without a .scratch. and your home. So Brothers. Zelencic was one of those young paid off by the Skipper. The With the end of hostilities. NOT 1, NOT 2, but the entire men who couldn't decide what Captain, also promised not to Brother Zelencic. was still sail­ SIU crew must do its part to to do with his future. Nothing antagonize the crew anymore, he tried seemed to be what he ing the ships with no intention keep her sailing smooth." as was his praclice on this last wanted. He had held several of giving up the sea. The grip REALLY BUSY trip. jobs, but somehow none of them of the sea was too strong for We have our usual run of gasShipping is still hectic here j seemed to be ju.st what he was him to return to the humdrum hounds here, but on the who-le with more than 300 men shipping j searching for. life ashore. I can report complete coopera­ each and every week. Not many One day he was discussing the tion from all the other members. TOO MUCH HAPPENING oldtimers are left on the beach Gashounds have no place in our as they don't want to miss the problem with his brother-in-law, There was too much to do and organization, if they get load­ god jobs that come up on the who said, "I know just what too much to be seen in the life ed and then become performers. you want. I used to be the board. of a Seafarer for him ever to Nobody blames a man for tak­ Jimmy DeVito, Fritz Rickoll same as you, and I found the give up. If he wasn't sailing, ing a drink, but a man who can't place for me by going to sea." and L. E. Wessels are a few of there was always a new port to hold his liquor is a menace to the oldtimers who are here now. j His brother-in-law, now re­ ;ee or a strike to be won. the Union. These characters have Brother Rickoll boasts of being tired from the sea, had sailed Out on the picketlines he hoof­ I been told that performing and in the Union longer, with less for many years and had been a ed many a mile to insure the ^ phony militancy is out from now seatime, than any other member. , member of the old ISU. ?ontinuation and improvement I on, and the membership is preMost of his time is standby. He knew the value of unions of good conditions and wages . pared to take action against any The towboat field, being work­ B. G. ZELENCIC and so he gave Zelencic a part­ that go wit hsailing. guy who steps out of line. ed by Brother Warren Wyman, ing word of advice before he sent Thursday, July 5, the SUP In the '41 strike. Brother Zelwell-known Isthmian organizer, him off to find a ship. "If you're assigned to the SS Evelyn, Bull observed "Bloody Thursday." ncic was on the line, and during and Trussel Beatrouse is straight­ going to sea, be sure you join Lines. Brother Zelencic found This has been a Memorial Day the demonstration against Harry ening out perfectly. We would a union, and make sure the more than he had expected in for the Sailors Union since 1934. Bridges' Coos Bay raid he carlike to have Headquarters okay going to sea his first trip. The union is the SIU." one page of the LOG for Towlife of a seaman appealed to him. ride a picket sign on Staten Isl­ A large meeting was held in So, with this in mind. Brother the Hall, and flowers were plac­ boat news and pictures in and That was the clincher; seagoing and. Zelencic presented himself to the ed on the spot where our Broth­ around the Gulf. That would The '46 General Strike was dif­ life was the life for him. ers were killed while fighting encourage more Towboat men to SIU late in 1939 ready to take After the Evelyn he took ship ferent, however. He was aboard for the rights which we now en­ write and send pictures to their a ship and hoping that here he I ship in far off Hongkong and would find what he was search­ after ship and found good con­ joy. own Union newspaper. ditions, fine foods and good pay had to make his contribution in (Editor's note: A story about (Editor's Note: Send 'em in, ing for. moral support. aboard them all. Then came He was given a tidpcard and "Bloody Thursday." plus the and we'll print 'cm.) At the moment looking for Pearl Harbor and war. pictures taken on July 5 and another ship in the New York With the opening of hostili­ forwarded by Brother Simmons ties, Brother Zelencic stayed at Hall, Brother Zelencic, who sails will be found elsewhere in this sea and continued to sail as Oiler, is ready to take the issue of the LOG.) throughout the war, taking the first ship that comes up on the By BLACKIE CARDULLO ships through the dangerous board. He has no favorite company, MARCUS HOOK — Shipping Some of the fellows are in­ waters of the South Atlantic ship or run, as they are all the and later through the mine-inhas slowed down a little, but different to the drive, and the Agents and Seafarers have quite a few of the boys have same of the men who sailed Isth­ fe.sted and dive bombed Mediter- same to him. been inquiring as to the rea­ anean. "Some say Bull Lines doesn't been back to see us lately and mian are not volunteering to do son for late deliveries of the feed good, but I always got as During his many trips he that helps to keep things lively. a part in this campaign. SEAFARERS LOG to their good food aboard Bull Ships as heard the whistle of bombs aim­ It keeps the town sort of lively, homes and the outports. At one time it was felt that on the others. So as far as I'm ed at his and other ships and, too. The delay is due to the ter­ we would close up this Hall concerned, they're all the same while in the ports of Casablance Iw' We have been hearing some rific shortage of newsprint since there was no chance of to me." and Liverpool, he felt the full reports about how the SIU lost that has hit most newspapers, getting an election in the com­ Brother Zelencic, who has the Sun Oil Tankers election. which sometimes makes it never sailed other than SIU That's a bunch of bushwash, and pany, but now we know that an necessary for the printer to election will be coming up soon, ships is well satisfied with his was probably started by the halt printing the LOG until and it's our job to stay until the brother-in-law's advice to go to company or the NMU. he gets additional paper. last vote is counted. For the information of all All applications for unemploy­ sea and to join the SIU. Once the LOGS come off This is an open invitation: If ment insurance in New York concerned, we have not yet had He says, "I've only sailed SIU the press they are immediate- * the election, and when we do the there are any men who think State must be made through the ships, but I've ben around men ly mailed out. The only bot­ SIU is a sure bet to wind up on that they can get a job on a who have sailed non-SIU scows, tleneck is the difficulty in top. Everything looks favorable Sun Oil Tanker, they should offices at 277 Canal Street, in­ and from their talk I'm con­ securing sufficient newsprint to the Union, although we could come down and see us. In that stead of the District offices, as vinced that the SIU is the only for the thousands of LOGS use a little boosting from the way we can wind things up in formerly. union that has that mvsterious printed each week. a hurry. membership. something called 'it'." Sailing in The Seafarers Gave This Brether What He Wanted Men Needed For Sun Oil Drive Late Deliveries Attention Members! �Friday, July 18. 1947 THE SEAFARERS LOG Page Nine"' Labor Unions Are Really Unfair By JOHNNY ARABASCZ our thinking for us. Yep. we are , Congressmen do not know of a Yessiree. labor unions are un^^upid that we realize that if single reason why they should not smother labor with a bunch' fail- and it must be true, because the Taft-Hartley bill weren't of slave bills. Some of these*' the National Association of .Manthe NAM and C of C lawmakers are members of thdufacturers and the various members would have to continue NAM. They are big businessmen;' Chambers of Commerce have P^^ ^ laborer a half-way de- They own stock in large corpor­ said so. verbally and in p;int, but that now ations. Do we working people thinkthru their stooges, the I'adio and capitalists will try to enjov for one minute that they would'! the press. ^ holiday at our expense—until be stupid enough to reject a billh their greed has driven this counMaybe I shouldn't .say stooge.s, into another depression, and that will out their own swollen because the members of the y,'e. the people, into starvation coffers and sptead the dough out just a little more. NAM own these propaganda wages and conditions, Well, we think that they should'' mediums and there is nothing of course, it really doesn't have and that is why these cap­ the radio and pre.ss workers can matter. To heck with the peo- italist-Congressmen know that do except print and orate what- pl'-- We wouldn't know how to the people are stupid. ever some high priced b— s— Properly anyway, Yes, unions are unfair because ai-tist submits to them. ' We don't appreciate the clas- they have hiring halls where The NAM is Aot alone in its they say so why pay us union members can get a job' opinion. Several Congressmen to buy them. If all work- without having to kow-tow to • .seem to think so, too. Of course. ers could afford a Cadillac there some arrogant employer. these Senators and Representa^e more accidents on We can act like humans in a * tives do not draw their conclus- the highways and in the cities, union hall instead of like stooges ' ions from the people that they the excu.se to cause in a company hiring hall. •e suppo.sediy representing, needless deaths and injuries by Yes. unions are unfair because Their opinion of us voters is that ^^'^n paying^ us enough to buy they permit a man to behavewe are too stupid to know what ^ with? like a man instead of a mouse. is good for us, so they will do I know that some of these We are unfair because we tryto get a worker a living wageand decent conditions. We are unfair to the stock-' owners, bankers, big businessmen ^ because. b.\- paying a worker aPHILADELPHIA—Here's «a good story, which would sound t half-decent wage, they can only belter around Christmas time. It has all the elements needed pile up one or two millions of' to interest all seamen, especially SIU members. dollars instead of twenty orthirty or more. It's impossible to give the name of the ship involved, and By JOSEPH VOLPIAN Special Services Representative Membership on a trial commit- tlie constitution is simple. It tee is one of the most respon- calls for the filing of typewritten sible jobs that can be taken by a charges against a man quoting member of this Union, and mo.st the constitutional section violatSeafarers take a serious interest ed. in the task. ( The charges aie then referred It is a serious business, and to mcmbeiship meetings in all the fact that it is approached as ports where they are either acsuch is a credit to the member- cepted or rejected as read, ship of the union. I It accepted, the charges are The task of a trial committee, ' oferred to an elected'.trial comhowover, is not alwavs an easy '^^ttee in the port mo.st convenone. Too often thev find them^oth accused, accuser and selves working with poorly witnesses. A copy of the charges drawn up charges full of mis^o the accused memconceptions and errors, many of at least five days before the them contrary to the procedure outlined in the constitution. | " the accused refuses or negA trial committee, which conto appear, the trial provened recently in Mobile, found as if he were piesent. that many of the charges were LENDER FINDINGS difficult to understand and showFollowing the trial the commited a lack of knowledge of the tee shall render its findings and provisions of the Constitution. .lodgements to the membership The committee in their report, 'meetings: such- findings are final which was incorporated in the changed or rejected byMobile minutes, called attention the majority of the members to this fact. The committee sug- P'-^sent at the branch meetings, gested that members read the ^hile charges a«. pendingparts of the Constitution refer- ^'-gainst a member, any official We are unfair because a de­ ring to trials (Art. 19) and Ofthe Union has the power to the name of the Skipper must also be kept quiet. We can just cent wage pei-mits an employeefenses and punishment (Art. 20). ^^cmand his certificate of mem­ see the company calling the Old Man into the office and beating bership and retain it until final 10 spend more and by spending--' him over the head for this one. FILING OF CHARGES 'disposition of the case. mure keep money in circulation',' By reading the.se sections a A member under charges can keep up employment for the So we don't want to put the Old Man on the spot, but we member can make charges which still continue sailing, however, people who manufacture the art- think that other Skippers could follow his ideas and make for are understandable and can be as the Agent or Secretary-Treasides we spend our money on. better relations with the crews. carried out according to the con- urer will issue him an identiMy charges of unfairness could Instead of logging the crew. Captain took day stitution. 'fication card. go on all day. Til sum it up for day from them for infractions of rules, end then turned the When charges are filed they • This whole procedure in nont.his way. The majority of thd'money over to the Ships Delegate to be donated to the SIU should be typewritten and the legal language is in your Conpeople in this country and alt' Strike Fund, "in case you fellows have enother strike." article or section of the con- ' stitution. j manufacturers hate communism."' stitution referring to the charge If the provisions there are folAt the payoff, the Patrolman was given the sum of S40.00, quoted. i lowed, there can he little cause I Yet the manufacturer, throughfor which he issued an official receipt. If a member reads the con-'for the trial committee to throw his g;-eed for money and power, , We don't expect the rest of the Skippers to follov/ suit, but stitution before making a charge,! out your charges, and the co.mwould lower working and living-' it sure would be an indication of solidarity if they did. Oh, there can be no possibility of I mittee itself will find its job conditions to such a low level'well, maybe some day it will happen oftener. placing a charge against some- much easier and the person on one which will not stand up; and tiial will get a fair deal. liiat the worker would be sus-no member vnll suffer incon­ cepiible to the lying propagandas venience and embarrassment of 'of the commies which promisesfacing trial on charges that will the workei-. heaven on earth — be thrown out because they are ' unconstitutional. By JOE SHIMA Foui- other Lakes fleets — Hanna j NLRB to be petitioned to con- and gives them hell instead. Under the Offenses and Pun­ with 13 ships: Wilson with 12 duct elections aboard others There are several countries in-s TOLEDO — Well, it looks a.s ishment article of the Constituships; Shenango with 3 ships, than the above mentioned com-j Europe that are proving this tion are eleven sections dealing though the SIU really has some- and Kinsman (Steinbrenncr) with panies before the close of the A, ^^ev were half with specific offenses. These thing to shout about. Of course, 5 ships — are now under union regular sailing season. - v- , , cover misrepresentation of elect­ we've always had the best con­ petition before the NLRB to The .SIU now has 29 companies .-ratuiied the\' turned away Corntracts and conditions on the ion returns, paying for employ­ 'P'-tt when they ran intpo conduct elections to select the undei- contract, or in process of | ment, violation of w-orking i-ules, Lakes, but the i-ecent string of union of their choice for col­ being placed under contract, in i the chaotic conditions which fol" gains, both in contracts and new lective bargaining purposes. etc. j the Great Lakes District. No lowed the recent war, they fell'' recruits to the Seafarers, gives RULES ON GASHOUNDS In addition, other unorganized 'Lakes can p,.j,v to the commie crap. us another chance to say, "We , ,, , r- r claim to the same strength , The section dealing with per­ told you sol" Lakes fleets aie on the Seafar­ as tne SIU. or nearly the amount ^ ^ :;dmit that somebody is stuformers, one worth quoting, ^is ers objective list for the 1947 of jobs available for SIU mem- Pid. but I don't think that it First, we started out the '47 as follows (Sec. 5): "Any mem­ season by winning the 44 hour season, and we may expect the ' bers on the l,akes. the workerl ber who, through dnmkenne.ss! week and substantial wage gains or bad conduct on board ship,' ^^ brings the Union into ill-repute succession the Huron or causes the delay of a vessel, ^j^et chose the SIU as their shall be fined not less than ten union; the SIU won the first By HERBERT JANSEN SIU organizational activities in Monski. If you're out that way,dollars for the first offense, and 40 hour week contract on the this area are moving along at a drop in and see them. They'll^ CHICAGO — With the excep­ for any subsequent offense shall Lakes with the conclusion of rapid pace with plenty of unor- j appreciate it. tion of ABs, shipping is still a be punished as a supreme quor, , - . „. . agreements covering all Great little slow in our fair port. Dur­ ganized seamen coming into this We were grumbling about no-^. um may detej-mme aHy yport ,„„aboata, providing big ing the week, we had only the Hall and the one at South ChicSummer weather for a long time ' from the Trial Committee." | regular Windy City run ships, ago to congratulate us on our ^ow, we're getting it. The boys ^ In addition to setting down gams, continued success in winning the ni.e • i • • , offenses which can be charged Next, came the S s winning and only a few minor beefs. . , ,, ^ om in their skivvies — and ? votes of the companies we now caw . Among the customers gracing the Constitution also makes it of the forty hour week, again How. ..vwi... the weather reminds -* have under petition. an offense for the person filing with substantial wage gams, for the beach may be found the them of their sojourn in the hofDown South Chicago way, it the charge not to appear at the the seven ship Midland fleet, and Three Musketeers, Jim Hayman, climates during the recently conI marking the inception of the Mike Hughes and Jim Touhey. looks as though the boys are cluded"wo"rld War II" Section 8 reads: "Any member forty hour week on the bulk car- They're sweating it out until going SIU in a big way. If you're Oh, yes, in spite of the weath­ the call for SS Michigan crew- in the vicinity, drop in. Inciden­ preferring a charge against any riers. Shortly ^f er, the boys are planning, a tally, South Chicago has a new other member and failing to ap- hers of the four yan o e s ips members comes in. dance. We have a one man com­ In the meantime, they keep up phone number — Saginaw 3504. pear before the Trial Committee registered their choice of the SIU mittee in the person of Brother HOSPITAL INMATES to sustain the charge shall pay with, a resounding 68 percent the daily trek to Bughouse Park where they can watch Mother Among the SIU Brothers in Ed Jasanski, who is doing a^ vote! a fine of not less than $30. Nature at work in the form of the Marine Hospital are: Earl swell job of getting things linedd Yes, 1947 is truly an SIU year! The actual trial procedure folgrowing grass. Sewland, Louis Johnson, and Joe up in typical SIU style. lowed by the SIU according to And, this is only the beginning A Good Story Without Names SIU Continues Winning Streak On Great Lakes " A ..1 *. Chicago Shipping Slow; Organizing Keeps Pacei �11 THE Page Ten SEAFARERS LOG Friday. July 18. 1947 SHIPS' MINUTES AND NEWS Buttons Pop At July 4 Mandan Victory Chow SHOVING OFF FROM SHANGHAI Things were popping the Fourth of July on the SS Mandan Victory — and they weren't firecrackers. What were popping were the buttons off the crew's clothing in the vicinity of their substantial stomachs. Sett?ng the fuse to the whole thing f were three meals prepared under crink of your choice, you could barely move if you were there. the able supervision of SIU Stew­ NOTHING SPECIAL ard A. W. Gowder. Gowder's chowder . gave the crew more These menus, say Mandan reason to celebrate than did the crewmembers wei-en't the ex­ ception. Chow by Gow w,as tops Declaration of Independence. at every meal, every day. Help­ The three menus set up by ing him were, Lester Mahaffey, Brother Gowder and his' food Ch. Cook; J. Vazquez, Night Cook fixing lads of the Stewards' De­ & Baker; Frank Webb, 3rd Cook; partment in celebration of the H. Nicolaisen, Utility: W. Beckholiday would make the Sahara with. Utility; and Messmen A. Valcles, G. Thayer, A. Smith, and Desert water. B. Fisher. HERE WE GO On each menu Brother Gowder For breakfast, a starter was prints some apt maxim. The pineapple juice, followed by hot July 4 one was: or cold cereal. The pork sausages "The Greatest Pleasure in Life and eggs "to order." Potatoes?— is to Do a Good Deed." of course. Hold on, Brothers, go easy on the spuds. Next is hot Evidently, Brother Gowder cakes with jams, jellies and means what he says. He prob­ syrups. Name your drink, and ably gets a kick out of life. So put one of those cold apples or do the guys who eat on his ships, oranges in your pocket, in case for that matter. you haven't had enough. The-' menu for dinner, which' was served up as the Mandan Victory was nearing Miami, slip- Delegates Kit Explained To Seatrain Men Bosun stands over mess on deck of the SS Santa Clara Victory as the Isthmian scow pulled out of the Chinese port. Crew reported having to secure booms and hatches out on the open seas "with everything loose in the holds." Typical Isthmian conditions will soon be replaced by top standards required by SIU contracts. Prospect Of SIU Contract Keeps Isthmian Crew Going Tough as things might gbt aboard some ships, there's always the consolation that its just a bit worse on an Isthmian scow. But the guys who sail Isthmian take consolation in the fact that an SIU contract will soon be stan­ dard equipment aboard all ships operated by that company. Typical example of the crews who are standing by for that Seafarers contract is the one HcoftAyfOe. THERXjeTH/ aboard the SS Santa Clara Vict­ Highlight of the July 6 meet­ ory, which recently wound up a ing aboard the SS Seatrain New Persian Gulf run. Crewmembers Jersey was the introduction to Victor Gardecke and Alfred Northe crew of the new educational folder that is now being placed aboard SIU ships. The folder referred to as the Delegates kit, contains copies of the Organizers Handbook, "Here's How," Union Constitution and by-laws, and several other pieces of union ed ­ ped off with oyster soup. Then ucational literature, and was .ex­ roast turkey with all the trim­ plained by Chairman Bill Gray mings. Snapper fish baked. No Following Brother Gray's ex­ like? Then try the roast Virginia planation, the SIU publications ham. Snow flake potatoes, but­ were placed in the messroom for tered asparagus, candied sweets, the use of the crew. sugar peas. (Oh, daddy! 1 can't The meeting then continued take any more.) with Good and Welfare, during 'N EVERYTHING which discussion was held on On top of all this you got some new percolators needed, the pie — mince meat or pumpkin— cleaning of the drinking fountain, if you were on Gowder's scow, and a suggestion by the chairman that is. Ice cream, too, and water- that the honor system be used . melon and cantalope. You kept to keep the messroom clean at night. washing it all down with ice cold lemonade. Recording the proceedings was Bill Williams. Giving clean slates Lots of other things like pick­ to their departments were, T. D. les, celery hearts and tid-bits of Cannon, Deck Delegate; Bill one kind or another kept your Gray, Engine Delegate; and John "\jaws going between courses. Vic Gardecke,. Deck MainA. Bourg, Stewards Delegate. fenence aboard the Santa. Clara. The gastric celebration wound Victory. up with supper, consisting of cold 7 sliced turkey, or ham, and as­ sorted cold cuts: plain bologna, garlic bologna, liver, cheese, luncheon meat, salami and two ' jcinds of cheese. Fish lovers went '> towp on sardines and salmon and there were eggs for other icVers. Topped off with chilled fruit cocktail and cookies plus the I kunas summarized a few of the more rugged abuses that an SIU agreement will wipe out. Brother Norkunas, a member of the Black Gang, said there was a "helluva difference between conditions on the Santa Clara and those on SlU-contracted vessels." The first week out, Norkunas recalled, the First pleaded a shortage of soap. He gave out one bar every three weeks and soap powder was issued three times in four months. In the Persian Gulf, where a painting job in the dripping temperature caused the men's clothes to smell, with perspiration all gear had to be boiled due to the lack of soap. There were no cots aboard in the tropics, he added, and Oilers and Wipers painted and cleaned floor plates without overtime. Time off and overtime were unheai'd of, Norkunas said, and all the Firemen had at lea.st 50 hours tossed out because the First As­ sistant didn't let them know when the winches were through \/orking. Brother Gardecke said the trip was hot and cold — hot iri as much as no blowers wore thrown into play in the heads and show­ ers throughout the entire trip; cold because there was no heat in the crew's living quarters dur­ ing damp weather in the Med­ iterranean and the Pacific. "After leaving Shanghai for the States," Gardecke continued, "we had to secure all booms and hatches with everything loose while we were out in the open sea." In order to permit, cleaning of the holds, the booms were topped with the ship rolling and hatch boards loose, he said. At Bahrein, the Santa Clara Victory took on a load of 70 oc­ tane gas. Gardecke said that only a single layer of sandbags was placed between the gasoline and the engine room bulkhead. The law, he explained calls for a wooden bulkhead not less than three feet from the engine bulk­ head. Topping everything off, he said, "was the slopchest. Prices were out of line and the stock was inadequate. He cited as a sample the stock of handker­ chiefs. Upon leaving New York for the four month trip, Gardecke discovered there were no hand­ kerchiefs available at all. He blew his top instead of his nose. Smooth Crew Mans Clipper On Gt. Lakes The Great Lakes, in addition to being the means of transporta­ tion. for millions of tons of iron ore, coal, automobiles and mac­ hinery, also is well known for its ci'uises and excursions for thousands of vacationing midwesterners. One of the largest and finest of these cruise .ships, which carries thousands of passengers annually, is the Milwaukee Clipper, own­ ed by the Wisconsin and Michi­ gan Steamship Company. The Clipper, manned by a staunch SIU crew of 55, makes regular runs on Lake Michigan and car­ ries an average of 670 pa.sscngers. SIU MILITANTS The crew of the sleek new vessel, are tip-lop SIU men and women, as has boon proven by their record of real SIU mili­ tancy. In May of this year, the Clipper crew hit the bricks for a new contract and in two days the company conceded to their demands. Having ji'tartcd the summer crui.se season on May 30, the Sca- .'J'" gSpSfeS;;:- ill "Here she is. Ihe 'Clipper Wren.' "Back on the job. sailing again." —Caption by the "Wren." larers aboard are now, after a month and a half together, a smooth working team. One of the stewardesses aboard \yho has several years of sailing the Lakes on SIU passenger ships is Victoria Phillips, better known to her shipmates as the "Clipper Wren." The "Wren", who " submitted photos to the LOG showing life­ boat drill aboard the Clipper, recently celebrated her birthday while out on the restful waters of the Lakes. Her shipmates, in commemora­ tion of the event, made her a gift of an alarm clock, and a little celebi'ation was had by all around t.t the time. THANKS FELLAS Thanking the crew for their thoughtfulness, the "Wren" stat­ ed, "I wish to thank the Clipper crew collectively for their gift. It is not so much the gift I appreci­ ate as the kindly rememberance." With a good part of the summer season still to come, the crew of the Clipper have everything in readiness and , are anticipating capacity crowds. �Friday. July 18. 1947 THE SEAFARERS LOG Page Eleven SIU Ship's Minutes In Brief SANTA CLARA VICTORY, in his department. Stewards Del­ April 11 — Chairman V. Garegate, Martin Dyer, elected as decke; Secretary Alton L. Yukdelegate. No report. New Businio. Discussion on the unsani­ ne.ss: Motion carried that sani­ tary procedures of messman. De­ tary men in each department be cision to have messman transfer­ responsible for the cleanliness red. Motion carried to ask Chief of the ship's laundry, and that Mate to provide an adequate this duty be rotated each week. number of men to work while Motion cariied that NMU mem­ rigging gear, in the interest of bers anci non-union members safety. Each member requested signed abord in Panama be in­ to keep his overtime sheet, so as vited to the regular membership to facilitate any questions of pen­ meetings as they are under the alty hours, etc., with regards to protection of our contract and retroactive pay. After discussion will enable them to see the Sea­ with the Chief Mate and Captain farers in action. Jerry Palmer a four hour day was agreed upon ^d. Vote taken and George elected as ship's Delegate. due to the excessive heat in the Hall and Robert Harwell, Wipers, .444 Persian Gulf. Due to the lack dmitted to the SIU Earl Cain HENRY WARD BEECHER, of cooperation, the set-up was and John Jankovic, Stev.-ards De­ May 18 — Chairman W. Reidy; partment, accepted, as was John Secretary J. Redden. Delegates abolished. NEW HAS BEEN PREPARED eytHE Sullivan. Motion made by Hill reports accepted. New Business: lit UMlONi LISTING REPAIRS NEEDED ON ' YAKA, May 10 — Chairman to have trip card of saloon pan­ Motion by A1 Lorier that all tryman, lifted. Good and Wel­ YOUR SHIP. USE OF THIS FORM WILL Smith; Secretary Mitchell. Deck books and permits be turned over fare: Brother Finder suggested and Stewards Department Dele­ IT EASIER FOR THE OFFICIALS TO SEE TO to ship's delegate in order that gates reported no beefs. Engine that ciew leave all keys to the he may present them to the IT THAT THESE REPAIRS ARE MADE^ AND Delegate reported a beef between loc'sles for the next crew, Patrolman when ship hits port. PUT AN END To GOATPANV STALLING . it, ^ ^ the four to eight fireman and the Motion by Kane to Vote on ac­ SAMUEL McINTYRE. May 18 ceptance of the Deck Depart­ Engineer. Beef to be referred to Patrolman. New Business: New —Chairman Peter Blanco: Secre- ment tripcarders into the union. delegate elected in Black Gang, tary Edward J. Clark, Delegates None against. Motion by J. Red­ Good and Welfare: Brother reported no beefs. Old Business: den, that crew investigate why Thompson asked men to stop put- Brojjier Blanco remarked that Roberts, a crewmember, is^ be­ ting their feet on the chairs, the crew did not live up to their hind in his dues and assessments Thompson also suggested that the ^Pi-omi.ses in regards to keeping and has had his permit for six Patrolman see the Chief about'mt^ssroom or laundry room clean, months. Motion by A. Lorier that letting him reaiTange the egg- New Business: Motion carried to a copy of the minutes be sent to By HANK boiler system because it is giv-jhave regular door locks changed the SEAFARERS LOG. Motion ing trouble. One minute of sil- to Yale locks since the regular by VanDyke that a copy of the First of all we'll give you Brothers a news item hot off the locks can be opened with almost lepair list be given to the dis­ encc for brothers lost at sea. any key. Motion carried to have patcher in the port of payoff, in press, dated Wednesday, July 16: "New Jersey was prepared to­ it i 4. new toastmaster and coffee pots crder that he may see that it is day under special Congressional action to pay unemployment PONCE DeLEON. June 13 Chaiman William Turner; Secre-'l-ut aboard. Good and welfare: carried out. One minute of sil­ compensation to idle seamen who in the last two years worked on iary Bob McCullough, Deck Del-j Motion by Fred Schwab that ence for departed brothers. vessels of the War Shipping Administration. The weekly payments cgatc Allen Gray reported that i:ghts be installed for crew's would range from S9 to $22 up to a maximum of twenty-six weeks, the Deck Department may collect writing desks. depending on wage levels and duration of jobs when last employed. 250 hours for gangway watqhes 4 4 4. Claims should be filed at the nearest office of the State Employ­ and there is 36 hours disputed ANDREW JACKSON, May 25— ment Service." To Brother Otto Paul Preunler, otherwise weEovertime. Engine Delegate Joe Chairman J. L. Barton; Secreknown as Uncle Otto, the oldtimer and citizen of Florida: Thanks Pinder reported the Engine De-|tary T. Filipow. J. Irving, Deck JOHN W. CULLEN, May 11— for sending up those addresses of Seafarers who want the LOG partment as having 45 hours of Delegate, reported that the rec- Chairman Blackie Stevens; Sec­ mailed to their homes every week. A LOG in every Seafarere disputed overtime. Stewards Del-! ord of shore leave refused the retary M. Burnstine. New Busi­ home for himself and his family is important, indeed ... in this cgate James Hill reported seven crew in the Canal Zone would ness: Delegates reported every­ manner the family becomes sufficiently and clearly acquainted hours of disputed overtime for ^ be kept by him and turned over thing shaping up fine. Motion with the SIU's actions, policies, etc . . . Brother Nick Calzia sends me Stewards Utility and 44 for to the shore representative for by Blackie Stevens that any a short message to his shipmate, Bosun James Scott, who sailed out the galley man. New Business: clarification at the payoff. En- member getting drunk and rais­ recently: "Scotty, I have gone to see your brother at Glenwood Repair list made up and approv- gine Delegate reported no beefs ing hell shall be fined, and the Drive, etc. Write to me in care of his home." money sent to the LOG. Motion by E. Dudek that any member 4 4 4 MILWAUKEE CLIPPER FIRE DRILL drying clothes in the fidley shall We just received a letter from our shipmate. Brother Spuiremove them when dry so as to geon Woodruff, the deck engineer, aboard a. Robin ship in give the next brother a chance Biera, Porfugese Africa: "Well, Hank, we have quite a gang to dry his clothing. Motion by on this ship. Good union men, and very militant. I have sailed M. Burnstine that meetings be a long time and as the years roll along I see many things. And held every Sunday while at sea. I really believe Africa, is getting better than the Coca-Cola and Good ^and Welfare: Chairman Rum run. Well, Hank, as you know, I am getting old. That's Stevens gave short talk on the why I will have to take any port in a storm—and don't laugh. union's responsibilities aboard Continued success with your Hit and Run column and please ship. Suggestion that Purser be mention thai Brother Inar Hansen missed this good run. We contacted 48 hours before ar­ miss him very much. We have a good crew—hut we're still rival in next port to put out short two men." . . . Thanks, Brother Woodruff tor your swell cigarettes for that week and also letter from South East Africa. Write some more if you get for the time the ship will stay in the iimei port. 4 4 4 4 4 4 THOMAS W. HYDE, April 13 Heie are some oldtimei's who may still be anchored in town —Chairman John D, Molini; Sec­ waiting for the ships to come in or they may have sailed recently: retary Henry Adamowiz. New B. Kosow, L. Labrador, J. Michalis, C. Melendez, L. Becker, C. Business: George Liederman Connors, R. Quinn, P. Drevas, J. Dand, W. Lane, J. Cronan, T. moved that no one pay off be­ Maynes, E. Shaffer, I. Tirado, W. Lieberman, H. Bergesser, A. fore all beefs are settled. James Constantine. Also C. Heyes. B. Rodericks. P. Blanco, C. Kappold, Adams suggested that a man W. Conner, L. Zufiaur, P. Carbo, L. Aviles, J. Allen, D. Crockett, stand at each door leading to the K. Frey, C. Bonafont, T. Thompson, J. Pineiro. F. Masterson, A. saloon and make sure that no Rivera, Do Lien Chen, J. Colon, A. Magapage, J. M. Landron, S. one pays off before the Patrol- Dall and M. Arroyo ... A few more oldtimers still in town are; mai^ gives his okay. J. Juliano Bosun Steve Carr, Brother K. Kain, Eddie "Skippy" Gusczynsky, brought up the question of no Brother Paolo Prin'gi . . . We presume that Brother W. "Red" Morria towels and the dates they were grabbed a ship going to the Gulf just like he was talking about to short. Steward A. Schiavone, Brother Pete Bush recently. suggested that rhatter be referr­ 4 4 4 ed to Patrolman as he didn't know exactly what the proced­ This week Brother Charlie Rappold. known as Ropeyarn ure was. It was asked by F. W. Charlie, came up to the hall, respectfully look oft his fedora Moore that all be sober at payoff. and said that he was retiring his hook and going into Snug Good and Welfare: Bosun GallaHarbor where he's been in oft and on in between trips for ghan suggested that all cots be some years. "I'm going into Snug Harbor tor good now. 1 got taken off the deck so they will a letter today. You know, 1 just read today's paper about a be in good condition for the next rich man, 83 years old, who shot himself dead. I'm 74 years ciew. Steward Schiavone sug­ old hut I'll he darned it I'll shoot myself." Well, Ropeyarn Great Lakes Seafarers, crewmembers of the sleek Milwau­ gested that all library books be Charlie, may the rest of -your anchored days he many and kee Clipper are lowered over the side in lifeboat during recent turned in so that they'll be ex­ peaceful and may you keep remembering and spinning the fire drill. changed for a new library. yarns of your long sea life. �Page Twelve THE SEAFARERS LOG Friday, July 18. 1947 •THE MEMBERSHIP SPEAKS Seatrain Conditions Rate With Best, Delegate Says |!:' To the Edilor; Why must the Seatrain New Jersey sail short handed every trip, putting an extra load on the men who sail the ship? It is es­ pecially hard on the Firemen, Oilers and Watertenders, as they are always standing six on and six off. That is tough going on a big high-pressure job. 1 Another headache: It is my job as Engine Delegate, to set donkey watches and time off. As you know, half the crew is entitled to time off in each port. Under our agreement, only the Watertender and Firemen, as well as cur one Engine Utility can be used for donkey watches. We now have one Watertender and one Fireman qualified, put­ ting a further strain on our al­ ready badly depicted black gang. QUALIFIED MEN NEEDED Under- our present agreement, Oilers cannot be required to stand donkey watches. If our New York and New Orleans Halls cannot supply enough men, a clarifica­ tion will be necessary, so that any qualified man in the black gang can be required to stand donkey watches. As Deck Engineer, I have plenty to do in port, but I have voluntarily gone below to stand donkey watches. My object being to protect our contract. Til be down there again Wednesday when I should be topside to aid the Patrolman. It can't be help­ ed as there is no one else avail­ able. As you know, Seatrain Lines has the right to hire men any­ where, regardless to union af­ filiation, whenever we of the Seafarers fail to provide enough men. I, for one, don't want to have a gang of finks and commies mixed in with the swell bunch of Seafarers on this ship. ^REMEMBER, NO MONKEY BUSINESS' repair lists, no e.xpense being spared to add to our comfort. All beefs are settled pi'omptly, and it is never necessary to add to the burdens of our already overworked Patrolmen. During my more than three months as Engine Delegate, there has not been one hour of disputed over­ time. In fact, if a man forgets to put in earned overtime, or short changes himself, the Chief will wi-ite it in. The Deck Gang tells rne that the same is true in their department. All Union officials and repre­ sentatives worked long and hard to win this excellent agreement for us, I don't think it is fair of the rank and file to put it in jeopardy by failing to crew up these Seatrain ships. Bill Gray Retired Member Plugfs Seafarers To the Editor: Thought I'd drop the LOG a line or so and let you know I really appreciated being in a swell union. Oldtimers like Jack Kelly and Ray Sweeney, who helped build the SIU, showed me what unionism really is. Boy, that Sweeney really is a Patrol­ man. I retired my book about a month ago, and would like to go to college this fall, however, it just doesn't look like our Sena­ tors and Representatives are go­ ing to pass a Bill of Rights for merchant seamen. I would like to continue rece­ iving the LOG, as I like to keep up with the progr.' sr, of the SIU. Floyd Sharp El Paso. Texas 'AN SIU SHIP IS To the Editor: Unity, as we all know, means sticking together. In my opinion, the SIU is one of the best unions in the world but there is still room for improvement. It is true that we all believe in our Union, but do we all in­ dividually take an interest in bet­ tering our organization? Taking too much for guanted is one of t.'ie biggest mistakes of mankind —and of Union men, too. Our groat Union would last about as long as a snowball in hell without the full support of all its members. We have done a great deal in the past two years Gangway watchma.n Hyrny cautions two visitors after they toward making the SIU one of the greatest Unions in existence. told him they wanted to visit friends aboard Isthmian's SS One of the main factors contrib­ Citadel Victory while vessel was in Port Sudan. Henry Muruting to our great success is the ranka. Bosun, who forwarded picture said the two simians acted leadership we have. It means a like a couple of monkeys. great deal to all of us to have such reliable men in office to protect our interests whether we are at sea or ashore. As we continue working to­ ward our goal of a better life for To the Editor: An ex-United Fruit stiff, non­ seamen, we must all cooperate to union from way back, he takes Please permit me to write a the fullest extent.. To do this a fiendish pride in giving the line to all SIU seamen warning successfully one cannot hold Steward a hard time over the them about the almighty Cap­ membership in two unions, and stores. He thinks men can sub­ tain we have aboard the W. J. divide his alleglancje and his sist on beans. Riddle. energies. Waterman, which owns this Another thing we must all We have a good crew aboai-d, but the Captain is out of this ship, is supposed to be a not- learn well is the great constitu­ world. He is so close fisted that too-bad company when it comes tion which governs us. Those of he will not let the men change to food, but this ship is an ex­ you who don't know the laws of the linen on his bunk. When he ception. Things are terrible and our Union should get in there and find out all about .your or­ wants something done, such as cannot become any worse. ganization. Those who do know polishing his bath or soogeeing So far my record as a seaman his quarters, he tells them it has been very good, but I can't should lend a helping hand to does not constitute overtime. promise it to remain too good see that every member under­ for long under this Skipper. I stands fully what the laws are He pulls inspections every day was in the Army and I thought and what they mean. and snoops around the ship all The SIU is always open to new I saw all the hardtimers po.ssible, night. He has set himself up as ideas and suggestions for the but this guy hits a new low. lord high executioner not allow­ betterment of our Union and its ing the officers to talk to the If you are not made of iron membership. Each man has an crew while not on watch. stay clear of this ship at least ample opportunity to get in his until they get another Skipper "tv^o-bitjs worth," so let's all aboard. stand up and sound off — loud A CLEAN SHIP' James A. Sparrow .and often. SS W. J. Riddle Frank Schutz Riddle Bucko Is No Riddle Days Are Bright When 'Moon ' Goes Down New Orleans Way I have talked with Louis Cof­ fin, Jimmy Sheehan, Steely White and Buck Stephens. All agreed that the Seatrain Lines is a fine company to do business with, and that our Seatrain agree­ ment is the best in the maritime industry. ":1 rv Why, then, do we risk jeopar­ dising such a contract? I v/as in the New Orleans Hall last Wed­ nesday. The place was jampackcd with men, yet we could only get .one Oiler out of a request for two Watertenders, one Fire­ man and one Oiler. TIP TOP SHAPE This ship is the cleanest I have ever sailed, the food is tops, quarters comfortable, and there isn't a bucko Mate or Engineer aboard. We also get more pay than other SIU ships. The men of this crew are friendly, sociable, and excellent shipmates. R. C. Chapdelaine, a former Union official, and now Seatrain Agent, attends promptly to our Sees Cooperation As Spur To Union's Advance Seafarer Raymond, crewmember aboard the SS Elizabeth, shows that Union's slogan applies to his ship. He and the rest of the crew kept on the ball to make ship sleek throughout voy­ age No. 2, reported Luis Ramirez, FWT, whose camera recorded the scene. To the Editor: Speaking of characters, well! We have one down in New Or­ leans holding the Jiosition as doorman in our Hall and he is no one else but the great, muchtalked-about Moon Koons. 'As a doorman he gets the cake. Th.'it job is right down his alley and everyone can say he's the best doorman we've had down in Nev/ Orleans so far. Being punch drupk and having fallen out of the cradle when he was a baby makes him figure he ought to take life a little more ea.sy. Incidentally, he never did care too much for hard work in the first_ place. But who does? Sitting on that nice soft cush­ ion with one of those two for a nickel cigars shoved in his face, he doesn't care whether it rains or snows. Recently a couple of drunks tried to crash the door. In the first place they were NMUers, so Moon put that big belly of his across the door and I doubt if Houdini could have gotten in. Then when business slacks up at the door Moon grabs some one and puts hirn on the soft WfiS/J -mMOOM CC»E30\/ERWc I cushion, walks back, grabs the mike, and croons a couple of songs for the boys. Yes siree, there's never a dull moment in our hall way down yonder in Noo 'Awleens. Percy Beyer �THE SEAFARERS Friday, July 18, 1947 HARD-WORKING SEAFARERS LOG Page Thirteen News, Pop And Movies Suggested As Lift For Morale At Sea By SS Casa Grande Men To the Editor: We would like to present for careful consideration three inno­ vations which would improve conditions aboard merchant ships. First; Inaugurate ...a policy of requiring radio operators to pre­ pare daily news bulletins. This would necessitate the payment of overtime to the radio operator and require the shipowners to subscribe to news broadcasts. Second: Provide motion pic­ ture equipment for each ship and arrange for suitable pictures and news reels to be supplied for each trip. Third: Take the necessary steps to .see that each ship carries a reasonable supply of soft drinks. WILL PRODUCE GROANS There is no doubt that these suggestions will produce groans and subtle sarcastic remarks in certain quarters but a little thought will make evident the Swan Song On The Swan Bar To the Editor: C. B. Martin (The Beachcomber) writes that the men of the SS Paul Hamilton H^ne made up "one of the best crew's I have had the pleasure to sail with. . . they worked hard to bring the ship in in SIU style." Some of the ship-shape Seafarers who were Brother Mar­ tin's shipmates appear in photo (above) which he forwarded to the LOG. Holding the life ring is the Bosun. Front row, left to right: Red, Deck Maintenance; Buck, AB; Stockvale, AB; Evans, OS, and the OS on 8-12 watch. Back row, left to right: Eddy, AB; the 4-8 AB; the 4-8 OS and Butch, AB. A note accompanying the picture from Brother Martin said that crewmember Maurer, AB, doesn't appear because he was at the wheel at the time. State Problems If You Want Aid, Brother Urges New Sheehan Craft Bounces Off Ways To the Editor: In response to your requests for membership participation in the LOG, I am sending yon an idea which can be kicked around by the membership. Many men have been pleading for education, of which, I be­ lieve, everyone is 100 percent in favor of, but they do not .state specifically what they want. We have on hand in all SIU Halls, the history of the SIU, contracts, constitutions, etc., but the men are confused as to just what they want in the way of education. I have a plan that will eliminat a lot of confusion. Have every man at sea, or in the Hall, take some time and write down what he wants to know or what he is di.ssatisfied with. In that way we can condense and study what it is generally that the membership wishes to know. In the past, I believe it has been our policy to wise each other up concerning matters for our benefit or against it. Therefore, I take this oppor­ tunity to submit to the LOG this bit of information about the "Swan Bar," in Beira, Portug­ uese East Africa. The owner, who calls himself "Briggie," is 169 percent phony. Under the guise of being a sea­ man's friend, this leech is tak­ ing everyone for a ride. Before a ship arrives in Beira, he sends folders to the ship say­ ing that his place is "elegant," "deluxe," and "sophisticated." To read the folders one would think his place was the South African version of the Stork Club. Act­ ually it couldn't come up to the standard of any joint on South Street in New York or South Broadway in Baltimore. The newest addition to the Sheehan fleet, owned and oporated by the James F. Sheehans of Brooklyn, bounced oft the ways June 26, according to word LIMP SHRIMP just received by the LOG'S edit­ or in charge of fleet expansion Big hearted Briggie has just news. lowered the price of beer, but Jimmy, who is a Patrolman in the Poi-t of New York, and his mate Bernice, were reported set­ SUNSET CUT-UPS tling down after the nerve-shat­ tering launching, which saw the new craft christened the Law­ rence James Sheehan. The 7 1/8-pound Lawrence James quickly began maneuver­ ing under its own power shortly after it came screeching oft the ways. The stui'dy little craft was nine montlhs under con­ struction, with Mrs. Sheehan in charge, before the launching took place. The Lawrence James brings the Sheehan fleet up to three — two of the boy class, one of the girl class. The operators declined to comment on future expansion plans. BLACK AND WHITE I know of several cases where men were dissatisfied with a par­ ticular event, until (1 showed them in black and white that it was either SIU law or policy. A lot of men beef, and that beefing can start a lot of trouble becau.se ignorance tends to cause dissen­ sion and confusion. Sure the idea of having every­ one aware of what is going on sounds like a dream but if every ship chairman will make sure that a man puts down in writing exactly what he wants to know, whether it be on the Union structure, organizing, contracts, Paul Hall's middle initial, or what have you, it will give a committee a chance to outline what the Brothers want and steps can be taken in that direction The sooner everyone of us knows the score on our problems, the easier it will be for us to coordinate with the men aboi t us. Ed Larkin wait — he's charging five escudoes (20 cents) for shrimp, which, if you can find them on the plate, are usually "fresh" from three days ago. No other place in Beira charges for shrimp with beer. The LOG is sent to the Swan Bar, but that is one hell of a place for the LOG to be seen, especially when there are so many decent joints where a guy can enjoy his drinking in a wholesome atmosphere for much less. So, if you want to have a good time in Beira go to the joints uptown near the movies. Here are unsolicited plugs for Marlene's Bar, Hotel Beira, Hotel Metropole and Madame Olga's. All you guys who go to Beira can take this "info" for what it's worth. I've blown my top and now I'm happy. I guess I'll hit the sack now with a clear mind. Until I write again, here's for a bigger LOG. A1 •Whitmer SS Robin Hood CITES COMPANY 'DEAL' AS WARNING TO BROTHERS To the Editor: It has come to our attention, that it is a habit df Mr. DeGeorge, of the Philadelphia Waterman Of­ fice, to send ships out of that port without sufficient supplies aboard. This is especially true of ships that have already signed on art­ icles, as on this ship, when he was informed by the Patrolman that we needed milk and other various items, we were told that these sloi'es would be on the ship before sailing time. We sailed, however, without the promised stores. It should be brought to the attention of Mr. De George, and the membership of the SIU, that these ships should be fully stored before the signing of the articles, so watch your step when on a Waterman ship in Philly. Hubert Vickery H. W. Romine. Oiler, above, makes like Charles Atlas. Girls on beaches drool when he shows what dynamic tension can do for puny, underweight men who don't fill out their dungarees^ Ex-weight-lifter Steve Stepanian, 1st Pumpman, flexes his muscles, at right above, and makes a serpentine silhouette as the setting sun cast shadows aboard the SS Sunset at sea. Tony Gambino, AB, fondles birthday cake presented to him by the Sunset's Stewards De­ partment, while Steve Stepanian "shoots" picture. fact that the ideas are timely and important. The United States Navy and Army spent millions of dollars to build and sustain morale, and industrial concerns have learned in recent years, by actual ex­ perience, that money spent for recreation rooms, billiard tables, soda fountains, etc., pays divi­ dends in dollars and cents. In other words, a contented em­ ployee is a more efficient em­ ployee. When a ship goes out to sea, at the present time, for a trip of six or nine months, the crew is largely cut off from contact with the affairs of the world (in a cyjiical sense this could be con­ sidered a break.) And when the ship returns the men who have sailed her are not able to take a normal part in life. They cannot even keep up an intelligent con­ versation due to the lack of knowledge of what has transpir­ ed while they were away. And certainly they cannot vote or take a useful interest in politics. SEES VALUE OF CHANGE It would be splendid, indeed, if this backward condition could be corrected. The ship's radio is of little value in obtaining news on long trips due to distances and weather conditions. Then, too, no one is made responsible for tuning in the radio. Things usually work like this: A mate will enter the chart room where the set is located and turn on a program. Then in a few AND CAKE minutes another mate comes along, does not like the program, and gets something else. Then a third guy decides this second program is no good and turns the radio off altogether. The result is no hits, no runs, no errors. It is true there is no ideal place to show motion pictures on most cargo ships. But in the Army — overseas — pictures were often shown under extreme­ ly disadvantageous conditions with much satisfaction to the men. On ships there is the messhall and some passageways are large enough, and in warm weather pictures could be shown on deck. The idea of the soft drinks is just an added touch to make the trip more enjoyable when you are a long way and a long time fiom home. G. S. Green E. J. Sugany A. R. Jasinsky F. J. Templon George Jennings Thomas P. Curran B. S. Sale L. A. Stoufcuburg Leonard Furman SS Casa Grande ShanghaL China �Page Fourteen THE SEAFARERS LOG Friday. July 18. 1947 Summary Of Taft-Hartley Act Provisions OFFICIAL TITLE—Sec. 1 The Taft-Hartley Act passed on Juno 23rd is of­ ficially titled, "Labor-Management Relations Act of 1947." The Act is divided into several parts and the first part is a complete revision of the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA). * COVERAGE—Sec. 2 The NLRA covers any employment which affect.s interstate commerce, unless it is specifically exempted. Federal, state and local governments, Federal Reserve Banks, non-profit hospitals, and any employer subject to the Railway Labor Act are not employers covered by the Act. Individuals employed in agriculture or domestic service, or by their parents or spouse, inde­ pendent contractors, and supervisors (including fore­ men) are not employees. Apart from these exceptidns, the Act can be administered to include all trade and indu.stry which is not strictly local, like retail and service trades. ADMINISTRATION—Sees. 4-6 How far the coverr.ge of the Act is extended will depend, like many other questions, upon its adminis­ tration. The Act is administered by a New Board, con­ sisting of five membeiv., in place of the former threeman Board. The old Board had full control over all its business; the new Board shares its powers with an in­ dependent General Coun.sel, who supervises the per­ sonnel of the regional offices of the Board and has "final authority" over the investigation and prosecu­ tion of all charges and complaints. The Board itself is left with the power to issue general rules and to de­ cide cases brought to it by the General Counsel. RIGHTS OF EMPLOYEES—Sec. 7 Employees have a right to belong to unions and take part in union activities; and under the Taft-Hart­ ley Act, they also have a right not to belong to unions, and to refrain from union activities. The unfair labor practices of employers and unions all relate to this de­ claration of the rights of emplovees. Unfair Labor Practices EMPLOYER UNFAIR LABOR PRACTICES Sec. 8 (a) (1-5) There are five unfair labor practices by employers .which violate these rights: 1. To interfere with, restrain or coerce em­ ployees in the exercise of these rights; 2. To dominate or support a union; 3. To discriminate against employees because of union membership or non-membership; 4. To discharge or otherwise penalize an em­ ployee for filing charges or testifying before the Board; 5. To refuse to bargain collectively with a union which represents a majority of em­ ployees in an appropriate unit. UNION UNFAIR LABOR PRACTICES—Sec. 8 (b) (1-6) There are seven unfair labor practices by Unions: 1. To restrain or coerce employees in the ex­ ercise of their basic rights; 2. To restrain or coerce an employer in the se­ lection of his representatives to deal with the union; 3. To cause or attempt to cause an employer to discriminate against employees on account of union membership or non-member.ship; 4. To refuse to bargain collectively with an em­ ployer where it is the majority representa­ tive of his employees; 5. To engage in certain .strikes and boycotts; 6. To charge excessive initiation fees to mem­ bers' under union shop agreements; 7. To force an employer to pay for work which is nbt expected to be performed. «• EFFECT ON EXISTING CLOSED SHOP CONTRACTS Sec. 102 The first impact of this Act is upon the closed shop, or any type of agreement which in one wgy or an­ other makes union membership a condition of employ­ ment. Any closed shop contract in force before June 23rd is good for the balance of its term, whatever that may be. Any renewal or extension, however, even if automatic, begins a new contract. An existing contract can probably be reopened on any item (e.g. wages) without affecting its union security provisions, if the reopening does not change the term or duration of the contract in any way. Between June §3rd and August 22nd, 1947, a union can enter into a closed shop contract for one year. But any agreement made after August 22nd, 1947, which requires union membership as a con­ dition of employment is subject to the prohibitions and restrictions of the Act. CLOSED SHOP CONTRACTS AFTER AUGUST 22. 1947—Sec. 8 (a) 3. 8 (b) 2 The closed shop and other forms of union security are directly affected by the two unfair labor practices On this page we present the official AFL analysis of the Taft-Hartley Act. Part appears in this issue, the remainder next week, followed by bulletins answering specific questions. The best way to fight the law is by knowing exactly what the provisions are. Save this section for future reference. which forbid employers to discriminate on account of union membership or non-membership, and forbid unions "to cause" employers to discriminate on that account. A contract which makes union membership a condition of employment requires the employer to fa­ vor union men and to discriminate against non-union men. This discrimination by the employer is forbidden whether it is \ione with or without a contract. The making of a closed shop contract by an employer and a union voluntarily may only be subject to a cease-anddesist order; but the enforcement of the contract so as to deprive any person of employment, or the opportun­ ity for employment, will subject both the union and the employer to an immediate injunction and the pay­ ment of any loss in wages suffei-ed by the complaining individual. VALID UNION SHOP CONTRACT Sec. 8 (a) 3 (Proviso) The Taft-Hartley Act permits a union to have a restricted form of union security. This type of valid union security agreement can only be made by a union which has an unquestioned majority status. If this status is questioned, an election must first be held to determine the majority choice. But this clear status is not enough. In addition, an election must be held to determine if the employees wish to authorize the union to enter a union shop contract. PROCEDURE—Sec. (9 e) To get this election, the union must prove that 30% of the employees want an election to be held. The authorisation election must be won by a majority of all the employees eligible to vote, not merely a majority of those who actually vote. If a union fails to win this vote, it cannot ask for another authorization election within a year. Once the authorization has been granted, a union shop agreement can be made and renewed without further authorization elections. However, thirty percent of the employees in this unit can, by a signed petition, at any termination date, demand a new authorization election. This agreement is not only limited to one year, it is also severely limit­ ed in scope. A valid union shop agreement under the Taft-Hartley Act can go no further than to require an individual to join the union within 30 days after being employed; membership must be open to all employees on equal terms; and an employee cannot be discharged under such an agreement as long as he is willing to pay the regular dues and initiation fees. An employee can be fined by the union or expelled for breach of union discipline, but the union cannot force the employer to discharge him for that reason. Both an employer and a union going beyond these limitations are subject to an immediate temporary injunction from the courts, a permanent cease-and-desist order from the Board, and back-pay and reinstatement claims from any individual who loses his employment as a result. EXCESSIVE INITIATION FEES—Sec. 302 (c) 4 The employer may deduct the amount of union dues (and dues only) from wages and pay the amount over to the union only if each employee has individual­ ly signed a written authorization for the check-off. The compulsoi-y, automatic check-off is absolutely illegal. Both the union and the employer agreeing to it are criminally liable to a .$1,000 fine and a year in jail. Agreements containing a compulsory, automatic check­ off made before June 23rd, 10947 are valid up to July 1, 1948. The voluntary authorization, however, can be made irrevocable for a year, at the end of which time a new authorization must be signed. The union may, if it wishes, secure from each employee a check-off authorization, which is revocable at any time. Such a authorization would not have to be executed more than once. UNION INTERFERENCE AND MEMBERSHIP RULES—Sec. 8 (b) 1 The Taft-Hartley Act contains a general prohibi­ tion against "restraint" or "coercion" of employees by a union. These are legalistic words and it is difficult to say what they mean. But two significant points are clear. In the first place, while employers are forbidden to "interfere" with the employee's rights; unions are not. The term "interfere" is omitted with respect to unfair labor practices by unions, and its omission is deliberate. At the very least, ordinary solicitation of union memlDership is not touched by the Act. The Act also specifically safeguards the right of a labor or­ ganization "to prescribe its own rules with respect to the acquisition or retention of membership therein." This means that a union is free to reject applicants for membership and to punish members for violation of union discipline by fines and other penalties. It may also mean that a union member can refuse to work with a non-union man where such association would be a violation of the union constitution or by-laws. The union, however, may not incorporate this rule into a collective bargaining agreement. EMPLOYER REPRESENTATIVES—Sec. 8 (b) 1 (B) The foregoing unfair labor practices by unions are prohibitions affecting individual employees. The TaftHartley Act prohibits a union from committing certain unfair labor practices against employers. A union can­ not "restrain or coerce" an employer in the selection of his representatives to negotiate conti'acts or adjust grievances. This may mean that a union cannot force an employer to bargain through an association, but it does not prevent the union from offering uniform terms to all employers in the same general class. MAKE WORK PAYMENTS—Sec. 8 (b) 6 An employer may complain to the Board that the union is trying to force him to pay for work which "is not performed or to be performed." This section can be given many extreme meanin^g, but it is safe to as­ sume that it does not apply to any payment made for the time of employees, even though no work is actually done in the time paid for. An employee's time is worth payment; what this section prohibits arc payments for which no effort of any kind is required. If the employee has to make his time available to the employer, that in itself requires an effort and prevents the employee from working at some other job. Hence, this section does not prohibit call-in-pay, travel-time pay or other pay when the employee has to keep himself available for employment. It does not apply to any periods of idle­ ness in the course of employment like make-ready or waiting-time. And it does not apply to payments for past service, like vacation or severance pay. It is also reasonable to believe that this section does not regulate the number of employees on a job. The section does not say anything about how much work has to be perform­ ed or whether it is necessary. ' COLLECTIVE BARGAINING DUTY—Sec. 8 (d) It is an unfair labor practice for a union to refuse to bargain collectively with an employer. The term "to bargain collectively" is given a lengthy definition. It means that the parties must meet with each other at reasonable times, and in good faith discuss terms. If an agreement is reached, either party can require that it be put in writing, but neither side has to agree to a proposal or make any concessions. STRIKE NOTICES—Sec. 8 (d) (Proviso) Where there is an existing contract, it is an unfair labor practice for a union to terminate or modify the contract or make any changes in working conditions unless it takes the following steps: 1. Gives sixty days written notice to the em­ ployer; 2. Offers to meet and confer upon new terms; 3. Within thirty days after notice to the em­ ployer, gives notice of the existence of a dis­ pute to the federal and state mediation and conciliation agencies. During the period of the notice, no change can be made in working conditions. This strike notice re­ quirement can be met by giving the notice at least sixty days before the termination of the contract. Any employee who goes out on strike during the waiting period can be summarily discharged by the employer. The same duty is imposed upon the employer, and under similar circumstances he cannot make any changes in working conditions without giving the above notices. He may be enjoined from making any such changes or from locking-out employees before the sixty days are up. UNLAWFUL STRIKES AND BOYCOTTS Sec. 8 (b) 4 (A) (B) (C) (D) "This prohibition on the employer is mild indeed, and it is nothing at all compared to the prohibitions agai/ist certain strikes and boycotts by unions. The Taft-Hartley Act makes it unlawful for a union to en­ gage in a strike or concerted refusal to handle goods or perform services, or to induce other employees to take similar action, for any one of the following objects: 1. To force an employer or self-employed per­ son to join a union or an employers' associa­ tion; 2. To force a person to stop .using the products or services of another person; 3. To force another employer to recognize and bargain with a union unle.ss the union has been certified by the Board; 4. To force any employer to bargain with one union if another union Jias been certified by the Board; 5. To force an employer to give work to one particular union or craft as against others un­ less the particular craft has been certified by the Board. (Qontinued next week) �T H E SEAF A RE RS Friday. July 18. 1947 Page Fifteen LOG Two SUP Men KiUed In 1934 Fight For Seamen's Rights '/A' MEMOR/AM The Brothers v/ho lost their lives during the bloody days of the 1934 Strike will never be forgotten. Pictured above is the Memoria! Meeting held in the Sen Frr.ncisco Headquart­ ers, on July 5. Left to right, Joe St. Angelo. Assistant Secretary^Treasurer Ffarry Johnson. Chairman Chaxles -Gates, and Tommy Thompson. All work halted on all shins- in the harbor. On July 5, 1934, the .shipov/n crs in the port of San Francisco u.sed goons and policemen in an attempt to break the maritime strike then in progress. The at­ tempt was defeated through the fighting courage of the men on the picketiine, and by the solid­ arity of the San Francisco labor movement. Two mai'itime workers, How­ ard Sperry and Nick Bordoise were killed that day resisting the strikebreaking move. Six other i.ames are on the list of those killed in the struggle to establish decent conditions for maritim workers. Hera's the Honor Roll: Parker and Knudson, ILA members, killed by scabs in San Pedro. O. Helland, SUP, killed by a policeman. Williams, a member of the Fire­ men's Union, knifed to death by a scab. Shelby, Daffron, killed while on picket duly in Point Wells, V/ashington. Bruce Lindberg, killed in Hong Kong by r scab carpenter, v/hom Stu HALLS ASHTABULA 1027 West Fifth St. Phone •%523 BALTIMORE 14 North Gay St. Calvert 4539 BOSTON 276 Stale St. Boudoin 4455 BUFFALO 10 Exchange St. Cleveland 7391 CHICAGO 24 W. Superior Ave. Superior 5175 CLEVELAND ...1014 E. St. Clair Ave. In Drnmatit Hlght At Sea the shipowners refused to take off the vessel after the strike ended. Lindberg was waylaid by the carpenter and killed because he had ben active in the strike. The strike broke out in May, when picke'ulines were establish­ ed. When the tv/o ILA members were killed, that event indicated r reign of terror that started sim­ ultaneously in every other port on the coast. SCABS USED On July 3 the shipowners start­ ed to move cargo with scab labor, and on the 5th, followed up with an all-out offensive. Sperry and Bordoi.se were killed on that memorable day. On July IG, the San Francisco labor movement called a general slri-ke in protest against the open terror of the hired finks and the political stooges of the employers. The General strike was called off on July 19, and on the same day Shelby Daffron was killed while standing his picket watch. "Victory finally came on August 1. when West Coast seamen and longshoremen returned to work after the shipowners agreed to discontinue hiring through the fi.ok halls. This was the first victory, but It took quite a few more years be­ fore the shipowners became con­ vinced that maritime unions were on the Pacific Coast to stay. Each year the SUP holds mem­ orial services for the Brothers who fell in the struggle. All work ceases aboard ships in the harbor, no shipping or business is con­ ducted at the SUP Headquarters. Flowers are placed on the graves of Sperry and Bordoise, and also on the spot where they fell when shot down on July 5, 1934. All that union seamen have achieved so far is owed to those courageous fighters for unionism who gave their lives for a cause which they believed in. of exchanging • tales and jokes sv.dmming lazilj- near the ship's about how the hardiest seamen side as the rescue was being ef­ in lifeboat No. 1 got seasick, the fected. 'beef arose that these ships should Main 0147 x^nd as lifeboat No. 1 was DETROIT 1038 Third St. be equipped with motor boats, launched, this shark followed the Cadillac 6857 as our present lifeboats -are boat to where Morris was riding DULUTH 531 W. Michigan S'. large and cumbersome and really in his life ring. The men in the Melrose 4110 need experienced oarsmen to boat were warned not to say GALVESTON 30823rd St. handle them in any kind of sea. anything until after they had Phone 2-8448 HONOLULU 16 Merchant St. After we resumed our course removed Morris from the water. Phone 58777 and speed, 1 went with the Cap­ Captain C. Kennedy said he JACKSONVILLE 920 Main St. tain to see Morris. We found him Phone 5-5919 would like to praise the ala­ in apparent good health, possibly MARCUS HOOK 1',4 W. 8th St. crity which the entire crew dis­ Chester 5-3110 suffering from shock, although he played in carrying out the res­ MOBILE 1 South Lawrence St. stated that the only effect he cue. It seemed almost like a Phone 2-1754 felt was-that of being-stiff from MONTREAL 1440 Bleury St. miracle that ' Morris was picked so long floating in the life ring. NEW ORLEANS 339 Charlies St. up when the general weather As a matter of fact, he wanted 'Magnolia 6112-6113 ALBERT NOTTAGE DAINES conditions were very much NEW YORK 51 Beaver St. to turn to in securing the life­ a.gainst spotting him. Your bag containing book, dis­ HAnover 2-2784 boats, but the Captain ordered NORFOLK 127-129 Bank St. charges, and other gear is being It was only by the grace of him below for a complete rest. Phone 4-1083 held for you at the offices of the God, and the alertness of all on 1 heard it said by the Captain PHILADELPHIA 9 South 7th St. Pullman Company, Room 212, Lombard 3-7651 and other officers on board that board that he was saved from a South Station, Boston, Mass. PORTLAND Ill W. Burnside St. watery grave. Morris is a clean cut- young man, Beacon 4336 sober, and always on the job. RICHMOND, Calif 257 5th St. Phone 2599 GREAT FORTITUDE SAN FRANCISCO 105 Market St. He showed great fortitude Douglas 5475 - 8363 after such a harrowing exper­ SAN JUAN, P.R. ..252 Ponce de Leon The SEAFARERS LOG as the official publication of the Sea­ ience of floating around on a farers International Union is available to all members who wish San Juan 2-5996 SAVANNAH 220 East Bay St. dark night in shark infested to have it sent to their home free of charge for the enjoyment of Phone 8-1728 waters with only a remote their families and themselves w-hen ashore. If you desire to have SEATTLE 86 Seneca St. chance of being saved. Main 0290 the LOG sent to you each week address cards are on hand at every L. Crabtree, William Shearer, In fact, a large- shark was seen SIU branch for this purpose. TAMPA 1809-1811 N. Franklin St. Kylcs, John C. Scott, Phone M-1323 Willie However, for those who are at sea or at a distance from a SIU TOLEDO 615 Summit St. Young McMillian,' Claude 'E. Garfield 2112 Holley and Gerald E. Forbes, set hall, the LOG reproduces below the foi-m used to request the WILMINGTON 440 Avalon Blvd. LOG, which you can fill out, detaclr and send to: SEAFARERS out to effect the rescue. Terminal 4-3131 LOG, 51 Beaver Street, New York 4, N. Y. In the meantime Morris was ROBERT JENSEN VICTORIA, B.C 602 Boughton St. Garden 8331 held in the spotlight manned by Get in touch With x^.Tne (Chip) PLEASE PRINT INFORMATION VANCOUVER 144 W. 'Hastings St. Brother Joseph Bryand, and a Larsen at Charlestown Road, Pacific 7824 passenger, Eugene Cote; your re­ Hampton, New Jersey. To the Editor: porter all the time directing the light with the aid of -glasses. JOHN -C. -STEWART, JR. I would like the SEAFARER'S > LOG mailed to the TO THE RESCUE A communication from your address below: At exactly 2125 hours, Morris wife requefets that you get in was ' found - and picked up - by 'WILLIAM A. BROWN touch -with • her immediatbly. Name Your' retroactive money," $175.- the No. 1 -lifeboat, and returned S44" 59, from the P&O"SS Co. is held to the ship. The Ca{>tain was ! RICHARD L. STANTON Street Address for you - by ^Secretary-Treasurer :there all- the time giving orders. Your wife is-very anxious to At 2-200 hours, No. 1 lifeboat J. P. Shuler, at-Headquarters, came ialongside, and after a fe^ hear from you. City State.. it 4> 4> "4 minutes maneuvering to get in JOHN L. GILBONS THOMAS DODD We have been notified that the lee, v/as hoisted and*secured. Signed A letter from the Salvation Mrs. Julia Will^erson is anxious A few minutes later No. - 2 life­ to get in touch with you regard­ boat came alongside and it too Army informs us that your Book No. brother would like to hear from ing your children. Contact her was hoisted and secured. Then, following a few minutes you as soon as possible. as soon as possible. (Continued from Paf^e 1) in the life ring. Our No. 2 life boat, with its valiant crew, was Searching off our port side at the time. Signaling them, -we told them u j i x/r • j x We" had Sighted Moms and to come in, but the sea being chop­ py they didn't receive our mes­ sage. It tiien became necessary to launch No. 1 lifeboat with Sec­ ond Officer R. Schutz in com­ mand. With as brave a body of men as ever manned a life boat. Brothers- Percy A. Gray, John S. Burke, Howard E. Fowler, Claude NOTICE! Notice To All SiU Members PERSONALS PERSOIWLS �Page Sixteen THE SEAFARERS LOG Friday. July 18. 1947 I I GiTsat Lakes, too, is§oin§ SIU Great Lakes seamen Lnour u)hst they tuant- WRiiY' pROTKTioiii -comim under the •? I I � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. 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LAKES PROSPECT OF SIU CONTRACT KEEPS ISTHMIAN CREW GOING DELEGATES KIT EXPLAINED TO SEATRAIN MEN SUMMARY OF TAFT-HARTLEY ACT PROVISIONS TWO SUP MEN KILLED IN 1934 FIGHT FOR SEAMEN'S RIGHTS Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 7/18/1947 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America 1947 Periodicals Seafarers Log http://seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/9152b1b1bf532e1bc9f00b541887e2dd.PDF bfef72c636cc69133e97a433459db44a PDF Text Text LOG OFFICIAL ORGAN OF THE SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UfllON • ATLANTIC AND GULF DISTRICT • AFL-CIO • ..-•v £-• •:rSi'-,ov : ' • i ..y-rLf- •• Arv 0»n Eager to come under full uliion protection assured by "•^X •*H"* SIIJ contract, crewmen of Liberian-flag liner Florida go over suggestions for pact covering P&O operation witK Rep. A1 Lopez (seated, left). Bosun Joaquin Blanco (right) offers ideas for deck gang. P&O came'iSnder SIU banner again last month after 4-1 SIU vote victory. (Story on Page 2.) TOP LAKES PACT ENDS SIU STRIKE •V-'V . -I Story On Page 3 624 Seafarers Get Eyeglasses Under SIU Plan I-': -Story On Page 3 CSreE Kttw MtkhiiA Shackleford checks eyes of rtrsw rwr movfie. seafarer Hezzie Pittman at SIU optical center in Mobile, where Pittman was first SIU man to use benefit. Only six weeks old, the program has provided free glasses for well over 624 Seafarers so far, 94 of them in Mobile center. Other centers are in NY, New Orleans and Baltimore. (Story on Page 3.) IN THIS ISSUE TITIITlAkl ,|f^|ni^^.^mE^ARLY BY THJl * Rally Round Tho NMU President Joseph Curran's latest effort in be­ half of US Lines—the setting up of an officers' imion to wreck the MEBA in the mid­ dle of its contract talks—now lies smoldering in ruins. The entire maritime industry—in­ cluding Curran — knows how the US Lines-NMU unionbusting project went up in smoke, and how MEBA won a top contract. As is his cus­ tom, Curran refuses to give the facts straight to the NMU membership and appar­ ently finds it's easier to re­ write the events. Curran's latest version of how every­ body but Curran Is out of step is reported on page 2. •f �rr,r,-r/7 'V; SEJIPARERS . JL 04? ifm 3'V K, ' Ex-Rlon Sails Again Under SlU Banner Settling down to a rou1|ne The former SS Maurice George, laid up in the sWpyard operation, the American Bwgince an unsuccessful National Maritime Union raid last ner Line's tourist ship SS At­ Spring, sailed again last week as the SS Pacific Carrier, with lantic left New York as scheduled ai full SIU. crew aboard. " ^ Wednesday on her third voyage to Seafarers have been man­ SIU Jobs, the NMU even offered Europe. SIU men in the crew rening the vessel, originally im- to supply strikebreaking mates and • ported everything running smooth­ der the name Liberty Flag and engineers to move the ship out, as ly when the ship came in Mon^. tlien as the Rlon, since February, It did recently for the liner PIU headquarters has still '^not 1851. Following the practice in America. As reported in a "Times" received any word from the Na-. the industry, each new owner who story on May 11, "An NMU spokes­ tional Labor Relations Board on purchased the vessel permitted the man said his union co'jld get thq. the disposition of a variety of vessel completely manned with crew to remain abo'ard to protect charges filed against the Union and licensed personnel, but fearing their jobs. the company by the National Mari­ However, when the vessel was further trouble, the company de­ time Union. In a typical harass­ •old by the SlU-contracted Actium clined the offer." ment action, the NMU filed charges Steamship Corporation early this The Maurice George remained of discrimination even before the year to Mack Klosty Inc., a newly- idle in a Hoboken shipyard until first crewmembers had been hired formed shippiiig firm, the crew was a few weeks ago, when she was sold for the vessel. * to World Carriers, an SlU-conordered off the ship. Back in New York on Monday after completing second round trip Prior to her maiden sailing June Ordinarily it would be expected tracted company, which bareboated to Europe on American Banner Lines' SS Atlantic, SIU crewmem­ IL the NMU abruptly pulled off that a new company making its first her to Compass Steamship, another NMU men In the crew and staged bers rushed to* phones in terminal to contact their families. On venture in the maritime field with a SIU operator. The ship was re­ a half-hearted picketing demon­ waiting line (I to r) are Seafarers George Hair, unidentified stew­ single ship would retaiii the crew named the Pacific Cafrier and left stration. This held up the ship's ard department crewman (back to camera), Irving '-'Nash" GON employed at that time if the crew- last week with an SIU crew and departure for barely an hour, after don and Chen Kung Zai. The ship went out again Wednesday. znembers expressed a desire to a cargo of grain for Europe. which idle left unaided by tugs. remain aboard. This was the case •New York harbor tugboatmen* are with, the SIU crewmembers in­ members of the NMU's tugl&oat volved here, but Klosty would have affiliate. " rone of it. Klosty, whose agent There were no incidents on her was the NMU-contracted Arrow second sailing, and this week's de- • Steamship Corp., instead notified MIAiMI—On the heels of the SIU's victory over P&O's Liberian-ilag passenger opera­ parture also was routine. SIU representatives he intended to The Banner Line, vessel, with ac- ; tion here, the Finnish Seamen's Union and other ITF affiliates this week voted a full-scale sign a contract with the NMU. commodations for 900 passengers, As a result, the SIU filed dis­ boycott on runaway ships. Both developments beef up the world-wide union drive on sub­ operates on a seven-day transat­ crimination charges against the standard shipping. lantic schedqle, with little more company, while SIU pickets proLabor certifies that unemployment vote on the Florida in favor of SIU than a day in port at both ends of Under the Finnish boycott, te.sted the manning of the ship. among American seamen is high. representation was 87 to 21, repre­ the run. Meanwhile, in an effort to imion members will refuse to The bill Is one of several measui'es senting a 4-1 endorsement of SIU •'legalize" the hiring, Klosty placed tow, pilot, load or discharge runa­ before the Congress designed to and American union conditions. , a two-line ad in the classified sec­ way ships in protest against the stabilize the job security of Ameri­ Special significance Is attached tion of "The New York Times," on substandard wages and working can seamen confronted by mount­ to the developments on P&O and Saturday, April 5, calling for a conditions aboard the vessels. the Florida, since this is the first crew. Strangely enough, the vessel Other affiliates of the Internation­ ing runaway competition. case in which the NLRB has as­ Entering Talks was found to have a full crew of al Transportworkers Federation serted US jurisdiction over runa­ In this city, SIU representatives, 27 men by Monday morning. Not are taking a.similar stand. way vessels. In upholding the SIU armed by National Labor Relations Would Bar Transfers so strange, however, was the fact election petition, the board stated Board certification of SIU bargain­ Meanwhile, in Washington, a bill that 22 of the 27 men hired were that the Liberian registry and cor­ members of the NMU. None of the has been Introduced in the House ing rights on the Florida and her porate set-up rigged by P&O were WASHINGTON — An offir sister ship, the Southern Cross, are by Rep. Thomas Felly (R.-Wash.) original- crew was rehired, even simply camouflage to obscure the though all of them had applied for making it unlawful to transfer an entering negotiations with P&O to real American owners of vessels in cial of Victory Carriers has confirmed that the Onassis in­ American ship foreign during any secure an SIU contract for crews jcbs. what was essentially domestic US terests have been pulling in steady Exposing its eagerness to raid period when the Department of of the Liberian-flag vessels. The trade. profits of $1 million a month on All Foreign -Ships 14 ex-SrU ships now operating unThe SIU's Florida victory is dei^iberian registry. naturally of major interest here, 'rae treasurer of the SHJ-consince none of the cruise ships op­ tracted company, which is the US erating from this area to -the West operating concern for Onassis, told Indies and Cuba are American-flag a House Merchant Marine subcom­ vessels, though all of them were mittee that the dollars rolled in at at one time. Most of them are for­ The raiding and scab-herd-' : Members of the National Maritime Union who rely on the mer SIU-A&G or SIU Pacific Dis­ the million-a-mouth rate from September 1956, to March 1958, ing tactics of the National Ma­ NMU "Pilot" for maritime news got a deliberately twisted trict ships that operated in other the period covered by his testi­ version of the facts on last, month's Marine Engineers' strike ritime Union has prompted trades. They are still predominant­ mony. He admitted further that the filing of still another in the July 3rd issue of the^ ly American-owned. The Florida the profits had been siphoned off but issue blasts on the NMU while whs under . SIU contract until 1955, primarily to pay old debts to the charge With the AFL-CIO ovfer NMU paper. NMU strikebreaking — the Obviously distressed by his picking up gains trail-blazed by when she abandoned US registry. Government. The Southern Cros§, now in lay- This has left only $750,000 for third is as many weeks by different failure to break the MEBA strike ARA, although the radio union was AFL-CIO unions. in concert with US. Lines, NMU clearly the tail to the kite in this up, was formerly the Cuba and, be­ the new ship construction pledged fore that, the Denali in Alaskan by Onassis when the transfer deal The latest beef came from the President Joseph Curran offered instance as in many others. was okayed by the Maritime Ad­ -International Brotherhood of Long­ his membership wild distortions to The facts on the Engineers' beef trade. ministration. shoremen, and charged that NMU's justify his anti-union activity and are simple: The subcommittee began prob­ strikebreaking and supplying of loss of "face." The NMU presi­ Last Junfe 12, MEBA engineers ing the complex transaction after. crc-ws for non-union tugs behind dent has since taken off for Eu­ refused to sign on the superliner the Justice Department filed suit an IBL picketline at Ggdensbigrg, rope—on a US Lines' flagship, na­ United States due to a lohg-jstandIng list of beefs the comply had June 12 charging Onassis with re­ NY, was part of a continuing effort turally. been shufiting aside, and held up neging oh his agreement to build "to destroy our organization." Fooled No One the vessel (for eight hours) until three two 46,000-ton tankers and Last month, in the course of its The strike version in the "Pilot," the beefs were settled. (The "Pilot" one 105,000-tonner for American strike against East and Gulf Coast which fooled no one, made it ap­ called this a ^'haywire" job action, SIU mefnber.ship meet­ operation. The action followed a . operators, the Marine Engineers pear that MEBA had done nothing apparently becauise the engineers ings are held regularly Victory Carriers announcement Beneficial Association was com­ had the "effrontery" to delay the that it could not build the ships. pelled to file similar charges with sailing of Curran's "Big U" over every two weeks on Wed­ The House group hais called for the AFL-CIO, . particularly over an issue like union beefs.) nesday nights at 7 PM in testimony July 22 from Herbert steps taken by the NMU to set up July 13, 1958 Vol. XX, No. 15 In this connection, union observ­ all SIU ports. All Sea­ Brownell, former US attorney gen­ a dual union for ship's officers. ers recall the following statement eral, who approved the original MEBA also cited NMU support for in the "Pilot" last February 27: farers are expected to 1956 settlement. . N the United Mine Workers' District "In testifying for HR 9342, Ma­ attend; thos^ who 'wiS^fo The Justice Department is .suing 50 against AFL-CIO officers' jor General ' John M.- Franklin, be excused should requ(Mt for the return to the US flag of the unions in the American Coal Ship­ PAVL UAUU Secretary-Treasurer president of the US Lines, re­ ships, ail ,of them formerly ping beef. permission by telegram .14 HEBBIBT BBAHD, Editor. BEBNABO SEA- viewed the fecord of the SS United manned, by Seafarers, plus^ profits Art Editor. HEBUAN ARIBUB, IBwnt The Masters, Mates and Pilots UAN. (be siire to include reg­ estimated at $20 million. This SPIVAC3C. AL MASKIN. JOHN BRAZIL, HER- States. He said: 'Since her first have likewise condemned NMU's KAN MAKLER. Staff Writers. Biu. MOODY. voyage, the ship has carried 382,552 istration number). The amount has now been confirmed. actions Sad support for dual union- Gulf Area Representative. passengers and has not been tied . A denial that the company has Ism. Its convention in San Fran­ PubllthRd blwRCkly at tha headquarter# up one single day by labor trou6le. next SIU meetings'will be: defaulted on Government pay­ cisco this week was expected to of tha Seafarera Intarnatlonai Union. At- I want to .give credit... particular­ ments and or that the construction July 23 authorize a formal protest to tlie lentle « Gulf District, AFL-CIO, m Fourth ly to Mr, Gurran, president of the contracts had been cancelled was Avoqua. Brooklyn 32, NY. Tal. HYssinth Federation on the same grounds, f-<MO. Enftrod as aacond class mattar NMU, who realizes the importance August 6 V entered by -the company official. In filing its charges with AFL- at tha Post Offica In Brooklyn, NY, untfor of keeping the big ship oa sched­ said a payment of $2.5 million August 20 i 5 I{e CIO President George Meany, the >ha Act of Aug. 24, 1912. ule,.:.:.' " would be made in October to Beth­ Septeipber 3 ; j;Concerned over-the delayed sailIBL reaffirmed the position of its lehem Steel against the $51 million shipbuilding contract (Continued on page, 6). , - : (Continued on page 6) i Finns Vote Runaway Boycott $19 Million Crossed In Ship Deal IBL Raps NMU Raid On Tugs; Cur ran Rewrites Strike News SCHEDULE OF SIU MEETINGS SEAFARERS LOG • • ' • 'j -J.. �5;-v 'jiir ifit ' SKAFAttEMS LOC Lakes 5IU Strike Wins Top Contract J RIVER ROUGE, Mich.— Hammering home its demands for top SIU wagM and benefits/the SIU Great'Lakes District called off its five-week tie-up of tho Tomlinson fleet last week after the signing of ft pace-setting SIU contract es­ tablishing union conditions on the company's vessels for the-^ first time. Seaway area at a regional confer-,, The signing ended an SIU strike that had completely shut ence last February. The Lakes-Seaway area has been down Tomlinson's bulk car-4 rier operations and kept its election conducted by the National targeted for major campaims by ships hung up in Duluth and Labor Relations Board early this various unions affiliated With tho Buffalo for over a mouth. The year set the stage for the success­ Federation's maritime department, particularly with the formal open­ one-year contract package ful strike action. Some 250 seamen ing of the St. Lawrence Seaway provides a substantial wage are employed In the former non­ scheduled next summer. An infln* increase for the company's seamen, union fleet. Under the new wage scale set by of large numbers of workers in va­ plus job security protection and a the first-time agreement, able bod­ rious marine crafts, including sea- " liberal program of company-paid Saafarer Hezzle Pittman watches as Mobile Patrolman Ha! Fischer ied seamen will be paid approxi­ men, is expected when the opera­ vacations. checks application lor free eyeglasses under the SlU's welfare pro­ mately per month, plus a ten- tions get fully underway. A smashing 3-1 Lakes SIU vic­ percent$650 seasonal bonus on wages On the Canadian side of the bor­ gram. Pittman paid off the Alcoa Pennant the day the program tory over the United Steel Work­ and room and board. Overtime der, the SIU Canadian District has started and was the first Seafarer to Jse processed through the ers Local 5000-in a representation rates are payable for all hours already had substantial success in Mobile optical center. 4worked in excess of eight hours organizing in this area. It has or­ daily. Work on Saturdays, Sundays ganized a variety of non-union and holidays, as in ali SIU agree­ barge, towboat and similar marina operations brought in for the Sea­ ments, calls for overtime pay. way construction. Key provisions of the historic Prior to the Lakes strike, Tom­ Established only six weeks ago, the SIU Welfare Plan's new eyeglass program has pro­ contract establish the following; linson operated eight bulk carriers vided free glasses for more than 600 Seafarers so far. The program operates through six un­ • Recognition of the SIU hiring and one self-unioader. One addi­ hall. ion optical centers in the ports of Baltimore, Mobile, New Orleans and New York. tional bulk carrier, the Sylvania, • Full job security protection. was being converted to a self-un­ Under the terms of the eye­ glass benefit, the Plan pro­ West 32nd Street, both in Manhat­ resulting from special eye condi­ • A vacation schedule based on ioader. The other ships in the fleet the Cuyler Adams, Ball Broth­ vides free glasses once every tan, or at 46 Station Plaza, Hemp­ tions are handied separately four days' paid vacation after are ers, James E. Davison, Charles 120 days of se^wice, plus an ex­ through the SIU Welfare Plan, 11 stead, LI. two years to Seafarers who need Dunlap, Merton E. Fair, Rufus R. Broadway, New York. tra -day for each additional Applications for "unusual" lenses them, and covers the basic shell Ramsey and the Sumatra. month. Extra days of vacation frame and whatever type of lens are provided for men with more is needed, including bifocals. The than a year's continuous service. additional cost of trifocals or fancy • A reopener anytime during the frames is not covered and sun­ life of the contract on health and glasses are not covered at all. welfare benefits. •All six SIU optical centers, three The contract victory also assures of them in New York, have been the men in'the fleet the full bene­ in full operation since the first fits of SIU on-the-job representa­ week in June. A breakdown of the total figure shows that 09 pairs of WASHINGTON—President Eisenhower this week signed tion on all beefs, guaranteeing glasses were issued in Baltimore, the bill authorizing construction of two superliners for United them greater security than they 94 in Mobile. 153 in New Orleans States Lines and American President Lines, but urged Con- have ever had before. The agree­ ment will expire ne.xt June 15. and 278 in New York. gre.ss to hold up funds at least Special importance was attached In- order to obtain glasses, all a until mid-1959. BOSTON—One. SIU fisher­ hearings on proposals to build two to the success of the Great Lakes' ^ Seafarer .has to do is tp get an eyeman was killed and two of­ 90,000-ton low-fare tourliners for District in the ^ Tomlinson beef, The President said he would ' glass certificate at any SIU hall to ficers presumed lost when a company headed by New York since it represent? a major break­ ask Congress not to appropriate establish his eligibility. He then their fishing trawler sank 50 miles has the option of getting an eye construction subsidy funds if pri­ hotelman H. B. Cantor. Counter­ through in a fertile area for union from Block Island after colliding ing AFL-CIO Maritime Trades De­ organization. The drive was co­ "on reasonable exam through the USPHS, by his vate financing with a British freighter in a heavy own doctor or at one of the optical terms" is available. The bill pro­ partment support. Maritime Ad­ ordinated through the AFL-CIO fog bank. ministrator Clarence" Morse says Maritime Trades Department, centers provided by the Plan. vides for the Government to pick The freighter, the City of Kara­ Exams are given at no charge at up a record tab of 55 percent of their financing by the Government which established special machin­ chi, recovered the body of John and sale to Cantor for up to half ery to assist the organizing efforts the cost on a sister ship for the these centers. Eligibility is the Paulson, a member of the SlU-affithe estimated cost was out of line. of member imions in the Lakessame as the basic requirement for luxury liner United States and a liated New Bedford Fishermen's new trans-Pacific liner for APL. all SIU welfare benefits. Association, but reported the cap­ Basic Flans Approved Although a Seafarer may obtain tain and engineer of the trawler an eyeglass certificate in any SIU Earlier, the Federal Maritime R. W. Griffon still missing. Three hall to establish his eligibility, it Board approved the basic plana for other SIU fishermen, George Wisis advisable to get one in a port the new three-class APL liner. ell. Tore Rubin and Grandison Tawhere one of the optical centers APL must sign a construction con­ ber, were rescued from the sunken is, located as the certificates are tract by December 1, 1958, or lose craft. good for only ten days. its operating subsidy on the Presi­ The Crriffon was headed for Nominations for SIU office in the coming biennial elec­ Portland, Me., with a load of lob­ The locations of the centers dent Hoover next April. where eyeglasses may be obtained Another West Coast Company, tion will open August 12. The nominations period will follow sters when the vessels collided Pacific Far East Line, has applied presentation of the secretary-treasurer's pre-balloting report early in the morning. Although under the SIU program are; the trawler sank immediately, the e Baltimore—^Universal Optical for a new 20-year opmrating sub­ to the August 6 membership Company, 201 West Fayette Street sidy on its nind-ahip fleet, and for meetings in all ports, as an­ tials and record of seatime to the freighter'suffered only slight dam­ construction subsidies covering r^ e MobUe—Dr. R. M. Shackel­ placement of the flrst two of l£i nounced at the last member- credentials committee in care of age. the ^secretary-treasurer. The Coast Guard reported that, ford. 20 South Conception Street vessels. Both APL and PFE Ships ahip meeting. A six-man rank-and-file creden­ Under the SIU election proce­ at the time of the collision, weath­ • New Orleans—^Dr. Fred Ket- are manned by SIU Pacific District dure detailed in the Union's con­ tials committee, consisting of two er conditions were "foggy with chum, 154 Baronne Street. unions. stitution, the secretary - treasurer men from each shipboard depart­ visibility ranging from zero to half Meanwhile, the House Merchant must submit a pre-balloting report ment, will be elected at the Sep­ a mile at most." • New York—^Union Optical Plan, 152 Fourth Avenue,-or SB Marine Conunittee has wound up for membership approval recom­ tember 3 membership meeting in The collision occured not far mending the number and type of New York to check all applications. from the site of the fatal Andrea Requirements for office under Doria-Stockholm collision in 1956. elective positions to be filled in the Ease Seatime Rule For SIU Benefits various ports and at headquarters. the SIU constltntion are: US eitiSeafarers inquiring about the basic eligibility rule for SIU In the last election' in 1956, 72 Sea­ zenship, continuous good standing Be Sure To Get welfare benefits are advised again that the seatime requirements farers competed for the ^ union in the Union for at least two years has been cut, eflective June 1, 1958, to one day's seatime in the immediately prior to nomination, posts to be filled. Dues Receipts last six months. This is broader than the old rule of one day in A bank, bonded warehouse or and three yeai^ actual unlicensed Headquarters again wishes to the last 90 days, and is in addition to the other basic requirement similar depository, to which the seatime on American-flag vessels, remind all Seafarers that pay­ of 90 days' seatime in the previous calendar year, which remains ballots will be mailed or delivered four months of which must be on ments o' funds, for whatever unchanged. at the close of each day's voting, US-flag vessels under SIU contract Union purpose, be made only also has to be selected. A midtown during the period between January to authorized A&G representa­ The revision was voted by the Joint SIU-shipown» board of toanch of a major New York bank 1, 1958 and the time of nomination. tives and that an official Union trustees for thf^ Welfare Plan, as reported previously, to allow was used for this purpose in 1956. Those throwing in for departmen­ receipt be gotten at that time. for cases where a Seafarer might be on the beach due to per­ Nominations will remain open tal posts, such as engine patrol­ If no receipt is offered, b.. sure sonal business, vacation or other reasMii and does not ship within for one month from Augusf 12 to man, must show three years' sea­ to protect yourself by immedi60 days from the date of his discharge. The one day In six September 12. Any Seafarer who time in that department. months, it was felt, should be more thra ample to allow for such .tely bringing the matter to the Voting will begin in all ports on attention of the secretary-treas­ meets the constitutional 'require­ circumstances and to assure uninterrupted welfare coverage for ments may nomii^te himself for November 1 arid cQQtinue through urer's office. ^ Seafarers and their families. any post by submitting his creden­ December 31. SIU EYEGLASS PLAN SCORES US May Stall Superliner Program Until Next Year SIU Man, 2 Others Lost On Trawler Nominations In SIU Start On August 12 ' ,'.i �sBArAttKRa loe gwr* Baltimor* Boys "••••T f.. V" 'f~* SEAFARERS ROTARY SHIPPING ROARD 1^' >•> • From June 25 To July 6, 1958 p? Il> 1• • ' • V? v- I• ' Roger Zurn, 3, took the lime­ light between job colls at the Baltimore hall recently, when dad, Harold Zurn, bosun, came in to check on shipping. Roger seemed to like the idea. / La. Downs New 'Work'; Law Effort LAKE CHARLES—The re­ cent failure of the anti-laborItes to jam a "wreck" bill ¥: i-r iv.. i;' .<C' ' through the legislature still hasn't •idetracked the "right-to-work" drive in this state. It now seems likely to become a key issue in the next race for governor. However, union members, who had a taste of a "work" law not too long ago, are prepared to fight it again. Labor won fepeal of a state "work" law in 1956, when the SIUalso played a major role in the fight. Meanwhile, there are a couple of labor beefs going on in this port. The Electrical.Union has a walkout on its hands at one of the construc­ tion jobs, and the Plumbers and Pipe Fitters Union shut down three other jobs by taldng a "no-contract, no work" stand. Although shipping picked ^ somewhat over the past two wejelw, there are stili enough men on the beach waiting for berths. Calling into this area during the period were the Chiwawa, Government Camp. Bradford Island, Bents Fort, Winter Hill, CS 'Baltimore, Royal Oak, Fort Hoskins (Cities Service), and the Cabins (Texas City). Pace Holds In Seattle; Beaeh Low SEATTLE—It's been a fair­ ly active period on the ship­ ping side, Jeff Gillette, port 'iifi •;'' i '^. -:>v = !:>•. I iK--;; Nine porta reported Increased shipping to make the record tolal {or the past year, including Boston, New York, Philadelphia, Baltimore, Mobile, Lake Charles and the three West Coast dispatch centers. The rise this period wM especially significant since it came at a time when the key porta of^ New Orleans and Houston fell way off. However, Baltimore enjoyed record..activity. Mobile was busy and the West Coast perked, up again. On the other hand, Norfolk, Savannah and Tampa shipped less than 25 Jobs between them. By the end of the period, a breakdown of the number of men reg­ istered on the beach showed fully a third of the District-wide,total registered In New York, while five ports (Boston, Savannah, Tampa, Lake Charles and Seattle) had less than 100 men on hand. Boston,, in fact, was high in this group, with 76. In addition, Philadelphia had 109, Norfolk 113 and Wilmington 103. These figures should be watched by Seafarers, as they offer the key to potential shipping in any port. The following is the forecast port by port: Boston: Fair . . . New Tofk: Good . . . Philadelphia: Should Jiold steady.. . i Baltimore: Busy . . . Norfolk: Fair . . . Savannah: Quiet . . . Tampa: Slow . . . Mobile: Good:. . . New Orleans: Clood . . . Lake Charles: Fair . . . Honston: Good . . . Wilmington: Fair '. . . San Francisco:-Good . . ; Seattle: Steady. (Editor's note: Under the new reporting system for SIU shlpK lUng, the summaries below give the complete pictnre in each de­ partment by seniority class. Job gronp and pdrt, Including the num­ ber of men remaining on the beach. Seafarers coming into port to register can pick their spots by checking the. "registered on the beach" totals alongside the shipping totals for their depu'tmeni.) agent, reported, with the men on the beach enjoying a steady job turnover. There were 35 men shipped to permanent berths during the last couple of weeks as compared to 21 for the prior period. This leaves only 39 Class A men and 12 B , men registered on the beach here, barely 50 men all told. Although there was only one ves­ sel, the SS Producer (Marine Car­ riers), paying off and signing on during the period, there were a number of vessels in port for serv. Icing. These were .the Alamar, j.Calmar, Portmar,, Kenmar (,Calmar); the Choctaw (Waterman); Northwestern Victory (yj^^opr Carriers) and the Seafair (Orion). SIU shipping last , period .topped everything for the past 12 months to reach a high of 1,149 jobs. The rise was across the board for all seniority groups. At the same time, the registration total for the period dropped back to »"normal" level of 1,095. The total number of men registered on the beach at ttie end of the period likewise declined. The overall effect was to produce a job ratio of one man shipped for every two top seniority men on the beach and virtually the same ratio for class B activity by itself. These statistics continue to reflect a high level of job opportunities available to Seafarers at all time^! Sixtynine percent of the total jobs shipped went to cla^ A men, 24 percent to class B and the rest to class (5. The class A proportion showed the only rise. f - 1:' DfCK DEPARTMENT Roistered CLASS A GROUP 12 1 55 26 6 6 32 10 4 2 Port Boston New York ... Philadelphia . Baltimore.... Norfolk Savannah .... Tampa Mobile ...... New Orleans . Lake Charles Houston Wilmington .. San Francisco Seattle 6 7 3 9 1« 1 1 Registered CLASS. B GROUP 12 3 2 2 5 4 1 1 11 15 1 1 1 1 2 1 5 4 3 1 6 1 f 3 16 3 8 1 2 3 3 5 2 6 1 3 1 2 — 12 27 2 31 7 3 6 Shipped Shipped Shipped CLASS B CLASS C CLASS A GROUP GROUP GROUP 12 3 12 3 12 3 — 42 — 1 19 45 16 1 8 5 — rr « 8 9 3 S 1 — 1 — 14 50 9 8 9 .20 4 1 3 — — 2 1 18 5 3 5 3 3 — 4 21 4 18 7 6 15 5 2 4 1 1 1 4 1 1 1 1 1 3 3 — TOTAL ^ ' ^Registered On The Beacfr SHIPPED CLASS B CLASS A GROUP GROUP CLASS 1 2 3 12 B C 26 1 5 4 2 9 3 95 183 23 4 13 15 1 9 37 13: 123 36: 9 2 •— .'6 7 12 3 6 7 1 i — —2 2 1 ^•-7 38 — 3 42 3 — 45 28 78 17 8 — — 5 25 51 5 10 8 — 18 1 2 — 45 5 — 26 25 21 -r 5 19 3 — — 5 8 11 7 11 9 — -1- .. •-•rr20 11 13 6 1 7 -.--5 • — 12 A 6 80 20 73 ' 4 1 M 1 • Port Boston New York Philadelphia ... Baltimore Norfolk Savannah ' Tampa Mobile . New Orleans ... Lake Charles .. Houston Wilmington San Francisco .. Seattle •MM MM MM MM MM MM MM MM Sh/pped Shipped CLASS C CLASS B GROUP GROUP 1 3 1 2 3 2 3 A _ ' _ . __ 6 1 12 2 it 'L1 2 4 1 • 4 1 23 16 4 3' " ' _ — '^l —. . — — __ _ — 1 • •4 . K r: .9 —. — 3 2 — 3 — 1 I 1, ^ 4 ' 2 — 3 4 — —— ' •mmm • — 1 2 — " •* •'*— M M. — 1 TOTAL ' Registered On The B6dik SHIPPED ^ CLASS B CLASS GROUP GROUP. ' C AB 1 ,'4 A 3 1 B 4 4 1 V Ifl 1 2 3 . 1 66 19 8 93 42 4>152 • • 25 4 35 30 . 7 16 1 24 2 ' 27 4 3 2 40 16 111 12 55 59 6 23 11 3 1 4 1 17 7 8 3 1 4 — 15 2 _ 2 1 1 — 7 2 10 35 15 24 1 41 2 1 •2" 1 8 16 24 25 71 12 2 14 3 7 2 3 12 6 7 — 1 r 5 23 9 1 33 6 23 3 — 10 7 5 6 — 11 4 10 1 1 8 >,^-5 — 12 7 18 19 4 1 29 3 7 3 — ,10 — 6 1 1 .l.:-l cmssA -MM ' —- z? 13 1 1 5 13 5 13 3 3 .1 V ENGINE DEPARTMENT Registered Registered Shipped CLASS B CLASS A CLASS A GROUP * GROUP GROUP 3 1 3 3 1 1 2 2 2 8 1 1 2 2 47 8 16 57 4 2 22 12 11 — — 2 3 2 11 11 1 47 4 21 19 12 4 1 4 7 1 4 . 1 1 3 — 8 — _ 2 2 ' 1 3 1 17 3 18 1 4 4 6 2 9 1 23 1 4 — 6 8 3 3 2 2 3 ..._ 1 3 3 3 6 14 19 4 5 6 . 6 4 — 1 3 2 1 5 2 6 5 1 4 1 1 1 7 — 6 — 1 2 — — — 3 2 33 MM MM MM MM STEWARD DEPARTMENT Port Boston New York Philadelphia ... Baltimore ...... Norfolk Savannah ....... Tampa ' ........ Mobile New Orleans ... Lake Charles .. Houston Wilmington San Francisco .. Seattle TOTALS DECK ENGINE STEWARD GRAND TOTALV MM MM •• M. L MM' MM MM 1 1 MM MM .MM-' MM MM. MM MM MM MM MM- , MM MM MM Registered CLASS A GROUP 12 3 75 195 56 46 193 18 88 35 111 209 423 185 '• Shipped CLASS C GROUP 3 1 2 __ 1 1 . 1 10 — 4 — 9 1 — — — — — — — — 1 — M 1 1 'M — — 2 — — — —. — TOTAL SHIPPED CLASS A B C _ 3 1 6 12 48 .3 > 4 12 56 24 10 — — — — B1 2 1 1 68 2 — 26 6 2 2 4 — 9 8 2 5 1 — 16 4 • •— .3 3 — M . M ' M ' M All 4 66 19 90 — 1 4 70 34 6 16 6 14 6 Registered On The Beach CLASS A CLASS B GROUP GROUP. 3 1 2 1 2 2 5 1 5 5 88 36 119 2 • i- •28 7 5 10 6 9 25 1 39 4 23 12 7 2 4 3 5 2 2 — 1 1 9 — 12 2 1 10 24 29 17 32 14 73 2 30 — 6 1 7 — 12 5 . 10 6 7 8 1 8 ll 7 17 4 " —' 14 5 10 3 5 1 1 .;4 —• 'MM'' •M. Registered C In The Beach TOTAL , Shipped Shipped Shipped Registered CLASS A SHIPPED CLASS B : CLASS C CLASS A CLASS B CLASS B GROUP CLASS GROUP i GROUP GROUP GROUP GROUP 2^ 3 1 B C All 1 2 8 8 A 8 12 8 12 1 2 3 12 294 535 131 305 96 23 424 19 68 122 4 2 17 85 168 52 17 26 53 11 36 43 60 61 5 11 14 240 119 30 1 389 118 463 57 13 145 96 6 66 42 41 172 27 7 63 32 [ 336 279 105 308 .15 13^ . .H7 24 132 4 3 57 2 2 28 241 2 - 7 65 85 19 109> 150 211 864 211 28 89 161 ii :;"ii: 99 786 278 Ssi |1149 091 1103' 496 47 236 855 278 • & .4 i .i U. i I Shipped Shipped Registered Registered CLASS B CLASS A CLASS B CLASS A GROUP GROUP GROUP GROUP 3 1 3 2 3 1 2 3 1 2 1 2 _ 1 1 2 4 4 — •6 6 28 1 13 14 19 14 ' 36 — 3 1 4 1 7 4 2 8 23 3 2 19 6 12 25 18 5 12 1 — — — — 1 — 3 1 1 1 • _ — — 1 1 1 1 -— 1 .— — 1 1 — 8 4 . 2 fi 47 — 7 16 13 10 — 6 2 16 — 8 8 12 5 14 1 — — . — 4 4 1 2 — 8 2 — 1 8 11 3 6 2 . -4 ' — — 1 3 3 1 5 1 — ' 3 1 . 4 1 3 4 1 2 5 — 3 2 •— — 1 3 1 1 4 1 V f 1149 • i 1 1 \ �' r' • Uit SEAFARERS IPG Par* Fffit« LOG Ship Mail Hitting Target > Despite complicated itinerary problems, the SEAFARERS LOG'S direct-to-the-ship air-mail distribution system con­ tinues to function with a near-perfect record. A check of the LOGs airmailed during the-< • past three months revealed Seafarer -Ken Collins, took the that copies for only five ves­ trouble to write the LOG about the I I I ^ " * ' " ^ - ' SEA ANCMQ* HAFH S COMpljSATfNG tOS 5U»-D»¥IS10N WAn» POCttf Of «AfT (STAWUSEftS^ /vy'-— A RtSCU l»Nf ilNSttS* -V ' ' BOAWMNG lAOOBT • "*• . ... ^:. • • • . 'J •••••• •v.'^ Sequence photos show 32-seeond time interval from instant the celf-inflating life raft is tossed over the side to full inflation in the water. Above is a cut-away diagram of a 20-man raft. These rafts are of English manufacture by a subsidary of the Dunlop Rubber Company. British Gov't Proposes Rubber Rafts' Use On Deep Sea Ships ^ The use of inflatable liferafts aboard ships has been carried one step further with the British Ministry of Transport rec­ ommending their use aboard alt dry cargo ships engaged in long international voyages. The ministry's recommenda­ from their sinking boat. They were tion follows extensive testing adrift for 58 hours without suf­ sels were returned as undeliver- absence of mailings. A bundle of able. LOGs was immSiately airmails The scattered instances when to the ship at the addreu indicated, SlU-contracted vessels did not re­ and other mailings followed the ceive the copies forwarded to them ship at ports and dates the dele­ resulted from the following situa­ gate specified. Consequently, the tions: Suzanne averted a complete black­ • Where a ship was chartered out on Union news, although the out to another company (sometimes ship did miss some issues. other than an SIU company) or The Suzanne case points up the chartered to Military Sea Trans­ fact that when a ship is not on a portation Service, and regular run, SIU crewmembers • Where a* ship was in a'tramp can help out by air-mailing the trade and the operator maintained names of the agents and ports that he did not know far enough where they can be reached. The in advance where the vessel would LOGs can then be forwarded just be at a given time. as if the" ship was on a milk run. In instances such as these, it Is often not possible to get an accu­ rate mailing address for a vessel, and the LOGs have to be sent to company offices for forwarding. The problem is particularly diffi­ cult where MSTS runs are in­ volved, since it is virtually impos­ sible to get information on ships with military cargoes. In the ten years the air-mail dis­ tribution plan has been in effect, the LOG has constantly ferreted out the causes of non-deliveries. Over the years, this has gradually An SIU company may wind resulted in the near-perfection the up operating two 41,000-ton delivery system enjoys today. tankers now on order for Since Union policy requires that foreign-flag operation. They are maximum information be made available to SIU crewmembers at slated to be taken over and com­ sea, every effort is made to main­ pleted for American operation in tain a corrected itinerary for all order to qualify for Federai ship SIU ships. All contracted ship oper­ mortgage insurance. ators are called every two weeks The two vessels, now under con­ for ship's locations and mailing struction in an American yard, are addresses in their ports of call. being, built for the Kulukundis in­ LOG mailings are thus based on in­ terests, which has several US com­ formation which is care foully panies under SIU contract at the present time. The companies to checked out. which the ships will be assigned A typical instance where the LOG was undeliverable to a con­ have not yet been announced. tracts vessel involved the SS Estimated costs of construction Suzanne some months ago, when for each ship is ^12 million. The Bull Line chartered the ship to construction loan would cover MSTS for a round-the-world run. three-fourths of this under the ship The company was unable to supply mortgage act. The ships would mailing addresses, and the LOGs have a speed of 17 knots. could not be airmailed to the ves­ Application for the mortgage in­ sel. surance has already been filed with Fortunately, the ship's delegate. the Federal Maritime Board. SIU Co. In Line For 2 Big Tankers of ttie rafts on small British coast­ fering any discomfort. ing and fishing vessels involving a Of course, one of the main dis­ number of siiccessfui rescues. advantages of a rubber raft as com­ Tho British Ministry's action pared to a lifeboat, is that the raft came shwtly after the crew of the is normally boarded by first going President Adams, members of the into the water and then climbing SIU Pacific District, stressed the aboard, a severe handicap, espe­ need for liferafts on US ships as cially in cold weather, in that it an invaluable aid in rescue opera­ means a soaking for every survivor. tions. The Adams crew recently was involved in an attempted res­ cue of the crew of the Italian-flag Plastic Boats, Too? WASHINGTON—The Maritime ship Bonitas. Members .of this crew were on the verge of being brought Administration has ordered four aboard the Adams when their life­ experimental plastic lifeboats from boat was smashed. Twenty-two men Lane Lifebqat and Davit Corp. of Brooklyn. The resistance to cor­ were lost. The Adams deck gang wrote the rosion and elasticity claimed vfor Sailors Union of the Pacific, say­ plastic boats is said to cut main­ ing, that some of the 22 men might tenance and placement costs. Price have been saved if liferafts were of a single boat, capable of carry­ ing 40 passengers, is set at $12,827. available to throw over the side. If are successful, they would The inflatable UfdTafts utilized b* tests authorized as standard equip­ on the British ships differ consid­ ment. erably from the type of Uferaft that vraj carried on US merchant ships during World War II. Unlike the rigid structure of the old shipboard rafts, the inflatable type comes packed in a valise. The smaller A new effort to torpedo self-insured union welfare funds and bring them under in­ rafts can be handled by one man, the bigger by two. Each raft con­ surance company domination—at added cost and with a possible loss in benefits—^has^been tains a cylinder of compressed gas Uiunched by the Institute of Life Insurance in New York. The latest attack singles out •' ® — for inflation. 20 unions, including the SIU tion. It confirms predictions in the by it represented annual premium All that has to be done when the raft is put in use -is to pull the and three other marine un­ SEAFARERS'LOG, and by the SIU income to the companies of over release and toss the raft over the ions, as primd targets for exploita- in a brochure sent out last year to $33 million. all unions in the state, that the in­ Self-insured since it was estabside. The British manufacturer. surance companies were not giving iished in 1950, the Seafarers Wel­ Dunlop Rubber Cotnpany, claims up their attempt to outlaw self- fare Plan has saved an estimated it takes just 32 seconds for the raft insured funds so they could pick $110,000 annually in premiums that to inflate fully once the releasing up the business for themselves. would otherwise have gone to in­ gear is ti'ipped. The raft also has In 1956, the legality of such surance companies and yielded no a hand pump for keeping up infiafunds was reaffirmed when the return. This has meant more and tion in the event of air leaks and SIU won a ruling by NT Attorney broader welfare benefits for Sea­ plugs for repairing leaks and tears. TAMPA—Shipping almost General Jacob Ja^ts that self- farers and SIU families, as well as The ease of handling and rapidity standstill in this insured funds did not come under less red tape and restrictions. of launching of the rafts offers ad­ came to The fight to kill off self-insured vantages over conventional life­ port during the past period state licensing' requirements. At the hearings preceding the funds stemmed from the 1955 ac­ boats in that there is no problem and, from the schedule,' the next in launching on ships with a severe period should be about the same, attorney general's ruling, SIU tion of the National Maritime Un­ General Counsel Seymour W. Mil­ ion in questioning the legality of list and no concern about possible says Port Agent Tom Banning. There were no vessels paying off ler had noted pointedly that the hundreds of these plans in ex­ Januned gear or damage to the raft from bumping the side of the ship. or signing on during the past two only motivation of the insurance istence. Unable to get a ruling on In addition, the rubber boatr offers weeks. Only three, the Del Aires companies in attacking self-insured the issue, the NMU self-insured shelter, a tremendous advantage to (Delta), Raphael Semmes and the plans was that they "see several anyway before the decision was survivors If they have to wait any Gateway City (Pan-Atlantic), were hundred million dollars lying handed down two years ago. Ironi­ in. transit. ' There were no beefs. around and want to get hold of it.!' cally, the NMU fund, as well as length of time for a rescue. In one Instance reported from a Banning added, however, that if Underscoring this fact, when the those of the Marine Engineers Rritish fishjng vessel in 1957, crew- there is some kind of a break­ Insurance lobby petitioned State Beneficial • Association and tha members inflated the raft on deck, through in jobs, particularly in Superintendent of Insurance Julius Masters, Mates and Pilots, ar* loaded it up with supplies, pushed the deck and engine departments, A. Wikler to overturn the 1958 among those now sp^ifically under ruling; it, said the 20 funilst cited attack. it over the aide and stepped into'it the beach will be clean. -'I -^1 '•^1 Insurers Eye Union Benefit $ Tampa On Slow Bell J! I �SEAFARERS Fa«* Six Jnly la^ MSft LOC Curran Rewrites History, Distorts Engineers' Beef That Disowned Contract It Had (Continued from page 2) Ing of the US and his Inability to Signed Wins Added Benefits." The "lead" on the "Pilot" story repeat on past performances, Cur­ ran issued a statement that the stated: "Following the customary NMU would not tolerate union pattern ARA and MEBA wound up beefs that interfered with the their talks after conclusion of the schedule of the big ship, A day NMU negotiations . . ." Particu­ later, due to a manning beef with larly irksome to Curran, of course, Grace Line on the new Santa Rosa, is the fact that not only was the MEBA refused to sail her from the NMU pattern repudiated and then shipyard to New York. She sailed improved on by the engineers and late, with an NMU crew and non­ later even by the ARA, but also that the "me-too" reopener in the union engineers aboard. The NMU National Council NMU contract calls for a 60-day advance notice to the operators. thereupon authorized setting up an Curran has thus been caught |n officers division for mates and en­ his own mousetrap. gineers within the NMU. Curran The record on NMU's published was now formally established in distortions should also note that the same tactic was used in NMU the scab-herding business. . "news" on the Robm Line, Banner Contract Expiration Day Line, Rion and American Coal Simday, June 15, was contract beefs, to name a few. The dis­ expiration day for all three unions, tortion was so flagrant at one NMU, MEBA and ARA. NMU point in the American Coal beef— promptly settled and ARA fol­ when Curran claimed that NMU lowed suit a few hours later. had accepted and the SIU had re­ MEBA held out for substantially jected a specific proposal by AFLmore than the others, and activated CIO President George Meahy to a "no contract-no work" policy settle the coal beef early In 1957— that tied up shipping in all At­ that the Federation president lantic and Gulf Ports. called for a retraction in order to In the midst of the engineers' set the record straight. The oppo­ beef, the America airived on June site was true in that case, just as 18. With a delayed sailing a pos­ the LOG repdi^ed it. sibility, NMU went to work look­ ing for engineers. Since Curran could no longer "deliver" the MEBA, he offered an alternative: scabs. At the same time, with US Lines calling the shots, the opera­ tors, via the American Merchant Marine Institute, tried to panic MEBA into a settlement on their terms. (Continued from page 2) They threatened a lockout with a "sign on and sail or get off the convention a year ago that NMU ships" ultimatum to the engineers, actions showed NMU President Jo­ who responded by picketing the seph Curran to be "unfit" to serve America. (The "Pilot" nowhere on the Federation's Ethical Prac­ mentions "lockout" in-its accotint, tices Committee and as an AFLnor does it explain why the Amer­ CIO vice-president. The IBL's protest In 1957 was ica's NMU crew worked behind the over Curran's "stab in the back" picketline.) on the eve of the 1956 waterfront Scabs Aboard Ship election in the port of New York, By Friday, the 20tb. with the when Curran urged the dockers to America due tO: sail that PM, back the AFL-ousted ILA against NMU's scab engineers were aboard the IBL. the America. Now, however, with Spelling out the latest NMU the pressure on the operators due offense, IBL Secretary - Treasurer to a West Coast MEBA settlement E. L. Slaughter said the NMU's the day before, the operators of­ United Marine Division had res­ fered the West Coast pattern to ponded to a call from a tugboat the MEBA here. Firm in its de­ operator, the A. S. Wickstrom mands, MEBA now called for the Company, in the midst of an IBL West Coast pattern, plus parity on strike, and was furnishing scabs manning and welfare benefits with to man the company's boats. He the West Coast and concessions on noted that the company had pre­ key East Coast issues such as sev­ viously recognized the IBL tugerance pay in the event vessels men's union for several years. transferred foreign. Recently, after a brief halt in its Histofy will record that the en­ operations, it stai*ted using non­ , gineers settled their beef on the union crews. At that point. Slaughter added, basis of this package and that the America sailed three hours late IBL contacted the crews and was since the scabs had to be sneaked "making good headway until the off by a tug before MEBA men employer heard of it and imme­ diately fired two of the employees. would go oack. It was at this point that the ARA Of course this resulted in banners came back although it had signed being placed on the employer's job an agreement five days before on site and if . . . (NMU had) . i . NMU's terms. ARA now hollered stayed out of the picture, the whole "me-top," claiming its earlier pact affair could have been settled with­ out too much trouble." had not been ratified anyway. Some of the NMU-UMD mem­ A story in the "New York Herald bers even refused to cross the IBL Tribune" on June 24 pointedly plcketlines, he said, but the NMU noted this in the headline: "Radio Men To Get Pacts Based On En­ sent in a representative "to herd gineers.'' The same day, "The New them through the picketline. At York Times" said, "Radio Opera­ the present time the tugs are oper­ ating with strikebreakers under tors Renegotiate Pact / Ship Union the name of NMU-AFL-CIO," with three-man instead of five-man crews and at wage scales and con­ ditions "much lower than those of the IBL." Twice last spring, the NMU tug­ boat affiliate was slapped down in similar raiding attempts against the SIU's Harbor and Inland V/aterways Division and the Trans­ port jVorkers Union., . , . • •S? ' ,, -• ^ iBL Raps NMU Raid i t: wi: •. -l' • (•,,J- . 'ii •- ' v.. Portholes Are for All • r. 1, • -1 "•>' At y. . ^ '.V u: -i •Jb ' • T -yX'-. . The habit of clumping butts or trash out of portholes or over the side has two bod features. For one thing, it isn't what you wdufd caji good hbusekeeping. Aside from that, it is a definite safety hazard, particularly when ships are in port and somebody may be working over the side. If it's been a matter of h^it to flip dis­ cords out of the porthole, then in a moment of forgetfulness, the some act performed while the ship is at the dock con have unpleasant consequences. y • • •• y" »V;V*3' • :.l . ' 'yyyjXs'y "y'.y • fy. In this instance, as in mbny others, safety and good housekeeping go hand in hand. Use appropriate receptacles for butts and other trash and .$hort put y another-safety hazard in the process. 4?: '-y '^y i; yX-X X ' •• y •v*; 'x.-. "'••is-.-*' ' • ' r Tell it to the Iio®! \UK5HJ 1 yyy • - IS a f i » S'. 'I �Jidr It, 1958 SlU 60-Day Rule Eased SEAFARERS LOG Barbados Union Leader Visits Page Pursers Launch Severance Pay Plan MOBILE—SIU thipping The first US maritime union with a severance pay pro­ rules have been amended to gram, the SlU-affiliated Staff Officers Association launched allow seamen who have to leava a vessel under the 60-day its pioneering benefit last week with a payment of $1,075 to rula in the contract to stay on the a veteran SOA purser. •*-— ahip in some cases until it returns Based on a lump sum pay- private secretary for a New York to the port or area of original en­ ment equal to $100 a year for business man with world-wide ingagement. The action was taken pursers who leave the industry terests. here by the Seafarers Appeals after a minimum ten years of serv­ Board. ice, the first check went to" George The Union - shipowner panel Waldbusser. After ten and threevoted the change to avoid situa­ quarter years as a purser on US tions that might work a financial Lines , and Mooremac ships, Wald­ hardship on seamen affected by the busser quit the industry last Jan­ 60-day rule. The rules provide that uary 1. men with less than top class A Pays' $2,000 Maximum seniority may ship on a vessel for Benefits are prprated for parts one trip or 60 days, whichever is of every year after ten, up to a longer, but cannot collect trans­ WASHINGTON — Formal maximum of $2,000 for 20 or more portation when they get off. hearings on its subsidy appli-. years of service. Under the plan, Looking In on .SIU operations during a visit to the US, Frank L However, the amendment adds cations moved a step nearer 250 days of employment equals a Walcott, general secretary of the Barbados Workers Union in the provision that when a ship is year of service. SOA represents as the SlU-contracted Waterman on a coastwise voyage pnd is due Barbados, BWI, gets briefing on teletvpd system linking outports pursers on East and Gulf Coast Steamship Corp. met with Govern­ to^ return to the area of original with headquarters. LOO Editor Hero Brand (left) explbins use ment officials Wednesday to dis­ vessels. engagement, men leaving the ship of teletype network for speedy union communications. cuss ground rules and fix a date Pursers who retire from the in­ and under the 60-day rule* can remain for the hearings. dustry must be at least 40 years Theplace aboard until she returns to - the company is seeking operat­ old at the time. A key stipulation ing subsidies on original port or area. When men runs between of the plan is that a purser cannot With less than class A seniority are GuU ports, California and the Far draw the benefit until six months on an intercoastal or foreign voy­ after applying, to assure that the East westbound; the Gulf and the age and the vessel pays off at a decision is considered carefully. United Kingdom and Europe; the continental US port other than the Pacific Coast and the Far East; and The SOA severance pay plan was North port of engagement, but is sched­ ports and Europe. created in 1957, and is financed by It also Atlantic uled to return to that port within has asked authority to the employers in the same manner return eastbound tor ten days after arrival, the men from the Far SAN FRANCISCO—California labor unions have started as other maritime pension and wel­ may remain aboard until it strives East to Atlantic and Gulf ports. a statewide door-to-door campaign to defeat a "right-tofare plans. Service time for bene­ back. Waterman has a fleet of 27 cargo The revision is expected to ease work" proposal that will be on the ballot in November. Ths fits is counted from January 1, ships and its Pan-Atlantic sub­ 1947. transportation problems faced by bill would outlaw the union^ sidiary operates ten more. Worked Since 1943 men with class B or C seniority. shop and void over 90 percent of the labor-management con­ Earlier in the week, Waterman tracts. in the state. Waldbusser was a purser from announced sale of the Citrus The "work" bill was gotten on 1943 to 1958. After quitting the the ballot by a well-financed peti­ sea, he worked for a short while Packer, a C-2, to Gulf and South tion campaign. One columnist re­ in Waterman's Puerto Rico oper­ American Steamship of New Or­ ported that over a dollar a n^me ations, and to now employed as a leans. had been offered to get the neces­ sary 350,000 signatures on peti­ Close cooperation from topside tions. Times are tough on the MV Del Rio, according to the latest ship's is helping to make it a .pleasant • Listed on the ballot as "Proposi­ meeting report. Thoughout/ the trip on the Alcoa Pointer, writes tion 18" on "Employer-Employee past trip, tpr instance, the r^ort P. J. Carpovich. meeting chairman. Relations," the measure to designed •aid there were "nq. logs, li­ The captain apd chief mate have to force a compulsory open shop brary, no nothing." • Howiver it been doing all they can with the on workers in California. does mention that although there suggestions made by the ship's The powerful California State was nothing to report, "evqjrything safety meeting and are certainly Federation of Labor is spearhead­ was fine" among the crewmembers helping to keep the ship as safe ing an all-out fight on the proposal. as possible. aboard. Appeals are being directed both it « to union members and the public, pointing to the high standards and It's no longer a rumor; the com­ PHS Gets New Boss earnings enjoyed by California bination of chow and a good run workers, which contribute to the make life aboard state's , overall prosperity. The the. Jean LaFitte average weekly earnings of an in­ second to none. dustrial worker in the Golden Gate "There are a few State are $93.50. This Is compared boys aboard here to the $54.40 average in Mississippi, who were on the $55.75 in North Carolina and $65.35 dredges in Venein Florida, 'all "right-to-work" niela," reports States. Joseph Keames, WASHINGTON—The Sen­ steward depart- ate has unanimously con- Meanwhile, "work" law advoca­ ment delegate, firmed the appointment of tes in five states are reviving peti­ Kearnes "and they had a Arthur S. Flemming as the new tion drives to put their proposals All smiles, purser George Waldbusser (left) accepts severance pay on state ballots. In Washington, a Igt to talk about, especially how Secretary check for $1,075 from Burt Lanpher, secretary-treasurer. Staff Offi­ of Health, Education and they missed the food on there Welfare. In his new position, group of industrial leaders have cers Association. Check was first paid under SOA plan. Looking most of all." However with the Flemming will be setting policy started a "minute man" campaign on is William G. Mullins, vice-president, American Merchant Ma­ good chow served on this ship governing the US Public Health using industry representatives on rine Institute. a "voluntary" basis to go out and added to the salt air and Japan, Service. get ten signatures a day for ten they all agree you can't beat this ' A veteran of Government Service days. Unions have filed unfair •hip. as far back as 19^, the new Cab­ labor practice charges against sev­ » ^ » inet secretary has been a member eral big employers for coercing Welfare Services Department of the Cirtl Service Commission, workers into signing. The trade union movement drew support from an unexp^ted source representatives at headquarters the first Hoover Commission on Anti-union groups in Ohio adver­ last month, from none other than J. Paul Getty, reputedly the richest yrish to express Government Reorganization and tised in four cqllege newspapers to man in the world. their thanks ' to was chairman of the Atomic En­ get students to work as solicitors, A widely-reprinted excerpt from the June issue of "True Magazine" tllchard DarvlUe, ergy Commission on Personnel during the summer at average sala­ makes Getty look like a regular pal of the working man. Said Getty: Management. •hip's delegate, ries of $100 per week. Similar peti­ "I am a 'union man' myself. I don't carry a unjon card or pay dues gnd to the rest of In 1951, he was named assistant tion drives in Colorado and Kansas to any local, but I do believe in unions and I believe that free, honest to the Director of Defense Mobil­ have produced enough signatures the crew of the ization to handle manpower prob­ to get a bill on the ballot this fall, labor unions are our greatest guarantees of continuing prosperity and BS Jefferson Ci^ lems, and in 1953, wa^ appointed but the signatures are stili being our strongest bulwark against social or economic totalitarianism. yictory for their "True, some unions and union officials abuse their power ... On director of ODM. He retained qhecked. fast action and that position until February, 1957, The united forces of the Mon­ the other hand, some businessmen abuse their power, too. Some are fine cooperation when he returned to his duties as tana Farmers Union and lahof unethical or even downright crooks. Simply because -'some' are this In reporting acclpresident of Ohio Wesleyan, a groups succeeded this year in side­ or that doesn't mean the entire system of private' ownership should dents to three Methodist university. He will re­ tracking a petition drive by a nar­ be condemned . . , members of the crew. "Yet let a single union—or even a local—turn sour; and a loud alarm The report was one of the most main a member -of its hoard of row margin. The other bright spot detailed and complete yet turned directors while in his Cabinet post. in.,the picture is Louisiana, where is raised castigating all organized labor. It doesn't make sense . . You said it,^ pal. Now if you'll also tell the folks that one of the Flemming's predecessor, Marion the state senate killed ah attempt Into headquarters. ,It is through •uch' cooperatioh from the dele­ B. F61.«iom, had been Secretary of to'get another "work" law on the reasons for that bulging bank statement is the vast fieet of Gettygates and crews that the Union is Health, Education and Welfare books. Efforts by the SIU and other owned or operated runaway ships used to escape those American able to assist the membership to since 1955. He Is returning to AFL-Cip unions sparked the re­ standards and union conditions you mention, then they'll know just how you stand. private business in Rochester, NY. peal of one such law In 1956. the fullest degree. Waterman's Subsidy Bid Coming Up High-Cost Pitchmen Get 'Work' Bill On WC Ballot ' "'S I! Senate OK's Health Sec'y Getty Tells All... Almost •M -'I •^1 Ml �ywMlM SEAFARERS LOO fidr It. UN ' • . 'ii- ••Hr:'.. 'lia •' ! -• 'i' '*'' 1. ' r !'?•-K"-- ifl? P"" 'SI r- • "'"v.'/ Mate Elmor JohmoB, Tliltliv froBi another tor. irlei out bridre deiA of tibe tor A. G. Laun. Arondel fleet inelndeo flvo boats all told. Bailiinora At any hour, seven days a week, there's an SlU-HIWD tug on the move somewhere ^n Greater Baltimore harbor from the yqrietv of towboot operations under contract to the SlU's Harbor and Inland Waterways Division. This selection of photos shows some of the men jsnd boats Involved in moving the heavy How of ships and coi go throu^ the Maryland port city. Hcirbdr In messhall on the A. O. Lann. cook H..WIn8low Qeft) and deckhand Henry C. Mnllins check Un^| Ion hooks. Deckhand Gemg0 Snbrick looks oil. "Seabiscnit" and Capt. D. L. Bhodes on Harbwr 'Towlnr's tor Sophia ezchuire fond looks. Tho V ;^^hla was underrolig' repairs at the tflne. Capt. Early J. Bosh, In wheelhonsa of tnr Atlantlor^ clTM or4er to tie np and Kearo at AOaiia# Transport doelb On tnr Sophia Qeft), mate James Pritehard lays down oaiiTai iMtinr for boat desk raUinr. At rirht, mate Charles pavfhw^ �€. Tug maintenance for Curtis Bar Towing is handled In its own shop, also covered br SIC-HIWD pact. H^e's mec&snic Walter Elinala en the- Jcfc. At Biker & WUteler doek, erewmea ef tke tmr Promoi stand br for word from •kipper. Piotored (I to r) are L. Mack, Bar Peale, Paul Pndoskle (In roller entranoewar) and B, MaohllnskL The Britannia (above, left) la also In B&W fleet. I ,iS| ^1 "11 • i| ill Deckhand Bichard Potter (left) takes up slack In line on the tug Arundel, while Danis Higgins, deck­ hand, looks on. Before and after vlewi show progress yt eonversloii Job on Harbor Toudng's newest aeqnlsltlon. Due to bo re* ^amed'the J. Edgar Stelgenwald, the "•-Ogohta Is pictured (above) with .Hioden pilothouse, deck and bumpers fore being ehanged over to steel ght). She was also emverted from earn to Diesel power. l: - uuv.v. ' ^ ' Awaiting night eall, mate Henrr A. Lee, deckhand Karl Olablch and engineer Dewer France take It oasr on deck of Atlantic Transport's tug Atlantic. �SEAVARERS Tm •r • -*- IN(»UIRING SEAFAKER QUESTION! What's your system for keeping cool In the summar?. BALTIMORE — Shipping reached a record high here, With 324 men assigned to per­ manent berths during the period, according to Earl Sheppard, port agent. The closest total to that flgtire in the past >18 months was last Kovember, when over 280 men ahipped out.. While the spurt was only temtrary, it helped thin out the regtration list, and will make it easier for men with fairly young eards to move out soon. There has been much greater yank-and-file participation at SIU meetings here for the past few pe­ New rotary shipping board at SUP Wilmington .hail, part of SUP's riods, Sheppard noted. He also cpastwido modernization program, is put to woHc. Among'first urged more members to take part Seafarers to register were George Little and Alex Alexandei-ian by nominating themselves for the (at left). Paper work behind the counter is handled by SUP Patrol­ posts of chairman, recording sec­ man Ray Murphy and SIU Part Agent Reed Humphries (right). retary and reading clerk at these meetings! Paying off in the port during the last period were the Alcoa Patriot (Alcoa): Dorothy, Edith, Mae, Car­ olyn (Bull); Charles Dunaif (Col­ onial); Baltore, Marore, Venore, Cubore, Santore (Marven); Robin When he was sixteen. Seafarer Frederick Carpenter went Kirk (Robin) and the Irenestar to sea, using his earnings to help'put his two sisters through (Traders). college. Now, as a result of ten years of seafaring—all of them Thirteen vessels signed on dur­ with the SIU — Carpenter ing the last two weeks. They were himself can begin the college This la the fourth article the Feltore, Baltore, Marore, Ven­ career he sacrificed to the a series on the 1958 winners ore, Santore, Cubore (Marven); of the SIU's 86,000 scholar­ Texmar, Pennmar, Marymar (Cal- needs of his family. ship awards. Carpenter started to Jihip in mar); WilUain Carruth (Penntrans); Irenestar (Traders) and the Alcoa 1945, after graduatbg froin Fbr- During his time as a Seafarer, Pennant (Alcoa). In-transit vessels tier High School in New Orleans, Carpenter read widely, and this, Included the Steel Artisan, Steel La., and became a Union member combined with his experience as a Flyer, Steel Surveyor (Isthmian); in 1946. However, illness and a Seafarer, helped him to decide on Robin Locksley (Mormac); CS Bal­ hitch in the Army kept him from a goal: teaching and guidance working steadily timore (Cities Service) and the De= until 1953, when counseling. Soto (Waterman). he shipped in the To this end, he plans to enroll deck department in Louisiana State University this on the Del Mar fall, taking a program that will Shorthaiided? lead to a degree in psychology. In (Mississippi). H .a crewmember quits while Since then he addition. Carpenter is interested fa a ship is in port, delegates, has worked writing, and hopes to use his vaca­ are asked to contact the hall steadily, ship­ tion time to work on a novel, immediately for a replace­ ping on the which is in the planning stages at ment. Fast action on their part Stony Creek, the moment. Carpenter will keep all Jobs aboard sbip Steel Age and. The 29-year-old Seafarer's moth­ filled at aU times and elimi­ more recently, the Cos Victory. er, Mrs. Cornelia B. Carpenter, Is nate the chance of the ship He is now at sea aboard the SS a registered nurse living in; Pensasailing shorthanded. cola, Florida. Claiborne. C LONG WAIT NEAR END, SEAFARER LSU-BOUND C-"" aat ir, i»5t' Showing Off New Board Baltimore Jobs Set A Record f.' • tOO^ YOUR DOllAR'S WORTH • TV Booms Sleep Pill Sales Many TV commercials advertising medicines are "dis­ tortions," a Rutgers University pharmacology professor recently charged. But whether some of the claims are "outright lies" or not, as Dr. Morton J. Rodman of Rutgers publicly stated, there is no doifbt they are getting people to buy a lot of the advertised products. Harry Winocur, manager of the pharmacy owned and operated by New York warehouse workers belonging to RWDSU's District 65, reports there is a noticeable In­ crease in self-medication, and in fact over-use, of three types of products heavily advertised on TV and radio. These are pain-relievers such as aspirin, BuffeVin and Anacin; digestants, like milk of magnesia, Bromo Seltzer and Bisodol, and preparations that are supposed to help you get to sleep. America has never been so "health-conscious," the president of one drug manufacturer, Carter Products, re­ ports. Sales of tranquilizers are increasing, he boasted, and more peopie are buying vitam^s too. Well, health-conscious, TV-viewing America is paying the drug industry a big price for the, hundreds of new products it develops each year, many of them slight vari­ ations of old products under new brand names. Most in­ dustries reported a drop in profits the fourth quarter of 1957 as the result of the recession.' But the drug industry bad a gain of 25 percent compared to a drop of 16 for all manufacturing industries. Bayer is now even plugging aspirin as a sleep aid in its TV commercials. Now a new-over-the-counter medi­ cine called "Medache'^ is being offered. This little pill ' contains a form of aspirin, some phenacitin (another pain Adolpb Demagpe,.deeki All ships Isidro AneeiUa, stewardi It 'gets should have air-conditioning but very hot in the galley, so I try to since they dont, find something, to 1 wear as few cOol me off. In olothes > as pos­ my free time I sible and take it sweat it out SMjr. I take plenty under an awning 02 salt tablets on deck, fishing and a Yew kinds peeasionally. e f refreshment ismnettmes I get when its svailthe urge to Jump able. overboard for a refreshing swim. Otherwise, I Just suffer. » . * ft Pasquale Demaroot plenty hot on the tnffnt room so I try to spend as much free time on deck. Its. pretty comfort­ able under the ventilators. Otherwise, X take it easy on my egt, listening to the radio. Wellesley/Last Breakout Ship, Due In Lay-Up ft ft ft Paul Tories, deeki You can't beat the heat but I get some relief from dunking my blanket in waier and keeping it around me. I also try to get to the "reefer" as often as possible when I'm off watch beoause that Per­ sian Gulf Is worse than a sweat bath even when Pm stripped down to shorts. WASHINGTON—Th» Gov­ ernment's massive breakout program, which saw 134 ships j>ulled out of the lay-up fleet, has come to an end. The Federal Maritingr Board last week recalled the charter on the SlU-manned Wellesley Victory, operated on Isthmian's Persian Gulf run for a year. The big breakout began late in 1253 follovving th# closing of tha Suez Canal. For a while shipping companies were faUing over each other in the rush to'get In line for Government charters. At one ' ft ft ft John Rivera, englnei I've gotten point, it got so intense that there used to the heat by now so I Just were very few usable Victorys left in the reserve fleet. sweat it out. I can get some The. rush: Gimtlnued even after relief by going the ^cahal vfas opened, and ships swimming over were needed to move a heavy load of farm surplus. The bottom fpU the side if tiie ship: is in port. out of the niafket last Augu^, and Boy, those trailer the ships started going back into ships sure are the boneyard in droves. The Wel­ hot The way lesley Victory was the last ship the 'oargo is broken out before the market stored cuts any droppisd. Many operators are vow­ circulation through the ship. It ing '^ever again" after having needs air-conditioning. taken a licking on charter fees. " reliever) and a form of tranquilizer, at a stiff price of $2.59 a package. If this one doesn't solve your problems, it wouldn't cost much more to see a doctor. This department previously has reported on the high prices charged for aspirin under different brand names. You can overpay as heavily for the sleep preparations now widely sold over the counter. Such preparations which you can buy without a prdscription actually are antihistamines which make some people feel drowsy, ^ Winocur points out. These Z "TL ^ ^ include such TV-advertised brands as Sominex, Nytol, Dormin and Sleep-Eze. All sell for about 12 capsules for $1. Just to show you how high a price the public pays for such products, the imion pharmacy carries a privatebrand antihistamine sleeping capsule of the same strength which it sells for 63 cents for 130 capsules. These cap­ sules actually cost one and one-quarter cents apiece at wholesale. Thus the publio pays a markup-'of 680 per cent for the advertised sleep ' products which retail at 12V$ cents apiece. If you've been buying tbese expensive brands, Winoc^ suggests you can save mOney by- asking your pharmacist what non-prescription sleep preparations he has similar to the overpriced advertised brands, but at a resonable charge. He'll appreciate that you rely on his professional. By Sidney Margollus Judgment more than that of some advertising agency^ But don't construe this as a recommendatiion to use these products. This is a discussion only of economic, not medi­ cal, values. • • , The digestants you see constantly advertised on TV have become big sellers too. Alka-Seltzer, one of the big sellers. Is simply aspirin in an effervescent form. Now the manufacturers of Bayer aspirin are bringing out "Fizrin" to compete with Alka-Seltzer. The active ingre-r dients in Fizrin are merely aspirin, sodium bicarbonate, sodium carbonate and citric acid. As your grandmother can tell you, carbonated water or bicarbonate of soda (baking soda) also relieve indigestion, although frequent use of baking soda may not be medically desirable. In fact. Dr. Rodman considers that one of the greatest dangers of exaggerated TV advertising is that use of prod­ ucts claiming to relieve acid stomach or "tired blood" -may "lull a seriously sick person into a false sense of security an(!^ delay going to a doctor. TjUs may prevent early diagnosis of ulcers, cancer, tuberculosis or other ail­ ments which, if treated properly,-can be cured." TV commercials also have boosted purchases of various types of antiseptics, Winocur reports.. In mouthwashes, Lavoris is the big seller—at 89 cents a bottle. Here is another example of exaggerated markups for ordinary products. The basic ingredient of such antiseptic mouthv washes'is zinc chloride. Wholesalers sell private brand mouthwashes of this type to retailers at $2.50 a dozen, or 21 cents a bottle. Isodlne is another steeply-priced new antiseptic people ' are buying heavily. This is a form of iodine, but it doesn't -'sting because it doesn't, contain as much alcohol; But for ' this small boon, the ihanufacturer charges 75 cents for a hidf ounce. Ordiuaiy Iodine costs IS to 25 cents for a full ounce, . 3. .u �SEAFARERS iBlX 18^ 19M Tage Elevea LOG 'The Eyes Have It' Robin Payoff Under SIU Nets Lone Disputed Hour - NEW YORK—A striking example of what the return of SIU representation on Robin Line ships has meant in money and port time for SIU crewmembers has been reported by ^ill Hall, SIU assistant secretary--* treasurer. contract, and came in with several He noted how the Robin hundred disputed hours. Locksley, making her first trip with SIU certification, paid off here last week with one lone hour of disputed overtime. Hall com­ pared this with previous trips, when the Locksley was under NMU Officials of the Airline Stewards and Stewardesses Association have charged Trans World Airlines and other companies with international runs with "runaway" tactics in refusing to recognize the Associa­ tion as representatives of stew­ ardesses hired in-France. An As­ sociation spokesman said that the companies are hiring stewardesses in France at substandard wage scales but are denying the union recognition, holding that the mat­ ter would come under French juris­ diction. However the French Gov­ ernment has washed its hands of the matter, saying that TWA is an American company and American^contracted. .4* NY Primanr, Ten Others Coming Up With primary elections be­ ing run off in eleven states during the next month, Sea­ farers who can cast absentee votes should check the voting procedures for merchant seamen. These vary from state to state. New York, which holds its elec­ tion on August 16, does not permit absentee voting at all in the pri­ maries. Louisiana, going to the polls on July 29, doesn't allow ab­ sentee voting for seamen, but they can vote in person ten to two days before election day. The following is a list of the nine other states holding primaries, the dates, and their registration re­ quirements for absentee balloting: Arkansas (July 29), Missouri (Au­ gust 12) and Texas (August 26) do not require mail registration prior to election day; Idaho (August 12), Michigan (August 5), Mississippi (August 26), Tennessee (August 7), West Virginia (August 5) and Wy­ oming (August 19) all require reg­ istration. Some of these states consider ^ registration automatic with the re­ ceipt of a ballot and others have no specific registration period. Once again, the SIU has avail­ able a supp^ly of free-postage "Fed­ eral Post Card Applications" to facilitate >bsentee voting. These cards can be obtained at Union headquarters or from US shipping commisi^ioners, shipping compa­ nies, seamen's clpbs and from other . union sources in' all port cities. ,Voting procedures should be checked as quickly as possible. Seafarers at the rate of over 100 a week are taking ad­ vantage of the Union's newest welfare benefit — free eye­ glasses for those who need them. In the six weeks since the Welfare Plan added the eyeglass benefit to its already-broad program, more than 600 Seafarers have gotten the eye care they need at no cost to themselves. The'actual count was 624 early this week, and is probably over 700 by now. As in the past, the Seafarers Welfale Plan recognized a problem and moved quickly toward a solution. The big re­ sponse proves' the move a good one. •• J, • Another Milestone A few weeks ago^the SlU scored a major breakthrough against runaway-flag shipping, winning bargaining rights for crewmen on two Liberian-flag passenger ships operating out of Miami via a precedent-setting National Labor Rela­ tions Board election. Last week, the never-ending campaign by the SIU and its affiliates to provide union conditions and benefits for unorganized seamen produced still another im­ portant victory. Winding-up its strike in the nine-ship, non-union "Tomlinson fleet, the SIU Great Lakes District emerged with a firsttime contract providing top-notch conditions. Wages were brought up to Lakes SIU standards, vacations were vastly improved, and a tight job security clause including recogni­ tion for the union hiring hall was hammered into the agree­ ment. • . The Lakes' organizing triumph sets the foundation for further concentrated efforts in this key maritime area, with its huge job potential when the St. Lawrence Seaway goes into full operation next year. Bosses Take Cover .The cynical attitude of the nation's business groups on pending labor legislation proves again that the so-called en­ lightened business man is only a novelist's creation. Admit­ tedly, the labor movement is not keen on these bills, which would impose added restrictions on all unions under the pre­ tense of smoking out a few bad apples. Some provisions are worthwhile, however, even at that price. Management can't see things that way. It calls the whole package "defective," the defects being • those proposals to clamp down on anti-union activity by employers. The whole pitch bolls down to this: When the boss says he's interested in a decent union movement, he really means he's for strip­ ping unions of all their effectiveness. Anything short of that is "defective" in his view. 4* 4 Trucks drivers started delivering beer tn thirsty New Yorks again recently as 6,000 brewery em­ ployees voted to accept a new twoyear contract and end their 11-day walkout at five major breweries. The contract was signed just as many of the city's bars and distrib­ utors were reported running dry. The agreement provides wage in­ creases of $5 a week for inside workers for the first year, plus $4.75 for the second year. Truck drivers will receive increases of $4.05 and $3.25 for the two years. The strike had shut down Schlitz, liebmann, F & M Schaefer, Piel Brothers and Ruppert Breweries. ,444 A new "magic 80" clause has been added to the contract recent­ ly negotiated by the Commercial Telegraphers for its 30,000 mem­ bers employed by Western Union. Under this clause,,a member can retire at full pension as soon as his age and his number of years of service total 80. Thus, a worker with 25 years of service with WU can retire at age 55. 4 4 4 Members of the American News­ paper Guild have voted to accept a new two-year' contract ending their 38-day .strike against "The Philadalphia Inquirer." The 710 em­ ployees will receive wage increases from $3 to $5 a week for the first year, and $2 a week in the second year. The new minimum for writ­ ing reporters is $144.50 while desk men will receive $159 a week. The paper also agreerf to increase pay­ ments* to the pension fund by 1.1 percent of the total payroll. Last March, while under the' NMU contract, the crew of the Robin Kirk had to wait on board almost six hours while SIU repre­ sentatives went to hat with com­ pany officials to col ect 764 hohts of disputed time. The ship's offi­ cers had disputed the overtime, since the same jobs would have been routine work under the NMU agreement which previously cov­ ered the ship. The long wait was worth it, of course, as it .meant almost $1,500 in earned money for the crew. Similar tie-ups were reported from other Robin ships as they wfere • certified by the labor board and brought back under the SIU banner. In some cases, the amount of normal overtime on these ships ran as high as 1,100 hours. On the shipping side, meanwhile, activity has been very good. A num­ ber of jobs, especially in the stew­ ard department, were left on the board for several calls before find­ ing takers. As it was, 28 class C men landed jobs during the period. There were 21 payoffs, four signons and 17 in-transit vessels here In the last two weeks. One of the S'gn-ons was the Pa­ cific Carrier (ex-Rion), long fa­ miliar to SeafarerJ?tShe sn'led for Europe last week. (See story on Page 2.) Fire Wrecks Hawaii Hall HONOLULi;—A fire has de­ stroyed the recently-acquired joint SUP -MCS hall hera, forcing the two unions to tem­ porarily switch operations to Pier 8. The blaze completely engulfed the second story of the building at 51 South Nimitz Way, which housed the two SIU Pacific Dis­ trict unions. Although the ceiling and offices were burned out, James Dooley, stjP branch agent, said that all of the files and records, locked in steel cabinets and desks, were saved. No one was hurt. According to the fire department, tht fire was caused by a short circuit. The damage was covered by insurance. Both unions were accommodated at the Marine Firemen's halL near­ by for a few days, but the quarters became too cramped for all three organizations. As a result, the SUP and MCS moved into space rented from the Masters, Mates and Pilots at Pier 8, where APL's President Cleveland and President Wilson dock. The phone number remains the same, 502-777. With repairs already started on the burned-out old quarters, the Sailors and Cooks expect they may be moving back in the near future. Stay Put For Idle Pay Seafarers who are collecting state unemployment benefits while on the beach waiting to ship are urged to stay put and avoid changing their mailing addresses if - they want to continue re­ ceiving their checks reguiarly. Several Seafarets have already experienced interruptions of from three to five weeks in getting their next check after* they notified the state unemployment offices that they had moved and changed their mailing address. An average delay of a'month is reported in most cases, causing considerable hmdship to the men involved. • •n . Jl iiii �-r.. SEAFAB^HS tOC Hit That Line.. SEAFARERS IN DRYOeCK soon. ex-Carib Queen cook, after a seriouS stomach opera­ Also convalescing in tht Staten Island drydock tion at the Baltimore PES.-Roll would especially are Charles R<aea, ez-Robln Goodfellow, who frac­ like to thank the SIU brothers who donated blood tured a couple tt* < — . for him. Also due to get out soon is Nighberf of ribs In a ship­ Straton, off the SS Del Ore, after the removal of board accident; cataracts. Recently admitted to the Baltimore oidtimer Ivan PHS with a back injury, Richard Sohl, ex-Steel Cummings, off Flyer, expresses his tbank<: to the ship's delegate the Seatrain and second mate for their assistance in getting Texas for a him to the hospitaL hernia operation, As a result of a checkup at the Frisco PHS, and Thomas MolArthur W, Brown,.ex-night cook and baker on.the ler, ex-Susanne, Citrus Packer, will probably undergo a vaiibbse r ecu per a ting vein operation. In the same hospital, Ana^cto PelMelanson Rosea from a hemor­ gado, of the Steel Chemist, is being treated for rhoid operation. Up in Beantown, Lawrence Melanson, ex-Gov­ yellow jaundice. George B. Little is in for a hernia ernment Camp, and Roy Johnson, off the Sea- operation. As always, th^ and all hospitalized brothers garden, are improving satisfactorily after both were treated for eye trouble at the Brighton marine welcome personal v(sits and mall from their friends and shipmates. hospital. USPHS HOSPITAL SAVANNAH, GA. Elmer G. Brewer Reamer C. Grimes Arthur Fricka Jimmle Littleton USPHS HOSPITAL SEATTLE, WASH. Frank 8. Paylor . Joseph A. Weh* David G. Taylor USPHS HOSPITAL BALTIMCmX, MD. James M. Altman ' R<tbsrt litUeten Stokes Ayers Thaddens Lobad* Ben Bone ' Leuls Nelson Ernest K. Bryan William Oswinkla Arthur Cos Dennis Pierce Stephen Dlnkel JuUtu Prochownlk Wm. P. DrlscoU C. C. Register John Van Dyh Vincent J. RixxuU Oswald Ergle Joseph fteU Peder Espesetb Harry W. Sagarino-' Clarence Gardner Charles Shaw Gorman Glase Siehard G. Sohl R. P. Hannigan Nighbert Straton John Hawkins William WUcher Wm. A. Hendershot Albert Lee WiUlS BJorn Lerwick JEFFERSON HOSPITAL PHILADELPHIA, PA. Stanley Gelak • . SAILOR SNUG HARBOR STATEN ISLAND, NY Oscar J. Adams Victor B. Coopar USPHS HOSPITAL STATEN ISLAND, NY J. Alvares J. Barnes Recardo Barcelona L. BUxzaid 'Sea-Spray' -By Seafarer Robert 'Red' Fink Troy A. Cousins Gerald F. Graff Donald C. Foster Robert H. Hlch Ludolph Gallls Lyndon G. Wads USPHS HOSPITAL NORFOLK, VA. Francis Boner EUjah C. Piatt WUUam C. Dowdy J^ls S. Parker Jamie M. HUda •••••••I I suppose now if supper is late you'll use this as an excuse," Editor, SEAFARERS LOG. 675 Fourth Ave., Brooklyn 32, NY ' I would like to receive the SEAFARERS LOG-^ please put my name on your mailing list. (Print Information) NAME STREET ADDRESS CITY ZONE. STATE...... 1 * TO AVOID DUPLICATION; If you are an old subtcrlbar and hava a chaoga of addrait. pfaata fiva your forroar addrasa balow; ADDRESS CITY ....... >•.V«>.eae*eaeeeeeeeaeeaaaaeaeaeae*ee««eas«eei ZONE STATE g t S B B JuUo Colon Thomai Dalley L. A. Dewitt F. EacandeU Riifus Freeman Frederick FuUord Walter Hoepfner E. Jones F. Juneau fare Department ,tpok care of everything !for,m&;. ' . , The hospital we chose was Mso more than .satisfied Mth To the Editor: The SS Iberville came out of the Plan and the handling of lay-up May 19 and took nearly the benefits. Everyone at.lUif a full Tampa crew. There are a SIU hall in Baltimore Is won­ few outlanders from Baltimore, derful to thie seameh's wives. refugees from Ore and Calmar We all appreciate it. Gerald^e R. Maldpnadd . ships, among them Troy .Thomag S. r-. 3,; • • and Emit Gretsky. The Ship has a full load' of Backs Oiler 6T superfphosphate bound for Ko­ rea, with stops for bunkers at In Port Watches the Panama Canal andHonolulu. To the Editor: . We, the undersigned, agree with our Union brothers on the SS Suzanne concerning oilers standing sea watch in port with­ out the payment of overtime (LOG July 4, 1958). After all, the oilers on sea watches in port have -to take care of the plant and auxiliaries ar.d should get their overtime All letters to the editor for the same as FWTs, engineers, publication in the SEAFAR­ electricians and mates when ERS LOG must be signed by the urriter. Names will . cargo is being worked. Furthermore, we do believe be withheld upon request. that iCshould be a must in our Then we head'back for the West future contract negotiations. JCoast following a stop for bunk­ The two other oilera and three FWTs on ^ board the " Alcoa ers at Moji, Japan. Several of the Tampa men Roamer join me in signing this are anxiously awaiting the cross­ letter. Jnsto R. Velksqnes ing of tiie dateline, as they have' not been in the Pacific before. They are hoping it is in the'day­ M^eMustBe time so they can get a good look at the wire fence across the line. Stockholderg Too 1 hope they are not too disap­ To the Editor; We„Xead in a magazine how pointed. Tony S. Sosa is the steward, Cities Service made over a bil­ ably assisted by chief cook Dom­ lion dollars. Now we know why inic Ravosa and baker Charles our new chief mate is so helpful Baronne. That's the news for to the Mmpany. Anytime you see the chief now. mate for medic^ treatment you Pan! B. Gladden, Sr. not only get s^ growl but he Ship's repdHer tries to find some fault or chase • t t you out of his room. If you go Baltimore PHS up to him and ask for an aspirin or band-aid he growls at ydii is Rated 'Tops' and says ..we're using too many To the Editor: of theiii anyway. That's part of 1 have just spent the last nine life here on the Cities Service weeks in the USPHS hospital at Miami BalUmore and. wish to express The mate is also a very con­ my thanks to pur SIU welfare siderate fellow. He let one man representative for the fine way who felt sick have a whole hour I was treated while there. and a half off to rest, and then He visited me and the other probably only because the cap­ 29'members there twice a week was there. It seemed the and did everything possible to tain man had sunstrokii (the captain help us in every way. Some of said so right away when he saw the boys needed blood, but did him), so at 10:30 AM the mate not even have to ask for it. He told bosun to let the man rest in personally took care of every­ his room until noon. thing in fine SIU style., You can see he's very consid* 1 also wish to thank thtf^oc- erate. A( the rate he's going tors "and nurses for the fine he'll put the company in the $2 treatment at the Baltimore hos­ class. Then maybe well pital, and I think 1 can speak for billion all g^t a the Pther SIU men there! such on it. sweater with • big "C" as oldtlmers Pat Dri^oli, Clar­ John J. Lefea ence Gardner and all the others. Ship's Delegate I have heard that seamen were 4; 3-- ft not treated so well in USPHS hospitals, but this ceftainly does Spreads Word -not apply at Baltimore. On Union Bar James A. Bay To the Editor: I am writing this to pass along to fellow Seafarers the informa­ Wife Hans SIU tion that the Blue Room Taverh, BenefiiSg Help at 4507 Harrisburg Boulevard, To the Editor: in Houston, is under new man­ 1 am writing this to thank the agement, and is being operated SIU Welfare Department for as a 100% union bar. the benefits we got when our The manager, "Chuck" Norson. Alexander was born, and rls, is a swell guy, and is very, also when I was in the hospital cordiid to seamen. It might be before that. noted that he operates the only Many thanks also to SIU offi­ union bar within several blocks cials in the port of Philadelphia of the SIU hall and deserves for the help and consideration the patronage of union mem­ they provided when my husband bers. ^ was at sea. My husband, Alex There' are already several Benzuk, is aboard the Carolyn. members of the SIU who fre­ Mrs. Miriam Benznk quent the place and we would appreciate copies of the LOG being sent there so thht Sea­ Welfara Wvlce farers who aire ashore after A Real Comfort hours can obtain them and catch up on the latest news. To the Editor: I haye to write you and tell Joseph M. Worsley you that the SIU WeUKre Plan fEd. note: LOGs wiU be for­ is the best My son had to have warded there regularly in ac­ an pperaUtm and the SIU Wel­ cord loitb your request.! Hating Feiiowa ' A routine checkup at the SlU clinic in Brooklyn after, paying off the Massmar in Baltimore, proved to be a time and money saver for John Basko. After the clinic's com­ plete examination, F^d discovered he had a hernia that needed treatii^ent. Now, after a successful operation at the Staten Island Hospitalized off and on since August, 1957, "on hospital, he is recuperating without compli­ cations, and expects to be back on the job the road to recovery" is the word'on Joseph R9II, USPHS HOSPTTAI. BOSTON, MASS. Joseph H. Blbeau Kenneth A. XASOM L. J. CampbeU L. C. Mdaaaon Thomas J. DriacoU Carter V. Myers Charles Dwyer Lyie W. wnUamson Gilbert G. Edwards Walter X. Bilsors Roy K. Johnston USPHS HosprrAL. GALVESTON. TEXAS iSliSiM N.' R. Pettersan M. Potlradla & Rivera C. Song G. Slvertsen <Hav Seim P. St. Maria W. Shliapin Ray K. Schrum J. R. MUler R. Spiteri Harvey Morris S. TrzcinSkI R. S. Nandkediwar Ramon Varela Carl M. Olfon - Jos« HBdrignes RANCHO LAPUERTA TECATE, CALIF. C. J. Neumaier USPHS HOSPITAL MANHATTAN BEACH BROOKLYN. NY l«wis R. Aklna Thomas Isaksen Manuel Antonana Claude B. Jessup— Eladlo Aris Woodrow Johnson Fortnnato Baconio Ludwig Krlstiansen Joseph Bass Kenneth Lewis Melvin W, bass Archibald McGulgan Frank Benulck Warren J. Mclntyrs J. V. Blssonet H. C. Mclssac Jaiues F. Clarke Leo Maimaugh Juan Denopra Albert MartlnelU John J. DriacoU Joaquin Miniz Michael Flood W. P. O'Dea Friedof O. FondUa C. OsinsU Fabin Furmanek George G.-Phifer Odis L. Gihba Winston E. Renny Joseph M. GlUard G. E- Shumeker Bart E. Guranlck Henry E. Smith Taib Hassen John Westffil Clarence Hawkins Pon P. Wing Antonio Infante USPHS HOSPITAL NEW ORLEANS. LA. Alton BeU Timothy Lesa John Bigwood W. A. G, Marjenhoff Tim Brown Anthony Martin Vincente Cortes Joe Mendoza Horace Curry ' Phillip Mendoza R. B. Dearman Albert MitcheU George W. Flint James T. Moor# Henry Fey William Nelaon Benjamin Foster Dominic J. Newell James Gllsson Jsck Peralta Wayne Harris Jerry PoiitlS Jolui Hrolenok ' James tanearer James Hudson WlUiain Simmons Benjamin Hugglns Joseph Simms Ramon Irlzairy Thomaa Stevens Jasper U. Jones Joseph W. Stocker Royal A. King Gerald L. Thaxtoa Edward G. Knapp Morton Trehern Antoine Landry James E. Ward Leo Lang George Williams VA HOSPITAL CORAL GABLES. FLA. Berlin Saunders VA HOSPITAL RUTLAND, MASS. Daniel Fltzpatrlck USPHS HOSPITAL • FT. WORTH. TEXAS J. R. Alsobrook Harold J. Pancost Lawrence Anderson August J. Panepintu Robert Ingram George Peteusky a LedweU Jr. Paul W. Seidenberg John C. Palmer VA HOSPTTAL HOUSTON. TEXAS R. J. Arsenault USPHS HOSPITAL MEMPHIS. TENN, Charlei Burton VA HOSPITAL ^ KECOUGHTAN. VA. Joseph GiU JCmN SEALY HOSPITAL GALVESTON. TEXAS James R. Hodges — VA HOSPITAL BOSTON, MASS. Thomas W. KUUon VA HOSPITAL BUTLER, PA. James F, Markel USPHS HOSPITAL . WINDMILL FOINTX DETROIT. Mica Xugens Rosdco USPHS HOSPITAL S.UM JRANCISCO, CALIF., Joseph a Mzger James X. Heeks Artim W. Brown Junior L. Moagrjol JosS E. Comns J. S. Oltymo Ana^o Delgatfo Arthur J. flying George B. Uttlo H. J. Schrainer r, B. McCoUhutr Johnnir Simon Letters To The Editor • >1 •I �-•• 2 i^r IS, 195S SEAFA Risks MONARCH OR THI tlAt (W«fpf man), Juna IS-^halrman, J. Bataii Sesretiry, L. Maara. Telcfram aent to headquarters requesting MEBA strike Info. Ship's fund S23.a6. To see about time off on coastwise ships 50/90 each port. Need new matiresses. Observe quiet in passage­ ways. Doors to be ' closed in port. Washing machine to be repaired. Washing maobina t« ba-^wactad and added to repair list. Discussion safety conditions, improvements and main­ taining of same. LOG > - '^-- .;*^j.^=r'rr-^ ^'2'/.-^ *^55*, •; ..y / p«ff« niriyfei' Bueiiids Aires Dockers Fete SIV Crew CHARLBS DUNAIF (Orion), Juna IS—Chairman, T. Smith; Secretary, J, Hartman. Disputed ot to be turned in to patrolman upon arrival Bait. No launch service. Port time, launch service, sougeeing room, recreation beefs. Delegates to discuss beefs with patrolman. BALTORS (Ore), Jvna 34—Chair­ man, O. Clncorc/, Secy, J. Talbot. No cool water for showers. Ship's fund $3.60. Keep washing machine clean: keep feet oR chairs. STEEL SURVETOR (Isthm!^), .'ore 22—Chairman, J. Floyd; Secretary, F. Shala. No beefs. I^ip's fund $99.96. Some disputed ot and delayed sailing. Jilembers requested to write Sena­ tor Magnuaon to protest against pass-' NEVA WEST (Bloomflaid), June —Chairman, C. Caruso; Secretary, W. Geis. Captain to put out draws. Ship's fund $26.96. Motion to authorize headquarters to purchase property for old seamen's home and also, to be used as recreation center for sea­ men and families. New delegate elected. Motion to purchase camera for reporter from arrival pool. Vote of thanks to steward dept. f OCEAN EVELYN (Maritime Over­ seas), June 15 — Chairman, J. O'Rourkc; Secretary, R. Suiiy. Ship's fund $12.40. Some disputed ot. Few minor beefs. Oiler left in hospital in Norfolk. Motion to alternate meet­ ings—one at. night and one in after­ noon. Beef about no hot v/ater in urn for tea. Request more night lunch. Messroom to be kept clean. ing of Sect. 9. Bin S-377B. Report ac­ cepted. Need rtew iwashing machine. Delegate to confer with mate about men Inconvenienced ' while ship in Yokohama being strapped. PRODUCER (Pann~ Shipping), June 22—Chairman, W. Smith; Secy, L. Brown. Some logs—to be t^cn up with patrolman. Now delegati; elect­ ed. Need new mattresse^. Night lunch not to meat. Order fresh frozen fruits. •' •••r . ALCOA. PATRIOT (Alcoa),.. June 1 —Chairman, W. Snelt; Secretai'y; J. McLaughlin. New. delegatefe elected. , ALCOA PENNANT (Aicoa)^ %nc 15 —Chairman; W. 'Catneron; SOiretary, M. Hawaii. Ship's fund $43. Re­ quest dliTerent brand of coffee. Re­ quest n<K- to "chip' inside - inidshlp housing after-6. phn.: ' MARORE (AflaiYsh),.Juna TJi^halrman, B. FIrnorIz; Secretary. C. Parker. Few minor beefs. Few hours disputed ot. Return cups to pantry. Pantry end recreation room to be kept cleaner. DEL MAR (Miss.), June 1—Chalrmsn, R. Stoush, Jr.; Seeretsry, C. Dowilng. Clean payoff. All hands to try for lifeboat Uckbts. Drinking to be done in rooms not lounges. Re­ ports accepted. New delegate elected. Cooperation urged In assisting safe­ ty delegates, JEAN LAFITTE (WatermBn)^ June 33—Chairman, A. Ellis; Secretary, S. Joseph. Excess cigarettes to be turned- in before arrival Iff Japan. Ship is dirty, mate refuses to wash down. Thanks to AMML for supplying books and magazines. Ship's fund $21. Baker missed ghip—replacement obtained. Reports accepted. Ship­ mates of offender Judge disposition of fines. Pick up , repair list. All rooms need painting. Watches to make coffee, wash cups and keep pantry clean. Messmen to wear Jackets when serving. ALCOA PURITAN (Alcoa), June 14 —Chairman, S. Tolech; gecretary, J. Brasfield. Poor launoh service in Is­ tanbul. Unable to get draw. Sliip's fund $1.75. Leave forward door open, starbboard side to circulate air. Dele­ gate only to open mail from head­ quarters to delegate. ALCOA CLIPPER (Alcoa), June 22 —Chairman, E. Moyd; Secretary, P. Blalack. Form letters sent to Sen. Magnuson protesting propostcd Sec. 9 of BUI S-3778. Stay out of foc'sles while occupants are out. New men to clear immigration soon as possible in crew's mess. One man failed to Join ship in NO. Check all room al­ lowance. Air -conditioning not func­ tioning properly. MASSMAR (Calmar), June 7— Charman, P. Fox; Secretary, A. DeForest. Repair list- requested. Wiper missed ship—^luggage pilt off at Seattje. Some disputed ot. Discus­ sion about leaving logs in messroom for all to read rather than distribute to delegates. Decided to give dele­ gates one copy each. Various re­ pairs suggested. Vote of thanks to Sparks for daily news sheet. Diffi­ culty in replacing electric bulbs—to be" taken up with patrolman. Request more variety in salads. GOVERNMENt CA^AP (Cities Serv­ ice), June 24—Chairman, C. Young; Secretary, J. Knight. Port time in Savannah collected, to be paid next payoff. One man missed ship. ' Re­ port accepted. To protest action being taken against man who missed ship. See patrolman about wind chutes, screens and firing deck maint. STEEL ARTISAN (Isthmian), June 31—Chairman, R. Brown; Secrotery J. Mozden. - Discussion on delayed allotment Checks—tgken up with SIU welfare. Two men missed ship. Fol­ low-up on - ropair-llst unsatisfactory to crew. Beadinff material purchased with -ship's fnnd as. Ship's fund $12. Vote. of. tlianka . ta resigning delegate for Job well dpne. New delegate elected. Cots to be tiirned and ro-issued to crew. I In. inventoried am ALCOA 'PEGASUS (Alcoa), June 15 —Chairman, R. Swayne; Secretary, 'S. Evanchuck. Everything in good order —clean trip. Few hours disputed ot. Motion that new ot rates be' estab­ lished same basis as eng. agreement —i.e. two rates. Slop chest to bo checked by patrolman and brought up to standard—supply aU necessary gear for long voyages. M/V DEL SOL 14—Chairman, D. O. Hayne. Books fund $15. Report Beaiiregard Goes Ail-Out OnRaaBill (MIstlSilppI), June Ramsey; Secretary pui-chased. Ship's accepted. WINTER HILL (Cities Service), June 21—Chairman, C. Taylor; Secretary, J. Bidzliya. Ship to be sprayed for roaches. Beef about ch. mate—to be squared aw,ay at pay off. Some dis­ puted ot. Need - exterminator for roaches. STEEL SCIENTIST (Isthmian), June $—Chairman, K, Thomas; Secretary, F. Omega. Good crew—good cooperaticff. Ship's fund S68.74. Disputed ot about restriction to ship in Sura­ baya. One member left in Saigon due to illness—rejoined at Singapore —flown to US from Penang. Motion to adopt resolution to relax one day stiuplation welfare benefits. Negotia­ ting committee be instructed re: oilers' work due to. amount of differ­ ence of ot between fireman and oUer for weekend lost to oUers. Discussion about forthcoming contract and ; wages; permits and aliens. Vote of thanks to delegate for job well done. Motion that six hour day be put into effect for men doing extreme labor in tropical climate and engine room. Arrival-pool for Boston. CHOCTAW (Waterman), June 1$— Chairman, W. Lawton; Secretary,- S. Zygarowskl. One man ill. Ship's fund $2.73. Some disputed ot. One man joined ship In Yokohama, ' New library to be put aboard next trip. LOGS not being delivered in Pusan. S6e mate about different brand of cigarettes. New . Jocks to be put on bathroom doors and new keys ob­ tained. M.V. DEL Rio (Delta), June 15— Chairman, K. WInsley; Secretary, L. Morsette. Ship/s : fund $53_ ,• New delegate elected. No LOGs, no library books. STEEL FLYER (Isthmian), Juno 15 —Chairman, R. Adamson; Secretary, A. Maldonado. Ship's fund $20.83:^ donations to bo made at payoff. Re­ ports accepted, Motion to have) dept. heads and. delegates only attend safe­ ty meetings—crew to be ei^cused. Need spray guns and DDI' or aerosol bombs for insects in foreign ports. SEATRAIN GEORGIA (Saatrain), June 24—Chairman, W. Thompson; Secretary, F. Flanagan. Crew to re­ port to ship one hour before sailing time. Messman who left ship not paid off by captain but told to pick up money in company office. To be referred to patrolman. Telephone to be installed near guard house in Texas City. Sliip's fund $27.46. Mo­ tion to investigate resolution of crew of SS FAIRPORT. Need larger fans in foc'sles. Fruits are of inferior quality. Sandwiches should not con­ stitute main course on menu. Lettucd not washed properly. Swab water not to be emptied in sink. Laundry room & foc'sles to be sougeed. STEEL AGE (Isthmian), May 22— (meeting officers not listed). Out­ siders not to touch food in messhall or pantry. Man will bo reported if he fails to return to ship m Calcutta. Ship's fund $15. Few hours disputed ot. One man left in Madras for medical care. Request no second disheg be made. Meat to be left In thaw box; rice to be served twice dally; STEEL ADMIRAL (Isthmian), Juno $—(Meeting officers not listed). Bosun and chief cook, taken off at Singapore because of Illness. Cook to be flown to States and bosun to rejoin ship at Colombo. Some disputed ot.. Chief cook's work to be done by galley staff. KYSKA (Wafarman), June 15—Chair­ man, R. Master; Secretary, J. Singer. Np allotments as yet. Port payoff re­ quested If off articles for ten' days uiv tuure. New delegate and reporter elected. Melons not received In States-rOut of 'Season. New sanitary line» to be InstiOled.- Vote of thanks to delegates and former delagates. • ••VTA r-vcy >'• %nr-» Playing host to their friends, the visiting 'Norteamericanos" on the ' Del Rio, stevedores in Buenos Aires (grouped above] staged a barbecue as a goodwill gesture in honor of the crew. Although the ship's cook was called in for an assist (top, left), the stevedores provided all the food and drink. One of the longshore bosses, Leon (top, right), served as "wine steward" while SIU crewmen, including Keith "Honolulu" Winslee, electrician ,(at right), (oined in the fun. Ship's delegate Morris King took the photos. Keeping in Tonch WITH SIU OLDTIMERS Sparing no effort in their fight against discriminatory practices provided for by the railroad relief hill still before Con* grass, crewmemhers of the Beaure­ gard accounted for some 300 let­ ters of protest against the measure. The task was simplified when the crew drafted a letter and had it printed for everyone's signature. Doing the job up right, the crew not only dispatched letters on its own behalf, hut also about 250 others from stevedores, truck driv­ ers, garage wcykers, office workeri and others at Port Newark and Houston who would likewise be af­ fected by any cutback in coastal shipping. Protest Section 5 Their "vigorous protest" = %as noted to section 5 of the bill which "is shaped up to stifle fair com­ petition with the railroads by such water-borne freight carriers, as Pan-Atlantic Steamship Corpora­ tion and Seatrain Lines, Inc., thai companies which afford to us and our families our livelihood. , "It tends to give outright to thai railroads the undisputed power to reduce rates, with legal sanction^ to prohibitively low figures, there^ by enabling them (the railroads),) with their far greater resources, to strangle the water-borne carrierg on domestic trade routes." Job Security Threat The letter added: "Also very se-i riously to be considered would bo . Ihe inestimable damage to the na­ tional defense should the railroads be given . . . (a) . . . free hand toi slash rates at will and with shock­ ing unfairness >have in their hands this deadly instrument for putting our companies, our sole means of livelihood, out of business and off the sea." One Seafarer who must be happy to know that the SS Florida is going to come under an SIU agreement once again after going "runaway" in 1955, is Seafarer Jose Garcia Rivero of Key West, Florida. Rivero was a steady crewmember on which he enjoys very much. the Florida from 1937 until Most of Rivero'g old shipmates his retirement on an SIU disabil­ are gone now, but he does manage ity-pension in 1952. Except for the to keep in touch with the few still war years when she was used as a around who also live in Key West. transport, the ship has plied the He is the proud grandfather of two waters between Miami and Havana, boys, the children of his only child. takiifg passengers to the southern pleasure spots, since 190^ She is operated by the Penin^ar and Occidental SS Cb. Rivero first started to sail in 1907 when he was 17 years old, first as a cook and later as a waiter. He joined the SIU at its founding in 1938, while on the Florida in Miami. From then on List Details in it was smooth and steady sailing, On the beach for six years, Riv­ Cables To Union ero lives with his wife at 707 When notifying headquarters Southard St. jn Key West, where by cable or wireless that a Sea­ he first started shipping. He's not farer has paid off in a foreign too active now but spends most of port because of injury or illness, his time on the front porch, read­ ships' delegates should include ing and listening to baseball games the following information: The man's full name, his SIU book number, name of the ship, the port of payoff and the hos­ pital where he Is being treated. The response of ships' ccews to the Union's request for these Seoforor Jose Garcia Rivero notifications has been very good. Sometimes though, not all of and his wife relax on the front the above information has been porch of their Key West included. Be sure to list all of home where Rivero is taking this data so that the SIU. (C^n life easy on a $150-a-month act as promptly as possible. disability-pension. 'At ) .vl| .-'•ii �-••i^"-,'.^- J-..;- ":• '. •- S SEAFAkmiti t^&c Reunions Spark Wacosta Voyage It was homecoming in reverse when the Wacosta got* to Europe ibis trip. The oecadon was an especially happy one for at least two SIU eremnembers,; and their good for^e helped make the voyage a pleasant one all arOxmd. First stop along the line' was ,L.a Pallice, France, where crew messman Chris Kera- georgiou was able to get together with his mother for the first time in ten years. Mrs. Kerageorgion came over from . Marseilles to visit her son, and things were arranged so that they were able to be to­ gether for several days until the ship left. Later, Ralph Deenayer, DM, was reunited with his young daughter in Bremen, Germany, while the Wacosta stopped off there. Deenayer's daughter lives in Germany and hadn't seen her dad for some time. The prospects and happy re­ sults of both reunions livened the trip for the rest of this crew, who are mostly Mobilian,': and family men themselves. Rotterdam was also on the Wa­ costa itinerary and, with the vari­ ous French and German ports vis­ ited, proved as popular as ever. Seafarer William Calefato re­ ported. An old hand at picture-taking for the LOG, Calefato noted that photo work aboard ship is always a little difficult due to the vibra­ tions, etc.. but he stUl managed to inake the most of his chances. All letters to the editor for publication in the SEAFAR­ ERS LOG mtgst be signed by the writer. Names will be withheld upon request. Reunited after fen years, Seafarer Chris Kerageorgiou (left) and mpther have supper together aboard the Wacosta in La Pallice, France. Mrs. Kerageorgiou made trip from Marseilles, where she lives, to visit with her son while the ship wds in port. Shipmate Steve Petrantes, saloon messman, looks on. BALimOBS me m. 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To the Editor: Jugt a short letter to let you know that I enjoy reading and receiving the SEAFARERS LOG, which you've lieen send­ ing to me at general deliveiy. I now have a permanent address since moving to Long Beach some four months ago. I also enjoy reading of my former shipmates and true brothers of the sea, such as Bill Letters To The Editor SIU, A&6 District Second reunion of the trip enabled Ralph Deenayer to visit his daughter in Bremen, Germany, after ship docked. Offers Tribute Te SIU Beeune Great Lokes Distrid The Sailor . By CARL M. McDANIEL. A tailor stands watch on a storm-tossed sea And marvels at nature'^ violent tnajesty; His spirit uplifted by the winds high woil. Seasoned by tempest, he does not quail Canadian District HAUFAB. NB > White-capped waves crash over bow and stem. Green seas boil and in frenzy chum The sailor exults at nature's explosive display; All of the majesty of the elements, bis to surusy. With zig-zag streaks, the lightning flashes. With an angry roar, the thunder crashes. Nature's pyrotechnics, the skies rent and tear. Safe in his haven, the sailor has no fear. 128V4 HoIUs St. .. Phone 3-6911 034 St. James St. West PLateau 8161 FOBT WILLIAM 408 Simpson St. ontwia PfaonS; 3-3221 PORT COLBORNX 103 Durham St. . ^Jhrtario Phone; 5591 TORONTO. Ontario 272 King St. E BMpira 4-57X3 VICTORIA, BC Sim Cormorant St. EMpire 4531 VANCOUVEB, BC 298 Main St. Pacilie 3468 HONTBXAL SYDNEY, N8... 304 Charlotte St. Phone: 6348 20 Elgin St. Phone; 848 THOROLD, Ontario 8S St. Davids St. CAnsI 7-3202 QUEBBC 44 Sault-an-Matdet OnabM Phone; 3-1869 SAINT JOHZI...„.m Fllneo wnusm St. NB OX 36431 BAGOTVILLK. Quehee. Clegg, Bill "Robbie" Robinson, Tommy Lanphear and Eddie Miller, Just a few of the men I could mention. Hats off also to the fine leadership of the great­ est seagoing union afloat I often recall some of the blows and typhoons I've been In, in waters around the globe, and how I never saw an SIU hosim send a man aloft or out on deck to tackle a job he wouldnt do himself. Best re­ gards and smooth satlfiig for­ ever. "Bostim" Bob Ladd 4, More On Easing Seatime Rule To the Editor: We, the crew of the Alcoa Roamer, would like to have the enclosed letter published in the LOG so our membership can read what we wrote to the SIU Welfare Department. We think it would he of Interest. The following Is the letter: "We, the crew of the Alcoa Roamer, would like to bring to the attention of the Welfare Plan trustees and the SIU mem- . bership the discussion at our last meeting about the seatime requirement for our welfare benefits. "We held an open discussion on the pros and cons of our seatime requirements and we feel that the seatime require­ ment of one day in 90 for the current year and 90 days in the past year should he relaxed. Wo feel this would give more leeway to a Seafarer who some­ time can't ship in 90 days or to men who ':ke more'than 90 days of vacation upon leaving ship. "We would like to offer our suggestion on this very impor­ tant matter. We all agrea that if a Seafarer is In good standing at the time of need and that If he had has one day in the last six months and 30 in the previ­ ous year be 'Should qualify, for welfareJienefits. We understand there are ' amarter heads than ours In our Union who work on these things, but we do hope somebody wljl take notice this letter and our ideas in planning benefits . for the fu­ ture." (The letter was signed by 28 crewmembers.) Joe Bourgeois ' * Ship's delegate (Ed. note; Letters on thii subject are still coming in from' ships not aware that a change from one day in. 90 to one day in six months went into effect June 1, 1958. A similar letter was sent in by Steel Scientist. See separate item on page 2, 4. 4i 4. ^ Planter Rated Good Union Ship To the Editor: The Alcoa Planter, formerly on the Alcoa bauxite run, has been under charter to the Cen­ tral Gulf Steamship Company since January 15, operating from New York to Karachi and several other ports in the Per­ sian Gulf. During the voyage, 15 pounds of shrimp were used as halt for fishing, hut only a few small fish have been caught by Broth­ ers J. Johnson, H. E. Mathes and Raymond Ulatowski. Brother Guy- Nealls also caught several snakes without using halt. Brother [shell took sick hefore we reached Karachi, was hospitalized there for eight days and then rode hack with us instead of going by plane. He eventually v/ent Into the marine hospital In Galveston, Since leaving Galveston, we have made a 21-day trip to Buenaventura, Colombia, which is a small port. Things were cheap there, and beer cost only about 12 cents a bottle In US money.' We all enjoyed a nice trip down and hack, then came to Houston to load up for an­ other voyage to Karachi. This will be about a two and a half month trip, then we will probably be hack on the bauxite run. The Planter Is In . good shape; a clean ship with a good Union crew.Zee Toung Ching Shlp'a reporter t. S. S- Frletchle Crew Earns Thank-You To the Editor: I would greatly appreciate your printing in the SEAFAR­ ERS LOG our thanks to all the shipmates of William R. Parks, Jr., now aboard the SS Barbara Frletchle, for their kind expres­ sions of sympathy on the death of our grandfather. He died June 26 in Springfield. Masa. The family of'George Rauh acknowledgea with deep appre­ ciation their kind thought of flowera^on that occasion. Our sincere* thanks to all for their aympathy. * Mn. William Paihe, Jr. -1 �SEAFARERS LOC. 18, 1988 ALCOA PENNANT (Alcoa), JuiM IS no washing faciUtlea steward dept.j .Chairman, W. Camaron; Sacrotary, no fumlggtion. Need-14 more ckairii C. MarUn. Sblp'a'frad" S43. Requcat DDT biSndM; cleaning gedr. BMii not dllPe^ent brand of eoSae. BOsun and up to SIU standard, June 1—Chairman, R. Slmpklns; Seedock maintenance not ,to chip inatda ' rstary, D. Gardner. Reporter elected. midship bousing aftier '6 PM. Fund to be started. Delegate elected. FILTORE (Marvan), June S—Chalf Suggestion to keep outsiders from msn, A. tiovak; Seci-atary, J. Abrams. entering crew'a quarters. EndMvor to clear up rusty drinking and washing water. To take vote on CS MIAMI (CKIet Service), May 1— yearly ahipplng—one yqar long enough Chairman, A. Janes; Secretpry, J. to remain on board ship. Endeavor to Lefco. Some disputed ot. R^neat get tSO fine lifted for lateness. New air-condition shlp.> Vote of thanta to Relegate elected. Try to ration out brothers for. Job on coal beef. Twy to cuts of meat so that all get fair share. correct 'gSs & heat from fireroom -es­ caping tbrough open door. MICHAEL (Carrasf, June ID—Chair­ June I—Chairman, J. Lefco; Secre­ man, A. Antonlon; Secretary, A. Nash. tary, A. Janes.' Some disputed ot. New delegate elected. Ship's fund Two men missed ship in Singaporetl2.47. Report accepted. Discussion replacements obtained. Ship's fund bn new mattresses, oldest one to' be to be started. One man hospitalized In Bahrein. Vote of thanks tb brothers for good Job on coal beef. Take bet­ ter care of cots. Vote of thanks to steward dept. for good Job well done. Pare Fifteea Family Outing At SIU Haii WASHINGTON — The US Supreme Court has knocked out the short two-year statute ELIZABETH (Boll), June 28— Chairman, J. O'Nclil; Secretary, W. Janieh. New delegate elected. Dis­ cussion-regarding cigarettes and food. .Food transferred from other ships to be checked by steward. WANG ARCHER (Marina Bulk), June 29—Chairman, K. Shaughnessy; Secretary, J. Sumpter. One man hospitalized In Aden. Place foimtaln on deck for stevedores. Collect sub­ stance for linen. Eliminate heavy fuel oil on deck for safety or sprinkle sand on deck. replaced first. Safety notfces to be read by all. Repair Ust to be made up by all dfpts. and submitted. OCEANSTAR' arHon), June •— Chairman, 8. Kellnot Secretary, R. Morrisette. Repairs not made. Ship's fund 818.50. Deck & engine dept. to take care of laundry: steward dept. recreation room. To hold safety meet­ ing ref working conditions aboard ship. Return cups and glasses to p.intry. Milk, ice cream and meats delivered unrefrigerated—milk dis­ posed of.ALCOA POINTER (Alcoa), June 7— Chairman, P. Carpovich; Secretary, C. Wright. Screen doors to be repaired. Engine & steward dept. rooms to be painted. Ship's fund 828.17. Few hours disputed ot. Pantryman com­ mended for fine Job and cooperation.' •To notify headquarters of condition of use of suckers to remove grain cargo in Karachi: - also water being cut off In laundry. Submit repair lists. Endeavor to obtain laundry room for linen. Capt. and chief mate very cooperative re; all snggestiona made at safety meetings. MAIDEN CREEK (Wateripsn), June 21—Chairman, R. Jones; Secretary, J. F. Ballday. Ship's fund 811. New delegate and - treasurer elected. Ship's delegate to take care of all beefs referred to master. Dlscusalon on heater'not working properly. Vote of thanks to steward. PACIFIC STAR (Compass), June 28 —Chairman, J. Glenn; Secretary, J. Thibodeoux. Steward to get fresh mllfc and vegetables In Yugoslavia and improve night lunch. Repair list to be made up. Make Ust of articles needed in slop chest for next trip. THE CABINS (Texas City), June 15 —Chairman, Joe Atchlnsen; Secre­ tary, B. Rice. Awning to be obtained. Report accepted. Treasurer elected. Need food mixer. Ship to be fumi­ gated. , . CAROLYN (Bull), May 1—Chalr. man, V. Dindia; Secretary, C. Dioz. .No beefs; everything running smooth­ ly. Need new washing machine. Vote of thanks to stewards. Request chocolate ice rream next irlp. Nap­ kin holder to be ordered. June 12—Chairman, F. Fasaluck; Secretary, K. P. Goldman. Few PACIFIC WAVE (World Tramping), hours disputed ot. Health center one June 8—Chairman, J. Bowman; Sec­ year old. Report accepted. Less retary, J. PIcou. To make donation In passageways ^requested. to family of brother who was killed noise July 2—Chairman, F. Pasaiuck; Sec­ on board ship. Repair Ust turned in. retary, C. Diox. New messman to be Ship's fund 810. Disputed overtime. on serving and taking To see patrolman- to have repairs Instructed orders from crew during meal .hour. made and more food put on board. New delegate elected. Outsiders to Steward dept. bathroom near messhaU be kept out of passageways when fo be closed and secured. Wind meals are served. chutes to be taken care of. All hands to be sober at pay off. Need more LONGVIEW VICTORY (Victory sanitary gear. More supplies to be Carriers), June 23—Chairman, P. ordered. Screens to be repaired. See Bush; Secretary, T. Lewiss. Some dis­ patrolman about dirty and rusty puted ot. Report accepted.' New water. delegate elected. Need hew mat­ new toasters and also want BEATRICE (Bull), June 22—Chair­ tresses.shellfish. Suggestion to start ship"s man, T. Tottl; Secretary, O. Bdyz. fund. Everything..,running smoothly. Reports accepted. Discussion on sani­ tary work—membership to cooperate. Stack repainted. Request new brand of cigarettes. WILD I/ANGER (Waterman) June S —Chairman, H. Starling; Secretary, CLAIBORNE (Waterman), Junr 15— A. F. Lesh. Ship's fund $23. Vote Chairman, F. Carpenter: Secretary, C. of thanks to radio operator. , Hopkins. Minor dispute settled. New June 29—Chairman, H. Starling; delegate elected. Several men to. see Secretary, R. McCance. Some dis­ patrolman on arrival in port. puted ot. Discussion on ship's fund. ANDREW JACKSON (Waterman), STEEL MAKER (Isthmian), July -iJune 22—rChalrman, T. Hill; Secretary, D. Gardner; Secretary, E. H. Starck. Repair list submitted. .Chalrman, Pedersen. See captain about hot Ship's fund 824.17. Report accepted. water In showers. Drinking fountain Motldn not to put in for delayed sail­ needs repairing. Fire boat driU ing in Honstbn. See steward about pictures taken. Ship'sandfund 87.30. poor quaUty of bacon and ham; sUc- Take better care of .washing machine. uig machine to be installed; steam See about pulUng lee twice a day. table for galley: orange squeezer for Outside passageways to be washed pantry. Need new washing machine. more often. Vote of thanks to stew­ ard department. STEEL ADVOCATE (Isthmian), June .8—Chairman, J. Flti'patrick. Secre­ OCEAN DEBORAH (Maritime Overtary, I. Llenos. Some repairs com­ tesf), June 15—Chairman,* R. Queens; pleted. Ship's fund $19. New dele­ Secretary, L. B. Thomas. Water to gate elected. 4-8 watch to clean mess- be tested. Sliip's fund $33. Repair room before messman turns to work list to be made up and submitted. See in morning. Keep aU natives out in about getting tarp put up for hot iorelgn ports. ' • weather. Need screen door for messroom. Vote of thanks to stewards. STEEL DESIGNER (Isthmian), May 84—Chairman, J. King; Secretary, A. HURRICANE (Waterman), June 15— Ridings. Ship's fund $75.25. Few Chairman, C. Starling; : Secretary, P. hours disputed ot. Discussion on how Cailao. Insufficient coffee on board. to keep checkers out ot pantry and New delegate elected, Discussion on messroom at night and between meals. coffee eonsumptlon and corrective measures to eliminate waste. FORT HOSKINS (Cllles, Service), June IB—Chairman, C. Rice; Secre­ PETROCHEM (Valentine), May 25— tary, E.' Wright. Discussion on per­ Chairman, J. HoggID; Secretary, W. forming. Ship's fund $12.27. Delayed Welse. Steward taken off in Jacksonsailing disputed. Reports accepted. vlUo. One day, lodging while In ship­ Motion to clean tanks and have wash yard. Ship's fund $10.05. Donations water cleared up. Proper attire to be accepted. Headquarters reports post worn during meal time. ^ ed. Vote • of thanks to members who remained on Robin Line ships. Keep DE SOTO (Waterman), June 14— laundry and messrooms clean. Ship Chairman, J. Cairoun; Secretary, D. to be fumigated for roaches. Parkman. - Motion re: members who have been aboard ship over one year AFOUNDRIA (Waterman), June 7— to get off in order to provide Job Chairman, C. Hail; Secretary, W. Sink. turnover for membership. Negotiat­ . Water fountain .to be repaired. Wind, ing committee to work out retirement scoops ordered. Safety meeting held. plan other than present one. Steward Ship's fund $14. Complaint on service acting as delegate. Vote of thanks to and preparation of Tood, no variety members for keeping messhall and In menus; take up with patrolman. pantry clean. , » Vote of thanks to baker. »r EaL MAKER (Isthmian), May 4— Chairman, none; Secretary,, none. Re-: pair beefs—letter to bo written to headquarters. Treasurer elected. 1,0cate thlp'a fund 87.69. Water rustyj , > STEEL NAVIGATOR (Isthmian), June 22—Chairman, B. Browning; Saeratasy, F. Harayo. Ship's fund 812.^. 'New delegate elected. See captain about roaches. 3-Year Linut Ordered On Injury Suits Seafarer Arthur Hairington, hi^ ^Be Mary and son Karl take it easy in the library at SIU headquarters. ..Harrington, who soils in the deck department, brought the family down from Boston to show them the town before he ships out. FINAL DISPATCH of limitations on suits for injuries caused by the "unseaworthiness" of a vessel when the suit is com­ bined with one for injuries under the Jones Act. Where the two cases are joinefi, the court ruled, the longer threeyear limit aUowed for Jonds Act cases will apply to both. The decision involved a seaman injured aboard ship in October, 1950, when he slipped and fell down a wet stairway. Testimony showed that water had seeped through portholes which v/ere not watertight and had caused the stairway to be slippery. Ttaie sea­ man was put under a doctor's care at the end ot the voyage because of constant stiffness and pains in his back. In March, 1953, when these same injuries prevented him from per­ forming his duties aboard ship, the man entered a USPHS hospital for treatment In August, 1953, he sued the company for damages under the Jones Act, for injuries because of unseaworthiness and for maintenance and cure. The state court, while awarding him maintenance and cure and damages under the Jones Act, threw out his suit for unseaworthi­ ness because it was not brought v/ilhin the two-year statute of limi­ tations. However, the state court's find­ ings were reversed by the US Supreme Court. The majority opinion held that since the sea­ man, in suing for both unseawor­ thiness and for Jones Act negli­ gence, must do so in a single pi^oceeding, the longer period of limitation should apply to both. '''he deaths of the following Seafarers have been reported to the Seafarers Welfare Plan and the SIU death benefit is being paid to their beneficiaries. " " Edward .A, Brock, 55: Brother Catherine Brock, of Everett, Mass. Brock died in New Orleans, La., on He was buried in Everett. December 21, 1957. Cause of death 4 a> t was a lung ailment. Brother Brock Spurgeon L. Woodruff, 48: Sucjoined the Union in 1946, sailing combing to a heart ailment. Broth­ continuously in the steward depart­ er Woodruff died ment. He is survived by his wife. on September 5, 1957, in Guiria, Venezuela. Broth­ er Woodruff join­ ed the Union in 1943 and sailed in the engine department. He" is survived by his wife, Y o s h I c Charles O. Lynsky Contact the Welfare Department Sugiura, of Tokyo, Japan, Place of at SIU headquarters regarding burial is unknown. papers being held for you. 4" 4 4 Murow R. Mnndy, 49; A braui i t Roland Faraday tumor was the cause of death for Your mother, Mrs. Mary, David, Brother Mundy , 115 Austin St., Worcester, Mass., on June 15, 1958, asks you to get in touch with her. in Corpus Christ!, Texas. He joined t t t All of the following SIU families Raymond C. Leonard the Union in 1938 have received a $200 maternity Contact your wife at 903 Pine and sailed in benefit plus a $25 bond from the St., Henderson, NC. deck ratings. Union in the baby's name: Brother Mundy is t t t R. P. Bowman survived by his Linda Jo Baliance, born June 12, Get in touch with your daughter wife, Violet 1958, to Seafarer and Mrs. Suny at 8705 LaSalle St., Buena Park, Mundy, New Br-Ballance, Norfolk, Va. California. Orleans, La. His place of burial Alexander Charles Benzuk, born lj| not known. t t t June 14, 1958, to Seafarer and Johnny Campbell (Gamble) Mrs. Alexander Benzuk, Camden, Ted Byrne wants you to contact NJ. him at 54 West 40th S.t., NY,- NY. John Rodney Canady, born May t t t George Shearer 23, 1958, to Seafarer and Mrs. Ron­ Contact attorney Kenneth Heller, ald Canady, Jacksonville, Fla. 277 Broadway, New York 7, re­ Darlcne Marguerite D a b n e y, garding your case. . born June 9, 1958, to Seafarer and i t" t. Mrs. Edward Allen Dabney, Bal­ Edwin Harris timore, Md. Please contact your wife at Pb SIU headquarters has re­ Julie Ann Jordan, born April 15, Box 121; Westlake, La. ceived word that former Sea­ 1958; to Seafarer and Mrs. Carl ii' ai " i farer George W. Kitchen, 67, Jordan, New Orleans, La. Albert Packert Your family has- moved to 601 died of a heart attack last month Benjamin Laureano, born June Lefferts Ave., Brooklyn. The.tele­ in New York. A veteran of the 21, 1958, to Seafarer and Mrs. steward depart­ phone number is PR 1-8854. ment, Kitchen Manuel Laureano, Brooklyn, N.Y. 4" l" 4" Shawn Lovett, born May 27, had not been sail­ Ex-Barbara Frletcbie ing for several 1958, to Seafarer and Mrs. William Men who paid off on 5/28/58 years. Born in Lovett, New York, NY. and are entitled to transportation S t r a t f o r d-on - Petra Rosa Moreno, bom April to the West Coast can pick it .up at. Avan, England, 22, 1958, to Seafarer and Mrs. Liberty Navigation, Inc., 19 Rector he originally Pedro Moreno, Galveston, Texas. St.,,NY. NY. came to the US i a> a) in^l9U, but saw ' Emma Cheramie, born June 9, Vernon L. Williamsoii service in the 1958, to Seafarer and Mrs. Jack B. The LOG office is holding a Kitchen British Navy dur­ Cheramie, Algiers, La. letter for you from Nan William­ Elva Vonette Gatewood, born son of 508 Jackson St., Vidalia, ing World War I. Kitchen became June 14, 1958, to Seafarer and an SIU member in 1945 and a natGeorgia. Mrs. William S. Gatewood, Lexing­ uraUzed US citizen two years later. 4 a^ ^ He is survived by his wife, Mrs. ton, NC. Nicholas Bachoudakls Cheryl Ann Sierra, born M^eh Contact Bto. G. Umsted, 107 Al- Lena Kitchen of New York City, a betn^le St, Apt. ICE/Baltimore ^ter in Birminghum, England, and 27, 1958, to Seafarer and: Mrs. Emilio Sierra, San Franc'rco, Calif. 2, Md. about your daughter. a brother in Canada. Personals And Notices SIU BABY ARBIVALS Geo. Kitchen, 67, Succumbs m �m SEAFARERS • OFFICIAL ORGAN O F TH E S E A FA R E R S INTERNATIONAL UNION • ATLANTIC AND GULF DISTRICT • AFL-CIO • Weisberger Named USLaborSpokesman On Inf1 Sea Rules : SAN FRANCISCO—^Morris Weisberger, secretary-treas­ urer of the Sailors Union and first vice-president of the SIU of North America, has been named by AFL-CIO President George Meany as US labor representative on the commit­ Lifesaving Appliances Committee, tee which will draft American which is being headed by Rear, recommendations to the Interna­ Admiral Henry T. Jewell, US Coast tional Conference on Safety of Life Guard. The committee will formu­ late the official US position to b« at Sea in 1960. The international sea safety presented at the conference. meeting, expected to bring together The Doria-Stockholm collision^ representatives from almost 50 na­ was attributed to a variety of fac­ tions, wiil draw up recommenda­ tors, largely the non-observance tions to modernize and standardize of "recognized" shipping lanes, ex­ the rules for maritime safety. cessive speeds, over-reliance on Attempts at arranging a world radar and poor ship-to-ship com­ convention to amend existing mari­ munications. These subjects and time safety codes others wiil likely keynote the US gained impetus position. Members of the Sailors Union deck gang on A PL's President Harding take a break for a photo following the An­ Meanwhile a Coast duard board while restotking the vessel's lifeboats. The ship arrived fn NY last week from the Mediterranean, drea Doria-Stockhas commended The SIU Pacific holm collision in and will soon be on her way to the Far East via the West Coast. Among the SUP men pictured are District crew of the Mormacsurf July, 1956, in Jansen, Strumner, Schiller, Anderson, Magnus and Hogan. for their rescue efforts following a which the Doria fatal collision with the Argentine sank and 50 per­ passenger steamer City' of Buenos Bosses Shy From Conrrolg sons lost their Aires last August. The board noted lives. However, it their success in saving 78 lives. is already two Weisberger The ship was manned by the SUP, years since that Marine Cooks and Stewards and mid-Atlantic disaster and the con­ the Marine Firemen's Union. ference is still two more years The vessels Had collided in the WASHINGTON—The nation's big business interests want to eat their cake and have it away. Weisberger will serve on the Rio de la Plata when the Argentine too. They arff all for putting restrictions on labor unions but they're trying to duck their vessel, with an undetermined num­ own responsibilities, so they'll have loopholes for anti-union activity. ber of passengers aboard, tried to The windup is that the US cross the course of the freighter. She was struck at almost a right Chamber of Commerce has la­ strategy calla for bottling up the now in this category; angle and sank within 23 minutes belled the Kennedy-Ives labor so-called labdr reform measures • Requiring employers to file with an estimated 75 to 80 persons bill "defective" for posing "serious now—in order to be able to pres­ non-Communist affidavits with the dangers." As it happens, the "de­ sure 'much harsher labor legisla­ labor board (unions already do); aboard. fects" objected to by the Chamber tion next year. By then, they feel, • Requiring employers to' file At the time of the accident, members of the Mormacsurf said are provisions to limit or ban they will be able to write their own detailed reports on expenditures that rescue operations had been various management activities, of $5,000 or more to influence em­ greatly handicapped by a four-knot especially through middle men. In The oil-rich Middle East has See ^separate story on "righiployees against unions and collec­ field of labor relations. These to-work" bills on page 7. tive bargaining (much stricter re­ become a major hot spot tide. As a result, the SUP has the provisions are backed by labor porting requirements are imposed again, posing new problems come out in favor of having mo­ unions. torized life boats aboard US ships on unions). for shipping. Iraqi army men sym­ ticket and also kill -off restrictions pathizing with Egypt's President as an aid in rescue operations. | At the same time,^the business on business labor relations tactics. Management is also worried Nasser have toppled the Iraq gov­ The bill passed the Senate almost about another bill—the Douglasernment, and Lebanese rebels, re­ unanimously in June and is await­ Kennedy-Ives Welfare and Pension Disclosure Act. The AFL-CIO (and portedly supplied by Nasser and ing ection in the House. the SIU) wants this bill passed, Moscow, are attempting to over­ Revisions in Federal labor law but big business opposes it because throw the pro-Western government. objected to by the Chamber in- it would require the public dis­ At the request of Lebanese au­ cli|(ie the following:. closure of transactions by all be­ thorities, 5,000 United States # Granting voting rights in labor nefit funds, whether administered marines were landed in Lebanon The smouldering controversy over the relationship between board elebtions — which strike­ by labor, by management, or joint­ Tuesday to seal off Lebanon's bor­ cigarette smoking and lung cancer has been rekindled by the breakers already have — to eco­ ly by both. Management is willing der with Syria. to go for disclosure on plans in Troop movements in the Middle USPHS Public Health Service, following a study of almost nomic strikers; • Changing the Taft-Hartley vvhich the unions participate, but East and tighter military security 200,000 veterans. definition of supervisors to permit doesn't want to open the books can be expected to restrict shipping Its findings showed that the establish the cause of any dis­ and shoreside movements of Sea­ death rate for smokers or for­ eases," when they do not consider unionization of many employees on plans run by the boss. farers in the area. mer smokers is 30-32 percent other factors such as the individ­ The new flare-up can be traced higher than for non-smokers, and ual's job, previous medical history, to the Suez crisis, which broke in that lung cancer is ten times more The PHS figures, which sup­ 1956. A money settlement last week prevalent among cigarette smokers ported earlier findings by the covering the switch in canal owner­ than non-smokers. In addition, American Cancer Society, were ship has cleared the way for Egypt the report said that cigarette smok­ gathered from questionnaires of to begin widening and deepening ers face the added. risk of death 7,382 veterans who died since the the canal. from heart disease, stomach ulcers, study began two and a half years liver ailments and respiratory ago. Of these men, 6,203 were MOBILE—Members of the SIU's Marine Allied Workers smokers and 1,179 were nondiseases. smokers. Six hundred of thjem and Harbor and Inland Waterways Divisions in this port Cigars, Pipes Less Harmful of lung cancer, and two-thirds are looking forward to an upturn in jobs at local yards where Other statistics indicated that died of heart and respiratory diseases. bids on several construction-( regular cigar and pipe smokers do Although the last word on the and repair jobs are being con­ pendents only. not have a much higher death rate than non-smokers, unless they subject has by no means been sidered. Shipping for the past couple of have been heavy users. The death said, US Surgeon General Leroy The awarding of some of these weeks has good. Two vessels, the rate among cigarette smokers is E. Bumey said the study "very de­ to yards in the area would result Margarette Brown (Bloomfleld) and also closely related to the amount finitely shows a relationship be­ in a pickup in jobs for members of the Morning Light (Waterman) .smoked.* The two-pack-a-dayman, tween excessive and- long smoking these SIU affiliates, Harold Fischer, which came in from foreign runs ' . it noted, was particularly vulner­ and lung cancer." and entered the yards for repairs, acting SIU agent, reported. able. The medical clinic, here reports are expected to recrew within the Immediate objections to the all of its doctors are being kept next couple of weeks. iGYPr PHS report were voiced by the To­ quite busy by the large number of The Mobile membership wishes bacco Industry Research Commit­ dependents coming in for examina-. to extend its deepest sympathy to tee, which challenged the figures tions. They now have set aside the family of Brother Carl David and called the figures "good scare' two'days a week, Thursdays and Jones, who died here last week. World focus on Iraq (shaded) headline material." It said "sta­ Fridays, for the examination of Brother Jones had shipped out of followed pro-Nasser coup. tistics" as such '"cannot possibly Seafarers' wives, children and de­ tl)ie gulf for many ye^ira. t 4'^ Holler 'Foul' On Labor Bills If^:' - Mid-East On Fire Again Smoker's Cough No Joke, PHS Warns fe--' i-^.y. m.. f:,- tr s Up In Mobile; Eye Rise In Harbor Jobs m>wf, �•Cf-vn, .riffiij; \ -I: •• "SrVi - *« • -av -»• • vv*- ; -:v . ^ V ; •, ' •. ''• :.!! ,^r' • ^.' -; 1^.,.:- .V-/- ;•' r:r. 'i';. .^ -.r-^-!':\.,^' - \ •• •-'- • • • - I . *• . i-"• -1 ••• J- f' .^!. '. '. ', •r .. ' - , \ •• =« - . ••••-u;. T'H' ' • , ' ''•;r,'i . Mil •'•«••• ^ i. i'h. : -- - • I - ; i ' W •' t Ssa:-'-!- *:Sfr ' . CONSTITUTION SU.: • .f :, y.-i,. • r^.^; Sdofarers International Union A&G District AFL-CiO •i • • . , • ,;. '..'i-^ EFERY SEAFARER IS GUARANTEED ' 'V»ar- !J • Protection of the rights and privileges guaranteed him under the Constitution of the Union. ' ^ The right to vote. •. The right to nominate himself for, and to holdi any office in the Union. • That every official of the Union shall be hound to uphold and protect the rights of every member and that in no case shall any member be deprived of his rights and privileges as a member without due process of the law of the Union. ^ The right to be confronted bf his accuser and to be given a fair trial by an impartial committee of his brother Union members if he should' be charged with conduct detrimental to the welfare ^ of Seafarers banded together in this Union. « ^ The right to express himself freely on the floor of any Union meeting or in Committee. • The assurance that his brother Seafarers will stand with him in defense of the democratic prin­ ciples set forth in the Constitution of the Union. I ^ , • > fip:: ' •''; tis: '• ' i-!^: jn:A ,r<,, ^ ^ {* •••i ^ f.y - yr.' r<^. £5i'-= -^«K, ,• i• -• ' y Vs. - • I -i :. -'v "•.• i-W ..•M^f !•( ,..|« y-^r C- *• ^ ••. -•''-•?-*M ••»;•-• r»'VTi". .. Uy •*.". • r' .1 • • • -r «i' , A • • •;. ' ,,-. "N ••• .' , ' .' %:7': >-,v - -•(j I •'^ I '•^ I = '4 »»v. •'4 The SIU constitution has been hailed in and outside maritime and labor circles as an outstanding example of trade union democracy. Here are a few of the many reac­ tions to the document from members of Congress. Senator Henry M. Jackson, Wash.: "... I have looked over the constitution - and offhand It would appear to be emiently fair and just. I was particularly interested in the fact that it was adopted in such a democratic manner by the full membership of ^our organization." -'^-y ,•'•• - "VJ . k . =^y'- I -• .-'••s'iii- ;'•••• . .. ni •r^ J !•• Senator James E. Murray, Montana: "I am particularly impressed by the pro­ visions of the constitution providing for a trial committee to hear charges against members, and guaranteeing the tradi­ tional American rights to representa­ tion, cross-exatnination,- and confronta, tion by the accuser ... I am happy to note that your new constitution is drawn v.- 3 in the spirit of democratic trade union­ ism." Senator Hubert Humphrey, Minn.: "The constitution seems to me to be an extremely democratic one and I am im­ pressed with the emphasis which is placed upon ratification by members. I also approve the provisions with respect to providing for a trial committee ... " Senator Paul H. Douglas, III.: "I ap­ preciate your sharing the constitution with me and 1 commend the sense of public interest which moves you to feel •that these are of concern to persons out­ side the ranks of your own member­ ship." .-'I ..-s A •'y\ t" • '• •; y-:'yy ,: - i:fi 4* '•--•r<- �United States, ptbvlded the member was in good standing at the time of entry into the Armed Forces, and further provided he applies for reinstatement within UO days after discharge from the Armed Forces ' (e) While a member has no opportunity to pay dues because of employment aboard an American flag mer­ chant vessel. Section 4. A majority vote of the membership shall be AFL-CIO Seafarers International Union • A&G Ditfricf sufficient to designate additional circumstances during »" which the time specified in Section 3 shall not run. It (AM Amonded, August, 19S6-J shall be the right of any member to present, in writing, to any Port at any regular meeting, any question with re­ the Union. PREAMBLE gard to the application of Section 3, in accordance with n We, the Seamen and Fishermen of America, realizing procedures established by a majority vote of the member^ Every member of this Union shall have the right to vote. ship. A majority vote of the membership shall be neces­ the value and necessity of a thorough organization of seafaring men, have determined to form one union, the No one shall deprive him of that right sary to decide such questions. raSEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION xQF NORTH Section 5. The membership shall be empowered to es­ Every member shall have the right to nominate himself, tablish, from time to time, by majority vote, rules under AMERICA, to embrace all seamen and fishermen of North . , America, Canada, Alaska, and the Territories, based upon for. and to hold, office In this Union. which dues and assessments may be remitted where a IV the following principles: ^ member has been unable to pay dues and assessments for No member shall be deprived of bis membership with­ the reasons provided in Sections 3 and 4. Whatever right belongs to one member belongs to all members alike, as long as they remain in good standing out due process of the law of this Union. No member Section 6. To preserve unity, and. to promote the com­ shall be compelled to be a witness against himself In the mon welfare of the membership, all members of the Union In' the Union. First of these rights is the right of the American sea­ trial of any proceeding in which he may be charged with shall uphold and defend this Constitution and shall be men to receive their employment through their own failure to observe the .law of this Union. Every official governed by the provisions of this Constitution and all Union Halls, without interference of crimps, shipowners, and job holder shall be bound to uphold and protect the policies, rulings, orders and decisions duly made. fink.halls or any shipping bureaus maintained by the rights of every member in' accordance with the principles Section 7. Any member who advocates or gives aid to Set forth in the Constitution of the Union. Government. the. principles and policies of any hostild or dual organiza­ That it is the right of each member to receive fair and tion shall be denied further membership In this Union. V Just remuneration for his labor, and to gain sufficient Every member shall hSve the right to be confronted by A majority vote of the membership shall decide which leisure for mental cultivation and physical recreation. his accuser whenever he is charged with violating the law organizations are dual or hostile. Further, we consider it our* right to receive healthful of this Union. In all such cases, the accused -shall be Section 8. Evidence of membership or other affiliation and sufficient food, and proper forecastles in \vhich to guaranteed a fair and speedy trial by an impartial com­ with the Union shall at all times remain the property of -rest. the Union. Members may be required to show their evi­ mittee of his brother Union members. Next, is the right to be treated in a decent and respect­ dence of membership in order to be admitted to Union VI ful manner by those in command. , . ' No member shall be denied the right to express himself meetings. We hold that the above rights belong to all seamen freely on the fioor of any Union meeting or In committee. Section 9. Only members iii' good standing shall be al­ alike, irrespective of nationality or creed. lowed to vote. VII Recognizing the foregoing as our inalienable rights, we A militant membership being necessary to the security ARTICLE IV are conscious of corresponding duties to those in com­ of a free union, the members shall at all times stand ready REINSTATEMENT mand, our employers, our craft and our country.,, to defend this Union and the principles set forth in the Members dismissed from.Jthe Union may be reinstated We will, therefore, try by. all just means to promote Constitution of the Union. •n accordance with such rules-as are adopted, from time harmonious relations with those in command by exercis­ VIU to time, by a majority vote^of the membership. ing due care and diligence in the performance of the The powers not delegated to the officials and job ARTICLE y duties of our profession, and by giving all po-'=ible assist- . holders by. the Constitution of the Union shall be reserved DUES AND INITIATION FEE ance to our employers in caring for'their gear and to the members. property. Section 1. All members Shall pay dues quarterly, on a CONSTITUTION Based upon these principles, it is among our objects: calendar year basis,'on the fimt business day of each quar­ ARTICLE I To use our influence individually and collectively for the ter, except as herein otherwise provided. The dues shall NAME AND GENERAL POWERS purpose of maintaining and developing skill in seaman­ be those payable as of the date of adoption of this Con­ This Union shall ^e known as the Seafarers Interna­ ship and effecting a change in the Maritime law of the. stitution and may be changed only ^by Constitutional United States, so as to render it more equitable and to " tional Union of North America, Atlantic and Gulf Dis­ amendment. trict. Its powers shall be legislative, judicial, and execu­ make it an aid instead of a hindrance to the development Section 2. No candidate for membership shall be ad­ tive, and shall include the formation of, and/or issuance of a Merchant Marine and a body of American seamen. mitted into membership without having paid an initiation of charters to, subordinate bodies, corporate or otherwise, To support a journal which shall voice the sentiments the formation of funds and participation in funds, the fee of one hundred ($100.00) dollars. of the seafaring class, and through its columns seek to Section 3. Payment of dues and initiation fees may be establishment of enterprises for the* benefit of the Union, maintain the knowledge of and interest in maritime waived for organizational purposes only, in accordance and similar ventures. A majority vote of the membership affairs. shall be authorization for any Union action, unless other­ with such rules as are adopted by a majority vote of the To assist the seanien of other countries in the work of wise specified in this Constitution, This Union shall, at membership. Organization and federation, to the end of establishing ARTICLE VI all times, protect and maintain its jurisdiction oveC all the Brotherhood of the Sea. RETIREMENT FROM MEMBERSHIP work which belongs to the seaman and all such work as To assist other bona fide labor organizations whenever Section 1. Members may retire from membership by seamen now perform. possible in the attainment of their just demands, ARTICLE II paying all impaid dOes, dues for the 'quarter in which they i To regulate our conduct as a Union and as individuals AFFILIATION retiirel assessments, fines, and other monies due. and ow­ «J5 as to make seamanship what it rightly is—an honorable This Union shall -be affiliated with the Seafarers Inter­ ing thb'Union. A retirement card shall be issued upon re­ and useful calling. And bearing in mind that we are national Union of North America and the American jFCd- quest, and dated as of the day that such member accom­ migratory, that our work takes us away in different direc­ eration of Labor. All other affiliations by the Union or plishes'these payments and request. tions from any place, where the majority might otherwise Section 2. All the rights, privileges, duties, and obli­ by the Ports shall be naade or withdrawn as determined meet to act, that meetings can be attended by only a gations of membership shall be suspended during the pe­ fraction of the membership, that the absent members, by a majority vote of the membership. riod of retirement, except that a retired member shall who cannot be present, niust have their interests guarded ARTICLE III not be disloyal to the Union nor join or remain In any from what might be the results of excitement and pas­ MEMBERSHIP y. dual or hostile organization, upon penalty of forfeiture of sions aroused by persons or conditions, and that those Section 1. Candidates for membership shall, be ad­ vvho are present may act for and in the interest of all, mitted to membership in accordance with such ru.ies as bis fight to reinstatement. Section 3. Any person in retirement for a period of six we have adopted this constitution. are adopted,, from time tp time, by a majority Vote of months or more shall be restored to membership, ex­ STATEMENT OF PRINCIPLES AND DECLARATION the membership. cept as herein indicated, by paying dues for the current OF RIGHTS Section 2. Candidates for membership shall be In order to form a more "perfect union, we members American citizens, or eligible for such citizenship. No quarter, as well as all assessments accruing and newly of the Brotherhood of the seamen, fishermen and allied candidate shall be granted membership who is a mem­ levied during the period of retirement. If the period of retirement is less than six (6) months, the required pay­ workers ashore—realizing the value and necessity of unit­ ber of any dual organization or any other organization ments shair consist of all dues accruing during the said ing in pursuit of our improved economic and social wel­ hostile to the aims, principles, and policies of this Union. fare, have determined to bind ourselves together in the No candidate shall be granted "membership until he has period of retirement, including those for the current quarter, and all assessments accrued and newly levied Seafarers International Union of North America, Atlantic taken the following oath of obligation: during that period. Upon such payment, the person in and Gulf District, and hereby dedicate ourselves to the; OBLIGATION retirement shall be restored to membership, and his mem­ following principles: "I pledge my honor as a man, that 1 will be faithful to bership book, appropriately stamped, shall be given to him. In promoting our economic and social welfare, we shall this Union, and that I will work for its interest and wiy Section 4. A member in retirement may be restored to ever be mindful, not only of our rights, but also of our look upon every member as my brother; that I will not membership after a two-year period of retirement only duties and obligations as members of the community^, work for less than Union wages and that I will obey all by majority vote of the membership. our duties as citizens, and our duty to combat the j^enace. orders of the-Union. ,I promise that I will never reveal of communism and any other enemies of freedom and the proceedings of the Union to Its injury or to persons Section 5. The period of retirement shall be computed the democratic principles to which we seafaring men hot entitled to know it. A'nd if I break this promise, I from the day as of which the retirement card is Issued. dedicate ourselves in this Union. ARTICLE VII ask every member to treat me as unworthy of friendship We shall affiliate and work with other free labor or­ and acquaintance. SO HELP ME GODI" SYSTEM OF ORGANIZATION ganizations; we shall support a journal to give additional Section I. This Union, and all Ports, Officers, Port voice to our views; we shall assist our brothers of the Section 3. Members more than one quarter in ar­ Agents, Patrolmen, and members shall be governed, in sea and other workers of all countries in these obligations rears in dues, or more than three months In arrears in as­ this order, by: to the fuUest extent consistent with our duties and ob­ sessments or unpaid fines, shall be automatically sus­ (a) The Constitution ligations. We shall seek to exert our individual and col­ pended, and shall forfeit all benefits and all other rights (b) Majority votO of the membership lective influence in the fight for the enactment of labor and privileges in the Union. They shall be automatically Section 2. The functions of this Union shall be ad­ and other legislation and policies which look to the at­ dismissed if they are. more than two quarters id arrears ministered by Headquarters and Ports. tainment of a free and happy society, without distinction in dues or more than six months in arrears in assessments Section 3. Headquarters shall consist of the Secretarybased on race, creed or color. or unpaid fines. ' , •^ ' Treasurer, and one or more Assistant Secretary-Treas­ To govern our conduct as a Uni6i)«and bearing in mind This time shall'not run: urers, the exact number of which shall be determined by that most of our members are migratory, that their duties (a) While a member is actually participating in a strike majority vote of the membership to be held during the carry them all over the world, that their rights must and or lockout. month of August in any election year, as.set forth more shall be protected, we hereby declare these rights as (b) While a member is an in-patient in- a USPHS particularly in Article X, Section 1-D. members of the Union to be inalienable: Hospital, .. J Section 4. Each Port shall consist of a Port Agent tmd (C) While a member is under ,en Incapacity due to ac­ l*atrolmen, as provided for herein, and the Port shall , No member shall be* deprived of "any of the rights oi* tivity in behalf of the Union. . bear the name of the city in which the Union's Poir^ jprivSleges guaranteed' bimi Under 'the Constitution of (d) While a member is in the Armed Services of the Cfflices are located.'' ^ 1'^ . 1:^ r rV iS s. • -'S f- A- §fc- t.. - - r .I;- IS? f-' >1; 0/"' w; • J «-• �••"1? ; SeeHoa S. Evury Jtaen^ber ot tb« Union •ball b« reglaiered in one oi tbr^ iitepaitoentrl namely, deck, engine, or. stewards department. The deflnition of these depart­ ments shall be in accordance with custom and usag^. This definition may be modified by a majority vote of the membership. No member may transfer from one de­ partment to another except by express approval as evi­ denced by a majority vote of the membership. ARTICLE VIII ATLANTIC AND GULF DISTRICT OFFICERS. PORT AGENTS. AND PATROLMEN . Section 1. The officers of the Union shall be elected, except as otherwise provided in this Constitution. These officers shall be the Secretary-Treasurer and one or more Assistant Secretary-Treasurers. Section 2. Port Agents and Patrolmen shall be elected, except as otherwise provided in this Constitution. ' ARTICLE IX OTHER ELECTIVE JOBS • Section 1. The following Jobs in the Union shall be voted upon in tlie niauner prescribed by this Constitu­ tion: (A) Meeting Chairman '' (B) Delegate.? (C) Committee Members of: (a) Auditing Committee . - (b) Trial Committee (c) Quarterly Financial Committee , (d) Appeals Committee (e) Negotiating and Strike Committee. Section 2. Additional committees may be formed as provided by a majority vote of the membership. Commit­ tees may also be appointed as permitted by this Consti­ tution. ARTICLE X DUTIES OF OFFICERS. PORT AGENTS. AND OTHER ELECTED JOB HOLDERS ^ Section L The Secretary-Treasurer (a) The Secretary-Trea^rer shall be the Executive Of­ ficer of the Union and shall represent,' and act for and in behalf of, the Union in all matters except as otherwis.9 specifically, provided for iff the Constitution. (b) He shall be a member ex-officio of all committees, port or otherwise. (c) He shall be responsible for the organization and maintenance of the correspondence, files, and records of the Union; setting up. and maintenance of, sound account.ing and, bookkeeping systems; the setting up, and main­ tenance of, proper office and other administrative Union procedures; the proper collection, safeguarding, and ex­ penditure of all Union funds. Port wr otherwise. He shall be in charge of, and responsible for, all Union property, and shall be in charge of Headquarters and Port Offices. He shall issue a weekly comprehensive report covering the financial operations of the Union for the previous week. Wherever there are time restrictious or other considera­ tions affecting Union actioi^ the Secretary-Treasurer shall take appropriate action to insure observance thereof. (d) Subject to approval by a majority vote of the mem­ bership. the Secretary-Treasurer shall designate the num­ ber and location of Ports, the Jurisdiction, status, and activities'thereof, and may close or open such ports, and may re-assign Port Agents and Patrolmen of closed ports to other duties, without change in wages. The Ports of New York. New Orleans. Mobile, and Baltimore tnay not be closed except by Constitutional amendment Where ports are opened between elections, the Sec­ retary-Treasurer shall designate the Port Agents thereof, subject to approval by a majo.ity vote of the membership. The Secretary-Treasurer shall supervise the activities of all Ports. Subject to approval by a majority vote of the member­ ship, the Secretary-Treasurer shall designate, in the event of the incapacity of a Port Agent or Patrolman, a replace­ ment to act as racb durinpthe period of incapaci^. At the first regular meeting in August of every elec­ tion year, the Secretary-Treasurer shall submit to the membership a pre-bailoting report. This report shall rec­ ommend the number and location of Ports, the number of Assistant Secretary-Treasurers and Agents, and the number of Port Patrolmen which are to be elected for each Port. It shall also recommend a bank, a bonded warehouse, a regular officer thereof, or any other similar depository, to which the ballots are to be mailed or de­ livered at the close of each day's voting, except that the Secretary-Treasurer may. In his discretion, postpone the ' recommendation as to the depository until no later than the first regular meeting in October. This recommendation may also specify, whether any Patrolmen and/or Assistant Secretary-Treasurers, shall be designated as departmental or otherwise. The report shall be subject to approval or modification by a majority vote of the membership. (el The Headquarters of the Union shall be located in New York.. The Secretary-Treasurer sliall also be the Port Agent of that Port. (f) The Secretary-Treasturer shall be chairman of the Agents' Conference and may cast one vote. (g) He shall be responsible, within the limits ot his powers, for the. enforcement of this Constitution, the policies of the Unions and all rules.and rulings duly adopted by a majority vote of 'he membership. Within these limits, he shall strive to enhance the strength, posl* tion, and prestige of the Union. (h) The foregoing duties shall be in addition to tiiose other duties elsewhere described in this Constitution, as well as those other duties lawfully imposed upon him. (i> The responsibility of tte Secretazy-Treasurer may not be delegated, but the Secretary-Treasurer may delegate (al The term "delegates" shall mean those members of to a person or persons the execution ot such of his duties the Union who are eleeted. under the provisions of thb as he may in (da discretion decMe* subject to the limita­ Constitution, to attend the conventton of the Seafarers > tions set forth in this Constitution. International Union of North America. (J) Inunediately after assuming office, the Secretary(bi Each delegate shall attend the Convention and fully Treasurer shall designate one of the Assistant Secretary- participate therein. Treasurers to assume bis duties in ease of his temporary in­ (c> Each delegate shall, by hb vote and otherwbe. capacity. This designation may be changed from time to support those policies agreed upon by the majority of the time. These designations sfiall be entered in the minutes delegates to the convention. of the Port where Headquarters is located. The provisions Section 7. Committees of Section 2-A of this Article shall apply in the case of a (al Auditing Committee vacancy in the office of Secretajy-Treasurer. as set forth The Auditing Committee in each Port shall audit the in that section. (k) Any vacancy in any office or the Job of Port Agent regular weekly financial report of the Port Agent and, in or Patrolman shall be filled by the Secretary-Treasurer by writiiTg, certify or refuse to certify said report. The temporary appointment except in those cases where the Auditing Committee for the Port where Headquarters is filling of such vacancy b otherwbe provided for by. this located shall also audit the Secrebry-Treasurer's financial Constitution. Such appointment shall be submitted to a report, to which the same rules as to certification and regular meeting for approval, modification, substitution of refusal to certify shall apply. The said report in ib en­ a replacement, or postponement of a vote to a bter date. tirety shall then be presented to the membership with ' by a majority vote of the membership. In the event of the action thereon to be taken as per a majority vote of the postponement of the vote, the temporary appointment shall membership. <bl Trial Committee remain in effect until a vote b taken. The Trial Committee shall conduct triab of persons <11 The Secretary-Treasurer b directed to take any and all measures, and employ such means, which he deems charged, and shall submit findings and recommendations prescribed in this Constitution. It shall be Jhe special necessary or advisable, to protect the interesb, and further as of the Trial Committee to observe all the re* the welfare, of the Union and ib members, in all matters obligation quiremenb of this Constitution with regard to charges involving national, state ^ or local legblatlon, bsuea, and and trials, and their findings and recommendations must public affairs. specifically state whether or not, in the opinion of the Section 2. Assistant Secretary-Treasurer Trial Committee, the righu of any accused, under this (a> In the event the Secretary-Treasurer shall be unable Constitution, were properly safeguarded. to carry out hb duties by reason of incatlacity, the Assbt(CI Quarterly Finaneial Committee ant Secretary-Treasurer designated in accordance with 1. The Quarterly Financial Committee shall make a Section 1-J of thb Article shall assume the office of Sec­ quarterly (thirteen week) audit of the finances of Head­ retary-Treasurer during the period of such incapacity. quarters and each Port, shall note discrepancies where Upon the death, resignation, or removal from office of they exist, shall report on their findings, and make rec­ the Secretary-Treasurer, succession to the office shall be ommendations. Members of this Committee may make determined as follows: dissenting reporb, separate recommendations, and sepa­ That Port Agent of the Porb of New Orleans, Mobile, rate findings. or Baltimore who received the highest number of votes 2. The report and recommendations of this Committee in the last regular election shall Iw the first in line of shall be completed within a reasonable time after the succession. The next in the line of succession shall bo that election of the members- thereof, and shall be submitted Port Agent of the said Porb who received the next highest to the Secrebry-Treasurer who shall cause the same to number of votes in that election. The next in the line of 'tie read In ail Porb, at the first or second regular meet­ succession shall be that Port Agent of the said Porb who ing subsequent to the submission of the said report and received the next highest number of votes. recommendations. The Port Agenb of the said Porb shall abo be deemed 3. All Port Agenb are responsible for complying with to be Assbbnt Secretary-Treasurers, whether or not so all demands made for records, bilb, vouchers, receipb, ' referred to on the ballob or ebewhere. etc.. by the said Quarterly Financial Committee. (b) The Assbtant Secretary-Treasurers shall assist the 4. No report shall be considered as complete without Secretary-Treasurer in the execution of the letter's dutiee an accompanying report and audit statement by a com­ as the latter may direct. petent accountant, and the Secretary-Treasurer is charged (cl The Assisbnt Secrebry-Treasurers shall be mem­ with the selection of such an accountant, who must be bers of the Agenb' Conference and each may cast a vote certified under state law. in that body. 5. Any action on the said report shall be as determined Section 3. Fort Agenb by a majority vote of the membership. (di Appeals Committee <al The Port Agent shall be in direct charge of the administration of Union affairs in the Port of his Juris­ 1. The Appeals Committee shall hear all appeals from diction. trial judgments, in accordance with such procedures as (b) He shall, within the Jurisdiction of his Port, be are set forth in this Constitution and such rules as responsible for the enforcement and execution of the Con­ . may be adop^.'d by a majority vote of the membership, stitution, the policies of the Union, and the rules adopted not inconsistent therewith. 2. The Appeals Committee shall, within not later than by a majority vote of the membership. Wherever there are time restrictions or other considerations affecting Port one week after the close of the said hearing, make and action, the Port Agent shall take appropriate action t» submit findings and recommendations in accordance with the provisions of this Constitution and such rules as may insure observance thereof. (c) He shall be prepared to account, financially or other­ be adopted by a majority vote of the membership, not — wise, for the activities of his Port, whenever demanded Inconsistent therewith. (el Negotiating and Strike Committee by the Secretary-Treasurer. 1. The Negotiating and Strike Committee shall repre­ (d) In any event, he shall prepare and forward by reg­ istered mail, addressed to the Secrebry-Treasurer. » sent the Union in all negotiations for contracb and weekly financial report showing, in detail, weekly income changes in contracb, with persons, firms, corporations, and expenses, and complying with all other accounting Of agencies, etc., wherein wages, hours, benefits, or other terms and conditions of employment of the members of directions issued by the Secretary-Treasurer. (e) The Port Agent, or someone acting under hb in­ this Union are involved. 2. Upon Completion of negotiations, the Committee structions, shall open each Port meeting and shall deter­ mine whether a quorum exbb. Nothing conbined herein shall submit a report and recommendations to the mem­ shall permit the Port Agent to otherwbe act as chairman bership of the Union at a regular or special meeting. of any meeting, unless so properly designated by a The Committee may also make Interim reports and rec­ majority vote of the members present at the said Port ommendations and submit them to tbo membership at a regular or a special meeting. Meeting. 3 A Port may establish a similar Committee for tbelf (f> Each elected Port Agent may cast one vote at any provided permission by a majority vote of the membership Agenb' Conference. (g) The Port Agent may assign each Port Patrolman t» has been obtained. In such event, the Port Negotiating such Union Jobs as fall within the Jurbdictlon of the Port, and Strike Committee shall forward its report and rec­ regardless of the departmental designation under whicb ommendations. together with commenb by the Port Agent, to the Secretary-Treasurer, who shall then cause the Patrolman was elected. <h) The Port Agent shall designate which members at the said report and recommendations to be submitted to that Port may serve as represenbtives to other organiza­ the membership of the Union at the earliest subsequent tions. affiliation with which has been properly permitted. regular or special meeting, whichever he chooses, to­ (il The foregoing is in addition to those other duties- gether with any report and recommendations which the Secretary-Treasurer deems desirable to make. The Port prescribed ebewhere iff this Constitution. Negotiating and Strike Committee shaU submit the report Section .4. Port Patrolmen and recommendations upon completion of the negotiations, Port Patrolmen shall perform whabver duties areand may submit interim reporb and recommendations, in assigned to them by the Port Agent (he same manner above set forth. Section 5. Meeti^ Chairmen 4. In no event shall a Negotiations and Strike Commit­ (a) The chairman of each meeting at any Port including, obligate this Union or any Port thereof, in any man­ the Port in which Headquarters b located, shall be the tee without the approval of the membership of the presiding officer of the meeting, shall keep order under ner, Union as evidenced by a majority vote of the memberrules of order provided for, from time to time, by a •hip. . majority vote of the membership and, if none, then by '0. A Negotiating and Strike Committee may decide such-rules as are adopted, from time to time, by a nudority the time of entry into a strike, provided prior authority, vote of the membership in each Port as evidenced by a majority vote of the membership, is <b) The meeting chairman may cast a vote only in ttie granted therefor. In all other cases, a majority vote of the event of a tie. membership shall decide when a strike shall berin. (el The meeting chairman shall not permit the discnaR This Committee shall he charged with the prepara­ ston of any lellgiotts subject tion and execution ot a strike plan which shall be bind- % Section t. Delegatea , log on all members and other persons nHiiated with .$ •'-i! �Snpplsmeiitary—Foar € f' ll£'t- . >\ ; .le, I**"".' t • I'A I-"-il®®# «ii'- .KTi rP' - this Union. However, a majority vote of the membership msy repeal, or otherwise treat or dispose of any part or pU of a strike plan. ARTICLE jO WAGES AND TERMS OF OFFICE OF OFFICERS AND OTHER ELECTIVE JOB HOLDERS, UNION EMPLOYEES. AND OTHERS Section 1. The following elected offices ana Jobs *811011 be held for a term of two years; Secretary-Treasurer Assistant Secretary-Treasurer Port Agent Patrolman The term of two' years set forth herein is expressly subject to the provisions for assumption of office as con­ tained in Article XHI, Sec. 6(c), of this Constitution. Section 2. The term of any elective jobs other than those indicated in Section 1 of this Article shall continue for so long as is necessary to complete the functions there­ of. unless sooner terminated by a majority vote of the membership or segment of the. Dnion, whichever applies, whose vote was originally necessary to elect the one or ones serving. Section .3. The compensation to be paid the holder of any offii^ or other elective job shal' be determine^ from time to time by a majority vote of the membership^ Section 4. Subject to approval by a majority vote of the membership, all other classifications of employees of the Union shall be hired or discharged, as well as compensated, as recommended by the Secretary-Treasurer. Section 5,. Subject to approval by a majority vote of the membership, the Secretary-Treasurer may contract for, or retain, the services of any person,.firm, or corpora­ tion. not employees of the Union, when he deems it neces^ tary in the best interests of the Union. Section 6. The foregoing provisions of this Article do not apply to any corporation, business, or other venture in which this UniOn participates. Or which it organizes or creates. In such situations, instructions conveyed by a majority vote of the membership shall be followed.. ARTICLE XII QUALIFICATIONS FOR OFFICERS, PORT AGENTS. PATROLMEN, AND OTHER ELECTIVE JOBS Section 1. Any member of the Union is eligible to be a candidate for, and hold any office or the job of Pott Agent or Patrolman, provided:" (a) He has at least three (3) years of seatime, in an un­ licensed capacity, aboard ah American Flag merchant vessel or vessels; if he is seeking the job of Patrolman or Assistant Secretary-Treasurer in a specified department, this Iseatime must be in that department, and (b) He has at least four (4) months of seatime, in an unlicensed capacity, aboard an American flag merchant vessel or vessels, covered by contract with this Union, or four (4) months of employment with, or in any office or job of, the Union, its subsidiaries, or affiliates, or at the Irion's direction,^ or'a combination of these, between January 1st and the time of nomination, and (c) He has been in continuous good standing in the Union for at least two (2) years immediately prior to his nomination, and (d) He is a citizen of the United States of-America. Section 2. All candidates for. and holders of. other elective jobs not specified in the preceding sections shall be members of the Union. Section 3. All candidates for afid holders of elective offices and jobs, whether elected oi appointed in accord­ ance with this Constitution, shall maintain membership in good standing. Failure to do so shall result in ineligibility to hold such office or job'and shall constitute an incapacity with regard to such office or job. ARTICLE XIII ELECTIONS FOR OFFICERS. PORT AGENTS AND PATROLMEN Section 1. Nominations Any member may submit his name for nomination for any office, or the job of Port Agent or Port Patrolman, by delivering or sending a letter addressed to the Credentials Committee, in care of the Secretary-Treasurer, at the ad­ dress of Headquarters. The Secretary-Treasurer is charged with the safekeeping of these letters and shall turn them over to the Credentials Conimittee upon the laltcr's re­ quest. This letter shall be dated and shall contain the fol­ lowing: (a) The name of the candidate (b) His home address and mailing address (c) His book number (d) The title of the office or other job for which he is a candidate, including the name of the Port in the event the position sought is that of Agent or Pattolman (e) Proof of citizenship (f) Proof of seatime and/or employment as required for candidates. The letter must reach Headquarters no earlier than Au­ gust 12th and no later than September 12th of the election year. Section 2. Credentials Committee (a) A Credentials Committee shall be elected at the first regular meeting in September of, the election year, at the Port where Headquarters is located. It shall consist of six members in attendance at the meeting, with two members from each of the Deck, Engine and Stewards De­ partments. In the event any Committee member is un­ able to serve, the. Committee shall suspend until the Seer^tary-Treasprer, balls a special meeting at the Port In qrder to elect replacement. The pommittee's . results Sbali be by majority vote, with any tie vote being resolved by a majority vote of the membership at a special meeting handed to the member who ahall thereupon sign his nam* called for that purpose at Headquarters Port on a roster sheet (which shall be kept in duplicate),' to* <b> After its election, Uie Committee shall Immediately gather with his book number, and ballot number. The portion of the ballot on which the ballot number is printed' go into session. It shall determine whether the person has submitted his application correctly and possesses the shall then be removed, placed near the roster sheet, ahd the member shall proceed to the voting site.^ i> i necessary qualifications. The Committee shall prepare a report listing each applicant and his book number under (e) Each Port Agent shall be responsible for the estab* the office or job he is seeking. Each applicant shall be lishment of a booth or other voting site where each mem­ ber may vote in privacy. marked "qualifiecP' or "disqualified" according to the find­ ings of the Committee. Where an applicant has been (f > Upon completion of voting the member shall fold the marked "disqualified." the reason therefor must be stated ballot so that no part of the printed or written portion is in the report. Where a tie vote has been resolved by 'a visible. He shall then drop the ballot into a narrow-slotted special meeting of the membership, that fact shall also be ballot box, which shall be provided for that purpose by noted, with sufficient detail. The report shall be signed* the Port Agent, and kept locked and sealed except as by all of the Committee members, and be completed and hereinafter set forth. submitted to the Ports in time for the next regular meet­ , (g) Voting shall commence on November 1st of "the ing after their election. At this meeting, it shall be read election year and shall continue through December 31st, and incorporated in the minutes, and then posted on* the exclusive of Sundays and (for each individual Port) holi­ Bulletin Board in each port. days Itegally recognized In the city in which the Port (c) When an applicant has been, disqualified by the affected is located. If November 1st or December 31st Committee, he shall be notified immediately by telegram •falls on a Sunday or on a holiday legally recognized in a Port in the city in }vhlch that Port Is located, the bal­ at his listed addresses. He shall also be sent a letter loting period in such Port shall commence or terminate, containing the reasons for such disqualifications by air as the case may be, on the next succeeding business day. mail, special delivery, registered. A disqualified appli­ Subject to the foregoing, voting In all Ports shall com­ cant shall have the right to take an appeal to the mem­ bership from the decision of the Committee. He shall mence at 9:00 AM, and continue until 5:00 PM, except forward copies of such appeal to each Port, where the that, or Saturdays, voting sh§ll commence at 9:00 AM appeal shall be presented and voted upon at a regular and continue until 12 Noon,' and, on regular meeting meeting no later than the second meeting after the Com­ days, voting shall commence at 9:00 AM and continue mittee's election. It is the responsibility of the applicant until 7:30 PM. to insure 'timely delivery of his appeal. In any event, Section 4. Polls Committees without prejudice to his written appeal, the applicant may (a) Each Port shall elect, prior to the beginning of the api^ear in person before the Committee within two days voting on each .voting day, a Polls Committee, consisting after the day on which the telegram is sent, to correct of three members. For the purpose of holding a meeting his application or argue for his qualification. for the election of a Polls Committee only, and notwithThe Committee's report shall be prepared early enough s'tandlmLthe pro\" ns of Article XXIV, Section 2, or to allow the applicant to appear before it and still reach any ofnir provision of this' Constitution, five (5) mem­ the Ports in time for the first regular meeting after its bers shall constitute a quorum for each Port, with the election. said meeting to be held between 8:00 AM and 9:00 AM. (d) A majority vote of the membership shall, in the with no notice thereof required, it shall be the obliga­ case of such appeals, be sufficient to overrule any dis­ tion of each member wishing to serve on a Polls Com­ qualification classification by the Credentials Conimittee. mittee, or to observe the election thereof, to be present in which event, the one so previously classified shall then during this time period. It shall be the responsibility be deemed qualified. , of the Port Agent to see that the meeting for the purpose (e).. The Oredentiais Committee, in passing upon the of electing the said Polls Committee is called, and that the minutes of the said meOtlng are sent daily to Head­ qualifications of candidates, shall have the right to con­ clusively presume that anyone nominated and qualified in quarters. In no-case shall voting take place unless a previous elections for candidacy for any office, or the job duly elected Polls Committee Is functioning. s ' of Port Agent or Port Patrolman, has met all the require­ -(b) The duly elected Polls Committee shall collect ments of Section 1-A of Article XII. all unused ballots, the voting rosters, the numbered stuos of those ballots already, used, the ballot box or boxes, Section 3.. Balloting Procedure. ' (a) The Secretary-Treasurer shall insure the proper and the bal.ot records and files kept by. the Port Agent. and timely preparation of ballots, without partiality as It shall then proceed to compare the serial numbers and amounts of stubs with the number of names and corre­ to candidates or Ports. "The ballots may contain general sponding serial numbers on the roster, and then com­ information and instructive comments not inconsistent pare the serial number and the amounts of ballots used with the. provisions of this Constitution. All qualified with the vei-fication list, as corrected, and ascertain candidates shall be listed thereon alphabetically within whether the unused ballots, both by serial numbers and each category. The listing of the Ports shall follow a amount, represeut the difference between what appears geographical pattern, commencing with the most northly on the verification list, as corrected, and the ballots used. Port on the Atlantic coast, following the Atlantic coast If any discrepancies are found, a detailed report thereon down to the most southerly Port on that coast, then west­ shall be drawn by the Polls Committee finding such dis­ erly along the Gulf of Mexico and so on, until the list of Ports is exhausted. There shall be allotted write-in apace, crepancies, which report shall be in duplicate, and signed by all the members of such Polls Committee. Each on each ballot, sufficient to permit each member votli^ to write In as many names as there are offices and jobs to be member of the Committe. may make what separate com­ voted upon. Each ballot shall be so prepared as to haye the ments thereon he desires, provided they are< signed and number thereon placed at the top thereof and shall be dated by him. A copy of this report shall be given the Port Agent, to be presented at the next regular meeting. so perforated as to enable that portion containing tjie said number to-be easily removed. On this removable portion A copy shall also be simultaneously sent to the Secretary- . shall also be placed a short statement Indicating the pature Treasurer, who shall cause an Investigation to be made forthwith. The results of such Investigation shall be re­ of the ballot and the voting dates thereoL , ported to the membership as soon as. completed, with (b) The ballots so prepared at the direction of the Sec­ retary-Treasurer shall be the only official ballots^ No recommendations by th** Secretary-Treasurer. A majority others may be used. Each ballot shall be nunabered as vote of the me„ibershlp shaU^ determine what action, if Indicated In the preceding paragraph and shall be num­ any, shall be taken thereon, with the same effect as In­ bered consecutively, commencing with number 1. A suf­ dicated in Article i. ficient amount shall. be printed and distributed to each (c) The Polls Committee shall also insure inai the ballot Port. A record of the ballots, both,by serial numbers and box Is locked and sealed,' which lock and seal shall not amount, sent thereto shall be maintained by the Secre­ be opened excdpt In the manner hereinafter^ set forth. tary-Treasurer. who shall also send each Port Agent a The same procedure as Is set forth In the preceding para­ verification list Indicating the amount and serial numbers graph with regard to discrepancies shall be utilized in of the ballots sent. Each Port Agent shall maintain sepa­ the event the Polls Committee has reason to believe the rate records of the ballots sent him and shall Inspect and lock and seal have been Illegally tampered with. count the ballots, when received, to Insure that the amount (d) The Polls Committee shall permit qualified members sent,. as well as the numbers thereon, conform to the only to vote. Prior thereto. It shall ascertain whether they amount and numbers listed by the Secretary-Treasurer are in good standing, stamp their book with the word as having been sent to that Port. The Port Agent shaU "voted," and the date, issue ballots to voters. Insure that Immediately execute and return, to the Secretary-Treas­ proper registration on the roster takes place, collect the urer, a receipt acknowledging the correctness of the stubs, and keep them In numerical order. It shall preserve amount and numbers of the ballots sent, or shall notify good order and decorum at the voting site and vicinity the Secretary-Treasurer of any discrepancy. Discrep­ thereof. All members and others affiliated with the Union ancies shall be corrected as soon as possible prior to the are charged with the duty of assisting the Polls Committee, voting period. In any event, receipts shall be forwarded when called upon. In the preservation of order and for ballots actually received. The Secretary-Treasurer decorum. shall prepare a file in which shall be kept memoranda and (e) In order to maintain the secrecy and accuracy of correspondence dealing with the election. This file shall the ballot, ahd to eliminate the possibility of errors or at all times be available to any .men[iber asking for in­ irregularities In'any one day's balloting affecting all the spection of the same at Headquarters, balloting In"" any' port," the following procedure shall be (c) Balloting shall take place In person, at Port Offices, observed: .' and shall be secret. No,signature of any voter, or other At the end ot each day's voting, the Polls Committee, distinguishing mark, shall appear on the ballot, except - In the presence of any member desiring to attend^ pro­ that any member may write In the name or names of any vided he observes proper decorpm, shall open the ballot member or 'members, as appropriate, for any office, or the box or boxes, and place all of that day's ballots therein job of Port Agent or Patrolman. in an envelope, or envelopes, as required, which shall (d) ^ No member may vote withput displaying his then be sealed. The members of the Polls Committee Union Book, in wh.ich there shall be placed an appro­ shall iheroupon sign their names across the flap of the priate, notation of the date and of the fact of voting, both''' sdid enVaiope or envelopes; with their book numb.:rs next prior to being handed a'ballot. A ballot ahail then be ' - to their Signatures; The Committee shall also place the �SnppIeneBtaiT—Vare Fhra ' 4at« and name of the Port on the aaid envelope or envelopea, and shall certify, on the envelope or envelopes, that the ballot box or boxes were opened publicly, that all ballots for that day only were removed.* and that all of thdse ballots are enclosed in the envelope or ehvelopes dated for that day and voted in that Port. The Polls Committee shall check the rosters, and any other records they deem appropriate.-to insure the foregoing. At the discretion of Headquarters, official envelopes may be pre­ pared for the purpose of enclosing the ballots and the making of the aforesaid' certification, with wording em­ bodying the foregoing inscribed thereon, in which event, these envelopes shall be used by the Polls Committee for the aforesaid purpose. Nothing contained herein, shall prevent any member of a Polls Committee from adding such comments to the certificate as are appropriate, provided the comments are signed and dated by the member making them. The envelope or envelopes shall then be placed in a wrapper or envelope, which, at the discretion of Headquarters, may be furnished for that purpose. The wrapper or envelope shall then be securely sealed and either delivered, or sent by certified or reg­ istered mail, by the said Polls Committee, to the deposi­ tory named in the pre-election report^ adopted by the membership The Polls Committee sliall not be dis­ charged from its duties until this mailing is accomplished and evidence of mailing or delivery is furnished the Port Agent, which evidence shall be noted and kept in the Port Agent's election records or files. The Polls Committee shall also insure that the ballot box or boxes are jocked and sealed before handing them back to the Fort Agent, and shail place the 'ley or keys to the boxp" in an enveloper across the flap of which the members of the Committee shall sign their names, book numbers, and the date, after scaling the envelope se­ curely In addition to delivering the key and ballot box or boxes as aforesaid, the Polls Committee shall de­ liver to the Port Agent one copy of each of the roster sheets for the day. the unused ballots, any reports called for by this Section 4. any files that they may have re­ ceived. and all the stubs collected both for thb da} and those turned over to it. The Port Agent shall be respon­ sible for the proper safeguarding of all -.he aforesaid ma-. terial. shall not-release any of it until duly called for, and shall insure that no one illegally tampers with the material placed in his custody. The remaining copy of each roster sheet used for the day shall be mailed by the Polls Committee to Headquarters, by certified or regis­ tered mail or delivered in person. H) Members of the Polls Committee shall serve without compensation, except that the Port Agent shall compensate each Polls Committee member with a reasonable sum for meals while serving. Section 5. Ballot Collection. Tallying Procedure. Protests, and Special Votes. 'ai On \he day the balloting in each Port is to termi­ nate. the Polls Committee elected for that day shall, in addition to their other duties hereinbefore set forth, de­ liver to Headquarters, or mail to Headquarters (by certi­ fied or registered mail!, ail the unused ballots, together with a certification, signed and dated by all members of the Committee that all ballots- sent to the Port and nut used are enclosed therewith, subject to the right of each member of the Coihmittee to make separate comments under his signature and date. The certification shall specifically identify, by serial number and. amount, the unused ballots so forwarded. In the same package, but bound separately, the Committee shall forward to Head­ quarters all stubs collected during the period of voting, together with a .certification, signed by all members of the Committee, that ail the stubs collected by the-Com, mittee are enclosed therewith, subject to the right of each •member of the Committee to make separate comments un­ der his signature and date. The said Polls Committee members shail not be discharged from their duties until the forwarding called for hereunder is accomplished and evidence of mailing or delivery is furnished the Port Agent, which evidence shall be noted ai.d kept in the Port Agent's election records or files. (b) All forwarding to Headquarters, called for under this Section 5. shall be to the Union Tallying Committee, at tlie address of Headquarters. In the event a Polls Committee cannot be elected or cannot act on the day the balloting in each Port is to terminate, the Port Agent shall have the duty to forward the material specifically set forth in Section S(a) (unused ballots and stubs) to the Union Tallying Committee which will then carry out the . 'functions in regard thereto of the said Polls Committee. In such event, the Port Agent shall also forward alt other materia] deemed necessary by the Union Tallying Com­ mittee to execute those functions. All certifications called for under this Article XIII shall be deemed made according to the best knowledge, information, and belief of those required to make such certifications, (c) The Union Tallying Commitiee shall consist of 14 : members'.. Six shall be elected from Headquarters Port. , ; and two shall be elected from each of the four ports of Baltimore. Mobile. New Orleans, and San Francisco. The : six to be elected from HedBquarters Port shall consist of . two from each of the three departments of the Union. The others shall be elected without regard to department. The election shall be held at the last regular meeting in ..December, of the election year. No Officer. Port Agent, l^^trolman, or candidate for office, or the Job of Port r- -Agent or Patrolman, shall be eligible for election,tq this )' -Conimittee. In addition to its duties hereinbefore set •; :• forth, the Union Tallying Committee shall be (charged. with the tally of all the ballots and the preparation of p closing report setting forth in complete detail, the results of the election, including a complete accounting of all ballots and stubs, and recoiftiliatlon of the'same with the rosiers, verification* lists, and receipts of the Port Agents, all with detailed reference to serial numbers and amounts, and with each total broken down into Port totals. The Ta.ly.rg Committee shall be permitted access to the elecI m records and files of all Ports, which they may require to be forwarded for Inspection at its discretion. The re­ port shall clearly detail all discrepancies discovered, and L.i„ii cjntain recommendations for the treatment of these discrepancies. All members of the Committee shall sign the report, without prejudice, however, to the right of any .member thereof to submit a dissenting report as to the accuracy of the count and the validity pf the ballots, with p..rt;nent details. The Tallying Committee is also charged with the re­ ceipt and evaluation of written protests by any member " ho claims an illegal denial of the right to vote. If it finds the protest invalid, it shall dismiss the protest and so inform the protesting member, by wire, on the day of dismissal. If it finds the protest valid, the Committee shall order a special vote, to be had no later than within the period of its proceedings, on such terms as are prac­ tical. effective, and just, but which terms, in any event, shall inelude the provisions of Section 3(c) of this Article and the designation of the voting site of the Port most convenient to the protesting member. Where a special vote is ordered in accordance with this Section 5(c). these terms shall apply, notwithstanding any provisions to the contrary contained in this Article. Protests may be made only in writing and must be received by the Union Tally­ ing Committee during the period of its proceedings. The reports of this Committee shall include a brief summary of each protest received, the name, and book number of the protesting member, and a summary of the disposition of the said protest. The Committee shall take all reason­ able measures to adjust the course of its proceedings so as to enable the special vote set forth in this Section 5(c) to be completed within the time herein specified. No closing report shall be made by it unless and until the special votes referred to in this Section 5(c) shall have been duly completed and tallied. Id) The members of the Union Tallying Committee shall proceed to Headquarters Port as soon as possible after their election but, in any event, shall arrive at Head­ quarters Port prior to the first business day aftfer Decem­ ber 31 of the election year. Each member of the Commit­ tee not elected from Headquarters Port shall be reim­ bursed for transportation, meals, and lodging expense oc­ casioned by their traveling to and returning from Head­ quarters Port. All members of the Committee shall also be paid at the prevailing standby rate of pay from the day subsequent to their election to the day they return, in normal course, to the Port from which they were elected. Tlie Union Tallying Committee shall elect a chairman from among themselves and, subject to the express terms of this Constitution, adopt its own procedures. Decisions as to special votes, protests, and the contents of the final report shall be valid if made by a majority vote, provided there be a quorum in attendance, which quorum is hereby fixed at nine (9). The Union Tallying Committee, but not le'ss than a quorum thereof, shall have the sole right and ditty to obtain the ballots from the depository immediate­ ly after the terminaticin of balloting and to insure their safe custody diiring the course of the Committee's pro­ ceedings. The proceedings of this Committee, except for the' actual preparation of the closing report and dissents therefrom, if any. shall be open to any member, provided he observes decorum. In no. event shall the Issuance of the hereinbefore referred to closing report of the Tallying --.wimitteo. be delayed beyond the January 15th imniedlateiy subsequent to the close of voting. (e) The report of the Committee shall be made up In sufficient copies to comply with the following require­ ments: two copies shall be sent by the Committee to each Port Agent and the Secretary-Treasurer prior to the first regular meeting scheduled to take place subsequent to the close of the Committee's proceedings or, in the event such meeting is scheduled to take place four days or less from the close of this Committee's proceedings, then at least five days prior to the next regular meeting. Whichever meet­ ing applies shall be designated, by date, in the report, and shall be referred to as the "Election Report" meeting. As soon as these copies are received, each Port Agent shall post one copy of the report on the bulletin board, in a conspicuous manner. This copy shall be kept posted for a period of two months. At the Election Report meeting, the other copy of the report shall be read verbatim. (f) At the Election Report meeting, there shall be taken up the discrepancies, if any. referred to L. Section 5(c) of this Article and the recommendations of the Tally­ ing Committee submitted therewith. A majority vote of the membership shall decide what action, if any. in Ac­ cordance with the Constitution, shall be taken thereon, whicli action, however, shall not Include the ordering of a special vote unless the reported discrepancies affect the results of the vote for any office or job. in which event, the special vote shall be restricted thereto. A majority of the membership, at the Election Report meet­ ing. may order a recheck and a recount when a dissent to the closing report has been issued by three or more mem­ bers of the Union Tallying Committee. Except for the contingencie.s provided for in this Section 5(f). the closing report shall be accepted as final. -<g) A special vote ordered piirsuapt to-Sec. '5<f) must take place end be Gompiletbd ^cUbln seven ip days after . V. • (•, 4 v.* •«. • the Election Report meeting, at each Port where the dis­ crepancies so acted upon took place. Subject to the fore;going. and to the limits of the vote set by the member­ ship. as aforesaid, the Port agents in each such Port shal} bflve the functions of the Tallying Committee as set forth In Section 5(c), Insofar as that section deals with the terms of such special vote. The Secretary-Treasurer shall make a sufficient amount of the usual balloting material immedi­ ately available to Port Agents, for the purpose of such spe­ cial vote. Immediately after the close thereof, the Port Agent shall summarize the results and communicate them to the Secretary-Treasurer. The ballots, stubs, roster sheets, and unused ballots pertaining to the special vote shall be forwarded to Headquarters, all in the same package, but bound separately, by the most rapid means practicable, but. in any case, so as to reach Headquarters in time to ^ enable the Secretary-Treasurer to prepare his report as. required by this Section 5(g). An accounting and certifi­ cation, made by the Port Agent, similar to those required I of Polls Committees, shall be enclosed therewith. Tha iSecretary-Treasurer shall then prepare a report contain­ ing a combined summary of the results, together . with a schedule indicating in detail how they affect the Union Tallying Committee's results,* as set forth in its closing report. The form of the letter's report shall be followed as closely as possible. Two (2) copies shall be sent *o each Port, one copy of which shall be posted. The other copy shall be presented at the next regular meeting after the Election Report meeting. If a majority vote of the membership decides to accept the Secretary-Treasurers report, the numerical results set forth in the pertinent 'segments of the Tallying Committee's closing report shall be deemed modified accordingly, and. as modified, ac­ cepted and final. If the report is not accepted, the numerical results in the pertinent segments of the Tally­ ing Committee's closing report shall be deemed accepted and final without modification. If ordered, a recheck and recount, and the report there­ on by the Ut.ion Tallying Committee, shall be similarly disposed of, and deemed accepted and fi. -l. by majority vote of the membership.at the regular meeting following the Election Report meeting. If such recheck and -ecount is ordered, the Union Tallying Committee shall bO required to continue 'its proceedings correspondingly." Section 6. Installation Into Office and the Job of Port Agent or Patrolman. (a) The person elected shall be that person having the largest number of votes cast for the particular office or job involved. Where more than one person is to be elected for particular office or job. the proper number of candidates receiving the successively highest number of votes shall be declared elected. These determinations shail be made only from results deemed final and ac­ cepted as provided in this Article: It shall be the duty of the Secretary-Treasurer to notify each individual elected. (b) All reports by Committees and the Secretary-Treas­ urer under this Article, except those of the Polls Com­ mittees. shail be entered in the minutes of the Port where Headquarters Is located. Polls Committee reports shal) be entered In the minutes of the Port where it functions. (c) The duly elected Secretary-Treasurer. Assistant Secretary-Treasurers. Port Agents, and Port Patrolmen shall take over their respective offices and jobs, and assume the duties thereof.'at midnight of the night of the Election Report meeting, or the next regular meeting, depending upon at which meeting the results as to each of the foregoing are deemed final and accepted, as pro­ vided in this Article. The ternn of their predecessors shall continue up to. and expire at. that time, notwith­ standing anything to the contrary contained in Article XI, Sec. 1. This shall not apply where the successful candidate cannot assume h'- office because he is at sea. In such event, a majority vote of-the membership may grant additional time for the assumption of the office or job. In the event of the failure of the newly-elected Secretary-Treasurer to assume office, the provisions of Article X. Section 2(a). as to succession shall apply until luch office is assumed. If he does not assume office within 90 days, the line of succession shall apply until the expiration of the term. All other cases of failure to assume office shall be dealt with as decided by a majority vote of the membership. (d) Before assuming office, every Officer. Port Agent, and Patrolman shall take the following oath: "I do solemnly swear that 1 will faithfully execute the duties of of the Seafarers International Union of North America. Atlantic and Gulf District, and I will, to the best of my ability, protect and preserve the Constitution of this Union and the welfare of the«iembership." ARTICLE XIV OTHER ELECTIONS Section 1. Auditing Committee. Each port shall elect an Auditing Committee on Friday of each week, at 3:00 P.M.. for the purpose of auditing the financial report for that week. These reports shall be submitted to the next regular meeting of that port, for membership action. The Committee shall consist of three members. No Officer. Port Agent, Patrolman, or employee shall be eligible to serve on this Committee. The election shall be by majority vote of the members in attendance at the meeting, provided that any member eligible to serve may nominate himself. The same provisions shall apply with regard to the Port where Heailquarters is located except that the Auditing Committee there shall audit the financial reports of tfao Headquarters Port'Agent and the Secretary-Treasurer. I "N •; - �.P«f« Sift I SeeU«w K Qurtorly Financial CmnarittM. ' The Qohrterly Financial Committee shall be elected aft the Port where Headquarters is located, at the first or sec­ ond regular meeting held after the dose of the calendar quarter for which the Committee is to make the required audit. It shall be the duty of the Secretary-Treasurer to decide at which of these meetings the election shall take place. The Committee shall consist of six members, with, two members from each of the Deck, Engine and Stewards Departments. No officer. Port Agent, Patrolman or em-^ ployee shall be eligible to serv^ on this Committee. The members shall be elected by a majority vote of the mem­ bers present at the meeting provided that any member eligible to serve may nominate himself. Section 3. Trial Committee. A Trial Committee shall be elected at a Special Meeting held at 10:00 Aid. the next business day following the regular meeting of the Port where the Trial is to take place. It shall consist of five members, of which thres shall constitute a quorum. No Officer, Port Agent, Port Patrolman, or empioyee may be elected to serve on a Trial Committee. No member who Intends to be a witness in the pending trial may serve, nor may any member who cannot, for any reason, render an honest decision. It shail be the duty of every member to decline nomination if he knows, or has reason to beiieve, any of tbe foregoing dis­ qualifications appiy to him. The members of this Commit­ tee shail be elected under such generally applicable rules as are adopted by a majority vot of the membership. Section 4. Appeals Committee. The Appeals Committee shall consist of seven members, five of whom shall constitute a quorum, elected at the Port where'Headquarters is located. The same disqual­ ifications and duties of members shall apply with regard to this Committee as apply to the Trial Committee, In addition, no member may serve on an Appeals Committee in the hearing of an appeal from a Trial Committee deci­ sion, if the said member was a member of the Trial Com- r f.>• l-i section 5. Kegotiatlne and Strike Committee. The members of a Negotiating and Strike Committee, whether of a Port or otherwise, shall be composed of as many members as shall be determined, by a majority vote of the membership, upon recommendation of the Secre­ tary-Treasurer. Any member may attend any meeting of this Committee provided be observes decorum. However, a limit may be set by the chairman of the Committee on the number of those who may attend. Sectioa 6. Meeting Chairman. The meeting Chairman shall be a member elected from the floor by majority vote of the members at any meeting. Section T. Delegates. As soon as the Secretary-Treasurer is advised as to the data and duly authorized number of delegates to the con­ vention of the seafarers International Union of North America, he shall communicate such facts to the Port Agent of each Port, together with tecommendations as to generally applicable rules for the election of delegates. These facts and recommendations shall be announced and read at the first, regular meeting thereafter. Unless changed by a majority vote of the membership during that meeting, the election rules shall apply. These rules shall not prohibit any member from nominating bimself. The results of the election shall be communicated to each Port Agent, posted on the bulletin board, and announced at the next regular meeting of the Port. Rules of election here­ under may include provisions for automatic election of all qualified nominees, in the kvent the number of such nominees does not exceed the number of delegates to be » 1 AETICLE JCV. W mi-':•''•- sWf • . -'-Ss. P ^ ^ 1' • TRIALS AND APPEALS Section 1. Any member may bring charges against any other member for the commission of an offense as set forth In this Constitution. These charges shail be in Writ­ ing and signed by the accuser, who shall also include his book number. The accuser shall deliver these charges to the Port Agent of-the Port nearest the place of the of­ fense, or the Port of pay off, if the offense took place aboard ship. He shall also request the Port Agent to present these charges at the next regular meeting. The accuser may withdraw his charges before the meeting takes place. Section 2. After presentation of the charges and the request to the Port Agent, the Port Agent shall cause those charges to be read at thq said meeting. If Uie charges are rejected by a majority vote of the Port, no further action may be taken thereon, unless ruled otherwise by a majority vote of the membership of the Union within 00 days thereafter. If the charges are accepted, and the accused is present, lie shall be auto­ matically on notice that he will be tried the following morning. At his request, the trial shail be postponed until the morning following the next regular meeting, at which time the Trial Committee will then be elected. He shall also be handed a written *copy of the charges made against him. If the accused Is not present, the Port Agent shall Im­ mediately cause to be sent to him. by registered mail ad­ dressed to his last known mailing address on file with the Union, a copy of the charges, the names and book numbers of the accusers, and a notification that he must appear with his witnesses.' ready for trial the morning after the next regular meeting, at which meeting the Trial Committee will be elected In the event a majority of the membership of the Union shall vote to accept charges after their rejection by a Port, the Trial shall take place in the Port where Head­ quarters i.s located. Due notice thereof shall be given to the accused, who shall be informed of the name of his accusers, and who shall receive a written statement nf the charges. At the request of the accused, transportation and subsistence shall be provided the accused and bis Svltnesses. Seotlow t. The Ttrtal Committee shall hear all pertlp^t evidence and shall n6t lif tibuod by the rules of evidener redulred by courts of law b'ut may receive all relevant testimony. The Committee .may grant adjournments, at tbe request of the accused, to enable him to make • proper defense. In the event the Trial Committee falls beneath a iquorum.Jt shall adjourn until a quorum doqa exist. Section 4. No trial shall be conducted unless all the accusers are present. The Trial Committee shall conduct the trial except that the accused shall have the right to cross-examine the accuser, or accusers, and the witnesses, as well as to conduct his own defense. The accused May select any member to assist him in his defense at the trial; provided, (a), the said member is available at the time orthe trial and (b) the said member agrees to render such assistance. If the accused challenges the qualifica­ tions of the members of the Trial Committee, or states that the charges do not adequately inform him of what wrong he allegedly committed, or the time and place of such commission, such matters shall'be ruled upon and disposed of. prior to proceeding on the merits of the de­ fense. The guilt of an accused shail be found only if proven by the weight of the evidence, and the burden of such proof shall be upon the accuser. Every finding shall be based on the'quality of the evidence and not solely on the number of witnesses produced. Section 5. The Trial Committee shall make findings as to guilt or innocence; and recommendations as to pun­ ishment and/or other IJnlon action deemed desirable In the light of the proceedings. These findings and recom­ mendations shall be those of a majority of the Committee, and shall be in writing, as shall be any dissent. The Com­ mittee shall forward iU findings and recommendations, along with any dissent, to the Port Agent of the Port where the trial took place, while a copy thereof shall be forwarded to the accused and the accusers, either in per­ son or by mail addressed to their last known addresses. The findings shall Include a statement that the rights of the accused under this Constitution, were properly safe­ guarded. The findings also must, contain the charges made, the date of the trial, the naAe and address of the accused, the accuser, ahd each witness: shall describe each document used at the trial: shall contain a fair summary of the proceedings, and shall state the findings as to guilt or innocence. If possible, all the documents used aft the trial shall be kept All findings and recommendations shall be made a part of the regular files. SectioB 6. The Port Agent of the Port of Trial shall, upon recriPt of the findings and recommendations of the Trial Committee, cause the findings and recommendations to be presented, and entered into the minutes, at the next regular meeting. Section 1. The Port Agent shall send the record of the entire proceedings to Headquarters, which shall cause sufficient copies thereof to be made and sent to each Port in time for the next regularly scheduled meeting. Section 8. At the latter meeting, the proceedings shall be discussed. The meeting shall then vote. A majority vote of the membership of the Union shall: (a) Accept the findings and recommendations, or (b) Reject the findings and reconunendations, or (c> Accept the findings, but modify the recommenda­ tions, or 'd) Order a new trial after finding that substantial Juetice has not been done with regard to the charges. In this event, a new trial shall take place at the Port where Head­ quarters is located and. upon application, the accused, the accusers, and their witnesses shall be furnished transpor­ tation and subsistence. Section 9, After the vote set forth In Section 8, any punishment so decided upon shall become effective. The Secretary-Treasurer shall cause notice of the results thereof to be sent to each accuse'* and accuser; Section 10. An accused who has be^n found guilty, or who Is under effective punishment may appeal in the fol­ lowing manner: .v He may send or deliver a notice of appeal to. .-the Secretary-Treasurer within 30 days after receipt of the notice of the decison of the membership. Section II. At the next regular meeting of the Port where HeadqiArters is located, after receipt of the notice of appeal, the Secretary-Treasurer shall present the notice, which shall then become part of the minutes. An Appeals Committee shall then be elected. The Secretary-Treasurer Is charged with the duty of presenting the before-men­ tioned proceedings and all avaibble documents used as evidence at the-trial to the Appeals Committee, as well as any .written statement or argument submitted by the ac­ cused. The accused may argue his appeal in person, it ha so desires. The appeal shall be heard at Union Headquar. ters on the night the Committee is elected. It shall be the responsibility of the accused to insure that his written statement or argument arrives aft Headquarters In time for such presentation. Section 12. The Appeals Committee shall decide the ap­ peal as soon as possible, consistent with fair consideration of the eridence and arguments before it. It may grant ad­ journments, and may request the accused or accusers to present arguments, whenever necessary for such fair con- (CI ,4 new , trial ,shaU he recopimendnd If . the Appeslp ' Co.nui^ttee fihOf-^ that any member ,of.tbe TrijU Con^i, mittee should have been disqualified, or (hi that the ac> , cuied was not adequately informed of the. details of the charged offense, which resulted in his not having been, given a fair trial, or (c) that for any other reason, the ac-" . cused was not given a fair trial. (d) lf there Is no substantial evidence to support, a .' finding of guilt, the Appeals Committee shall recommend that the charge on which the finding was' based be, dis­ missed. ' .. , (e> The Appeals Committee may recommend lesser punishment \ Section 14. The Appeals Committee shall deliver its decision- and dissent, if any, to the Secretary-Treasurer. The Secretary-Treasurer shail cause sufficient copies to be published and shall have them sent to each Port in time to reach there before the next regular scheduled meeting. He shall also send a copy to each accused and accuser at their last known address, or notify them in person. Section 15. At the meeting indicated in Section 14 of this Article, the membership, by a majority vote, shall accept the decision of the Appeals Committee, or the dis­ sent therein, if any. If there is no dissent, the decision of the Appeals Committee shall stand. If a new trial is Ordered, that trial shall be held in the Port where Headquarters is located, in the manner pro­ vided for in Section 2 of this Article. Any decision so providing for a new trial shall contain such directions as will insure a fair- hearing to the accused. Section 16. The Secretary-Treasurer shall notify the , accused and each accuser, either in person or in u^ting addressed to their last known address, of-the results of the appeal. A further appeal shall be allowed as set forth in Section 17. . SeetioB 17. Eaqh member is charged with knowledge of the provisions of the Constitution of the Seafarers Interna­ tional Union of North America, and the rights of, and procedure as to, further appeal as provided fob therein. Decisions reached thereunder shaU bo binding on all mem­ bers of the Union. Section 18. It shall be the duty of all members of the Union to take all steps within their constitutional power to carry out the terms of any. effective decisions. , Section 19. Any accused may waive any or all rights and privileges granted to him by this Article. If an accused has been properly notified of his trial and fails to attend without properly requesting a -Histponement, the Trial Committee may hold its trial without his presence. ARTICLE XVI OFFENSES AND PENALTIES Section 1. Upon proof of the commission of the follow­ ing offenses, the member shall be expelled from mem­ bership: (a) Proof of membership In any organization advocating the overthrow of the Government of the United States by force: <b> Acting as an informer against the interest., of the ' Union or the membership in any organizational campaign; (c) Acting as an informer for,'or agent, of the Company,. against the interests of the membership or the Union; (d> The commission of any act as part of a conspiracy to destroy the Union.Seetion 2. Upon proof of the commission of any of the following offenses, the member shall tie penalized up to a penalty of expulsion from the Union. In the event the • penal^ of expulsion is not Invoked or recommended, the penalty shall not exceed suspension from the rights and privileges of membership for more than two (21 years, or a fine of $50.00, or both: (a) Wilfully misappropriating or misusing Union prop­ erty of the value in excess of $50.00: ' (b) Unauthorized use of Union property, records, stamps,.. seals, etc., for the purpose of personal gain; (c) Wilful misuse of any office or Job, elective or not, within the Union for the purpose of personal gain, finan-\ cial or otherwise, or the wilful refusal or failure to execute the duties or functions of the said office or job,-' or gross neglect or abuse in executing such duties or functions: (d) Unauthorized voting, or unauthorized handling of ballots, stubs, rosters, verification lists, ballot boxes, orelection, files, or election material of any sort; (e) Preferring charges with knowledge that such charges are false: (fi Making or transmitting, with intent to deceive, false reports or communications, with knowledge of the falsity thereof, or unauthorizedly altering reports or communica­ tions which fall within the scope of Union business: (g> Deliberate failure or refusal to Join one's ship, or misconduct or neglect of duty aboard ship, to the detri­ ment of the Union or its agreements: (h) Deliberate and unauthorized interference, or delib­ erate and malicious villlfication, with regard to the execu­ tion of the duties of any office or Job; (iJ Paying for, or receiving money for, employment aboard a vessel; (4) Wilful refusal to submit evidence of affiliation for the purpose of avoiding or delaying money payments to the Union, or unauthorizedly transferring or receiving ^'s^ion"'lS. The decision of the Appeals Comn^ttee~shall evidence of Union affiliation, with intent to deceive; be by majority vote, and shall tie in tbe form of findings (k) Wilful failure or refusal to carry out the orders of and recommendations. Dissents will be allowed. Decisions, those duly authorized to make such orders during time ^ and dissents shall be in writing and signed by those partic­ of strike. Section 3. Upon proof of the commission of any of the ipating in such decision or dissent. In makii^ Its findings and recommendations, the Committee shall be governed following offenses, members shall be penalized up to suspension from the rights and privileges of membership * by the following: ia) No finding of guilt shall be reversed if there Is sub­ for two (2) .years, or a fine of $90.00, or both: (a) Wilfully misappropriating or misusing Union prop­ stantial evidence to support such a finding and, in such case, the Appeals Committed shall not make its own find­ erty of the value under $50.00; (b) Assuming any office or Job, whether elective or not. ings as to the weight of evidence. (hi In no event shall Increased punishment he recom­ with knowledge of the lack of possession of the quallfica-'^.. ftlona nqulred therefor; j mended. - �' r. " therewith may be issued and take effect only after ap­ proval by a majority vote of the membership. Shipping rules duly issued shall be deemed to Ve Union policy. Seetloa 2. A majority vote of the membership may make special exceptions or rules for any company or vessel, for organizational purposes, whether covered by .control or not Xxm QUORUMS Section 1. Unless elsewhere herein otherwise specif­ ically provifled, the quorum for a special meeting of a Fort shall be six members. ^ Section 2. The quorum for a regular meeting of a Fort shall be seven members. Section 3. The quorum for the Agents' Conference shall be a majority of those eligible to attend. Section 4. Unless otherwise specifically set forth here­ in, the quorum for any committee shall be the majority of those duly elected or appointed thereto. Section 5. Unless otherwise specifically set forth here­ in. the decisions, reports, recommendations, or other func­ tions of any segment of the Union requiring a quorum to act officially, shall be that of the majority of the quorum, and shall not be official or'effective unless the quorum requirements are met. ARTICLE XXIV MEETINGS Section I. All ports shall hold regular meetings, provided a quorum is present, on every other Wednesday, at 7:00 PAl. If such meeting night falls on a holiday, the meeting shall take place, providing a quorum is present, at 7:00 F.M. the following niglit. In the event a quorum is not present at 7:00 P.M., the Port Agent of ;he pertinent port shall post­ pone the opening of the meeting Until a quorum is pres-. ent, but in no event later than 7:30 P.M. A majority vote of the membership shall be sufficient to change the date of any future regular meeting. \ Section 2. A special meeting at a Port may be called only at the direction of the-Port Agent'. No special meet­ ing may be held, except between the hours of 9:00 A.M. and 5:00 P.M, Notice of such meeting shall be posted at least two hours in advance, on the Port bulletin board. ARTICLE XXV AGENTS' CONFERENCE Section 1. The Secretary-Treasurer shall call an Agen's* Conference once a year, and may call, with the approval of a majority vote of the membership, additional Agents' Conferences during the year. The time and place of each such meeting shall be fixed by the Secretary-Treasurer, These conferences may be postponed or cancelled by a majority vote of the membership in case of emergency. A majority vote of the membership shall determine when such emergency exists. Section 2. The Agents' Conference may discuss and prepare reports and recommendations on any part of UJO Union's activities, policies and plans. The adbption of any such recommendation by a majority vote of the member­ ship shall make the provisions thereof binding Union policy, until modified or otherwise altered by a majority vote of the membership provided, such recommendation is not inconsisient with the provisions of this Constitu- Samdemenlarykafaro SevtB (c) Misconduct duiind ady meeting or other official to mean that calendar year prior to the calendar year ba Union proceeding, .or bringing the Union Into disreputt which elected officials and other elected Job-holders are by conduct not provided for elsewhere in this Article: required to assume office. The first election year shall be (d) Refusal or negligent failure, to. carry out orders of deemed to be 1954. those duly authorized to make such orders at any time. Section 8. The terms, "this Constitution," and "this Section 4. Upon proof of the commission of any of the amended Constitution," shall be deemed to have the same following offenses, members shall be penalized up to a mining and shall rdfer to the Constitution which takes fine of $50.00: the place of the one adopted by the Union in 1939. as (a) Refusal or wilful failure to be present at sign-ons amended up through August 1951. or pay-offs; Section 9. The term, "member in good standing." shall (b) Wilful failure to submit book to Union representa­ mean a member not in arrears or under suspension or tives at pay-off; sentence of expulsion. Unless otherwise expressly indi(c) Disorderiy conduct at pay-off or sign on; catedt^ the term, "member," shall mean a member in good (dl Refusal to cooperate with Union jrepresentatives in standing. discharging their duties; SccUoti 10. The tenn, "membership book," shall mean (e) Disorderly conduct in the Union Hall; any official certificate issued as evidence of Union mem­ (f) Gambling in the Union flail; bership. " (g» Negligent failure to join ship, ' , Section 11. Whenever the day on which a Union meeting ' Section 5. Any member who has committed an offense or action is to take place falls on a holiday, the meeting penalized by no more than a fine of $5p.00 may elect to or action shall be put off until the next business day. at waive his rights under this Constitution and to pay the the same hour. maximum fine of $50.00 to the duly authorized representa­ ARTICLE XXVll tive of the Union. AMENDMENTS Section 6. If offense against the Union and its principles This Constitution shall be amended in the following and policies takes place in the meeting, the meeting may manner: go into a Committee of the Whole and try the member Section 1. Any member may submit, at any regular at once, and in this case, the findings ahd recommendation meeting of any Port, proposed amendments to this Con­ of the Committee of the Whole shall be acted upon as stitution in resolution form. If a majority vote of the if the report were made by a duly elected Trial Committee. membership of the Port approves it, the proposed amend­ ^ Section 7. This Union, and its membeh, shall not be ment shall be forwarded to all Ports for further action. deemed to waive any claim, or personal or property rights Section 3. When a proposed amendment is accepted by to which it or its members arc entitled, by bringing the a majority vote of the membership, it shall be referred member to trial or' enforcing a penalty as provided m to a Constitutional Committee in the Port where Head­ this Constitution. quarters is located. This Committee shall be composed Section 8. Any member under suspension for an of­ of six members, two from each Department and shall be fense under this Article shall continue to pay all dues efected in accordance with such rules as are established and assessments and must observe his duties to the Union, by: a majority vote of that Port. The Committee will members, officials and job holders. act on all proposed amendments referred to it. The ARTICLE XVII Committee may receive whatever advice and assistance, PUBLICATIONS legal or otherwise, it deems necessary. It shall prepare This Union may publish such pamphiets, journals, news­ a report on the amendment together with any proposed papers, magazines, -periodicals, and general literature, in changes or .substitutions or. recommendations, and the such manner as may be determined, from time to time, reasons for such recommendations. The latter shall then by a majority vote of theimembership. ^ ARTICjLE XVIII . be submitted to the membership by the Secretary-Treas­ 'BONDS urer. If a majority vote of the membership approves Officers and job. holders;! whether elected or appointed.. the amendment as recommended, it shall then be voted as well as all-other employees of the Union, may be re­ upon, in a yes or no vote by the membership of the quired to be -bonded undbm such terms and conditions as Union by seciet ballot in accordance with the procedure, may be determined, from^ithe to time, by a majority vote outlined in Article XIII, Section 3(,b) through Section 5, except that, unless otherwise required by a majority vote of the membership. -.--c v ARTICLE XIX of the membership at the time it gives the approval EXPENDITURES necessary to nut the referendum to a vote, the Union Section 1. Policies or specific instructions with regard Tallying Committee shall consist of six (G> members, twO to expenditures to be made or expenses to be Incurred from eac-h of the lln-ee (3) departments of the Union,' shall be determined by a majority vote of the membership. elected from Healqrarters Port, The amendment shall In the event no contrary policies or instructions are in either be printed on the ballot, or if too lengthy, shall existence, the Secretary-Treasurer may authorize, make, be referred to on the ballot. Copies of the amendment and incur such expenditures and expenses as lie within shall be posted on the bulletin boards of all Ports and the authority conferred upon him by Article X and Ar­ made available at the voting site in all Ports. ticle XI of this Constitution., Section 3. If approved by a % majority of the valid Section 2. The provisions of Section 1 shall similarly ballots cast, the amendment shall become effective imARTICLE XXVI apply to the routine accounting and administrative pro­ mediately upon notification by the Headquarters Tallying DEFINITIONS AND MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS cedures of the Union except those primarily concerned Committee to the Secretary-Treasurer tliat the amendment RELATING THERETO with trials, appeals,-negotiations, strikes, and elections. > has been so approved, unless otherwise specified in the Section 1. Incapacity. Unless otherwise set forth or Section 3. The provisions of this Article shnil super­ amendment. The Secretary-Treasurer shall immediately dealt with herein, the term "incapacity." shall mean any sede. to the extent, applicable, the provisions of Articles illness or eondition preventing the affected person from notify all Ports of the results of the vote on the amend­ ' X and XI. ARTICLE XX carrying out his duties for more than 30 days; or absence ment. ARTICLE XXVni INCOME ' from the United States; or suspension from office or TRANSITION CLAUSE Section 1. /The income of this Union shall include re­ membership as provided for in this Copstitution; or the Section 1. It is the purpose and intent of this Article ceipts frorh dues. Initiation fees, fines, assessments, con­ due Replacement of One under an incapacity as indicated. to provide for an orderly transition from Union operations tributions. loans, interest, dividends, as well as income However, nothing contained in this Article shall be deemed and activities as governed by the Constitution in effect derived from any other legitimate business operation or to prohibit the execution of the functions of more than prior to the adoption of this amended Constitution, to other legitimate source. one job and/or office, in which event no incapacity shall operations and activities conducted in accordance with this Section 2. No member shall be required to pay or de­ be deemed to exist with regard to the regular job or of­ amended Constitution. Accordingly, the following sections liver any sum of money to any Union representative with­ fice of the one taking over the duties and functions of the are to be given the interpretation required to effectuate out obtaining an official Union receipt, signed and dated. one - ineapacitated. The period of incapacity shall be the the foregoing purpose and intent. It shall be the duty of the membqr to demand such re­ time during which the circumstances exist. SeOtion 2. All routine administrative, accounting, and ceipt. Section 2. Unless otherwise ^et forth or dealt with other similar procedures and processes of this Union, in Section 3. No assessments shall be levied except after herein, the term "vacancy," and the term "vacancy not effect immediately prior to the adoption of this amended a ballot condueted, under such general rules as may be caused by an incapacity." shall be deemed to be the same, Constitution, shall be deemed to be permitted hereunder decided upon by a majority vote of the membership, pro­ and shall include failure to perform the functions of any and shall continue in. effect, unless or until changed, in vided that: office or job by reason of death, or resignation, or expul­ accordance with the provisions hereof. (a) The ballot must be secret. sion from the Union with no further right to appeal in ac­ Section 3. All methods and means of collecting and (b) The assessment must be approved by a 2/3 ma­ cordance with the provisions of this Constitution. disbursing Union funds, all segregations of Union funds, jority of the valid ballots cast. * Section 3. When applicable to the Union as a whole, Section 4. All payrtients by members or other affiliates the term, "majority vote of the membership," shall mean the sequence of regular meeting nights, rules of order of this Union shall be applied successively to the mone­ the majority of all the valid.votes cast by members at an' generally followed, bonding procedures, shipping rules, tary obligations owed the Union commencing with the official meeting of those Ports holding a meeting.' This permit systems, reinstatement procedures, and any other oldest in point of time, as measured from the date of definition shall prevail notwithstanding that one or more practices or procedure, in effect immediately prior to the accrual of such obligation. The period of arrears shall Ports cannot hold meetings because of no quorum. For adoption of this amended Constitution, shall be deemed to be permitted hereunder, and shall continue in effect be calculated accordingly. that purpose of this section, the term ."regularly scheduled unless or until changed in accordance with the provisions ARTICLE XXI meeting night at which the pertinent vote may take place" PERMITS AND OTHER TYPES OF UNION AFFILIATION shall refer to a meeting or mretlngs during the time hereof. Section 4. All Union policies, customs, and usage. In­ This- Union, by majority vote of the membership, may period within which a vote must be taken in accordance cluding those with regard to admission into membership, provide for affiliation with it by individuals in a lesser (a) The Constitution in effect ithmediately prior to the adoption of this amended capacity than membership, or in a capacity other than with: (b) Union policy, and Constitution, shall be deemed to be permitted hereunder membership. By majority vote of the membership, the (c) Custom and usage of the Union and shall continue in effect unless or until changed in Union may provide for the rights and obligatipns Incident In the indicated priority. accordance with the provisions hereof. to such capacities or affiliations. These rights and obli­ Section 4. When applicable solely to Port action and Section 5. The Secretary-Treasurer, the Assistant Secre­ gations may include, but are not limited to: (a> the applicanot concerned with, or related to. Union action as a whole, tary-Treasurer. all Port Agents and Patrolmen, and all biiity or non-applicability of ail or any part of this Con­ stitution; (b) the terms of such affiliation; (c) the right of and not forming parf of a Union-wide vote, the term, others elected as a result of the balloting held by this Union during November and December of 1952, shall be the Union to peremptory termination of such affiliation "majority vote of the membership." shall refer to the majority of the valid votes cast by the members at any deemed to have been duly elected in conformity with the and. Id), the fees required for such affiliation. In no event meeting of the Port, regular or special. provisions of this Constitution. From the date of adoption may anyone not a member receive evidence of affiliation Section 5. The term, "membership, action" shall mean of this Constitution, they shall execute the powers and equivalent to that of members, receive priority or rights the same as the term "majority vote of the membership." functions, and assume the responsibilities, of the said over members, or be termed a member. Section 8. Where the title of any office or job. or the offices and jobs, as set forth in this Constitution, They ARTICLE XXII shall hold office, pursuant hereto, until the expiration holder thereof, is set forth in this Constitution, all refer­ FORMULATION OF SHIPPING RULES date of toe terms of office set forth herein. The terms of Section 1. The formulation of shipping rules shall not ences thereto and the provisions concerned therewith shall Article Xni, only insofar as they apply to election of. be deemed part of^any routine administrative task. Ship­ be deemed to be equally applicable to whomever Is duly Officials. Port Agents, and Patrolmen, shall take effect thf ^ ping rules governing the details of the assignments of' . acting in such office or Job. first election year. Section 7. The term "Election Year" shall be deemed jobs and governing conduct and procedure connected • •-i -I . • i? •'.h- VJI �V":- ;. •:••• w; -tt'' A ,•*' . of SID V; ARTICLE I—Name and General Powers: ARTICLE XlV-Olher Eleclions: name of the union and defines its general powers. chairmen, delegates atnd members of the following committees; Auditing, Quarterly Financial, Trial, Appeals, Negotiating and Strike—Defines qualifications for these positions. A r>Ti/-i t II Aff'l' Provides for afflJiation of the AtAKTICLt 11 — Attlliafion: lantic and Gulf District with the Seafarers International Union of North America, the American Federation of Labor and other bodies as may be determined by a majority vote of the membership. ARTICLE XV-Trlals and Appeals: SgVt'"/ member to a fair trial by an impartial committee of his Union brothers. Lists in detail the procedure for bringing charges and for pre­ senting charges to the men^bership—Provides for election of fivemember trial committee and defines Committee'^ procedure and duties—Requires that accused must be confronted by the accuserGives accused right to representation by a brother member before the trial committee—Requires presentation of the Committee's find­ ings to the membership for acceptance, rejection or modification by a majority vote of the members—Provides procedure for appeals. ARTICLE Ill-Membership: set by a majority vote of the membership—Defines certain eligibility requirements that must be met by candidates lor new membership —Provides relief for members who may be unable to pay dues because of incapacity beyond their control—States the Union's oath of obligation—Outlines rules for suspension and^dismissal for non­ payment of dues' and assessments—Rights of membership tq expel those who might support dual and hostile groups. ARTICLE IV—Reinsfafemenf; statement of dismissed members. schedule, initiation fee and method of payment—^Provides" dues may not be changed except by constitutional amendment—Permits the membership, by majority vote, to waive dues and initiation fees for organizational purposes only. ARTICLE VI—Retirement from Membership; Defines the procedure by which a Seafarer may retire his book and outlines the method of reinstatement. ARTICLE Vll-Sysfem of Organization: SiTpt'ments of the Union and provides for administrative authority A DTI^I C \/lll Designates the following as elecAKI ILLt VIII —Utncers: tive officers: the Secretary-Treas­ urer, Assistant Secretary-Treasurers and Port Agents and Patrol­ men. _ ADTI^I E Y\/lll Provides for bonding of officers MM IVMLC AY III DOnaS; and employes ol.the Union under such conditions as may be determined by the membership. ARTICLE XIX-Expenditures: cies or specific instructions with regard to expenditures. ARTICLE XXI-Degrees of Membership: Provides that the Secretary-Treasurer, Assistant Secretary-Treas­ urers, Port Agents and Patrolmen shall serve for two-year terms and that their wages shall be set by a majority vote of the mem­ bership—Provides for hiring and dismissal of other employes and -personnel, subject to a majority vote of the memWship. .ii".:.- ARTICLE XII—Qualifications for ^Elective Office: L'.' lication of a newspaper and other literature. - ARTICLE X—Duties of Elective Officers; ARTICLE XI—Wages and Terms of Office; :ggf:, • ARTICLE XVII-Publications: gates and members of certain committees must be elected by the membership. the Secretary-Treasurer, Assistant Secretary-Treasurers, Port Agents, Patrolmen, Meeting Chairmen, Delegates and members of the Auditing, Trial, Quarterly Financial, Appeals and Negotiating and Strike Committees—Provides proc^ure tor filling vacancies in office—Requires all Port Agents to file weekly financial reportsEstablishes membership control over actions and reports of officials and committees. * .' "'• 'i-"' '•;, .-'N fenses for which a member may be brought to trial—Places limita­ tions on penalties that may be imposed upon members found guilty of such offenses—Gives a member the right to waive trial and accept an automatic penalty for infractions not involving suspension or dismissal from the Union—Provides for trial by meeting acting as committee as a whole for offenses committed during course of meeting. • ' ' ADTI^I C YY Defines the Union's sources of inAKI I^LC AA inCOITIG; come—Sets forth the duty of mem­ bers to require Union representatives, to give them a receipt for any payment of money to the Union—Provides that no assessment may be levied unless approved by a two-thirds majority of the valid ballots cast by the members in a secret election—Gives meml^rship power to set up general rules for assessment balloting—Pro­ vides for the Union to derive income from dividends, interest and legitimate business operations. ARTICLE IX-Other Elective Jobs • ing chairmen, dele? %?•''. ARTICLE XVI-Offenses and Penalties: Gives the membership the right to set rules for rein- ARTICLE V-Dues and Initiation Fee: bltag du« .V," - rules for affiliation of individuals other than full members must be determined by the Union's membership. ARTICLE XXII—Formulation of Shipping Rules: ^ Guarantees, as did the previous Constitution, that shipping rules^ may not be revised unless approved by membership. ARTICLE XXIII-Quorums: shall be six members and the quorum foi- a regular Port meeting shall be seven members. ARTICLE XXIV-MeeHngs: every other Wednesday—Exceptions are noted for holidays and failure to obtain a quorum. ARTICLE XXV-Agenl's Conference: Sets forth that any member has the right to nominate himself for any office—Lists eligibility requirements for the various offices. ence of Port Agents to -be cidled by the Secretary-Treasurer. ARTICLE Xlll-Elections: ARTICLE XXVI-Deflnitions: frequently election of a six-member Credentials Committee to inspect the candidates' eligibility according to rules of Constitution—Estab­ lishes safeguards for the right of a member to nominate himself to office. Describes the Union's balloting procedure in detail—Pro­ vides for election of Polls Committees to conduct elections and of a district-wide Tallying Committee, including members from New York, Baltimore, Mobile, New Orleans and San Francisco to tabu­ late results—Sets forth manner for installation of officers. of the Constitution. in the langtiaje ARTICLE XXVII-Amendments; stitution by the membership. , ARTICLE XXVIII-Transition Clause:Sr,fi o?uJSS practicqs and pr^K^ur^ '" -••'Ml'. '• • r by proposed Constitutipn. 'fi- . If •{ � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. 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Title A name given to the resource July 18, 1958 Description An account of the resource Headlines: TOP LAKES PACT ENDS SIU STRIKE 624 SEAFARER GET EYEGLASSES UNDER SIU PLAN EX-RION SAILS AGAIN UNDER SIU BANNER FINNS VOTE RUNAWAY BOYCOTT IBL RAPS NMU RAID ON TUGS; CURRAN REWRITES STRIKE NEWS US MAY STALL SUPERLINER PROGRAM UNTIL NEXT YEAR SIU MAN, 2 OTHERS LOST ON TRAWLER LA. 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N. Y., FRIDAY. JULY 19. 1946 Vol. VIII. WINNING OUR BEEF m' AFL Maritime Soiidarity Beats Bridges, CMU Raid On SiU Pacific Bistrict NEW YORK—Following a telegram from Harry Lundeberg, President of the Seafarers international Union, AFL, to Paul Hall, Chairman of the Greater New York ALFL Maritime Council, picketing of the CMU ships docked at the Staten Island and North River piers was called off on July 14 for two weeks, pending arbitration of the beef by a committee appointed by Secretary of Labor Schwellenbach. SIU Rejects Operators' Inadequate Preposals This is Ihe way we won our beef. The pickeflines formed tarly af Ihe North River piers, and business did not go on as •..sual. All cooperating affiliates of the Greater New York AFL Maritime Council participated in the picketing, but it was mainly an SIU-SUP show. And show the CMU we did. (Other pictures cf the action on pages 8 and 9.) Senate Gives Full Control OverSeamenToCoastGuard WASHINGTON — Amer lean seamen have been saddled per­ manently with the Coast Guard as a result of the Senate's passage last week of the President's Re­ organization Plan 3, Part 1. The vote was 37 for, 30 against the bill. With its eye obviously on the November elections, the Senate lined up with the Administration forces and followed Truman's recommendation to transfer the Bureau of Marine Inspection and Navigation from the Department of Commerce to the Coast Guard. Previously, the House had re­ jected the transfer of the marine bureau by. an overwhelming ma­ jority. The law makers in the lower house accepted its" commit­ tee's recommendation. SHOCK The Senate action came as a shock to seamen, for the Judi­ ciary Committee, which conduct­ ed hearings on the plan, previ­ ously recommended against the President's bill by a vote of nine to six. It had been believed that the committee's recommendation was to be followed and the bill defeated on the Senate floor. Faced with defeat, the Admin­ istration marshalled its forces and promised support in the com­ ing elections to all Democratic Senators who voted for the plan. In spite of their personal opposi­ tion to the transfer of the marine NEW YORK, July 18 — The Seafarers negotiating committee has rejected flatly a proposal by the shipowners for an ad interim agreement on wages, hours and working conditions, which would apply on SIU contracted ships until a final agreement has been ratified by the member­ ship, Secretary-Treasurer John* ' automatically any agreement Hawk, chairman of the commitreached for operation of WSA tee, reported. ships. The proposal was much closer to the Seafarers' original de­ mands, however, and the SIU has submitted a counter proposal which now is being studied by the shipowners. The proposal of the shipowners indicates that they realize that they have to get down to brass tacks, and talk turkey. In the main, the proposed wage scale does not smell as bad as the shipowners original propositions. Principal points of departure are in the over-all terms of the agreement, in which the ship­ owners — as usual — have some double action clinchers which could be interpreted in more ways than appear on the surface. bureau to a military body, a suf­ ficient number of Senators capitu­ lated to the promise. John Hawk. Secretary-Treas­ urer, expressed vigorous deter­ mination to continue the fight to rid seamen of military control. "Meanwhile," he said, "we will remain just as vigilant as ever to see that the Coast Guard does not abuse its authority. "Even though they are now under the Coast Guard, merchant seamen still . remain civilian workers and should not be gov­ erned by the military code. Our continuing fight is now against the restrictive regulations that NO APPROVAL were brought into being strictly The proposed agreement stipu­ as wartime measures. The Sea­ lates, for instance, that it be sub: farers will continue its role as ject to the approval of the WSA the only defender of the unli­ and the Wage Stabilization Board censed seamen.V for the monthly -wage scales. The SIU takes the position that the Wage Stabilization Act, to all intents and purposes, expired on June 30, 1946, and that there is On Page 3 of this issue no necessity for approval by any Morris Weisberger reports on Government Board, insofar as the ILO Maritime Conference ships operated for private profit recently concluded in Seat­ are concerned. tle. Brother Weisberger acted As to WSA approval, the SIU as a personal representative put it on the record with WSA of Harry Lundeberg. who that negotiations with private op­ was unable to attend as deleerators need no approval from -gate. Next week. Weisberger WSA for private operated ships will conclude his report with —that if private operators saw fit a summary of the / actions taken. to come to an agreement with the SIU, the WSA should approve Report On ILO KICKER Here's one of those double-ac­ tion things the shipowners nego­ tiating committee threw in: The telegram said, in part, that the Teamsters and California State Federation of Labor, in conjunction with the SIU-SUP representatives, had been in al­ most continuous session with Government representatives sent in by the Department of Labor, and- they had acceded to th^ir requests and released ships pend­ ing findings by the Committee appointed by Schwellenbach. The committee must make its findings within fourteen days. This action followed almost a week of continuous picketing of the most busy CMU docks. The action started on Wednes­ day, July 10, when the SIU-SUP, in conjunction with the Greater New York AFL Maritime Coun­ cil, began picketing the docks at which ships contracted to the CMU were berthed. All of this action stemmed out of the refus­ al of Harry Bridges' ILWU men" to work cargo on the SS Mello Franco, an SUP contracted ship, in Coos Bay, Oregon. "The basic monthly wage for this rating (this applies to Bosun, Deck Engineer and other day work ratings) shall be in lieu of overtime for any work performed at sea on Sundays." ORIGIN OF BEEF Get it? Sure, they're pulling a The ship, belonging to the fast one. That little item means American Steamship Company, that the Bosuns and other men was a dry cargo vessel, convert­ so designated could—and prob- ed from a tanker. This, the ILWU {Contiuncd on Page 5) {Continued on Page S) SIU Pressure Improves Treatment In New Orleans Marine Hospital By D. D. Dambrino NEW ORLEANS—Pressure on i this pressure must be continued, the Marine Hospital here has re­ or conditions will revert to the sulted in great improvement in level of the old system. Hope is expressed that all Halls the treatment of patients. on the East Coast will follow the The men are treated with more same procedure, and apply every respect now than they have been possible pressure on all Marine in years. No longer are they forced to mop floors, scrub walls Hospitals so that seamen be given the same status as ex-GIs in Vet­ or similar tasks. There is vast eran's hospitals—so that a bonaimprovement in the food, with fide seaman (three years service) the men being asked if they want would receive medical attention second helpings. for the rest of his life. Seamen are not being dogged The accomplishment of this any more. Six nurses have been victory will be of tremendous fired for mistreatment of seafar­ help to both the SIU and seamen ing men. as a whole. It is something worth fighting Thus the obvious results that have been attained proves that for. �Page Two THE SEAFARERS LOG Friday. July 19. 1946 SEAFARERS LOG Piihlishcd Weekly by the SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION OF NORTH AMERICA Atlantic and Gulf District Aiiiiafcil uitb the American fcdc'vafion of LaU,> At 51 Beaver Street, New York, 4, N. Y. HAnovcr 2-2784 S. i t i- HARRY LUNDEBERG 10) Market Street, San Trancisco, Calit. JOHN HAWK " p. O. Box 2 5, S'-Jiinii P.. ?sew Yurk City Entered as second class matter June 1 5. 1945, at the Post Office in New York, N. Y., under the Act of August 24, 1912. 267 Real Unity Wins Events of the last week have proven very definitely that there is no substitute for unity and solidarity. All the hoop-la and propaganda in the world would not have halt­ ed Harry Bridges' raiding had we not been able to mass a great deal of strength against him. It took militancy and courage to stand off the most determined threat yet made by the Committee for Mari­ time Unity, the front through which the communist ele­ ments in the maritime industr)' operate. The refusal of the ILWU to work cargo on an SUP ship in Coos Bay was bir; an opening wedge in Bridges' campaign to dominate every union connected in any way with the waterfront. . That was the original idea behind the formation of the CMU. ^X'^hen that didn't serve to fool the SIU, Bridges started his all-out raiding. That the SIU and SUP were able to make him back water and accept arbitration, is a great feather in our caps, and an outstanding victory for the New York AFL Maritime Council. Hospital Patients We must remember, however, that the entire beef is not yet settled. The SIU-SUP has agreed to discontinue | the picketing of-CMU ships for two weeks, in which time the matter will be investigated by an arbitrator from the U. S. Conciliation Service. y- But Harry Bridges knows the .score. He realizes better than anyone else that his new venture into the field of union raiding has been met with a decisive rebuff. He knows that if he ever tries the same thing again, he will be ^met with the same militant, unified, Seafarers front. When entering the hospital notify the delegate by post­ card, giving your name and the number of your ward. Staten Island Hospital Men Now In The Marine Hospitals These are the Union Brothers currently in the marine hospitals, We must maintain this solidarity and strength. Only as reported by the Port Agents. These Brothers lind time hanging by so doing can we be assured that the shipowners and the heavily on their hands. Do what you can to cheer them up by writ communist-minded waterfront groups will always be de­ ing to them. feated by us as they have been in the past. STATEN ISLAND HOSP. Still Pitching Against every effort of the SIU, and by what can only be termed backdoor politicking, the Coavl Guard has been, given peacetime control of the rherchant marine. After hearings on the President's Reorganization Bill, which gave this power to the CG, had already been closed, the CG was allowed at the last minute to introduce new testimony designed to put them in a more favorable light with the Senate. And with all this finagling, the deciding vote was very close. The supporters of the bill squeaked through with the narrow margin of 37 to 30. We of the SIU have taken the stand that the whole fight is not lost. Only one round in the struggle against CG control has been fought, and we lost that round. But we intend to keep fighting to change the regulations and we will continue to defend any of our men who happen to run afoul of the many petty rules and regulations set up by the Coast Guard bureaucracy. The merchant marine does not belong under the supc vision of a military part of the Government. The Seafajers International Union will not give up the fight until We are transferred back to a civilian agency, where we belong. G. A. SMITH V. HAMMARGREN E. H. ENYART J. E. TUCKER H= NEITJSEN A. NELSON L. KAY L. A. CORNWALL R. G. MOSSELLER W. B. MUIR J. M. DALY J. L. WEEKS L. R. BORJA L. L. MOODY, Jr. e. P. RAEBURN C. A. MILLER M. J. FORTES W. J. GEIGER W. G. ROBERT^ E. WEINGARTEN G. KUBIK C. KUPLICKI E. B. HOLMES R. SAVIOR G. JANAVARIS C. G. SMITH R. MORCIGLIO G. H. STEVENSON C. T. DYER A. M. HAM J. S. SEELEY, .Tr. L. L. OWENS M. C. BROOKS T. L. KEITH R. A. YOUNG M. FELICIANO T. J. DAWES S. T. PATTERSON t % % NORJ'OLK HOSPITAL R. F. HOLLAND WILLIAM OATIS JUDY PILE JACKEL SCHMIDT SHINAULT W. LEWIS W. G. WASHAM • % % % NEW ORLEANS HOSPITAL HAROLD CLODIUS .ROY PINK ARTHUR MITCHELL E. A. NOONAN J. OAHAN JESSE LOW WILBUR MANNING J. W. DENNIS EOWARD CUSTER R. M. NOLAN W. F. LEWIS JOHN R. GOMEZ You can contact your Hos­ pital delegate at the Staten Island Hospital at the follow­ ing times: Tuesday—1:30 to 3:30 p. m. (on 5th and 8th floors) Thursday—1:30 to 3:30 p. m. (on 3rd and 4th floors.) Saturday—1:30 to 3:30 p. m. (on 1st and 2nd floors.) GLEN CURL JAMES LEWIS t % ^ GALVESTON HOSPITAL R. V. JONES KELFORD SPINKS WEST WALDROP HAYES BROWN LARSON HULL BENAVIDO % X % i' n: 9 .BALTIMORE HOSPITAL IVER IVERSEN E. J. DELLAMANO STEVE KOLINA CLAUDE FOWLER VAN WARFIELD CHARLES DUNN HARRY BENNETT JAMES KELLY MOSES MORRIS ARTHUR VIPPERMAN ROY BURKITT THOMAS KING CLINTON HAMER FRIEDHOF FONDULA JOSEPH SMITH • 'Ji 'IJ �II THE SEAFARERS LQQ Friday, July IS, 1946 LATE REPORT Page Tlire* ^ Just Everybody Knows Seafarers is Winning The isthmian Election By EARL SHEPPARD Pete De Catte, *Jt, and Curly Rentz, right. SUP and SIU Baltimore Port Agents respectively, address recent stop-work meeting in Baltimore. All hands seemed interested in discussion. Weisberger, Delegate To ILO, Reports To Seafarers' Members When , it is borne in mind that whatever is adopted as a "Con­ vention" or "Recommendation at these conferences, such as the one just finished at Seattle and on -which your delegate is now reporting, has the chance of be­ coming a law governing .the workers of any particular coun­ try which ratifies such Conven­ tions the policy which your rep­ resentative took during the course of the recent Conference will be­ come clear. In view of the fact that some of the newer members of our or­ ganization are not familiar with the set-up of either the ILO or its Maritime Section, it might be well to dwell at some length on the actual set up and how it func­ tions. For many years, the Amer­ ican Seamen were represented at the ILO Maritime Conferences by the late Andrew Furuseth. ILO OFFICIAL The International Labor Or­ ganization is an official national institution created by the Peace Treaties of 1919. Its membership consists of States. Each country is represented in the Organization through its Government and its most representative organizations of employers and workers. The funds of the Organizatipn are provided, in varying propor­ tions, by the Governments of the States Members. The Organization meets at least once a year (except during the abnormal conditions of the war) and is composed of four delegates from each member State; two are Government delegates and two represent respectively employers and workers, chosen by the Gov­ ernments 'in agreement with the most representative employers and workers' organizations in their respective country. The decisions reached by the Conference, normally take the form of draft "Conventions" or "Recommendations". They cannot be adopted unless two-thirds of the delegates vote for them. A draft Convention is a draft inter­ national treaty. A Recommenda­ tion is of less formal nature. NOTHING BINDING The Conventions so adopted do not thereby become binding on the Member States, but there are two things which each State must do in respect of them. The first is absolute, the second con­ ditional. ^ The Absolute requirement is that each State must within a year from the closing of the Ses­ sion of the Confei-ence, or at latest within 18 months, bring the Convention before the au­ thority or authorities within whose competence the matter lies for the enactment of legislation or other action. That authority is generally the National Parliament, or as in the United States, the Congress and Senate. The second requirement de­ pends upon the result of the first. If it obtains the consent of the authority just mentioned (Con­ gress and Senate and/or Parlia­ ments, as the case may be) each State must communicate its for­ mal ratification of the Conven­ tion and take such action as may be necessary to make the provi­ sions of the Convention effective The first obligation applies even if the representatives of the State did not vote in favor of the Con­ vention when it was adopted at the Conference. ' At this point it might be well to state that precisely because such Conventions when passed must be taken up by our Senate and Congress, the American workers' delegate was always forced to finally vote "No" on the actual Convention, although in Committee was consistently fight­ ing and trying to get the other workers' delegates to adopt high­ er standards than they seemed to think they could get by with their own Parliaments. FUTURE GOOD The American delegation were forced to steer a rather precari­ ous course, but we feel confident Jiat in the long-pull, our course will be found to provide more maximum security for the sea­ faring men. In the case of a Recommenda­ tion, if the States accept the Rec­ ommendation, they must report the action taken. States which have ratified a Convention must render an an­ nual report upon the measures that it has taken to give effect to it. These reports are examined every year by a committee of the Conference, which calls upon the Government representatives of (Continued on Page 14) With two Isthmian ships voted in the past week and another one scheduled to vote this week, the Isthmian election is gaining mo­ mentum in its concluding days. Last week, the Red Rover was balloted at Boston and the Anniston City at New York. This week, the Sea Triton will be voted at New Orlean.s. All three of these ships shape up well for the SeaCarers, and should register better than a 75 percent average in fa­ vor of the SIU. The National Labor Relations Board notified the SIU that both the Sea Lynx and Kathleen Holmes are on a steady shuttle run between Honolulu and the Islands, and that these two ships will be voted 5t Honolulu in the very near future. Outside of these two vessels and the Fere Marquette, which has been out 8 months and might not return until November, all other Isthmian ships will have completed their voting within the next 6 weeks. CORROBORATION At the present writing, the SIU is maintaining its commanding lead over the NMU and company in the Isthmian election. Appear­ ing in the Journal of Commerce of July 11, a column written by Stanley Ferguson for this usually conservative paper corroborates this. Ferguson states, "An AFL vic­ tory in the Isthmian election, which now appears virtually as­ sured on the basis of unofficial tabulations, would add several thousand more men and a great deal of prestige to the AFL groups, and might succeed in car­ rying with it enough of the small­ er maritime groups to dip the balance in favor of the SIU and SUP groups." In his recent blast at his for man, must still answer to the Coast Guard for any alleged acts of misconduct aboard ship. It means that, for the present, or until y/e seg indications of what the Coast Guard's long-range pro­ gram is to be, you will individu­ ally have to keep your nose clean. The fight against President Truman's Reorganizational Plan 3, which assigned permanent jur­ isdiction over the Bureau of Ma­ rine Inspection and Navigation to the U. S. Coast Guard, was a good fight, but a vain one. John Hawk, Secretary-Treas­ When you ship, go aboard in a urer of the Seafarers Internation­ sober manner, do your work al Union, spearheaded the oppo­ properly and don't stick your sition to this plan when he ap­ chin out, for in all likelihood, peared before the House and Sen­ ate committees in Washington you will be tagged. The Seafarers must embark at find gave his testimony. He went before the committees once on a long-range program to as the representative of the SIU,' have the existing laws affecting the Masters, Mates and Pilots and ^ Merchant Seamen changed or the International Longshore- ^ amended. We still have laws on men's Association. Although the the statute books that were writ­ plan was defeated in the House, ten a hundred years ago. You are the Senate adopted the Presi­ still saddled with old articles dent's Reorganizational Plan 3 by that were in effect in the old sail­ ing ships. There is a crying need a majority of 37 to 30. for them to be modernized so as KEEP STEADY to give some protection to sea­ This means, in simple language, men. that all the functions of tba Bu­ ONE AT A TIME reau of Marine Inspection and For the immediate it is impera­ Navigation are under the- juris­ tive that, in planning any strate­ diction of the U. S. Coast Guard. gy, our actions be carefully It. means that you, as a sea­ Esi^s-' - BEEF AGAINST BRIDGES The recent beef with the West Coast Longshoremen and. CMU groups over the raiding attempts of Harry Bridges and his commie j cohorts on the West Coast SUPj contracted American Pacific Steamship Company ships clearly demonstrated that the large ma­ jority of Isthmian seamen sup­ ported the SIU-SUP. These men have readily adopted the Seafar­ ers traditions of militant action and resistance to outside forces v.-hich attempt to dictate their phony policies to the Seafarers, During the demonstrations (nu­ merous pictures appear in other sections of the Log) at Staten Isl­ and piers and at Piers 57 through 62 in Manhattan, many Seafarers members among Isthmian crews showed up for picket duty and other assignments. Other Isth­ mian seamen, who were not members of the SIU, supported the beef 100 percent. Some of these men later joined the SIU because they liked the way the Seafarers handled the entire beef and wanted to become a part of our militant Union. AFL SOLIDARITY Throughout the demonstrations —on picket lines, soup lines, spe­ cial details, or any place—it was plainly evident that members of the SIU and SUP presented a solid front against a common foe and in a common cause. It was a fine example of how closely both the SIU and SUP members can cooperate in settling a mutual beef and solving mutual prob­ lems. Now, in the event of any pos-" sible future trouble with the ship­ owners or with raiding commies, SIU members can be confident of strong support from our brothers in the Sailors Union of the Pa­ cific. weighed so that in fighting the Strong support also came from shipowner we don't have to bat­ other member Unions of the AFL tle the Coast Guard at the same Maritime Council of Greater New time. York. ILA members coperated I ain of the opinion that our fully by strictly observing SIUmembership should be made bet­ SUP picket lines, and also march­ ter acquainted with some of the ing with the other demonstrators. laws, which are already on the Truck drivers, who are members statute books, and which affect of the AFL Teamsters Union, seamen on an every day ba.sis. stopped their vehicles, inquired Some of the laws that have been about the trouble, read the bul­ used to prosecute seamen could letins, and then pulled their very easily be made to protect trucks away without loading or seamen. unloading them. Simply having knowledge of In addition, numerous individ­ the various laws will be good pro­ ual CIO members of CMU Unions tection. In line with this it has' and the Shipyard Workers pledg­ been decided to run a column in' ed their support to the Seafarers, the Seafarers Log each week, ex-' denouncing the Bridges' tactics. plaining the different laws and Yes, commie leaders of the how they apply. Committee for Maritime Unity It might be well if you have (CMU) talk of maritime unity, and any question on this matter to then practice union raiding. We address your inquiry to Robert in the Seafarers, along with our A. Matthews or Joe Algina, and AFL brothers, practice what we we will make an effort to have like to refer to as "solidarity" an. answer for you. because the very word "imity" In the meantime, I have been has such a strong odor in our in on the contract negotiations, nostrils. and can only report very slow THE CMU CLAIMS TO progress. I will report more on PREACH UNITY — THE SIUthis next week. SUP PRACTICE SOLIDARITY!! Seamen Are Saddled With Coast Guard Although Senate Vote In Favor Is Close By ROBERT A. MATTHEWS mer commie allies within the NMU, Joe Curran also concedes the Isthmian Lines to the SIU. Curran charged that NMU Isth­ mian organizers spent so much of their time organizing for the communists that they had little time to do a job for the NMU. �$eAPMrnksti^ t64 Psg® Fear Hm m ITHIIVK QUESTION: What do you think of Harry Bridges' action of tying up SIU-SUP ships on the West Coast, and the SIU method of dealing with his raiding tactics? JACKIE COOPER, Bosun; This oiily piuves what I have alw?,ys Ihoughl aboul Harry Bridges. Lois of people used lo say that he was providing real leadership for his union, but I always said that he would wind lip by using the ILWU for his own personal advancement. He wants to become the big shot in American labor so that he can dictate his communist policies to real trade unions. Nobody else has tried to stop him, but now he is in for it. If he hadn't started in on us, we would have left him atone, but he asked for war and he is going to get it. i r '• ' ' ' 1 PERCIVAL BARCLAY, Messman: The thing that gets me sore is that Bridges hollered for unity v/hen he was in trouble v/ith the Government and the shipowners. Then he waited for us to get in­ volved in negotiations with the shipowners and started raiding us. I guess this will prove to him that we can fight two battles at once if we have to. And the rea­ son for this is that we are united. We ere not bothered with fight­ ing amongst ourselves when we should be using everything we have against the common enemy. Our enemies right now are the shipowners and Harry Bridges. JAMES YEAGER, AB; Why else would I be out here •if I didn't think that what Bridges is attempting is wrong? "Would I be picketing if I wasn't lieart and soul convinced that the SIU is doing the right thing in putting pressure on Harry so that he will load and unload our "West Coast ships? This thing will ^et bigger and bigger, and if we don't get action pretty soon, we -will tie up every port on both coasts. We can do it too. We •proved thai in the work stoppage iQXf June 6. VERNON E. JACOBS. Chief Cook: What I think about Harry Bridges and his raiding couldn't be printed in the Seafarers Log. He is playing right into the hands of the shipowners when he starts this kind of trouble. We have a contract with the shipping com­ pany involved. We got the con­ tract through our own efforts, and now he wants to replace our crews with CMU men. That cein't be excused because it is nothing more than union raiding. What we are doing is. the only solution. Even the NMU men are on our side, and thoroughly fed up with Bridges and his commie practices. Ja!r IS. 134S Seafarers Great Lakes District Presses Organizing Of Midland DETROIT—With the date for the election in the Midland Steamship Company to be set soon by the National Labor Rela­ tions Board, the SIU expressed confidence in 'the outcome as it announced that appi-oximately 90 per cent of the company's Lakes fleet workers had already pledged to the Seafaiers. The election will decide which maritime union will represent seamen aboard Mid­ land's vessels. The SIU announcement of its pledges moved the National Mari­ time Union and the Lakes Sea­ men's Union to belated action. Both appealed to the NLRB for a place on the ballot. The gov­ ernment agency granted them an additional week to producd satis­ factory evidence of their eligibil­ ity tu appear on the ballot. The SIU organizational staff is being expanded in the Midland drive. Sheldon "Red" Boulanger is being sent up the Sault Ste. Marie to aid in the effort to gain 31U representation for the Mid­ land men. Brother Boulanger will :ontact all Midland ships passing through the "Soo" locks. GOOD CHANCES The prospect for Midland sea­ men under the SIU banner is Calls For Hams, The Acting Kind By ERIC UPCHURCH All the SIU men interested in helping to develop dramaturgy as a means of illustrative educa­ tion on unionism, write me in care of the Hall. This is an orig­ inal idea, and doesn't have the sanction of the officialdom and membership, as yet. Before ask­ ing for it, the thoroughness and value of the progi-am must be determined. 1 am positive this is the perfect way of educating the members who do not yet un­ derstand the mechanisms, origin, and aims of Labor. Our plan could be the writing of one-act plays or skits not ex­ ceeding 15 minutes in length, artd confined to one setting of not too lavish design. Once every three months we could' announce a top­ ic, and encourage the members to write a - play or skit around it. One or more judges could^then decide which play or skit to be presented, their judgment being based on inexpensiveness, color and all-around value. SHOWING HOW For instance, we take the topic, "Negotiating a New Contract." This could be in one setting, showing only a long table, with shipowneVs and Unionists going through the process indicated in the title. If the founders of this plan ever became noticeably advanc­ ed, the aid of professional actors and playwrights, who are in sen­ timent with Labor, would be en­ listed. And, in the event some dramatic genius was unveiled in the rank and file, we could work out a satisfactpry method of his or their promotion to higher places, although the highest 1 con­ sider any man capable of climb­ ing is to being an actor on the labor stage. But there is nothing to prevent the labor unions from exploiting and promoting indi­ vidual talents in members. bright. The SS J. P. Wells, for­ a total of six. A Steward's Utility merly the Hazen Butler, points was added to take care of the up the improved conditions which crew's fo'csle. SIU representation brings. All ratings were given an in­ The Wells was transfetred from crease of $5.00 over the Lake the Midland outfit and now is Carrier's Association scale. Paint­ operated by the Dejroit and ing, chipping, and soogeeing be­ Cleveland Navigation Company, fore 8 a.m. and after 5 p.m. ,was which is under contract to the stopped. These are but a few of SIU. The vessel was a virtual the improvements the SIU gained hell ship before coming into the for the Wells men. SIU fold. Not so, now. • Midland seamen will do well The SIU forced the D and C to to study the pre.sent SIU condi­ install additional heads and show­ tions aboard this ship. SIU offi- • ers at a cost of $f9,000. Fans were cials here point out that a vote placed in every room, and a dog­ for the Seafarers in the coming house put on the after end. election will bo a guarantee of The SIU had the coinpany add like conditions on all vessels of three additional Firemen, making the Midland fleet. Abe Goldsmit Abe Goldsmit doesn't look like a battler, or a man who would relish the thought of marching on a picketline. He is a small fel­ low, with a pleasant smile, and an air of friendliness that has made him one of the most popu­ lar men in the Seafarers. But don't let his pleasant smile or air of friendliness fool you into thinking that he is not a fighter for what he believes in. Abe has been battling all his life. Fighting for a living, strug­ gling against the economic slav­ ery imposed by the shipowners, and fighting fascism in World Wars 1 and II. That is a record to be proud of. Goldsmit's sea career is sort of a mistake. He really tried to get down to the Canal Zone in 1910 to help build the Panama Canal, but by the time he could make all the necessary arrangements, no more men were needed. So Abe was prevailed on to go into the merchant marine where his talents as a butcher and cook could be utilized. ^ REAL AMERICAN "1 always was patriotic," he says, "and I still am. This is my country, and I'm proud of it. When the First World War start­ ed, 1 enlisted and 1 was discharg­ ed after the Armistice in the grade of Sergeant." In this war, however, Abe got all the action he wanted by stick-?^ ing right to the merchant marine. From the day that war started in Europe, he was in the forefront of America's effort to supply the £f)od and armaments to the fight­ ers against fascism. Abe's presence on a ship finally became known as a good omen bccau.se not one of the ships he sailed on was torpedoed. As he states, T saw' plenty of boats sunk, and we picked up lots of survivors, but we were never touched. But we got plenty of other action," That they did, as did all other Seafarers who answered their country's call during the recent emergency. Goldsmit made the Atlantic and Mediterranean runs many times. He was bombed in Oran, Algiers, and the Bay of Naples. He was also present dur­ ing the invasion of Southern France. "That was a time that separat­ ed the men from the boys/' he recall;;. "They threw everything at us, and the sky was black with airplanes, not all of them ours." UNION RECORD Abe's record as a union man is as good as his record in both wars. In the 1919^ 1921, and 1923 strike action he was always to be found on the picketline. He didn't limit his activities to waiting for pieketlines to fonn, either. Abe always talks union, and has done a large part in organizing the un­ organized. The Bonus Strike in 1941 is another highpoint in Goldsmit's life. "We were the only ones to fight for seamen at that time," he remembers. "Everybody else was ready lo forget us, but we won that one, and all seamen benefit­ ted." Ask hiiii about Harry Bridges' raiding activities on the West Coast, and Abe turns a violent orange color. "That buzzard," as he calls Bridges, "is ruining the maritime labor unions." What the ILWU needs, according to Abe, is leadership that takes orders ftom the rank-and-file, instead of giving the orders. "That's where we in the SIU is lucky," he says. "We never have to worry about being sold out. We run the union, and the officers, not the other way around." It's militant men like Abe who make a strong union like the SIU possible. He has been a fightec for a long tkne, and he is contin­ uing in the fight. More power to him, and we hope he is a goi||i example to the newcomers. �Page Fir® TBE SEAFARERS LOG Friday, July 19. 1946 Operators' Proposals Called Inadequate ll (CoiJtinned from Page 1) ably would have to—work all day Sunday without compensa­ tion. PASSENGER VESSELS Thc> formula set forth in the offer lor the other ratings in tlie Stewards Department will gov­ ern rates on passenger vessels 0 2. To increase the overtime rate for Unlicensed Personnel to $1.00 per hour. (The SIU demands that ratings •where the monthly pay is $200 or more, the overtime payment ^shall be $1.50 an hour.) 3. To pay overtime at sea for all hours worked in excess of 48 in each week to all Unlicensed personnel whose basic work week is 56 hours or more; for the pur­ pose of this paragraph, Sunday at sea .shall be considered the overtime day. 4. To reduce the work week in port from 44 to 40 hours and pay overtime for all hours worked in excess of 40; the purpose of this is to pay overtime for all hours worked on Saturday and Sunday in port. (The SIU demands that the wording of this item be changed to read: "To reduce the straight Jime work week in port from 44 to 40 hours and pay overtime for all work performed in excess of 40; the purpose of ^his is to pay overtime for all work performed on Saturday and Sunday in port." This substitution in the wording guarantees payment for fractions of hours worked, rather than full hours.) 5. Under no circumstance shall there be any duplication or pyra­ miding of overtime. 6. That the Union and the above named Operators appoint four committees for the purpose of working out a uniform agreement covering wages, general rules and working conditions. One of the said committees shall attempt to work out satisfactory working rules in the Deck Department, another committee shall attempt to work out satisfactory working rules for the Engine Department, another shall attempt to work out satisfactory working rules for the Stewards Department and the fourtli of such committees shall attempt to work out satisfactory general rules. When such rules have been approved by the par­ ties, the approval shall be deem­ ed acceptance by the parties of the above rates. (The SIU demands that the wording of this item be changed to read "That the Union and the above named Operators each ap­ point a commiitee for the pur­ pose of negotiations, clarification or amendments to the agree­ ments covering general rules and working conditions," The Seafar­ ers insists that the four-commit­ tee clause be knocked out, since the operators would be in a posi­ tion to negotiate some fast ones with individual committees, which would not be subject to ratification by the membership.) wages and all other monetary matters, except working condi­ tions, can be opened for negotia­ tion with any of the contracted companies •without termination of contract.) vessel operated by any of the Companies may hereafter be de­ layed in her movements or sail­ ing the retroactive feature shall be suspended to the date when such interference or delay ceases. (The SIU demanded that the wording of item 7 be changed to read; "Thq^ agreement is to i-un to September 30, 1947." The SIU further demanded that a clause be put into every agreement that The Seafarers' International of North America, hereby accepts this 11th day of July 1946, the above offers jointly made by the Operators and the Union hereby SHIPOWNERS PROPOSALS Here are the basic wage proposals as set forth by the op­ erators' negotiating committee. These proposals -Jiave been •-ompletely reiected by the Union. Deck Department Proposed « Bosun Bosun's Mate Carpenter Storekeeper AB Maintenance Quartermaster Able Seaman Watchman Ordinary Seaman $202.50 172.50 195.00 192.50 187.50 172.50 172.50 172.50 150.00 Engine Department C Type and Victory Type Vessels Proposed Chief Electrician $269.50 Assistant Electrician 200.00 Unlicensed Jr. Engineer 205.00 Machinist Plumber 232.00 Deck Engineer 200.00 Refrigerating Engineer 246.50 (when only one is carried) Engine Storekeeper 192.50 Engine Maintenance Man 187.50 Evaporator Maintenance Man 190.00 Oiler 172.50 Watertender 172.50 Combination Fireman-Watertender .... 172.50 Fireman 162.50 Wiper 150.00 When three Refrigerating Engineers are carried— Chief 269.50 1st Ass't 237.50 2nd Ass't 218.50 undertakes and agrees that any and all vessels which arc pres­ ently "tied-up" as a result of "job action" shall be immediate­ ly released and that pending con­ clusion of a uniform agreement or a complete break-down in negulialiuns luwards .such uiiifuini agreement there .shall be no "tieup" of any vessel operated by any of the Companies nor shall there be a refusal by members of the Union to sign on or sign off Shipping Articles nor will there be any other action of any sort AFL Solidarity Beats CMU Raid On SlU-SUP (Continued from Page i) claimed, should be manned by a CMU crew, and failure to agree to this outrageous demand caused the JLWU to refuse to load or unload any cargo for the SS Mello Franco. When the picketing first start­ ed there was a problem of imme­ diately throwing the entire strength of the Seafarers into the field on this very important beef. With the assistance of the Great­ er New York AFL Maritime Council, everything went .smooth­ ly. In spite of some initial con­ fusion, the picketline, set up where the CMU ships were most heavily concentrated, resulted in a 100 percent tie-up of the docks. As Paul Hall said, '•Picketlines were established at the Staten Island docks as a warning to Harry Bridges and the commies to stop raiding SlU-SUP ships. The spread of picketing to other docks in the New York area and to other ports is in line with the planned strategy of continuing the extension of picketing until it covers all ships manned by the CMU or until this beef breaks." 0 BEEF GROWS Stewards Department Freight Vessels Proposed Chief Steward thief Cook Night Cook and Baker 2nd Cook and Baker Assistant Cook Messman Utilityman ..1 $220.00 200.00 200.00 185.00 175.00 150.00 150.00 Ships Just Lay Up In Savannah By ARTHUR THOMPSON SAVANNAH—We shipped out 48 men this week and that isn't too bad considering the fact that we only had one SIU payoff. The SS James Swan came back after being out about six weeks and paid off without any beefs pend­ ing. We sent a new crew aboard, but when they heard that the new agreement had not been signed yet, and no raise was forthcoming, they decided !|;fiey 7. Pending the conclusion of a would not sign on. satisfactory uniform agreement We had the SS James Miller covering wages, general rules in and sent a few replacements and working conditions to run to aboard her. We still need a couple September 30, 1947, the wages of FWT's and if we can get them and working conditions presently she'll be squared away. in effect shall continue, but upon We spent a pretty rugged week­ the conclusion of the said uni­ end getting replacements for the form agreement the wages shall MV Oregon Fir, but just man­ be retroactive to April 1, 1946 aged to get her out with a full and the overtime rate shall be crew and no delay. retroactive to June 15, 1946, pro­ At the present writing we have vided, however, tliat Where any six SUP ships in and nobody knows where or when they are going. They've been in port for some time now and the boys are getting re.stless. The SS John Lawson is still hanging around and we don't know what her fate is. Ships have been laying here so long that it looks as though the boneyard was moved to Savannah. We have formed a Maritime Council here in Savannah com­ posed of the MM&P, the ILA, the Teamsters and ourselves. We are prepared for practically any eventuality. Our stenographer had a pro­ posal of marriage by telegram. It was signed by "Danny". This looks like something for Brother Hawk to check on. We know the telegram came from New York, but we are not sure who Danny is. for any reason whatsoever, either on the part of the Union or its members, which will in any way interfere with or delay the move­ ment or sailing of any vessel. (The SIU won't go for such a binding clause in the agi-eement as this, becau.se the Union i.s cur­ rently in disagreement with Al­ coa Steamship Co. in respect to riders in the ships' articles, and the SIU cannot sign away the rights of the individual members of the Union who are demanding proper riders for .ships' articles.) When Bridges did not take the warning, the picketing was ex­ tended. On Friday, July 12, Man­ hattan docks along the North River, handling NMU ships, were involved in the tie-up. This also resulted in a com­ plete cessation of all business on the piers picketed. When the lines formed around the docks numbered 57 to 62 inclusive, the longshoremen, members of the International Longshoremen's As­ sociation, AFL, walked off the docks, and refused to work until the sailors' beef was settled. The pattern in both cases was the same. As soon as the picketlines were established on Staten Island, and at the North River docks, the longshoremen immedi­ ately walked off, and the truck drivers, members of the AFL Teamsters Union, would not, un­ der any circumstances, cioss the lines set up by the SlU-SUP, in conjunction with the AFL Mari­ time Council. At the height of the beef, add­ ed support was received in the form of a telegram from William Green, President of the Ameri­ can Federation of Labor, to Harry Lundeberg, President of the SIU. AFL SUPPORTS The telegram pledged all aid of the National AFL in the pres­ ent dispute, and called "upon all central bodies and^ officers of Na­ tional Unions whose locals are established on the Pacific Coast and all our friend.s to rally to your support to assist and help you in every possible way." President Green closed with a request, "Please advise me of any special definite way in which .1 can help you quickly and imme­ diately." In the words of curnpetent ob­ servers, never before have so many maritime workers been united on a beef. It turned out to be a great \ictory for the Greater New York AFL Mari­ time Council, and when honors are distributed, all credit should go to the rank-and- file. As an aftermath of the West Coast beef, William Green has instructed representatives of all AFL Maritime Unions, or unions connected with the maritime in­ dustry, to convene in Chicago on August 12 to set up an AFL Maritime Council. STRONGER THAN CMU "This," .said Paul Hall, "will make the SIU part of a powerful alignment of maritime unions much stronger than the CMU. And in addition, it will help the SlU-SUP immeasurably when it comes to actual organizational work." On the whole, the idea of cui AFL Maritime Council has al­ ready proved its wortli. bi the past beef, this council •vt-as in­ strumental in lining up support-^ from the ILA, the Teamsters Union, the MM&P, the Radio Officers Union, and the Pursers Union of the SIU, all affiliated with the AFL. Baltimore Seafarers Give To Hospitalized By WM. (CURLY) RENT2 BALTIMORE — SIU members in this port continue to remember their Union brothers confined in the Marine Hospital. John Taurin, of the hospital committee, reports this week that the crews of five vessels donated $57.00 to be distributed among the hospi­ talized men. Donations totalling $22.00 were received from the SS Petersburg •Victory crew, while the SS Venore men contributed $14.00. The other thi-ee vessels responding were the SS Thomas Nelson, $11.00; SS Cubore, $4.00; and the SS Thomas Hyde, $6.00. For personal expenses while in the hospital, $3.50 was given to each of the following: Arthur Vippcrman, Roy Burkett, Clinton Hamer, Moses Morris, James IT. Kellj% E. J. Dellamano, Van Warfield, Charles Dunn, C. Fowler and 1. Iversen. �=SlrE=^.^ TffE SEAFARERS LOG Pas« Six ' Fviday, July Ifl, 1946 Waterman Officers Pull In Horns When Hard-Talk Showdown Comes By JAMES "Red" TRUESDALE Crew Sticks Together And Wins Transportation To West Coast NO NEWS?? By JOHN MOGAN Silence this week from the Branch Agents of the follow­ ing ports: it as it was none of their busi­ ness. Thereupon they told the Patrolman that they would use a baseball bat on him, and that they had a couple of tough guys that could take care of him. Not being ,one to duck a fight when the odds are against him, the Pa­ trolman invited them all to meet him on the dock, immediately. The bucko boys did not feel secure with their baseball bat so they went topside to recruit some CHIP ON SHOULDER more officers for their goon squad. What happened was that a In front of their wives, who were^ Waterman scow put in here with visiting them, they were lliruwplenty of beefs regarding, over­ ing out their chests and bragging time. As the Patrolman was try­ ing to settle things with "Red Pencil" Perkins, the Waterman Gestapo, the Chief Mate and a couple of bucko Engineers began putting their two cents in. They were told to keep out of PHILADELPHIA — Last week we had a funny situation that was made to order for the comic books. Lots of times we hear of one officer on a ship who throws his weight around with a Patrol­ man, and then backs down at the last minute. This time it was the whole complement of brass that refused to fight after threatening that they would use a baseball bat on the Patrolman. BOSTON — Business still very defeating the President's Reorslow at this port, but shipping ! ganizational Plan No. 3 is appreNORFOLK has picked up some with a lot of I ciated by the membership. The PORT ARTHUR jobs on the board during the names of those legislators who HOUSTON week. The 88 Samuel Walker expressed themselves as being CHARLESTON (Bull) paid off in Portland, Me. alongside us in this fight were MOBILE all beefs were settled at the pay­ read off at the last meeting, and SAN JUAN the membership voted to extend off. GALVESTON The 88 Louis McHenry Howe to all of them a vote of thanks. TAMPA (Luckenbach-West Coast) paid It is hoped that the 8enate will JACKSONVILLE off also. This vessel was changing be equally judicious in disposing ownership, from Luckenbach to of the Plan. American President Lines, and a transportation beef developed. W8A refused to pay the $125 transportation back to Seattle, as the ship was going on a roundthe-world run from San Fran­ cisco. WSA contended that inasmuch with other maritime nations too, 1 imagine, who work on By HUGH MURPHY as the ship was returning to the would save a great deal of un­ coastal ships in British Columbia The continual efforts of the necessary suffering and needless feel that they are being discrim­ West Coast, the men, therefore, were not entitled to transporta­ 8111 in Canada for the enactment expense to the individuals con­ inated against. The department tion. The Union's contention was of seamen's legislation, revision cerned. is not necessarily to blame for that the Articles would be broken this, because it is carrying on the This is a matter of vital con­ of the "Canada 8hipping Act" sick mariners' fund according to and for a 8eamen's Bill of Rights, cern to the seamen of Canada's the present Canada Shipping Act to bring our maritime industry merchant marine, and with all which provides that only vessels COA16BAC«SCWIE the talk we hear from the pres­ crTHSRrWB-UJE'LL. up to a similar level of other ent government as to their inter­ which ply between international HAV5 ANOWER TALK, f ^ .modern maritime nations, has est in social welfare, why can­ ports or ports between two differ­ just been further advanced by not they maintain the order in ent provinces are included. But here is the sort of situation which Brother Harry Archibald, M.P. council which they passed during arises. A ship crosses from Prince the war? It is part and parcel of (8keena), "who has sailed on the Edward Island to New Brunsthe general set-up of other mari­ B.C. Coast and has first hand vrick, or from New Brunswick to time nations. It was regarded as knowledge of the conditions of Prince Edward Island, a distance vei'y necessary in time of war. seamen. of nine or ten miles, and because On June 28th, 1946, when De­ 8ome day we might want these of that, contributions are made to partment of Transport estimates seamen again, and they might the sick mariners' fund and the came before the House under not be willing to sail the boats crews are looked after in case of when the ship paid off the Inter- "National Health and Welfare" unless conditions are changed. 1 illness; or in British Columbia a am interested in this matter be­ coastal Articles and signed Coast­ Brother Archibald brought to the cause 1 have worked on coastal boat goes from Vancouver to 8ewise Articles with the new com­ attention of the Government the attle or from Victoria to Seattle unfair status of Coast 8eamen in pany. and the crews of those boats are regard to the terms of 8ection CAME THROUGH covered by the benefits of the 305, Part V, of the "Canada 8hipsick mariners' fund. But take a A meeting was held and the much longer sea journey, from members went on record not to ping Act" and also the unfair terms of Section 288 in regard to Prince Rupert to Vancouver, and payoff the old Articles or sail the ships, operated by thq same com­ ship from Boston until the trans­ the treatment of seamen who pany are not covered. 8o the em­ portation was paid. The company may have been unfortunate in ployees of these ships feel that was notified of the crew's action, contracting venereal disease. The they are being discriminated and within two hours called up following is an extract from the discussion which took place on against. The minister mentioned to state that they were ready to that they are covered by work­ payoff with transportation. This these matters and as published in Hansard, June 28th, 1946. men's compensation. That is quite was another example of the crew Mr. Archibald; Under that sec­ true, but the workmen's com­ sticking together on a beef, and pensation fund covers them only remaining perfectly sober until tion seamen engaged along the coast of British Columbia or in in case of accident, not in case of the end. We were disappointed in not the provinces of Ontario and boats and am a member. of the illness. Let me take two cases. An em­ being able to have our regular Quebec do not have the benefit 8EAFARER8 INTERNATIONAL meeting of July 3 at the new lo­ of hospital treatment which is UNION OF NORTH AMERICA. ployee on a Canadian Pacific cation. But we had a good meet­ provided for seamen on ships 1 should like to see these men boat plying between Vancouver ing, nevertheless, and all are paying between different prov­ given the service they deserve. and 8eattle becomes ill with ap­ looking forward to the next meet­ inces. In British Columbia we Brother Archibald's statement pendicitis; he is taken to a hos­ ing to be held in the new Hall. would like to see the act extend­ wascorroborated by the Honor­ pital and his hospital bills are Business and shipping both ap­ ed so that seamen engaged in the able Mr. Mclnnis, who rose to taken care p£ out of the sick mar­ pear to be on the pick-up. The coastal trade in that province speak after Mr. Archibald had iners' fund. A person on a sister Mechanicsville (Pacific tanker) could receive treatment. These finished his prepared statement. ship running between Victoria pays off tomorrow at Providence, exceptions should be done away Mr. Mclnnis has been in favor of and Vancouver, or between Prince R. 1., after a four-month voyage. with as they were during the progressive legislation for seamen Rupert and Vancouver — much The 88 Drury Victory has just war. for quite some time, and has longer distances—takes sick with been turned over to Waterman In this connection, dealing with many times spoken in behalf of appendicitis, goes to hospital, and has ,to pay his own hospital and and will crew up in the next the health of seamen 1 should such action. doctor bills, and if he is unable to couple of days. Another tanker or like to deal with section 288. This GOOD WORDS pay them while he is in the hos­ two is expected during the week section allows for treatment of also. However, it will take a half- venereal disease in any Canadian Mr. Mclnnis: 1 should like to pital he comes out with a debt dozen ships to make a dent in the port whether a man is ashore or say a few words in support of which he must discharge. What register. on shipboard, but if a man on a some of the points raised by the is required, 1 submit, is an amend­ We are still having our trou­ Canadian vessel contracts vener­ hon. member for Skeena. The ment to section 305, 1 think it is, bles with the Coast Guard, in eal disease in a port other than a minister may remember that I, of the Canada Shipping Act, , so that it is practically impossible Canadian one he is responsible discussed this matter with him that this provision will be ap­ to have a member get an indorse­ for his own treatment. In this last year. I first took it up with plicable to ships plying between ment in less than a week's time— connection, it is to be noted that the Minister of Transport, and ports - of different provinces. It and even then he might be told Canadian vessels are the only had prepared an amendment to seems to me that the remedy is vessels in^the world today where the Canada Shipping Act which very simple. I do not see that any to come back in another week. The cooperation of our (3oh- this is still the practice. A little I thought would meet the situa­ province would object to such an •gressmen from Massachusetts in action by the government in line tion. The men, and the women amendment. WITH THE SlU IN CANADA over what they were going to do to the poor Patrolman. When it tame time to go on the dock, however, they changed their minds. A team of wild horses couldn't have dragged them off that ship. The big goon squad figured that the Patrolman who had settled all the beefs for the crew could also settle their own hash. And they were right. NO PROTECTION 8hipping continues very good with plenty of ships being paid off and signed on each week. We are still having trouble with some of the Shipping Commissioners who have forgotten that their jobs were created for the protec­ tion of the seamen. The seamen get ' about as much protection from them as Hitler gave the Po­ lish people. Two ships are no\y being held up in this port because the men refuse to sign on until they are definite about the pay they are to collect. The ships are: the Cape May, Bull Line, and the Yaka, Waterman Lines. Until this mat­ ter is settled, the ships will re­ main deserted. That's what we call action in Philadelphia. The Otis Hall, American Lib­ erty Line, came in and paid off without any fuss or bother. All the crew had a good word for the 8kipper. All Hands Okay The important thought in the minds of the Patrolmen, this Pa­ trolman anyway, is the way the membership handled the picket­ ing this past week. It was a won­ derful job, and as the officials have already publicly said, all the credit goes to the militant, united rank-and-file; The oldtimers who knew what it was all about, having hit the bricks many times in the past, helped the new hands. They taught them all they could about the art of walking a picketline. And maybe those new men didn't learn quick. It was a great experience to hear them tell strangers why we were march­ ing, and asking them to respt^t. our picketlines. For the way the membership acted during this beef, they deserve a rousing "well done, all hands." Johnnie Johnston. :r} I �THE SEAFARERS Ttidaty. July IS. 1346 LO G LIFESAVER Coast Guard Control Of Seamen Is Not What Mariners Fought For ll the shipowners before they start­ ed to raid. But we fooled them by being able to take-on two enemies at the same time. We don't like to do it that way, but when the V. ''" j cliips are down, we fight to win and we win our fights. Shipping in the port of New York is still good, and would have been better if we hadn't had to establish picketlines from Staten Island up to the North River. A number of ships have come in recently from long voyages and they have the usual number of beefs aboard. Wc settle them all as they come up, and all at the point of production where you SOME HOPE can get quick action and no The second .solution would be in having the International pres­ double-talk. sure Congress into changing the laws governing civilian seamen. We shouldn't have to stand for such business as is going -on in Washington today. Those bureau­ crats have become the-worst kind Unnecessary Calls of anti-labor strike breakers. Now Every day the Patrolmen get that Truman has shown the way, from one hundred to two hun­ the rest seem to be trying to out­ dred telephone calls. Most of do each other in thinking up new them are unnecessary, and some ways to shackle labor. of them are downright foolish. The 6,000 men who are lying Take these for instance. A guy at the bottom of the ocean did calls up and says, "Let me. talk not die so that the CG could have to that tall, thin Patrolman—^>-ou soft, cushy jobs controlling a know who I mean." peace-time industry. Now that Or another call something like the flagwaving is over, we sea­ this: "This is Mike. I paid off in men have found out that every­ Mobile. Is my overtime settled thing that was said about us dur­ yet?" ing the war was just words. And last but not least is the • Our picketlines during the last call that sounds like this one. week must have given Hany "Soy, Patrolman, the Steward Bridges and his CMU a pain right left the ship with the keys and where they sit. We sewed up this we can't get any chow. What port and could have sewed up shall we do, claim subsistence?" every port on the Atlantic, Gulf, You can see for youi'self that and West Coasts. these calls do not accomplish a single thing. Before you call SNEAKY TRICK make sure you have a good beef. We showed the CMU, and any­ When you call, give the name of one else who might be interested, your ship, name of the operator, that we will not tolerate raiding. location of the ship, nature of the It tvas really funny the way they beef, and any other information. quickly drew in their horns when In this way, your Patrolman will they saw that we were ready and be able to do a better and faster willing to fight them to a finish. job for you. Like the rats they are, they Ray Gonzales waited until we got ourselves all Salvador Colls. tangled up in negotiations with tut Calmar Crew Advised To Stay Together Right Through Payoff By JOHNNIE HATGIMISIOS By JOE ALGINA NEW YORK—It looks like the Coast Guard has the Merchant Mai'ine through an act of Con­ gress. The temporary war time measure of allowing the Mer­ chant Seamen to be controlled by the CG is now made perma­ nent, but we have a little bit of comfort in the fact that the vote wa.^- very close, 37 to 30. It is funny that the men who howl the loudest about absentee­ ism are the ones who take ad­ vantage of the fact that they don't have to punch a time clock. Out oi i)6 Senators, only 67 found time to be present to vote on such an important piece of legislation. The others were probably busy covci'ihg up their tracks so that What happened to Representative May won't be repeated with them in the hot spot. I don't think we ought to get too much discouraged over the fact that we still must take or­ ders from the Coast Guard. First of all, it is still possible for some friendly Congressman to intro­ duce a law throwing the CG out on its ear. This is possible, but hai'dly probable. Page Se^^. THIE is Beaf&fef RiehaM Kipp. an AB on the Moran tug Mcntauk Point, who last week risked his life to save a man who fell off Pier 73. East River. Kipp was working on the Pig­ eon Point when he heard some­ one yell "man overboard/' The man lost his grip on a piling and sank just as Kipp came up. Kipp kicked off his shoes, dived, got a bearing on where the man went down, surface dived 20 feet and came up un­ der the drowning man. Then he held the man's head up, next to a piling until a rope was lowered. The man proved to be Richard Dunn. BALTIMORE—At the moment shipping is .slow in this port, with indications that the situation will improve, according to the way ships are paying off. All ships that paid off v/ere in clean and good condition, prov­ ing the point that an SIU ship is a clean ship. Thi.s reflects on the men who sail the.se ve.ssels. Their ship is their home, and they want a clean home. 1 ^ee vvhei-e the NMU is crying already. Their tear.? are over the wage raise we will get soon. It may take u.s a little longer, but we get what we go after, and without stdling out the membcr.ship. The NMU didn't even keep its word about striking. When they were offered a SI7.50 increase in pay, they thought that we would get the same. But, as our record points out, we always stick out for more. When it come.s to wages and conditions, the SIU has it over any other union. HIHER WAGES Our wage contracts always have been higher than the NMU's. As soon as they learn that we have gained more for our members than they have for theirs, out come the crying tow­ els. Like confused, mistreated little babies they cry when they e • • know they are beaten. In the bonus strike they cried "phony," For the benefit of the men aboard then went to Washington to get the vessel, the ship shall be name­ what we had gained for our men. less. This crew definitely had the The CMU also gives me a great wrong idea about the responsibili­ ties of good Union men. It takes more than a book to make a good Union man. On this boat .several lockers were smashed in. the mattresses Seafarers Sailing were \'ery dirty, cups were all As Engineers over the hatches, and the fo'csles All members—reliied mem­ were dirty and disorderly. I talk­ bers and former members— ed to the Delegates who were going around with me, and they of Ihe Seafarers Inlernalionblamed the whole situation on al Union who are now sailing lack of cooperation between the as licensed Engineers: Please Departments. report as soon as possible to This is all wrong. If Union Brothers can't cooperate, who the Seafarers Hall at 51 Bea­ can? Let's have the Union soli­ ver Street, New York City. darity on board ship, as v/ell as Your presence is necessary in in the Union Hall and on the a matter of great importance. picketline. The Patrolmen Say Attention Members! Claude Fisher. big laugh, with their cry of "Unity;" The $64 question iff, "Have they ever tried to keep unity?" Perhaps to them their disruptive tactics are unity, but iu the SIU it all is a phony build­ up for the commies to get their hands on everything they can. The Furniture Union expose last week points this out once again. CALMAR GETS TOUGH Once again the Calmar Line is trying to get a little tough. We fry to keep them in their place, or they get to be a good pain in. the neck. I advise all men who are on Calmar ships to stick to­ gether, particularly at the payoff. The wise thing is for all the de­ part rne.nls to work as one strong unit. Keep a few bucks on you in the event the payoff is delayed a bjt, so that no one has to break the ranks and run to the Com­ missioner to sign off. We have agreements now, and we should take advantage of them. They should be read since they vary with the different com­ panies. I had one ship here at a payoff that had most of the Stewards Department on over­ time. But all they did was put down the words "two hours" on the sheet, and no further explan­ ation. The ship had been on a four month trip and the neces­ sary facts were difficult to ferret out. I had to take about ten as­ pirins after settling that one. OVERTIME So remember, put your over­ time down with all the essential information. Time of starting, knocking off time, and what the overtime was for. Then there will be little trouble in collecting. The Isthmian drive continues to go along swell. What has been done has been handled well. But until the final vote is in, the job is not finished. Before you know it, we will have wages and con­ ditions for the Isthmian men just as we do for the other com­ panies under SIU contract. The Seafarers way is the right way. Wear your SIU pin. It is the mark of a better Union. It_ stands for all the conditions won as the result of long and bitter struggles. Steady as she goes! COLD, STONE DEAD IN THE HARBOR Solidarity Needed Even Blood SIU solidarity that may prove to be a life-saver was demonstrated in two in­ stances in New Orleans this week. At the Gulf port Marine Hospital a call went out for blood donors to aid two Union men seriously ill there. Eight Brothers responded with lightning speed. The worthy Seafarers, whose blood may turn the tide in the sick men's favor, were: Gene Delp, W. W. Soderman, Dillon Fontenet. John W. Duncan. Frank Berzott. Jimmie Watson. R. L. O'Dovd Herman Darbone. I would like to call to the at­ tention of the many Union Brothers the fact that the condi­ tions which .seamen now have were not handed to them on a silver platter. We had to take part in plenty ef job action before we won what wo have today. I can I'emember the SS Julia Luckenbach in 1935, in the port of San Pedro, when the crew had to walk off the ship twice within two days to secure cots to sleep on. Such happenings wei-e not un­ common. In those days the Stew­ ards Department had to work from 5 a.m. until all the work was finished, and that could mean anytime early the following morning. I brmg this, up in connection with a shin I paid off recently. This iff what a ship looks like when the crew walks off to enforce reasonable treatment from the company. The picture of this deserted ship was sent ixi from Philadelphia where a militant SIU c*e-W has tie4 up the SS Cape May. Bull Lines. �m / P^l» £lghl THE S B AFAR E RS LOG Friday, July 19. 1948 Militant SlU-SUP Shuts Down CMU Docks XXX ' , ^ |H One picketline formed about 1:00 P.M. on Wednesday. July 10, at the Staten Island docks, and within one half hour the .piers were locked up lighter than a drum. Not one long­ shoreman tried to go through the picketline; and trucks by the hundreds. manned by members of the Teamsters Union. AFL. turned away when they saw the lines thrown around the docks. It was a complete tie-up, evidence of the strerigth of the AFT- Mari­ time Council. This was the kind of unity and action that brings victory. XXX All of the men who hit the bricks wanted the privilege of carrying the picketsigns. By the time the victory was won on Sunday. July 14. every Seafarer had a chance to hold aloft a sign which told the world why we walked a picketline in the hot sun. Here's one sign being displayed by an SIU member. As soon as the lines formed, the longshoren-en. members of the International Longshoremen's Association. AFL. walked off the piers in symp: thy. They gathered across the street from where the lines were set up and waited to see whether any attempt would be made to violate the SIUSUP picketlines. No attempts were made, but it was good to know that these men, and men like them, were right with us in this beef. f^h''f' We told the world about the iinky tactics and union raid­ ing being indulged in by Harry Bridges, and the CMU. We also told the world about the unity of the AFL Maritime Council of Greater New York. Some of the signs that told the story are displayed above. Roving squq^ of Seafarers, armed with literature giving our side of the story, distributed thousands of leaflets. Most trucks and passenger cars which passed by stopped to receive one of the flyers. Truckers were especially sympathetic, and not one of them even expressed a desire to go through the lines. . It was a hot day on the pick­ etline at the Staten Island docks, and time ^as frequently taken for refreshments. Here are a few of the SIU-SUP of­ ficials having something cool­ ing. Pictured are Jack Dwyer, New York Port Agent of the SUP: Louis Glebe, SUP Patrol­ man; Paul Hall, SIU Director of Organization and New York Port Agent; Jack Parker, New York SIU official; and Steeley White, New Orleans Port Agent. Here are the longshoremen leaving the job in sympathy with the SIU-SUP. The men who were out to lunch when the lines formed refused to go back, and the men who were already at work walked out as soon as they were informed. v, . �THE SEAFARERS LOG Friday, July IS, lS4S Page N!is# AFLMaritimeCounoilGoesToTownOnBeef X ^ t, The picketing, which started on Staten Island on July 10, was extended to the North River piers 57 through 62 on Friday. July 12. N >body tried to go through the lines, not even CIO members. Most of the NMU men were sympathe­ tic to the SIU point of view, and expressed the idea that Harry Bridges had overreached himself in this latest maneuver. The same spirit that made the Staten Island picketing suc­ cessful was present at the North River docks. t- X This is another one of the three picketlines which were established at the Staten Island docks. Thousands of SIU-SUP members, plus representatives from other AFL Maritime Unions, formed solid lines in opposition to Harry Bridges' raiding. One of the many truck drivers who came up to the picketline, saw the signs, learned the score, and then turned away. The trucks were lined up all along the docks on the days the SIU-SUP picketed piers 57 through 62 along the North River. •'liiiiiiii ' A few more Seafarers officials pictured as they planned Eirategy at the picketing at the North River docks. Earl Sheppard, SIU Atlantic Coast Coordinator; John Hawk, SIU Sec­ retary-Treasurer; and Robert Matthews, SIU San Francisco Port Agent, talk the situation over. 'The longshoremen wouldn't even go through the lines to collect their pay on Friday after­ noon when the SIU-SUP picketed piers along the North River. Arrangements were finally made for one window to be left open and the men lined up to collect their cabbage. Monday. July 15, ^fras a day of celebration for the SIU-SUP. All the men who had fought the battle through wanted to do something big, so the Union Strike Committee arranged a blow­ out on the third deck of the New York Hall. Good hot food was served, and everyone had a dif­ ferent story to tell .about the experiences on the picketline. Of course, the oldtimers remembered sonie bloody times in the' past, but all agreed that the recent action was militant, and what is also important, v/m won our beef. Two members of the Teamsters Union, Local 8b7. refused to go through the picketlines when they drove up to the Staten Island docks and saw the SIU-SUP men and- the signs they carried. Left to right are Charles Pravata and Salvatore Cucurillo, who are reading the leaflet giving the AFL side of the story. �T HK Page Ten SEAFARERS LOG Frida/, July Ts, 194S SHIPS' MINUTES AND NEWS Survey Of Minutes Of 15 SlU-Crewed Ships Show Fo'csle, Messroom Beefs Top The List The Captain Is A 'Lady' On Citadel From the crew of the SS Cita­ del Victory comes a precedentsetting set of minutes. The June 19 minutes were sent in under the title, "Queer Antics," which is a masterpiece of understate­ ment. Here is the recording, just as received: At approximately 6:30 p.m. the ship's whistle began blowing "abandon ship." With the alarm ringing, the ship made a 360 de­ gree right turn, then proceeded oirher regular coui-se. One of the passengers was dressed in the Captain's uniform, though no reason was given for Need for unpruvfincnt in the crews' fo'csles and the messroom are the most frequently aired beefs at shipboard member.ship meetings, a survey of ship's minutes reveals. The Log took the minutes of 15 vessels and recorded the beefs in the order of their frequency. Living conditions rated top attention. Almost half of the minutes studied showed crew dissatisfaction with their fo'csles and messroom facilities. Seven ships had fo'csle beefs, and an equal number found fault with the mess. Several of ' the tubs tade both lists. Faulty fo'csles were reported aboard llie Joseph I. Kemp, •he Alcoa Master, Brazil Victory, San Bias, Lawton B. Evans, Diamond Hitch, and one other vessel the name of which was omitted from the minutes. Messed up were the niessrooms on the following vessels: the Kemp, Edwin G. "Weed, the Alcoa Master, Williams Victory, Brazil Victory, San Bias, Diamond Hitch. It should be reported that conditions on several of the ships were subsequently cleared up as a result of crew action or Union intervention. Close second in the beef race was the slopchest. One third of the vessels were inadequately supplying their crews. The five ships falling down in this department were the Kemp, which seems to be on the wrong side in all counts; the Weed; Brazil Vic­ tory; Diamond Hitch; and anoiher anonymous scow, which calieil for "restocking of the slopchest with average size clothing." Five ships have food failings, ranging from rotten meat to shortages. Again the Kemp was cited here, along with the Weed, Williams Victory, and the San Bias. The fifth ship in this cate­ gory, another anonymity, sweetly but sadly said the "syrup was inferior." Laundi'ies were loused up, according to the minutes of three vessels. Exposed to insects and vermin, two of the vessels' crews demanded fumigation. Two crews also called for improvements in the Stewards Departments, one uiged better conditions for the men in the Deck crew. But all was not beef in the minutes. Two crews gave glow­ ing commendation to the Stewards Departments of their ships lor the excellent service and chow. And the men were not averse to self-criticism where necessary. Let there be less noise, said two crews. Sprinkled throughout the minutes were motions urging do­ nations to men in hospitals, and the Log; imposition of fines for carelessness and uncleanliness on the members' part. It should be pointed out, incidentally, that a survey of this type can be applied only to the vessels involved, and would not necessarily indicate an average for all ships A study of the min­ utes of Ifi other ships might reveal an entirely different picture. We just thought such a compilation might be interesting. Alfaro Crew Goes To Bat, Writes To Congress -T- ir, Tlie following letter was sent by the crew of the SS Elroy Al­ faro to the House Committee on Executive Department Expendi­ tures, which was considering the transfer of the Bureau of Mar­ ine Inspection and Navigation to the Coast Guard. Unhappily, the transfer went through in the Senate, after the House had defeated it. But there is a possibility that it would not if every crew of SIU ship had been as milit­ ant in presenting its opinion of the Coast Guard to the House and Senate committees as was that of the Alfaro. We present, then, the crew's letter as an example of real unionism. CREW LETTER House Committee on Executive Department Expenditures Capital Building Wasl^ington, D. C. Attention: Chairman Manasco in view of the present plan in the President's Reorganization Plan 3, Part 1, which executive order would transfer jurisdiction of the Bureau qf Marine Inspec­ tion and Navigation from the Commerce Department to the Coast Guard in perpetuity, we the following Merchant Seamen, ci-ew members of the SS Elroy Alfaro, would like to present the following views on the subject for your consideration, before this move. Two cases of rum had come aboard three days previ­ ously. On June 14, the Captain fired several rounds of ammunition from a revolver in the Port and Starboard cabin deck. The sud­ den shots, with no previous warn­ ing, caused one lady passenger to faint, alarmed the entire crew. It looked as though the Captain was trying to impress the "lady" passengers, as well as trying to bluff the crew. UNIONEER At one point, the Captain, while talking to the Bosun, said that the Union was no good, and that he, the Captain, was a better Union man than anyone sailing below. On arrival in New York, the Captain had money brought aboard for draws, but refused to give out the draw until the fol­ lowing day. This forced most of the crew to remain aboard for lack of money. (This happened once before, in Rio.) In New York, the Captain said he was going to bed and sleep. He threatened that if anyone awakened him, he would "shoot" him. The Captain was performing on the mainmast shrouds, going up the mainmast, then turning and coming down the shroud hand over hand. (Once more mak­ ing a big impression on "lady" Trinidad at 11:30, the Captain passengers.) went ashore with passengers, and did not return until 1:20. The ENTERTAINER Mates would not take the ship The Captain has had rum par­ out of the harbor. The Captain, ties almost every night, and has too intoxicated to take it out, had ice and fruit taken to his waited until daybreak. ' cabin by the Bedroom Steward The Captain dressed, not oddly and Chief Steward on personal but Queerly, in a lady's dress and orders. lipstick, then performed on the After giving orders to leave bridge. any action is taken by the com­ mittee to .sustain the President's plan that has been submitted. The Coast Guard has constant­ ly interfered with the seamen, by binding all our attempts to apply for positions needed in the marine industry with unneces­ sary red tape and humdrum. During the recent acute short­ ages of merchant seamen for rated positions aboard ships, the overstaffed Dept. of Coast Guard Marine Inspection, demanded ex­ perienced seamen applying for certificates for these ratings, go to U.S. Maritime .schools for weeks, even months, wasting their time listening to instruct­ ors who didn't know the work as well as they did; before they would issue the certificate allow­ ing the men to ship. And at the same time this very same De­ partment of the Coast Guard was issuing thousands of the same tickets to green men fresh out of Maritime rush courses, men who previously had no actual sea time, and who couldn't perform the first thing in the line of duty in their respective jobs aboaid ship. ' WHIM&ICAJ. Seamen are placed in the por sition where they have to con-; stantly answer to the beck and call of the Coast Guard to re­ •vr't. AF'.'.w ^ •• ceive, new kinds of tickets, extra endorsements, etc — due to the ever present inefficient Coast Guard working and filing sys­ tems which aie incessantly being changed, and the unheard-of ex­ penses of carrying out these whims, bears heavly on the tax­ payers' purse. Not even ihentioning the confusion it causes for the seamen, wondering what is going to be demanded of them next. Every seaman knows straight from the i-ecords, that the Coast Guard has proved itself, that it is no friend of the unlicensed sea­ man, and'has no wish for coop­ eration by the past case histories, which speak for themselves, of its unjustices of the "Coast Guard Hearing Unit" that has al­ ways favored the officers aboard ship, and. through their actions, this kangeroo court has deprived many an innocent seaman, old and young, of his future chances of continuing his livelihood at sea, and many, many times on tlie vaguest, and minorest of charges. THE PROOF Every effort and order issued by the Coast Guard to its en­ listed men, dui'ing the recent maritime crisis, proved that they were ready at the President's or­ der to step in and man the ships at a time when the merchant sailor, was fighting for an honest wage and better working condi­ tions, our constitutional rights, which at no time should have any threat of interferance l(y governmental bodies, such as the Coast Guard. 'We must always demand our rights to negotiate between the shipowner and our­ selves, and there the Coast Guard stood ready to stab us in the back. Haw .can an -organization like the Coast. Guard, who has made themselves so unbearable the PORTRAIT OF SEAFARER This is Edward (Grindstone) Johnson, a Seafarer aboard the SS Thomas J. Lyons. Sonieone took his picture and sent it in. BO here it is. past and which show such future intentions, pat the merchant sea­ men on the shoulder and expect our support and respect as our "Bureau of Marine Inspection and Navigation? We urge you to revise Plan 3, Part 1. of the Pi-esident's Reor­ ganization Plan to reinstate the "Commerce Department" to head the Mai-ine Inspection and Navi­ gation. They, to us are tried and true, and in the past worked moi'e in the interest of the sea­ man. We guarantee our fullhearted support in every effort you can came to end this Coast Guard domination on an organ­ ization that once enjoyed free en­ terprise. No seaman or shipown­ er, who takes the .trouble to think carefully over this question, will, ^fter mature conaideratron, favor any such law. �Friday, July 19,1946 Page Eleren THE SEAFARERS LOG Digested Minutes Of SlU Ship Meetings SEAFARER SAM SAYS: EDWARD G. JANEWAY. April 21—Chairman E. B. Tilley; Secretary W. D. Strahle. Previous minutes read and ac­ cepted. Motions carried: to fine $1.00 anyone found guilty of erasing a fine; that each man donate $1.00 to the Log; to give vote of thanks to Steward Dept. for Easter dinner. Brother Tilley to explain Union procedure to tripcards wanting informa­ tion. Ch. Cook to send in three names for Log mailing list. One minutl of silence observed in memory of departed Brothers. Good and Welfare: a motion was carried to have Delegate see Mate in regard to obtaining new library for vessel. X % t Fellows Don't Know What Lies—A Head action teiken on beefs and gripes. Ch, teward hasS a west coast permit on which "not one cent of dues or assessments has been paid." Motions carried: to check on C. teward's status: to hold meetings at sea every Fri­ day at 6:30 p.m. Books were checked and found to be in good order. Good and Welfare: Motions carried: to send a com­ mittee to Stev/ard about variety of foods (Ch. Cook asked for an explanation); to. turn gunner's mess into fo'csle; to have one man from each watch clean mess; to get new belt for wash­ ing machine; and to keep down noise at night. A head is a head, a laundry is a laundry, and never the twain shall meet. So ruled the crew of the SS George Westinghouse at a recent membership meeting. Some of the lads were confus­ ing the purposes of the two ac­ commodations. Said the ship's minutes: "All clothes should be wa.shed in the laundry, instead of in the heads." XXX Possible explanation for the laundering efforts in the heads Romance Flourishes was offered by another item in After Two Mishaps the minutes. Under Good and It took a lost rudder and a torn Welfare the crew launched an hull on the Nonpareil to bring "inquiry on the lack of buckets.'' rcmance to Seafarer Grover Ste­ The Steward said there weren't vens, Chief Steward aboard the enough to go around. ship on her recent run to Danzig. X % X SIU Bosun John Morgan sent RICHARD BASSETT. April the details to us in the form of a 8—Chairman Anthony J. Stanclipping from a Glasgow newspa­ Ion; Secretary Edward V. Stibper. ler. Motion carried: that each The Nonpareil, the paper says, member give delegate his book with a statement of amount he left Danzig, was en route to Co­ wants to pay up plus amount penhagen, when she lost her rud­ of any Log donation he may der, hitting a submerged object. wish to make. Under Good Emd She was repaired at Gothenburg. Welfare the following repairs She picked up passengers in Co­ were recommended: scrape and penhagen, headed for Glasgow varnish chairs in crew's mess; for fuel, hit dread Skerryvore soogie and paint crew's quar­ reef and tore a hole in her hull ters; install soap holders, new but made Glasgow under her own port glass in gunner's mess: power. While repairs were being made screens, new drinking water Steward Stevens, who hails from line in engine room; new steam in Deck and Steward showers; Long Beach, met Miss Chri,stina new flush valves in all toilets Bernadette Gordon of 15 Hill Dumbarton, Glasgow. and floor boards in unlicensed Street, personnel's showers. Repair They were married. mushroom ventilators in mess XXX and crew's quarters, replace DIAMOND HITCH, June 14 wooden toilet seats with por­ —Chairman Jim Sellers; Sec­ celain; check and repair elec­ retary William Carroll. Crew trical equipment and lockers in io hold up payoff until all dis­ Steward department quarters. puted overtime and beefs are Fireman should be given lar­ settled. Subsistence has been ger room. Provide three elec­ due crew from the first of the tric toasters, three percolators trip. Good and Welfare: Recom­ and new keys for all fo'clsles. mended that Purser and Patrol­ ' i. man check slopchest at begin­ ning of trip, several items miss­ BLUEFIELD VICTORY, ing. Motions carried: to fumi­ April 15—Chairman Joe As­ gate ship; install screen door in kew; Secretary Joe Schwab. booby hatch; that Purser give Election of officers. Reading of men receipts for each slopchest previous raeeting's minutes and purchase; to have icebox lock-' ed and to supply keys to Sa­ loon and crew messmen; to have Patrolman investigate ir­ regularity whereby officers are in possession of keys to various food boxes in galley; to have icebox installed in galley so Ch. Cook can save time. Report­ ed that Captain ordered bed­ room Steward to clean Purser's room without overtime. One minute of silence observed for departed Union brothers. ^ROTtCTTHESIU.'' 'pasrecr YouRsar/ XXX ALCOA PIONEER, May 14— Chairman Thorne; Secretary Snelling. Motions carried: that men keep beefs within their own departments; to appoint three men from each depart­ ment to check their individual sections of Agreement and General Rules" with Alcoa SS Co. and suggested amendments to Alcoa, Bull, and Baltimore Insular lines— to be voted and passed on at next meeting. Good and Welfare: Crew urged to coperate in keeping mess clean by returning cups and other gear to pantry after cof­ fee time. Motions carried: to penalize offenders for failing in above, and for carelessness on showers, toilets, mess, fo'csles; to check up on disappearance of crew's electric iron. I GOOD WORK I FELLERS There's A Wild One Aboard Some Ship There's a "joker" in the deck— or in the Engine or Steward crews, says the n\inutes of the SS (sorry, the ship's name was not revealed). Someone has been dealing from the bottom of the deck, pulling them from his sleeve, or making with the marked cards in the poker sessions aboard the vessel. But the crew doesn't know who the shark is.. So a six-man eommittee, three of them card players, has been appointed to investigate the mat­ ter. If they can uncover the cul­ prit charges will be filed against him ashore. Meanwhile, deuces — and the crew—are wild. XXX BRAZIL VICTORY, April 6 —Chairman Louie Cowhan; Secretary Perry. Minutes of previous meeting read and ac­ cepted. Reports of the dele­ gates accepted. All delegates resigned and new ones elected. A motion was carried urging that new men be taught Union­ ism. XXX CHISHOLM TRAIL, April 15 — Chairman Ted Weems; Secretary Don Cuttle. Minutes of previous meeting read and accepted. All beefs squared away in Deck and Steward De­ partments. Engine Delegate re­ ports he is having trouble with phony ovretime, and with men id up with minor injuries who don't report them. Crew would like subsistence money for time ship went dead in Ha­ vana. Ship's Delegate assured them this had been turned in. Motion carried commending Steward department for mak­ ing hot meals and coffee on deck when engine broke down, preventing use of electric gal­ ley. Good and Welfare: Agreed that if ship goes out again that request go to Merchant Marine library for more books aboard. Request all new refrigerated stores before sailing. Stewards department poorly heated, no port holes. you CAMfSOUOl.'* WEACIHCBADse/ CUT AND RUN By HANK Congratulations and lots of happiness to Jack Parker and his wife who were happily spliced about four days ago. We think that Jack did more than traditionally carry his wife across the Hiieshold —he put on skates and skated across, indeed. . . Brother Thor Gracier, Electrician, just came in off the Cape Romain. New York is sure charged up with electricity, er, Thor? Our white caps ai-e sure making the communists red in the face and sorry in the heart. . . Our former doorman, Walter "Slug" Siekman, just sailed in from a voyage to Brazil. He had a big smile and that familiar Hollywood mustache on hi.s face, too. Say, Slug, did the Latin pin-ups ask you for your union book, by any chance? . . We're informed that ace-dispatcher, Paul Gonsorchik, is having a beef with a bit of illness. We all hope it don't keep him anchored down in his home any longer. So, Paul, give that illness of yours some quick dispatching, will you? 3, Frank J. Lilly is on a ship as deck delegate right now. Is she going to the Pacific after she hits New Orleans, Frank? . . Edward Bleiha retired his book last week. He's become one of Uncle Sam's G.I.'s. . . Red Cannon is in town a few weeks now after a recent voyage. . . We haven't seen Thomas Harris, Gulf Book 5, for a few weeks. The last time we saw him he was sentimentally look­ ing at his red swollen finger and yarning to us about how it got involved with a hatch beam—thus keeping him unhappily on the beach. How's the beefy finger now. Pop! X X X X From Chaffee, Missouri (the state fam.ous for waltzes, hor.ses and mules) we received the following short letter from our shipmate, Joe James: I am in Missouri, drinking moonshine and shooting squirrels. 1 would like you to put a line about the boys in Mobile who are on the SS Mayo Brothers. When she left port they had a full new crew from the Captain to the Wipers. Drop me a post card so 1 can know how shipping is. . . Okay, Joe, thanks for writing us and don't let any squirrel get the best of you, either! X X X X Well, well, Reggie Gooden and George Hudson, Iwo of our shipmates from that last trip of the SS Pennmar in 1942. are in town right now—and it's good to see them. We saw Robert McQueen and Frank Smith, an SUP Brother, last week. Frank, who has a brother, George, sailing too, sure wishes to get either a long trip or those^increased wages, etc.—so he can support his wife and kid living here in New York. With the stupidly high cost of living nowadays a sailor and his family really have a tough time getting along decently. We aren't forgetting the bachelor sailors who have it none too easy either. 4. 3 5. i Andy Thevik, one of our best shipmates and one of. the best sailors on deck we've ever seen, told us, while putting away a sand­ wich, that he's not going to the Persian Gulf anymore. He sweated out three trips (we hotly agree and we did the same, too) over there already. Well, as you said, Andy, your heart's set on a trip to the Mediterranean. May the trip be full of pinochle games, mucho over­ time and the night watches have those whispering poetic stars and cool breezes, too. X X X X* Well, if fhey haven'f shipped oul, then we probably have ?he following oldtimers sfill in these ports: In Baltimore: Fred Barrett, Dennis Marcoly, Francis Zuccolillo, Robert Jones, Olsen Aif, S. C. Tuberville, Edward Johnson, Jack Johns, John Kafka,Earl Ludolph, Joe Perez, M. Farrulla and James Malecki. . . In Savannah: Arthur Arvanitis. Andrew Griffin, Harry Henze and {Continued on Page 13) .. .itJ •" ' �Psge Twilve 1 THE SEAFARERS LOG FMdbr, July ^9. 1946 MEMBERSHIP SPEAKS I u. Ifi" CMU DISTURBED BY SIU ACTION, ROPEYARN SAYS Dear Ed: III I know someone this past week that damned near had heart fail ure, and, Ed, it sure wasn't the SrU not by a long shot. Well, Ed I know that you already have an idea of whom I am speaking, so I am just going to blurt it right out. It was no other than Com rade Bridges, west coast Labor strategist, and CP Braintruster and, of course, Ed, he bears many other titles and nom deplumes of which it is beneath the dignity of a good honest seaman to speak Boca Grande, and doing a good job of it, thanks to the coopera­ tion of the shore patrolmen of this locality. Bob Hall has been able to cope with the situation, expertly tamping down all traces of mis­ behavior among the few unruly. The poor fellow has a lot of ter­ ritory to cover, and transporta­ tion is nothing to be desired. It is indeed a misfortune to let few tramps infilter into our ranks, so let us have a little more discretion in handing out books, hereafter. We have no beefs, but the mosquitos are worse than stukas. We are waiting for orders; our inks will not break, so let us close the ranks for a complete victory. Juan Puiz Rivera. I know, Ed, that you are an.xiOQS to know the score on this character and his phony CMU so I am going to get right down to business and give you the straight dope, especially you being a good old SIU Brother would naturally become a little upset if you thought some labor racketeer like OFFICERS GIVEN - 'J Harry Bridges was trying to raid SOME TIPS BY our Union. This Bridges, Ed, had just such FORMER SIU AB a thought in mind: to catch us Dear Editor: with our pants down and give us Whereas we have an increas­ you know what, Ed, while we ing number of Navy men going were trying to get an agreement into the merchant marine, I think with the ship owners. that as an ex AB of the SIU now Ed, Bridges got the idea in his sailing as an officer and knowing empty head that is only good for the feelings of the deck force, the following device may help ready made officers and sailors to ad­ just themselves to the merchant marine for the good of all hands. If you are planning a career in the merchant marine or even a few trips which in the light of recent developments seems more secure than a possible outmoded Navy, hero aro^ some points to remember for the deck: Forget everything you were taught except actual application seamanship or navigation. " a hat rack anyway, that he would Learn to make decisions for yourorder his longshoremen up in elf. You alone will at times be Coos Bay, Oregon, not to load our called on to do so without the good old AFL ships until the un­ help of five other guys. As an AB or OS your Navy licensed personnel had been re­ The George Washington—in happier days—lies at the dock habits will have little effect on placed by, phony CMU seamen, at Hamilton, Bermuda, in this shot made by an unidentified and get by with it. Well, Ed, merchant men, but should you crew member. Lower is a shot of the harbor from the deck of Bridges didn't get by with it, not become an officer or enter the merchant, marine as one (the lat­ the G.W. We thought you might like to see what it looks like, by a damned sight. These young ter my advice is mainly directed fellers In the SIU here on the just in case you ever ship down that way. East Coast throwed picket lines to) bear in mind that merchant around NMU docks and ships and seamen are trained to do their done a real good SIU job of stop­ work with a minimum of orders. first canoe took an overly long AIKEN VICTORY ping all ship movements for a It's not necessary to bellow out trip, so you may as well make orders over a megaphone or such. the best of it. If you are having CAPTAIN LAUDED period of two days. Just tell the bos'n what you want too many disappearing acts ap­ BY CREW MEMBERS It sure was good, Ed, to see done and it shall be. Most times peal to his reason rather than these young SIU members, led just as well as it would be with threaten him. You'll find it pays We, the crew members of the and instructed by these old-tim­ your direction. The deck gang in the long run. The merchant SS Aiken Victory wish to ex­ ers, take their place on the picket will resent detailed orders. It's a man is a civilian who calls for press our sincere th.anks to our line with their bright young reflection on their ability and on more tact in handling than a man skipper John F. Owens for prov­ faces, getting their first "battle your own ability for not knowing who is simply given an order and ing himself a square-shooter in bars." I know, Ed, it would have that they are capable. With one can. be restricted with the help regards to the welfare of the done your old heart good to man for each job that the Navy of the whole Navy for failing to crew. . watch this performance of work­ Being a seaman himself for usually has several, the merchant carry it out. You must rely on ing class solidarity and seeing man has been accustomed to your own persuasion. To go to the past 24 years—and a former how fast these youngsters took thinking for himself. As afore­ the Captain or the Coast Guard SIU"" member—it is easily under­ to the idea of whacking a phony mentioned—if you attempt de­ is admitting that you are stumped. stood why he shows as great a right where he least expected it concern for his crew as well as tailed orders you only expose —the biggest NMU docks in the yourself. One last thing. In my opinion, his ship. world: Grace Line, U. S. Line That the Captain ha^ a cool You'll find that the worst per­ handling men in'the proper man­ and Moore Mack. ner is 75 percent of a Mate's job. head was twice demonstrated former you may have still takes Well, Ed, let's hope Comrade pride in his position. He may beef Navigation and seamanship 25 on his last voyage. The ship was •'\^y Bridges and Co. don't have too loud for overtime and disappear percent. Don't feel that you are called upon to render emergency much of a laundry bill and that in port at times but consider that complete with navigation alone. aid to two very sick men which he has learned a couple of things the job is not quite a normal way A smart bobby soxer cqn be a required the launching of a boat •bout raiding union that he will of living so you therefore do not good navigator. Would she be a on both occasions. Under his profit from in the future. get normal reactions. That is a Mate? Somebody's wife maybe.^ cool directions both emergencies were .successfully carried out S. J. Flaherty. ROPEYARN. situation that existed since the •-r-r.-V Log - A - Rhyth rns The Sailor Anonymous He sure is a luniiy one Always looking out for fun; And any gal who calls him honey. He always gives her loads of money. He's in Italy, France and Argen­ tina With Suzy, Jane and Leaping Lena; Spends his lire and a franc or so And a month's pay in the oldpeso. He'll take a couple of dark cerveza And bet a sawbuck on the casa; He'll draw to a three-card inside straight And back it up until loo late. But altogether, as a rule. The sailor ain't nobody's fool; After the skid T&W he will slip Up to the hall for another ship. DEAR. BROTHERS: WHY DON'T YOU WRITE THE LOG Here's a chance to do a little loggin' of your own, only no­ body is going to get hurt by it. In fact, the 62,000 Seafarers and countless other readers who read these pages every week will probably eat it up. They want to know what you and your shipmates are doing, thinking and saying. Pictures, poems, stories, let­ ters make good Log material. Ideas for Union action, or trouble-saving tips for your Brothers—send 'em in. No matter how often it is said, Sdafarers and ships— w where they go. and what they do, the^ laughs and their beefs —are news. So, whaddya say? Lei's Log itl with a minimum of danger to the crew operating the boat, al­ though the transferring of doc­ tors took place in mid-Atlantic, The other men we would also like to thank for their excellent coopei-ation are the Chief Stew­ ard William (Bill) Alvaro and Second Steward William DeLuca who are both 100 percent union. The crew expressed their opin­ ions of these men and all had a good word for them. Their idea is a well fed crew makes a well contented crew. Committee representing the crew: Wilson, Stimae and Moran �^sssmm rSJ! SEAF ARKn& LOG friday. July 19, 1946 Tribulations Of A Belly Robber Outlined By Stew. Shrimpton (Who's Had 'Em All) X' I I ii Dear Editor: It has been my pleasure and privilege to write many articles for the Log in the past, and 1 never thought the time would come when I . (lad to voict a large sized beef. Unfortunately, I have to do so and I know that 1 can rely upon the democratic policy of the Log to give me full • opportunity to air it. 1 am more than willing to allow my brother members to judge who is right or wrong, and the facts of the matter are as follows: Homeward-bound, and in order to let every member of my department know the extra work to be done and the approximate amount of over­ time involved in doing it, I put up, in the Stow• ards Dept. messhall, a work list showing each man s job and preportioning out the overtime fairly among the entire department. It was ad­ dressed only to the Stewards Dept. and was of no concern to anyone else, but it has been re­ moved from the bulletin board by some damn agitator in the Deck or Engine Dept. with the undercover threat that it is to be "shown to the Patrolman for exceeding my authority." • • • • NO DISPUTE I wish to make it perfectly plain that no member of the Stewards Dept. has taken it down. We have more overtime than the other two departments, with an average of over 14U hours per man for a. three month trip, and not one hour disputed. We have not hud one un­ pleasant word throughout the voyage; the onlytwo full book members beside myself have both sailed with me before, and as far as I am concorned the entii'e department is tops. In passing, 1 would like to mention that I have a nautical wonder for a Chief Cook who would get an "hon­ orable mention" from Ripley any day as he neither drinks or smokes! Now, Brothers, as I sec it, this type of trouble making is neither good unionism or yet fair play. It is (he sort of crap that is going to make the shipping companies yell "coercion" and "abuse of privilege" when the blue chips are down in the fight to maintain unionism that must surely come in the near future. When a Steward is not to be allowed to run his own department in a right and proper manner, with­ out interference by another unlicensed member of the crew, then the time has come for me to stop going to sea, IN THE MIDDLE As the position now stands, the rating of Chief Steward is a passport to either unemploy­ ment or the Coast Guard hearing unit. He stands four-square in the middle of a three way bar­ rage: the crew, the company, and the Master who is in duty-bound to enforce the company's orders. He has every responsibility and absolute­ ly no authority. If he lets his department do as they like the inevitable result is bad feeding and he is very properly hung, drawn, and quar­ tered by the crew. If he insists fas I do) on the job being done the right way, then I'm damned if some trouble maker in an outside department hasn't got the power to try and intimidate him. This case in question is a perfect example. Throughout the trip there has not been one complaint regarding the food, with the single exception of one bad batch of bread that I or­ dered dumped immediately, and is a thing that could happen to any baker. I get on well per- /AS HAN ^ I M'/ACCeMt/// 1^ geALty.A/ou;, ^ '\ oM> eoV! STRIKE COMMITTEEMAN SUGGESTS INSTRUCTION DATA FOR PICKET CAPTS. I think it would be a very good idea to have some pamphlets made up explaining the duties of a Picket Captain, and kept in readiness should the need for them ari.se. We had quite a bit of eonfu.sion last week, with the Cap^ t.-'.ins picking up picketcards on the picketlincs and delaying in turning them in to the Strike Committee. I think that each Picket Captain should have some printed matter issued to him e.xplaining his duties. It would simplify everything for him and everyone else concerned. R. Smith, No. 26993 Strjke Committee SUGGESTION TO BE ACTED UPON sonally with 99 percent of the entire crew, and yet the set up is such that the odd 1 percent (who cannot find anything to growl about open­ ly) can go around causing endless trouble and muttering vague threats about un-union activi­ ties merely because they don't like my accent or the way I part my hair. HE STANDS PAT I stand pat behind my record as a member of this Union and over 25 years sea sei'vice and I'll be damned if 1 am going to let any punk with a loud mouth and war time book push me around. It seems to me that in order to be a suc­ cessful Steward these days it is necessary to have the heart of a lion; the skin of a rhinoceros; the patience of Job; the sense of humor of Rog­ ers and a big bunch of fives to back it up with. I am well aware that this little billet doux will cause many howls and growls in certain quar­ ters, but 1 also kno>v that it will receive com­ mendation from many Brothers, who like my­ self, ai-e only trying to do a difficult, job. Jack (Aussie) Shrimpton, — Ch. Steward, SS Chas. Brantley Aycock. Editor's note: Minutes of the Steward's Dept. meeting of June 25 record the following: "C. Portello. Bedroom Utilityman, proposed a vole of confidence in the Steward, saying, 'the trip has been a happy one without any beefs; I've sailed with this Steward before and TIJ be glad to do so again.' The motion was seconded by Chairman T. Suttler and carried unanimously." Even though this is not exactly a beef, we think this sug­ gestion merits attention. To Brother Smith we say it's a damn good idea. And it will be done. CUT and RUN (Conthmcd frnin Page II) H. E. Roundtree. . . In Norfolk: Harwood Gaskill, Claude Fowler, Thomas Murphy, Edward Youngblood, Joe Gonsalves. Stanley Gelak, John Hill, Clarence Parsons and Joe Buckley. In New. York we may still have William Gale, Leon Gray, A. Qu nones and Konrad Hoffncr. . . Patrick Ryan could be down in Galveston, Herbert Pai'ks in Boston and Alex Garcia down in Tam­ pa! . . Our shipmate, Joe Pendleton and his good shipmate^ Jack Connolly are wishing for a long trip sometime in the future. Not to the Pacific again, by any chance, fellas? MOTHER FINDS LOG BRINGS ;0N CLOSER Dear Editor: Just a line to let you know how much I enjoy the Log. I read it every week as soon as the mailman brings it. In the June 14 paper is a picture of the SS White Sands crew, the ship my son is now sailing on, and it was like seeing him. I think there should be more pictures of ship's crews. I am all for the Seaman's Bill of Rights, too. My son has been in the merchant marine since he was 16. He was 18 in June. He was wounded sailing during the war, and I think he and his bud­ dies deserve a bill of rights. --Mrs. Richard Harvey The Mates And Steward On The WayneMade The Trip Helluva Note For Crew Dear Editor: When we signed on the James M. Wayne, the Captain promised we would have the messhalls and • fo'c.«les painted after we left New York on March 6. After we left Pensacola on March 17, we were told that we would have to wait until we had di.scharged the coal. Since the crew would only get the messhalls and fo-csles dirty before we got home. We were also promised scrubbing brushes and buckets and the Mate sSid he'd surely get us some in Pensacola. In Pensacola the buckets and brushes failed to come on board. St. Thomas was the same thing. It wasn't until we got to Bue­ nos Aires that we got them. After we left Pensacola we asked the Steward for the new cots that came aboard in New York. He gave us the ones that were busted, tacked up and brok­ en and when we asked about the new ones he said he would "give us any that he damned well pleased." The officers and passengers got tfae new cot«. From St.* Thomas to Rio the Chief Mate was drunk almost ev­ ery day, getting up about 11 or 12 a.m. The Second and Third stood practically all the watches. A few days after we left B.A., the Chief Mate put a standby on the bridge at night, because, he said, the crew wasn't putting out a good day's work. The OS on the 12-4 wouldn't bring the Second Mate coffee un­ der these conditions. So the Sec­ ond put the 12-4 OS on as his lookout and would not let him steer. Coming into Antwerp the Bo­ sun and Deck Delegate were told by the Chief Mtate that if the men did not turn to at exactly 8 a.m., they could have the day off, as they would be logged. The following day we had Roll Call, a la Kings Point, or whichever cadet school Sir Mate graduated from. Several days after we arrived in Antwerp the Chief Mate came back to the ship drunk and began to teU the men that if they didn't put out what he considered a good day's work he would call the Coast Guard, and have the crew brigged until the ship was ready to leave port. The following day the Third Mate, another cadet, told the Bo­ sun to give five men the after­ Due to the Kings Point direc­ tive, several men were logged. They could have been aboard ship a few minutes late, but they would have been logged anyway, so they stayed off all day. noon off, as they did not appear on deck until 1:02 p.m. After a hot beef with the Captain the men returned to work. But one morning no one called the crew and they didn't turn to until 8:45, as a result. Nothing was heard about this, however. The Mates could do no wrong. Willard Gonzales, Deck Delegate. STEWARDS DEPT. HAS ITS WORDS This part is about the Steward aboard the Wayne. On March 6 we left New York, and the Stewai-d was drunk. I asked him about mop buckets and wringers when we got to Pensacola, but he was always drunk and didn't show up for about four days. When he did return he was still drunk and wasn't much use around. When we hit St. Thomas he bought more liquor and stayed drunk until we left Rio. When we aiTived at Argentina he wasn't so bad because the Captain told him to be on board at every meal and to be sober. When we left Argentina he started rationing everything: soap, bread, fresh fruit, canned fruit and juices. When anyone asked him to put the stuff out, he would always answer in a wise tone, "we must save the stuff." That was the only answer he would give anyone. He also tried to tell the dishwash­ er how much soap to use: half a bar a day, which anyone will tell you is impossible. The Chief Cook had an acci­ dent and was laid up for about two weeks. The crew tried to let the Steward turn to, but he said the Second Cook could handle the job. Only thing, everything he turned out was lousy. The three Delegates went to see the Steward to tell him to turn to, but all he would say was that his piles bleed for evei-yone who didn't like the food. They went to the Captain, to see if he would order the Steward to turn to, but he said to stick it out for a little longer. That's all we heard about it. Lately, we found out that the Captain has someone in the Stew­ ards Dept., telling him everything the crew d.oes and exactly what time it's done. Maybe by the time we reach the States we may know who the Captain has; I hope we do. Bill Gonzales, Deck Del. Patsy Nicodemo. Stew. Del. James Jacks^ Engine DeL �THE SEAFARERS LOG Page Fourteen Friday. July 19. 1946 Weisberger Reports To Seafarers On ILO (Cotitiniu'd from Page 3) the State concerned if it desii'es further explanations or does not consider the measures fully satis­ factory. The Conference just concluded in Seattle was a Maritime Con­ ference, and non-Maritime States, for instance, do not generally find it necessary to ratify Con­ ventions concerning seamen. Questions which concern only particular industries or occupa­ tions cannot always be dealt with adequately by representatives of employers and workers concern­ ed witJi industry or employment as a whole, so they have oeen "handled in special conferences, which enable the particular in­ terests concerned to be directly represented. Conditions of work of seamen have from the outset been dealt with by special ses­ sions of the International Labor Conference. There is also a Joint Maritime Commission, consisting of ship­ owners' and seamens' represen­ tatives, to advise upon maritime .questions. DIFFICULT TASK Some of the difficulty of the task of the American Seamen's representative will be seen when we consider only the question of the wages and hour point which was on the Agenda of the Con­ ference, and the attempt to jack up the minimums of foreign sea­ men, particularly when we con­ sider that in some countries $16.00 per month is the Maximum for the majority of the countries com­ ing below the $64.00 minimum which was established at this Conference. Compare this with the Ameri­ can Minimum Scale of $167.50— based on an ABs wage scale. The question which the Ameri­ can repi*ssentative had to con­ stantly bear in mind was that the Minimum usually becomes the Maximum — and just how far could the "American seamen go towards helping the foreign sea­ men achieve a higher minimum," without jeopardizing the stand­ ards of the American seamen? The American representative ""presented the following state­ ment at the outset of the ConfSrence: Mr. Chairman, Delegates and fellow-seafarers; I appreciate the opportunity to speak and state our view on the , specific question before us, name­ ly a wage which would be ac­ ceptable to this Conference and which would be acceptable to seafarers. It must be realized that we from the United States approach this problem in a somewhat dif­ ferent fashion from those of my fellow-workers in Europe and other parts of the continent. This is partly the result of our inabil­ ity to keep in as intimate touch with the International Movement as we would have liked. been unable to spend much time here, altho he is keeping in touch with the deliberations of this body and expects to be here in the near future. I would like to call this Com­ mittee's attention to a part of that Resolution (which sttites): "WHEREAS, at the Copen­ hagen Preparatory Conference, dealing with Maritime problems, •(November. 1345) recommenda­ tions v/ere made to be presented at the final conference, which is now being held in Seattle, to adopt the minimum wage scale of 18 lbs. sterling, or approximately $72.50 per month. "RESOLVED, therefore, thai ihe' '44iii' Annual Convention ofihe California State Federation of Labor go on record demand­ ing that the Seattle International Maritime Conference now in ses­ sion. adopt as a minimum the going wages of American sea­ men." We must not lose sight of the fact, during the sessions of this Conference, that what we are concerned with primarily is the establishment of terms and con­ ditions of employment for .sea­ men—the large majority of sea­ men, and not a handful of sub­ standard seamen — although, of course, we should do all we can to assist them in their struggle. I have faith in the fighting spirit of the European seamen, but we must emphasize the fact that our policy is based on our NORFOLK R. Ferree, $1.50; R. E. Pritchard $1.00; G. Djian, $2.00; P. G. Avillo $1.00; G. L. Theis, $1.00; J. J. Taney $1.00; W. Pedler, $1.00; R. Alexander $2.00; J. Byrn, $1.00; R. E. Pritchard $1.00; V. Johnson. $2.00; R. E. Field $2.00; R. G. Noe, $2.00; J. W. Meeka, $2.00; O. Valley, $2.00; C. R. Riddick $2.00; R. G. Westbrook. $2.00; C. C Hughes. $2.00; H. L. Lane, $2.00; J Millfer. $2.00; J. F. Rhodes. $2.00; V. D Pelletier. $2.00; B. F. Martin. $2.00 D. R. Moore. $2.00; A. D. Hennessy $2.00; E. J. J. Housack. $2.00; J O'Donnell, $2.00; A. L. Ferguson, $2.00 D. L. Assaid, $2.00; A. R. Connor. $2.00; B. W. Drye, $2.00. L. P. Sullivan, $2.00; A. S. Sharp, 52.00; H. Knutson. $3.00; M. Atkinson. 51.00; R. Thonton, $2.00; A. E. Wat­ son, $2.00; A. P. Staples, Jr.. $2.00; L. Assard, $1.00; C. Aubert, $26.00; 3. Hoffstein, $4.00; C. Dean, $2.00; H. Emery, $5.00; G. S. Jordan. $6.00 V. E. Smith, $4.00; W. L. Vickers, 55.00; J. W. Overton, $5.00; W. R. Sul'ivan. $2.00; J. F.. .Sallee, $2 00; R, Wil mn. $2.00; G. B. Nelson, $2.00; B. H. Miller, $2.00; J. C. Verner, Jr., $2.00. dDelief that the results of our ne­ gotiations in collective bargaining depends primarily on our eco­ nomic strength. We have no illusions, and never had, that the shipowners will turn to the seamen and raise the standards adequately enough to provide for a decent home and other standards for seafaring men and their children. It has been our experience, that after the last war the employers reduced wages—an;i we will not go through that same experience ift.er this war. Tho viewpoint of the American seamen whom I represent is that \ve_ cannot afford to let.^things take the same course as they did after the last war. BEST CONDITIONS We maintain that American seamen have the best conditions of employment, and we believe that the United States Merchant Marine' will play an important role in international maritime af­ fairs, if it continues in the role it played all during the war when we carried the materiel to our Allies, and to our own Armed forces. There is no question but that our conditions are different, and —generally speaking—above the conditions of seamen of other countries. This is not said in any boastful fashion—quite the con­ trary! We only wish that condi­ tions in other countries were sub­ '. Harrison, $2.00; J. Hrasna, $3.00; Quinones, $2.00; W. Doyle, $1.00; W. Thompson, $1.00; Nettelblandt, $3.00; J. Garcia. $3.00; T. Morgan, $4.00; E. Grelack, $2.00; T. Williams, $1.00; J. Groutman, • $2.0O; M. S. Starffeur, $3.00; \ngel W. Castro, $1.00; Robt. Wingate, >1.00; Alexander Iwanuk. $l.00( E. De -aurentiis, $1.00; R. Bunce, $9.00; J. 3apuzzi, $1.00; F. Marcenaro, $5.00; 3. Cassata, $2.00; F. Potts, $2.00; Mor­ is, $11.50; B. Waturski, $1.00; Paul ^eyes, $2.00; J. Hurdle, $4.00. BOSTON Philip Marshall, $1.00. GALVESTON C. F. Smith; $1.00; G. W. Poole. $1.00; T. Limbaugh. $2.00; C. Ross. $1.00; R. A. Munsell, $5.00; V. F. O'Reilly 51.00; D. W. Hauter. $1.00; J. Osborne, 51.00; C. R. Glover, $1.00; C. A. Rosa, $1.00; M. L. Miller, Jr., $1.00; R. A. Goddard, $1.00; W. W. Raulerson, $1.00; W. H. Bradley. $1.00; H. Davidson 51.00; D. Hordley, $2.00; S. T. Roach, 51.00; C. T. Terry, $3.00; A. E. Stewart, $4.00; J. E. Trahan, $3.00; R.-L. Bab;ill. $5.00; F. M. Popoff, $5.00; J. H. Moore, $2.00; J. K. Phillips, $5.00; F. W. Rickers, $3.00; P. Van Voorkis, PHILADELPHIA $3.00; P. J. Casey, $3.00; L. E. Williams, J. Shea. $2.00; E. Luziett, $2.00; S. $3.00; H. H. Pierce, $3.00; M. L. Lee, '_ie.spo. $1.00; J. Mnnsueta, $2.00; R. $4.00; W. Beycisdorff, $4.00; S. Stu' eshane. $2.00: A. Djeridi, $3.00; "W. coski. $1.00; J. M. Fella, $4.00; . S. E. RESOLUTION Lii.akely, $1.00; R. Adams, $1.00; R. Lee, Smith, $1.00. During this week, at the 44th $1.00; G. Tardiev/, $4.00; Maurice Gulp, NEW YORK Annual Convention of the Cali­ 51.00; Francis Lacey, $1.00; Carmelo INDIVIDUAL DONATIONS fornia State Federation of Labor, \rcidiono, St.00: Robt. Harless, $1.00; J. Nemeth, $1.00; B. M. Zawaskl, a resolution was adopted, a copy "T. Burzak, $1.00; Rafat Kendnoorski, tfiOO; A. K. Paland, $1.00; J. Miller, of which I would like inserted in $1.00; Wm. Blackburn. $1.00; E. Abaul- $1.00; V. Jensen, $2.00; R. R. Thomp­ $5.00; H. Lewis, $2.00; F. Fenton, $1.00; T. M. Coffey, $2.00; 1. A. .the record. This resolution was 53 00; W. Miller. $3.00; D. Winborne, son, Tulford, $2.00; E. C. Martin, $2.00; H. presented to the California Con­ $300; J. Sharp. $3.00; C. Osborne, G. Spinello, $2.00; V. Patera, $2.00; F. vention by Mr. Harry Lundeberg $3.00; T. Prodat, $1.00; A. Green, $2.00; Nunez. $1.00; B. R. Callidrini, $1.00; of the AFL Sailors Union of the W. Bryant, $1.00; A. Rose, $2.00; G. P. P. Loput, $15.00; Charles Little, Hargis, $2.00; F. Behan. $2.00; B. McPacific, the official American Clay, $13.00. INDIVIDUAL DONATIONS Seamen's delegate to this Con­ T. Dickinson, $4.00; A. Kennedy, J. Borok, $1.00; Francis Hoy, $1.00; ference, and who is represented G. Pagano, $1.00; F. Stang, $2.00: H. $1.00; Padro Pedro, $1.00; Clifford M. here by me. The press of duties' Corgat, $2.00; J. Connell, $2.00; M Rehkopf, $1.00; S. Weisn, $1.00; Robert Blumenfeld, $2.00; R. Casale, $2 00; L Rov J. Gardner, $1.00,! during this period has been so' Klanp. $2.00; C. Pohero. $2.00- L, Rardin $1.00; SS ALCOA TRADER I great that Brother Lundeberg has Gurimbalien, $1.00; G. Gerson, $12.00; C. E. Boyles, $10.00. stantially better - - or equal to them to share in the good things ours. of life. The question which we pose is ^At the beginning of this par­ Maritime Conference, this: Will this Convention, if ticular adopted by the Conference and great hopes were held that some­ submitted to ratification by vari­ thing of a constructive nature ous countries, assist us? We are could be done, because for the fearful lest a minimum estab­ first time in the history of these lished by this Convention will Conferences, some of the Gov­ jeopardize the progress which we ernment delegates, as well as have made and may also frustrate some of the delegates from the our efforts to improve working workers groups, were from La­ conditions for the American Mer­ bor Governments, such as Eng­ land. Norway, etc. chant Marine, This hope, however, vanished We are also fearful that the after the Conference had been in establishment of a minimum as low as has been suggested here, session but a short time. The would give the Aqierican ship­ American Workers delegation had owner a strong argument for the_ succeeded in "getting the Full reduction of our standards, and 'Caniniit'cee' trr-'crdupi tlie" eigiit- ' hour day. certainly would be used by them This was kicked around and a as an argument against increas­ combination of British shipown­ ing our standards and we plan to ers and some of the so-called continue our progress for increas­ "liberal" (Labor) Government ing the standards of the Ameri­ representatives put the skids un­ can seamen. der the eight-hour day, although Let me add, however, that we we had won this by more than a are prepared to support, and will two-thirds vote of the Full Com­ support the seamen of other mittee. countries to improve their condi­ Had the "Labor boys" from the tions and to bring their standards European countries stuck to their to an ever higher level, keeping guns, we could have pushed this pace with the constant and new through, even over the objection developments in Science and In­ of the European Bloc. We had dustry. them on tlie run, and if the sea­ We know that the merchant men's representatives had shown seamen of the world have made more fight, the Conference might a contribution towards the ad­ hjivo looked different. vancement of the human race The shipowners and the Euro­ luring the last war which has pean workers delegates talked as been surpassed by none. We want though the document which they were working on was an actual "collective bargaining agree­ ment", instead of a Convention to get decent standards on wages, hours and manning. As a result, they seemed to lose sight of the fact that they were fighting the battle for tlieir membership back home. POOR COMPROMISE On the other hand, the Ameri­ can delegation stood fast, and told them to hold out for better conditions for their men. After all, we argued, the seamen had just been through a war, and the SS JOHN DONALD Dave Barasch, $1.00; Roy C. Parker men in the deck, engine and stew­ $1.00; Jose Quiapo, $1.00; H. Pruszka, ards departments had taken the $1.00; Peter Atkinson, $1.00; Donald S. rap; had gone through hell and Dour, $1.00; Louis G. Bosso, $1.00; J. high water to get the cargo and P. Tuczkowski, $2.00; Julio C. Gonzales, $1.00; Anthony J. Stanton, $3.00; John men to all ports of the World to beat the Dictators. B. Leon, $1.00; E. F. Kurdyla, $1.00. We felt this was an excellent SS J. DONALD G. Gincovaz, $1.00; G. Perchiar, $1.00; time for the Governments, par­ H. W. Bruce, $1.00; E. Pelez, $1.00; ticularly the Labor Governments, S. Kiawazyk, $1.00; J. Borgham, $1.00; and the shipowners, to show they J. B. Matre, $1.00. appreciated what the seamen had SS HELEN C. Moats, $5.00; J. Malcolm, $2.00; done. A. J. Cremca, $1.00; W. C. Goudin, However, the American dele­ $2.00; F. Vito, $1.00; H. Allen, $2.00; gation had consistently to walk a J. T. Ragland, $5.00. tight-rope between our efforts to SS F. GIBBONS beat up the minimum for foreign D. Kahlle, $2.00; W. Wilkinson, $2.00; seamen—and yet not allow them W. Powers, $1.00; H. Gock, $1.00; H. to beat down the minimum for Swartges, $1.00; P. Lysk, $1.00. the American standard. SS INGERSOLL S. Jaegendorff, $1.00; A. Litchfield, It can be stated without apol­ $1.00; J. E. Bellard, $1.00; F. R. Castro, ogy (^r seeming to boast, that $2.00; D. W. Willaford, $2.00; C. De ar­ Loch, $2.00; V. E. Jacobs, $1.00; A. while the minimtims finally Kingsepp, $1.00; R. Fisher, $1.00; Ed rived at are pitifully low, and Kelly—Crew of SS INGERSOLL, $16.00; downright shameful when com­ D. LeWinter, $2.00; G. O. Hinrichs, pared to the Americans standard, R. J. Burns, $1.00; J. P. Thompson, they would have been even lower $2.00; John Barrow, $1.00. had not the Americans waged a SS B. FISHER on these is­ R. C. Walters, $2.00; Julius C. Hems- no-compromise fight sues. ley, $2.00; C. H. Jackson, $1.00. What they got in the Conven­ SS J. M. WAYNE V. E. Smith, $3.00; D. E. Miller, $4.00; tions adopted does not mean any­ J. H. Jackson, $2.00; G. B. Dunn, $3.00; thing so far as the American sea­ J. J. Dolia, $3.00; C. M. Grace, $3.00; J. Ricarvet, $3.00; R. F. Holtz, $2.00; men are concerned. We had to William Gonzales, $1.00; R. Espinosa, vote "No" consistently in order $3.00; A. Tosado, $2.00; L. Grossman, to maintain our position against $2.00; T. C. Towne, $2.00; L. H. Hurl the lowering of the American hurt, $3.00; C. D. Wehunt, $2.00; G. standards with our own Senate Williams, $5.00; P. Nicodemo, $3.00; Basil Undertilo, $2.00; Cecil Garner, BUd CoHgtCSS, but it is tO b© J5.00; J. B. Bourne, $5.00; A. Sanchez, hoped that they will help SOm© $15.00; D. B. Ramirez, $2.00. cpnmon in in foreign fm-ninn counI of of fhp the seamen SS CAPE NOME "trieS wherp thpv havA nn lirv-iifo S. Cohe^ $1.00; J. Morales, $1.00; 17 f 1 ICorter. $L00; Kane Lockwood. OH Uie hOUrS, low pay standards, $2.00. Total—-$5.00. , , and pay them no overtime at all. �t HE SEAFA HERS LOG Friday, July 19, 1946 Pag« FIfieea BuuSirapr^"^" •tTi fri P % H Ht-nclren, Henry H Hendricks, C. R Heil, Clarence C II('ndin, Max Hendorshot, James L Ilondrick, Frank J Hensten, Chas. J Hennessey, James J ' Henricks, John 1.91 3.17 8.26 5.92 3.56 4.73 5.94 4.46 ^98.75 —Unclaimed Wages— Mississippi Shipping Company, Inc. This list comprises unclaimed wages as of December 31, 1945, some of which may have already been paid. If you still have a claim, write to Mis­ sissippi-Shipping Company, 339 Chartves St, New Orleans, La., enclosing ~;TjendrickrR."".'l"''...;...;Zrr .27 Heniken, Edw. A 5.03 your z-number, social security number, date and place of birth and present Henkelman, Jacobus H 2.17 address. Henry, Charles 74 Homy, Haydon F 3.55 3.46 .Jaronstead, Hilmar H Hoehn, C. A 10.72 Hughes, Henry C. Jr. Henson, Fred L. 1.42 .49 Jawonski, E. J Hoehner, Charles F 4.47 Hughes, Wallace G. .... Hepburn. Marcus_ Jos 2.07 4.27 Jaycox, Edward N Hoff, Glen R 69 Huguley, James M. ... Hoj-bcrl, Leonard C 4,21 .. 13.22 Jedrcy, Ralph J Hoffman, Bertrand S 1.45 Hull, Arthur L Herce, Mario 74 .. 11.71 Jefferson, Norman A Hoffman, Eugene C 13.54 Hull, Geo C Herhausen, Otto T 7.52 .71 Jeffryes, Floyd L. .. Hofman, J 12.42 Hull, John N Herman, P. M 4.50 1.48 Jenkins, Roy W Hogan, Edward E 5.45 Humphrey, H Hermann, J. C 89 20.00 Jennings, Dave H. Hagan, Robert L 31.77 Humphrey, R. 0 Hernandez, E 2.37 14.22 Jennings, E. S Hoggins, Willits 2.23 Hume, Peter F Hernandez, Edward J 3.81 Hottela, Carl E 1.78 Hungate, R. K 1.88 Jenott, Bernard G. Henrnandez, Guam 1.78 3.23 Jensen, Ange Hokamon, C. 0 3.51 Hungling, Richard J Herrmann, Robert 89 Hoke, James T. Ji.45 Hunnicutt, E 1.20 Jensen, August He.ss,'Benedict T. V 3.13 9.00 Jensen, C Holder, Charles E 5.94 Hunt, Paul Lyal Hesse, Hebert C 7.91 Holcomb, R. E 1.65 Hunter, Cecil H 12.83 Jensen, Gordon Hestness, Eli V 5.69 Holdren, Robert F 19.26 Hunter, Elliott 1.24 Jensen, .Jens P. Heslenes, Gawle 2.84 Holhmd, Alonzo C 1.42 Hunter, Wilbur T 1.04 Jensen, Jens 0 Hevvin, Clarence L. Sr 2.75 Holland, F. P 4.13 Huot, Harry N 5.51 Jensen. Robert Peter Hewitt, Robert B 2.23 10.88 Jersaid, Ludwig, A. C Holland, J. P 52 Hupe, Fritz Hey, George 74 4.94 Jewer. Roland Holland, R. L 24.27 Huppert, George F Hesketh, William A 2.23 5.90 Joad, Manuel L Hollen, James C 1.54 Huron, Steve Heymn, J. J 11.59 61.87 Jobe, Harold E Hollingshorst, S 39 Hurlbut, E. V Hibbitts, Francis L • 7.42 Mollis, Walter W. 7.69 Huss, Philip L 2.23 Johansen, F Mickey, William R 2.71 Hollstedt, Sven 0 89 Husto, H 1.24 Johansen, Harold Mickey, William R 2.10 Holman, Alexander D. Jr. 11.23 Hutcherson, Howard H 3.56 Johns, Robert H Hickman, A 32 Holme, James R 56.40 Hutson, Dewitt T 1.04 Johnson, Albert W Hickman, Thomas E 2.23 Holovich, E 22 Hutter, Robert G 5.64 Johnson, Albin Hicks, Charles Thomas .... 2.16 Holsinger, Jack 4.98 Hyatt, Richard M 79 Johnson, Alexander L Hicks, Graham E 42 Hoste, Henry 10.68 Hylander, George W 1.98 Johnon, Alfred J Hicks. Homer L 1.16 Holstad, Sam J 74 Hyman, Jack 1.39 Johnson, Art Fred Hicks, Wm 1.42 Holt, Eugene B 2.25 Hyman, Lester McDonald 6.05 Johnson, C Hightower, Jimmy A 1.98 Hones, John Paul 79 Hynes, Michael J 5.13 Johnson, Chas Hilaszek, Stanley 114.59 Honning, J. L Johnson, Chas. R. , 21.50 Hildreth, G. H 33 Hood, Wm. H. Jr Johnson, David J 10.63 Higginbotham, Maurice .... 5.35 Hoover, W. E 1.88 Icay, C. A 4.22 Johnson, D Higgins, Joseph J. 08 Hopson, J. D. 8.58 levin, Peter J 58.01 Johnson, Dan Hill, Allan M 49.85 Hopson, Wm. T .45 Igoe, Edward L 2.23 Joiinson, Donald W Hill, Charles C 1.37 Horo.shin, J 2.97 Ilm, Carl August 51 Johnson, Earl G Hill, Charles E 45 Horton, Don C 40.00 Imboden, Scott A. Jr 5.46 Johnson, Ernest W. Hilldale, H 13.53 Horton, Guy E 89 Infante, Antonio 5.10 Johnson, Fred Hill, George 14.25 Horvath, Louis J 89 Inglehart, Harry N 2.23 Johnson, Fred Hill, Gerald C 11.71 Hoskins, Frank M. H 9.95 Ingram, Robert E 2.24 Johnson, Harold ... Hill, Henry 10.23 Hossler, Richard D 89 Johnson, Harry B. 4.14 Immediate, Carmine A Hill, John T 1.48 Hotchkiss, J. F 69 Johnson, Harry ... 11.75 Inscho, Floyd W Hill, John W i 79 Hitchkiss, John J .'. 9.97 Johnson, H 75 lovin, Peter J Hill, Raymond W 2.81 Hoth, Lester 2.25 Johnson. Horace ... 1.79 Irwin, Milton W Hill, Tom 2.25 Hoth, Lester F 147.01 Johnson, Joel C. ... 69 Isaacson, Arthur R Hillard, Donald C 69 Houk, Richard H Isnor, Gilbert C 6.12 Johnson, James A. 2.25 Hillary, William S 20.07 Howard, Dewey H 45 Johnson, James C. 7.13 Ivelloro, C. J Hillman, R 7.76 Howard, Joseph 30 ohnson, James K. . 73 Iverson, Richard A Hills, Forrest A. Jr., 7.12 Howard, M. A 46.33 Johnson, Jack M. 6.75 Ivins, Wm Hilton, Don L. 1.98 Howard, Wm Johnston, Lloyd 9.50 Hilton, J. S 5.05 Howe, Burdette L. Johnson, Lloyd S 2.82 Himelar, Joseph 69 I Howe, C 4.80 Johnson, M. R 3.29 Jachymonoski, R. S Hinds, Alfred M 11.88 Howlel, Robert R 4.21 Johnson, P. A 10.69 Jacko, Julius Hintze, Robert 10.80 Howerton, Jesse J 2.88 Johnson, Richard R 1.00 Jackson, C. Hipa, Lani, J. N ^ 4.33 Howes, John S 2.71 Johnson, Robert P 5.54 Jackson, Edward Hirdstrj', K 7.56 Hoyt, Carl C. Jr 2.77 Johnson, Roy E 2.75 •Jackson, E. W Hirschkowitz, M 2.47 Hoyt, Robert W. 5.69 Johnson, Rufus 1.07 Jackson, John A. Hitchcock, Willis W 98.75 Justin L 3.36 Johnson, Stanley B Hoyt, Samuel F. Jr 2.65 Jackson, Hoagland, Frank M 79 Hryszko, Wladyslaw Leslie M 3.23 Johnson, Sylvester 89 Jackson, Hock, John W 99 Huafer, R Johnson, Thomas J Jackson, Mark E 5.00 11.88 Hock, John W. Jr., 66 Hubbard, Harold E. 7.90 Johnson, Victor 8.26 Jackson, Robert Hock, J. W 46.01 Hubbard, Louis 9.70 Johnson, Wm. A 2.25 Jackson, Wm. E. 3.55 Hodgg, Clarence ... .89 Johnson, Walter Hubbart, Duane E 45 Jackus, Edw. 5.51 Hubble, L Hodge, Wm. Hv 2.25 Johnson, William 8.42 Jacob, Wm. .. 6.80 Hubbs, Robert Hodges, Gaines D. 1.50 Johnson, Wm 1.37 Jacobs, Arthur Hodges, Lem W. \.. 1.79 Hudson, Frank S 2.94 Johnston, Archibald F 22.47 Jacobsen, Andrew Olal Hodges, Robert L. 5.77 Hutson, G. D 10.97 Jacobson, M 5.46 Johnson, Robt. J Hudson, J. P 2.25 Jacobsen, Marcus P 5.64 Johnston, Wm. F Hudson, J 1.75 Jacomella, Eugene Isadore 7.52 Johnson, C James, Basil v. .89 Johnson, L Hudson, Joseph 1 8.92 .; James, .27 Joiner, Virgil E. D Hudson, Lester D. . .96 Charles P. Stangenbei^g Jollimore, Melvin G James, Harold W Huff, Newton A. Jr., 1.98 8.10 Z 690 885 Jones, Byron E J James, Huffman, Turley S. . .69 9.31 John N. Seven — Z 574 978 Huggett, X 3.16 Jones, C 4.55 James, Thomas S Raymond C. Weatherly 2.23 Jones, Charlie H Jameson, Stewart C Huggins, James 8.43 Z 585 522 Jones, Charles M James, Otis Hughes, E. 1 5.25 4.01 •Your Seaman's Fapei^s are in ll3 Jfohes, Edgar F .25 Jankowsky, Harfy the office of the Mobile BVaftch. Hughes, G. ... NOTICE! • SiU HALLS NEW YORK SI Beaver St. HAnover Z-2784 BOSTON 330 AUantlc Ave. Liberty 4057 BALTIMORE 14 North Gay St. Calvert 4539 FHiLADELPHiA » SduCB 7tB St. Phone XOmbard 3-7651 NORFOLK 127-129 Bank Street 4-1083 CHARLESTON NEW ORLEANS SAVANNAH 68 Society St. Phone 3-3680 339 Chartres St. Canal 3336 220 East Bay St. 3-1728 1.78 MOBILE 7 St. Michael St. Z-1754 9.00 43 Ponce de Leoa 19.60 I SAN JUAN, P. R San Juan 2-5966 59 .GALVESTON 305'/, 22nd St. 2-8448 1.98 I TAMPA 1809-1811 Franklin St. 1.98 { M-1323 920 Main St. 3.32 JACKSONVILLE I Phone 5-5919 12.46 PORT ARTHUR 445 Austin Ave, Phone: 28532 5.70 I HOUSTON 7137 Navigation Blvd. 8.26 I Phone Wentworth 3-3809 9.36 RICHMOND, Calif 257 5th St. 59 Clay St. 7.03 SAN FRANCISCO Garfield 8225 3.17 SEATTLE ... .86 Seneca St. Main 0290 5.46 in W. Bumside St. 4.13 PORTLAND WILMINGTON 440 Avalon Blvd. 75 Terminal 4-3131 16 Merchant St. 45 HONOLULU 10 Exchange St. 8.26 BUFFALO Cleveland 7391 10.05 CHICAGO 24 W. Superior Ave. Superior 5175 6.88 CLEVELAND 1014 E. St. Clair St. 8.26 Main 0147 1038 Third St. 1.04 DETROIT Cadillac 6657 4.47 DULUTH 531 W. Michigan St. Melrose 4110 3.41 99 CORPUS CHRISTI 1824 N. Mesquite St. VICTORIA, B. C 602 Boughton St. 14.81 . VANCOUVER 144 W. Hastings St. .79 6.28 2.13 23 6.44 44.06 SS FRANCIS G. NEWLANDS James Z. Perry, Bedroom Util­ 2.97 9.66 ity, you have 117 hours due for 5.08 making up Punsers room. Collect 3.98 at Waterman SS Company, Mo­ 20.38 bile, Alabama. 10.23 i % % 18.93 SS TOPA TOPA .35 George Leppert, Wiper, can 3.46 collect for transportation aiid 3.44 subsistance, $24.38; 2 hours' over­ 1.40 time, $1.80; at Pan Atlantic SS .01 Company, 307 Government St., 2.68 Mobile, Alabama. 5.46 » S. S. 2.06 SS FAIRLAND 19.28 W. J. McAtee, Jr., Steward: 20 .71 hours, handling slop chest and 5.94 medicine chest. Collect at Wat1,78 .99 ' erman SS Company, Mobile Ala16.50 bama. 2.83 3.96 69 ' 6.20 Anyone knowing the where­ 5.67 abouts of Mr. Edward D. Cutts, 40.43 a former member of the SS Col12.00 abee, please contact his sister, 2.13 Mrs. Fred Walker, 1108 South 14.25 Washington Avenue, Mobile, 3.00 Alabama; Phone No. 2-8112. 8.08 79 1.31 69 7.36 GEORGE J. JANETIS 83 Please contact John E. Kym17.00 4.80 ingham at 1227 Hamilton St., N.W., Washington, D.C., immedi­ 14.68 ately. Your mother seriously ill. 2.13 X %. 3;31 JAMES C. GEORGE 5.67 Get in touch with your Wife. 2.23 3.83 She has some important govern­ 2.97 ment mail for you. Money Due NOTICE! PERSONALS- �S-4 ii.v •1 THE SEAFARERS Sixteen / THEY VOTED SIU—70 PERCENT llM; I'-. • '•i' tt- LOG Anniston City And Red Rover Join Pre-Seafarers Bandwagon NEW YORK—Both the Annis­ ton City and the Red Rover, Isth­ mian ships which were voted at New York and Boston respective­ ly during the past week, showed their preference for the SlU in no uncertain terms. f-'u li I','.I- These Isthmian seamen, part of the crew from the Anniston City, voted for the Seafarers better than 2 to 1. They were snap­ ped not far from their ship, docked at the Erie Basin, Brooklyn. Belle Of The Seas Reported Solidly Behind Seafarers Ben Taflewitz, SlU ships or­ ganizer aboard the Isthmian ship, Belle of the Seas, reported from Manila about conditions aboard the Belle. In his letter dated June 27th, Ben also states that several Isthmian ships are now in Manila Harbor. Among these are the Ma­ rine Fox, Claremont Victory, At­ lanta City and Pere Marquette. The Belle held a shipboard meeting on June 9th, and J. W. Atkins and A. Loringer were elected chairman and secretary. Under discussion about the SlUSUP contract negotiations, Col­ lins, Taflewitz and Atkins spoke, with a motion to send a message of support to the SlU being car­ ried. Election of departmental dele­ gates then began with S. Porpora elected as Deck delegate; A. Lor­ inger as Engine delegate; and H. Lovejoy as the Steward repre­ sentative. Meeting was adjourned after a discussion regarding the ship's cleanliness and recreation facilities in Manila. According to Taflewitz, "We -Jiad quite a bit of difficulty in getting the news over our ship's radio, but now that we're in Ma­ nila it'll be easy to catch up on things. 1 pointed out to the boys on the Belle that bold SlU-SUP actions on June 7th and 8th real­ ly made it possible for the CMU to secure their demands. And af­ ter all that breast beating, the NMU didn't strike!" Ben continued, "The Belle - should return to Frisco about Au­ gust (early in the month), and in the meantime we've contented ourselves with making her a solid SIU ship. A couple of boys in the Stewards Department were on the fence for a while, but now they've signed SlU pledge cards." "Manila Harbor is really a crowded plfice," wrote Taflewitz, "and many of these ships have been waiting for months to un­ load. Some of the other fellows went with me when we Visited the Pere Marquette. She's just a tired old Liberty that's been gone from New York since last No­ vember, and may not get back there before October or Novem­ ber. It's a good ship for the Sea­ farers, and should hang up a good vote if they manage to get some­ place where they can vole." Ben concluded his remarks, "1 hope the SlU contracts continue to top the NMU. In fact, 1 know they will. However, to make my life complete, I'm waiting for that Isthmian contract to be negotiat­ ed, and make it retroactive." Friday. July 19. 1946 Crews from these two ships voted for the Seafarers by a bet­ ter than 2 to 1 percentage, ac­ cording to estimates from observ­ ers, and maintained the high av­ erage already established by Isth­ mian ships which have completed their balloting. The Anniston City was voted in New York on Thursday, July 11th. Credit for the top heavy vote received by the SlU can be given chiefly to AB Comstock. Aided by the valuable assistance rendered by a few other crewmembers, Comstock did a swell organizational job aboard the Anniston. The results show how swell—around 70 percent for the SlU! Voting on Friday, July 12th at Boston, the Red Rover crew reg­ istered around 75 percent pref­ erence for the Seafarers as the Union of their choice. More than half the 25 percent not counted as SlU votes were doubtful, and it's possible that the Seafarers margin of victory could be con­ siderably higher. RED ROVER REPORT Red Rover crewmen reported on conditions aboard their ship during the recently concluded four and a half months trip, and roundly condemned the Skipper —Bernhard—as a bell-to-bell of­ ficer who didn't know his job. Sailing as a Mate for over 15 years, the Red Rover was only Captain Bemhard's second com­ mand. Other officers on the Rover asserted that he put his first ship on a reef, and ripped out the bot­ tom. His navigation never agreed with that of the other officers. But, of course, he was always right! Crewmembers of the Rover were loud in their praise of the Purser — Lester Fosdick, betterknown as "Fearless Fosdick" for obvious reasons — claiming that he was good on draws, always considerate of the sick, and would open the slopchest at all hours. This was contrary to the Skip­ per's policy of being tight on the draws, and wanting to pay the men on their own time. quette, Robert C. Grier, Sea Hawk, Sea Lynx, Sea Triton and the Steel Inventor. The majority of these ships are predominantly pro-Seafarers, and will so vote. Joe Curran's recent tirade against the commie misleaders of the NMU, former buddies of his whom he admits control the NMU and its policies, is an open con­ cession of the NMU's defeat in the Isthmian election. This con­ firms repeated Log statements about the huge SlU vote as against the pour NMU showing. Curran declared that the NMU Isthmian organizers spent more time organizing for the commies than they did for the union. This is only partially correct as these organizers tried to gain recruits for the communist party and the union at the .same time. Isthmian seamen compared the definite, down-to-earth program of the SlU which was directly re­ lated to their needs, with the empty promises and phony pro­ gram of the NMU. As a result, they overwhelmingly chose the Seafarers. And Isthmian seamen are continuing to choose the SlU. CREW LOST WEIGHT According to volunteer ship's organizer Charlie Bush, the Ro­ ver was a hungry ship with the entire crew losing weight. In fact. Bush lost 26 pounds during the Far East voyage. . Crewmembers also asserted that unless the Skipper dropped several logs when the Rover pays off in Baltimore some time this week, that they would press cer­ tain charges against him to the limit. With the voting of the Red Ro­ ver and Anniston City completed, •^en Isthmian ships now remain to be voted. These are the Atlanta City, Cape Junction, Kathleen Holmes, Monroe City, Pere Mar- Here's The Score WHAT IT COSTS TO JOIN THE SIU IF YOU ARE AN ISTHMIAN SEAMAN Current Month's Dues..$ 2.00 Initiation 15.00 TOTAL $17.00 WHAT IT COSTS ALL SEAMEN TO MAINTAIN MEMBERSHIP IN THE SIU Yearly Dues @ $2.00 per month $24.00 Annual Strike Assessment. Yearly .. 3.00 Annual Hosp. Fund .... 2.00 Ah, But Chivalry Still Burns Deep Within, And Isthmian Canine Rescuers Attest To It Who says the days of chivalry went out with the windjammers? Proof that they're'still very much alive was demonstrated Satur­ day, July 13th, by several crew­ members of the Isthmian ship Winthrop L. Marvin, who at great personal risk jumped into the North River off Pier 132 to rescue a girl's drowning dog. The dog, a brown chow named "Brownie", was scampering along the edge of the dock with his mistress when he became fright­ ened, lost his footing, and slipped into the deep waters of the North River. Swimming frantically around for several minutes, with no chance of climbing the dock's steep sides. Brownie began to tire rapidly. Seeing hov/ desperately her p^t was sti uggliiig, Brownie's owner, a comely (meaning good-looking) blonde, later tagged "Whitey" by Marvin crewmen on account of her light golden tresses, screamed for help. Always alert for screams from lovely damsels in distress, a num­ ber of the boys from the Marvin came dashing up to the rescue. Taking in the situation at a glance, they immediately dove into the water to save the strug­ gling pooch. The hero of the day was Ar­ mando Frissora. Despite several deep scratches from Brownie, Frissora managed to subdue the now thoroughly frightened chow enough to bring him ashore. Later, after profusely thanking the gallant seamen who answered her pleas for assistance, "Whitey had her picture snapped with a number of Marvin crewmembers. However, Brownie was too ex­ hausted to get in the group shot. YEARLY TOTAL $29.00 WHAT IT COSTS TO JOIN SIU IF YOU ARE NOT AN ISTHMIAN SEAMAN Current Month's Dues..$ 2.00 Initiation 25.00 Seafarers Int'l Fund .... 2.00 Building Fund 10.00 Annual Strike Ass'mt... 12.00 (4 years @ $3.00 per year) Strike & Org'al Fund .. 5.00 Hospital Fund 2.00 Strike Fund 10.00 but he did express his thanks in no uncertain manner. The moral? If you think chiv­ alry is dead, don't go near an Isthmian ship — especially the Winthrop L. Marvin! TOTAL $68.00 All assessments in the SIU were passed by a secret vote requiring a two-thirds ma­ jority. • : 0 ARMANDO FRISSORA Crewmembers of the Isthmian Lines ship Winthrop L. Mar­ vin, several of whom jumped into the North River to rescue Brownie, a girl's drowning dog. Front (reading from left): Edgar Muldon, Clark Inman, "Whitey" (otherwise unidentified girl owner of the rescued chow), and Robt. Chaplin. Middle: Bosun .Tohannes Karlson and Joseph- Yonick. Hear: Robert Bowen< James Wright and Gus Fellman. He took a dunking to save • a dog's life. Hats off! - ^ � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Seafarers Log Issues 1939-1949 Description An account of the resource Volumes I-XI of the Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource July 19, 1946 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Vol. VIII, No. 29 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Newsprint Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Description An account of the resource AFL MARITIME SOLIDARITY BEATS BRIDGES, CMU RAID ON SIU PACIFIC DISTRICT SIU REJECTS OPERATORS' INADEQUATE PROPOSALS SENATE GIVES FULL CONTROL OVER SEAMEN TO COAST GUARD SIU PRESSURE IMPROVES TREATMENT IN NEW ORLEANS MARINE HOSPITAL JUST EVERYBODY KNOWS SEAFARERS IS WINNING THE ISTHMIAN ELECTION WEISBERGER, DELEGATE TO ILO REPORTS TO SEAFARERS' MEMBERS SEAMEN ARE SADDLED WITH COAST GUARD ALTHOUGH SENATE VOTE IN FAVOR IS CLOSE SEAFARERS GREAT LAKES DISTRICT PRESSES ORGANIZING OF MIDLAND SHIPS JUST LAY UP IN SAVANNAH BALTIMORE SEAFARERS GIVE TO HOSPITALIZED WATERMAN OFFICERS PULL IN HORNS WHEN HARD-TALK SHOWDOWN COMES COAST GUARD CONTROL OF SEAMEN IS NOT WHAT MARINERS FOUGHT FOR CALMAR CREW ADVISED TO STAY TOGETHER RIGHT THROUGH PAYOFF MILITANT SIU-SUP SHUTS DOWN CMU DOCKS AFL MARITIME COUNCIL GOES TO TOWN ON BEEF TRIBULATIONS OF A BELLY ROBBER OUTLINED BY STEW. SHRIMPTON THE MATES AND STEWARD ON THE WAYNE MADE THE TRIP HELLUVA NOTE FOR CREW ANNISTON CITY AND RED ROVER JOIN PRO-SEAFARERS BANDWAGON BELLE OF THE SEAS REPORTED SOLIDLY BEHIND SEAFARERS AH, BUT CHIVALRY STILL BURNS DEEP WITHIN, AND ISTHMIAN CANINE RESCUERS ATTEST TO IT Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 7/19/1946 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America 1946 Periodicals Seafarers Log http://seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/ba5370d43ff12395a0ea9e42a908f59e.PDF ac146fd3d80b244fa0c95e83f8df3479 PDF Text Text •*<. • •. • OFFICIAL ^6R0AN OF THK SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION • ATLANTIC AND OULF DISTRICT • AFL-CIO • •r NMU, SHIP GO'S OKAY INDUSTRY BLACKLIST BULLETIN—The SEAFARERS LOG learned this week that an industry-wide blacklist has been established by the American Merchant Marinein­ stitute with the full cooperation of the NMU. The system allows the operators to refuse to hire any NMU member who was ever fired off an NMU ship. A central records bureau is maintaining the blacklist. (For full details, see stories on pages 2, 5). Defense Dep't Stand: US MERCHANT SHIP BUILD-UP YITAL NEED' Story On Page 3 jl Seafarers N. Richie (above, left) |#OOfC VfleCfC* and J. J. Devine present books to New York meeting officials before balloting began last week on election of a six-man rank and file quarterly financial committee. Both made berths on the commit­ tee, which is now conducting regular audit bf Union's books, records and files at headquarters. —.—. cruise ship J. « oxxv/wxx during refloating efforts off Bermuda by the tug Justice. She ran aground during a squall a few miles out of Ber­ muda en route to Liverpool, England. Confronted with a 30-degree list, she was righted after removing cargo. �Pace Two SEAfAkEkS Secref Deal Perils Men's Job Rights • The National Maritime Union and its contracted operators have negotiated an arrangement which gives the operators a free hand to blacklist any s6aman who has been em the files of the Marine Index. ployed on NMU-contracted • For a dollar bill. Marine Index will gladly pass the information ships, the SEAFARERS on to any shipowner who might be LOG learned this week. considering hiring the man. The shipowner has the authority, The go-between in the new •with the full approval of the NMU, blacklist system is none to refuse to hire^ the man if his other than the Marine Index name shows up on the listings, no Bureau, an outfit that was matter how old the entry is or used by a labor spy apparatus what the reason. to finger SIU men in the course of the Cities Service organizing drive. Under the industry-wide black­ list system, any seaman who was ever fired off his job on any NMU ship can be denied his employment rights in the industry with the full approval of the NMU. Thus far, no announcement of the new sys- AMMI Promoting Ship Combine The development of the secret NMU-AMMI blacklist is just one aspect of a campaign now being promoted by a group of lawyers, AMMI officials and other inter­ ested parties to establish a huge cartel-type combine in the ship­ ping field and monopolize US shipping. Such a campaign, if successful, would mean a mo­ nopoly of US subsidy expendi­ tures. By harnessing the NMU mem­ bership, lock, stock and barrel, the combine is convinced it has a key to control of US subsidies and the taxpayers' money. The SEAFARERS LOG is currently examining and devel­ oping additional information concerning the activities of this combine. Further details will be explored in future LOG issues with a view toward initiat­ ing a full-scale Congressional inquiry into how the industry is disposing of the taxpayers' money. For practical purposes it means that NMU members have been stripped of all job security as of April 30. 1957, when the blacklist formally took effect. The militant delegate who gets into hat water with the'officers, the seaman who is simply the victim of a personal dislike, or the man who is fired without reason by a bucko skipper can be fingered and barred from the industry forever. Since there Is no time limit on the files, the companies can reach back two, five or ten.years, if need be, if they or the NMU leadership are looking for an out to get rid (Continued on page 5) July 19, 1957 LOG American Merchant Marine Institute, Inc !l -groodwoy New York 4 . • . - ' 1. April 90, TO ALL STEAkShI? Ca.P.CJIZS .JU AOEf'TS HAVI^ 3 CONIRiiCTUAL DELATIONS VJTH TiiE HATIO;.aL k.A.1ITI.i llilOK OF ^.LRIGj Dear Sin been coi^cerhcd reaeant Tlndi the KatlJnel paft proposals tr.e collective need not Ipllrie records. in .•Sielend CSci ' ' """i ill aeoter concer.'' for rnTch the man is subse ported^^^fTe^arlne Index Bureau. Ibis organization, but the shipping Industry, has for ir.any years, provided of seamen to sjbscrlblng steiasMp coopanies. The olan^ to Mild In. beginning at once. Irfor-aatlon concerrilna discldMe. Then, theee coapanies rill be able to obtal gro Excerpts (above) from letter sent to all NMU-contracted companies by Ralph Casey, AMMI president, announcing the start of the blacklist. At right is LOG clipping which predicted the system. Oa tha basif of the announce­ ment In the NMU "Pilot" of Oc­ tober 23, 195S. that the "practice of logging had been eliminated" lt_ was reports by aOme ahlp op-] efafbra that the NMU might allow the ahlpowners complete authority to fire or blaAUst crewmembara L misting Work or wstch, in exchsnge for eliminating of the prac­ tice of logging. •rOet' Confbsed The confusion over the manner in which the NMU Intended to ap­ ply tha logging restriction arose fron^porU In the NMU"'Pllot." lipt; -from Seafarers Log, 11/9/56 Seamen Unprotected; Can't Appeal Blacklist tem has yet been made in the "NMU Pilot" although the ma­ chinery started operating early in May of this year. The NMU-con­ tracted United States Lines has operated a similar system on its own for many years. List Similar To 'Fink Books' The blacklist system as negoti­ ated by NMU President Joseph Curran is more or less a revival of the old "fink book" system of the 1930's whereby seamen were to carry a continuous discharge book. Skippers blacklisted them then by entering disparaging re­ marks about a seaman's character or ability in the "fink book." Now the NMU has centralized and refined the old system for use wherever NMU men sail. Interestingly enough, the nego­ tiations of the blacklist fitted The industry-wide blacklist may be something new, but it tightfy into the now well-known Stalinist-type pattern which has is an old story as far as United States Lines is concerned. For been employed for many years by years, as the SFAK ARERS LOG has pointed out on several Curran. Accordingly, the negoti­ occasions, the NMU has main--*ations for the blacklist were car-' tained a blacklist for United ation of the NMU, has succeeded ried on secretly under a cloak of States Lines and even has an in spreading the blacklist through­ Tieayy drumfire against the SIU, office in its headquarters which out the NMU-contracted fleet. accusing the. Union of a variety openly operates the blacklist. Incidentally, John Franklin, of sins against* seamen. Seamen can be blacklisted by US president of the US Lines, and Here's how the blacklist works: Lines for such "offenses" as re­ NMU President Joseph Curran are Whenever an NMU man is fired, fusing to sign on for another trip. co-chairmen- of the so-called Now, US Lines, with.the cooper­ a r-ecord of the.firing goes into '• (Continued on page 5) US Lines' Blacklist Role One of the worst features of the newly-instituted NMU blacklist is the lack of any form of appeal from its operations, or any provision for informing the seamen why he is not being hired. The lack of such-*-" provisions and the blanket working on deck and puts in for right to blacklist any man overtime for the gang'.. fired for any one of a do^en rea­ • The chief engineer fires a sons, lulhps all seamen Into the black gang delegate who raises a same boat with the performers, beef about the refusal of the engi­ weedhounds and other foiil-ups. neer to order necessary repairs AH any skipper has to do is made to showers and the washing note In the log that a man was machine. fired for "disciplinary reasons" and In other words, the real targets that is aU any company needs to of the blacklist are not necessarily blacklist him. If a company wants the narcotics addicts, performers to, it can dip back into the files as and other foul-ups (who, inciden­ many years back as it likes to get tally, are already subject to losing an excuse for not hiring a seaman. seamen's papers through Coast Ten years from now, it can turn Guard action) but could be the down a man who was fired off a militant union seamen who try to ship in 1957. enforce the contract. The net effect is to destroy NMU men's Job security and make a mockery of the rotary hiring system-. July 19, 1957 Vol. XiX No. 15 Often Grudge Firings Seafarers and NMU men well know that seamen are often fired off ships for reasons which have PAUi. HAXX, Secretary-Treasurer nothing to do with essentials of HERBERT BRAND, Editor. BERNARD SEA­ MAN. Art Editor. HERMAN ARTHDR, IRWIN shipboard discipline. The "NMU SPIVACK, AL MASXIN. JOHN BRAZIL. Staff Pilot" itself highlighted this fact Writers. BILL MOODY, Gulf Area Repre­ sentative. in its last issue in reporting that 21 crewmembers of the Isbrandtsen Editorial .11 ship Columbia Heights were Final Dispatch 15 charged with "mutiny" by the Inquiring Seafarer .10 skipper because they refused to sail unless the engine room was Labor Roundup 7 properly ventilated. Personals, Notices ........11 No doubt these men could wind Recent Arrivals . 6 up in the Marine Index file for Seafarers In Action 5 subsequent blacklisting. Seafarers In Hospitals 14 Several typical incidents wliich Your Dollar's Worth ...... 7 could cause blacklisting would be these: Publlthad biwtekly at tha haadquartara • A chief steward is fired after of .tha Saafarart International Union, At­ <1 Gulf District, AFL-CIO, «7S Fourth repeatedly arguing with the skip­ lantic Avonuo, Brooklyn 32, NY. Tel. HYaclnth per over purchasing additional *-M00. Entorod at second class matter at tha Post Offlco In Brooklyn, NY, under stores. tho Act of Aus. 24, 1*12. • A ^eck delegate is bounced 120 after he catches the chief mate SEAFARERS LOG /M �'/ July M. M5T SEAFARERS Pace Three LOG Good Shipping, Clears MFOW Hall Pentagon Calls Shipping 'Vital' To US Defense WASHINGTON—A strong statement from the De­ partment of Defense has put to rest rumors that it had withdrawn support from the US merchant fleet as a key factor in US Defense plan-^— American flag under ideal condi­ ning. On the contrary^ tions, but that he was willing to Navy Secretary Thomas S. accept the "effective control" idea runaway shipping as second Qates, Jr., told the House over best. Merchant Marine Commit­ Couldn't Get Manpower tee that a "large, modern He conceded that in an emer­ Large, impressive hiring end meeting hall on ground floor of the Marine Firemen's new headauarters in Son Francisco dwarfs handful of Mf^W men still on the beach during good shipping right now. New hall opened last month replaces structure that had to be vacated to make way for highway project. Restaurant occupiei the rest of the main floor, recreational facilities and union offices cover second floor and garage is .in basement. AFL-CIO Body Holds Coal Hearing A two-week breather in the crewing of the American Coal ships is due to come to an end this weekend with the arrival of the Harry Glucksman at Norfolk for replacements. Pending the calling of jobs for the Glucksman, a check-up on the shipboard count shows the SIU holding a lead of nine, 103 to 94, over the Nationa' including a rash of firings of SIU Another factor in the coal opera­ Maritime Union. One ship in oldtimers on the ships. tion is the persistent decline' in Despite the firings, the SIU has coal shipping rates to Europe. The the fleet is carrying 29 men be cause of a mix-up in the hiring persistently maintained its lead rates slipped to a low of around when five ships came in during one over the past several weeks win­ $5.50 a ton the past few days. Other ning 103 jobs to 88 jobs won by Hgures published recently have week. With no ships in port, the cen>^ NMU. The NMU had an original shown a'decline in bituminous coal tcr of attention in the coal beef edge of six "frozen" Jobs on the production in the US this year as European mines make a comeback. shifted to Cincinnati where the Coal Miner. two-man committee appointed by AFL-CIO President George Meany held a mediation meeting with the unions involved. The committee, consisting of George Harrison, president of the Brotherhood of Railway and Steam­ ship Clerks, and Jacob Potofsky, president of the Amalgamated Clothing Workers, heard the par­ In desperate efforts to assist the National Maritime Union ties to the dispute on July 8 in the headquarter's offices of the Rail­ on the American Coal ships, company-union ships' officers way Clerks union. The meeting had have fired more than a dozen Seafarers to date on a variety been called after an appeal by the of trumped-up chargds. Des--^ Masters, Mates and Pilots and the pite these company moves, Marine Engineers Beneficial Asso­ and an initial handicap of six ciation for "earliest possible" ac­ jobs in favor of the NMU, the tion on the dispute. SIU continues, to cling to a 103 to MM&P and MEBA representa­ 94 lead in the coal ship fight. tives were at the gathering as well Typical of the firings was the as SIU Secretary-Treasurer Paul treatment of Seafarer Candelerio Hall, and NMU President Joseph Ramos, wiper, who was booted off Curran. After thorough discussion the Cleveland Abbe, after making of various phases of the beef, Har­ three trips, on the specific orders rison and Potofsky announced that of the chief mate. The mate in­ they would forward a series of rec­ structed the chief engineer that ommendations to President Meapy Ramos was to be fired even though offering possible settlement pro­ the chief was reluctant to lose him posals. because he was one of the best Further Postponement workers on the ship. As Ramos explained it, "I was Meanwhile, the National Labor Relations Board has ordered an­ sitting in the crew messhall when other postponement on hearings the chief mate barged In. He dealing with unfair labor practice called, 'Hey you, Puerto Rican, Seafarer Candelerio Ramos, charges and an election in the coal come here. Go up and see the skip­ FWT, visits LOG office to de­ fleet. Action on election proce­ per.' Incidentally, all the skipper scribe how District 50 chief dure has been stymied thus far by mate engineered his firing NMU's refusal to accept the me­ wanted to see him about was to chanics of voting as proposed by square his slop chest account for from the coal ship Cleveland the trip. the Board. Abbe. He sailecL wiper with Asked to Take Off Hat The Board had suggested that ACS. notices be posted on all ships call­ "I told the chief mate as pleas­ ing for an election and instructing antly as I could that he should I am his superior' when th'e chief the company not to favor the NMU speak more politely to me. Besides engineer tried to calm him down. "When it came time to sign on by any action between now and an that he was wearing his hat and I election date. The NMU, which has suggested to him that he should for the fourth trip I was all ready been the beneficiary of repeated take off his hat when he came into to sign but the company man came company favoritism, objected stren­ the niessroom as that is the prac­ up to me and told me I was fired. uously to the posting of such tice on all ships that I have been This is the first time in the last eight years that I have had to go on. notices. Still pending before the Board "The next thing I knew the chief to Joralemon Street for the un­ are a number of SIU unfair labor male went to the chief engineer in employment insurance." Ramos added that the District 50 practice charges against thd com­ the saloon mess and ordered him pany because of the company's to fire me because I told him to officers were - doing every thing discrimination,'^^t^bist Seafarers, take-bis hat off. He was: hollering (Continued on page 10) Coal Ship System: Mate fires Wiper and well balanced American merchant marine is positively vital to .our defense plan­ gency, the US would face a diffi­ cult problem in finding reliable crewmembers for the runaway flag sliips. crewmembers who could ning ..." "Without it," he continued, come only out of the US manning "neither the military effort nor the pool. 'The SIU and other maritime war economy of our nation could groups have argued that wholesale be supported." For several weeka now, there transfers foreign take away the had been reports of a "new con­ jobs of American seamen and re­ cept" of defense planning for the duce the manpower available for nuclear age. The concept had it shipping needs accordingly. Con­ that the merchant marine would no tinuation of such transfers then, longer be a factor in a future war not only raises a competitive bugaon the theory that such a war .boo for US-flag shipping, but tends would be over in a matter of days to deprive it of adequate manpower before shipping could play any for expansion and emergency needs. role. Touching on another area, Gates If this outlook "were adopted, it would knock the props out from expressed concern over the dwind­ under US Government aid to mari­ ling number of American-flag time, including construction and tramp ships. He did not explain operating assistance, since such aid Iiow this concern equated with the is largely construed as being in the ' Department's policy of supporting .ship transfers. Tramp shipping interests of national defense. While supporting a large, has been hardest hit by the trans­ modern fleet as "vital," Gates re- fer program. Indications that the Maritime endorsed the Department's view that ships under the runaway flags Administrations "transfer and are to be considered as under the build" program for subsidized "effective control" of the US for operators is making headway were defense purposes. Another Navy shown in Gates' testimony to the spokesman, appearing before the effect that the liner America could Senate Foreign Commerce Com­ be run under the flag of a NATO mittee, supported the sale of 67 country as far as the Defense De­ US reserve ships to foreign nations. partment is concerned. Subsidized The sales have been {^ttacked by ship owners are seeking the right the SIU and other maritime unions to transfer existing ships foreign in as weakening the competitive posi­ return for construction of new vessels under subsidy contracts. tion of US shipping. Shipowner groups have also opposed these sales, but have sup­ ported transfers to runaway flags, indicating that they have no o«. • jection to weakening the US mer­ chant marine as long as they own the biggest piece of the shipping placed under the foreign flag. Gates' attitude on the subject of flag shipping Indicated that De^ fense would prefer ships to fly the SCHEDULE OF SIU MEETINGS SIU membershfii) meet?ngs are held regularly every two weeks on Wed­ nesday nights at 7 PM in all SIU 'ports. All Sea­ farers ore expected to attend; those who wish to be excused should request permission by telegram (be sure to Include reg-. .istrotion number). The next-SIU meetings will be: July 24 August 7 August 21 September 4 Hi^e '3ergs Peril Ships in Atlantic The Coast Guard has reported that a dense flow of icebergs drift­ ing south of the Grand Banks has forced transatlantic shipping to de­ lay a shift to the shorter summer­ time route between Europe and the Western Hemisphere. It was In this area that the White Star Liner Titanic, foundered and sank on April 14, 1912. Unusually heavy ice has been reported in the Labrador Current and on the east slope of the Grand Banks during the past five weeks. A Coast Guard patrol is standing by the largest of the southernmost icebergs below the Banks, sending reports throughout the North Atlantic every four hours. At least eight big icebergs have 'been spotted drifting in a southerly direction about 80 miles north of the Track A, the winter shipping I route, and only 20 miles north of Track B, the route now being used. The northernmost summer route, ^^eck C> is closed. : . I• T /I �iraee row SEAFARERS July 19, 19S7 tOG it June 26 Through July 9' Registered Port ||lli|l|i|||R^^^ Deck A . Boston New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk . Savannah Tampa ... reeeeeeeeeea Mobile ..... • New Orleans Lake Charles Houston .........f. Wilmingtofl San Francisco Seattle • 7 71 37 43 13 5 11 50 75 16 23 15 27 16~ D«CX B 9 / 21 6 '• 15 2 0 2 15 15 5 10 6 19 ,. 16 D<ck A Sfart of service between the new Alcod terminal in Port Newark and the Caribbean it marked by company president William C. White (left) and Governor and Mrs. Robert B. Meyner of New Jer­ sey aboard the SlU-manned Alcoa Partner. Capt. T. Haagensen, master of the Partner (right), took port in the shipboard cere­ monies. Alcoa Inaugurates Port Newark Pier P^rt Boston Norfolk . Savannah Tampa .. New San Francisco. Oa>!k A 6 68 23 21 4 3 4 21 42 ,10 21 5 7 7 Dock B 4 14 5 11 0 1 2 5 17 5 13 1 3 9 6 61 25 35 3 10 6 28 36 8 .21 9 7 18 Deck B 141 409 Dock C 0 .10 5 5 0 2 2 4 3 1 14 0 6 0 Eng. A eng. A 2,73 Eng. A 1 73 12 27 1 5 4 11 43 9 20 1 6 7 Eng. B 3 21 7 10 1 2 4 9 9 6 10 1 7 4 stew. A . • , 3 54. ;-12. 26 4 8 13 25 69 6 13 8 15 12 Eng. . B .4 13 2 .25 10 2 4' 5 12 7 11 4 11 8 Eng. B Staw. A 118 268 Eng. C 0 12 16 5 0 1 0 8 7 1 20 0 1 5 ttaw. A Stew. B 2 1 8 43 11 JtA 2 12 * 5 0 4" 5 0 4 1 3 12 46 11 0 4 15 7 6 3 7 2 10 3 •• flaw. Total A 4 8 1 21 5 1 2 13 11 3 5 4 ' 6 6 16 186 74 104 20 23 30 103 180 30 57 32 49 46 Itcw. B Total A 90 950 Staw. C - 3 8 4 2 1 0 2 0 • 8 1 5 0 2 4 Total A 8 184 46 60 5 13 12 44^ 131 23 56 12 20 24 Total B • 17 42 9 61 17 3 8 33 38 15 26 14 36 30 Total B 349 Total B 9 43 14 26 5 3 7 17 37 11 30 5 12 16 Total Roe. 33 228 83 165 37 26 38 136 218 45 83 46 85 76 Total Rog. 1299 Total Total c Ship. 3 30 25 12 1 3 4 12 18 3 39 0 9 9 20 257 85 98 11 19 23 73 186 37 125 17 41 49 NEWARK—^New Jersey Governor Robert Meyner took pax't Seattle Eng. Eng. Staw. Dock Daek Daek Eng. Staw. Staw. Total Total Total Total in ceremonies aboard the Alcoa Partner inaugurating a new B ' A c B B c B c Ship. A C A A Total . 242 176 90 52 220 94 76 51 235 Alcoa service between New Jersey and the Caribbean. 40 638 168 1041 The occasion was the first SIU shipping during the past two weeks slipped back to the lowest point since March and sailing of an Alcoa vessel from ties from New York to Port New­ the second lowest total for thie year so far. The decline follows several periods of relatively the company's new up-to-date, ark because of the modern and good shipping. There is every sign shipping will pick up again in the coming weeks. terminal facilities at Port Newark. efficient cargo handling facilities Total shipping for the pe-"^" Alcoa has been servicing the Carib­ oflei'ed at this new port develop­ riod was 1,041. The overall bean area for nearly 40 years and ment. The Governor sent a first voyage registration for the District, recently moved Its terminal facili- memento consisting of a leather totalling 1,299, was way out in bound vdlume about the area's port front. . facilities to Venezuelan President Only five A&G ports showed an Perez-Jimenez. Mayor Leo Carlin increase over the previous report, of Newark also sent a first-voyage but none of the gains was of any memento, a Jersey-made Weston real consequence. These ports light meter, to Felicia Rincons de were Boston, New York, Philadel­ Gautier, Mayoress of San Juan, phia,""Savannah and Houston. Ap­ Puerto Rico. parently New York is holding its The ceremonies were attended own, although other major ports by more than 35 government, port slowed up. All of the West Coast ports, and steamship officials. The Gov­ ernor and his wife were luncheon plus Baltimore, Tampa, Mobile, WASHINGTON—The House ha.s guests of the company aboard the New Orleans and Lake Charles de­ clined. In addition, Norfolk stayed passed legislation permitting the Alcoa Partner. the same: slow. Most ports expect Government to barter surplus farm some improvement in the current products with Iron Curtain nations. period. The action clears the way for the remainder of the promised surplus Black Gang Even deal of $95 million for Poland, Registration and shipping were more than one-half of which has even in the engine department, already been granted. Thd^surplus but far apart on deck jobs. There program comes under the provi­ BOSTON — Shipping has been was a little less lag in the case sions of the '50-50' law. fair in this area during the past of shipping and registration for the The measure is another step steward department. away from the heretofore steadfast period with Class "B" men taking The seniority totals show slight the majority of the jobs. Next rule against trading with Com­ declines for class A and class B periffd, reports James Sheehan, munist nations. It Is a link in the shipping, all of which was taken program of aiding weak .Commu­ should be better. There is an ex­ up by class C. Class A accounted pected payoff of a tanker coming nist nations to break away from in from an eleven-month trip and for 61 percent of the jobs dis­ Russian domination. most of the men, he said, will be patched, class B for 2$ percent and The proposal does stipulate that anxious to hit the beach for awhile. class C men for the remainder. the Government can not make any The Winter Hill will also be in this The following is the forecast deal with Russia, Red China, or coming week an^ there will be port by port: any area controlled by the Chinese some jobs on her. Communists. Boston: About the same .- . . New There were four vessels paying York: Good . . . Philadelphia: Good The provision is part of a com­ promise bill extending the Agricul­ off and signing on in this area dur­ . . . Baltimore: Fair . . . Norfolk: tural Trade and Assistance Act for ing the past two weeks. The Gov­ Slow . . . Savannah: Slow . . . another year. This bill Increases ernment Camp (Cities Service) Tampa: Fair . . . Mobile: Fair . . . from $3 to $4 billion the amount of paid off and signed on twice dui-ing New Orleans: Good . . . Lake commodities which may be sold the period. The other vessels Charles: Fair . . . Houston: Good for foreign currencies, and makes were the Bradford Island (Cities . . . Wilmington Fair . . . San available another $300 milJion Service), and the Pan Oceanic Francisco: Should improve . . . Seattlp: Good. worth of commodities for famine Transporter (Penn. Nav.). and disaster relief and the like. The bill provides that within CO days after such an agreement is made for foreign currency, a full The Brotherhood of Marine TIngineers is now recruiting licensed report must be made to the men to fill open jobs resulting from new contracts and expanded Congress and the Senate and service by several of its operators. It prefers men who have come House Appropriations committees. Twenty-five percent of such up from the foc'sle with its affiliated unions, men who know their jobs and share the outlook of the SIU of NA. If you're interested foreign currencies accruing abroad should be used for loans to private in using your ticket, consult the nearest BME representative, or business to assist development of inquire at any SIU hall. foreign agriculturaLmarkets. House Votes Farm Aid To Red Nations Tankers Supply Hub Business . Want To Sail Engineer? See BME Waterman Beats PR Bid; Delta Line 'Not For Sale' WASHINGTON—The owners of Waterman-Pan Atlantic .Steamship Corp. won a clear-cut victory before the Interstate Commerce Commission when that agency ruled that McLean Industries Inc. had legal right to own the steamship opera­ announced that the company's tions. By making the ruling, board of directors had rejected the ICC Sccepted Waterman's sur­ render of its intercoastal operating r^hts as Arrow Line. O^ynership Under Attack The McLean ownership had been under attack from the major East Coast railroads on the grounds that it constituted illegal operation of both a trucking company and a steamship company. At the time of the purchase, the McLean fam­ ily owned and operated McLean Trucking. The ICC examiner found that while the company had been il­ legally acquired in the first in­ stance, the McLean family l\ad divested its control of McLean Trucking and consequently should be permitted to conUnue to oper­ ate Waterman-Pan Atlantic through McLeafi Industries. Examiner Reversed The ICC decision reversed a finding of a hearing examiner. Had the agency upheld the examinei*, the McLean group would have been compelled to sell its holdings in Waterman-Pan Atlantic. The complaint instituted by the railroads was obviously prompted by the fear that the new owners would make Waterman-Pan Atlan­ tic a powerful competitor in the coastwise and intercoastal services. The .energetic activities _pf the McLean group are now coming to fruit in the form of the first true containership services due to start next month. Mississippi Rejects Bids In another important develop­ ment affecting an SlU-contracted shipping company, Harry X. Kelley, president of Mississippi Shipping, merger proposals from both Lykes Brothers and W. R. Grace an:I Company. Kelley declared that the direc­ tors decided it was "more desir­ able" for Mississippi to continue as an independent shipping opera­ tion. Mississippi, Incidentally, is re­ ported as owning 262,500 shares of Lykes Brothers. Pursers Win 6% liaise The staff Officers Association has announced the signing of a new agreement granting a 6 percent wage increase and other benefits for pursers on the Atlantic and Gulf coast steamship companies. Meanwhile, the National. Labor Relations Board election for repre­ sentation of pursers on the Missis­ sippi Shipping Company vessels is still going on. Voting will con­ tinue until Aug. 31. The election is the result of an organizing drive by the SlU-affiliated pursers union aboard the Delta Line ships. SeA PA ' •' ft." �nm V-'*- .V • ' July 19, 19ST SEAFARERS T- J./, Par* FIT* LOG La, Labor Aids'Audrey' Relief LAKE CHARLES, La.—Seafarers and other union men here are volunteering in a co­ ordinated effort to relieve some of the losses caused by Hurricane Audrey. Victor Bussie, president of the Louisiana State Labor Council, has organized a committee known as Labor'® Disaster Relief Committee tof start building projects and fund-raising campaigns for Seafarer John W. Logaii (right), one of four seaman-winner* of SlU scholarships in 1957, checks over shipping picture with New York dispotcheii Scotty Aubusson. He'll try to make one more trip before starting school in the fall. Scholarship Licks . Seafarer's $ Woes The urge to get a college education came to Seafarer John Logan after nine years' sailing and two in Uncle Sam's Army. When he got started in 1956 ;hough, he got off the ground with a bang. In his first year and a half of school he made time as fireman and electrician on the Dean's list and came up SIU ships. with an SIU scholarship besides. A native of Poughkeepsie, a thriving city on the banks of the Hudson about 75 miles north of New York, Logan started sailing in 1945 at the age of 17. He be• came an SIU member, the following year and put In several years' sea- In 1954, Uncle Sam tapped him on the shoulder and he went off for a two-year Army hitch. While in service he decided he would go to school when he got out. He enrolled in New Paltz State Teachers College, a division of the (Continued on page 15) the people of Cameron County and other hard-hit areas. The committee, consisting of representatives from each of the council's affiliated unions, has set up programs to help rebuild the wiped-out parish. The state's car­ penters, plumbers, electricians, and painters have formed build­ ing teams, and have volunteered their weekends to help construct complete homes for those stricken people who are unable, financially or physically, to do so. The mate­ rials for the project will be fur­ nished by the Government. It is planned that under the wellcoordinated program en^neered by skilled rescue and construction men, each team will be able to complete -one house every two days. The Lake Charles Council will furnish the necessai'y trans­ portation, food and shelter for the volunteer workers. Seafarers in the area, reports Leroy Clarke, Lake Charles port agent, are doing all they can to help. They will furnish whatever manpower and materials are at their disposal when the work starts. "Our cooks," he said, "can cer­ tainly cook the grub for the work­ ers and we can also work as help­ ers to the skilled crafts." Meanwhile donations are pour­ ing into the relief fund from all parts of the nation. The New Or­ leans Central Labor Council has been instrumental, Clarke said, in raising a large sum for the fund. The crew of the Cities Service tanker Chiwawa wished to.express thdir gratitude to Lake Charles port agent Leroy Clarke for sending a radiogram to the vessel inform­ ing them of the welfare of their families in the hurricane-hit area." A motion made by W. Tatum and seconded by F. Reid to do­ nate the ships fund for the re­ lief of the victims aium of Hurricane Au­ drey'was unanimously carried. a •M' the last meeting, he was asked to convey a message from the Cap­ tain to the crew that "this is one of the best crews that he has ever sailed with, and that he appreci­ ates it." It adds up because Brady said there were no beefs to report, i t 4" Delegates also made the reports during the past two weeks for their fine performance. "A rising vote of ^ ^ thanks and appre­ ciation for the resigning ship's delegate for the 1 last trip, Nick Nickle, was called for by the chair­ man and freely t 1* 4" given by all," was Nickle Seafarer Paul Whitlow, ship's the report from the Mary Adams. delegate on the 4* 4> City of Alma, was congratulated by All delegate jobs on the SS Hast­ the crew for the ings are in good hands, according time and effort to meeting secretary J. E. Wells, he put into creat­ "All are capable of keeping th* ing a fine rela­ ship running in SIU Style." Th* tionship "between delegates are Aden Ezell, Jr., the crew and ofRalph Taylor, John W. Mollis, and Matt Oswald. And the crew of the f i c e r s for a smooth running Steel Executive asked W. Morris Whitlow ship." to remain as ship's delegate be­ cause of the fine job he had been doing in that capacity. It all goes Ship's delegate John G. Brady to prove that good delegates are on the SS Antinous WTote that at well appreciated. NMU Blacklist Perils Job Rights (Contiued from page 2) of someone who is not to their liking. Further, the system sets up an Industry-wide dossier making a geaman's personal records wide open to any kind of snoop, busy­ body or troublemaker who thinks It worth his while to spend a dollar for Information obout a Logging Beef Was Cover-Up Last fall, when the SIU ne­ gotiated a "one for one" limit on shipboard loggings, it's ob­ jective was to do away with purely arbitrary and unrea­ sonable fines by ship captains. The SIU's success infuri­ ated the NMU which for some time had been unsuccessful in seeking to establish a log­ ging limit. The NMU then, for reasons which have since be­ come clear, attempted to con­ vince the world that 1) the SIU had "sold out", 2) the NMU was "first" with a loggings limit and 3), the NMU had done away with loggings altogether even though its agreement was a "one for one" clause like the SIU's. What had happened became clear last week. It was neces­ sary for Curran to exaggerate and mislead on the loggings issue because Curran had traded away the men's employ­ ment rights in the, Industry by agreeing on a blacklist ,ln return for a loggings limit. The SIU, by achieving a log­ gings limit ahead of NMUwithout any weakening of Sea­ farer's job rights, bad pulled the teefh out of Curran's plans. m particular Individual. The industry-wide blacklist was drafted under cover of a series of vicious attacks on the SIU by Curran. Its groundwork was laid last fall at the time Curran was blasting the SIU for signing an agreement which outlawed two fo^ one loggings on the ships. While shrieking "SIU sellout on loggings" Curran took the same loggings arrangement from the AMMI. In 'turn for the dropping of two for one logs, Curran agreed that the shipowners would have the right to fire or blacklist NMU members who were logged. As the SEAFARERS LOG pointed out on November 9, 1956, "On the basis of the announcement in the "NMU Pilot" of October 25, 1956, that 'the practice of logging had been eliminated' it was re­ ported by some ship operators that the NMU might ailow the ship­ owners complete authority to fire or blacklist crewmembers missing work or watch, in exchange for eliminating the practice of log­ ging." Revised Employment Clause The next step was revision of the NMU's employment clause. This wa.s done over a period of weeks and the revision was completed in February. Ralph Casey, presi­ dent of the American Merchant Marine Institute, quoted the amended clause as stating, "the Union need not register in their employment offices men who, by reason of discipline records, are not considered suitable for em­ ployment. Of course, the company retains the right to reject pro­ spective employees who are not satisfactory to the company." An abbreviated copy of this clause without a word of explana­ tory material was buried in the March 14 NMU "Pilot." This was the same issue In. which Curran launched an attack on the SIU as betraying the hiring hall!" The new employment clause cleared the way for the blacklist machinery which Casey announced to the companies on April 30, 1957. "For some time," Casey wrote, the employers have "been concerned with situations where a man fired by one company for disciplinary reasons finds employment with another company. This problem was taken up with the National Maritime Union and the Union in­ dicated a desire to cooperate . . . finally, the employment clause in the collective bargaining agree­ ment was amended. . . . "As a corollary to this revised employment-clause" the companies have worked up a system whereby "breaches of discipline . . . con­ cerning which an official log book entry is made and for which the man is subsequently fired will be reported to the Marine Index Bureau." Casey goes on to urge "all com­ panies to send in, beginning at once," information about the fir­ ings. "Then these companies will be able to obtain, by teletype or telephone, disciplinary history, if any, of each man dispatched to its ships by the union." Any Man for $1 A second letter from Marine Index,, dated May 8, goes into greater detail as to how the opera­ tion works and how the agency will be happy to finger seamen for the operators at $1 per head. ". . . all companies," the letter says, "are to forward to this bu­ reau . . . information from all offi­ cial log book entries resulting hi a man's being fired. "Upon receipt of this form the Bureau will code this information and transfer it to a 3 x 5 index card which will be placed in the Bureau's master files. . . . "Whenever an individual . . . is dispatched for employment . . . Marine Index Bureau, Inc., which is handlingjhe blacklist this bureau will then submit a full machinery for the NMU at $1 per head, is a "private eye" report of previous loggings. . . . agency which specializes in investigations of seamen's injury ". . . those companies who wish to receive reports on the Log Entry cases. It also niaintains files on such cases for the shipowners. Service may do so on a 'per report' Marine Index will be remembered by Seafarers for its involvement basis for which a charge of $1 per in the labor spy apparatus developed by William Potter Lage, who at the time, was one of the attorneys for the Cities Service Oil Company. report will be made." The apparatus was disbanded following a labor-management relations investigation by a Senate Labor Committee gi'oup. Lage is no longer associated with Cities Service. • Bruno Augenti, head and major stockholder in Marine Index, was questioned at these hearings on September 26, 1950. Augenti submitted a sworn statement to the effect that he had lent one of his employees, Louis Scotti, to Lage. This loan came after "conversations with Mr. Lage ... Mr. Lage would tell us about his activities with the Cities Serv­ (Continued from page 2) ice Company . ... " Scotti then went to see Lage and was assigned to fingering SIU men "Labor-Management Committee," so that the Cities Service hiring boss could refuse to hire them. "I a US Lines lobby which on various Was supposed to report to Mr. Hanaway any men who were seated in occasions has fought to keep a that hiring hall (Cities Service office—ED.) who were members of the monopoly of North Atlantic trade and passenger routes in the com­ SIU ... " Scotti continued, "I would sit in this hiring hall in the morning . . . pany's hands at the expense of the and I would try to recognize their faces ... after sitting there for about industry at large. Curran's participation in this an hour or two, I walked down to . . . Beaver Street and would stand committee" across the street. . . and try to notice any men who were seated at the "labor-management hiring hall at 70 Pine Street who were hanging around the SIU hali . .. and the committee's emphasis on "I did tell-Mr. Hanaway . . . that there were a few men, and I gave the desires of management as him the description of these men, that were seen sitting in the hiring opposed to the interests of seamen hall, the Cities Service hiring hall, and seen going into theSIU hall«.." was one of the reasons for th* Another part of the spy apparatus fingered SIU men on Cities Service destruction of working unity be­ ships with the result that hundreds were fired. These men subsequently tween American Maritime unions under the CAMU set-up. collected over $150,000 in back wages in an NLRB settlement. What Is Marine Index? US Lines' Blacklist # �Par« 8far Iv SEAFARERS LOG After 25 YearsSSI Monthly Pay ^ Every time a US maritime union goes out for a wage in­ crease, the shipping journals editorialize that US seamen's wages are "excessive," and complain that US ships have dif­ ficulty meeting foreign com-' petition accordingly. If US describes his conditions in a re­ unions had listened to these cent letter to the LOG. The man plaints years ago about keeping wages "in line" with the competi­ tion^ seamen would still be making $100 a month. Here is how one British seaman Seaway Bid To Keynote IBL Parley CHICAGO—Emphasis on the shipping potential promised by the full opening of the St. Lawrence Seaway in 1959 is expected to key­ note the convention of the AFLCIO International Brotherhood of Longshoremen opening here Mon­ day at the Hotel Sherman. Firmly entrenched in the Great Lakes area on both sides of the border due to the major economic gains of the past four years, the IBL discounts the "pie in the sky" promises put out by the independ­ ent International Longshore's As­ sociation this week. The ILA has just wound up its own convention here. Great Lakes locals of the or­ phaned ILA were among the first to break away when the ILA was ousted from the American Federa­ tion of Labor in 1953 and form the cornerstone of the new AFLCIO dockers' union. Since then, the ILA has tried, without suc­ cess, to woo them back. News­ paper accounts point out that even the stevedoring firms see little basis for the ILA campaign. "There are loud noises but little action," an official of one Lakes' firm declared to newsmen. Both IBL President Larry Long and E. L. "Buster" Slaughter, sec­ retary-treasurer, are old Great Lakes' hands and led the break­ away from the ILA. The AFL is­ sued a charter 'for a new demo­ cratic longshoremen's union in 1953 when it bounced ILA on charges of "racket domination." Prospects for vastly accelerated shipping activity, coupled with ex­ panded opportunities for long­ shoremen, are in the offing when the full Seaway opens two years from now. So far, foreign-flag operators have dominated the field, but the Seaway i-oute for certain offshore runs has already been de­ clared an "essential" route for Government subsidies by the Fed­ eral Maritime Board, and US-flag companies are angling for shallowdraft vessels to put in service right away. When completed, the Seaway will provide a 27-foot channel for sea-going vessels as far inland as Duluth, Minn., creating a fourth United States "coastline." Although most shippers are still dragging their feet and slow to come up with plans for the use of the Sea­ way, both longshore^ and seamen's unions recognize the organizing possibilities when the waterway comes into regular use two years from now. In this connection, the next con­ vention of the SIU of North Amer'ica has been slated for Montreal, Canada, in the spring of 1959; to coincide with the formal Seaway opening. \• Worth Holding in question is employed by the Union Castle Line. "The conditions of service in your mercantile marine," he writes, "seem much better than ours. For instance, I am a night watch keep­ er, on duty at sea every night dur­ ing the trip from 9:30 PM until 7 AM with NO nights off when in port. "My salary is 32 pounds, 10 shiling a month ($91 at the official rate of exchange—Ed.). Out of this I have to allot my wife some and buy my uniform. The Eng­ lish companies do not supply free uniforms. However, after 25 years at sea I got used to it!" Obviously if American seamen are going to enjoy an Amei-ican standard of living they have to be paid on the American scale. Any other course would simply strip US ships of American manpower and lead to the wholesale transfer or lay-up of the US merchant fleet. All of the following SIU familtes have received a $200 maternity benefit plus $25 bond from the Union in the baby's name: Michel Henry Culpepper, boi;p June 10,1957, to Seafarers and Mrs. William E. Culpepper, Norfolk, Va. Maurice Duke Duet, born May 15, 19.57, to Seafarer and Mrs. Maurice Duet, New Orleans, La. George Francis Hargroves, born May 26, 1957, to Seafarer and Mrs. Carl Hargroves, Jenkintown, Pa. Edward Robert Going, born June 13, 1957, to Seafarer and Mrs. Ed­ ward Going, Brooklyn, NY. Robert Earl Kiedinger, born March 7, 1957, to Seafarer and Mrs. Robert E. Kiedinger, Galves­ ton, Texas. Marie Ann Cheramie, born May 16, 1957, to Seafarer and Mrs. Jaclt B. Cheramie, Gretna, La. Ronald Paul Lightell, bom June 21, 1957, to Seafarer and Mrs. Paul G. Lighten, New Orleans, La. Leticia Rodriguez, born June 8, 1957, to Seafarer and Mrs. Augustin Rodriguez, New York City. Betty Joe Mammae, bora June 21, 1957, to Seafarer and Mrs. Al­ bert Hammac, Mobile, Ala. Kevin Michael Allison, born June 3, 1957, to Seafag^r and Mrs. Cornelius Allison, Norristown, Pa. Harold Monroe Gaskill, born June 19, 1957, to Seafarer and Mrs. Horace B. Gaskill, Sealevel, N^I. Carol Jane Wasmer, born June 11, 1957, to Seafarer and Mrs. Francis E. Wasmer, Kansas City, Mo. Rebecca Hally Siar, born June 17, 1957, to Seafarer and Mrs. Rich­ ard C. Siar, Elmira, NY. Jo Ann Williams born June 28, 1957, to Seafarer and Mrs. Charles H. Williams, Plateau, Ala, Charles Dale Tate, born April 15, 1957, to Seafarer and Mrs. Jasper J. Tate, Lake Charles, La. ' Daniel Francis Patten, born April 26, 1957, to Seafarer and Mrs. Eugene F. Patten, Fall City, Washington. July 19. 1957 On To Tha standard injunction about ladders and gangways is "al­ ways keep one hand free to hold on to the rail." It may be old, but it still rates as a very sound piece of advice. Figure it this way. If your life is worth holding on to, then it's certainly worth your while to hang on to that ^il. Sure it makes two trips out of one now and then, but it may save you from an extra trip nobody wants to make—the trip to the hospital. An SIU Ship Is A Safe Ship « •* i V'V y/T.'-f hj'r �•y July If. IfSV SEAFARERS LOG Par* SeT*B JL YOUR DOllAR'S WORTH Seafarer's Gaide To Better Buying By Sidney MargoUua ' " Inisurance, Housing Problems ^ Life insurance: I'm 35, bave two dependants, and own my own home carrying a 30-year, $8,000 mortgage. Due to bad decisions wjien I left service I converted my GI insurance to a $2,500 20-year-pay plan, which I now realize is totally inadequate protection for a family. According to an article by U.A.L. Capt. G. C. Kehmeir, one-year renewable term insurance is the most economical buy for a wage eai-ner. I have contacted a savings bank which sells five-year renew­ able term insurance. Are savings banks cheaper? I have a group life Insurance policy from a previous employer which I was allowed to convert to a whole-life policy of $1,000, at an annual premium of $20.25. It's been in force three years. I was thinking of surrendering it for its cash value and purchasing term insurance which would doable the face amount for the same premium. I also have * $5,000 policy paid for by my employer. If I'm laid off in the future, my protection will be reduced further. Do you recommend insurance which pays off the mortgage if the husband died?"—W.L., Wantagh, NY. Answer: Assuming you have a wife and one child and earn at least $4,200 a year, if anything happened to you your family would get $162.80 a month from Social Security until your child became 18. Then your widow would get nothing until age 62, at which time •he'd get $81:40 a month. To supplement this payment and especially help provide for the gap In widow's payments, figure it takes about $9,500 of private life insurance to provide $50 a month for 20 years, $14,000 to provide $50 a month for 30 years, $19,000 to provide $100 a month for 30 years, etc. Term insurance is the least costly way to provide a large amount of protection for a young family on a wage-earner's Income. One-year term renewable insur­ ance is the jnost flexible plan but five-year term is also quite flexible, and reasonable in cost. Group life Insurance is your best bet, since costs are lowest. Furthermore, a group policy paid by your employer is non-taxable. You have to earn $1.20 in cash wages to buy a dollar's wortb of insurance (which your employer may be able to buy for 50 or 60 cents), because you pay income tax ofi your cash earnings. Thus, 50 or 60 cents that your employer may lay out for group insurance would save you $1.20. Savings bank insurance is very reasonable but it is available only in New York, Massachusetts and Connecticut. • : 3,3 • I 3^3 « 0 Financing a Home: "We are buying a home for $13,250, and the FHA appraisal is for the same amount. We will pay down $1,950 and $88 a month for 30 years, including taxes and insurance. The house pay­ ment alone is $62.83 which brings the total cost in 30 years to $22,618. We presume this is usual as all places cost almost double by the time one is through paying. When we make a payment doesn't that mean we pay interest only on the balance of the principal? We were told by the interviewer at the bank that the one-half percent of the 5V6 Pjercent interest rate was for mortgage insurance. In case one or the other of us died the house would be automatically paid off. Also, the closing costs are $400. That does not sound like a gray market, but you would know. "Can we buy extra on the principal if we liave a few hundred more to put on it, or does the contract have to state this can be done? I presume we can deduct the five percent Interest on our income-tax return but not the one-half percent? Can we deduct the taxes and Insurance too? When claiming such deductions does one have to use the long form and list all other deductions or can one use the short form and still claim the above, deductions?. I am 44 and my husband is 50. This house deal is new to both of us but it will be as cheap to buy as rent for rents arte climbing all the time. It takes two employed people to pay for a decent apartment here."—Mrs. R.L.T., Santa Monica, California. Answer: Yes, each payment includes interest only on the balance of the principal. If this is an FHA mortgage, the bank interviewer was wrong in stating one-half of one precent mortgage insurance fee will pay the balance of the mortgage in case of death. This particular kind of "mortgage insurance" only insures the lender against any loss if you don't meet the payments. The closing costs of $400 for this price house, in this writer's opinion, do constitute a gray market in home financing and are even a little high for the legal gray market. FHA permits the lender to charge closing costs of one percent of the original amount, plus costs of title policy, recording fee, survey and stamp tax. FHA will review these closing, costs before it finally approves the mortgage, and will reject them if it considers them excessive. Prepay On Principal You can prepay up to 15 percent of the original of an FHA mortgage eac^ year without penalty. Over that amount, you pay a penalty of onte percent of the original principal, or less if the total FHA insurance premiums paid cover the required amount. When the mortgage is finally paid up, there is a good chance some of the'FHA premium will be paid back to you or the final mortgagor, since the one-half percent fee is so high FHA already has a surplus of $365 million. On your income tax, you can deduct the five percent interest and the property taxes, but not the FHA insurance premium, nor the fire insurance. You have to use the long form and itemize all your deductions to take I ^ j^c^vantageMotftJw- iqter^st aqdi -.tiix deductions.. ^Anyi penalty jfor ,prer ,, ip?,ymtebt, also, is.deductible. ~ • • • ; •• • , i First of ten conventional C-2s undergoing conversion to coiitalnerships, the Gateway City is shown in eorly shipyard photo before addition of sponsons and removal of booms. Movable deck cranes fore and aft, addition of 72vfeet in width and enlarging of hatches and cargo holds will enable her to carry 226 loaded truck trailers in regular coastwise service. The ship should be ready to take SlU crew next month. first P-A Boxship Due Soon Seafarers have already'been introduced to two variations of the seagoing trailership in lit­ tle more than a year, and will have a chance to "try out a third in the next few weeks. Next month, Pan-Atlantic plans to unveil the first of ten lift-on "container-ships" when conversion is completed on the Gateway City, a former C-2. fied, so that up to 226 loaded versions, it had planned to build She will be teamed with the trailers can be stowed above and brand-new ships, but later on, when likewlste converted Azalea City to below decks each trip. Trailers offer regular weekly sailings be­ will be stored five deep in the tween New York (Port Newark), holds. Miami, Houston and Tampa. The Company embarked on the Eight other onetime conventional containership program using con­ C-2s will eventually be added to verted C-2s because it could modify the service, along with calls at most of the C-2s, which it already New Orleans, Baltimore, Philadel­ had, for what it would take to build phia and possibly Boston and Prov­ only one special vessel from idence as well. scratch. At the time Pan-Atlantic under­ Pan-Atlantic has operated a "piggy-back" truck trailer service took the "piggyback" tanker con­ with modified T-2 tankers serving New York and Houston since April, 1956. Special platform decks built onto four SPtT-manned tankers enabled them to carry as many as 60 loaded truck trailers on ballast voyages southbound and both The last of three strikes by NY trailers and oil northbound. City Construction unions was setThe SlU-contracted TMT Trailer tied when" 3,000 sheet metal work­ Ferry Inc. last winter put the first ers voted to accept an 81-cents-aaof two converted landing ship hour three-year package increase. docks into the first authentic US- The other two, the ornamental iron­ flag . "roll-on-roll-off" sei-vice. workers and steamfitters, settled Special cabs jockey truck trailers early last week. Although the and other types of vehicles aboard strike of 16,000 cement manufac­ the TMT Carib Queen under their turing workers is still in progress, own power for storage above and the settlement of the sheet metal below decks. This ship was on the dispute will enable much construc­ transatlantic run to Europe for tion to resume. But the Building several trips and now operates be­ Trades Employers Association said tween Florida and the Caribbean that the city's $400 million-a-year islands. building construction industry is still hard hit by the cement strike. Under Own Power These ships differ from the I Talks are being scheduled with piggy-back" tankers and the com­ ing containerships because the both small and big cement pro­ vehicles, in the TMT set-up, go ducers as more members of the aboard ship under their ovvn power Cement, Line & Gypsum Workers via special loading ramps. In the are joining the major strike. At case of the "piggyback" vessels, the present there are a total of 13,000 trailers are hauled oil and off the employees out on strike. A settle­ platform decks by mammoth shore- ment reached at the -Marquette side cranes installed at Pan- Cement Co. called for a 16-cents Atlantic's own coastwise terminals. hourly "package' deal, with an The innovation of the new "con­ averaged 13.6 cents in wage in­ tainerships" is that instead of con­ creases. It is hoped that this would ventional booms they will carry be the key to other settlements their own movable deck cranes fore throughout the industry. A major and aft with-a lift of 30 tons and obstacle to a settlement was thus require no shore-based facili­ reached in the Marquette agree­ ties. More ports can be serviced ment with a "sub-contractors in this type of operation since only clause." This prevents contracting a dockside'apron on which trucks out of work normally done by can manoeuver is needed. union members. In addition, special hinged jib 3^ 3» 4Arbitration attempts to settle a extensions, or sponsons, have been added, which will overhang the strike between 550 members of ships' sides during loading and will the AFL-CIO Oil, Chemical, and fold inboard when loading is com­ Atomic. Workers Union and the pleted. These will add 72 feet to Socony Mobil Co, at its East St. the ships' width, improving dock- Louis refinery have again fallen sidte.stability. -Cargo hatches and throughi They disagrete.sp^giiply.pn storage holds have also been modi-the retroactive date of a 6 tierceht the tanker-trailer operation proved profitable, sought to charter up to 20 Government tankers which it would have modified in the same manner. Its failure to get Con­ gressional authorization spiked this move, and led to the containership idea. The company has Government approval to transfer its four "piggyback" ships once the containerships are in service. wage increase which has been acceptedljy the employees. The strike is entering its fifth week Produc­ tion of most of the plant's gasoline, fuel oil, coke and jet airplane fuel has been halted since the strike started on June 9. The striking members are refinery workers and marketing employees. 4 4 4 Some 3,000 striking New Jersey carpenters have voted to accept a newft;ontract calling for an im­ mediate pay rise of 35 cents an hour. The men, members of the Central NJ District Council of the AFL-CIO United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America, have been out on strike since June 3. The contract also includes an­ other increase of 15 cents an hour on October 1, and 20 cents an hour more on May 30, 1958. Befoi-e the settlement, the carpenters had been earning $3.45 an hour. ,4 4 4 The California State Federation of Labor has charged that "rightto-work" advocates "are talking and preaching civil war." They are turning labor and manage­ ment against one another in ways which can only leave ugly scars of hatred and bitterness, the Federa­ tion said. In an attempt to stamp out a movement which is pushing "wreck" laws at local levels, the council announced plans for a co­ ordinated statewide labor cam­ paign. Several counties in Califor­ nia have enacted local "right-towork" ordinances. Although a su­ perior judge has barred the use of one such law in the City of Red Bluff, it did not effect the validity ,such statutes on a cauntx-iwi^f •, basis. • ' •. H-i .) �^ '••J- SEAFARERS rage Eight Trial committees, elected from the rank-and-file membership in SIU ports throughout the Atlantic and Gulf District, handled eight trials of Seafarers accused of violating the pro­ visions of the Union constitution, during the past sijt months. Although the right of appeal Perry, P-117; Adam Buchacz, is guaranteed under the con­ to assist him, if they so.desire, in Raymond B-389. preparing his defense. Findings: Guilty as charged on counts 1 stitution to any Seafarer found Before the (rial can begin, and 2, fined $50 for each count, GuilT iV;1 Dr. John L Wilson (center) rises to thank SlU officials and USPHS . staff medical personnel who honored him for his years of serv­ ice in NY area marine hospitals at SlU-sponsored gathering last Friday. Looking on are S1U Mobile Port Agent Carl Tanner (left) and Secretary-Treasurer Paul Hall. New York, New Orleans Hosp. Chiefs Swap Posts Two Public Health officers who are well known to Seafarers have swapped posts as medical directors of the US Public Health Service hospitals in New York and New Orleans. The administrative shifts ~ will put Dr. John L. Wilson B memento of his New York tour In charge of the New Orleans of duty. 13.. July 19. 1957 LOG facility, as Dr. John N. Bowden The inscription lauded his many takes over at Staten Island. Before kindnesses to seamen who were he moved over to Staten Island, patients at the two Institutions. Dr. Wilson had been medical of- Staten Island is the seryice's larg­ est general hospital, providing facilities for all of New York har­ bor. Before completing his tour at the Crescent City facility. Dr. Bowden took the occasion, in a letter to New Orleans SIU Port Agent Lindsey Williams, "to ex­ press my appreciation to you and the membership of your Union for the assistance that you have given me. 'Excellent Relations' New head pf Staten Island PHS hospital, Dr. John Bow­ den, Is shown at desk In New Orleans. licer in charge at the Manhattan Beach, Brooklyn, PHS installation. At a gathering arranged by the SlU last Friday in appreciation for his services to seamen over the years, Dr. Wilson viras presented with an Inscribed desk clock as "During the four years and nine months that I have been here in New Orleans, the relationships between the hospital and your Union have been excellent. This Is of great value to us who attempt to serve you. You have assisted us by aiding in keeping the blood bank supplied, by the donation of gifts- for the use of the patients, and in many ways too numerous to mention.^ A fellow of the American College of Hospital Administrators, Dr. Bowden is a past president of the New Orleans Federal Business Association and a member of the New Orleans Hospital Council. guilty by the committee, none of the accused availed themselves of this privilege. All of the proceedings, held in conformity with the SIU constitu­ tion, are summarized below in ac­ cordance with the Union's policy of keeping the membership informed as to such proceedings. The cur­ rent half-year summary is the ninth that the LOG has printed. Procedures adopted in SIU mem­ bership trials follow closely the methods used in courtrooms. The accused is judged by a trial com­ mittee composed exclusively of rank-and-file members and. on which Union officials are baired from serving. The accuser, must be present to confr-ont the^accused. The accused has the right to cross examine witnesses, to call for witnesses" In his own behalf, in­ cluding character witnesses, and to call on any other Union member November 29, 1956 Accused: PB-9322; Accuser: H-31!, Charges: 1—Accused deliberately Inter­ fered with execution of duties of an official of the Union by persisting in instructing a Class C man to fail to Join the SS Venore. 2—Appeared in the Union offices in a disorderly condition and refused to cooperate with Union rep­ resentatives. 3—Drunk, disorderly and abusive in Union haU. Trial Committee: T. Urbina. U-16i F. Argcnal, A-377: A. H. Blanchette, B-645: H. E. Fossett, F-193; L. J. Zimmerman, Z-22. Findings: Guilty as charged. Fined $50 for each count. proper notices must be given the accused of the charges against him. These charges must be read at membership meetings to determine if they are properly brought under the constitution. The membership at those meetings also acts on the findings of the trial committee. The constitution specifies in de­ tail the headings under which charges can be brought, and limits the penalties that can be Imposed for the various offenses. Under the appeals provisions procedure, a Seafarer found guilty of violating the provisions of the constitution is entitled to appeal to another rank-and-file committee elected by the membership, or he may take an appeal to the inter­ national convention. ' The names of the accused and accusers in the following sum­ maries are omitted for the purpose of publication. Findlngit Accused refused to appear as per the constitution. F'ound guilty and committee recommended that he be ex­ pelled from the Union on the first charge. On the second charge, suspension for two years and $50 fine. Fined $50 each on the third and fourth charges. established on Third count also, but as it 'appears to be a duplication of charge No. 2, it is dismissed. Febraary 7, 1957 Accused: PB-5909; Accusers: H-272, B-1 Charges: 1—AWOL from duty on six dif­ ferent occasions, and unable to perform' duties on another occasion due to own misconduct. 2—Went ashore against order.s, returned • drunk, bringing whiskey aboard against orders—second offense. Third violation was withdrawn from charge. Trial Committee: J. Felton, F-81; E. C.. deBautte, D-208J C. Hartman, H-34; S. Erlitz, E-43J A. L. Lake. L-41. Findings: Fined $50 on first charge, fined $50 and (hree months suspension on the second charge. February 21, 1957 Accused: B-765; Accuser: T-5 Charges: Accused neglected his duty while a crewmember aboard the Del Santos. Some of the notations from the official log are failure to turn to and perform duties, in quarters during work­ ing hours without permission, failed to. turn to to secure for sea, failure to assist unmooring, returning to vessel, leaving and returning later. Trial Committee: Louis O'Leary, O-dt Emil Herek, H-423i G. Metting, M-31| Michele Lluzza, L-483; H. Marumoto, M-447. Findings; The committee finds the aecused guilty as charged and recommends that he be suspended from the Union for a period of two years. February 21, 1957 Accused: PB-10510; Accuser: Charges: The accused neglected his duties while on ship. Noted from the official logs are: returning to vessel drunk and luifit for Quty, absent from duty without permission, under the infiuence of alcohol while at sea and unfit for duty, ex­ cessive drinking while at port and unfit for duty. Trial Committee; G. Metting, Jr., M-31: P. Valentine, V-72: L. O'Leary. 0-6: E. Hefek, H-423: M. Liuzza, L-485; D. MoUna, M-680. Findings: The committee finds the ac­ cused guilty and. recomends that he be suspended from the Union for a period of two years. January 24, 1957 Accused: G-21x: Accuser: 51-350., Charges: 1—Failure to report for port watch. 2—Failure to ' report second day for port watch. 3—Reporting, on ship drunk, bringing whiskey on ship, threat­ ening chief engineer. Union officials had to go down and remove accused from ship. Trial Committee: J. Booker, B-613; W. H. Mason, M-775: J. Davis, D-310: W. L. December 13, 1958 Compton, C-96: J. B. Harris, H-200. Accused: D-385: Accusers: C-1, H-8, D-3 Findings: Committee recommended "7$3o February 21, 1957 Accused: F-372; Accuser: T-5 Charges: Accused charged dispatcher fine for each of the counts. Charges: Accused of failure to return to with favoritism In shipping local men, and with using improper procedure in January 24, 1957 ship, neglect of duties, drunk and unfit for duty. shipping men, attempted to tear up rec­ Accused: P-48: Accuser: A-2 ords concerning procedure for those jobs. Charges: 1—-Villifying and threatening Trial CommlHse: O. Metting. Jr., M-31j 2—Bringing disrepute on l^ion and offi­ official in the course of his duties. 2— P. Valentine, V-72; L. O'Leary, 0-6; E. cials by misconduct outside Union hall. Refusing to leave premises closed to Herek, H-423i M. Liuzza, L-485-; D. Mo­ 3—Abusing dispatcher and interfering In public after refusing to identify himself lina, M-680. his discharge of duties. 4—Disorderly as a member. 3—Refused to cooperate Findings: The committee finds the ac­ conduct in Union haU while drunk. with Union officials after Identifying cused guilty of four different counts, two Trial Committee: A. Stracciollni, S-85S; himself as a member. others being dismissed. They recommend J. Popa, P-135i G. Pagano, P-196i C. Trial Commlttaa: Jes.se Bailgher, B-140, that he be fined $50 on each of the four Rice, R-330; J. Batson, B-713. Golden Parker, P-49: John Seiferth, S-166; counts,, payable after making a trip. MFOYf Seeks Welfare Boosts SAN FRANCISCO—Delegates to the coastwise conference of port agents of the SlU-affiliated Marine Fireman, Oilers, Watertenders and Wipers Association have r^ommended changes in the union's welfare dnd pension plans, and in other union procedures. The agents suggested that"< the union officials contact the the amounts allowed under the Ing pensions should be allowed to welfare plan trustees as to the surgery schedule. vote in any regular referendum advisability of including hospital­ ization for dependent parents of single union members, and a limited plan for doctor's calls. They also called for an increase in Among the medical staff directors from Staten Island marine hospital who honored Dr. John L. Wil­ son (seated, center) for his services as medical officer in charge were (seated, I to r) Dr. F. S, French, Dr. Wilson, Dr. L. Johnson; standing. Dr. D. C, Miller, Dr. R, H. Moore, Dr, I, li^auer, Dr .W. W. Car­ penter, Dr. P. E. Walker and Dr. T. Perrin. The affair was sponsored by the SIU. It was also recommended that ballot, although they would not be negotiations be held with the West allowed to have voice or vote at Coast shipowners to do away with membership meetings. the sixty-day clause in the present It was also recommended that vacation setup, and substitute a "12 the dues of the membership should months" accumulated time basis. be changed tO a basis of $30 $ Under the present plan, if a mem­ quarter, or $120 a year, and that ber sails with one line for six this amount should include all months' accumulated time basis assessments^' and does not re-ship with it with­ in sixty days for another six months, he loses the added two weeks vacation time. Under the proposed basis however, any time put In on any West Coast company would be pooled to make a seaman's 12 months' accumulated time count for the extra vacation. The delegates selected a commit­ tee to bring the constitution up to date, and incorporate various changes made in recent years. In reviewing shipping conditions, the agents thought that the union might again take into consideration the possibility of having standby gangs in the different ports. Upon completion of the amal­ gamation of the pension plans now in process, they felt that benefits paid imder the plan could be in­ creased. In conjunction with this they proposed that all men receiv-1 . J- �• • • r> jtar 19,1957. SEAFARERS Page Nina LOG ^•ew methods of homebuilding, pictured below, are being employed to lick severe . housing problem. Several huge projects are underway on the island under the lead of the In­ ternational Basic Economy Cor­ poration, a Rockefeller-spon­ sored organization designed to assist backward economies. Int'l Ladies Garment Workers Union is sponsoring one of these proj­ ects. The Ne^ Lpoii •: • '"'-hyyl*}: in Puerfd After concrete slab is poured, workmen set up framework of steel reinforcement rod's The old Puerto Rico of eroded hillsides, tarpaper shacks and lowpaid homework as pic­ tured at right is the' target of "Operation Boostrap." Vigorous efforts are undetwayts,to eliminate these condi­ tions. Huge tower Is lowered to Bull Line Brookl:p dock for ship­ ment to PR oil refinery. Thermoelectric plant near San Juan helps fill growing demand for electric power. Famed Caribe Hilton Hotel tes­ tifies to growth of' tourism as a Puerto Rican industry. Traditionally an area of poverty and industrial backwardness, the island of Puerto Rico is striving mightily to boost job opportu­ nities, living standards and fu­ ture expansion through "Opera­ tion Bodffstrap." Among other aspects, the program involves development of industry and im­ provement of housing. Seafarers have an important stake in the program which has brought 405 new industrial estab­ lishments to the island in the past ten years. Since SlU-contracted companies such as Bull, Water­ man, Alcoa and TMT are the, ma­ jor steamship services to the mi ^ island, the expansion of island industry promises a parallel ex­ pansion of trade and job oppor­ tunities for SlU men. In addition, the SlU and the International Brortlerhood of Longshoremen between them rep­ resent what is probably the larg­ est organized abor force on the island and as such pjay a vital role in the future of Puerto Rico's trade union movement. Pictured here ore a few of the aspects of the "new look" in Puerto Rico as opposed to the old agricultural and homework economy, which held the island in thrall for many years. Keeping pace with the "new look," SIU recently moved to nev/ -quarters in San Juan whipli it shares with the Internatiopfi,lJBroth^er|j hood of Longshoremen. I J "'c'i: SiF f Crane then deposits framework in place for pouring of concrete walls. •it Results are neat, attractive homes with lawns, paved streets, sewers and other needs. Island's growth means plenty of -'-•I �rf Tea SEAFARERS Coal Ship Mate Fires 11 MCS cldtimer Sigvart Johnson (left) giadhands MCS patrolman Wilder Smith in New York before heading back to Norfolk for another crack at an American Coal job. Johnson had been on the Casimir Pulaski. MCS Vet, 70, Set For 2nd Coal Stint (Continued from page 3) possible to give the NMU members every edge including the handing out of overtime." The chief engi­ neer told me that if I made more overtime than the NMU men, then the NMU men would quit the ship. Tf the NMU loses the election he said, 'then I lose my job.' So he and the other engineers were doing everything to see to it th^ the NMU men got the overtime.'" Further commedting on the type of men District 50 is "supplying" the coal ships Ramos reported that after the first trip the company fired the captain, the chief and all the other officers except one mate and one engineer. "On the way over on the first trip one of the engineers started running wild on the ship. The captain had to tie' him up and put him in the sick bay. So one of the engine utilities was put to work to pinch-hit as the 3rd assistant." Marine Cooks and Stewards oldtimer Sigvart Johnson is going to celebrate his 70th birthday next week in an unusual way—by throwing in for another job on the American Coal ships. Just off the Casimir : Pula.ski for a brtef rest and stand by," he concluded, "and then refresher ashore, Johnson has after this is all over I'll return to headed back to Norfolk to help the West Coast and take it easy." the SIU keep its lead over the National Maritime Union in the coal fleet. The spry, agile oldtimer is typi­ cal of the many men who have come forward from the SIU West • Coast affiliates—the Sailors Union QUESTION: The tanker industry is planning some 40 offshore dis­ of the Pacific, Marine Firemen's charge stations, so that the new supertankers will not have to come into Union and Marine Cooks and Stew­ ards Union and are doing a terrific a dock. How do you think shore leave could be worked out under job to win the coal ship battle. this kind of a system? Carrying a 1908 discharge on US ships (he started sailing in 190.5 Joe Wolanski, OS: Personally, I Louis Mazza, FWT: A man is from his native Norway) Johnson certainly entitled to liberty, and don't like the idea of a ship not is a shoo-in for the next opening entering port. with those popu­ in liis rating on the coal ships. The men are en­ lar Canadian Scorn For District 50 titled to get off ports, something and enjoy them­ will have to be Johnson was saloon mess on the selves. The best Casimir Pulaski and had nothing done. The best way I see would but scorn for the District 50 offi­ thing I can t^nk be to work in cers aboard. "The rank and file of is, using shifts, shifts, some got along pretty well," he said, four hours on, working while "but those damn fink officers are four off, or some­ the others get all pro-NMU." thing of that na­ leave and then ture duringthe "The 1st and 3rd mates aboard unloading and they would get leave when the first did nothing but hardtime me in gang comes back. refueling. the saloon all trip," he said. "They were always coming in late, for t t 4. *4 4. Gerald Sheehey, OS: Since some supper and making things tough R. R. Teets, Oiler: If it is a short men on the ships want overtime, run, one-half the crew could work in other ways." Johnson, who hails from Seattle, let them work in one port while flew in to Norfolk to make the while . the com­ the other half coal ships. "I hadn't been able pany supplies works in the next to sleep on the plane so when I launches to take port. If it is a got to the hotel in Norfolk at 5 the rest of the long run, then crew ashore. This PM I went to sleep. At 7:30 I was they would have called to go to the doctor for way the Union to use shifts, examination and the next morning will benefit with some of the doubly —first by I was on the ship?' crew working the the men having > Was On CoUier first few hours more overtime, and getting the His first American ship was actu­ and second by ally back in 1907 on a coastwise the company hiring more men to next off when the rest come back. collier run. In 1908 he went to the run the launches. West Coast on a Union Oil tanker 4 4* 4> 4> and has been shipping there ever Call Erickson, Deck: I think the G. Morales, FWT: The company since. "I'm going back to Norfolk to company should have a relief crew should use special taxis, three or com* aboard t four times a day, when the ship Is each time taking pulling in, and a part ^ of the have them un­ crew in as they load. This w fy come off duty. the entire crew This is how it is Under the SIU contract, US could get leave at done in Puerto Public Health Service doctors the same time. Rico on the oil havet the final say on whether Some companies bunkers there. or not a man is fit for duty. If are doing this The taxis run day tliere is any question about now and . find it and night, and as your fitness to sail, check with speeds up un­ far as I could the nearest USPHS hospital or out-patient ojinic fqr^ ta ;^iog. loading,!, and- c^eatos,,better,.rela­ seet, everything k was .vqry satis­ factory. tions with the men. INOUIRING SEAFARER A; USPHS Has Last Say On Duty Slip I •' I July It, ItSI LOO ALCOA CLIPPIR (AlcM), June Chairmen, •. Moydf Secretary, L. Nlchelaa. 84 hours disputed over* time in deck dept. 336 hours dis­ puted overtime in engine dept. AU crockery, glassware and stainless steelware to be returned to gaUey. ALCOA PI0ASU8 (Alcoa), June * —Chairman, L. Phillips; Secretary, R; Ulatowskl. Ship's fund tlO.63. Ship to be fumigated for roaches. Electri­ cian's shower faulty—should be at­ tended to. Keys to betaiade for crew's bathrooms. ALCOA PURITAN (Alcoa), June * —Chairman, |.. Larkint; Sacratary, J. Brasflald. Few hours disputed over­ time, and delayed sailing. To see patrolman in New York. Reports accepted. Cups to be returned alter at lingapore to be Inspected. Food not up to SIU standards wiU ba returned and ship wiU not sail untU At food is put aboard. Present food not edible. FORT H08KIN8 (CItlat Barvica), May 35 — Chairman, A. Van Dyka; Sacratary, R. Holt. Two membera opposa delegate's report. No dis­ puted overtime. New delegate elected. Hot water heater in gMley to ba re­ paired. Thermostat not to be touched. One man drinking and late in reliev­ ing watch. Book read on duties of •hip's delegate. HURRICANE (Waterman), June Chairman, a. Braxton; SecraAry, H. aAr Carmlchaal. New delegate to inform captain about new agreement—draws to be put out in every port, not every five days. No beefs, everything run­ ning smoothly. Report accepted. New delegate elected. Chips to be returned to pantry. Delegate to see engineer about shower head, in deck dept. MADAKET (Waterman), Juna 8 — Chairman, P. Arthofer; Sacratary, C. West. Cook left ship in Bremerhaven due to illness. Report accepted. Vote of thanks to 4-8 watch for cleanliness. Step ladder from gangway to deck should have hand rails. Lagging in deck dept. shower should be covered. Cut port hole in door leading to officers' quarters. Check top rung on foremost crosstrea. ROBIN LOCKSLEY (Saas Shipping), June 9 — Chairman, V. DlOlaaome; Secretary, A. Notturne. Ship's fund 81. Some disputed overtime—to be referred to patrolman on arrival. Re­ port accepted. Suggestion that purser be brought before patrolman regard­ ing draws, slop chest, overtime and hospitalized seaman. Steward to requi­ sition stores in Boston and if refused by captain to be referred to ship's delegate. Steward dept. beef on over­ time to ba referred to patrolman. using. Corn bread to be eooked more often for dinner. Good cooper­ ation among crew this trip. BIENVILLR (Waterman), May 24— Chairman, W. Coutant; Sacratary, A. Johnson. One AB walked • off ship; replacement also walked off. Heported to H. Troxclair. Cook drunk and performing. Failed to turn to for four days. Detailed report read at meeting—to be presented at port of payoff and placed in minutes. Ship's fund 812.5S. SIU tug victory communication. Discussion on use of laundry and bathrooms. ROBIN TUJCFORD (Robin Line), March 31—Chairman, H. Curry; Sac­ ratary, L. Harris. Ship's fund 938.84. Present delegate retained. Pantry and messhall to be left clean. Wash­ ing machine wringer not to be toe tight when wringing bulky clothes. April 23-^Chalrman, J, Kumor; Searatary, L. Harris. Ship's fund *18.43. Some beefs in deck dept. Discussion on Union overtime; deck and engine department painting. Juna 9—Chairman, J. McKarrk; Sec­ retary, L. Harris. Ship's fund *3.4*. Some disputed overtime. Vote of thanks to steward dept. for fine co­ operation and fine job. BEATRICR (Bull), June 14—Chair­ man, A. Isaac; Secretary, A. Priend. Repairs not completed. To be re­ ferred to patrolman. Very happy ship —no beefs—good chow—no fights— plenty night lunch. Need some beer. Report accepted. Showers and bath­ rooms to be locked in port. Delegate to contact patrolman about keys and locks. Vote of thanks to cooks. SANTORR (Ore Navigation), June 4 —Chairman, C. Kellogg; Sacratary, R. CATHERINE (Drytrans), March 31—* Chairman, P. Wldegren; Sacratary, C. Shirah. Ship's fund *10.81. New delegate elected. NO smoking in gal­ ley. ^eed two salt and pepper shak­ ers On each table in messroom. May 12—Chairman, N. Pattarian; Sacratary, C. Sharah. Beef on menu. Ship's fund *10.81. To write head­ quarters about beef. Discussicni on menu change. Need port hole screens, door keys for foc'sles. DEL MAR (Miss.), Juna 4—Chair­ man, R. Stough, Jr., Secretary, C. Dowllng. Two men missed ship. One man rejoined ship: gear inventoried and wlU ba left in New Orleans hall. Two clocks removed from lounge to be replaced. No major beefs. Ship's fund 8339.33. Purchased bulbs for projector and postage for films. No logs and no disputed overtime. Re­ ports accepted. Suggest placing over­ time Blip totals in pay envelope. Pres­ ent system inadequate. Two games scheduled—none played. Collected S60 for athletic fund. Spent 823 for shirts. Balance 838. Suggest regular amount of money be set aside from fund for films, nlovle projector to be checked and repaired. Need bulbs and springs for projector. Need new films. Motion to save only one com­ plete set of records for preceding year over a year old and dispose of other material of no value. Suggest night lunch be put out earlier. Suggestlon to read of safety' d minutes " meetings and facts and findings be recorded in an effort to minlmlzn accidents and stress safer working conditions. DOROTHY (Bull), Juna «—Chair­ man, O. Brannan; Sacratary, T. Oraanay. Everything running smooth­ ly. Communications read ahd posted. Reports accepted. To contact patrol­ man regarding buttermilk. Delegates to post list of names and brand of cigarettes requested. Need new wash­ ing machine or repair old one. Ques­ tion on grade and condition of meat received from the Hilton. Need new mattresses, metal straps and small springs in some rooms. EDITH (Bull), Juna 15—Chairman, A. Adomatll; Secretary, M. McClurc. Need new washing machine. Elected new delegate. Coffee dlscus.slon on whether to use coffee pots or urns. FELTORE (Ore Nav.), Juna 4 — Chairman, J. Waha; Secretary, W. Strickland. One man critically in­ jured at Sparrows Point. One man went to hospital in Panama—did not return to ship. Sailed short deck engineer.' Report accepted. Need bul­ letin board for recreation room. Vote of thanks to fireman for rescuing in­ jured man from water. JOSEFINA (Winchester), June 2— Chairman, A, There; Secretary, J. Marelar. Ship's delegate resigns. Orfe man hospitalized—Injured In Goa. Few hours disputed overtime. One man reported to patrolman. -Few beefs in engine dept.; .settled. New delegate elected. Any partiality shown by steward to officers in re­ gard to food will be reported to headquarters by special letter and he will be brought up on charges at payoff. All £o9d and . stores , put ^abpjai?d Dabardelaban. New delegate elected. Discussion about members drinking and fighting aboard ship. Poem sent to LOG. Ship's fund S4.60. Soma disputed overtime—to be referred to patrolman. Delegate to see patrol­ man about mattresses ordered eight months ago. No effort made on com­ pany part to replace same. All mat­ tresses to be checked upon arrival in port. Need new washing machine or old one repaired. Vote of thanks to organizing and negotiating commit­ tees for job well done regarding tug­ boats and American Coal ships. SEAMAR (Calmer), Juna 9—Chair­ man, A. Chrlstansen; Sacratary, J. Bowman. Report accepted. New delegate elected, . Members to ba properly dressed in messhall at all times. < Beefs against steward dept. to be brought ujr thru proper chan­ nels. Beef on serving cold meat and soup. Delegate to ba sura to type and mall in minutes. 8EATRAIN L0U8IANA (Sastrain), June 15—Chairman, 8. Oarcla; Sacra­ tary, V. Whitney. New delegate elected Ship's fund *36.79. Report accepted. Notified Union about be­ havior of 3rd mate. Discussion on light switch: two cold suppers per week; better grade of ice cream; domlnos for crew to be bought from ship's fund. 8HINNEC0CK BAY (Tankship Managemant), Juna I—Chairman, R. Knolei; Sacratary, B. Falk. AU books and pernUts to be presented to board­ ing patrolman. Ship to be sougeed. especially passageways and foc-sles. STEEL ADVOCATE (Isthmian), June •—Chairman, O'Hannatey; Secretary, R. O'Dowd. Used *4 of fund for workaway to purchase cigarettes. Messman left ship gfter a limit draw and failed to return. Was hired off beach by captain: worked one day and failed to sail with ship to States. Ship's fund 88c. Approximately 75 hours overtime. Repair list submit­ ted. Resolution and motion to be re: penalty of one hour overtime for any member required to dump garbage back after or check steering engine (when there is no passage from eng. room), etc., when company falls to provide a catwalk on aU deck cargos. New treasurer elected. Garbage not to be dumped aft midship house in port. Consult captain about wash-" ing down day after sailing. Clear deck of wire and lines. Second safe­ ty meeting held. In six weeks only one minor accident with no loss of time. Oificers and crew show serious attitude toward safety program. VALCHEM (Vsltentlnc Tankers), May 25—Chairman, S. Kersey: Sec­ retary, W. Nesta. Ship's fund *29.50. Spent 50c to send Important Uociiments to seaman by registered mail. Sailed one dayman short. Some dis­ puted overtime. Report accepted. Repair lists to be submitted. - New delegate elected. New treasurer elected. Keep messhall and pantry clean when eating between meals. Discussion concerning trouble caused by an OS and dayman. Delegate to caU Phila. SIU hall and send patrolv pan ^to eSfiip , t,o< s^ttlo flyuaUpp. , , '• , �') j«i7 II. im SEAFARERS Out Of The Past 1 Face Elcrea IPG House Gets Bill To Give Sea Hiring Recognition WASHINGTON—A bill to uphold the legal status of the hiring hall in both the maritime and construction industries has been introduced in the House by Rep. Thomas M. Felly (R.-Wash.). It is virtually identical with bill (HR 8422),-hiring halls in all an earlier measure put for­ industries employing skilled and ward by Sen. Warren G. Magnuson to cover maritime hiring hails only (S.2029). Sen. Magnuson 'D.) is also from the state of Washington. The Pelly bill differs only where it would recognize not only the union-operated hiring hall, as in maritime, but also "a hiring hall operated jointly by employee and employer," as is the case in some sections of the building trades. For the purposes of the Pelly unskilled menribers of crafts or trades in building and construc­ tion operations would be covered. Both measures cover licensed and unlicensed personnel in "off­ shore, coastal, intercoastal, or in­ land transportation," as well as longshore operations. They have been referred for action to the labor committees in each chamber. Both have the fuU endorsement of the SIU and other maritime unions. Hail tsf Graduates Of AfCS Sthooling SAN FRANCISCO—Diplomas have been handed out to the first graduating class of the recently-dedicated Marine Cooks and Stewards training center at Santa Rosa, California. A "simple ceremony marked the completion of training for for nomination and election of part of the students who union officials In the first MCS entered the school on March 25, the first day of training in the center. Others who also began the class shipped out prior to gradua­ tion and will receive their diplo­ mas after returning and complet­ ing their formal instruction. Pre­ sentation of the diplomas was made by Ed Turner, International vicepresident, SIU of NA. Present at the ceremony uere union and employee representa­ tives and civic leadei*s from Santa Rosa. Among the ratings receiving certificates were bakers, .butchers, cooks, waiters and room stewards. Agents Conference At the same time the first for­ mal agents' conference of the MCS got under way on July 1. On the agenda for consideration were the Union's participation in the various activities .of the Maritime Trades Department, the welfarepension plans, and clarification of certain shipping rules. The agents also took into con­ sideration the necessary procedure election now coming up. NY Reports Broad MAW Pact Gains - For some short-sighted reason, company people high up in the maritime industry still hanker for the "bad old days" of NEW YORK—Seafarers in this port have been kept fairly busy the 1920's and 1930's. They look back with nostalgia to the during the past two weeks helping times when the seaman was held in semi-servitude and treated the Marine Allied Workers Divi­ with' somewhat less consideration than a beast, of burden. sion organizational drive. At pres­ Paul Macro The blacklist system that these shipping officials have worked ent, some 16 companies in the ma­ Please contact your brother-in- out with the connivance of the National Maritime Union rine field have signed contracts, law, Salvatore Turco at Cambridge comes straight out of this dismal past when the' bucko skip­ but a number more are expected St., Burlington, Mass. per, the crimp hall operator and the shipowner were absolute to follow suit in the near future on lords of their respective domains. Fred O. Fleischmann completion of negotiations pow go­ ing on. In those days, the niian who spoke up in protest against rot­ Would you please get in touch In addition to these, reports with your parents at 25-44 41 St., ten food, vermin, low wages, or overwork was chased off the Claude Simmons, port agent, the Long Island City, N.Y. ship; usually without much ceremony either. Then when MAW has picketing going on with maritime unions on both coasts started showing signs of re­ 'George E. Kinc three other companies. vival, the shipowners came up with the infamous Copeland Contact the Welfare Sei-vices Shipping Back To Normal Department in SIU headquarters "fink book" proposal which would have made every seaman On the shipping scene, things in reference to important papers carry a record of his "conduct" and "character," in a continu­ are getting back to normal in this ous discharge certificate. being held for you. area. Shipping for the past two Led by the Sailors Union of the Pacific, organized seamen weeks has been good with a fairly Andrew Danlluk gave the fink book the "deep six." But, now the shipowners steady turnover in Jobs on vessels Please send forwarding address have come up with another scheme which is far slicker and for Dunkerque photographs to the more dangerous. The entries will be made behind the sea-, SAN FRANCISCO—Job activity paying off. There were 35 vessels in port during the past period. LOG. man's back in the Marine Index files, and no NMU member on the West Coast was quieter than They included 22 paying off, five Would the person who was ti'y- will ever be able to- tell when the lightning will strike him usual during the past period. This signing on and eight in transit. All port was very slow, shipping only of these ships were in good shape ing to get in touch with Harvey and leave him stranded high and dry on the beach. 41 men. But this is expected to be and running smooth, with no ma­ Hill concerning a bank deposit in No Hearings, No Appeals only temporary and should pick up. jor beefs on any of them. Inglewood, California, please con­ No doubt apologists for the blacklist will proclaim piously The following vessels paid off: tact him at the SIU hall, 450 Har­ that the working seaman has "nothing to fear"—that the ,There were no vessels paying off and only two signing on. They were Alcoa Ranger, Alcoa Partner, Al­ rison St., Sari Francisco, Calif. blacklist is really only aimed at the performers and foul-ups. the Iberville (Pan-Atlantic) and coa Planter. Alcoa Roamer (Alcoa); Harvie Murray But the mechanics of the system show up this claim as a fraud. Choctaw (Waterman). The Steel Di­ Mankato Victory (Victory Car­ Your sister, Mrs. Mary E. Am­ By concentrating all authority as it does in the hands of Ma­ rector (Isthmian), Marymar, Ken- riers); Seatrain New Jersey. Seadahl, would like you to get in rine Index an\i the shipowner; taking the word of the skip­ mar (Calmar), Yaka, Andrew Jack­ train New York (Seati-ain); Calmar touch with her. Her address is 961 per as the final and absolute truth without any provision for son (Waterman) and Ocean Eva (Calmar);" Frances, Beatrice, Eliza­ West MacArthur Blvd., Oakland, appeal or any kind of hearing before an impartial group, on (Ocean Carriers) were in-transit beth, Dorothy, Arlyn, Kathryn California. • Bull); Ideal X, Almena, Maxton the charges, and finally, by not including any "statute of lim­ (Pan-Atlantic); John B. Waterman Jerry and family itations" on the shipboard offense, the blacklist system clear­ (Waterman), Robin Doncaster. Rob­ Troy Thomas received your ly is designed as a club to keep seamen "in line." .The ship­ in Kettering (Seas); Steel Admiral cards and would like to hear from owner is judge, jury and prosecutor all rolled in "one. The (Isthmian) and the Council Grove you. Please send him your correct (Cities Service). addi-ess.,He is located at PO Box plain fact of the matter is that any seaman in the NMU who is fired off a ship for any reason is now subject to being The Atlantic Producer (Pan 17, Waresboro, Ga. TAMPA—Although shipping was Oceanic Nav.); Steel Scientist, blacklisted out of the industry. Jack Devine We can just imagine how some skippers, who are irritated poor during the past period in this Steel Admiral (Isthmian); Jeffer­ Your step-sister, Mrs. Florence by a crew delegate's insistence on contract enforcement, will area, it is expected to pick up' son City Victory (Victory Car­ Jannatte, would like to get in in the coming weeks. There were riers) and the Robin Locksley touch with you. Please contact her, react from now on. "I'll fix this SOB. I'll fire him and put it no vessels paying ofT or signing (Seas) signed on. at Route 25 (box 48), Middle Is­ down in the logbook as a 'serious breach of discipline'." Then on. The Vai Chem (Heron), Alcoa land, Suffolk County, Long Island, that cre^member has had it. There were six vessels'calling Runner (Alcoa), Mankato Victory N. Y. As for the NMU leadership, its subservient role in establish­ at the port to be serviced. They (Victory C a r r i e r si, Seatrain ing the blacklist is something for which it will have to an­ were the Madaket, LaSalle, An- Georgia (Seatrain), Pennmar and Raymond Queen It is very important that you swer to its own membership. From where we sit though, it tinous. Morning Light (Waterman); Calmar (Calmar) and Isthmian's contact -your mother, Mrs. P. strikfeis us as a iM-etty shabby spectacle and a mockery of trade Steel Rover (Isthmian) and the Steel Seafarer and Steel King called into port to be sex-viced. Del Rio (Mississippi). > Queen, at Cove Gap, West Virginia. union princifde. Temporary Lull Hits San Fran. Tampa Eyes Job Pick-Up �f •' ^ Puce Twelv* SEAFARERS LOG Santore Baker Knows His Dough Nobody would be very surprised if the ship's reporter on the Santore got a big kick out of writing about the birthday party held recently for shipmate Edward J. DeBardelaben. DeBardelaben, of course, is the reporter in question. He was agreeably "surprised" with a 22-pound cake for an im-+ birthday celebration plump crew. of pie and cake you can name to by "one of the best in the field "For breakfast," says DeBar­ give us something different every of baking, none other than Stanley 'Sea Guir Wojton." (He's probably a weight-lifter, too!) Obviously a go'od public relations man, DeBardelaben knows where his bread is buttered and spreads it around accordingly. As a re• porter, though, he also should have found out about his own surprise party in advance, but we'll pardon the oversight this time. Turning again to the baker, who is the real hero-of this piece, De­ Bardelaben says "everyone is very satisfied with his work." If the breakfast pastry menu he cited is any indieation, Wojton must make the Santore gang a real happy. delaben, "we get hot raisin bread, Danish goodies of all kinds, cinna­ mon buns dipped in honey and fresh bread that stays fresh and soft for days." Wojton is no slack­ er either in making "every kind meal." Anytime the crew asks for something they get It the next meal. "The entire gang offers its best wishes to him for the future. No matter what ship he's on he'll always be tops with us." Artisan Lauds Doctor's Aid LOG-A-RHYTHM: Queen Of The River By Roy Fleischer Oh! She was a proud ship. An wise and compassionate ship As she stately traveled Up the river, Lifting her skirt in front And letting it trail behind. All lace and foam. Spread like a peacock's tail Across the blue water. Now and then she dipped slightly. Majestically, Bowing to the waves That clamored around her For recognition. Like a mob around any queen. Even slapping her sides in frenzied enthusiasm. But she did not become ruffled By such goings on. Calm and composed. She held her course, Not once looking back At the disorder behind her. Eyes straight ahead On the future, V/histles blowing, The queen ojf the river boats. Editor, " SEAFARERS LOG. 675 Fourth Ave., Brooklyn 32, NY I would like to receive the SEAFARERS LOG — please 5ut my name on your mailing ist. (Print Information) JV- NAME STREET ADDRESS Some of the gang on the Steel Artisan gathers on deck for picturetaking after presentation of gift to Dr. and Mrs. L. N. Jentgen (rear, 4th and 5th from left), who were passengers on the last round-the-world run. Ship's delegate Harry Benner (front, 2nd from left) conveyed the crew's thanks for the couple's medical as­ sistance and other help during the voyage, in the form of an en­ graved chronometer set. Photo by Marvin White. 8IU RAll DIRECTORY VICTORIA. BC SlU, A&G District BALTIMORE 1216 E. Baltimore St. Earl Sheppard, Agent EAstcrn 7-il900 BOSTON 276 State St. James Slieehan. Agent Richmond 2-0140 HOUSTON "....4202 Canal St. Robert Matthews. Agent Capital 7-6358 LAKE CHARLES. La 1419 Ryan St. Leroy Clarke. Agent HEmlock 6-5744 MOBILE 1 South Lawrence St. Cal Tanner. Agent HEmlock 2-1754 MORGAN CITY 912 Front St. Tom Gould. Agent Phone 2156 NEW ORLEANS 323 Bienville St. Lindsey Williams. Agent Tulane 8626 NEW YORK 675 4th Ave.. Brooklyn HYacinth 9-6600 NORFOLK 127-129 Bank St. Ben Rees. Agent MAdlson 2-9834 PHILADELPHIA 337 Market St. S. Cardullo. Agent Market 7-1635 PUERTA de TIERRA PR 101 Pelayo Sal Culls.j Agent Phone 2-5996 SAN FRANCISCO 450 Harrison St. Marty Breithoff, Agent Dougias 2-5475 SAVANNAH 2 Abercorn St. E. B. McAuley. Agent Adams 3-1728 SEATTLE 2505 1st Ave. Jeff Gillette. Agent Elliott 4334 TAMPA 1809-1811 N. Franklin St. Tom Banning. Agent Phone 2-1323 WILMINGTON. 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Calif... .510 Macdonald Ave. BEacon 2-0925 STATE SAN FRANCISCO 450 Harrison St. Douglas 2-8363 TO AVOID DUPLICATION: If you SEATTLE 2505 1st Ave. Main 0290 • r« an old tubscrlbar and hava a WILMINGTON 505 Marine Ave. Terminal 4-3131 ehanga of addrett, plaata giva your NEW YORK 675 4th Ave., Brooklyn formar address balow: HYacinth 9-6165 t ' HALIFAX. N.S \ V CITY .........ZONE. §TATE ^•.s •• 128% Hollli St. Phone 3-8911 MONTREAL 634 St. James St. Wert PLateau 8161 FORT WILLIAM 408 Simpson St. Ontario Phone: 3-3221 PORT COLBORNE 103 Durham St. Ontario Phone: 5391 TORONTO. Ontario 272 King St. E. t EMplre 45719. Asks No Let-Up On Performers another ship tod do the same things all over again. How long can we go on? We To the Editor: t the membership must answer In the last LOG (June 7, for this, and we cant take too 1957) I read a piece that should long with it. Guys moan when have been written years ago. a ship goes under foreign "flag The writer- should receive a and cuss the company out, but medal for it. they never stop to think that The headline on the letter business must go on and can go was indeed well put; It was on without them. "Homesteaders Taken To Task," It happens in the factories and the writer was Brother M. ashore and will come In mari­ Gottschalk. This man really did time, too. Go ashore and try to a wonderful job. He hit on the bluff your way. Try going to work gassed up—or have some of you tried it already and that's why you're back? Bad Apple Ruins 100 There are a lot of wonderful guys going to sea, but there's always one foul-up to ruin 100 good men. Wake up, men. Our officials have a hard job to do; it's up to the rest of the mem­ All letters to the editor for bership to weed out the foul-ups publication in the SEAFAR­ and those who can't do a job ERS LOG -must be signed even if it means revising our by the writer. Names will rules and regulations and get­ be withheld upon request. ting guys mad. Don't forget that you have to homesteaders; now let me say live with these men. It's no a bit about the "chiefs." We seem to have plenty of good beefing on a ship or at the chiefs these days, but no In­ payoff and then forgetting it. dians. Everybody wants to sail That's why it goes on and on. bosun or steward or chief elec­ 1 think we should have a school trician or chief wiper. It doesn't for ship's delegates so they can matter what, as long as they are be fully responsible for the chiefs. The funny part about foul-ups and pull no punches. It is that many of the same Something must be done, and ones who want to sail chief are you and you alone must do It, for you are the membership the worst ones at their trade. and you are the Union. Can't Do Jobs Dave Barry Some of these guys who won't sail in anything but a top rat­ ing have the nerve to tell other guys to do things they can't do themselves. Then if the next guy doesn't do it, the so-called To the Editor: bosun or steward raises hell. 1 am one of the oldtimers on Yet if one of these chiefs has this American Coal beef and to sail at a lower rating they want to say that the hall on are always the first ones to say Colley Street in Norfolk is the that the guy they have to take finest set-up I've ever seen. Each orders from is a dumb bunny, and every person connected and 1 don't mean bunny. In the with the operation of the hall last few years 1 have personally deserves a lot of credit. run into quite a few of these Everything to make the oldguys. tinrers comfortable is and has What really burns me up is been done. There are cigarettes, that while they're In.the Union tobacco, ice cream, milk, cold hall, they«always let you know drinks and the best of sand­ what great guys they are and wiches, plus restaurants to go hoA' they really tell those mates to at all times, if you like. The off. But once on a ship all they sleeping quarters are all In fine say to the mate is yes, yes, yes shape. and, as >Iong as the mate gives One meets no strangers at them overtime, the yesses really that hall, just a gang of old men fly and to hell with their ship­ who were called on to do mates. It seems that the day of a job. I'll truly say they re­ the shipmate is gone. These are sponded ready for the call. the days of hurray for me and Maybe after we win this deal to hell with you. the welfare plan will revise the Should Prove Ability disability-pension plan so that 1 am in favor of having every we who sailed 40 or more years man who has a rating and those ago and have made the sea our who are getting one to prove life's work can qualify. they are capable of doing their Many of us will never get the jobs and don't get them Just 12 years of. seatime now re­ because they have the seatime. quired, as we are all over 60 It's time every man realized he years old. And we would like is only hurting himself when he to retire and take it easy for goes aboard a ship and can't the time left to us. We are tol­ do the job. Our agreements say erated on the ships, though we we are responsible for putting know we are not wanted either capable men on a ship, but I by officers or crew, sometimes Wonder if we do. This coal beef may be the 1 just came off a ship which best thing that could have hap­ had two daymw who weren't pened for us old young men. even good ordinary seamen. Robert W. Scales Yet one sailed bosun and the other carpenter. The carpenter couldn't go into a hold or a tank, and I don't even know what to say about the ojher one. He couldn't go anywhere but To the Editor: to the sack and the table. This We'd like to thank all the may sound funny, but it isn't as brothers in Tampa, especially funny as it sounds. Anthony Blanchard for his dona­ We have men at the head of tion of blood for my father, this Union who are fighting to F. H. Delgado. He still is very make It stronger and organize sick In a local hospital with very new companies, ^et some guys little hopes for recovering. keep fouling up and making It gives you a warm feeling trouble. There are some gas- to know you have friends at a hounds who pay $50 fines on time like this. one 3hlp, get off, go right on Mrs. John Croft letters To The Editor Wants Pension Rules Eased Up Hails Tampa Blood Donors Canadian District ADDRESS July 19, 1957 "Give the liiouse a drink.. �'-pa Jidy 19, 1957 •AMUBL P. MILLBR (aetfon Ship­ ping), Jun* 15—Chairman, H. Higglnbolham; Sacratary, J. Smith. Over­ time almost finished. Purchased books and magazines from fund. Ship's fund tl. Some disputed over­ time. One man hospitalized in Hono­ lulu. Bosun stood watch—no day man available. AH doors to be closed while in port except gangway door. People to be kept out. Washing maeliine to be fixed. Loud talking in passageways to be stopped. No spare fans aboard. Steward dept. given vote of thanks for good food and service. I SEAFAkERS gether on safety precautions. Need extra LOGS. Ship's fund $14.59. Han missed ship twice. Report accepted. Suggestion to stop chipping aroupd messhall during lunch. Notified head­ quarters about poor sanitary condi­ tions. Keep recreation room, pantry and messhall clean. ARMONK (NJ Industries), April 2t —Chairman, C. Cantwall; $acratary, D. O'Connor. .No expectorating on deck. Captain will give US -money. Doors to be closed in cold weather during meals. New delegate elected. Linen to be distributed on Friday in­ ROYAL OAK (Cities Service), June stead of Sunday. Steward refusCs to 22—Chairman, J. Higgins) Secretary, put out canned fruit, to be reported D. Beard. Menus very unsatisfactory. captain. Two nien missed ship in Boston. No toJune C. Cantwail; cooperation to improve menus as re­ $ecretary,9—Chairman, D. O'Connor. If payoff not quested. Ship's fund $2.68. Report made on arrival there will a draw. accepted. Steward giving dent, lot Cigarette butts not to be be thrown In of abuse when they claim overtime. passageways. Some disputed OT. Re­ quest pay statements for speedy payolT. MAXTON (Pan Atlantic), June 22— Xhalrman, ^J. Flinn; $acratary, M. Eschenke. Ail beefs squared away. Crew to glvev24-hours notice before lGa^ing ship. Ship's fund $47.40. Some disputed overtime. Reports ac­ cepted: To purchase c.ribbage boards end playing cards from ship's fund. Cots to bo placed Inside when not in use. Recreation room to be kept ciean. New delegate elected. Steward re­ fuses to serve canned fruit, tomato juice or fresh tomatoes. More variety of meats and vegetables needed. Night lunch monotoiious. Suppers not up to standard. Steward tight on desserts and sweets, aiso giving black gang a hard time on coffee. New cots to be removed from deck after using. ' OCEAN EVELYN (Ocean Trans.), June 14—Chairman, J. O'Rourke; $ecratary, V. Chavez. Beef about chief mate working on deck. Soma dis­ puted overtime. New delegate elect­ ed. Repair leaking faucet In galley. Portholes in engine dept. need re­ pairing and cleaning. Need porthole screens. Engineer to check heating system, rooms below do not get any heat. Vote of thanks to steward dept. for fine job. Fine cooperation of delegates. ALICE BROWN (Bioomfleld), May 5 —Chairman, J. Rawiint; Secretary, T. Schuitz. Money draws to be in Amer­ ican money. Alcoholic beverages not allowed aboard. Cleanliness in mess­ SEATRAIN GEORCIA (Seatralh), hall at night to be kept by everyone. June 22—Chairman, E. Vatis; Secre­ Men on watch designated certain tary, F. Clanagan. Safety minutes- table and to be served first. Improve submitted. Vacation blanks and wel­ night lunches, include eggs, sardines, fare cards available to all. Ship's and cooked meat. fund $32.40. Report accepted. Books and magazines purchased. Cantalopes June 1—Chairman, A. E. Cunning­ and desserts to be kept in refrigera­ ham! Secretary, R. Wardlaw. Repair tor untli served. Need more flyp.ipcr list turned In and started. Delayed In messroom. starting time disputed some not en­ titled. SEATRAIN NEW JERSEY (Seatrain), June 22—Chairman, J. Oribbie; , KERN. HILLS (Fairland) May $— Secretary, P. Brody. Some disputed Chairman, F. Throp; Sec. T. Ballard. overtime. Reports accepted. Dlscu.s- No mall 45 da.vs, sent wire to head­ slon on deck lights and fruits In sea­ quarters. No cots in Elat, to get son. them in Haifa. To see capt. about traveler's checks for next draw. Speak SEATRAIN SAVANNAH (Sealrain), to capt. about chief engineer sending June 19—Chairman, P. Patrick; Sec­ sick man on watch. retary, J. Ayala. Ship's fund $44.22. Reports . accepted. New delegate KATHRYN (Bull) June 9—Chairman, elected. Deck dept. rooms to be W. Ortiz; Secretary, A. Gonzalez. painted and aft on fantall. Repair $6 in ship's fund. Contacted patrol­ awning. Sanitary line clappers to be man about exhaust fan to be turned free. on in hot climate. Mirror in bosun's room to be put in. Exhaust fan for STEEL DIRECTOR (Isthmian), June toilets needed too. _ 10—Chairman, J. Rose, Jr., Secretary, L. White. Repairs completed. Ob­ M V DEL VIENTO (Mississippi) May tained new washing machine. Ship's 24—Chairman, P. Plaseik; Sec. B. F. fund $15. New delegate elected. Need D'Ferrafiet. Discussed the repair list. more cigarettes. Delegate requested Discussed the loggings aboard ship. proper handling of washing machine. One man was told to leave for no reason and this matter to be taken STEEL VOYAGER (Isthmian), June up with patrolman. Some disputed 15—Chairman, L. Eiiand; Secretary, overtime and this also will be turned A. Tacey. Two men left ship in Bom­ over to the patrolman. Have all bay. One man failed to rejoin ship mattresses inspected on board and <— headquarters notified. No launch have the bad ones renewed. This service—one man missed ship. matter to be taken up with the pa­ trolman for final results. The con­ TRANSATLANTIC (Tak), June 2— dition of the washing machine was Chairman, P. Conley; Secretary, L. discussed and it was agreed that we Pepper. Discussion on Sec. 28. Art. should consult the patrolman about it. II. Letter to be written headquarters The roaches are in every foc'sle and it regarding lack of cooperation by mas­ was time that something was done ter re: Union agreement on money about it,- The steward agreed to can­ draws in US currency and traveler's vas each foc'sle and make a Ust of checks. the mattre.sses that needed to be re­ newed and to requisition same. Re­ VALLEY FORGE (Penn. Nav.), May pair list was discussed and Hems 24—Chairman, D. Martin; Secretary, added to It. W. Harris. New delegate elected. —— (Ji Ship to be brought up to SIU stand­ DEL MAR (Miss.), June 14—Chplrards at end of trip. Draw wliKbe In man, R. $tough; Secretary, C. Dowllocal currency because of Yugoslav ing. .Ship's fund $128. All disputed laws. Sanitary men to clean laundry OT settled. New delegate elected. and recreation room. Repair list to Reports accepted. Movie projector to be made up and sent from Yugoslavia be repaired. Ail repairs completed. s& headquarters can handle matter with company office. This is first GEORGE A. LAWSON (Penn Corp.). trip under SIU contract. June 14—Chairman, J. Schmidt; Sec­ retary. W. Dunham. One man short; YAKA (Waterman), May 24—Chair­ captain promises man at next port man, J. Denals; Secretary, S. Joseph. o'call. New delegate elected. Ship's Benches to be made for crew back iund $14.00. Coffee urn to be used at aft. Screen doors put up back aft. breakfast and coffee time: percolators Money draws put out in greenbacks at dinner and supper time. Beef on and yen. Good safety record—no in­ hot rakes not being ready on time. juries—crew and skipper working to- Ship to be fumigated for roaches. Burly LOG Faff* Thlrtcca Vatalie? She's A Plain Stick-In-The-Mud Now Saturday night was hardly the loneliest night of the week for the Natalie last June 29th Mn Yokohama. There was no lack of company for the ship. Three Army fireboats, six Japanese Are companies and about 9 PM Sunday. "There was a couple of Navy tugs came considerable damage," Michalik said, "and it looks like we'll be in the shipyard out here for a couple of months. Right now with half of Tokyo Bay in the three holds we're down by the head and stuck in about five feet of mud." There apparently were no injuries, con­ Chief cook Burke grabs a trary to earlier smoke on deck after a hot reports. doy in the galley during the After first ef­ Alma's run to Europe. forts to put the fire out with C02 foam were un­ successful, the Michalik ship was ordered away from the dock by the port director. It was feared "the fuel tank might, explode and endanger the lives of passengers aboard the APL round-the-world liner Presi­ dent Polk which was tied up ahead. Tug Shifted Ship Army tugs shifted the Natalie to the outer harbor at 2 AM Sunday after the blaze had spread, and the navy sent a salvage tug which pumped out most of the water, "but the ship is still stuck and listing. "For. a while^ we thought she was going to sink when the water started pouring into the lower passageways and seeping into the Even with a stanchion in the way, it's easy to see that Alma had a engine room. But, quick work by good trip. Among those on the poop deck ore Vega, PWT; Ziror the navy salvage ship in hooking up gone, deck engineer; Parker, oiler; Brock, DM; Benitz, OS, and about seven pumps quickly got Totro, wiper. The photos by George Zoiensky were sent in by things under control. Brock, ship's reporter. "On Sunday most of the crew was crying about the cargo of beer and whiskey that was destroyed in number two hold. As they'are not members of Alcoholic Anonymous or the WCTU, j'ou can see how deeply affected they were by the loss," Mich.ilik added. It may sound like a sausage or a pastry, but BrunsbuttelThe ship had arrived from San koog is really the newest port on Waterman's run to northern Francisco the same day, so most of Europe. the crew was ashore that night. The name of this town of-*'^ 10,000 persons located at the word that his mother back in the southern end of the Kiel Canal States had passed away, but his proved to be a real tongue-twister shipmates quickly stepped in to for the SIU gang on the City of ease the blow. Brock said, ship's Alma, hut neither this nor the delegate Paul L. Whitlow immedi­ generally chilly and damp weather ately took up a collection among in Europe at the time spoiled the the crew to send flowers and ex­ crew's good time. Bremei'haven, press the crew's condolences on Bremen, Rotterdam and Antwerp the loss. Hutto later addressed a ship's were the other ports of call along the way, so it's easy to figure why. meeting "to thank, everyone for their sympathy, understanding "Two Mishaps Only two events marred the trip, and help. Thus the meeting ended according to reporter K. A. Brock. with one minute of silence in First was the serious accident of memory of all our seafaring broth­ a German longshoreman who fell ers and loved ones." from the lower 'tween deck to the Now the Alma is in the Gulf bottom of the hold. Since he suf­ "and where we go from here is fered severe injuries, this man's anyone's guess." Maybe it'll be outlook was not too good at the back to Brunsbuttelkoog, fellas. It Little knowing they'd soon time the ship left. A short hatch would be a shame to have finally face the real thing, Tex Ringo board was believed to be the cause mastered the name just for one it pictured at the wheel of the of the mishap. measly visit. Once you've got the Once underway, jsix days out of pronunciation down pat you might Natalie on her previous trip. Rotterdam, wiper R. Hutto got even get to liking the place. Photo sent In by Pot Conley. alongside and on the dock to help whip a fire that broke out in num­ ber one hold. Most of the crewmembers who were ashore *lso came bapk during the night to help combat the stubborn blaze once word of it got around, ship's re­ porter Mike Michalik noted. The lire broke out in a cargo of cotton about 10 PM Saturday and was finally brought under control JVFW GERMAN PORT IS REAL TONGUE-TWISTER By Bernard Seaman 'l?ll �Pare Fonrteen The Gang's All Here Vk''- ii-v - SEAFARERS SEAFARERS IN THE HOSFUALS MONTEBELLO CHRONIC DISEASE HOSPITAL BALTIMORE, MD. Francisco Bueno - USPHS HOSPITAL BALTIMORE, MD. George LltchBeld Elmer Baker William Mcllveen Edward Cannon William Mellon Estaban Cqnquet Thomas Rowe Victor B. Cooper Richard Savior Claudius Fisher Claude. Walker Gorman T. Glaze Albert Yumul Hetman Kemp The butcher, barber, bellboy and BR join messman Caspar Noto ^ (righrt as they mug for a photo on the Del Mar. Pictured I to rj ore Tony Russo, barber; Frank Seefeldt, BR; Vic Ronio butcher; Bernie Guarino, bellboy, and Noto, who submitted the photo. Reporter C. M. Dowling sent it in. Everybody but Gua­ rino gave the cameraman the glad-eye, but he seems to have something more interesting to occupy his attention. Ray Queen fright) gives one of those 'l-didn't-do-anything - whaddya - taking - mypicture-for?" looks to the shipboard photographer aboard the John B. Water­ man while others In the gang take a breather on deck. Photo by Anthony C. Aronica. Below, the galley gang on the Dorothy steps up for a shot at the camera. Who's who is anybody's guess, since no one let us know who took the pic­ ture or who's in it. USPHS HOSPITAL BOSTON, MASS. August F. Eklund George T. Lampo* Alvole Green USPHS HOSPITAL GALVESTON. TEXAS Albert A. Richards Leland Ashley Harold J. Romero WUliard T. CahlU Frank B. Rowell Edward CaudlU Charles M. Sllcox M. N. Gendron W. R. Walker E. Manuel James C. Mitchell USPHS HOSPITAL NORFOLK, VA. Joseph J. Bass Robert G. Sawyer Will Beasley Maximo Tangalln Francis J. Boner Charles T. Taylor Frank Peskurlc USPHS HOSPITAL NEW ORLEANS, LA. William Barbone Harry R. Lewis Timothy McCarthy John W. Blgwood Robert McLamore Charles R. Bourg John A. Moloney Henry Chemel Simon Morris James Crawford Michael Muzio* Serlo M. DeSosa Wlnford Powell William Drlscoll Randolph RatcllS Everett Fairbanks Toxle Samlord Leon Gordon Toefil Smlglelski WlUlam Hackett Herman Smith Martin Hagerty Wert A. Spencer James Hifdson George F. Johnson Melvln A. Spires Gerald L. Thaxtoa Oscar M. Jones Donnle R.'Tickle Ronald L. Karns Edward 6. Knapp James E. Ward Clifford Wuertz Leo Lang Jacob Zlmmer William Lawless USPHS HOSPITAL SAN FRANCISCO. CALIF. OdeU B. Powell Roy J. Barker Noah C. Carver Stefan Trzelnskl Sung C. Wang Alexander Lelner George Warrington Fred M. Morris USPHS HOSPITAL SAVANNAH. GA. Jose Blanco W. C. Sanders Jlmnile Littleton Leslie F. Swegan Fred Miller Edward Tresnick BlUle Padget USPHS HOSPITAL SEATTLE. WASH. Frank J. Bradley R. E. Kelley Charles Cantwell Obert J. Morgan Wayne T. Center Eugene G. Plahn John Flanagan USPHS HOSPITAL " MEMPHIS, TENN. Clauds F. Blanks Charles Burton VA HOSPITAL NEW YORK. NY E. T. Cunningham USPHS HOSPITAL FORT WORTH. TEXAS B. F. Delbler John C. Palmer Siegfried Gnlttke August Paneplnte W. E. Orzechowskl VA HOSPITAL HOUSTON. TEXAS John P. Williamson USPHS HOSPITAL MANHATTAN BEACH BROOKLYN. NY Manuel Antonana Benjamin Martin Eladlo Arls Albert MartlnelU Fortunato Bacomo Vlo Mllazzo John J. Drlscoll - Joaquin Minis Robert E. Gilbert - W. P. O'Dea William Guenther George G. Phlfer Bart E. Guranlck Graham Pulssegus Howard Hailey Winston Renny Percy Harrelson S. B. Saunders Taib Hassen O. E. Stuimaker Billy R. HUl Kevin B. Skelly Thomas Isaksen Ernest Smallwood Ira H. Kllgore Henry E. Smith Ludwlg Krlstlansen Stanley F. Sokol Frederick Landry Michael Toth Leonard Leldlg Harry S. Tuttle Patrick McCann VlrgU E. Wllmoth Archibald McGulgan Pon P. Wing Hubert Mclsaao Dexter Worrell USPHS.HOSPITAL STATEN ISLAND. NY WUliard Blumen John Klepadlo Simon Bunda Mauro Matonte George F. Crabtree Ahmed Mehssln Esteban Cruz Thomas Moncho Raymond M. Davis Robert Parker David B. Dunn Frafll Pnylor Rufus Freemen Markos Potirladls Burl Hali-e John H. Price Hans Hanssen ' James Rlst LoweU Harris Salvator Rivera Henry Herklnheln Jose Rodriguez Oskar Kaelep Manuel Bodrlgues Alfred Kaju Joseph Wread Shorthanded? t / Some of the boys on the John C. Kendall who ran out of razor blades on the wav into Barcelona, Spain, show off the whiskerworks on arrival. Up front {I to r) are Henry Bacon, OS, and Jim Brazell, wiper. C. Lanier, AB; Steamboat Ellison, OS; Aubry Smith, bosun, ^ and Star Wells, carpenter, bring up the rear. Wells turned in the. evidence. July 19. 195T LOG If a crewmenaber qulta whila a ship is In port, delegates are, asked to contact the hall immediately for a replace­ ment. Fast action on their part will keep all Jobs aboard ship filled at all times and elimi­ nate the chance of the ship sailing shorthanded. Galveston PHS Offered Thanks To the Editor: During my recent stay and subsequent visits at the Galves­ ton marine hospital I not only received the most excellent care but also such kind treatment that I would like to express my gratitude to the sta^f. Particular thanks should go to Dr. R. B. Stewart, who went out of his way while off duty to pay me.a special visit. He also letters To The Mor .the Hudson Riv.or from there, and the Day Line does not operate on the East River. Brother Fleischer must have soared very high on his winged steed Pegasus. " But Joking aside, the artist takes his liberties; the poet, poetical license, and Brother Fleischer tries. He has the poetical spirit. Wish him lucltt ^ Auge Jorgens (Ed. note: Since the poet's best defense is an offense, Roy Fleischer's poem is on page 12. of tkis issue.) 4 4 4 • Union Welfare Services Lauded To the Editor: It was good to read a letter from a brother member in praise of our SIU Welfare Serv­ All letters to the editor for ices Department in a recent publication in the SEAFAR­ issue of the LOG. Like a great ERS LOG must be signed many members, I have had occa­ by the writer. Names will sion to contact Welfare for be withheld upon request. various reasons and am grateful for the assistance I have re­ went so far as to personally ceived at all times and for the bring me to the ship. To him successful conclusion of all and the staff I wish to express problems.. Our Welfi^e Services Depart­ my heartfelt gratitude. ment is one of the most impor­ James Sanlouzans tant units in our Union organiza­ t 4» 4" tion, and it is important in a Daughter, 18, more personal way as it so often deals with personal problems. Graduates HS We've always had a good welTo the Editor: I am enclosing a picture of ' fare set-up in the past, but my daughter, Rosemary ~L. nothing to compare to the pre­ Genco, who Just graduated from sent one. Our officials are to high school in. Newton Falls, be commended for welding to­ Ohio. Rosemary is 18 and was gether such a competent and in the upper third of her class efficient department as we now in grades. We are very proud have,? and for the tremendous work that they are doing for of her. the membership. She and my wife both read Some of the problems those fellows have to deal with are pretty complicated, but they are ironed out smoothly and effi­ ciently. A member is always made to feel welcome with a big hand and a smile regardless of how busy they may be. I think this later phase, the personal approach of these brothers in charge, of Welfare which creates such a pleasant atmosphere, is largely responsible for the suc­ cess of that department. I was in the hospital on occa? sion and noticed that this same personal touch and friendly at­ mosphere was created each time the hospital was visited by one GraduaHon Day was proud of these brothers from' Welfare". moment for pretty Rose^ , -It was much appreciated by our brother members who are pa­ mary Oeneo, shown outside tients in these hospitals. I'd like new home In Newton Falls, to see more letters written toOhio. the LOG by those who have the LOG when it arrives and been aided by Welfare Services. they are weil acquainted with The trouble is that, as mem­ the welfare benefits and all the bers of the SIU always used to other advantages we have in the the best in everything, we grow SIU. I began sailing with" the a bit complacent and are apt to Union in 1944, but retired after take too many things for World War II. I have been sail­ granted. But I do think that ing continuously since 1949. when a person or group is doing The house in the picture, in­ a particularly terrific job a word cidentally, in our new three- of praise or commendation is in bedroom home. We moved into order. It gives those concerned it last March. a boost and I also think it's good Vincent Genco for the morale of everyone. » t 4. Art Lomas Wants Curb On Poet's 'License' .To the Editor: Am looking forward to your next issue, containing the prom­ ised poem of Brother Roy Fleis­ cher entitled "Queen of the River," which ho composed while sitting on the Brooklyn Bridge watching a Hudson River Day liner churning past. Would like to be on a ship with Brother Fleischer. What a lookout! What eyesight!!! The Brooklyn Bridge has been undergoing repairs for many years and Is consequently closed to pedestrianSi You can't see 4 4 4 'Red' GIbbs Has A Social Note To the Editor: I would like to take this means to let my friends know of the engagement of my'neph­ ew, Russell Ardell Gibbs, to Delma Shylaske. They both liye in Baltimore. Russell Joined the navy re­ serve air force about one year ago, BO that kind of keeps the seagoing angle in the family. The wedding will be about July 20th. Carl E. Gibbs mm �9 -H ~.,'V-;r'.,: . ',„ •-• ", ••' :, • • "'• ' "•-:^ V • • = •-•KV.JVJnP.ltK inlv to 10K9 1' '•' •• Pare Fifteen I. nil . f " The deaths o? the folloioing Seajarera have been reported to the Seafarers Welfare Plan and the ^lU death benefit is being paid to their beneficiaries: Clarence A. Dowdy, 44: On June 10, 1957, Brother Dowdy died in Baltimore, M d*. Death was due to a shipboard acci­ dent. Ho joined the Union in Nor­ folk on Septem­ ber 6. 1955, and was sailing in the steward departm ejn t. Brother Dowdy is surmother,< Mrs.' Eva •vived Dowdy. Burial took place in Olive Branch Cemetery, Portsmouth, Va. ^ Wiley D. Slarle, 56: Brother Slagle died of a heart condition on August 24, 1950, in NeelyvlUe, Mo. He joined the Union October 0, 1953, and sailed in the deck de­ partment. Place of burial is not known. •if f i' f .<• I He joined the Union in New York and sailed in the steward depart­ ment. Brother Dovas is survived by his wife, Mrs. Betty Dovas of Balti­ more, Md. Place of burial is un­ known. Scholarship $$ Prove Big Help IContinued from page 5) New York State University system, in February, 1950, paying his way on the GI bill allowance and sum­ mertime sailing income. While at the school he decided to apply for an SIU sehoolarshlp and made the grade. Now that he has the $1,500 a year coming to him Brom the SIU, Logan Is considering transferring to Albany State Teachers College which offers preparation for a sec­ ondary school license. "I couldn't make the grade financially without the SIU scholarship," he said, "unless I lived at honle while going to school. Now that there's enough money coming in. I'm free to fol­ low the course of study I prefer at another school." 4" Logan is- currently sailing as Brother Frank J. Dovas, povas died of a heart ailment In chief electrician aboard the SeaSan Francisco, on June 17, 1957. train Texas. I EVERY I SUNDAY IDIRECT VOICE IBROADCAST •' •-.'I I TO SHIPS IN ATLANTIC EUROPEAN AND SOUTH AMERICAN WATERS "THE VOICE OF THE MTD" WFK-39, 19850 KCs Ships in Caribbean, East Coast of South America, South Atlan­ tic and East Coast of United States. WFL-65, 15850 KCs Ships in Gulf of Mexico, Carib­ bean, West Coast ot South America, West Coast of Mexico and US East Coast. WFK-95, 15700 KCs Ships in Mediterranean area, North-Atlantic, European and US East Coast. Meanwhile, MTD 'Round-The-Worfd Wireless Broadcasts Continue ... Every Sunday, 1915 GMT (2:15 PM EST Sunday) WCO-13020 KCs Europe and North America Y WCO-16908.8 KCs East Coast South America , WCO-22407 KCs West Coast South America — Every Monday, 0315 GMT (10:15 PM EST Sunday) WMM 25-15607 KCs Australia . Y' . • • WMM 81-11037.5 Northwest Pacific MAR*miliE TRADES DEPARTMENT Artist's conception of how huge oir-filled robber tubes attached to sunken vessel by divers could be used in marine salvage jobs. The scheme hos been proposed as a means of refloating the Italian liner Andrea Doria whicli went down a year ago after a collision off Nantucket, Co, Plans To Refloat Wrecks A new plan is being developed for salvaging sunken ships. Developed by the United States Rubber Company, the plan calls fhr the use of huge air-inflated rubber envelopes attached to the sides of the ship to give enough 'lift' to the sunken vessel. Although it is. in the experi­ 4 to the rubber containers through mental stage, civilian and since her sinking last July 25. individual air lines running from The actual method employed is Navy salvage experts are giv­ tenders. The number of envelopes, ing the idea some serious consid­ eration. It Is even possible, some claim, that it might provide the means to raise the Italian Line flagship Andrea Doria. The 29,000 ton vessel has been on the ocean floor off the Nantucket Shoals fairly simple. Engineers lower large rubber envelopes, 100 feet by 25 feet, reinforced by steel tire cords to the ocean bottom. Divers attach the envelopes to the ves­ sel's hull by means of fasteners. Compressed air is pumped down Toronto, Coast Operators Sign With Canadian SIU MONTREAL—The SIU Canadian District has won two more contract agreements, .one extending representation to seamen on the tugs of Toronto Towing Company Limited, and the second terminating a 25-day strike against a Gov­ sidy for this operation covering ernment subsidized ferry line. the Gulf Islands. After signing The contract with Toronto Tow­ ing covers seamen on their tugs, scows and other marine construc­ tion equipment in and around the port of Toronto. The agreement includes wage inci-eases from $50 to $141 retroactive to April 15, 1957, and a straight eight-hour day with basic overtime rates of $1.62 per hour. The company also signed up for the District's welfare plan, agreed to provide standby rates for the off-season and granted numerous other benefits. The company's operations ex­ tend from Cornwall to Leaming­ ton, Ontario. It has contracts for hauling scows and freight in To­ ronto's harbor. It also carries pas­ sengers to the various Lakes, is­ lands during the winter months. Seafarers working for the Coast Perries Limited in British Colum­ bia staged a 25-day strike before the company would come to terms regarding a new wage scale and various other benefits. The com­ pany's claim, that "the employees are happy out there" was quickly discredited when the Department of Labor, at the request of the union, held a strike vote of the employees concerned. Not one member voted against the strike. The Minister of Labor stepped In after the company threatened to go out of business. The cabinet met In Victoria and adopted rec­ ommendations for a. further sub­ the subsidy agreement, the com­ pany came to. terms with the Union. Among the benefits receiyed were a 20 to 22 cents an hour in­ crease, 37 to 40 cents an hour overtime Increase, a guaranteed union shop and subsistence when away from home port. Seafarers were also given an annual leave pay of four percent, a welfare plan, and a 40-hour week. ; Canadian National Strike On another front, the union was forced to strike the go'verfiment owned Canadian National Steam­ ship Company when it refused to agree on wage Increases. Hal C. Banks, SIU yice president pointed out: "At the present time, an able bodied seaman, who is required by law to serve a three year ap­ prenticeship to attain • his rating, is paid exactly 88 cents an hour. A common laborer," he argued, "receives $1.76 per hour. "A family man required to work away from home in Canada today just cannot exist on 88 cents an hour. A single man cannot live' under similar conditions for 88 cents per hour." Canadian Na­ tional operates eight ships in the West Indies trade. Ifi the nine years that the com­ pany has been under contract with the SIU, he noted, the District has been forced to call .only one strike. of course, would depend on the amount of weight that had to be displaced. Individual air lines connected to the envelopes make it possible to control the degree of inflation indi­ -it vidually and in turn, by varying the pressure in the envelopes, aid in raising the vessel on an even keel. Deflated Tanks In case of extra heavy vessels, greater buoyancy could be created by filling the holds of the vessels with deflated tanks which would be inflated through air lines. For practical purposes, the plan might make possible the salvage of valuable ore cargoes of numer­ ous ships sunk off the Atlantic and Gulf coast during World War II. There,.are, at least 40 ships, com­ pany engineers point out, between New York and Miami, which lie in 60 feet of water or less. Their steel scrap value alone is estimated at many millions of dollars. Surprise At Home •o Seafarer AugusHn Rodriguez found surprise package Letcia Rodriguez when he arrived In NY home after trip on Al­ coa Pointer. —• v:-'.l �SEAFARERS • OFFICIAL ORGAN OF THE SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION • LOG ATLANTIC AND GULF DISTRICT • AFL-CIO • How Much Does Air-Conditioning Cost Oh Ships? ii Tap any Seafarer on the shoulder (especially in the sum­ mer) and ask him what shipboard improvements he would like and the answers are invariably (a) individual rooms and (b) air-conditioned ships. Both of tihese developments are slowly making headwajrtn Lake Charles Cleaning Up After Audrey LAKE CHARLES—This city is slowly digging itself out of the trash and mud left all over the streets and buildings by H^ricane Audrey, said Leroy Clarke, port agent. "It will be a long hard job," he said, "but still, we were much better off than most of oim neigh­ boring communities, one of which Cameron, Louisiana, was com­ pletely wiped out." Shipping Normal Shipping too is Just getting back to normal. There were 12 vessels calling into port during the past period. They were the Council Grove, CS Miami, Chiwawa, Gov­ ernment Camp, Cantigny, Winter Hill, CS Norfolk, Bradford Island (Cities^ Service); Ideal X, Maxton (Pan-Atlantic); Valchem (Heron) and the tug William S. Smith & Sons, out of New Orleans. All were reported in good shape with the exception of a couple of clarifications for the crews which were quickly straightened out. shipping, particularly in new supertankers now under construc­ tion. Before a few years are out they could become commonplace. Up until now, it has been gen­ erally assumed that air-condition­ ing is a very costly item. But a re­ cent article, in "Marine Engineer­ ing Log" of June, 1957, claims that the cost is much more nominal than would be expected. While open to question because it is written by an executive of an air-conditioning firm, it raises some interesting points on the subject. 30-Cents Per Man Daily? The article's author, who is a rep­ resentative of the Carrier Corpora­ tion, claims that air-conditioning for crews' quarters comes to be­ tween IS and 30 cents per man per day over the long haul. For passenger accommodations the fig­ ure is a little higher, $1 per day, based on the time spent aboard. These figures, of course, apply to air-conditioning on new con­ struction. Installing air-condition­ ing on already-existing merchant vessels would undoubtedly be far more costly and probably involve considerable overhauling of the ship's interior. "Considering the costs," the author claims, "which may vary for different types of ships, air-con­ ditioning will quickly pay for Itself and will -continue to return divi- YOUR SEAFARERS WELFARE PLAN r .»• Hospital Aid j For Family j 1 The comprehensive family hospital-surgical benefits program has sev* eral features not nor­ mally found in plans of this type. It gives cover­ age to dependent parents and disabled Seafarers as well as to wives and chil­ dren of Seafarers. It also offers extended payments for as long as the patient is hospitalized and provides a sliding • scale of surgical benefits, payments for doctors* visits to the hospital and hospital extras. i In r ' Ik'- Im . / SEAFARERS INT'L UNION, A&G DISTRICT Requirements, like for most SIU benefits, are one day's seatime for the Seafarer in the previous 90 plus 90 days in the last calendar year. President Coolidge Is one of four air-conditioned freightships operated by American President Lines on its round the world run. The four ships are converted Mariners manned by members of SIU Paci­ fic District. dends in the form of Increased revenue, improved crew efficiency and maintenance of cargo quality." Ventilators Already^ In Elsewhere, he adds, "Contrary to common belief, the cost of com­ plete air-conditioning, compared with the cost of ventilation, is not too great. It must be considered that fans, duct heaters, duct work, grilles, radiators and other acces­ sories must be provided as a mini­ mum for any vessel. The cost of the refrigeration plant and condi­ tioning apparatus plus controls, therefore. Is the major additional cost." On the passenger ship side, the author estimates the additional cost of,, air-conditioning as $1,000 per ton for the "cooling" capacity, based on a M-ton capacity per stateroom. On a 500-stateroom ship, the cost comes to $750 which over the life of the ship, he says, comes to $85 per year per room. Increase Efficiency For crewmembers, the lower cost figure of 15 to 30 cents per day is based in part on the assumption that air-conditioning will reduce crew turnover and increase crew efficiency and work output. The author cites studies made in shoreside plants which figure a gain in efficiency of three to five percent as "a reasonable and conservative expectation." A gain of two per­ cent, he adds, is sufficient to pay off the air-conditioning costs. If the higher fignre of 30 cents per man per day is valid, then on a typical cargo ship carrying a crew of 43 to 45 officers and men the absolute cost of the air-condi­ tioning would be in the vicinity of $400 a month without figuring on any gains in working efficiency. In terms of the total monthly wage bill covering overtime, feeding and other benefits of around $30,000, the cost of of the air-condi­ tioning would come ' to a little more than one percent, assuming that the ship is busy all year. "On APL Ships On the cargo ship side, air-con­ ditioning has been installed on four American President Lines converted Mariners on the 'roundthe-world run as well as on a numr ber of new supertankers, many o^ them under foreign flags. Air-con­ ditioning on passenger ships is al­ ready a "must" and no operator would dream of putting a new ship in the .water without that feature unless he is prepared to run in the Alaska trade. With US shipowners preparing for a major ship replacement pro­ gram, it remains to be seen whether the operators will have the foresight to provide for uni­ versal air-conditioning on all their vessels. ' ; • I l-il New passenger ship Matsonia also boasts air-conditioning through­ out aH living and work spaces. Here three SIU Marine Cooks members relax in their foc'sle. Unions Halt Hospital Croup's Rate Boost A bid by the Blue Cross hospital plan for a rate increase in New York was knocked on the head after prompt action by a group of AFL-CIO unions in the state. Over 200 unions wired the New York State Insurance Department demanding a pub­ American Bar Association heard a lic hearing on the company's pitch from an Insurance lobby rep­ application and on its claim of losses. While the company filed claims of losses of $4,600,000 last year, it was disclosed that its ledger as­ sets amounted to over $99 million, an increase of approximately $2 million during 1956. Last year Blue Cross spent $2,400,000 for soliciting subscribers, and almost one-half million for ad­ vertising. The salary of the presi­ dent was listed as $58,796 while the combined salaries of the offi­ cers, directors, etc. amounted to $5,961,566. In short, $9 million of the $112 million collected in pre­ miums for the past year went for operating expenses, or approxi­ mately eight percent, The SIU Welfare Plan, for example, report­ ed expenses of 4.9 percent. So far this year,. Blue Cross has raised its ^ates 17 percent in New Jersey; 11 percent in Durham, NC; 19.8 percerit in Wilmington, Del., and 12 percent in Michigan. Meanwhile delegates to the resentative complaing of federal tax differentials and discriminatory regulation burdens being imposed on insurance companies and not on non-insured pension plans. 'Too Much Tax' Albert Pike, actuary of the Life Insurance Association of Americas, told, the insurance panel that in­ sured plans suffered a "discrimina­ tory tax burden" while non-insured plans did not. Besides that, he claimed, the non-insured plans avoided many of the regulations placed on insurance companies. Other speakers urged the appli­ cation of the rules governing in­ surance companies to non-insured employee pension plans. A propos­ al for a uniform system of diselosure and audit, standardization of terms and an actuarial review of all funds was urged by Adolf Berle, professor of law at Columbia Uni­ versity. Tha nfet worth of these (non-insured) plaujl, he said, would, within the next 30-50 years grow to almost $90 billion. �. jj.-.r .•.--.•-•.I'^.i.-"." - ... i' ——•^-.i ••z-r.i'.;.;'"•ii-, « —.;=•=••• _;— -7^ li .-.vr-fc • -T-, —7'ri~"ri.7i.;ii MI' •••• •.V' ...A 1 • 1 <r,-WBCn.^i. -irn'^Mi .r-iM.&"ir*iiii • r m'—- :; '€^^:': -; ":. >• .-V-• t". 'V.» -r- N'-f;'-':'• "->>'"if ^ - •- • -.ir • •- - . -n-'' -....••iV V' •• r-- >- ' _ •*' ,• • •^1 iA. .. CONSTITUTION y - Seafarers International Union • • A&G District • i AFL-CIO 41 EVERY SEAFARER IS GUARANTEED ' • • .. " V • Protectionpj the rights and privileges guaranteed him under the Constitution of the Union. • The right to vote. • TJie right to nominate himself for, and to hold,' any office in the Union. • That every official of the Union shall be bound to uphold and protect the rights of every member and that in no case shall any member be deprived of his rights and privileges as a member ivithout 'due process of the law of the Union. • The right to be confronted by his accuser and to be given a fair trial by an impartial committee of . his brother Union members if he should be charged with conduct detrimental to the welfare of Seafarers banded together in this Union. • The right to express himself freely on the floor of any Union meeting or in committee. • The assurance that his brother Seafarers will stand with him in defense of the democratic prin­ ciples set forth in the Constitution of the Union. " V • • i-r 'All .41 il i X •-.il Th9 SlU constitution has been hailed in and outside maritime and labor circles as an outstanding example of trade union democracy. Here are a few of the many reac­ tions to the document from members of Congress. Senator Henry M. Jackson, Wash.: . I have looked over the constitution and offhand it would appear to be emiently fair and just. I was particularly interested in the fact that it was adopted in such a democratic manner by the full membership of your organization." Senator James E. Murray, Montana: "I am particularly impressed by the pro­ visions of the constitution providing for a trial committee to hear charges against members, and guaranteeing the tradi­ tional American rights to representa­ tion, cross-examination, and confronta­ tion by the accuser ... I am happy to note that your new constitution is drawn in the spirit of democratic trade union­ ism." Senator Hubert Humphrey, Minn.: "The constitution seems to me to be an extremely democratic one and I am im­ pressed with the emphasis which is placed upon ratification by members. I also approve the provisions with respect to providing for a trial committee ..." Senator Paul H. Douglas, III.: "I ap­ preciate your sharing the constitution with me and I commend the sense of public interest which moves you to feel that these are of concern to persons out­ side the ranks of your own member­ ship." rJl xii '• "^V .'Uaf i:A..fV ./vh- fir aj,J >. l;'lUli >. i-U. 'lA fi.r bwnjcrc 1i$ -•tat. .. - ( cUI2 I , l-J ,4 •V CI A . 'M fest'vroa,! /. V ."o-i > A • . tJf'T • r > , j I k (<k l< I . < I I > . .. fl'lVl .T .|t] hit i • IV '4 »t • •• .1 'I . I �SEAFARERS / 8appleiiMBtanr~P«ff« Two y CONSTITUTION Seafarers International Union A&G District AFL-CIO (4s Amended, August, 1956) the Union. PREAMBLE n We, the Seamen and Fishermen of America, realizing Every member of this Union shall have the right to vote. the value and necessity of a thorough organization of sea­ faring men, have determined to form one union, the No one shall deprive him of that right. m SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION OF NORTH Every member shall have the right to nominate himself AMERICA, to embrace all seamen and fishermen of North America, Canada, Alaska, and the Territories, based upon for. and to hold, office in this Union. IV the following principles: No member shall be deprived of his membership with­ Whatever right belongs to one member belongs to all members alike, as long as they remain in good standing out due process of the law of this Union. No member shall be compelled to be a witness against himself in the in the Union. - / First of these rights is the right of the American sea­ trial of any proceeding In which he may be charged with men to receive their employment through their own failure to observe the law of this Union. Every official Union Halls, without interference of crimps, shipowners, and job holder shall be bound to uphold and protect the fink halls or any .shipping bureaus maintained by the rights of every member in accordance with the principles Government. set forth in the Constitution of the Union. That it is the right of each member to receive fair and V Just remuneration for his labor, and to gain sufficient Jgvery member shall have the right to be confronted by leisure for mental cultivation and physical recreation. his accuser whenever he is charged with violating the law Further, we consider it our right to receive healthful of this Union. In all such cases, the accused shall be and sufficient food, and proper forecastles in which to guaranteed a fair and speedy trial by an Impartial com­ rest. mittee of his brother Union members. Next, is the right to be treated in a decent and respect­ VI ful manner by those in command. No member shall be denied the right to express himself We hold that the above rights belong to all seamen freely on the floor of any Union meeting or In committee. alike, irrespective of nationality or creed. vn Recognizing the foregoing as our inalienable rights, we A militant membership being necessary to the security are conscious of corresponding duties to those in com­ ' of a free union, the members shall at all times stand ready mand, our employers, our craft and our country. to defend this Union and the principles set forth in the We will, therefore, try by all just means to promote Constitution of the Union. harmonious relations with those in command by exercis­ vni ing due care and diligence in the performance of the The powers not delegated to the officials and job duties of our profession, and by giving all po'^ible assistholders by the Constitution of the Union shall be reserved - ance to our employers in caring for their gear and to the members. property. CONSTITUTION Based upon these principles, it is among our objects; ARTICLE I To use our influence individually and collectively for the NAME AND GENERAL POWERS purpose of maintaining and developing skill in seaman­ This Union-shall be known .as the Seafarers Interna­ ship and effecting a change in the Maritime law of the tional Union of North America, Atlantic and Gulf Dis­ United States, so as to render it more equitable and to trict. Its powers shall be legislative, judicial, and execu­ make it an aid instead of a hindrance to the development tive, and shall Include the formation of, and/or Issuance of a Merchant Marine and a body of American seamen. of charters to, subordinate bodies, corporate or otherwise, To support a journal which shall voice the sentiments the formation of funds and participation in funds, the of the seafaring class, and through its columns seek to establishment of enterprises for the benefit of the Union, maintain the knowledge of and interest in maritime and similar ventures. A majority vote of the membership affairs. shall be authorization for any Union action, unless other­ To assist the seamen of other countries in the work of wise specified In this Constitution. This Union shall, at organization and federation, to the end of establishing all times, protect and maintain its jurisdiction over all the Brotherhood of the Sea. work which belongs to the seaman and all such work as Jo assist other bona fide labor organizations whenever seamen now perform. possible in the attainment of their just demands. ARTICLE II To regulate our conduct as a Union and as individuals AFFILIATION so as to make seamanship what it rightly is—an honorable and useful calling. And bearing in mind that we are • This Union shall be affiliated with the Seafarers Inter­ national Union of North America and the American Fed­ migratory, that our work takes us away in different direc­ eration of Labor. All other affiliations by the Union or tions from any place, where the majority might otherwise by the Ports shall be made or withdrawn as determined meet to act, that meetings can be attended by only a by a majority vote of the membership. fraction of the membership, that the absent members, who cannot be present, must have their interests guarded ARTICLE III from what might be the results of excitement and pas­ MEMBERSHIP sions aroused by persons or conditions, and that those Section 1. Candidates for membership shall be ad­ who are present may act for and in the interest of all, mitted to membership In accordance with such rules as we have adopted this constitution. are adopted, from time to time, by a majority vote of STATEMENT OF PRINCIPLES AND DECLARATION the membership. OF RIGHTS Section 2. Candidates for membership shall be In order to form a more perfect union, we members American citizens, or eligible for such citizenship. No of the Brotherhood of the seamen, fishermen arid allied candidate shall be granted membership who Is a mem­ workers ashore—realizing the value and necessity of unit­ ber of any dual organization or any other organization ing in pursuit of our improved economic and social wel­ hostile to the aims, principles, and policies of this Union. fare, have determined to bind ourselves together in the No candidate shall be granted membership until he has Seafarers International Union of North America, Atlantic taken the following oath of obligation: and Gulf District, and hereby dedicate ourselves to the OBLIGATION following principles: "1 pledge my honor as a man, that 1 will be faithful to In promoting our economic and social welfare, we shall this Union, and that 1 will work for its Interest and will ever be mindful, not only of our rights, but also of our look upon every member as.my brother; that I will not duties and obligations as members of the community, work for less than Union wages and that 1 will obey all our duties as citizens, and our duty to combat the menace orders of the Union. I promise that I will never reveal of communism and any other enemies of freedom and the proceedings of the Union to its Injury or to persons the democratic principles to which we seafaring men not entitled to know it. And if I break this promise, 1 dedicate ourselves in this Union. ask every member to treat me as unworthy of friendship We shall affiliate and work with other free labor or­ and acquaintance. SO HELP ME 60D!" ganizations; we shall support a journal to give additional voice to our views; we shall assist our brothers off the Section 3. Members more than one quarter in ar­ sea and other workers of all countries in these obligations rears In dues, or more than three months in arrears In as­ to the fullest extent consistent with our duties and ob­ sessments or unpaid fines, shall be automatically sus­ ligations. We'shall seek to exert our individual and col­ pended, and shall forfeit all benefits and all other rights lective influence in the fight for the enactment of labor and privileges in the Union. They shall be automatically and other legislation and policies which look to the at­ dismissed if they are more than two quarters in arrears tainment of a free and happy society, without distinction In dues or more than six months In arrears In assessments based on race, creed or color. or unpaid fines. To govern our conduct as a Unioq and bearing in mind This time shall not run: that most of our members are migij^ory, that their duties (a) While a member is actually participating In a strike carry them all over the world, that their rights must and or lockout. shall be protected, we hereby declare these rights as (b) While a member Is an In-patient in a USPHS members of the Union to be Inalienable: Hospital. i • (c> While a member is under an Incapacity due to ac­ No member shall be deprived of any of the rights or tivity In behalf of the Union. privileges guaranteed him under the Constitution of (d) While a member Is in the Armed Services qf the .. I ' ' I July 19, 1957 LOG United States, provided the member was in good standing at the time of entry Into the Armed Forces, and further provided he applies for reinstatement within 90 days after discharge from the Arme^ Forces ^ (e) While a member has no opportunity to pay dues because of employment aboard an American flag mercriant vessel. Section 4. A majority vote of the membership shall be sufficient to designate additional circumstances during which the time specified in Section 3 shall not run. It shall be the right of any member to present. In writing, to any Port at any regular meeting, any question with re­ gard to the application of Section 3, In accordance with procedures established by a majority vote of the member­ ship. A majority vote of the membership shall be neces­ sary to decide such questions. Section 5. The membership shall be empowered to es­ tablish, from time'^to time, by majority vote, rules under which dues and assessments may be remitted where a member has been unable to pay dues and assessments for the reasons provided in Sections 3 and 4. Section 6. To preserve unity, and to promote the com­ mon welfare of the membership, all members of the Union shall uphold and defend this Constitution and shall be governed by the provisions of this Constitution and all policies, rulings, orders and decisions duly made. Section 7. Any member who advocates or gives aid to the. principles and policies of any hostile or dual organiza­ tion shall be denied further membership in this Union. A majority vote of the membership shall decide which organizations are dual or hostile. Section 8. Evidence of membership or other affiliation with the Union shall at all times remain the property of the Union. Members may be required to show their evi­ dence of membership in order to be admitted to Union meetings. Section 9. Only members In good standing shall be al­ lowed to vote. ARTICLE IV REINSTATEMENT Members dismissed from the Union may be reinstated In accordance with such rules as are adopted, from tinre to time, by a majority vote of the membership. ARTICLE V DUES AND INITIATION FEE Section 1. All members shall pay dues quarterly, on a calendar year basis, on the first business day of each quar­ ter. except as herein otherwise provided. The dues shall be those payable as of the date of adoption of this Con­ stitution and may be changed only by Constitutional amendment. Section 2. No candidate for membership shall be ad­ mitted into membership without having paid an Initiation fee of one hundred ($100.00) dollars. Section 3. Payment of dues and initiation fees may be waived for organizational purposes only, in accordance with such rules as are adopted by a majority vote of the membership. ARTICLE VI RETIREMENT FROM MEMBERSHIP Section 1. Members may retire from membership by paying all unpaid dues, dues for the quarter in which they retire, assessments, fines, and other monies due. and ow­ ing the Union. A retirement card shall be Issued upon re.quest, and dated as of the day that such member accom­ plishes these payments and request. Section 2. All the rights, privileges, duties, and obli­ gations of membership shall be suspended during the pe­ riod of retirement, except that a retired member shall not be disloyal to the'Union nor join or remain in any dual or hostile organization, upon penalty of forfeiture of his right to reinstatement. Section 3. Any person in retirement for a period of six months or more shall be restored to membership, ex­ cept as herein indicated, by paying dues for the current quarter, as well as all assessments accruing and newly levied during the period of retirement.' If the period of retirement is less than six (6) months, the required pay­ ments shall consist of all dues accruing during the said period of retirement, including those for the current quarter, and all assessments accrued and newly levied during that period. Upon such payment, the person In retirement shall be restored to membership, and his mem­ bership book, appropriately stamped, shall be given to him. Section 4. A member in retirement may be restored to membership after a two-year period of retirement only by majority vote of the membership. Section 5. The period of retirement shall be computed from the day as of which the retirement card is Issued. ARTICLE VII SYSTEM OF ORGANIZATION Section 1. This Union, and all Ports, Officers, Port Agents, Patrolmen, and members shall be governed, In this order, by: ^ (a) The Constitution (b) Majority vote of the membership Section 2. The functions of this Union shall be ad­ ministered by Headquarters and Ports. 'Section 3. Headquarters shall consist of the SecretaryTreasurer, and one or more Assistant Secretary-Treas­ urers, the exact number of which shall be determined by majority vote of the^embershlp to be held during the month of August In any election year, as set forth more particularly In Article X, Section 1-D. ' Section 4. Each Port shall consist of a Port Agent and Patrolmen, as provided for herein, and the Port shall bear the • name of the city in which the Union's Port Offices are located. �• "S! July 19, 1957 Section 5. Every member of the Union shall be regis­ tered in one of three departments; namely, deck, engine, or stewards department. The definition of these depart­ ments shall' be in accordance with custom and usage. This definition may be modified by a majority vote of the membership. No member may transfer from one de­ partment to another except by express approval as evi­ denced by ,a majority vote of the membership. _ ARTICLE VIII ATLANTIC AND GULF DISTRICT OFFICERS. FORT AGENTS, AND PATROLMEN Section 1. The officers of the Union shall be elected, except as otherwise provided in this Constitution. These officers shall be the Secretary-Treasurer and one or more Assistant Secretary-Treasurers. Section 2. Port Agents and Patrolmen shall be elected, except as otherwise provided in this Constitution. ARTICLE IX OTHER ELECTIVE JOBS Section 1. The following jobs in the Union shall be voted upon in the manner prescribed by this Constitu­ tion: (A) Meeting Chairman <B) Delegate.s (C) Committee Members of: (a) Auditing Committee (b) Trial Committee (c) Quarterly Financial Committee fd) Appeals Committee (e) Negotiating and Strike Committee. Sectipn 2. Additional committees may be formed as provided by a majority vote of the membership. Commit­ tees may also be appointed as permitted by this Consti­ tution. ARTICLE X DUTIES OF OFFICERS. PORT AGENTS. AND OTHER ELECTED JOB HOLDERS Section 1. The Secretary-Treasurer ' (a) The Secretary-Treasurer shall be the Executive Of­ ficer of the' Union and shall represent, and act for and in behalf of, the Union in all matters except as otherwise specifically provided for in the Constitution. (b) He shall be a member ex-officio of all committees, port or otherwise". (c) He shall be responsible for the organization and maintenance of the correspondence, files, and records of the Union; setting up, and maintenance of, sound account­ ing and bookkeeping sjistems; the setting up, and main­ tenance of, proper office and other administrative Union procedures; the proper collection, safeguarding, and ex­ penditure of all Union funds. Port v,r otherwise. He shall, be in charge of, and responsible for. all^ Union property, and shall be In charge of Headquarters and Port Offices. He shall issue a weekly comprehensive report covering the financial operations of the Union for the previous week. Wherever there are Jime restrictions or other considera­ tions affecting Union action, the Secretary-Treasurer shall take appropriate action to insure observance thereof. (d) Subject to approval by a majority vote of the mem­ bership, the Secretary-Treasurer shall designate the num­ ber and location of Ports, the jurisdiction, status, and activities thereof, and may close or open such ports, and may re-assign Port Agents and Patrolmen of closed ports to other duties, without change in wages. The Ports of New York, New Orleans, Mobile, and Baltimore may not be closed except by Constitutional amendment. Where ports are opened between elections, the Sec-* retary-Treasurer shall designate the Port Agents thereof, subject to approval by a majOiTity vote of the membership. The Secretary-Treasurer shall supervise the activities of all Ports. Subject to approval by a-majority vote of the member­ ship. the Secretary-Treasurer shall designate. In the event of the incapacity of a Port Agent or Patrolman, a replace- „ ment to act as such during the period of incapacity. At the first regular meeting in August of ev^ry elec­ tion year, the Secretary-Treasurer shall submit to the membership a pre-balloting report. This report shall rec­ ommend the number and location of Ports, the number of Assistant Secretary-Treasurers and Agents, and the number of Port Patrolmen which are to be elected for each Port. It shall also recommend a bank, a bonded warehouse, a regular officer thereof, or any other similar depository, to which the ballots are to be mailed or de­ livered at the close of each day's voting,,except that the Secretary-Treasurer may, in his discretion, postpone the recommendation as to the depository until no later than the first regular meeting in October. This recomniendatlon may also specify, whether any Patrolmen and/or Assistant Secretary-Treasurers, shall be designated as departmental or otherwise. The report shall be subject to approval or modification by a majority vote of the'membership. (e> The Headquarters of the Union shall be located in New York. The Secretary-Treasurer shall also be the Port Agent of that Port. <f) The Secretary-Treasurer shall be chairman of the Agents' Conference and may cast one vote. (g) He shall be responsible, within the limits of his powers, for the enforcement of this Constitution, the policies of the Union, and all rules.and rulings duly adopted by a majority vote of -he membership. Within these limits, he shall strive to enhance the strength, posi­ tion, and prestige of the Union. <h) The foregoing duties shall be in addition to those other duties elsewhere described in this Constitution, as well as those other duties lawfully imposed upon him. ti) The responsibility of the Secretary-Treasurer may SEAFARERS LOG not be delegated, but the Secretary-Treasurer may delegate to a person or persons the execution of such of his-duties as he may in his discretion decide, subject to the limita­ tions set forth in this Constitution. (j) Immediately after assuming office, the SecretaryTreasurer shall designate one of the Assistant SecretaryTreasurers to assume his duties in case of his temporary in­ capacity. This designation may be changed from time to time. These designations shall be entered in the minutes of the Port where Headquarters is located. The provisions of Section 2-A of this Article shall apply in the case of a vacancy in the office of Secreta> y-Treasurer, as set forth in that section. (k) Any vacancy in any office of the job of Port Agent or Patrolman shall be filled by the Secretary-Treasurer by temporary appointment except in those cases where the filling of such vacancy is otherwise provided for by this Constitution. Such appointment shall be submitted to a regular meeting for approval, modification, substitution of a replacement, or postponement of a vote to a later date, by a majority vote of the membership. In the event of the postponement of the vote, the temporary appointment shall remain in effect until a vote is taken. (1) The Secretary-Treasurer is directed to take any and all measures, and employ such means, which he deems necessary or advisable, to protect the interests, and further the welfare, of the Union and its members, in all matters involving national, state or local legislation, issues, and public affairs. Section 2. Assistant Secretary-Treasurer (a) In the event the Secretary-Treasurer shall be unable to carry out his duties by reason of incapacity, the Assist­ ant Secretary-Treasurer designated in accordance with Section 1-J of this Article shall assume the office of Sec­ retary-Treasurer during the period of such incapacity. Upon the death, resignation, or removal-from office of the Secretary-Treasurer, succession to the office shall be determined as follows: That Port Agent of the Ports of New Orleans, Mobile, or Baltimore who received the highest number of votes in the last regular election shall be the first in line of succession. The next in the line of succession shall be that Port Agent of the said Ports who received the next highest number of votes in that election. The next in the line of succession shall be that Port Agent of the said Ports who received the next highest number of votes. The Port Agents of the said Ports shall also be deemed to be Assistant Secretary-Treasurers, whether or not so referred to on the ballots or elsewhere. , (b) The Assistant Secretary-Treasurers shall assist the Secretary-Treasurer in the execution of the latter's duties as the latter may direct. (c) The Assistant Secretary-Treasurers shall be mem­ bers of the Agents' Conference and each may cast a vote in that body. Section 3. Port Agents (a) The Port Agent shall be in direct charge of the administration of Union affairs in the Port of his juris­ diction. (b) He shall, within the jurisdiction of his Port, be responsible for the enforcement and execution of the Con­ stitution, the policies of the Union, and the rules adopted by a majority vote of the membership. Wherever there are time restrictions or other considerations affecting Port action, the Port Agent shall take appropriate action toinsure observance thereof. (c) He shall be prepared to account, financially or other­ wise, for the activities of his Port, whenever demanded by the Secretary-Treasurer. (d) In any event, he shall prepare and forward by reg­ istered mail, addressed to the Secretary-Treasurer, a weekly financial report showing, in detail, weekly income and expenses, and complying with all other accounting directions issued by the Secretary-Treasurer. (e) The Port Agent, -or someone acting under his in­ structions. shall open each Port meeting and shall deter­ mine whether a quorum exists. Nothing contained herein shall permit the Port Agent to otherwise act as chairman of any meeting, unless so profSerly designated by a majority vote of the members present at the said Port Meeting. (f) Each elected Port Agent may cast one vote at any Agents' Conference. (g) The Port Agent may assign each Port Patrolman tosuch Union jobs as fall within the jurisdiction of the Port, regardless of the departmental designation under which the Patrolman was elected. 'h) The Port Agent shall designate which members at that Port may serve as representatives to other organiza­ tions. affiliation with which has been properly permitted. (i) The foregoing is in addition to those other duties prescribed elsewhere in this Constitution. Section 4. Port Patrolmen Port Patrolmen shall perform whatever duties are assigned to them by the Port Agent. Section 5. Meeting Chairmen (a) The chairman of each meeting at any Port, including; the Port in which Headquarters is located, shall be the presiding officer of the meeting, shall keep order under rules of order provided for. from time to time, by a majority vote of the membership and, if none, then by such rules as are adopted, from time to time, by a majority vote of the membership in each Port. (b) The meeting chairman may. cast a vote only in the event of a tie. (c) The meeting chairman shall not permit the discus­ sion of any reiigious subjecL Section 6. Delegates Supplemenfiry—Pare Thres .(a)-The term "delegates" shall mean those members of the Union who are elected, under the provisions of this Constitution, to attend the convention of the Seafarers International Union of North America. (b) Each delegate shall attend the Convention and fully participate therein. (c) Each delegate shall, by his vote and otherwise, support those policies agreed upon by the majority of the ' delegates to the convention. Section 7. Committees (a) Auditing Committee < The Auditing Committee in each Port shall audit the regular weekly financial report of the Port Agent and, in writing, certify or refuse to certify said report. The Auditing Committee for the Port, where Headquarters is located shall also audit the Secretary-Treasurer's financial report, to which the same rules as to certification and refusal to certify shall apply. The said report in its en­ tirety shall then be presented to the membership with action thereon to be taken as per a majority vote of the membership. (b) Trial Committee The Trial Committee shall coi.duct trials of persons charged, and shall submit findings and recommendations afe prescribed in this Constitution. It shall be the special obligation of the Trial Committee 1^ observe all the re­ quirements of this Constitution with regard to charges and trials, and their findings and recommendations must specifically state whether or not, in the opinion of the Trial Committee, the rights of any accused, under this Constitution, were properly safeguarded. (c) Quarterly Financial Committee 1. The Quarterly Financial Committee shall make a quarterly (thirteen week) audit of the finances of Head­ quarters and each Fort, shall note discrepancies where they exist. Shall report on their findings, and make rec­ ommendations. Members of this Committee may make dissenting reports, separate recommendations, and sepa­ rate findings. 2. The report and recommendations of this Committee shall be completed within a reasonable time after the election of the members thereof, and shall be submitted to the Secretary--Treasurer who shall cause the same to be read in all Ports, at the first or second regular meet­ ing subsequent to the submission of the said report and recommendations. . 3. All Port Agents are respdnsible for complying with all demands made for records, bills, vouchers, receipts, etc., by the said Quarterly FinancialTlommittee. 4. No report shall be considered as complete without an accompanying report and audit statement by a com­ petent accountant, and the Secretary-Treasurer is charged with the selection of such an accountant, who must be certified under state law. 5. Any action on the said report shall be as determined by a majority vote of the membership. (d) Appeals Committee 1. The Appeals Committee shall hear all appeals from trial judgments, in accordance with such procedures as are set forth in this Constitution and such rules as may be adop^.d by a majority vote of the membership, not inconsistent therewith. 2. The Appeals Committee shall, within not later than one week after the close of the said hearing, make and submit findings and recommendations in accordance with the provisions of this Constitution and such rules as may be adopted by a majority vote of the membership, not inconsistent therewith. <e) Negotiating and Strike Committee 1. The Negotiating ancT Strike Committee shall repre­ sent the Union in all negotiations for contracts and changes in contracts, with persons, firms, corporations, or agencies, etc., wherein wages, hours, benefits, or other terms and conditions of employment of the members of this Union are involved. 2. Upon completion of negotiations, the Committee shall submit a report and recommendations to the membership of the Union at a regular or special meeting. The Committee may also make interim reports and rec­ ommendations and submit them to thp membership at a regular or a special meeting. 3 A Port may establish a similar Committee for itself provided permission by a majority vote of the membership has been obtained. In such event, the Port Negotiating and Strike Committee shall forward its report and rec­ ommendations, together with comments by the Port Agent, to the Secretary-Treasurer, who shall then cause the said report and recommendations to be submitted to the membership of the Union at the earliest subsequent regular or special meeting, whichever he chooses, to­ gether with any report and recommendations which the Secretary-Treasurer deems desirable to make. The Port Negotiating and Strike Committee shall submit the report and recommendations upon completion of the negotiations, and may submit interim reports and recommendations, in the same manner above set forth. 4. In no event shall a Negotiations and Strike Commit-^ tee obligate this Union or any Port thereof, in any man­ ner, without the approval of the membership of the Union as evidenced by a majority vote of the member­ ship. 5. A Negotiating and Strike Committee may decide the time of entry into a strike, provided prior authority, as evidenced by a majority vote of the membership, is granted therefor. In all other cases, a majority vote of the membership shall decide when a strike shall begin. 6. This Committee shall be charged with the prepara­ tion' and execution of a strike plan which shall be bind­ ing on all members and other persons affilated with •. V i-rl �Supplementary—Pace Four •-.r •1i this Union, ftowever, a majority vote of the membership may repeal, or otherwise treat or dispose of any part or pll of a' strike plan. ARTICLE XI WAGES AND TERMS OF OFFICE OF OFFICERS AND OTHER ELECTIVE JOB HOLDERS. UNION EMPLOYEES. AND OTHERS Section 1. The following elected offices ana Jobs shall be held for a term of two years: Secretary-Treasurer Assistant Secretary-Treasurer Port Agent Patrolman The term of two years set forth herein is expressly subject to the provisions for assumption of office as con­ tained in Article XIII, Sec. 6(c), of this Constitution. Section 2. The term of any elective jobs other than those indicated in Section 1 of this Article shall continue for so long as is necessary to complete the functions there­ of, unless sooner terminated by a majority vote of the membership or segment of the Union, whichever appiies, whose vote was originally necessary to elect the one or ones serving. I Section 3. The compensation to be paid the holder of any office or. other elective job shal' be determined from time to time by a majority vote of the membership. I Section 4. Subjecfto approval by a majority vote of the membership, all other classifications of employees of the Union shall be hired or discharged, as well as compensated, as recommended by the Secretary-Treasurer. Section 5. Subject to approval by a majority vote of the membership, nhe Secretary-Treasurer may contract for, or retain, the services of any person, firm, or corpora­ tion, not employees of the Union, when he deems it neces­ sary in the best interests of the Union. Section 6. The foregoing provisions of this Article do not apply to any corporation, business, or other venture in which this Union participates, or which it organizes or creates. In such situations, instructions conveyed by a majority vote of the membership shall be followed. ARTICLE XII QUALIFICATIONS FOR OFFICERS, PORT AGENTS. PATROLMEN, AND OTHER ELECTIVE JOBS Section 1. Any member of the Union is eligible to be a candidate for, and hold any office or the job of Port Agent br Patrolman, provided: (a) He has at least three (3) years of seatime.'in an un­ licensed capacity, aboard an American Fiag merchant vessel or vessels; if he is seeking the job of Patrolman or Assistant Secretary-Treasdrer in a specified department, this seatime must be in that department, and (b) He has at least four (4) months of seatime. in an unlicensed capacity, aboard an American flag rnerchant vessel or vessels, covered by contract with this Union, or four (4) months of employment with, or in any office or Job of, the Union, its subsidiaries, or affiliates, or at the Union's direction, or a combination of these, between January 1st and the time of nomination, and (c) He has been in continuous good standing in the Union for at least two (2) years immediately prior to his nomination, and (d) He is a citizen of the United States of America. Section 2. All candidates for, and holders of, other elective jobs not specified in the preceding sections shall be members of the Union. Section 3. All candidates for and holders of elective offices and jobs, whether elected oi appointed in accord­ ance with this Constitution, shall maintain membership in good standing. Failure to do so shall result in ineligibility to hC'ld such office or job and shall constitute an incapacity with regard to such office or job. ^ ARTICLE XIII ELECTIONS FOR OFFICERS, PORT AGENTS AND PATROLMEN Section 1. Nominations Any member may submit his name for nomination for any office, or the job of Port Agent or Port Patrolman, by delivering or sending a letter addressed to the Credentials Committee, in care of the Secretary-Treasurer, at the ad­ dress of Headquarters. The Secretary-Treasurer is charged with the safekeeping of these letters and shall turn them over to the Credentials Committee upon the latter's- re­ quest. This letter shall be dated and shall contain the fol­ lowing: (a) The name of the candidate (b) His home address and mailing address (c) His book number (d) The title of the office or other job for which he is a candidate, including the name of the Port in the event the position sought is that of Agent or Patrolman (e) Proof of citizenship (f) Proof of seatime and/or employment as required for candidates. The letter must reach Headquarters no earlier than Au­ gust 12th and no later than September 12th of the election year. Section 2. Credentials Committee (a) A Credentials Committee shall be elected at the first regular meeting in September of the election year, at the Port where Headquarters is located. It shall consist of six members in attendance at the meeting, with two members from each of the Deck, Engine and Stewards De­ partments. In the event any Committee member is un­ able to serve, the Committee shall suspend until the Sec* retary-Treasurer calls a special meeting at the Port in order to elect a replacement. The Committee's resu5:s Shall be by majority vote, with any tie vote being resolved by ! '*• SEAFARERS LOG July 19, 1957 — a majority vote of the membership at a special meeting called for that purpose at Headquarters Port (b) After its election, the Committee shall immediately go into session. It shall determine whether the person has submitted his application correctly and possesses the necessary qualifications. The Committee shall prepare a report listing each applicant and his book number under the office or job he is seeking. Each applicant shall be marked "qualified" or "disqualified" according to the find­ ings of the Committee. Where an applicant has been marked "disqualified." the reason therefor must be stated in the report. Where a tie vote has been resolved by a special meeting of the membership, that fact shall also be noted, with sufficient detail. The report shall be signed by all of the Committee members, and be completed and submitted to the Ports in time for the next regular meet­ ing after their election. At this meeting, it shall be read and incorporated in the minutes, and then posted on the Bulletin Board in each port. (c) When an applicant has been disqualified by the Committee, he shall be notified immediately by telegram at his listed addresses. He shall also be sent a letter containing the reasons for such disqualifications by air mail, special delivery, registered. A disqualified appli­ cant shall have the right to take an appeal to the mem-, bership from the decision of the Committee. He shall forward copies of such appeal to each Port, where the appeal shall be presented and voted upon at a regular nieeting no later than the second meeting after the Com­ mittee's election. It is the responsibility of the applicant to insure timely delivery of his appeal. In any event, without prejudice to his written appeal, the applicant may appear in person before the Committee within two days after the day on which the telegram is sent, to correct his application or argue for his qualification. The Committee's report shall be prepared early enough to allow the applicant to appear before it and still reach the Ports in time for the first regular meeting after its election. (d) A majority vote of the membership shall, in the case of such appeals, be sufficient to overrule any dis­ qualification classification by the Credentials Committee, in which event, the one so previously classified shall then be deemed qualified. (e) The Credentials Committee, in passing upon the qualifications of candidates, shall have the right to con­ clusively presume that anyone nominated and qualified in previous elections for candidacy for any office, or the job of Port Agent or Port Patrolman, has met all the require­ ments of Section 1-A of Article XII. Section 3. Balloting Procedure. (a) The Secretary-Treasurer shall insufe the proper and timely preparation of ballots, without partiality as to candidates or Ports. The ballots may contain general information and instructive comments not inconsistent with the provisions of this Constitution. All qualified candidates shall be listed thereon alphabetically within each category. The listing of the Ports shall follow a geographical pattern, commencing with the most northly Port on the Atlantic coast, following the Atlantic coast down to the most southerly Port on that coast, then west­ erly along the Gulf of Mexico and so on, until the list of Ports is exhausted. There shall be allotted write-in space, on each ballot, sufficient to permit each member voting to write in as many names as there are offices and jobs to be voted upon. Each ballot shall be so prepared as to have the , number thereon placed at the top thereof and shall be so perforated as to enable that portion containing the said number to be easily removed. On this removable portion shall also be placed a short statement indicating the nature of the ballot and the voting dates thereof. (b) The ballots so prepared at the direction of the Sec­ retary-Treasurer shall be the only official ballots. Np others may be used. Each ballot shall be numbered as indicated in the preceding paragraph and shall be num­ bered consecutively, commencing with number 1. A suf­ ficient amount shall be printed and distributed to each Port. A record of the ballots, both by serial numbers and amount, sent thereto shall be maintained by the Secre­ tary-Treasurer, who shall also send each Port Agent a verification list indicating the amount and serial numbers of the ballots sent. Each Port Agent shall maintain sepa­ rate records of the ballots sent him and shall inspect and count the ballots, when received, to insure that the amount sent, as well as the numbers thereon, conform to the amount and numbers listed by the Secretary-Treasurer as having been sent to that Port. The Port .Agent shall immediately execute and return, to the Secretary-Treas­ urer, a receipt acknowledging the correctness of the amount and numbers of the ballots sent, or shall notify the Secretary-Treasurer of any discrepancy. Discrep­ ancies shall be corrected as soon as possible prior to the voting period. In any event, receipts shall be forwarded for ballots actually received. The Secretary-Treasurer shall prepare a file in which shall be kept memoranda and correspondence dealing with the election. This file shall at all times bo available to any member asking for in­ spection of the same at Headquarters. (c) Balloting shall take place in person, at Port Offices, and shall be secret. No signature of any voter, or other distinguishing mark, shall appear on the ballot, except that any member may write in the name or names of any member or members, as appropriate, for any office, or the job of Port Agent or Patrolman. • (d) No member may vote without displaying his Union Book, in which there shall be placed an appro­ priate notation of the date and of the fact of voting, both prior to being handed a ballot. A ballot shall then be T q handed to the member who shall thereupon lign hfs nam* on a roster sheet (which shall be kept in duplicate). to> gether with his hook number, and ballot number. Th# portion of the ballot on which the ballot number is printed., shall than be removed, placed near the roster sheet, and] the member shall proceed to the voting site. '1^ (e) Each Port Agent shall be responsible for the esiab*. lishment of a booth or other voting site where each mem* i her may vote in privacy. <i (f) Upon completion of-voting the member shall fold the ballot so that no part of the printed or written portion is visible. He shall then drop the ballot into a narrow-slotted ballot box, which shall be provided for that purpose by the Port Agent, and kept locked and sealed except as hereinafter set forth. (g) Voting shall commence on November 1st of the election year and shall continue through December 31st, exclusive of Sundays and (fog: each individual Port) holi­ days legally recognized in the city in which the Port affected is located. If November 1st or December 31st •falls on a Sunday or on a holiday legally recognized In a Port in the city in which that Port is located, the bal­ loting period in such Port shall commence or terminate, as the case may be, on the next succeeding business day. Subject to the foregoing, voting in all Ports shall com­ mence at 9:00 AM, and continue until 5:00 PM, except that, or Saturdays, voting shall commence at 9:00 AM and continue until 12 Noon, and, on regular meeting days, voting shall commence at 9:00 AM and continue until 7:30 PM. Section 4. Polls Committees (a) Each Port shall elect, prior to the beginning of the voting on each voting day, a Polls Committee, Consisting of three members. For the purpose of holding a meeting for the election of a Polls Committee only, and notvvithstanding the pro\" .ns of Article XXIV. Section 2, or any other provision of this Constitution, five (5) mem­ bers shall constitute a quorum for each Port, with the said meeting to be held between 8:00 AM and 9:00 AM, with no notice thereof required. It shall be the obliga­ tion of each member wishing to serve on a Polls Com­ mittee, or to observe the election thereof, to be present during thfs time period. It shall be the responsibility of the Port Agent to see that the meeting for the purpose of electing the said Polls Committee is called, and that the minutes of the said meeting are sent daily to Head­ quarters. In no case shall voting take place unless a duly elected Polls Committee is functioning. (b) The duly elected Polls Committee shall collect all unused ballots, the voting rosters, the numbered stuDs of those ballots already used, the ballot box or boxes, and the bal.ot records and files kept by the Port. Agent. It shall then proceed to compare the serial numbers and amounts of stubs with the number of names and corre­ sponding serial numbers on the roster, and then comPtire the serial nun^ber and the amounts of ballots used with the vei fication list, as corrected, and ascertain whether the unused ballots, both by serial numbers and amount, represent the difference between what appears on the verification list, as corrected, and the ballots used. If any discrepancies are found, a detailed report thereon shall be drawn by the Polls Committee finding such dis­ crepancies, which report shall be in duplicate, and signed by all the members of such Polls' Committee. Each member of the Committe. may make what separate com* ments thereon he desires, provided they are signed and dated by him.- A copy of this report shall be given the Port Agent, to be presented at the next recular meeting. A copy shall also be simultaneously sent to the SecretaryTreaSbrer, who shall cause an investigation to be made forthwith. The results of such investigation shall be re­ ported to the membership as soon as completed, with recommendations by th'- Secretary-Treasurer. A majority vote of the me.nbership shall determine whal action, if any, shall be taken thereon, with the same effect as in­ dicated In Article I. (c) The Polls Committee shall also insure mat the ballot box Is locked and sealed, which lock and seal shall not be opened except in the manner hereinafter set forth. The same procedure as is set forth in the preceding para­ graph with regard to discrepancies shall be utilized in the event the Polls Committee has reason to believe the lock and seal have been illegally tampered with. (d) The Polls Committee shall permit qualified members only to vote. Prior thereto, it shall ascertain whether they are in good standing, stamp their book with the word "voted,"-and the date, issue ballots to voters, insure that proper registration on the roster takes place, collect the stubs, and keep them in numerical order. It shall preserve good order and decorum at the voting site and vicinity thereof. All members and others affiliated with the Union are charged with the duty of assisting the Polls Committee, when called upon, in the preservation of order and decorum. (e) In order to maintain the secrecy and accuracy of (he ballot, and to eliminate the possibility of errors or irregularities in any one day's balloting affecting all the balloting in any port, the following procedure shall be observed: At the end of each day's voting, the Polls Committee, in the presence of any member desiring to attend, pro­ vided he observes proper decorum, shall open the ballot box or boxes, and place all of that day's ballots therein in an envelope, or envelopes, as required, which shall then be sealed. The members of the Polls Committee shall thereupon sign their names across the flap of the said envelope or envelopes, with their book nurnb^rs next to their signatures. The Committee shall also place the �^3\;ryr^/j:-»rv July 19, 19ST date apd name of the Port on the ,fal(| envelope or en> Velopea, and shall certify, on the envelope or envelopes, that the ballot box or boxes were opened publicly, that pi! ballots for that day only were removed, and that all of thdse ballots are enclosed In the envelope or envelopes dated for that day and voted in that Port. The Polls Committee shall check the rosters, and any other records they deem appropriate, to Insure the foregoing. At the discretion of Headquarters, official envelopes may be pre­ pared for the purpose of enclosing the ballots and the making of the aforesaid certification, with wording em­ bodying the foregoing inscribed thereon, in which event, these envelopes shall be used by the Polls Committee for the aforesaid purpose. Nothing contained herein shall prevent any member of a Polls Committee from adding such comments to the certificate as are appropriate, provided the comments are signed and dated by the member making them. The envelope or envelopes shall then be placed in a wrapper or envelope, which, at the discretion of Headquarters, may be furnished for that purpose. The wrapper or envelope shall then be securely sealed and either delivered, or sent by certified or reg­ istered mail, by the said Polls Committee, to the deposi­ tory named in the pre-election report adopted by the membership. The Foils Committee shall not be dis­ charged from its duties until this mailing is accomplished and evidenci. of mailing or delivery is furnished the Port Agent, which evidence shall be noted and kept in the Port Agent's election records or files. The Polls Committee shall also insure that the ballot box or boxes are locked and sealed before handing them back to the Port Agent, and shall place the key or keys to the boxe" in an envelope, across the flap of which the members of the Committee" shall sign their names, book numbers, and the date, after sealing the envelope se­ curely In addition to delivering the key and ballot box or boxe? as aforesaid, the Bolls Committee shall de­ liver to the Port Agent one copy of each of the roster sheets for the day, the unused ballots, any reports culled for by this Section 4, any files that "they may have r^ ceived, and all the stubs collected both for the daj and those turned over to it. The Port Agent shall be respon­ sible for the proper safeguarding of all .he aforesaid ma­ terial. shall not release any of it until duly called for, and shall insure that no one illegally tampers with the material placed in his custody. The remaining copy of each roster sheet used for the day shall be mailed by the Polls Committee to Headquarters, by certified or regis­ tered mail or delivered in person. (ft Members of the Polls Committee shall serve without compensation, except that the Port Agent shall compensate each Polls Committee member with a reasonable sum for meals while serving. Section 5. Ballot Collection, Tallying Procedure, Protests, and Special Votes. fa) On the day the balloting in each Port is to termi­ nate. the Polls Committee elected for that day shall, m addition to their other duties hereinbefore set forth, de­ liver to Headquarters, or mail to Headquarters (by certi­ fied or registered mail), all the unused ballots, together with a certification, signed and dated by all members of the Committee that all ballots sent to the Port and not used are enclosed therewith, subject^o the right of each member of the Committee to make separate comments under his signature and date. The certification shall specifically identify, by serial number and amount, the unused ballots so forwarded. In the same package, but bound separately, the Committee shall forward to Head­ quarters all stubs collected during the period of voting, together with a certification, signed by all members of the Committee, that all the stubs collected by the Com­ mittee are enclosed therewith, subject to the right of each member of the Committee to make separate comments un­ der his signature and date. The said Polls Committee members shall not be discharged from their duties until • the forwarding called for hereunder is accomplished and evidence of mailing or delivery is furnished the Port Agent, which evidence shall be noted ai.d kept in the Port Agent's election records or files. (b) All forwarding to Headquarters, called for under this Section 5, shall be to the Union Tallying Committee, at the address of Headquarters. In the event a Polls Committee cannot be elected or cannot act on the day the balloting in each Port is to terminate, the Port Agent shall have the duty to forward the material specifically set forth in Section 5(a) (unused ballots and stubs) to the Union Tallying Committee which will then carry out the functions in regard thereto of the said Polls Committee. In such event, the Port Agent shall also forward all other material deemed necessary by the Union Tallying Com­ mittee to execute those functions. All certifications called for under this Article XIll shall be deemed made according to the best knowledge, information, and belief of those required to make such certifications. (c) The Union Tallying Committee shall consist of 14 members. Six shall be elected from Headquarters Port, and two shall be elected from each of the four ports of Baltimore, Mobile, New Orleans, and San Francisco. The six to be elected from Headquarters Port shall consist of two from each of the three departments .of the Union. The others shall be elected without regard to department. The election shall be held at the last regular meeting in .'December of the election year. No Officer, Port .Agent, ^Patrolman, or candidate for office, or the job of Port 'Agent or Dofroltnan. shall be eligible for-election to this Committee. In addition to its duties hereinbefore set forth, the Union Tallying Committee shall be charged SEAFARERS LOG with the tally of all the ballots and the preparation of p closing report setting forth in complete detail, the results of the election, including a complete accounting of all ballots and stubs, and reconciliation of the same with the rosters, verification lists, and receipts "Of the Port Agents, ail with detailed reference to serial numbers and amounts, and with each total broken down into Port totals. The Ta.iy.rg Committee shall be permitted access to the eiec» records and flies of all Ports, which they may require to be forwarded for inspection at its discretion. The re­ port shall clearly detail all discrepancies discovered, and L.iaii «jntain recommendations for the treatment of these discrepancies. All members of the Committee shall sign the report, without prejudice, however, to the right of any member thereof to submit a dissenting report as to the accuracy of the count and the validity of the ballots, with pertinent details. ' The Tallying Committee is also charged with the re­ ceipt and evalyation of written protests by any member " ho claims an illegal denial of the right to vote. If it finds the protest invalid, it shall dismiss the protest and so inform the protesting member, by wire, on the day of dismissal. If it finds the protest "valid, the Committee shall order a special vote, to be had no later than within the period of its proceedings, on such terms as are prac­ tical, effective, and just, but which terms, in any event, shall include the provisions of Section 3(c) of this Article and the designation of the voting site of the Port most convenient to the protesting member. .Where a special vote is ordered in accordance with this Section 5(c), these terms shall apply, notwithstanding any provisions to the contrary contained in this Article. Protests may be made only in writing and must be received by the Union Tally­ ing Committee during the period of its proceedings. The reports of this Committee shall include a brief summary of each protest received, the name and book number of the protesting member, and a summary of the disposition of the said protest. The Committee shall take all reason­ able measures to adjust the course of its proceedings-so as to, enable the special vote set forth in this Section 5(c) to be completed within the time herein specified. No closing report shall be made by it unless and until the special votes referred to in this Section 5(c) shall have been duly completed and tallied. Id) The members of the Union Tallying Committee shall proceed to Headquarters Port as soon as possible after their election but, in any event, shali arrive at Head­ quarters Port prior to the first business day after Decem­ ber 31 of the election year. Each member of the Commit­ tee not elected from Headquarters Port shall be reim­ bursed for transportation, meals, and lodging expense oc­ casioned by their traveling to and returning from Head­ quarters Port. Ail members of the Committee shall also be paid at the prevailing standby rate of pay from the day subsequent to their election to the day Ihey return, in normal course, to the Port from which they were elected. The Union Tallying Committee shall elect a chairman from among themselves and, subject to the express terms of this Constitution, adopt its own procedures. Decisions as to special votes, protests, and the contents of the final report shall be valid if made by a majority vote, provided there be a quorum in attendance, which quorum is hereby fixed at nine (9). The Union Tallying Committee, but not le'ss than a quorum thereof, shall have the sole right and duty to obtain the ballots from the depository immediate­ ly after the termination of balloting and to insure their safe custody during the course of the Committee's pro­ ceedings. The proceedings of this Committee, except for the actual preparation of the closing report and dissents therefrom, if any, shall be open to any member, provided he observes decorum. In no event shall the issuance of the hereinbefore referred to closing report of the Tallying "-•vimittee be delayed beyond the January 15th imme­ diately subsequent to the close of voting. (e) The report of the Cominittee shall be made up in sufficient copies to comply with the following require­ ments: two copies shall be sent by the Committee to each Port Agent and the Secretary-Treasurer prior to the first regular meeting scheduled to take place subsequent to ^e close of the Committee's proceedings or, in the event such meeting is scheduled to take place four days or less from the close of this Committee's proceedings, then at least five days prior to the next regular meeting. Whichever meet­ ing applies shall be designated, by date, ip the report, and shall be referred to as the "Election Report" meeting. As s«on as these copies are received, each Port Agent shall post one copy of >he report on the bulletin board, in a conspicuous manner. This copy shall be kept posted for a period of two months. At the Election Report meeting, the other copy of the report shall be read verbatim. (f) At the Election Report meeting, there shall be taken up the discrepancies, if any„ referred to 1.. Section 5(c) of this Aiticle and the recommendations of the Tally­ ing Committee submitted therewith. A majority vote of the membership shall decide what action, if any, in ac­ cordance with the Constitution, shall be taken thereon, which action, however, shall not include the ordering of a special vote unless the reported discrepancies affect the results of the vote for any office or job, in which event, the special vote shall be restricted thereto. . A majority of the membership, at the Election Report meet­ ing, may order a recheck and a recount when a dissent to the closing report has been issued by three or more mem­ bers of# the Union Tallying Committee. Except for the contingencies provided for in this Section 5(f), the closing report shall be accepted as final. (g) A special vote ordered pursuant to Sec. 5(f) must take place and bd completed within seven (7) days after : Sapplementary—Pice Fhre the Election Report meeting, at each Port where the dis­ crepancies so acted upon took place. Subject to the fore; going, and to the limits of the vote set by the member­ ship, as aforesaid, the Port agents in each such Port shall have the functions of the Tallying Committee as set forth in, Section 5(c), insofar as that section deals with the terms of such special vote. The Secretary-Treasurer shall make a sufficient amount of the usual balloting material immedi­ ately available to Port Agents, for the purpose of such spe­ cial vote. Immediately after the close thereof, the Port 'Agent shall summarize the results and communicate them ,to the Secretary-Treasurer. The ballots, stubs, roster sheets, and unused ballots pertaining to the special vote shall be forwarded to Headquarters, all in the same package, but bound separately, by the most rapid means practicable, but, in any case, so as to reach Headquarters in time to enable the Secretary-Treasurer to prepare his report as required by this Section 5(g). An accounting and certifi­ cation, made by the Port Agent, similar to those required :of Polls Committees, shall be enclosed therewith. The 'Secretary-Treasurer shall_then prepare a report contain­ ing a combined summary of the results, together with a schedule indicating in detail how they affect the Union Tallying Committee's results, as set forth in its closing report. The fobm of the letter's report shall be followed as closely as possible. Two (2) copies shall be sent 'o each Port, one copy of which shall be posted. The other copy shali be presented at the next regular meeting after the Election Report meeting. If a majority vote of the membership decides to accept the Secretary-Treasurer's report, the numerical results set forth in the pertinent 'segments of the Tallying Committee's closing report shall be deemed modified accordingly, and, as modified, ac­ cepted and final. If the report is not accepted, the numerical results in the pertinent segnlents of the Tally­ ing Committee's closing report shall be deemed accepted and final without modification. If ordered, a recheck and recount, and the report there­ on by the Ur.ion Tallying Committee, shall be similarly disposed of, and deemed accepted and fi. 'l, by majority vote of the membership at the regular meeting following the Election Report meeting. If such recheck and -ecount is ordered, the Union Tallying Committee shall be required to continue its proceedings correspondingly. " 'Section 6. Installation into Office and the Job of Port Agent or Patrolman. (a) The person elected shall be lat person having the largest number of votes cast for t e particular office or job involved. Where more than one person is to he elected for particular office or ji i, the proper number of candidates receiving the succes ively highest number of votes shall be declared elected. These determinations shall be made only from results fl^emed final and ac­ cepted as provided in this Article. \ It shall be the duty of the Secretary-Treasurer to noUfy each individual elected. — \ (b) All reports by Committees and ihe Secretary-Treas­ urer under this Article, except those of the Polls Com­ mittees, shall be entered in the minutes of the Port where Headquarters is located. Polls Committee reports shall be entered in the minutes of the Port where it functions. (c) The duly elected Secretary-Treasurer, Assistant Secretary-Treasurers, Port Agents, and Port Patrolmen shall' take over their respective offices and jobs, and assume the duties thereof, at midnight of the night of the Election Report meeting, or the next regular meeting, depending upon at which meeting the results as to each of the foregoing are deemed final and accepted, as pro­ vided in this Article. The term of their predecessors shall continue up to, and expire at, that time, notwith­ standing anything to the contrary contained in Article XI, Sec. 1. This shall not apply where the successful candidate cannot assume, h'- office because ho is at sea. In such event, a majority vote of the membership may grant additional time for the assumption of the office or job. In the event of the failure of the newly-elected Secretary-Treasurer to assume office, the provisions of Article X, Section 2(a), as to succession shall apply until such office is assumed. If .he does not assume office within 90 days, the line of succession shall apply until the expiration of the term. All other cases of failure to assume office shall be dealt witji as decided by a majority vote of the membership. (d) Before assuming office, every Officer, Port Agent, and Patrolman shall take the following oath: "I do solemnly swear that 1 will faithfully execute the duties of of the Seafarers International Union of North America. Atlantic and Gulf District, and I will, to the best of my ability, protect and preserve the Constitution of this Union and the welfare of the membership." ARTICLE XIV OTHER ELECTIONS Section 1. Auditing Committee. Each port shall elect an Auditing Committee on Friday of each week, at 3:00 P.M.. for the purpose of auditing the financial report for that week. These reports shall be submitted to the next regular meeting of that port, for membership action. The Committee shall consist of three members. No Officfer, Port Agent, Patrolman, or employee shall be eligible to serve on this Committee. The election shqjl be by majority vote of the members in attendance at the meeting, provided that any member eligible to serve may nominate himself. The same provisions shall apply with regard to the Port where Headquarters is located except that the Auditing Committee there shall audit the finaqcial reports of the Headquarters Port Agent and the Secretary-Treasurer. I iI f! • ii \ I 4 I i [1 ^• t; .|j Im �M' SuppIementaiT—Pare Six fi ; sv r. < SEAFARERS LOG July 19, 1957 Section 2. Quarterly Financial Committee. Section 3. The Trial Committee shall bear all pertinent (c> A new trial shall be recommended If the Appeals The QuMfterly Financial Committee shall be elected at evidence and shall not be bound by the rules of ievidence Committee finds—(a) that any member of the Trial Com­ the Port where Headquarters is located, at the first or sec­ required by courts of law but may receive all relevant mittee should have been disqualified, or (b).that the ac­ ond regular meeting held after the close of the calendar testimony. The Trial Committee-may grant adjournments, cused was not adequately informed of the details of the quarter for which the Committee is to make the required at the request of the accused, to enable him to make a charged offense, which resulted in his not having been audit. It shall be the duty of the Secretary-Treasurer to proper defense. In the event the Trial Committee falls given a fair trial, or (c) that for any other reason, the ac­ ^ecide at which of these meetings the election shall .take beneath a quorum, it shall adjourn until a quorum does cused was not given a Tair trial. (d) If there is no substantial evidence to support a place. The Committee^ shall consist of six members, with exist. Section 4. No trial shall be conducted unless all the finding of guilt, the Appeals Committee shall recommend two members from each of the Deck, Engine and Stewards . Departments. No officer. Port .'Vgent, Patrolman or em­ accusers are present. The Trial Committee shall coiiduct that the charge on which the finding was based be dis­ ployee shall be eligible to serve on this Committee. The the trial except that the accused shall have the right to missed. , (e) The Appeals Committee may recommend lesser members shall be elected by a majority vote of the mem­ cross-examine the accuser, or accusers, and the witnesses, bers present at the meeting provided that any member as well as to conduct his own defense. The accused may punishment. select any member to assist him in his defense at the Section 14. The Appeals Committee shall deliver its eligible to serve may nominate himself. trial, provided, (a), the said member Is available at the decision and dissent, if any, to. the Secretary-Treasurer. Section 3. Trial Committee. A Trial Committee shall be elected at a Special Meeting time of the trial and (b) the said member agrees to render The Secretary-Treasurer shall cause sufficient copies to be held at 10:00 A.M. the next business day following the such assistance. If the accused challenges the qualifica­ published and shall have them sent to each Port in time regular meeting of the Port where the Trial is to take tions of the members of the Trial Committee, or states to reach there before the next regular scheduled meeting. that the charges do not adequately inform him of what He shall also send a copy to each accused and accuser at place. It shall consist of five members, of which -threa shall constitute a quorum. No Officer, Port Agent, Port wrong he allegedly committed, or the time and place of their last known address, or notify them in person. ^ Patrolman, or employee may be elected to serve on a Trial such commission, such matters shall be ruled upon and Section 15. At the meeting indicated in Section 14 of Committee. No member who intends to be a witness in disposed of. prior to proceeding on the merits of the de­ this Article, the membership, by a majority vote, shall the pending trial may serve, nor may any member who fense. The guilt of an accused shall be found only if proven accept the decision of the Appeals Committee, or the dis­ by the weight of the evidence, and the burden of such sent therein, if any. If there is no dissent, the decision of cannot, for any reason, render an honest decision. It shall be the duty of every member to decline nomination if he proof shall be upon the accuser, Every finding shall be the Appeals Committee shall stand. knows, or has reason to believe, any of the foregoing dis­ based on the quality of the evidence and not solely on the If a new trial is ordered, that trial shall be held in the * qualifications apply to him.-The members of this Commit­ number of witnesses produced. Port where Headquarters is locate,d, in the manner pro­ Section 5. The Trial Committee shall make findings as vided for in Section 2 of this Article. Any decision so tee shall be elected under such generally applicable rules to guilt or innocence, and recommendations as to pun­ providing for a new trial shall contain such directions as as are adopted by a majority vot of the membership. ishment and/or other Union action deemed desirable in will insure a fair hewing to the accused. Section 4. Appeals Committee. The Appeals Committee shall consist of seven members, the light of the proceedings. These findings and recomSection 16. The Secretary-Treasurer shall notify the five of whom shall constitute a quorum, elected at the '- mendations shall be those of a majority of the Committee, accused and each accuser, either ifi person or in writing Port where 'Headquarters is located. The same disqual­ and shall be in writing, as shall be any dissent. The Com­ addressed to their last known address, of the results of mittee shall forward its findings and recommendations, the appeal. A further appeal shall be allowed as set forth ifications and duties of members shall apply with regard to this Committee as apply to the Trial Committee. In along with any dissent, to the Port Agent of the Port in Section 17. addition, no member may serve on an Appeals Committee where the trial took place, while a copy thereof shall be Section 17. Each member is charged with knowledge of in the hearing of an appeaLfrom a Trial Committee deci­ forwarded to the accused and the accusers, either in per­ the provisions of the Constitution of the Seafarers Interna­ sion, If the said member was a member of the Trial Com­ son or by mail addressed to their last known addresses. tional Union of North America, and the rights of. and The findings shall include a statement that the rights of procedure as to, further appeal as provided for therein. mittee. the accused under this Constitution, were properly safe­ Decisions reached thereunder shall be'binding on all mem­ .Section 5. Negotiating and Strike Committee. The members of a Negotiating and Strike Committee, guarded. The findings also must contain the charges bers of the Union. ^ whether of a Port or otherwi<"!', shall be composed of as made, the date of the trial, the name and address of the Section 18. It shall be the duty of all members of the many members as shall be determined, by a majority vote accused, the accuser, and each witness: shall descril^ each Union to take all steps within their constitutional power of the membership, upon recommendation of the Secre­ document used at the trial; shall contain a fair summary to carry out the terms "of any effective decisions. tary-Treasurer. Any member niay attend any meeting of of the proceedings, and shall state the findings as to Section 19. Any accused may waive any or all rights this Committee provided he observes decorum. However, guilt or innocence. If possible, all the documents used at and privileges granted to him by this Article. If an accused the trial shall be kept. All findings and recommendations a limit may be set by the chairman of the Committee on has been properly notified of his trial and fails to attend shall be made a part of the regular files. the number of those who may attend. " without properly requesting a •Postponement, the Trial Section 6. The Port Agent of the Port of Trial shall, Section 6. Meeting Chairman. Committee may hold its trial without his presence. upon receipt of the findings and recommendations of the The meeting Chairman shall be a member elected from ARTICLE XVI , the floor by majority vote of the members at any meeting. Trial Committee, cause the findings and recommendations OFFENSES AND PENALTIES to be presented, and entered into the minutes, at the next Section 7. Delegates. Section 1. Upon proof of the commission of the follow­ As soon as the Secretary-Treasurer is advised as to the regular meeting. ing offenses, the member shall be expelled from mem­ Section 7. The Port Agent shall send the record of date and duly authorized number of delegates to the con­ bership: vention of the Seafarers International Union of North the entire proceedings to Headquarters, which shall cause (a) Proof of membership In any organization advocating America, he shall communicate such facts to the Port sufficient copies thereof to be made and sent to each the overthrow of the Government of the United States Port in time for the next regularly scheduled meeting. Agent of each Port, together with lecommendations as to Section 8. At the latter meeting, the proceedings shall by force; generally applicable rules for the election of delegates. (b) Acting as an informer against the interest of the be discussed. The meeting shall then vote. A majority These facts and recommendations shall be announced and Union or the membership in any organizational campaign; vote of the membership of the Union shall: read at the first regular meeting thereafter. Unless (c) Acting as an informer for, br agent, of the Company (a) Accept the findings and recommendations, or changed by a majority vote of the membership during that against the interests of the membership or the Union; (b) Reject the findings and recommendations, or meeting, the election rules shall apply. These rules shall (d) The commission of any act as part of a conspiracy (c) Accept the findings, but modify the recommendanot prohibit any member from nominating himself. The , tions, to" destroy the Union. or results of the election shall be communicated to each Port Section 2. Upon proof of the commission of any of the <d) Order a new trial after finding that substantial jus­ Agent, posted on the bulletin board, and announced at the tice following offenses, the member shall be penalized up to a has not been done with regard to the charges. In this next regular meeting of the Port. Rules of election here­ event, a new trial shall take place at the Port where Head­ penalty of expulsion from the Union. Tn the event the under may include provisions for automatic election of all quarters is located and. upon application, the accused, the penalty of expulsion is not invoked or recommended, the qualified nominees, in the event the number 6f such accusers, and their witnesses shall be furnished transpor­ penalty shall not exceed suspension from the rights and nominees does not exceed the number of delegates to be tation and subsistence. privileges of membership for more than two (2) years, or elected. Section 9. After the vote set forth in Section 8, any a fine of $30.00, or both: ARTICLE XV (a) Wilfully misappropriating or misusing Union prop­ punishment so decided upon shall become effective. The TRIALS AND APPEALS erty of the value in excess of $50.00; Secretary-Treasurer .shall cause notice of the results Section 1. Any member may bring charges against any (b) Unauthorized use of Union property, records, stamps, other member for the commission of an offense as set thereof to be sent to each accuse<* and accuser. seals, etc., for the purpose of personal gain; Section 10. An accused who has been found guilty, or forth in this Constitution. These charges shall be.in writ­ (c) Wilful misuse of any office or job, elective or not, ing and signed by the accuser, who shall also include his who is under effective punishment may appeal in the fol­ within the Union for the purpose of personal gain, finan­ book number. The accuser shall deliver these charges to lowing manner: He may send or deliver a notice of appeal to the cial-or otherwise, or the wilful refusal or failure to the Port Agent of the Port nearest the place of the of­ fense, or the Port of pay off, if the offense took place Secretary-Treasurer within 30 days after receipt of the execute the duties or functions of the said office or Job. or gross neglect or abuse in executing such duties or aboard ship. He shall also request the Port Agent to notice of the decison of the membership. Section 11. At the next regular meeting of the Port functions: present these charges at the next regular meeting. The (d) Unauthorized voting, or >inauthorized handling of accuser may withdraw his charges before the meeting where Headquarters is located, after receipt of the notice of appeal, the Secretary-Treasurer shall present the notice, ballots, stubs, rosters, verification lists, ballot boxes, or takes place. ' i Section 2. After presentation of the charges and the which shall then become part of the minutes. An Appeals election files, .or election material of any sort; (e) Preferring charges with knowledge that such charges request to the Port Agent, the Port Agent shall cause Committee shall then be elected. The Secretary-Treasurer is charged with the duty of presenting the before-men­ are false; those charges to be read at the said meeting. If) Making or transmitting, with Intent ttf deceive, false If the charges are rejected by a majority vote of the tioned proceedings and all available documents used as Port, no further action may be taken thereon, unless evidence at the trial to the Appeals Committee, as well as reports or communications, with knowledge of the falsity ruled otherwise by a majority vote of the membership of any written statement or argument submitted by the ac- . thereof, or unauthorizedly altering reports or communica­ the Union within 90 days thereafter. If the charges are cused. The accused may argue his appeal in person, if he tions which fall within the scope of Union business; (g) Deliberate failure or refusal to join one's ship, or accepted, and the accused is present, he shall be auto­ so desires. The appeal shall be heard at Union Headquar­ matically on notice that he will be tried the following ters on the night the Committee is elected. It shall be misconduct or neglect of duty aboard ship, to the detri­ morning. At his request, the trial shall be postponed the responsibility of .the accused to insure that his written ment of the Union or its agreements; (h) Deliberate and unauthorized interference, or delib­ until the morning following the next regular meeting, at statement or argument arrives at Headquarters in time for erate and malicious villification, with regard to the execu­ which time the Trial Committee will then be elected. He such presentation. shall also be handed a written copy of the charges made Section 12. The Appeals Committee shall decide the ap­ tion of the duties of any office or job; (i) Paying for, or receiving money for, employment against him. peal as soon as possible, consistent with fair consideration If the accused is not present, the Port Agent shall im­ of the evidence and arguments before it. It may grant ad­ aboard a vessel; (j) Wilful refusal to submit evidence of affiliation for mediately cause to be sent to him. by registered mail ad­ journments and may request the accused or accusers to dressed to his last known mailing address on file with present arguments, whenever necessary for such fair con­ the purpose of avoiding or delaying money payments to the Union, or unauthorizedly transferring or receiving the Union, a copy of the charges, the names and book sideration. Section 13. The decision of the Appeals Committee shall evidence of Union affiliation, with intent to deceive; numbers of the accusers, and a notification that he must Ik) Wilful failure or refusal to carry out the orders of appear with his witnesses, ready for trial the morning be by majority vote, and shall be in the form of findings after the next regular meeting, at which meeting the Trial and recommendations. Dissents will be allowed. Decisions those duly authorized to make such orders during time and dissents shall be in writing and signed by those partic­ of strike. Committee will be elected In the event a majority of the membership of the Union ipating in such decision or dissent. In making its findings Section 3. Upon proof of the commission of any of the shall vote to accept charges after their rejection by a and recommendations, the Committee shall be governed following offenses, members shall be penalized up to Port, the Trial shall take place in the Port where Jlead- by the following: suspension from the rights and privileges of membership quarters is located. Due notice thereof shall be given to (a) No finding of guilt shall be reversed If there Is sub­ for two 12) years, or a fine of $50.00, or both: the accused, who shall be informed of the name of his stantial evidence to support such a finding and,, in such (a) Wilfully misappropriating or misusing Union prop­ accusers, and who shall receive a written statement of case, the Appeals Committee shall not make its own find­ erty of the value under $50.00; the charges. At the request of the accused, transportation ings as to the weight of evidence. (b) Assuming any office or job, whether elective or not, and subsistence shall be provided the accused and his (bi In no event shall increased punishment be recom­ with knowledge of the lack of possession of the qualifica­ witnesses. mended. tions required therefor: �July 19, 1957 (c) Misconduct during any meeting or other offlclal Union proceeding, or bringing the Union Into disrepute by conduct not provided for elsewhere In this Article; (d) Refusal or negligent failure to carry out orders of those duly authorized to make such orders at any time. Section 4. Upon proof of the commission of any of the following offenses, members shall be penalized up to a fine of $50.00: (a) Refusal or wilful failure to be present at sign-ons or pay-offs: (b) Wilful failure to .submit book to Union representa­ tives at pay-off; (c) Disorderly conduct at pay-off or sign on; (d) Refusal to cooperate with Union representatives in discharging their duties; (e) Disorderly conduct in the Union Hall; (f) Gambling in the Union Hall; (g) Negligent failure to join ship. Section 5. Any member who has committed an offense penalized by no more than a fine of $50.00 may elect to waive his rights under this Constitution and to pay the maximum fine of $50.00 to the duly authorized representa­ tive of the Union. Section 6. If offense against the Union and its principles and policies takes place in the meeting, the meeting may go into a Committee of the Whole and try the member at once, and in this case, the findings and recommendation of the Committee of the Whole shall be acted upon as if the report were made by a duly elected Trial Committee. Section 7. This Union, and its members, shall not be deemed to waive any claim, or personal or property rights to which it or its members are entitled, by bringing the member to trial or enforcing a penalty as provided in this Constitution. , , , , Section 8. Any member under suspension for an of­ fense under this Article shall continue to pay all dues and assessments and must observe his duties to the Union, members, officials and job holders. ARTICLE XVII PUBLICATIONS This Union may publish such pamphlets, journals; news­ papers, magazines, periodicals, and general literature, in such manner as may be determined, from time to time, by a majority vote of the membership. ARTICLE XVIII BONDS Officers and job holders, whether elected or appointed, >as well as all other employees of the Union, may be re­ quired to be bonded under such terms-and conditions as may be determined, from time to time, byji majority vote of the membership. ARTICLE XIX EXPENDITURES Section 1. Policies or specific instructions with regard to expehditures to be made or expenses to be incurred shall be determined by a majority vote of the membership. In the event no contrary policies 4)r instructioiis are in existence, the Secretary-Treasurer may authorize, make, and incur such expenditures and expenses as lie within the authority conferred upon him by Article X and Ar­ ticle XI of this Constitution. SecUon 2. The provisions of Section 1 shall similarly apply to the routine accounting and administrative pro­ cedures of the Union except those primarily concerned with trials, appeals, negotiations, strikes, and elections. • Section 3. The provisions of this. Article shall super­ sede. to the extent applicable, the provisions of Articles X and XI. ARTICLE XX INCOME Section 1. The income of this Union shall include re­ ceipts from dues, initiation fees, fines, assessments, con­ tributions, loans, interest, dividends, as well as income derived from.any other legitimate business operation or other legitimate source. 1 Section 2. No member shall be required to pay or de­ liver any sum of money to any Union representative with­ out obtaining an official Union receipt, signed and dated. It shall be the duty of the member to demand such re­ ceipt. I Section 3. No assessments shall be levied except after a ballot conducted under such general rules as may ba decided upon by a majority vote of the membership, pro­ vided that: 1 (a) The ballot must be secret. (b) The assessment must be approved by a 2/3 ma­ jority of the valid ballots cast. / Section 4. All payments by members or other affiliates of this Union shall be applied succe.ssively to the mone­ tary obligations owed the Union commencing with the oldest in point of time, as measured from the date of accrual of such obligation. The period of arrears shall be calculated accordingly. ARTICLE XXI PERMITS AND OTHER TYPES OF UNION AFFILIATION 1 This Union, by majority vote of the membership, may provide for affiliation with it by Individuals in a lesser capacity than. membership.^.qr in a capacity other than membership. By majority vote of the membership, the Union may provide for the rights and obligations incident to such capacities or affiliations. These rights and obli­ gations may include, but are not limited to: (a> the applica­ bility or non-applicability, of all or any part of this Con­ stitution; (b) the terms of such affiliation; <c) the right of the Union'to peremptory termination of such affiliation and, (d).the fees required for such affiliation. In no event may anyone not a member receive evidence of affiliation equivalent to that of members, receive priprity or rights over members, or be termed a member. ARTICLE XXII FORMULATION OF SHIPPING RULES Section 1- The formulation of shipping rules shall not be deemed part of any routine administrative task. Ship­ ping rules governing the details of the assignments of jobs and governing conduct and procedure connected SEAFARERS LOG SuppIementuTr-lPace Senilis. A therewith may be issued and take effect only after ap­ to mean that calendar year prior to the calendar year 1» proval by a majority vote of the membership. Shipping which elected officials and other elected Job-holders ar« rules duly issued shall be deemed to b'e Union policy. required to assume office. The first election year shaU be Section 2. A majority vote of the membership may deemed to be 1954. f make special exceptions or rules for any company or Section 8. The terms, "this Constitution," and "this vessel, for organizational purposes, whether covered by amended Constitution," shall be deemed to have the same a contract or not . . meaning and shall refer to the Constitution which takes ARTICLE XXIIl the place of the one adopted by the Union in 1939. as QUORUMS amended up through August 1951. Section 1. Unless elsewhere herein otherwise specif­ Section 9. The term, "member in good standing," shall ically provided, the quorum for a special meeting of a mean a member not in arrears or under suspension or Port shall be six members. sentence of expulsion. Unless otherwise expressly indi­ Section 2. The quorum for a regular meeting of a Port cated, the term, "member;" shall mean a member in good shall be seven members. standing. Section 3. The quorum for the Agents* Conference shall Section 10. The term, "membership book," shall mean be a majority of those eligible to attend. any official certificate issued as evidence of Union mem­ Section 4. Unless otherwise specifically set forth here­ bership. in, the quorum for any committee shall be the majority of Section 11.. Whenever the day on which a Union meeting those duly elected or appointed thereto; or action is to take place falls on a holiday, the meeting Section 5. Unless otherwise specifically set forth here­ or action shall be put off until the next business day, at in, the decisions, reports, recommendations, or other func­ the same hour. tions of any segment of the Union requiring a quorum to ARTICLE XXVII act officially, shall be that of the majority of the quorum, AMENDMENTS and shall not be official or effective unless the quorum This Constitution shall be amended In the following requirements are met. manner: ARTICLE XXIV Section 1. Any member may submit, at any regular MEETINGS meeting of any Port, proposed amendments to this Con- ' Section 1- All ports shall hold regular meetings, provided in resolution form. If a majority vote of the a quorum is present, on every other Wednesday, at 7:00 P.M. stitutlon membership the Port approves it, the proposed amend­ If such meeting night falls on a holiday, th6 meeting shall ment shall beof forwarded to all Ports for further action. take place, providing a quorum is present, at 7:00 P.M. the Section 2. When a proposed amendment is accepted by following, night. In the event a quorum is not present at a majority vote of the membership, it shall be referred 7:00 P.M.", the Port Agent of the pertinent port shall post­ to a Constitutional Committee in the Port where Head­ pone the opening of the meeting until a quorum is pres­ is located. This Committee shall be composed ent, but in no event later than 7:30 P.M. A majority vote quarters of six members, two from each Department and shall be of the membership rtiall be sufficient io change the date elected in accordance with such rules as are established of any future regular meeting. Section 2. A special meeting at a Port may be called by a majority vote of that Port. The Committee will only at the direction of the Port Agent. No special meet­ act on all proposed amendments referred to it. The ing may be held, except between the hours of 9:00 A.M. Committee may receive whatever advice and assistance, legal or otherwise, it deems necessary." It shall prepare and 5:00 P.M. Notice of such meeting shall be posted at a report on the amendment together with any proposed least two hours in advance, on the Port bulletin board. changes or substitutions or recommendations, and the ARTICLE XXV reasons for such recommendations. The latter shall then AGENTS* CONFERENCE Section 1. The Secretary-Treasurer shall call an Agents' be submitted to the membership by the Secretary-TreasConference once a year, and may call, with the approval ui'cr. If a majority vote of the membership approves of a majority vote of the membership, additional Agents* the amendment as recommended, it shall then be voted Conferences during the year. The time and place of each upon, in a yes or no vote by the membership of the such meeting shall be fixed by the Secretary-Treasurer. Union by seciet ballot in accordance with the procedure These conferences may be postponed or cancelled by a outlined in Article XIII, Section 3(b) through Section 5, majority vote of the membership in case of emergency. except that, unless otherwise required by a majority vote A majority vote of the membership shall determine when of the membership at the time it gives the approval necessary to nut the referendum to a vote, the Union such emergency exists. Section 2- The .Agents* Conference may discuss and Tallying Committee shall consist of six (G» members, twO, prepare reports and recommendations on any part of the ..-from each of the three (3) departments of the Union, Union's activities, policies and plans. The adoption of any elected from Hea-iqrarters Port. The amendment shall such recommendation by a majority vote of the member­ either be printed on the ballot, or if too lengthy, shall ship -shall make the provisions thereof binding Union be referred to on the ballot. Copies of the amendment shall be posted on the bulletin boards of-all Ports and policy, until modified or otherwise altered by a majority vote of the membership provided such recommendation made available at the voting site in all Ports. is not inconsistent with the provisions of this ConstituSection 3. If approved by a % majority of the valid ballots cast, the amendment shall become effective im­ ARTICLE XXVI mediately upon notification by the Headquarters Tallying. DEFINITIONS AND MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS Committee to the Secretary-Treasurer that the amendment RELATING THERETO Section 1. Incapacity. Unless otherwise set forth or has been so approved, unless otherwise specified in the dealt with herein, the term "incapacity,** shall mean any amendment. The Secretary-Treasurer shaU immediately illness or condition preventing the affected person from notify all Ports of the results of the vote on the amend­ ment. carrying out his duties for more than 30 days; or absence ARTICLE XXVIII from the United States; or suspension from office or TRANSITION CLAUSE membershfp as provided for in this Constitution; or the Section 1. It is the purpose and intent of this Article due replacement of one under an incapacity as indicated. to provide for an orderly transition from Union operations However, nothing contained in this Article shall be deemed and activities as governed by the Constitution in effect" to prohibit the execution 6f the functions of more than prior to the adoption of this amended Constitution, to one job and/or office, in which event no incapacity shall operations and activities conducted in accordance with this be deemed to exist with regard to tlie regular job or of­ amended Constitution. Accordingly, the following sections fice of the one taking over the duties and functions of the are to be given the interpretation required to effectuate one incapacitated. The period of incapacity shall be the the foregoing purpose and intent. time during which the circumstances exist. Section 2. All routine administrative, accounting, and Section 2- Unless otherwise set forth or dealt with other similar procedures-and processes of this Union, in herein, the term "vacancy," and the term "vacancy not effect Immediately prior to the adoption of this amended caused by an incapacity," shall be deemed to be the same, Constitution, shall be deemed to be permitted hereunder and shall include failure to perform the functions of any and shall continue in effect, unless or until changed, in office or job by reason of death, or resignation, or expul­ accordance with the provisions hereof. sion from the Union with no further right to appeal in ac­ •Section 3. All methods and means of collecting and cordance with the provisions of this Constitution. disbursing Union funds, all segregations of Union funds, Section 3. When applicable to the Union as a whole, the sequence of regular meeting nights, rules of order the term, "majority vote of the membership,'* shall mean generally followed, bonding procedures, shipping rules, the majority of all the valid votes cast by members at an' permit systems, reinstatement procedures, and any other official meeting of those Ports holding a meeting. This practices or procedure, in effect immediately prior to the definition shall prevail notwithstanding that one or more adoption of this amended Constitution, shall be deemed Ports cannot hold meetings because of no quorum. For to be permitted hereunder, and shall continue in effect that purpose of this section, the term ."regularly scheduled unless or until changed in accordance with the provisions meeting night at which the pertinent vote may take place" hereof. shall refer to a meeting or mretings during the time Section 4. All Union policies, customs, an(\ usage, in­ period within which a vote must be taken in accordance cluding those with regard to admission into membership, with; (a) The Constitution in effect Immediately prior to the adoption of this amended (b) Union policy, and Constitution, shall be deemed to be permitted hereunder (c) Custom and usage of the Union and shall continue in effect unless or until changed in In the indicated priority. accordance with the provisions hereof. Section 4. When applicable solely to Port action and Section 5. The Secretary-Treasurer, the Assistant Secre­ not concerned with, or related to. Union action as a whole, tary-Treasurer, all Port Agents and Patrolmen, and all and not forming parf of a Union-wide vote, the term, others elected as a result of the balloting held by this "majority vote of the membership,'* shall refer to the Union during November and December of 1952, shall be majority of the valid votes cast by the members at any deemed to have been duly elected in conformity with the meeting of the Port, regular or specialprovisions of this Constitution. From the date of adoption Section 5. The term, "membership, action" shall mean of this Constitution, they shall execute the powers and the same as the term "majority vote of the membership." functions, and assume the responsibilities, of the said Section 6- Where the title of any office or job, or the offices and Jobs, as set forth in this Constitution. They shall hold office, pursuant hereto, until the expiration holder thereof, is set forth in this Constitution, all refer­ ences thereto and the provisions concerned therewith shall date of the terms of office set forth herein. The terms of Article Xni, only insofar as they apply to election of be deemed to be equally applicable tQ whomever is duly acting in such office or job. Officials, Port Agents, and Patrolmen, shall take effect the Section 7. The term "Election Year" shall be deemed first election year. -•A 1.1 ¥ ' • I m �•V • u e •' •5;. .-N • • '-.J .. - ' ' - '' • f. •:f Tr.: r.^ ,.>v' '••-*•, <* • . , -Tr'"--. • "71'" " • of ARTICLE I—Name and General Powers: nates ARTICLE Xiy-Other Elections: the chairmen, delegates and members of the following committees: Auditing, Quarterly Financial, Trial, Appeals, Negotiating-^ and Strike—Defines qualifications for these positions. name of the union and defines its general powers. A nTi/"i r 11 A f£'l* A' Provides for affiliation of the At» ARI ILLt I l"~"AiriliailOn; lantic and Gulf District with the Seafarers Internatfona! Union of North America, the American Federation of Labor and other bodies as may be determined by a majority vote of the membership. - 0 ARTICLE XV—Trials and Appeals: righV'o/"my member to a fair trial by an impartial committee of his Union brothers. Lists, in detail the procedure for bringing charges and for pre­ senting charges to the membership—Provides for election of nvemember trial committee and defines Committee's procedure and duties—Requires that accused must be confronted by the accuserGives accused right to representation by a brother member before the trial committee—Requires presentation of the Committee's find­ ings to the membership for acceptance, rejection or modification by a majority vote of the members—Provides procedure for appeals. ARTICLE Ill-Membership, set by a majority vote of the membership—Defines certain eligibility requirements that must be met by candidates for new membership —Provides relief for members who may be unable to pay dues because of incapacity beyond their control—States the Union's oath of obligation—Outlines rules for suspension and dismissal for non­ payment of dues and assessments—Rights of naembership to expel those who might support dual and hostile groups. ARTICLE IV—Reinstatement: . ARTICLE XVI-Offenses and Penalties: Gives the membership the right to set rules for rein- fenses for which a member may be brought to trial—Places limita­ tions on penalties that may be imposed upon members found guilty of such offenses—Gives a member the right to waive trial and accept an automatic penalty for infractions not involving suspensfon or dismissal from the Union-r-Provides for trial by meeting acting as committee as a whole for offenses committed during course of meeting. statement of dismissed members. Cites the ex- ARTICLE V—Dues and Initiation Fee: isting du^s schedule, initiation fee and method of payment—^Provides dues may not be changed except by constitutional amendment—^Permits the membership, by majority vote, to waive dues and initiation fees for organizational purposes only. - ARTICLE XVII-Publlcatlons: right to "authorize the^publication of a newspaper and other literature, ARTICLE VI—Retirement from Membership: ADTI^I C V\/m Provides for bonding of officers AKII^LC AVIII DOnQS: and employes oLthe Union under suth conditions as may be determined by the membership.^ Defines the procedure by which a Seafarer may retire his book and outlines the method of reinstatement, ARTICLE VII—System of Organization: Slpan^- ARTICLE XlX-Expendlfures: rnents of the Union and provides for administrative authority cies or specific instructions with regard to expenditures. ARTICLE VIII-Officers:'SS:'?hV°^^^^^^^ ADTii^l c vv Defines the Union's sources of .in- AKI ILLt AA—income: come-Sets forth the duty of mem­ urer, Assistant Secretary-Treasurers and Port Agents and Patrol­ men. bers to require Union representatives to give them a receipt for any payment of money to the Union—Provides that no assessment may be levied unless approved by a two-thirds majority of the valid ballots cast by the members in a secret election—Gives mefnbership power to set up general rules for assessment balloting—Pro* vides for the Union to derive income from dividends, intere.st and legitimate business operations. ARTICLE IX-Olher Elective Jobs:.^7ch,?rM™.'de'ie: gates and members of certain committees must be elect^ by the membership. ARTICLE'XXI-Degrees of Membership: fT"?' ARTICLE X-Dufies oi Elective Officers: the Secretary-Treasurer, Assistant Secretary-Treasurers, Port Agents, Patrolmen, Meeting Chairmen, Delegates and members of the Auditing, Trial, Quarterly Financial, Appeals and Negotiating and Strike Committees—^Provides procedure for filling vacancies in office—^Requires all Port Agents to file weekly financial reports— Establishes membership control over actions and reports of officials and committees. rules for affiliation of individuals other than full members must be determined by the Union's membership. - ARTICLE XI—V/ages and Terms of Office: ARTICLE XAIII—Quorums: » special meeting of any port ARTICLE XXII—Formulation of Shipping Rules: Guarantees, as did the previous Constitution, that shipping, rules may not be revised unless approved by membership. ABTiz-i c vvm shall be six members and the quorum fot a regular Port meeting shall be seven members. Provides that the Secretary-Treasurer, Assistant Secretary-Treas­ urers, Port Agents and Patrolmen shall serve for two-year terms and that their wages shall be set by a majority vote of the mem­ bership—Provides for hiring and dismissal of other employes and personnel, subject to a majority vote of the membership. ARTICLE XXIV-Meetlngs: ^ regular meetings at 7 PM on every other Wednesday—Exceptions are noted for holidays and failure to obtain a quorum. ARTICLE XII—Qualifications for Elective Office: Sets forth that any member has the right to nominate himself for any office—Lists eligibility requirements for the various offices. ARTICLE Xlll-Electlons: Provides that the quorum for ^ KTSov'deTt ' election of a six-member Credentials Committee to inspect the . candidates' eligibility according to rules of Constitution—Estab­ lishes safeguards for the right of a member to nominate himseU to office. Describes the Union's balloting procedure in detail—Provides for election of Polls Committees to conduct elections and of , a district-wide Tallying Committee, including members from'New York, Baltimore, Mobile, New Orleans and San Francisco to tabu­ late results—Sets forth ^a^ner ^^r installation of officers. • ARTICLE-XXV-Agenl's Conference: ence of Port Agents to be called by the Secretary-Treasurer. ARTICLE XXVI-Deflnltlons: frequently in the language of the Constitution. ARTICLE XXVII-AmendmenIs: amendment^of the Con­ stitution by the membership. , ARTICLE XXVIII-Transition Clausetfrlnsfel of unSS practices and procedures to regulation by proposed Constitution. :-ii i-s-icr^gatTC.n 1-J T" � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. 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Title A name given to the resource July 19, 1957 Description An account of the resource Headlines: US MERCHANT SHIP BUILD-UP ‘VITAL NEED’ NMU OK’S INDUSTRY-WIDE BLACKLIST PENTAGON CALLS SHIPPING ‘VITAL’ TO US DEFENSE AFL-CIO BODY HOLDS COAL HEARING HUGE ‘BERGS PERIL SHIPS IN ATLANTIC ALCOA INAGURATES PORT NEWARK PIER HOUSE VOTES FARM AID TO RED NATIONS WATERMAN BEATS RR BID; DELTA LINE ‘NOT FOR SALE’ LA. LABOR AIDS ‘AUDREY’ RELIEF SEAWAY BID TO KEYNOTE IBL PARLEY FIRST P-A BOXSHIP DUE SOON NEW YORK, NEW ORLEANS HOSP. CHIEFS SWAP POSTS MFOW SEEKS WELFARE BOOSTS HOUSE GETS BILL TO GIVE SEA HIRING RECOGNITION HAIL 1ST GRADUATES OF MCS SCHOOLING NY REPORTS BROAD MAW PACT GAINS CO. PLANS TO REFLOAT WRECKS TORONTO, COAST OPERATORS SIGN WITH CANADIAN SIU HOW MUCH DOES AIR-CONDITIONING COST ON SHIPS? UNIONS HALT HOSPITAL GROUP’S RATE BOOST CONSTITUTION Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 7/19/1957 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Newsprint Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Vol. XIX, No. 15 1957 Periodicals Seafarers Log http://seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/7adbe283df07475b9d850295303c1284.PDF 99307e1bd2198c56f7fa0ee156425f88 PDF Text Text Vol. XXX No. 15 SEAFARERS.LOG OFFICIAL ORGAN OF THE SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION • ATLANTIC, GULF, LAKES AND INLAND WATERS DISTRICT • AFL-CIO ., , St-" "t \ f Senate-House Panel OKs $200 Million for Ships il- 11. ' Kf . I- Iw f't . ; 1 i: ai;!g ^. • .J-.JV w ... ••' .t,: �; • Kgg" Pase Two SEAFARERS Jnlr 19, 1968 LOG Gamati Committee Battles to Save ModHied Maritime Upgrading Biil WASHINGTON—^Despite numerous setbacks, the House Merchant Marine and Fisheries Com­ mittee has launched a last-ditch effort to have its modified maritime upgrading bill passed by Con­ gress. As both houses were working toward adjoununent before the presidential conventions next month, special consideration of ting new measures for a vote and areas in which action is desirable, the measure was being sought "deferred" the biU. it would be best to defer their con­ from the House leadership. Garmatz then appealed directly sideration at this time. . . ." The bill (H.R. 13940) had been to the Democratic leadership in Besides the tax-deferred reserve stripped of a proposal to allot the House, and to the Speaker, to funds, H.R 13940 also would: $300 million annually for the con­ have H.R. 13940 placed on the • Amend the constructionstruction of additional ships be­ "consent" calendar so that it could differential provisions of existing cause of government demands that be brought up for a vote. law with a view of reducing the all programs requiring an outlay There was no immediate indi­ Government's slow-moving han­ of new funds be sidetracked in cation whether Garmatz's appeal dling of plans and specifications the interest of federal economy. would succeed since normally only in the construction of new ships. However, one major original non-controversial legislation is • Eliminate the requirement provision, approved unanimously placed on this calendar. that construction-differential sub­ by the committee, remains in the sidy be determined on a ship-bySummarizes PositkMi biU and places unsubsidized oper­ ship or contract-by-contract basis In his report to the full House, ators—including fishing vessel op­ and substitute a requirement that erators—on an approximately Garmatz recalled the background construction-differential subsidy equal basis with subsidized opera­ of the bill stating: be determined according to types tors as to tax-deferred deposits of "H.R. 13940 as hereby revised of vessels. eaminss which would be used for is based upon the 17 days of com­ • Provide that an operator the construction of new ships. prehensive hearings held by your may elect to contract directly with Committee Chairman Edward committee during April and May, a shipyard after obtaining com­ A. Garmatz (D-Md.) said he felt during which extensive testimony petitive bids and have the Govern­ this proposal, along with five other was received from, and sugges­ ment pay the shipbuilding subsidy recommendations, is important tions made by, all segments oif the directly to the shipyard. enoudi to merit adoption of the maritime industry, both labor and • Authorize trade-in of ves­ management. A number of im­ bill by Congress. sels whenever the Secretary of portant provisions in the original HaD Testifies bill and suggestions made by wit­ Commerce determines such to be SIU President Paul Hall, during nesses were considered. However, in the national interest, except testimony at the committee's re­ in view of the current fiscal strains that in tlie next five years such cent hearings on H.R. 13940, affecting the operations of all Gov­ vessels should be 12 years old, stressed the importance of grant­ ernment programs and the na­ rather than the present 17-year ing unsubsidiz^ operators the tional economy generally, it was minimum. same privilege subsidized lines felt that recommendations for leg­ • Allow capital reserve funds possess, regarding tax-deferred re­ islation in the remainder of this of subsidized operators to be used serve funds for the building of session should be limited to those for purchase of ship-systems new vessels, if a "fair and equi­ items which would have the least barges as is presently allowed for table" merchant marine program financial impact on the Govern­ ship-systems containers. was to be adopted. ment under current conditions Originally, the bill called gen­ Garmatz in his. report to the and yet would result in construc­ erally for a five-year $300-millionfull House urged passage of the tive steps toward correcting exist­ a-year program to subsidize con­ measure which seeks to amend ing deficiencies in the merchant struction of 35 to 40 ships anthe Merchant Marine Act of 1936 marine. Accordingly, it was felt nualy in U.S. shipyards, among with a view to modernizing cer­ that while there are a number of other proposals. tain provisions of the act apd thereby provide incentives for up­ grading the American-flag mer­ chant marine. However, the House Rules Committee declined—^in the in­ terest of feeding adjournment— to clear the amended bill for con­ WASHINGTON—A bill to continue for two more years the sideration by the full House. The present 55 percent ceiling on construction-differential subsidy, committee stated that the dead­ line had been passed for submit- paid by the U.S. Government for the building of new ships in American shipyards, has been Boyd's plan has been bitterfy passed by the House to help attacked by leaders in Congress keep American-flag operators and officials of maritime, labor on a parity with foreign competi­ and management who point out tors. that it would bring ruin to the Sent to the Senate by voice U.S. Merchant Marine. One of its vote, the bill extends the subsidy provisions calls for the construc­ until June 30, 1970. It also in­ tion of U.S.-flag vessels in foreign cludes a 60 percent subsidy for shipyards. In his report to the House on NEW YORK — The nation's reconditioning and reconstruct­ the bill (H.R. 17524) Garmatz largest city has joined labor's boy­ ing passenger ships. cott of California grapes. Since 1960 Congress has been had indicated his committee's dis­ New York's Deputy Mayor passing bills to raise the subsidy, satisfaction with Boyd's program Timothy W. Cbstello announced set at 50 percent by the Merchant and said it "involves a number of that the city's purchasing depart­ Marine Act of 1936, to 55 per­ untried concepts which are in the ment won't buy California grapes cent because of increasing U.S. opinion of your committee unreal­ for the duration of the strike by costs in comparison with prices istic and, in fact, destructive of the the AFL-CIO Ignited Farm Work­ abroad. But this year for the first objectives of our national mari­ ers Organizing Committee. time, the Department of Com­ time policy." The city buys about 15 tons of merce failed to endorse the bill. "The enactment of this l^sgrapes a year for hospitals aod lation is essential to the considera­ Representative Edward A. Gar­ prisons and Costello ^id he hoped tion of the current long-range ship the decisi(H> to support the boycott matz, (D-Md.) chairman of replacement program of Ameri­ will encourage all New Yorkers the House Merchant Marine and can-flag operators," Garmatz to do likewise. He said about one- Fisheries Committee, who spon­ continued. "Lacking adequate fifth of all California grapes are sored the bill said the Commerce Government support in this pro­ Department, in its report on the gram to keep the American (^erasold in the New York area. proposed legislation, implied that tor on a parity with his foreign Commissioner of Piu-chase Congress should act instead on a competitor could seriously impair Marvin Gersten said New York draft bill, submitted May 20, the orderly replacement of aging will cmitinue to buy grapes elsewhere and he suggested that shop- 1968, containing proposals by American-flag vessels. According­ pets urge tiieir grocers to drop Transportation Secretary Alan S. ly, your committee unanimously California grapes and substitute Boyd for a new maritime pro­ reports this bill and urges its grapes from other states. gram. prompt enactment." House Extends 55^ Ceiling On Ship Constrnction Subsidy Report of International President by Paul Hall The danger of relying on 'effective control' and foreign flag ships as a substitute for U.S. flag ships in time of emergency was illustrate once again when a foreign crew recently held up the delivery of MSTS cargoes to our troops in South Korea. The incident involved the Greek-owned, but British-registered, ves­ sel Avis Omis which was delayed for more than 24 hours last month when the 32 members of its Pakistani crew refused to sail to South Korea with the explanation that they were sailing into dan­ gerous waters and that in any case, their country enjoyed friendly relations with Communist China. This is not the first time that a foreign crew carrying MSTS cargoes has balked at carrying vitally needed supplies to our troops in Southeast Asia. The American public would be greatly shocked if they discovered that vital materials needed for our defense effort in South Vietnam were, for instance, being produced by other than U.S. companies. Of course, this is not so, but I am certain that they would be equally shocked if they found out that the day may not be far off when the fate of our fighting men may depend on the whims of a foreign-flag crew who just may decide not to sail a vessel loaded with vital military supplies. It is hard to reconcile the policy of a government which would never allow itself to be dependent on foreign companies for its de­ fense production, and at the same time would allow itself to become dependent on foreign flag ships for their transportation. This policy of maritime neglect, becomes increasingly ominous as our active merchant. fleet continues on the road to complete obsolescence. In addition, the U.S. reserve fleet will in a short time be a subject for historians and will no longer serve the purposes of government bureaucrats who cite reserve fleet tonnage statistics as proof of the healthy state of the U.S. fleet However, the unf^ortunate truth is that if the storm warnings Miich signal the decline of the U.S. fleet are not heeded, we will become completely reliant on foreign-flag ships and 'effective control' vessels to carry our commercial and defense cargoes. In the case of 'effective control' the Defense Department appears to believe that they can readily call on these vessels in time of need. However, it is significant that the Panamanian Government issued a decree last month which allows all ships sailing under that nation's flag to call at all Communist countries including Cuba, North Viet­ nam, North Korea and Red China. Panama serves as one of the largest runaway-flag havens for U.S. shipowners. This new decree may put the Defense Department in the position of depending on vessels docked in North Vietnam for instant recall in case of a national emergency. We need not cite again the tremendous contribution that the U.S. fleet has made in both World Wars and in the Korean and Vietnam conflicts. It is a matter of record. We can recall no incident where a U.S. seamen refused to sail to any area because he found it to be a 'dangerous area.' He has continued to do his part during times of peace and war. It is a slap in the face to the American seaman for his Government to now tell him that they are entrusting the security of om* nation to foreign seamen who have no allegiance to this country and who are controlled by the fluctuating foreign policies of their own homelands. A Visit to SIU Headquarters Mew Yo/ic Gty Bay Purchase OfCah'f. Grapes '^1 s •4 ii i It hX (w . / /'J b Jn •J "II ir f: .m •:» Seafarer and Mrs. Rosario S. Presto and their daughter, Barbara Ann, visited the New York hall recently while a LOG photographer was on hand. Brother Presto is a member of the deck department. •".IS �Jnlr 19, 1968 SEAFARERS LOG On th» Way Up Page "nN# Senate-House Conferees Authorize $200 Million to BuiU New Ships WASHINGTON—Agreement was reached last week by a Senate-House conference committee to authorize $200 million for the construction of new merchant ships jn fiscal 1969, plus an addition­ al sum of $10.9 million for maritime research and development, in the hope that sufficient funds will be made available next year ^ later reduced to $6.7 million by prove the Administration's muchto begin the long overdue re- the Senate—^much less than the sought 10 percent income tax sur­ vitalization of the American $10,960,000 worked out in the charge bill unless $6 billion was Merchant Marine. sliced from the federal budget. conference. Senator Warren G. Magnuson In the final vote on the Results of the conference have (D-Wash.), Commerce Commit­ revived the hopes of supporters amended authorization bill. Sen­ tee chairman and leader of the in Congress and leaders of mari­ ator Magnuson, along with Sen­ Senate conferees, was expected to time labor and management that ator Daniel B. Brewster (D-Md.), make an early plea to the full a substantial financial allotment cast a negative vote to register Senate—which must act first on will finally be approved as a disappointment OVCT the stripping Seafarer Bob Thoreson (left), after talcing advantage of SiU up­ the joint recommendation—^urging means of upgrading the fast- of maritime funds. grading program, recently received oiler's endorsement from Jaclcie acceptance of the compromise depreciating U.S.-flag merchant Both Magnuson and Represent­ fleet. A month ago, the outlook ative Garmatz have been waging Hall, SIU Duluth Port Agent. Bob was anxious to ship in new rating. figure. Actual Congressional appropri­ was anything but bright after the a continuous fight throughout this ations for maritime have been Senate, bowiftg to extreme pres­ congressional session to obtain held up thus far because of the sure exerted upon all legislators sufficient funds from Congress to divergent views on the amount of for budget cuts, slashed the rec­ begin replacing the aging vessels money to be allocated for ship ommendation of its own Com­ of the merchant fleet with mod­ construction subsidies. However, merce Committee from $237 mil­ em, efficient ships. Their respective merchant ma­ since compromise reports usually lion for new vessels to $119.8 take priority it is expected that million, with the knowledge that rine committees have persistently GENEVA—George L. P. Weaver, Assistant U. S. Secretary of consideration of the re-worked the Administration intended to fought back every attempt to re­ Labor for International Affairs, has been elected chairman of the measure will be expedited by both spend only $19 million of this duce the budget recommendations for MARAD until the demands International Labor Organization's Governing Body for a one- the Senate and the House. Rep­ amount in fiscal 1969. The pressure for economy came for overall budget cuts followed resentative Edward A. Garmatz year term. nounced what he called the "glar­ (D-Md.), chairman of the House after leaders of the tax commit­ pressure for the passage of the Weaver, one-time special as­ ing gap" to be found throughout Merchant Marine and Fisheries tees in both houses refused to ap­ tax surcharge bill. sistant to the president of the the world between promises to Electrical, Radio and Machine protect these rights and actual Committee, was leader of the House conferees during the delib­ Workers, won the unanimous vote practices. erations. of the executive council's 48 gov­ In the final days of the threeAcceptance by the conferees of ernment, worker and employer week session the conference ap­ the $200 million figure for sub­ delegates. proved preliminary drafts of. new His'election was hailed by Jean international standards on sickness sidized construction of new ships Moeri, veteran Swiss spokesman insurance and labor inspection in was close to the higher amount of $237 million originally author­ of thfe council's worker members, agriculture. ized by the House. The Senate as proof that a trade unionist During the brief session that approved only $119.8 million— could become a "government offi­ traditionally follows the major an­ NEW YORK—^Nominations for a total of 45 elective post§, cial, a statesman and a chairman nual meeting the Goyerning Body the same sum requested by the one of the largest number of positions ever to be placed on an Sitj Administration. of the ILO Governing Body." elected U. S. Worker Delegate ballot, opened July 15 and will continue through August 15. Pierre Waline, French leader of Rudolph Faupl as the working Research Figure Higher In the last election, 64 Sea­ the employer delegates, said that member of its delegation at the On the questiortof research and farers competed for the 45 posts sent to the credentials committee Weaver, a 56-year-old Negro, ILO European Regional Confer­ in care.qf the secretary-treasurer development funds, the House had on the ballot. symbolized the "ability of the ence in Geneva next December. dt headquarters, ho * earlier than sought $11 million which was The number of posts to be filled July 15 and'hbf'later than Au­ great American nation to assure and their distribution was ap­ gust 15. equal opportunity for its citizens proved by the membership at irrespective of their racial origin." A rank-and-file credentials com­ meetings in headquarters and in mittee will be elected at the head­ Before handing over the gavel, all ports during June following quarters meeting on August 5 to Robert Ago of Italv, the outgoing presentation of the president's pre- check the qualifications of all chairman, praised Weaver for the balloting report and recommenda­ nominees. Voting will commence confidence he had inspired in tions. America's ability to solve success­ November 4 and will continue WASHINGTON—The House Armed Services Committee has This report was presented at all through December 31. fully its racial and other problems voted to scrap plans by the Defense E^epartment to construct four July meetings along with a sepa­ when addressing the just-conduct­ Fast Deployment Logistic ships at a cost of $183.6 million during rate report to the membership on ed annual conference of the 118fiscal 1969. ^ voting procedures by the secretarynation ILO. In spite of McNamara's per­ treasurer. It was the second successive sonal campaign to have the legis­ Faith Shared, Both these reports were also year that the FDL program, lation enacted, Senator Richard By electing Weaver chairman. carried previously in the May 24, Ago said, "we want to show that strongly opposed by the SIU and B. Russell (D-Ga.) chairman of 1968, issue of the LOG. we share your faith and ideals." other representatives of maritime the Senate Armed Services Com­ Under the SIU constitution, At its one-day session here the labor and management, failed to mittee, killed the bill in 1967. candidates will be elected to posts clear Congress. But this year when McNamara council responded promptly to a A pet project of former De­ renewed his campaign for the in the seven constitutional ports WASHINGTON—A bill that call from the conference by de­ and headquarters. Other ports would prohibit fishing by foreign FDL project Russell was ill, and fense Secretary Robert S. Mcciding to address an appeal to gov­ ernments to free "all trade union­ Namara, the FDL program had Senator John C. Stennis (D-Miss.) maintained by the SIU, which are vessels in the 12-mile zone off the not specified in the constitution, United States, instead of the pres­ ists under arrest or sentence be­ been criticized as a "wasteful acted as chairman. He pushed will continue to operate but will ent three-mile-limit, has been re­ boondoggle," due to fact that a approval of a bill, providing for cause of trade union activities." be serviced by joint patrolmen as­ ported favorably by the House enough funds to build four of the The call was in a resolution on strong U.S. merchant fleet could signed from a constitutional port. Merchant Marine and Fisheries new-type vessels on an experi­ fulfill their purpose as defense human rights that had been sub­ Under the constitution, any Committee for House passage. mitted to the conference by mem­ supply ships, in addition to carry­ mental basis. The bill then was member may submit his name or approved by the full Senate. ing commercial cargoes. Introduced by Representative bers of International Confedera-. Although McNamara resigned be nominated by others as a can­ Thomas M. Felly (R-Wash.), the These vessels, costing almost tion of Free Trade Unions affili­ didate for office provided he has bill would also bar such foreign ates. The resolution requested all $50 million each, are designed to earlier this year as Secretary of at least three years of seatime in fishing operations on the Conti­ Defense, his FDL proposal was ILO member states to "cooperate serve as floating military supply an unlicensed capacity, at least nental Shelf. It had earlier been being pushed by the Military Sea depots and would be moored at fully" in strengthening the orga­ four months of which must be be­ reported out by the House Subnization on activities in regard to various stations throughout the Transportation Service and the tween January 1 and the time of conunittee on Fisheries and Wild­ "human-rights and to freedom of world, ready to move in and sup­ U.S. Navy on the basis that there his nomination; has been a full life Conservation with strong rec­ was an insufficient number of port American troops wherever association." member of the Union in good ommendation for passage. merchant ships to meet future Concluding the conference's they might be sent. emergency availability conditions standing for three years prior to Felly's measure also would ban general debate, ILO Director Gen­ Wanted 30 to 40 FDLs his nomination; is a U.S. citizen, any support activity for forei^ in defense situations. eral David A. Morse promised McNamara insisted they would Opponents of the deployment and has completed a certificate that he would soon propose a provide an important line of sup­ defense theory maintained that if that he is not now, or has not been fishing fleets inside the 12-mile comprehensive program designed ply in the event there were new the same amount of money as for the last five years a member zone—including transferring fish to "injept into every field of the Vietnam-type engagements and he that earmarked for FDLs was of the Communist Party or con­ or fuel. "This is a conservation matter, ILO's activity an ever greater waged a strenuous battle to have spent on modem merchant ves­ victed of a felony. vital to protect our coastal fish­ awareness of the need to promote the FDL program adopted by sels, both the commercial and The necessary documents set­ eries and afford our American human rights." Congress. McNamara eventually defense purposes of the nation ting forth each candidate's qualifi­ fishermen some protection against When urging further action by hoped to have at least 30 to 40 would be served by the revitali- cations should be delivered to the the invasion of foreign fishing governments, the ILO official de­ of the vessels built. zation of the U.S. merchant fleet. oflBce of the secretary-treasurer or vessels," Felly said. U.S. Delegate George Weaver Head of ILO Governmg Body Nominations Open for 45 SIU Elective Offices House Armed Services Unit Vetoes Plan to Build FDLs House Unit OK's 12-Mile lone OnFishily Rights �Pace Fov Jolr 19. 1968 SEAFARERS LOG Upgraded Engineers' TotalHits 262 As Six Seafarers Obtain Licenses Six additional Seaf^ers have received their engineer's licenses after passing Coast Guard exam­ inations following the course of study at the SIU-MEBA District 2 School of Marine Engineering. This brings the total of men who have upgraded and become licensed engineers through the school to 262. engine department. He just fin­ Brother Georgoussis makes his Three of the graduates ished a voyage this January on the home in New York City. George Rival, Lawrence Gel- SlU-contracted Steel Vendor Engine department Seafarers dart, and Frank Keller—are new Having completed his training at are eligible to apply for any of the second assistant engineers, and the the engineering school, Roberts is upgrading programs if they are at other three—Dennis Roberts, now a temporary third assistant least 19 years of age and have 18 engineer. Donn C. Gordon, a native of Panora, Iowa, joined the SIU in 1964 and has been shipping out as fireman and oiler in the engine department. Twenty-nine years old. Brother Gordon is a new temporary third assistant engineer. George Georgoussis, also a new temporary third assistant engineer. Rmri Geldart Georgoussis Gordon Donn Gordon, and George Georgoussis—are new temporary third assistant engineers. Seafarer Rival, who just passed his 48th birthday, is a native of New Jersey and makes his home in Philadelphia. He join^ the SIU in 1958 and has been sailing as FOWT. He last sailed on the. Western Hunter* in the latter part of 1967. A veteran of the Navy, he sailed in that branch for five years before being discharged. Bom in 1935, Lawrence Geldart is a nati've of Roxbury, Mas­ sachusetts, and makes his home in New Hampshire. He last smled in late 1967. Brother Geldart served with the Navy for fom* years until his discharge in 1959. After join­ ing the SIU in 1960, he completed • the course of trainine at the Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship. Brother Frank JCeller, who has been sailing in the engine depart­ ment with the rating of machinist, FWT, and oUej,Ji?_ a native of Newark, New Jersey. He joined the SIU in 1944. A veteran, he served with the U. S. military forces from 1948 to 1950. Brother Keller last shipped as machinist. Seafarer IDennis Roberts, a 27year-old native of Baltimore, joined the SIU in 1962 and has sailed with a wiper rating in the SEAFARER&^lXKt July 19, 1968 • Vol. XXX No. IS Official Publication of the Seafarera International Union of North America, Atiantic, Gulf, Lakea and Inland Watera Diatrict, AFL-CIOExecutive Board PAUI, HAU,, Preeident CAL TANNBR EAKL SHBPARD Exec. Viee-Pree. V»ee-Pre»»dent AL KBU LINDBEY WnjUAMS Sec.-Treae. Viev-Preeident RoBBrr HATTHBwa Vtea-Preaident Director of PublieatioHO HIKE POUACK Editor HABKT WmSCHEN AeeietaiU Editor Tox FINNEOAN Staff Writere PETER WEISS STEVE STEINBERO Staff Photographer ANTHONY ANBAUH PakfhM MMCtlv at UO ttada Itlaad hnee* •.E.. WaUilBttM, D. C. 200U fev tba Saatw•fi latanwHiMl aalaa. Attaatia. CaH. Lakaa eat liM Watm OMikt, AFL-CIt, CTS Faxlli Avaaaa. •raaklva. M.V. 11232. TH. •TMIalii 9-«600. iMaai atan gedm paM at Waffilaataa, D. C. mnUSTErS ATTENTIM: Fam 3979 aanli ffiaaM ha aaat tc laatMifi latanatlaaal Maa. Atlaatia. Gair. Lakaa aa« talaal Vaian . AFL-Cit. CTS Faartt Avaaaa, traah•.T. 11292. Keller Roberts joined the Union two years ago at the age of 34, and sailed as a FOWT in the engine department. A native of Athens, Greece, months of Q.M.E.D. watchstanding time in the engine department, plus six months experience as wiper or (he equivxrient. Those who qualify and wish to enroll in the School of Marine Engineering can obtain additional information and apply for the course at any SIU hall, or they can write directly to SIU head­ quarters at 675 Fourth Avenue in Brooklyn, New York 11232. The telephone number is 212-Hyacinth 9-6600. Pay $50,000 Owed to Bn^hyees; Lower Rents, Judge Orders G-ower CLARKSDALE, Miss.—A federal judge recently ordered a wealthy Mississippi plantation owner to pay 200 Negro laborers a total of $50,000 in back wages and stop overcharging them for the shacks in which they once ord keeping or child-labor provi­ lived rent-free. sions. The Labor Department suit About 15 of Flowers' non-agri­ to recover back wages was the cultural workers were found to be first brought on behalf of farm covered by the general wage-hour workers since they came under the law and must be paid at least Fair Labor Standards Act a year $1.60 an hour with overtime rates and a half ago. after 40 hours. It .was filed against Joseph Roy Flowers, owner of 16,000 acres of Mississippi delta land. About 12,000 ^res are planted in cotton and soybeans. For the acres he does not plant. Flowers receives ihore than $210,000 a year in fed; eral payments. The Labor Department suit— which was not contested—charged Work on the conversion of the that Flowers sought to nullify the Newark from a troopship into a raises he had to give his field trailership has been completed at workers when the $l-an-hour the Galveston, Texas, Division of minimum wage went into effect in 1967 by imposing exorbitant rent Todd Shipyards Corporation and the vessel has sailed to Elizabeth, charges and other fees. The farm worker minimum, N. J., for delivery to the SIUwhich applies only to farms using contracted Sea-Land Service, Inc. The ship is the fifth trailership large numbers of workers, moved up to $1.15 an hoiir last February conversion done by Todd's Gal­ and will reach a hnal step of $1.30 veston yard for Sea-Land in three years. Another vessel, the Boston, in February 1969. presently is undergoing a similar Flowers imposed charges of up transformation and will be ready to $70 a month for wooden shacks for delivery shortly. after the minimum wage took Originally built in 1945 for mil­ effect, and required payments of itary service as a C-4 troopship more than $150 a year for wood and named the Gen. H. B. Free­ for heating and $3 for sacks used man, the vessel served during in picking cotton. World War II as well as in post­ With the help of Federal Hous­ war operations for the Military ing Authority appraisers, the Sea Transport Service. Labor Department and Flowers Deactivated in 1957, the ves­ agreed on a $5-a-month rental, in­ sel was placed in lay-up status in cluding fuel wood, as a reasonable the Olympia Reserve Fleet in the charge for the shacks. U. S. District Judge William C. State of Washington. Sea-Land Keady also permapently enjoined received authorization to purchase Flowers from violating the law's het from the government the ship minimum wage, overtime pay, rec­ in December, 1967. Converted C-4 Addal to Ueet By Sen-Lmd The Atlantic Coast by Earl (Bull) Shepard, Wca-Presldant, Atlantic Coast Area It is discouraging to note that the House of Representatives has taken a different view from the Senate on the urgency for a strong law to put an end to the increasing number of tragic gas pipeline explosions over recent years. The House—passed gas pipeline safety bill, much weaker than the one adopted by the Senate last November, cuts the enforcement f ship. A member of the SIU since powers of the federal government and creates a loophole that would 1947, Brother Pontes thinks the Union is great. enable states to claim exemption William Crawford has been from the law on the grounds its sailing as chief cook and was last own laws meets federal standards. on the Penmar. At the moment This bill offers no guarantee that he is waiting to get FFD but may the necessary protection for work­ have to have a heart operation. ers, as sought in labor-supported The SIU, says Brother Crawford, amendments, will be assured. It is "the best across the board." He is up to all of us to continue the drive for stronger safety legisla­ has been' with the Union since tion on all safety problems, af­ 1953. Puerto Rico fecting workers ^nd all citizens. The strike by members of the PhUadelphia SIU Puerto Rico Division at San Louis Barch is registered and Juan Gas Company ended in June looking for an AB's job on a ship with substantial wage increases for heading coastwise. the employees. Roy McCannon, a 20-year man, Resident Commissioner Santia­ is registered for any good job in go Polanco Abreu has stated that the steward department. he favors public employees Chailes Fritz will be shipping "forming or joining unions and shortly. He recently sailed on the Wingless Victory where he had an engine utility slot. Boston Joseph Di Santo, 26 years a member of the SIU, reports that he is happy to be home with his family for a visit before shipping out again. He just recently got off the Batde Creek on which he DiSanto Pontes sailed as chief electrician. Remigias McDonald, whose federations, or any other type of last ship was the Sabine as bos'n, organization that will improve is planning to spend a few weeks working conditions." . ..^ ; at home with his family 'at the Bills providing salary increases beaches, and then will be ready for some 30,000 Commonwealth to ship out. "Midge" is a 20- government employees were year SIU man. signed into law last month by Edward Wright, messman, is Governor Sanchez. spending a little vacation up in Oldtimer R<rfierto Prindpe, Maine with his children before just off the Faliland returning shipping out. Twenty-seven years from Vietnam, had some harrow­ in the Union, Brother Wright's ing stories for the boys around last ship was the Halycon Pan­ the hall about the various attacks ther. made on his ship by the Viet Baltimore Cong. Principe had high praise Oldtimer R. Roqiedowsld, for the small river craft, manned Oiler, a member of the SIU since by American and Vietnamese the Beaver Street days, just paid troops, who never failed to show off a Waterman ship on the West up when needed. Coast. Brother Rozpedowski has Any ship looking for good sailed with Waterman ships on the cooks and .bakers will find Angel coast for the last six or seven Pedrosa and Beniie Baa on the months but decided he needed a beach, ready to ship. rest and came on here to take it. It was a pleasure to see He says that he thinks the SIU "FVenchy" Michelet on board the is the best union in the industry. Portland as it stopped for a few David Pontes sails as AB. His hours in San Juan en route to last ship was the Calmar, and he New York and the Northern is now looking for a Sea-Land Europe run. Cooling Off Seafarers aboard the Monticello Victory have a splashing good time in the ship's pool. Seen enjoying themselves here are J. W. Scoggins and Dwight Sitta (forefront, left to right), and J. C. Weigel III and J. Harbert (rear, right to left). All are in steward department. i; P• ,1 0^ . Jt. I �July 19, 1968 SEAFARERS Delta Uruguay Joins Fleet <t FmgB Win LOG Propeller Club Head Raps Govt. Aides Who Promote Marltlme'DlvIsiveness' WASHINGTON—A charge that "some Administration forces have appeared to promote divisiv^ ness" within the maritime industry in recent years in order to gain leverage for administration mari­ time policies, has been made by Floyd Blaske, national president of the Propeller Qub. 'r 1 .I The 522-foot cargollner, Delta Uruguay, is the newest addition to the Delta Line Fleet. The vessel was built at the Ingalls Ship­ building division of Litton Industries in Pascagoula, Mississippi. She is the fourth of five cargoliners Litton is building for Delta. The Delta Mexico will be launched later in the year. DOT Would Overhaul Laws On Ship Sign-On Procedure f t B'. WASHINGTON—^The Department of Transportation, which now embraces the Coast Guard, has come out with a proposal which seeks to facilitate the documentation of seamen. The SIU has been in contact Articles form alone is a 12-part with the Coast Guard and other document that is 14 inches wide Government agencies, in con­ and 28 inches long. nection with the DOT proposal, New forms, if the proposed and has stressed the importance system is adopted, would be filled of the fact that any procedure in­ out automatically through the use volved "in a possible new law of embossed photo-identification should not infringe on the tradi­ cards. tional rights of seamen. In asking Congress for the new legislation on documentation pro­ cedures, Alan S. Boyd, Secretary of Transportation, declared that the several laws enacted between 1827 and 1940 should be replaced because they are outdated. The new bills would permit the Coast Guard to use modern techniques NEW YORK—President Wil­ to maintain its records on seamen, liam Pollock of the Textile Work­ he added. ers Union of America assailed for­ In letters to the President of the mer Vice President Richard M. Senate and the Speaker of the Nixon's appointment of Roger Miiiiken and Robert T. Stevens House, Boyd claimed: "The primary source of infor­ to a group of 51 "economic ad­ mation on American maritime visers" in his campaign for the manpower is gathered through the presidency. "If Mr. Nixon does indeed ac­ Coast Guard's issuance of identi­ cept 'economic advice' from these fication documents to seamen, supplemented and updated by the men, it will be a sad day not only shipboard and enlargement proc­ for textile workers but for all un­ ess. Accurate data capable of ion workers in America," he said. He noted that Miiiiken heads rapid retrieval and evaluation is vital to proper planning for na­ the Deering Miiiiken textile em­ tional defense and for a healthy pire in the South which closed its peacetime merchant marine. Un­ Darlington, S.C., mill rather than fortunately, the present statutory tolerate unionism in the plant. scheme, especially the form of That action was found illegal by 'Shipping Articles' prescribed for the National Labor Relations use on foreign voyages, does not Board in a ruling upheld by the lend itself to modem, efficient pa­ 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals. perwork and record keeping " Pollock pointed out that Stev­ Current "signing-on and- sign- ens heads J. P. Stevens & Co., ing-off" procedures, Boyd stated, another textile giant, which has "are a cumbersome process which been found guilty by the NLRB often requires several hours to on five separate occasions of il­ complete." He said the Shipping legal firings to keep unions out. Nixm Assailed For Roks Given Miiiiken,Stevens try is essential in finding the way to maximize these ben^ts. Sneaking of the lack of suffi­ cient research and development in the industry, Blaske said: 'To me, this is an area where the government can be truly and constructively helpful, but in my opinion it has not moved suffi­ ciently in this area. "If our government is going to take credit for this country's pros­ perity and advances, then it must share in some of the shtMlcomings including its own. There are im­ portant measures now before the Congress to strengthen our mer­ chant marine. These are threat­ ened with failure due to lack of Executive support and approval. I trust the Cbngress will find a way to overcome this shortcoming in our current national maritime situation." Blaske, in an address before the annual meeting of the Wash­ ington, D.C., Propeller Qub, added that when these Adminis­ tration goals fall short of achieve­ ment, "they have tried to place the blame on the shipping indus­ try itself for being divisive. "As a result," Blaske declared, "I submit that some segments of management, labor and Congress now feel that they have been 'used'." Blaske's remarks came after some Administration officials tried to minimize the importance of re­ cent hearings of the House Mer­ chant Marine and Fisheries Cmnmittee on proposed legislation to revitalize the American Merchant Marine. These officials said testi­ mony of hearing witnesses showed the split in the maritime industry and pointed up the near impossi­ bility of adopting a program to please all segments. The national president of the Propeller Club conceded the fact that there are "differences" within the industry and added: the answer to these questions would seem to be "Yes" but you and I know the ultimate answer must be "No." He said that inadequate Gov­ ernment programs to implement the Merchant Marine Act of 1936 have been partly responsible for our merchant fleet sinking to its present unenviable status. He added that U.S. Government pro­ grams of support continue to be a vital need to give the industry the chance to advance and empha­ sized that the Congress and the Executive Branch of Government must enact a fleet upgrading pro­ gram if we are to remain an im­ portant maritime power. ' Blaske further stated that our shipyards and ships must reap the full benefits of America's techno­ logical capabilities and that Gov­ ernment co-operation with indus­ Differences Prmnote Ideas "The answer is that differing and competitive points of view are vital because from them spring progressive ideas. It would seem the better course for government, agencies to try to harness progres­ sive values arising out of such divergent opinions for the good of the country, the industry itself and to its various segments— rather than to lodge excessive criticism. "You are all well aware of the inadequate overall status of our American merchant marine and even worse—its prognosis for the future. We are actually approach­ ing—if not already in—an emer­ gency situation which could lead to potential disaster, militarily and economically! To provide suffi­ cient supplies for a limited con­ flict such as Vietnam, we even now must rely to some extent on politically unreliable foreivn-flag vessels and crews." The value of American shipping in reducing our international payments deficit and maintaining the value of our dol­ lar is apparently underestimated." Blaske also wondered if the Government gives due recognition to the country's dependence on the import of 60 to 100 vital strategic materials from foreign countries and the necessity of hav­ ing them tran^orted to the U.S. every day in peace and war. CHICAGO—New and improved contracts with Anaconda Wire and Cable Co. have been ratified by members of four local unions of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers to wind up strikes of 60,000 copper workers nearly one year after they ment and workmen's compensa­ tion payments. started. Serious Questions "Are we prepared to forfeit our obligation to support our allies through ocean shipping in time of emergency when foreign shipping may not be available?" asked Blaske. "Will our merchant ma­ rine be able to support and trans­ port supplies,for another Vietnam type of conflict? If not^ are we prepared to write off m&ritime and military support of our allies around the world? Are we pre­ pared to face the tremendous build up of the Soviet navy and mer­ chant fleet?" Blaske said in terms of current support for our merchant fleet, ikw Poet Inked Vikth Anmomh S^nais End to Ct^r Sbikes Picket lines were disbanded and 1,700 IBEW members reported for work July 8 at wire plants in Marion, Ind., Muskegon, Mich., and Sycamore, 111., and Watkinsville, Ga. The Marion walkout started July 15, 1967. The other plants were struck when their contracts expired on subsequent dates. All were involved in a nationwide strike of 26 unions coordinated by the AFL-CIO and its Industrial Union Department against 11 copper firms. Chairmap Michael D. Lucas of IBEW's joint negotiating commit­ tee credited worker solidarity for winning major strike objectives in 48-month agreements at the four plants. These included wage in­ creases of 45-90 cents an hour; double pension benefit payments; uniform starting rates for male and female employees, and con­ tract expiration dates with a spread of no more than 90 days. Lucas said Anaconda agreed to reimburse the locals for employee insurance premiums they paid dur­ ing the long strike—a total of more than $300,000. He listed these other improvements:. Pensions Up Pension payments for future re­ tirees will be raised from $2.50 a month per year of service, with a top of $87.50 a month to $5 a month times years of service— with no limitation on length of service, formerly 35 years. Benefits for past retirees will be raised $1 per month for each year of em-» ployment. Disability pensioners will get the full $5 benefit with a mini­ mum of $100 a month, and no offset for social security benefits formerly deducted from retire­ The spouse of an employee who dies before retirement will get a 50 percent pension benefit for life if the employee had 10 years of service and was 55 years old or older. For the Muskegon plant, the employer agreed to a "75-80" pen­ sion in the event of permanent plant closing in the future. The plan provides a full $5 benefit if age and service total 75 at age 55, or 80 at any age. Management agreed to triple company contributions for hospi­ tal and surgical benefits—^formerly 8 to 15 cents an hour—and as­ sumed all payments formerly made by employees. All those on strike during their normal vacation period will get full vacation pay for 1967-68. Future vacations will be increased by up to 80 hours' pay. The settlement includes inunediate wage hikes ranging from 15 to 50 cents an hour, retroactive to contract expiration, plus increases of 15 to 25 cents a year effective now—and a final hike of 15 cents in the third contract year. Ana­ conda also agreed to withdraw a $1 million lawsuit against the local unions and to drop all charges against strike leaders, the IBEW said. The nationwide strike against the nonferrous metals industry be­ gan last July 15 after four big firms made one inadequate "take it or leave it" offer to the unions. It ended when each of the partici­ pating unions ratified offers from all the struck companies—made after President Johnson inter­ vened. �Page Six Viie President Humphrey Urges Urban 'Marshall Plan for Cities CLEVELAND—Vice President Hubert H. Humphrey renewed his call for a "Marshall Plan for the cities" to help meet the critical and growing needs of the nation's decaying urban areas. In a speech to the City Club of Qeveland, Humphrey urged that the task of rebuilding the cities be undertaken with the same an honorable settlement of the "aspirations and ideals." approach that helped the dev­ Vietnam war. O'Brien recalled his long asso­ astated nations of Europe re­ The Vice President's Cleveland ciation with Humphrey in both the build themselves with Marshall speech was one of a series of cam­ Johnson Administration and that Plan aid following World War II. paign addresses outlining his ap­ of the late President John F. Ken­ Acknowledging that he was proach to domestic issues as he nedy. The Vice President, he said, talking "about billions of dollars," pressed his drive to win the Demo­ "has been a fighter in the causes the Vice President proposed the cratic nomination for President. of peace and justice and a leader creation of a "National Urban De­ Earlier, in Denver, he set forth in the halls of government velopment Bank" to be launched his views on educational needs, throughout his public career." with federal funds but financed urging guaranteed schooling O'Brien said he would be avail­ largely through private subscrip­ through college to the extent of able to Humphrey "for whatever tion. Unusual "risk" elenients each student's abilities. advice, counsel and assistance I would be underwritten by the fed­ In Bismarck, N. D., he pledged can render to his campaign ef­ eral government. "a new and complete look" into forts." Under the plan, a system of re­ the costs and quality of hospital In another development. United gional banks would finance devel­ service and medical treatment." Democrats for Humphrey an­ opment in specific urban areas, The most advanced nation in the nounced the formation of task making and guaranteeing loans for world in science and medicine, he forces composed of more than 60 inner-city and metropolitan-wide said, should also be "the most ad­ scholars and experts to advise the vanced in caring for the health Vice President on key domestic development. and lives of its own citizens." and international issues. Such a system, providing an as­ While Humphrey was on the sured source of funds, Humphrey Experts from the labor field insuggested, "would facilitate and campaign trail, he picked up sig­ • elude AFL-CIO Research Direc­ encourage long-range planning for nificant new support for his can­ tor Nat Goldfinger; AFL-CIO As­ metropolitan area development— didacy from one of the key aides sociate General Counsel Thomas planning now inhibited by the un­ to the late Senator Robert F. E. Harris; Marvin Friedman, as­ certainties of the annual appro­ Kennedy. sistant AFL-CIO research direc­ priation process." Former Postmaster General tor; Woodrow Ginsburg, research He declared that the cost of the Lawrence F. O'Brien, who had director for the AFL-CIO Indus­ program could be met from rising left his Cabinet post to work with trial Union Department; Nelson revenues produced by an ever- the Kennedy campaign organiza­ Cruikshank, former AFL-CIO so­ expanding economy and from a tion, announced his endorsement cial security director; and Hyman "fair share of the 'peace dividend' of the Vice President as the can­ H. Bookbinder, formerly an AFLwhich can be ours" in negotiating didate best serving the Kennedy CIO legislative representative. iGwIf & Inland Waters District June 28 to Jul/ 11, 1968 DECK DEPARTMENT TOTAL REGISTERED TOTAL SHIPPED All All Groni Port Boston New York Phila'delphia Baltimore Norfolk Jacksonville Tampa Mobile New Orleans Honston Wilmington San Francisco ... Seattle ToUls Class A Class B 7 5 77 58 11 5 27 18 16 21 13 4 4 6 30 15 31 33 52 29 20 15 83 71 14 18 385 298 REGISTERED Class A Class B blasst? 0 2 0 42 30 22 5 2 7 12 12 9 7 13 4 6 7 4 5 4 1 15 13 2 28 29 19 16 14 8 13 15 10 50 52 36 16 . 14 15 205 217 137 W REGISTERED on BEACH 'ajik A'CI;;SB cusTT 2 13 5 15 9 8 3 22 26 31 11 66 8 219 000 25 12 22 3 2 4 11 6 0 5 10 16 4 6 6 2 3 1 11 13 0 30 22 4 10 10 2 8 6 6 48 44 17 15 4 4 172 138 82/ • REGISTERED <m BEACH All Groups Class A ClassB 7 8 112 103 15 11 50 46 30 12 7 10 6 13 57 34 90 127 117 101 14 1 99 47 33 7 STEWARD DiPARTMBfT TOTAL REGISTERED TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups AD Greei Class A ClM B ' 2 31 3 11 11 6 3 23 31 30 13 112 13 289 BEACH aassA ClassB 16 9 176 133 21 16 68 12 55 56 16 6 11 13 74 14 149 113 159 97 27 0 105 90 40 9 917 568 ENGINE D9ARTMENT TOTAL REGISTERED TOTAL SHIPPED All Gronps All GrouiIS Port Class A Class B Class A Class? Class C Boston 0 5 1 1 4 New York 17 36 68 22 15 Philadelphia 7 7 2 6 14 Baltimore 29 6 16 2 27 Norfolk 13 8 5 12 4 Jacksonville 5 6 11 11 2 Tampa 6 3 4 0 4 MobUe 19 9 17 21 18 New Orleans .... 34 58 37 9 31 Honston 43 30 13 5 21 Wilmington 8 10 8 15 3 San Francisco ... 74 70 44 19 57 Seattle 19 12 23 9 11 Totals 293 339 200 182 111 Pert Boston New York . PUlMlelphis Bsltimore .. Norfolk .... JaeksonTUle •«•••••••• MobUe New Orlesns .... Honstoii THlmincton . . San Francisco Seattle J11I7 19, 1968 SEAFARERS LOG . , qassAflJag— 6 3 148 69 13 10. 32 34 14 11 7 5 8 10 77 60 117 85 120 68 . r 17 0 119 58 36 6 714 414 V I « I The Great Lakes by Fred Famen,Soef«taiy-rrMSurer,Oreaf Lakes Shipping in the Port of Detroit has for the first time in a couple of years, actually slowed down somewhat but we don't expect this slack period to last very long. ' Your secretary-treasurer recently attended the executive board meeting of the Wayne County AFL-CIO and was elected to serve on a committee to' assist the We have been advised that United Farm Workers. Sister John Nidsen, a fireman off the Lupe Anguiano, representative of R. E. Webster, and an oldtima-, die UFWOC, .was also at the was taken off the ship in Roger meeting and gave a report on City because of illness. We have the grape workers and their threeno report at this time as to his year strike. We ask all unions progress but we hope he wiU be and their members to help sup­ FFD again soon. port the United Farm Workers by putting the word out not to Chicago buy Guimarra Farm Products of At a recent meeting with the California. We are also asking the Wisconsin & Michigan SS Cmngeneral public, large supermarkets, pany, which owns and operates managerial employees not to sell the passenger ship Milwaukee or purchase Guimara's products Clipper, a keen interest in the or grapes. Union's recruiting program was The Detroit-Wayne County expressed by the operational man­ MTD Port'Council last month ager in charge of crew personnel. endorsed several candidates in the He asked that he be allowed to forthcoming elections. Those en­ participate in the program in order dorsed were William Cahalan, to be assured of summer em­ prosecuting attorney, Wayne ployees for the three months that County; Vincent Brennan, Judge, the clipper sails. Court of Appeals, 1st District; Philip Gillis, Probate Judge, Wayne County. The SlU-affiliated Automotive Salesmen's Association is still maintaining several picket lines at dealerships located throughout the Detroit area. Pickets are be­ ing supplied daily from this hall to all locations on strike. Dulutfa Bob Erickson, AB, has been on the beach for about two weeks and reports he has been doing some fishing in Lake Superior. He recently shipped aboard the Piatt, Jr., and the Homer Stilson. Bob Thoreson has just received his oiler's endorsement with the help of the Duluth upgrading program. He should have no trouble in acquiring a job, as jobs for rated men. are plentiful. A1 Smith, an oldtimer originally from Duluth, who is now on an SIU pension, stopped by to say hello. He lives in l^attle and sailed in the deck department. This is good fishing country, and Brother Smith hopies to go back with some "big ones." Frankfort Since the last report, the City of Green Bay has resumed a 20 & 8 schedule, which required 33 jobs, or job changes, in two days, making shipping good in this port. With additional summer help being placed on the vessels in the galley departments and members taking vacations, we have been keeping the Ann Arbor Company employees busy. ^ There was no progress in our talks with the Ann Arbm* Com­ pany officials and we have asked for mediation. Shipping on Lake freighters has been somewhat slow. However, book members do not have to wait long fm jobs. •» ' .• • e I * 4 y r ii> » wy h » « *• • « * . «' •I.J • y . 4. y •» . w li.;r ••'r. Elder On the local level, the IBEW Local 134, affiliated with the Greater Chicago and Vicinity Port Council of the Maritime Trades Department, is still on strike against the phone company. Despite the many requests of Mayor Daley and other city offi­ cials, the company still refuses to sit with the Union for further discussions. The SlU-affiliated DUOC Local 777 of the Chicago Cab Drivers are also in tough negotiations. Both Yellow and Checker Cab Companies walked out of recent discussions. Should negotiations fail, DUOC 777 has unanimously voted to strike on August 16th. Toledo Activity has been slow in the port of Toledo with only a few members stopping by. Lany Wred is home on medical leave off the steamer Joseph Yoong, and Clarence Elder is now back aboard the J. F. Scbodkopf after his trip by helipcopter to the Chi­ cago hospital. Brother Eldo* is now known as "Flying Qarence." Agiun, we urge SfiU members and their families to use the facil­ ities of the Union clinic. Alpena . Shipping has picked up some­ what here this period. The E. M. Ford (Hurrni Port­ Bnffald land Cement Co.) departed July 8 Shipping in this port is slow be­ after a two-week layup. The T. cause of the lack of grain being Crapo, another .Huron Cement shipped in. However, several ships are now enroute to Buffalo vessel, is now temporarily laid 19,; We have ^rters Otto Zanfec with grain cargoes or are loading and Gerard Bums stopping by the grain which will be frahsported here, imd tl^ shouldme sir-' hall periodically, waiting for thaif uafitm.' • special ship.' " *• % %• li4i' I ^ • 't - '• . ' V jp 14. ;i/ « ^ • 1 •y tt ' * • * Sv. Hi »* ft '# �•: & Jolj 19, 1968 SEAFARERS LOG wmm State Employees' Pay Rights Upheld hy Supreme Court WASHINGTON—^The U. S. Supreme Court has upheld the exten­ sion of federal wj^ge-hour standards to 1.7 million employees of stateoperated schools and hospitals as a valid exercise of the government's power to regulate interstate commerce. The high court, in a 6-to-2 decision, affirmed the ruling of a special three-judge federal court which rejected a challenge to the constitu­ tionality of the 1966 amendments to the Fair Labor Standards Act. The State of Maryland, joined by 27 other states and one school dis­ trict, had urged the federal panel to declare the amendments unconsti­ tutional as they applied to state employees and enjoin Labor Secretary W. Willard Wirtz from enforcing them. Both the AFL-CIO and the State, County and Municipal Employees filed briefs with the Supreme Court and earlier with the special District Court in Baltimore supporting the government's position that the amendments are constitutional. lie 1966 amendments to the wage-hour law, among other things, extended protection to 9.1 million more workers including employees of schools, hospitals and bus lines, whether publicly or privately oper­ ated. Nearly 1.7 million workers at publicly owned schools and hos­ pitals were covered. The amendments set the minimum wage for the newly-covered work­ ers initially at $1 an hour effective February 1, 1967. This went to $1.15 on February 1, 1968, and is scheduled to increase by steps to $1.60 in 1971. Overtime pay of time and one-half would be payable to the newly covered employees after 44 hours a week in the &st year, 42 hours this year, and 40 hours next year. The states made clear that their main concern was the requirement for payihent of overtime. Maryland said this section of the law would cost it $4.4 million in the first year alone. It had agreed with the Labor Department to keep complete records of pay and J5vertime pending resolution of its suit, however. The Labor Department said there was an understanding that if the amendments were upheld, state workers would be paid retroactively any money due them under the FLSA formula. The states first attacked the "ente^rise" concept of the FLSA under which all employees of "an enterprise engaged in commerce OT in the production of goods for commerce" are protected by the Act. The Supreme Court's majority opinion, delivered by Justice John M. Harlan, said that the constitutionality of the "enterprise concept" was settled in 1941 in £/.•$. v. Darby and that the ruling "is as rational now" as it was then. Maryland and the other states also argued that Congress had no right, even acting under its commerce power, to interfere with "sover­ eign state functions." It is clear, Harlan's opinion declared, "that the federal government, when acting within a delegated power, may override countervailing state interests whether these be described as 'governmental or pro­ prietary' in character." The court cited specific exemptions of classroom teachers and otner professionals and. said the states' claim that Congress was trying to tell them how to perform medical and educational functions "is not factually accurate." The high court observed that "it is clear that labor conditions in schools and hospitals can affect commerce" and cited Maryland's admission that 87 percent of the $8 million it spent on school supplies and equipment in 1965 went for direct interstate purchases. John J. Pilch led the Progres­ sive Party to a clean sweep of the top elective ofBces in the Typo­ graphical Union. Pilch was elected president by almost a 2-to-l ma­ jority over Independent Party candidate C. Robert Powers of Los Angeles. Pilch, from Chicago, collected 50,087 votes to Powers' 26,868. The newly elected presi­ dent had been serving as the ITU head since the death of former President Elmer Brown in Febru­ ary and was first vice president of the tmion almost 10 years. William R. Cloud was re-elected secretary-treasurer with a vote of 66,885. He was unopposed. * * * Agreements have been signed for Apprenticeship Outreach pro­ grams with local building and con­ struction trades councils in Oak­ land, Calif., and Salt Lake City. The California program will pre­ pare 200 minority-group youths for apprentice openings in San Mateo, Santa Clara, Contra Costa and Marin Counties. A total of $226,024 has been provided by the Labor Department for the pro­ gram. The Utah program, with a federal grant of $41,856, will pre­ pare 30 minority-group youths for apprentice openings through­ out the state. « * 4t The Retail Clerks announced Some 275,000 {q>prentices—the that James T. Housewright has largest number in 19 years—^were been elected president of RCIA in in training at th$/^Urt of this year. balloting conducted among the Programs registered with the La- union's locals to choose a succes­ boV Department or state agencies sor to President James A. Suffaccounted for 215,000 of the ap­ ridge who is retiring. prentices. Another 60,000 were Housewright defeated John T. in unregistered programs. Appren- Haletsky. Housewright, who had ^tice training programs have grown the endorsement of Suffridge, and in six consecutive years since 1961 Haletsky are both currently RCIA when there was a 15-year low of vice presidents. RCIA Secretary155,600 registered with the Labor Treasurer WUliam W. Mag^ was re-elected without opposition. Department and state agencies. Serca Wm "mk m ill 11 J' W'A- life Once again, the Defense Departmentsponsored Fast Deployment Logistic Ship Plan, which would establish floating military warehouses at various points around the world, has been dealt a solid rebuff by members of Congress. The current turndown, this time by the House Armed Services Committee, would appear to serve notice on the advocates of the plan that the FDL's are not considered by Confess as an alternative to a strong, active U.S. merchant fleet. This marks the second consecutive year that the Defense Department's proposd to build FDL's has failed to win Congressional approval. The FDL program has also been strongly opposed by tihe SIU and other rep­ resentatives of maritime labor. The FDL concept, which was a pet project of former Defense Secretary Rob­ ert F. McNamara, contains about the same degree of illogical reasoning as his pre­ viously-conceived vision of having mammoth aircraff displace the U.S. merchant marine as the transporters of men and material to hot spots around the globe. The FDL and mammoth airborne trans­ port concepts are a good indication of the type of thinking that many of our govern­ ment officials are addicted to today. The mammoth transport airlift concept was first broached by McNamara several years ago, and the intervening period has made it apparent that we still need a strong merchant marine to carry the goods. This is made obvious by the fact that the U.S. government has depended on the U.S. merchant fleet for the carriage of 98 percent of Vietnam-bound cargoes, in addi­ tion to 66 percent of military personnel. In addition to the physical limitations involved in loading thousands of trucks and tanks aboard aircraft, no one has yet fig­ ured out how to build a landing strip in an area solidly entrenched by the enemy, i As the Vietnam war progressed, less and less was heard from Ihe Defense De­ partment on the mammoth airborne trans­ port concept, and more and more was heard on the need for breaking out over­ age U.S. reserve fleet vessels to help bolster the dwindling ranks of the active U.S. mer­ chant fleet. After the enthusiasm for the mammoth transport supply concept died down, the Defense Department then introduced the Fast Deployment Logistic ship concept. The function of the FDL's as described by the Defense Department, would be to serve as floating military supply depots, which would be anchored at various spots around the globe, and would move only when a defense situation warranted their use. In view of the fact that the U.S. mer­ chant marine has been fulfilling this defense function through two world wars, the Korean and Vietnam conflicts, and at the same time pumps dollars into the economy through its carriage of commercial carries, it is hard to understand why the Defense Department heralds the FDL's as a new and revolutionary concept in protecting our military flank. In addition, it is hard to understand why anyone would be anxious to spend 50 mil­ lion dollars apiece for vessels that would be permanently stationed for defense purposes, when a strong U.S. merchant fleet could supply both the nation's commercial and defense needs. The great pity is that so much time is wasted in the debate of these useless pro­ grams. Nothing can be gained and the IT.S. merchant marine and the nation will con­ tinue to suffer, if ill-advised programs such as the FDL continue to appear on Congres­ sional agendas as substitutes' for the U.S. merchant marine. It should be clear by now that there is no substitute for the real thing. �Page SEAFARERS AFL-CIO Seeks Sweeping New Plan To Check Escalating Medical Costs WASHINGTON—^Bold, new programs—including a National Health Insurance system—are needed for \mericans to attain adequate health care at a reasonable cost, the AFL-CIO told Con­ gress recendy. Detailed proposals for halting • Extension of medicare cov­ He cited a study by the National 'the runaway escalation of med­ erage to additional health needs Advisory Commission on Health ical costs" were set forth by and services; elimination of its de­ Manpower that found pre-paid AFL-CIO Social Security Direc­ ductibles and coinsurance; merg­ tor Bertrand Seidman tefore a group practice plans have proved ing of its hospitalization—ex­ "to be the most effective system Senate Government Operations tended' care and physicians serv­ of providing savings over the pre­ subcommittee. vailing fee-for-service solo prac­ ices parts; improvement of its ad­ The subcommittee is holding ministration; and steps to control hearings to spotlight the nation's tice." fees paid to doctors under federal Seidman recommended that: health needs and how they can programs. • At least 10 percent of all fed­ best be financed. Seidman's testi-. • Control of hospital costs by mony raneed over three areas— eral expenditures for hospitals and requiring ho^itals under federal the financing of health services, other health facilities under the programs to be staffed by physi­ payment of physicians and hos­ Hill-Burton law be earmarked for cians subject to the director of pitals and the organization of inpatient and outpatient facilities the hospitals, as well as reimburs­ for new GPPPs. health service. ing them on a per capita basis. Soaring medical costs are a • At least 10 percent of fed­ • Restoration of medicaid to matter of great concern to unions, eral funds directed toward in­ its original purpose of providing Seidman pointed out, because they creasing the number of physicians across-the-board health care for have neeotiated "more and more be utilized to provide initial staff­ the needy and medically needy. money" in the form of heahh in­ ing for GPPPs. • Expansion of neighborhood surance coveraee for their mem­ • At least 10 percent of funds health centers "to the maximum bers and their families. allocated for state and local health While the aim is to improve planning under the Partnership extent possible" so they will be and extend health benefits, he said, for Health program be earmarked "integrated into the mainstream of the unions are finding that medi- for technical services related to health care in the area." • An end to "exploitation" of . cal costs rise so rapidlv "the addi­ actual planning and development consumers by drug manufacturers tional funds barelv maintain exist­ of GPPPs. by requiring them to be licensed ing benefit levels." While pursuing the two "long- by the Food & Drug Administra­ Enriches Doctors range" objectives—development tion, giving FDA "adequate funds Thus, he said, while union of an NHIS and expansion of and staff" to police the law and members "sacrifice" other issues group practice prepayment plans, test drugs and compelling generic to win improved health care serv­ Seidman urged the following prescription of all drugs. Seidman concluded by appeal­ ices, they and employers are "short-range" actions to "mitigate watching the additional money go the worst features of our present ing to the subcommittee "not to follow'the usual path of compro­ to "simply enriching physicians non-system" of health care: and other providers of health • Application of medicare to mise, piece-meal and inadequate care." the disabled and as rapidly as pos­ measures . . . when we already In calling for "early considera­ sible to all social security bene­ know so much of what must be done." tion by Congress" of a National ficiaries. Health Insurance system, Seidman said the AFL-OO recommends that it be placed under social se­ curity and financed on a triparite basis—^workers, employer and government. He stressed that such a system is the most important "lone range" WASHINGTON—The House of Representatives has passed a solution to the problem of assur­ drastically weakened version of the Senate's gas pipeline safety ing every citizen adequate health bill, rejecting a series of labor-supported amendments to strengthen services—"a rieht that he should the legislation. not be denied for any lack of power and permit&d a state to funds." The Senate bill, passed last exempt itself by certifying that it The system, he said, "wouldn't November, gave the Secretary met federal standards. cost us any more than we now of Transportation power to set 'Giuutiy Toll' pay for an inadequate, cos'ly dis- and enfOTce safety standards ftH* oroanized system, or non-system all pipelines carrying natural gas Urging the House to strengthen (of health care) with its many —from the wells to the big trans­ the committee bill, AiPL-CIO Leg­ gaps." mission lines, from the transmis­ islative Director Andrew J. Bie"Under such a program all citi­ sion lines to the distribution points miller had written every congress­ zens would have equal access to and the distribution lines running man: health services and the 'one door' under city streets. "Surely the ghastly toll of of entry into the health system It would, in the Senate version, deaths and injuries from recent for rich and poor alike would be­ be the secretary's decision whether gas pipeline explosions is evidence come a reality instead of a still a state's program—including en­ enough that the Congress should distant goal." forcement as well as standards— take every step to enact meaning­ Pending approval of a National was good enough to justify an ful legislation to protect workers Health Insurance System, the fed­ agreement ceding jurisdiction to a and the public health and safety." eral government should allocate State regulatory agency. The Oil, Chemical and Atomic "sizable resources for the devel­ The House bill widened exemp­ Workers had circulated a dra­ opment of comprehensive, group tion in the legislation, reduced matic scrapbook of newspaper practice, prepayment plans penalties for violation, ciit the stories and pictures of pipeline ex­ (GPPPs)," Seidman testified. federal government's enforcement plosions killing and maiming hun­ dreds of people and destroying schools and homes. On the key rollcall vote, the House insisted by a 247-125 mar­ gin on substituting its weaker committee bill for the Senatepassed version. The one victory for supporters of a stronger bill was agreement in the debate that language in the committee bill left the Secretary of Transportation with power to order correction of potentially hazardous condition^ in existing pipelines as well as in new in­ stallations. Weak Gas Pipeline Safety Bill OK'd by House; Labor Objects Sufjport AFL-CIO Sg; Farm Workers^ J«Iy 19, 1968 LOG A Baffle of Aces Seafarers Barry Fadem (left) and Bob Alba, both members of the steward department who sail as messmen, challenge each other in a good game of cards at the New York hall while waiting for a ship. The Pacific Coast by Frank Drozak, West Coast Representative An intensive union voter registration effort is clearly essential to block the attempt by "a combine of conservative and reaction­ ary forces" to sweep California in the general election this year. Thomas L. Pitt, Secretary-Treasurer of the California Labor Coun­ cil for Political Education, and myself, have issued that warning to all central labor councils and His last ship was the Lucille COPE. The days are rapidly dwindling Bioomfidd, on which he served as between now and the Thursday, chief steward. J. Crage last was on the MidSeptember 12, 1968, voter regis­ tration deadline. The issues before lake as AB. Brother Crage plans us are clear: Right-wing reaction­ on resting for awhile before going ary forces versus the liberally- out again. Shipping remained good during oriented friends of labor. the last period. We expect a little Our first job is to forge the slackening for the next two weeks, strongest and most effective regis­ but ABs and FOWTs will have no tration and education drive ever created in the ranks of labor. The trouble getting out. labor movement is the only large, liberally-oriented organization in the state capable of turning back the reactionary tide. A combine of conservative and reactionary forces has spenf at least ten years preparing for a sweep of the state, which they hqpe to effect in this election year. We have called on all labor Dofan Hayes officials at the community level to WloleDBglOO unite and work as never before to register the unregistered member­ We had the Steel Apprentice, ship of the trade union movement Afonndria and Oberiin Victory in California. As of nowv there pay off. There were three signare only about 50 days left to do ons and five ships in transit. this job, including Saturdays and Shipping activity has been very Sundays. good for all ratings in all de­ San Francisco partments. The outlook is for Shipping here continues to be continued good shipping with several ships due in transit and at very good. least three pay-offs scheduled. Brother J. V. Doian, who is cer­ Ed Parsl^, a 22-year member tified as chief electrician and chief who generally ships out of Hous^ steward, has registered this time as chief electrician. He said he ton, is in the Wilmington area has "forsaken the galley for now and waiting for a good tanker job as AB. awhile." Brother Martin Prisament made Biu Todd, a 12-year SIU man, the Anniston Victory as chief elec­ was last aboard the Azalea City trician. and is presently looking for a good steward's job. Seattle We have paid off two ships, signed on two, and had four in transit since our last report. Among several oldtimers with us is Mike Dikun who last sailed on the Topa Topn as oiler. Though he has been in drydock for awhile after he got off that ship, he's now ready to go. Mike is a 25-year member. K. Hayes is taking a short va­ cation b^oro shipping out again. WRITE TJXJIH.E �Jnlr 19, 1968 Wafer pollution from industrial wast^ is an ever-increasing threat to the existence of the Great Lakes. I F PRESENT trends are not reversed the ramrod pace of man's technologies will soon have spoiled several of the huge iftland "seas" lying along the U.S.-Canadian border. Twelve-thousand years of natural development will be pushed aside as three of the five Great Lakes become the Great Dead Seas. Relentless in his pursuit of progress, man has begun to erase all traces of a progress far more intricate and vital to him than he believes. As it has been with many of America's major waterways and beaches—and even the air which keeps us alive—the Great Lakes, too, now are con­ fronted with ugly pollution that will wipe out what nature has so painstakingly created. And man will suffer. Lake Erie has already been polluted and mistreated so badly that most of its valuable gamefish have been replaced by masses of dead fish that float along its 9,910-square-mile surface and wash up on shore. A malodorous, two-foot-thick layer of algae sometimes covers as much as 800 square miles of the lake. High bacterial counts have made swimming for pleasure an invitation to disease and have caused many beaches to close. Boating enthusiasts are re­ luctant to take their vessels out where industrial chemicals will cling to their hulls. Experts agree that man's industrial abuse .of the Great Lakes is choking them. Lake Erie—^being close­ ly followed by Lake Michigan and Lake Ontario— may soon become America's Dead Sea. Unlike the famed Dead Sea in the Mediterranean area, however, America's unique version will be total­ ly unproductive. Not even minerals will be pre-seiit in them for mining. They will have only one dis­ tinctive characteristic, that of being a huge monument to a nation's neglect for nature's hard-wrought gifts. Industries in the Great Lakes area have found it more expedient to dump their waste into the lakes rather than invest their efforts in proper disposal of these materials to preserve the wealth of the waters. Lake Erie gets its full share of disregard. Detroit dumps in wastes from automotive, chemical, paper, and steel plants, as well as from petroleum refineries. Toledo throws in wastes from glass industries and more automotive, steel, and petroleum plants. Cleveland pours in acids, oils, cyanides, and phenols from automotive, chemical, and steel industries. Erie, Pa., adds pulp and paper wastes. Buffalo donates its portion of wastes from flour mills, chemical, piortland cement, and more steel plants. Agricultural areas, too, are guilty. They contribute rpfuse in the form of treated and untreated human sewage, fertilizers, insecticides, and weedkillers. Even the increasingly foul air which many citydwellers breathe threatens the water. Carbon monox­ ide, sulphur and other industrial air pollutants find their way to our waterways and help strangle them. SEAFARERS LOG The unchecked deterioration of these Great Lakes is symbolic of the devastation that negligence is wreaking on most of America's waters. A report is­ sued in July 1967 by the Interior Department's Fed­ eral Water Pollution Control Administration notes that by 1980, the amount of water required in the U.S. for municipal supplies, manufacturing, and agriculture will soar to 600 billion gallons daily. By the end of the century, the need will climb to one trillion gallons of water daily. Unless water is treated effectively for re-use on an ever increasing scale as the years go by, we are likely to find a dire shortage of fresh, clean water. By indction, we will be setting before ourselves the ugly spectacle of polluted, malo­ dorous, off-limits streams, rivers, lakes and bays, forbidden to swimmers and deadly to marine life. And we will have to pay for it—through thirst, hunger, in family budgeting, and in anti-pollution expenditures measured in the billions of dollars. These latter are already costing the nation an esti­ mated $12 billion per year, and estimates for sec­ ondary anti-pollution water treatment for 80 percent of the fwpulation would place the cost at a minimum of $20 billion annually by 1975. Dr. Mary F. Arnold, of the School of Public Health of the University of California, recently pointed out: "We will have to at least double the domestic requirements for water by 1984. For industrial use, at least 150 percent of current needs will be required and at least double the current requirements for agricultural use. In the near future the supply is not the problem. We are already seeing large-scale, long-term regional, interstate, intercountry, and even continental-wide planning getting under way. Water in the next few years will no longer be so freely used, and it will become increasingly costly. We may find that, within our lifetime, we ourselves will have separate distribution systems—separating our drink­ ing water and waste disposal water. Just as milk is bought, our drinking and cooking water will probably be bought." Evolution: Not So Simple It took the mountainous glaciers and earth-splitting chill of the Ice Age to gouge out the holes that eventually filled with water and became known as the Great Lakes. Some of the waters began to nurture microscopic life, such as algae, when minerals began seeping in from the soil along the shores to nourish these crude forms of life. They sucked in hydrogen from the water, nitrogen and phosphorous from nitrate and phosphate salts, and carbon from carbon dioxide in the air. Fish appeared in the area there sometime during the last 12,000 years. They thrived on the microscopic life which, in turn, developed on the decomposing re­ mains of fish that would die. And a cycle of growth had. begun. Then, at the beginning of the 20th century things began to change. Up until 1900, valuable fish species in Lake Erie—sturgeon, whitefish, cisco, northern pike, walleye and blue pike—yielded crops of at Once this quiet stream ran peacefully through the countryside and emptied into a pure lake. Today it carries with it the harmful wastes poured into it by industrial plants like the one shown here on its bank. Page Nine least one million pounds annually. But after that time, neglect and abuse of the waters caused a spiralling decline of these fish crops. The cisco catch, for example, had been averaging a huge 25 million pounds annually between 1885 and 1925. The very next year, it plunged to six million pounds, and has declined continually to the point where, in 1965, it totalled a mere 1,000 pounds. Today, the size of the Lake Erie catch is about the same as it was in 1900, except that the valuable fish have been replaced by "rough fish," such as sheepshead, catfish, smelt, and carp, which are much less saleable or desirable. Consequently, the financial value of the catch has declined sharply. Lake Michigan, also being stifled by pollution, is going the same way as Lake Erie. Valuable fish are dying and being crowded out by hardier but less desirable types of fish, so that the Lake Michigan fish crop that brought $15,600,000 in the last decade brought only $9,300,000 in 1963, and threatens to drop still further. Lake Ontario is undergoing a similarly disastrous transition. Sewage: A Major Pcfflutant Oxygen is vital to fish and other marine life. When untreated organic sewage is dumped into the waters, decay bacteria which decompose it absorb great quantities of oxygen and thereby cut down on the oxygen available to the marine life. In the case of Lake Erie, untreated organic waste pulls aside 180million pounds of vital oxygen per year. However, this alone does not account for the total oxygen deficit of the lake. In 1964, it was found that the oxygen deficit in the bottom region of the central basin alone was 270 million pounds. This pile of dead fish is typical of scenes along lakes and rivers as chemical wastes and debris dumped in the water from factories take their toll. Sewage—treated or untreated—is a major cause of this added deficit. Even though an effective sewage treatment plant can convert 90 percent of sewage into inorganic waste which should require no oxygen, and would—it was once incorrectly thought—41ow out of the lakes into the oceans, the opposite is true. When the treated sewage enters the Great Lakes, much of it stays there and algae reconverts it all back into oxygen-hungry organic material, ready to suf­ focate valuable marine life and add further to pollu­ tion. Rich farmland surrounding the Great Lakes is also inadvertently a danger. Between 10 and 25 per­ cent of the chemical fertilizer applied on it runs off into the water and nourishes unwanted algae. Nitro­ gen that flows into Lake Erie from farmland accounts for an estimated 33 to 50 percent of the lakes nitrogen pollution. Farmland pollution does not stop there. The nitrogen and phosphate run-off also ac­ cumulates in dead algae which sinks to the bottom and remains there—forming a huge underwater cess­ pool. As Lake Erie dies, and Lakes Ontario and Michi­ gan gasp for breath, the U.S. Government's National Research Council notes in a 1966 report that in two decades the anticipated oxygen-demand of the na­ tion's municipal wastes will become equal to the entire summertime flow of America's rivers. Thereby hangs the crisis. With waste matter and other pollu­ tants stealing all the available oxygen from these rivers, how can valuable marine life survive there? What must be done to stop this dangerous chain of events? A lot of pollution is due to foot-dragging on the part of mimicipal and state authorities. Unless these conditions are corrected on a local level it will be necessary for the federal govermnent to act in en­ forcing standards as it has in other areas. �imwi'W'JTiiiJi Page Ten Jnlr 19, 1968 SEAFARERS LOG Get Out and Compeie for Cargoes, Congressman Tolls Sabsidizod Linos WASHINGTON—The nation's 14 subsidized ship lines today were warned that they might lose $200 million a year in federal assistance unless they "get into the open market and fight for the commercial cargo that moves to and from our shores." Representative Thomas P. ^ e Earmarking $8 million of be reserved for the independent O'Neill, Jr. (D-Mass.) reminded operators—^the ones who have no each year's operating subsidies "to the subsidized companies that construction subsidies, and no op­ enable American-flag shipping to they had been receiving financial erating subsidies, and who cannot compete with foreign vessels in help from the government for 32 compete with foreign ships for Great Lakes commerce." years in order to keep them com­ commercial cargoes," the Massa­ e Allocating 25 percent of petitive with foreign-flag operators chusetts Congressman said. "These construction subsidy funds to whose construction and operating are the operators who should be build vessels "that will be physic­ costs are far helow U.S. levels. carrying foreign aid cargoes and ally able to use the St. Lawrence Instead of competing for com­ military cargoes." Seaway." He said most of the mercial cargo, O'Neill said, the In addition to giving independ­ construction subsidy funds now go subsidized lines are turning more ent operators first crack at govern­ "for ships which are too wide to and more to the carriage of gov­ ment cargoes, O'Neill recommend­ enter the Seaway." ernment-generated cargoes—for­ ed that they receive long-term • Allocating $7.5 million of eign aid and military shipments. charters from federal agencies, the Defense Department budget "If the liners aren't going to giving them the "added assurance compete for commercial cargo," of business" that will make possi­ for the carriage of military cargo the Congressman said at a meeting ble expansion of their fleets en­ on the Great Lakes. "None of these three proposals sponsored by the AFL-CIO Mari­ tirely with private capital. would involve any further appro­ time Trades Department, "then At another MTD meeting. Sen­ priation of funds," the Senator why do we continue to subsidize ator Stephen M. Young (D- Ohio) said. "They would merely stip­ them? spoke along similar lines. ulate how existing monies should "If they are so insistent on car­ Used Unwisely be used to help bring about the rying government cargoes, why revival of our Great Lakes fleet, The Senator charged that fed­ don't we just take away the op­ which has a potential for contrib­ eral subsidies "have not been used erating subsidies, and let the liners exist solely on government cargo, wisely or well," noting that the 14 uting much to our national and the wav the independent oper­ shipping lines which receive as­ international economy." sistance "so that they can compete ators do?" (^qioses TJser Tax' with foreign-flag ships" are, in­ Cites'Double Subady' Young expressed opposition to stead, using the subsides "to com­ proposals to levy a "user tax" on Giving the 14 liner companies pete with other American ships towboats, and tugs using the na­ subsidies to aid in the construc­ for the carriage of government tion's inland waterways, declar­ tion and operation of their ves­ cargoes." ing that a proposed two-cents-asels, and then allowing them to The Ohio Democrat said that carry government cargoes "at "if the subsidized lines would con­ gallon fuel tax would "violate the preferential rates," amounts to the centrate on commercial cargoes, basic principles (of) free use of payment of a "double subsidy," as they are supposed to do, and if these waterways (and) would im­ O'Neill said. government cargoes were reserved pair the usefulness of the water­ "This government cargo should for the independent operators," ways system." He also called for Congres­ this would stimulate greater U. S. carriage of imports and exports sional action to forestall a pro­ and would bring about an "up­ posed Interstate Commerce Com­ surge of new ship construction ... mission ruling, scheduled to go into effect in 1969, which would entirely with private capital." Along with an end to the double "seriously restrict the mixing of subsidy. Young urged that inde­ cargoes on barge operations." WASHINGTON — Senator pendent operators be given longWalter F. Mondale (D-Minn.) has term charters to carry govern­ been named to the l^nate's Labor ment cargo, and that they be and Public Welfare Committee to granted the same right now en­ fill the vacancy left by the death joyed by the subsidized lines to of Senator Robert F. Kennedy put profits in*o tax-deferred funds for new ship construction. "This," (D-N.Y.). Mondale's selection by the he said, "would encourage private Democratic leadership maintains investment and would make it less WASHINGTON—A low-cost, a firm liberal majority on the com­ necessary to consider the appro­ lightweight undersea craft—^to be mittee which handles legislation priation of huge federal sums for called the Guppy—that will be dealing with education and job shipbuilding." used primarily for offshore oil ex­ Turning to the problems of the ploration and oceanography re­ programs as well as direct labor Great Lakes fleet. Young said search may make its first dive next laws. Both Mondale and Kennedy three steps were "essential to the March, officials of the Sun Ship­ had perfect voting records on the restoration of American-flag ship­ building and Dry Dock Company AFL-CIO tabulation for the first ping on the Lakes." He recom­ of Chester, Pa., told the Marine mended: session of the 90th Congress. Technology Society Conference meeting here. The new, highly maneuverable SlU WELFARE, VACATION PLANS vehicle, which will be spherical June 1—June 30, 1968 and made of glass fiber and steel, would be tethered to a surface Number of Amount ship by an electric cable that sup­ Benefits Paid plies power to drive the motors. It Hospital Benefits (Welfare) ... 3,943 $ . 43,612.60 would carry two men to depths of Death Benefits (Welfare) ..... 30 56,262.37 2,000 feet for up to 48 hours. Disability Benefits (Welfare) .. 1,160 255,300.00 Present submersible research Maternity Benefits (Welfare) .. 27 5,206.50 craft are driven by battery power rather than by electricity supplied Dependent Benefits (W«dfare) . 422 by a surface ship. In some in­ (Average: $202.76) 85,611.20 stances, the weight of the bat­ Optical Benefits (Welfare) ... 544 8,220.66 teries is almost 4,000 pounds, Out-Patlent Benefits (Welfare) 5,367 39,976.00 which is expected to be the com­ plete weight of the Guppy. 11,493 494,189.33 In announcing detailed plans Vaccrtlon Benefits . 1,865 772,253.63 for the craft, William Watson, the (Average: $414.08) project manager for Sun l%ipbuilding said: Total Welfare/ Vacation "A company today pays $6,000 BonofltsWld This Period ... 1^58 $1,266,442.96 to $10,000 to rent a submersible for just one day. Domotrats Choose Mondalo to Fill Senate Labor Post New, Low-Cost Research Craft Due Next March The Gulf Coast by UndseyWilliams, Wce-Pres/dent, Quit Area Hale Boggs, the Majority Whip of the House, will be honored at labor's annual Labor Day Celebration to be held this year on September 5th. Labor feels he should be honored at this functimi as he has sponsored and helped pass more beneficial legislation than any Louisiana Congressman presently in ofiSce. Boggs, who faces Democratic Jack Chemmle Was last out on opposition in the primary and a the Del Alba as bosun on a trip Republican opponent in the No­ to Vietnam. Brother Cheramie is vember election, is one of the greatest supporters of our mari­ looking forward to a deck job, time industry, which means so preferably to South America on much to the nation. After Hurri­ another Delta Line ship. cane Betsy, which brought so MohOe much damage in this area, Boggs Horace S. Sikes, currently regis­ led the fight for up to $1,800 for­ tered for a deck department job, giveness on Small Business Ad­ has been ashore since December ministration loans for individual 1966 due to a leg injury but is rebuilding. While some were say­ ing the Government would not now FED and ready to go. He help the people, he acted. At his lives in Mobile with his family insistence, SBA lowered or by­ and has shipped from the Gulf passed much red tape so that indi­ viduals, small business and indus­ try could move fast in recovering from devastation caused by Hurri­ cane Betsy. In a sudden, surprise move. Representative Benny G. Chris­ tian, of Rayville, asked for a hear­ ing on the so-called "Right-toWork" bill, which he has spon­ Sikes Oventreet sored. In the past, when controversial area for most of the last 20 years. bills are heard in any committee John Turk is in after a good of either the House or Senate, spell aboard the Maiden Credc on proper advance notice is given to the ship's Puerto Rico run. He all parties concerned that a hear­ ing will be held on the bill in has shipped from this area for the last 20 years in all deck ratings. Question. Bernard F. Overstreet, currently After brief testimony, and in registered in Group Two engine the absence of news media be­ cause of the suddenness of Chris­ department, is here after a few tian's move, the Labor and Indus- trips to Puerto Rico aboard the trv Committee, by a 13-3 vote, Claiborne. Married, Brother Overkilled this Right-to-Work measure. street will be ready to ship again This vote is certainly indicative shortly after he gets in a little of the value of Organized Labor's fishing. He has been shipping concerted efforts to make, our from the Gulf area for the last legislators aware of just how prej­ 20 years. udicial and detrimental legislation Frank Chavms last was out on of this type is to all of us! the Del Sol as chief electrician. On that trip, which took the vessel . New Orleans to Vietnam, the Del Sol was hit Floyd Smith of the engine de­ by two Communist rockets while partment was last out on the going up the river in Saigon. Alcoa Mariner for a six-month Married, Brother Chavers lives in trip to East Pakistan and Vietnam. Mobile with his wife and family. Brother Smith will square away Ellis B. "Coffee Joe" Gaines, as some personal business and then can be seen by his nickname "^grab another job—any ship, any alone, did a top job as chief cook run. on his recent trip to Vietnam Joe Kemp made a round-the- aboard the Seatndn Lonlsiana. world trip on the Transliartfmrd Currently registered Group One as AB, and is now taking it easy Steward Department, he has been camping, fishing, etc., up home in with the SIU since its inception. the Slidell area. He is looking Clarence J. NaB last shipped forward to another Hudson out as steward aboard the Maiden Waterways ship and a good long Creek. Married, he makes his trip. home in Mobile. Brother Nail has J. L. Diosco last sailed on the shipped from the Gulf area as a Steel Scientist as Electrician on Steward since 1938, and has been the Middle East run, and reports a member of the Union since its he had a good trip with plenty of inception. overtime. It was a good ship and In general, shipping is fair. a good crew. There are no laid-up ships, and Last out on the Choctaw for no one is in the hospital. Coming about four months, Huheil Smith prospects are fair, with the RoUn tells us that it was a good ship Lori^ey scheduled to pay off with a good crew. Now he is shortly. waiting for a Far East run. Houston Fred Duchman, hoping to take Shipping still, remains good here any steward department job on a in all departments and from all Far East run after his vacation, indications it will remain good. last sailed on the Spitfire as night On the beach, we have Roy cook and baker. CortisB, who showed up at the hall Back on the beach after being for a 3rd cook's fob. H. B. Jeffseven and one-half months on the coat, registered in Group One DnvaL Seafarer Irhy KeOer says Deck Department, is looking tor she was a good ship with a go^ a deck maintenance job on a voy­ crew. An FWT, he is now waiting age to India. Brother J^coat ii for another liberty ship. a 22-year man. a rfrt •T 4 r 1? « s V >1 *^ ' . 'V WS �July 19, 1968 SEAFARERS Looking Over SlU Library Union Was Automatically Suspended: AFL-CIO President Meany Confirms 'Formal' Disaffiliation of UAW •A' i' Puge Eleven LOG Jim McDermott picks out a good book to pass the time while wait­ ing for the morning shipping call in New York hall recently. A member of the engine department, he joined the Union this year. Action on 'Foreign MidbotBes' Biii Deferred by House Ruies Penel WASHINGTON—^The House Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee has favorably reported a bill to prevent vessels, built or rebuilt outside the United States, or documented under foreign registry, from carrying military In urging the House to pass the cargoes, but the House Rules measure, Garmatz stated: Committee subsequently voted "Your committee believes that "to defer action" on the measure. In an effort to save the bill this is very desirable legislation (H.R. 163) so the full House can and when enacted, by giving as­ vote on it before the projected surance to American-flag opera­ early August adjournment, Repre­ tors of American-built and rebuilt sentative Edward A. Garmatz (D- ships that they will not be faced Md.) chairman of the committee, with competition from vessels em­ sought permission from the House bodying lower, foreign capital Speaker and the Democratic mem­ costs, will encourage new con­ bership to have the measure placed struction and modernization in on the "consent" calendar. U. S. shipyards to augment the Garmatz had said earlier in his American-flag unsubsidized fleet. report on the bill that it had be­ Your committee urges prompt en­ come necessary as a result of in­ actment of this important meas­ terpretation by the Military Sea ure." Transportation Service that ships which had been built, rebuilt, or formerly documented abroad would be eligible to carry mili­ tary cargo, and by interpreta­ tions of the Federal. Maritime Administration that existing ves­ sels rebuilt in - the U.S.—but with major components of hull or superstructure which were built abroad—are eligible to carry pref­ NEW YORK—Arthur J. GoltK erence cargoes. berg has returned to private prac­ The bill states specifically that tice as a lawyer after seven years all vessels, with foreign mid- in three of the nation's highest bodies, shall be barred from carry­ public offices. But he won't be ing military cargoes until they far from the labor field in which have been documented under the laws of the United States for a he first made his reputation. Goldberg has accepted the post period of three years. However, of impartial chairman for the New under an amendment added since York coat and suit industry, ad­ the committee held hearings last April, any U.S. citizen who enter­ judicating any disputes that arise ed into a contract before June 12, under the cloak industry's con­ 1968, to Ivave a ship built or re­ tract with the Ladies' Garment built abroad under existing law has Workers. The first impartial chairman— until June 30, 1971, to redocument it jn order that it wUl not be in ithe pioneering agreement 58 foreclosed by the proposed new years ago^was Louis D. Brandeis, who later served with dis­ law. tinction on the Supreme Court. Garmatz said the cut-off date Goldberg was a noted labor was included in the bill because there was general agreement lawyer and special counsel for the among all witnesses at his commit­ AFL-CIO before becoming Secre­ tee's hearings that the proposed tary of Labor, then a U. S. Su­ legislation should not be retroac­ preme Court justice, and for the tive—and thus unfairly and ad­ past three years the U. S. ambas­ versely affect operators v«dio had sador to the United Nations. acted in good faith upon reliance He.has joined a prominent New of administrative interpretations., York law firm as a senior paitner. of tihe law prior to &e commit­ Uie firm is now known as Paul, tee'^ action to close the loopholes Weiss, Goldberg; Rifkind, Wharin the U. S. Code, r- v ": . • ton & Garrison. Arthur Goldberg To Ungiire Cloak Disputes WASHINGTON—AFL-CIO President George Meany has acknowledged the "formal" disaflSliation of the United Auto Workers from the AFL-CIO, declaring that the union's "predetermined objective of withdrawal" stems from its "apparent unwillingness to live in constructive harmony" with the federation and its affilicoercing a decision of this fed­ certain decision can only be met ates. the affiliate. eration by a threat, an ultimatum, by suspension Meany's comments came in or by that favorite ploy of the Meany declared that the UAW a letter dated July 10, 1968, re­ banker's mentality: raw financial letter inferred that the union has plying to a. July 1, 1968, letter pressure." been refused an opportunity to air from the top officers of the UAW its views. Noting that this was No New Precedent which said that "to avoid any con­ "ironic," the federation president The federation president em­ fusion or.misunderstanding as to said: the status of the UAW with the phasized, "I do not propose to "In the face of the clear and AFL-CIO, you are hereby advised preside over any departure from open channels for discussion and that the UAW formally disaffili­ that precedent, so vital to the action presented to you by the equal rights of all affiliates." ates from the AFL-CIO." AFL-CIO, the officers of the The letter noted that there are UAW have, by various subter­ The federation president said he had no "sense of confusion or no precedents in the trade union fuges and pretexts, consistently misunderstanding" as to the status movement for one affiliate engag­ evaded the opportunity and the of the UAW, in light of the "auto­ ing in a "running, long-distance obligation to bring their case be­ matic, mandatory provision of the barrage of criticism and demands fore the democratic forums of the AFL-CIO Constitution" requiring upon its national center" while trade union movement." the suspension of the UAW for refusing to appear to' press its The AFL-CIO Executive Coun­ complaints and justify its charges; nonpayment of per capita tax. cil, on May 13, 1968, called for Ihe officers of the UAW, for refusing for two years to ap­ suspension of the UAW under the Meany wrote, "can not have been pear at convention, General Board automatic provisions of the AFLin any real doubt as to the in­ and Executive Council meetings CIO Constitution in light of the and then suddenly demanding a evitable response of the AFL-CIO union's decision to default on its special convention coupled with to the threats and ultimatums" per capita payments, termed by a threat to disaffiliate. that represented "a transparent at­ the council "an act tantamount tempt to set up the grounds and Meany's letter reviewed the excuses to justify to your mem­ various opportunities made avail­ to withdrawal." bers" the objective of withdraw­ able to the UAW to state its case, Deadline Passed ing from the federation. noting that the letter of "formal" When the deadline for the pay­ "That objective," Meany added, disaffiliation was "sadly incom­ ments passed a few days later, "stemmed in turn from a condi­ plete." Meany suspended the union in tion for which the AFL-CIO has He cited Reuther's own re­ terms of the council's action, and no remedy—your apparent un­ corded comments on abiding by notification was sent to all depart­ willingness to live in constructive majority rule in the trade union ments, state and local central harmony within an organization movement, and documented the bodies that the UAW was no in which the rights, the interests long-held position of the trade longer permitted to continue and the views of other unions and union movement that threats to membership in these bodies be­ other personalities are given equal withhold per capita to secure a cause of its suspension. consideration with those of the UAW and its president." UAW Leaders Sign Letter The UAW letter, signed by Walter P. Reuther, president; Emil Mazey, secretary-treasurer; Leonard Woodcock and Pat NEW YORK—A truck loaded with clothes, fresh from the Greathouse, vice presidents; said cleaners and donated to striking California grape workers by the that instead of convening a special Cleaners and Dyers Joint Board of the Clothing Workers, recently convention of the AFL-CIO, as requested by the May 1968 UAW pulled up to the SIU hall in The UFWOC staff, which has convention, "you chose to suspend Brooklyn where the farm work­ been in the New York area since the UAW under a provision of ers have been makipg their New early this year to enlist consumer the Constitution never invoked and retailer support for the na­ York headquarters. previously in the more than 60 tionwide boycott against the Soon, staff people and volun­ years history of the American labor movement." The letter fur- teers of the United Farm Workers struck California-grown grapes, is handling the sorting and packing ther termed the action of the Organizing Committee were cheer­ of the clothes. AFL-CIO Executive Council 'un- fully sorting the massive pile of The clothing drive was kicked precedented." garments for packing and ship­ off after an appeal by Dolores The UAW convention had ment to striking grape pickers in Huerta of the UFWOC at the adopted a resolution declaring that California. ACWA convention in Miami it would not pay per capita to the "This will cause some real ex­ Beach. AFL-CIO unless the federation citement in Delano," smiled Candy ACWA convention delegates would call a special convention to Clark, chief UFWOC organizer in voted to contribute about $11,000 discuss changes in programs and the New York office. to the grape workers' strike fund. policies and that the per capita The clothes were part of the funds would be set aside in a spe­ 12,000 high-quality used garments The union also has participated cial escrow account until Decem-' that have been shipped to the in extending the • grape boycott ber 1968 unless a special conven­ farm workers by the Clothing and in other clothing and food campaigns for the strikers. tion was called. Workers. The New York UFWOC mem­ Meany pointed out that the More clothes are on the way. bers—who are paid $5 a week like UAW letter failed to mention that the UAW convention resolution A campaign is on to collect near­ the rest of the union's staff people on a special convention "also con­ ly 40,000 garments for the grape —^wete particularly pleased by tained a threat to withhold per pickers, said Jack Cohen, man­ the ACWA clothes campaign. capita tax unless your demands ager of the joint board. They explained that the strikers The clothing, which includes all in Delano and other California were granted," and that the con­ vention request was tied to a types of apparel for men, women vineyards earned as little as 50 "threat of withdrawal" from the and children, is coming from dry cents an hour before union orga­ cleaning plants and small shops in nization. The strikers are in des­ federation. As to the suspension for non­ New York and New Jersey who perate qeed after three years of payment of per capita, Meany are under contract with the union. attempting to gain decent wages declared: By law, the firms can dispose and working conditions under a "Within my memory, no affili­ of clothing that goes unclaimed union contract. ^ ated organization, no matter how after six months. Members of "This clothing will be .a real Itirge and boastful of its financial ACWA Locals 239 and 279 are boost for them," declared one of resources, has evd* succeeded in handling, the collections.. . - the UFWOC workers happily. .:u: Oetbii^ Drive for Crape Strikers' Gaining Rlementam in New York �SEAFARERS LOG Page Twelve Seafarers Mingle With Celebrities At SIUBrothers New Orleans Clah \ Seafarers and fellow-seamen from around the world in search of an enjoyable evening in New Orleans frequent the La Marina night club in the French Quarter, owned by Seafarer Felix Valdes. Brother Valdes, known throughout the world as a friend of all seamen, also numbers many famous entertainers among his friends. In fact, it's not uncommon that entrance. As one bar gets crowd­ play the bongos at one end of a visiting Seafarer will find him­ ed, the second opens up, then the bar, while another will answer self sitting next to some celebrity when that fills up, the third is him from the other end. One of the big problems he who frequents La Marina, such as opened. On weekends, there is noted, is in finding the right kind usually an overflow crowd. jazz clarinetist Pete Fountain. of people to employ, especially Valdes, who first went to sea in Sinatra Is Patron those who serve the public. You 1928, from his native Florida, was Among the celebrities who have have to be nice to people, yet re­ shipping on the Florida out of frequented the establishment are spectable, Valdes saidi >^^en a Miami in 1942, such notables as Frank Sinatra, customer has one drink too many. when he "saw this corner and Tennessee Williams, the late Linda Brother Valdes philosophy is that bought it." He Darnell, and actor Steve Mc­ it's "better to talk to them than originally had a Queen and the aforementioned get tough." partner, but the Fountain. The late Ward Bond Gets Youthful Crowd latter sold out was also a regular when in New "A lot of younger people are and Valdes is Orleans. Brother Valdes has fished coming into my place now," he now the sole for trout and redfish at Shell says. "College kids and Seafarers owner'of the Beach in the New Orleans area mingle together and everyone gets club. Well-liked with trumpet player A1 Hirt. along fine." New Orleans has Valdes remembers playwright changed since Brother Valdes by all seamen, Brother ValdeS goes out of his way to provide a Williams as one of his most en­ started to sail, but "the seamen honie-away-from home for them. thusiastic customers. Once, the still come in because they know Upstairs, Brother Valdes pro­ Pulitzer Prize-winning writer me all over the world." vides rooms for some local Sea­ "came in three or four nights in a Located near Jackson Square, farers who are retired on SIU pen­ row," Valdes recalls. "At the end the St. Louis Cathedral, the out­ sions. Many seamen use the club of his stay, he described the place door art displays and hippies, the to pick up their mail. In addition as the greatest he ever saw." Felix La Marina is in a colorful area. to Seafarers, other seamen from remembers the playwright as "a Valdes has had a number of arti­ South and . Central America, very nice, happy-go-lucky fellow cles written about him, especially Spain, Norway, Greece and a and a good spender." in the South. number of other countries are Perhaps the most unique aspect A native of Key West, Florida, steady visitors. "I like to talk to of the place is the fact that no he has sailed in the steward de­ seamen and do favors for them," professional entertainment is pro­ partment and also in the engine Brother Valdes told the LOG. vided. Instead, the guests make department for awhile. He joined The La Marina was originally their own. "We have bongos and the SIU in the port of Miami in three bars. After buying the first, maracas and the customers make 1940. The 55-year-dld Seafarer Valdes eventually acquired the their own music," Valdes says, told the LOG: other two, closed in the front, and "and it's always kept the place "Sailing is a wonderful life and combined all three with one main lively. A patron will sometimes the Union is great." Eight Additional Seafarers Added To Growing List of SIU Pensioners St»idHil Garcia Waas Talbot Schoenbom Vista The names of eight Seafarers have been added to the growing list of men collecting an SIU pen­ sion. The newcomers to the roster are Charles Stambul, James Talbot, Julian Vista, George Waas, Wilfred Schoenbom, Antonio Garcia, Harold Pan cost and John Devine. Charles Stambul sailed as Wilfred Schoenbom joined the York City, he joined the Union chief electrician. A Seafarer for Union in 1946 in the Port of New in that port. Brother Devine sailed 21 years, he joined the Union York. A native of Germany, he. for 22 years and his last vessel in New York. Brother Stambul resides in Flushing, N. Y. He was bom in that city and lives in sailed as bosun and carpenter. Brooklyn with his wife, Ruth. His Brother Schoenbom's last ship last vessel was the Rachel V. was the Fort Aleza. James Talbot lives in ManisAntonio Garcia joined the Un­ tique, Michigan., with his wife, Rachel. He was bom in Wiscon­ ion in 1938 in New Orleans. A sin and sailed as oiler. Brother cook and baker, his last ship was Talbot joined the Union in Mich­ the Transyork. He was bom in igan in 1941. His last ship was the Philippine Islands and lives with his wife, Eula, in Brooklyn. the James Ferris. Pancost Devine George Waas lives in East Or­ Julian Vista joined the Union in 1939 in San Pedro, Calif. A na­ ange, N. J. A native of New was the Hastings. He makes his tive of the Philippines, he makes York, he sailed as chief electrician home in Bellerose, Long Island, his home in Brookljm. He served and was a Seafarer since 1946. N. Y. in the Army from 1911 to 1924. He joined the SIU in New York. Harold Pancost lives in Hous­ His last ship was the Steel Fab­ He has sailed as cook, fireman, ton. He joined the Union in New oiler, deck engineer and pump­ ricator. York and sailed ^s FOWT. Broth­ man. Brother Vista's last ship was John Devine sailed as oiler and er Pancost is a native of Ohio and the Steel Artisan. deck engineer. A native of New his last ve^l was the Cantigny. Jair 19, 1968 Truth in Lendini^ Seen A Blessing To the Editon Congressional passage of the labor-backed "Truth in Lend­ ing" bill will do much to help the person seeking a loan be sure of exactly how much he will have to pay, and without being a financial Sherlock Holmes. At last it eliminates, by law, the opportunity for an unscrupulous money-lender to rattle off a mass of percents, figures, and ratios which leaves the borrower bewildered when he walks out with his loan and makes him feel as though he's been swindled when he comes around to realizing how much he really has to pay. Efforts by concemed con­ gressmen, administration offi­ cials and the AFL-CIO to get this consumer-protection law on the books has been long and arduous, but they have finally paid off. With this bill's passage, 1 believe we have taken a solid step forward toward more hon­ est sales and lending practices which will once again give sub­ stantial assurance to the con­ sumer that "you get what you pay for." SIncerdy, Bart Qnfatcr Don't Stop Now On Grape Boycott To the Editor: The official support of the boycott against Giumarra-produced Califomia grapes—an­ nounced this month by the New York City govemment— is a welcome sign. It shows that the farm workers and private citizens are not alone in their fight to obtain decent"* working conditions and wages for the grape pickers, and that Giumarra's high-handed tactics in attempting to keep the workers down has no place in today's world. The New York boycott of California table grapes will af­ fect most of those products, and that is why the issue has been pressed so strongly by the UFWOC -in New York. But isn't it ironic that while the New York City govemment has con­ demned Giumarra's actions, the City of Delano, having ju-. risdiction over Giumarra, has taken no such stand? All of us in organized labor must continue to support the boycott to the hilt if our fellow workers are to finally receive the rights for which they have fought so long and so hard. Sincerely, XacksMi Brown Back Poverty War, Workers Are Urged To the Editm-: I think that all union mem­ bers should make it known that they siq)port the war on pov­ erty and die poor people's cam­ paign for better living condi­ tions by writing their congress­ man and senators. The AFL-CIO has long been in the forefront of this battle for equal opportunity and indi­ vidual working people should do all they can to help. Many unions represent peo­ ple who have known, and still remember what it is like not to have enough in the land of plenty. Coal miners are a good example and too many of them still live in abject poverty be­ cause their mines -have run out. It wasn't long ago that most seamen couldn't afford to live decently. When we travel to­ day to certain other countries and see what poverty has done to them, we must make up our minds to make certain that the day comes when no American has to live that way. Joe Tucker » >• 'if — Sees Laws Needed For Ail Foodstuffs To the Editor: The House passage of the Clean Poultry Bill is strong evi­ dence that the Congress is fur­ ther on the way toward waking up to the health needs of Amer­ icans and that the Federal Gov­ ernment will no longer tolerate the sale of diseased, filthy, and adulterated foods. This action is indeed welcome. Admittedly, America remains one of the few nations in the world today in which a trav­ eler need not beware of unsani­ tary water and find himself obliged to purchase purified, bottled drinking water in order to remain comfortably well. Also in America—^for the;, most part — vegetables, fruits, etc., can be purchased at any super­ market with little worry about unhealthy conditions in the foods. Even the meats and^ poultry, for the most part, have \ been of better quality thpn in many areas of the world. However, the fact remains that too large a^pMseentage of American foods are less than healthy. The recently-passed Clean Meat Act was designed to prohibit the sale of meat products unfit for human con­ sumption, and the Clean Poul­ try Act now seems well on the way to passage as well. Along with these long-over­ due actions in the interest of public health. Congress and state legislatures would also be wise to enact strong "fit-forconsumption" regulations to curb the pollution ot our wa­ ters and to maintain a continu­ ing check on the condition of all foods sold in the United States—once and for all—and maintain sound protection of the health of all Americans from unsanitary, adulterated, or below-par foods and beverages. Slnecrcty; Ronald Hoag ^• . ' ''4 . ^ I,' >.« - .r 4 ^ i 9 »-• - *4 J mi f" I' •'4 ^ Urges Close Watch On Meat Packers To die Editon Closing of 40 meat packing plants in the first six months of operation since the Clean Meat Act became effective is a timely reminder that the law was long overdue. Most of these plants shut down voluntarily when they were unable or unwilling to meet the new federal stand­ ards for meat inspection. Now inspectors should make certain that all reluctant meat packers live up to the letter of the law or be forced out of business. V Tom Egan ' • i': d' 3*; r. <« 'A �SEAFARERS LOG Jnlr 19« 1968 FINAL DEPARTURES David BiackweD, 60: A coro­ nary claimed the life of Seafarer , _ Blackwell in Mo­ bile General Hos­ pital, Mobile, Ala. Brother Blackwell was a native of Collins, Mississip­ pi and resided in Mobile. He sailed / as FOWT and joined the Union in Boston. A Seafarer for IS years, he last sailed on the Del' Monte. Brother Blackwell is sur­ vived by a brother, Virpl Blackwell, of Hattiesburg, Mississippi. The burial was held at Leaf River Cemetery in Hattiesburg. I Wflllam Webber, 55: Brother Webber died on June 16, in CSies• ter. Pa. Death was caused by a coronary occlu­ sion. Brother Webber last sailed for the ChesterBridgeport Ferry Co. A native of ' Bridgeport, New Jersey, he had made his home in Chester. He joined the Union in Philadelphia. Surviving is his wife, Helen. — ^— V William Reynolds, Jr., 24: Brother Reynolds di6<f ai" the re­ sult of injuries sustained in an automobile acci­ dent on Jan. 14 He died in Win­ chester Memorial Hospital, Win­ chester, Va. J Brother Reynolds bom in that town and resided in Maplewood, La. A member of the deck de­ partment, he joined the SIU in Aouston. Brother Reynolds last sailed on the Penmar. The burial was in the Gravel Spring Ceme­ tery, Frederick County, Virginia. I' Waiter Koyn, 66: Brother Koyn died on June 8, at St. Joseph Hos­ pital, Houston. A native of Sidnaw, Mich., he lived in Trout Creek, Mich. Brother Koyn joined the SIU in the port of Hous­ ton- and sailed in the steward deparbnent. His last vessel was the Bradford Isle. He served in the Army from 1920 to 1921. Sur­ viving is a sister, Mrs. Gertrude Sliger of Trout Creek. The burial was held in Trout Creek Ceme­ tery. ^ Casper Markle, 71: Brother Markle passed gway on February 12, in St. Vincent Hospital, Toledo, Ohio. He had been ill several years. Death was due to a coronary attack. Brother Markle was em­ ployed by the Bolen - Cornelius Company, sailing in the engine department. A native of Toledo, he also made his home in that city. Markle joined the SIU in the port of Detroit. He is survived by his daughter, Mrs. Joyce Odil. The burial was held in the Calvary Cemetery, Lucas-Toledo. Danlei Moylan, 66: Seafarer Moylan died of a heart attack on June 6, in Hous­ ton. Brother Moy­ lan had joined the Union in the port of Baltimore in 1949. A member of the steward de­ partment, his last ship was the Fairisle. Bora in Lawrence, Mass., he had made his home in .Baltimore. Brother Moy­ lan served in the Army from 1919 to 1921. Surviving is his daugh­ ter-in-law, Mrs. Shirley Hardman. Funeral services were held in the South Park Cemetery in Houston. Michael Rldu>, 67: Brother Risko died on June 26, at the Port Huron Ho^ital, Port Huron, Mich. A native of Pennsylvania, he had resided in Ore­ gon, Ohio. Broth­ er Risko sailed as a conveyor man and was last em­ ployed by the American Steamship Co. He joined the Union in the port of Detroit; Seafarer Risko is sur­ vived by his wife, Dorothy. The burial was held in the Toledo Me­ morial Park, Sylvania, Ohio. Pace Thirteen Sted Apprentice Has Close Cdl When VC Rocket Tears Into Hull "It would have been a direct hit into our en^ne room if it had been back two hundred feet," said Seafarer Harold Hess, describing the Viet Cong rocket shell that tore into the No. 1 Hold of the SlU-contracted Steel Apprentice as it was tied up to Pier 5 in Saigon Harbor last June 3. "No one was hurt on our ship and we were very, very lucky. The second shell smash­ ed into the Victory ship tied up in front of us and landed in a hold where Vietnamese longshoremen were working. Two of the poor fellows were killed and seven were injured." Hess, an O.S., told about Jiis experiences on tte Steel Appren­ tice (Isthmian) when he visited the LOG office with his wife. Rose, and described the damage inflicted by the 122 mm. rocket shell. Hess was paid oflf in Long Beach, Cal­ ifornia, when the ship reached that j)ort June 24, and flew to New York. The vessel had been in Saigon for 12 days during the heaviest Seafarer Harold Hess and his wife, Rose, examine pictures of damage periods of terror shelling aimed to Steel Apprentice, hit by VC rocket in Saigon, on visit to LOG at the oouth Vietnamese capital by office recently. One of photos was printed in June 21 issue of LOG. the Viet Cong and was due to sail on the morning she came under terman, when the United States fun staying around the Appren­ direct enemy fire. first began assisting the South tice than going downtown," said Shook Whole Sidp Vietnam nation, and it was a com­ Hess, who is going to take a two "I had been standing watch on paratively quiet city since most of month vacation before looking for deck and after I was relieved by the fighting then was a guerrilla- another ship. Seafarer Hess had worked as AB Leroy Temple of Toledo, type warfare confined to the Ohio, I went below at 1:30 A.M. mountainous areas and outlying a pipefitter's helper before going to sea. And he said if he had been I had just hit the. bunk when the villages. any taller and heavier he would shell hit and shook the entire ship. Sees Big Change Then I heard the second shell "It was like any quiet little port have gone in for football, one of smack the Victory, and right after you might visit on a routine voy­ his favorite spectator sports. Hess that, a third round splashed into age," recalled Hess. "You could is much interested in the Uruverthe bay," said Hess, a member of walk around the streets and buy sity of West Virginia's team, the the SIU since 1959. when he souvenirs or stop in one of the Mountaineers, which annually joined in the Port of Philadelphia. quaint bars. There was little dif­ turns out fine prospects for the "Temple did a wonderful thing. ference in 1963 when I returned ranks of pro football. He ran all over the ship to make to Saigon on the S, S. Kyska. But Harold now lives in the home certain none of his shipmates had this last trip was like sailing into town of his wife. Rose. It's a been wounded. Next, the Army a battlefield." small cmnmunity, called Concord, boys came up on the double and The Seafarer, whose hometown and is located on Staten Island, confirmed we had been hit by a is Elkins, West Virginia, said none within sight of the Verrazano rocket shell."" of the crew ventured downtown Bridge which stretches over the Hess explained that the Army on this trip because of the 9 P.M. entrance to New York Harbor. ordnance men, within minutes, curfew and the risk of not being had located the rocket fragments able to get back to the Appren­ Harold says that when he sees in the Number one hold. The tice when needed. those ships passing in the night he hold had been emptied of all cargo "We had a good crew aboard may well be back at sea before and there was no ensuing fire. The and we were able to have more his vacation ends. main damage was the hole in the side of the vessel, where the shell A Double Header entered. The Steel Apprentice, a C-3, was able to sail a day later after a steel plate was installed. Hess made his first trip to Sai­ gon in 1959 on the John C. Wa- Robert Scott RoweU Your father, W. G. Rowell, would like to hear from you as soon as possible. His adckess is 914 Scriven Avenue, Florence, South Carolina 29501. Editor, SEAFARERS LOG, 675 Fourth Ave., Brooklyn, N. Y. 11232 I would like to receive the SEAFARERS LOG-please put my name on your mailing list, ffnet tt^rmoHen) NAME STROr AOORBS STATE. CITY ZIP. George Carl Morrison Brother William Tillman would appreciate it if you would contact him or Mrs. Tillman at 505 N. Island View, Long Beach, Miss. 39560. TO AVOID DUntCATION: If you an an old tubtcribar and have a ehanga Aaa^a^a onr A f . • pWWa Y^nalfnT ^^adaea^Knn I^VtwWr• Vincent Coscardll Please get in touch with Mrs. Victoria Montesanti, at 42 Sanford Street, Mattapan, Massachu­ setts 02126, as soon as possible. SIU patrolman Mike Sacco presents pension checks to two veteran Seafarers in the New York hall. At left is Julian Vista, a Seafarer for 30 years. He sailed as cook and his last ship was the Steel Artisan. At right is .Edward Tonission who sailed as oiler. He joined the SIU in 1943 in Port of New York and last sailed on the Alcoa Voyager. �July 19, 1968 SEAFARERS LOG Page Fonrteen STEEL FLTER (Isthmian Lin^ June 23—Chairman, none; Secretary, W. Karpiak. Brother W. Balch was nomi­ nated ship's delegate for this voyage. No disputed overtime or major beefs re­ ported by all three Departments. JOHN B. WATERMAN (Waterman Lines) June 29—Chairman T. Treddin; Secretary, Charles Slanina. Ship's dele­ gate reports payoff and loading on East Coast. Next voyage will be to Rotterdam, Bremerhaven and Southhampton and back to Gulf. A good crew on board. Many thanks to crew for their coopera­ tion. No disputed overtime reported. SANTORE (Venore) June 80—Chair­ man, S. P. Wilson; Secretary, T. A. 'Jackson. Ship's delegate reports a- few hours disputell overtime, but no beefs. Also, everything running smoothly. Dis­ cussion held on cleanliness aboard ship. A vote of thanks to stewards department for a job well done. PENN EXPORTER (Pennshipping Co.) June 9—Chairman, C. P. Moore; Secre­ tary, Z. A. Markris. Ship's delegate re­ ports all repairs have been made. A vote of thanks to the crew for making the last trip a smooth one. Hope to make this one the same. Charles P. Moore will resign as ship's delegate and Brother F. Anderegg will accept the job for the coming voyage. No beefs or disputed overtime reported. Everything running smoothly. PENN CHALLENGER (Penn Ship­ ping), June 16—Chairman, J. Sumpter; Secretary, Joseph Edwards. Ship's dele­ gate reports no beefs or disputed over­ time. FINANCIAL REPORTS. The constitution of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District makes specific provision for safeguarding the membership's money and Union finances. The constitution requires a detailed CPA audit every three months by a rank and file auditing committee elected by the membership. All Union records are available at SIU headquarters in Brooklyn. TRUST FUNDS. AU trust funds of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District are administered in accordance with the provisions of various trust fund agreements. All these agreements specify that the truatecs-in charge of these funds shall equally consist of union and management representatives and their alternates. All expenditures and disbursements of trust fun& are made only upon approval by a majority of the trustees. All trust fund financial records are available at the headquarters of the various trust funds. SHIPPING RIGHTS. Your shipping rights and seniority are protected exclusively by the contracts between the Union and the shipowners. Get to know your shipping rights. Copies of these contracts are posted and available in all Union halls. If you feel there has been any violation of your shipping or seniority rights as contained in the contracts between the Union and the shipowners, notify the Seafarers Appeals Bmu-d by certified maO, return receipt requesM. The proper address for this isEarl Shepard, Chairman, Seafarers Appeals Board 17 Battery Place, Suite 1980, New York 4, N. Y. Full copies of contracts as referred to are available to you at all times, either by writing directly to the Union or to the Seafarers Appeals Board. CONTRACTS. Copies of all SIU contracts are available in all SIU halls. These coiitracts specify the wages and conditions under which you work and live >l>o^ ship. Know your contract rights, as well as your obligations, such as filing for OT on the proper sheets and in the proper manner. If, at any time, any SIU patrolnun or other Union official, in your opinion, fails to protect your contract rights prop­ erly, contact the nearest SIU port agent. EDITORIAL POLICY—SEAFARERS LOG. The LOG has traditionally refrain^ from publishing any article serving the political purposes of any individual in the Union, officer or monber. It has also refrained from publishing articles deraed harmful to the Union or its collective membership. This established policy has been reaffirmed by membenhip action at the September, 1960, meetings in all constiti^ tional ports. The responsibility for LOG policy is -vested in an editorial board which consists of t|>e Executive Bimrd of the Union. The Executive Board may delegate, from among its ranks, one individual to carry out this responsibility. ^ PAYMENT OF MONIES. No monlaa are to be paid to anyone in any official capacity in the SIU unless an official Union receipt is given for same. Under no circumstances should any member pay any money for any reason unless he is given such receipt. In the event anyone attempts V acquire any such payment be made without supplying a receipt, or if a member u required to make a payment and is given an official receipt, but feels that he should not have been required to make such payment, this should immediately be reported to headquarters. CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS. The SIU publishes every sU months in the SEAFARERS LOG a verbatim copy of its constitution. In addition, copies are available in all Union halls. All members should obtain copies of this constitution so as to familiarize themselves with its contents. Any time you feel any member or officer is attempting to deprive you of any constitutional right or obli­ gation by any methods sudi as dealing with charges, trials, etc., as well as all other deUiis, then the member so affected should immediately notify headquarters. RETIRED SEAFARERS. Old-time SIU members drawing disability-pension bene­ fits have always been encouraged to continue their union activities, including attend­ ance at membership meetings. And like ali other SIU members at these Union meet­ ings, they are encouraged to take an active role in all rank-and-file functions, in­ cluding service on rank-and-file committees. Because these oldtimers cannot take shipboard employment, the membership has reaffirmed the long-standing Union pol­ icy of allowing them to retein their good sUnding through the waiving of their dues. EQUAL RIGHTS. All Seafarers are guaranteed equal rights in employment and as members of the SIU. These rights are clearly set forth in the SIU constitution and in the contracts which the Union has negotiated with the employers. Conse­ quently, no Seafarer may be discriminated against because of race, creed, color, national or geographic origin. If any member feels that he is denied the equal rights to which he is entitle^ he should notify headquarters. SEAFARERS POLITICAL ACTIVITY DONATIONS. One of the basic rights of Seafarers is the right to pursue legislative and political objectives which will serve the best interests of themselves, their families and their Union. To achieve these objectives, the Seafarers Political Activity Donation was esUblished. Donations to SPAD are entirely voluntary and constitute the funds through which legislative and political activities are conducted for the benefit of the membership and the Union. If at any time a Seafarer feels that any of the above righu have been violated, or that he has been denied his eonstltntlonal right of access to Union records or in­ formation, he should Immediately notify SIU President Panl HaU at headqnartcrs by certified mail, return receipt requestsd. VI 4' r • • ts. 0 VJ IBERVILLE (Waterman), June — Chairman, J. Cisiecki; Secretary, A. H. Reasko. Brother Mike Curry was elected unanimously as ship's delegate. $4.26 was reported in ship's fund. No major issues or disputed overtime reported. Ship's del­ egate reports Iberville has one of the best SIU crews on board, all members working together. A vote of thanks to Steward Department, T"- a PUERTO "jllCO (Motorship Steam­ ship), June 24—Chairman, A. Mariani, Jr.; Secretary, A. Aragones. Ship's dele­ gate reports one man miSsed the ship at Ponce. No major issues. Some disputed overtime reported. Vote of thanks to all delegates for their cooperation. BEAVER VICTORY (Bulk Transport), April 30—Chairman Patrick White; Sec­ retary, Joseph Dejessa. Ship's delegate reports repair list turned in. No beefs or disputed ov^ime. HENRY (Progressive), May 26— Chairman, W. Joyner; Secretary, J. R. Abrams. Elected a new ship's delegate Brother Charles Barkins. Night cook and' baker elected unanimously. Ship's dele­ gate reports no major issues or dis­ puted overtime. OVERSEAS ANNA (Maritime Over­ seas), June 16—Chairman, M. Farsbetter; Secretary, J. F. Austin. Ship's dele­ gate reports some disputed overtime re­ ported in Deck and Engine Departments to be taken up with patrolman. Brother J. F. Austin was elected Treasurer. CHOCTAW iWaterman), June' 16— Chairman, J. W. Griggera; Secretary, W. H. Deskins. No beefs or dispute overtime, fine trip with a nice crew. $16.00 reported in Ship's Treasury. Re­ pair list turned in to Captain.- ENID VICTORY (Columbia), June 22 —Chairman, Kenneth L. Roberts; Secre­ tary, Lloyd M. Leppo. Discussed urgency of fixing domestic tanks as soon as cargo is disposed of. Need new toilet' for deck department head. No beefs reported. Ship running smoothly, and the chow was very good. SEATRAIN NEW YORK (Seatrain), June 26—Chairman, Joseph Ebbole; S^ retary, Jim Caffrey. Crew decided that it's about time to get the steward de­ partment rooms and showers and the gal­ ley painted so that things are 8hip-shai>e. Everything else is going okay. It's a smooth voyage with no beefs and good chow, as usual. DAGAHA (Management Shipping A Trading), June 20—Chairman, Richard A. Morgan; Secretary, Tom Hughes. Com­ plaints aired on defective washing ma­ chine. Chairman explained new-washerdryer will be installed before start of next trip, and that a new TV had been re­ vived aboard and wUl be installed before hitting the next port DO NOT BUY Seafarers and their families are urged to support a consumer boy­ cott by trade unionists against various companies whose products are produced under non-union conditions, or which are "unfair to labor." (This listing carries the name of the AFL-CIO unions in­ volved, and will be amended from ' time to time.) Stftzel-Weiler Distilleries "Old Fitzgerald," "OTd Elk" "Cabin StiU," W. L. Weller Bourbon whiskeys (Distillery Workers) Kingsport Press "World Book," "Childcraft" (Printing Pressmen) (Typographers, Bookbinders) (Machinists, Stereotypers) Genesco Shoe Mfg. Co. Work Shoes . . . Sentry, Cedar Chest, Statler Men's Shoes . . . Jarman, Johnson & Murphy, Crestworth, (Boot and Shoe Workers' Union) vl> Boren Clay Products Co. (United Brick and Clay Workers) "HIS" brand men's clothes Kaynee Boyswear, Judy Bond blouses, Hanes Knitwear, Randa Ties, Boss Gloves, Rlchnum Jamestown Sterling Corp. (United Furniture Workers) Baltimore Luggage Co. Lady Baltimore, Amelia Earhart Staiiite luggage StarlHte luggage (International Leather Goods, Plastics and Novelty Workers Union) Brothers and SeweD Suits, Wing Shirts (Amalgamated Clothing Workers of America) White Fumitnre Co. (United Furniture Workers of America) • I ff Gypsum Wallboard, Amnican Gypsum Co. (United Cement Lime and GjTsutn Workers ^International) R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Co, Camels, Winston, Tempo, Brandon, Cavalier and Salem cigarettes (Tobacco Workers International Union) ,1, Comet Rice Mills Co. products (International Union of United Brewery, Flour, Cereal, Soft Drinks and Distillery Workers) Pioneer Floor MiD (United Brewery, Flour, Cereal, Soft Drink and Distillery Workers Local 110, San Antonio, Texas Ginmarra Grapes (United Farm Workers) Peavy Paper Mill Products (United Papermakers and Paperworkers Union) 4> Magic Chef Pan Pacific Division (Stove, Furnace and Allied Appliance Workers International Union) SIU-AGLIWD Meetings New Orleans Ang. 13—^2:30 p.in. MobOe Aug. 14—^2:30 p.ni. Wilmington Aug. 19—^2:00 p.m. San Francisco Aug. 21—^2:00 p.in. Seattle Aug. 23—^2:00 p.m. New Ymrfc . .Aug. 5—^2:30 p.in. Philadelphia Ang. 6—^2:30 p.m. Baltimore ... Aug. 7—^2:30 p.ni. Detr<fit .... Aug. 9—2:30 p.in. Houston .... Aug. 12—^2:30 p.m. United Industrial Woricffirs New Orleans Aug. 13-—7:00 p.m. Mobile Ang. 14—^7:00 p.m. New York .. Aug. 5—^7:00 p.m. Philadelphia Aug. 6—7:00 p.in. Baltimore .. Aug. 7—^7:00 p.m. ^Houston ... Aug. 12—^7:00 p.m. Great Lakes SIU Meetings Detroit Aug. 5—2:00 p.m. Alpena Aug. 5—^7:00 p.m. Buffalo .... .Aug. 5—^7:00 p.m. Chicago Aug. 5—7:00 p.m. Cleveland ... Aug. 5—^7:00 p.m. Dulnth Aug. 5—^7:00 p.m. Frankfort... Aug.' 5—^7:00 p.in. Great Lakes Tug and Dredge Region Chicago Ang. 13—^7:30 p.m. tSanIt St. Marie Aug. 15—7:30 p.in. Buffalo Aug. 14—^7:30 p.in. Dulnth Aug. 16—^7:30 p.m. Cleveland .. .Aug. 16—^7:30 p.in. Tidedo Aug. 16—^7:30 p.in. Detroit Aug. 12—^7:30 p.ni. Milwaukee .. Aug. 12—^7:30 p.m. SIU Inland Boatmen's Union New Orleans Aug. 13—5:00 p.m. Mobile Ang. 14—5:00 p.m. Phfladelphia Ang. 6—5:00 p.m. Baltimore (licensed and un- * licensed) Aug. 7—^5:00 p.m. Nfnffdk . . .Aug. 8—5:00p.m. Honston Aug. 12—5:00 p.m. Railway Marine Region Philadelphia Aug. 13—10 a.m. & 8 p.m. Baltimore Ang. 14—10 a.m. & 8 p.m. ^Norfolk Aug. 15—10 a.m. ft 8 p.iii.' Jersey City Aug. 12—^10 ^m. ft 8 p.m. tnteetins Iwlfi at Labor Temple, Sault Bbi. Marie, Mich. •Meetliw held at Labor Temple, New­ port Mews. fUMitiat held at Galveston wharves. SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes & Inland Waters Inland Boatmen's Union , United Industrial Workers • i-, PRESIDENT Paul Hell EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT Csl Tanner Earl Shepard VICE PRESIDENTS Llndiey Wllllsmt Robert MsHhawi « •V ] SECRETARY-TREASURER Al Kerr HEADQUARTERS i7S 4th Ave., iklyn. (212) HY 127 River St. (517) EL 4-3ili •ALTIMORE, Md I2U E. iaitimore St. (301) EA 7-4700 iOSTON, Mau 177 State St. (il7) Rl 2-0140 iUFFALO, N.Y 731 Waihlnqton St. SIU (71$) TL 3.t25? IBU (71$) TL 3-72St CHICAOO, III f3fil Ewtnq Ave. . SIU (312) SA 1-0733 IBU (312) ES 5-K70 CLEVELAND, Ohio 1420 W. 2Sth St. (21$) MA 1-5450 DETROIT, Mich I022E W. JefferMn 'Ave. (313) VI 3-4741 DULUTH, Minn '. 312 W. 3nd St. (2IB) RA 2-4110 FRANKFORT, Mich P.O. Boi 2B7 415 Main St. ($1$) EL 7-2441 HOUSTON, Tez 5804 Canal St. (713) WA S-3207 JACKSONVILLE, Fla 2i00 Pesri St. (704) EL 3-0707 JERSEY CITY, N J 79 Mentqcmery St. (201) HE 5-7424 MOBILE, Ala I South Lawrence St. (205) HE 2-1754 NEW ORLEANS, U $10 Jackten Ave.' (504) 527-754$ NORFOLK, Vs 115 3rd St. (703) $22-1072 PHILADELPHIA, Pa 2404 S. 4lh St. (215) DE $-3810 PORT ARTHUR, Tex. ... .. 1148 Seventh St. SAN FRANCISCO, Csllf., ISO Freemont St. (415) DO 2-4401 SANTURCE, P.R 1313 Fernsndei Junces Stop 20 724-2840 SEATTLE, Wsih 2105 First Avenue (20$) MA 3-4334 ST. LOUIS, Mo, 805 Dal Mar (314) CE 1-1434 TAMPA, Fla 312 Harrison St. (813) 229-2780 WILMIN6TON. Calif. .. 805 N. Marine Ave. (213) 034-2510 YOKOHAMA, Japan. .1^.^ .^ ALPENA, Mich •S8l4f7l^iSS,W •r ^ > i ' fi -"I 'J • , if*- . ."-if • -"it -1 t • m •1 �Jnlr 19, 1968 SEAFARERS LOG Page Fifteen n >> l-f • Brother Clem Slater was elected Ship's Delegate by acclamation aboard the Monticello Victory (Victory Carriers, Inc.), at the last ship's meeting. The meeting, chaired by John Crews, with Gemrge A. O'Berry as Secretary, covered "the extreme danger of the cargo this tanker is carrying, and it was stressed that to the vessel in the port of Kara­ and seconded for electric water common sense must be observed chi, Pakistan, will be taken up at fountains to be installed in the in smoking. Seafarers were re­ the pay-off. Brother Bolton says. crew messhall and crew passage­ minded not to go on the open ways below. It was suggested if a deck with lighted cigarettes. In­ crewmember signs on in Hawaii structions were also given to new Meeting Chairman James Fos­ after he has been entitled to trans­ men on the oper­ ter reports from the Colombia portation, he should be paid ation of the autoTrader (Columbia) transportation to Hawaii instead matic washing that a "discussion of San Francisco. It was also sug­ machine. was held on the gested that the company alter its Brother Slater, pros and cons of transportation-pay plan. in his new capac­ buying or renting ity as Ship's Delethe movie projec­ gate, reported tor." The ship's A vote of thanks for a fine job that there were fund contains $35 went to Brother Ewing Rihn, act­ no beefs or dis­ and a suggestion ing Ship's Dele­ Slater puted overtime as was made that gate aboard the Buckley of the latest meeting. Del Mar (Delta). each man contri­ "We have a very good crew bute $5 toward the purchase of a During the meet­ and everyone seems very happy, projector and films for each voy­ ing he told his even though we are on twelve age. The ship has a movie projec­ fellow crew mem­ The SlU'C^Mractedl Alcoa Master month's articles," Slater writes. bers that a new tor and films aboard for the cur­ (Alcoa) tied'up recently in Erie Basin, delegate would be "The steward department is rent trip, Foster informs. J. Kacdoing a very good job. The chief kor, meeting secretary, wrote that elected under new Brooklyn, to pay-off after a voyage He cook, Charley WaM, Jr., said he J. L. Buckley was elected to serve business. Latapie to Northern European ports with gen" never had it so good, what with as the new ship's delegate when asked that Sea­ a large galley to work in, and a Brother Foster resigned from that farers help keep the pantry and oral cargo. nice big room with a private bath, job. The ship is presently on the mess-hall clean during the voyage, air-conditioning to cool him Vietnam run. as well as the lounge on movie nights. He informed new crewmen after working over a hot range. of the times and places that the He regularly prepares such items From the Walter Rice, (Reyn­ movies will be shown during the as southern fried chicken, fried shrimp, etc., for a crew who likes olds Metals) Ship's Delegate John trip. Ship's Treasurer Jean LafaWhite said that pie noted that the movie fund con­ to be—but can't stay—on a diet. Seafarer Pat tained $98.00 at the moment The entire crew has nothing but Towns had to be He reported that $300 was spent praise for his culinary abilities. hospitalized in on movies for this voyage and "The cook and baker, Charley Honolulu. White that they were bought outright Locke, is preparing plenty of also noted the re­ and are now owned by the ship's goodies for coffee time. ported time of ar­ crew. All delegates reported that J "Brother T. L. Lanlgjham, who rival and payoff, all was running smoothly with no regularly ships as oiler, paid off disputes. Isidore "Curly" Weisbrot and commented this vessel last May in Portland. on water condi­ was elected to serve as the new White When the ship arrived in Houston, Ship's Delegate. All members tions for the trip. there was no oiler's job open but were asked to cooperate in bring­ Louis Greaux (le'ft) sailed as •Rreman. Checking over his papers Other delegates reported that he was , so eager to get back ing back coffee-cups and to use is SlU Headquarters Rep. Pete Drewes. Everything was in order. there were no major beefs or dis­ aboard to get more chow Montiash trays for cigarette butts. It puted overtime, and that all was cello style, he took a fireman's running smoothly. Stewards Dele­ was also pointed out that as long slot. gate Faustino H. Capado ex­ as everyone worked together, it plained that a motion was made would be a smooth voyage. Meeting Chairman Karl Hdlman reports from the Manhattan (Hudson Water­ ways), that a do­ nation was taken by crewmembers for the family of Preston Smith, who passed away Linda Fay Potter, bom May 21, Bmn Schmidt, bora April 17, on the ship as it 1968, to Seafarer and Mrs. Mel1968, to Seafarer and Mrs. Con­ entered tl^e port vin R. Potter, Belhaven, North rad Schmidt, Sturgeon Bay, Wis­ of Singapore. Bolton Carolina. consin. Meeting Secretary Thomas Bolton wrote that "every­ Paul Latorre (le'ft) and Carlos Caraballo of the deck department, body is thanking one another. discuss the voyage with Pete Drewes and patrolman Luigi lovino. Deborah G. and Darrdl G. Melissa Renee DegriDado, born The steward thanked the crew for Wales, born May 6, 1968, to Sea­ the cooperation in keeping the farer and Mrs. William E. Wales, May 7, 1968, to Seafarer and Mrs. Margarito Degollado, Houston, messroom clean and the crew re­ Port Arthur, Texas. Texas. sponded with a vote of thanks for the good food. It was well-pre­ ^ pared and served, Bolton wrote. Jeannine Pflug, bora May 27, Luz Flllppetti, born March 8, "Some disputed overtime in re­ 1968, to Seafarer and Mrs. John 1968, to Seafarer and Mrs. Al­ gard to the crew being restricted berto Filippetti, Baltimore, Mary­ E. Pflug, Jr., Wood Ridge, New Jersey. land. Pay-off on Alcod Master ' i:.- <1> Money Due fV Fv Checks are being held, from the settlement of the Pacific Thunder, for the fol­ lowing Seafarers: Joseph Rohwedder, Ed­ ward D. Leger, Edv^ E. Ecbfds, RafaH Venasse and Rudfd]^ GaUlls. The men listed are request­ ed to contact the Law OfiSces of Newton B. Schwartz, 500 Branard at Oarrott, Houston, Texas 77006. ^ Daniel Andrews and J<rfui Wayne Culpepper, bora May 12, 1968, to Seafarer and Mrs. George W. Culpepper, Stowell, Texas. Enrique Torres, born May 18, 1968, to Seafarer and Mrs. Ivan Torres, Playa Ponce, Puerto Rico. Roy Atizado, Jr,, born May 18, 1968, to Seafarer and Mrs. Roy Atizado, Seattle, Washington. Rohart Austin Jarvis, born April 30, 1968, to Seafarer and Mrs. Billy Ray Jarvis, Morris, Alabama. > 5 L to R; R. Green, H. Mathes,® H. White and E. Rosario saitsd in stewar^^iBaritnent. ^1> Edward Signer, born December 25, 1967, to Seafarer and Mrs. Arthur G. Sigler, Bell Gardens, California. William and Lisa Honehrink, bora May 18, 1968, to Seafarer and Mrs. William Honebrink, Brooklyn, New York. a •final chock lip proparos to cast ' �Vol. XXX No. 15 •h: V SEAFARERS.LOG OFFICIAL ORGAN OF THE SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION • ATLANTIC, GULF, LAKES AND INLAND WATERS DISTRICT • AFL-CIO SlU Blood Bonk I i''; 15 . A mi ^ PROTECT YOUR LOVED ONES ever-increasing numbers, Seafarers are making appointments SIU headquarters in New York to visit the Union's clinic IandNatdonate a pint of blood to the SIU Blood Bank. All of these men are aware that in the event of an emergency their regular donations insure a ready supply of blood if they, or any member of their families in any A&G port, become ill or are injured and blood transfusions are required. Some of these Seafarers contribute enough blood to qualify as Gallon men; having donated 16 pints to the bank. Two are work­ ing toward a second gallon, feeling that if they don't need the blood themselves, it may save the life of a fellow Seafarer or one of his kin. As an example of this vital supply in time of need, a Seafarer underwent emergency major surgery in New Orleans last May and a "life-or-death" message was relayed to the SIU Blood Bank in New York. Immediately, the 30 pints called for by the surgeon were shipped to the hospital where the patient was in the recovery room. Last month another Seafarer was stricken in Chicago with bleeding ulcers and 12 pints were rushed there in time to save his life. Emergencies develop at the oddest times without warning, Vei7 few people have the financial means to purchase this large amount of blood much less be able to obtain it so quickly and without any red tape or delay. Seafarers always have the assurance that a ready supply of blood is available to them at all times and without any cost whatsoever. Prompt delivery of the vital lifesaving fluid is guaranteed. Any Seafarer, or member of a Seafarer's family who requires blood transfusions, can draw against the blood credits built up in the Union's blood bank through his local hospital. Since the SIU Blood Bank was inaugurated on January 6, 1959, a total of 6,916 pints of blood have been used to help save lives. Only through donations can this constant supply of blood be retained in the SIU Blood Bank to meet emergency calls. Any Seafarers or members of their families who wish to donate blood in New York are asked to arrange an appointment with the SIU Brooklyn clinic at their convenience. In other SIU ports, arrange­ ments for donations can be made through port agents. The life a Seafarer may save through a blood donation may well be his own or that of a loved one. V I • M,! •- '"3 � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Seafarers Log Issues 1960-1969 Description An account of the resource Volumes XXII-XXXI of the Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. 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Title A name given to the resource July 19, 1968 Description An account of the resource Headlines: GARMATZ COMMITTEE BATTLES TO SAVE MODIFIED MARITIME UPGRADING BILL SENATE-HOUSE CONFEREES AUTHORIZE $200 MILLION TO BUILD NEW SHIPS PROPELLER CLUB HEAD RAPS GOVT AIDES WHO PROMOTE MARITIME ‘DIVISIVENESS’ VICE PRESIDENT HUMPHREY URGES URBAN MARSHALL PLAN FOR CITIES AFL-CIO SEEKS SWEEPING NEW PLAN TO CHECK ESCALATING MEDICAL COSTS THE GREAT LAKES DISASTER GET OUT COMPETE FOR CARGOES, CONGRESSMAN TELSS SUBSIDIZED LINES AFL-CIO PRESIDENT MEANY CONFIRMS FORMAL DISAFFILIATION OF UAW STEEL APPRENTICE HAS CLOSED CALL WHEN VC ROCKET TEARS INTO HULL Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 07/19/1968 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Newsprint Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Vol. XXX, No. 15 1968 Periodicals Seafarers Log http://seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/d1603d8a4567d751092f8264bdffd0c5.PDF 4011c6f8020f238ff29fd1f825434e88 PDF Text Text NEW SlU CONTRACT CAINS See Back Page SEAFARERS OFFICIAL ORGAN OF THE SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION • ATLANTIC, GULF, LAKES AND INLAND WATERS DISTRICT • AFL-CIO NLRB Tells Runaway Operator: •fK . '•Ti •» k \i • r> Board Says Florida Owner Can't Hide Behind Liberian 'Front' Story On Page 3 For Sanitation:tT.M Ribicoff (right) presents president R. J. Jurgen of Ore and Calmar with citations for sanitation aboard vessels of two SlU-contracted companies. At left is Dr. L. L. Terry, surgeon* general of USPHS. Story on Page 7. Complete Text CONSTITUTION SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION OF NORTH AMERICA—ATLANTIC, GULF. LAKES AND INLAND WATERS DISTRICT, AFL-CIO Supplement IP f • Presenting Delta Line's I960 Safety Award plaque to captain and crew • O" StOTGWy9 of SlU-manned Del Alba is Harry X. Kelly, chairman of Delta Line's executive committee, at ceremony on vessel In New Orleans. Story on Page 7. �'t'ae Part Tw« SlU CONTRACT ACCORDS NEAR TO 100% MARK AS BLOOMFIELD IS LINED UP Js!;, 18^2 Gets SIU S$ For Marlnj: Aid NEW YORK—The number of companies signed to new SIU contracts neared the 100 percent mark this month when Bloomfield Steamship reached agreement with the Union, leaving Alcoa as the sole remaining major holdout in the dispute which last month prccipi for one year—call for a four per­ dispute with any companies which tated the 18-day maritime cent gain, which has been used to refused to reach agreement with improve welfare, pension and va­ the Union. strike. The Bloomfield agreement was considered particularly significant because Bloomfield and Alcoa were the two SIUcontracted companies which had assigned their bargaining rights to the American Merchant Marine Institute. AMMI was the chief foe during the contract dis­ pute of) the SIU and Marine En­ gineers Beneficial Association, which are allied with seven other maritime unions in the National Committee for Maritime Bar­ gaining. About a week before the Bloom­ field agreement, the solid AMMI front was cracked on July 6 when States Marine, one of the coun­ try's largest unsubsidizcd opera­ tors, signed a three-year contract with MEBA. This contract gave the engineers the right to organize the company's foreign-flag ships, and also provided for the com­ pany's participation in a joint com­ mittee to work for legislation to promote and expand the American merchant fleet and to increase job opportunities for American mer­ chant seamen. Recognition of the unions' right to organize foreign-flag ships, together with a call for the formation of a joint comitiiUue uu laerchant lUiiiiiie problems, were the two chief demands of the NCMB unions during the contract negotia­ tions. These demands by the NCMB unions were based on the realiza­ tion that job security had to be the number one issue in contract ne­ gotiations. Both of these demands have been met by all SIU companies which have reached new agree­ ments with the Union. In addi­ tion, these agreements—running cation benefits. For a detailed report on the new contract gains, see back page. The agreement reached with Bloomfield is the same as that reached with the other SlU-contracted operators whose contracts were wrapped up well in ad­ vance of July 3, when the marltime strike was halted by a tem­ porary restraining order issued In a news program televised by the Columbia Broadcasting System on the night of July 3, when the temporary retraining order was Is­ sued, Hall said "we will keep our powder dry . . . and on the 81st day we will be ready to resume strike action against any company which has not by then met our contract demands." Seafarer Angalo Reyes, now on special disability, receives $190 check for hearing aid at hq from John Dwyer, welfare rep. Money came from special equipment fund of Welfare Plan. SIU Wins Welfare Plan For Railroad Tugboafmen NEW YORK—The SIU scored another significant "first" thfs month when it won for its railroad tiigboatmen the full benefits of the Seafarers Welfare Plan. The precedent-shattering agreement was signed by the railroads on July 19 after the Union had bargained with the " her to be named by Secretary of roads for six mdhths follow­ farers and their families. ing the end of the New York Heretofore, the railroad tugboat- Labor Goldberg, Governor Rocke­ This was the scene at SIU headquarters as shipping re­ sumed in full swing when maritime strike was halted July 3 by temporary restrein^ ing order granted under TaftHartley Act. harbor railroad tugboat strike last January. A demand for compre­ hensive welfare coverage for tugboatmen, which they had never had before, had been one of the principal issues in the strike. Under the terms of the new agreement, which is retroactive to March 1, the welfare beneflts will be sustained by contributions to the Seafarers Welfare Plan, and the railroad tugboatmen and their de­ pendents will be eligible for the full benefits of the Plan. These will include the $4,000 death benefit, plus all of the surgi­ cal, hospital, maternity, disability, medical examination, scholarship and other benefits available to Sea­ men have had only the same type of welfare coverage applicable to other railroad employees—that is, a term insurance policy. The SIU, during the course of the 13-day tugboat strike in Janu­ ary, had demanded that the tugboatmen be brought under the Sea­ farers Welfare Plan, with its comprehensive provisions. Pane! Eatabilshed , One of the terms by which the strike was settled on January 23 called for the establishment of a three-man panel to look into the welfare question. This panel was to consist of a labor representative, a railroad representative and a neutral mem- under the provisions of the TaftHartley Act. A week later, on July 10, the temporary order was extended Into a full 80-day Taft-Hartley Injunc­ tion despite the vigorous opposi­ tion of the MEBA and SIU. The MEBA and SIU argued that a permanent Injunction should not be issued because, at that time, well over half of the nation's mer­ chant fleet was covered by new contracts and no peril to the na­ tion's health and safety existed. WASHINGTON—The Soviet merchant marine is growing The MEBA—as did the Masters, by leaps and bounds while the American merchant fleet Mates and Pilots—also argued that steadily dwindles in the face of expanding world trade, ac­ Taft-Hartley does not apply to the cording to the latest figures-*officers' unions and indicated that they are prepared to carry an ap­ compiled by the SIUNA Washington office. peal to the Supreme Court. The years from 1950 W 1960 saw Meanwhile, SIU President Paul Hall made it clear that the Injunc­ a doubling of the Russian merchant tion would serve as no bar to the fleet from 432 vessels totaling 1.NORFOLK—An SIU crew went SlU's complete resolution of the 325,000 gross tons to 873 ships to­ aboard an unusual new vessel in taling 3,617,000 gross tons. The SIU Inland Boatman this port, a 22,000-ton German—Page 4 During the samq^ years, the built bulk carrier, now registered American merchant fleet-has been under the American flag. The ves­ July, 1961 Vol, XXIII, No. 7 reduced by 15 percent in the num­ SIU Social Security Dep't sel, the Tamara Guilden, is oper­ ber of its vessels and registered a , • —Page 14 ated by the newly-contracted 2,039,000-gross ton decline. Transport Commercial Corpora­ The US fleet, including 2,000 The Pacific Coast Seafarer tion. ships in the mothball fleet,, fell —Page 7 The Tamara Guilden is one of from 3,492 ships, totaling 23,793,PAUL HAIL. President • three bulk cariers that were built HERBERT BRAND, Editor. BERNARD SIA- 000 tons in 1950, to 2,926 ships of In Germany as part of a repara­ •MAN, Art Editor. HERMAN ARTHUR, 23,754,000 tons in 1960. Actually The Great Lakes Seafarer tions agreement with Israel. Sev­ AL MABKIN, CHARLES BEAUMET, ALBERT in 1961, the US-Hag merchant fleet —Page 5 AMATEAU, ArriiUB MARKOWIIZ, Staff eral other vessels, including pas­ Writers. has only about 900 ships actively senger ships, were built under the plying the shipping lanes. The Fisherman and moniTily at ttia htadquartari shiiie agreement and are operating Publliheo The area of greatest growth in Of tha Seafarers International Union, At Cannery Worker under the Israeli, flag. Apparently, Inland Waters the Soviet fleet is in tankers, and —Page 8 District, AFLCIO, 675 Fourth Avenue, the Zim Line, which owned the Brooklyn 32, NY. Tel. HYaclnth 9-660l». bulk carriers. In 1950, the Rus­ bulk carriers, had sufficient bulk Second cla;s postage paid at the Post sians had only 10 bulk carriers. 'he Act The Canadian Seafarer tonnage for .its own • needs and of Aug. 24, 1912. Today, the USSR has 98 bulk car­ —Page 9 . no was looking for fpiulij for, other riers witii a combined gross ton­ fitejsUg'Jc projects. nage of 378J)00 tons, . Sovief Fleet Crawing As America's Declines SIU Mans Ex-Israeli Bulk Ship feller and Mayor Wagner. The neutral member named was Dr. Donald Shaughnessy, of Co­ lumbia University, and he subse­ quently recommended that the SIU tugboatmen be brought under the provisions of the Seafarers Wel­ fare Plan. He also recommended that other railroad tugboatmen in­ volved in the January strike — members of the MEBA and MM&P —be brought under the welfare plans of their respective unions. While the demand for adequate welfare protection was one of the primary issues in the strike, the number one issue was the demand for job security occasioned when the railroads insisted on the uni­ lateral right to arbitrarily reduce the number of men working on their boats. In this area, too, the three un­ ions involved In the strike—the SIU. MEBA and MM&P — were successful and prevented the 11 railroads involved in the dispute from going through with their jobcutting plan. INDEX To Departments SEAFARERS LOG The SIU Industrial Worker —Page 10 • SIU Safety Department —Page 10 • SIU Medical Department —Page 17 • SIU Food, Ship Sanitation Dep't —Page 15 • Editorial Cartoon —Page 11 • A&G Deep Sea Shipping Report —Page 6 Shipboard News —Pages 19, 20, 21, 22 �siAj. mi SEAFARERS. LOG Pare Three RUNAWAY ORDERED TO BARGAIN From The Campus To The Sea Co. Must Deal With SlU, Rehire Fired Crewmen WASHINGTON—Another important victory in the fight to organize Ameri­ can-owned foreign-flag shipping has been won by the SIU. The National Labor Relations Board has ordered the owners of the Liberian-flag SS Florida to bargain with the Union and to re-^ and its oil company allies. The States unions and United States instate all crewmembers tute AMMI and the oil companies are management." who were fired for union still attempting to evade demands The SS Florida originally had Only a few days after graduating from Swarthmore College, SlU scholarship winner Donald Peterson threw in for a job as OS on the Elizabeth. Shown here, at the Philly hall, are (l-r) Joe Buzolewsi, A. R. Haskins, Peterson and dispatcher Jim Doris. Peterson, with the oldest registration card, , got the job. Top NY Court, Too, Slaps Down Runaway NEW YORK—Just a day before the NLRB's significant rul­ ing in the case of SS Florida (see adjoining stories), a top New York State court also gave American maritime unions an im­ portant legal victory in their ' campaign to organize run­ state's laws. The union attorney argued that the NLRB, with which away-flag ships. the union had filed unfair labor This victory came on July practice charges against the com(Continued on page 8) 10 when a New York Court of Appeals, by a 4-3 vote, held that the National Labor Relations Board holds primary jurisdiction In an attempt to organize crewinen oil Libeilan-ilag Vesseis oper­ ated by the Incres Line. The case in point began early in 1960 when the International Mari­ time Workers Union began to or­ ganize the crewmen of Incres' Liberian-flag cruise ships, the Nassau and Victoria. The IMWU had been jointly es­ tablished by the SIU and NMU to carry out in the United States the organizing policies on runaways adopted by the International Transportworkers Federation. It was dissolved following the unani­ mous adoption of a resolution by SIU and NMU representatives at a meeting on May 3 of this year. As was pointed out in the re­ solution, the SIU had withdrawn from the ITF whose policies the IMWU had been created to imple­ ment. Furthermore, the resolu­ tion noted that as a i-esult of Fed­ eral court and Labor Board deci­ sions, American maritime unions arc now free to organize runaway shipping directly. The SIU followed up the an­ nouncement of the IMWU's disso­ lution by announcing that it was stepping up its organizing cam­ paign against the runaways. Ships Picketed The Incres Line action, under­ taken while the IMWU was still functioning, resulted in the pick­ eting of the Incres Line ships in New York, and this picketing con­ tinued until it was halted by an injunction granted b.v the New York Supreme Court and later up­ held by the Appellate Division by a 3-2 vote. In seeking the injunttion, the company's attorney argued that the picketing was illegal under the activity, with appropriate back pay. In upholding the SIU's un­ fair labor practice charges against the company, the NLRB again upheld the right of American seamen's unions to represent the crews of foreignflag ships. The Board not only repeated its findings in the 1958 SIU petitions for the Florida but also specified that American un­ ions have jurisdiction even when the runaway-ship is owned by a foreign corporation. The Board's findings declared that the situation in the Florida case is substantially the same as that in West India Fruit and Steamship where the SIU also won the right to represent a Liberian-flag crew. "The foreign in­ corporation of the nominal owner and operator of a vessel cannot bar the jurisdiction of the act over an operation otherwise within the coverage of its provision," the Board ruled. The latest Board decision is re­ garded as a severe blow to the American Merchant Marine Insti­ by unions in the National Commit­ tee for Maritime Bargaining that they recognize the unions' right to organize American-controlled for­ eign ships. The companies involved had taken the position that the de­ mand was "illegal" and that they would not discuss it in negotia­ tions. NMU Dropped Issue The AMMI hand had been strengthened by the action of the National Maritime Union in drop­ ping the runaway issue. Now, how­ ever, in light of this latest Labor Board ruling, the operators who are balking union demands in this area, such as Alcoa, will have a difficult time justifying their re­ fusal to bargain on the issue. SIUNA President Paul Hall noted that "since the Board has reaffirmed our position that the union has the right to represent the crews of runaway ships, it has certainly destroyed the ar­ guments of the American Mer­ chant Marine Institute, the oil companies and others who main­ tain that the runaway ships are outside the scope of collective bargaining between United FROM NLBB BULING ON FLOBIDA,.. Following are excerpts from the findings of the National Labor Relations Board with respect to the unfair labor practice charges filed by the SIU against the owners of the Liberian-flag SS Florida: Prior to August, 1955, the Florida was owned and operated by Peninsular and Occidental Steamship Company, herein called P&O, a Connecticut corpo­ ration, and sailed under the American flag operating between Miami, Florida and Havana, Cuba. In that month P&O organized Blue SS Co., a Liberian cor­ poration, and having complied with applicable US laws, transferred the ships to Blue for a nominal consideration. That company, in Sept., 1955, duly registered the Florida under the laws of Liberia. During this same period, P&O and its attorneys or­ ganized, under the laws of Liberia, the Green Trad­ ing Co. On August 18, 1955. Blue chartered the Florida bareboat to Green, which on the same day, entered into a time sub-charter with P&O for opera­ tion of the vessel. Insofar as the record indicates, the above charter arrangements have been in effect at all times here material. 4' 4 ' The Florida, which is a passenger cruise vessel, carrying some cargo, has since its transfer to Libe­ rian registry continued to operate regularly out of Miami, Fla. . . .to various foreign teiritories, such as Nassau in the British Bahamas, and Havana, Cuba, which were ports of call at the time the unfair la­ bor practices involved in (his proceeding occurred. The ship is primarily provisioned and repaired in the US and derives most of its passenger trade and the bulk of its cargo at Miami. It has never been in Liberian waters, but is inspected by agents of (he Liberian government. The crew of the vessel is composed primarily of non-resident aliens. 4 4 4 With respect to the unfair labor practices, the record here shows that the events involved occurred in the US, upon the high seas and in areas under the jurisdiction of Great Britain and Cuba. As noted, they involve members of the crew of the Florida and were directly related to their status as employees serving on that vessel. 4 4 4 The respondents, as stated above, contend that on these facts, the Board Is without jurisdiction under the Act to proceed in this case, arguing in supoit of their position (1) that the Act cannot be applied extraten-itorially as would be required to reach the unfair labor practices involved, (2) that only the law of Liberia—that is, flag law—is applicable to the vessel and its crew in view of its Liberian registra­ tion and ownership, and (3) that the Labor Act was not intended by Congress to apply to labor disputes between foreign employees and their employers. 4 4 4 The facts in the present case are substantially the same in many material aspects as those in West India. Thus, we have here a United Stales enter­ prise operating vessels registered under the laws of a foreign nation, manned by predominantly alien crews, and engaged in the foreign commerce of the United States as that term is defined in Sect. 2 (6) of the Act. However, in West India, the owner of the vessels and employer of the crew was a domestic corporation, while here it is argued that such owner and employer are foreign corporations, that is. Blue SS and Green Trading respeetively. Consequently, the jurisdictional question u-hich now must be de­ cided is whether the interposition of these Liberian corporations stands as a bar to the jurisdiction of the act which would clearly cover the operation under the rationale of the West India decision icere P&O directly the shipoicner and employer of the crew. 4 4 4 In the representation proceedings, the Board found that both Blue SS and Green Trading cue instrumentalities of P&O and that P&O had full control of the vessel, was its beneficial owner, and was in fact the employer of its crew. No facts have been placed in evidence in this proceeding icarranting our disturbing such findings and they are hereby affirmed. Consequently, the situation now before us is, in substance, the same as that in West India. Clearly, under such circumstances, the foreign in­ corporation of the nominal ounier and operator of a vessel can not bar jurisdiction of the act over an operation otherwise within the coverage of its provision. Therefore, we findj in accord with our decision in West India, that the respondent and their maritime operations subject of the complaint are in, and affect, commei'ce within the meaning of sec­ tion 2 (6) and 2 (7) of the Act, and that it will effectuate the policies of the act to assert jurisdic­ tion in this case. been an American-flag SlU-contracted ship. It was transferred to the Liberian-flag in 1955. Subse­ quently, the SIU organized the crew, consisting predominantly of alien seamen, and petitioned the Labor Board for an election. In June. 1958, the NLRB issued its landmark decision in which it recognized, for the first time, the legal right of an American sea­ men's union to organize a runa­ way ship. The Board based its de­ cision on the fact that the vessel was American-owned and con­ trolled and operated in the foreign commerce of the United States. An election followed, which the SIU won by the landslide margin of 87 to 21. Subsequently, P&O, the owners of the Florida, refused to bargain with the Union and re­ fused to reinstate eight crewmem­ bers who had been fired for proUnion activity. SIU Files Charges The SIU then filed its unfair labor practice charges against the company. In the meantime, the SIU had organized crewmembers of another Liberian-flag cruise ship, the Yarmouth, and of the Sea Level, a railroad car carrier owned by West India Fruit and Steamship. SIU cases were filed at the Labor Board covering both of these vessels. In February, the JfLRB ruled in favor of the SIU in the West In­ dia case, citing its 1958 findings on the Florida and noting the essen­ tially-American nature of the Sea Level's operation. In its decision on the Florida, issued on Juiy 11 the NLRB noted that w'hen P&O Steamship trans-v ferred the vessel foreign, it set up two Liberian corporations. It trans­ ferred the vessel to one of them, the Blue Steamship Corporation, which in turn, bareboated the ship to the Green Trading Corporation. Green Trading turned around and time-chartered the ship to P&O. The NLRB recalled that "in the representation proceedings, the Board found that both Blue SS and Green Trading are in­ strumentalities of P&O and that P&O had full control of the ves­ sels, was its beneficial owner and was, in fact, the employer of the crew . , , ". . . the situation now before us is, in substance, the same as that in West India. Clearly, un­ der such circumstances, the for­ eign incorporation of the nomi­ nal owner and operator of a vessel cannot bar the jurisdic­ tion of the act . . ." As a result, the NLRB ordered the company to stop discriminat­ ing against employees who are Union members, to stop intimidat­ ing them or spying upon them or interfering in their rights to join and assist the union. It also ordered the company to reinstate eight fired crewmembers with appropriate back pay and to negotiate, in good faith, with the SIU as the exclusive representa­ tive of the unlicensed employees of the Florida and the SS Southern Cross. �kisAFAkEks tod Pace FOOT 'Flags of Necessity* Lie Exposed Runaways' 'Safety' A Myth, Setrfarer In Karachi Finds IBU Men On Soo Bridge Job The IBU-contracted dredge Nibroc (above) is engaged in a bridge-building project in Sault Ste. Marie. Crewman A. Swanson (right) poses with William Lackey, Soo agent. IBU Wins Norfolk Vote, Eyes Seven Other Go's NORFOLK—The Inland Boatmen's Union, after routing District 50 of the United Mine Workers by winning recent elections in the Curtis Bay, GATCO and McAllister tug fleets, has made new gains in its or--» ganizational campaign in the I June 22 when it won an NLRB Virginia-Carolina area. j election in the previously unorThe IBU's latest win came on' ganized Carteret Towing Co. at • —— ; Morehead City, N. C. The final Ask NLRB ElGCtion showed six ballots were cast for the IBU and 0 for no union. Carteret, though a small outfit, handles most of the ships entering POINT PLEASANT, W. Va. — this port, which forsees future ex­ The IBU's rivers campaign got off to a flying start last month as the pansion through expanded facili­ Union filed NLRB election peti­ ties to handle the heavy ship tions in two rivers fleets employ­ traffic. Aside from the Carteret victory, ing some 600 boatmen between the IBU reported that it's cur­ them. The petitions were filed for elec­ rently waiting for the NLRB to tions in the Ohio Rivers Division act on elections among five other aiiU lii the Illinois Rivers Division sQ.mpanios whose emplnyees have indicated a strong desire for IBU of tiie Ohio River Co. The Union also revealed plans representation. Two other firms to petition for an election in the also are under organizational stat­ District 50-contracted Island Creek us, it was reported. Fuel and Transport Co., which em­ The five companies in which ploys about 150 men. hearings or petitions are pending Besides the Point Pleasant of­ are: M. L. Hudgins & Son, South­ fice, another IBU office has been ern Transportation, Capitol Trans­ opened in St. Louis to carry on portation, Marine Oil Service, Inc., the rivers organizing campaign all of Norfolk, and R. K. Davis authorized at the IBU convention. Transportation Co., Newport, News, Va. In 2 River Fleets CLEVELAND—An IBU-manned tug got into trouble last month after rescuing four fellow Union members from an overturned dip­ per dredge and all parties had to be plucked from the waters of Lake Erie by a coal crane. There , were no serious injuries, however. . . . TOLEDO—Miller Constructing Company working on dredging project in the. Maumee River. Mil­ ler Dredge doing the job . . . CHI­ CAGO—Great Lakes Dredge & Dock and Merritt, Chapman & Scott companies working on the Navy Pier job in South Chicago . . . DETROIT—Western Contract­ ors are starting on a dredging job off Lake St. Claire to build an is­ land approximately one mile long and a half-mile wide . . . SAULT STE. MARIE—There ^is activity at the International Bridge and also a ing the Soo Locks. The Price project for deepening and wldenBrothers dredge is working on the Birch oint deepening of the Soo River . . . DULUTH—Government officials here are preparing to take bids on a project to deepen the Mesabi River Range . . . BUFFALO —A new breakwall is being built . by Great Lakes Dredge & Dock. IBU Meetings HOUSTON—August 14, 2:30 P.M., 4202 Canal St. MOBILE—August 16. 3:30 P.M., 1 S. Lawrence St. NEW ORLEANS—August 15, 5:30 P.M.. 630 Jackson Ave. NORFOLK—August 9, 8 P.M., 416 Colley Ave. WILMINGTON, N.C.—August 18, 8 P.M. Marion Motel, Rt. 17. GREAT LAKES TUG A JIREDGE REGION ASHTABULA, O.—August 19. 10 A.M., Ashtabula Hotel. BUFFALO — August 20, 10 A.M., 735 Washington St. CHICAGO — August 17, 2 P.M., 9383 Ewing Ave. South Chicago. CLEVELAND—August 19, 10 A.M., 15614 Detroit Ave., Lakewood, O. DETROIT-TOLEDO — August 14. 7:30 P.M., 10225 W. Jefferson, River Rouge. DULUTH—August 16, 2 P.M., 312 W. Second St. MILWAUKEE—August 18, 2 P.M., 2722 A. South Shore Drive. SANDUSKY, O.—August 19, 10 A.M., 118 E. Parish St. SAULT STE. MARIE—August 15, 7:30 P.M., Labor Temple. RAILWAY MARINE REGION BALTIMORE—August 16. 10 A.M., & 8 P.M., 1216 E. Baltimore St. JERSEY CITY—August 14. 10 A.M. & 8 P.M., 99 Montgomery St. NORFOLK—August 17. 10 A.M.. & 8 P.M., T-abor Temple, NewporUNews. PHILADEI^PHIA—August 15, 10 A.M. & 8 P.M., 2604 S 4th St Those model "safety conditions," which the American Committee for "Flags of Neces­ sity" boasts about on American-owned runaway ships flying Panlibhon flags, were viewed at first hand by a steward aboard an SlU-contracted ship in Karachi last month. Ange Panagopotilos^ SIU' steward aboard the SS Lisa B, has some pretty harsh words to say about the conditions he found. The "flags of necessity" commit­ tee ' has been trying to give the public the impression thai ideal conditions prevail on its members' ships. In fact, a slick brochure was published by the committee show­ ing seamen aboard runaway ships living in a virtual seagoing para­ dise. During the recent maritime strike — runaway ships were the SIU's prime target there — the "flags of necessity" committee took out full-page ads in the New York morning newspapers. These ads criticized the National Committee for Maritime Bargaining, of which the SIU is a member, for bringing up the runaway issue. One of the Skipper and bosun of SS African Lady inspect shattered hul major .points of the ad was that of lifeboat on the Liberian-flag vessel in this photo taken by seamen on runaway ships work un­ SIU .steward Ange Panagopoulos in Karachi. der the safest of conditions. Sees Something Else Seafarer Panagopoulos didn't see the ad; he saw something entirely different. On June 10, the SS African Lady, flying the Liberian flag, docked alongside the Lisa B QUESTION: What are your feelings on foreign aid cargoes in Karachi's crowded waterfront. the US is sending abroad and do you believe that they are Panagopoulos noted that the Afri­ received with appreciation? (Asked of Robin Soodfellow can Lady, built in Portland, Ore., crewmembers in Brooklyn.) in 1944, is manned by an unli­ censed crew of 24 men, Italian and Spanish seamen. The owners are H. Galphin, carp.: Sometimes I Bob GalleanI, messman: I be­ American, with 23 Liberian flag lieve these aid cargoes are espe­ wonder how well these cargoes are ships and offices at "General Navi­ received, For ex­ cially appreciat­ gation Ltd., Monrovia, 80 Broad ample, in January ed by Africans— St., New York." of 1960 I saw both the people Panagopoulos says, "They left wheat unloaded in themselves and Goa with a load of iron ore for Indonesia in a their leaders as Rotterdam and on May 24 they driving rain and well. I sincerely were hit by a typhoon and sus­ it was left on the believe these peo­ tained damage in the engine room dock to spoil. ple need all the and on deck, so they were forced Again in April of assistance they into Karachi for repairs. this year, when can get from the Yes, they repaired the engine, our ship (the Free World — es­ but nothing on deck. On the Afri­ pecially as far as medical supplies Ines) went aground in Korea, the can Lady there are two lifeboats, and know-how are concerned. natives mishandled most of the re­ and the one on the port side was There are other nations that sore­ lief cargo we were going to dis­ completely shattered. I'm sending ly need heavy agricultural equip­ charge at Formosa merely because a few photos to witness the facts. ment and technology, too. the Koreans dislike the Chinese "There was no name or registry residents of that country. % X ion either of the boats and I asked t i Joseph S. Moore, oh. cook: Just the skipper and the mate of the Frank Morciglio, bosun: I know Lady whether they were going to got back from West Africa myself that a lot of this aid never reaches put on a new boat. They told me and it looked to those people who no, because the Lloyds Registry in­ me that the items really need It. I spector, (who is the European we delivered — base this on sev­ counterpart of the American Bu­ rice, flour, trac­ eral incidents I reau man), told them they can pro­ tors and other recall, one in par­ ceed to Rotterdam where they cargoes — were ticular concern­ well received by could put on a new boat. ing CARE pack­ the populace. We Queries Inspector ages containing have a word for "A few minutes later I met the old clothing for foreign aid on Lloyd's Registry inspector. the poor. I saw a '"With a little luck they can this ship—"hand­ quantity of it be­ shake cargo"—and I think that's make it to Rotterdam,' he said in­ ing unloaded in Madagascar. I differently. I asked him what the best way to describe it, to my know for a fact that this same way of thinking. It's America's way would happen if the ship were in shipment ended up being sold to trouble. He answered, 'This is a of showing that it's willing to help a second-hand clothing merchant those who really deserve it. chance they have to take. In this by the receiver of the shipment. life sometimes you have to gam­ ^ 4" 4" ble.' Charles M. Klrkland, 2d cook: I James F. Brack, galley utility: "What an answer. These people The people themselves might ap­ can sum up my answer this way; don't respect the life of a seaman, charity begins at preciate these for­ and some action should be taken home. When a eign aid cargoes, against them. Before I came to the large percentage but it doesn't look US I worked on a lot of those ships of this aid falls to me as If their and I know very well what the into communist governments do. situation is aboard them and how hands — and it I've seen grain their seamen are mistreated." usually dues be­ rotting on t Ii e cause they live in docks in India most of these naand in Indonesia, tions — why I also saw trac­ should we foot tors that looked as if they had been sitting on the the bill? Second, I believe that pier for years. I can come to only American-flag ships should carry one conclusion after observing the 100 percent of these cargoes. It'a treatment of these cargoes: Uncle our tax money that's changing the Sam's money is going down the venture in the first place. And US seamen could use the work. . drain. �laly, INl SEAFARERS Page Five LOG NMU Folds Up Us Tents After Raid On SlU Flops NEW YORK—Obviously riled by the SIU's organizing successes among inland boat­ men, the National Maritime Union last month tried to corral a few boatmen for itself by attempting to raid the SlU-contracted Wilson Line in this port. The attempted raid fell flatt .. .. on its fanny when the SIU crewmen aboard Wilson's two DETROIT—The Great Lakes Seamen's Welfare Plan is run­ excursion boats refused to be ning in high gear with the filing of enrollment cards by vir­ intimidated by NMU's harass­ tually all seamen of SlU-contracted fleets and the speedy ment tactics, and NMU has now packed its bags and shuffled benefit disbursement through^ off. the plan's new offices. TbeSe«fi —n I NMU's exit from the scene came Payments are being sent I on two on July 14 when it signed an agree­ Welfare Plan In High Gear As Payments Go Gut Daily daily to members and their fami­ lies for claims under the provi­ sions of the Plan from the Welfare office, 10225 West Jefferson, River Rouge. All forms and other busi­ ness should be sent to that address for servicing. Seamen can insure quick pay­ ment of benefits by filling out all forms with the required informa­ tion; they should also keep in mind the following: • Letter of Credit: Does away with need for Itospilal deposit by informing hospital of eligibility and benefits. . • Maternity Benefit: Informa­ tion required for $150 benefit in­ John Bailey Jr. opened wide cludes eligibility statement show­ and the doctor took out his ing where Seafarer worked for 90 tonsils, with welfare benefits days in 1960 and one day in past of $45 paid by the Great six months. Lakes Seaman's Welfare Plan. • Accident - Sickness Benefit: John Jr. lives in Detroit. Forms filled out by seamen, doctor and company. Benefit is $56 per week for up to 26 weeks. • Death Benefit: Beneficiary fills out form and includes death certi­ ficate copy. It is important that ALPENA—Twenty men shipped beneficiary's name be on file for with the outlook remaining favor­ $4,000 benefit. able . . . CHICAGO—Shipping de­ • Hospitalization-Surgical Bene­ scribed as fairly good due to in­ fit: Seamen or dependent, doctor creases in June and July . . . DU­ and hospital fill out form and file LUTH—Slow shipping. E. M. Ford it with Plan within 90 days after and Hancock being fitted out . surgery or discharge from hospital TOLEDO—Good shipping expect­ • In-Hospital Benefit: Weekly ed to remain. Reiss and Roland & benefit paid direct to men. If no Cornelius ships make up bulk of benefits are received. Seafarer traffic. Organisational activities on should send copy ot medical and Pickands-Mather continuing . . eligibility record to Plan. CLEVELAND — Shipping picking up after slow start. Aquarama on regular Cleveland-Detroit run . , BUFFALO — Fair shipping. Night list with names and phone num­ bers being set up so ships won't sail short in case of night call . . HEADQUARTERS 10223 W. Jefferson, River Rouge V8, Mich. FRANKFORT — Death benefit of Vinewood 3-4741 $4,000 paid to Mrs. Catherine Fred J. Farncn, Secretary-Treasurer Stanley F. Thompson, Asst. Sec.-Treas. Barnes, a cabin maid on Ann Ar­ ALPENA 127 River St. Norman Jolicoeur, Agent. Elmwood 4-361S bor No. 7, whose husband Robert BUFFALO. NY 733 Washington St. Roy J. Boudreau. Agent TL 3-9259 Barnes died in Detroit USPHS CHirAGO 9383 Ewing Ave. hospital. Ann Arbor carferry Wa­ Ernest Aubusson, Agent South Chicago, 111. bash leaving Manitowoc Shipyard SAginaw l-07.3.t CLEVELAND 13014 Detroit Ave. No. 5 to remain out of service for (Lakewood) an indefinite time. Wabash oiler Stanley Wares, Agent MAln 1-0147 DULUTH 312 W. 2nd St. William Richley, 78, retired after Gerald We.stphal, Agent. .RAndolph 2-4110 26 years with company . . . DE­ FRANKFORT, Mich 415 Main St. Address MaU toi P.O. Box 287 TROIT—Port serviced 32 vessels FIo.vd llanmer. Agent ELgin 7-2441 and shipped 228 men. Total of 167 TOLEDO 120 Summit St. Nell Mahaney, Agent CHerry 8-2431 men were registered. Port Reports SlU Great Lakes Union Halls SIU Blo€ks Vote On Wilson Boats ment In court with the Wilson Line stipulating that NMU would cease picketing and otherwise In­ terfering with the Wilson Line boats. In .signing the stipulatioif, NMU recognized the SIU as the legal bargaining representative for Wil­ son's unlicensed crewmembers, arid thus backtracked on its previ­ ous claims of speaking for a ma­ jority of the Wilson men. Despite the existence of an SIU contract, running until 1962, NMU had originally attempted its raid on the pretense that it had the support of a majority of Wilson Line crewmembers. And in fact the NMU Pilot of June 29 carried a big article claiming that the SIU was trying to avoid a showdown on Wilson Line representation by blocking an NLRB election among the crewmen. Two Boats Running Wilson Line has two excursion boats, the Hudson Belle and John A. Meseck, running to Monmouth Park racetrack in New Jersey and to various resort areas such as Rye Beach and upper Hudson River points. Despite the fact that NMU threw up picket lines at Wilson's piers, and attempted to harass the pasIrving Rwcn, counsel for the WlLion Line, cltrd the Na­ tional Marlllme Union and aibat he eaiied "a weU=fcr= ranged, well-planned attaak." The N. M. U. 1.4 attempting to organiie seamen-o'-. the w-.ison .^Une. which Is now operating • I under a Seafiirer.» .Interna­ tional Union-contract. A Na- NMU's unsuccessful attempt to raid SlU-controcted vessels was reported in the press. Above is o reproduction of on article from the N.Y. JournolAmericon of July 5. miJP/lOT'JUNE29,l96l As clipping from NMU Pilot shows, NMU first claimed SIU was trying to block Wilson Line vote, then backed off and conceded that SIU was bargaining agent for Wilson crews. sengers, the boats continued to op­ erate with SIU crews on near nor­ mal schedules. On Father's Dajf, some 60 per­ sons on the Hudson Belle were injured In a melee which police at that time chalked up as the result of a counterfeit ticket sell­ ing racket. Finger Put On NMU However, on July 4, another fracas took place aboard the same vessel, and this time a Wilson Line spokesman put the finger squarely on the NMU. Said Irving Rosen, the Wilson Line's counsel: "This was no ex­ temporaneous business. This was a well-arranged, well-planned at­ tack." Rosen's remarks were quo­ ted by both the NY Times and NY Journal-American on July 5. After the NMU raiding attempt failed, it withdrew from the field and signed a stipulation saying that the NMU had no business in the Wilson Line. In the stipulation, the NMU also stated that it recog­ nized that the SIU Is the bargiiining agent for the line's crew mem­ bers. US Seeking Funds To Expand Subsidies WASHINGTON—After more than three years of inaction. Congress is being asked by the Maritime Administration to provide subsidy funds for those companies who are new­ comers to the subsidy listings. * Covered by a pnposed $20 priations so as to cover as many million increase m the sub- as 109 more vessels operated by sicf>' money would be such com­ panies as Isthmian, Waterman, T. J. McCarthy, States Marine and isbrandtsen. Applied In 1957 The subsidy applications of these companies have been pend­ ing as iar back as 1957 in some instances. Some of the applicants have cleared all of the hurdles, including the bitter opposition of the existing subsidized steamship companies. However, none of the companies involved has yet re­ ceived any subsidy. Now Secretary of Commerce Luther Hodges has requested Congress to increase subsidy appro- the companies involved on the ap­ proved trade routes. Up until now, sub.sidie.s hava been the exclusive preserve of a relatively-small handful of compa­ nies, leaving large areas of the in­ dustry to operate without any Government aid with the result that many areas of the industry are in difficulties. Three of the five companies whose applications are pending are under contract with the SIU. They are Waterman, Isthmian and T. J. McCartliy, with applications for a wide variety of subsidized routes including routes out of the Great Lakes area. New Officers Of New Orleans MTD Council Great Lakes Shipping lune 2,1961 Through June 29, 1961 PORT DECK ENGINE STEWARD TOTAL Alpena 19 25 7 51 Buffalo 43 31 14 88 Chicago 27 26 12 65 Cleveland 35 14 2 51 Detroit 166 109 112 390 Duluth 28 11 72 Frankfort 33 31 37 33 101 Toledo 40 38 14 92 397 308 205 ""910"" TOTAL Newly-elected officers and executive board members of New Orleans MTD pose at New Orleans SIU headquarters. Included are: Clarence Henry, ILA; Peter Hall, Retail Clerks} Bill Moody, SIU: Robert Soule, Plumbers Union; Al Chittenden, ILA; H. M. Stegall, MM&P; Anthony Ziegler, IBEW; John Whalen, Machinists; August Rossi, Laborers, Thomas Fernandez MEBA. �Jniy. INl StAFARERS'LOC Yaffc Sb SEAFARERS — ROTARY SHIPPING ROARD (Figures On This Page Cover Deep Sea Shipping Only In the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District.) From June 1 Through June 30, 1961 The 18-day maritime tie-up, which began on June 15, had a drastic effect on the month's shipping figures, as was to be expected. Total shipping, surprisingly enough, held up fair­ ly w^ll, r'^flectipg what must have been strong, last-minute shipping before the strike deadline. Nevertheless, the total of jobs shipped, 2,011, was more than 600 under the May figures. The real impact of the strike is shown in the "on-thebeach" figures which shot way up from slightly over 3,200 at the end of May to better than 4,600 by June 30. However, heavy shinping at the strike's end has undoubtedly made a big dent in the oversize "on-the-beach" totals. Ship Acfivify The ship activity totals showed 134 payoffs, two more than the previous month. But, of course, most of these ships could not sign on again, so that sign ons were way down, only 30, compared to May's 68. In transits were also off considerably. Because of the strike, it isn't possible to project any trends or make any valid comparisons. However, it is interesting to note that despite the strike-induced job dropoff, class C men still took 235 jobs, showing that plenty of job opportu­ nities were passed by with men with higher seniority. During the 80-day injunction period, shipping is expected to resume the summer pace. Pay Sign !• Offi OM Traiw. TOTAi: Roiton . 5 New York ... .34 Pkilodelokia .14 Baltimore ... .19 Norfolk Jacksonville . . 1 Miami . 1 Mobile .11 New Orleans . .23 Houston .... . 7 Wilmington .. . 0 Son Francisco. . 4 Seattle 1 4 S 0 0 0 0 2 4 3 0 1 S 11 15 7 4 U 32 13 12 3 12 87 28 34 14 14 8 17 45 42 13 17 14 TOTALS .... 134 30 IBS 249 4 47 4 is DECK DEPARTMENT Registered CLASS A Port Boston New York Philadelphia. Baltimore Norfolk Jacksonville Miami Mobile New Orleans Houston Wilmington San Francisco Seattle TOTALS Registered CLASS B Shipped CLASS A Shipped CLASS B Shipped CLASS C TOTAL SHIPPED Registered Oi1 The Beech CLASS A CLASS B GROUP GROUP GROUP CLASS GROUP GROUP GROUP GROUP 12 3 ALL 1 2 3 ALL 1 2 3 ALL 1 2 3 ALL 1 3 ALL 12 3 ALL 2 3 ALL A B C ALL 12 7 20 5 32 0 3 7 0 4 9 0 9 0 1 1 0 2 2 2 13 17 29 10 56 0 8 2 0 2 9 4 12 56 119 3Cf 205 2 18 26 46 26 89 5 49 14 15 14 34 2 23 89 34 23 146 97 174 44 315 1 23 58 9 12 82 13 23 8 44 0 4 4 8 1 14 6 6 0 0 21 6 0 27 18 28 11 6 21 0 0 15 0 57 0 9 6 0 31 76 26 133 3 35 12 25 40 18 6 59 4 16 25 45 0 0 45 93 29- 167 0 22 40 1 1 59 1 105 45 62 6 6 13 1 1 2 7 10 3 11 3 17 0 5 4 2 3 17 3 13 7 1 9 29 4 0 17 1 2 4 9 0 6 22 5 33 2 5 4 4 2 11 5 11 1 3 7 2 6 0 3 6 6 3 11 1 4 11 4 21 10 42 1 26 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 i; 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 2 1 2 0 1 0 22 29 59 0 8 7 5 12 8 28 0 12 8 6 0 4 10 0 2 2 28 10' 2 40 43 52 11 106 0 4 11 15 42 63 11 116 0 14 19 33; 27 47 14 85 2 68 9 11 3 6 22 25 42 22 ' 0 9 85 9 116 88 123 15 226 1 53 23 30 99 22 174 4 56 21 102 5 57 33 123 17 19 . 41 3 2 4 571 25 9 102 41 9 152 82 133 36 251 33 7 8 18 0 3 7 7 6 5 15 1 4 13 14 4 3 5 0 0 5 13 28 0 -9 1 2 2 15 2 4 22 11 12 19 6 37 3 6 5 5 5 20 3 12 6 14 10 5 0 0 20 0 62 1 19 1 9 0 0 9 31 9 29 22 19 24 5 48 4 19 6 35 29 5 19 5 6 21 10 29 2 9 17 2 2 2 6 29 17 6 52 27 24 7 58 4 274 509 130 1 9131 19" 120 143 1 282 129 266 90 1 485 23 90 "95 1 208 7 24 30 1 61 185 208""61.1 754 464 "740 182" 1386 42 188 232"("462 ENGINE DEPARTMENT Registered CLASS A Port Bobton i. New York ... Philadelphia.. Baltimore .. Norfolk Jacksonville.. Miami Mobile New Orleans. Houston Wilmington . San Francisco Seattle TOTALS Registered CLASS B Shiooed CLASS A Shipped CLASS B Shipped CLASS C GROUP GROUP GROUP GROUP 1 2 3 ALL 1 2 3 ALL 1 3 ALL 1 2 3 ALL 2 3 12 1 16 3 1 8 (. 12 i 0 i 2 0 2 1 3 33 111 29 173 6 31 21 58 15 46 5 66 3 19 16 38 3 25 6 34 0 4 5 9 2 15 • 2 19 1 1 4 6 75 6 9 90 4 25 17 46 3 39 8 50 4 23 18 45 3 2 12 17 2 3 5 10 0 5 3 8 13 1 2 6 2 11 0 13, 1 2 6 9 0 3 0 3 0 2 2 4 0 0 0 0, 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 39 6 10 55 1 6 " 3 10 1 3 14 4 19 0 8 11 27 66 8 101 8 17 15 40 13 43 60 3 4 19 12 34 22 94 10 126 1-' 29 23 53 15 69 11 95 3 14 17 34 7 4 3 14 1 4 4 7 3 11 1 7 8 16 9 1 7 5 23 35 0 4 4 8 3 13 3 19 3 2 6 1 4 27 6 37 2 13 9 17 3 7 20 3 6 16 24 0 124 502 85 1 711 29 "139 120 1 288 54" 274 49 1 377 22""105~ 92 1 219 TOTAL SHIPPED CLASS GROUP 1 2 3 ALL A B 0 3 2 0 2 2 38 3 11 10 24 66 0 0 19 6 0 0 0 2 6 47 45 4 6 0 2 4 13 2 4 5 7 3 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 11 0 0 19 0 0 7 2 lol 60 34 1 34 0 11 -.5 16 95 16 0 2 2 4 11 0 6 0 1 19 1 0 16 3 1 4 20 8 43 27"1 78 374 219 Registered On The Beach CLASS B CLASS A GROUP GROUP 3 ALL 3 ALL 2 2 C ALL 1 1 7 5 34 2 8 2 27 2 4 14 35 52 24 128 51 161 34 246 7 94 5 8 13 0 25 3 6 50 0 41 26 19 49 6 98 14 80 10 104 4 3 23 7 5 9 13 2 22 1 4 4 7 7 14 3 15 1 12 19 1 0 0 0 3 0 3 0 0 2 2 0 30; 16 65 90 6 6 14 9 2 28 28 64 10 104 50 130 22 202 8 61 17 106 16 145 42 103 17 162 28 3 2 6 31 4 2 14 1 4 8 7 26 7 6 55 1 8 16 1 42 40 6 17 13 31 31 2 39 . 1 4 (671 20'8 113" 58" "200" 78 "719 11040 172 1 430 STEWARD DEPARTMENT Registered CLASS A Port Bos N. Y Phil Bal Nor Jac Mia Mob .... No Hou Wil S.F Sea TOTALS Registered CLASS B CROUP GROUP GROUP 1-9 1 3 ALL 1 2 2 3 ALL 1-s 3 ALL 1 2 3 10 5 3 I 21 2 ~ 0 2 4 0 0 1 1 2 16 39 21 86 162 2 5 30 37 4 20 7 43 74 3 6 2 11 22 0 0 8 '8 1 5 2 7 15 23 13 38 9 83 5 5 19 29 8 10 8 12 38 1 2 4 2 9 0 3 4 7 0 5 1 7 1 3 3 3 5 14 0 1 0 1 0 0 1 2 3 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 20 7 8 28 63 0 0 25 25 1 4 3 13 21 31 13 58 103 0 1 1 21 22 1 28 14 49 92 14 32 18 34 98 9 6 31 46 I 20 10 33 64 8 0 4 5 17 0 1 1 2 0^ 2 0 0 2 6 9 6 12 33 0 2 9 11 1 7 2 5 15 6 9 3 15 33 2 3 17 22 1 5 3 10 19 73 195 94 297 1 659 20 27 167 I 214 "18" 108'"50 176 1 352 Shipped CLASS C Shipped CLASS B Shipped CLASS A GROUP s ALL 1 2 0 0 0 0 16 1 14 1 0 2 2 0 28 3 2 23 10 3 7 0 3 3 0 0 0 6 0 . 0 4 4 0 0 0 27" 27 0 3 25 . 29 1 .4 2 1 1 5 0 0 5i 8 lol! 1 1 7 11 120 1 138 TOTAL SHIPPED CLASS GROUP 3 ALL A 1 2 B 0 0 3 2 2 1 16 26 ,74 2 1 23 1 15 2 0 0 1 28 0 17 38 1 16 10 0 8 8 ' 7 0 0 8 3 9 3 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 21 4 0 0 0 27 18 92 1 1 16 29 6 7 64 0 1 0 2 4 0 2 2 0 15 5 0 0 0 3 5 19 10 2 0 6 85 1 96 352 138' 5 C ALL 1-s 3 5 4 26 116 36 18 9 1 83 11 17 8 25 1 15 6 9 0 0 1 0 25 12 18 137 1 7 100 23 8 6 2 0 20 4 341 9 5 96 1 586 123 Registered On The Beach CLASS B CLASS A GROUP GROUP 3 ALL 1 2 3 ALL 1 2 0 4 6 10 6 8 28 2 76 40 153 305 3 6 54 63 0 11 7 17 11 13 46 0 2 20 26 36 19 51 117 4 3 5 11 7 1 1 10 3 2 2 6 8 3 5 22 2 0 0 0 0 3 0 0 2 25 14 48 0 41 41 99 0 34 2 27 49 16 107 173 5* 15 20 65 45 19 29 116 30 3 8 26 0 1 2 3 9 7 21 43 1 1 9 11 11 33 4 4 19 27 6 4 14 296 139 463 110^ 54 36 214 1 304 SUMMARY CLASS A Registered OKOUP 2 3 ALL 1 274' 509 130 I 913 124 502 85 I 711 268 94 297 I 659 666 1105 512 12283 Registered CLASS B GROUP 1 2 3 19 120 143 29 139 120 20 27 167 68 286 430 DECK ENGINE pTEWARD CRAND TOTALS. t Group 1-s men totals included in Group 1 totals. • 1 man registered on beach 1-s, class B Shipped CLASS A GROUP ALL 1 2 3 ALL 1 282 129 266 90 I 485 1 288 274 49 I 3^7 1 214 126 50 i76J 352 1 784 309 590 315 11214 Shipped CLASS B GROUP 123 ALL "23 90 95 I 22 105 92 I _7 11 120 I 52 206 307 I 208 219 138 565 Registered On The Beach TOTAL Shipped CLASS A CLASS B SHIPPED CLASS C CLASS GROUP GROUP GROUP 2 3 ALL 12 3 ALL 1 2 3 ALL ABC ALL 1 464 740 182 |1386 42 188 232 462 208 61 485 61J 754 24 30 208 719 113 11040 58 200 172 I 430 219' 78.374, 78 r 671 .43 27 409 139 463 11021( 54 36 2l4 1 304 138 96 I 586 96 352 85 " 6 5 20" 73 142 1 235 1211 565 235 12011 1081 1598 758 13447 154 424 618 11196 �IMf' IMl $^AFAR^H.S Tnn Sevtm If-QG Sanitation Awards Go To Ore, Co/mar SUP Tanker Rescues Fishermen Secretary Abraham Ribicoff of the US Department of Health, Education, and Welfare this month awarded the Pub­ lic Health Service Special Citation for Excellence in Sanita­ tion to the SlU-contracted Ore^ •Navigation Corporation and tion. The citations were presented Calmar Steamship Corpora- to Robept J. Jurgen, president of Del Alba Wins Delta's 1960 Safety Contest SAN FRANCISCOlifeboat from the SUP-contracted Standard Oil of California tanker Chevron went to the aid of two fishermen in a skiff (center) after their 38-foot trawler, Aloha, sank last month in a 35-mile an hour gale about ten (California Shipping Co.) received miles west of Point Arguello, a joint American Merchant Marine Calif. The Chevron had sighted the overdue fishing boat and put a line aboard. When the tanker started to tow, the boat began taking water. Her crew then jumped overboard. Three other Pacific Districtcontracted ship received awards last month for earlier rescue ef­ forts. The Maritime Administration awarded two—one, a Meritorious Service Award and a Gallant Ship designation went to the Western , Pioneer for rescuing the crew of a wrecked Canadian halibut boat breaking up on the rocks of Cape Lutke, Alaska; the second, a cita­ tion went to the President * Van Buren (APL) for successfully transferring a surgeon from an­ other ship by lifeboat under haz­ ardous sea and weather conditions to aid a gravely ill passenger. The tanker E. M. Lombard! Successfur MCS Conference Ends SAN FRANCISCO — The first Marine Cooks and Stew­ ards Planning Conference, which ended here June 17 after three days of intensive work ex­ amining the many problems facing the union, was described as suc­ cessful and rewarding by dele­ gates, union officials and obeervers. The 88 delegates representing 75 ships, headquarters and branch ports, meeting in five committees, offered extensive recommendations and reports covering all phases of union activity. The final reports wiii be acted upon by the union membership and officials and will help determine MCS policy for contract negotiations. Institute-National Safety Council Ship Safety Achievement Citation of Merit for its assistance to a badly-leaking Japanese training ship. The Lombardi provided ma­ terials for repairs and stood by for a day until a US Coast Guard cutter arrived. SAN FRANCISCO — APL says entry of President Lincoln will add more than $2,000,000 to Califor­ nia's economy in wages, supplies, repairs and fuel payments. Franji Birdsall, MFOW member died and left half of his insurance ($1,250) to the SUP . . . SEATTLE—Aleu­ tian Marine Transport Co. has bought the 150-foot Dennis Winn as a replacement for the Ex­ pansion. Geean Mali and Island Mail (AMD had chunks cut out of hull by rocks r. . PORTLAND — MFOW baseball team in Babe Ruth League in first place with four wins, no loss record. Vacant offices in SUP building rented to Furni­ ture . Workers' Union. Navy has asked for money to buy helicoptep for Columbia River service, MCS reports, citing MTD's efforts . . . WILMINGTON - SAN PEDRO — MTD picket lines around Todd Shipyards has been withdrawn due to court injunction . . . HONOLU­ LU—Dilapidated 127-year-old Sea­ man's Institute to be replaced by 16-story, $3.7 million building. Un­ ions, will have space in the build­ ing ,. . NEW YORK—MCS reports Hawaiian Trader sold. MFOW had bad chow beef aboard President Polk (APL) . . . NEW ORLEANS— Unions waiting for Weyerhaeuser ships to fit out. Everybody is stick­ ing close to the hall. 'The Del Alba, a Delt^a Line C-2 freighter, has won the company's 1960 fleet safety contest, it has been announced. The vessel ex­ perienced no chargeable lost time accidents during the year and re­ ported a 0.00 accident frequency rate. In the 1959 safety contest, the Del Alba, whose skipper is Captain Ivan Williams, finished in 12th plao,e with an accident frequency rfte of 15.15. Del Sol Second Close behind the Del Alba was the MV Del Sol, which also re­ ported a 0.00 accident frequency rate. The Del Sol reported eleven injuries of which one was reported as having occurred ashore. The Del Sol's skipper is Captain Wil­ liam Rogers. Captain Williams and the crew of tlie Del Alba were presented an engraved plaque during an award presentation ceremony on board the vessel at New Orleans. The presentation was made by H. X. Kelly, chairman of the executive committee, Mississippi Shipping Company. Mr. Kelly is a past general chairman of the Marine Section, National Safety Council, and is well known for his work in the marine safety field. The award is the fourth to be made by the Delta Line. Previous awards were won by the SS Del Monte (2) and the MV Del Rio. both companies, at a ceremony in the Secretary's office on July 6. The award was earned by Ore Navigation for the fifth consecutive year, while Calmar was cited for the fourth consecutive year. The Special Citations, which were signed by Dr. Luther L. Terry, Surgeon General of the Public Health Service, were awarded be­ cause each of the nine vessels operated by Ore and the eight ves­ sels operated by Calmar achieved a rating of 95 out of a possible 100 or better on official PHS inspec­ tions during 1960. 166 Inspection Items The ships are inspected on 166 separate items of sanitation. A high rating means that the vessels maintain safe water and sanitary ways; are free of rats and insects; and in general maintain high standards of cleanliness through­ out the ship. The program of awards, which has been in operation for about 10 years, involves periodic inspection of the vessels by Public Health Service officers. Both companies are subsidiaries of the Bethlehem Steel Company. Present At Ceremony Present at the award ceremony, besides Mr. Jurgen, were US Sen­ ator Benjamin A. Smith II of Massachusetts; Admiral A. C. Rich­ mond, Commandant, US Coast Guard; Dr. Luther L. Terry, Sur­ geon General, US Public Health Service; Charles L. Groom, Execu­ tive Vice President, Calmar Steam­ ship Corporation and Ore Naviga­ tion Corporation; Peter Flcckenstein. Vice President, Calmar Steamship Corporation; Jack D. Kerr, Vice President, Ore Steam­ ship Corporation: and other offi­ cials of the Public Health Service. KennedyHits ICC On Lag In Shipping WASHINGTON—President John F. Kennedy has denounced "unre­ strained and destructive competi­ tion guided by private interests" as being responsible for the "with­ ering away" of the intercoastal and coastwise shipping services, as well as shipping on the Lakes and private waterways. In a message sent to Congress caliing for the overhaul of the various regulatory agencies, the President implied that the rail­ roads were responsible for the sit­ uation. He attributed his quota­ tion to the report of the Senate Commerce Committee subcommit­ tee which was highly critical of the railroad's role in the decline of domestic shipping. President Scores Delays The President's message dealt with the subject of regulatory agencies generally, for which he has submitted a number of reor­ ganization plans. Most of these plans are expected to receive Con­ gressional approval. He was particularly critical of delays in agency proceedings. "De­ lays in the disposition of agency business and the failure to evolve, other than a slow-case-by-case method, policies essential for our national growth seriously handicap their effectiveness . . ." The President summed up the issue by noting that ''the empha­ sis must now, in the national in­ terest, be placed upon the health and practices of a series of indus­ tries, rightfully competitive, but which—from a national standpoint —must be viewed as a whole . . ." Maritime labor leaders, includ­ ing SIU President Paul Hall, hav« testified before Congress, criticiz­ ing the ICC. Office Employees' Board Visits New Orleans SIU Pacific District Shipping Port SUP 5/14 to 6/12 MFOW 6/1 to 6/30 MC&S 6/1 to 6/29 Total San Fran. 545 139 345 1,029 Seattle 168 63 80 261 79 41 29 149 Wilmington 270 (no hall) - 83 353 New York 127 30 7 164 New Orleans 49 (no hall) 3 52 Honolulu 20 17 22 99 (no hall) 129 (no hall) 129 Portland San Pedro Total 1,258 419 515 2,192 Recent visitori to the SIU hail in New Orleans were these members of the international executive board of the Office Employees International Union, an affiliate of the AFL-CIO Maritime Trades Department. Left to right, front row: Secretary-Treasurer J. Howard Nicies; Mrs. Hicks; Mrs. Coughlin; Mrs. Bloodworth; J. O. Bloodworth; and Director of Or­ ganization H. B. Douglas. : Second row: Leo J. Wallace; Mrs. Morton; Nicholas Juliano; President Howard Coughlin; J. E. Corum; Seafarers Vice President Lindsey Williams and Frank E. Morton. Rear row: Mrs. Juliano; W. A. Lowe; Edward Beaupre; John B. Kinnick; Mrs. Firth; Mrs. Steck; Emil W, Steck; Max J. Krug; George P. Firth and Edward P. Springman. �SEAFARERS race ElcM LOG Jal7, INl SCHEDULE 4)F Seafarer's Son Wins SlUMECTiNGS Labor Scholarship Hshing Bill Backed By SlUNA Signed By Caiifornia Governor SIU membership meefings are held regularly once a month on days in­ dicated by the SIU Con­ stitution, at 2:30 PM in the listed SIU ports below. All Seafarers are ex­ pected to attend. Those who wish to be excused should request permission by telegram (be sure to include registration num" ber). The next SIU meet­ ings will be: New York Philadelphia Baltimore Detroit Houston New Orleans Mobile Governor Pat Brown of California signs into law the fishing bill sponsored by the SlUNA as (I. to r.) Steve Edney, vice president of the SlU Cannery Workers of the Pacific, San Pedro; State Senator Fred Parr of Monterey; Nick Pecoraro, Sill Seine and Line Fishermen's Union of Son Pedro, and John Criverio, SlU Seine and Line Fishermen's Union of Monterey, look on. SACRAMENTO, Calif.—Governor Edmund (Pat) Brown of California signed into a law a bill, backed by SlUNA West Coast fishing unions, extending the California sardine season by two months. Among the unions support­ of San Pedro, and John Crlvello, ing the new legislation were of the Seine and Line Fishermen's the SlUNA Cannery Workers Un­ ion . of the Pacific: SlUNA Seine and Line Fishermen's Union of San Pedro, and the SlUNA Seine Line Fishermen's Union of Monterey County: Cooperative Action The combined action of the three SIU unions on the new law is part of their program of close cooperation in organizing and leg­ islative activities. Many of their contracts with boatowners are held jointly. The sardine bill extends the sea­ son for commercial fishermen by two months, bringing the California sardine season to a total of six months. The end of the sardine season was changed from Decem­ ber 31 to March 1 by the new bill. Law Gets 2-year Test The new sardine season, which will be given a two-year test, is expected to enable fishermen to in­ crease their earning power, and may help to increase employment opportunities in the West Coast fishing ports. Present at the signing of the bill were: Steve Edney, vice president of the Cannery Workers Union of the Pacific; Nick Pecoraro of the Seine and Line Fishermen's Union Among unions in the SlU are a number of groups of commer­ cial fishermen on all coasts, as well as shoreside fish canneries and processors. They are in­ volved in such widely-diversi­ fied fishing operations as scal­ loping, tuna fishing, salmon fisheries, cod, halibut and many others. Groups involved include the New Bedford Fishermen's Union, Alaska Fishermen's Union, tuna fish and cannery anions operating put of Cali­ fornia ports and groups in Bristol Bay, Kodiak, and else; where In the far northwest Pacific. Union of Monterey. NB Requests Boat Subsidy NEW BEDFORD—The first ap­ plication for a Federal fishing ves­ sel construction subsidy under the terms of PL 85-516 has been re­ ceived in Washington from a New Bedford boat owner, according to the SlUNA Washington Bureau. An application for Federal mort­ gage insurance for the proposed new vessel has also been received by authorities in Washington. The mortgage insurance will help to finance the rest of the cost of the new vessel. The fishing vessel construction subsidy law provides payment of up to one third the cok of new fishing vessels. Until now, the condition of the fishing industry was not good enough to lure new investment in boats despite the subsidy. However, SlU-affiliated unions such as the New Bedford Fisher­ men's Union, headed by Howard W. Nickerson, have been working to create favorable conditions for investment in the industry and provide their members with job opportunities, safe conditions, and the chance to earn a decent living. The Atlantic Fishermen's Union, headed by Thomas "Obie" O'Brien, also affiliated with the SIU, has also been trying to foster industry conditions which would expand the job security of its members. The subsidy application filed by the New Bedford operator for a new fishing vessel is the first in what is expected to be a series of such applications. Another New Bedford boat owner is expected to ask for a Federal construction subsidy for a similar fishing vessel in the near future. August August August August August August August 7 8 9 II 14 15 16 Dredgemen Win Two New Pacts NEW YORK—Marine Division Local 25, International Union of Operating Engineers, reported this month that it has achieved two major bargaining successes in Southern areas. Under one of the agreements, the McCullough Dredging Com­ pany of Birmingham, Ala., signed a contract covering its South At­ lantic and Gulf Coast operations. The second agreement provided for a union contract with the Great Lakes Dredging and Dock Company, covering a 14,000,000yard dredging project in the Caloosahatchee Rivei*, near Fort My­ ers, Fla. At the same time, Stephen J. ?slie, president of the local, disclosbd that he had received word from the Department of Labor that his union's pay scale had been determined to be the "prevailing rate" for dredging operations in the Massachusetts area. An affili­ ate of the National Maritime Union had attempted to establish lower hourly wage rates as the "prevail­ ing rate" in that area. The Operating Engineers are affiliated with the AFL-CIO Maritime Trades Department. After winning first Martin T. Lacey Scholarship awarded by NY City Central Labor Council, Ivor Moskowitz (center) is congratulated by Dean McConnell of Cornell University. Ivor is the son of Seafarer Murray Moskowiti. Mrs. Mos­ kowitz is at the left. NEW YORK—The son of a member of the Seafarers Inter­ national Union earlier this month won the first Martin T. Lacey Scholarship awarded b / the New York City Central Labor Council, AFL-CIO, it The scholarship, granting the has been announced. The announcement was winner $3,000 for a four-year made July 6 by council president Harry Van Arsdale, Jr., secretary Morris lushewitz and treasurer James C. Quinn. The scholarship winner is Ivor •R. (Robbie) Moskowitz, IB-year-old son of Seafarer and Mrs. Murray Moskowitz of Baldwin, LI. The Martin T. Lacey Scholar­ ship, honoring the late president of the AFL Central Trades and La­ bor Council, has been established at the New York State School of Industrial Relations at Cornell Uni­ versity. course of study, is open to the sons and daughters of members of un­ ions affiliated with the Central La­ bor Council. Graduated In June ^ Young Moskowitz, who was graduated in June from Baldwin High School, was chosen the scholarship winner from among 96 contestants. He was named to the National Honor Society, awarded a New York .State Regents Scholarship and received the National Merit Commendation. NY Court Hits Runaway... (Continued from page 3) pany, had primary Jurisdiction in the dispute. It was this union point of view which the Court of Appeals up­ held in overturning the rulings of The 43rd Lifeboat Class Lifeboat class Number 43 gathers outside the classroom at SIU headquarters after successfully completing the course. The men who earned their lifeboat ticket are (first row, l-r) Pedro Esteban, Julio Hernondez, Charles Callings and Sebas­ tian Perira, and (second row, l-r) Carlos Tulon, Don Eckhoff. Claude irown, lifeboat instructor liH Dooks, Honning Kjher, and John Sovorese. the Supreme Court and Appellate Division, and thus vacating the in­ junction. The New York ruling followed closely on the heels of another significant ruling on April 24, when the Supreme Court of the United States refused to consider a runaway opei'ator's bid to escape the jurisdiction of US labor laws and indicated that, from now on, American runaway operators will have to deal with US maritime un­ ions through the NLRB, just as any other American operator. The Supreme Court's action came as the result of an appeal by Universe Tankships, Inc., owners of the Liberian-flag Ore Monarch, from a ruling last January by the Pennsylvania Supreme Court. The Pennsylvania courts had refused to enjoin IMWU picketing of the ves­ sel and told the owners to take their complaint to the Labor Board. In their written brief to the High Court, union attorneys relied heavily on the NLRB's favorable ruling in the Sea Level case, which had been the primary test of US unions' rights to organize the run­ aways. Sea Level Case In the case of the Sea Level, the Labor Board took jurisdiction over the vessel, which had been organ­ ized by the SIU, because of its American ownership and its par­ ticipation in US foreign trade, even iimugh the ship was under Liberian registry. �iiidlii loir, IMI SEAFARERS THE: CAXSTADXAMT Members Strongly Approve New SlU Canada Constitution MONTREAL—A new era began for SIU Canadian mem­ bers on June 6 when a new constitution was overwhelmingly approved by the membership. The union is now officially the Seafarers Internationa Union of Canada, SIUNA- antee to every Seafarer of the pro­ tection of his rights under the AFL-CIO. Out of the total 3,609 ballots cast fn the constitution referen­ dum, 3,387 were.to accept the pro­ posal and 209 votes were cast against the new constitution. Only 13 votes were blank or void. The new leadership positions in­ clude Hal Banks, president; Leon­ ard McLaughlin, executive vice president In charge of contracts and enforcement; Gilbert Gauthier, vice president in charge of li­ censed personnel; Ray Doucet, vice president in charge of Atlantic Coast; Paul Gagne, vice president In charge of Great Lakes; Rod Heinekey, vice president in charge of the Pacific coast; and Donald Swait, secretary-treasurer. The newly adopted constitution pqpvides for an autonomous Li­ censed Division and Incorporates amendments to the existing con­ stitution adopted in 1954. The constitution contains a guar­ Banks Wins Libel Suit OTTAWA — The Supreme Court of Canada has ordered a Toronto newspaper to pay $3,500 in damages to Hal Banks, president of the Seafarers Inter­ national Union of Canada, in con­ nection with a libelous editoriah Banks said of his court victory: *T don't regard this so much as a victory for myself as it is a victory for those unions and union leaders who have been constantly and ma­ liciously libelled by various Canadiaa newspapers in what amounts to a planned campaign of vilifica­ tion and of union busting. "I hope that this judgment per­ suades those newspapers who have a tendency to set a reporter, with an abyssmal Ignorance of the facts, to the task of 'doing a job' on a union and its officials, to stop tliis unfair practice. "Invariably, the libelled unions and their officials are only doing What their members pay them to do—a conscientious job of advanc­ ing the wages and working condi­ tions of the members represented. If this judgment achieves this pur­ pose I will be satisfied." The ruling by the Supreme Court vindicated the original jury verdict handed down at the To­ ronto Globe and Mail, and Oakley Dalgleish trial in Toronto in June, 1958. The trial judge, however, refused to allow the jury decision on a legal decision and on the question of qualified privilege of a newspa­ per. The Ontario Appeals Court ruled in favor of the trial judge's opinion and the case went to the high court. The Globe and Mail editorial of November II, 1957, which exceed­ ed all previous anti-SIU editorials in viciousness, stated that the SIU never held strike votes or meet­ ings and charged that Banks was a US agent in disguise dedicated to upsetting Canadian shipping. The editorial contained a remark­ able number of other untruths in a relatively short space. constitution, the right to vote, the right to nominate himself and to hold any office in the union, the right" to confront accusers in union trials, and the right to express himself freely on the floor of a union meeting. Pasre Nina LOG Seafarer's Daughter Aiming At Stage And Screen Career NORFOLK—A recent visitor to the STU hall here was Kay Reid, 18-year-old dau-^hter of Seafarer Vance A. Reid, who's shown at the right in the photo below. Daughter Kay has been spending a good deal of her time recently in theatrical work. She's been in Hollywood and New York, and you may have seen her on the screen or stage. The footlights, however, haven't dimmed Kay's in­ terest in the sea. In fact, she told Norfolk port agent Paul Gonsorchik that she'd like to get letters from seamen all over the jvorld, and pronu||^5^ij^r them. The address, in c„je'^i^^^ra^sted, is 853 Kel1am Road, Norfolk. MONTREAL — SIU crews took over the Alexander T. Wood and the West River from British crews. West River Ore Transports is con­ sidering transfer both ships to Canadian registry. Annual sailings of Canda Steamship Lines passen­ ger vessels, fit outs of .Richelieu, St. Lawrence, Tadoussac and Scott Misener's new laker, J. N. McWatters have resulted in good ship­ ping. McNamara drill scow No. 27 going to Magdeline Islands on a blasting job . . . FORT WILLIAMS —A five month $174,000 dredging Says Seafarers Can Aid New Nations of harbor in the Westfort turning basin and at Mission and McKellar rivers entrances is planned . . . THOROLD—Union took over Su­ matra, with 28 licensed and unli­ A galley gang member has suggested a means by which Seafarers can make a posfcensed ratings, owned by Law Quarries company of Port Col- tive contribution toward helping develop nations and, incidently, US foreign relations. borne. Ill-fated tug Bert Verge, Steward department member Harry N. Schorr has suggested that Seafarers collect and which overturned while towing the deliver books to educationaH^ Forestdale last month in Hamilton and welfare groups in newly cellent position to make a positive Most of these books were des­ Bay, was raised and then beached contribution" and "when one looks tined for Asia and Africa and, ac­ independent Asian and Afri­ near Skvwav bridge. Tue mav be at the potential . . . it becomes ob­ cording to the retired . . . TORONTO—Slight im­ can Countries. vious that we should gladly un­ United States In­ Books that seamen collect and provement in shipping reported. formation Agen­ dertake the job—and soon." make available to schools, missions The French River has been cy which inspired and other such groups would play Chicago Campaign launched and is the latest addi­ A similar idea was the basis for the privately con­ tion to the CSL|fleet. The Northern an important part in combating il­ literacy, a prime reason for the a recent unofficial "People-to-Peo- ducted drive, was Venture, a new ship built in Ger­ backwardness of many developing ple" book drive in Chicago which meant to "close many and managed by Upper nations, Schorr believes. netted more than 300,000 books the book gap" Lakes Shipping arrived and will be that were shipped overseas by the that exists be­ Schorr ,who joined the Union in fitted out after finishing touches tween reading Navy. 1953, said Seafarers "are in an ex­ are made. Sad news here is the material sent to Schorr scrapping of the more than 50these lands by year old excursion steamer Cayu­ the US and the communist block ga. One of the last of the old canalof nations. ers still in operation, the Brown Books that were collected in­ Beaver hit port and made a pay­ clude modern novels, classics, law­ off .. . VANCOUVER—The tug books, children's books* and text­ Radium Prince was a royal ship books in applied science, social sci­ indeed when she was used to trans­ ence and engineering. port the Governor General and his THE DECLINE OF PRO-COMMUNIST AND PRO-CASTRO senti­ Schorr suggests that Seafarers party to nothern outposts recently. ment in Venezuela was strikingly indicated in the recent trade union collect books from friends and li­ Her dress included the blue-andelections held throughout that key South American country. In union gold vice-regal standard flying from after union, former Communist control was overturned. Among un­ braries in addition to books "wa ourselves read on long voyages." her bridge . . . HALIFAX—Ship­ ions formerly Communist-dominated which have ousted Communist He's also interested in hearing ping hit a peak with the dispatch­ control are the Radio and Telephone Union; the Union of Street Clean­ ing of all hands registered. About ers, the Union of Social Sequrity Employees, the Hotel and Restaurant from any other Seafarers w^ho have half went to dfedging jobs, the ma­ Workers and others. Communist strength wqs dwindling in other or­ ideas for advancing this plan. jority with the J. P. Porter Co., now ganizations, such as the Federation of Oil Workers, which is the key un­ operating in Saint-John, N. B. ion in Venezuela, where the Communists had already been a minority. Claim type dredge Hamilton 56 ar­ 4" 4" 4" rived for crib work for a new dock IN CHILE, IT TAKES A STRIKE to win a two-cent an hour raise. to replace old Long Wharf. Ship­ NEW YORK—A two-day strike yard strike has ended and work The "Inter-American Labor Bulletin" reports that the 316 workers in­ at the Hellenic Lines here was volved, employed by the Standard Electric Company of Chile, had to has been completed on Arthur go on strike for ten days to win the munificent increase in base pay. ended this month when a new twoCross which is now operating. Two cents an hour may not seem like much, but for the minimum cate­ year contract, retroactive to May gory of workers, it was a raise from II to 13 cents an hour, or almost 15, was won by Local 153 of the 20 percent. Approximately 15 percent of the work force was in the Office Employees International Il-cent-an-hour category. Union, an affiliate of the AFL-CIO 4» 4" i Maritime Trades Department. FORT WILLIAM..... . 408 Simpson St. ARGENTINA'S RAILWAY WORKERS UNION are faced with much The new contract provides a Ontario Phone: 8-3221 HALIFAX. N.S 128V<. Hollis St. the same kind of problem as are American railroadmen, an attempt to $5.50-a-weck across-the-board in­ Phone 3-8911 MONTREAL 634 St. James St. West reduce the work force drastically. In Argentina's case, a proposed gov­ crease for the line's 72 clerical Victor 2-8161 ernment reorganization of the railroad system would reduce the work employees, a welfare plan, a 35QUEBEC 44 Sault-au-Matelot Quebec LAfontaine 3,1569 force by some 75,000 men. In addition, the government plans increases hour week, continuation of a yearly THOROLD. Ontario 52 St. David St. in freight rates and fares of some 40 to 60 percent, and would shut bonus of one month's salary, and a CAnal 7-5212 TORONTO. Ontario......272 King St. E. down some 2,500 miles of track which it deems to be uneconomical. vacation bonus of $120. The con­ . . EMpire 4-5719 VANCOirVER, BC 298 Main St Dining cars, st£(tion restaurants and railway workshops would be sold tract may be reopened in a year ST. JOHN, NB 177 Prince William St. to be operated by private businesses. for a discussion of wages. OX 2-5431 Books-For-World Plan Urged LABOR 'ROUND THE WORLD New Two-Year Pact Won By SS Clerks SIU Canadian Disfricf Halls �' •• - ' :r.!^"n^'iS!PT^''\\ , ntt'tMf BEAFARERS ;. S^ INI LOn Five SiU Men Died C//W Victorious At Jersey Shops CG Holds Pilots Responsible For Alcoa Corsair Collision WASHINGTON—A harsh indictment pf the pilots who were on duty when the AlctMl Corsair collided with the Italian-flag Lorenzo Marcello last October has been Issued by th« US Coast Guard. The Coast Guard, in announcing the findings of its investigative paneL ninned resnonsihilitv for*' " ' ' i i.• ,« a pinned the responsibility for the accident, on the pilots and rudder would Involve SO to 39 ing speed either In congested declared that the case had degree swing, this apparently Is waters, or in conditions of poor been referred to the Department TRENTON—A resounding victory for the SIU United In­ of Justice for possible criminal dustrial Workers was scored this month when nearly 100 em­ action. ployees of two New Jersey manufacturing establishments The collision On the Mississippi River belpw New Orleans on Oc­ chose UIW representation. •• tober 22 took the lives of five Sea­ At Trenton Textile Engi­ makes parachutes and other prod­ farers and five Corsair passengers. neering Co.^, the 68 employees ucts under Government contract. Another five SIU men were among indicated tneir desire to join the The UIW plans to establish a Tren the 21 injured in the crash. UIW after one month of organiz­ ton ofTlce to service the new mem­ The Corsair was outbound at the ing. The company, however, hred bers. time, with the Marcello coming one employee for Union activity Employees at Highway Trailer up-river. They collided with a com­ and t'iie workers set up a two-day Industries in Newark voted solid­ bined impact of 32 knots while picket line protesting the action. ly for UIW representation In an rounding a bend. The victims of An interim agreement with the NLRB election July 13. All of the the crash were all sleeping In pas­ company was signed which rec­ 17 votes in the election were for senger staterooms and steward ognized the UIW .as bargaining tUte UIW. The election was contest­ department foc'sles on the star­ agent and provided for rehiring ed by District 50 of the United board side of the Corsair. the man who was fired. The firm Mine Workers. Also on the ballot, The Marcello's bow slashed and without a single vote, was a through the midship house after no union" choice. slicing into the starboard side of Highway Trailer Industries em­ the Corsair between No. 2 and 3 Election Slated ployes about 20 workers. The com­ holds at a 23-degree angle. pany, which sells and services overAt Si Oil Firm In announcing the findings of KEW YORK—The National La­ the-road trailers, was organized the Coast Guard, Admiral A. C. bor Relations Board has advised after a two-month campaign. Richmond, the commandant, de­ the United Industrial Workers clared: that a representation election has "It is considered that the pri­ been scheduled for August 1 at the mary cause of this casualty was Statcn Island Petroleum Com­ the failure of both vessels to navi­ pany (SIPCO), which has 29 em­ gate with caution. The Initial fail­ ployees. ure on the part of the Alcoa Cor­ sair to make a timely and sufTicient The election order came after alteration of course to port to in­ an intensive two-months UIW orThe United Industrial Workers sure a safe starboard-to-starboard 'ganizing campaign at SIPCO and eight other Staten Island fuel oil Welfare Plan paid a total of 76 Tiassing, as agreed upon, was a companies. There are also some claims to UIW members and their major factor in. the case. Her sub­ 30 other smaller companies whose dependents in June. The benefits sequent failure to recognize the dangerous situation developing and employees have Indicated a desire in June totaled $8,687.96. Orlando Irizzarry of Beam Ma- resultant failure to take timely for UIW representation, sa that tic Inc., received the top claim of measures to avoid or minimize the the potential of new UIW members $664. effects of the collision also con­ here is in excess of 200. Other benefits totaling $200 or tributed. Employees' representatives from better were Francis Hawkey, Air "The Lorenzo Marcello similarly many of these companies met with Master, $245; Robert Frankenfleld, failed to recognize the increasing UIW organizers on July 19 and Air Master, $659.15; Angelo Lupledged their support in the Un­ ongo, Ames, $358; Isabel Macari- danger of the situation which ion's organizing campaign on the ella, Esco, $204; Albert Campagna, should have been apparent and had she done so the fatal decision to island. Hussmann, $311.20; John Faucett, turn toward the track of the Alcoa Hussmann, $200; Basil -Adkins, Corsair might have been avoiaed. $300. "It is further considered that the UIW Meetings Hussmann, Eric Hagen, Milo, $459.22; John responsibility for this casualty rests NKW YORK—i'ucsua.v. August 1. Fagan, National Molasses, $598.25; solely with the pilots of these two at 6 PM. UIW Hal], 675 Fourth Ave., B'klyn Andrew Amundsen, Nilsen & Milla, vessels." BATIMORE — Wednesday, August $382.50; Charles Coxe, Paulsen Admiral Richard exonerated the 2, at 7:30 PM. 1216 E. Baltimore St. Webber, $200; Alan Huth, Schae- master of the Marcello and watch 8UNBURV—Sunday, August 8, at vitz, $218.75; James Jones, US officer of the Corsair since the 2 PM, Friendship Fire Company. Hair & Foam, $201. PHILADELPHIA —Tue.sday, Aug­ pilots had sole responsibility for ust 8. at 7:30 PM, UIW Hall, 28<M S. Nine of the claims were for operating the vessels on the river. 4th Street. maternity benefits. Ironically, thqi^wo pilots, Stanton P. Vogt of the Corsair and John Vogt of the Marcello, are related, Jay-Kay Shop Stewards Stanton Vogt being John Vogt's nephew. Testimony at the Coast Guard hearing showed that the Corsair was doing 18 knots and the Mar­ Wmm cello about 14 knots in the narrow and twisting Mississippi channel. The two vessels signalled for^a starboard-to-8tai;board pass. How­ ever, the Marcello pilot then testi­ fied that after moving to Port to allow room to pass,-he had to swing back to midstream (starboard) to avoid grounding on the west bank of the river. As" the two ships approached each other, he said he. ordered a hard left again, then full astern, but too late to avoid a col­ lision. On the Corsair^ Seafarer Joseph Barone, who was on the wheel, testified that the pilot told him to go ten degrees left, then 20 degrees left. Since, a hard left lllW Welfare Pays $8,687 Mary Smaliwood (I), elected by acclamation as steward of the Jay-Kay motor department, is congratulated by Edna Brown, who was elected shop steward of the can opener department of the Long Island City, NY, plant. Jay-Kay signed a contract with the United Industrial Workers in June after long months of'bargaining. IM THe HOSPITAL?, tmsiUHAlt iMMEPIAfElY/ the reason why Admiral Richard held that the Coraalr failed to make "a timely and aulficient al­ teration of course to port to insure a-safe starboard-W-starboard pass­ ing. . . ." The speeds at which the ships were approaching each other also closed the gap too rapidly for effective maneuvering. In almost every major ship col­ lision In recent years Involving American ships, the vessels have been traveling at or near top cruis­ visibility, or both. Seafarers who lost their lives in the collision were Walter B. Orman, John Gorman, Edward W« Ketschke, Roy A. Goddard and Herbert J. Sullivan, all of them passenger waiters. One result of the collision was to put Alcoa out of the running for National Safety Contest laurels. The company had won the title two years in a row and was In the j-unning for the third time until the Corsair accident. Joe Alglna, Safety Director Helicopter Rescue Procedures A familiar sight on many merchant ahlpa in recent years has been the transfer of- ill or Injured seamen to shoreside mcidical facilities, or |o a ship carrying a physician, by means of a helicopter. This technique has obvious advantages In terms of assuring speedy medical treatment and safe and comfortable transfer as opposed to the difficult job of transferring by lifeboat. Unfortunately, helicopters have a limited range and can only be used when a vessel is reasonably close to shore, or to another vessel with a helicopter landing deck. But where they can be used, the whirlybirds have proven their value many times over. , , Consequently, all seamen should be familiar with the procedure for helicopter transfer. Under the system set up by the Coast Guard, special hoist equipment has been designed and techniques developed for safe and efficient operation. Usually a fixed wing aircraft departs from the shore base before the helicopter, determines the ship's position and acts as escort and communication relay for the 'copter. If the vessel can communicate on 2182 kilocycles, then communica­ tion can be readily established, since both aircaft have homing equip­ ment which operates on this frequency. This wiU'assure speedy fixes on the ve-ssel, without which there might be delays in locating the ship. Once tlie vessel is located, the pilot will determine whellier the patient is ambulatory or a stretcher case; whether the hoist can be made off the deck of from a boat lowered over the side, and what course and speed the vessel should hold to for best operating conditions. If the vessel is large enough and has a clear deck area, a hoist can usually be made frdm the deck. The largest pos.<!lble deck area should be chosen and all loose gear, stays, antennas and other obstructions re­ moved as much as possible. The patient, and one crewmember to as­ sist him, should be moved to a location near the hoist area, but all other crewmembet's should remain behind suitable protection. There Is al­ ways the danger that a rotor blade might strike the deck or some ob­ struction. If It does, it will shatter and fragments will fly In all directions. With an ambulatory patient, the rescue basket can be used for the hoist. The pilot will Inform the vessel of the procedure by radio, loud hailer or message drop. Normally the procedure is as follows: A) The pilot lowers the basket to the deck. The creWmember assist­ ing the operation disconnects the basket from the cable and lets the cable hook go free. It is extremely important that the cable not hooked to any part of the vessel. In this event, there is a likelihood that the pilot would have to cut the cable, nullifying the helicopter's hoisting ability. B) The helicopter will then hover at one side of the ship, awaiting a signal from the vessel that the patient is ready to be picked up. C) The patient should then be brought to the hoist area and seated in the basket. (Thejpatlent should read the illustrated instrifction card attached to the basket.) D) The ship should then signal the helicopter to come in for the pick­ up. The pilot will hover over the basket and lower the hoist cable, which should then be hooked into the lifting eye of the basket. E) The man on deck then gives a "thumbs up" signal to the pilot, signifying that the patient is ready for the hoist. L If the patient Is a stretciier case, a Stokes litter equipped with lifting bridle and guide lines Is used. The procedure is the same, except that an additional crewmember Js needed to tend the guide lines. An illu­ strated instruction card is attached to the litter. Sometimes, because of obstructions or a heavy load of deck cargo, . there may not be enough space to permit hoisting from the deck. In such situations a boat must be lowered and the patient hoisted from the boat. This is trickier for the pilot since the boat is not a stable platform and will be effected by prop-wash as well as by the heaving pf the waves. Once the hoist has been completed, the helicopter will head for shore, with the fixed wing aircraft supplying escort. Usually, the 'copter will land right on the grounds of the nearest Public Health Service hospital. Otherwise, it will land on a beach near a waiting am­ bulance which can transfer the patient to a hospital. ' ' (Comments and suggestions are invited by the Department and can be submitted.to this polumn, carelOj the SEAFARERS LOG.) . .';-*V.' " ' �.rj IW:- SEAFARERS Pagre.Eleven LOG 'No Exit' X<esisla.tiire Ray Murdock, Director MARITIME STATISTICS.—As of June 1, 1961, there were 941 ves­ sels of 1,000 gross tons or over in the active US merchant fleet. This is four less than the number active in May. Of the.se 941 vessels, 45 were Government-owned and 896 were privately-owned. This period regis­ tered a decrease of six active vessels and an increase of eight inactive vessels in the privately-owned fleet. Two freighters, the PRESIDENT LINCOLN and the DEL SOL, were delivered from construction. Three freighters were transferred from foreign to US registry, and two freighters, MYRIAM III and PETER BLIX, and a tanker, MARINE CHEMIST, were transferred to foreign flag. The privately-owned fleet increased by two to 990. Of the 94 privately-owned inactive vessels, one passenger ship, 12 freighters, and 12 tankers were undergoing re­ pair or conversion. MA's active fleet increased by two ships, while its inactive decreased by 17. Two troop transports, 20 Liberty ships, and a tanker were sold for scrap. The total US merchant marine decreased by 13 to 2,950. The total number of large vessels on order or under construction in US shipyards dropped by one to 85. The latest National Labor Board decision, upholding the SIU's right to represent the crew of the Liberian-flag SS Florida, could hardly have come at a better time, for it served notice on those ship operators who are still balking at dealing with NGMB unions on the issue that they have no legal excuse to evade the issue any longer. The whole position of those operators who refused to bargain with the NCMB on the runaway ships was that it was "illegal" for the unions to ask for the right to organize the operators' foreign-flag vessels. The Labor Board has answered that argument convinc­ ingly. It should be noted that the Board placed great stress on the question of affiliation. The Board said, in effect, that it didn't matter how foreign-flag corporations were inter­ posed between the original American opera­ tor and the foreign-flag ship. In other words, the Board was clearly informing the Ameri­ can operator that the establishment of dummy corporations and assorted affiliates in Liberia, the Bahamas or any other area outside the United States would not provide immunity for their foreign-flag ships from US union organizing. The Board made it clear that, as far as it was concerned, the nature of the foreign-flag operation was the critical factor. If the ship was operating in American foreign com­ merce out of an American port on behalf of an American business interest, then it prop­ erly is subject to American union jurisdic­ tion. Undoubtedly, those American operators who are in the foreign-flag shipping business will wriggle and squirm further in an effort to evade a foregone conclusion. They will appeal to the courts wherever possible, but the trend of court decisions has been univer­ sally against themr. Even the Supreme Court of the United States, refused to hear an ap­ peal by the owners of the runaway-flag Ore Monarch in which the owners sought to es­ cape the jurisdiction of US labor law. All the operators can do now is delay the inevitable day when they will have to sign contracts with those unions, the SlU and the MEBA, who have asserted their right to or­ ganize runaway ships. Those who followed the lead of the National Maritime Union, and gave the runaways special immunity for four years, have thrown away the opportunity to protect their memberships. 4' it it Cheaper Medicine? There was an interesting reaction on the part of the American Medical Association to two recent proposals to reduce the cost of prescriptions. A leading mail order retail concern, which specializes in credit sales via mail, announced that it was going to distrib­ ute drugs at below the cost of the corner drugstore. Secondly, Senator Kcfauver, who conducted detailed hearings into the drug manufacturing industry's price policies, sub­ mitted legislation which would lead to a re­ duction in the cost of medicine through eli­ mination of needless duplication in brands and other steps. Both of these proposals have been strongly opposed by the American Medical Associa­ tion. Ordinarily, the average individual would think that the AMA, representing doctors, would be interested in seeing to it that neces­ sary drugs and medicines were made avail­ able to the public at lower cost and that the flood of brand-name antibiotics, each one only. slightly different from the other, be reduced in the interest of effective treatment. Physicians can hardly be expected to keep track of the hundreds of products that are on the market today. Some suspicious-minded people have sug­ gested that the AMA's tender concern for the drug manufacturers stems from their heavy advertising in the "Journal" of the AMA, as well as other medical publications. AMA denies this is so. But we're still waiting for the Association to offer a logical justification for its position. CONSTRUCTION SUBSIDIES.—Frank L. Barton, Deputy Under­ secretary of Commerce for Transportation, in an address at Elkhart Lake, Wise, said that consideration of ship construction subsidies for Great Lakes steamship operators may become inevitable in the light of subsidized Canadian competition on the Great Lakes. His suggestion was prefaced with the statement that the Canadian Minister of Trans­ port had requested ship construction subsidies and the end of Com­ monwealth participation in Canadian cabotage. "The problem of find­ ing a way to aid our own cabotage has been one of increasing signi­ ficance since the end of World War II," said the Commerce Department official. "Our domestic common carrier shipping is deteriorating along all four coast lines. Low rates, fierce intermodal competition, changing markets, and increasing labor and equipment costs have all contributed to the decMne of this highly important sector of our maritime industries. In an effort to find a bright side to this problem of stepped-up Canadian competition, I might point out that there is the remote possibility that the Canadian drive to provide assistance for its Great Lakes shipping may be of help to you. Due to the fact that our coastal and Great Lakes shipping frequently competes with other modes of domestic transportation, it has heretofore not been politically feasible to con­ template direct assistance—such as ship construction subsidies. But the consideration of such assistance may become inevitable in the light of subsidized Canadian competition on the Great Lakes." Mr. Barton pointed out that Great Lakes common carriers not only are meeting competition from the "exempt" ship operators, but also from railroads and, on certain movements, from Canadian and other foreign-flag shipping. (Source; CIB No. 45, June 29, 1961) RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT.—MA has announced that the Galveston, Texas, plant of Todd Shipyard Corporation has been des­ ignated tlie eeniial sei vieiiig site fur the world's first nuclear mereliant ship, the NS SAVANNAH. Todd will handle the drydocking, repair, maintenance and refueling of the ship. The Todd yard at Pelican Island will add facilities in order to handle the work. Todd engineers and technicians will be subject to call for servicing the ship anywhere in the world. The general oerating agent for the NS SAVANN.\H is States Marine Lines, Inc. Construction of the SAVAN­ NAH is a joint project of the Atomic Energy Commission and the Mari­ time Administration. The Todd Corporation, in addition to its Galves­ ton Division, operates seven other integrated shipyards strategically lo­ cated on the Atlantic, Gulf and Pacific Coasts. They are ready to co­ operate in the service requirements of the NS S.WANNAH . . . Synthe­ tic rope is now being depended upon for many towing tasks. The two largest fleet-tug operators in the Port of New York now depend on the man-made fibers. In the past they have relied largely on manila and sisal fibers. The cheaper synthetic now used is polypropylene. While nylon is still the standard synthetic for long distance coastwise and dcep=soa towing, polypropylene is displacing ''dacron for ropes and lines used in docking and shifting ships. Industry statistics show that last year 2.5 million pounds of synthetic fiber went into the manufacture of marine lines, an amount twice as large as the 1959 total. As estimated five million pounds of syntlietics are expected to be used in the marine field this year . . . The Marietta Manufacturing Company of Port Pleasant, West Virginia, has beefi awarded a $3,733,040 contract to build two hydrographic surveying ships. They are to be constructed for the Coast and Geodetic Survey of the Department of Commerce. SUPREME COURT.—The Supreme Court has ruled that individual members who disagree with their union's legislative or political ac­ tivities may avoid having their dues used for such programs. At the same time the Court upheld enforcement of railroad union shop con­ tracts. In so doing, the Court overturned a Georgia court's injunction which barred enforcement of the union shop agreement on the Southern Railway System unless the union abandoned political or legislative activity. The Supreme Court suggested two formulas which would per­ mit a dissenting union member to separate himself from financial sup­ port of political programs with which he disagrees. (1) He might be given a dues i-ebate "in the same proportion that the expenditures for political purposes which he had advised the union he disapproved bore to the total union budget." (2) The union's expenditui^e for the pro­ tested activities could be proportionately reduced. In this case a mem­ ber would have to give the union formal notification of his objection to expenditures for political activity which he opposed in order to be entitled to a refund or I'eduction. (Comments and suggestions are inuited by the Department and can be submitted to this column care of the SEAFARERS LOG.) �SEAFARERS Pi»e Twelve Jnly, un LOG KSis LABOR Rival unions agrc® on foreign-flag issue 9Mn>tn' luerM^c rentraB^i J ,^«<ea- 'injuncij Z.tT^ ••« •**511^ »illi »' *'» "-"Jli' •• TW»> W'" " , Suprtm* lUnionsPl'; ^oWWg AsJcs eoST Walt III Seamen's Strike^ (CimUnt (nmriM^ p. > -- :,-rl I \ |;t,.k.|il ^ i •'.:fiv .r.-" "• "^'' J'^v. .•• I.:• lonLuiC, . uni'B' The Maritime Strike As The Press Saw it T, HE start of this year*s maritime contract talks teas prefaced by an extremely significant development—^ the formation by a group of unions of the National Committee For Maritime Bargain­ ing and the development of a program to holster the US merchant marine and protect the jobs of American seamen. The unions took this step because management could not, or would not, act to preserve an Amer­ ican merchant fleet. Here's how the "New York Times'' put it: NY Times June 7, 1961 *^9 Sea Unions Urge industry Reform^' "Offer Rejuvenation Plan in New Form of Bargaining" "Maritime labor set a new standard yes­ terday for contraet bargaining = = Th® joint committee outlined a program to re­ vitalize an industry in which unions have charged mismanagement on the part of both Government and industry ... "A prime demand was that contracts with industry in the future cover Americanowned vessels under foreign flags . . . "Next in order was the demand for formation of a joint labor-management committee to overhaul policy on shipping subsidies; to eliminate Federal competi­ tion with private shipping . . . "The nine unions proposed that con­ tracts ending this year would be extended without major changes . . . ". . . J. M. Calhoon, chairman of the bargaining committee, presented what was generally agreed to be a striking picture of a declining shipping industry. "With graphs and charts, he showed that the merchant fleet had declined since 1939 from 1,218 ships to 905 ... "Subsidies, costing the country $250 mil­ lion a year, apply only to ... a small frac­ tion of merchant marine activity . . ." (The industry, under the thumb of the major international oil and metals compa­ nies and the major subsidized companies, wanted no part of the NCMB program). "The chief objective of the bargaining, the recapture of runaway ships . . . for union organizing action was immediately rejected by management . . ." a> i 4, The result v:as the likelihood of a strike. The "Herald Tribune" said: NY Herald Tribune June 9. 1961 ''US Ship Strike Looms As Talks Break Down" 1^ - - ". . . After the meeting with the National Committee for Maritime Rargafnlng broke np, Jesse M. Cslhoon... sajd that Mr. Casey bad informed us he could not discuss the extension of union contracts to Americanowned runaway-flag ships . . 4» 4" 4" While the National Maritime Union was not a member of the NCMB, there appeared to be agreement at first that the runaway issue was the number one contract demand. NMU Presid-ent Joseph Curran had re­ iterated on many occasions, prior to the start of contract negotiations, that runaway ships constituted a primary threat to the job security of American merchant seamen. "Busine.ss Week" magazine, five days before the strike broke out, put it this way: Business Week June 10. 1961 "Rival Unions Agree On Foreign-Flag issue" "... shipowners and maritime unions are looking at a new negotiating issue: union demands for contracts covering for­ eign-Hag ships ... ". . . Rival leaders Joseph Curran . . . and Paul Hall . . . have agreed on this point . . . (the) National Maritime Union made the demand last week . . . and (the) Seafarers International Union made a sim­ ilar demand . . . through the . . . National Committee for Maritime Bargaining . . 4" 4 4" With a strike looming, the NCMB scored a major breakthrough on June 13. The "Journal of Commerce" reported on June 14 a.<t follows: "The firsi break . . . came when the National Committee for Maritime Bargain­ ing reached agreement . . . with a group of 51 shipowners operating 18? .. . ships ... "The agreement extends current wages for one more year while granting the unions jurisdiction over foreign-flag ves­ sels operated by some of the employers. ". . . the accord also called for ... a joint steamship labor-management commit­ tee to 'effectuate a program and establish policies for the development and growth of the American merchant marine . . .' "Other developments on the fast shifting front included; A decision by the Masters, Mates & Pilots ... to break off from Joint negotiations with other labor groups in NCMB . . 4.44 The sifiintjig of the first group represented a good-sized chunk of the SlU-contracted operators. However, with the mates un­ signed, and with the rest of the industry balking, an industry wide strike was in the cards. Labor Secretary Arthur Goldberg intervened in an attempt to secure a settle­ ment. The strike began as expected on the 15th. The American Merchant Marine Institute's operators were ready to do anything to set­ tle, as long as they didn't have to concede jurisdiction over the runaways and give the unions a voice in determining industry pol­ icy. Consequently, the "New York Times'* reported: NY Times June 19. 1961 "Ship Strikers See A 'Bribe' in Offer" "Owners Deny Charge They Gave Pay Plan to Kill Issue Of 'Runaway' Fleet" "One of the principal negotiators in the maritime strike charged yesterday that • shipowners' committee had attempted to 'bribe' maritime labor . . . "Jesse M. Calhoon . . . called upon • Congressional committee to investigate his charge . . . "Mr. Calhoon . . . charged that the American Merchant Marine Institute . . . had attempted to 'bribe us by offering a substantial economic package if we will drop the runaway-flag issue . . 4 4- 4 By this time more independents had signed with the NCMB unions. By June 23, the SIU and MEBA had 65 companies operutiug 262 vessels under contract. With the employers refusing to bargain on the runaway issue. Secretary of Labor Goldberg came up with a plan. The "Jour­ nal of Commerce" reported it in the follotoing form: Journal of Commerce June 23. 1961 "Halt In Ship Strike Asked By Goldberg" "Urges 60-Day Respite, Submission Of Dispute To Presidential Group" "Labor Secretary Arthur J. Goldberg proposed . . . that striking maritime unions agree to halt their walkout for GO days and submit their dispute ... to a three-man Presidential committee for a solution . . 4 4 4 However, there were signs that some­ thing was cooking in the back room. The story continued as follows: "Jesse L. Calhoon . . . charged that one union is near agreement with the head of a leading subsidized ship line on terms that will sharply raise industry costs . . . In return for an agreement that would eliminate the demand . . . for jurisdiction on foreign owned ships ... "Joseph Curran has insisted his union will continue to press the foreign-flag issue . . . "However, he reported . . . that nego­ tiations were taking place with some ship­ owners . . ." The June 23 "New York Times" added the following details: "Mr. Calhoon yesterday attacked John M. Franklin, chairman of United states Lines, for holding secret meetings with other unions and seeking, separate deals in an effort to 'destroy the merchant niarine.' "A spokesman for Mr. Franklin said this was not true . . .' "Mr. Calhoon said, '70 percent of the wages Mr. Franklin pays come from Fed­ eral subsidy'." ' . . . . he charged that if Mr. Franklin were offering to meet demands ... it meant he wanted 'to squeeze smaller com­ panies out of business . . . 4 4 4 On June 24, all of the unions rejected the Goldberg truce plan, but it was appar­ ent that the NMU was ready to walk away from the-runaway issue. As the "New York Times" reported it: "The proposal put forth by .VIr. Goldberg called for a three-man citizens panel to study the economic issues, the prime union demand that foreign-flag ships under American control be brought into the bar­ gaining, and Government policy, including policy on runway ships. "Mr. Curran said he would accept a fact­ finding body on the last point only. He said the bargaining table was the only way to work out a solution to the other two issues." The type of solution he had in niind be came clear within a few days. 4 4 4 Following union rejection of the Gold­ berg proposal, President Kennedy invoked the Taft-Hartley Act. Here's how the "World-Telegram and Sun" reported it: World-Telegram & Sun June 26. 1961 "Sees Peril From Tieup, Orders Inquiry" "President Sets Up Board To Investigate, Report By Friday" "WASHINGTON, June 26 — President Kennedy invoked the Taft-Hartley law to­ day in the national maritime strike. "By executive order, the President found that the current shipping strike threatens to 'imperil the national health and safety' ..." 4 4 'J .,l~v 14;* f 4 The unions planned to fight the TaftHartley injunction on the ground that no genuine national emergency existed. But there were strong indications that the NMU had caved in on the runaway-flag issue. The "Journal of Commerce" reported the following: Journal of Commerce June 29. 1961 "Signs Pointing To Big Break In Sea Strike" "NMU Hints Foreign Flag Question Is No Longer A Barrier To Settlement" "Hopes for a break in the long contract dispute . . . have been buoyed by reports THAT SOME MARINE WORKERS ARE �My. IMl Fkfc Thirteea The Meritime I- H -•Si? «w?"a no« ^ S?"-«« Los. ..H^., .4. DM bM» •"Slsil'j'(S^rT«'*'*V [ ---VP J D..in.«l "P "'-V^ ..VDV \ ts*^" ToJVJi '""230SwJ rh'« *>5; rf iJ "^'ZT" y>!«V! r»i; pignsPointin^: |To Big Break . fn Sea Sfnl^e . ISEAMEN'S FIGHTS EVICT U.S. PANEL .•'VMlfHinuroreiiBri.j ' VuMlion I. JV„ Lo.,,,r Bwrier to S«il,mf„t ! If CtOMOt rAVlTt kitlfmvM -%A 'ppAirrt Attrrnn.m »h#r. »h#r. th* rl^'" •' •"'"•'*••1 tftf "•n^ er harfufunr •hif'M fwm in* th# »lh'.n f« rwn« to (k* (W rtnft-ai ^MionM nM-Uiau.. Mr rxur^n ifiarnfan Mall gi.* .« - -- t i . t The "Herald Tribune" of June 30 added the following details on the "package" set­ tlement being reached between the NMU and the AMMl: ". , . it was learned that it would be a four-year pact calling for an immediate wag:e increase of 4 percent . . . "The pact would add an immediate $66,849,750 in labor costs to the American merchant marine if its terms are extended to the other unions. A LARGE PART OF THIS WOULD BE BORNE BY THE PUB­ LIC IN THE FOR5I OF OPERATING SUBSIDIES . . , UNSUBSIDIZED SHIPS . . . WOULD HAVE TO MAKE UP THE ADDED COSTS . . ." (CAPS OURS) 3/ i" j. One reason for the ' "package" was to cripple, and perhaps destroy the unsubsidiced segment of the merchant fleet, repj resenting some 600 ships. 3'he other reason was specified by "Time" magazine in its June 30 issue as follows: "Joe Curran this year demanded a 30hour work week, a 12 percent package wage increase over four years and assorted fringes. Hall . . . asked management for something much more controversial—the right to bargain for more than 20,000 for­ eign sailors who man US ships registered abroad. (CURRAN MADE THE SA5IE DEMAND BUT PASSED WORD THAT HE WOULD DRYDOCK IT FOR SWEET­ ER WAGES AND HOURS.)" (CAPS OURS) 4" 4" 4. The idea now was to put the screios to the engineers to make them buy the same package. The shipowners hoped to achieve I immunity for the runaway ships and at the same time put the independents out of busi­ ness. The MEBA refused the bait. The "Herald Tribune" reported on July 1; "Jesse M, Calhoon, secretary-treasurer of the MEBA, said that his union is inter­ ested in Jobs, not wage increases that could put some of the struck companies out of business . . . "Mr. Calhoon noted that the proposed settlement formula does not satisfy the basic demands by his union ... He also said his union wanted a one-year contract only . . . THE BASIC IDEA OF HIS UN­ ION'S DEMANDS WAS TO GET MORE SHIPS SAILING WHICH WILL PROVIDE MORE JOBS FOR ENGINEERS ... "MR. CALHOON NOTED THAT THERE ARE SEVERAL UNSUBSIDIZED COM­ PANIES THAT ARE IN DANGER OF BEING FORCED OUT OF BUSINESS . . . (CAPS OURS) "The NMD contract principally is with subsidized companies which can pass on increased labor costs . . The "New York Times" added on the same day: Ut ".".«* " ' •?r I h**-* b«fw fvtMlry ^tlh m* «n. • '•••'« 1.1 it„ ? * ""put. krtw.,u i- S.w.powntri .nd iu.lt:••;. u..on, READY TO DROP THEIR DEMAND FOR BARGAINING RIGHTS OVER AMERI­ CAN-OWNED FOREIGN SHIPS. "HINTS THAT THE FOREIGN-FLAG QUESTION WAS 'NO LONGER AN IS­ SUE' BLOCKING SETTLEMENT . . . WERE MADE BY SPOKESMEN FOR THE NATIONAL MARITIME UNION . . . (CAPS OURS) —nrT wje- - [ WU.*.! rn«I. (..L T X "THESE UNIONS (SIU AND MEBA) AGREED THAT SHARPLY INCREASED LABOR COSTS WOULD TEND TO DRIVE THE INDEPENDENTS OUT OF BUSI­ NESS. THEY ALSO INSISTED THAT THE ORGANIZING OF SEAMEN ON AMERICAN-OWNED SHIPS FLYING FOREIGN FLAGS WAS A MORE IMPOR­ TANT ISSUE THAN WAGES . . . (CAPS OURS) "In return for the money parcel, the THREE UNIONS (NMU, MM&P and ARA) WERE PREPARED TO DROP A PRIME DEMAND: BARGAINING RIGHTS ON THE AMERICAN SHIPS UNDER OTHER FLAGS . . . (CAPS OURS) "Jesse M. Calhoon, secretary of the engi­ neers, said his 11,000-man union had no intention of relinquishing its demand on the so-called 'runaway' ships . . . THE CURRAN CAMP HAD DROPPED IT . . . (CAPS OURS) "Mr. Calhoon said his committee was adamant on the Issue of a proposed labormanagement committee to promote the merchant marine and deal in such matters as subsidies . . . "Research has shown, Mr. Calhoon charged, that the industry cannot survive the kind of crew costs embraced in the 21 percent deal. •"WE KNOW FROM EXPERIENCE... THAT FOR EVERY 1 PERCENT IN­ CREASE IN SHIP OPERATING COSTS, 1 PERCENT OF THE INDUSTRY DIES ... WE ARE INTERESTED IN JOBS . . ." (CAPS OURS) 4> 4> 4. Instead of the engineers cracking, the trend seemed to be working in the other direction. On July 2, the "Herald Tribune" had this to report: "The MEBA and SIU sUll insist on the right to organize American-owned ships flying the Liberian, Panamanian or Honduraii flags ... "The engineers' position may be strengthened by a reported split in the ranks of the deck officers . . ." 4' 4" 4i On July 2, the first major break in the strike came when the Mates union signed ujith the independent companies which had previously signed with SIU and MEBA. Here's how the "Times" reported the de- ^ velopment: NY Times July 2, 1961 "Gulf Coast Pact Frees 250 Ships" "Agreements were signed yesterday free­ ing more than one-third of the nation's strikebound merchant marine as President Kennedy prepared to seek an injunction to free the rest of the fleet. "A grou^i of Gulf Coast shipowners, rep­ resenting 250 vessels, signed contracts witb four unions that encompass all of the types of manpower needed to sail the ships. 71 other sblps were freed when their owners signed necessary contracts . . •ppM,, |,yt * I 'J" *"'''-• ^""l>B(fin, The NMl/ and, FraLiklin, ichich had hoped to break the back of the NCMB tniioiis, now found that AMMl ships were still tied up because the engineers would not cave in on the runaway issue. The NMU, in des­ peration, tried a little intimidation, as the July 3 "Times" reports: "Meanwhile negotiations . . . were bro­ ken off yesterday afternoon as a result of demonstrations. "The disruptions look place inside offices of the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service . . . Officials of the mediation serv­ ice called a halt to the talks . . . "The demonstrators were mainly fiom the National .Maritime Union . . . The demonstrators wanted the engineers to reach a pact with the American Merchant Marine Institute . . . "JESSE M. CALHOON . . . DESCRIBED THE DEMONSTRATIONS AS 'A CAL­ CULATED ATTEMPT' TO DISTRACT THE PUBLIC . . . "MR. CALHOON SAID THE DEMON­ STRATIONS MERE 'FURTHER PROOF OF COLLUSION' BETWEEN THE SHIP­ OWNERS, HEADEn RY GEN. JOHN FRANKLIN, CHAIRMAN OF UNITED STATES LINES, AND JOSEPH CUR­ RAN . . . (CAPS OURS) "They decided on this maneuver... be­ cause we have succeeded in focusing at­ tention on the manner in which the sub­ sidized companies are using public funds to destroy other segments of the indus­ try . . ." t 4i "Ue i The maneuver proved fruitless, and the efforts to conceal the nature of the package deal proved equally unsuccessful. On July 4, the "Neio York Times" had this to say, in an editorial: f^^e»ly-n« y»«" ^rfokd liTewe l»^'' 1*. p«tt»ni't '"• • -mriem ns*4«d ^ r»dle*liy. W«w H ^ wu bu •«« of tbt. "be >«>»'tb« 1" "«».uotry-i toni^ bulk tut" •«»" 1 Did. Art »« fuo»«b»« ""J ' "* TBI of tho l«4a«« established between PMA and the Ameri­ can Mercnant Marine Institute. Before the injunction was issued, three unions opposed it. The "New York Times" had this to say: "The president of the Seafarers, Paul Hall, sharply challenged the Government's contention that an injunction was needed because a 'national emergency' existed. "He said the injunction could serve to assist one segment of the industry, the Merchant Marine Institute, 'which from the beginning adamantly refused to bargain on the issues' . . . "The Seafarer's rival union, the NA­ TIONAL M.ARITIME UNION . . . -AP­ PEARED TO BE SATISFIED WITH THE GOVERNMENT'S INJUNCTION PRO­ CEEDINGS ..." (CAPS OURS) 4" 4 4 That's ruhere the issues stood when the strike ended, with one more important de­ velopment, as reported from the July 0 "Herald Tribune": "The Marine Engineers' Beneficial Asso­ ciation reported it had cracked the solid front of tho Amorioan Merfhant Marine Institute by signing a three-year contract with States Marine Lines, one of the na­ tion's largest unsubsidized companies." 4' 4 4 In the days following the strike, it hecame clear that the NCMB unions had won more than the right to runau-ay ships. The second major objective of the group, a reevaluation of US maritime policy, seems close at hand. Here's what the "New York Times" had to say on the subject: NY Times July 13, 1961 "Maritime Subsidies" NY Times July 4, 1961 "The Maritime Debacle" "Federal intervention in the maritime strike . . . has not been successful . . . ". . . Some of the participants have dis­ played surpassing cynicism, in which the components are greed and a lack of re­ sponsibility toward their country, their in­ dustry and themselves . . . ". . . What behind-the-scenes role, if any, was played by high-level Federal authority in forcing such a costly settlement as has been agreed on in a large segment of the industry—a cost to be met largely by the public through increased subsidies? . . . Were the increases unconscionable, as stated by some still reluctant seamen who say they believe that jobs are more impor­ tant than higher wages? "The public is entitled to know the answers ..." 4 4> 4. A Federal judge, on July 3, issued a tem­ porary restraining order under the TaftHartley act, halting what remained of the strike. Before the strike ended, the MEBA had signed the Pacific Maritime Association to its basic contract, rupturing the front . "One sure conclusion arising from the . . . maritime dispute is the need for a re­ view of the nation's ship subsidy policy... "Suppose a subsidy review shows that it is still necessary in 1961 to continue a Federal aid system devised in 1936. Con­ gress must still ask itself whether the money is equitably distributed . . . "Twenty-five years ago our domestic fleet was healthy, but the regularly-sched­ uled overseas services needed assistance. The pattern of foreign trade has since changed radically. Now it is the bulk cargo that represents most of this country's for­ eign trade. But under the law neither the irregularly scheduled bulk cargo service nor the ailing domestic trade is entitled to Federal aid. Are we tunneling all of our assistance into a segment of the industry with the least impact on the nation's wel­ fare? . . ." The NCMB unions hare, been advocating, among other things, a reappraisal of the Ameriean merchant marine. As a result of the NCMB position, during the negotia­ tions, public attention has been focused on the need for a change in US shipping pol­ icies. Thus one of the objectives of the NCMB program, to strengthen the US merchant marine and increase job opportu­ nities, is.-paying off, 1 * �SEAFAktlltS LO'C Page PourleeB Four More SlU Men Awarded $150 Pensions te,. Scholarship Winner in New Orleans Hall Another four veteran seamen have won approval of their applications for SIU disability-pensions and are now receiving the $150 a month benefit from the Seafarers Welfare Plan. This raises the total of this-*' ^— year's qualification group to cook aboard the Coalinga Hills. 21. Bruno was certified as "not fit The newly-qualified Seafarers for duty permanently" by the San are Antonio Fernandez, 74; James Francisco PHS hospital, where he A. Patrice, 73; Ray A. Noack, 51, had been receiving treatment for end Matthew Bruno, 50. tuberculosis. Previously he had Fernandez, a resident of Brook­ been treated for TB at the Man­ lyn. became a full member of the hattan Beach PHS in Brooklyn. SIU in 1951, but had been sailing A native of New Jersey, Bruno for many years before that, begin­ began sailing with the SIU in 1941 ning before World War I. The vet­ in the deck department. He made eran seaman worked as a cook on Winner of one of five $6,000 four-year SIU college scholarships, Harold E. Welsh (center) his last trip as OS on the Orion SIU ships and participated in the Comet before checking In to the visits New Orleans hall with his dad, Harold R. "Bobby" Welsh (right) who sails in the black American Coal Shipping beef, San Francisco hospital for further gang on SIU ships. New Orleans Port Agent Buck Stephens is the host. Young Welsh, shipping as a messman aboard the treatment. 18, is planning to study law. Thomas Paine in December, 1957. Fernandez, a native of Goa, Portugeese India, was forced into re­ tirement by. failing eyesight and heart disease. His last trip was aboard the Jean Lafitte (Water­ man), last summer. He and his wife live in Brooklyn not too far from the SIU hall. Joseph Volpian, Social Security Director Patrice, who also had to call it quits from heart disease, was one of the earliest SIU members. He got his Union book back on A Senate special committee has come up with some pretty conclusive The port of New Orleans has joined the expanded blood November 17, 1938, when he was bank program established by the SIU. evidence that the program approved in the last months of the Eisen­ working in the Eastern Steamship hower Administration has failed completely to provide for the medical The new program, which began last month, involves local needs of older Americans. Senator Pat McNamara, (Dem.-Mich.) re­ Company fleet. His seatime dates blood banks in Boston, Nor--*— back to World War I. vealed that only 10,000 of the nation's elderly citizens have thus far re­ A native of the British West In­ folk, Jacksonville, Miami, Mo­ they need only contact the nearest ceived any assistance whatsoever in the first six months of the meas­ dies, Patrice now lives with his bile, Wilmington and San SIU hall, Donor.s should do the ure's operation, The information compiled by the Senate Special Committee on Aging, wife in Bridgewater, Mass. His Francisco in addition to New Or­ same. consists of a survey of the Kerr-Mills bill passed last summer as a last trip was on the Transnorthern leans. These new blood banks will substitute for the measure supported by the AFL-CIO and by virtually on which he served as cook and supplement the Union's main blood facility at headquarters in Brook­ every social agency concerned with medical care. The Kerr-Mills baker. bill, which was backed by the American Medical Association, provides Noack became a full member of lyn. Federal fund grants which can be used by the states to provide medical the SIU in 1945, joining in New Arrangements are being made care only for oldsters who can prove they are poverty-stricken. Orleans. A native of Illinois, he to extend the new system to Puer­ Even then, they have to be living In a state where there Is a specific now lives in Seattle, and was to Rico, Houston, Baltimore and program of medical care for old people on relief or getting some form forced to retire because of a diges­ the Great Lakes. of public assistance. tive ailment. He last served as The network of blood banks will This bill had been bitterly fought by the labor movement which speed servicing of emergency charged that it would subject old people to a degrading test of "ability needs for Seafarers and their fami­ to pay," and would not meet the needs of more than a fraction of the lies in all ports. Local blood banks aged population. The same objections were raised by a number of will handle their own ordinary re­ organizations, who also pointed out that the alternative program, that WASHINGTON — New amend­ quirements so that the Brooklyn of providing medical care to all retired Americans through the Social ments to the Social Security Act facility can build a reserve. Security system, was widely backed by an overwhelming majority of the have gone into effect which im­ Until recently, the Brooklyn fa­ American people. cility had been the sole source of prove benefits for four million re­ The sui-vey conducted by the Senate subcommittee staff found that tired persons and broaden the blood for Seafarers' blood needs 25 of the 50 states had no programs whatsoever under which they could scope of the prograiu. throughout the country. However, The major change in the pro­ qualify for Federal grants. Approximately 12 million elderly Americans an urgent blood T^equirement for a gram allows men the option of re­ are not covered by the program in any shape or form. Seafarer's eight-months-old baby Even among the states which are in a position to provide medical in Houston set the network into tiring at the age of 62, if they so care under the program, only six of them have programs going which de.sire. This option has been avail­ motion. The baby, now a year old, would be adequate, the subcommittee report asserted. and doing well, required over 60 able to women workers for some Need To Cover All Retired Citizens time. Men retiring at an earlier pints of blood. age will receive 80 percent of the It is expected that the subcommittee's report will add urgency to The vital necessity of adequately benefits they would be entitled to pending Congressional action on the Anderson-King bill. This is the stocked blood banks was pointed if they waited until they are 65. bill which would assure all retired Americans the medical care they up in New York City recently The chief beneficiaries of this need under the Social Security program. Since the medical costs when Bellevue Hospital, the city's change are older workers who have would be financed out of the Social Security payments made By em­ largest, announced that it would been hard hit by the rising trend ployers and their employees, there would be no "poverty test" in­ have to cancel a major operation in unemployment and are having volved. Medical care would be a matter of right, paid for in advance. Noack Bruno because of a shortage of the com­ difficulty getting jobs because of A beneficial by-product of such a program would be to lift the burden mon type O positive blood. An their age or because their particu­ off local government and local charities which now have to cany the appeal over radio and television lar skills are no longer in demand. cost of medical care for the large numbers of retired Americans who for 50 pints of blood brought forth It's expected that about 560,000 cannot afford such care. donors, however, and the opera­ Of course, the major obstacle to an effective program of medical Seafarers are reminded that tion was conducted. Between 1,500 men will take advantage of the care continues to the American Medical Association. Some revealing appointments for donors to the and 1,800 pints of blood are used opportunity for earjy retirement. In addition to the age change, items have been published recently concerning the nature of AMA lob­ SIU Blood Bank can be made daily in New York City hospitals. the minimum benefit under the bying. It was reported that the AMA makes a point of having the at any time on the 2nd deck at The SIU's new blood bank pro­ program will go to $40 from the Congressmen's own physicians call them up to give them "the word" SIU headquarters. Blood dona­ concerning any measure affecting the nation's health. The recent meet­ tions are made at the New York gram is designed to avoid emer­ present $33 minimum. A provision of considerable Im­ ing of the Association's House of Delegates went so far as to imply Health Center of the SIU Wel­ gencies like the one which struck fare Plan, just one block from Bellevue Hospital. The expanded portance to Seafarers is a slight that doctors would be instructed not to cooperate with any Federal the hall, and take only a few SIU program does not mean any liberalization of the amount of program of care for older Americans. change for Seafarers or their fam­ money a retired- person will be (Coniments and suggestions are invited by the Department and can moments. ilies requiring blood. As before. allowed to earn. be submitted to this column, care oj the SEAFARERS LOG.) New Orleans Latest Port To Get SIU Blood Bank |>^ I? W, Old Age $$ Payable At 62 To Men Blood Donor Center In NY A Substitute Program Flops �Itfr. IMI AEA'PAHERM LaC Pace pvteca, Ines Tries Some Beach Navigation SKIP SAKXTATIOK Cliff WUton, Food and Ship Sanltfitloli Director US Inspections Aid Storing Almost everybody is aware of the fact that the Department of Ag­ riculture has an inspection service which inspects and grades meat and aetf standards for these and other food products. What isn't so com­ monly known is that the Department will also conduct on-the-spot in­ spections of stores purchased by a shipping company, a restaurant i. any other large purchaser of food supplies. A number of SlU-contracted companies take Jidvantage of the valuable services offered by the Department in this area, but others do not do so. The Food and Ship Sanitation Department is working to get all operators to adopt this practice, since use of the inspection services can result in consid­ erable improvement in shipboard storing and an actual cost saving. An experienced Department of Agriculture inspector is available to any steamship operator at $4.50. an hour. He will conduct his Inspec­ tion either at the dock or at the supply hoiise, wherever the steamship Stranded on a tidal flat near Inchon, Korea, the iiMB (Bull) gave salvagers a hard time operator wants him to be. Since inspections can normally he com­ before tugs finally pulled her into deeper water at flood tide. Korean in foreground pleted in a couple of hours or less, this is a very modest investment demonstrates that at low tide there wasn't more than a couple inches of water and mud which can produce significant benefits. > under her keel. All Specifications Checked For example, the use of the inspection service assures that the quality of the Items purchased meets specifications and that defects are held within the minimums allowable. Obviously this results in considerable savings since it keeps down waste and unnecessary loss. But the inspection service offers more than that. Clients of the service can get valuable information as to what the best buys in produce are at a given time of the year and what are the best specifications to insist on for slflpboard use. COLOMBO, Ceylon—The rusting hulk of the Liberty ship Valiant Enterprise, abandoned As far as produce is concerned, the port steward or purchasing agent here by her owners in February, 1960, is the center of a three-sided legal battle. Involved has to be concerned with the keeping qualities of the items he buys. are the United States Government, the ship's skipper and a group of three companies who For example, one type of Florida grapefruit is of high quality and claim that the skipper sold** good taste,- hut is too delicate for lengthy storage. Another variety, them the vessel already and $100,000 in the scrap market, pro­ However, claims are still pending also of high quality, has good keeping qualities as well. The Agricul­ are seeking to take possession vided she was in fairly good condi­ covering money owed to the Wel­ ture Department can advise the purchaser accordingly, depending on of it. tion and still had all the ship's fare and Vacation Plans. .his needs. Similarly, one variety of grapefruit may he more attractiveThe vessels went broke not hegear aboard. It's been reported The Enterprise, like a number of looking than another kind, hut the second variety may he equally nour­ cause of lack of cargoes hut hethat the Enterprise has been pretty other tramp vessels, was abandoned ishing and tasty. Inspectors, incidentally, do not rely on outside ap­ because her owners went bank­ well stripped down by now. cause competition from runawaypearance of produce hut will cut open samples at random to check on Crewmemhers of most of the flag ships had driven charter rates rupt. The crew was repatriated at their condition. the expense of the US Government other vessels which went bankrupt so low as to make it extremely Monthly List of Produce and litigation began in an effort to have received their wages as a difficult for Liberty ships to oper­ The Department's inspection service assists buyers by issuing a recover wages and other payments result of auctions of the ships. ate profitably. monthly list of suggested specifications for fresh fruits and vegetables. due the crewmemhers. This list indicates the availability of the product, plus all the informa­ The Government is filing a claim tion the purchaser needs as to its origin, type, size and use. It is free in the Ceylonese courts that it of charge to steamship companies and others in the business of mass should have the right to lien the purchasing of food supplies. Purchasing agents who use it find it an ship and then sell it off. Part of invaluable guide when making requisitions. the sale would cover $15,244 in Another service offered by the Department is particularly worth­ repatriation expense for the crew­ In a decision clalrfylng the agricultural employees was voiced while for steamship operators. If the Inspection is done at the supply memhers. state's unemployment compensa­ by the AFL-CIO and the Kennedy The captain has filed a claim for tion law which says workers at a administration at Senate hearings house, the Inspector can seal the truck after it has been loaded with ,the ship's stores. The port steward and ship steward then have as- more than $30,000 against the ves­ struck "establishment" must wait on a bill to extend the present gurance that the merchandise arriving «t the pier Is exactly as ordered, sel and he too would like to place seven weeks for benefits, the New law. The labor movement and (he with no substitutions made. Since a ship may have to sail a few hours a lien on the ship to recover what York State Court of Appeals has Government have stated they favor after stores arrive, there may not be enough time to send undesirable he says is due him. How this ruled that workers who are laid a proposed bill limiting the use of Btores hack to the supplier and have them replaced. The arrival of the squares with the claim that the off because of a strike against Imported workers, employing them truck with an unbroken seal is a further guarantee of the quality of the skipper sold the ship already to a their employer at another location only in temporary or seasonal third party was not immediately are eligible for immediate unem­ work, providing them with a fair Bhip's stores as ordered by the company. clear. ployment benefits. In the decision, wage and prohibiting their use as (Comments and suggestions are imiited by this Department and Normally, a Liberty ship would which turned around the meaning strikebreakers. can be submitted care of the SEAFARERS LOG.) command between $90,000 and of "establishment," the court said t> ti t> An "interim" five percent pay the term applied to a geographical location—a single plant or office— increase for Pan American World and not to all company operations. Airways flight engineers retroac­ tive to June, 1960, when their coni. i. iItract expired, was recommended The 23rd convention of the Boot WASHINGTON—Supported by the Maritime Trades Department, AFL-CIO, the Inter­ and Shoe Workers Union, n^eeting ^^y « Presidential emergency board. The board noted that other connational Longshoremen's Association is waging a vigorous fight against a bill which would in Cincinnati, Ohio, has approved tract issues have been dealt with a motion calling for the merger of limit longshoremen's rights to sue ship operators in cases involving shipboard injuries. the union with the United Shoe by a special commission concerned Workers Union. Officials of the with jurisdictional and job qualifi­ The bill would prevent"^ that they would then embark on a board for safety purposes. The ILA 40,000 member B&SW and 50,000 cation disputes between pilots and longshoremen from suing an noted that tjje Supreme Court and campaign to restrict the rights of member USW have indicated their flight engineers. Putting tlie wage operator for injuries resulting lower courts have specifically up­ crewmemhers to sue for damages support for the merger which they increase into immediate effect from the unseaworthiness of the held the "traditional right of long­ under certain circumstances. say is the only hope for progress would prevent "dissatisfaction and vessel or its gear. It would restrict shoremen to a seaworthy vessel and strength among shoe workers. frustration" resulting from the de­ lay in contract negotiations. the application of the unseaworthi­ upon which to work." 4" 4" 3» ness factor to crewmemhers of the 4" 4 4» ILA locals In all ports have Massachusetts' Democratic Sen­ vessels. A picture of "one of (he most been sending in resolutions attack­ ator, Benjamin A. Smith, who now trying times in the history of our in effect, the hill would relieve ing the proposed legislation as a holds President Kennedy's former union" was depicted to dcle.eates ship operators of responsibility for step backward in providing for the Senate seat, told the state's AFL- at the fifth certain unsafe conditions existing safety and protection of longshore annual .•Muminum CIO annual institute meeting at Workers International Convention aboard their vessels, as far as the workers. Amherst that he favored requiring in Massena, New York, by Presi­ longshoremen are concerfied. A Support for the proposed legis­ companies to give 90 days' notice dent Eddie R. Stahl. He said lay­ longshoremen injured on a ship lation has come from the ship op­ to workers and the public before offs resulting from automation and would have to prove negligence on erators and the stevedores. Spokes­ closing a plant. He said a study two recessions in three years has the part of the ship operator in men for the American Merchant was being done to see if this could greatly hurt tiie union with some order to recover damages via a Marine Institute, the Pacific Amer­ best be accomplished through Con­ locals being ••hit as much as 50 Federal lawsuit. ican Steamship Association and the gressional legislation or by a Pres­ percent." A ••miracle" is needed Cite Supreme Court New York Shipping Association all idential directive. for the industry to recover preIn opposing the measure, the testified in favor of the measure recession employment, he de­ ILA has pointed out that long­ at hearings held by the House .Calls for the substantial reform clared, calling on management to shoremen, by the nature of, their Merchant Marine Committee. of the^ Government's program of "take its share" in cutbacks and fheye wlis concern that shquld trade, are required to work aboard importing Mexican farm workers reduced wages as the union al­ ships as they come, without any the operators be successful in ob­ to^provide protectiop for American ready has done. opportunity to alter conditions on taining passage of this, measure, US, Three Co's, Skipper Fight Over Bankrupt Liberty Ship ILA Assails Curb On Injury Suits �SEAFARERS Face Sixteea LOG> i t t •* l< # r * " JWr. iMl / Visitor From Shoresldo SEAFARERS IN DRYDOCK The following is the latest available list of Seafarers in hospitals around the countryi USPHS HOSPITAL BALTIMORE. MARYLAND Rii^U. Aldrlch Lawrence Holbrook Norat aorgensen Glendyn Brooks Dee Klmbrell Warren Bullard Charles J. Clark . George Litchfield Avis Meadows Jose DaCosta Patrick Devine , . Albert Morse Frank NappI Clifford Donolson Domingo Orbtgoso John Drummond Ramon Fernandez S. Orwlszewskl Vincent San Juan Andrew Flaherty Fennick Sawysr Eddie Game Byron Slaid Gorman Glaze Paul Strickland Chester Green Joseph Stuntebeck James E. Gross Bobert Willoughby James S. Helgoth Clyde W. Wise John Hester USPHS HOSPITAL BRIGHTON, MASS. Benjamin Boudreau Stephen J. Sceviour Peter King Joseph A. .Wescott Raymond L. Perry METHODIST HOSPITAL BROOKLYN. NEW YORK Nikolai Taska VICTOR CULLEN STATE HOSPITAL CULIfFN. MARYL.4ND Carlton Roberts George Gau MX. WILSON STATE HOSPITAL MOUNT WILSON. MARYLAND Theodore Valmas USPHS HOSPITAL FORT WORTH. TEXAS J. R. Alsobrook Max Olson B. F. Delbler Bozo O. Zeloneio Thomas R. Lehajr US SOLDIERS HOME WASHINGTON. DC WlUtam Thomason TRIBORO HOSPITAL JAMAICA. LI. NEW YORK James RusseU SAILORS SNUG HARBOR STATEN ISLAND, NEW YORK Alberto Gutierrez Thomas Isaksen VA CENTER TEMPLE. TEXAS WllUam E. Nelson VA HOSPITAL • WEST HAVEN. CONN. Henry E. Smith John J. Drlscoll PINE CREST HAVEN COVINGTON, LA. Frank Martin LAWRENCE STATE HOSPITAL CAMBRIA COUNTY. PA. Vyrl WUUama VA HOSPITAL KERRVILLE. TEXAS Wlllard T. Cahill USPHS HOSPITAL SAVANNAH, GEORGIA R. O. Brown Carroll Hollin* Burtle Reynolds Everett W. Hodges Seafarer Don Keith, MM, brings visitor aboard his ship, the Robin Locksley, in the person of his son, Alan Keith, 10. Navy Orbits Satellite To Aid Ship Navigators ' Plans to establish a system of navigation satellites received another boost when the US Navy successfully orbited Transit IV-A. The Transit satellite system, when established on a working basis, will enable " vessels to get a fix on their out after a few months at th^ most. positions at sea With a high The atomic-powered generator, weighing less than five pounds, is expected to supply power to the transmitters for at least five years. Since the function of the Transit satellite will be to relay data to a ship, its effectiveness would be destroyed if its radios gave out frequently. Eventually, the Navy hopes to put Into orbit four such sateUite-s which would criss-cross all areas of Jhe oceans at 90-minute inter­ vals. A system of ground-tracking stations, already in operation, can calculate exactly what the path of the satellites would be in relation to latitude and longitude, at any given time. The ground stages would signal information to the satellite, "tell­ ing" the satellite where it will be at a given time. Several days' SIU Atlantic, Gulf worth of such information can be stored by the satellite. Lakes & Inland Waters The satellite, with its atomicDistrict powered radio transmitters, will PRESIDENT broadcast this information to ships Paul HaU at sea, activating a ship's receiving EXECUTIVE VICE-PRESIDENT equipment as it passes over the Cal Tanner general area of the ocean in which VICE PRESIDENTS Claude Simmons Llndsey Williams the vessel is located. The ship can Earl Shepard A1 Tanner then make a navigational computa­ SECRETARY-TREASURER tion on the basis of the informa­ A1 Kerr HEADQUARTERS REPRESENTATIVES tion received. This kind of information will BiU Hall Ed Mooney Fred Stewart BALTIMORE I'.iS E. Baltimore St make possible more accurate navi­ Rex Dickey. Agent EAstern 7-4900 gation by vessels, which often stray BO.STON 278 State St. John Arabascz. Agent Richmond 2-0140 as much as 50 miles off course DETROIT 10223 W. Jefferson Ave. under dead reckoning. Further, in Paul Drozak, Agent VInewood 3-4741 emergency situations, such as HEADQUARTERS....675 4th Ave.. Bklyn HYacinth 0-6600 serious injury to a crewmember or HOUSTON 4202 Canal St a fire at sea, a vessel will be able R. Matthews. Agent CApltal 3-4080: 3-408( to report its exact location to JACKSONVILLE 2608 Pearl St., SE., Jax William Morris, Agent ELgin 3-0087 would-be rescuers. MIAMI 744 W. Flagler St Before this system can become Ben Gonzales, Agent FRanklin 7-3584 practical, vessels would have to be MOBILE 1 South Lawrence St Louis Neira, Agent HEmiock 2-1754 equipped with appropriate re­ NEW ORLEANS 830 Jackson Ave ceiving gear to handle and pro­ Buck Stephens. Agent Tel. 529-7546 NEW YORK 675 4th Ave., Brooklyn cess the information relayed by the HYacinth 9-6600 satellite. degree of accuracy, several times a day under any weather condls tlons. A feature of the Transit IV-A, which was an immense step for­ ward in achieving its function as an effective aid to navigation, was the inclusion of an atomic-powered generator to supply power for the satellite's radio transmitters. Pre­ vious satellite transmitters had been powered by batteries, and by •olar cells, which tended to give NORFOLK 416 Colley Ave Paul Uonsorehik, Agent MAdison 7-1083 PHILADELPHIA 2604 S. 4th St S. CarduUo. Agent DEwey 6-3818 SAN FRANCISCO 450 Harrison St Douglas 2-4401 SANTUpCE, PR 1313 Fernandez Keith Terpe. Hq. Rep. Phone 2-5996 SEAFILE 2505 1st A^ Ted n dikowski. Agent Main 3-4334 WILMINGTON, CaUf 303 N Marine Ave Reed Humphries. Agent Terminal 4-252ft Mo'oa mYm-mm USPHS HOSPITAL GALVESTON. TEXAS Edward Bonefont Pat H. Jones Ludwick Borowick Pedro Moreno Roberto Bosco B. E. Stockman John W. Bryant W. Tomllnson Harry Fentress USPHS HOSPITAL NEW ORLEANS. LA." Felipe Basalda Norman LighteU F. Blankenberg Charles Lord Chas. F. Boze. Jr. Dominick D. Male Louis P. Briant. Jr. John Maples Charles Cooper James McClarenc# Benito Cuenca John Merkel Thomas Dailey Ethel Mcssonnler John P. Doyle Frank Miller Aden C. Ezell Salvador Modica Joseph Fitzpatrick George Rhodes Robert L. Gresham L. D.^ Robertson Wade B. Harrell Calvin A. Rome Serio Salbata James B. Harris T. L. Simmonds James Hawkins Murray Smith Harry R. Hebert M. R. Traba Benjamin Holt Justice P. Hughes Harold WestphaU Sidney A. White John E. Jordan Roland Wilcox Edward Knapp L. R. WiUiamson Leo Lang Walter A. Yahl Harold Laumann Herbert Young Joseph Lae Anthony Zanca Theodore Lee USPHS HOSPITAL STATEN ISLAND. NEW YORK Charles Klnnke Henning Bjork Jesus Landron Victor Almojera Thomas Lauer Lupo Aloha William Logan A. Arancibia Herman Meyer Gomaire Bloemen Alexander Padu Joseph Brasch Pietro Paulin Arthur ^amara SunLua FUuiio Daniel Ccrment Eugene Plahn Koa Chem Carlos Ponce . Wong Chin Herbert E. Collins M. J. Ronda A. Ruiz Louis Colon Anthony Russo Thmnas Connell Anker Sarvold William Connolly Manuel Silva George Crabtree John Slaman George Djian Oscar Smith Jerry Donovan Robert Smith Michael Filosa Michael Sovlch Julio Flores Theodore Spencer Paul Foy John Stanley Estell Godfrey Anthony Tosado D. Grivas Sidney Turner Fred Harvey Fleming Higgason William Vaughan George Waas Joseph Hilton E. Jimenez USPHS HOSPITAL NORFOLK, VIRGINIA Herman D. Carney August Prlncen Henri J. Robin Frank James Talmadge Johnson Cecil O. Saunders A. Va'contios Daniel Nelson D. T. Newsome USPHS HOSPITAL SAN FRANCISCO. CALIF. Matthew Bruno James W. McLeod John R. Chambers C. E. Neukirchner James Gorman Theron J. Ross Harry Lowther Milton R. Reeves George B. Little W. W. Worthington U-SPHS HOSPITAL SEATTLE, WASH. William Datzko Leonard Lcidig Eugene N. Dore Albert Packert John Hoffman Sten Zetterman SIU Blood Bank Inventory Period: May 1961 Pints Contributed Pints Rejected 70 3 Pints Credited 33 (Under a standard arrangement with the Brooklyn Donor Center inc., 50% is alioted for service, processing ^nd storage.) Previous Balance 56V^ Pints Used 90 8 Balance On itiand June 1, 1961 ..1... 82 ikooo ooMO" eiaTfftc^" An SIU Blood Donor Certificate (sample above) is given to every person donating to the Sl(J Blood Bank, which is maintained through the SIU Clinic in Brooklyn. The bank supplies Seafarers or member* of their families anywhere in the United States and has been in operation since January, 1959. Through an arrangement with a national clearing house, blood can be supplied on short notice in any emergency. Donors^ can arrange appointments on the 2nd deck at SIU headquarters, one block from the Clinic, The whole procedure Jakes only a short time. Physical Cxams^AII SIU Clinics Month Of May, 1961 Port Seamen Children TOTAL Wives Baltimore 81 19 S 105 Houston 64 5 4 73 60 12 7 79 New Orleans 283 27 16 331 New York 303 23 22 348 TOTAL 796 86 54 936 AAobile •••«•••••••••• SIU Welfare, V acatio11 Plans Cash Benefits Paid May 15 — June 18, 1961 Number Of Benefits AMOUNT PAID 7102 $24,772.25 IS ^0,541.63 Disability Benefits (Welfare) .. 996 34,870.00 Maternity Benefits (Welfare) .. 34 6,800.00 Dependents Benefits (Welfare). 249 48,798.54 Optical Benefits (Welfare) .... 214 2,111,40 Hospital Benefits (Welfare).... Death Benefits (Welfare) Summary (Welfare) Vocation Benefits 8610 $167,893.82 1741 $310,143.17 TOTAL WELFARE, VACATION BENEFITS. PAID THIS PERIOD... 10351 $478,036.99 None of the figures in the above summaries indicate the amounts paid for various other'Welfare Benefits for SIU men and their de­ pendents, such as scholarship payments, meal books, training facilities, medical examinations, and similar items. �IMl SEAFAnERS LOG Face SeTenteea Ex-Seafarer Writes Book-About Sea Joseph B. Logne, MD, Medical Director Formula Diets: Approach With Caution The latest fad to blossom in the nation's drugstores and on the super­ market jshelves is the "ready diet," which is being widely-sold as an easy way to dispose of excess weight. While these "ready diets," sup­ posedly supplying 900 caloriej-a-day, are providing handsome returns to their manufacturers, they have become a cause of concern to the medi­ cal profession because of their indiscriminate use by many individuals. The Council on Foods and Nutrition of the American Medical Associ­ ation, representing a group of nuii ition specialists, found it necessarjto issue a statement earlier this year warning of certain dangers and inadequacies involved in relying on "ready diets" as an effective means of disposing of excess weight. .The Council statement notes several drawbacks in the use of these formula diets. For one, it states that '.'individuals who are excessively overweight and who may have additional ailments such as heart disease, kidney disease, or diabetes mellitus should flot undertake weight re­ duction without medical guidance." Secondly, it emphasizes that use of the formula diet does not deal with the basic causes of overweight which, in most instances, are simply consumption of too much food, or too heavy a concentration of carbohydrates in the food consumed. Obvi­ ously,'the individual on the "ready diet" is not going to continue on it indefinitely. Overweight Condition Returns In other words, after using the "ready diet" for a given .period, the individual, having achieved some weight loss, reverts to his normal eating habits, which led him to be overweight in the first instance. The result is a return to the former overweight condition, with the only accomplishment being the sale of a quantity of "ready diets." A third point of importance cited by the Council is the fact that the 900 calories provided in the "ready diets" are not necessarily the de­ sirable norm for all individuals. The caloric intake that is desirable for a given individual varies with age, activity and the rate and amount of weight reduction that is desirable. "To be safe and effective," The Council points out, "any dietary plan must take into account sex, age, acivity and rate of weight reduction desired in the individual. An active, obese male with a caloric main­ tenance requirement of 3,000 calories a day will develop a much more rapid weight loss on 900 calories than will a sedentary, middle-aged female with a caloric requirement of 1,500 calories per day. Lifetime Control Of Weight Working seamen, of course, would be likely to fall into the category of men whose daily calory needs would be high. A 900-calory daily in­ take might bring about too rapid a loss of weight with undesirable sideeffects. As the council puts it, "any satisfactory weight reduction pro­ gram should result in a reasonable and steady loss of weight until some lower and more desirable weight is obtained. This, then, should be achieved without the use of crash diets, or bizarre preparations . . . When weight reduction must be considered a long-term procedure, edu­ cation of the individual to the faults of his past dietary practice is es­ sential. Only the dietary program which results in permanent weight loss and lifetime control of weight will be a satisfactory one." It is of interest to note that the basic constituent of many of the "ready diet" formulas is skim milk, to which fats, sugars, vitamins and minerals are added. Skim milk can be purchased at any supermarket in powder form and mixed with tap water, with the cost working out to about eight cents per quart as compared to the 75 cents to a dollar being paid for each pint of "ready diet." Skim milk has long been recognized as a desirable item in planning a sensible weight-reduction program which retains the necessary vitamins and minerals. Most diets recommended by physicians usually include it. Seafarers and members of their families who come to our medical center clinics with an obesity problem are usually given a recommended diet which in most instances will vary moderately from the foods they are accustomed to eating. There usually will be some change in em­ phasis on certain kinds of foods, such as a reduction in the starch intake. But fundamentally, the dieting suggested by the Medical Department consists in a reduction in the quantity of food consumed. The Depart­ ment believes that this kind of dieting is most effective since it pro­ vides for regular meals such as the patient has always had, with no revolutionary change in the patient's eating habits. It is far easier for a dieter to sustain a moderate alteration in his eating pattern, with long-run beneficial effects, than to make a revolutionary change in his food habits such as is called for by the formula diets. (Comments and suggestions are invited by the Department and can be submitted to this column, care of the SEAFARERS LOG.) Notify Union On LOQ Mail As Seafarers know, copies of each issue of the SEAFARERS LOG are mailed every month to all SIU ships as well as to numerous clubs, bars and other overseas spots where. Seafarers congregate ashore. The procedure for mailing the LOG involves calling all SIU steamship companies for Jhe itineraries of their ships. On the basis of the information supplied by the ship oper­ ator, three copies of the LOG, the headquarters report and min­ utes forms are then airmailed to the company agent in the next port of call. Similarly, the seamen's clubs get various quantities of LOGs at every mailing. The LOG is sent to any club when a Seafarer so requests it by notifying the LOG office that Seafarers con.gregate there. As always the Union would like to hear promptly from SIU ships whenever the LOG and ship's mail is not delivered so that the Union can rnaintain a day-to-day check on the accuracy of its mailing lists. • ' A former Seafarer, -whose jobs have included farm hand, busboy, radio announcer and teacher, has just published a novel which recalls the days that he sailed with the SIU. David Madden, a 28-year-old native of Knoxville, Tenn., sailed in the engine and steward departments with theSIU in 1952-3. He was at various times a wiper and messman on Seatrain ships, ship­ ping out of the New York hall, and he also shipped out of the New Orleans hall on tankers. _ Madden's book, "The Beautiful Greed'' was" pubiished this month by Random House. Although it is the author's first novel, it is not his first effort at writing. He has published short stories in several literary m a g azines and a play, "Cassandra Sing­ ing" has been published in a pocket book an­ thology. Madden Madden won several prizes for other plays and studied writing with Walter Van Tilburg Clark, the author of "The Ox-Bow Incident." "The Beautiful Greed" a novel with autobiographical overtones, is about a young man who signs on the black gang of a tramp ship on a voyage to South America. Mad­ den says that although the charac­ ters in the book are not drawn entirely from the men he sailed with, some of his shipmates served as models for the seamen in his first ^novel. The title for Madden's novel of the sea was taken from a quotation from "Lord Jim," a novel by Jo­ seph Conrad. Madden, who is married and the father of a one-year-old son, is cur­ rently a teacher of English at Centre* College in Danville, Ky. Although he sometimes thinks about the times he worked on the ships. Madden has enough to do ashore. He is busy writing a television script, revising a book of criticism and is hard at work at a second novel. His next book. Madden re­ vealed, will not be a sea story. Just published by Random House Is "The Beautiful Greed," a novel by former Seafarer David Maddem Health ineurance Gimmicks Contrary to the opinions of some ne\^papers who attack Blue Cross as now providing "too much" coverage, families often buy additional policies be­ cause their health insurance is too limited. This department is always getting advice on mail­ order offers of health insurance at what seem like low rates, sometimes even only $2 a month. You even can put some such policies in force by mail­ ing a buck for two months coverage. For example, one Kansas City, Mo., company of­ fers what it calls a "major accident" policy. This sounds something like a "major medical" policy. 0*f course, it is not. It covers only accidents. An­ other "hospital-confinement" policy starts paying only after the first $100 of expense, and.also ex­ cludes any existing sickness or condition. Missouri certainly wins the title of mail-order in­ surance state. "Three of the companies flooding the mails with these seemingly-cheap but really-limited policies are domiciled in Kansas City, although Il­ linois, Indiana and Nebraska also harbor active mail insurance sellers. A number of them like to ad­ vertise as car-owners' associations. The interest in buying additional policies actually is symptomatic of a serious problem. Barbara Gray, of the Foundation of Employee Health, Medical Care & Welfare, reports that "multiple coverage" of health-insurance represents an increasing expense to many families. Because many policies are inade­ quate to start with, salesmen for standard insurance companies, as well as the mail-order companies, have an opening to sell families extra policies to sup­ plement Blue Cross or other basic coverage. The way to avoid such extra expense is to get the broadest policy available to you to start with. This department recently examined Blue Cross rates in a number of cities. In most, for a few pennies more you get much greater coverage. In Pittsburgh, for example, the Blue Cross plan insuring a family for up to 90 days of hospital care, costs $10.40 a month. For 25 cents more, you get 180 days of coverage. In Detroit, the 120-day coverage can be extended to 365 for another dime a month. Actually a family rarely needs this extra-long in­ surance. The average hospital stay of Blue Cross subscribers is Hi days. But rather than buy an­ other "peace-of-mind" policy, you'll save by taking the bigger option in your basic insurance. Keep in mind that a buck paid to you in the form • of a non-taxable health-insurance fringe benefit is more valuable than a cash dollar on which you have to pay 20 percent income tax. The only time a supplementary policy may be war­ ranted is if basic coverage is extremely limited, as in a few parts of the South where Blue Cross pays as little as $7 a day towards hospital care. But when you have a broad Blue Cross plan, like the out­ standing one in Cleveland, you'll get little use from an additional policy. Moreover, as this department previously has pointed out, individually-bought accident and health insurance policies are costly for what they provide. Because of high selling expenses, insurance com­ panies usually return in benefits only about half the money they collect on individual policies. In buying any health insurance, the Foundation advises, it's always important to compare if) costs; t2) the detailed benefit provisions and limitations of the policy; (3) the record and status of the company. (Especially, consult your state insurance depart­ ment before you buy a policy by mail. If the com­ pany isn't licensed in your state, your insurance de­ partment can't help you if you are treated unfairly.) �mr, iMt SE^AFMRKnS. lOG The deaths of the following Seafarers have been reported to the Seafarers Welfare Plan and a total of $48,500 in benefits was paid. (Any apparent delay in payment of claims is normally due to late filing, lack of a beneficiary card or necessary litigation for the dis­ position of estates.) « All of the following 5IU families have re­ ceived a $200 maternity benefit plus a $25 bond from the Union in the baby's name, representing a total of .$7,000 in maternity and a maturity value of $875 in bonds: Alan Lynn Gaskins, born May 4, Domlnlck Brancoccio, Brooklyn, 1961, to Seafarer and Mrs. LIndsey N.Y. W. Gaskins, Portsmouth, Va. 3 3 3 i 3» 4« Scott William Jankowiak, born Christina Lock, born May 4, 1961, June 6, 1961, to Seafarer and Mrs. Jankowiak, Baltimore, to Seafarer and Mrs. Peter Lock, Ramon Maryland. Baltimore, Md. t> ti 3 3 3 Eugene Leonard, born April 20, Sandra Laud, born April 21, 1961, to Seafarer and Mrs. Harold 1961, to Seafarer and Mrs. Eugene Leonard, New Orleans, La. ^ Laud, Parksley, Va. it t> t> 3 3 3 Diane Suzanne Brown, born May Stephanie Bishop, born May 30, 1961, to Seafarer and Mrs. Ellis 21, 1961, to Seafarer and Mrs. Robert Brown, Maiden, Mass. Bishop, Falrhope City, Ala. t 3. 3 3 3 Sherry Bunting, born June 6, Christopher Mister, born May 7, 1961, ta Seafarer and Mrs. John 1961, to Seafarer and Mrs. Donald Bunting, Woodbury, NJ. Mister, Baltimore, Md. V 3> 3* t> t> S> Roberto Rodriquez, born May 21, Kenneth Hughes, born May 9, 1961, to Seafarer and Mrs. Floyd 1961, to Seafarer and Mrs. Carlos Rodriquez, Brooklyn, NY. Hughes, Algiers, La. 3> 3< 3^ 3 3 3 Terry Bdelmon, born June 15, Tamara Battle, born May 17, 1961, to Seafarer and Mrs. Winston 1961, to Seafarer and Mrs. Billy Bdelmon, Houston, Texas. Battle, Compton, Calif. 3< •" 3> 3 3 3 Michaelle Hartman, born April Jeanette Ibardoiasa, born May 29, 1961, to Seafarer and Mrs. Don­ 22, 1961, to Seafarer and Mrs. ald Hartman, Seattle, Wash. Pedro Ibardoiasa, Bloomfield, N.J. 3 3 3 ^ i) i> William Toler, born June 8, 1961, Belinda Foster, born May 13, 1961, to Seafarer and Mrs. Charlie to Seafarer and Mrs. Richard Tol­ er, Vlneland, NJ. Foster, Belhaven. North Carolina. 3« i 3* ' 3 3 3 3< 3« J- 3 3 3 3* 3' 4" 3 3 3 Stephan Fierce, born May 23, Susan Anna Nareski, born May 1961, 16 Seafarer aiid Mrs. John SO, 1961, to Seafarer and Mrs. Pierce, Dre^al Hill, Pa. Joseph Nareski, Jacksonville, Fla. Eric Hood, born May 30, 1961, Lucy Bailey, born May 19, 1961, to Seafarer and Mrs. Harvey H. to Seafarer and Mrs. Leonard Hood, New Orleans, La. Bailey, Meridian, Miss. Curtes Fillingim, born June 21, Gabriele Brasch, born March 5, 1961, to Seafarer and Mrs. Tommy 1961, to Seafarer and Mrs. Joseph Fillingim, Chickasaw, Ala. Brasch, Bortondale, Pa. 3 3 3 Sit Reglna Geno, born May 26, 1961, Jack Mathews, born May 8, 1961, to Seafarer and Mrs. Norwood to Seafarer and Mrs. Carson W. Geno, Mobile, Ala. Mathews, Aydlett, N.C. 3 3 3 it Robert Gilbo, born July 11, 1961, Claude Hollings, born May 11, 1961, to Seafarer and Mrs. Claude to Seafarer and Mrs. Donald Gil­ bo, Long Beach, Calif, Hollings, Mobile, Ala. 3< 3" J" 3 3 3- 3 3 3 Dietrich Swann, born July 3, Carolyn L. Dickens, born May 3, 1961, to Seafarer and Mrs. Wood- 1961, to Seafarer and Mrs. Her­ man Swann, Gardendale, Ala. row Dickens, Hammond, La. Jose Carmen Vourloumis, born April 26, 1961, to Seafarer and Mrs. George Vorloumls, Philadel­ phia, Pa. 3 3 3 Jesse Paul Williams, born May 21, 1961, to Seafarer and Mrs. Jesse Paul Williams, New Orleans, La. 3 3 A. Galiegos Oporto, 58: Brother ' John A. Brenhan, 41: Brother Brennan died In an accident ashore Oporto died of a lung ailment on on May 5, 1961, May 1, 1961, at in Charlestown, the Baltimore Mass. He had City Hospital. .He been a member had sailed In tne of the SIU since SIU deftc depart­ 1945, sailing on ment since 1941 deck. His moth­ and had been re­ er, Mrs. Joseph­ ceiving special disability bene­ ine, Brennan, survives. His fits since Sep­ burial was In tember 1959. A Boston, Mass. Total benefit: $4,000. friend, Ann Thomas, survives. Burial was In Sacred Heart Ceme­ 3 3 3 Ciaudio Santos, 57: Brother San­ tery, Baltimore. Total benefit: tos died of a heart ailment on De­ $4,000. 3 3 3 cember 28, 1960, Johan A. Axelsson, 72: Brother at the USPHS hospital In San Axelsson-dled of a heart ailment Francisco. He on May 18, 1961, in New York had been a mem­ City. He had ber of the SIU steward depart­ been a member of the SIU since ment since 1960 1938, sailing in and Is survived the deck depart­ by a ,b r p t h e r, ment and had Domingo. Burial was In Holy Cross Cemetery, New­ been receiving ton, Washington. Total benefit: special disability benefits since $4,000. 1955. Jeanette A. Reczko, a grand3 3 3. • Wade V. Smith, 61: Brother niece, survives. Burial was In Smith died of a heart ailment on Evergreen Cemetery, Brooklyn. June 4, 1961 at Total benefit: $4,000. the USPHS hos­ 3 3 3 pital In New Or­ Wesley O. Cunningham, 40: A leans. He had been a member stomach condition caused the death of the SIU en­ of Brother Cun­ gine department ningham on June since 1949 and is 1, 1961, at the survived by a USPHS hospital sister, Jacqueline in Galveston, Smith S e a 1 e y. Tex. He had Burial was In Wauchula, Florida. been a member of the SIU deck Total benefit: $4,000. department since 3 3 3 1943 and is, sur­ Robert A. DlPucclo, 24: Brother vive d hy his DlPucclo passed away from a stom­ mother, Mrs. Fannie Cunningham. ach ailment in Burial was In Sanford, Fla. Total Galveston, Tex. benefit: $4,000. on May 2, 1961. He had been sail­ 3 3 3 ing on SIU tug­ Braulio Oliveras, 59: A coronary boats since 1959. occlusion was the cause of death He Is survived to Brother Oli­ by his mother, veras on May 2, Mrs. Anne Dl­ 1961, at the US­ Pucclo. Burial PHS hospital in was In Calvary Cemetery, Galveston. Total bene­ Staten Island. He had been a mem­ fit: $4,000. ber of the SIU engine depart­ ment since 1947 and is survived by his widow, Eva Oliveras. Burial was In Guayanllla, Puerto Rico. Total benefit: $4,000. 3 3 Daniel Bertolino, born June 17, 1961, to Seafarer and Mrs, Joseph Bertolino, Galveston, Texas. 3 3 3 Linda Cocek, born March 6, 1961, to Seafarer and Mrs. Alfons Cocek, Hitchcock, Texas. 3 3 3 the hospital? Connie Marie Palmer, born May 22, 1961, to Seafarer and Mrs. Michael E. Palmer, Houston, Texas. 3 II"-/''-' 3 3 Marianiie. Brancoccio, born June 12, 1961, to Seafarer and Mrs. Clll S|0 Hsll immediately! 3 3 Henry F. Samson, 59: Brother Samson died of a liver ailment on June 2, 1961 at the Tampa Gen­ eral Hospital, Florida. He had been a member of the SIU deck department since 1950 and Is sur­ vived by his brother, William Samson. Inter­ ment wag a't Ai^burn, Maine, v/here Brother Samson made his home. Total benefit: $4,000. Henry Rowe, 58: Brother Rowe passed away from pneumonia on September 30, 1960, at Alexan­ dria, Egypt. He had been a mem­ ber of the SIU since 1938, sailing in the steward department. He is survived hy his widow, MFs. Hen­ ry Rowe. Inter­ ment was in Woodlawn Cemetery, The Bronx. Total benefit: $4,000. 3 3 3 Manuel J. Archibald, 73: A heart ailment was the cause of Brother Archibald's death on May 24, 1961, In New Orleans. He had been a member of the SIU steward de­ partment since 1948 and is sur­ vived by his wld0 w, Margarlte Archibald. Burial was in St. Vincent Cemetery, New Orleans. Total benefit: $500. 3 3 3 Frank N. Meacher, 60: A heart condition was the cause of death to Brother Mea­ cher on May 30, 1961, at the US­ PHS hopltal in Baltimore. He had been a mem­ ber of the SIU since 1939 and is survived by his widow. Rose Meacher. Broth­ er Meacher sailed in the black gang. Interment was In Moreland Memorial Park, Baltimore. Total benefit; $4,000. 3 3 3 Pete Semar, 62: A lung ailment was the cause of death to Brother Semar on Febru­ ary 4, 1960, at Bangkok. Thai­ land. He had shipped with the SIU since 1951 In the deck depart­ ment. Surviving, is his daughter, Ruth Halllnan, of Brooklyn, New York. Total benefit: $4,000. SIU, SUP Members Recall Late Eng'r Capt. Patrick J. (Paddy) Bren­ nan, a retired chief engineer and member of the Marine Engineers Beneficial Association, who had become a black gang legend during his 77 years, was killed in an auto accident near La Plata, Md., earlier this month. Capt. Brennan sailed as chief en­ gineer on US Lines ships for many years until his retirement In 1948. Several SIU and SUP members who sailed with Brennan recalled that he was a strict taskmaster but a fair man. Brennan became a legend by his partlcplatlon in black gang battles and his ability as a marine engineer. His body was flown to his birth­ place, Dundalk, County Louth, Ire­ land, for buriaL �Mr. INI Smooth Sailing... Then Evans Out of Smokes It was A smooth trip until a Seafarer asked a shipmatei Po you have a cigarette? It was a simple request—and a simple one with which to comply. Except that the smokes had relax.- And, as the officers and crew sat back with their smokes, run out. A Desperate Situation That was the situation facing the Mount Evans (American Tramp Shipping) during its last voyage. ..The Luckies, the Chesterfields, the Marlboros, all were gone and the crew could only stare at each other and the empty slopchest. It looks as if hard times had descended on the ship somewhere at sea. Everywhere shipmates turned they could see Seafarer^ with books of matches—but no cigarettes. Then the Penn Trader (Penntrans) sailed into view. Quickly Sparks sent the message: "Do you have a cigarette?" ) Penn Trader To Rescue The Penn Trader did, and in a short time some cartons were sent over. Now the Mount Evans could face Niaeteca it'APAnERt loa they sent the following communi­ que to the Penn Trader: "This is to say thank you for the generous and friendly action which you so promptly took to help us all in the matter of an un­ fortunate cigarette _shortage on this vessel. We each and every one of us aboard greatly appreciate the sacrifice which you have so will­ ingly and unhesitatingly'made on our behalf. We are sure that the crew of the Penn Trader will be remembered with thanks for a long time by all of us here." Lit Up And Content Then the Mount Evans sailed on, her crew lit up and content, the slopchest shortage over. "We wish you all a safe and pleasant voyage home and once more from all aboard, a heartfelt 'thank you,'" the MouBt Evans radioed good-by. SIU Children's Pix Light Up LOG'S Pages LOQ-A'RHYTHMt Energetic Sea By Thnrst<m Lewis Power? One cup of ma And I will electrify your cities. Use me right And I will move your ihipst I will water your desert valleys; I will provide you with food and medicines. 1 gave you the whaleThat leviathan of my bosom. Leave some of him That I may pass him on to your sons and your sons' sons. I am on the march. Where you are now I shall be. Where 1 am now your son may be. Susan Berner Betty Edwards Your flesh, in the beginning, Three more proud SIU fam­ came from me. ilies have sent in pictures of When will you return? their daughters to the LOG to display to other Union members. Starting with the youngest, the girls are: Eight-month-old Betty Edwards, who made her debut in Gulfport, Mississippi on October 7, 1960. Her father Howard, a member of the deck department, joined the SIU in 1947. Next comes 16-month-old Susan Berner of Morristown, New Jersey. Herbert Berner, her father, also joined the Union in 1947. He sails in the black gang. The oldest of the three, Naomi Cruz, celebrated her fifth birth­ day in The Bronx, New York, on April 11. Her father Virgilio, an SIU member since 1944, sails in the stewai'd department. Isthmian Safety Award To Surveyor The Steel Surveyor, which had the least number of accidents among all Isthmian Lines ships during the July to December I960 period, won the company's semi-an­ nual safety award of $500 for the second half of I960. Shown receiving the unli­ censed crews shar»:—$250—from Captain Levi Williams (right) are (I. to r.l: Larry Von Lofton, carpenter; Donald Neil, second electrician, and Joe Coe, bosun. The awards are given twice a year and com­ pany officials said the ship was in a good way to repeat for the first half of 1961. STEEL SCIENTIST (Isthmian), April 4—Chairman, O. Skalton; Secretary, Sterling Norris. DifTiculty with draws discussed. DiiTerence between chief rook and OS also discussed. All hands responsible for keeping natives out of passageways. Want more vari­ ety' in ice cream: too fnuch Neapoli­ tan. Discussed if there shouid be penalty wage for nuclear cargo. G. Gottschalk. Everything running smoothiy. No beefs reported. Ship's fund. $9. Library will be changed fn Norfolk. Suggestion that brothers make a voluntary cnntributinn at payoff in the amount of $3 or there­ abouts. Motion made and carribd for two men to assist each other in bad weather upon opening meat and chill box door to prevent injury. WESTCHESTER (Peninsular Nav.), , April 2—Chairman, John Steeber; Sec­ retary, William Lovett. Frank Myatt was elected ship's deiegate. No .beefs reported. Request for fans in all rooms, messhall, pantry and galley. ROBIN HOOD (Moore McCormack), April 16—Chairman. C. Terry; Secre­ tary, R. Sedowskl. Captain spoke to purser regarding being 'more cooper­ ative with crew concerning slopchest and draws. $12 in ship's fund. Motion made to keep natives out of midship house while on the Aftican Coast. T. Ratliff, elected new ship's delegate. Crewmembers asked to wash out gar­ age buckets from water spigot on 4pck instead of using sink in the gear locker. Several constructive suggestions were made. STEEL EXECUTIVE (Isthmian), April U—Chairman, Alexander D. Brodie; Secretary, Cedric R. Wood. Suggestion made that crew go on record for giving liber.-l contributions for the AMMLA. Few hours disputed OT in deck department. $26.80 in ship's fund. Complaints to the stew­ ard about more fresh fruit, including watermelons, cantaloupes, peaches, pears and grapes, to be placed on board before departure from last US port, and fish and hard boiled eggs in night lunch. Steward stated that this matter would have to be settled in New York. Vessel needs fumiga­ tion. IBERVILLE (Waterman), April IS— Chairman, Pat Conley; Secretary, J. M. Melendei. Porthole screens and keys for all crew's quarters now available. Deck department request clariHcation concerning men being knocked off wheel when ship is in Canai and turning them to on deck. Motion made, seconded and carried to take a hand vote for the relieving of ship's delegate. . New ship's dele­ gate elected. Movie fund discussed and approved, and is to be continued in the future by having ship's pool money used for the purchasing of f.lra. MONTECO SEA (Standard Marine), March 10—Chairman, C. W. Wilsoni Secretary, G. L. ZIntz. One fireman and fird cook sent home due to ill­ ness. One oiler mis.sed ship at Cal­ cutta. Motion made, seconded and carried that no one pay off until definite decision is made with board­ ing patrolman concerning necessary urgent reparis to refrigerator, patch holes in decks, passageways and mcs.shall. Repair, screen doors and fumi­ gate amidships. KATHRYN (Boll), April 17—Chair­ man, Evaristo Jimenez; Secretary, Evarlsto Jimenez. No beefs reported. One man mis.sed ship in San Juan. Vote of thanks for 4-8 watch for keeping messhall clean. ALCOA PURITAN (Alcoa), April U —Chairman, W. M. Bruton; Secretary, ROBIN KIRK (Moore-McCermack), April 23 — Chairman, Andrew A. Thompson. One man returned from hospital, and one left in Naples. $16.10 in ship's fund. No beefs re­ ported. Motion made to have steward order plastic pitchers. Linen from 8 to 8:30; 12 to 12:30; 4 to 4:30. Motion made to order four-fcfot aluminum ladder for electrician's use. Since honey Is not on company list, steward cannot order it. Three men missed ship and caught It in next port. EVELYN (Bull), (April 22—Chair­ man, Elbert Hogge; Secretary, Ray Lavolne. No beefs reported. Sam Kacker elected new ship's delegate. Steward and deck dept. toilets to be checked for flooding. Need cement deck in 8-12 engine department foc'sle. JEAN LA FITTE (Waterman), May 3—Chairman, Lester Lapham. T. Mil­ ton, ship's delegate reported no beefs. Crew request to have patrolman check s?np rhcst. On? ninn hniight B pair of shoes and three hours later the soles fell off. Vote of thanks to new steward for improving food con­ ditions on ship. Request that patrol­ man look over mattresses and bed springs. Need timer for washing ma­ chine. SEATRAIN SAVANNAH (SeatraIn), April 22—Chairman, O. W. Orr; Sec­ retary, C. Primeaux. No beefs re­ ported. Two men missed ship, one in Savannah and one in Edgewater. Request new clock for messroom. May 27—Chairman, C. Lee; Secretary, F. Stouck. No beefs reported. Re­ quest that members working and on watch at payoff to please turn their books over to the department delegate for the boarding patrolman. Motion made that ship's delegate see chief about air-conditioner in messhall which should be put in working order 1' i?: f rX and one man be assigned to take care of same. Discussion about safe­ ty in the holds. Light bulbs are out months at a time. Also discussion on fairness of time off. To see patrol­ man about same. spreads that are a little larger than the ones used now. Vote of thanks to steward department. LUCILE BLOOMFIELD (Bioomfieid), April 23—Chairman, D. Clausen; Sec­ retary, H. Huston. Arnold, ship's del­ egate resigns after his report. Cap­ tain compiimented crew on winning Public Health award for the Sth year. Anyone caught with contraband will be prosecuted. New electric wringer to be used only or clean washed clothes, and hand wringer for rough work clothes. Captain will push all logs for those who are not aboard one hour befoi'e sailing. Discussion as to whether or not this is legal log, and some companies have had to refund these logs. Shipping com­ missioner in Gulf port says it is not legal. $27 in ship's fund. Vote of thanks to the steward department. May 26—Chairman, J. Meyer; Secre­ tary, Hutcherson. Ship's delegate re­ ported everything OK. Delayed sail­ ing will be taken up with'patrolman at payoff. $27 in ship's fund. Head­ quarters to be notified that the last two LOG packages have been opened and contained only 2 LOGs. No min­ utes or communications. Letter read by ship's delegate to be sent to Safety Director Joe Algina, pertaining to use of lube oil, fuel oil, etc. on main decks in lieu of botiafidc deck coatings creating extreme safety and health hazards. Crew asked to try and keep recreation room and other inside facilities as clean as possible. It was pointed out that due to the extreme filthiness of this ship it will take cooperation of all hands. YAKA (Waterman), Chairman, R. Bunce; Secretary, DImitIr Gotsetf. Ship's delegate reported all lockers in deck and steward deportment re­ paired and painted. Room allowance put in for from April 19 to 29, when vessel was aground. $2 for hot sup­ per put in for the 19. Ship's dele­ gate re.signed, will accept all responsibilKy to date. M. Reges volunteered for .iob, and was accepted. Vote of thanks to baker for job well done. Crew complaining about not receiving LOGS. suggested that a more suitable ar­ rangement should be made concerning draws. At the end of last voyage the balance in ship's fund was $18.07. A donation of $4 was made to Librai'y Association, leaving a balance of $14.07. Suggestion that at supper time, seats should be left open for men on watch. Ship's delegate resigned. Howard Webber elected new ship's delegate. Two men mi.ssed .ship in New Orlens. No beefs reported. Screens will be put in messhall ports. Skipper will be asked to e.xamine chain stop­ pers on lifts for safety. Steward will try to get seafood in Japan. Bosun affirms each man gets one box soap powder weekly. Crew asked to be less noisy in foc'sles while ship is in port. Pantryman asks men to observe meal hours. Washing machine being overused—time limit asked. Men reminded to request skipiJer for transportation to doctor. All repairs on repair list completed. DEL RIO (Mississippi), April 9— Chairman, Henry Maas; Secretary, M. Osborn. Ship is on maiden voyage and all officers are to be elected at this meeting. Henry Mass was elected as ship's delegate. All departments report shortage of working gear, such as brooms, mops and mop buckets. Especially engine department. No other beefs reported. STEEL VENDOR (Isthmian), April 30—Chal.'man, S. Fulford; Secretary, F. Shaia. Trip has been smooth; had hard luck of losing one member who pas.sed away in Calcutta, and two left in hospitals, one in Calcutta and one in Port Said. Few hours' di.sputed OT in deck and engine departments. Sug­ gestion to have tlie Union, contact company and see if they can get bed­ SEATRAIN NEW JERSEY (SeaIrain), May 21—Chairman, V. Szymanski; Secretary; V. Corlis. No beefs icported. Ship's delegate elected. Crew asked to keep water cooler clean, a Suggestion to keep laundry room in better order. Vote of thanks extended to steward department for food well prepared and served. INES (Bull), May 3—Chairman, M. Reges; Secretary, Robert L. Hall. ROBIN GRAY (Moore-McCormack), March 21—Chairman, Rocco Albanese; Secretary, Edward Mishanski. It was Naomi Cruz PENN VOYAGER (Penn Shipping), April 30—Chairman, C. Jances; Sec­ retary, E. Kresz. Some disputed OT in deck and steward department. L. P. Strrlnnd elertsd ship's delegate. Crew asked to return cups to pantry and leave washing machine clean. DANNY BOY (Cargo & Tankship), April 9—Chairman, Fred R. Hicks, Jr.; Secretary none elected. Eric Berg was elected ship's delegate. Deck de­ partment head needs repairing of fan. Request for awning for both port and starboard sides of vessel. Vessel ex­ pected to go to Korea and then to Japan, then she will be sold for scrap. Crew will fly home from Japan. DOROTHY (Bull), April 30—Chair­ man, R. E. Kiedinger; Secretary, E. W. Carter. Very smooth voyage. No beefs reported. Vote of thanks to steward department. VILLAGE (Consolidated Mariners), April 2—Chairman, Victor M. Perez; Secretary, Waiter Cole. Ship's dele­ gate to see the captain about the draw in American dollars. The wash­ ing machine was repaired and port­ hole screens still to be taken care of. No beefs reported. BEATRICE (Bull), May 7—Chair­ man, Wm. R. Kleimola. Ernest C. DeButte elected ship's delegate. No beefs reported. Repairs to be made on some of the foc'sles. Discussibn on fantail awning,. ATLAS (Cargo & Tankship), April 22—Chairman, Malcolm Cross; Secre­ tary, W. M. Davies. Ship's delegate reported transportation beef squared away at Norfolk last trip. Ship pay­ ing off this trip. .All hands due tran.sportation will collect at payoff. $60 in ship's fund. Some disputed OT in deck department. Motion that com­ pany pay transportation to original port of sign on after one round trip has been completed. Need new wash­ ing machine badly. .Agent to check with US Coast Guard Commissioner on allotment checks with comoany as some did not go out to families. AFOUNDRIA (Waterman), April 23 —Chairman, Charles Johnsen; Secre­ tary, C. J. N.-II. Had a good payoff with no beefs. Rcouest for new washing machine. Drinking w/'ter should be checked as it is rusty. Vote o thanks to resigning ship's delegate. Charles Johnsen. for a good job. ALCOA RUNNER (Alcoa), April 20 —Chairman, A. W. Saxon; Secretary, W. R. Stone. Repairs not conipletcd. New washing machine installed. .No beefs reported. $20.62 in ship's fund. Patrolman to see about having a fan fpr cacli man in room or larger fans Installed. Ship needs fumigation. �ISRAFAm^RS Pare Tweaty Good Eating water from inside the house. The Del Norte (Mississippi Ship­ ping) is working to have the drink­ ing water tank cleaned more often to insure good taste and purity. The crew has also been asked by the meeting chairman, Philip Coloa, to send news and pictures to the LOG so other members will know what the ship is doing. Deck Coatings »The Lucile Bloomfleld (Bloomfield) is acting to correct an_"extreme safety hazard" created by using lube oil and fuel oil on the main decks instead of bonafide deck coatings. A report on this has been sent to headquarters. Another dangerous practice Is being acted upon on the Seatrain Savannah (Seatrain) where "lightbulbs have been out months at a time before being replaced." Smokey Smokestack Penn Transporter (Penn Naviga­ tion) crew is working to get repairs made on the ship's stack. Crewmembers' health and general work­ ing conditions aboard ship are en­ dangered by the smoke which is "taking over." To insure better department representation on the Arizpa (Wat­ erman), the crew has decided to rotate the ship's delegate position each voyage among the three de­ partments. RAPHAEL SEMMES (Sea - Land), March 20—Chairman, B. Varn, Jr.; Secretary, C. Rujh. Ship's delegate reported no beefs. Repair list turned in. Resigned as ship's delegate. $38 in ships luiiu. liiuliiei J. Uabsun, elected to serve as ship's delegate. New crewmembers should donate a $1 contribution toward TV fund at payoff. Vole of thanks to retiring ship'.s delegate, C. Hcnning. for job well done. Also vote of thanks to steward department for good service and food. SEATRAIN NEW YORK (Seatrain), March 19—Chairman, Ian Cumming; Secretary, F. S. Fairfield. One man mis.sed ship in New York. No beefs reported. Proposal for lights to be kept on on deck after midship house. ALCOA RANGER (Alcoa), March 14 —Chairman, Francisco Alvarez; Sec­ retary, L J. Pate. Ship's delegate re­ ported no beefs—everything Tunning smoothly. Request that next contract specify that mail be forwarded from one port to another. $13.48 in ship's fund. No beefs reported by dele­ gates. Ship's delegate requested stew­ ard for proper amount of fruit. ELIE V (Ocean Cargoes), March 70 —Chairman, Art Andersen; Secretary, M. A. Rendueles. New ship'.s delegate elected. M. A. Rendueles. One man got olT ship 38 minutes before sailing time, with all his gear. Request that overtime be equalized In engine de­ partment. FORT HOSKINS (Cities Service), March 15—Chairman, M. Olson; Secre­ tary, V. Sanchez. Ship's delegate re­ ported one man missed ship. $12 in ship's fund. No beefs reported. Carl­ son elected ship's delegate, Harry Davis, deek delegate. Discussion regardin,g TV set being repaired. ALAMAR (Calmar), March 7—Chair­ man, Ray Schrum; Secretary, J. C. Reed. Ship's delegate taken off ship In Honolulu. He is under doctor's care. Ray Schrum elected new ship's delegate. One man missed ship in Honolulu, in deck deoartment. Two men short in engine deoarlment. No beefs reported. A vote of thanks given to steward department for a job well done. ORION CLIPPER (Orion), March 5— Chairman, H. B. Vincent; Secretary, Frank Nakllcki. Shin's delegate re­ ported six men from original crew mie^ing. Three men short now. No milk was purchased at Subic Bay. Shin's delegate wants to resign. One man from engine deoartment sent .to hospital. .1. R. W'lson elected new sliin's delegate Vote of thanks to former shln'.s delcate for the good work he has done. Di.scusslon on "-"(ring and seiw'ne of *-'ad». Letter being sent to Union "about milk In Subic Bay. YORKMAR (Calmar), March 3 — Chairman, M. C. Herring; Secretary, L. D. PierSwit. Ship's ileieyate ic' ported that there has been some trouble with the Mate. Crew com­ plaining about the breakfast being late and poorly cooked. Not enough bread aboard when leaving West Coast. DEL ORO (Mississippi), March 12— Chairman, Harvey Shero; Secretary, George H. McFall. Ship's delegate reported exhaust fan for crew heads were put In this trip and are working. Disputed launch service from la.st voyage was not allowed by p-itrolman m in N.O. No beefs or disputed OT re­ ported. -$41.48 In ship's fund. Brother Montasano elected new ship's dele­ gate. Motion to ask hq for Informa­ tion regarding engine utility working after 5 PM without OT. Vote of thanks to the steward department. Crew request ship be fumigated In NO. E R N A ELIZABETH (Albatross), March 19—Chairman, H. Monohan; Secretary, P. Patrick. Ship's delegate reported that a letter was sent re­ garding mattresses. Harry Monehan elected new ship's delegate. All de­ partments asked to Keep fans clean. ORION PLANET (Orion), March 12— Chairman, Rood; Secretary, Parker. Ship's delegate reported all OK. Steward will check table at meal time to sec that all foods are out. More steak to be out. DEL VALLE (Mississippi), March 5 Chairman, Jack Proeell; Secretary, A. H. Perez. .Ship's delegate reported no beefs. $14 In ship's fund. Molioii made to keep Kroo boys out of the house. Crew asked to keep quiet while people are sleeping. DEL SUD (Mississippi), March 12— Chairman, James P. Shaughnessy; Secretary, Thos. 0. Rainey. Shiii's delegate reported everything running smoothly. "Talked on buying cigarets and liquor in St. Thomas. VI. Leaving Nc'w Orlean.s. final voyage, SSiH) In Six Ships Compliment Stewards' Excellent Job In addition to the usual compliments that steward depart* ment members of many ships receive for their fine food, gal­ ley crews and individual department members of six SIU ships received special com-f mendation from crewmem- Persian Gulf run In April, vpted bers during April and May for thanks to the department crew service "beyond the usual call of "for good chow and service under With the advent of hot weather, many ships are stepping up their health and safety measures to insure safe summer sail­ ing. Fumigation to exterminate water spigot outside the house be hooked up for their use. If this is mice and rats and prevent not possible, one workman can be contagious disease is the order designated as "water boy" to get of the day for a number of ships. The Jean (Bull) has scheduled a fumigation when it returns home as well as checking on its repair list. With a pest control spraying in New York done, the Steel Execu­ tive (Isthmian^ will continue its ef­ forts with periodic spraying using bombs supi^ied by the steward. Spray Bombs Used Spray bombs for roaches were used as a temporary measure on tlie Del Alba (Mississippi Ship­ ping) while plans were made for a fumigation in New Orleans. Crew also had problems with Kroo boys wandering through midship house in Africa. Another Mississippi Shipping Company ship, Del Oro, reported it had to lock the showers and head while in port in South America to keep marauders out. The key was given to gangway watchman. Keeper Of The Keys A similar problem, compounded by foc'sles without keys, occurred on the Elie V (Ocean Cargoes) in Alexandria, Egypt. Arrangements were made with the chief mate to lock the foc'sles and to keep all screen doors closed while unload­ ing cargo. , The Steel Architect (Isthmian) hit on a way to prevent outsiders from coming into house to get water. The crew suggested that a Jolr. 19<i LOG ny Chief cook Virgil' SwanisoR 'holds a 45-pound dolphin caught in the Gulf of Mexico to show that the MV Petrbchem will have good eating. The picture was taken by W. G. BorroH, who joined in the fish dinner at suppertime. 'Sea Spray' difficult circumstances due to weather conditions and shortage of food at out ports of call." A Public Health Service award was won by the Lucile Boolmfieid (Bloomfield) for the fifth time in April, and the crew cited the stew­ ard department for their "efforts toward winning the award, the ex­ cellent variety of groceries, good cooking and baking and for the award presentation dinner in Gal­ veston where Union and company officials attended." The baker of lues (Bull) was cited for a "job well done" while -by Seafarer "Red" Fink the ship was aground on mud flats for 11 days In 'May. Previously, an April meeting aboard the Del Aires (Mississippi Shipping) gave a vote of thanks to messman Adolph Lamonthe for "exceptionally good service In the crew messroom," while in May, the Penn Trader (Penntrans) com­ mended baker Wilber Wentling for "a job well done." Some of the many ships thank­ ing their steward-departments for their usual fine jobs include: Northwestern Victory (Victory Carriers); Producer (Marine Car­ riers); Seatrain New Jersey (Sea­ train); Alcoa Partner (Alcoa); and Del Mundo (Mississippi Ship­ ping). Also, Ocean Evelyn (Maritime Overseas), Omnium Freighter (Moi Shipping), Calmar (Calmar), Petrochero (Valentine Chemical Car­ riers) and Bethcoaster (Ore Naviga­ tion). I can sure use a good meal. duty." In April, the crew of the Dor­ othy (Bull) voted to thank the steward department for a "really wonderful job during the voyage and especially so during the 13day stopover in Cadiz, Spain." Re­ sponsible for the no beef voyage were C. R. (Pop) West, steward; E. Lamb, chief cook; B. Kiender, night cook and baker; A. Hender­ son, third cook; J. Winfleld, mess^ man; A. King, messman; C. Hill, messman and J. Hartman, BR. The Montego Sun (Tiger),' on a r '1 hope that's an SIU ship. ship's fund. Spent $309 for pictures,, lens and parts. Spent $20 for washing machine agitator as per meeUQg on voyage 98. Presently on hand $270. No beefs reported by delegates. Comiiiittre elected to Uiaw iip m letter to be sent to headquarters concerning the Assessments. George J. Fox elect­ ed ship's delegate. MARYMAR (Calmar), March 12 — Chairman, B. Schwartz; Secretary, G. V. Thobe. No beefs reported. Dis­ cussion regarding the shortage of water one day after leaving Philadel­ phia. ATLAS (Cargo A Tankship), April •—Chairman, H. K. Smith; Secretary, C. M. Olson. Ship's delegate reported that transportation from last voyage which was turned over to Union officials will bo squared away this trip on arrival in Norfolk. No payoff expected this trip. Delegates asked to get up draw list, also to turn in declarations for Customs. Sh'p's arti­ cles explained to membership. $108 In ship's fund. Part of this to be spent restocking on cokes and o-slance to remain in ship's fund. R. Jack­ son elected ship's treasurer. Depart­ ment delegates reported no beets. Motion to have ship's delegate call headquarters for clarification on transportation. Motion made to con­ tact captain In regards to giving new men a draw on OT. due to short trip. Suggestion that general meetings be held hereafter on the payoff trip, as the trips are so short. Vote of thanks from entire crew and officers to Wil­ bur Hall, baker, for fine baking. Steward wishes to thank cooks and all hands for fine Job. STEEL ARTISAN (Isthmian), no date—(no names for chairman or sec­ retary submitted.) Ship's delegate re­ ported everything OK. $38.14 in ship's fund. Motion made to check slopchest to avoid seconds in goods. Motion made to cheCk and put bloofT type on clinic card. Also whether or not a man is allergic to penicillin. Ship's delegate eolected samples of water and had discussion that filters now in use are doing no good. Scum in bottom of tanks. MORNING LIGHT (Waterman), March S—Chairman, Richard Randsome; Secretary, Vernon Hall. Ship's delegate reported everything going smoothly. Some di.spuled OT. Jordan, ship'.s deleg.nte resigned, was given a vote of thanks for a Job well done. R. F. Ransome to be acting ship's delegate until next meeting. $25 in ship's fund. Motion made that a leUer be written to headquarters negouatIng committee to Incorporate in agreement that the company pay crews for actual number of days worked Instead' of a 30-day month. Suggestion that crew contact patrol- man to obtain new washing machine, and that toasters be repaired. Vote Of thanks to steward department for the improvement in the food. Members getting off Instructed to leave foc'sles clean and leave keys in foc'sles. OULPWATER (Cargo & Tankship), April 2—Chairman, L. Paradaau; Sec­ retary, Cao. Libby. Disputed OT on delayed sailing in deck department. Engine depanntent having trouble with gas down in engine room. Some disputed OT on delayed sailing in steward department. Motion by ship's delegate that the permit member 4-8 Ordinary should not be made the deck delegate as there are five class A men on deck. CITY OF ALMA (Waterman), April 2—Chairman, Pat Fox; Secretary, V. Harding. $11 in ship's fund. Depart­ ment delegates reported no beefs. All running smoothly. EDITH (Bull), April B—Chairman, T. R. Olann; Sacretary, W. A. Thomas. Ship's delegate reported everything running smoothly. No beefs. Motion made to elect new ship's delegate. Thomas R. Clown elected. OEBARDELEBEN MARINE NO. 1 (Ceyle Lines), April S—Chairman, Jue Justus; Secretary, C. E. Savant. •140.27 in ship's fund. No beefs re­ ported. Letter written to headquar­ ters regarding changlntr working agreement. Will present copy to pa­ trolman. Motion made to buy new TV, accepted unanimously. EMILIA (Bull), April 14—Chairman, Ned Remliy; Secretary, C. Rawlings. Repair list made up. Two members had to get off In Honolulu to enter hospital. Letter sent In regarding members who had a small part Ih a movie in Japan. $55.35 In ship'.s fund. $20 taken out for flowers sent to a member's father who pas.sed away. No beefs reported. Ship needs to be fumigated. BEAUREGARD (Sea-Land), April 12 —Chairman, P. J. Cleary; Secretary, R. E. Voss. No beefs reported. Mo­ tion made to have all port time in the continental limits of the US as time off on anv SlU-contacted ships, or pay OT. Vote of thanks to steward department. PENN VOYAGER (Penn Shipoing), March 26—Chairman, C. James; Secre­ tary, V. V. Vangorden. Ship's dele­ gate reported no beefs. Two men mi.s.sed ship, and one man ho.spHaIized. All three men Joined in Dji­ bouti. Steward's department toilet needs to be fixed or replaced. To order fans for next trip as there are no parts available. To get medical supplies for stiip. Motion made to move deck engine storeroom back aft 10 that men oil watch can sleep. ALCOA PENNANT (Alcoa), March 24—Chairman, D. Dickson; Secretary, W. borreton. Ship's delegate reported no beefs. Custom's line imposed by the Tampa Cu.stoms to be ascertained and paid in Norfolk by crew. $9 in ship's fund. Discussion on Custom's contraband seizure in Tampa. Request cooperation in keeping heads and washrooms' clean. Laundry and li­ brary to be locked in port. ALCOA POLARIS (Alcoa), March 27 —Chairman, P. Meranda. Ship's dele­ gate reported on leaky bulkhead in crew's pantry. $86 In movie fund. $21.35 in TV fund. Department dele­ gates reported no beefs. Crew asked not to dump deck wash water in laundry sinks. MANKATO VICTORY (Victory Carriars), Feb. 12—Chairman, P. S. Howe. No beefs reported. Crew asked to clean ship's laundry. Old books to be returned to Seamen's Institute. SAN MARINO (Peninsular), March 19—Chairman, Jesse Baugher; Sec­ retary, H. A. Janicka. Request for ahiiJ's delegate to be voted on. Re­ quest for "B" and "C" card regula­ tions. etc. to be read outlining their position on ship. Ship's treasurer re-ported funds sent in to SEAFARERS LOG. J. W. McAuley voted as new shiiTs delegate. All repairs being worked on. No beefs in general. Meeting will be held in port with pa­ trolman. STEEL ARTISAN (Isthmian), March 29—(No names for chairman or sec­ retary given.) Department delegates reported all is well. Crew complain­ ing about water. Motion made to send letter to headquarters regarding same, and to bring sample of the water back to States to be examined bv Botrd -of Health. Discussion that nien should wear full shirts and not T-shirt for mealtime in dining room. Crew claims they should receive check for first draw and local cur­ rency on the following day. PENN EXPLORER (Penntrans), March 12—Chairman, H. Miller; Sec­ retary, C. Gardner. G. Stroecker elected ship's delegate. AA depart­ ments reported ever.vthlng fine and no beefs. C. Garner elected ship's treasurer. Motion made that each man donate $1 each for ship's fund. April 2—Chairman, H. Miller; Secre­ tary, C. Gardner. Ship's delegate re­ ported no beefs. Everyone asked to keep all doors locked so as to keep all Egyptians out of the deck house. $3 in ship's fund. Everyone asked to turn off light in laundry. Someone has been leaving washing machine on after using it. ... �SEAPAkikS t6^ lily. IMl SF PHS Hospital Doctors Thankod To the Editor: I would appreciate it if you will publish these words of thanks to Dr. Freeman and Dr. Ghin for their attention to my ca£e while I was in the San Francisco Public Health hospi­ tal. Dr. Freeman showed me sketches of my heart, what to do and what not to do, which few doctors will do. He is sure To The Editoi?! .All letters to the Editor for publication in the SEAFARERS LOG must be signed by the writer. Names will be withheld upon request. tops; also all the nurses and aids, night and day were very good—not only to me, but to all the patients on 5-E. May I say this to any of my SIU brothers. If they ever have to be admitted to the SF marine hospital, they shouldn't worry. They will be given the best of care. Incidentally,, while I was an outpatient, Dr. Kristensen of the Dental Department ex­ tracted some eight or ten teeth and made me a set (top and bottom). I can eat corn on the cob and steak with them as if they were my natural ones. This is about the only way I can thank the doctors and nurses, so please put this in the next issue. Frank E. Gardner or spiritually. He is a favorite with all seamen who make Mari­ ner's House their home away from home. Mariner's House is over 100 years old. It was founded by a Father Taylor who acted as chaplain at the House. He, in turn, was succeeded by Dr. Bayes after his death some 20 years ago. Richard McLaughlin 4* 4> 4»> Says Helio To Some Friends To the Editor; Just a few lines to say hello to some of my. friends, Bob Schaffer and Silent Matt, also Mrs. Bobbie and Johnnie at th^ Spot Light in New Orleans. I would like to hear from Bob if he sees this in the LOG. I can be reached at Sailor's Snug Harbor, Staten Island, NY. William P. Driscoil if i* if . San Marino Has Clean Trip To the Editor: As ship's delegate on the SS San Marino (Peninsular Navi­ gation) I am happy to "report that we are bringing this ship in clean in all respects; no logs, no disputed overtime, no beefs. This has been an A-1 trip with a good crew from the skipper on down. August A. Smith if if if Cites Dei Sud For Assistance To the Editor: I would like to thank the crew of the Del Sud for every­ i 4. 4. thing they did in getting me home on time for the funeral Steel Surveyor of my 61/^-year-old daughter. I would also like to thank Buck Thanks Cooks Stevens who was very helpful To the Editor: We the crew of the SS Steel in every way possible. The kind and courteous treat­ Surveyor, (Isthmian Line, Inc,) wish to thank the steward de­ ment shown me by the brothers partment for the fine food of this Union made a deep im­ served aboard the vessel. Our pression on me, one which I thanks go especially to the will never forget. Donald Ray Sander chief cook and his cooks for if if if the job well done under the difficult conditions of the India Appreciates Aid run. L. Von Lofton While Beached J. V. Bremer To the Editor: Delegates I went to our clinic in Hous­ 4» 4* 4« ton and passed the physical. Cites Service Of Now I am to ship out on the Overseas Rose which is sched­ Mariner's House uled to sail today with a load of To the Editor: grain for India. Our Union was wonderful to I would like to cite the tremendous service performed me when I was unable to go by Dr. Ralph Bayes for seamen to sea. I am fit for duty now who live at Mariner's House, 11 and feel it is my duty to go North Square in Boston. back to work and help the Un­ I have been a resident of the ion by paying dues. House for some 1.1 years and A day may come when I can­ have observed Dr. Bayes' many not go any more. But until kind and thoughtful gestures to­ then, I want to go to sea for as ward seamen. He shows movies long as I can. Thanks to all and to the SIU at Mariner House periodically and is always available to lend for everything. Gordon E. Flnley us a helping hand—physically Seafarers In India See Lots Of Children (The following photo-study of Indian children was sub­ mitted by Seafarer William Calefato, just off an Indian run on the Montego Sky.) From the deck or dockside, palm at an early age. They will it almost seems that all a Sea­ follow American seamen long dis­ farer can see in India is chil­ tances with their hands held up and are not eas­ dren. These chil­ ily discouraged. dren mirror the But there is an­ whole panorama other side to In­ of the nation. dia. For while Their happy ragged clothes or sad faces, show the nation's their hands outpoverty (photos stretched for below) the chil­ money or clutch­ dren's smiles ing schoolbooks, and determina­ show seamen tion are evident. both "abject pov­ The schoolchil­ erty an(l the de­ dren (bottom termination that photo) seem to exists in this nation. As' Seafarers who have say that things, will be different visited India can testify, children when they ferow up. And the boy are taught the art of the upturned at the left emphasizes this. Pace Twcnty-Oae �rase Twenty-Tw* 1SJB)lF%n'EnS' LOG Cook Normal As Daughter's Wedding Over Now that it is all over, Seafarer Dominick Di Gioviinni is just get­ ting back to normal and probably thinking it's easier being a third cook than a father of the bride. The wedding that threw Di Gio­ vanni's schedule out of order—he sails on the Del Sud (Mississippi Shipping)—took place April 22, when his daughter Sandra Diann married Kenneth E. Ranch, son of Mr. and Mrs. Rodney Rauch of Marrero, La. The solemn ceremony took place in St. Alphons Roman Catholic Inly, IMl MARORI <Ora), April 10—Chairman's name net given. Eight men hospltallied In San Pedro, two In steward department, three in deck department, three In engine department. AU replacements accounted for on March 28. Request crew to return coffee cups. Question of medical aid was brought up. A more prompt. villa. Ship'a delesate reported everything In good order. Former ship'e delegate resigned. Alex Janes elected new. ship'a delecate. Crew asked to return books to library. Cofteo to be left for wheelman. Laundry and reereation rooin schedule to be posted. efficient system desired, COUNCIL 6R0VE (Cities tsrvlcs). April 2t—Chairman, Jamas C. What- MONTECO SUN (Tiger), April 24— Chairman, S. Alpado; Secretary, L. Papper. Beef in deck department regarding treatment of two men hospitalized aboard the vessel. Ship's delegate to see captain about having X-rays for injured men at tlrsl port of arrival, and medical treatment if necessary. Motion to have patrolman J**' S'eratary, N. J. McKannen. No "fefs reoprted. Everything OK. InS"'Uctions given • to department detcregarding "B" and "C" men cxP'ration of 60-day clause. Crew Bsked to return cups to sink. ^ V— ^ sailed into a Stateside port after a 'run from India. Now, after a three-year wait since an old can­ vas awning dissolved, a new wood­ en awning stands guard on the poop deck to provide cool refuge for seamen from the equatorial sun. Ship's carpenter Peter Lohse is shown installing the gear (top and left). The wood for the over­ hang was supplied by the com­ pany's port engineer Elmer Shaver after ship's delegate Don Keddy got on the job. Ship reporter C. Mathews sent in the snap shots taken at sea, showing his shipmate hard at work on the new project. EVELYN (Boll), May 1—Chairman, John Hogge; Secretary, Wm. Kunak. No beefs reported. Discussion regardIng chief cook's cooking. Majority claim it should be better. Sandra Diann Rauch Church in New Orleans, Father Stephen officiating. Immediately following the church rites, a reception was held at the Court of the Two Sisters in the city's historic French Quarter. Four hundred guests attended. The bride and groom are now residing at 504 Avenue A, Mar­ rero, La., following their honey­ moon. Among the guests at the wed­ ding and reception were" crewmembers of the Del Sud and other SIU vessels who worked overtime so they could attend the affair. Seafarer's Report On Europe: Continent Is '^A Lively Place' A report on the latest doings on the continent for Seafarers was sent to the LOG by Zee Young Ching, ship's reporter on the Alcoa Planter (Alcoa). The report came from Southampton, England, where the C-1 had called before returning home from a voyage which*" — saw the crew make stopovers but other than this, Europe is a members bought t'just in case they in France, Holland and Ger­ lively place." get hungry." Of course, he pointed many. Ching states that customs Rotterdam, Ching said, has ex­ out, "cheese and crackers are very "gave us close checks in all ports, cellent cheese which most crew- good with cold beer and the best beer in Holland cost about 12 cents a bottle." Hello To France The stopoff in France was a short one, "just long enough to say hello and get some free sam­ ples of perfume." The big stopover was in Ger­ many. There "the night clubs and shows are open from 6. PM to 5 AM." Ching regrets to report that "the drinks are high, just like Bourbon Street in New Orleans," but he said, "the night clubs in Germany are more lively." As for England, the crew was preparing to do some research as the first preliminary report was being drawn up. Hoisting The Colors Quitting Ship? Notify Union Hoisting the colors when the Horidian (Bull) docked in New York harbor were (I. to rJ ABs Oscar Orlerholti, William Dobbins and S. Fuitado. The roll-on roll-off ship began con­ tainer service to Puerto Rico from New York in May. ' and shipping commissioner see about the proper medical treatment given to 111 and injured men while In foreign ports. Will inform patrolman at payoff about existing practice of captain not purchasing sufficient amount of fresh water during voyage and the use of salt water for showers. Vote of thanks to all dpeartment delegates for a job well done, and to whole steward department for good chow and service under difficult circumstances. Construct New Wood Awning On Steel Flyer The Steel Flyer (Isthmian) presented a new look to'Sea­ farers last month when she DBI ORO (MIUIIXIBBI) ABFII an Chafrm.n,"®0.'"/l,onur.''no, C. Breaux. S2 on hand in ship's fund. $15 spent for steaks and sausage, S15 •• for beer and $19 for barbcque grill and sack of charcoal, all for crew's cookout this trip. Vote of thanks to the ship's delegate and all involved. Vole of thanks to entire steward de­ partment for the good feeding. To bring safety suggestions to safety meeting. —-—-——— — • - ' A reminder from SfU head­ quarters c.autions all Seafarers leaving their shipb- to conlact the hall in ample time to allow the Union to dis. atcb a repl; •>ment. Failure to give notico be­ fore puving off may cause a de­ layed sailing, fo.'-ce the* ship to sail short of the maniliug re­ quirements and needlessly make the work tougher for your shipFates. • STEEL MAKER (Isthmian), April 23 —Chairman, C. B. Moose; Secretary, H. J. Principe. Ship's delegate reported that hospital will be moved topside when ship goes to shipyard, $5.68 spent out of ship's fund to ship brother's gear home $26.37 balance left. Discussion on various items in steward department regarding serving and coding breakfast. Bread not up ^ standard. Will tr.v to have Food repersentative aboard at payoff and hold meeting about feeding plan, Men getting off ship should turn in foe sle keys. ..... ... . . .... ELEMIR (Marine Carriers), April 12 ^Chairman/ Kenneth Collins; Secretsry, Blllle Padgett. Skipper stated it was up to t^he chief engineer to determine whether or not the engine de partment quarters were to be painted or not. No beefs reported. Every­ thing running smoothly. Lots of overtime. -Sf fUASs retary, Robert L. Hoffman. One man hospitalized in Iran. Company dispuling good OT. Most repairs taken care of. Need new washing machine. Drinking water tanks dirty. Penalty cargo approved. $14.43 in ship's fund. Mntinn tn air-condition all shins on Persian Gulf run. Improve quarters and do away with top bunks, allow members to use own doctor and hospital. Increase hospital benefits to $35 for single. $45 for married men. Any member with 20 years' membership eligible for pension regardless of seatime. Motion that all unlicensed personnel regardless of rating or seniority, ship through the Union hall from the rotary shipping board at the proper job calls hiring their stewards at their own discretion. Lack of sufficient medicine. PRODUCER (Marine Carriers), April 23—Chairman, Wm. Bilger; Secretary, G. Walter. Everything running smoothly. Ship's delegate reported that he saw the captain about logs and from what can be gathered, they will be lifted. Some reparis made. others will be completed later. Radio will be put back In recreation room. Motion made to prevent the Union from penalizing crewmcmbers when they have already been loRged during the voyage. Recommend that this issue be voted on by the membership, Discussion on returning books to library, cleaning tanks under freightship agreement, concluded that this be renegotiated and regular tanker scale for cleaning tanks reslorcd. DEL SUD (Mississippi), April 30— Ch^rman, C Dowling; Secretary, Vic Romolo. All beefs settled while in port. $6(58 on hand in New Orleans, Spent $19.5 for pictures, $34 for re"V."? ? balnce in ship's fund of $429. Voted to spend $52 on old balance of $377. Man hurt in fall aboard ship in Houston. Voted to give this man $.50 out of the ship's fund along with voluntary contributions. Huzzar elected new ship's delegate. COTTONWOOD CREEK (Bulk Transport), March H—Chairman, L. Arena; Secretary, P. J, Narayo. New .ship's delegate elected. Ralph MacBlair. New washing machine aboard. No beef s reported. _ ZEPHYRHILLS (Pan American Over­ seas), April 23—Chairman, B. B. Darley; Secretary, Matthew Colflnger. Special meeting held at sea on March 28. Special meeting held at anchor April 7 regarding being in port P"® week and no dollars or travelers' checks put out. Food short and noth'"f- coming aboard but unhealthy milk, Ship's delegate called headquarters e"''' e'so wrote a letter concerning ^he captain's anti-union tactics, dis­ regard of contract and uncooperative '»anner. Captain claimed he could "o' 8et dollars or travelers' checks, Ship's delegate told captain that ho co"l<l Prove that he could change draft into American dollars or travelers" checks by going to American Express and the branch of the National City Bank of New York. This was done and then the captain and 'he agent consented to cooperate, Food did not arrive until the 15th. and then there was a shortage of some items, including eggs. $38 in ship's fund. Had $54.51—paid for Phone call to New York. Motion to Bet new cots at next port. Also to see that the slopchest is replenished. STEEL ARCHITECT (isthmian). May 2—Chairman, Rust Skinner; Secretary, j. chandler. AU Is going well on this ship with the exception that the bosun has complained about the cooking and preparation of food. Motion to get patrolman at Norfolk to hold meeting with crew in endeavoring to square away the food complaint. Suggestion that the crew messmen spot wash the messhall frequently. Discussion on the proper operation and care of the washing machine. Sparo agitator needed for washing machine as the one now In use is in bad conditiom DEL AIRES (Mississippi), May 7— Chairman, M. Fabricant; Sacratary, rlHf - ISa'ssi departments. $18 in 'reasuiy. MARYMAR (Calmer), Mar. 12— Chairman, R. Schwartz; Secretary, O. V. Thobe. Hutchinson elected ship g delegate. No beefs reported. Discuss'on regarUiHg sliUitagc of walci OiiY day after leaving Philadelphia. .... . TT VILLAGE (Consoli^tad Mariners), May 7—Chairman, Arthur Thompson; Secretary Walter Cole. Tw" "".et logged, one of which missed the ship, No beefs reported. Everybody happy. . _ . . i*"' ^ Chairman Van Whitney; Sacreta^, E. M. Bryant. No beefs reported. K. A. Book elected ship s treasurer. Moseconded and carried that the crew take up a donation and buy a different kind of washing machine. Various subjects discussed. Passageway lights should be cleaned. Crew 'o bring cups back to messhall off deck and out of rooms. Stow cots away before arrival and make up reP®"' "Sts. . ' MORONE (Ore Navigation), Apr. 30 —(Chairman and secretary's names not given.) Ships delegate reports eight men hospitalized in San Pedro, California. All replacements accounted for. Motion made to have captain post slopchest list prices in messhall. Crew asked to return coffee cups. Question of medical aid wha brought up. A prompt, efficient system is desured. DEL MAR (Delta), Apr. 7—Chalr- tnan, Clyde Miller; Secretary, W. B. Bourgeois. Several logs which will ha turned in to patrolman in New OrJeans. One man missing at sea. One man sent home from Santos northbound. $861,13 on hand in ship's fund. Motion to give steward department a vote of thanks for the good food on this ship. Motion to take money from ship's fund to buy movies for next voyage. Both motions carried. It was suggested to revise the working rules and submit same to headquarters. ANDREW JACKSON (Waterman), Apr. 30—Chairman, Bill Graley; Secretary, James Pursell. Ship's delegate reported a few hours disputed OT. One man missed ship and one man hospitalized in Bremerhaven. Repair list to be made up. Vote of thanks to stewards department for excellent "EVA IDEAL (Keva), March 29— menus, good cooking and service. Chairman, R. D. Schwarz; Secretary, Chairs to be furnished In recreation T. L. Moss, Captain will not overstock room aft. slopchest. He will take special orders.for gear at member's request. LISA B (Sealanes), Apr. 23—ChairHe will carry popular brand of elga- man, Sykes David; Secretary, Angg rets. Vote of thanks to steward de- Panagopoulos. James Nelson elected partment for job well done. Sanitary ship's delegate. No beefs reported, men asked not to dump mop water in Request that doors of 1st deck house laundry sinks. to be closed during heavy aeas. Oilers . to use topside doors. Fuel oil In enNORTHWESTERN VICTORY (Vic- gine bilges Is fire hazzard. HeadTOry CarriDrt)/ April 14~Chalrmtn/ quarters to see about ship's correAlex Jants; Socretary# Prank Radi* spondence and crew mall. �' Mr. i»8i Andley C. Foster Urgent you contact-your wife at 609 Observer Highway, Hoboken, NJ, concerning two letters for you. Also important you contact Mr. Paul C. Matthews, attorney at law in the very near future. Call home at the earliest opportunity. ^ ^ ^ Frank Arena, income tax con­ sultant has moved his office to 623 Fifth Avenue, Brooklyn, near 17th Street. Those Seafarers who have had their income taxes filed through his office can contact him there concerning refund checks and other matters. FINANCIAL REPORTS. The conetitution of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Iniand 'Vaters District makes specific provision for safeguarding the membership's money and Union finances. The constitution re(]uires a detailed CPA audit every three months by a rank and file auditing committee elected by the mem­ bership. "All Union records are available at SIU headquarters in Brooklyn. Should any member, for any reason, bo refused his constitutional right to in­ spect these records, notify SIU President Paul Hall by certified mail, return receipt requested. mm mgy: •:W.-yA II ii:' TRUST FUNDS. All trust funds of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District are administered in accordance with the provisions of various trust fund agreements. All these agreements specify that the trustees in charge of the*:- funds shall cons^t equally of union and management represent•tives and their alternates. Air expenditures and disbursements of trust funds mre made only upon approval by a majority of the trustees. All trust fund financial records are available at the headquarters of the various trust funds. If, at any time, you are denied information about any SIU trust fund, notiiy BIU President Paul Hall at SIU headquarters by certified mail, return receipt requested. y , I". P SHIPPING RIGHTS. Vour shipping rights and seniority are protected by the coutracls of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District, and by Union shipping rules, which are incorporated in the contract. Get to know your shipping rights. If you feel there has been any violation of your ship­ ping or seniority rights, first notify the Seafarers Appeals Board. Also notify SIU President Paul Hall at headquarters, by certified mail, return re­ ceipt requested. CONTRACTS, Copies of all SIU contracts are available in all SIU halls. These contracts specify the wages and conditions under which you work and live aboard siilp. Know your contract rights, as well as your obligations, such as filing for or on the proper sheets and in the proper manner. If, at any time, any SIU patrolman or other Union official, in your opinion, fails to protect your contract rights properly, contact the nearest SIU port agent. In addition, notify SIU President Paul Hall by certified mail, return receipt requested. EDITORIAL POLICY—SEAFARERS LOG. The LOG has traditionally refrained from puhiishing any article serving the political purposes of any Individual in the Union, officer or member. It has also refrained from publishing articles deem­ ed Jiarmful to the Union or its collective membership. This established policy has been reaffirmed by membership action at the September meetings in all constitutional ports. The responsibility for LOG policy is vested in an edl-torlal board which consists of the Executive Board of the Union. The Exec­ utive Board may delegate, from among its ranks, one individual to carry out this responsibility. ii lii ii PAYIIENT OF MONIES. No monies are to bo paid to anyone in any official capacity in the SIU unless an official Union receipt is given for same. Under no cir­ cumstance should any member pay any money for any reason unless he is given much receipt. If in the event anyone attempts to require any such payment be made without supplying a receipt, or if a member is required to make a payment and ^ given an official receipt, but feels that he should not have been requirod to make such payment, this should immediately bo called to the attention of EH; President Paul Hall by certified mail, return receipt requested. liP COHSTITimONAL RIGHTS AND OBLIGATION, The SIU publishes every six months in tho'^SEAFAnERsnLOO^a verbatim copy dibits constitution. In addition, copies are available in all Union halls. All members should obtain copies of this constitution so as to familiarize themselves with its contents. Any time you feel any member or officer is attempting to deprive you of any constitutional 'right or obligation by any methods such as dealing with charges, trials, etc., as well as all other details, then the member so effected should immediately notify SIU President Paul Hall by certified mail, return receipt requested. RETIRED SEAFARERS. Old-time SIU members drawing disability-pension" bene­ fits liave always been encouraged to continue their union activities, in­ cluding attendance at membership meetings. And like all other SIU members at these Union meetings, they are encouraged to talte an active role in all rank-and-file functions, including service on rank-and-file committees. Because these oldtiraoris cannot take shipboard employment, the membership has reaffirmed the long-standing Union policy of allowing them to retain their good standing through the waiving of their dues. Ris fesiifiS: 'J ' Over 300 Firms On Arab Blacklist About 80 US shoreside companies and 300 companies throughout the world are now on the Arab League blacklist, the July issue of "Fortune" magazine reports. The shoreside companies are blacklisted if they establish offices and plants in Israel or, in some instances, -•if they sell products to that country. The blacklist of shoreside ; Brooklyn u, NT ! 5 CITY r P»ge Twenty-TbrM SEAFA'REIVS' LOG J i«l„ a- ; iL- cfA IS A ttcac : ZONE,...:...,. STATE:.; I -l.; companies is in addition to the con­ tinuing blacklist of US-flag ships which call at an Israeli port. Indi­ j cations are though, that the im­ - j pact of the blacklist on American ships has been considerably modi­ fied in the last year, since the SIU's picketline protest against the Egyptian-flag SS Cleopatra, as far as mistreatment of American seamen is concerned. However, vessels that may have traded with Israel still risk being barred from Arab cargoes. Companies blacklisted include such well-known firms as Bulova Wstch. Emerson Radio, General / Tire, Dow Chemical and . McrrittChapman & Scott. i 4" 3» Income tax refunds are being held for the following men by Jack Lynch, noom 201, SUP Building, 450 Harrison Street, San Francisco 5, California: Adolph T. Anderson, Freddie Bailey, Dao King Chae, Bernard S. Favila, Dominic Graziano, Olav Gustavsen, Samuel E. Joseph, Steve Krkovich, Fadil Lagrimas, Charles W. Lane, Francisco Mar­ tinez, Angelo Meglio, Raymond H. Miller, Alii Nasroen, Anthony Nottage, Potenciano Paculba, John J. Reardon, Irinio C. Roble, James G. Rodder, Cleveland Scott, Bryan C. Slaid, Arthur F. Smith, Felix Vito, Ying Ming Wei, Willie M. Whiteaker. Chin Chi Wong, Ding Hal Woo, Margarito Borja, Parker Lee, Grover C. Turner and Ah Sal Wong. 2607 East Jones Street, Savannah, Ga., concerning your mother. Any­ body knowing of the whereabouts of the above please contact Mr. Chavers. 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 Vernon C. Warren I have moved to 130 St. Marks Place. I am holding a package and letter for you. Ernie Louis Basta Urgent that you call your wife at 523-9184 in New Orleans. L. H. Blizzard Contact Mrs. Blizzard at Rt. 3, Box 146, Kinston, North Carolina. Rolf O. Karlsen Your Union book is being held by the headquarters record depart­ ment. 4 4 4 The followmg members are to contact Schwartz & Lapin, 310 West Building, Houston 2, Texas in relation to money which is be­ ing held for them: SS Pacific Ocean Lai Mon Gong, William MacDonald, Joseph R. Gallant. SS Waldo James A. Winget. William M. Scott, Virgil L. Harding, Leon W. Franklin, Accurso Bonti. Francisco E. Baltzar, James B'ackwell. SS Julia Robert W. Mateo, Michael Charles Evans. Wayman C. Llzotte 4 4 4 Urgent you get in touch with Ex-Pacific Ocean your daughter, Patricia Ann, at Ex-Waldo 834 Leo Street, Sampaloc, Manila, Ex-Julia Checks for the following crew- Philippines. 4 4 4 members are being held by Z. Y. Ching Schwartz & Lapin in Houston, Photo taken aboard ship at Jan­ Texas: uary payoff being held for you at Lai Mon Gong, William McDon­ ald, James Blackwell, Francisco E. LOG office. 4 4 4 Baltazar, Accurso Bonti, Alfred W. John A. Chestnut Booth, Leon W. Franklin, Joseph R. Contact Mrs. M. Kelly, c/o Bar­ Gallant, Dennis Gibson, Virgil L. Harding, George W. Alexander, bara Lee, 14 Warren Place, Whist­ James A. Winget, William M. Scott, ler, Ala. 4 4 4 Joseph Wayne Adair, Jr., Timothy Harry G. Reynolds McCarthyj John Franklin DLxon, Write or wire your mother imme­ Michael Charles Evans, J. W. Short, Widdie C. Himson, William diately at 56 Beauregard Avenue, H. Mason, Thomas Claude Hopkins, Maplewood, La. 4 4 4 Gene Shelton Williams, John T. Stanley F. Ostrom Short and Robert W. Mateo. Please contact Miss Abbie RobPlease get in touch with Schwartz & Lapin, 817 Main at bins, 3532 Canal Street, Apart­ ment 4, New Orleans, La., or call Walker, Houston 2, Texas. 486-5635. 4 4 4 4 4 4 William Velazquez . Joe Nevera«ka.s Contact Anita Streep, attorney, Please contact Miss Lois Porch150 Broadway, New York 38. er, 2011 Reynolds St., Savannah, 4 4 4 Ga. James Stores Get in touch with your sister, 4 4 4 John Lauren Whisman Mrs. Janet Radisaljevic, 167 Dalswinton Avenue, Lockside, Dum­ Please contact your wife, Bctha Whisman, 2089 Market St., San fries, Scotland. Francisco, Calif. 4 4 4 iTank frnybyska 4 4 4 Contact your mother, Mrs. Viola Anthony Russo Prnybyska, 30 Prospect Avenue, Please contact Mrs. S. E. Peter­ Staten Island, N.Y. sen, c/o 20 Carnation Sq., Bridge­ 4 4 4 town Athlone, Capetown, South Cornelius I. Fitzgerald Africa. Urgent you get in touch with 4 4 4 your sister. Miss Marie Fitzgerald, John H. Murry c/o Martins, 65 Haight Ave., Important you contact your son Poughkeepsie, N.Y. at Brownell St. 4 4 4 44 4 Walter Ferguson Ramon Morales Get in touch with your wife, Charles J. (Chuck) Burns would Mrs. Patricia Ferguson, 7024 Paci­ fic Boulevard, Huntington Park, appreciate it if you would send him the letter you picked up for Calif. him on the Elizabeth. He is on 4 4 4 the Steel Flyer but you could send John Joseph Doyle Please contact your brother, him the letter in care of the hall AVilliam Doyle, 12116 Orr & Day, in New York. 4 4 4 Road, Norwalk, Calif. Wille.v F. Walker 4 4 4* Andrien Fecteau • John P. Stanford Daiton 11. Morgan ^ We are still in Tampa. Want to Checks for monies due from the hear from you. Call Eva at. 2-7204, or write PO Box 957, Tampa, Fla. SS Rockland are being held for you by Milter & Seeger, 400 Madi­ 4 4 4 son Ave., New York. 17. NY; Write Jesse Bain Gibson.. Jr. Contact James D.<. Chavecs, • Jr., or otherwise contact Ibem, �SEAFARERS^LOG OFFICIAL ORGAN OF THE SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION • ATLANTIC, GULF, LAKES AND INLAND WATERS DISTRICT • AFL-CIO Seafarers Profit From Contract Gains * $56 A Week For 39 Weeks For Accident Or Sickness • $800 Vacation For One Year Contimious Serticfr • $400 Vacation Maintained For Broken Service • Funded Pension Payments Of $150 A Month 9 As a result of the gains won by the SIU during the recent negotiations with its con­ tracted shipowners, Seafarers will soon be enjoying liberalized vacation benefits, a $56-a-week accident and sickness benefit, a funded pension plan and other fringe ben­ efits that are tops for maritime workers. The new benefits, which will be effective October 1, are as follows: • $800 of vacation pay for one year of continuous service on the same ship. • Continuation of the $400 annual vaca­ tion for broken service. • $56 a week for 39 weeks for in or out­ patient treatment for Seafarers who are ill or injured. • A funded pension plan with payments of $150 a month. Other Major Gains These new benefits, which were won by the Union in its contract negotiations, are in addition to other major gains won by the Union. These include recognition of the Union's right to organize the crews of foreign-flag ships operated by SIU companies, and the acceptance of the Union's proposal -to es­ tablish a joint labor-managemept commit­ tee to deal with subsidies, automation and other factors vitally affecting the future of Pension Benefits ELIGIBILITY. Seafarers who have reached the age of 65 and completed I 5 years of seatime (5,475 days) plus the basic seatime requirement. BENEFITS. Pension of $150 a month. Also $1,000 death benefit, medical and hospital benefits for Sea­ farers and dependents. f c, DISABILITY. Seafarers at any age will still be eligible for disability pen­ sions of $35 a week if they are totally disabled and have I 2 years of seatime (4,380 days) plus the basic seatime requirement. Seafarers currently re­ ceiving disability benefits will be trans­ ferred to the pension plan lists. the American merchant marine, so that job opportunities for American merchant sea­ men may be improved and expanded. The funded pension plan is being set up because full pension benefits for retiring Seafarers — whether or not they are dis­ abled — has long been one of the Union's chief objectives. Pension Plan Provisions Under the funded pension plan, as ap­ proved, Seafarers will be eligible for pen­ sions as follows: • Seafarers who reach the age of 65, and who have 15 years of seatime (5,475 days) can retire on $150 a month. These Seafarers will still be eligible to receive from the Welfare Plan the medical and hospital benefits they and their depen­ dents are now entitled to, and the retired Seafarer's beneficiary will receive a $1,000 death benefit. • Seafarers who become disabled at any age, and who have 12 years of seatime (4,380 days) will be eligible for the dis­ ability pension payments of $150 a month. These Seafarers will also be elig­ ible for the medical and hospital benefits for themselves and their dependents, and also for the $1,000 death benefit. • All Seafarers now receiving the present weekly disability benefit paid by the Sea­ farers Welfare Plan will be transferred to the pension plan lists. These Seafarers will also be eligible for medical and hos­ pital benefits for themselves and their dependents, as well as the $1,000 death benefit. $800 Vacation Benefit The liberalized vacation benefits will al­ low a Seafarer who spends one full year on the same ship to collect vacation pay of $800 a year if he pays off his vessel. After paying off his ship, the Seafarer may register immediately for a new job, but cannot ship out again for 60 days from the date of the payoff. If a Seafarer is still at sea, aboard his ship, when his 12 months of service are completed, he will receive extra vacation pay pro-rated according to the extra time spent, when he pays off as the ship reaches port. That is, if a Seafarer is on his ship for 14 hionths, he will receive $800 for one year ^ y. plus $133.33 for the extra two months—a total of $933.33. If a Seafarer does not wish to stay aboard the same ship for 12 months, he will still be eligible for vacation pay at the rate of $400 a year, as heretofore. $56-A-Week Accident, Sickness Benefit Seafarers who become ill or are injured, and who are hospitalized as a result, will receive $56 a week for 39 weeks. If an elig­ ible Seafarer requires out-patient treat­ ment, and is not eligible for maintenance and cure, he is similarly eligible for $56 a week for 39 weeks. If a Seafarer is still in the hospital after 39 weeks, he will receive the regular hospi­ tal benefit of $21 a week for as long as he is hospitalized. Seafarers who become ill or injured while not employed aboard a vessel, and who form.erly would not have been eligible for any type of cash benefits while receiv­ ing out-patient treatment, will now be elig­ ible for the $56-a-week benefits for up, to 39 weeks. In addition to the benefits already men­ tioned, the medical and safety programs will be expanded, as well as the training program, so that it will provide training in all three departments of shipboard workdeck, engine and steward. Vacation Benefits ELIGIBILITY. For $800 annual va­ cation pay, Seafarer must work at least 12 consecutive months on the same ship, then pay off. He may reg­ ister immediately for another Job, but cannot ship for 60 days from the date of payoff. BENEFITS. $800 a year or more, if the ship is at sea and the Seafarer can­ not pay off after 12 months, if he pays off when the ship reaches port. OTHER PROVISIONS. Seafarers who do not wish to spend 12 months aboard the same ship will still be eligible for vacation pay at the rate of ^ $400 a year, as heretofore., v'- - �'C'"- "•><:, » F-rrr'',wf ^ ''i ri '-.j , ,cr - - r ; aja;"\sfl- ^ '^'•'...- - • •- 'il ", '- y ' • "''I'i ' T; /•• - . •. , • <! • 1 ,'f' '•>•'« 'S ?, t\;: , :,•,• • •• t --. ' . ' • '• 4. 1.-., . -•?'' Sill IIONSTITIITmil For SIU Atlantic^ Gulf, Lakes And Inland Waters District >1-- •• 1,: il-i'ilit ,2'^H i' • ^''' • ' ' " , •' '.;i • Klra-. /ciJ' �8appleiiiciii.7**ce Twv ,«-5- SEAPARERS LOG CONSTITUTION THE SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION OF NORTH AMERICAATLANTIC, GULF, LAKES AND INLAND WATERS DISTRia AffllMttd with Amtriun Fadwalien of labor — Cengroti of Industrial Organiiationa (At Amandad May 12,19M) PREAMBLE M maritime and allied •workers and realizing the value and necessity of a thorough organization, we are dedicated to the form­ ing of one Union for our people, the Seafarers International Union of North America—Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters Dis­ trict, based upon the following principles: All members shall be entitled to all the rights, privileges and guarantees as set forth in this Constitution, and such rights, privi­ leges and guarantees shall be preserved in accordance with its terms. We declare that American seamen are entitled to receive their employment without interference of crimps, shipowners, fink halls or any shipping bureaus maintained by the Government. We affirm that every worker has the right to receive fair and just remuneration for his labor, and to gain sufficient leisure for mental cultivation and physical recreation. We proclaim the ri^t of all seamen to receitie healthful and sufficient food, and proper forecastles in which to rest. We defend the right of all seamen to be treated in a decent and respectful manner by those in command, and. We hold that the above rights belong to all workers alike, irrespcaive of nationality or creed. Recognizing the foregoing as our inalienable rights, we are con­ scious of corresponding duties to those in command, our employers, our craft and our country. We will, therefore, try by all just means to promote harmonious relations with those in command by exercising due care and dili­ gence in the performance of the duties of our profession, and by giving all possible assistance to our employers in caring for their gear and property. Based upon these principles, it is among our objects: To use out influence individually and collectively for the purpose of maintain­ ing and developing skill in seamanship and effecting a change in the maritime law of the United States, so as to render it more equitable and to make it an aid instead of a hindrance to the development of a merchant marine and a body of American seamen. To support a journal which shall voice the sentiments of mari­ time workers and through its columns seek to maintain their knowledge of, and interest in, maritime affairs. To assist the seamen of other countries in the work of organi­ zation and federation, to the end of establishing the Brotherhood or the Sea. . ^ To form and to assist by legal means other bona fide labor organi­ zations wheiiever possible in the attainment of their just demands. To regulate our conduct as a Union and as individuals so as to make seamanship •what it rightly is—an honorable and useful calling. And bearing in mind that we are migratory, that bur work takes us away in different directions from any place where the majority might otherwise meet to act, that meetings can be attended by only a fraction of the membership, that the absent members, who cannot be present, must have their interests guarded from what might be the results of excitement and passions aroused by persons or conditions, and that those who are present may a<T lor and in the interest of all, we have adopted this Constitution. Statement of Principles and Declaration of Rights In order to form a more perfect Union, we workers in the maritime and allied industries, realizing the value and necessity •of uniting in pursuit of our improved economic and social welfare, have determined to bind ourselves together in the Seafarers Inter­ national Union of North America—Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District, and hereby dedicate ourselves to the fol­ lowing principles: In promoting our economic and social welfare, we shall ever be mindful, not only of our rights, but also of our duties and obliga­ tions as members of the community, our duties as citizens, and our duty to combat the menace of communism and any other enemies of freedom and the democratic principles to which we seafaring men dedicate ourselves in this Union. We shall affiliate'and work with other free labor organizaitons; we shall support a journal to give additional voice to our views; we shall assist our brothers of the sea and other workers of all countries in these obligations to the fullest extent consistent with our duties, obligations, and law. We shall seek to exert our individ­ ual and collective influence in the fight for the enactment of labor and other legislation and policies which look to the attainment of a free and happy society, without distinction based on race, creed or color. To govern our conduct as a Union and bearing in mind that most of our members are migratory, that their duties carry them all over the world,- that their rights must and shall be protected, we hereby declare these rights as members of the Union to*be inalienable. I No member shall be deprived of any of the rights or privileges guaranteed him under the Constitution of the Union. II Every qualified member shall have the right to nominate himself for, and, if elected or appointed, to hpld office in this Union. ill No member shall be deprived of his membership without diie ' process of the law of this Union. No member shall be compelled to be a witness against himself in the trail of any proceeding in which he may be charged with failure to observe the law of this Union. Every official and job holder shall be bound to uphold and protect the rights of every member in accordance with the princi­ ples set forth in the Constitution of the Union. IV Every member shall have the right to be confronted by his accuser whenever he is charged with violating the law of this Union. In all such cases, the accused shall be guaranteed a fair and speedy trial by an impartial committee of his brother Unioii members. V No member shall be denied the right to express himself freely on the floor of any Union meeting or in committee. VI A niilitant membership being necessary to the security of a frw union, the members shall at all times stand ready to defend this Union and the principles set forth' in the Constitution of the Union, VII The powers not delegated to the officers, job holders, and Execu­ tive Board by the Constitution of the Union shall be reserved to the members. CONSTITUTION Article 1 Name and General Powers This Union shall be known as the Seafarers International Union of North America—Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters Dis­ trict. Its powers shall be legislative, judicial, and executive, and shall include the formation of, and/or issuance of charters to, sub­ ordinate bodies and divisions, corporate or otherwise, the forma­ tion of funds and participation in funds, the establishment of enter­ prises for the benefit of the Union, and_ similar ventures. This Union shall exercise all of its powers in aid of subordinate bodies and divisions created or chartered by it. For convenience of admin­ istration and in furtherance of its policies of aid and assisunce, the Union may make its property, facilities and personnel available for the use and behalf of such subordinate bodies and divisions. A majority vote of the membership shall be authorization for any Union action, unless otherwise specified in' the Constitution or by law. This Union shall at all times protect and maintain its jurisdiction. Article II Affiliation Saciion 1. This Union shall be affiliated with the-Seafarers Inter­ national Union of North America and the American Federation of Labor—Congress of Industrial Organizations. All other affilia­ tions by the Union or its subordinate bodies or divisions shall be made or withdrawn as determined by a Jnajority vote of the Executive Board. Section 2. In addition to such other provisions as are contained herein, all subordinate bodies and divisions seeking a charter from and/or affiliation with this Union, shall be required to adopt, within a time period set by the Executive Board, a constitution containing provisions as set forth in Exhibit A, annexed to this Constitution and made a part hereof. All other provisions adopted by such subordinate bodies and divisions as part of their constitutions shall not be inconsistent therewith. No such constitution or amendments thereto shall be deemed to be effective without the approval of the Executive Board of this Union, which shall be executed in writing, on its behalf, by the President or, in his absence, by any other officer designated by it. Such approval shall be deemed to be recog­ nition of compliance herewith by such subordinate body or division. Where a subordinate body or division violates any of the fore­ going, and, in particular, seeks to effectuate any constitutional provision not so authorized and approved, or commits acts in violation of its approved constitution, or fails to act in accordance therewith, this Union, through its Executive Board, may withdraw its charter and/or sever its affiliation forthwith, or on siich terms as it may impose not inconsistent with law, in addition to exercis­ ing any and all rights it may have pursuant to any applicable agree­ ments or understandings. Section 3. This Union shall also have the power, acting through its Executive Board, and after a fair hearing, to impose a trustee­ ship upon any subordinate body or divisions chartered by and affiliated with it, for the reasons and to the extent provided by law. Article III Membership Section I. Candidates for membership shall be admitted to mem­ bership in accordance with such rules as are adopted from time to time, by a majority vote of the membership. Membership classifica­ tions shall correspond to and depend upon seniority classifications established in accordance with the standard collective bargaining agreement of this Union. In addition to meeting the other require- Mr. iftt ) sneiifs duly promulgated pursuant hereto, no person shall becoow • full book member unless and until he has attained the highest seniority rating set out in the said colleaive bargaining agreement; Only full book members shall be entitled to vote and to hold any office or elective job, except as otherwise specified herein. All mem* bers shall have a voice in Union proceedings and shall be entitled to vote on Union contracts. Sactien 2. No candidate shall be granted membership who Is « member of any dual organization hostile to the aims, principle^ and policies, of this Union. Sactien 3. Members more than one quarter In arrears in dues shall be automatically suspended, and shall forfeit all benefits and all other rights and privileges in the Union. They shall be automatically dismissed if they are more than two quarters in arrears in dues. An arrearage in dues shall be computed from the first day of the applicable quarter, but this time shall not run: (a) While a member is actually participating in a strike or lockout. (b) While a member is an in-patient in a USPHS or other accredited hospital. (c) While a member it under an incapacity dee to activity in behalf of the Union. (d) While a member is in the armed Ktvices of the United States, provided the member was in good standing at the time of entery into the armed forces, and further provided he applies for reinstatement within ninety (90) days after discharge from the armed forces. (e) While a member has no opportunity to pay dues, because of employment aboard an American flag merchant vessel. Saction 4. A majority vote of the membership shall be sufficient to designate additional circumstances during which the time speci­ fied in Section 3 shall not run. It shall be the right of any member to present, in writing, to any Port at any regular meeting, any question with regard to the application of Section 3, in accordance with procedures established by a majority vote of the membership. A majority vote of the membership shall be necessary to decide such questions. Saction 5. The membership shall be empowered to establish, from time to time, by majority vote, rules under which dues and assess­ ments may be excused where a member has been unable to pay dues and assessments for the reasons provided in Sections 3 and 4. Saction 6. To preserve unity, and to promote the common welfare of the membership, all members of the Union shall uphold and defend this Constitution and shall be governed by the provisions of this Constitution and all policies, rulings, orders and decisions duly made. Saction 7. Any member who gives aid to the principles and policies of any hostile or dual organization shall be denied further membership in this Union to the full extent permitted by law. A majority vote of the membership shall decide which organizations are dual or hostile. Saction 8. Evidence of membership or other affiliation with the Union shall at all times remain the property of the Union. Mem­ bers may be required to show their evidence of membership in order to be admitted to Union meetings, or into; or on Union property. Article IV Reinstatement Members dismissed from the Union may be reinstated in accord­ ance with such rules and under such conditions as are adopted, from time to time, by a majority vote of the membership. Article V Dues and Initiation Fee Saction 1. All members shall pay dues quarterly, on a calendar year basis, no later than the first business day of each quarter, except as herein otherwise provided. The dues shall be those payable as of the date of adoption of this Constitution and may be changed only by Constitutional amendment. Saction 2. No candidate for membership shall be admitted into membership without having paid an initiation fee of three hundred • ($300.00) dollars, except as otherwise provided in this Constitution. • Saction 3. Payment of dues and initiation fees may be waived for . organizational purposes in accordance with such rules as are adopted by a majorityvote of the Executive Board, Article VI Retirement from Membership Section 1. Members may retire from membership by surrendering their Union books or other evidence of affiliation and paying all unpaid dues for the quarter in which they retire, assessments, fines and other monies due and owing the Union. When the member surrenders his book or other evidence of affiliation in connection with his application for retirement he shall be given a receipt therefor. An official retirement card shall be issued by Headquarters,' upon request, dated as of the day that such member accomplishes these payments, and shall be given to the member upon his pre­ senting the aforesaid receipt. Section 2. All the rights, privileges, duties and obligations of membership shall be suspended during the period of retirement, except that a retired member shall not be disloyal to the Union nor join or remain in any dual or hostile organization, upon penalty of forfeiture of his right to reinstatement, Section 3. Any person in retirement for a period of two quarters or more shall be restored to membership, except as herein indicated, by paying dues for the current quarter, as well as all assessments accruing and newly levied during the period of retirement. If the period of retirement is less than two quarters, the required pay­ ments shall consirt of all dues accruing during the said period of retirement, including those for the current quarter, and all assess­ ments accrued and newly levied during that period. Upon such payment, the person in retirement shall be restored to membership, and his membership book, appropriately stamped, shall be returned to him. Saction 4. A member in retirement may be restored to membership after a two-year period of retirement consisting of eight full quarters only by majority vote of the membership. Saction 5. The period of retirement shall be computed from die first day of tlie quarter following die one in which the retirement card was issued. �Mr; UCt" SEAPAKER9 EOC ;• •••"• - -••• AiUcfoVii • • fytl«m of Organlzafton ttdlM 1. Thif Un2oo, tnd all officeri, headqutrtet'a repreientatlvef, port agenti, patrolmen, and memberi ihall be governed in this order by: (a) The Constitution. (b) The Executive Board. (c) Majority vote of the membership, SacHoii a. The headquarters of the Union shall be loated in New York and the headquarters officers shall consist of a President, and Executive Vice-President, one Vice-President in Charge of Contracts and Contract Enforcement, a Secretary-Treasurer, one Vice-President in Charge of the Atlantic Coast, one Vice-President in Charge of the Gulf Coast, and one Vice-President in Charge of the Lakes and Inland Waters. Saction 3. The staff of each port shall consist of such personnel as is provided for herein, and the port shall bear the name of the city in which the Union's pott offices are located. Saction 4. Every member of the Union shall be registered in one of three departments; namely, deck, engine and stewards depart­ ment. The definition of these departments shall be in accordance with custom and .usage. This definition may be modified by a majority vote of the membership. No member may transfer from one department to another except by approval as evidenced by a majority vote of the membership. J F) The President shall be chairman of die Rzeeutlrt Board may cast one voce in that body. (g) He fhall be responsible, within the limits of his powers, for the enforcement of this Constitution, the policies of the Union, and all rules and rulings duly adopted by the Executive Board, and those duly adopted by a majority vote of the membership. Within •these limits, he shall strive to enhance the strength, position, and prestige of the Union. (h) The foregoing duties shall be in addition to those other duties lawfully imposed upon him. (i) The responsibility of the President may not be delegated, but the President may delegate to a person or persons the execution of such of his duties as he may In his discretion decide, subject to the limitations set forth in this Constitution. (j) Any vacancy in any office or the Job of'Headquarters Repre­ sentative, Port Agent, or Patrolman shall be filled by the President by temporary appointment of a member-qualified for the office or job under Article XII of this Constitution, except in those cases where the filling of such vacancy is otherwise provided for by this Constitution. (k) The President is directed to take any and all measures and employ such means which he deems necessary or advisable, to protect the interests, and further the welfare of the Union and its members, in all matters involving national, state or local legislation issues, and public affairs. (1) The President shall have authority to require any officer or Union representative to attend any regular or special meeting if, in his opinion, it is deemed necessary. Saction 2. Exacutivo Vice-Pratidant. Article VIII Officers, Headquarters Representatives, Port Agentf and Patrolmen Saction 1. The officers of the Union shall be elected as otherwise provided in this Constlmtion. These officers shall be the President, an Executive Vice-President, one Vice-President in Charge of Con­ tracts and Contract Enforcement, a Secretary-Treasurer, one VicePresident in Charge of the Atlantic Coast, one Vice-President in Charge of the Gulf Coast, and one Vice-President in Chafge of the Lakes and Inland Waters. Section 2. Port Agents, Headquarters Representatives, and Patrol­ men shall be elected, except as otherwise provided in this Constitution. Article IX Other Elective Jobs Section I. In addition to the elective jobs provided for in Article VIII, the following jobs in the Uoion shall be voted upon in the manner prescribed by this Constitution: A. Delegates to the convention of the Seafarers International Union of North America. B. Committee members of: I) Trial Committees ! 2) Quarterly Financial Committees (3) Appeals Committees (4) Strike Committees ( 5) Credentials Committees (6) Polls Committees . (7) Union Tallying Committees (8) Constitutional Committees Saclian 2. Additional committees may be formed as provided by a niajority vote of the membership. Committees may also be ap­ pointed as permitted by this Constitution. Article X Duties of Officers, Headquarters Representatives, Port Agents, Other Elected Job Holders and Miscellaneous Personnel Section I. Tho President. Xa) Tlie President shall be the executive officer of the Union and shall represent; and act for and in behalf of, the Union in all matters except as otherwise specifically provided for in the Con­ stitution. (b) He shall be a member ex-officio of all committees, except as otherwise herein expressly provided. (c) The President shall be in charge of, and responsible for, all Union property, and shall be in charge of headquarters and pott offices. Wherever there are time restrictions or other considerations affecting Union action, the President shall take-appropriate action to insure observance thereof. (d) In order that he may properly execute his responsibilities, he is hereby instructed and authorized to employ any help he deems necessary, be it legal, accounting or otherwise. (c) Subject to approval by a majority vote of the membership, the President shall designate the number and location of ports, the jurisdiction, status, and activities thereof, and may close or open' such ports, and may re-assign Vice-Presidents and the SecretaryTreasurer, without reduction in wages. He may also re-assign Headquarters Representatives, Port Agents, and Patrolmen, to other duties, without reduction in wages. The Ports of New York, Philadelphia, Baltimore, Mobile, New Orleans, Houston and Detroit may not be closed except by Constitutional amendment. Where ports are opened between elections, the President shall designate the Union personnel thereof. The President shall designate, in the event of the Incapacity of gM Headquarters Representative, Port Agent or Patrolman, or any olficer other than the President, a replacement to act as such during the period of incapacity, provided such replacement is qualified under Article XII of the Constitution to fill such job. At the regular meeting in July of every election year, the Presi­ dent shall submit to the membership a pre-balloting report. In his report he shall recommend the number and location of ports, the number of Headquarters Representatives, Port Agents and Patrol­ men which ate to be elected. He shall also recommend a bank, a bonded warehouse, a regular officer thereof, or any other similar depository, to which the ballots are to be mailed or delivered at the close of each day's voting, except that the President may. In his discretion, postpone the tecommendation as to the depository until no later than the first regular meeting in October. This recommendation may also specify, whether any Patrolman and/or Headquarters Representative, shall be designated as depart­ mental or otherwise; The report shall be subject to approval or modification by a majority vote of the membeiship. The Executive Vice-President shall perform any and all duties assigned him or delegated to him by the President. In the event the President shall be unable to carry out any of his duties by reason' of incapacity or unavailability, the Executive Vice-President shall take over such duties during the period of such incapacity or unavailability.' Upon the death, resignation, or removal from office for any reason of the President, the Executive Vice-President shall Immediately assume the office, duties and responsibilities of the President until tfie next general election. The Executive Vice-Pre_sident shall be a member of the Executive Board and may cast one vote in that body. Section 3. Vico-Prosichnt in Charge of Contracts and Contract Enforcement. 8appiett«nt-^re Tfire# the ports, and the personnel thereof on the Lalce* and lalmi Waters, including their organizing activities. * In order that he may properly execute his responsibilities he b empowered and authorized to retain any technical or professional assistance he deems necessary, subject to approval of the Executive Board.. Saction 8. Director of Organizing and Publications. The Director of Organizing and Publications shall be appointed and may be removed at will by the Executive Board of the Union. He shall be responsible for and supervise all publications and public relations of the Union and shall serve as co-otdinator of all organizational activities of the Union. In addition, he shall perform any and all duties assigned him or delegated to him by the Executive Board. Section 9. Hesdquartors Rsprstontstives. Tlie Headquarters Reptesenutives shall perform any and all' xluties assigned them or delegated to them by the President, Execu­ tive Vice-President or the Executive Board. Saction 10. Port Agents. (a) The Port Agent shall be in direct cnarge of the administra­ tion of Union affairs in the port of his jurisdiction subject to the direction of the area Vice-President. (b) He shall, within the jurisdiction of his port, be responsible for the enforcement and execution of the Constitution, the policies of the Union, and the rules adopted by the Executive Board, and by a majority vote of the membership. Wherever there are time restrictions or other considerations affecting port action, the Port Agent shall take appropriate action to insure observance thereof." (c) He shall be prepared to account, financially or otherwise, for the activities of his port, whenever demanded by the President,, the Vice-President of the area in which his port is located, or by the Sectetaty-Treasurer. (d) In any event, he shall prepare and forward to the SecretatyTreasuter, a weekly financial report showing, in detail, weekly income and expenses, and complying with all other accounting directions issued by the Secretary-Treasurer. (e) The Pott Agent may assign each port Patrolman to sudi duties as fall within the jurisdiction of the port, regardless of the departmental designation, if any, under which the Patrolman was elected. (f) The Pott Agent shall designate which members at that port may serve as representatives to other organizations, affiliation with which has been properly authorized. The Vice-President in Charge of Contracts and Contract Enforce­ ment shall perform any and all duties assigned him or delegated Saction II. Patrolmon. to him by the President. In addition, he shall be responsible for , Patrolmen shall j^rform any duties assigned them by the Agent all contract negotiations, the formulation of 'bargaining demands, and the submission of proposed collective bargaining agreements of the Port to which they ate assigned. to the membership for ratification. He shall also be responsible, Saction 12, Executiva Beard. except as otherwise provided in Article X, Section 14 (d) (I), for The Executive Board shall consist of the President, the Executive strike authorization, signing of new contracts, and contract enforce­ ment. He shall also act for headquarters in executing the adminis­ Vice-President, the Vice-President in Charge of Contracts' and trative functions assigned to headquarters by this Constitution with Contract Enforcement, the Secretary-Treasurer, the Vice-President respect to trials and appeals except if he is a witness or patty in Charge of the Atlantic Area, the Vice-President in Charge of thereto, in which event the Secretary-Treasurer shall act in his the Gulf Area, the Vice-President in Charge of the Lakes and Inland place. In order that he may properly execute these responsibilities Waters, and the National Director (or chief executive officer) of he is hereby instructed and authorized to employ such help as he each subordinate body or division created or chartered by the deems necessary, be it legal, or otherwise, subject to approval of Union whenever such subordinate body or division has attained a menjbership of 3,200 members and has maintained that member­ the Executive Board. The Vice-President in Charge of Contracts and Contract Enforce­ ship for not less than three (3) months. Such National Director (ot chief executive officer) shall be a member of the respective ment shall be a member of the Executive Board and may- cast subordinate body or diyision and must be qualified to hold office one vote in that body. under the terms of the Constitution of such division or subordi.nate body. Saction 4. StcraUry-Traasurar. The Executive Board shall meet in headquarters no less thao The Scctetaty-Treasurer shall perform any and all duties assigned 'him or delegated to him by the President. He shall be responsible once each quarter and at such other times as the President or,' in his ahsence, the Kvprnrlve Vire-Preiidsnt may direct. The Presi^ for the organization and maintenance of the cortespondence, files, and records of the Union; setting up, and maintenance of, sound dent shall be the chairman of all Executive Board meetings unless accounting and bookkeeping systems; the setting up, and mainte­ absent, in -which case the Executive Vice-President shall assume nance of, proper office and other administrative Union procedures; the chairman's duties. Each member of the Executive Board shall the proper collection, safeguarding, and expenditure of all Union be entitled to cast one vote in that body. Its decision shall be funds, pott ot otherwise. He shall submit to the membership, for determined by majority vote of those voting, providing a quotum each quarterly period, a detailed report of the entire Union's finan­ of three is present. It shall be the duty of the Executive Board to cial operations and shall submit simultaneously therewith, the develop policies, strategies and rules which will advance and Quarterly Financial Committee report for the same period. The protect the interests and welfare of the Union and the Members. Secretary-Treasurer's report shall be prepared by an independent It shall be the duty of the Secretary-Treasurer, or in his absence, Certified Public Accountant. He shall also work with all duly elected an appointee of. the Executive Board, to keep accurate minutes of finance committees. The Secretary-Treasurer shall be responsible all Executive Board meetings. The Executive Board shall appoint one person who shall be designated Director of Organizing and for the timely filing of any and all reports on the operations of the Union, financial or otherwise, that may be required by any Publications. The Executive Board shall determine per capita tax Federal ot state laws. In order that he may properly execute his to be levied and other terms and conditions of affiliation for any responsibilities, he is hereby instructed and authorized to employ, group of workers desiring affiliation. The Executive Board may any help he deems necessary, be it legal, accounting, or otherwise, direct the administration of' all Union affairs, properties, policies and personnel in any and all areas not otherwise specifically pro­ subject to approval of the Executive Board. The Sectefiity-Treasurer shall be a member of the Executive vided for in this Constitution. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Executive Board may act without holding a formal meeting pro­ Board and may cast one vote in that body. The Secretary-Treasurer shall be a member ex-officio of the vided all members of the Board ate sent notice of the proposed Credentials and Ballot Tallying Committees. In addition he shall action or actions and the decision thereon is reduced to writing and make himself and the tecords of his office available to the Quarterly signed by a majority of the Executive Board. In the event that death, resignation ot removal from office for Financial Committee. any reason should occur simultaneously to the President and Execu­ Section 5. Vice-President in Charge of the Atlantic Coast. tive Vice-President, the Executive Board by majority vote shall. The Vice-President in Charge of the Atlantic Coast shall be a • name successors from its own membership who shall fill those member of the Executive Board and shall be entitled to cast one vacancies until the next general election. If the Executive Vice-President duly assumes the office of the vote in that body. He shall supervise and be responsible for the activities of all President and dies, resigns, is removed from office, or is incapaci­ the ports, and the personnel thereof on the Atlantic Coast, includ­ tated for mote than 30 days during the remainder of the term, the ing their organizing activities. The Atlantic Coast area is deemed Executive Board shall el^t a successor for the balance of the term to mean that area from and including Georgia through Maine and from its own membership. shall also include the Islands in the Caribbean. In order that he Section 13. Delegates. may properly execute his responsibilities he is empowered and (a) The term "delegates" shall mean those members of the authorized to retain any technical or ptofessional assistance he Union and its subordinate bodies or divisions who ate elected in deems necessary, subject to approval of the Executive Board. accordance with the provisions of this Constitution, to attend the convention of the Seafarers International Union of North America. Section 6. Vice-Preildent in Charge of tho Gulf Coast. (b) Each delegate shall attend the convention for which elected The Vice-President, in Charge of the Gulf Coast shall be a member of the Executive Board and shall be entitled to cast one and fully participate therein. (c) Each delegate shall, by his vote and otherwise, support those vote in that body. He shall supervise and be responsible for the activities of all the policies agreed upon by the majority of the delegates to the Convention. Ports, and the personnel thereof on the Gulf Coast including their organizing activities. The Gulf Coast area is deemed to mean the (d) The President shall assign to each subordinate body or State of Florida, all through the Gulf, including Texas. division that number of delegates to which this Union would have In order that he may properly execute his responsibilities he been entitled, if its membership had been increased by the number is empowered and authorized to retain any technical or professional of members of tlie subordinate body or division, in accordance assistance he deems necessary, subject to approval of the Executive with the formula set forth in the Constitution of the Seafarers Board. International Union of North America, except that this provisioa shall not be applied so as to reduce the number of delegates to Section 7. Vice-Proiidenf In Charge of the Lakes end Inlend Wetera. which this Union would otherwise have been entitled. The Vice-President in Charge of the Lakes end Inland Wttera Ssction 14. Committeas. shall be a member of the F.xecutive Board and shall be enticledi (a) Trial CommtHaa. to cast one vote iri that body. He shall supetvise and be tesponsible for the taivittes of all The Trial Commictee shall ccaduct the ttiats of a person durged. �Sapplement—Page Fear and shall submit findings and recommendations as prescribed in this ConstitutionT It shall be the special obligation of the-Trial Comminee io observe all the requirements of this Gsnstitution with regurd to charges and trials, and their findings and recom­ mendations must specifically state whether or not, in the opinion of the Trial Committee, the rights of any accused, under this Constitution, were properly safeguarded. (b) Appeals Committee. 1. The Appeals Committee shall hear all appeals from trial judgments, in accordance with such procedures as are set forth in this Constitution and such rules as may be adopted by a majority vote of the •membership not inconsistent therewith. 2. The Appeals Committee shall, within not later than one week after the close of the said hearing, make and submit findings and recommendations in accordance with the provisions of this Con­ stitution and such rules as may be adopted by a majority vote of the membership not inconsistent therewith. (c) Quarterly Financial Committee. 1. The Quarterly Financial Committee shall make an exa.mination for each quarterly period of the finances of the Union and shall report fully on their findings and recommendations. Members of this committee may make dissenting reports, separate recom­ mendations and separate findings. 2. Th6 findings and recommendations of this committee shall be completed within a reasonable time after the election of the members thereof, and shall be submitted to the Secretary-Treasurer who shall cause the same to be read in all ports, as set forth herein. 3. All officers. Union personnel and members are responsible for complying with all demands made for records, bills, vouchers, receipts, etc., by the said Quarterly Financial Committee. The committee shall also have available to it, the services of the inde­ pendent certified public accountants retained by the Union. • 4. Any action on the said report shall be as determined by a majority vote of the membership. 5. The Quarterly Financial Committee shall consist of seven (7) members in good standing to be elected as follpws: One member from each of the following ports: New York, Philadelphia, Balti­ more, Mobile, New Orleans, Houston and Detroit. No officer. Headquarters Representative, Port Agent or Patrolman, shall be eligible for election to this Committee. Committee members shall be elected at the regular meeting designated by the SecretaryTreasurer. In the event a regular meeting cannot be held in any port for lack of a quorum, the Agent shall call a special meeting as early as possible for the purpose of electing a member to serve on the Quarterly Financial Committee. Such committee members shall be furnished transportation-to New York and back to their respective ports and they shall be furnished room and board during the period they are performing their duties in New York. Com­ mencing on the day following their election and continuing until they have been returned to their respective ports each committee member shall be paid for hours worked at the standby rate of pay but in no event shall they be paid for less than eight (8) hours per day. (d) Strike Committee. 1. In no event shall a general strike take place unless approved by a majority vote of the membership. 2. In the event a general strike has been approved by the mem­ bership the Port Agents in all affected ports shall call a timely special meeting for the purpose of electing a strike committee. This committee shall be composed of three full book members and their duties shall consist of assisting the* Port Agent to effectuate all strike policies and strategies. Artkle X! Wages and Terms of Office of Officers and Other Elective Job Holders, Union Employees, and Others Section 1. The following elected offices and jobs shall be held for a term of four years: President Vice-Presidents Secretary-Treasurer Headquarters Represeiitatives • Port Agents Patrolmen The term of four years set forth herein is expressly subject to the provisions for assumption of office as contained in Article XIII, Section 6(b) of this Constitution. Section 2. The term of any elective jobs other than those indicated in Section 1 of this Article shall continue for so long as is necessary to complete the functions thereof, unless sooner terminated by a , majority vote of the membership or segment of the Union, which­ ever applies, whose vote was originally necessary to elect the one or ones serving. Section 3. The compensation to he paid the holder of any office or other elective job shall be determined from time to time by the Executive Board subject to approval of the membership. Section 4. The foregoing provisions of this Article do not apply to any corporation, business, or other venture in which this Union •participates, or which it organizes or creates. In such situations, instructions conveyed by the Executive Board shall be followed. Article XII Qualifications for Officers, Headquarters Representa­ tives, Port Agents, Patrolmen and Other Elective Jobs Section I. Any member of the Utiion is eligible to be a candidate for, and hold, any office or the job of Headquarters Representative, Port Agent or Patrolman provided: (a) He has at least three (3) years of seatime in an unlicensed capacity aboard an American-flag merchant vessel or vessels. In computing time, time spent in the employ of the Union, its sub­ sidiaries and its affiliates, or in any employment at the Union's direction, shall count the same as sea time. Union records. Welfare Plan records and/or company records can be used to determine eligibility; and . (b) He has been a full book, member in continuous good stand­ ing in the Union for at least three (3> years immediately prior to his nomination; aiid , (c) He has' at leaSic four (4) ijsohths of sea time, in an uplicensed capacity, aboard aii AmHicau-flag merchaint vessel or SEAFARERS LOG vessels, covered by contract with this'TTnion, or four (4) months of employment with, or in any office or job of, the Union, its sub­ sidiaries and its affiliates, or in any employment at the Union's direction, or a combination of these, between January 1st and the time of nomination in the election year; and (d) He is a citizen of the United States of America; and (e) He is not disqualified by law. Section 2. All candidates for, and holders of, other elective jobs not specified in the preceding sections shall be full book members of the Union. Section 3. All candidates for and holders of elective offices and jobs, whether elected or appointed in accordance with this Cotistitution, shall maintain full book membership in good standing. Article J^lll Elections for Officers, Headquarters Representatives, Port Agents and Patrolmen I i • a Jnly, IMi prejudice to his written appeal, the applicant may appear in. perioa before the committee within two days after the' day on which tht telegram is sent, to' correct his application or argue for his quali­ fication. The committee's report shall be prepared early enough to allow the applicant to appear before it within the time set forth in this Constitution and still reach the ports in time for the first regular meeting after its election.' (d) A majority vote of the membership shall, in the case of such appeals, be sufficient to over-rule any disqualification classification by the Credentials Committee, in which event the one so pre­ viously classified shall then be deemed qualified. (e) The Credentials Committee, in passing upon the qualifi­ cations of candidates, shall have the right to conclusively presume that anyone nominated and qualified in previous elections for candi­ dacy for any office, or the job of Headquarters Representative, Port Agent or Patrolman, has met all the requirements of Section 1 (a) of Article XII. Section 3. Balloll?ig Procedures. (a) The Secretary-Treasurer shall insure the proper and timely preparation of ballots, without partiality as to candidates or ports. The ballots may contain general information and instructive com­ ments not inconsistent with the provisions of this Constitution. All qualified candidates shall be listed thereon aplhabetically within each category. The listing of the ports shall follow a geographical pattern, commencing with the most northerly port on the Atlantic coast, following the Atlantic coast down to the most southerly port on that coast, then westerly along the Gulf of Mexico and so on, until the list of ports is exhausted. Any port outside the Continental United States shall then be added. There shall be allotted write-in space, on each ballot, sufficient to permit each member voting to -write in as many names as there are offices and jobs to be voted upon. Each ballot shall be so prepared as to have the number thereon placed at the top thereof and shall be so per­ forated as to enable that portion containing the said number to be easily removed to insure secrecy of the ballot. On this removable portion shall also be placed a short statement indicating the nature of the ballot and the voting date thereof. (b) The ballots so prepared at the direction of the SecretaryTreasurer shall be the only official ballots. No others may be used. Each ballot shall be numbered as indicated in the preceding para­ graph and shall be numbered consecutively, commencing with number 1. A sufficient amount shall be printed and distributed to each Port. A record of the ballots, both by serial numbers and amount, sent thereto shall be maintained by the Secretary-Treasurer, who shall also send each Port Agent a verification list indicating "I hereby certify tl^t I am not now, nor, for the live (5) years the amount and serial numbers of the ballots sent; Each Port ' last past, have I been either a member of the Communist Party Agent shall maintain separate records of the ballots sent him and or convicted of, or served any part of a prison term resulting from shall inspect and count the ballots, when received, to insure that conviction of robbery, bribery, extortion, embezzlement, grand the amount sent, as well as the numbers thereon, conform to the larceny, burglary, arson, violation of narcotics laws, murder, rape, amount and numbers listed by the Secretary-Treasurer as having assault with intent to kill, assault which inflicts grievous bodily been sent to that port. The Port Agent shall immediately execute injury, or violation of title II or III of the Landrum-Griffin Act, and return to the Secretary-Treasurer a receipt acknowledging the or conspiracy to commit any such crimes." correctness of the amount and numbers of the ballots sent, or ihali notify the Secretary-Treasurer of any discrepancy. Discrepancies Dated: shall be corrected as soon as possible prior to the voting period. la Signature of member , any. event, receipts shall be forwarded for ballots actually received. Book No / The Secretary-Treasurer shall prepare a file in which shall be kept memoranda and correspondence dealing with the election. This Printed forms of the certificate shall be made available to nomi­ file shall at all times be available to any member asking for inspec­ nees. Where a nominee cannot truthfully execute such a certificate, tion of the same at the office of the Secretary-Treasurer. but is, in fact, legally eligible for an office or job by reason of the (c) Balloting shall take place in person, at port offices, and restoration of civil rights originally revoked by such conviction or • a favorable determination by the Board of Parole of the United shall be secret. No signatures of any .voter, or other distin.guishing States Department of Justice, he shall, in lieu of the foregoing mark, shall appear on the ballot, except that any member mvf certificate, furnish a complete signed statement of the facts of his write in the name or names of any member or members, as appro­ case together with true copies of the documents supporting his priate, for any office, or the job of Headquarters Representative, Port Agent or Patrolman. statement. (d) Only full book members may vote. However, immediately All documents required herein must reach headquarters no earlier than July 13th and no later than August 13th of the prior thereto they must present their books to the Polls Committee of the port in which they are voting. The voter's book number election year. The Secretary-Treasurer is charged with the safekeeping of these shall be placed upon the roster sheet (which shall be kept in letters and shall turn them over to the Credentials Committee upon duplicate) in the space opposite the proper ballot number, and the member shall sign his name. The portion of the ballot on which the latter's request. the ballot number is printed shall then be removed, placed near Section 2. Credentials Committee. the roster sheet, and the member shall proceed to the voting site (a) A Credentials Committee shall be elected at the regular with the ballot. An appropriate notation of the date and of the meeting in August of the election year, at the port where head­ fact of voting shall be placed in the member's Union book. quarters is located. It shall consist of six full book members in (e) Each Port Agent shall be responsible for the establishment attendance at the meeting, with two members to be elected from of a booth or other voting site where each member may vote in each of the Deck, Engine and Stewards Departments. No Officer, privacy. Headquarters Representative, Port Agent or Patrolman, or candi­ (f) Upon completion of voting the member shall fold the ballot date for office or the job of Headquarters Representative, Port so that no part of the printed or written portion is visible. He Agent or Patrolman, shall be eligible for election to this Committee, shall then drop the ballot into a narrow-slotted ballot box, which except as provided for in Article X, Section 4. In the event any shall be provided for that purpose by the Port Agent and kept committee member is unable to serve, the committee Shall suspend locked and sealed except as hereinafter set forth. until the President or Executive Vice President, or the Secretary(g) Voting shall commence on November 1st of the election Treasurer, in that order, calls a special meeting at the port where Headquarters is located in order to elect a replacement. The Com­ year and shall continue through December 31st, exclusive of Sun­ mittee's results shall be by majority vote, with any tie vote being days and (for each individual Port) holidays legally recognized resolved by a majority vote of the membership at a special meeting in the city in which the port affected is located. If November 1st or December 31st falls on a holiday legally recognized in a port in called for that purpose at that Port. the city in which that port is located, the balloting period in such (b) After its election, the Committee shall immediately go into port shall commence or terminate, as the case may be, on the session. It shall determine whether the person has submitted his next succeeding business day. Subject to the foregoing, voting in all application correctly and possesses the necessary qualifications. ports shall commence at 9:00 A.M., and continue until 3:00 P.M., The Committee shall prepare a report listing each applicant and except that, on Saturdays, voting shall commence at 9:00 A.M. and his book number under the office or job he is seeking. Each appli­ continue until 12 noon. cant shall be marked "qualified" or "disqualified" according to the Section 4. Polls Commillees. findings of the Committee. Where an applicant has been marked "disqualified", the reason therefor must be stated in the report. (a) Each port shall elect, prior to the beginning of the voting Where a tie vote has been resolved by a special meeting of the On each voting day, a Polls Committee, consisting of three full membership, that fact shall also be noted, with sufficient detail. book members none of whom shall be a candidate, officer or an • The report shall be signed by all of the Committee members, and elected or appointed job holder. For the purpose of holding a be completed and submitted to the Ports in time for the next meeting for the eledtion of a Polls Committee only, and notwith­ regular meeting after their election. At this meeting, it shall standing the provisions of Article XXIII, Section 2, or any other be read and incorporated in the minutes, and then posted op the provision of this Constitution, five (5) members shall constitute bulletin board in each port. a quorum for each port, with the said meeting to be held between On the last day of nominations, one member of the Committee 8:00 A.M. and 9:00 A.M. with no notice thereof required. It shall shall stand by in Headquarters to accept delivery of credentials. be the obligation of each member wishing to serve on a Polls Com-' All credentials must be in headquarters by midnight of closing day. raittee, or to observe the election thereof, to be present during (c) When an applicant has been disqualified by the commit­ this time period. It shall be the responsibility of the Port Agent tee, he shall be notified immediately by telegram at the addresses to see that the meeting for the purpose of electing the said Polls listed by him pursuant to Section 1 of this Article. He shall also Committee is called, and thai the tniiiutes of the said rneeiing aie be sent a letter containing the reasons for such disqualification by .sent daily to the Secretary-Treasurer. In no case shall voting take air mail, special delivery, registered, to the mailing address desig­ place unless a duly elected Polls Committee is functioning. nated pursuant to Section 1 (b) of this Article. A disqualified appli­ (b) The duly elected Polls Committee shall collect all unused cant shall have the right to take an appeal to the membership ballots, the voting rosters, the numbered stubs of those ballots from the decision of the committee. He shall forward copiet of such already used, the ballot box or boxes and the ballot records and appeal to each port, where the appeal shall be preseifted and files kept by the Port Agent. It shall then proceed to compait the voted upon at a regular meeting no later than the second meeting serial numbers and amounts of stubs with the number of names after the cotnmittec's election. It is the responsibility of the appli­ and corresponding serial numbers on the roster, and then compare cant to insure timely delivery of his appeal. In any event, without the serial nuuiber and amounts of ballots used with the verifica-. Section 1. Nominations. Except as provided in Section 2(b) of this Article, any full book member may submit his name for nomination for any office, or the job of Headquarters Representative, Port Agent or Patrolman, by delivering or causing to be delivered in person, to the officeof the Secretary-Treasurer at headquarters, or sending, a letter addressed to the Credentials Committee, in care of the SecretaryTreasurer, at the address of headquarters. This letter shall be dated and shall contain the following: (a) The name of the candidate. (b) His home address and mailing address. (c) His book number. (d) The title of the office or other job for which he is a eandi. date, including the name of the Port in the. event the posi­ tion sought is that of Agent or Patrolman. (e) Proof of citizenship. (f) Proof of seatime and/or employment as required for can­ didates. (g) In the event the member is on a ship he shall notify the Credentials Committee what ship he is on. This shall be done also if he ships subsequent tq forwarding his cre­ dentials. (h) Annexing a certificate in the following form, signed and dated by the proposed nominee: �JUy. 1961 SEAFARERS Sttppleaeat—Page FW« LOG ¥ ;j»;j don list, as corrected, and asceruin v^hether tlie unused ballots, both serial numbers and amount, represent the difference between %hat appears on the verification list, as corrected, and the ballots used. If any discrepancies are found, a detailed report thereon shall be drawn by the Polls Committee finding such discrepancies, which seport shall be in duplicate, and signed by all the members of such Polls Committee. Each member of the Committee may make what separate comments thereon he desires, provided they are signed and dated by him. A copy of this report shall be'given the Port Agent, to be presented at the next regular meeting. A copy shall also bie simultaneously sent to the Secretary-Treasurer, who shall cause an irlvestigation to be made forthwith.' The results of such investigation shall be reported to the membership as soon as com­ pleted, with recommendations by the Secretary-Treasurer. A- ma­ jority vote of the membership shall determine what action, if any, shall be taken thereon. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in this Constitution, the Executive Board shall not make any determination in these matters. (c) The Polls Committee shall also insure that the ballot box is locked and sealed, which lock and seal shall not be opened except in the manner hereinafter set forth. The same procedure as is set forth in the preceding paragraph with regard to discrepancies shall be utilized in the event the Polls Committee has reason to believe the lock and seal have been illegally tampered with. (d) Tlie Polls Committee shall permit full book members only to vote. Prior thereto, it shall stamp their book with the word "voted" and the date, issue ballots to voters, insure that proper • o registration on the roster takes place, collect stubs, and keep them in numerical order. It shall preserve good order and decorum at the Voting site and vicinity thereof. All members and others affiliated with the Union are charged with the duty of assisting the Polls Committee, when called upon, in the preservation of order and decorum. (e) In order to maintain the secrecy and accuracy of the ballot, and to eliminate the possibility of errors or irregularities in any one day's balloting affecting all the balloting in any port, the following procedure shall be observed: At the end of each day's voting, the Polls Committee, in the presence of any member desiring to attend, provided he observes proper decoriun, shall open the ballot box or boxes, and place all of that day's ballots therein in an envelope, as required, which shall then be sealed. The members of the Polls Committee.shall there­ upon sign their names across the flap of the said envelope or enve­ lopes, with their book numbers next to their signatures. The committee shall also place the date and name of the Port on the said envelopes, and shall certify, on the envelope or envelopes, that the ballot box or boxes were opened publicly, that all ballots for that day only were removed, and that all of those ballots are enclosed in the envelope or envelopes dated for that day and voted in that Port. The Polls Committee shall check the rosters, and any other records they deem appropriate, to insure the foregoing. At the discretion of the Executive Board, official envelopes may be pre­ pared for the purpose of enclosing the ballots and the making of the aforesaid certification, with wording embodying the fore­ going inscribed thereon, in which event these envelopes shall be used by the Polls Committee for the aforesaid purpose. Nothing contained herein shall prevent any member of a Polls Committee from adding such comments to the certificate as are appropriate, provided the comments are signed and dated by the member making them. The envelope or envelopes shall then be placed in a wrapper or envelope, which, at the discretion of the Executive Board, may be furnished for that purpose. The wrapper or envelope shall then be securely sealed and either delivered, or sent by certified or registered mail, by the said Polls, Committee, to the depository named in the- pre-election report adopted by the membership. The polls Committee shall not be discharged from its duties until this mailing is accomplished and evidence of mailing or delivery is furnished the Port Agent, -which evidence shall be noted and kept in the Port Agent's flfction rprords or files. "The Polls Committee shall also insure that the ballot box or boxes are locked and sealed before handing them back to the Port Agent, and shall place the key or keys to the boxes in an envelope, across the flap of which the members of the committee shall sign their names, book numbers, and the date, after sealing the envelope securely. In addition to delivering the key and ballot box or boxes as afore'said, the Polls Committee shall deliver to the Port Agent one copy of each of the roster sheets for the day, the unused ballots, any reports called for by this Section 4, any files that they may have received, and all the stubs collected both for the day and those turned over to it. The Port Agent shall be responsible for the proper safeguarding of all the aforesaid material, shall not release any of it until duly called for, and shall insure that no one illegally tampers with the material placed in his custody. The remaining copy of each roster sheet used for the day shall be mailed by the Polls Committee to the Secretary-Treasurer, by certified or regis­ tered mail or delivered in person. (f) Members of the Polls Committee shall serve without com­ pensation, except that the Port Agent shall compensate each Polls Committee member with a reasonable sum for meals while serving cr provide meals in lieu of cash. Section 5. Ballot Collection, Tallying Procedure, Protests, and Special Votes. (a) On the day the balloting in each port is to terminate, the Polls Committee elected for that day shall, in addition to their other duties hereinbefore set forth, deliver to headquarters, or mail to headquarters (by certified or registered mail), all the unused ballots, together with a certification, signed and dated by all members of the Committee that all ballots sent to the port and not used are enclosed therewith, subject to the right of each member of the Committee to make separate comments under his signature-and date. The certification shall specifically identify, by serial number and amount, the unused ballots so forwarded. In the same package, but bound separately, the committee shall forward to headquarters all stubs collected during the period of voting, together with a certification, signed by all members of the committee, that all the atubs collected by the committee are enclosed therewith subject to the right of each member of the committee to make separate com­ ments under his signature and date. The said Polls Committee members shall not be discharged from their duties until the for.warding called for hereunder is accomplished and evidence of mailing or delivery is furnished the Port Agent, which evidence • ihall be noted and kept in the Port Agent's election records or files. (b) All forwarding to headquarters called for under this Section 5, shall be to the Union Tallying.Committee, at the address of headquarters. In the event a Polls Committee cannot be elected or cannot act on the day the balloting In each Port is to terminate, .the Port Agent shall have the duty to forward the material specifi­ cally set forth in Section 3(a) (unused ballots and stubs) to the Union Tallying Committee, which will then carry out the functions in regard thereto of the said Polls Committee. In such event, the Port Agent shall also forward all other material deemed necessary by the Union Tallying Committee to execute those functions. All t%rtiiications called for under this Article XllI shall be deemed made according to the best knowledge, and belief of those required to make such certification. (c) The Union Tallying Committee shall consist of 14 full book members. Two shall be elected from each of the seven ports of New York, Philadelphia, Baltimore, Mobile, New Orleans, Houston, and Detroit. The election shall be held at the regular meeting in December of the election year, or if the Executive Board other­ wise determines prior thereto, at a special meeting held in the aforesaid ports on the first business day of the last week of said month. No Officer, Headquarters Representative, Port Agent, Pa­ trolman, or candidate for office, or the job of Headquarters Rep­ resentative, Port Agent or Patrolman, shall be eligible for election to this Committee, except as provided for in Article X, Section 4. In addition to its duties hereinbefore set forth, the Union Tallying Committee shall be charged with the tallying of all the ballots affd the preparation of a closing report setting forth, in complete detail, the results of the election, including a complete accounting of all ballots and stubs, and reconciliation of the .same with the rosters, verification lists, and receipts of the Port Agents, all with detailed reference to serial numbers and amounts and with each total broken down into port totals. The Tallying Committee shall be permitted access to the election records and files of all ports, which they may require to be forwarded for inspection at its discretion. The report shall clearly detail all discrepancies discovered, and shall contain recommendations for the treatment of these dis­ crepancies. All members of the Committee shall sign the report, without prejudice, however, to the right of any member thereof to submit a dissenting report as to the accuracy of the count and the validity of the ballots, with pertinent details. The Tallying Committee is also charged with the receipt and evaluation of written protests by any member who claims an illegal denial of the right to vote. If it finds the protests invalid, it shall dismiss the protest and so inform the protesting member, by wire, on the day of dismissal. If it finds the protest valid, the committee shall order a special vote, to be had no later than within the period of its proceedings, on such terms as are practical, effective, and just, but which terms, in any event, shall include the provisions of Section 3(c) of this Article and the designation of the voting site of the port most convenient to the protesting member. Where a special vote is ordered in accordance with this Section 5(c), these terms shall apply, notwithstanding any provision to the contrary contained in this Article. Protests may be made only in writing and must be received by the Union Tallying Committee during the period of its proceedings. The reports of this committee shall include a brief summary of each protest received, the name and book number of the protesting member, and a summary of the disposition of the said protest. The committee shall take all reason­ able measures to adjust the course of its proceedings so as to enable the special vote set forth in this Section.5(c) to be com­ pleted within the time herein specified. No closing report shall be made by it unless and until the special votes referred to in this Section 5(c) shall have been duly completed and tallied. (d) The members of the Union Tallying Committee shall pro­ ceed to the port in which headquarters is located, as soon as possi­ ble after their election but, in any event, shall arrive at that port prior to the first business day after December 31 of the election year. Each member of the committee not elected from the port in which headquarters is located shall be reimbursed for transportation, meals, and lodging expense occasioned by their traveling to and returning from that Port. All members of the committee shall also be paid at the prevailing standby rate of pay from the day subse­ quent to their election to the day they return, in normal course, to the Port from which they were elected. The Union Tallying Committee shall elect a chairman from among themselves and, subject to the express terms of this Con­ stitution, adopt its own procedures. Decision as to special votes, protests, and the contents of the final report shall be valid if made by a majority vote, provided there be a quorum in attendance, which quorum is hereby fixed at nine (9)- The Union Tallying Committee, but not less than a quorum thereof, shall have the sole right and duty to obtain the ballots from the depository imme­ diately after the termination of balloting and to insure their safe custody during the course of the committee's proceedings. "The proceedings or this committee, except for the actual preparation of the closing report and dissents therefrom, if any, shall be open to any member, provided he observes decorum. In no event, shall the issuance of the hereinbefore referred to closing report of the Tallying Committee be delayed beyond the January 15th immedi­ ately subsequent to the close of voting. The Union Tallying Com­ mittee shall be discharged upon the completion of the issuance and dispatch of its reports as required in this Article. In the event a recheck and recount is ordered pursuant to Section 5(g) of this Article, the committee shall be reconstituted except that if any member thereof is not available, a substitute therefore shall be elected from the appropriate port, at a special meeting held for that purpose as soon as possible. (e) The report of the Committee shall be made up in sufficient copies to comply with the following requirements:'two copies shall be sent by .the committee to each Port Agent and the SecretaryTreasurer prior to the first regular meeting scheduled to take place subsequent to the close of the committee's proceedings or, in the event such meeting is scheduled to take place four days or less from the close of this committee's proceedings, then at least five days prior to the next regular meeting. Whichever meeting applies shall be designated, by date, in the report and shall be referred to as the" "Election Report Meeting." As soon as these copies are received, each Port Agent shall post one copy of the report on the bulletin board, in a conspicuous manner. ITiis copy shall be kept posted for a period of two months. At the Election Report Meeting, the other copy of the report shall be read verbatim. (f) At the Election Report meeting, there shall be taken up the discrepancies, if any, referred to in Section 5(c) of this Article -and the recommendations of the Tallying Committee submitted therewith. A majority vote of the membership shall decide whaj action, if any, in accordance with the Constitution, shall be taken thereon, which action, however, shall not include the ordering of a special vote unless the reported discrepancies affect the results of the vote for any office or job, in which event, the special vote shall be restricted thereto. A majority of the membership, at the Election Rpeort Meeting, may order a recheck and a recount when a dissent to the closing report has been issued by three or more members, of the Union Tallying Committee. Except for the con­ tingencies provided for in this Section 5(f) the closing report shall be accepted u final. (g) A special vote ordered pursuant to Seciton 5(f) must take place and be completed within seven (7) days after the Election Report Meeting, at each port where the discrepancies so acted upon took place. Subject to the foregoing, and to the limit* of the vote set by the membership, as aforesaid, the Port Agenu in each such port shall have the functions of the 'Tallying Committee as set forth in Section 5(c), insofar as. that Section deals witii the terms of such special Vot& The Secretary-Treasurer shall make • sufficient amount of the usual balloting material immediately avail* able to Port Agents, for the purpose of such special vote. Imme^ diately after the close thereof, the Port Agent shall summarize the results and communicate them to the Secretary-Treasurer. The ballots, stubs, roster sheets, and unused ballots pertaining to the special vote shall be forwarded to the Secretary-Traesurer, all in the same package, but bound separately, by the most rapid means practicable, but, in any case, so as to reach the Secretary-Treasurer in time to enable him to prepare his report as required by this Section 5(g). An accounting and certification, made by the Port Agent, similar to those required of Polls Committees, shall be enclosed therewith. The Secretary-Treasurer shall then prepare a report containing a combined summary of the results, together with a schedule indicating in detail how they affect the Union Tallying Committee's results, as set forth in its closing report. The form of the latter's report shall be followed as closely as possible. Two (2) copies shall be sent to each port, one copy of which shall be posted. The other copy shall be presented at the next regular meeting after the Election Report Meeting. If a majority vote of the membership decides to accept the Secretary-Treasurer's report, the numerical results set forth in the pertinent segments of the Tally­ ing Committee's closing report shall be deemed accepted and final without modification. If ordered, a recheck and recounr, and the report thereon by the Union Tallying tommittee, shall be similarly disposed of and deemed accepted and final, by majority vote of the membership at the regular meeting following the Election Report Meeting. If such recheck and recount is ordered, the Union "Tallying Com­ mittee shall be required to continue its proceedings correspondingly. Section 6. Installation into office and the Job of Headquarters Representative, Port Agent or Patrolman. (a) The person elected shall be that person having the largest number of votes cast for the particular office or job involved. Where more than one person is to be elected for a particular office or job, the proper number of candidates receiving the successively highest number of votes shall be declared elected. These determina­ tions shall be made only from the results deemed final and accepted as provided in this Article. It shall be the duty of the President to notify each individual elected. (b) The duly elected officers and other job holders shall take over their respective offices and jobs, and assume the duties thereof, at midnight of the night of the Election Report Meeting, or the next regular meeting, depending upon which irfeeting the results as to each of the foregoing are deemed final and accepted, as pro­ vided in this Article. The term of their predecessors shall continue up to, and expire at, that time, notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in Article XI, Section I. This shall not apply where the successful candidate cannot assume his office because he is at sea. In such event, a majority vote of the membership may grant additional time for the assumption of the office or job. In the event of the_ failure of the newly-elected President to assume office the provisions of Article X, Section 2, as to .succession shall apply until the expiration of the term. All other cases of failure to assume office shall be dealt with as decided by a majority vote of the membership. Section 7. The Secretary-Treasurer is specifically charged with the preservation and retention of all election records, including the ballots, as required by law, and is directed and authorized to issue such other and further directives as to the election procedures as are required by law, which directives shall be part of tl].e election procedures of this Union. Article XIV Other Elections SactlsB U Trial €ommIllaei , A Trial Committee shall be elected at a special meeting held at 10:00 A.M., the next business day following the regular meeting of the Port where the Trial is to take place. It shall consist of five full book members, of which three shall constitute a quorum. No officer. Headquarters Representative, Port Agent, Port Patrolman, or other Union personnel may be electd to serve on a Trial Com­ mittee. No member who intends to be a witness in the pending trial may serve, nor may any member who cannot, for any reason, render an honest decision. It shall be the duty of every member to decline nomination if he knows, or has reason to believe, any of the foregoing disqualifications apply to him. The members of this committee shall be elected under such generally applicable rules as are adopted by a majority vote of the membership. Section 2. Appeals Committee. The Appeals Committee shall consist of seven full book members, five of whom shall constitute a quorum, elected at the port where headquarters is located. The same disqualifications and duties of members shall apply with regard to this committee as apply to the Trial Committee. In addition, no member may serve on an Appeals Committee in the hearing of an appeal from a Trial Committee decision, if the said member was a member of the Trial Committee. Section 3. Delegates. As soon as the President is advised as to the date and duly authorized number of delegates to the convention of the Seafarers International Union of North America, he shall communicate such facts to the Port Agent of each Port, together with recommendations as to generally applicable rules»for the election of delegates. These facts and recommendations shall be announced and read at the first regular meeting thereafter. Unless changed by a majority vote of the membership during that meeting, the election rules shall apply. These rules shall not prohibit any full book member from nominating himself. The results of the election shall be communi­ cated to each Port Agent, posted on the bulletin board, and an­ nounced at the next regular meeting of the Port. Rules of election hereunder may include provisions for automatic election of all qualified nominees, in the event the number of such nominees does not exceed the number of delegates to be elected. Article XV Trials and Appeals Saction I. Any member may bring charges against any other member for the commission of an offense as set forth in this Con­ stitution. These charges shall be in writing and signed by the accuser, who shall also include his book number. The accuser shall deliver these charges to the Port Agent of the port nearest the place of the offense, or the port of pay-pff, if the offense took place aboard ship. He shall also request the Port Agent to present these charges at the next regular meeting. "Die accuser may withdraw his charges before the meeting ukes place. �finjwlemeilt^Paire iSlIz' SEAPAkt:ki ^VOG tietian S. After preientition of the diarm ttid the tequett to evidence to support such a finding and, In such case, die Appeals die Port Agent, die Port Agent ih«U ctuic mote charge* to be tea4 Committee shall not make its own findings at to the weight of evidence. «t the Mid meeting. If the charges are rejected by a majority vote of the port, oo (b) In no event shall increased punishment be recommended. further action may be taken thereon, unless ruled otherwise by a (c) A new trial shall be recommended if the Appeals Committee majority vote of the membership of the Union within 90 day* finds—(a) that any member of the Trial Committee should have thereafter. If the charges are accepted, and the accused is present, been disqualified, or (b) that the accused was not adequately he shall be automatically on notice that he will be tried the fol­ informed of the details of the charged offense, which resulted in lowing morning. At his request, the trial shall be postponed until his not having been given a fair trial, or (c) that for any other the morning following the next regular meeting, at which time the reason, the accused was not given a fair trial. Trial Committee will then be elected. He shall also be handed a (d) If there is not substantial evidence to support a finding of written copy of the charges made against him. If the accused is not present, the Port Agent shall immediately guilt, the Appeals Committee shall recommend that the charge on cause to be sent to him, by registered mail addressed to his last which the finding was based be dismissed. (e) The Appeals Committee may recommend lesser punishment. known mailing address on file with the Union a copy of the charges, the names and book numbers of the accusers, and a noti­ Saction 14. The Appeals Committee shall deliver its decision and fication, that he must appear with his witnesses, ready for trial the dissent, if any, to headquarters, which shall cause sufficient copies morning after the next regular meeting, at which meeting the to be published and shall have them sent to each port in time to Trial Committee will be elected. In the event a majority of the membership of the Union shall reach there before the pext regular scheduled meeting. Headquarters vote to accept charges after their rejection by a port, the trial shall shall also send a copy to each accused and accuser at their last take place in the Port where Headquarters is located. Due notice known address, or notify them in person. thereof shall be given to the accused, who shall be informed nf the Section 15, At the meeting indicated in -Section 1-4 of this Article, name of his accusers, and who shall receive a written statement the membership, by a majority vote, shall accept the decision of the of the charges. At the aequest of the accused, transportation and Appeals Committee, or the dissent therein. If .there is no dissent, subsistence shall be provided the accused and his witnesses. the decision of the Appeals Committee shall stand. If a new trial is ordered, that trial shall be held in the port Section 3. The Trial Committee shall hear all pertinent evidence and shall not be bound by the rules of evidence required by courts where headquarters is located, in the manner provided for in of lav.' but may receive all relevant testimony. The Trial Committee Section 2 of this Article. Any decision so providing for a new trial may grant adjournments, at the request of the accused, to enable shall contain such directions as will insure a fair hearing to the him to make a proper defense. In the event the Trial Committee accused. falls beneath a quorum, it shall adjourn until a quorum does exist. Saction 16. Headquarters shall notify the accused and each accuser, Section 4. No trial shall be conducted unless all the accusers are either in person or in writing addressed to their lasc known present. The Trial Committee shall conduct the trial except that the address, of the results of the appeal. A further appeal shall be accused shall have the right to cross-examine the accuser, or accusers, allowed as set forth in Section 17 of this Article. and the witnesses, as well as to conduct his own defense. The accused Section 17. Each member is charged with knowledge of the pro­ may select any member to assist him in his defense at the trial, visions of the Constitution of the Seafarers International Union provided, (a), the said member is available at the time of the of North America, and the rights of, and procedure as to, further trial and (b) the said member agrees to render such assistance. appeal as provided for therein. Decisions reached thereunder shall If the accused challenges the qualifications of the members of the be binding on all members of the Union. Trial Committee, or states that the charges do not adequately inform Section 18. It shall be the duty of all members of the Union to him of what wrong he allegedly committed, or the time and place take all steps within their constitutional power to carry out the of such commission, such matters shall be ruled upon and dis­ posed of, prior to'proceeding on the merit? of the defense. The terms of any effective decisions. guilt of an accused shall be found only if proven by the weight Soction 19. Every accused shall receive a written copy of the of the evidence, and the burden of such proof shall be upon the charges preferred against him and shall be given a reasonable time accuser. Every finding shall be based on the quality of the evidence to prepare his defense, but he may thereafter plead guilty and and not solely on the number of witnesses produced. waive any or all of the other rights and privileges granted to him Section 5. The Trial Committee shall make finding's as to guilt by this Article. If an accused has been properly notified of his or innocence, and recommendations as to punishment and/or other trial and fails to attend without properly requesting a postpone­ Union action deemed desirable in the light of the proceedings. These ment, the Trial Committee may hold its trial without his presence. findings and recommendations shall be those of a majority of the committee, and shall be in writing, as shall be any dissent. The Article XVI committee shall forward its findings and recommendations, along Offenses and Penalties with any dissent to the Port Agent of the port where the trial took place, while a copy thereof shall be forwarded to the accused and Section 1. Upon proof the commission of the following offenses, the accusers, either in person or by mail addressed to their last known addresses. The findings shall include a statement that the the member shall be expelled from membership: (a) Proof of membership in any organization advocating the rights of the accused under this Constitution, were properly safe­ guarded. The findings also must contain the charges made, the date overthrow of the Government of the United States by force; of the trial, the name and address of the accused, the accuser, and (b) Acting as an informer against the interest of the Union each witness; shall describe each document used at the trial; shall or the membership in any organizational campaign; ' contain a fair summary of the proceedings, and shall state the (c) Acting as an informer for, or agent of, the company against findings as to guilt or innocence. If possible, all documents used at the interests of the membership or the Union; the trial shall be kept. All findings and recommendations shall be (d) The commission of any act as part of a conspiracy to m^de-.a fiatt of the regular files. destroy the Uu'on, Sedion 6. The Port Agent of the Port of Trial shall, upon receipt, Stciieii 3: Upon proof of the commissisn ef any of thtf following of the findings and recommendations tif the Trial Ciimmitiee, taiise the findings and recommendations to be presented, and entered offenses, the member shall be penalized up to and including a penalty of expulsion from the Union. In the event the penalty of into the minutes, at the next regular meeting. expufsion Is not invoked or recommended, the penalty shall not Section 7. The Port Agent shall send-the record of the entire exceed suspension from the rights and privileges of membership proceedings to headquarters, which shall cause sufficient copies for more than two (2) years, or a fine of $50.00 or both: thereof to be made and sent to, each Port in time for the next (a) Wilfully misappropriating or misusing Union property of regularly scheduled meeting. the val-vC in excess of $50.00. Section 8. At the latter meeting, the proceedings shall be dis­ (b) Unauthorized use of Union property, records, stamps, seals, cussed. The meeting shall then vote. A majority vote of the mem­ etc., for the purpose of personal gain; bership of the Union shall: (c) Wilful misuse of any office or job, elective or not, within the (a) Accept the findings and recommendations, or Union for the purpose of personal gain, financial or otherwise, or the wilful refusal or failure to execute the duties or functions (b) Reject the findings and recommendations, or (c) Accept the findings, but modify the recommendations, or of the said office or job, or gross neglect or abuse in executing such duties or functions or other serious misconduct or breach of (d) Order a new trial after finding that substantial justice has trust. The President may, during the pendency of disciplinary not been done with regard to the charges. In this event, a new proceedings under this subsection, suspend the officer or jobholder trial shall take place at the port where headquarters is located from exercising the functions of the office or job, with or without and upon application, the accused, the accusers, and their witnesses pay, and designate his temporary replacement. shall be furnished transportation and subsistence. (d) Unauthorized voting, or unauthorized handling of ballots, Section 9. After the vote set forth in Section 8, any punishment stubs, rosters, verification lists, ballot boxes, or election files, or SO decided upon shall become effective. Headquarters shall cause election material of any sort; notice of the results thereof to be sent to each accused and accuser. (e) Preferring. charges with knowledge that such charges are • Section 10. An accused who has been found guilty, or who is •false; ^under effective punishment.may appeal in the following manner: (f) Making or transmitting, with intent to deceive, false reports He may send or deliver a notice of appeal to Headquarters or communications which fall within the scope of Union business; within 30 days after receipt of the notice of the decision of the (g) Deliberate failure or refusal to join one's ship, or mis­ membership. conduct or neglect of duty aboard ship, to the detriment of the Section 11. At the next regular meeting of the port where Head­ Union or its agreements; quarters is located, after receipt of the notice of appeal, the nopce (h) Deliberate and unauthorized interference, ot deliberate and shall be presented .and shall then become part of the minutes. An malicious villification. With regard to the execution of the duties Appeals Committee shall then be elected. The ^ice-President in of any office or job; charge of contracts is charged with the duty of presenting the (i) Paying for,'or receiving money for, employment aboard a before-mentioned proceedings and all available documents used as evidence at the trial to the Appeals Committee, as well as any vessel, exclusive of proper earnings and Union p^ments; (j) Wilful refusal to submit evidence of affiliation for the written statement or argument submitted by the accused. The accused may argue his- appeal in person, if he so desires. The purpose of avoiding or delaying money payments to the Union, appeal shall be heard at Union Headquarters on the night the or unauthorizedly transferring or receiving evidence of Union committee is elected. It shall be the responsibility of the accused affiliation, with intent to deceive; to insure that his written statement or argument arrives at head­ (k) Wilful failure or refusal to carry out the order of those duly quarters in time for such presentation. authorized to make such orders during time of strike. (1) Failure or refusal to pay a fine or assessment within the time Section 12. The Appeals Committee shall decide the appeal as soon as possible, consistent with fair consideration of the evidence limit set therefor either by the Constitution or by action taken in and arguments before it. It may grant adjournments and may accordance with the Constitution. request the accused or accusers to present arguments, whenever Section 3, Upon proof of the commission of any of the following necessary for such fair consideration. offenses, members shall be penalized' up to and iincluding a susof I 1 privilt Saction 13. The decision of the Appeals Committee shall be by majority vote, and shall be in the form of finding and recommen­ yeatj, or a fine of $50.00 or both: dations. Dissents will be allowed. Decision* and dissents shall be in (a) Wilfully misappropriating of misusing Union property writing and signed by those participating in such decision or dissent. of the value under 150.00; In making its findings and, recommenostions, the committee shall (b) Assuming any office or job, whether elective or not with be govci ncd by the following: knowledge of the lack of pojKssion of the qualifications cequired (a) No finding of guilt shall be tcvetsed if there is substantial therefor; (c)' Misconduct durink aof meeting or other official Vabm proofing, or bringing me Union into disrepute by conduct not provided for elsewhere in this Article; (d) Refusal or negligent failure to carry out orders of duly authorized to paake such orders at any time. , tectlen. 4. Upon proof of the commission of any of die followlnc offenses, members shall be penalized up to and including a fine of $50.00; (a) Refusal or wilful failure to be present at sign-ons or pay-oiFs{ (b) Wilful failure to submit Union book to Union tepresenta^ tlves at pay-off; (c) Disorderly conduct at pay-off or sign-on; (d) Refusal to cooperate with Union representatives in dif« charging their duties; (e) Disorderly conduct in the Union hall; (f) Gambling in the Union hall; (g) Negligent failure to join ship. Sacilen 5. Any member who has committed an offense penalized by no more than a fine of $50.00 may elect to waive his rights under this Constitution subject to the provisioiks of Atticlc XV, Section 19 and to pay the maximum fine of $50.00 to the duly authorized representative of the Union. Section 6. This Union, and its members, shall not be deemed to waive any claim, of personal or property rights to which it or its members are entitled, by bringing the member to trial or enforcing a penalty as provided in this Constitution. Section 7. Any member under suspension for an offense under this Article shall continue to pay all dues and assessments and must observe his duties to the Union, members, officials, and job holders. Aritcle XVII Publicationsi This Union may publish such pamphlets, journals, newspapers, -magazines, periodicals and general literature, in such manner as may be determined, from time" to timcj by the Executive Board. Article XVIII Bonds Officers and job holders, whether elected or appointed as well as all other employees handling monies of the Union shall bebonded as required by law. Article XIX Expenditures Section I. In the event no contrary policies or instructions are hi existence, the President may authorize, make, or incur such ex­ penditures and expenses as are normally encompassed within die authority conferred upon him by Article X of this Constitution. Soction 2. The provisions of Section 1 shall similarly apply to the routine accounting and administrative procedures of the Union except those primarily concerned with trials, appeals, negotiations, strikes, and elections. Section 3. The provisions of this Article shall supersede to thti' extent applicable, the provisions of Article X of this Constitution. Article XX Income Saction 1. The income of this Union shall include dues, initiation fees, fines, assessments, contributions, loans, interest, dividends, as well as income derived from any other legitimate business operatiott or other legitimate source. Soction 2. An official Union receipt, properly filled out, shall b« given to anyone paying money to the Union or to any person auth­ orized by the Union to receive money. It shall be the duty of every person affiliated with the Union who makes such payments t» demand such receipt. Soction 3. No assessments shall be levied except after a ballot conducted under such general rules as may be decided upon by * majority vote of the membership, provided that: (a) The ballot must be secret. (b) The assessment must be approved by' a majority of the valid ballots cast. Section 4. Except as otherwise provided by law, all payments by members or other affiliates of this Union shall be applied suc­ cessively to the monetary obligations owed the Union commencing with the oldest in point of time, as measured from the date of accrual of such obligation. The period of arrears shall be calculated accordingly. Article XXI Other Types of Union Affiliation To the extent permitted by law, this Union, by majority vote of the membership, may provide for affiliation, with it by individ­ uals in a lesser capacity than membership, or in a capacity othet than membership. By majority vote of the membership, the Union may provide for the rights and obligations incident to such capaci­ ties or affiliations. These rights and obligations may include, but are not limited to (a) the applicability or non-applicability of all" or any part of this Constitution; (b) the terms of such affiliation; (c; the right of the Union to peremptory termination of such affiliation and, (d) the fees required for such affiliation. In no event may anyone not a member receive evidence of affiliation equivalent to that of members, receive priority or tights ovec members, or be termed a membtft. Article XXII Quorums members. faction 2. The quotum for a regular meeting of a Port shall bn fifty (50) members. SactlaN 9. Unless otherwise specifically set forth hcKin, the decisions, tepofcs, recomiacadatioas, or other functions of any; �JUT. IMl pegmeot of die Union requiring a quorum vo act oflktally, shall be p majority of those voting, and shall not be oficiai oc effective unless the quorum requirements are met. faction 4. Unless otherwise indicated herein, where the require* inenrs for a quorum are not specifically set forth, a quorum shall be deemed to be a majority of those composing the applicable •egment of the Union. Supplement—Pa^e Screa SEA,PARER^ ,LOG Article XXV Amendments This Constimtion. shall be amended in the following manner: Section 1. Any full book member may submit at any regular meeting of any Port proposed amendments to this Constitution in resolution form. If a majority vote of the membership of the Port approves it, the proposed amendment shall be forwarded to all Ports for further action. ArHcle XXill Section 2. When a proposed amendment is accepted by a ma­ Meetings jority vote of the membership, it shall be referred to a Constimfaction 1. Regular membership meetings shall be held monthly tional Committee in the Port where Headquarters is located. This Committee shall be composed of six full book members, two from only in the following major ports at the following times; During the week following the first Sunday of every month a each department and shall be elected in' accordance with such meeting shall be held on Monday^—at New York; on Tuesday—at rules as are established by a majority vote of that Port. The Com­ Philadelphia; on Wednesday—at Baltimore; and on Friday—at mittee will act on all proposed amendments referred to it. The Detroit. During the next week, meetings shall be held on Monday" Committee may receive whatever advice and assistance, legal or at Houston; on Tuesday—at New Orleans and on Wednesday—at otherwise, it deems necessary. It shall prepare a report on the Mobile. All regular membership meetings shall commence at amendment together with any proposed changes or substitutions or 2:30 P.M. local time. Where a meeting day falls on a Holiday recommendations and the reasons for such recommendations. The officially designated as such by the authorities of the state or latter shall then be submitted to the membership by the Presidentmunicipality in which a port is located, the port meeting shall If a majority vote of the membership approves the amendment as take place on the following business day. Saturday and Sunday recommended, it shall then be voted upon, in a yes or no vote by the membership of the Union by secret ballot in accordance with shall' not be deemed business days. The Area Vice Presidents shall be the chairmen of all regular the procedure outlined in Article XllI, Section 3(b) through nfeetings in ports in thier respective areas. In the event the Area Section 5, except that, unless otherwise required by a majority vote "" Vice Presidents are unable to attend a regular meeting of a port, of the membership at the time it gives the approval necessary to .they shall instruct the Port Agents, or other elected job holders, put the referendum to a vote, the Union Tallying Committee shall consist of six (6) full book members, two from each of the three to act as chairman of the meetings. (3) departments of the Union, elected from Headquarters Port. In the event a quorum is not present at 2:30 P.M. the chairman of the meeting at the pertinent port shall postpone the opening of The amendment shall either be printed on the ballot, or if too lengthy, shall be referred to on the ballot. Copies of the amendment . the meeting but in no event later than 3:00 P.M. shall be posted on the bulletin boards of all ports and made avail­ faction 2. A special meeting at a port may be called only at the able at the voting site in all ports. direction of the Port Agent or Area Vice President. No special Saction 3. If approved by a majority of the valid ballots cast, meeting may be held, except between the hours of 9:00 A.M. and 5:00 P.M. Notice of such meeting shall be posted at least two hours the amendment shall become effective immediately upoti notifica­ tion by the Headquarters Tallying Committee to the President that in advance, on the port bulletin board. The Area Vice Presidents shall be the chairmen of all special the amendment has been so approved, unless otherwise specified meetings in ports in their respective areas. In the event the Area in the amendment. The President shall immediately notify all ports Vice Presidents are unable to attend a special meeting of a port, of the results of the vote on the amendment. they shall instruct the Port Agents, or other elected job holders, to net as chairmen of the meetings. Article XXVi The contents of this Section 2 are subject to the provisions of Article XllI, Section 4(a). Transition Clause Section 3. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary, all regular Section 1. It is the purpose and intent of this Article to provide meetings shall be governed by the following: for an orderly transition from Union operations and activities as governed by the Constitution in effect prior to the adoption 1. The Union Constitution. of this amended Constitution, to operations and activities conducted 2. Majority vote of the members assembled. in accordance with this amended Constitution. Accordingly, the following sections are to be given the interpretation required to effectuate the foregoing purpose and intent. Article XXIV Section 2. All routine administrative, accounting, and other similar Definitions and Misceifaneous Provisions procedures and processes of this Union, in effect immediately Relating Thereto prior to the adoption of this amended Constitution shall'be deemed Section 1. Incapacity. Unless otherwise set forth or dealt with to be permitted heruender and shall continue in effect unless or herein, the term "incapacity," shall mean any illness or situation: until changed, in accordarice with the provisions hereof. preventing the affected person from carrying out his duties for more Section 3. All methods and means of collecting and disbursing than 30 days, provided that this does not. result in a vacancy. Union funds, all segregations of Union funds, rules of order However, nothing contained in this Article shall be deemed to generally followed, bonding procedures, reinstatement procedures, prohibit the execution of the functions of more than one job and any other practices or procedure, in effect immediately prior and/or office in which event no incapacity shall be deemed to to the adoption of this amended Constitution, shall be deemed exist with regard to the regular job or office of the one taking over to be permitted hereunder, and shall continue in effect unless or the duties and functions of the one incapacitated. The period of until changed in accordance with the provisions hereof. incapacity shall be the time during which the circumstances exist. Section 4. All Union policies, customs, and usage, including those Section 2. Unless otherwise set forth or dealt with herein, the with regard to admission into membership, in effect immediately term "vacancy" shall include failure to perform the functions of any prior to the adoption of this amended Constitution, shall be deemed office or job by^ reason of death, or resignation, or suspension from to be permitted hereunder and shall continue in effect unless or membership or'expulsion from the Union with no further right to until changed in accordance with the provisions hereof. appeal in accordance with the provisions of Article XV. of this Section 5. All officers and other jobholders elected as a result of Constitution. the balloting held by this Union during November and December Section 3. When applicable to the Union as a whole the term, of 1958, who are serving at the time of the adoption of this "majority vote of the membership", shall mean the majority of all amended Constitution, shall continue to serve, without reduction the valid votes cast by full book members at an official meeting of in salary, in the office most closely related to the one held prior to those ports holding a . meeting. This definition shall prevail not­ that adoption, and for a term not to exceed that for which he withstanding that one or more ports cannot hold meetings because was elected in the balloting held in 1958. For this purpose the of no quorum. For the purpose of this Section, the term "meeting" following table sets out the new office and job, the present nearest ' chall refer to those meetings to be held during the time period equivalent in terms of functions presently performed, and the within which a vote must be taken in accordance with the Con­ identity of'the person occupyihg ir. The adoption of this amended stitution and the custom and usage of the Union in the indicated Constitution shall constitute ratification of this table. priority. Old Title Individual • Saciion 4, When applicable solely to port action and not con­ New Title Secretary-Treasurer PAUL HALL President cerned with, or related to, the Union as a whole, and not forming part of a Uftion-wide vote, the term, "majority vote of the mem­ Executive Assistant Secretarybership", shall refer to the majority of the valid votes cast by the Vice-President Treasurer CAL TANNER full book members at any meeting of the Port, regular or special. Vice-President in . Section 5. The term, "membership action", or reference thereto, charge of Contracts shall mean the same as the term "majority vote of the membership". and Contract Assistarit SecretaryTreasurer CLAUDE SIMMONS Section 6. Where the title of any office or job, or the holder Enforcement thereof, is set forth in this Constitution, all references thereto and Vice-President in the provisions concerned therewith shall be deemed to be equally charge of the Assistant Secretaryapplicable to whomever is duly acting in such office or job. Treasurer EARL SHEPPARD Atlantic Coast Section 7. The term "Election Year" shall be deemed to mean Vice-President in that calendar year prior to the calendar year in which elected offi­ charge of the Assistant Secretarycials and' other elected job-holders are required to assume office. Gulf Coast Treasurer LINDSEY WILLIAMS The first election year hereunder shall be deemed to be I960. Boston Port Agent Vice-President in Section 8. The terms, "this Constimtion", and "this amended . charge of the Lakes and Administrative Constitution", shall be deemed to have the same meaning and shall and Inland Waters Director of Great AL TANNER refer to the Constitution which takes the place of the one adopted Lakes District by the Union in 1939, as amended up through Augusr, 1956. (To be filled by the Section 9. The term, "member in good standing", shall mean a President in accord­ member whose monetary obligations to the Union are not in arrears ' ance with Constim­ for thirty days or more, or ^ho is not under suspension or expul­ Secretary-Treasurer tion) VACANCY sion effective in accordance with this Constitution. Unless other­ Assistant SecretaryHeadquarters wise expressly indicated, the term, "member", shall niean a member Treasurer BILL HALL Representative • in good standing. Assistant SecretaryHeadquarters Section 10. Unless plainly otherwise required by the context of Treasurer ED MOONEV Representative their use, the terms "Union book", "membership book", and "book", shall mean official evidence of Union membership. Assistant SecretaryHeadquarters Treasurer JOB VOLPIAN Representative Section 11. The term "full book" or "full Union book" shall mean only an official certificate issued as evidence of Union membership Since no elected officer pr jobholder currently performs the which, can be attained only by those members who' have first functions of the new office of Secretary-Treasurer, that office shall acquired the highest seniority rating set forth in the standard be filled by the President pursuant to Article X, Seaion l(j) of collective bargaining agreement. this Constitution. From the date of the adoption of this Constim­ Section 12. The term, "full book member", shall mean a member tion, the officers, as above described, shall execute the powers and to whom a full book has been duly issued and who is entitled to functions, and assu?«';c the responsibilities of the said offices as set forth ia this Constitution. xetaJn it in accordance with the provisions of this Constitution. EXHIBIT A Minimal requirements to be contained in Constitution of subordinate bodies and divisions chartered by or affiliated with the Seafarers International Union of North America—Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District. i All members shall have equal rights and privileges, subject to reasonable rules and regulation^, contained in this Constitution, including secret election, freedom of speech, the right to hold office, and the right of secret votes on assessment and dues increases, all in accordance with the law. II No member may be automatically suspended from membership except for non-payment of dues, and all members shall be afforded a fair hearing upon written charges, widi a reasonable time to pre-, pare defense, when accused of an offense under the Constimtion.' III This Union is chartered by (and/or affiliated with), the Sea­ farers International Union of North America—Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District, and this Constimtion and any amend­ ments thereto, shall not take effect unless and until approved as set forth in the Constimtion of that Union. IV An object of this Union is, within its reasonable capacity, n> promote the welfare of, and assist, the Seafarers International Union of North .America—Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Watert District. The diarter (and/or affiliation) relationship between this Union and the Seafarers International Union of North America—Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District shall not be dissolved so long as at least ten members of this Union,, and the Seafarers International Union of North America—Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District acting through its Executive Board wish to continue such relationship. VI No amendment to this Constitution shall be effective unless and until approved by at least a two-thirds vote of the membership in a secret referendum'.conducted for that purpose. In, any evenr. the adoption of this Constitution and any amendments thereto, will not be effective unless and until compliance with Article II of the Constitution of the Seafarers International Union of North America •—Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District is first made. VII • The Seafarers International Union of North America—Atlantic^ Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District shall have the right to check, inspect and make copies of all the books and records of this Union upon demand. VIII This Union shall not takq any action which will have the effect of reducing its net assets, calculated through recognized accounting piocedures, below the ainuuiit of its indebtedness to the Seafarers International Union of North America—Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District, unless approved by that Union through its Executive Board. IX So long as there exists any indebtedness by this Union to the Seafarers International Union of North America—Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District, that Union shall have the right to appoint a representative or representatives to this Union who shall have the power to attend all meetings of this Union, or its sub-divisions, or governing boards, if any; and who shall have access to all books and records of this Union on demand. This representative, or these representatives, shall be charged with the duty of assisting this Union and its.membership, and acting as a liaison between the Seafarers International Union of North America •—Atlantic, Gulf, Ijikes and Inland Waters District and this Union. So long as any unpaid per capita tax, or any other indebtedness of any sort, is owed by this Union to the Seafarers International Union of North America—Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District, such indebtedness shall constitute a first lien on the assets of this Union, which lien shall not be impaired without the written approval of the Seafarers International Union of North America—• Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District acting through its Executive Board. XI The per capita tax payable by this Union to the Seafarers Inter­ national Union of North America—Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District shall be that which is fixed in accordance with the terms of the Constitution of that Union. XII This Constitution and actions by this Union pursuant thereto are subject to those provisions of the Constitution of the Seafarers International Union of North America—Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District pertaining to affiliation, disaffiliation, trustee­ ships, and the granting and removal of charters. XIII This Union shall be affiliated with the Seafarers International Union of North America through the Seafarers International Union of North America—Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters Dis­ trict. It ahall share in, and participate as part of, the delegation of that District to the Convention of the Seafarers International Union of North America in accordance with the provisions of the Con­ stitution of the Seafarers International Union of North AmericaAtlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District. �ri^-.ji 'ri:W " „; i -• .'V,./_r-': •••v -• -•;>•- • ;• ': v' , ' •.7'' ..w • •, • •-y:'y ^ '-tuy^ \ y '^C •- ;-• - -•,.:. ' .i "• • 5 i, I li i" •'I -..V" •..a.-: > ' EFERY SEAFARER IS GUARANTEED • Protection of the rights and privileges guaranteed him under the Constitution of the Union. ® The right to vote. • The right to nominate himself for, and to hold, any office in the Union. • That every official of the Union shall be bound to uphold and protect the rights of every member and that in no case shall any member be deprived of his rights and privileges as a member without due process of the law of» the Union. • The right to be confronted by his accuser and to be given a fair trial by an impartial committee of his brother Union members if he should be charged with conduct detrimental to the ivelfare of Seafarers banded together in this Union. • The right to express himself freely on the floor of any Union meeting or in committee. • The assurance that his brother Seafarers will stand with him in defense of the democratic prin­ ciples set forth in the Constitution of the Union. fx • i-* " f-' i;: 11V V •> ' .r U . • . : AiM '-HA TV -.<7 VJ.- iyT ' i;wy; ."••j - hI .f ,r t -• :: > - ^ ;iS9 : .r, V-> :--l- ''fi! � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. 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Title A name given to the resource July 1961 Description An account of the resource Headlines: NEW SIU CONTRACT GAINS NLRB TELLS RUNAWAY OPERATOR: ‘NEGOTIATE WITH SIU!’ SIU WINS WELFARE PLAN FOR RAILROAD TUGBOATMEN RUNAWAY ORDERED TO BARGAIN IBU WINS NORFOLK VOTE, EYES SEVEN OTHER CO’S NMU FOLDS UP ITS TENTS AFTER RAID ON SIU FLOPS KENNEDY HITS ICC ON LAG IN SHIPPING MEMBERS STRONGLY APPROVE NEW SIU CANADA CONSTITUTION CG HOLDS PILOTS RESPONSIBLE FOR ALCOA CORSAIR COLLISION THE MARITIME STRIKE – AS THE PRESS SAW IT NEW ORLEANS LATEST PORT TO GET SIU BLOOD BANK ILA ASSAILS CURB ON INJURY SUITS NAVY ORBITS SATELLITE TO AID SHIP NAVIGATORS EX-SEAFARER WRITES BOOK – ABOUT SEA Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 07/1961 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Newsprint Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Vol. XXIII, No. 7 1961 Periodicals Seafarers Log http://seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/67177461e6ff1ef3da83a0fb1dc6a2d1.PDF b10f6ac213930dc661de9da92ed51c15 PDF Text Text COASTAL SHIP LAWS FACING NEW ATTACKS cosnniiTios CONGRESS District .Story on Page 3 SEE CENTERFOLD FOR COMPLETE TEXT TrSnl Pifffi Converted for Sea-Land's contalnership run to Puerto Rico, SS Mobile undergoes tria s= Sister ship is now in service. (Story on Page 2.) D Rngig 5111 Fired for signing SIU pledges, crew of runaway cruise vessel plan legal steps with SIU Miami agent • • Ben Gonzalez (rear, center). (Story on Page 2.) Annual Report Annual Report OF THE OF THE SEAFARERS WELFARE PLAN SEAFARERS PENSION PLAN Filed With the New York State Insurance Department. PAGE 21 Fifed With the New York State Insurance Department .... PAGE 22 �Page Two RERS Joly. 19«l LOG Runaway Scuffles Crew, SlU Asks NLRB Acfion MIAMI—^The SIU has filed unfair labor practices charges with the National Labor Re­ lations Board against Bimini Run of Bahamas Ltd., on behalf of 24 crewmen of the cruise shin Calypso Liner, who were fired right after the company learned they had signed SIU pledgecards. ^ Calypso Liner is a Liberian- who operate a number of other fast, lunch and supper, and the flag runaway on a daily run runaways out of Cape Canaveral crew has to eat standing on the between Miami and Bimini Island in the Bahamas. The vessel is an 800-ton former German North Sea excursion boat. The Dubbin brothers of Miami, NMU Still Active On Robin Raid WASHINGTON — The National Labor Relations Board has set an August 20th hearing date on the appeal of the National Maritime Union against the New York re­ gional director's dismissal of its petition for representation rights in an attempted raid of the SIUcontracted Robin Line fleet. This is the second attempt by the NMU in the past five years to raid the Robin Line. In June, the NLRB's regional office dismissed its bid for a vote in the MooreMcCormack fleet, including the seven Robin Line ships under SIU contract since 1941. In 1957 when the Robin fleet was sold to Moore-McCormack, the NMU attempted its first raid but was whipped in the voting. Last month, the impartial umpire under the AFL-CIO Internal Dis­ putes Plan clearly branded the NMU guilty of raiding in seeking to take over bargaining rights. The NMU has appealed this ruling to the AFL-CIO's Executive Council. NMU filed its petition for a fleet-wide election in MooreMcCormack two days after the SIU notified all its operators that It wished to reopen contract talks. When the SIU learned that Moore-McCormack had secretly attempted to sell off the Robin ships while refusing to discuss the issues with the Union, SIU picketline action tied up 10 MooreMcCormack ships, including two Robin Line vessels, for 26 days. The picketlines came down on June 11 when the company agreed to negotiate with the SIU about the ships. under a charter arrangement with the Military Sea Transportation Service, are the owners of the ship. As soon as the crew was organ­ ized by the SIU the vessel was subchartered to the newly-formed Bimini company. The manager of the concern admitted that he was associated with the Dubbins but said the Bimini operation is separate from the Dubbins' in­ terests. He contended that the crew was fired because his company, "wanted to take over full control by hiring our own crew." The regular crew was replaced by a dozen young men who, ac­ cording to local news reports, had apparently been recruited in ad­ vance. They scurried aboard right after the old crew was fired. The subcharter arrangement is for ten years and the price was reported as $1.6 million. Crewmembers cited intolerable conditions aboard the ship, par­ ticularly low pay, poor food and cramped and stifling sleeping quarters. One sailor said: "We worked sometimes 13 hours a day for a puny $3.30 a day with no overtime. We worked under condi­ tions that went out on American ships 100 years ago. The crew quarters were worse than the 'glory holes'." An officer declared he "never saw such bad food. It's mashed potatoes six days a week, break­ stern." Passengers aboard ship are also being taken by the company but, in their case, one-armed bandits are doing the trick. Thirty slot machines have been put aboard the ship although, a spokesman said, they would only be used while the 500-passenger vessel is outside the three-mile limit—and the reach of the law. In addition to the labor board action against the company, the SIU is taking legal steps to assure that crewmembers, most of whom are non-resident aliens from the West Indies, do not run afoul of US Immigration and Border Patrol authorities. 1 Getting his vaccinations up to date, Seafarer Leo T. Zeigmeiiter was first SiU man to try out new immunization serv­ ice offered by SIU clinics, which will provide permanent "shot" record for all Seafarers. Zeigmeister, who hails from San Francisco, was last aboard the Cities Service Miami. He ships in the deck department and has been sailing with SIU since I960. Assures Permanent Records NY CLINIC STARTS 'SHOr PROGRAM ill NEW YORK—Seafarer Leo T. Zeigmeister of San Francisco was the first SIU member to take advantage of the vaccination program that formally got underway this month at the SIU clinic in Brooklyn. Zeigmeister received inoculations updating his regular immuniza­ tion series while he was' nus toxoid, typhoid, para-typhoio take the whole series over. ashore here. Currently the program Is only and polio will be administered as in effect here in New York and in In supervising the program, standard procedure at SIU clinics. Additional immunization will be New Orleans. Seafarers who re­ given for yellow fever, cholera, quire immunization or who are typhus and plague if a Seafarer's checking in at the clinic for a expected route of travel requires regular physical should be sure to bring their personal "shot" cards them. with them. Under the new system, a Sea­ farer's immunization record will be brought up to date when he visits an SIU clinic for his regular physical or at any time he's ashore. In this way, immunization can be Headquarters again wishes to given leisurely without the in- remind all Seafarers that pay­ convience of last-minute "shots" ments of funds, for whatever Just before sailing time. Union piirpo,se, he made only Once an inoculation is given at to authorized SIU representa­ any SIU clinic, a permanent record tives and that an official Union Seatrain Line has announced plans to enter the Puerto will always be on file so that even receipt be gotten at that time. Rico trade with a new service between New York and San if Seafarers lose their own per­ If no receipt Is offered be sure Juan to provide shippers with cargo apace to replace the cut­ sonal "shot" card, verification can to protect yourself by immeclibe made promptly whether a par­ ..tely bringing the matter to the back in Bull Line operations-^ ticular vaccination was given. This attention of the President'e Seatrain reached agreement with to the island. avoids the necessity of having to office. the Puerto Rican Port Authority Meanwhile, the Seatrain to rent a 17-acre site in San Juan Georgia re-entered service this to handle its railcar service. The month from Philadelphia after be­ waterfront property will be re­ ing jumboized by the addition of furbished by adding a $450,000 a 54-foot midsection as part of the crane, team tracks, a railroad car yard and other improvements for a company's two-ship, $1.5 nilllion total cost of $1.5 million. modernization program. The company is looking toward a Overwhelming approval has been voiced by Seafarers in January 1, 1963, starting date for its new service and has informed all ports to the new agreement with SIU operators that raises shippers of its plans. Using two SIU Vacation Plan payments to $800 annually effective on vessels, Eestrain envisions a com­ aeatime after this coming*^' bination rail-water-rail and a truckpayment that now applies to all water-truck operation, depending October 1. Seafarers, last month's contract Starting then, all Seafarers on the cargoes and the carrier talks also produced important im­ will be able to start accumulating containers used. provements in working rules on Meanwhile, Sea-Land Service's vacation credits at the rate of $200 both dry cargo ships and tankers. every 90 days, regardless of the vessel upgrading program is also The major changes provide for moving ahead. The company has number of ships sailed and with already put into service the first of no requirement that they must pay an additional 15 minute "readi­ two C-48 converted into container- off a ship in order to collect.' The ness" period, revised sailing board ships, and the new SS Mobile is $400 annual increase, which dou­ clause covering vessels arriving in now on an East Coast run to the bles the present rate of benefits, is port after 5 PM Friday and due to Caribbean. The second vessel, the equal to more than $33 per month. sail before 8 AM Monday, im­ The increase was approved by proved transportation back to the New Orleans, is also due out be­ fore long and wiU be in operation SIU Vacation Plan trustees last port of engagement when ships are as soon as specialized equipment is month, following contract renewal sold, scrapped or disposed of in any fashion in a foreign port plus talks, on a motion by the Union. installed. Starting this October, Seafarers a strengthened clause on callbacks. In addition, the old Esso New These provisions modified for Orleans will begin her new career who have discharges showing a as the Elizabethport by mid- full year's seatime on one vessel tanker operations as well as sev­ August after final completion of since last October 1 also qualify eral others in the freight contract work on Inserting a new 419-foot for vacation payments at the rate also apply on tankers. The text Back on the ground after making an exhibition parachute midbody. She will be followed in of $800 for the full year. The of the changes has been printed {ump from a height of 2,300 feet. Seafarer Tony De Bois­ turn by three other former Esso discharges must cover employment and distributed to all ports for siere if welcomed by SIU rep. Mike Carlin on arrival at tankers, and the rebuilt four ves­ for a year without break on a sin­ easy insertion in the SIU "Deep airport in Recife, Brazil. De Boissiere, a wiper on the mis­ sels will then team up to launch gle vessel in order to qualify for Sea Sailor's Handbook" which car­ ries copies of standard SIU agree­ sile ship Sword Knot, did some high flying on his own by the first new inlercoastal cargo the $800 rate. Besides Jjh® doubled vacation ments. leaping from a light plane and landing safely. service in years. which will extend to all SIU clinics, the SIU Medical Depart­ ment will maintain a permanent, centralized record of vaccinations for all Seafarers. Inoculations for smallpox, teta- Seatraln Line Launching Service To Puerto Rico Missileman Is High Flyer Too i ^1 Be Sure To Get Dues Receipts Seafarers Approve New Vacation Pact f. �1^'': iiOr, i9<n SEAFARERS LOO Page Three COASTAL SHIPS FACE NEW AHACK Co's Front New Look new attempts WASHINGTON—In face of repeated expressions of concern about the future of US shipping in the domestic trades, are being made to weaken one of the cornerstones of the American merchant marine — the provision that all ships in domestic trade must be American-built and American-manned. Runaway shippingMajor proposals have been put forth with influential backing to nibble away at the protections established for US by the 1920 Jones Act and thus pave the way for the destruction of the few remaining coastwise and intercoastal Raitaway shipowners sre franti­ cally seeking to remove the taint from their substandard operations and have even gone to the extreme of allowing partial Liberian owner­ ship of a Liberian-flag vessel. From London, the Naess group of companies has announced forma­ tion of a new company in Liberia, with part ,of the capital owiied "a number of prominent Liberian citizens." Although this may be another way of saying that native Liberian interests have succeeded in getting In on a good thing by allowing the tax-dodging Liberian registry de­ vice to continua.' without restric­ tion, the Naess announcement made a big splash in the news. The Naess group has also cited the "unpatriotic" efforts of Amer­ ican sea unions to organize the runaways because this is driving the ships to other flags where the US cannot exercise "control." This is of interest since further trans­ fers of registry reflect a lack of US "control" in any case. A good insight into how m u 0 h say Liberians will have over the newest Naess runaway operation is the fact that the ship still under construction is already chartered out for ten years te German interests. ^• ' ' . ' • One of the last Canadian SlU-manned vessels to beat the deadline early this month before Welland Canal and St. Lawrence Seaway ship handlers started boycott against SIU vessels was Canada Steamship Lines' freighter LeMoyne. She cleared through the Welland {ust in time. The boycott produced two-day shutdown of Seaway and precipitated formal public inquiry in Canada and US on SlU's dispute with anti-union Upper Lakes Shipping Ltd. US Board Sifts Upper Lakes Beeff Plot On Canada SIU A documented brief setting forth the basic trade union position of the SIUNA against a union-busting scheme aimed at the SIU of Can ada was presented to a special US Government labor panel meeting in New York on July 26. The three-man board was ¥<outgrowth of events surrounding a Lakes. It had been under contract appointed by US Labor Secre­ dispute between the SIU of Canada tary Arthur J. Goldberg as an and Upper Lakes Shipping Ltd., an with the SIU in Canada since 1951. INDEX To Departments SIU Safety Deparfmenf —Pag* 4 The Pacifia Coast Seafarer —Page 0 A&G Deep Sea Shlfming Report —Page 6 The Great Lakoi Seafarer —Page 1 SIU Food. Ship Sanitation Dep't —Page 7 Last April, Upper Lakes broke Its contract, locked out 300 crewAM the LOG went to press, members and recruited ship per­ the board recommended a "series of international con­ sonnel through a newly-formed ferences" to help resolve the union which previously had no situation. The board suggested members. that such meetings should be The three-man board, composed conducted Jointly by Secretary of Judge Samuel I. Rosenman, Goldberg and the Canadian Minister of Labour, Michael chairman; labor arbitrator David Starr. Cole, who Is also the Impartial SIUNA president Paul HaU umpire under the AFL-CIO appeared before dm board te Internal Disputes Plan, and Prof, present the unlmi's position. James J. Healy of Harvard, has held hearings with representatives American-owned eompi npany operat- of several groups directly or in­ Ing on both sides of ue Great directly involved la the dispute. Training School Graduate Receives ^carriers. At the same time, the seri­ has been favorably reported out by ousness of the situation in the the Senate Commerce Committee. domestic trade# has led to A number of similar bills would also permit foreign-built tugs and barges to receive documenta­ tion for harbor operations. Far more sweeping is a measure to .permit foreig:i ships to enter the Intercoastal lumber trade be­ tween the Pacific Northwest and East Coast ports. This bill Is being pushed by the entire Pacific Northwest lumber industry and has been given approval by the White House. Opposition in the maritime In­ dustry to these proposals is based on the following points: • Admission --ii foreign-built vessels to the domestic trades, even if they come under the US flag, would cripple efforts by existing domestic-flag operators to modernize their present vessels or build new ships. Compelled by law to build in American yards, these companies would be unable to finance new ships if foreign-built ships got special privilege to enter the same trade. Consequently, they would be deprived of any opportunity to im­ prove their fleets and their com­ petitive position with respect to trucking and railroads. • Admission of foreign-flag ves­ sels to these trades in any area WASHINGTON — Waterman would rapidly put the existing Steamship's bid for operating sub­ coastwise operators out of business, including almost the entire Ameri­ sidy was stymied by the Commerce can-flag tanker fleet. These compa­ Department on July 26, when the nies have neither operating sub­ matter was turned back to the sidy nor construction Maritime Subsidy Board for help them stay alive. assistance to further consideration. • Any steps taken in this direc­ The company has been seeking no matter how limited and subsidy on runs to Europe and the tion, how hedged about with restric­ Far East since January, 1957. Its tions, would be quickly exploited application had cleared all but one by other foreign-flag on the final hurdle only hours before it plea of special need ships by a given would have received automatic ap­ industry or region. The result proval. In the end, be the destruc­ This was the second time in less would, tion of the protections given than a year that the Commerce domesticallshipping by the Jones Department has upset a subsidy Act. board action. Bethlehem Steel's Since the initiative for ad­ request for construction aid on two mission of foreign vessels has come large ore carriers was disallowed from shippers and others seeking in the same manner and these lower freight rates, it's been sug­ ships are now being built in Ger­ gested that one way out of the many. (See story on Page 8.) impasse is to provide operating If Waterman succeeds in Joining subsidies for domestic shipping. the list of subsidized companies, it This would permit the ship opera­ will become the 16tb US line to tor to reduce his freight charges do so. Under terms of the final to the affected areas, such as MSB approval. Waterman would Alaska. have to replace all 20 of Its C-2 The new proposals, then, have freightships, in groups of five, presented Congress with clear-cut by 1973. alternatives. It has the choice of giving direct aid to American-flag SIU Membership domestic shipping, or of permitting Its destruction and eventual re­ placement by foreign-flag ships. new suggestions that these Ameri­ can-flag vessels receive some form of Government subsidy assistance. The SIU has spearheaded a cam­ paign c!- many years' Juration to strengthen the domestic segment of the shipping industry through appropriate rate regulation and other forms of Government aid. Virtually all segments of the steamship industry, including both unions and management, have expressed opposition to two signifi­ cant legislative proposals. The first, supported by Alaskan interests, would open up the Alaska-Seattle run to foreignbuilt, foreign-flag shipping which would be redocumented under the American flag and given coastwise trading privileges. This legislation Waterman Subsidy On, Off Again Notify Welfare Of Changes The SIU Inland Boatmon —Page 8 The Canadian Seafarer —Page 9 The SIU Industrial Worker —Page 10 Editorial Cartoon—Page 11 The Fisherman and Cannery Worker —Page 12 SIU Medical Department —Page 14 SIU Social Security Dep't —Page 15 Shipboard News —Pages 17, 18, 19, 20 First of the original SIU training school graduates to earn class A seniority, Seafarer Alex­ ander Danlliik (2nd from right) received SIU membership book this month In ceremony at New York hall. Pictured (l-rl are Seafarers Leon Ryxop and Peter Lohse. looking onj SIU reps- Frank Mangelli ar;d! Joe DiGeorge; Daniluk; and Seafarer David Douglof, who also joined in for the occasion. Daniluk, who lives in New York, ships out In the deck department. The SIU Welfare Services De­ partment reports that it has had difficulty locating seamen's families because the seamen's enrollment or beneficiary cards have not been kept up to date. Some death benefit payments have been delayed for some time until the Seafarer's bene­ ficiaries could be located. To avoid delays in payments of wel­ fare benefits. Seafarers are ad­ vised to notify the Union im­ mediately of any changes in ad­ dress, changes in the names of beneficiaries or additional de­ pendents by filling out new en­ rollment and beneficiary cards. The cards should be witnessed as a means of verifying signa­ tures. �SEAFARERS l6C Fate ICC Does Switch, Nips Railroad Expansion Plan SlU Speaker WASHINGTON — The Interstate Commerce Commission, reversing its customary pro-railroad stance, has the railroad industry licking its wounds after handing down a precedentsetting decision calling the-*rails out of bounds in their at­ favor of Sea-Land Service, an SIUtempt to expand operations contracted company, refused to grant a railroad request to estab­ of rail-owned truck services. lish coastwise rates that were equal The decision denied the Pacific with water line rates. Motor Truck Company, a subsid­ Injheir bid to drive the water iary of the Smithem Pacific Rail­ road, the right to haul SP freight lines out of business, the railroads from SP rq^ijeads to points not first establish long-haul rates for actually serviced by the Southern all-rail shipments of cargo that are far less than the short haul rate Pacific. to and from the dock. The rateInsiu-e Competition cutting tactics take the form of One of several Seafarers ICC said that by granting rail- low rates wherever there is water subsidiary lines the right to serve competition. The losses in these to hit the deck during SlU Buch points, it would be opening instances arc made up In areas membership meeting in the way to the "establishment of where there Is no competition. New York this month, lengthy and complex rail-owned Many railroads have actually Walter R. Travis Is shown motor networks paralleling the na­ taken a licking from this kind of taking his turn at the mike. tion's rail lines." rate manipulation and for some Travis cited importance of In a word, the ICC indicated that this has been largely responsible union job security protec­ it wouldn't permit the major rail­ for their precarious financial roads to start cutting up pieces of position. tion In maritime industry. rival motor carriers or other rail­ roads in their frantic moves to de­ stroy competition. Under ordinary circumstances, rail-owned truck lines are permit­ ted to service points that are con­ sidered supplemental to the lines' regular operation, or points located NEW ORLEANS—Three more SlU-contracted ships have directly on railroad routes. won citations from the US Public Health Service for excel­ Similar Setback lence in shipboard sanitation procedure. The railroads were handed a The three vessels are the-*•imilar setback last year in their Alice Brown and the Mar- The Alice and the Margarett each continued attempt to undermine domestic shipping by employing garett Brown of the Bloom- scored 100 percent during a further selective rate-cutting tac­ field Steamship Company and the USPHS sanitation inspection here tics. An ICC decision rendered in Alcoa Pegasus of the Alcoa fleet. this month. The perfect scores rep­ resented the fourth in a row for the Alice and the fifth for the Mar­ garett. These were also the 18th and 19th consecutive inspections in which" a Bloomfield ship has made a 100 percent score on the QUESTION: Do you buy much in foreign goods when calling at USPHS checklist. Improves Score various overseas ports? The Pegasus moved up the lad­ Ben Martin, engine: Except for der from its previous score in re­ William Morris, engine: Usually I'll wait to make my purchases curio items that they bring along­ ceiving a rating of 07 percent dur­ side in foreign ing its inspection at Mobile in stateside. How­ ports, I try to June. Previously, Alcoa won its ever, if some­ stick to buying second fleet-wide award in a row thing strikes me as being a good Stateside goods. when its 13 ships drew an overall buy I'll go for it. However, I ap­ rating of 97 percent in sanitation Recently I was preciate those inspections earlier this year. able to obtain a works of native The annual inspections are con­ fine suit In India handicraft that ducted by the USPHS as a means which I knew are not so easily of controlling disease and contam­ would be costly gotten back home ination aboard ship as well as back home. When say — silks and shore. The inspection program I was picking up the suit, I also art objects from India and the Far covers a wide range of shipboard ran into a rare clock which I East. sanitation activities including the couldn't pass up. ^ preparation and serving of food George Stanley, Carpenter: I and drink as well as their sources t i S" Raphael Bertran, steward: Some­ can't be bothered buying items at ashore. times yes, when I know it's a good foreign ports and A checklist of 166 separate items buy. I won't pass then having to is used to cover sanitary construc­ up good silks or wade through tion, maintenance and cleanliness French perfume Customs red tape of all food service and cooking fa­ when I have a when I get back cilities plus items where sanitary chance at a good to the States. maintenance iff a must. price. And I have Any money In addition to the USPHS pro­ a Persian rug at you save buy­ gram, the SIU has its own pro­ home that I know ing overseas is gram to maintain and upgrade I couldn't touch tacked on later shipboard sanitation and feeding. if I tried to buy and the aggrava­ It in the States. tion is worth something, too. Be­ Usually, though, I stick to State­ sides, anything I really need I side products when I can. know I can get here. July, 1962 Vol. XXIV, No. 7 4^ » « Pat Ryan, engine: Generally, Bartolo Cruz, steward: I'll pur­ the only foreign items I'll buy chase items in foreign ports that are those that I know would are identified PAUL HALL, President either be too with native arts hard to get back HEBBERT BRAND, Editor; IRWIN SPIVACK, and crafts— in the States. Managing Editor; BERNARD SEAMAN, Art Editor; HERMAN ARTHUR, ARTHUR MARKOwoodwork, metalThe best shop­ wiTZ, MIKE POLLACK, JOHN WBITZEL, Staff work and so on. ping is found in Writers. There are some the Persian Gulf, PubllihDd monthly at tho haadquartan re.illy fine pieces India and Japan. of tha Saafarart Intarnational Union, At­ obtainable In Af­ However, I know lantic, Oolf, Lakas and Inland Watari District, 67S Fourth Avanua, rica and Indo­ of several stores Brooklyn AFL-CIO, J2, NY. Tal. HYaelnth nesia. Buying back home where Sacond data poataga paid at tha Poat Offica In Brooklyn, NY, undar tho Act other items overseas isn't to my the same things can be had for a of Aug. M. 1912. few pennies more than you pay liking. I'd rather get American ashore overseas. goods most of the time. 3 More Ships Get Sanitation Awards SEAFARERS LOG Advance Meeting Schedule For West Coast SIU Ports SIU headquarters has issued an advance schedule through Deeember for the monthly Informational meetings to be held in West C!oast ports for the benefit of Seafarers shipping from Wilmington, San Francisco and Seattle or who are due to return from the Far Eaet. All Seafarers are expected to attend these meetings, in ac­ cord with a restdutlon adopted by the Executive Board last Decem­ ber. Meetings in Wilmington are on Monday, San Francisco bn Wednesday and Seattle on Friday, starting at 2 PM local time. The schedule is as follows: Wilmington San Francisco SeatUe August 20 August 22 August 24 September 17 September 19 September 21 October 22 October - 24 October 26 November 19 November 21 November 23 Decemjber *7 Becembe?,. lO December ,21 (See page 5 for regular monthly meeting all SIU ports.) Joe Algina, Safety Director Take Care Of That Fire Extinguisher There is one thing worse than not having a fire extinguisher when you want one, and that's having one that doesn't work at all, A piece of equipment that won't work in an emergency is worse than none at all because just having a couple of extinguishers within reach gives everyone a false sense of security that can quickly lead to disaster. Aboard ship, fire extinguishers are and should be checked regularly, as there's no excuse for the failure to maintain this equipment prop­ erly. It's a relatively simple matter in most cases and most of the maintenance can be done on the spot. Since all extinguishers are metal tanks of some sort with hoses and nozzles through which some fire-fighting chemical must pass, there are some general rules that apply to all types. All extinguishers should be examined several times a year to make sure that they are where they are supposed to be and that nobody has tampered with them. • During these inspections, extinguishers should be carefully exam­ ined to see that they have not been damaged. This is especially impor­ tant in areas where there's a chance that something may have bumped the shell or seams of the tank. • Hoses and nozzles should be checked to see that they are not clogged. Soda-acid and foam extinguishers have some things in common. Before they are recharged they should he washed thoroughly with warm water. Allow the water to run out through the hose and nozzle. Rags and waste should not he used for this job as they might clog the nozzle or screen. The extinguisher heads should he checked to make sure the threads are in good condition, as the cap should he held by at least four full threads. Check to make sure the pressure relief hole in the cap is not plugged and the cap Is screwed hand tight. The gasket in the cap should he replaced if there is any doubt about it being serviceable. Maintenance of the water pump extinguisher is relatively simple; it needs only to he filled with water after use to recharge. Periodic examination should include checking the water level and operating the pump several strokes, discharging the liquid hack into the tank. Special precautions should he taken to use an anti-freeze solution that resists corrosion if this type of unit is located In weather areas or where there's no heat. Soda-acid extinguishers must he recharged annually as well as imme­ diately after use. The bicarbonate of soda should he dissolved In • separate container and strained into the extinguisher. Fill it up to the water mark and no higher, since operation depends on the proper ratio of soda solution to acid. If the acid bottle In the recharge package Is not the same size as the one used in the extinguisher, carefully transfer the acid into the old bottle. Check the bottle to make sure it fits the extinguisher cage and has no defects that could cause it to crack. Maintenance of foam extinguishers is similar .to soda-acid but more complicated. Extinguishers should be recharged annually as well as after use. Each chemical should be mixed with lukewarm water in separate, clean, containers and strained into the proper chambers of the tank. This is important so that foreign or undissolved particles will not clog the hose and nozzle. If the chemicals are not mixed carefully, the foam may be either too watery or too stiff. Both soda-acid and foam-type extinguishers can only be protected from freezing by keep­ ing them in a heated cabinet, hut they shouldn't be kept in areas where the temperature is over 120° F. At least semi-annual weighing of the carbon dioxide cartridge is required to maintain the carti'ldge-operated dry chemical extinguisher to make sure it is within specified weight limits. A replacement car­ tridge should he available in case the weight loss is more than per­ mitted by instructions on the nameplate. After the extinguisher has been used, pressure should be released prior to recharging. This re­ lieves pressure in the extinguisher and also clears the hose of dry chemical. Maintenance of carbon dioxide extinguishers is simple since the re­ charging is usually done by an outside agency. These extinguishers need to he checked by weighing at regular intervals, however, to de­ termine if they need recharging. All in all, like any other item of protective equipment, every type of extinguisher can give plenty of service in an emergency if nobody abuses the equipment and renders it usele.ss for the time when you need it. (Comments and stiify'^stions are invited by this Department and can be submitted to this column in care of the SEAFARERS LOG.) �A X A)I:VV ./•»»>»?'.v. -«.iaiv-.»-r RERS Early Repair List Helps Three SiU Pacific Unions Approve Contract Terms SAN FRANCISCO—Members of the three SIU Pacific District unions, meeting at headquarters here, at the branches and aboard ship, ha.ve approved the terms of the proposed new contr^ between the un-Athat had been in effect since April ions Pacific 11. Agreement followed nine Association. Union representativen are con­ tinuing meetings with PMA to negotiate separate departmental rules to cover specific working rules for members in the three departments covered by the Sailors Union of the Pacific, the Marine Cooks and Stewards and the Marine Firemen's Union. The Pacific District Negotiating Committee and PMA came to an agreement June 21st. on the final terms of the contract Just a week before the June 30th expiration date of the Taft-Hartley Injunction Ted Nelson Takes Over MC5 Post SAN FRANCISCO — Acting on the recommendations of the Marine Cooks and Stewards Agents Con­ ference held here last month, MCS members have approved the interim appointment of Ted Nelson as assistant secretary-treasurer of the union. Nelson is a long-time member of the MCS and has been serving as headquarters patrolman here since he was elected to the post in 1960 balloting. His appointment was prompted by the recent resigna­ tion of James O. Willoughby, who had been MCS assistant secretarytreasurer since last year following the death of Louis Foyt. Members at headquarters voted overwhelmingly to install Nelson as an interim officer in line with the agents' recommendation that he was well-qualified for the job and that it was in the interests of the union to have an elected officer serve. He will continue in the post until the membership elects an assistant secretarytreasurer by secret ballot. In addition to his experience as headquarters patrolman. Nelson was on the MCS negotiating comiiiillee as well as the coastwise operations and review committee established by the union in 1960. He's been going to sea since early In World War II. months of negotiations, a 27-day strike and 75 days during which the ships operated under a court Injunction, Retroactive to October 1, 1981, the new pact runs until June 15, 1965, and includes the following basic terms: Flat two percent increase in basic wages. Boost in paid vaca­ tions from three days per month worked to five days per month. Pensions are Increased to a maximum of $150 per month from their present top rate of $125. Eligibility requirements are being lowered. Increased welfare con­ tributions to provide for maintain­ ing current benefits and to estab­ lish a system of medical clinics. Previous agreement on some rules, fast turnaround ships and other items stand. The three unions are also press­ ing to reach new agreements with other, smaller operators who negotiate separately outside the PMA but follow the pattern of the basic PMA contract. This includes a variety of operations where specialized working rules have to be incorporated along with the PMA settlement. Coast Unions Assist 'Hope' SAN FRANCISCO — Besides manning America's goodwill hos­ pital ship SS Hope, which is now in Peru on an eight-month medical mission in South America, the SIU Pacific District unions have con­ tributed $750 to aid the project. The contribution was sent to the ship's sponsors, the People-toPeopie Health Foundation in Washington, "to indicate our will­ ingness to participate in what we believe to be a good cause." Serving aboard the vessel are 139 members of the Sailors Union, Marine Cooks, and Marine Fire­ men, with 65 doctors, nurses and an "iron cow" device which de­ salts sea water and turns it into milk. rkfviirr LOG Seafarers are reminded to be sure that vessel repair lists are made out and submitted to department heads early enough to allow time for order­ ing supplies and necessary replacements before the ship hits port. In this way, many essential repairs can be com­ pleted during the time a vessel is in port or in the course of coastwise voyages before going offshore. Early completion of repair lists will also enable SIU patrolmen to check on the progress of re­ pairs and replacements as soon as they come aboard a vessel. Seatrain Stars In Red Pix SAVANNAH—It's easy to under­ stand why the Russians would send fishing trawlers to look in on US nuclear tests in the Pacific, but no one yet seems able to figure out what they want with exclusive photos of the Seatrain New Yorker. The photographic Incident took place about 50 miles east of Charleston on the evening before the New Yorker was scheduled to dock here on June 12 enroute from New York. According to the report, a So­ viet trawler came within camerashooting distance of the SIUmanned Seatrain vessel and those aboard started to snap all kinds of pictures—of what, nobody knows. Upon arrival here, the skipper of the New Yorker reported the event to the Coast Guard and the Federal Bureau of Investigation, whose agents boarded the Seatrain to try to get a more detailed pic­ ture of what took place. Naval In­ telligence is also interested and Is looking for some kind of clue to explain the unusual occurence. No definite Information is ye available, however, on why the Russians made such a photographic fuss about one of the Seatrains, which have been running in At­ lantic and Gulf service for better than 30 years, Shutterbugs are one thing, but the Soviet variety is another, and presumably with a purpose. SIU Ships G0t Army Coal Job PHILADELPHIA — Th® SlU-contracted Maritim® Over­ seas Corporation has. been-awarded a contract by th® Military Sea Transportation Service to mov® 550,000 tong of coal and coke to Europ® lor US Army'^ installations in West Ger­ year when the Defense Depart­ ment sought foreign ships to haul many, The cargoes are expected to be picked up here for delivery to Rotterdam and shipment over land to Army bases. The Globe Ex­ plorer will haul cargoes of coke auiounting to 173,GoO tuns Oi'i tcik consecutive voyages beginning in August, according to the company. The ship is now completing a baux­ ite run from the Caribbean back to the Gulf. The coal shipment of 375,000 tons will be transported by the Globe Progress also starting next month, and will take about 15 months to move overseas. This ship is presently delivering the final consignment in a military coal con­ tract awarded last fail. Both ships, converted T-2s with bulkcarrier midbodies, will return from Europe in ballast. The Prog­ ress will carry 20,000 tons of coal each trip over, and the Explorer will haul 14,000 tons of coke per voyage. While each ship has the same cargo capacity, the differ­ ence in the amount carried is due to the lighter weight of the coke. The coal movement by the Progress and other vessels operat­ ing under military contracts was the center of e controversy last SIU MEETINGS SIU membership meetings are held regularly once a month on days Indicated by the SIU Constitution, at 2:30 PM in the listed SIU ports below. All Sea­ farers are expected to attend. Those who wish to be excused should request permission by telegram (be sure to Include registration number). The next SIU meetings will be: New York August 6 Philadelphia August 7 Baltimore August 8 Detroit August 10 Houston August 13 New Orleans August 14 Mobile August 15 all the coal and coke supplies for US military forces in Germany. Union and industry protests final­ ly convinced the Pentagon that such cargoes should properly mov® on US-flag vessels. Labor Dept. To Mark 50th Year WASHINGTON — SIUNA presi­ dent Paul Hail will serve as a vico chairman of the national commit­ tee drawing up plans to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the US De­ partment of Labor in 1963. A White House proclamation by President Kennedy, who is hon­ orary chairman of the committee, charges the group "to take the lead in planning and carr>'ing out appro­ priate activities for the celebration of the Department of Labor's Fiftieth Anniversary Year." Special ceremonies will be held here on March 4, 1963, and in sev­ eral other US locations to mark the "landmark" occasion for "all people who work and, in fact, all Americans." Others on the committee are US Vice-President Lyndon B. Johnson, Speaker of the House John F. McCormack, members of Congress, AFL-CIO president George Meany, other public officials and repre­ sentatives of various labor, busi­ ness and civic organizations. Hall accepted the designation to the committee on his return from West Berlin, Germany, where he attended the seventh world con­ gress of the International Confed­ eration of Trade Unions as one of the 20 members of the US delega­ tion. The meeting urged the adoption of a worldwide employment policy to insure that the fruits of automa­ tion will aid workers everywhere by bringing about full employment and the advancement of essential health and welfare policies. Houston Galley Trainees on the Job PacfYfc District Shipping PORT SUP 5/28 to 6/25 San Francisco , , MFOW 6/1 to 6/30 MC&S 0/15 to 7/15 TOTAL 466 182 651 1,299 Seattle 85 67 48 200 jportland 56 36 29 121 184 490 tVilmington ,,,, , 306 New York 102 51 50 203 New Orleans ,, 20 * * 20 Honolulu 35 59 30 124 . (no hall) San Pedro ,,,, . (no hall) 155 TOTAL ... . 1.070 550 •No report avuUable (no hail) 992 155 2,612 Dining room in new Houston SIU hall gets busy play from Seafarers in the Texas port, while doubling as training ground in steward department upgrading program for shipboard galley personnel. On deck handling the messmen's and waiters' duties as part of their training for galley and messroom jobs are William Rawluk. John Manuel and Sal Fozzio. Trainees here and in several other ports take part in classroom lecture sessions as well as usual on-the-job duties to gain experience that will pay off later. �Face Six SEAFARERS July. 1961 LOG SEAFARERS ROTARY SRIPPING ROARD (Figures On This Page Cover Deep Sea Shipping Only In the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District.) June 1 Through June 30, 1962 Deep-sea shipping for Seafarers held up well in June, showing a slight increase in the number of jobs filled and making the month the best so far this year. The high of 2,711 berths filled occurred in the face of a de­ cline in ship movements compared to May, The best shipping took place, in the Gulf ports which, despite a drop-off iii Mobile, listed, strong increases in ac­ tivity. Houston, followed by New Orleans, filled 46 per­ cent of the total jobs dispatched by all pons. Shipping was way down on both the Atlantic and West Coasts. New York remained the same. Increases in Boston, Philadelphia, Norfolk and Miami were more than offset by declines in Baltimore and Jacksonville. San Fran­ cisco's increased activity was drowned out by the big fall-off in shipping at Wilmington and Seattle. Payoffs, sign-ons and in-transit activity was down some­ what for June (see right). All told, only four ports re­ Ship AcfMty ported an increase in ship activity during the month. They were Philadelphia, Jacksonville, Houston and San Francisco. New York and Seattle remained the same, while all other ports fell off. The biggest declines devel­ oped in Baltimore and Norfolk. Analysis of the month's figures shows that class A men increased their percentage of jebs filled, taking almost 60 percent of all jobs dispatched. Declines of about one percent were the case for class B and class C, with "B" men filling 27 percent of the berths posted and the bal­ ance of 13 percent handled by class C. Registration during the month remained the same as in May. At the end of June, the number of men on the beach had gone up by over 300, however. This indicates there will be lively competition for jobs in July, as many Seafarers, who signed off during past months to vacation with their families for a while, return to sea. Fay Uqe la Ofh Oai Trmi. TOTAL Bostoa ...... New Yorh ... .37 Philodelphia . .10 Ralrimor* .... .12 "Norfolk .... .CrV 4 JacksoBvilla .. . 4 Tompo Mobile New Orleans . .15 Honston .18 Wllmlnaten .. . 0 Son Franclsee. . 9 Seattle . 4 0 13 4 6 2 3 0 3 13 7 0 9 6 23 17 8 40 40 10 9 4 9 85 28 44 8 30 19 19 48 45 10 27 14 TOTALS ...128 48 234 430 4 35 12 28 r DECK DEPARTMENT Registered CLASS A Port Boston New York hiladelphia. Baltimore Norfolk Jacksonville Tampa Mobile New Orleans Houston Wilmington San Francisco Seattle TOTAIS Registered CLASS B Shipped CLASS A GROUP GROUP GROUP 2 8 1 2 3 ALL 1 2 8 ALL 1 7 14 4 25 0 1 8 4 6 11 B 45 87 22 154 4 IB 82 41 36 88 18 13 16 6 35 0 B 6 11' 8 11 8 15 40 10 65 1 18 21 85 20 89 9 7 2 13 1 4 4 8 10 7 6 1 8 9 3 10 4 20 0 14 8 4 10 3 0 2 4 0 7 0 1 1 2 0 29 24 6 59 0 9 10 18 4 1 6 48 77 29 154' 3 17 27 47 52 79 30 39 106 25 170. 1 88 86 70 50 105 21 3 7 1 0 3 2 4 2 6 3 19 14 5 7 B is; 9 23 9 38 1 16 35 1 10 B 9 10 7 15 3 249 414 123 1 786 12 117 149 1 278 206 403 111 Shipped CLASS B ALL 82 187 17 14' 17| * 82 161 176 8 41 1 720 GROUP 1 2 8 ALL 0 2 2 4 6 19 IS 88 1 B 6 18 0 9 7 1« 1 1 8 B' 6 8 1 14, 0 0 0 0 0 1 B 4 0 11 22 83 7 81 38 0 0 0 0 0 1 6 7 1 5 8 14 17 91 118'( ~226 Shipped CLASS C TOTAL SHIPPED Registered On The Beach CLASS A CLASS B CLASS GROUP GROUP GROUP 1 2 8 ALL A B C ALL 1 2 3 ALL 1 2 3 ALL 4 3 1 29 5 19 4 1 1 8 22 3 10 1 28 0 IS 11 137 38 11 1 186 86 135 34 855' 3 20 54 0 6 B 77 7 12 80 17 12 20 49 14 23 6 2 8 43 0 10 1 92 39 68 18 125 2 15 34 8 68 16 8 0 B 8 51 5 1 20 7 10 4 8 12 0 1. 1 14 81 1 21 0 41 10 3 8 0 6 8 7 2 9 17 15 9 11 19 0 0 2 0 4 3 1 1 8 2 13 0 1 1 2 2 2 6 0 38 32 2 7 0 0 0 0 32 80 0 37 11 9 8 161 33 8 202 69 104 25 198 2 18 33 0 3 B 53 76 34 286 53 89 53 195 1 18 13 34 176 8 22 9 32 0 1 5 4 0 1 9 10 15 2 0 1 8 0 9 7 8 56i 23 13 4 8 7 0 2 6 17 8 41 40 2 0 6 B 11 25 14 11 22 50 25 11 8 441 1 14 7 5 59 52 1 116 720 226 116 11062 376 539 173 11088 ~12" 117 198 1 327 ENGINE DEPARTMENT - Registered CLASS A Port Boston New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Jacksonville Tampa. Mobile New Orleans Houston Wilmington San Francisco Seattle TOTALS GROUP 1 2 5 11 23 79 2 20 5 43 2 7 3 4 3 0 6 25 24 79 35 61 2 9 4 19 4 17 118 374 Registered CLASS B Shipped CLASS A Shipped CLASS B GROUP GROUP GROUP 3 ALL 1 2 3 ALL 1 2 3 ALL 12 3 ALL 2 18 1 2 4 7 4 4 1 0 2 9 0 2 60 15 66 8 22 124' 8 24 30 89 2 34 23 59 3 4 9 25 2 15 3 9 2 14 0 11 7 18 3 34 6 36 4 51' 2 IB 17 46 0 13 16 29 4 4 1 10 0 8 0 3 2 5 0 3 1 4 6 6 0 7, 0 12 4 4 0 8 1 4 4 9 1 0 0 0 2 8 0 1 0 2 0 0 1 1 4 18 5 11 5 35 1 12 8 21 0 4 B 9 10 lis 4 42 35 81 18 60 9 87 1 41 24 66 16 6 42 32 9 105, 4 BO 24 78 21 78 16 80 12 2 6 17i 1 10 1 5 4 3 0 3 11 0 5 28 1 B 3 9 7 17 5 29 8 7 3 IS 1 22^ 2 8 2 12 3 11 4 18 0 8 2 10 66 1I 558 24 183 140 1 347' 88"""304"""62 1 454 13 170 T19~ I 302 Shipped CLASS C Registered Oin The Beach CLASS B CLASS A TOTAL SHIPPED GROUP GROUP CLASS GROUP 2 3 ALL 12 3 ALL 1 2 3 ALL A B C ALL 1 6 5 12 13 1 0 2 8" 19 1 10 2 4 4 8 9 1 11 10 22 89 59 22 170 42 114 16 172 16 112 44 172 18 4 14 41 1 32 4 37 0 0 4 5 9 14 18 9 47 84 ' 2 23 22 75 9 69 6 0 0 0 0 46 29 0 18 7 10 22 ' 1 0 4 3 12; 5 13 4 1 2 8 B 30| 0 8 0 9 13 8 0 0 8 9 13 8 7 1 8 7 0 7 0 0 2 3 5 2 1 1 1 9 8 0 2 50 1 0 2 0 9 2 9 6 16 2 21 32 9 36 5 3 78 4 1 8 87 66 8 161 39 98 10 140 2 39 41 0 29 20 51 45 115 80 45 240 33 75 7 115 1 26 24 0 3 1 15 5 10 1 16 1 7 5 13 1 0 1 11 37 1 3 5 2 3 6 53 6 27 4 9 11; 29 13 11 8 5 16 2 34 7 15 1 23 3 1 3 6 18 10 6 8 66 '59 11 133 454" 303 113 1 870 157 "514~ 60 11 731 "29""248 183 1 460 STEWARD DEPARTMENT Registered CLASS A Port 1-8 Bos 1 NY 26 Phil 3 8 Bal Nor 0 Jac 2 Tam 0 Mob 5 NO .... 6 Hou 10 WU B SF 4 Sea 5 TOTALS GROUP 1 2 .T AIJ, 1 1 4 13 18 19 55 116 7 5 11 26 20 7 11 46 2 2 5 9 3 0 2 7 1 2 3 6 9 4 21 39 13 19 63 101 20 17 42 89 2 0 2 9 7 7 18 36 8 2 6 21 75 115 85 243 I 518 Registered Shipped Shipped Shipped TOTAL CLASS B CLASS A CLASS B CLASS C SHIPPED GROUP GROUP GROUP GROUP CLASS 1 2 3 ALL 1-8 12 3 ALL 123 ALL 123 ALL ABC ALL 0 0 2 2 1 0 3 1 1 6 0 4 3 0 4 8 3 4 15 8 0 2 3 22 27 8 19 8 47 3 18 15 82 22 15 119 1 14 22 0 82 1 2 6 1 0 8 30 0 7 10 0 7 13 10 7 2 1 9 13 2 2 B 20 27 2 14 7 15 17 1 62 1 15 0 6 7 38 17 7 38 1 1 1 7 9 0 0 6 6 2 6 4 12 1 1 4 2 2 0 0 2 .0 0 2 4 0 0 4 4 16 29 6 2 1 4 1 2 13 16 9 9 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 4 0 1 0 0 2 1 3 2 0 0 0 23 23 2 6 2 35 6 0 0 2 0 8 2 27 7 5 13 27 1 4 4 34 40 2 6 61 30 111 40 30 181 3 25 71 1 30 6 74 111 2 6 7 38 3 37 41 97 46 41 184 51 6 30 18 43 3 40 46 1 97 3 2 0 1 li 4 2 1 0 0 3 0 2 1 1 0 0 2 0 4 0 53 0 16 32 5 16 2 7 0 16 9 3 10 4 15 5 0 0 5 32 0 4 7 7 8 17 23 8 48 0 8 18 1 5 4 7 3 18 23 0 17 2 23 33 194 1 250 26 128 57 232 I 443 12 15 156 I 183 7 10 134 151 443 184 152 I 779 Registered On The Beach CLASS A CLASS B GROUP GROUP 1-8 12 3 ALL 123 ALL 0 9 26 63 8 4 12 23 8 2 5 2 0 4 7 13 12 26 9 28 5 10 8 6 7 6 99 294 1 5 15 38 92 219 7 14 S3 21 27 83 21 3 8 1 4 12 2 9 8 35 63; 25 81 144 16 23 2 4 8 16 5 10 28! 147 328 |868 if 0 2 1 8 4 0 0 0 4 6 8 0 1 24 0 2 6 49 1 14 2 23 8 2 1 0 0 0 23 6 69 6 24 0 3 0 7 0 18 26 241 I 2 57 16 28 15 3 0 23 79 36 7 19 291 SUMMARY Registered On The Beach TOTAL Shipped CLASS B CLASS A SHIPPED CLASS C GROUP GROUP CLASS GROUP 2 3 ALL 123 ALL EC ALL I 123 ALL A 5 59 52 I 116 720 226 116 11062 376 539 173 |1088 12 117 198 | 327 118 374 66 I 558 24_183 140 | 347 88 304 62 | 454' 13 " 170 119 I 302 8 66 59 I 133 454 303 113 I 870 157 514 60 | 731 29 248 183 | 460 190 _ 85 243 I 518 23 33 194 I 250 154 ~ 57 232 I 443 12 15 153 i 183 7 10 134 I 151 443 184 152 | 779 393 147 328 | 868 24 20 241 | 291 657"873 432 11862 59 333 483|875 448 764 405 jl617i 42 276 393 711' .20 135 245 I 400 1617 713 381 12711 926 1200 561 |2687 65 391 622 |1078 Registered CLASS A GROUP I 2 3 ALL DECK ENGINE STEWARD GRAND TOTALS Registered CLASS B GROUP 1 2 3 ALL Shipped Shipped CLASS B CLASS A GROUP GROUP 1 2 3 ALL 12 3 AI.L '249 414 123 | 786 12 117 149 | 278 206~403~111 , 720 17 01 118 I 226 LS �'if- Jair. ud SEAFARKRg lOa f»g» Sevaii SlUNA Taxi Union Mxpantling More Cabbies Join Up Great Lakes SlU Slates Voting For Seven Posts DETROIT—Elections for seven officers of the Great Lakes SIU will be held next month in major union ports after the certification of qualified candidates. Balloting will also be coiiducted on Lakes 'SIU ves^f — sels for members unable to are both located here in Detroit, no election is being helb for the vote ashore. Nominations were accepted July 1-15 for the following posts Secretaryrtreasurer, assistant secretary-treasurer and for port agents in the major ports of Buffalo, Cleveland, Chicago, Frankfort and Duluth. Credentials of members nomi­ nated to run for any of these jobs are now being checked by a membership-e 1 e c t e d credentials committee charged with the duty of certifying which nominees are members in good standing and whose candidacy conforms to the union constitution and to Federal laws governing union elections. The election Is for a two-year term. Nominations were made at July membership meetings In the vari­ ous ports. Members were also able to nominate themselves by sub­ mitting a letter stating their candidacy for a particular office and giving their qualifications and credentials. Since the secretary-treasurer and the assistant secretary-treasurer Eye Longer Lake Season DETROIT—In a move to meet growing foreign competition on the Great Lakes, a number of opera­ tors have proposed that the pres­ ent eight-month shipping season be extended to a full ten months. The proposal would involve ex­ tending the navigation season one month, then another, to provide for a ten-month shipping opera­ tion. Concerned about steadily-in­ creasing foreign competition from foreign ships coming into the Lakes via the St. Lawrence Sea­ way, many operators have indicated their support for the suggestion. They see few obstacles to the Innovation even though the Sea­ way Itself is usable only eight months out of the year. It's noted that the season in past years has been curtailed because of the difficulty of handling frozen ores but, due to the shift in cargoes and the growing trend toward using taconite pellets in place of raw ores, this wouli not present a serious problem in cold weather. post of port agent in this port, which is the headquarters office of the Lakes SIU. The election for agents in the' Ports of Buffalo, Cleveland, Chi cago and Duluth will be carried on the same ballot as the vote for secretary-treasurer and assistant secretary-treasurer. Since the port of Frankfort,.is constitutionally established to serve carferry men only, the elec­ tion for the agent In that port will appear on a separate ballot to conform with the union's constitu­ tion. Carferry men will vote only for the two union-wide positions and for a Lake Michigan carferry port agent in Frankfort. Two Hurt In Detroit Hall Tire Mishap DETROIT — A freak accident sent two SIU members to the hospital after both were Injured by a 160-pound truck tire that broke loose from Its housing and crashed through the plate-glass window of the Detroit hall. The tire struck Stephen Dubisz, a fireman, and flying glass from the shattered window hit cook Lawrence Tremblay. Both men were sitting Inside the hall when the tire plunged through the window. They were taken to a hospital by an ambulance called by union officials. The tire came off a dry-ice truck that was heading toward the hall along W. Jefferson Avenue. It had slowed down for railroad tracks about 100 yards from the hall when, the driver said, the outside tandem wheel shot ahead of him straight down the street. After rolling down the street for 300 feet, the wheel turned the corner at 90 degrees and plunged through a front window of the hall, hitting Dubisz in the back and knocking him to the floor. A boy crossing the street at the time was narrowly missed by the runaway tire, according to wit­ nesses. Great Lakes Shipping May 15, 1962 Through June 15, 1962 Port DECK Alpena ; Buffalo Detroit Duluth ' Frankfurt TOTAL transportation workers afflliatt ara in Rochester, New York, and Mil­ waukee, Wisconsin. Following the union's organizing success and smashing strike victory In March, the TSAW had previously gained support from cab workers' in St. Louis and Detroit. using the example'of a bOD-member St. Louis cab drivers union, which recently declared its inde­ pendence after seven years under Teamster union "trusteeship" and joined the TSAW, the Rochester workers abandoned Teamster Lo­ cal 118 in that city and also came under the, SIUNA banner. The Rochester union will be known as Local 2 of TSAW. The group In St. Louis comprises Local 1. High point of the Rochester cam­ paign occurred on June 24, when drivers from five city cab fleets turned out for a meeting called by the TSAW. By then, well over 51 percent of the drivers had already left the Teamsters. In Milwaukee, the drivers broke away from a company union set up and run by the Yellow-Boynton Cab Company and then linked up with the TSAW. Some 400 drivers are involved there. Detroit's Checker Cab workers earlier threw in with the SIUNATSAW and have already petitioned the National Labor Relations Board for an election among 1,600 previously - unorganized drivers and inside men. They are estab­ lished as Local 10 of the TSAW. An NLRB hearing on the De­ troit petition, scheduled for July 19, was postponed after the com­ pany came up with an inflated payroll list that the labor board is Investigating. Local 10 has turned over more than 1,100 pledgecards to the board and claim the com­ pany operates at most 900 cabs, of which only 750 are driven by employee drivers. £VE(WlH/fk5'T|fX' NBBO It* SEAGEAR AN[>S«0«£WeARTOAScuwlK-IERAUATSfieCIAU Se4C/(^ PRICES your STEWARD TOTAL .:..; 37 37 10 84 28 13 13 54 15 9 39 19 14 5 38 SHORE WEAR t SEA GEAR 144 74 89 307 SEA GEAR f SHORE WEAR .... 15 9 8 32 20 14 61 182 148 613 SEA CHEST Rochester taxi workers are welcomed to ranks of SIUNA Transportation Services & Allied Workers after taking steps to affiliate as TSAW Local 2, following lead of Chicago, St. Louis, Detroit and Milwaukee cabmen. TSAW president Dominic Abate (2nd from left) welcomes Pete Tubiolo, chairman of Rochester group, as Rochester committeeman Joseph Mangione (left) and SIU rep. Tom Gould look on. Cliff Wilson, Food and Ship Sanitation Director How To Assign Work To pthers In order to have a smooth-running operation in any organization, the department head has to know how to properly delegate his au­ thority. In the steward department aboard ship, this is especially im­ portant because the department head is not strictly topside personnel, although he has the full responsibility for running a department. Thl« can complicate the relationship between the steward and his depart­ ment but, of course, the effective steward is the one who can readily handle this situation in the course of performing his other .functions. A number of large organizations have put many hours into the study of what produces effective supervision. Some claim that the ability to delegate efficiently is an inborn trait; others say this ability can be taught and learned. Whatever the answer may be there are certain basic rules that can help a person become an effective supervisor. The best measure of supervisory performance is the degree to which the steward can get his department to work satisfactorily. This nat­ urally requires the delegation of work to others, since the steward can't be expected to be everywhere at the same time. Some supervisors like to do every bit of the job themseives. They want to prove to themselves that they are totally competent to per­ form all parts of their own job as well as those jobs assigned to others. If he does delegate a job the : chances are that this type of su­ nature of the job and just what is pervisor doesn't want to or can't expected of the individual should do the work himself. However, if be carefully explained. In carry­ others in the department are to ing out a procedure, people need develop confidence and grow in the help, advice, and faith of ability, a supervisor must delegate others. A supervisor must show not only some jobs he dislikes to his staff that he has faith in their do but also those activities that he abilities to perform the job, and prefers. that he expects nothing short of When a worker is permilted to a capable performance. Of course, extend his efforts, he learns by the supei-visor must have some doing those things which he can means to check the performance only absorb through experience. of the person carrying out an as­ This builds up his own confidence, signed task. In order to maintain and prepares him to advance to a this communication, others in the higher level of work. operation must feel free to discuss The "no one can do this as well their problems and report their as I can" attitude implies the feel­ progress and accomplishments at ing that everyone else can't be any time without being subject to trusted or is incompetent, and that criticism or reprimand. the supervisor must build a fence In addion, every supervisor must around his job to insure his future. have standards that he has set on On the other hand, the supervisor the type and quantity of the serv­ who feels that the passing of I'c- ices to be rendered, as well as the sponsibility is desirable, also has quality to be maintained. He must to be aware of the conditions un­ measure the work performed der which this can be most ef­ against these standards, and in fective. doing so he has control over the In the first place, he must dele­ work that has been delegated and gate to people who can perform assigned to others. their jobs properly and follow In the long run, a good-feeding througii successfully to achieve ship necessarily reflects the kind the desired result. When any job of steward who knows what his is delegated, this should not be job is and takes the steps to in­ done as a "buck-passing" device. sure that it is done properly. If an assignment is made and no (Comments and suggestions are follow-through is provided, little invited by this department and that is worthwhile is accomplished. can be submitted to this column When a task is assigned, the in care of the SEAFARERS LOG.) — for SIU "1 MEMBERS! ENGINE Chicago Cleveland .. CHICAGO—The SIUNA'i Transportation Services & Allied Workers continues its im­ pressive growth as more taxi workers in major cities across the country flock to the union's banner. Latest groups of cab drivers and garage workers to seek affiliation with the SIUNA �u 1 Page Elffht SEAFARERS July. IMS LOG Visitors Eyo SlU Job Call INLAND BOATMAN -V •k IBU Wins Second Fleet In Gulf Oil Rig Field HOUSTON—The Inland Boatmen's Union won a smashin National Labor Relations Board election victory at Tidelan( Marine Service Company this month, Winriing by a 2-1 mar­ gin, fhe IBU rode right over'*attempts by the giant Humble Tideland also attempted to pre (^j^^^rnpany to deny union vent its boatmen from obtaining the IBU representation they obvi­ ously wanted. It failed via a 12 to 6 vote in the latest NLRB election on Friday, July 13, which was a lucky day as far as company em ployees are concerned. The IBU campaign at Tideland began May 2 when the company was calling itself Brown and Root Operators, Inc. Strong support for the IBU led to the the filing of an election petition at the labor board two days after the drive began. Once this happened, company lawyers went to work. The scheme was to change the company name to Tideland and have the IBU petition thrown out. However, by the 11th of May, a new petition was filed and the NLRB began processing the matter again. Realizing the jig was up no mat­ ter what name it used, the com­ pany then tried to buy the 20 company boatmen by handing each man a $55 per month wage in­ crease. This didn't work out be­ cause the crewboat operators would not sell themselves out, continued their support for the IBU and de­ manded an election. They were also $55 a month ahead. On July 5, the NLRB ordered the election held a week later at Point Barrow, Texas. Humble Oil is the nationwide petroleum operation of which Es.so (Standard Oil of New Jersey) is a major division and which has con­ sistently fought attempts by dif­ ferent unions to organize its workers. wages and conditions to workers manning boats servicing its Gulf offshore oil operations. Tideland operates 11 crew boats for Humble in the Baytown area. Humble is the actual owner of the boats, which deliver supplies, mail and personnel around the clock to Its offshore drilling operation. The key IBU win at Tideland follows an earlier union victory at George E. Light & Company, which also services Humble rigs In the Gulf, out of Seabrook, Texas. Unwilling to accept the count in the other NLRB election last De­ cember, Humble then schemed to throw the workers out of their jobs. This maneuver was stopped cold by the IBU in February. A union contract was signed in May, in­ corporating an Immediate $aO monthly Increase for all hands. IBU Strikes Texas Boats As 'Unfair' PORT ARTHUR — A strike by captains, mates and engineers against D. M. Picton & Company for unfair tactics has received the complete support of SIU unli­ censed boatmen. The SIU Inland Boatmen's Union won an overwhelming National Labor Relations Board election victory at Picton early this year and then negotiated a top contract with the company In May. This provided its unlicensed crews with union conditions, pension and wel­ fare protection and many other Improvements. Lack of this protection and cover­ age for licensed boatmen was demonstrated by a company at­ tempt to cut back a sickness plan that assured some protection for the officers and also to require that captains and mates do the dispatching for company boats at night. Picton operates four harbor boats and shift boats in the Port Arthur-Beaumont-Sabine area as well as a dredge. The strike has brought its operations to a stand­ still except for attempts to use scab boats in moving the dredge. Picketlines were established out­ side the Adams Building here where the company has its offices and also on the waterfront itself. The company's original sickness plan allowed full pay for up to 1? weeks and half pay for 44 weeks. Picton was trying to roll this limited protection back to a level of full pay for only four weeks end half pay for 12 weeks. Captains, mates and chief engipeers were not included in the unit th: I voted 24-1 for JBU in the Ni FIB unlicensed election. The company's boatmen had been Hii fibers of an independent union since 1946, but this organization «as dissolved by Its members last ©ctober. Lakes IBU Raps Army Dredge Bid DETROIT — The Great Lake.s Tug and Dredge Region of the SIU Inland Boatmen's Union is strongly protesting a revision in the cost estimate of a St. Mary's River project made by the US Army Corps of Engineers that has idled 60 union members. The Corps first estimated the labor cost as about $800,000 for the job of removing the Gros Cap Reef to a minimum depth of 30 feet at a point about 15 miles northwest of Sault Ste. Marie at the head of the St. Mary's River. This estimate was made in April, 1962, and two IBU-contracted companies bid on the project. In June, the Corps revised its estimate and came up with a figure of $575,599. As a result over 60 tug and dredge workers from Dun­ bar & Sullivan and from Great Lakes Dredge & Dock are being denied work on the project. In­ stead, the job went to a Govern­ ment crew. In past years, the Corps has also taken action harmful to tug and dredge workers, such as awarding jobs to non-US companies and stimulating unfair competition by US Government equipment and crews. Operations of SIU seniority shipping system were point of interest as Alphonce Okuku of Kenya; E. E. Beldege, gen­ eral sec'y of Tanganyika Postal Employees Union, and H. Clement, US rep. of ICFTU, toured NY hall. Scene at counter during job call pictures SIU reps. Joe DiGeorge ancf Ed Mooney aiding in explanation of hiring procedure. SLOBE CARRIER (Maritim* OvarMat), Fab. 3—Chairman, F. O. Lukatie; Sacratary, D. Maasamar. Repair list made up and given to captain. All men getting olF ahip asked to leave rooms clean. No beefs reported by department delegates. ALAMAR (Calmar), Dec. 22—Chair­ man, Raymond Bunco; Sacratary, Sldnay Garner. Everything running smoothly. One man hospitalized in Panama. SEATRAIN NEW JERSEY (Seatrain), Fab. 25—Chairman, Peta Sarano; Secretary, J. Rielly. AU delegates requested to turn in repair lists be­ fore arrival. $27.25 in ship's fund. : ; No beefs reported. Crew asked not to throw trash on deck in passageway and to be quieter at night. Return books to messhall after reading. STEEL SEAFARER (Isthmian), Jan. 28—Chairman, Richard J. Grant; Secretary, L. Alexander. No beefs reported. Crew asked to chip in and make a ship's fund for stamps and telegrams. STEEL VENDOR (Isthmian), Feb. IS —Chairman, Fred Shaia; Secretary, John A. Smith. Clarence Hancock elected ship's delegate. Steward sug­ gested hand vote on what meal crew wanted the pint of milk. Decided that breakfast would be the meal. Don't hold out any linen. Turn all soiled linen in on Fridays. $19.95 in aliip's fund. No beefs reported. STEEL SURVEYOR (Isthmian), Feb. 3—Chairman, J. Blanchsrd; Secretary, C. K. LeStrange. Ship's delegate re­ signed. J. Vega elected. No beefs reported. $11.62 in ship's treasury and $470 in safety money in captain's safe, to be used for ship's fund. MONTAUK (American Bulk), Feb. 11—Chairman, J. Flanagan; Secre­ tary, R. I. Fagan. $18.75 in ship's fund. Two men got off in the deck department and one in engine de­ partment with hospital slips. Write letter to headquarters stating that Union mail has been tampered with before the delegates even have a chance to see it. Request menus to have a little more variety. AMES VICTORY (Victory Carriers), Dec. 4—Chafrman, C. Ai Bellamy; Secretary, William Jamlsch. Safety meeting discussed by ship's delegate. No beefs reported by department delegates. ROBIN HOOD (Robin Line), Feb. 17 —Chairman, G. Stanley; Secretary, R. Sedowskl. Crew asked to see purser for medical attention and supplies between 8 AM and 5 PM. unless an emergency arises. $43.65 in ship's fund. Walter Fitch elected new ship's delegate. Men asked to bring cups back and not leave them out on deck. ACHILLES (Newport Tankers), Feb. 25—Chairman. C. Collins; Secretary, A. Lesh. Repairs being taken care of by company aa agreed. No beefs. HoUon made to allow Seafarers to take vacation after six months at S400 and one-month waiting period as proposed In latter to LOG. Delegates to Ma patrolman about company putting aboard aub-Mandard supplies, such as face soap, coffee, mustard, etc. Men asked not to remove ice cubes from water pitchers at mess tables. GLOBE PROGRESS (Maritime Ovarseas). Fab. 7—Chairman, Andy C. Noah; Sacratary, S. F. Schuyler. Dis­ cussed lighting on main deck and safety committee with captain. Agreed to submit suggesUons on safety by ship meetings. Request that man­ hole covers be painted white. Motion made to take Mfety list to captain for consideration. Fab. 17—Chairman, Andy C. Noah; Sacratary, S. F. Schuyler. Port light forward of after housing repaired. Not all dogs unfrozen as promised In last meeting by captain. Motion made to back oiler on beef with 3rd assistant. Ship's delegate and deck delegate to obtain clariflcation on tiling decks. STEEL ROVER (Isthmian), Feb. 10 —Chairman, Sanderlln; Sacratary, E. Hansen. Everything running smoothly. Most repairs done. Received letters from ship's "Pen Pals" in Des Moines. Iowa. Donated 010 to the American Friends Society. $26 in ship's fund. Vote of thanks to steward depart­ ment for Job well done. ROCKY POINT (Bull), March 10— Chairman, F. R. Hicks, Jr.; Secretary, C. B. Martin. Crew requests payoff once aach month. Hand vote taken to see if members want to pay off this trip north or take a large draw. Decided to pay off this trip. Twentyfive cents per man requested for ship's fund. Vote of thanks to baker for coffeetlme goodies every day. CHATHAM (Sea-Land), Feb. 27— Chairman, James E. HIggins; Secre­ tary, O. Backrak. No beefs reported. $18 in ship's fund. Some disputed OT in deck and engine departments. Explanation of the current food plan and feeding problems given by stew­ ard was appreciated by all hands. Vote of thanks given to the steward department for the feeding. SHORT HILLS (Sea-Land), Mar. 31 —Chairman, J. Lee; Secretary, R. Barker. Ship's delegate reported no major beefs. Crew asked to cooperate in keeping laundry clean. Discussed closing of baggage room in some ports. Crew asked to take all beefs to delegates and let them settle same at payoff. OE SOTO (Waterman), Mar. 20— Chairman, James King; Secretary, J. Castronover. Bob Hamlett elected new ship's delegate. $16.75 In ship's fund. No beefs reported by department delegates. Poor mail service. No pressure in heads. BEAUREGARD (Sea-Land), Apr. 3— Chairman, B. H. Brown; Secretary, C. W. Cothran. No beefs reported by de­ partment delegates. Steward reports BR refused to perform routine duties. THETIS (Rye Marine), Apr. 8— Chairman, Walter Lundgren; Secre­ tary, Simeon M. SImos. Ship is changed entirely. Everybody deserves a vote of thanks. Ship is clean with no beefs or disputed OT. $1.00 left in ship's fund. Pantryman to help messman with rush in crew mess. All foc'sle head doors to be closed during the night. New Delay May Stall Ore Ships HAMBURG—The West German shipyard where Bethlehem Steel is having two 51,000-ton ore car­ riers constructed appears to b« caught in a financial wrangle that may delay completion of the vessels. The yard is among the industrial and trading assets of Willy Schliecker, whose private company has just applied for debt consoli­ dation. Hamburg's official receiver listed the main creditors of the company ag two concerns who us* the Schliecker firm as an outlet for their rolled steel products and tubes. Schliecker yards have orders on hand for nearly $50 million in ship construction, which would employ 4,000 workers in its modem facilities until late 1963. The of­ ficial receiver has until August 7 to make proposals on the future of the shipyard. Bethlehem last year applied for a construction differential subsidy so that the two ships could be built in the United States. However, Commerce Secretary Luther Hodges overturned the Maritim* Subsidy Board's approval of the subsidy application. Bethlehem finally arranged to have the ships built in Germany. The subsidy would have provided funds to even off the higher cost of US construc­ tion. Court Nixes River Port Dual Rates WASHINGTON—The US Court of Appeals here has upheld a Fed­ eral Maritime Board decision which turned down attempts of a steamship conference to extend Ita dual-rate system to a river port. The court agreed with an FMB ruling that the attempt to institut* dual-rate arrangements for river ports violated the 1916 Shipping Act. It ordered that Swift and Company, which had to pay higher rate.?, be paid reparations by th* conference. In 1958 Swift created a barge line to transport lard from St. Louis to Cuba. Shipments were started in the spring of '58 but were suspended in the fall by a Cuban government decree. Swift then shifted its Cuba traffic to West India Fruit and Steamship Company. However, during 1958, a confer­ ence of steamship companies at­ tempted to extend its dual-rate system to St. Louis. Under this arrangement, the lines would grant lower rates to shippers who used their ports and services exclu­ sively. Swift refused to become a party to the agreement and had paid the higher rate of a non-con­ ference member on West Indiacarried cargoes. �Mr. im SEAFARERS SlU Cabl« Ship Crowing Up Soon Pare Nina LOG RR Job Cut Pattern Crowing NEW YORK—Job cuts and new work rules was the pat answer offered this month by another Presidential commission investigating manning disputes in tha railroad field. The ac­ tion this time was by the Railroad Lighter Captains Commission appointed to look into man­ ning issues affecting workers on railroad lighters and scows forming tha same type of work sion submitted its report on July done by floatmen on RMR-manned 11 covering iob iasues affecting in this harbor. World's largest cable ship, shown at launching in Hamburg, is aptly named tha Long Lines and will be operated by Isth­ mian with an SlU crew. Once the vessel is manned, crew will take part in shakedown training before heading out on first cable-laying voyage in the Caribbean. The od.:!looking bow houses a reversible propeller which gives the vessel extra maneuverability. The issue involving lighter cap­ tains is similar to the dispute in­ volving members of the SIU Rail­ way Marine Region that was stud­ ied by the Railroad Marine Work­ ers Commission this Spring. The tug workers panel made the same type of job-cutting recommenda­ tions in its report on June 13, which provoked a strong dissent from the RMR and two other unions. The ironic connection between both investigations is the fact that the commission findings regarding railroad tug crews and floatmen were influenced by the misleading testimony of a management wit­ ness regarding the lighter captains. Seeking to justify job cuts on the tugs, the witness had cited "evi­ dence" that the lighter operations were about tiie same and were being handled by fewer men. Actually, lighter captains were being replaced by extra men on tugs hauling the lighters and scows and these extra men were per­ Old Vessel In Service As Wharf New Canada SIU Pacts Set First 40-Hour Week MONTREAL—The SIU of Canada and 35 Great Lakes shipping companies have signed precedent-setting two-year agreements calling for the establishment of the 40-hour work­ week at sea in most of Cana-^ dian maritime starting with its contract with the SIU of the 1963-1964 shipping season. Canada, locked out the regular Negotiations are underway with nix more companies and it's also reported that strike votes were being taken in four more fleets over acceptance or rejection of Canadian conciliation board awards. Besides establishing the shorter workweek with no reduction in pay, the new pacts also call for a 75 percent increase in company wel­ fare contributions. Attempts by some companies to slash wages, set up extended hours of work and eliminate many important benefits such as overtime and the union hiring hall were soundly rejected in the pattern contract reached last month. The agreement re­ mains in force until May, 1964. The Canadian SIU's Licensed Division has signed separate agreements with a majority of the companies operating on'the Great Lakes covering deck officers and engineers. Under the terms of these pacts, licensed officers will also start working a 40-hour week at sea beginning with next season. The officers' contracts call for a three percent wage increase as well as an increase in welfare con­ tribution by the companies. Reduction in working hours will be made in tyvo stages under the terms of the contracts for un­ licensed and licensed men. The first step will take place this year with a 42-hour week being institut­ ed. During the 1963-'64 season the 4G-hour week will take effect starting at fitout. The attempt to undercut SIU standards on the Canadian side of the Lakes was made by Upper Lakes Shipping, which ran out on crews and is now manning its ships with unskilled, scab personnel. The SIU is now striking Upper Lakes. (See separate story below and on Page 3.) Interestingly enough, while resisting the 40-hour week on its ships under SIU contract. Upper Lakes saw fit to institute the re­ duced work week on vessels of subsidiaries last year. This obvious attempt to woo the support of SIU men for its union-busting campaign proved unsuccessful. THOROLD — A strange looking object protruding from the har­ bor's waters here brings back memories for Canadian seamen. The object is the old canaler Queenston, which was operated by the SIU of Canada-contracted Misener Steamship Company a few years ago. The boat is now being used as a makeshift wharf for small boats in the harbor. Fondly remembered as an old plodder of pre-Seaway days, the Queenston was purposely beached in the harbor and then made secure for her new job. To com­ plete the unusual project, grass has been planted on her to blend with the shore and she is begin­ ning to look like a natural exten­ sion of the land. Any resemblance between her former appearance and the way she looks today is non-existent. Seamen are pleased to know that the boat is still actively contribut­ ing to maritime instead of meet­ ing the fate of most other old ships that either go to the breakers or else go into "mothball" status SIU Book Bares Morris Ties MONTREAL—Tha SIU of Canada has issued a 28page booklet to describ® "The Strange Conspiracy To Destroy The Standards And Security of Canadian Workers." The booklet relates details of the conspiracy engineered by the Norris industrial interests, including the Upper Lakes Shipping Ltd., which are utilizing their vast holdings in the US and Canada to engage in union-busting on both sides of the Great Lakes. In a dispute developed over the past 15 months. Upper Lakes and its subsidiaries have openly engaged in lockouts and other attempts to provoke disputes with the SIU, break its contract and install a com­ pany union, despite a contractual relationship with the SIU extend­ ing over a ten-year-period since 1951. The nature of the Norris interests, which have achieved notoriety In other areas, are tellingly described and detailed in the booklet, which is addressed to all Can­ adian trade unionists. Noting that the nature of the dispute with the Norris-Upper Lakes interests has been obscured everywhere despite its clear origin in union-busting, the SIU has called on all trade unionists to recognize the company's scheme as a formula to undercut union standards, throughout Canada. The cynical operation of the conspiracy is clearly exposed in the booklet, which devotes one section to photographs of the nearly 300 Canadian seamen victinlized and locked out of their jobs with Upper Lakes since last April. Copies of the book can be obtained from the headquarters office of the SIU in Canada, at 634 St. James St. West, Montreal, Quebec, or through the SEAFARERS LOG. members r"; the Lighter Captains boats. The three-man lighter com mis- Union Local 996 of the Interna­ tional Longshoremen's Association. The union's representative on the panel vigorously dissented to the recommendations proposing elim­ ination of 50 percent of the present jobs besides giving the railroads full authority to shift around as­ signments of the remaining workers. At present, each lighter captain remains on a single vessel during his tour of duty. There are about • BALTIMORE — It's not often 575 regularly-assigned lighter cap­ that SIU boatmen who man the tains working on non-self-propelled MV Port Welcome get a chance to barges and scows used by the rail­ take their fellow maritime workers roads here. on a pleasure cruise, but just such Meanwhile, issues involving the an event took place here on July SIU rail tugmen remain the same. 25lh. The union continued discussions The Port Welcome was the scene with the other unions in the tug of a gala moonlight cruise social dispute, the Marine Engineers sponsored by the Baltimore Port Beneficial Association and the Council of the Maritime Trades Masters, Mates & Pilots, and all Department, AFL-CIO. are awaiting further developments The vessel departed from Re­ in the long-pending dispute. creation Pier here with those Officials of the five railroad op­ aboard really "hitting the deck" erating brotherhoods are also meet­ as they danced to the strains of ing to plan a course of action an orchestra provided for the oc­ against a massive job-cutting pro­ casion. Special entertainment was gram which the nation's railroads ilso provided later on in the propose to start on August 16 in evening for the 250 MTD brothers their shoreside train operations. and their guests. These cuts are said to follow the The vessel Is operated by the recommendations of the separate Port of Baltimore on a charter Presidential Railroad Commission basis. It carries local groups and that earlier looked into manning organizations on overnight pleas­ issues ashore. The job slashes in ure cruises to Philadelphia and train operations were announced also operates on short voyages in a 40-page memorandum issued around Baltimore harbor and the by the railroads putting work rule Chesapeake Bay area. changes into effect. SIU Cruise Boat Hosts MTD Fete The ideal candidate for the post of ship's delegate is a day worker, Seafarer Robert "Curley" Nielsen suggested after his tour as delegate aboard the Madaket (Waterman). "A dayman has the time for "••paper work more than the gates. "A ship's delegate shouldn't man who is tied up on watch," have to go running all over at the Nielsen explained. In addition, any shipboard beefs that require lengthy consideration and discus­ sion can be negotiated more effi­ ciently. Sailing since 1943 when he first went to sea aboard the Del Sud to England, Nielsen has been elected engine department dele­ gate many times over. His first tour as ship's delegate was aboard the Steel Artisan (Isthmi­ an) in 1947. Nielsen claims the distinction as the first SIU ship's delegate aboard Nielsen t h e company's vessels when it came under Union contract. "It was a tough job at first get­ ting them to understand how the SIU contract was a binding agree­ ment. Most of the officers and company people were slow to ac­ cept this fact. But they came around after some patient explana­ tions," he remarked. One ugwritten guide that Niel­ sen applies as ship's delegate is to explain the responsibilities of their jobs to newly-elected department delegates. He points out what the contract provides and every crewmember's obligation to adhere to it. To clear time for beef settle­ ments, he like?, to set up a schedule for having disputed overtime lists submitted by department dele­ last minute trying to get them," he said. "Since we're often away for long stretches, mail is welcome," Niel­ sen declared. "The chief mate should parcel out mail to each department delegate for faster dis­ tribution." The 49-year-old Seafarer, a na­ tive of Galveston, says that the one matter that shouldn't be han­ dled by a ship's delegate is time off. "Department delegates know the score better on this." Summing up his 19 years of sea­ faring, Nielsen believes that every SIU man should accept the backing of his shipmates when elected dele­ gate. "If you refuse, you only make them pick a man whom they thought wasn't as capable on the job or didn't have the time for it," he added. Put Postal Zone On LOG Address The Post Office Department has requested that Seafarers and their families Include postal zone numbers in sending changes of address into the LOG. The use of the zone num­ ber will greatly speed the flow of the mail and will facilitate delivery. Failure to include the zona number can hold up delivery of the paper. The LOG is now in the process of zoning its entire mailing list. �MEAFdRERS Pace Ten July. INt LOG D«l Mar Tops Dalta Safety Contest UIW Wins New Wage Pact At New York Casting Riant PLAINVIEW, NY—The SIU's United Industrial Workerg reached agreement with the American Casting Company for a new two-year contract that grants the 51 UIW members Winner of !96I Delta Line fleet safety contest, SlU-manned cruise ship Dei company plaque at ceremony on the vessel in New Orleans. The ship was in 6th place dur­ ing I960 competition. Pictured (l-r) Seafarer Maxwell Wadlingten, deck safety delegate; chief engineer Robert Love; Seafarer Vic Romolo, chief steward; Capt. E. R. Seaman, Delta safety director; Capt. John Kourian, master, Del Mar; James L. Cox, chief mate; and Sea­ farers Henry Moos, bosun, and V. Mr Frederiksen, engine safety delegate. Ammo Ship Had Frisco In A Boil SAN FRANCISCO — The SS Transyork, under charter to the Military Sea Transportation Serv­ ice, lay anchored for five days off the southern tip of San Francisco with enough explosives on board to blow up the entire southern portion of the city. The SlU-contracted vessel ar­ rived at the Concord Naval Am­ munition Depot here from Viet­ nam in June and then took on 6,500 tons of explosives for overseas delivery. The eventual destination of the vessel was not divulged be­ cause of security regulations. While getting underway from the Concord Depot she burned out one of her boilers, and the ship's master received permission from the Coast Guard to put in to anchorage 14, one of San Fran­ cisco Bay's two explosive areas, to make repairs. Anchorage 14 is located off Hunter's Point, one of the more populated areas of the city, and although there was no threat of explosion at any time, port of­ ficials expressed concern over the ship's presence. Repairs were at first thought to be minor but, after a thorough check of the damage, it was esti­ mated that it would take three weeks to complete the work. On the basis of this information. It was decided to move the 12,000ton vessel back to the Concord Naval Ammunition Depot until she was ready for sea again. Turned Down OT? Don't Beef On $$ Headquarters wishes to re­ mind Seafarers that men who are choosy about working cer­ tain overtime cannot expect an equal number of OT hours with the rest of their department. In some crews men have been turning down unpleasant OT jobs and then demanding to come up with equal rvertime when the easier jobs come lor This practice is unfair to Sea­ farers who take OT job" as they come. The general objective is to equalize OT as much as possible but if a man refuses disagree­ able jobs there is no require­ ment that when an easier job , comes along he can ma'-- up the orertlme he turned down before. By SIDNEY MABGOLIVS Watch Those 'Miracle Ingredients' Have you noticed the current TV commercials for several branded household cleaners, boasting they have added powerful new cleaning ingredients—which in several cases have turned out to be ammonia and chlorine bleach? The irony is that these are inexpensive old standbys, and we don't need to pay a high price for expensive branded compounds to get their advantage. Plain old kerosene is another ingredient sometimes used in today's liquid cleaners to give them dirt-chasing power. In another case, a manufacturer of steel-wool pads is proclaiming that he has added detergent to his pads. Well, so can we, to ordinary pads. In a time when the latest miracle drug promoted for excess acidity often turns out to be basically bicarbonate of soda, many families can save money over and over simply by reading the lists of ingredients on various household products and packaged foods. The information often is there just for the reading. For example, Oakite, Spic And Span, and many packaged paint cjeaners, have as a basic ingredient TSP (trisodium phosphate), a chemical long used as a cleaner and water softener, and sold by some paint and hardware stores at low prices by the pound. Similarly, many expensive toiletries are being promoted as contain­ ing "lanolin." This is another example of the lengths manufacturers and their advertising men must resort to, to sell ordinary ingredients under brand names. Alert consumers long have realized that many expensive creams and lotions are based on lanolin and glycerine, which can be bought In­ expensively in drug stores without the perfume, under their own names. Another group of products which command a high price in relation to the value of their ingredients, are the brand-name porcelain cleaners and scouring powders. These usually have as their base whiting, a soft, non-scratching powder, plus a little detergent or trisodium phos­ phate. Whiting is sold by paint stores for a fraction of the price of the branded products. Many liquid glass cleaners are simply a little alcohol and a lot of water, colored with a blue dye. You can buy a bottle of the cheapest isopropyl alcohol at a drug store, dilute one part alcohol with four parts of water, and give it any brand name you want. The multiplication and duplication of various types of cleaning and laundry aids has led manufacturers increasingly to seek merchandising advantages by adding another commonplace ingredient or a different kind of package. The "modern" mild dry bleaches now being promoted are merely the familiar old sodium perborate powder under various brand names and in new forms such as beads and pre-measured pack­ ets. The price under different names varies as much as 50 percent. in many other products you can avoid unnecessarily high prices if you read the ingredients. For example, if you buy garden supplies later this summer to renovate your lawn, notice that the package has a legally-required seed label telling you what you are getting (amount of pure seed, varieties, etc.). Fertilizers and lawn foods state on the package the percentages of nitrogen, phosphate, etc. This enables you to see what each brand offers at its price, and avoid the high prices charged for fertilizers under some clever-sounding, easy-to-say brand names. In buying processed foods, it has become especially important to read the ingredients to know what you are getting. For food products for which no identity has been set, the label must list the ingredients in order of relative amount. The first on the list is the largest single ingredient, the second is next largest, and so on. This is a valuable rule. But often shoppers do not look beyond the picture of the food on the package, surveys have found. As this depart­ ment has been warning,.people who buy without checking the ingre­ dients may be paying heavily for some cheap ingredients, for example, as much as a dollar a pound for such fillers as rice, bread crumbs and even water. In margarines, too, while all must meet the same Federal standard, prices range from as little as 15 cents a poUnd for store private brands to 39 cents or more for special brands with additional ingre­ dients. One reason for the extra cost is the extra profit margins on the higher-priced brands, as is usual with most deluxe products. Store profit margins on higl)er-priced margarines average 5.4 cents; on lower-priced, 3.7, a US Agriculture Department survey found. at the plant substantial Increases in wages and piecework rates plus other Important benefits. Union members at the plant voted unanimously for the contract that provides a six percent hourly wage and pie^cework late Increas*,fuU retention of seniority rights in the event of layoffs and complete coverage under the UIW health and welfare program. Workers at the plant have been represented by the UIW since 1958. Effective until September, 1964, Uie new agreement also calls for a guaranteed minimum wage, extended coffee break periods and addi­ tional vacation time ranging from two to five more days depending on the length of employment. The number of legal holidays alloted to employees has also been increased from nine to ten. Joe Podlaski, shop steward at American Casting since the UIW won bargaining rights in 1958, cited the feeling of the shop in lauding the union for "getting all the things we asked." The boost in piece­ work rates was viewed as a particularly welcome Improvement. American Casting is engaged in the manufacture of lead products used as seals for money bags, car doors, trucks, electric and gas meters, and milk containers. Begin Voting On Regional UIW Set-Up A secret ballot mail referendum is now underway among members of the SIU United Industrial Workers on proposed regional constitutions for the Atlantic and Gulf areas of the union. The balloting is part of a pro­ gram to assist the continued growth and advancement of the UIW and its membership. The voting involves separate balloting by members in each area on the proposed constitution for their own region. If adopted, the regional constitutions do not affect the basic UIW constitution adopted over a year ago to govern the overall affairs of the union. A regional constitution cannot become effective until the mem­ bership of the region approves the document by a majority vote in secret ballot. Voting began on July 23 in line with voting Instructions mailed directly to each member along with a copy of the proposed con­ stitutional document. The mail balloting will close on midnight, August 20, to allow members an ample opportunity to study the document. Committee Draft The proposals were drafted by a Constitutional Committee desig­ nated at the first annual convehtion of the UIW last year. The document for each region provides for an administrative structure that gives additional rep­ resentation to members in the area and is designed to assure full membership participation in all union activities and affairs. Provision is made for the first regional elections in June, 1963. Until that time, interim officers will serve without pay to help effectuate the purposes of the pro­ posed constitution. All mail ballots will remain in a special Post Office box until August 21, when the SecretaryTreasurer, with a three-man Tally­ ing Committee to be elected at 9 AM that day, will pick up the ballots and conduct the vote count. If adopted, each regional constitution will go into effect im­ mediately. Draws Thanks Dad Wallace Folsom holds Thomas, 2, as Willis Dobson (right) gladhands the youngster, who drew numbet^ held by Dobson for bond prize awarded at UIW meeting in NY. Follom works at Independent Cordage plant and Dobson it Jay-Kay shop member. Blood Bank Aids Quick Recovery NEW YORK — Millie WiUiams, a member of the SIU United In­ dustrial Workers employed at Jay Kay Specialties, found out how important a Union blood bank can be when she had to enter Kings County General Hospital this month for medical treatment. A limited supply of blood was needed for her condition and the necessary amount was quickly se­ cured from the blood bank main­ tained by the SIU. Sister Williams lives in Brooklyn and works in the mezzanine de­ partment at Jay Kay. The depart­ ment turns out the extension cords and bearings that go into the wide variety of household kitchen ap­ pliances that Jay Kay manufac­ tures at its two New York area plants. She is reported to be making a fine recovery and is one of many members whose health has been ,*jr.-).sted by the contribution of the blood bank. If (! •,iI �Ibir. itn SMAfARERS Page Eleven LOG 'Kid Octopus' TANKERS—The Petroleum Industry Research Foundation's oppo•ition to the request of the American Maritime Association seeking participation for independent American-tlag tankers under the oU im­ port quota program, hae been met head-on. In a letter to Edward A. McDermott, acting director of the Office of Emergency Planning, AMA renewed Its request to meet with the President's Petroleum Study Committee to outline the condition of the American tanker fleet. AMA has urged that at least 50 percent of crude and unfinished oil Imports be transported in vessels registered under US law, owned, at least 75 percent, by US citizens and having coastwise privileges. In answer to PIRF's statement that carriage of import quotas in Ameri­ can vessels would make more independent foreign-flag tankers avail_ able to the USSR, AMA pqinte^^^ut that the.J5r"iets have baeD.n.ble " to charter all the free world tonnage they require under existing cir­ cumstances. The AMA's proposal "would at least force these people to the extent that if they determined to carry Soviet cargoes they would be excluded from the carriage of American oil cargoes. Those shipowners who are not deriving income from both sources would find more security in carrying American cargo, which would result in a lesser number of ships being available to the Soviets. Lower foreignflag tanker rates when available are utilized by this country and other counlrios of the world and provide a note of competitive advantage to the Soviets." J" J" 4- AUTOMATION—Donald W. Alexander, Maritime Administrator, re­ cently told a House Appropriations subcommittee that "our concept of automation and mechanization is that it is about 50 percent a tech­ nical problem and at least 50 percent a sociological problem." The Maritime Administrator noted that this country must go forward with Its program for study of automation and mechanization because, if it does not, its competitive merchant marines, the Russian and Japanese, are going to have automated ships and the US will be unable to com­ pete economically. He appeared before the House Appropriations sub­ committee in behalf of the proposed maritime funds recommended In the 1963 budget. When asked why the amount of cargo carried by American ships has not increased greatly in view of the operating subsidies paid over the years, Alexander replied that in the liner serv­ ice American ships were carrying about 30 percent of the cargo and that has been fairly steady, but that there has been a fall-off In the bulk cargo and the tanker Heets, which were not subsidized. 4" 4» CARGO PREFERENCE—The Defense Department has directed that the US Cargo Preference Law be complied with in connection with invitations to bids relative to construction work in Okinawa. Robert S. McNamara, Defense Secretary, stated "that the Kin power plant project falls within the intent of the Cargo Preference Act and I have instructed the Department of the Army to amend their bids for invi­ tations accordingly. I share your concern over the state of the ship­ ping industry and assure you we will continue to implement the Cargo Preference laws." The letter from the Secretary was prompted by an Inquiry from Sen. Magnuson who had referred to allegations that responsible officers of the Army Corps of Engineers made it clear to protesting shipping industry representatives that they did not feel there was any requirement to inelude US-flag participation in certain contracts on Okinawa. Back in the days when the Norris family had established a stranglehold on the boxing industry and on the right of professional box­ ers to earn a living, the Norris combine was dubbed by sports writers as "Octupus, Inc." Today the same Norris combine is spear­ heading a brazen attempt to impose com­ ^ if RUNAWAY FLAGS—The government of Panama, siding with other pany-controlled "unionism" on the Canadian foreign nations, has taken the pqsition in a protest filed with the shipping industry. US Supreme Court, that no US agency or court has the right to inter­ fere with labor matters on any foreign-flag vessel. Following moves by the government of Great Britain and Liberia. Panama submitted its pro­ test to the high court against intervention by US courts and the Na­ tional Labor Relations Board in international maritime laws. Panama also held the US responsible for its drop from the eighth largest ship­ owner nation in the world to the twelfth. The brief was filed on behalf of Panama by Herbert Brownell, former US Attorney-General, and emphasized that Panama had its own labor code covering crew employ­ ment and tliat it wanted no interference from the US. shoreside industry. These are the same tactlcg which have been condemned by the legitimate trade union movement — tactics which have long ijeen employed by the bitter foes of unions, such as some of the major international oil companies. It should be remembered that the Norris combine's operations go far beyond a single Canadian-flag shipping company. They in­ volve banks, railroads, real estate, sports arenas, grain mills, bakeries, steel companies, drydocks, grain elevators, sugar, racing sta­ bles and a variety of other enterprises in such locations as Miami, Chicago, Detroit, St. Louis, Toronto and Montreal. It is this attempt by the Norris combine which is at the root of the controversy be­ tween the SIU and other unions affiliated with the Maritime Trades Department, and the Norris-owned Canadian-flag Upper Lakes Shipping Company—a controversy which has involved all areas of the Great Lakes and If the Norris combine can achieve success the St. Lawrence River from Duluth to Que­ 4 4- 4" in its attack on Canadian seamen's standards, RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT—According to a recent study by bec. the next victims will be shoreside employees the Maritime Administration of the possible applications of ground effects machines in merchant marine transportation, ground effects The central fact of this dispute is simply of the Norris interests in plants throughout machines are not "presently suitable for commercial operation over described. After ten years of unbroken con­ the US and Canada. rough water." These machines operate on the principle that the weight of the vehicle is supported by a cushion of air slightly above the tract relationships with the SIU of Canada, Thus far, the Norris combine has distin­ water or the ground. The report concluded that "many difficult tech­ Upper Lakes Shipping signed a backdoor guished itself by two characteristics—its ac­ nical problems remain to be solved before a satisfactory commercial agreement with a so-called "union" created cumulation of untold hundreds of millions in GEM can be realized." The report further stated that the present state of GEM technology and economics is so incomplete as to make prema­ specifically for that purpose. This backdoor assets and its unparalleled greed for more ture any conclusions as to the feasibility of general application in the agreement came in the midst of negotiations wealth no matter who is hurt in the process. merchant marine field. It Is estimated that an experimental 100-ton on a new contract with the SIU of Canada. The option then, for trade unions in this sit­ commercial vessel for coastwise operation would cost $5-$6 million to construct plus design costs. 4" k 1Jt ii • •ii 4 4' MARITIME LAW—The Senate Committee on Commerce has re­ ported in amended form to the Senate S. 2313 and S. 2314. The bills are designed to unify apportionment of liability in collisions and other maritime casualties, and to limit the liability of shipowners. S. 2313 is a bill to unify apportionment of liability in cases of collision between vessels, and in other maritime casualties. The bill is designed to enhance world-wide conformity in admiralty and maritime law by bringing United States law in these fields Into general harmony with the laws of other major maritime powers. S. 2314 is a bill to limit the liability of shipowners. It would repeal the present Limitation of Lia­ bility Act and constitute therefore a new act, the basic purposes of which are (a) to afford shipowners the right of limitation of liability, under certain circumstances, to a fixed amount based on the tonnage of the vessel, and (b) to bring the system of liability limitation in the United States into harmony with that of other major maritime nations. Once it had completed this backdoor, sweetheart deal. Upper Lakes proceeded to lock out some 300 men and women who had been employed on its ships for periods up to 15 years, simply because they refused to drop their membership in the SIU of Canada. The company manned its ships with scabs and has been sailing its vessels behind picketlines ever since. Clearly, if the tactics of the Norris com­ bine were accepted without protest, they could lead to chaos in American and Cana­ dian labor relations, both in shipping and in uation, is clear cut. They must preserve the long-established rights and contract standards of legitimate trade unionism. They must fight against all attempts to institute backdoor, companycontrolled unionism. To do otherwise would be to assist rapaci­ ous business enterprises in a deliberate un­ ion-busting program. Those who lend their support to the company union out of per­ sonal pique or jealousy are simply betraying their own best interests and those of the union men and women they represent. �.. •,"' \v Page TWCITC SEAFARERS LOG Family Ciose-Up Oldtimer's Death Recalls Passing Of Eastern Fleet SIU oldtimer Lewis Riviere, who claimed the distinction of being tlie oldest Seafarer to sail on vessels of the old Eastern Steamship Company, died of « stomach ailment at home in the West Indies on-*May 27, 1962. He was 67 and many sailing in Caribbean cruise listed seatime with Eastern runs. Two of these vessels, the back to 1922. Riviere began his career as a messboy and first went to sea at the time of World War I. Within a few years he be­ gan shipping on Eastern passen­ ger vessels, serv­ ing In various steward depart­ ment capacities up to the rating of steward on the Riviere Ransom, B. Ful­ ler, J. T. Moss, Belfast and Cam­ den. When the SIU was organized, he joined up In the Port of Boston on November 30, 1938. Riviere re­ tired on a Union pension in May, 1958, and returned to Roseau, Do­ minica, in the Windward Islands. Eastern was one of the first com­ panies signed by the newly-formed SIU and was long prominent in cruise operations. In later years, the company's ships were sold and became runaway-flag vessels. Ohio Mayor Takes Over HEW Post WASHINGTON — Anthony J. Celebrezze, five times elected mayor of Cleveland, has been named by the President as Secre­ tary of Health, Education & Wel­ fare, succeeding former Sec. Abraham A. Ribicoff, who resigned to run for the Senate in Connecticut. Confirmation by the Senate was expected without much delay. The departure of Ribicoff marks the first change in the Kennedy cabinet. Celebrezze moves into a cabinet post with major responsibility to fight effectively for two of the President's key projects—heavily increased Federal assistance to education and expansion of the Social Security system to include health care for the aged. The new secretary is the son of an Italian mother and father who migrated to the United States, worked his way through college after working from childhood to help support the family. His father was a railroad track worker. The Health, Education and Wel­ fare Department includes all US Public Health Service activities. Evangeline and Yarmouth, were involved in important legal deci­ sions which upheld the Union's right to organize runaway crews. Even though retired. Riviere con­ tinued his interest in the SIU and in Union affairs until the time of his death. His concern for the SIU is evident from a number of letters he has written. One such letter has been de­ scribed by his wife, Louise, as a sickbed testament made a few days before Riviere died on May 27. In it, he related his service on many Eastern vessels and other ships until he had to retire due to ill­ ness. His last ship was the Calmar (Calmar), which he signed off in 1958. In the final letter. Riviere ex­ tended an invitation "to any broth< er visiting this shore" to come and see him. He also noted that "I never met a brother that I did not get along with." That, perhaps. Is his finest tribute. California's AFL-CIO building trades unions have reached impor­ tant new contracts ending a series of lockouts and strikes affecting 300,000 workers. Laborers in the northern part of the state signed pacts providing wage and fringe benefits totaling 70 cents an hour over a three-year period. Carpen­ ters and cement masons, among others, won packages amounting to about 65 cents hourly. The latter two unions have reopeners on monetary matters during the last two years of five-year agreements with contractors. ii t> S> Colorado's first union of college professors has been formed in the city of Boulder and has applied for a charter from the American Federation of Teachers. The local will be known as the "University of Colorado Faculty Federation." Thirty faculty members, including some department heads, will be members of tlie new unit. t> ti The International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers has won an arbitrator's ruling that the Missis­ sippi Power & Light Company dis­ criminated against an employee when it transferred him to another town for accepting re-election as president of the Greenville (Miss.) AFL-CIO and for assisting other unions in organizing drives. The arbitrator ruled that his union activities were protected by law and ordered full reinstatement plus Strikebreakers Taboo in Louisiana BATON ROUGE, La—Louisiana became the eighth state to restrict the use of professional strikebreakers as Gov. Jimmie H. Davis signed a labor-backed bill which had passed both houses of the legislature by a substantial margin. The bill was similar to a measure Davis had vetoed two years ago. Third parties to a labor dispute are now prohibited by law from Eupf lying or offering to supply replacements for striking or locked out employes. The maximum penalty for violation is one year in prison and a $1,000 fine. Anti-strikebreaker laws are already on the statute books of Pennsylvania, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland, Washington and Michigan. Unions in the p.nnting trades and news­ paper fields, where several agencies specialize in furnishing non­ union workers to break strikes, have spear-headed the drive for state and city laws. New York City has also just adopted on anti-strikebreaker law. Mr. IMI Mass. Fishing Fleet Holds Annual Fete GLOUCESTER, Mass.—July and August are "festival" months for SIUNA fishermen in New England. Gloucester haddock fishermen held their 31st annual fiesta early this month and during^" the religious part of the cere­ tragedy. A 76-foot Gloucester boat, mony 80 boats were blessed. the St. Theresa, foundered while The Gloucestermen are members of the Atlantic Fishermen's Union. New Bedford scallopers, part of the New Bedford Fishermen's Union, will hold their fifth annual Sea Scallop Festival next month. This fete is sponsored by the New Bedford Seafood Council composed of representatives of the union Seafarer Fred A. Osbom* and the boat owners. and son, Ronald, 3, make The festival here took note of up a twosome during visit the growing presence of Russian to SIU hall in Philadelphia. trawlers in traditional American Osborne last shipped as a waters and the danger this type fireman on the Ncrtolie. of modem competition poses to the outmoded American-based Ronald has some time to fleet. Russian boats have invaded go before he ships out. the Georges Banks area in great numbers this year. One Gloucester captain said he counted 80 Russian boats in the area, about 300 miles off Cape Cod, on a recent trip. The union is considering pos­ sible action against the fishing payment for extra expenses such activities of the Russian boats •8 rent, telephone and auto mile­ despite the fact that they are in age. international waters. In previous i, ^ t. expeditions to the area, the Soviet Two decisive victories were fishermen have violated fishing scored by the AFL-CIO United treaties by using banned gear, in­ Papermakers & Paperworkers over cluding over-sized nets. "catch-all" District 50 of the Uni­ While the festival was going on ted Mine Workers at two Massa­ here during a weekend of religious chusetts paper plants. The AFL- observance as well as boat races, CIO affiliate whipped the UMW dancing, band concerts and fire­ by 2-1 and 3-1 margins in National works, it was marked by a nearLabor Relations Board balloting covering some 400 workers. t. t. i. Six thousand agents of the John Hancock Mutual Life Insurance Company will receive a wage and fringe package valued at $6.25 weekly under a new two-year con­ tract negotiated by the Insurance Workers. The nationwide agree­ ment increases special expense al­ lowances, improves health and wel­ fare protection and enables the agents to continue to receive re­ newal commissions for up to four years after retirement. 4" it it A railroad locomotive helperfireman won his union's monthly safety award for his alertness in preventing a locomotive from hit­ ting a pedestrian. The award by the Locomotive Enginemen & Fire­ men includes a plaque and $250 cash. E. C. Smith, 34, of Panama City, Fla., was the helper on a switching locomtive when he and the engineer sighted someone walking along the tracks. The pedestrian unexpectedly turned right into the path of the train, but Smith's quick warnings nar­ rowly averted a tragedy. t i All Officers Renamed In Alaska Vote SEATTLE — Unopposed In the [balloting, George Johansen Was returned to his 12th term as secretary treasurer of the SIUNAafflliated Alaska Fishermen's Union in recent union elections. The membership also re-elected Swan Lundmark to his 11th term as assistant secretary treasurer. Lundmark defeated Jon G. John­ son, of Bellingham, Wash., in the voting. Port agents returned in the balloting were: Harold Gudmanson, Ketchikan, Alaska; Jack Wood, Bellingham, Wash.; Kenneth Olson, Portland-Astoria, Ore., and Abe Lehto, San Francisco, Calif. returning from Portland, Me., for the fiesta and for overhaul, and went down in the waters off Port­ land. The Coast Guard reported that the two men aboard were rescued from a small boat by a patrol craft and were in good condition. The vessel was carrying only two men instead of her normal complement of five since she was not on a regular fishing trip. The survivors were Capt. Anthony Bertolino of Gloucester and Maurice DuBuis of Portland. WC Cannery Union Signs New Pacts TERMINAL ISLAND, Calif. —A three-year contract was negotiated by the SIU - affiliated Cannery Workers Union of the Pacific and principal Southern California fish canners after nearly two weeks of night and day bargaining sessions. The pact provides for pay in­ creases, increased welfare benefits, insurance, time and a half for Sat­ urday work and increased vacation allowances. The signing of the agreement took place in the offices of the California Fish Canners As­ sociation here. Union president Andrea V. Gomez and vice-president Steve Edney led the signing for the can­ nery workers. Representatives of Van Camp Sea Food, Franco-Ital­ ian Packing, Star-Kist Foods, Cali­ fornia Marine Curing & Packing and American Tuna Canning were the company signers. Other union negotiators Included Rose bacquisto, Etta Jones, Arnle Narranda, Pete Paday and Frank Rivera. Scene at Maritime Trades Department conference in Santa Rosa last month shows California SIUNA fish and cannery workers officials (l-r) John Calise of San Pedro, John Crivello of Monterrey and Andrea Gomez of Terminal Island. 4" The Pennsylvania Human Rights Commission in, a final order has found that the Connellsville Joint School Board discriminated against Mrs. Jane McPherson because of her race in failing to hire her as a teacher. The commission is headed by Pres. Harry Boyer of the Penn­ sylvania AFL-CIO. It ordered the school board to hire Mrs. McPher­ son, a Negro, as a teacher of Eng­ lish at a salary of not less than $4,000 a year as soon as a vacancy occurs. She also must be paid for any loss of earnings until she is hired. i �LOG Mf. U« Pace TbirteeB OIL for BOSTON Council Grove Pumps Out Loeoy R. McAdams heaves away to raise fuel line into position for pumping operation. Galley gang includes (l-r) R. IctocH, J. K. Guillory, C. Ctssford, R. Schwing and delegate J. Dedicotorio. -X • a Deck of Council Grove Is all valves and tank tops. It's summertime In Boston now and there oren't mony people thinking of the frosty months aheod for the New England orea. Except for seamen and ethers In tanker operations, and fuel dealers, winter seems a long way off. All the some, tankers are starting to get busy running stores of heating and fuel oil into the area, besides the usual run of motor fuels and gasoline. Such Is the ease on the SlU-monned tanker Council Grove (Cities Service), pictured ot Boston while pumping out tanks filled a few days earlier at water­ front refinery and storage installations far south In Lake Charles, La. The Coun­ cil Orove and her sister ships play an Important part in the life of Boston and the New England region because they keep her people and industry wellstocked for any fuel emergency. Everything's running smoothly Is the report of deck delegate L. Pitre (left), as he chats with SlU rep. Ed Riley. With lines connected up, Seafarer George McCurley gives valve a turn to start pumping. Tom Lowe lends assist on pumping job, opens valve so shore line nan take cargo ashore. On the receiving end, at chowtime in the Council Grove's messhall, are J. Guiliory and the bosun. Steward department members are in background. �Pace Twelve SEAFARERS Oldtimer's Death Recalls Passing Of Eastern Fleet Family Ciose-Up ii SIU oldtimer Lewis Riviere, who claimed the distinction of being the oldest Seafarer to sail on vessels of the old Eastern Steamship Company, died of a stomach ailment at home in the West Indies on+ May 27, 1962. He was 67 and many tailing in Caribbean cruise listed seatime with Eastern runs. Two of these vessels, the back to 1922. Riviere began his career as a messboy and first went to sea at the time of World War I. Within a few years he bevan shipping on Eastern passen­ ger vessels, serv­ ing in various steward depart­ ment capacities up to the rating of steward on the Riviere Ransom, B. Fuller, J. T. Moss, Belfast and Cam­ den. When the SIU was organized, he joined up in the Port of Boston on November 30, 1938. Riviere re­ tired on a Union pension in May, 1958, and returned to Roseau, Do­ minica, in the Windward Islands. Eastern was one of the first com­ panies signed by the newly-formed SIU and was long prominent in cruise operations. In later years, the company's ships were sold and became runaway-flag vessels. Ohio Mayor Takes Over HEW Post WASHINGTON — Anthony J. Celebrezze, five times elected mayor of Cleveland, has been named by the President as Secre­ tary of Health, Education & Wel­ fare, succeeding former Sec. Abraham A. Ribicoff, who resigned to run for the Senate in Connecticut. Confirmation by the Senate was expected without much delay. The departure of Ribicoff marks the first change in the Kennedy cabinet. Celebrezze moves into a cabinet post with major responsibility to fight effectively for two of the President's key projects—heavily increased Federal assistance to education and expansion of the Social Security system to include health care for the aged. The new secretary is the son of an Italian mother and father who migrated to the United States, worked his way through college after working from childhood to help support the family. His father was a railroad track worker. The Health, Education and Wel­ fare Department includes all US Public Health Service activities. Evangeline and Yarmouth, were involved in Important legal deci­ sions which upheld the Union's right to organize runaway crews. Even though retired. Riviere con­ tinued his Interest in the SIU and in Union affairs until the time of his death. His concern for the SIU Is evident from a number of letters he has written. One such letter has been de­ scribed by his wife, Louise, as a sickbed testament made a few days before Riviere died on May 27. In it, he related his service on many Eastern vessels and other ships until he had to retire due to ill­ ness. His last ship was the Calmar (Calmar), which ho signed off in 1958. In the final letter. Riviere ex­ tended an invitation "to any broth­ er visiting this shore" to come and see him. He also noted that "I never met a brother that I did not get along with." That, perhaps, is his finest tribute. Mass, Fishing Fleet Holds Annual Fete GLOUCESTER, Mass.—July and August are "festival" months for SIUNA fishermen in New England. Gloucester haddock fishermen held their 31st annual fiesta early this month and during^ : the religious part of the cere­ tragedy. A 76-foot Gloucester boat, mony 80 boats were blessed. the St. Theresa, foundered while The Gloucestcrmen are members returning from Portland. Me., for of the Atlantic Fishermen's Union. the fiesta and for overhaul, and went down in the waters off Port­ New Bedford scallopers, part of land. the New Bedford Fishermen's The Coast Guard reported that Union, will hold their fifth annual the two men aboard were rescued Sea Scallop Festival next month. from a small boat by a patrol craft This fete is sponsored by the New and were in good condition. The Bedford Seafood Council composed vessel was carrying only two men of representatives of the union instead of her normal complement Seafarer Fred A. Osborne and the boat owners. and son, Ronald, 3, make of five since she was not on • The festival here took note of regular fishing trip. The survivors up a twosome during visit the growing presence of Russian were Capt. Anthony Bertolino of to SIU hall in Philadelphia. trawlers in traditional American Gloucester and Maurice DuBuis of Osborne last shipped as a waters and the danger this type Portland. fireman on the Natalie. of modem competition poses to the outmoded American-based Ronald has some time to fleet. Russian boats have invaded go before he ships out. the Georges Banks area in great : numbers this year. One Gloucester captain said he counted 80 Russian boats in the area, about 300 miles off Cape Cod, on a recent trip. The union is considering pos­ sible action against the fishing payment for extra expenses such activities of the Russian boats as rent, telephone and auto mile­ despite the fact tliat they are in TERMINAL ISLAND, Calif. —A age. international waters. In previous three-year contract was negotiated t 4" 4" expeditions to the area, the Soviet Two decisive victories were fishermen have violated fishing by the SIU - affiliated Cannery scored by the AFL-CIO United treaties by using banned gear, in­ Workers Union of the Pacific and principal Southern California fish Papermakers & Paperworkors over cluding over-sized nets. canners after nearly two weeks of "catch-all" District 50 of the Uni­ While the festival was going on night and day bargaining sessions. ted Mine Workers at two Massa­ here during a weekend of religious The pact provides for pay in­ chusetts paper plants. The AFL- observance as well as boat races, creases, increased welfare benefits, CIO affiliate whipped the UMW dancing, band concerts and fire­ by 2-1 and 3-1 margins in National works, it was marked by a near- Insurance, time and a half for Sat­ urday work and increased vacation Labor Relations Board balloting allowances. The signing of the covering some 400 workers. agreement took place in the offices 44" 4 of the California Fish Canners As­ Six thousand agents of the John sociation here. Hancock Mutual Life Insurance Union president Andrea V. Company will receive a wage and Gomez and vice-president Steve fringe package valued at $6.25 Edney led the signing for the can­ weekly under a new two-year con­ nery workers. Representatives of tract negotiated by the Insurance Van Camp Sea Food, Franco-Ital­ Workers. The nationwide agree­ ian Packing, Star-Kist Foods, Cali­ ment increases special expense al­ lowances, improves health and wel­ SEATTLE — Unopposed in the fornia Marine Curing & Packing fare protection and enables the balloting, George Johansen Was and American Tuna Canning were agents to continue to receive re­ returned to his 12th term as the company signers. Other union negotiators included newal commissions for up to four secretary treasurer of the SIUNAyears after retirement, Rose Dacquisto, Etta Jones, Amie afflliated Alaska Fishermen's Narranda, Pete Paday and Frank it i Union in recent union elections. A railroad locomotive helperThe membership also re-elected Rivera. fireman won his union's monthly Swan Lundmark to his 11th term safety award for his alertness in as assistant secretary treasurer. Scene at Maritime Trades preventing a locomotive from hit­ Lundmark defeated Jon G. John­ Department conference in ting a pedestrian. The award by son, of Bellingham, Wash., in the Santa Rosa last month the Locomotive Enginemen & Fire­ voting. shows California SIUNA men includes a plaque and $250 Port agents returned in the cash. E. C. Smith, 34, of Panama balloting were: Harold Gudmanfish and cannery workers City, Fla., was the helper on a son, Ketchikan, Alaska; Jack Wood, officials (l-r) John Calise switching locomtive when he and Bellingham, Wash.; Kenneth Olson, of San Pedro, John Crivello the engineer sighted someone Portland-Astoria, Ore., and Abe of Monterrey and Andrea walking along the tracks. The Lehto, San Francisco, Calif. Gomez of Terminal Island. pedestrian unexpectedly turned right into the path of the train, but Smith's quick warnings nar­ rowly averted a tragedy. V- California's AFL-CIO building trades unions have reached impor­ tant new contracts ending a series of lockouts and strikes affecting 300,000 workers. Laborers in the northern part of the state signed pacts providing wage and fringe benefits totaling 70 cents an hour over a three-year period. Carpen­ ters and cement masons, among others, won packages amounting to about 65 cents hourly. The latter two unions have reopeners on monetary matters during the last two years of five-year agreements with contractors. t t t Colorado's first union of college professors has been formed in the city of Boulder and has applied for a charter from the American Federation of Teachers. The local will be known as the "University of Colorado Faculty Federation." Thirty faculty members, including some department heads, will be members of the new unit. 4" t 4- The International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers has won an arbitrator's ruling that the Missis­ sippi Power & Light Company dis­ criminated against an employee when it transferred him to another town for accepting re-election as president of the Greenville (Miss.) AFL-CIO and for assisting other unions in organizing drives. The arbitrator ruled that his union activities were protected by law and ordered full reinstatement plus Strikebreakers Taboo in Louisiana BATON ROUGE, La—Louisiana became the eighth state to restrict the use of professional stiikebreakers as Gov. Jimmie H. Davis signed a labor-backed bill which had passed both houses of the legislature by a substantial margin. The bill was similar to a measure Davis had vetoed two years ago. Third parties to a labor dispute are now prohibited by law from supplying or offering to supply replacements for striking or locked out employes. The maximum penalty for violation is one year in prison and a $1,000 fine. Anti-strikebreaker laws are already on the statute books of Pennsylvania, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland, Washington and Michigan. Unions in the printing trades and news­ paper fields, where several agencies specialize in furnishing non­ union workers to break strikes, have spear-headed the drive for state and city laws. New York City has also just adopted on anti-strikebreaker law. My. IHI LOG < WC Cannery Union Signs New Pacts : I; ^i ') I J > 'I All Officers Renamed In Alaska Vote The Pennsylvania Human Rights Commission in. a final order has found that the Connellsville Joint School Board discriminated against Mrs. Jane McPherson because of her race in failing to hire her as a teacher. The commission is headed by Pres. Harry Boyer of the Penn­ sylvania AFL-CIO. It ordered the school board to hire Mrs. McPher­ son, a Negro, as a teacher of Eng­ lish at a salary of not less than $4,000 a year as soon as a vacancy occurs. She also must be paid for, any loss of earnings until she is hired. I I.^ I i ii �Pare Tblrteaa Mf. IMS OIL for BOSTON Council Grove Pumps Out Loeey R. McAdams heaves away to raise fuel line into position for pumping operation. Galley gang includes ll-r) R. Ictoch, J. K. Guillory, C. Ccssford, R. Schwing and delegate J. Dedicotoria. • Deck of Council Grove is all valves and tank tops. It's summertime In Boston now and there aren't many people thinking of the frosty months ahead for the New England orea. Except for seamen and others In tanker operations, and fuel dealers, winter seems a long way off. All the same, tankers are starting to get busy running stores of heating and fuel oil Into the area, besides the usual run of motor fuels and gasoline. Such Is the case on the SlU-manned tanker Council Grove (Cities Service), pictured at Boston while pumping out tanks filled a few days earlier at water­ front refinery and storage installations far south In Lake Charles, La. The Counell Orove and her sister ships play an Important part in the life of Boston and the New England region because they keep her people and industry wellstocked for any fuel emergency. Everything's running smoothly is the report of deck delegate L. Pitre (left), as he chats with SlU rep. Ed Riley. With lines connected up. Seafarer George McCurley gives valve a turn to start pumping. Tom Lowe lends assist on pumping job, opens valve so shore line can take cargo ashore. On the receiving end, at chowtime in the Council Grove's messhall, are J. Guillory and the bosun. Steward department members are in background. �I" .i Pace Poorteen loir. 'i»«t SEAW ARKRB LOG Bethtex Launches New Plant BALTIMORE—^Bethlehem Steel Company's new multi-million dollar marina terminal at ita Sparrows Point plant went into operation early this month whan thai SlU-contracted Bethtex (Ore Navigation) took on a load of finished steel products for delivery to Florida and Gulf Coast ports. Replacing the old High Pier centers around an 870-foot wharf of finished products. Two 25-ton built in 1890, the new Penn- built on steel piling up to 160 feet overhead cranes and seven fork- wood Wharf took over two years to build and its estimated cost when plans were first made public was $19 million. Products from company plants at Williamsport, Bethlehem and Lebanon, Pa., will also move through the new facility. The terminal is located at the •astern end of Sparrows Point and long. A 33-foot deep, 2S0-foot wide channel leads from the main ship channel into the 1,000-foot turning basin. More than four million cubic yards of material were dredged for the basin. Shoreside facilities include a 505-foot long, 100-foot wide heated warehouse able to store 20,000 tons lift trucks ranging up to 25-ton capacity service the warehouse. At present, the pier can accom­ modate two ships but is being ex­ panded to ultimately service four vessels. Dockside cranes are also planned for the future. Other SlU-manned ships are shortly ex­ pected to use the facility. Joseph B. Logne, MD, Medical Director Eyo Caro Facts And Fantasy According to statistics, moro than 50 out of every 100 Americans have eye trouble. Seventy-seven million persons in the United States wear eyeglasses, while It is reported that over eight million contact lenses have been dispensed. There are also over two million people who do not have adequate vision even with glasses, and about one million are blind. Thirty thousand more become blind each year from one cause or another. With the Increase in the number of elderly people each year due to Increased longevity, the number of those with defective vision will continue to Increase. It is re-4ported that only five out of each gerous? Yes! This condition is 100 pre-school children have eye often considered harmiess but can defects. The number with defec­ cause blindness or even death. tive vision rapidly increases If the redness is caused by virus through elementary and high allergy or specks of dust there is school. At the ago of 40, almost no cause for alarm. However, if 50 percent have defective vision it is due to incr-cased pressure in and, at the age ot 70, 95 percent the eye, as in glaucoma or other have developed eye defects. As a conditions, it may lead to blindness matter of fact, very few people unless promptly treated. The following is the latest available list of Seafarers in hospitals around the country: have absolutely perfect vision, Does eating carrots help you see probably less than one percent of USPHS HOSPITAL Robert Nielsen B. Skorobogaty USPHS HOSPITAL better? No! Not even if you eat NEW ORLEANS. LA. Fredrik Olsen George Stravarldee BALTIMORE. MARYLAND the population. W. W. Addington Oscar Lee them by the carload. Carrots and Theodore PhilUpe James Strip Lupo Aloba WUUam Mellow Obviously, millions of people are other yellow and "'•een vegetables Samuel Bailey Robert Lowe Herman PiUer Walter Stucke WilUam Barber Gilbert Pitcher Arrellous Bankston Oscar Manifold Jose Qulmera Fred Travis neglecting proper care of their are pn excellent source of Vitamin Edward Bayne Thomas Riley WilUam Massey Oscar Bird Vincente Remolar WUllam Van Dyke Edward CabUlo Earl Rogers eyes, and many do not know how A which helps to produce the Charles McPherson Colon BoutweU Conrad Reyes WilUam Vaughan Charles Crockett Joseph Shea Demetrious Miafai Ervin Bradley Manuel Rodrlguei Thomas WaboUe to safeguard their vision. On the chemical reaction involved in see­ Henry Gawoskl James Sheets Roslnda Mora Roderick Brooks Joseph Roy EUls Watts Eusbla Gherman James Shipley other hand, many who do know the ing. Other foods in your diet, such Percy Mouton Gerald CoU. Sr. Herbert WUllamj Olav Seim Gorman Glaze Richard Smith John Hannosian Robert Cossiboine basic facts of good eye health fail as butter, cheese and cream, are Sherman Shumate George Gussman Florentino Telgerlo Harry Peeler James Creel Walton Hudson Carralns Tufaro to take this care, or delay such good sources of Vitamin A. Thiai Calvin Rome Thomas Dailey USPHS HOSPITAL Pearle Johnson Richard Waters Aubrey Sargent GALVESTON. TEXAS Gordon Dalman care until it is too late. John McDanlel John Webb vitamin is required in such small Joseph Scaramuti WilUam Dyal StarUng Lee Isham Beard John McLaughlin Doctor John K. Covey, with Carl amounts that it is almost impossi­ RusseU Schaeffer Malrie Ellis Thomas ConneU Julian Mendoza Ralph Subat Louis EUtrada Bakal, writing in "Today's Health," ble, with an American diet, to de­ VA HOSPITAL Howard Etzel Roscoe Milton John Talbot Alfred Fahu BALTIMORE. MARYLAND James Fl.her. Jr. Alfredo Perez discusses some of the myths and prive yourself of sufficient amount William Thiemonf*' Leon Hebert Donald Eyestone Carl Feary Frederick Reglne Hughes Towns facts about eye care in question of this vitamin to weaken your Hector Felix Ruben Reyna J. V. Johnson MOUNT WILSON STATE HOSPITAL Lloyd Turnage Geroge Fox Paul King HamUton Sebum and answer form. MOUNT WILSON, MARYLAND eyesight. Paul Turner Eugene Gallaspy S. A. Thompson Antonio Lores George Lesnansky John Steglefort Needhem Galloway Erwln Vial Can watching television too long Can Glaucoma be cured? No! Jobs MulUn James Glisson WlUiam Wallace USPHS HOSPITAL cause eye strain? No! Television Glaucoma can be arrested once it Lewis GrifRn James Watson NORFOLK, VIRGINIA USPHS HOSPITAL Hayden Henry Eugene WUliam will not harm healthy eyes. How­ has been detected and treated, BRIGHTON. MASS. Randolph Archer CharUe Phelps Charles Hickox Herbert Young George Fleming Charles Robinson Carl Hudgins Richard Quldley ever, watching television may either by regular application of William Kirby Anthony Zalch Leon Hudgins Claude Sturgls USPHS HOSPITAL make you aware of any existing eyedrops or through surgery. Roscoe Light Carl Warren USPHS HOSPITAL SAVANNAH, GEORGIA eye defects. If you spend many Normal vision cannot be restored STATEN ISLAND. NEW YORK Donald Hampton Ernest Webb USPHS HOSPITAL Claudlo Anauitate Pedro Garcia John Morris L. R. WUUamson hours at a time in front of your but the remaining vision can be SEATTLE. WASH. Nick Gaylord Omar All C. Murray Stanley Yodris TV, without resting your eyes, you saved. It is estimated that one Henry A. West Charles Rles Fred Kerfoot Rocco Albanese Cleveland Walker WUUe Walker F. Constantino Charles Kinnke Claudius Archer can suffer eye fatigue. If your million Americans have glaucoma USPHS HOSPITAL P. Konstantindia Conway Beard eyes tire easily it is best that you and do not know it, because they FORT WORTH, TEXAS USPHS HOSPITAL Allan Lake Williat Berggulst Warren Aldeerman Thomas Lehajr SAN FRANCISCO, CALIF. CUfford Martin have them examined by your are rarely warned by symptoms of John Bloom Benjamin Delbler Max Olson Talmadge Johnson Ceasar Mezzaroma Warren Mclntyre Robert Burton doctor. Harry Emmett Grant L. Saylor pain or discomfort. That's why Theodore Katros Richard Ripley Cornelius Meher Arthur CampbeU Abe Gordon Bozo G. Zelencls Carl KendaU Milton Reeves Chee Monat William Collazo Can you cure nearsightedness by early detection is important and Andrew Lesnansky Harmon Thompson Kenneth Moore George Crabtree SAILORS SNUG HARBOR wearing glasses? No! You cannot every one over 40 should have his Alfredo Lopez Lloyd Thomas Charles Dougherty Joseph Nagy STATEN ISLAND. NEW YORK Marion Maynard Donald Willis A1 Nelson Charles Fertal Henning Bjork Thomas Isaksen cure or arrest nearsightedness by eyes tested. ' Alberto Gutierrez Can reading on trains and buses wearing glasses nor can you im­ VA HOSPITAL harm the eyes? No! The eyes prove them by not wearing glasses. WEST ROXBURY, MASS. Rarely will glasses or exercise im­ may tire on occasion, at which Raymond Arsenault prove nearsightedness. The con­ time you should stop reading. VA HOSPITAL KERRVILLE. TEXAS dition usually progresses until Should one suffer discomfort such May, 1962 WiUard T. CahUI as headache, nausea, blurred vision twenty years of age. PINE CREST HAVEN Wives Children TOTAL Seamen Port Can you be nearly blind in one or watering of the eyes, you should COVINGTON. LA. Frank Martin eye and not know it? Yes! The get a medical eye examination. 131 20 13 98 Baltimore US SOLDIERS HOME Are contact lenses as safe as good eye may adjust to carry the 152 3 18 Houston WASHINGTON. DC conventional glasses? No! Con­ whole visual load automatically. WUUara Thomson 3 67 10 Mobile Thus a child may bo bom with a tact lenses should be worn only refractive error or other visual on the recommendation of an 293 319 14 12 New Orleans .... defect and the condition not be ophthalmologist. There is always 388 29 8 New York danger of trauma to the cornea. recognized for years. 40 7 2 Philadelphia • • • • Can children usually outgrow The wearer of contact lenses Seafarers are advised to se­ crossed eyes? No! Crossed eyes should be periodically checked by 98 1097 41 TOTAL cure a master's certificate at should be treated as early as pos­ an eye specialist. Is rapid improvement of vision all times when they become ill sible if some loss of sight is to be in elderly people a good sign? No! prevented. Crossed eyes is caused or injured aboard ship. The right to demand a master's cer­ by eye muscle imbalance. The Many oldsters are encouraged that tificate verifying Illness or In- usual treatment is glasses, exer­ they can read a newspaper without Jury aboard a vessel is guaran­ cises, surgery or a combination of glasses, where formerly glasses were required to see anything at these. June, 1962 teed by law. Can common "red eye" be dan- reading distance. This transition Previous Pints Pints TOTAL to good vision or "second sight" Port Balance Credited Used ON HAND may occur over a period of days or weeks. The phenomenon means Boston 7 0 0 7 that a cataract is forming and may New York 22'^ 38 19 be explained by the fact, in the Cash Benefits Paid--May, 1962 Philadelphia .'...109 3 Q 112 early stage of cataract formation, Baltimore 57V4 2 0 59Vi CLAIAAS AMOUNT PAID that the lens of the eye becomes swollen and therefore focuses at Hospital Benefits (Welfare) .. . 10,848 $ 31,736.82 a nearer distance than before. Norfolk 15 0 0 15 Jacksonville 48 0 6 42 Death Benefits (Welfare) 16 45,021.64 Second sight may also be caused by a sudden rise in blood sugar as Tampa 3 1 0 4 Disability Benefits (Welfare)... 315 47,250.00 in the case of diabetes. Should children have an eye ex­ Mobile 16 12 14 14 Maternity Benefits (Welfare) ... 41 8,353.64 amination before the age of six? New Orleans 11 11 0 22 Dependents Benefits (Welfare) .. 607 67,794.65 Yes! Children should have a Houston 421^ 0 0 42V4 Optical Benefits (Welfare) 644 6,905.65 medical eye examination at three or four years of age. They usually Wilmington 4 0 0 4 Outpatient Benefits (Welfare) .. 12,677 65,320.00 cooperate at this age and this San Francisco* (11) 7 o (4) will permit any existing eye condi­ Summary (Welfare) 25,148 $272,382.40 tion to be corrected as early as Seattle 15 0 0 15 possible. Vacation Benefits 1,355 $226,514.36 TOTAL 339V^ 70Vfe 58 (Comments and suggestions are 352 invited by this department and TOTAL WELFARE, VACATION •Figures in parenthesis ( ) Indicate shortage to be made up. can be submitted to this column BENEFITS PAID THIS PERIOD... 26,503 $498,896.76 in care of the SEAFARERS LOG.) SEAFARERS IN DRYDOCK Rfiys/co/ Exams—A// SlU Clinics Get Certificate Before Leaving 5IU Blood Bank Inventory SlU Welfare, Vacation Plans �SEAFARERS ^,iH» J.' Pa«e nfteea LOG ' Add Savannah, Tampa Coverage SIU OPTICAL PLAN EXPANDS AGAIN The SIU optical program has been extended to two more ports and preparations ara underway to add another port to the 15 now providing coverage under the eyeglass bene­ fit plan. The newest ports where are Tampa and Savannah. The gram to service SIU inland Seafarers and their families Welfare Plan is also working to boatmen who live in and around can get quick optical service include St. Louis under the pro- that Mississippi River port. Joseph Volpian, Social Security Director Among newest SlU pensioneri it veteran Seafarer JoM Ahrcm (2nd from right], pictured at headquarters with SlU welfare rep. John Dwyer, Mrt. Alvarei and son, Jose, Jr. Alvarex last shipped as fireman on the Ocean Evelyn. N/ne Seafarers Co On Union Pensions Nine more veteran Seafarers have been approved for life­ time Union pensions as a result of trustee action, raising the number of SIU oldtimers retired so far this year to a total of 44. ^ Newcomers to the roster of Seafarers retired in 1962 on $150 monthly Union pensions are Jose Alvarez, 64; Teodorico Cepriano, 62; Artemio Fernandez, 57; Jesus Fernandez 73; Gordon E. Flnley, 73; Louis J. Guzzi, 67; John J. Kearney, 67; Anthony D. Leva, 36, and Louis Martoncsik, 66. Born in Spain, Brother Alvarez put in a few years on foreign bot­ toms before Joining the SIU at New York in 1938. He sailed in the }lack gang and signed off his last ship, the Ocean Evelyn [Maritime Over­ seas), last De­ cember. Brooklyn is now home for Alvarez and his wife, Segunda. With seatime Martoncsik going back to the 19206, Brother Cepriano began sailing with the SIU in 1941, join­ ing in Tampa and shipping on deck. His last ship was the Floridian (South Atlantic & Carib­ bean), also in December. Original­ ly from the Philippines, he now lives in Brooklyn with his wife. Carmen. Another native of the Philip­ pines, Brother A. Fernandez has been sailing on US-flag ships since the war and signed up with the Union at New York in 1948. He signed off the Steel Flyer (Isth­ mian) last November while in the steward department. He and his wife, Consuelo, live in New York. The oldest Seafarer retiring this month. Brother J. Fernandez has US-flag experience going back 40 years. His SIU service started in 1943 out of New York. Shipping in the deck department, he paid off the Kathryn (Bull) in January an4 now lives in NY with his wife, Julia. The second oldest seaman get­ ting a pension this month. Brother Finley also began sailing in the 1920s. Bom in Canada, he joined the SIU at Baltimore in 1939 and shipped in the deck department. His last vessel was the Seatrain New Jersey (Seatrain) in May. A native of Italy, Brother Guzzi has been sailing with the SIU since 1946, joining in New York. Flnley Guxzi He paid off his last ship the Hast­ ings (Waterman), a few weeks ago in the engine department. Balti­ more is home for Guzzi and his wife, Irma. Originally from Ireland, Brother Kearney had extensive foreign-flag seatime before joining the SIU at Norfolk in 1938. Shipping in the deck department, he was on the Venore (Ore Navigation) until April. He lives with his wife. Flora, In Phoebus, Va. Brother Leva began sailing with the Union in 1944, joining in Bos­ ton. He sailed in the deck depart­ ment and signed off the Cities Service Baltimore (Cities Service) last October. Ho makes his home with his wife, Josephine, In Cam­ bridge, Mass. A native of Hungary, Brother Martoncsik likewise has seatime dating to the 1920s. He joined the SIU in 1942 in Boston. Sailing in the steward department, he signed off his last ship, Seatrain Georgia (Seatrain), in November. A cousin in Paterson, NJ, is next of kin. Kearney Cepriano Some Gains Scored in State Laws Coverage in the newest centers Is the same as in all the other ports. It provides for free eye examinations and, if needed, regu­ lar or bi-focal eyeglasses once every two years except in cases requiring glasses more frequently due to medical reasons. Complete eye check-ups are also available through the separate chain of SIU medical clinics. The addition of Tampa and Savannah raises to 15 the num­ ber of ports where Seafarers and their families can receive the eye­ glass benefit. Those who do not live close enough to regular union optical facilities can receive an allowance to cover the cost of an examination and eyeglasses at locations closer to their home. Other ports where direct cov­ erage is available include Boston, New York, Philadelphia, Baltimore, Norfolk, Jacksonville, Mobile, New Orleans, Houston, Wilming­ ton, San Francisco, Seattle and Chicago. Safety Glasses Under recently-expanded cov­ erage of the plan, dependent children are now able to receive safety eyeglasses with shockresistant lenses that are less like­ ly to break, thus reducing the pos­ sibility of glass injury to the eyes. Appointments for eye examina­ tions can be made through the Union hall In all ports where the plan is now in operation. The usual welfare eligibility require­ ment of one day's seatime in the previous six months plus 90 days in the last calendar year also ap­ plies to the optical program. Encouraging advances in state labor legislation have been made on several fronts during 1962. While this has been a light legislative year in the states, with only 21 legislatures meeting in regular session, laws were passed dealing with subjects ranging from child labor and school "dropout" problems to minimum wages and workmen's compensation benefits. Alaska, Hawaii, Massachusetts and Rhode Island all increased their legal minimum wage, and these state laws, like the Federal law, have set a pay floor of $1.25 an hour to become effective in the future.. By 1964, all these states will be up to $1.25. New Jersey became the 17th state to prohibit job' discrimination because of age. New York, in turn, expanded its child labor legislation to set up work and counseling programs for out-of-school youngsters under 21 who have trouble finding jobs and, separately, to provide part-time schooling and employment for 15-year-olds who are potential school drop-outs. 4 Modest improvements were also of Labor on another rise in the Consumer Price Index. The index enacted in the workmen's compen­ figure, which reflects changes in sation laws of nine states. These the price of the goods and services dealt mainly with increased cash that Americans buy with their benefits for injured workers and earnings, was 0.8 percent above the January, 1962 level and 1.2 their families. higher than in June a year ago. Benefit increases ranging from The medical care index con­ $2 to $8 a week were reflected in tinued upward by 0.3 percent. the laws of six states. Maximum Higher charges for hospitalization weekly benefits were raised in insurance were the major factor, New York and Virginia for all but professional fees and hospital types of disability and death; in room rates also increased. Maryland for total disability and (Comments and suggestions are death; in Kentucky and New Jer­ invited by this department and sey for all types of disability; and can be submitted to this column in Rhode Island for specified in care of the SEAFARERS LOG.) injuries. Maximum weekly payments for "temporary total" disability — the most frequent type of disability— advanced to $55 in New York, $48 in Maryland, $45 in New Jersey, $38 in Kentucky and $37 in Vir­ ginia. Massachusetts and Rhode Island extended the time periods over which benefits for specified An extensive network of US Public Health Service hos­ injuries are to be paid, and Alaska pitals and outpatient clinics serves seamen and other mari­ made provision for increased burial time workers who become ill or injured while in the con­ allowances. USPHS Clinics, Hospitals Cover Almost All Ports tinental US, Hawaii, Puerto > Of special interest amid the hub­ Rico, tlie Virgin Islands and bub over the failure of the bill on the Canal Zone. medical care for the aged to pass The medical treatment and re­ the Senate this month is an an­ habilitation lervice offered by the nouncement by the Department hospitals and clinics is free of charge and is provided in modern facilities under the expert care of well-trained personnel. USPHS has been in existence for almost 170 years, back to the days of Washington, when the Government, realizing the value of having an active merchant fleet, took the first Important steps to insure the health and well-being of its seamen. A region-by-region listing of the location of hospital and out­ patient clinics shows the following: Atlantic: Hospitals ard clinics are in Baltimore, Bosion, New York, Norfolk and Savannah; Oidtimer Artemio Fernan­ clinics only are in Atlanta, Charle­ dez and wife Consuelo, at ston, Miami, Tampa, Jacksonville, SIU hall in NY, after he re­ Philadelphia, Portland and Wash­ ceived first $150 pension ington, DC. check. Gulf: Hospitals and clinics in New Orleans, Fort Worth and Galveston; clinics only in Houston, Mobile and Port Arthur. Great Lakes: Hospitals and clinics in Detroit and Chicago; clinics in Cleveland and Buffalo. Pacific; Hospitals and clinics in San Francisco and Seattle; clinics in Portland, San Diego, San Pedro and Los Angeles. Inland Waters: Hospitals and clinics in Memphis and Lexing­ ton, Ky.; clinics in St. Louis, Pitts­ burgh and Cincinnati. In non-contincntal locations, there are clinics in San Juan, Puerto Rico; Balboa Heights, Canal Zone, and Charlotte Amalie, Virgin Islands. The Army's Triplcr Hospital at Honolulu serves as a USPHS facility in Hawaii. Honolulu also has a separate out­ patient clinic. As a matter of routine. Sea­ farers should promptly notify the nearest SIU hall in the event they are hospitalized at any USPHS in­ stallation or any other hospital. �Pace Sizfeea AH of the following 5IU families have re­ ceived a $200 maternity benefit plus a $25 bond from the Uriion in the baby's name, representing a total of $5,800 in maternity benefits and a maturity value of $725 in bonds: Bruce Vinson, born April 28, James Campfield III, New Or­ 1962, to Seafarer and Mrs. Glen leans, La. E. Vinson, Galveston, Texas. 4 4 4 t> Ivor Undertajlo, born April 8, Peter Endres, born April 15, 1962, to Seafarer and Mrs. Basil 1962, to Seafarer and Mrs. Michael Undertajlo, Brooklyn, NY. Endres, Baltimore, Md. 4 4 4 Lance Tividad, born May 28, t 4" Cecelia De Los Santos, bom 1962, to Seafarer and Mrs. Vincent May 9, 1962, to Seafarer and Mrs. Tividad, New Orleans, La. Salvator De Los Santos, Seattle, 4 4 4 Wash. Michael Conyen, bom May 7, 1962, to Seafarer and Mrs. Ernest 4 4 4Elizabeth Greeff, born March 19, Conyers, Bristol, Fla. 1962, to Seafarer and Mrs. Fer­ 4 4 4 Charles Lineberry, born April dinand C. GreefT, Baltimore, Md. 29, 1962, to Seafarer and Mrs. Carl 4 4 4 Roland Canady, born May 12, Lineberry, Plateau, Ala. 1962, to Seafarer and Mrs. Roland 4 4 4 Anastacia Diocson, born May 11, Canady, Sanderson, Fla. 1962, to Seafarer and Mrs. An­ 4 4 4 Juanita Eschenko, born May 8, tonio J. Diocson, Maple Shade, NJ. 1962, to Seafarer and Mrs. Michael 4 4 4 Douglas Stough, bom June 8, Eschenko, Dickinson, Texas. 1962, to Seafarer and Mrs. Ronald 4 4 4 Gabriel Bonefont, born February D. Stough, Montesano, Wash. 12, 1962, to Seafarer and Mrs, 4 4 4 Vickey Lynn Hammond, born Gabriel Bonefont, New York, NY. February 27, 1962, to Seafarer and 4 4 4 Richard Benedict, born May 25, Mrs. George Hammond, Balti­ 1962, to Seafarer and Mrs. Francis more, Md. Benedict, New Orleans, La. The deaths of the following Seafarers have been reported to the Seafarers Welfare Plan and a total of $36,500 in benefits was paid, (Any apparent delay in payment of claims is normally due to late filing, lack of a beneficiary card or necessary litigation for the dis­ position of estates.) Daniel R. Paijcjman Jr.. 34: .Broth-1 AHie Androh. 62t Brother Aner Parkman was lost at sea while droh died of natural causes on May 24, 1962 at aboard the SS the USPHS Hos­ Penn Trader pital, Staten Is­ near Iskenderun, land, NY. He be­ Turkey, on De­ gan shipping cember 3, 1961. with the SIU in He joined the 1943 and sailed SIU in 1956 and in the deck de­ sailed in the partment. His steward depart­ mother in law, ment. William Mrs. Genevieve O. Sanders, of Foley, Ala., has been appointed E. Ciark, of Brooklyn, NY, suradministrator of the estate. Total yives. Burial was at Evergreen Cemetery in Brooklyn. Total ben­ benefits; $4,000. efits: $4,000. 4 4 4 William A. Blakeslee, 41: Brother Blakeslee died an accidental death while aboard the SS Raphael Semmes on May 11, 1962. He had been sailing in the deck depart­ ment with the SIU since 1954. His wife, Dorothy Joan Blakeslee, of Pinellas Park, Fla., survives. Burial was at Me­ morial Park, St. Petersburg, Fla. Total benefits: $4,000. 4 4 4 Tenia Cain, born April 13, 1962, to Seafarer and Mrs. Geary Cain, Philadelphia, Pa. 4 Mr, IMS LOG 4 4 Rachael Tucker, born October 24, 1961, to Seafarer and Mrs. Joseph Tucker, Chickasaw. Ala, 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 David A. McVey, born May 16, 1962, to Seafarer and Mrs. Ray P. McVey, Baltimore, Md. Michelle Machel, born May 28, 1962, to Seafarer and Mrs. Martin A. Machel, River Rouge, Mich. Jeffrey Veillon, born February 16, 1962, to Seafarer and Mrs. Her­ man Veillon, Westlake, La. Edward Cabral, born May 12, 1962, to Seafarer and Mrs. John Cabral, Devault, Pa. 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 Pamela Ayre, born April 22, 1962, to Seafarer and Mrs. John F. Ayre, Baltimore, Md. Clifford Archia, born May 3, 1962, to Seafarer and Mrs. David Archia, La Marque, Texas. Saul Grajaies, born August 16, 1961, to Seafarer and Mrs. Gulllermo R. Grajaies, Baltimore, Md. Ernest Getgen, born May 8, 1962, to Seafarer and Mrs. Frank E. Oetgen, Bloomingdale, Ga. George Hernandez, born April 23, 1962, to Seafarer and Mrs. Anthony Hernandez, Tampa, Fla. 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4-4 Anthony Ciamboli, born May 22, 1962, to Seafarer and Mrs. Luke Ciamboli, San Francisco, Calif. Adam Avne, born May 21, 1962, to Seafarer and Mrs. Jack Avne, Brooklyn, NY. Anthony Campfield, born June 11, 1961, to Seafarer and Mrs. Your Gear... for ship • •. tor shore Whatever you need, in work or dress gear, your SIU Sea Chest has it. Get top quality gear at substantial savings by buy­ ing at your Union-owned and Unionoperated Sea Chest store. Sport Coats Slacks Dress Shoes Work Shoes Socks Dungarees Frisko Jeens CPO Shirts Dress Shirts Sport Shirts Belts Khakis Ties Sweat Shirts T-Shirts Shorts Briefs Swim Trunks Sweaters Sou'westers Raingear Caps Writing Materials Toiletries Electric Shavers Radios Television Jewelry Cameras Luggage '*• SEACHEST Larsen, of Miami, survi'A^ggimye Park Crematorium, Dade Coun^, Fia., was the place of burial. Total benefits: $4,000. 4 4 4 William G. Hay, 51: Brother Hay died of a spinal injury on April 18, 1962, at the Cltniquo ViUa Clara, Casablan­ ca, Morocco. He had been sailing In the steward department with the SIU since 1946. His wife, Berthe J. Hay, of Houston, T e x., 4 4 4 survives. Burial was at sea. Total Delbert Turner Walters, 53: benefits: $4,000. A heart attack was fatal to 4 4 4 Brother Walters James W. <H>rdon, 50: Brother on AprU 3, 1962 Gordon died of a lung condition at the Charleston on May 16, 1962, County Hospital, at King County Charleston, SC. Hospital, Seattle, He began ship­ Wash. He start­ ping with the ed shipping with SIU in 1957 in the SIU in 1938 the steward de­ and sailed in the partment. His engine depart­ half-brother, Carl ment. His uncle, T. Grimes of Branchville, SC, was L. A. Thompson, appointed administrator of the of Jacksonville, estate. Burial was at Ott Ceme­ Fla., survives. Burial was in tery, Branchville. Total benefits: Jacksonville. Total benefits: $4,000. $4,000. 4 4 4 4 Murray A. Plyler, 58: Brother Plyler died of pneumonia on March 7, 1962, at the Chronic Dis­ ease Hospital, Huntersville, NC. He began sailing in the deck de­ partment with the SIU in 1945. Surviving is his sister, Marjorie P. Parker of Charlotte, NC. Burial was at Elwood Cemetery, Charlotte. Total benefits: $500. 4 4 4 Frank J. Good, 64: Brother Good died of an intestinal ailment on May 21, 1962, at the USPHS hos­ pital, Staten Is­ land, NY. He joined the SIU in 1057 and sailed in the en­ gine department. His wife, Rosie Lee Good, of Mobiie, Ala., sur­ vives. Burial was in the Rural Cemetery, Mobile. Total benefits: $4,000. 4 4 4 Bernard M. Larsen, 76: Brother Larsen died of a heart attack on June 8, 1962, at the Jackson Me­ morial Hospital, Miami, Fla. He began sailing in the deck depart­ ment with the mm SIU in 1941, and had been receiv­ ^ ing special disa­ bility benefits since 1955: His wife, Liilie Mae 4 iiil 4 Stephen La Calle, 64: A heart condition was fatal to Brother La Calle on June 13, 1962 at St. James hospital, Newark, NJ. He began shipping with the SIU in 1949 and sailed in the deck de­ partment. Sur­ viving is his wife, Mary La Caile of Tampa, Fla. Burial was in Tampa. Total benefits: $4,000. Notify Union On LOG Maii As Seafarers know, copies of each issue of the SEAFARERS LOO are mailed every month to all SIU ships as well as to numerous clubs, bars and other overseas spots where Sea­ farers congregate ashore. The procedure for mailing the LOG Involves calling all SIU. steam­ ship companies for the itiner­ aries of their ships. On the basis of the information sup­ plied by the ship operator, four copies of the LOG, the head­ quarters report and minutes forms are then airmailed to the company agent in the next port of call. Similarly, the seamen's clubs get various quantities of LOGs at every mailing. The LOG is sent to any club when a Sea­ farer so requests it by notifying the LOG office that Seafarers congregate there. As always the Union would like to hear promptly from SIU ships whenever the LOG and ship's mail is not delivered so that the Union can maintain a day-to-day check on the accu­ racy of its mailing lists. 'k; �July, 19«B SEAFARERS Shipshape LOG P*ffe ScTenteea by Jim Mat»$ I ^ Seafarers on two Waterman ships which have chalked up outstanding safety records were cited for their efforts. Suggestions that were forthcoming during shipboard safety meetings amply illustrated their safety consciousness on the job. The Monarch of the Seas'*" j held a safety meeting on June 19 and it was pointed out that it was the vessel's 550th day with­ out a lost time accident. All hands were commended by the master and urged to continue their efforts. During the meeting the engine department^ representative sug­ gested that*more care be taken in unplugging cargo lights. Non-ship personnel have been jerking the plugs out, damaging them and "Hello . . . Union Hall . . . Say! Was I supposed to catch then leaving them on the deck to that ship at Vancouver, Washington, or Vancouver, BC7" be cut by beams and other objects. Coffeetime for the watchmen on the Del Mar (Delta Line) In turn, the vessel's safety inspec­ found oldtimers Trobo, Gorrity and Moloney (l-r) enjoying tion committee proposed that men washing down the engine room a cup in the messhall. The cruise ship is on its usual tourist should wear goggles to prevent run to South America. soot, soap and other irritants from flying into their eyes while installed on the deck adjacent to extra gripe on the after end of the the steward's ice box alongside the lifeboats be relocated so that when handling hoses and brushes. On the Iberville all hands were ice machine. The electrician has the pelican hook, which secures Work at a new cement plant in North Carolina started last commended for their fine record obtained the material for installa­ the boat, is released, the gripe will month when the Keva Ideal (Keva Corp.) unloaded a 70-ton of no lost time accidents since tion of lights on the mast house not fall to the deck and possibly November 7, 1959. The June 5 aft so as to light this area for crew hit someone standing beneath it. raw mill plus 80,000 barrels of raw materials for the Ideal ship's safety meeting also heard a members passing fore and aft to The gripe can be shortened and Cement Company's plant at+ report on past suggestions and their quarters. He was reported secured to the davits rather than Castle Hayne. ship-shape during the voyage. The further recommendations for waiting for the weather to lift so the corner of the midship house, he could safely install the lights. thereby eliminating this hazard. Chuck Hostetter, s h i p's Keva Ideal is a good clean ship secure sailing. It was also suggested that the This idea was being put into effect Safety walk patches have been bosun, wrote that the overall and a pleasure to sail on, he said. as soon as possible. operation began in April when the SlU crewed up the vessel in San t 4" DEL SUD (Delta Line), Mar. 18— MAIDEN CREEK (Waterman), Mar. PENNMAR (Calmar), Apr. 4—Chair­ Francisco. The Keva Ideal then New books and new housing for man, J. A. Beam; Sacretary, A. W. Chairman, Shaughnessy; Secretary, 8—Chairman, J. C. Barnette; Secre­ loaded cement In Redwood City, books were the subject of action Eiiis. Captain happy with the conduct tary, J. Dunne. One man missed Beam; Iccrclary, A. W. Perkins. Chief steward hospitaUzed In Panama. One of crewmemhers. Balance in ship's ship in Pusan. $3.10 in ship's fund. Calif., for a run North to Van­ on two other vessels. Two book­ No beefs reported by department man hospitalized in Long Beach. One fund is $317.46. Department delegates cases are being installed in the couver, Wash. In member injured in Port Gamble and report no beefs. Motion to send $20 delegates. Vote of thanks to steward department for good feeding. Crew hospitalized in Seattle. Running short to sister of deceased brother. Tex crew messhall on the Titan (Over­ a second loading of various dishes at meal time. Netting, from ship's fund, along with 1 equested to turn in passes to seas Oil). While the reading matter at Redwood City, gangway. voluntary donations for his daughter. Steward will issue meats to chief cook in the future. Short of water on that ship seems set, Jeffrey the ship picked AZALEA CITY (Sea-Land), Apr. pitchers; steward to order more for FANWOOD (Sea-Land), Apr. 1— Sawyer, ship's delegate on the up the machin­ IS—Chairman, A Swayne; Secretary, next voyage. Chairman, J. Couda; Secretary, R. V. M. Perez. $10.00 in ship's fund. Hastings (Waterman), is planning ery for the new Ceiling. Deck department would like One man sent to hospital in San SEAMAR (Caimar), Apr. 2—Chair­ to have at least 2 hours minimum OT .Tuan plant plus cargo to obtain a fresh library for the due to injury. Jose Ross was man, Norwood Barbour; Secretary, J. it called out before 8 AM or after elected new ship's delegate. Patrol­ crew. As soon as the vessel hits a for Seattle. From J. Oarber. All beefs and repairs from 5 PM. Call should be made at least man to see captain and have chief last voyage being handled. All hands one-half hour before turning to. For US port, he'll be picking up a there it traveled officer check hospital supplies. should be properly attired in mess- reasons of safety. Jumbo boom should SIU ship's library package of 50 light to Houston, room. pantry and recreation room at not be rigged while the longshoremen MAIDEN CREEK (Waterman), Feb. new paperbacks. where it filled all times. Discussion on water tanks Hosfetter 12—Chairman, J. C. Barnette; Secre­ and bunk lights. Crew requests 30tary, Thomas Navarre. No beefs re­ up with cement 4" 4 4" minute breakout period instead of 15 ported. $3.60 in ship's fund. .Motion for the trip around to North The carpenter on the Steel minutes in present contract. Union to that sailors, deck engineers, wipers see if steward's room can be moved Maker (Isthmian) also had a con­ Carolina. should be paid two-hour minimum topside to make more room for messif called out before 8 AM or after struction project: he's built a numUnloading of the 70-ton mill men's quarters. 5 PM. Need one-half hour readiness ber of antenna racks for the tied a record for the largest single lime when called to turn to on OT. CITIES SERVICE MIAMI (Cities 1 radios aboard ship. The crew cargo to come off a ship through Service), Apr. 9—Chairman, F. Isreai; ALCOA PATRIOT (Alcoa), Apr. 8 I should have clear listening from the Wilmington, North Carolina, Secretary, C. Faircioth. $2.06 In ship's —Chairman, L. Cole; Secretary, D. fund. No beefs reported. Motion made i now on. Martinez. Ship's delegate requests port facilities. The record was first to pay $800.00 a year vacation every sliip be fumigated for roaches. Need set in 1960 when two similar mills 4 4 4ninety days as $200.00 each period. gasket on crew refrigerator to keep Crew asked to keep coffee counter A sad note came up on the sail­ out roaches and plastic agitator in were unloaded by the Keva Ideal. clean, and leave dishes In sink. washing machine. Crew asked to ing of the Zephyrhilis (Pan-AmeriA slight Incident delayed the are working cargo. It was brought to keep lights out in galley and library the members attention that Mrs. Leon I can Overseas). While the vessel unloading operation which in­ when not using same. GATEWAY CITY (Sea Land), Apr. Johnson received the money order for 2—Chairman, R. R. Adamson; Secre­ $100.00 and acknowledged same. Four j was leaving Milville, Rhode Island, volved using.the port's two 45-ton tary, F. Oestman. No beefs reported. men got off on the West Coast. Two CLAIBORNE (Waterman), Mar. 24 1 Captain Sadler died. Once at sea, gantry cranes in. tandem. The ship Motion that time off for crew should men ho.spitalized In deck department. —Chairman, F. Johnson; Secretary, be Included in contract this .rear. C. E. Turner. Ship's delegate resigned. ; the crew held a meeting and colmoved out about six feet from the Motion that port side passageway Heads on ship are unsanitary. Repairs fountain be moved to starboard side. Marvin Howell elected new ship's i lected donations for flowers to be wharf when the tide fell one that were submitted were not done. Slop chest is inadequate. Vote of delegate. No beefs reported. First I sent to his family. Sadler was engineer reported that a new wash­ Some sort of transportation is re­ thanks from the steward department morning, and it was believed the ing machine should be delivered quested for travel between Newark to the watches for cleaning the messI relief officer and the regular vessel had slipped off a slight when ship arrives in port. Donations Airport and Sea-Land dock. Taxi room and pantry at night. skipper was due to return at the were taken up to buy a wreath for drivers will not take men to ship. ledge at the end of the berth and Brother .Tames A. Elliott who dis­ end of the present voyage. STEEL TRAVELER (Isthmian), Apr. then settled on the bottom. appeared at sea. The wreath was put CITIES SERVICE BALTIMORE 6—Chairman, R. L. O'Brien; Secretary, over the side at the approximate Matters were righted later that (Cities Service), Apr. 7—Chairman, H. 4 4 4 J. Straka. Ship's delegate reported Armstrong; Secretary, F. E. Taylor. Anyone for checkers? That's the everything running smoothly, with no place of his disappearance. day when the tide came up. The Ship's delegate reported everything heefs $39 00 in ship's fund. .1. T, cry on the Steel Worker (Isthmian) two gantries lifted the mill off OK. C. Jack elected new ship's dele­ Mann elected new ship's delegate. MARORE (Ore), Apr. 18—Chair­ gate. Request that steward depart­ Motion to have Union look into cook's and to oblige the crew, the chief man, T. E. Yabiansky; Secretary, simultaneously and loaded it on ment serve minute steaks and ham sleeping conditions. Three men in Ralph Gowan. Vessel to be drymate had a special area con­ to a flat car for movement by rail. for breakfast. Ship needs bug bombs. same room is no good. Pantry, heads docked. Crew asked to turn keys structed on the cabin deck just for Ask port steward for stores that and laundry room should be kept in to department heads. Ship should Two tugs were later used to haven't been put aboard, such as clean. \'o(e of thanks for the swell be fumigated for roaches. boardmen, so they could play in dock the ship for unloading of the buttermilk, strawberry Jam and in­ Job the steward department is doing comfort. Now "King me" can be stant coffee. MAE (BULL), Apr. IS—Chairman, cement at the company's berth upso far. S. Johns; Secretary, J. Bond. Ship's heard all day—and night—long. river. MANKATO VICTORY (Victory Car­ MONTAUK (American Bulk Car­ delegate reported everything running riers), Apr. 2—Chairman, C. E. Miller; riers), Apr. 7—Chairman, 8. J. Ai- smoothly. Motion made to air-condi­ After the unloading of the 4 4 4 tion all ships running to tropics. Secretary, Z. A. Markris. Ship's dele­ pedo; Secretary, R. i. Fagan. Motion The skipper and the gang on cement was completed—a 36-hoiir Metcalf elected new ship's delegate. gate asked crew to donate to Library. In take all beefs up with patrolman the Josefina (Liberty Navigation) job—the ship turned around and Discussion on new washing machine One man missed ship in Mobile. Some at payoff. $13.75 In ship's fund. Two or repairs on old one. Crew asked disputed OT to be turned over to drew the thanks of shipmate men hospitalized. Motion to write headed back to Houston for an­ patrolman in New York. Crew wants Union hall regarding the crew's to check all OT before ship pays off. Stephen Emerson for the way they other load. While the ship was more fresh fruit and vegetables to be luggage. bought in foreign ports-if available. supplied his needs wliile he was MAIDEN CREEK (Waterman), Jan. picking up the raw materials, the Someone should check food that 19—Chairman, A. Eiiingsen; Secre­ ORION CLIPPER (Colonial), Mar. laid up for 17 days aboard ship. plant transported its first cargo comes aboard with steward. 29—Chairman, J. P. Brinkiey; Sec­ tary, J. C. Barnette. Eliing.sen elect­ Emerson particularly expressed ed ship's delegate. Everything run­ retary, K. Lee. Ship's delegate re­ of processed cement. The Keva DEL SANTOS (Delta Line), Mar. 18 ported that ship left short-handed ning smoothly so far. $3.60 in ship's appreciation to his room-mates in Ideal is. a converted T-3 tanker —Chairman, John Davis; Secretary, in last port but got replacements in fund. Headquarters to clarify the the deck department for their as­ James Gard. $11.40 in ship's fund. Roto, Spain. $8.88 in ship's fund. $800 a year vacation pay. Alotion to and equipped to carry raw cement One man missed ship in New Orleans Motion to negotiate for 30-minute pay on a pro rata basis. Ship's dele­ sistance. He was taken off the cargoes. and was replaced in Mobile. Engine readiness period in place of present gate to see mate about additional vessel by the Coast Guard and department sailed short one man. 15 minutes calling time. Di.scussion Hostetter said the skipper runs handrail to catwalk back aft. Clock Cedrlc Francis elected ship's delegate. on better grade of meat being put to be installed aft. sent to the USPHS hospital in a good ship and everything went Vote of thanks to steward depart­ aboard. Memphis, Tenn., near his home. ment. ALCOA POLARIS (Alcoa), Apr. IS —Chairman, A. Aragones; Secretary, COASTAL SENTRY (Suwanee), "I'll be in drydock for some time," DEL NORTE (Delta Line), Feb. 4— Daniel Donovan. Ship's delegate re­ Fab. 3—Chairman, Chariei Jennings; he writes. Chairman, Robert Callahan; Secretary, Secretary, Joel Redford. $10.00 in ported one oiler got off due to Delivery By Keva Ideal Starts Up New Plant Type Minutes When Possible In order to assure accurate digests of shipboard meetings in the LOG, it is desirable that the reports of shipboard meet­ ings be typed if at all possible. Bill Kaiser. Ship's delegate reported everything going along smoothly. Ship's treasurer reported $220.58 on hand. Cinemascope movie lens will cost $179.50. Motion voted that $25 be given to any brother left in foreign port. Lonnie Harge.sheimer elected new ship's delepste. Ship's delegate will inquire abobt vacation money. ship's fund. Motion to submit a de­ tailed crew's list to the Jacksonville hall at earliest convenience, listing names of men wishing to be re­ placed at the termination of articles. Motion passed that remaining SlU crewmemhers go on record against the unfair labor practices used on this vessel at this time. dispute with second engineer. $4.89 in ship's fund. Request to crewmembers to chip in for TV. Chief electrician raised question on trans­ portation from Puerto Rico back to the States. Electricians claim thev have no tools to work with. Some­ thing should be done wilh outhouse back aft. l^er'fM Know I. ' ro-rUBWS' �TV-',*>'r;7 r^i^T" Alcoa Plantar Bakofy Bruahwork Sea Burial For Union Oidtimer In a solemn ceremony on Sun­ day, June 10, tha Seatrain New Jersey (Seatrain) came to a halt while at sea and consigned the ashes of veteran Seafarer Joseph Arras to the deep. Officers and crew of the ship took part in the ceremony which was held at 10:30 AM while the ship was at Latitude 32" 18' North, Longitude 75" 55' West in the Atlantic, enroute to Belle Chasse, La., from its home port of Edgewater, NJ. Arras, a vet­ eran steward de­ partment mem­ ber, died at 68 in New York on Arras May 26. He had requested that the Union arrange to have his ashes scattered over the seas after he died. This re­ quest and another of his wishes, that his eyes be donated to an agency for the blind, was fulfilled. Joined SIU In 1038 With seatime extending back to 1919, Arras joined the SIU a few days after the old Atlantic District Congo Church Bell Carried On Del Alba A steam locomotive bell to call worshippers to church services was transported to the Congo aboard the Del Alba (Delta Lines) in May during the ship's Mobile to West Africa run. The bell, taken from an engine that last saw service over 20 years ago between Kansas City and Bloomington, 111., was delivered to the Congo port of Matadi free of charge by the company. Drums Taboo "We can't use drums anymore to call people to church, because they are now being used to call people to war," the Rev. David Miller said when he asked the Presbyterian Church In Mobile to obtain a bell for a Congolese church. It will be used at the Luluabourg Mission, Luluabourg City, Congo, one of the most recentlyorganized churches in that strifetorn land. Polished Up The bell was well taken care of by the crew of the ship |^ho real­ ized its Importance to tm people of the Congo communitj| It ;was turned over to the clurcl| in Matadi after receiving special care aboard ship, including a special cleaning and polishing job. 1 ( ! j;- JUy; iM SEAFAttEns LiOC Page Eieb teen RoUxinf (rightI on tho Alcoa Plantor (Aleoa). while the ship was on a Far East run is Jimmy Johnson, second coolc and baker, whose pastries and other fare was praised by the crew. The "mural" (be­ low 1 was created while the deckhouse was being scrapped and red-leaded and some seaman with a flair for the brush took charge. Seafarer "Sweet Pea" poses in the William CaiejjSgfo photograph Seafarers and officers on the Seatrain New Jersey {oined in burial rites for Seafarer Joe Arras, 68, who died ashore on May 26. Ashes were scattered over the seas. was established in 1938. He was an active campaigner on the Union's behalf and served on sev­ eral of the committees that de­ veloped the SlU'i administrative structure in the early days. Arras had been hospitalized and also was an outpatient since 1959. His last vessel was the ex-Robin Doncaster. Burial rites aboard ship were conducted by John van Gelder, master of the New Jersey. Per­ mission for the services were granted by the company following the Union's request. PRANCBS (Bull), March 17—Chair­ man, A. Farrarai Sacratary, William Naata. Sblp'a delagata reported no beeff. All running smoothly. to be cleaned alternately by respec­ tive sanitary men In three depart­ ments. Vote of thanks to Arthur Kavel, retiring ship's delegate. portholes below decks to be repaired. 8-ia foc'sla to IM toogaed and painted. Catwalk la dangerous. Sea patrolman regarding same. ALCOA POLARIS (Alcoa), March 14 Chairman, Batllee Maldonde; Secre­ tary, L. M. Brown. $6.89 In treasury. When loading sugar, craw asked not to put water around gangway, for safety purposes. Return aU unused linen. Request Union to check with the doctor In Ponca to sea why one must wait at least S to 3 hours to sea him. MADAKBT (Waterman), March 2» —Chairman, J. J. Divine; Secretary, Albert O. Espaneda. Ship's delegata resigned and Robert Lee Houck elected. No beefs reported. $5.38 In ship's fund. Washing machine re­ paired. Need machine dryer so men will not have to hang clothes in recreation room below back aft. Dis­ cussion regarding putting fireman and oiler in ona room. Deck engineer to move to tha electrician's room. Will make engineer's room a recrea­ tion room. Crew asked to stay on the baU before payoff. CHILORB (Ore), Feb. 11—Chairman, M. H. Janes; Secretary Llayd McNalr. Four men hospltaUzed. Letter re­ ceived from headquarters regarding alopchest. Capltaln agreed to retain Invoices for slop chest and to pro­ duce same if requested. Crew asked to leave washing machine clean after use. SEATRAIN NEW YORK (Saatraln), March 25—Chairman, John J. Foley; Secretary, A. Tolantlno. No beefs reported. New ship's delegats elected. Various members suggested that the ship's delegate see the food con­ sultant about putting more fresh fruit, vegetables. Ice-cream, etc., aboard. COE VICTORY (Victory Carriers), March 18—Chairman, D. Wagner; Sec­ retary, Frank Allan. No beefs from crew. Crewmembera leaving ship asked to clean up the rooms. Two men paid off In Honolulu. S19.98 In ship's fund. Need more garbage cans for messroom. Second request made for fan in llbrar.y. Sea patrolman about crewmembera using hospital for sleeping quarters. MAIDEN CREEK (Waterman), Marcli 25—Chairman, Thomas Navarre; Sac- - ail - usiii ^ I SEATRAIN SAVANNAH (Seatrain), March 25—Chairman, Charles Lea Jr.; Secretary, Arthur Pricks. No beefs reported. Some disputed OT In all departments. Repairs handled. Sug­ gestion for a variety of salads. Crew asked to keep messroom clean. retary, J. B. Barnatt. Letter regard­ ing money draws In foreign ports received and acknowledged. Repair list turned In. $2.95 In ship's fund. No beefs reported. Ask headquarters to negotiate for draw or OT. Motion to discontinue the new milk being put aboard by company. OVERSEAS JOYCE (Maritims Over­ seas), March 10—Chairman, W. Lawton; Secretary, J. H. Shearer. $17 In ship's fund. J. H. Shearer elected new ship's delegata. New washing machine put aboard. Everything run­ ning smoothly. CITIES SERVICE NORFOLK (Cities Service), April 1—Chairman, William Morris, Jr.; Sscratary, Frank Flana­ gan. No beefs reported. All repairs taken care of. Dave Edwards resigned as ship's delegate and given vote of thanks. F. Jenkins elected new ship's delegate. STEEL ARTISAN (Isthmian), March 25—Chairman, E. O. Hauter; Secre­ tary, J. Burdo. Late draw at BandurShapur. Chief mate refused to send OS to doctor with infected Jaw. Ship's delegate went to captain and received pcrmislon to do so. $28.14 in- ship's fund. Vote of thanks to steward department. Motion to be sure that enough money Is on board for the stateside draw. Ship's dele­ gate to Inquire. TRANSEASTERN (Transeastern), March 11—Chairman, Eugene Sobczak; Secretary, Stanley Johnson. Repair list to be taken up. Draw list to be submitted. Charles James elected new ship's delegata. Need new wash­ ing machine and rooms to be painted out. Passageway and eompanlonwaya HENRY (Progressive), March 16— Chairman, B. M. Bryant; Secretary, S. P. Drury. Most repairs dona or left for shipyard. $14.43 in ship's fund. Motion to Install fans in doors of all rooms. Discussion regarding who la to do the repair work on cargo lines in tanks. CARA SEA (Bleakley), Feb. 4— Chairman, Thomas Hill; Secretary, Harold P. DuCleux. AU repairs that could be taken care of aboard ship have been done. No beefs at present. ELEMIR (Marine Carriers), March 24—Chairman, H. Zurn; Secretary, Kenneth Colllne. New ship's delegats elected, as former delegata left ship In Norfolk. No beefs reported. AU MAIDEN CREEK (Waterman), Feb. 12—Chairman, James Burnette; Secre­ tary, Thomas Navarre. Ship's dele­ gate reported everything running smoothly. S3.60 in ship's fund. Mo­ tion made that sailors, deck engi­ neers and wipers should be paid twohour minlumum OT If called before 8 AM. or after 8 PM. Motion made for one-half hour coffee time when called to turn to on OT. TRANSWARREN (Transeestern As­ sociates), Feb. 17—Chairmen, W. Bllger; Secretary, R. Agular. Captain requests list of the men getting off. No beefs reported. Motion to get clarification re tank cleaning on grain carriers. Motion made to have ell repairs taken cara of in port. Need proper lighting on ship and must wash down the stern deck three times a week. Suggestion made to have fresh water tanks cleaned. Cap­ tain not complying with agreement on draw in USA currency. Chief mate to leave the medicine chest keys on board at all times In case anyone gets hurt. MANKATO VICTORY (Victory Car­ riers), no date—Chairman, Fred Travie; Secretary, Edison Walker. New ice-box and agitator for wash­ ing machine to be ordered this trip. No beefs reported. Discussion on orders being fouled up in crew messhaU. Try to get better grades of meat. Crewmembera asked to keep washing machine clean after use. Jan. 14—Chairman, Z. A. Markrls; Secretary, L. N. CIrignano. Two men left In hospitals, one In Panama and the other in Honolulu, duo to illness. One member signed off under mutual consent due to lUness at home. Vote of thanks given to steward depart­ ment. Crewmembera request Informa­ tion regarding replacements in Hawaii. Ship short one saloon utUlty and one ordinary. Dayman has been acting as ordinary since the Panama Canal. OCEAN EVELYN (Maritime Overseat), Feb. 18—Chairman, Alexander Janss; Secretary, W, B. Oliver. Repair list turned In. No beefa reported. $38.00 collected for shlp'a fund. Mo­ tion made to luuorporata In agree­ ment the same clause matei and englneera have perlalning to ship anchoring out awaiting berth and no shore leave la given to crew. Chief electrician asked to have porthole In his room repaired before ship leaves port. Have chief engineer supply his department with buckets and other supplies for sanitary work, as tha men have nothing to work with. Sug­ gestion made to have steps leading up to winches, for safety over open batches while ^Ip la working cargo. BIENVILLE (Sea-Land), Feb. 11— Chairmen, H. Huston; Secretary, F. HInson. Three men hospitalized. Ship's delegata resigned and Pete Scoggons elected. No beefa reported. S11.96 in ship's fund. Motion that ship not pay off until lodging beef Is set­ tled. Patrolman notified of this beef. SAVANNAH (Seatrain), Feb. 24— Chairman, C. B. Lee, Jr.; Secretary, S. Swords. All Is well on this ship. Some disputed OT in deck depart­ ment. Have alr-condltloning checked. See patrolman .about men working on Saturday, Sunday and holidays. ALCOA POLARIS (Alcoa), Feb. It —Chairman, P. Miranda; Secretary, Orlando H. Lopez. Beef concerning oiler and engineer settled aatisfaotorily. Crew requests better grade of fruits, need salt shakers and more shore bread. ALCOA POINTER (Alcoa), Dee. 17 —Chairman, W. A. Palmer; Secretary, J. C. Hoey. Ship's delegate reported aU repairs taken care of in port ex­ cept some painting which is being done at sea. $5.20 in ship's fund. Sanitary men instructed to do Jobs. AU hands to keep feet off chairs and return all cups to pantry. On Dec. 16 of thli voyage, part of the ship's deck cargo came adrift. Due to alertness, good seamanship and teamwork in the deck department, all th# cargo was successfuUy moved to the top of No. 4 hatch, properly stowed and lashed down without any injuries. ROBIN CRAY (Robin Line), Feb. 4— Chairman, Rocco-Albenese; Secretary, Fazil All. One man missed ship in New York, otherwise aU running smoothly. $23.00 in ship's fund. $3.00 spent for wire to headquarters. D. Whlttaker elected ship's delegats. crew asked to cooperate In shutting off washing machine. Repair Usts to be turned in early so that some re­ pairs can be done before returning to the States. BETHTEX (Ore Navigation), Apr. • —Chairman, S. Garde; Secretary, Abe Rosen. No beefs reported by depart­ ment delegates. It was decided to put up the TV at $3.00 a chance and draw to see who gets it. Money to go in ship's fund. Vote of thanks to steward department for Job weU done. �iseg ••afarer Vnam ^i-ug Program t'""' by the ^"*"1 1 ;w*w?™Vr".rP« SS Z r" enabliBg nie^°®^ tbelr ftmijjeg® t^®"J®« and our Daj,^® ^®'"® "We warded to u. in '®r- .£«.'£ Si. "•" -srs ''®r o' iUzrir®'^ • ""™- them as well a« ». "yi.2ttbfcT visit the us movies. Members of fh*. have v»..! ^ .> fieers "'"h 44ifff ®"<t of- Which wt werHi^ t "'"® in pSd®ver. "ixruHhr jenrbmhew «' Ss" Basil Undertajlo Recalls t P®^, seeiS « ' f ^'^^^hned, Td -^niericans are nn* which '^^"in, cur ®"'"P 'hat made our ^ ® ^o'y nice. ^°-''ay stay ,,., . Ship's Delegate SS n.i t I® WMdo Bhfia®! f "'on * Members r 'or all ^he spirit^ 00^?^ « C has givefZ'w . « ^ts as®eorge Eii/ofj^ "^'§MS *''® Editor- ^^® "11-i iiSiiii 1 PWjW: :«IP ai m ;... ne Monfcofo V/ci^,^ WG^4:SWr//«, '-r'"°-«/»««wi;£px.f - • ®P S. n. Richwdson '"» «/« "f"" o»a> "»'«»•< supp„„ -?i::: This is « ,. poem, but back in S *^® a thousand poem« j' *"®w them gave mo ^ ""'i all of apare time ™, my the older lads ri ^ «' complete poem s5®™®'"ber the till LOG r « in to the ®®"d it ^J'atefuJ. Sratefui. ' would be most „ "•• c. -SSv=~ ~ J U;niil.r9 i.u deepest gratitL ®*Press my f^he SIU-nf ii'^i*^®" ^®''s for the benefitr T ® °'®™during niy confif received f^SPH Hospital at the o ' ^''cre I fnrf '•transplant „f '""'®"^ a . thanks, too if /®® ®y®"^.ronstum and WrffJ" ''octors sisted Hr ^ bright who as Since f ®®"fi"®ment. " of the Siu'^^f j^, a member Savannah r hi,,i®40, at benefits. Bpt the*"^''^®'' '"any ®. tDelta).®wl?i5*if®®titfnn. sUuming dsaJZ", ""P", ii^'th the elite Ji teaming ^"d«meis o/ th?f , Yhe course V ®®aa®nce, Ber aim to br^fe^tl,'"""''^ Bo; pain the ffthbt' '""oHp <„'S"p„°„';««'»'«fa iYith matchless proce ««,» The giant Queen -t Potcer But alas /or S- w" '"'® "cers, , The danger uL^''^ •^nd icith a °o near; S"iZ!;"v he1bn„that_ m,, icft / thank the hnnPublicly !?®.«'«i . iii he able •« ^ wood, Us Arnh ^iiiiam Atthrough the hef ®ioarly fiepubJic Of to the m ® ^"'''ance and tfi Guinea, and his en! ®P®ratlon a sSesg "'®^® ^ ^a/ ' i-r• ^ ^ -•'•-"wm Yon Hong Kin, sea """ he went to TVhere he spent a vt i^- J *»®ai SrS-sS.'SfK HLI"®" Plan »s..'rS-" "• V^'dthnor " roads S'airi?ne?iT Cameron when the its BloofBiiJf^f ® Union and their assistance ii n 'or P/nts of blood for mf aid not only w'^y^ifo- This ••S" years J havl / through the " and am anxilf ten most of ai memory.™ t® refresh m/ memory Anybodv Wu'sZl' """ baggage" consideiwV''''® »• tte Efflto,®"'* Sailors' S^ni °i™°p '^®Part- Kerngood were reSf °° •ary drugs to keen f ^ir ®' parent alive a?d wSi ' <icug nian h ' resources --""luces of the sm®?i, <!TTT Ti. ^ "'® ""e as hene^tV' ®®'"o ®a our other henStl' a welcome ai? aid if in ?,: ^fil he be Unlon'a continued effort t« the ffnlon's best possible servi^'^"^^^® ^he members. "orvice for jtg • ^r£S:gS^ i» I any wide griu? Th®"'* change in runs c^hP® off-guard, althouph ® hands / aboard the ®iae ning smoothly. ^oported run-| ^'"®®''t Y. Kemolar B /ree to enter^erT'''' BerhoperJlrf "/ « maid Too /ar the Western Quite still the Chfl • ahore; "pp" -"d £sssr^=ss35S»? ,•!•"•. »6» S rS"'' ••« S'S-: S""" =V'^sSs 'Many thanko^' ^mawa. Seafarers by the mf ''®®" ®®"t to The funds were . j. working at the h friends cJolhlng, grocS J®'," '» bPP He has hf™®®'" ®aldana dered milk enl^l® ' '"stant powyoungsters since lasrve^™'"® the Maiden Creek In if on "mn vessel on the F J" ^ai®r. '•'•- p'Tg ™„"« p" Past orphans has been f the «ome, I some time. sometime. ® P®t one for rrddSrti|'ir°^''.ar �LOG Pace TirenlF Working On The Antinous Dive To Save Engineer Doesn't Faze Seafarer Thomas Walker doesn't think he's a hero, but that's what his shipmates on the Beatrice (Bull) are calling their fellowSeafarer alter what happened while the ship was In Iskenderun, Turkey, during a rvm to^ — Pakistan and India. The ship was tied up along­ side the dock and the gangway was down. Every now and then a seaman would make his way along the pier walk and up the gangway to the ship. On this particular oc­ casion, the familiar sounds of the harbor were sud­ denly "• punettired by a heavy splash. There was a muffled cry as someone fell into the dark waters between the ship and the pier, just short of the gang­ Walker way. Crewmembers on shore and aboard the ship stared into the water but, in the darkness, nothing could be seen. Walker didn't hesitate, however. Ignoring all danger to himself, he jumped into the water between the dock and the ship to hunt for the fallen victim. No one knew at the time who or what it was that had fallen into the inky waters. Quickly reaching out. Walker grabbed at a dark form and pulled up the third assistant engineer, who was semi-conscious as a re­ sult of his fall. He pulled the en­ gineer from under the pier and Seafarer Roy M. Guild, bosun on the Antinous (Waterman), brought his camera along when he came aboard, and sent in these pictures to show some of his shipmates in action. Maintenance of the ship's winches is in the skilled hands of deck engineer Bill Howell (above). Ship's delegate and deck maintenance Oscar Raynor shows his style with the chipping hammer before donning goggles again (above, right). At right, David ikirt and Joseph Hamilton, stop off port anchor. Crew Effort On Executive Praised By AH As the Seafarers walked down the gangway of the Steel Executive (Isthmian) in Los Angeles recent­ ly they had big smiles on their faces, and with good reason. The ship had just completed a very successful Far East run that resulted in a round of well-earned praise for the crew. To The Pacifio The trip began in Philadelphia last January and continued by way of the Gulf and the West Coast to Japan and Korea, where the vessel unloaded its cargo of 7,400 tons of fertilizer and general and mili­ tary goods. The return voyage was under ballast and, while the ship didn't set any speed records, the crew did set some sort of mark for cooperation and general sea­ manship. As bosun Carl Lawson wrote, besides taking care of the everyday routine maintenance work aboard ship, tlie crew "chipped and paint­ ed out the whole vessel, including all the living quarters." The effort of the Seafarers aboard the ship earned "praise from Isthmian port captains, offi­ cials, Union representatives and even longshoremen on all coasts," he noted. "The ship's per.sonnel were very weli satisfied and re­ warded by their efforts," Lawson added. - ,-3 Shorthanded? If a crewmember quits while a ship is in port, delegates are asked to contact the hall immediately for a replace­ ment. Fast action on their part will keep all jobs aboard ship filled at all times and elimi­ nate the chance of the ship saiMne shorthanded MANKATO VICTORY (VIelery Carriar*), Dae. 17—Chairman, P. L. Travlw Sacratary, Z. A. Markrlt. Ona OS had to set ott at Panama dua to Ulness. New waihlng machine put aboard thU trip. Food and service improved over last trip. Vote of thanks to steward department. ALAMAR (Calmer), Fab. 2—Chair­ man, Raymond Bunco; Sacratary, Sidnay earnar. No beefs reported by department delegates. Crew asked to be less noisy when watch is asleep, Vote of thanks to steward depart­ ment for job weU done. AMES VICTORY (Victory Carriers), Fob. 23—Chairman, C. A. Bellamy; Sacratary, Warnsr Psdsrseri. Ship's delegate resigned and E. Wheeler was elected to replace him. No beefs reported. Vote of thanks to steward department for job weU done. Sug­ gestion to make walking space on after deck clear for oUers. Request more cold water In laundry. Recrea­ tion room to be cleaned weekly by the three departments. OCEAN DINNY (Maritime Overseas), March 3—Chairman, Jamas Adams; Secretary, L. W. Williamson. James Adams elected ship's delegate. $9.00 In ship's treasury. Motion that Union negotiating committee negotiate to equalize wages with other unions. Constitution should be revised to in­ clude regular meetings on the West Coast. Not receiving any LOGs. Vote of thanks to steward department. MARORI (Marven), March 21— Chairman, Donald Nelson; Sacratary, John Mehalar. Ship's delegate reported a smooth voyage with no major beefs. Crewmembers leaving vessel should turn In their foc'sla keys to depart­ ment heads. Refrigerator and fan In saioon pantry need repairs. Vote of thanks to steward department. MAIDEN CREEK (Waterman), March 10—Chairman, J. C. Burnett; Sacra­ tary, J. A. Dunna. $3.10 in ship'a fund. Department heads report no beefs. Vote of thanks for steward department. CITIES SERVISE BALTIMORE (Cities Service), Fab. 16—Chairman, L. C. Whatley; Secretary, E. M. Cox. .Ship's delegate told crew to keep messhali and rooms clean. No beefs aboard ship. Motion that quarters and mc.sshali should be painted once a year. Request extra milk be put aboard for larger crew and officers' visitors. Ship needs to be fumigated. Vote of thanks to steward depart­ ment. SHORT HILLS (Sea-Land), Jan. 14 —Chairman, L. Wymbs; Secretary, R. Barker. Charles Mehi elected as ship's delegate. Fumigating of midship house ordered by Captain. Vote of thanks to the steward department. Any member who needs stops that are not on board should teii depart­ ment delegates so they can order same. OMNIUM FREIGHTER (Moi), Feb. 17 —Chairman, C. Demers; Secretary, T. lyioller. $20.00 in ship's fund. No beefs reported, f'liuck Demers elected ship's delagata. Craw asked to stop slamming doors at night and be mora quiet. Ship's delegate to sea the master about keys for aU rooms. Vote of thanks to the steward depart­ ment. Ship needs fumigation. HILTON (Bull), Fab. 25—Chairman, John Thompson; Sacratary, Joseph Wolanskl. Ship's delegate reported aU repair work dona. Crew asked to be less noisy In passageways and to keep laundry dndng room clean. Keep natives out of passageway In port. Vote of thanks to steward depart­ ment. ATLAS (Bull), Fab. S—Chairman, R. C. Mills; Sacratary, J. 1. McKrath. L. A. Smith elected ship's delegate. Everything going along OK. No beefs. Soma repairs have been completed. Money drawn In porta has been satis­ factory. Entire SIU crew expresses vote of thanks to outgoing ship's tary, none. Ship's delegate reported ona Injured man put In hospital and launch service In Inchon. MoUon mads to have transportation P'iid from port to port plus reasonable pay for overweight baggage. Vote of thanks to man In deck department who clean craw messroora and pantry each morning. Porter; Sacratary, G. Jensen. Some trouble with Captain about draws. Half the craw had Asian Flu. Sug­ gestion to hold unlicensed safety meeting In absence of companydirected meeUng. Beef about dirty glasses. Pantryman displayed general disregard for authority. Many beefa in steward department. STEEL FLYER (Isthmian), April 1 —Chairman, Raymond Kosch; Sacra­ tary, Pata Cakanlc. Entire craw sub­ mitted penalty OT for unnecessary restriction to ship In Java. $13 in ship'a treasury. A $3 taxi fare was taken out of fund to pay for trans­ portation to hall in Frisco for pur­ pose of acqidrlng SIU library. No beefs reported by delegates. General discussion on food situation. Crew pantry and saloon pantry drains need attention. Ship's delegate praised the attitude and work of craw messman and pantrjrman. He said Enrique Connor and Poa Poy Wing main­ tained SIU standards to the utmost. Crew agreed. BULK LEADER (American Bulk Carriers), Fsb. 17—Chairman, Bob White; Secretary, Rolsnd Hsbert. TRANSINDIA (Hudson Waterways), March 1$—Chairman, J. E. Tounsand; Secretary, Eiab Manual. No beefs reported. Night cook and baker taken off sick at Kay West. Fla. Robart D. Bridges elected ship's dele­ gate. Craw asked to leave sllverwara In pantry for night naa. Maka coffee for steward department at .6 AH. delegate G. B. Gillespie for fine job. Vote of thanks to steward depart­ ment for job well done. CITIES SERVICE BALTIMORE (Cities Servlca), March ll—Chairman, I. A. Pedarsan; Sacratary, E. W. Cox. Ship's delegate contacted port captain for more milk, juice and steaks. No change so far. 1. A. Pedersen re­ signed as ship's delegate and H. Arm­ strong elected. No beefs reported by department delegates. HERCULES VICTORY (Harculat), March II—Chairman, I. Bouzin; Sec­ retary, J. W. Puckalt. No beefs re- potod by department heads. General discussion on repairs, etc. Delegates to get up repair list and give It to the mate. OVERSEAS JOYCE (Overseas), Jan. 1—Chairman, J. H. Shearer; Secre­ tary, A. Packert. No beefs reported by department delegates. $16.50 In ship's fund. Crew asked to keep aU doors closed In India. Crew requests new washing machine or repairs for old one. Need canopy back aft. HUDSON (Victory Transport), Feb. 18—Chairman, ' Ralph Taylor; Secre­ tary, P. Johnson. No beefs reported. New spring needed in FWT room. Leak in cold water tap. No cold water In drinking fountain below deck. FAIRLAND (Sea-Land), March 14— Chairman, Walter Newberg; Secre­ tary, none. No beefs reported. $9.50 in ship's fund. Patrick Miillgan elected new ship's delegate. Ship needs to be fumigated. CITY OF ALMA (Waterman), March 11—Chairman, H. Brsunstsin; Eecra- held him above the surface until other crewmembers could lift both of them ashore. The incident was over in a few minutes, but tragedy to mar the whole trip was averted by Walker's quick thinking and prompt action in saving the life of a fellow crewmember. A letter td'the SIUTroMi the ship said the crew "takes great pride in having Brother Walker as one of us." Delegates A. Gonzalez and Frank Cake wrote that his action showed "his high sense of responsibility both for the SIU and for everything that is involved in seafaring." Walker has been sailing with the • SIU since 1959, Joining in the Gulf. An Army veteran, the 27-year-old Seafarer makes his home in New Orleans. MOUNT IVANS (Star Line), April 1 —Chairman, Kevin Skally; Sacratary, Paul Bailey. Company notified to have American money or travelers' checks aboard, but still no draw in Karachi or Bombay. Few repairs completed, OVERSEAS EVA (Maritime Over­ seas), Feb. 29—Chairman E. P. Ruiso; Secretary, T. Llles. New ship's dele­ gate appointed. Discussion on wash­ ing- machine and mattresses. (Reanlng detail explained for each department. Need ladders for messmen's bunks. Brother Russo given vote of thanks for job well done. Motion made for ship's delegate to seo tho master about holding SlU-style safety meet­ ing. SANTORE (Ore), March 4—Chairman, J. W. Thomas; Sscretary, D. M. Woods. Rtpair list turned in. Ona man In deck and engine departments sent baok to the States for hospital treatment. Motion that no man should be required to work on deck while ship Is using blowers to suck up grain from one hole to another. Slopchest and medicine chest to be checked by patrolman before ship sails from the next port. MADAKET (Waterman), March 9— Chairman John Nath; Secretary, Al­ bert G. Btpeneda. Ship's delegate resigned and J. Pierce elected. No beefs reported. One man hospitalized in Bremerhaven. $8.15 in ship's fund. Deck department reported beef to chief mats regarding unsafe condi­ tions when working on deck. All dogs and portholes need grease. No draw until ship gets Into port. Crew asked to bring cups to pantry sink. NORTHWESTERN VICTORY (Vic­ tory Carriers), Fob. 28—Ciiabnian, V. E. W. Fierce elected ship's delegate. SIO in ship's fund. Patrolman to see if he can get the vent system worked on. Suggestion, that ail moneys due be paid in forin of a draw. AU doors to bo kept locked In port. Try to build up ship's fund through pool. ORION PLANET (Orion), March 11 —Chairman, Rudolph LolizI; Secre­ tary, L. R. MacDonald. Problem of hiring aUens continues. $38 In ship's fund. Discussion on keeping laundry clean and on cleaning machine after use. Request members to turn In linen not used. Request for LOGs and OT sheets. CARA SEA (Bleakley), Feb. 24— Chairman, Herman D. Carney; Secre­ tary, Harold P. Du Cloux. Regarding Brother Byron who died. It was sug­ gested someone write a letter or card to the family. Ship needs to be fumigated. Crew asked to flush toilet after using. MaU has been slow. BEATRICE (Bull), March IS—Chair­ man, Patrick A. Dunphy; Secretary, P. Droblns. No beefs reported by de­ partment delegates. Elected new ship's delegate. Itooma need to be fumigated. KENMAR (Ceimar), March 24 — Chairman, Walter Cressman; Secre­ tary, Ronald Carraway. Ship's dele­ gate reported everything running along flna. $12.23 In ship'a fund. John Price elected new ship's dele­ gate. Poor vegetablee put aboard by port steward. Ship'a steward should have more to say about storing ves­ sel. Crew asked to keep quieter in passageways at night and to turn oft washing machine. Pick up dry laun­ dry. PORTMAR (Calmar), March II — Chairman, JIggs Jeffers; Secretary, W. J. Geary. No beefs reported. Chief cook to be taken ashore and hospitalized at Panama Canal. Elected new ship's delegate. Vote of thanks to former ship's delegate. Crew asked to return cups to pantry. SEATRAIN NEW JERSEY (Seatrain), March 2S—Chairman, Peta Serano; Secratary, J. Railly. No beefa reported. Peter Serano elected new ship's delegate. See Food Plan rep­ resentative about getting a better variety and grade of meats. KATHRYN (Bull), March 23—Chair­ man, Pedro Erazo; Sacratary, Joseph A. Turner. Ship's delegate reported no beefs. See patrolman about sinks in pantry and galley. Bring up question of "instant potatoes" before Food Committee. Ship needs fumiga­ tion. �Mr, lift SEAFARERS ANNUAL REPORT For tbe fiscal year ended December 31, 1961 SEAFARERS WELFARE FUND 17 Battery Place, New York 4, NY to the ) •i&dv^ SUPERINTENDENT OF INSURANCE of the STATE OF NEW YORK The data contained herein is for the purpose providing reneral information as to the condition and affairs of the fund. The presentation is necessarily abbreviated. For a more comprehensive treatment, refer to the Annual Statement, copies of which may be inspected at the office of the fund, or at the New Ymk State Insurance Department, 123 Wiliiam Street, New York 38, NY. EXHIBIT B-1 SUMMARY STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES > As of December 31, 1961 (Name of. plan) Seafarers Welfare Flan (Address of plan's 17 Battery Flat>, New York 4, NY. ASSETS' . ^ ^ Column (1) 1. Cash 2. Bonds and debentures (a) Government obligations (b) Nongovernment bonds (c) Total bonds and debentures... 3. Stocks (a) Preferred (b) Common 4. Common trusts 5. Real estate loans and mortgages 6. Operated real estate 7. Other investment assets 8. Accrued income receivable on invest­ ments 9. Prepaid expenses 10. Other assets (a) See Attachment (b) (c) Column Column* (2)' • 860,520.53 $ 802,496.33 2,642,547.98 3,445,044.31 (3) Not Applicable —0— 1,792,399.94 —0— 5,237,444.25 —0— —0— 367,219.30 —0— 11. Total assets 367,219.30 6,465,184.08 LIABILITIES AND FUNDS —0— 12. Insurance and annuity premiums payable 13. Reserve for unpaid claims (not covered —0— by insurance) 23,624.50 14. Accounts payable. See Attachment .... 15. Accrued payrolls, taxes and other ex­ penses 16. Total liabilities 17. Funds and reserves 1,363,121.00 (a) See Below 250,453.00 (b) Reserve for Contingencies .. 4,827.985.58 (c) Fund Balance (d) Total funds and reserves .... 6,441,559.58 18. Total liabilities and funds 6,465,184.08 23,626.50 'Indicates accounting basis by clieck: Cash X Accrual •. Plans on a cash basis should at­ tach a statement of significant unrecorded assets and liabilities. See Attachment. • The assets listed in this statement must be valued in column (1) on the basis regularly used In valuing investments held in the fund and reported to the U. S. Treasury Department, or shall be valued at their aggregate cost or present value, whichever Is lower, if such a statement is not po required to be filed with the U. S. Treasury Department (Act. sec. 7 (c) and (f) (1) (B). State basis of determining the amount at which securities are carried and shown in column (1): Bond at Amortized Cost; Stocks at Cost. • If A (2) in item 13, PART III is checked "Yes." show in this column the cost or present value, whichever is lower, of investments summarized in lines 2c. 3a, and 3b, if such value differs from that reported in column (1). 17 (a) Reserve for Welfare Benefits for Pensioners and for Eligibles on the Special Disability List—$1,363,121.00. EXHIBIT B-2 SUMMARY STATEMENT OF RECEIPTS AND DISBURSEMENTS 1. 2. '3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. For year ending December 31, 1961 (Name of plan) Seafarers Welfare Plan (Address of plan's principal office) 17 Battery Place, New York 4, NY. RECEIPTS Contributions (a) Employer $3,287,293.50 (b) Employees —0— (c) Other (Specifyl —0— Interest, dividends, and other investment net income 221,223.83 Gain (or loss) from disposal of assets, net (20,053,54) Dividends and experience rating refunds from in­ surance companies —0— Other receipts (a) Equipment and Office Improvement Rental $ 75,578.62 (b) Interest on Delinquent Contributions .... 1,.585.06 (c) Miscellaneous 1,476.24 78.639.92 Total lines 1 to 5, inclusive 3,567,103.71 DISBURSEMENTS Insurance and annuity premiums paid to insurance companies for participants benefits —0— Benefits provided other than through insurance car­ riers or other service organizations. See Attach­ ment 3,522,511.82 Administrative expenses (a) Salaries (Schedule 1) 203,674.19 (b) Fees and commissions 48,013.16 (c) Interest —0— (d) Taxes 8,697.71 (e) Rent 10,.523.78 125.930 26 it) Other administrative expenses 125.930.26 396,839.10 Other disbursements 118,356.70 (a) See Attachment (b) —0— 118,356.70 Page Twenty One LOG 11. Total lines 7 to 10, Inclusive 12. Excess (deficiency) of receipts over disbursements (line 6, less line 11) RECONCILIA'nON OF FUND BALANCES 13. Fund balance at beginning of year 14. Excess (deficiency) of receipts over disbursements (line 12) 15. Other increases or decreases in funds (a) Net increase or decrease by adjustment in asset values of investments (b) See Attachment 2,554,721.29 (c) 16. Fund balance end of year 4,037,707.62 (470,603.91) 2,743,868.20 (470,603.91) 2,554,721 29 4,827.985.58 SEAFARERS WELFARE PLAN ATTACHMENT TO ANNUAL REPORT-FORM D-2 FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1961 Item No. 1 Seafarers Welfare' Plan is identified with various Atlantic and Gulf Coast Steamship Companies and tugboat operators who have collective bargaining agreements with the Seafarers Internationa] Union of North America. At­ lantic, Gulf, "Lakes and "Inland Waters "the Inland Boatmen's Union of the Seafarers International Union of North America, Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Jr.Iand Waters Dislfict. SB Classes of Benefits Provided Scholarships Death Hospital Special Services Maternity Medical Examination and Safety Program Unemployment Sickness and Accident Seamen's Training School Disability Training for Licenses Medical Motion Pictures Blood Transfusions Surgical Interest Free Loans up to $100 Optical Special Therapeutic Equipment Burial Plots Blood Bank Rehabilitation Rehabilitation Therapy EXHIBIT B-1 Item lO—Other Assets Travel Advances Loans to Eligibles Investment in Stock of Wholly Owned Corporation (At Cost) Advances to Wholly Owned Corporations Miscellaneous Receivable Deposits Due from Other Plans Capital Donated to Wholly Owned Corps Less: Reserve for Donated Capital Fixed Assets Training School Facilities—Mobile, Ala Recreational Facilities—Puerto Rico Furniture & Fixtures—New York Medical & Safety Program Facilities—Brooklyn, N. Y Medical & Safety Program Facilities—Puerto Rico Medical & Safety Program Facilities, New Orleans, La Medical & Safety Program Facilities, Baltimore, Md. Furniture and Fixtures — Blood Bank Program, New York. N. Y Cemetery Plots Furniture and Fixtures — Safety Program — New Orleans. La Less: Reserve for Fixed Assets 95.18 35,214.38 16.000.00 96,867.94 9,895.09 15,170.00 34,676.71 $3,306,210.07 3,146,910.07 159,300.00 31.185.47 612.80 228.185.80 91.543.48 55,438.87 54,457.52 46.050.49 558.78 1,876.68 1,437.43 511,347.32 511.347.32 —0— Total Other Assets Item 14—Accounts Payable Payroll Taxes Withheld Overpayments of Loans by Eligibles Miscellaneous Contributions held in Escrow Due to Other Plans $367,219.30 $ 7,452.63 554.08 120.00 8,137.80 7.359.99 $ 23,624.50 EXHIBIT B-1—Statement of Significant Unrecorded Assets and Liabilities ASSETS Contributions Receivable $ 408,236.70 Interest Receivable on Bonds 31.744 83 $ 439,981.53 LIABILITIES Incurred Benefits Payable Administrative Expenses Payable EXHIBIT B-2—Line 8 Benefits Provided Other than Through Insurance Carrier or other Service Organization. Cost of Benefits Paid Cost of Fixed Assets Acquired for Purpose of Providing Specific Benefits $ 298,259 84 28.756.62 $ 327,016.46 $2,924,682.79 597,829.03 $3,522,511.82 EXHIBIT B-2—Line 10—Other Disbursements Trustees' Meetings Travel Expenses Furniture, Fixtures and Equipment Maintenance of Real Estate Write-off of Loans Due to Death of Eligibles Moving Expenses Dedication Expenses Site Exploration Costs $ 9,124.07 12,607.47 84,162.54 5,420 60 .56.5,00 967.70 471.15 5,038.17 $ 118,356.70 EXHIBIT B-2—Line 15 (B>—Other Increases or Decreases In Funds (Continued on Page 22) �rkce Twenty Two iS \A BEArARERS (b) ANNUAL REPORT (0) (Continued from Page 21) Decrease In Reserves for Benefits to Eligibles on Special Disability, Pensioners and Contingencies Acquisition of Fund Balance Resulting from Assumption of Other Plan I2.S42,301.00 18. Total liabilities and funds SEAFARERS WELFARE FUND ..and.. snd...«..........—.............. M.... being duly sworn, etch for himKlf depose* and saiys that this Annual Report is true to the best of his informs* tion, knowledge and belief. Employer ffusteey V. Subscribed and sworn to before me this itiAj WJL.^ Employee trustee; ^ STEPHEN P. M.AHER Noury .•••0"= No. 24-7668010 Oualiiii-ii (iouiity Cert. liW "ith C®"• Conitnistion bfuti Mnch 30, 1961 ANNUAL REPORT For the fiscal year ended December 31, I96I SEAFARERS PENSION PLAN 17 Battery Place, New York 4, NY SUMMARY STATEMENT OF RECEIPTS AND DISBURSEMENTS For year ending Deeember 31, 1961 (Nam* of plan) Seafarers Pension Plan (Address of plan's principal office) 17 Battery Place, New York 4, NY $160,746.49 6. Total lines 1 to 5, inclusive. $160,746.45 DISBURSEMENTS 7. Insurance and annuity premiums paid to insurance com­ panies for participants benefits 8. Benefits provided other than through insurance carriers or other service organizations 9. Administrative expenses (a) Salaries (Schedule 1) $1,983.45 (b) Fees and commissions 600.00 (c) Interest (d) Taxes 13.23 45.04 (e) Rent 413.54 (f) Other administrative expenses 10. Other disbursements 119.99 (a) Trustees' Meetings Expense ... 33.06 (b) Travel Expense 100,950.00 3,055.26 153.05 $104,158.31 12. Excess (deficiency) of receipts over disbursements (line 6, less line 11) ^ 56,588.14 RECONCILIATION OF FUND BALANCES 13. Fund balance at beginning of year The data contained herein is for the purpose of providing general informa* tion as to the condition and affairs of the fund. The presentation is necessarily abbreviated. For a more comprehensive treatment, refer to the Annual State­ ment, copies of which may be inspected at the office of the fund, or at the New York State Insurance Department, 123 William Street, New York 38, NY. EXHIBIT B-1 SUMMARY STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES^ As of December 31, 1961 (Name of plan) Seafarers Pension Plan (Address of plan's principal office) 17 Battery Place, New York 4, NY 1. Cash 2. Bonds and debentures (a) Government obligations (b) Nongovernment bonds (c) Total bonds and debentures... 3. Stocks (a) Preferred (b) Common 4. Common trusts 5. Real estate loans and mortgages 6. Operated real estate 7. Other investment assets 8. Accrued income receivable on invest­ ments 9. Prepaid expenses 10. Other assets (a) Accounts Receivable (b) (c) RECEIPTS 1. Contributions (a) Employer (b) Employees (c) Other (Specify) 2. Interest, dividends, and other investment net income 3. Gain (or loss) from disposal of assets, net 4. Dividends and experience rating refunds from insurance companies •""ST. Other receipts'" (a) (b) (c) 11. Total lines 7 to 10, inclusive to the SUPERINTENDENT OF INSURANCE of the STATE OF NEW YORK ASSETS' Column (1) $56,847.90/ RXHIBIT B-2 212,420.29 ANNUAL REPORT OP THI day of. M.588.14 (d) Total funds and reserves. $2,554,721.29 ....A lour. INS tOG Column (2) $49,574.34 14. Excess (deficiency) of receipts over disbursements (line 12).. 15. Other increases or decreases in funds (a) Net increase or decrease by adjustment in a.8set values of Investments (b) Net increase in reserve for future benefits and expenses (c) ($56,588.14) 56,588.14 (56.588.14) 16. Fund balance end of year. SEAFARERS PENSION PLAN ATTACHMENT TO THE ANNUAL REPORT—FORM D-2 DECEMBER 31, I96I Column* (3) Part I—Item 1—Seafarers Pension Plan is identified with various Atlantic and Gulf Coast steamship companies and some tugboat operators who have collective bargaining agreements with the Seafarers International Union of North America, Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland WateM District or the Inland Boatmen's Union of the Seafarers International Union of North America, Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District. Part III—Item 12B—Actuarial Valuation Assumption attached. Exhibit B-1 Statement of Significant Unrecorded Assets and Liabilities Assets Contributions receivable Liabilities Accrued expenses payable LIABILITIES AND FUNDS 12. Insurance and annuity premiums pay­ able 13 Reserve for unpaid claims (not covered by insurance) 14. Accounts payable 259.76 15. Accrued payrolls, taxes and other ex­ penses 16. Total liabilities ... 17. Funds and reserves (a) Reserve for future benefits and expenses 56,588.14 $ 10,598.82 ANNUAL REPORT OF THE $7,273.56 11. Total assets $337,137.00 7,273.56 $56,847.90 V— Seafarers Pension Fund STATE or..3!Mr*fr....p3|r*<^ CouNTv or. 259.76 «Indicate accounting basis by clieck: Cash X Accrual •. Plans on a cash basis should attach statement of significant unrecorded assets and liabilities. See attachment. ' The assets listed in this statement must be valued In column (1) on the basis regularly used In valuing investments held in the fund and reported to the U.S. Treasury Department, or shall be valued at their aggregate cost or present value, whichever i.s lower, if such a statement is not so required to be filed with the U.S. Treasury Department (Act. sec. 7 (c) and (f) (1) (B) ). State basis of determining the amount at whlcli securities are carried and. shown In column (1): • If A (2) in item 13, PAHTf HI is checked "Yes." sliow In this column the cost or prcse-it value, whichever is lower, of investments summarized in lines 2c, 3a, and 3b, If such value differs from that reported in column (1). Trustees of the Fund and.. being duly sworn, esch for himself deposes and says that this Annual Report is true to th* best of hi* Informs* tkm, knowledge and belief. Subscribed and sworn to before me this Employer jday of i9.c.r 0 Employee trui >M*«s>«aa**w»»M«»*M*a STEPHEN P. MAHER Notary PuWic stats of New Vorti No. 24-7668010 OusHfied in Kings County Cwt. filtd Mith Kmgg Cti. Clfe. i N.y. Co» Commuiion ExpitM Much 30, 1964 ' �SEAFARERS IMS Pag:* Twenty Tfaiee LOG Time Out For The News TINANCIAL REPORTS. Th6 constitution Of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland waters District makes specific provision for ssfegunrdlng the membership's money and Union finances. The constitution requires a detailed CPA audit every three months by a rank and file auditing committee elected by the mem­ bership. All Union records are available at SIU headquarters In Brooklyn. Should any member, for any reason, be refused his constitutional right to In­ spect these records, notify SIU President Paul Hall by certified mall, return receipt requested. SIU visitors from the Port of Baltimore take a breather dur­ ing their stay at headquarters to check over some important reading matter—the SEAFARERS LOG. Seafarers Donold J. Hewson and Richord Rigney flank Mrs. Rigney as they look into some of the latest news. Hewson regularly ships in the black gang and Rigney on deck out of the hall in Balti­ more. W. G. Hamilton wood Drive South, Mobile, Ala., or Contact Jimmy at Twinbrook 5- call 342-6150. 6887 in New Orleans. Call collect. Arthur H. Klrwin, Jr. John W. G. Ulebekk Anyone knowing whereabouts of Iglebekk pretrial conference is the above is asked to contact his in Seattle, Monday, July 9. Trial is wife at 2001 Conway Road, Or­ Monday, July 31, 1962. Grieve & lando, Fla., or phone OA 2-7840 Law, attorneys, Seattle, Wash. collect. • Julius J. Swykert Important you contact your wife, Rafaela, at 10914 South San Pedro St., Los Angeles 61, Calif., im­ mediately re hospital and Board of Education matters. Norman R. Pettersen The above-named or anyone knowing his whereabouts is asked to contact his wife c/o Faulkner, 2373 Ocean Parkway, Brooklyn, NY. Joseph Miller Irving G. Elliott Contact attorney Leslie Z. Important. Contact your brother Plump at 380 South Oyster Bay Thomas at 1075 Parkside Ave., Road, Hicksville, NY, Wells 8-6565. Alliance, Ohio, or phone TA 1-1790. Charles Lynsky Income Tax Refunds Your mother would like to hear Income tax refunds are being from you immediately. You can held by Jack W. Lynch, Room 201, contact her at home. SUP- Building, 450 Harrison St., San Francisco 5, Calif., for the fol­ Glenmore Royal lowing: Your mother, Mrs. Matilda Joseph A. Alves, Freddie Bailey, Royal, would like to hear from Margarito Borja, Roy Bru, Dao you. Write her at 6019 Warring- King Chae, John W. Curlew, Robert W. Ferrandiz, Steve Krkovich, Charles W. Lane, Frank Larosa, James Lear, Milledge P. Lee, Richard Leikas, Alii Nasroen, Sheffield, Consorcios Padlos, Mar­ vin J. Satchell, Emilio J. Sierra, Raymond A. Trlche, Grover C. Turner, Francis J. White, Chin Chi SIU Atlantic, Gulf Wong, Walter C. Zajanc. SIU HALL Lakes & Inland Waters District PRESIDENT Paul Hall EXEcxrriVE VICE-PRESIDENT Cal Tanner VICE PRESIDENTS Claude Simmons Lindsey Williams Ear! Sheparrt AI Tanner SECRETARY-TREASURER AI Kerr HEADQUARTERS REPRESENTATIVES Bill HaU Ed Mooney Fred Stewarl BALTIMORE 1216 E. Baltimore St Rex Dickey, Agent EAstern 7-4000 BOSTON 276 State SI John Fay. Agent Richmond 2-0140 DETROIT 10225 W. Jefferson Ave Vlnewood 3 4741 HEADQUARTERS ...675 4th Ave., Bklyn HYarinth 9-6600 HOUSTON 5804 Canal St. Paul Drozak, Agent WAlnut 8-3207 JACKSONVILLE 2608 Pearl St., SE., Jax William Morris, Agent ELgin 3-0987 MIAMI 744 W. Flagler St Ben Gonzales, Agent FRanklin 7-3564 MOBILE 1 South Lawrence St. Louis Neira. Agent HEmiock 2-1754 NEW ORLEANS 630 Jackson Ave. Buck Stephens. Agent Tel. 529-7546 NEW YORK 675 4th Ave., Brooklyn HYacinth 9-6600 NORFOLK 416 Colley Ave Gordon Spencer, Acting Agent 625-6505 PHILADELPHIA 2604 S 4th St Frank Drozak, Agent DEwey 6-3818 SAN FRANCISCO 450 Harrison St Frank Boyne, Agent DOuglas 2-4401 E. B. McAulcy, West Coast Rep. SANTURCE, PR 1313 Fernandez Juncos Stop 20 Keith Terpe, Hq. Rep. Phone 723 0003 SEATTLE . 2505 1st Ave Ted BabkowskI, Agent MAin 3-4334 TAMPA ...' 312 HarrLson St. Jeff Gllletle, Agent 229-2788 WILMINGTON. CaUf 505 N Marine Ave George McCartney, Agent TErminal 4-2528 TRUST FUNDS. All trust funds of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland -Waters District are administered In accordance with the provisions of various trust fund agreements. All these agreements specify that the trustees In charge of these funds shall consist equally of union and management represent­ atives and their alternates. All expenditures and disbursements of trust funds are made oftly upon approval by a majority of the trustees, financial records are available at the headquarters of the various trust funds. If, St any time, you are denied Information about any SIU trust fund, notify SIU President Paul Hall at SIU headquarters by certified mall, return receipt -requested. SHIPPING RIGHTS, Your shipping rights and seniority are protected by the con­ tracts of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Water# District, and by Union shipping rules, which are Incorporated In the contract. Get to know your shipping rights. If you feel there has been any violation of your ship­ ping or seniority rights, first notify the Seafarers Appeals Board. Also notify SIU President Paul Hall at headquarters, by certified mall, return re­ ceipt requested. if* •m'T'''" -' CONTRACTS. Copies of all SIU contracts are available in all SIU halls. These contracts apecify the wages and conditions under which you work and live aboard ship. Know your contract rights, as well as your obligations, such as filing for or on the proper sheets sndln the proper manner. If, at any time, any . SIU patrolman or other Union official. In your opinion, falls to protect yow contract rights properly, contact the nearest SIU port agent. In addition, notify SIU President Paul Hall by certified mail, return receipt requested. EDITORIAL POLICY—SEAFARERS LOG. The LOG has traditionally refrained from publishing any article serving the political purposes of any Individual In the Union, officer or member. It has also refrained from publishing articles deem­ ed harmful to the Union or Its collective membership. This established policy has been reaffirmed by membership action at the September, 1960 meetings In all constitutional ports. The responsibility for LOG policy is vested In an edl-' torial board which consists of the Executive Board of the Union. The Exec­ utive Board may delegate, from among Its ranks, one individual to carry out this responsibility. PAYMENT OF MONIES. No monies are to bo paid to anyone In any official capacity In the SIU unless an official Union receipt is given for same. Under no cir­ cumstance should any member pay any money for any reason unless he is given such receipt. If in the event anyone attempts to require any such payment bo made without supplying a receipt, or if a member la required to make a payment and i^ given an official receipt, but feels that he should not have been re­ quired to make such payment, this should Immediately be called to the attention of SIU President Paul Hall by certified mail, return receipt requested. CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS AND CCLIGATIONS, The SIU publishes every six months In the SEAFARERS LOG a verbatim copy of Its constitution. In addition, copies are available In all Union halls. All members should obtain copies of this constitution so as to familiarize themselves with Its contents. Any time you feel any member or officer Is attempting to deprive you of any constitutional right or obligation by any methods such as dealing with charges, trials, etc., as well as all other details, then the member so affected should immediately notify SIU President Paul Hall by certified mall, return receipt requested. RETIRED SEAFARERS. Old-time SIU members drawing disability-pension bene­ fits have always been encouraged to continue their union activities, in­ cluding attendance at membership meetings. And like all other SIU members at these Union meetings, they are encouraged to take an active role in all rank-and-file functions. Including service on rank-and-file committees. Because these oldtlmers cannot take shipboard employment, the membership has reaffirmed the long-standing Union policy of allowing them to retain their good standing through the waiving of their dues. George SplHotis Mrs. Katina Spiliotis, of Athens, Greece, the aged mother of the above-named, is seeking informa­ tion on his whereabouts. Contact Mrs. Una Schreiher, International Social Service, 345 East 46lh St., ward E. Talbot, William E. Scott, New York 17, NY. Lionel O. Chapman, Billy G. Neely, Charles L. Moody, Kenneth Alfred Hlrsch J. Wells, Cecil Hargrove, Clifford Get In touch with Mrs. Betty Hirsch, 1902—81st Street, A. Swell, Mike Chandoha, Pierre L. Charrette, Robert O. Smith, Brooklyn, NY. Charles Rodela, Richard E. Lloyd, Alexander W. Rahn, Robert E. Anthony Plsano LOG office is holding a photo­ Ayers, Francis L. Grissom, George graph of your nephew. Send for­ G. Van Ettan, Jr., Alex R. Vasquez, Morris J. Black, James O. Dewell, warding address. Pablo Pacheco, Wesley F. Leonard. Raymond D. Stafford Wallace E. Mason Get in touch with Rev. Francis Contact your brother Ralph by Statkus, c/o Military Ordinariate, 30 E. 51st St., New York 22, NY. mail immediately at 55 Arkell Road, Walnut Creek, Calif. James S. Helgoth Paul John Wilkinson Call Jean Freeman, HArrison Your father, George F. Wilkin­ 1-6702, at 817 Lydia Ave., Kansas son, would like to hear from you. City, Mo. Important. He is now living at 315 Elmwood Ex-SS Pacific Venture Ave., Providence 7, Rhode Island. The following crew members George W. Ford should contact Sol C. Berenholtz, Former shipmates and friends of attorney, 1209 Court Square Build­ ing, Baltimore 2, Md., for money the above-named, who was killed in a plane crash on June 28. are recovered on sale of this ship: William F. Jones, Joseph F. asked to write his sister, Mrs. Gina Crawford, Adolph Swenson, Ed- Ford Vash, 3704 N. Wayne, Chi­ cago 13, 111., regarding his where­ vised that cheeks are ready and abouts from June 20, when he they should contact SIU headquar­ signed off the SS Del Norte. ters: D. Coggins, W. Fredrick, J. LaEx-SS Hedgehaven The following crewmemhers who blanc, H. Walter, M. Sanchez, C. have transportation coming are ad­ Marceaux. ism •WW* w »w.pw » wmmmm • • • m wwm aWppwa piiiiiiiillftiiiiilliiiii®® ? ^I^APARERS LOG, ' A„. . . ; 675 Fowfth Ave., I Brooklyn 32, NY I woul<J like to receivo fhe SEAFARERS LOG— : pleose put my name on your moiling list. # » (Mnt inhrmathn) " 1 NAME ! CITY ZONE ... STATE • * TO AVOlp OUf^UCATtON; Hyou sr# si? oW tufescdbsr snd have « cfran^s J f of qivs your {ormir s<Wr«« balowj J P ZONE. STATE J 5 �SEAFAltinS*i:.OG ! July 1M8 • OFFICIAL ORGAN OF THE SEAFARtRt INTIRNATiONAL UNION • ATLANTIC, GULF, LAKES AND INLAND WATERS DISTRICT • AFL-CIO The Doctors' Strike J in Saskatchewan Doctors, upon receiving their certification to practice medicine, pledge to abide by the Hippoerotic oath, which states in part: .. into whatever house i enter I will go for the benefit of the sick and will abstain from all wrongdoing and corruption." Unfortunately, over 800 doc­ tors in the Canadian province of Saskatchewan turned their back on this code of ethics, denied their profession and, most im­ portant, struck out against the sick and infirm. Ignoring their primary respon­ sibility to minister to the ill and infured, the Saskatchewan doc­ tors, under the leadership of their professional society, re­ fused to treat patients and en­ gaged in a province-wide strike against a medical care plan en­ acted by the Saskatchewan gov­ ernment on July 1. The doctors' walkout dragged on for 23 days until It came to an end on July 23. TRUCE PROMSED IHBOCTORSTRIKE Parley Offered If Canadiane Will Resume Practice By BAVMOND BANMXL tfp«cl«lt<>ilnN»"VorkTlmei. » IlEGINA.. .Bask, {(rat gp-itura toward^etajngUie STRIKM DOCTORS REJECT EDIRTIOS ButJ As if striking against the sick was not enough, the provincial College of Physicians and Sur­ geons compounded matters by proudly and defiantly refusing to even discuss going back to caring for their patients unless the medical program was wiped off the statute books as if it had never existed at all. This strike, which reportedly caused the death of several per­ sons who could not be rushed to other areas in time for treatment, proved to be very revealing to the immediate public in Sas­ katchewan and elsewhere in Canada, as well as in the United States and other countries where a doctors' strike, in an en­ lightened modern society, is a matter of some moment. It it unfortunate, from the standpoint of the doctors, that they have exposed themselves in this fashion. They now stand accused before their neighbors and the world as a group of will­ ful men largely interested in the economics of medical practicenot, as they so frequently pro­ fess, in their community and social responsibilities. On numerous occasions in the past, as is their privilege, pro­ fessional medical groups have denounced other organizationstrade union organizations in the main—when these groups have resorted to strikes or other ac­ tion that has inconvenienced the general public . . . some type of favored business enterprise . . . or perhaps one or more doctors as individuals. Yet none of these actions in any way matches the impact of a doctors' strike, which has far greater impact on all concerned than any small public incon­ venience. This is so because when doctors refuse to go to "work" and practice their par­ ticular craft, they are dealing with basic questions of life and death, for the young, the old, for the sick as well as the healthy who may be stricken at any moment. They are striking against help­ less people who have placed their lives in the hands of the medical profession and have no­ where else to turn. This, then, was the nature of the strike action engaged in by the Saskatchewan doctors and now resolved somewhat by their return to "work" on the basis of concessions on both sides—the doctors, in their turn, and the rest of the community, including the government itself, which was the villain here in the view of the medical profession. Doctors, it should be pointed out, are not above striking the government, although they condemn such ac­ tion by anyone else. The government's so-called villainy here was an attempt to provide adequate medical care for all its citizens, financed by assessments and through general taxation. The program put into effect by the provincial authori­ ties on July 1 allowed free choice t>f doctors to anyone using its services. The doctors laid bare their objective when they reacted most strongly to the method of handling fees. Certainly the situation involv­ ing the doctors in Canada can be presumed to have had some ef­ fect on the medical care for the aged legislation which died in the Senate of the United States— for this session at least—on July 17, while the Saskatchewan dis­ pute was still on. The Canadian strike action had the energetic support of the American Medical Association here, and it's clear the AMA used the Canadian situation to full advantage. It's not difficult to speculate that the close 52-48 result on the "Medicare" health bill was sparked in part by fears among some lawmakers of a similar re­ volt on this side of the border. At least as much had been hint­ ed well in advance. The New Jersey Medical So­ ciety, for one, had openly an­ nounced its defiance of any medical care program and vowed not to treat the sick if any such legislation was institut­ ed by the Congress. All of this makes it plain that a "Medicare" program is es­ sential and must be strongly sup­ ported whenever it next comes up for action in Congress. "Job actions" against the sick cannot be encouraged or tolerat­ ed, and America's oldsters can't wait forever for the medical pro­ fession to catch up with the times and the needs of the people. }•] • •f �. mrw-i\zv m m- (ySTITIITIIH For SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes And Inland Waters District ':.!sf.^ . tr �/ •ml«BeB»-rat« Two "> li./ SEAt AREKM !'"• :. 4 Ad7. iin ments duly promulgated pursuant hcrett^ no person shall beoomt a full book member unless and until be bu attained die bi^besi aeniority rating set out in the said coUective bargaining agreement Only full book members shall be entitled to vote and to hold any office or elective job, except as otherwise specified herein. All meta' bets shall have a voice in Union proceedings and shall be entlded to vote on Union contracts. Bactien 2. No candidate shall be granted membership who Is a member of any dual organization hostile to the aims, principle^ and policies of this Union. Section 3. Members more than one quartet in arrears in dues shall be automatically suspended, and shall forfeit all benefits and all other rights and privileges in the Union. They shall be automatically dismissed if they are more than two quarters in arrears in dues. An arrearage in dues shall be computed from the first day of die applicable quarter, but this time shall not run: THE SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION OF NORTH AMERICA(a) While a member is actually participating in a sttike or lockout. (b) While a member is an In-patient in a USPHS or other ATLANTIC, GULF, LAKES AND INLAND WATERS DISTRia accredited hospital. Affllialad with Amtricin Ftdaratlon of Labor — CongroM of Indutlrial Organiiatiom (c) While a member is under an incapacity due to activity In behalf of the Union. (d) While a member is in the armed services of the United (At Amondod May 12, 1960) States, provided the member was in good standing at the time of entery into the armed forces, and further provided he applies for reinstatement within ninety (90) days after discharge from the process of the law of this Unioni No member shall be compelled armed forces. PREAMBLE to be a witness against himself in the trail of any proceeding in (e) While a member has no opportunity to pay dues, because As maritime and allied workers and realizing the value and which he may be charged with failure to observe the law of this of employment aboard an, American flag merchant vessel. necessity of a thorough organization, we are dedicated to the form­ Union. Every official and job holder shall be bound to uphold and Section 4. A majority vote of the membership shall be sufficient ing of one Union for our jxople, the Seafarers International Union protect the rights of every member in accordance with the princi­ to designate additional circumstances during which the time speci­ of North America—Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters Dis­ ples set forth in the Constitution of the Union. fied in Section 3 shall not tun. It shall be the right of any member trict, based upon the following principles: to present, in writing, to any Port at any regular meeting, any All members shall be entided to all the rights,, privileges and IV miarantees as set forth in this Constimtion, and such rights, privi­ Every member shall have the right to be confronted by his question with regard to the application of Section 3, in accordance leges and guarantees shall be preserved in accordance with its terms. accuser whenever he is charged with violating the law of this with procedures established by a majority vote of the membership. We declare that American seamen are entitled to receive their Union. In all such cases, the accused shall be guaranteed a fair and A majority vote of the membership shall be necessary to decide employment without interference of crimps, shipowners, fink halls speedy trial by an impartial committee of his brother Union such questions. ©r any shipping bureaus maintained by the Government Sactien 3. The membership shall be empowered to establish, from members. We affirm that every worker has the right to receive fair and time to time, by majority vote, rules under which dues and assess­ V just remuneration for his labor, and to gain sufficient leisure for may be excused where a member has been unable to pav No member shall be denied the tight to express himself freely ments mental cultivation and physical recreation. dues and assessments for the reasons provided in Sections 3 and 4, on the floor of any Union meeting or in committee. We proclaim the ri^t of all seamen to receive healthful and Section 6. To preserve unity, and to promote the common welfare sufficient food, and proper forecastles in which to rest. VI of the membership, all members of the Union shall uphold and We defend the right of all seamen to be treated in a decent and respectful manner by those in command, and, A militant membership being necessary to the security of a ftM defend this Gmstitution and shall be governed by the provisions of We hold that the above rights belong to all workers alike, union, the members shall at all times stand ready to defend this this Constitution and all policies, rulings, orders and decisions duly irrespective of nationality or creed. Union and the principles set forth in the Constitution of the Union. made. Recognizing the foregoing as our inalienable rights, we are con­ Sactien 7. Any member who gives aid to the principles and VII scious of corresponding duties to those in command, our employers, policies of any hostile or dual organization shall be denied further our craft and our country. The powers not delegated to the officers, job holders, and Execu­ membership in this Union to the full extent permitted by law, We will, therefore, try by all just means to promote harmonious tive Board by the Constitution of the Union shall be reserved to A majority vote of the membership shall decide which organizations relations with those in command by exercising due care and dili­ the members. are dual or hostile. gence in the performance of the duties of our profession, and by Section 8. Evidence of membership or other affiliation with the giving all possible assistance to our employers in caring for their CONSTITUTION Union shall at all times remain the property of the Union. Mem­ gear and property. bers may be required to show their evidence of membership in order Based upon these principles, it is among our objects: To use our Article I to be admitted to Union tneeiings, or into, or on Union property. influence individually and collectively for the purpose of maintain­ Name and General Powers ing and developing skill in seamanship and eflfeaing a change in the maritime law of the United States, so as to render it more This Union shall be known as the Seafarers International Union Article IV equitable and to. make it an aid instead of a hindrance to the of North America—Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters Dis­ development of a merchant marine and a body of American seamen. trict. Its powers shall be legislative, judicial, and executive, and Reinstatement To support a journal which shall voice the sentiments of mari­ shall include the formation of, and/or issuance of chatters to, sub­ time workers and through its columns seek to maintain their ordinate bodies and divisions, corporate or otherwise, the forma­ Members dismissed from the Union may be reinstated in accord­ knowledge of, and interest in, maritime affairs. ^ tion of funds and participation in funds, the establishment of enter­ ance with such rules and under such conditions as are adopted, To assist the seamen of other countries in the work of orgaiii- prises for the benefit of the Union, and similar ventures. This from time to time, by a majority vote of the membership. zation and federation, to the end of establishing the Brotherhood Union shall exercise all of its powers in aid of subordinate bodies Of the Sea. and divisions created or chartered by it. For convenience of admin­ Article V To form and to assist by legal means other bona fide labor organi­ istration and in furtherance of its policies of aid and assistance, the zations whenever possible in the attainment of their just demands. Union may make its property, facilities and personnel available Duet and Initiation Fee To regulate our conduct as a Union and as individuals so as to for the use and behalf of such subordinate bodies and divisions. make seamanship what it rightly is—an honorable and useful A majority vote of the membership shall be authorization for any .Section 1. All members shall pay dues quarterly, on a calendar calling. And bearing in mind that we are migratory, diat our work Union action, unless otherwise specified in ° the Constimtion or year basis, no later than the first business day of each quarter, except takes us away in different directions from any place where the by law. This Union shall at all times protect and maintain its as herein otherwise provided. The dues shall be those payable as of majority might otherwise meet to act, that meetings can be attended jurisdiction. the date of adoption of this Constitution and may be changed only by only a fraction of the membership, that the absent members, by Constitutional amendment. who cannot be present, must have their interests guarded from Article II Section 2. No candidate for membership shall be admitted into what might be the results of excitement and passions aroused by membership without having paid an initiation fee of three hundred Affiliation persons or conditions, and that those who are present may act . (1300.00) dollars, except as otherwise provided in this Constitution. for and in the interest of all, we have adopted this Constitution. Stciion 1. This Union shall be affiliated with the Seafarers Inter­ Section 3. Payment of dues and initiation fees may be waived for national Union of North America and the American Federation .organizational purposes in accordance with such rules as are adopted of Labor—Congress of Industrial Organizations. All other affilia­ hfatement of Principles and Declaration of Rights tions by the TJnion or its subordinate bodies or divisions shall be by 8 majority vote of the Executive Board. In order to form a more perfect Union, we. workers in the made or withdrawn as determined by a majority vote of the maritiine and allied industries, realizing the value and necessity Executive Board. ArHcle Vi •of uniting ill pursuit of our improved economic and social welfare, Section 2. In addition to such other provisions as are contained have determined to bind ourselves together in the Seafarers Inter­ herein, all subordinate bodies and divisions seeking a charter from Retirement from Membership national Union of North America—Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and and/or affiliation with this Union, shall be required to adopt, within Inland Waters District, and hereby dedicate ourselves to the fol­ a time period set by the Executive Board, a constitution conuining Section 1. Members may retire from membership by surrendering lowing principles: provisions as set forth in Exhibit A, annexed to this Constimtion their Union books or other evidence of affiliation and paying all In promoting our economic and social welfare, we.shall ever be and made a part hereof. All other provisions adopted by such unpaid dues for the quarter in which they retire, assessments, fines mindful, not only of our rights, but also of our duties and obliga­ subordinate bt^ies and divisions as part of their constitutions shall and other monies due and owing the Union. When the member tions as members of the community, our duties as citizens, and our not be inconsistent therewith. No such constimtion or amendments surrenders his book or other evidence of affiliation in connection duty to combat the menace of communism and any other enemies thereto shall be deemed to be effective without the approval of the with his application for retirement he shall be given a receipt of freedom and the democratic principles to which we seafaring Executive Board of this Union, which shall be executed in writing, therefor. An official retirement card shall be issued by Headquarters,' men dedicate ourselves in this Union. on its behalf, by the President or, in his absence, by any other upon request, dated as of the day that such member accomplishes We shall affiliate'and work with other free labor organizaitons; officer by it. Such approval shall be deemed to be recog­ these payments, and shall be given to the member upon his pre­ we shall support a journal to give additional voice to our views; nition designated of compliance herewith by such subordinate body or division. senting the aforesaid receipt. we shall assist our brothers of the sea and other workers of all Where a subordinate body or division violates any of the fore­ Section 2. All the rights, privileges, duties and obligations of countries in these obligations to the fullest extent consistent with going, and, in particular, seeks to effectuate any constitutional our duties, obligations, and law. We shall seek to exert our individ­ provision not so authorized and approved, or commits acts in membership shalj be suspended during the Mriod of retirement; ual and collective^ influence in the fight for the enactment of labor violation of its approved constitution, or fails to act in accordance except_ that a retired member shall not be disloyal to the Union nor join or remain in any dual or hostile organization, upon penalty and other legislation and policies which look to the attainment of therewith, this Union, through its Executive Board, may withdraw a free and happy society, without distinction based on race, creed its charter and/or sever its affiliation forthwith, or on such terms of forfeiture of his right to reinstatement. or color. taction 3. Any person in retirement for « period of two quarters M it may impose not inconsistent with law, in addition to exercis­ To gpvern our conduct as a Union and bearing In mind that ing any and all lights it may have pursuant to any applicable agree­ or more shall be restored to membership, except as herein indicated, most of our members are migratory, that their duties carry by paying dues for the current quarter, as well as all assessments ments or understandings. all over the world, that their rights must and shall be protected, accruing and newly levied during the period of retirement. If the . Section 3. This Union shall also have the power, acting through period of retireinent is less .than two quarters, the required pay­ we hereby declare these rights as members of the Union to be inalienable. its Executive Board, and after a fair hearing, to impose a trustee­ ments shall consist of all dues acauing during the said period « ship upon an^ subordinate body, or divisions chartered by and retirement, including those for the current quarter, and all assess­ I affiliat^ with it, for the reasons and to the extent provided by law. ments accrued and newly levied during that period. Upon such No member shall be deprived of any of the righu or privileges payment, the person in retirement shall be restored to membership, guaranteed him under the Ginstitution of the Union. Article III and his membership book, appropriately stamped, shall be rcnirned to him. Membership II Sactien 4. A member in retirement may be restored to membership Section 1. Candidates for membership shall be admitted to memEvery qualified member shall have the right to nominate himself after a two-year period of retirement consisting of eight full quarten Ixrship in accordance with such rules as are adopted from time to Ibr, and, if elected or appointed, to hold office in this Union. time, by a majority vote of the membership. Membership classifica­ only by majority vote of the membership. tions shall correspond to and depend upon seniority classifications Saclton 5. The period of retirement shall be computed from the III established in accordance with the standard collective bargaining first day of the quarter following the one in which the retirement No member shall be deprived of his membership wiuiuut dtie agreement of this Union. In addition to meeting the other requiie- cafd was issued. CONSTITUTION f.-^' LOG �Adr. 196S SE Af ARERB toa Ailfcle VII JF) The l^reildeat ihall be dtalrauui of die' Ezecuthe.Boafil .•»!•• -4 - Sapideineiit—Pace Three ^ poMiL tai At jptnoiinal Aertol oa tbt lalcet and lolui wtxmf (tulnAinm Aiir or(Biilsiii( acthritiea. may out one vote in that body. System of Organization 1B Older Aat Ct mar ptoptdj ezerate his lespoosibUitiea he it (g) He shall be responsible, within Ae limits of his powers^ cmpowettd and anttorlzed to tetaia any technic^ or professional for the enforcement of this Constitution, Ae policies of the Uniom SactSen 1. Tht'i Union, and all officers, headquartet's reptesenta* assistaaoe bt deems necessary, lobjea to approval of the Executive dves, port agents, patrolmen, and members studl be governed la and all rules and rulings duly adopted by Ae Executive Board, and Board. Aose duly adopted by a majority vote of Ae membership. WiAin this order bjr: .these limits, he shall strive to enhance Ae strengA, position, and Secrion a. Dlreefor of Organlzint and Publications. (a) Hie Constitution; prestige of Ae Union. The Director of Organizing and Publications Aall be appointed (b) The Executive Board. (h) The foregoing duties shall be in addition to Aose oAer and mav be removed at will by Ae Executive Board of Ae Union. (c) Majority vote of the membership. duties lawfully imposed upon him. He shall be responsible for and supervise all publications and public relations of Ac Union and shall serve as co-ordinator of (i) The responsibility of the President may not be delegated, Section 7. The headquarters of the Union shall be located in New York and the headquarters officers shall consist of a President, but the President may delegate to a person or persons Ae execution aU organizational activities of. Ac Union. In addition, he shall and Executive Vice-President, one Vice-President in Charge of of such of his duties as he may in his discretion decide, subject perform any and all duties assigned him or delegated to him by Ae Executive Board. Contracts and Contract Enforcement, a Secretary-Treasurer,' one to Ae limitations set forA in Ais Constitution. (j) Any vacancy in any office or the job of Headquarters Repre­ Vice-President in Charge of the Atlantic Coast, one Vice-President Soction 9. Hoodqutrtors Roprosontativos. in Charge of the Gulf Coast, and one Vice-President in Charge sentative, Port Agent, or Patrolman shall be filled by the President The Headquarters Representatives shall perform any and allby temporary appointment of a member qualifi^ for Ae office duties assigned Aem or delegated to Aem by Ae President, Execu­ of the Lakes and Inland Waters. or job under Article XH of Ais Constitudon, except in Aose Section 3. The staff of each port shall consist of such personnel cases where the filling of such vacancy is otherwise provided for tive Vice-Presidetit or Ae Executive Board. as is provided for herein, and the port shall bear the name of the by this Constitution. Soction 10. Port Agantf. ' city in which the Union's port ofnces are located. (a) The Port Agent shall be In direa Aarge of Ae administra­ (k) The President is directed to take any and all measures and Section A. Every member of the Union shall be registered in one employ such means which he deems necessaiTr or advisable, to tion of Union affairs in Ae port of his jurisdiction subject to the of three departments; namely, deck, engine and stewards depart­ protect the interests, and further the welfare of the Union and its direction of Ae area Vice-President. (b) He shall, within the jurisdirtion of his port, be responsible ment. The definition of these departments shall be in accordance members, in all matters involving national, state or local legislation for Ae enforcement and execution of the Constitution, Ae policies with custom and usage. This definition may be modified by a issues, and public affairs. (1) The President shall have authority to require any officer or . of Ae Union, and the rules adopted by the Executive Board, and majority vote of the membership. No member may transfer from one department to another except by approval as evidenced by a Union representative to attend any regular or special meeting if, in by a majority vote of the membership. Wherever there are time restrictions or other considerations affecting port aaion, the Port his opinion, it is deemed necessary. majority vote of the membership. Agent shall take appropriate action to insure observance thereof.' Section 2. Executive Vice-President. • (c) He shall be prepared to account, financially or oAetwise, The Executive Vice-President shall perform any and all duties for Ae activities of his pott, whenever demanded by the President,, Article VIII assigned him or delegated to him by the President. In the event the Vice-President of the area in which his port is located, or by Officers, Headquarters Representatives, Port Agents the President shall be unable to carry out any of his duties by reason of incapacity or unavailability, the Executive Vice-President Ae Secretary-Treasurer. and Patrolmen (d) In any event, he shall prepare and forward to Ae Secretaryshall take over such duties during Ae f^riod of such incapacity or Soction 1. The officers of the Union shall be elected as otherwise unavailability. Upon the deaA, resignation, or removal from office Treasurer, a weekly financial report showing, in detail, weekly provided in this Constitution. These officers shall be the President, for any reason of the President, the Executive Vice-President shall income and expenses, and complying with all other accounting an Executive Vice-President, one Vice-President in Charge of Con­ immediately assume Ae office, duties and responsibilities of Ae directions issued by the Secretary-Treasurer. (e) The Port Agent may assign each port Patrolman to such tracts and Contract Enforcement, a Secretary-Treasurer, one Vice- President until the next general election. President in Charge of the Atlantic Coast, one Vice-President in The Executive Vice-President shall be a member of the Executive duties as fall wiAin the jurisdiction of the port, regardless of Ae departmental designation, if any, under whiA the Pacrolmaa Charge of the Gulf Coast, and one Vice-President in Charge of the Board and may cast one vote in that body. was elected. Lakes and Inland Waters. Section 3. Vice-President in Charge of Contracts and (f) The Port Agent shall designate which members at Aat port Section 2. Port Agents, Headquarters Representatives, and Patrol­ Contract Enforcement. may serve as representatives to oAer organizations, affiliation wiA men shall be elected, except as otherwise provided in this The Vice-President in Charge of Contracts and Contract Enforce­ which has been properly authorized. Constitution, ment shall perform any and all duties assigned him or delegated Section II. Palrolmtn. to him by the President. In addition, he shall be responsible for Patrolmen shall jxrform any duties assigned them by Ae Agent all contract negotiations, the formulation of bar^ining demands, Article IX and the submission of proposed collective bargaining agreements of Ae Port to whiA they are assigned. to the membership for ratification. He shall also be responsible, Other Elective Jobs Section 12. Executive Boerd. except as otherwise provided in Article X, Section 14 (d) (1), for The Executive Board shall consist of the President, Ae Executive Sertion 1. In addition to the elective jobs provided for in Article strike authorizarion, signing of new contracts, and contract enforce­ VIII, the following jobs in the Union shall be voted upon in the ment. He shall also act for headquarters in executing the adminis­ Vice-President, the Vice-President in Charge of Contracts' and' manner prescribed by this Constitution: trative functions assigned to headquarters by this Constitution wiA Contract Enforcement, the Secretary-Treasurer, the Vice-President respect to trials and appeals except if he is a witness or par^ in Charge of the Atlantic Area, the Vice-President in Charge of A. Delegates to the convention of the Seafarers International thereto, in which event the Secretary-Treasurer shall act in his Ae Gulf Area, the Vice-President in Charge of the Lakes and Inland Union of North America. place. In order that he may properly execute these responsibilities Waters, and the National Director (or chief executive officer) of B. Committee members of: he is hereby instructed and authorized to employ such help as he each subordinate body or division created or chartered by the (1) Trial Committees deems necessary, be it legal, or otherwise, subject to approval of Union whenever such subordinate body or division has attained a membership of 3,200 members and has maintained that member­ (2) Quarterly Financial Committees the Executive Board. (3) Appeals Committees • The Vice-President in Charge of Contracts and Contract Enforce­ ship for not less than three (3) months. Such National Director (or chief executive officer) shall be a member of Ae respective (4) Strike Committees ment shall be a member of the Executive Board and may cast subordinate body or division and must be qualified to hold office (5) Credentials Committees one vote in that body. under the terms of the Constitution of such division or suborA(6) Polls Committees nate body. ( 7) Union Tallying Committees Section 4. Socrolaiy-Traasurer. The Executive Board shall meet in headquarters no less than (8) Constitutional Committees The Secretary-Treasurer shall perform any and all duties assigned once each quarter and at such other times as the President or, Section 2. Additional committees may be formed as provided by him or delegated to him by the President. He shall be responsible in his absence, the Executive Vice-President may direct. The Presi­ a majoriry vote of the membership. Committees may also be ap­ for the organization and maintenance of the correspondence, files, and records of the Union; setting up, and maintenance of, sound dent shall be the chairman of all Executive Board meetings unlessj pointed as perrnittcd' by this Constimtion. accounting and bookkeeping systems; the setting up, and mainte­ absent, in which case the Executive Vice-President shall assume nance of, proper office and other administrative Union procedures; the chairman's duties. Each member of the Executive Board shall Article X the proper collection, safeguarding, and expenditure of all Union be entitled to cast one vote in that body. Its decision shall be funds, port or otherwise. He shall submit to the membership, for determined by majority vote of those voting, providing a quorutn Duties of Officers, Headquarters Representatives, Port each quarterly period, a detailed report of the entire Union's finan­ of three is present. It shall be the duty of the Executive Board to Agents, Other Elected Job Holders and cial operations and shall submit simultaneously therewith, the develop policies, strategies and rules which will advance and Miscellaneous Personnel Quarterly Financial Committee report for the same period. The protect the interests and welfare of the Union and the Members. Secretary-Treasurer's report shall be prepared by an independent It shall be the duty of the Secretary-Treasurer, or in his absence, Section 1. The Preticiant. Certified Public Accountant. He shall also work with all duly elected an appointee of the Executive Board, to keep accurate minutes of (a) The President shall be the executive officer of the Union finance committees. The Secretary-Treasurer shall be responsible all Executive Board meetings. The Executive Board shall appoint one person who shall be designated Director of Organizing and and shall represent; and act for and in behalf of, the Union in all for the timely filing of any and all reports on the operations of Publications. The Executive Board shall determine per capita tax the Union, financial or otherwise, that may be required by any matters except as otherwise specifically provided for in the Con­ Federal or state laws. In order that he may properly execute his to be levied and other terms and conditions of affiliation for any stitution. group of workers desiring affiliation. The Executive Board may (b) He shall be a member ex-officio of all committees, except responsibilities, he is hereby instructed and authorized to employ direct the administration of all Union affairs, properties, policies any help he deems necessary, be it legal, accounting, or otherwise, as otherwise herein expressly provided. and personnel in any and all areas not otherwise specifically pro­ subject to approval of the Executive Board. (c) The President shall be in charge of, and responsible for, all The Secretary-Treasurer shall be a member of the Executive vided for in this Constitution. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Union property, and shall be in charge of headquarters and port Board and may cast one vote in that body. Executive Board may act without holding a formal meeting pro­ offices. Wherever there are time restrictions or other considerations The Secretary-Treasurer shall be a member ex-officio of the vided all members of the Board are sent notice,of the proppsed affecting Union action, the President shall take appropriate action Credentials and Ballot Tallying Committees. In addition he shall action or actions and the decision thereon is reduced to writing and to insure observance thereof. make himself and the records of his office available to the Quarterly signed by a majority of the Executive Board. In the event that death, resignation or removal from office for (d) In order that he may properly execute his responsibilities, Financial Committee. any reason should occur simultaneously to the President and Execu­ he is hereby instructed and authorized to employ any help he deems tive Vice-President, the Executive Board by majority vote shall, Section 5. Vice-President In Charge of the Atlantic Coast. necessary, be it legal, accounting or otherwise. name successors from its own membership who shall fill Aos« The Vice-President in Charge of the Atlantic Coast shall be a (e) Subject to approval by a majority vote of the membership, the President shall designate the number and location of ports, the member of the Executive Board and shall be entitled to cast one vacancies until the next general election. If the Executive Vice-President duly assumes the office of the jurisdiction, status, and activities thereof, and may close or open- vote in that body. He shall supervise and be responsible for the activities of all President and dies, resigns, is removed from office, or is incapaci­ such ports, and may re-assign Vice-Presidents and the SecretaryTreasurer, without reduction in wages. He may also re-assign the ports, and the personnel thereof on the Atlantic Coast, includ­ tated for more than 30 days during the remainder of. the term, the Headquarters Representatives, Port Agents, and Patrolmen, to ing their organizing activities. The Atlantic Coast area is deemed Executive Board shall elect a successor for the balance of the term other duties, without reduction in wages. The Ports of New York, to mean that area from and including Georgia through Maine and from its own membership. , Philadelphia, Baltimore, Mobile, New Orleans, Houston and shall also include the Islands in the Caribbean. In order that he Section 13. Delegates. Detroit may not be closed except by Constitutional amendment. may properly execute his responsibilities he is empowered and (a) The term "delegates" shall mean those members of the Where ports are opened between elections, the President shall authorized to retain any technical or professional assistance he Union and its subordinate bodies or divisions who are elected in deems necessary, subject to approval of the Executive Board. designate the Union personnel thereof. accordance with the provisions of this Constitution, to attend the The President shall designate, in the event of the incapacity of convention of the Seafarers International Union of North America. Sactlon 6. Vic«-Prssldenl in Charga ef tha Gulf Coast. a^ Headquarters Representative, Port Agent or Patrolman, or any (b) Each delegate shall attend Ae convention for which elected The Vice-President in Charge of the Gulf Coast shall be a officer other than the President, a replacement to act as such during the period of incapacity, provided _^uch replacement is qualified member of the Executive Board and shall be entitled to cast one and. fully participate therein. (c) Each delegate shall, by his vote and oAerwise, support those under Article XII of the Constitution to fill such job. vote in that body. He shall supervise and be responsible for the activities of all the policies agreed upon by the majority of the delegates to Ae At the regular meeting in July of every election year, the Presi­ dent shall submit to the membership a pre-balloting report. In his Potts, and the personnel thereof on the Gulf Coast including their Convention. report he shall recommend the number and location of ports, the organizing activities. The Gulf Coast area is deemed to mean the (d) The President shall assign to each subordinate body or number of Headquarters Representatives, Port Agents and Patrol­ State of Florida; all through the Gulf, including Texas. division that number of delegates to which this Union would have In order that he may properly execute his responsibilities he men which are to be elected. He shall also recommend a bank, a been entitled, if its membership had been increased by the number bonded warehouse, a regular officer thereof, or any other similar is empowered and authorized to retain any technical or professional of members of the subordinate body or division, in accordance depository, to which the ballots are to be mailed or delivered at assistance he deems necessary, subject to approval of the Executive with Ae formula set forth in the Constitution of the Seafarers the close of each day's voting, except that the President may, in Board. International Union of North America, except that this ptovision his discretion, postpone the recommendation as to the depository shall not be applied so as to reduce the number of delegates to Section 7. Vico-Proiidonl in Chargo of tho Lakot and Inland Walars. until no later than the first regular meeting in October. which this Union would otherwise have been entitled. This recommendation may also specify, whether any Patrolman The Vice-President in Charge of the Lakes and Inland Waters Saclion 14. CommiHeas. and/or Headquarters Representative, shall be designated as deparr- shall be a member of the Executive Board and shall be entitled (•) Trial CommittM. mental or otherwise. The report shall be subject to approval or to cast one vote in that body. modification by a majority vote of the membership. lite Trial Committee shall conduct Ae trials of a person Aarged^ He shall supervise and be responsible for Ae activities of all �Sopi^eraeiii—Page Poor and sliall submit findings and recommendations as prescribed in diis Constitution. It shall be the sj^ial obligation of the Trial Committee to observe all the requirements of this Constitution irith re^rd to charges and trials, and their hndin^ and recom­ mendations must specifically state whether or not, in the opinion of the Trial Committee, the rights of any accused, under this Constitution, were properly safeguarded. ' (b) Appeals Committee. 1. The Appeals Committee shall hear all appeals from trial judgments, in accordance with such procedures as are set forth in this Constitution and such rules as may be adopred by a majority •ote of the membership not inconsistent therewith. 2. Tlie Appeals Committee shall, within not later than one week after the close of the said hearing, make and submit findings and recommendations in accordance with the provisions of this Con(titution and such rules as may be adopted by a majority vote of the membership not inconsistent therewith. ' (c) Quarterly Financial Committee. 1. The Quarterly Financial Committee shall make an examina­ tion for each quarterly period of the finances of the Union and fhall report fully on their findings and recommendations. Members of this committee may make dissenting reports, separate recom­ mendations and separate findings. 2. Th6 findings and recommendations of this committee shall be completed within a reasonable t'me after the election of the members thereof, and shall be submitted to the Secretary-Treasurer who shall cause the same to be read in all ports, as sec forth herein. 3. All officers. Union personnel and members are responsible for complying with all demands made for records, bills, vouchers, receipts, etc., by the said Quarterly Financial Committee. The committee shall also have available to it, the services of the inde­ pendent certified public accountants retained by the Union. 4. Any action on the said report shall be as determined by a majority vote of the membership. 5. The Quarterly Financial Committee shall consist of seven (7) members in gooil standing to be elected as follows: One member from each of the following ports: New York, Philadelphia, Balti­ more, Mobile, New Orleans, Houston and Detroit. No officer. Headquarters Representative, Port Agent or Patrolman, shall be eligible for election to this Committee. Committee members shall be elected at the regular meeting designated by "the SecretaryTreasurer. In the event a regular meeting cannot be held in any port for lack of a quorum, the Agent shall call a special meeting as early as possible for the purpose of electing a member to serve on the Quarterly Financial Committee. Such committee members shall be furnished transportation to New York and back to theii: respective ports and they shall be furnished room and board during the period they are performing their duties in New York. Com­ mencing on the day following their election and continuing until they have been returned to their respective ports each committee member shall be paid for hours worked at the standby rate of pay but in no event shall they be paid for less than eight (8) hours per day. (d) Striks CommlHe*. SEAFARERS vessels, covered by contract with Ais |J';'®°> of employment with, or in any office or job of, the Union, its _su^ sidiaries and its affiliates, or in any employment at the Union's direction, or a combination of these, between January 1st and the time of nomination in the election year; and (d) He is a citizen of the United States of America; and (e) He is not disqualified by law. Section 2. All candidates for, and holders of, other elective jobs not specified in the preceding sections shall be full book members of the Union. Section 3. All candidates for and holders of elective offices and jobs, whether elected or appointed in accordance with this Cotistitution, shall maintain full book membership in g<»d standing. Article XIII Elections for Officers, Headquarters Representatives, Port Agents and Patrolmen Section 1. Nominations. Except as provided in Section 2(b) of this_ Article, any full book member may submit his name for nomination for any office, or the job of Headquarters Representative, Port Agent or Patrolman, by delivering or causing to be delivered in person, to the office of the Secretary-Treasurer at headquarters, or sending, a letter addressed to the Credentials Committee, in care of the SecretaryTreasurer, at the address of "headquarters. This letter shall be dated and shall contain the following: (a) The name of the candidate. (b) His home address and mailing address. (c) His book number. (d) The title of the office or other job for which he is a candi­ date, including the name of the Port in the event the posi­ tion sought is that of Agent or Patrolman. (e) Proof of citizenship. (f) Proof of seatime and/or employment as required for can­ didates. (g) In the event the member is on a ship he shall notify the Credentials Committee what ship he is on. This shall be done also if he ships subsequent to forwarding his cre­ dentials. (h) Annexing a certificate in the following form, signed and dated by the proposed nominee: "I hereby certify that I am not now, nor, for the five (5) years last past, have I been either a member of the Communist Party or convicted of, or served any part of a prison term resulting from conviction of robbery, bribery, extortion, embezzlement, grand larceny, burglary, arson, violation of narcotics laws, murder, rape, assault with intent to kill, assault which inflicts grievous bodily injury, or violation of title II or 111 of the Landrum-Griffin Act, or conspiracy to commit any such crimes." Dated: 1. In no event shall a general strike take place unless approved by a majority vote of the membership. 2. In the event a general strike has been approved by the mem­ bership the Port Agents in all affected ports shall call a timely special meeting for the purpose of^ electing a strike committee. This committee shall be composed of three full book members and their duties shall consist of assisting the Port Agent to effectu­ ate all suike policies and strategies. Article XI Wages and Terms of OtFice of Officers and Other Elective Job Holders, Union Employees, and Gfthers Saction 1. The following elected offices and jobs shall be held for a term of four years: President Vice-Presidents Secretary-Treasurer Headquarters Representatives Port Agents Patrolmen The term of four years set forth herein is expressly subject to the provisions for assumption of office as contained in Article XIII, Section 6(b) of this Constitution. Section 2. The term of any elective jobs other than those indicated In Section 1 of this Article shall continue for so long as is necessary to complete the functions thereof, unless sooner terminated by a majority vote of the membership or segment of the Union, which­ ever applies, whose vote was originally necessary to elect the one or ones serving. Section 3. The compensation to be paid the holder of any office or other elective job shall be determined from time to time by the Executive Board subject to approval of the membership. Section 4. The foregoing provisions of this Article do not apply to any corporation, business, or other venture in which this Union participates, or which it organizes or creates. In such situations, instructions conveyed by the Executive Board shall be followed. Article XII Qualifications for Officers, Headquarters Representa­ tives, Port Agents, Patrolmen and Other Elective Jobs Section I. Any member of the Union is eligible to be a candidate for, and hold, any office or the job of Headquarters Representative, Port Agent or Patrolman provided: (a) He has at least three (3) years of seatime in an unlicensed capacity aboard an American-flag merchant vessel or vessels. In computing time, time spent in the employ of the Union, its sub­ sidiaries and its affiliates, or in any employment at the Union's direction, shall count the same as sea time. Union records. Welfare Plan records and/or company records can be used to determine eligibility; and (b) He has been a full book member in continuous good stand­ ing in the Union for at least three (3) years immediately prior to his nomination; and (c) He has at least four (4) months of sea time, in an un­ licensed capacity, aboard an American-flag merchant vessel or Book No July, 19«t LOG Signature of member .• Printed forms of the certificate shall be made available to nomi­ nees. Where a nominee cannot truthfully execute such a certificate, but is, in fact, legally eligible for an office or job by reason of the restoration of civil rights originally revoked by such conviction or a favorable determination by the Board of Parole, of the United States Department of Justice, he shall, in lieu of the foregoing certificate, furnish a complete signed statement of the facts of his case together with true copies of the documents supporting his statement. Ail documents required herein must reach headquariefs no earlier than July 15th and no later than August 15th of the election year. The Secretary-Treasurer is charged with the safekeeping of these letters and shall turn them over to the Credentials Committee upon the latter's request. Section 2. Credentials Committee. (a) A Credentials Committee shall be elected at the regular meeting in August of the election year, at the port where head­ quarters is located. It shall consist of six full book members in attendance at the meeting, with two members to be elected from each of the Deck, Engine and Stewards Departments. No Officer, Headquarters Representative, Port Agent or Patrolman, or candi­ date for office or the job of Headquarters Representative, Port Agent or Patrolman, shall be eligible for election to this Committee, except as provided for in Article X, Section 4. In the event any committee member is unable to serve, the committee shall suspend until the President or Executive Vice President, or the SecretaryTreasurer, in that order, calls a special meeting at the port where Headquarters is located in order to elect a replacement. The Com­ mittee's results shall be by majority vote, with any tie vote being resolved by a majority vote of the membership at a special meeting called for that purpose at that Port. (b) After its election, the Committee shall immediately go into session. It shall determine whether the person has submitted his application correctly and possesses the necessary qualifications. The Committee shall prepare a report listing each applicant and his book number under the office or job he is seeking. Each appli­ cant shall be marked "qualified" or "disqualified" according to the findings of the Committee. Where an applicant has been marked "disqualified", the reason therefor must be stated in the report. Where a tie vote has been resolved by a special meeting of the membership, that fact shall also be noted, with sufficient detail. • The report shall be signed by all of the Committee members, and be completed and submitted to the Ports in time for the next regular meeting after their election. At this meeting, it shall be read and incorporated in the minutes, and then posted on the bulletin board in each port. On the last day of nominations, one member of the Committee shall stand by in Headquarters to accept delivery of credentials. All credentials must be in headquarters by midnight of closing day. (c) When an applicant has been disqualified by the commit­ tee, he shall be notified immediately by telegram at the addresses listed by him pursuant to Section I of this Article. He shall also be sent a letter containing the reasons for such disqualification by air mail, special delivery, registered, to the mailing address desig­ nated pursuant to Section 1 (b) of this Article. A disqualified appli­ cant shall have the right to take an appeal to the membership from the decision of the committee. He shall forward copiel of such appeal to each port, where the appeal shall be presented and voted upon at a regular meeting no later than the second meeting after the conuijittec's election. It is the responsibility of the appli­ cant to insure timely delivery of bis appeal. In any event, wi^out prejudice to his written appeal, the applicant may appear in person before the committee within two days after the day on which the telegram is sent, to correct his application or argue for his qualiThe committee's report shall be prepared early enough to allow the applicant to appear before it within the time set forth in this Constitution and still reach the ports in time for the first regular meeting after its election. (d) A majority vote of the membership shall, in the case of such appeals, be sufficient to over-rule any disqualification classification by the Credentials Committee, in which event the erne so pre­ viously classified shall then be deemed qualified. (e) The Credentials Committee, in passing upon the qualifi­ cations of candidates, shall have the right to conclusively presume that anyone nominated and qualified in previous elections for candi­ dacy for any office, or the job of Headquarters Representative, Port Agent or Patrolman, has met all the requirements of Section 1(a) of Article Xll. Section 3. Balloting Procedures. (a) The Secretary-Treasurer shall insure the proper and timely reparation of ballots, without partiality as to candidates or ports. The ballots may contain general information and instructive com­ ments not inconsistent with the provisions of this Constitution. All qualified candidates shall be listed thereon aplhabetically within each category. The listing of the ports shall follow a geographical pattern, commencing with the most northerly port on the Atlantic coast, following the Atlantic coast down to the most southerly port on that coast, then westerly along the Gulf of Mexico and so on, until the list of ports is exhausted. Any port outside the Continental United States shall then be added. There shall be allotted write-in space, on each ballot, sufficient to permit each member voting to write in as many names as there are offices and jobs to be voted upon. Each ballot shall be so prepared as to have the number thereon placed at the top thereof and shall be so per­ forated as to enable that portion containing the said number to be easily removed to insure secrecy of the ballot. On this removable portion shall also be placed a short statement indicating the nature of the ballot and the voting date thereof. (b) The ballots so prepared at the direction of the SecretaryTreasurer shall be the only official ballots. No others may be used. Each ballot shall be numbered as indicated in the preceding para­ graph and shall be numbered consecutively, commencing with number 1. A sufficient amount shall be printed and distributed to each Port. A record of the ballots, both by serial numbers and amount, sent thereto shall be maintained by the Secretary-Treasurer, who shall also send each Port Agent a verification list indicating the amount and serial numbers of the ballots sent. Each Port Agent shall maintain separate records of the ballots sent him and shall inspect and count the ballots, when received, to insure that the amount sent, as well as the numbers thereon, conform to the amount and numbers listed by the Secretary-Treasurer as having been sent to that port. The Port Agent shall immediately execute and return to the Secretary-Treasurer a receipt acknowledging the correctness of the amount and numbers of the ballots sent, or shall notify the Secretary-Treasurer of any discrepancy. Discrepancies shall be corrected as soon as possible prior to the voting period, la any. event, receipts shall be forwarded for ballots actually'received. The Secretary-Treasurer shall prepare a file in which shall be kept memoranda and correspondence dealing with the election. This file shall at all times be available to any member asking for inspec­ tion of the same at the office of the Secreury-Treasurer. (c) Balloting shall take place in person, at port offices, and shall be secret. No signatures of any voter, or other distin.guishing mark, shall appear on the ballot, except that any member may write in the name or names of any member or members, as appro­ priate, for any office, or the job of Headquarters Representative, Port Agent or Patrolman. (d) Only full book members may vote. However, immediately prior thereto they must present their books to the Polls Committee of the port in which they are voting. The voter's book number shall be placed upon the roster sheet (which shall be kept in duplicate) in the space opposite the proper ballot number, and the member shall sign his name. The portion of the ballot on which the ballot number is printed shall then be removed, placed near the roster sheet, and the member shall proceed to the voting site with the ballot. An appropriate notation of the date and of the fact of voting shall be placed in the member's Union book. (e) Each Port Agent shall be responsible for the establishment of a booth or other voting site where each member may vote in privacy. "" (f) Upon completion of voting the member shall fold the ballot so that no part of the printed or written portion is visible. He shall then drop the ballot into a narrow-slotted ballot box, which shall be provided for that purpose by the Port Agent and kept locked and sealed except as hereinafter set forth. (g) Voting shall commence on November 1st of the election year and shall continue through December 31st, exclusive of Sun­ days and (for each individual Port) holidays legally recognized in the city in which the port affected is located. If November 1st or December 31st falls on a holiday legally recognized in a port in the city in which that port is located, the balloting period in such port shall commence or terminate, as the case may be, on the next succeeding business day. Subject to the foregoing, voting in all ports shall commence at 9:00 A.M., and continue until 5:00 P.M., except that, on Saturdays, voting shall commence at 9:00 A.M. and continue until 12 noon. Section 4. Polls Committees. (a) Each port shall elect, prior to the beginning of the voting on each voting day, a Polls Committee, consisting of three full book members none of whom shall be a candidate, officer or an elected or appointed job holder. For the purpose of holding n meeting for the election of a Polls Committee only, and notwith­ standing the provisions of Article XXIII, Section 2, or any other provision of this Constitution, five (5) members shall constimte a quorum for each port, with the said meeting to be held between 8:00 A.M. and 9:00 A.M. with no notice thereof required. It shall be the obligation of each member wifhing to serve on a Polls Com­ mittee, or to observe the election thereof, to be present during this time period. It shall be the responsibility of the Po.'-t Agent to see that the meeting for the purpose of electing the said Polls Committee is called, and that the minutes of the said meeting arc sent daily to the Secretary-Treasurer. In no case shall voting take place unless a duly elected Polls Committee is functioning. (b) The duly elected Polls Committee shall collect all unused ballots, the voting rosters, the numbered stubs of those ballots already used, the ballot box or boxes and the ballot records and files kept by the Port Agent. It shall then proceed to compare the serial numbers and amounts of stubs with the number of names and corresponding serial numbers on the roster, and then compare the serial number and amounts of ballots used with the verifica- �Jpiy, M« SEA FAKERS LOG 'tion list. « correcteJ, tnd ascertain whether the unused ballots, All certifications called for under this Arucle XHI thall b? both serial numbers and amounr, represent the diflference between decined made according to the best knowledge, and belief of Aose what appears on the vcrifiication list, as corrected, and the ballots required to make such certification. used. If any diKrepancies are found, a deuiled report thereon shall (c) The Union Tallying Committee shall consist of 14 full book be drawn by the Polls Committee finding such discrepancies, which report shall be in duplicate, and signed by all the members of such members. Two shall be elected from each of the seven ports of Polls Committee. Each member of the Committee may make what New York, Philadelphia, Baltimore, Mobile, New Orleans, Houston, separate comments thereon he desires, provided they are signed and Detroit. The election shall be held at the regular meeting in and dated by him. A copy of this report shall be given the Port December of the election year, or if the Executive Board other­ Agent, to be presented at the next regular meeting. A copy shall wise determines prior thereto, at a special meeting held in the also be simultaneously sent to the Secretary-Treasurer, who shall aforesaid ports on the first business day of the last week of said cause an investigation to be made forthwith. The results of such month. No Officer, Headquarters Represv-.itative, Port Agent, Pa­ investigation shall be reported to the membership as soon as com­ trolman, or candidate for office, or the job of Headquarters Reppleted, with recommendations by the Secretary-Treasurer. A ma­ resentative. Port Agent or Patrolman, shall be eligible for election jority vote of the membership shall determine what action, if any, to this Committee, except as provided for in Article X, Section 4. shall be taken thereon. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary In addition to its duties hereinbefore set forth, the Union Tallying contained in this Constitution, the Executive Board shall not make Committee shall be charged with the tallying of all the ballots and the preparation of a closing report setting forth, in complete any determination in these matters. detail, the results of the election, including a complete accounting (c) The Polls Committee shall also insure that the ballot box is of all ballots and stubs, and reconciliation of the same with the locked and sealed, which lock and seal shall not be opened except rosters, verification lists, and receipts of the Port Agents, all with in the manner hereinafter set forth. The same procedure as is detailed reference to serial numbers and amounts and with each set forth in the preceding paragraph with regard to discrepancies total broken down into port totals. The Tallying Committee shall shall be utilized in the event the Polls Committee has reason to be permitted acce.ss to the election records and files of all ports, believe the lock and seal have been illegally tampered with. which they may require to be forwarded for inspection at its (d) The Polls Committee shall permit full book members only discretion. The report shall clearly detail all discrepancies discovered, to vote. Prior thereto, it shall stamp their book with the word and shall contain recommendations for the treatment of these dis­ "voted" and the date, issue ballots to voters, insure that proper crepancies. All members of the Committee shall sign the report, registration on the roster takes place, collect stubs, and keep them without prejudice, however, to the right of any member thereof in numerical order. It shall preserve good order and decorum at the to submit a dissenting report as to the accuracy of the count and the voting site and vicinity thereof. All members and others affiliated validity of the ballots, with pertinent details. The Tallying Committee is also charged with the receipt and with the Union are charged with the.duty of assisting the Polls Committee, when called upon, in the preservation of order and evaluation of written protests by any member who claims an illegal denial of the right to vote. If it finds the protests invalid, it shall decorum. (e) In order to maintain the secrecy and accuracy of the ballot, dismiss the protest and so inform the protesting member, by wire, and to eliminate the possibility of errors or irregularities in any one on the day of dismissal. If it finds the protest valid, the committee day's balloting affecting all the balloting in any port, the following shall order a special vote, to be had no later than within the period of its proceedings, on such terms as arc practical, effective, and procedure shall be observed: just, but which terras, in any event, shall include the provisions of At the end of tach day's voting, the Polls Committee, in the presence of any member desiring to attend, provided he observes Section 3(c) of this Article and the. designation of the voting site most convem'ent to the protesting member. Where a proper decorum, shall open the ballot box or boxes, and place all of the port vote is ordered in accordance with this Section 5(c), these of that day's ballots therein in an envelope, as required, which shall special then be sealed. The members of the Polls Committee shall there­ terms shall apply, notwithstanding any provision to the contrary contained in this Article. Protests may be made only in writing upon sign their names across the flap of the said envelope or enve­ and must be received by the Union Tallying Committee during lopes, with their book numbers next to their signatures. The the period of its proceedings. The reports of this committee shall committee shall also place the date and name of the Port on the said envelopes, and shall certify, on the envelope or envelopes, that the include a brief summary of each protest received, the name and book number of the protesting member, and a summary of the ballot box or boxes were opened publicly, that all ballots for that disposition of the said protest. The committee shall take all reason­ day only were removed, and that all of those ballots are enclosed able measures to adjust the course of its proceedings so as to in the envelope or envelopes dated for that day and voted in that enable the special vote set forth in this Section 5(c) to be com­ Port. The Polls Committee shall check the rosters, and any other pleted within the time herein specified. No closing report shall be records they deem appropriate, to insure the foregoing. At the made by it unless and until the special votes referred to in this discretion of the Executive Board, official envelopes may be pre­ Section 5(c) shall have been duly completed and tallied. pared for the purpose of enclosing the ballots and the making (d) The members of the Union Tallying Committee shall prt)of the aforesaid certification, with wording embodying the fore­ going inscribed thereon, in which event these envelopes shall be cee^ to the port in which headquarters is located, as soon as possi­ used by the Polls Committee for the aforesaid purpose. Nothing ble after their election but, in any event, shall arrive at that port contained herein shall prevent any member of a Polls Committee prior to the first business day after December 31 of the election from adding such comments to the certificate as are appropriate, year. Each member of the committee not elected from the port in provided the comments arc signed and dated by the member making which headquarters is located shall be reimbursed for transportation, them. The envelope or envelopes shall then be placed in a wrapper meals, and lodging expense occasioned by their traveling to and or envelope, which, at the discretion of the Executive Board, may returning from that Port. All members of the committee shall also be furnished for that purpose. The wrapper or envelope shall then be paid at the prevailing standby rate of pay from the day subse­ be securely sealed and either delivered, or sent by certified or quent to their election to the day they return, in normal course, registered maiK by the said Polls Committee, to the depository to the Port from which they were elected. The Union Tallying Committee shall elect a chairman from named in the pre-election report adopted by the membership. The Polls Committee shall not be discharged from its duties uittil this among themselves and, subject to the express terms of this Con­ mailing is accomplished and evidence of mailing or delivery is stitution, adopt its own procedures. Decision as to special votes, furnished the Port Agent, which evidence shall be noted and kept protests, and the contents of the final report shall be valid if made by a majority vote, provided there be a quorum in attendance, in the Port Agent's election records or files. The Polls Committee shall also insure that the ballot box oi boxes which quorum is hereby fixed at nine (9). The Union Tallying are locked and sealed before handing them back to the Port Agent, Committee, but not less than a quorum thereof, shall have the and shall place the key or keys to the boxes in an envelope, across sole right and duty to obtain the ballots from the depository imme­ the flap of which the members of the committee shall sign their diately after the termination of balloting and to insure their safe names, book numbers, and the date, after sealing the envelope custody during the course of the committee's proceedings. The securely. In addition to delivering the key and ballot box or boxes proceedings of this committee, except for the actual preparation as aforesaid, the Polls Committee shall deliver to the Port Agent of the closing report and dissents therefrom, if any, shall be open one copy of each of the roster sheets for the day, the unused ballots, to any member, provided he observes decorum. In no event, shall any reports called for by this Section 4, any files that they may the issuance of the hereinbefore referred to closing report of the have received, and ail the stubs collected both for the day and those Tallying Committee be delayed beyond the January 15th immedi­ turned over to it. The Port Agent shall be responsible for the ately subsequent to the close of voting. The Union Tallying Com­ proper safeguarding of all the aforesaid material, shall not release mittee shall be discharged upon the completion of the issuance any of it until duly called for, and shall insure that no one illegally and dispatch of its reports as required in tbis Article. In the eveiit tampers with the material placed in his custody. The remaining a recheck and recount is ordered pursuant to Section 5(g) of this copy of each roster sheet used for the day shall be mailed by the Article, the committee shall be reconsritiired except that if any Polls Committee to the Secretary-Treasurer, by certified or regis­ member thereof is not available, a substitute therefore shall be elected from the appropriate port, at a special meeting held for tered mail or delivered in person. (f) Members of the Polls Committee shall serve without com­ that purpose as soon as possible. pensation, except that the Port Agent shall compensate each Polls (e) The report of the Committee shall be made up in sufficient Committee member with a reasonable sum for meals while serving copies to comply with the following requirements: two copies or provide meals in lieu of cash. shall be sent by the committee to each Port Agent and the SecretaryTreasurer prior to the first regular meeting scheduled to take Section 5. Ballot Collection, Tallying Procedure, Protests, and place subsequent to the close of the committee's proceedings or, Special Votes. in the event such meeting is scheduled to take place four days or (a) On the day the balloting in each port is to terminate, the less from the close of this committee's proceedings, then at least Polls Committee elected for that day shall, in addition to their other five days prior to the next regular meeting. Whichever meeting duties hereinbefore set forth, deliver to headquarters, or mail to applies shall be designated, by date, in the report and shall be headquarters (by certified or registered mail), all the unused ballots, referred to as the' "Election Report Meeting." As soon as these together with a certification, signed and dated by all members of the copies are received, each Port Agent shall post one copy of the Committee that all ballots sent to the port and not used are report on the bulletin board, in a conspicuous manner. TTiis copy enclosed therewith, subject to the riglit of each member of the shall be kept posted for a period of two months. At the Election Committee to make separate comments under his signature and Report Meeting, the other copy of the report shall be read verbatim. date. The certification shall specifically identify, by serial number (f) At the Election Report meeting, there shall be taken up and amount, the unused ballots so forwarded. In the same package, the discrepancies, if any, referred to in Section 5(c) of this Article but bound separately, the committee shall forward to headquarters and the recommendations of the Tallying Committee submitted all stubs collected during the period of voting, together with a therewith. A majority vote of the membership shall decide what certification, signed by all members of the committee, that all the action, if any, in accordance with the Constitution, shall be taken stubs colleaed by the committee are enclosed therewith subject to thereon, which action, however, shall not include the ordering of the right of each member of the committee to make separate com­ a special vote unless the reported discrepancies affect the results ments under his signature and date. The said Polls Committee of the vote for any olfice or job, in which event, the special vote members shall not be discharged from their duties until the for- shall be restricted thereto. A majority of the membership, at the . warding called for hereunder is accomplished and evidence of Election Rpeort Meeting, may order a recheck and a recount when mailing or delivery is furnished the Port Agent, which evidence a dissent to the closing report has been issued by three or more shall be noted and kept in the Port Agent's election records or files. members of the Union Tallying Committee. Except for the con­ (b) All forwarding to headquarters called for under this Section tingencies provided for in this Section 5(f) the closing report 5, shall be to the Union Tallying Committee, at the address of shall be accepted as final. headquarters. In the event a Polls Committee cannot be elected (g) A special vote ordered pursuant to Seciton 5(f) must take or cannot act on the day the balloting in each Port is to terminate, the Port Agent shall have the duty to forward the material specifi­ place and be completed within seven (7) days after the Election cally set forth in Section 5(a) (unused ballots and stubs) to the Report Meeting, at each port where the discrepancies so acted Union Tallying Committee, which will then carry out the functions upon took place. Subject to the foregoing, and to the limits of the in regard thereto of the said Polls Committee. In such event, the vote set by the membership, as aforesaid, the Port Agents in each Port Agent shall also forward all other material deemed necessary such port shall have the functions of iiie Tallying Committee as set forth in Section 5(c), insofar as that Section deals with the by the Union Tallying Committee to execute those functions. SDn>lemenf—Tage Five terms of such special vote. The Secretary-Treasurer shall make a sufficient amount of the usual balloting material immediately avail­ able to Port Agents, for the purpose of such special vote. Imme^ diately after the close thereof, the Port Agent shall summarize the results and communicate them to the Secretary-Treasurer. The ballots, stubs, roster sheets, and unused ballots pertaining to the special vote shall be forwarded to the Secretary-Traesurer, all in the same package, but bound separately, by the most rapid means practicable, but, in any case, so as to reach the Secretary-Treasurer in time to enable him to prepare his report as required by this Section 5(g). An accounting and certification, made by the Port Agent, similar to those required of Polls Committees, shall be enclosed therewith. The Secretary-Treasurer shall then prepare a report containing a combined summary of the results, together with a schedule indicating in detail how they affect the Union Tallying Committee's results, as set forth in its closing report. TTie form of the latter's report shall be followed as closely as possible. Two (2) copies shall be sent to each port, one copy of which shall be posted. "The other copy shall be presented at the next regular meeting after the Election Report Meeting. If a majority vote of the membetship decides to' accept the Secretary-Treasuter's report, the numerical results set forth in the pertinent segments of the Tally­ ing Committee's closing report shall be deemed accepted and final witho'it modification. If ordered, a recheck and recount, and the report thereon by the Union Tallying Committee, shall be similarly disposed of and deemed accepted and final, by majority vote of the membership at the regular meeting follov;ing the Election Report Meeting. If such recheck and recount is ordered, the Union "rallying Com­ mittee shall be required to continue its proceedings correspondingly. Section 6. Installation into office and the Job of Headquarters Representative, Port Agent or Patrolman. (a) The person elected shall be that person having the largest number of votes cast for the particular office or job involved. Where more than one person is to be elected for a particular office or job, the proper number of candidates receiving the successively highest number of votes shall be declared elected. These determina­ tions shall be made only from the results deemed final and accepted as provided in this Article. It shall be the duty of the President to notify each individual elected. (b) The duly elected officers and other job holders shall take over their respective offices and jobs, and assume the duties thereof, at midnight of the night of the Eleaion Report Meeting, or the next regular meeting, depending upon which meeting the results as to each of the foregoing are deeined final and accepted, as pro vided in this Article. The term of their predecessors shall continue up to, and expire at, that time, notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in Article XI, Section 1. This shall not apply where the successful candidate cannot assume his office because he is at sea. In such event, a majority vote of the membership may grant additional time for the assumption of the olfice or job. In the event of the failure of the newly-elected President to assume office the provisions of Article X, Section 2, as to succession shall apply until the expiration of the term. All other cases of failure to assume office shall be dealt with as decided by a majority vote of the membership. Section 7. The Secretary-Treasurer is specifically charged with the preservation and retention of all election records, including the ballots, as required by law, and is directed and authorized to issue such other and further directives as to the election procedures as are required by law, which directives shall be part of the election procedures of this Union. Article XIV Other Elections Section 1. Trial Committee. A Trial Committee shall be elected at a special meeting held at 10:00 A.M., the next business day following the regular meeting of the Port wbere the Trial is to take place. It shall consist of five full book members, of which three shall constitute a quotum. No officer. Headquarters Representative, Port Agent, Port Patrolman, or other Union personnel may be electd to serve on a Trial Com­ mittee. No member who intends to be a witness in the pending trial may serve, nor may any member who cannot, for any reason, render an honest decision. It shall be the duty of every member to decline nomination if he knows, or has reason to believe, any of the foregoing disqualifications apply to him. The members of this committee shall be elected under such generally applicable rules as are adopted by a majority vote of the membership. Saciien 2. Appeal: Ccm.-nlKs*. The Appeals Committee shall consist of seven full book members, five of whom shall constitute a quorum, elected at the port where headquarters is located. The same disqualifications and duties of members shall apply with regard to this committee as apply to the Trial Committee. In addition, no member may serve on an Appeals Committee in the hearing of an appeal from a Trial Committee decision, if the said member was a member of tlie Trial Committee. Section 3. Delegates. As soon as the President is advised as to the date and duly authorized number of delegates to the convention of the Seafarers International Union- of North America, he shall communicate such facts to the Port Agent of each Port, together with recommendations as to generally applicable rules for the election of delegates. These facts and recommendations shall be announced and lead at the first regular meeting thereafter. Unless changed by a majority vote of the membership during that meeting, the election rules shall apply. These rules shall not prohibit any full book member from nominating himself. The results of the election shall be communi­ cated to each Port Agent, posted on the bulletin board, and an­ nounced at the next regular meeting of the Port. Rules of election hereunder may include provisions for automatic election of all qualified nominees, in the event the number of such nominees does not exceed the number of delegates to be elected. Article XV Trials and Appeals Section 1. Any member may bring charges against any other member for the commission of an offense as set forth in this Con­ stitution. These charges shall be in writing and signed by the accuser, who shall also include his book number. The accuser shall deliver these charges to the Port Agent of the port nearest the place of the offense, or the port of pay-off, if the offense took place aboard ship. He shall also request the Port Agent to present these charges at the next regular meeting. The accuser may withdraw his charges before the meeting takes place. �.Aif... Sopplemfent—Pace Six ?; % F. i k 1: r SaciioM 2. After presentatioa of the charges and the request to die Port Agent, the Port Agent shall cause those charges to be read at the said meeting. If the charges are rejeaed bjr a majority vote of the jport no further action may be tidcen thereon, unless ruled otherwise by a majority vote of the membership of the Union within 90 days thereafter. If the charges are accepted, and the accused is present, he shall be automatically on notice that he will be tried the fol­ lowing morning. At his request, the trial shall be postponed until the morning following the next regular meeting, at which time the Trial Gimmittee will then be elected. He shall also be handed a written copy of the charges made against him. If the accused is not present, the Port Agent shall immediately cause to be sent to him, by registered mail addressed to his last known mailing address on file with the Union a copy of the charges, the names and book numbers of the accusers, and a noti­ fication, that he must appear with his witnesses, ready for trial the morning after the next regular meeting, at which meeting the Trial Committee will be elected. In the event a majority of the membership of the Union shall vote to accept charges after their rejection by a port, the trial shall take place in the Port where Headquarters is located. Due notice thereof shall be given to the accused, who shall be informed of the name of his accusers, and who shall receive a written statement of the charges. At the request of the accused, transportation and subsistence shall be provided the accused and his witnesses. Saction 3. The Trial Committee shall hear all pertinent evidence and shall not be bound by the rules of evidence required by courts of law but may receive all relevant testimony. The Trial Committee may grant adjournments, at the request of the accused, to enable him to make a proper defense. In the event the Trial Committee falls beneath a quorum, it shall adjourn until a quorum does exist. Saction 4. No trial shall be conducted unless all the accusers are present. The Trial Committee shall conduct the trial except that the accused shall have the right to cross-examine the accuser, or accusers, and the witnesses, as well as to conduct his own defense. The accused may select any member to assist him in his defense at the trial, provided, (a), the said member is available at the time of the trial and (b) the said member agrees to render such assistance. If the accused challenges the qualifications of the members of the Trial Committee, or states that the charges do not adequately inform him of what wrong he allegedly committed, or the time and place of such commissiouj such matters shall be ruled upon and dis­ posed of, prior to proceeding on the merits of the defense. The guilt of an accused shall be found only if proven by the weight of the evidence, and the burden of such proof shall be upon the accuser. Every finding shall be based on the quality of the evidence and not solely on the number of witnesses produced. Section 5. The Trial Committee shall make finding as to guilt or innocence, and recommendations as to punishment and/or other Union action deemed desirable in the light of the proceedings. These finding and recommendations shall be those of a majority of the committee, and shall be in writing, as shall be any dissent. The committee shall forward its findings and recommendations, along with any dissent to the Port Agent of the port where the trial took place, while a copy thereof shall be forwarded to the accused and the accusers, either in person or by mail addressed to their last known addresses. The findings shall include a statement that the lights of the accused under this Constitution, were properly safe­ guarded. The findings also must contain the charges made, the date of the trial, the name and address of the accused, the accuser, and each witness; shall describe each document used at the trial; shall contain a fair summary of the proceedings, and shall state the finding as to guilt or innocence. If possible, all documents used at the trial shall be kept. All findings and recommendations shall be mg!ie,a i>att'of the regular files. Se^ion 6. The Port Agent of the Port of Trial shall, upon receipt of the findings and recommendations of the Trial Committee, cause Ae findings and recommendations to be presented, and entered into the minutes, at the next regular meeting. Section 7.- The Port Agent shall send • the record of the entire proceedings to headquarters, which shall cause sufficient copies thereof to be made and sent to. each Port in time for the next regularly scheduled meeting. Section 8. At the latter meeting, the proceedings shall be dis­ cussed. The meeting shall then vote. A majority vote of the mem­ bership of the Union shall: (a) Accept the findings and recommendations, or (b) Reject the findings and recommendations, or (c) Accept the findings, but modify the recommendations, or (d) Order a new trial after finding that substantial justice has not been done with regard to the charges. In this event, a new trial shall take place at the port where headquarters is located and upon application, the accused, the accusers, and their witnesses shall be furnished transportation and subsistence. Section 9. After the vote set forth in Section 8, any punishment so decided upon shall become effective. Headquarters shall cause iiotice of the results thereof to be sent to each accused and accuser. Section 10. An accused who has been, found guilty,- or who is ^under effective punishment, may appeal in the following manner: He may send or deliver a notice of appeal to Headquarters within 30 days after receipt- of the notice of the decision of the membership. Section 11. At the next regular meeting of the port where Head­ quarters is located, after receipt of the notice of appeal, the notice shall be presented.and shall dien become part of the minutes. An Appeals Committee shall then be elected. The Vice-President in charge of contracts is charged with the duty of presenting the before-mentioned proceedings and all available documents used as evidence at the trial to the Appeals Committee, as well as any written statement or argument submitted by the accused. The accused may argue his appeal in person, if he so desires. The appeal shall be heard at Union Headquarters on the night the committee is elected. It shall be the responsibility of the accused to insure that his written statement or argument arrives at head­ quarters in time for such presentation. Section 12. The Appeals Committee shall decide the appeal as soon as possible, consistent with fair consideration of the evidence and arguments before it. It may grant adjournments and may request the accused or accusers to present arguments, whenever necessary for such fair consideration. Section 13. The decision of the Appeals Committee shall be by majority vote, and shall be in the form of findings and recommen­ dations. Dissents will be allowed. Decisions and dissents shall be in writing and signed by those participating in such decision or dissent. In making its findings and recommendations, the committee shall be governed by the following: (a) ^0 finding of guilt shall be reversed if there is substantial SEAFARERS evidence to support such a finding and. In such case, the Appeab Committee shall not make in own findings as to the weight of evidence. ^ (b)' In no event shall increased punishment btf recommended. (c) A new trial shall be recommended if the Appeals Committee finds—(a) that any member of the Trial Committee should have been disqualified, or (b) that the accused was not adequately informed of the details of the charged offense, which resulted in his not having been given a fair trial, or (c) that for any other reason, the accused was not given a fair trial. (d) If there is not substantial evidence to support a finding of guilt, the Appeals Committee shall recommend that the charge on which the finding was based be dismissed. (e) The Appeals Committee may recommend lesser punishment. Section 14. The Appeals Committee shall deliver its decision and dissent, if any, to headquarters, which shall cause sufficient copies to be published and shall have them sent to each jsort in time to reach there before the next regular scheduled meeting. Headquarters shall also send a copy to each accused and accuser at their last known address, or notify them in person. Section IS. Ac the meeting indicated in Section 14 of th.'s Article, the membership, by a majority vote, shall accept the decision of the Apjseals Committee, or the dissent therein. If.there is no dissent, the decision of the Appeals Committee shall stand. If a new trial is ordered, that trial shall be held in^the port where headquarters is located, in the manner provided for in Section 2 of this Article. Any decision so providing for a new trial shall contain such direaions as will insure a fair hearing to the accused. Saction 16. Headquarters shall notify the accused and each accuser, either in person or in writing addressed to their last known address, of the results of the appeal. A further appeal shall be allowed as sec forth in Section 17 of this Article. Saction 17. Each member is charged with knowledge of the pro­ visions of the Constitution of the Seafarers International Union of North America, and the rights of, and procedure as to, further appeal as provided for therein. Decisions reached thereunder shall be binding on all members of the Union. • Saction 18. It shall be the duty of all members of the Union to take all steps within their constimtional power to carry out the terms of any effective decisions. Saction 19. Every accused shall receive a written copy of the charges preferred against him and shall be given a reasonable time to prepare his defense, but he may thereafter plead guilty and • waive any or all of the other rights and privileges granted to him by this Article. If an accused has been properly notified of his trial and fails to attend without properly requesting a postpone­ ment, the Trial Committee may hold its trial without his presence. Article XVI Offenses and Penalties Section 1. Upon proof the commission of the following offenses, the member shall be expelled from membership: (a) Proof of membership in any organization advocating the overthrow of the Government of the United States by force; (b) Acting as an informer against the interest of the Union or the membership in any organizational campaign; (c) Acting as an informer for, or agent of, the company against the interests of the membership or the Union; (d) The commission of any act as part of a conspiracy to destroy the Union. •.•,,1. juir, un LOG (c)' Miicondua during any meeting ot other Unioa pro<»edin& ot bringing the Union into disrepute by conduct not provided for elsewhere in this Article; (d) Refusal or nedigent failure to carry out orders of those duly authorized to make such orders at any time. Saction. 4. Upon proof of the commission of any of the following offensM, members shall be penalized up to and including a fine of (a) Refusal or wilful failure to be present at sign-ons or pay-offs; (b) Wilful failure to submit Union book to Union representa­ tives at pay-off; (c) Disorderly conduct at pay-off or sign-on; (d) Refusal to cooperate with Union representatives in dis­ charging their duties; (e) Disorderly conduct in the Union hall; (f) Gambling in the Union hall; (g) Negligent failure to join ship. Saction 5. Any member who has committed an offense penalized by no more than a fine of {50.00 may elect to waive his rights under this Constitution subject to the provisions of Article XV, Section 19 and to pay the maximum fine of {50.00 to the duly authorized representative of the Union. Saction 6. This Union, and its members, shall not be deemed to waive any claim, of personal or property rights to which it or its members are entitled, by bringing the member to trial or enforcing a penalty as provided in this Constitution. Saction 7. Any member under suspension for an offense under this Article shall continue to pay all dues and assessments and must observe his duties to the Union, members, officials, and job holders. Arifcle XVII Publications This Union may publish such pamphlets, journals, newspapers, magazines, periodicals and general literature, in such manner as may be determined, from time to time, by the Executive Board. Article XVIII Bonds Officers and job holders, whether elected or appointed as well as all other employees handling monies of the Union shall be bonded as required by law. Article XIX Expenditures Saction 1. In the event no contrary policies or instructions are in existence, the President may authorize, make, or incur such ex­ penditures and expenses as are normally encompassed within the authority conferred upon him by Article X of this Constitution. Section 2. The provisions of Section I shall similarly apply to the routine accounting and administrative procedures of the Union except those primarily concerned with trials, appeals, negotiations, strikes, and elections. Saction 3. The provisions of this Article shall supersede to the extent applicable, the provisions of Article X of this Constitution. Article XX Saction 2. Upon proof of the commission of any of the following income offenses, the member shall be penalized up to and including a Saction I. The income of this Union shall include dues, initiation penalty of expulsion from the Union. In the event the penalty of expulsion is not invoked or recommended, the penalty shall not fees, fines, assessments, contributions, loans, interest, dividends, as exceed suspension from the rights and privileges of membership well as income derived from any other legitimate business operation or other legitimate source. for more than two (2) years, or a fine of {50.00 or both: (a) Wilfully misappropriating or misusing Union property of Saction 2. An official Union receipt, properly filled out, shall be the value in excess of {50.00. given to anyone paying money to the Union or to any person auth­ (b) Unauthorized use of Union property, records, stamps, seals, orized by the Union to receive money. It shall be the duty of every person affiliated with the Union who makes such payments to etc., for the purpose of personal gain; (c) Wilful misuse of any office or job, elective or not, within the demand such receipt. Union for the purpose of personal gain, financial or otherwise, or Saction 3. No assessments shall be levied except after a ballot the wilful refusal or failure to execute the duties or functions conducted under such general rules as may be decided upon by a of the said office or job. Of gross neglect or abuse in executing majority vote of the membership, provided that: such duties or functions or other serious misconduct or breach of (a) The ballot must be secret, trust. The President may, during the pendency of disciplinary (b) The assessment must be approved by a majority of the proceedings under this subsection, suspend the officer or jobholder from exercising the funaions of the office or job, with or without valid ballots cast. pay, and designate his temporary replacement. Saction 4. Except as otherwise provided by law, all payments (d) Unauthorized voting, or unauthorized handling of ballots, by members or other affiliates of this Union shall be applied suc­ stubs, rosters, verification lists, ballot boxes, or election files, or cessively to the monetary obligations owed the Uniop commencing election material of any sort; with the oldest in point of time, as measured from the date of (e) Preferring.charges with knowledge that such charges are accrual of such obligation. The period of arrears shall be calculated accordingly. •false; (f) Making or transmitting, with intent to deceive, false reports or communications which fall within the scope of Union business; Article XXI (g) Deliberate failure or refusal to join one's ship, or mis­ Other Types of Union Affiliatiori conduct or neglect of duty aboard ship, to the detriment of the Union or its agreements; To the extent permitted by law, this Union, by majority vote (h) Deliberate and unauthorized interference, ot deliberate and of the membership, may provide for affiliation with it by individ­ malicious villification. With regard to the execution of the duties uals in a lesser capacity than membership, or in a capacity other of any office or job; than membership. By majority vote of the membership, the Union (i) Paying for, or receiving money for, employment aboard a may provide for the rights and obligations incident to such capaci­ ties or affiliations. These rights and obligations may include, but ' vessel, exclusive of proper earnings and Union payments; (j) Wilful refusal to submit evidence of affiliation for the are not limited to (a) the applicability or non-applicability of all' purpose of avoiding or delaying money payments to the Union, or any part of this Constitution; (b) the terms of such affiliation; (c) the right of the Union to peremptory termination of such, or unauthorizedly transferring or receiving evidence of Union affiliation and, (d) the fees required for such affiliation. In no affiliation, with intent to deceive; event may anyone not a member receive evidence of affiliatioa (k) Wilful failure or refusal to carry out the order of those duly equivalent to that of members, receive priority or rights over authorized to make such orders during time of strike. members, or be termed a member. (1) Failure or refusal to pay a .fine or assessment within the time limit set therefor cither by the Constitution ot by action taken in Arricle XXII accordance with the Constitution. Quorums Section 3. Upon proof of the commission of any of the following offenses, members shall be penalized up to and including a sus­ Saction 1. Unless elsewhere herein otherwise specifically provided, pension from the rights and privileges of membership for two (2) the quorum for a special meeting of a port shall be six full book years, or a fine of {50.00 or both: members. (a) Wilfully misappropriating or misusing Union property Saction 2. The quorum for a regular meeting of a Port shall be of the value under {50.00; (b) Assuming any office or job, whether elective or not with fifty (50) members. knowledge of the lack of possession of the qualifications required Saction 3. Unless otherwise specifically set forth herein, the therefor; decisions, reports, recommendations, or other funaions of any; �Inly, IMt SEAFARERS -cment of ih# Union iwalrinn n to act^^y, ArticU XXV r^lorltr of Aoto TOttoft and thaU not ba official or effecthra Amendments »nl« d» qaornm wqulrementi ara met. UTiIi Constitution. shall be amended In the following manner: Sacriea 4. UnleM odhetwlM Indicated herein, where the require* fnenti for a quorum are not apecifically let forth, a quorum ihall Saetlon I. Any full book member may submit at any regular ^ deemed to be a majority of those composing the applicable meeting of any port proposed amendments to this Constitution legment of the Union. In resolution form. If a majority vote of the membership of the ArHcle XXIII Meetings Section 1. Regular membership meetings shall be held monthly only in the following major ports at the following times: During the week following the first Sunday of evety month a meeting shall be held on Monday—at New York; on Tuesday—at riiiladclphia; on Wednesday—at Baltimore; and on Friday—at Detroit. During the next week, meetings shall be held on Monday at Houston; on Tuesday—at New Orleans and on Wednesday—at Mobile. All regular membership meetings shall commence at 2-30 P.M. local time. Where a meeting day falls on a Holiday officially designated as such by the authorities of the state or municipality in which a port is located, the port meeting shall take place on the following business day. Saturday and Sunday shall' not be deemed business days. The Area Vice Presidents shall be the chairmen of all regular nfeetings in ports in thier respective areas. In the event the Area Vice Presidents are unable to attend a regular meeting of a port, they shall instruct the Port Agents, or other elected job holders, to act as chairman of the meetings. In the event a quorum is not present at 2:30 P.M. the chairman of the meeting at the pertinent port shall postpone the opening of tlie meeting but in no event later than 3:00 P.M. Section 2. A special meeting at a port may be wiled only at the direction of the Port Agent or Area Vice President. No special meeting may be held, except between the hours of 9:00 A.M. and 5:00 P M. Notice of such meeting shall be posted at least two hours in advance, on the port bulletin board. Ihe Area Vice Presidents shall be the chairmen of all special meetings in ports in their respective areas. In the event the Area Vice Presidents are unable to attend a special meeting of a port, they shall instruct the Port Agents, or other elected job holders, to act as chairmen of the meetings. The contents of this Seaion 2 arc subject to the provisions of Article XIII, Section 4(a). Section 3. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary, all regular meetings shall be governed by the following: 1. The Union Constitution. 2. Majority vote of the members assembled. Article XXIV Definitions and Miscellaneous Provisions Relating Thereto Snpplement—^Paye Seven LOG Port approves it, the proposed amendment shall be forwarded to all Ports for further action. Section 2. When a proposed amendment is accepted by a ma­ jority vote of the membership, it shall be referred to a Constitutiond Committee in the Port where Headquarters is located. This Committee shall be composed of six full book members, two from each department and shall be elected- in accordance with such rules as are established by a majority vote of that Port. The Com­ mittee will act on all proposed amendments referred to it. The Committee may receive whatever advice and assistance, legal or otherwise, it deems necessary. It shall prepare a report on the amendment together with any proposed changes or substitutions or recommendations and the reasons for such recommendations. The latter shall then be submitted to the membership by the President. If a majority vote of the membership approves the amendment as recommended, it shall then be voted upon, in a yes or no vote by the membership of the Union by secret ballot in accordance with the procedure outlined in Article Xlll, Section 3(b) - through Section 5, except that, unless otherwise required by a majority vote of the membership at the time it gives the approval necessary to put the referendum to a vote, the Union Tallying Committee shall consist of six (6) full book members, two from each of the three (3) departments of the Union, elected from Headquarters Port. The amendment shall either be printed on the ballot, or if too lengthy, shall be referred to on the ballot. Copies of the amendment shall be posted on the bulletin boards of all potts and made avail­ able at the voting site in all ports. Secllen 3. If approved by a majority of the valid ballots cast, the. amendment shall become effective immediately upori notifica­ tion by the Headquarters Tallying Committee to the President that the amendment has been so approved, unless otherwise specified in the amendment. The President shall immediately notify all ports of the results of the vote on the amendment. Article XXVI Transition Clause Section 1. It is the purpose and intent of this Article to provide for an orderly transition from Union operations and activities as governed by the Constitution in effect prior m the adoption of this amended Constitution, to operations arid activities conducted in accordance with this amended Constitution. Accordingly, the following sections are to be given the interpretation required to effectuate the foregoing purpose and intent. Section 2. All routine administrative, accounting, and other similar procedures and processes of this Union, in effect immediately prior to the adoption of this amended Constitution shall-jse deemed to be permitted heruender and shall contiiiiie in effect unless or until changed, in accordance with the provisions hereof. Section 3. All methods and means of collecting and disbursing Union funds, all segregations of Union funds, rules of order generally followed, bonding procedures, reinstatement procedures, and any other practices or procedure, in effect immediately prior to the adoption of this amended Constitution, shall be deemed to be petmitted hereunder, and shall continue in effect unless or until changed in accordance with the provisions hereof. Section 4. All Union policies, customs, and usage, including those with regard to admission into membership, in effect immediately prior to the adoption of this amended Constitution, shall be deemed to be permitted hereunder and shall continue in effect unless or until changed in accordance with the provisions hereof. Section 5. All officers and other jobholders elected as a result of the balloting held by this Union during November and December of 1958, who are serving at the time of the adoption of this amended Constitution, shall continue to serve, without rediiction in salary, in the office most closely related to the one held prior to that adoption, and for a term not to exceed that for which he was elected in the balloting held in 1958. For this purpose the following table sets out the new office and job, the present nearest equivalent in terms of functions presently performed, and Ae identity of-the person occupying it. The adoption of this amended Constimtion shall constinite ratification of this table. Section 1. Incapacity. Unless otherwise set forth or dealt with herein, the term "incapacity," shall mean any illness or situation preventing the affected person from carrying out his duties for more than 30 days, provided that this does not. result in a vacancy. However, nothing contained in this Article shall be deemed to prohibit the execution of the functions of more than one job and/or office in which event no incapacity shall be deemed to exist with regard to the regular job or office of the one taking over the duties and functions of the one incapacitated. The period of incapacity shall be the time during which the circumstances exist. Section 2. Unless otherwise set forth or dealt with herein, the term "vacancy" shall include failure to perform the functions of any office or job by reason of death, or resignation, or suspension from membership or expulsion from the Union with no_ further riglit to appeal in accordance with the provisions of Article XV. of this Constitution. Section 3. When applicable to the Union as a whole the term, "majority vote of the membership", shall mean the majority of all the valid votes cast by full book membets at an official meeting of those ports holding a. meeting. This definition shall prevail not­ withstanding that one or more ports cannot hold meetings because of no quorum. For the purpose of this Seaion, the term "meeting" shall refer to those meetings to be held during the time period within which a vote must be taken in acftirdance with the Constitution and the custom and usage of the Union in the indicated priority, Old Title . Individual New Title • Section 4. When applicable solely to port action and not con­ Secretary-Treasurer PAUL HALL cerned with, or related to, the Union as a whole, and not forming President Assistant Secretarypart of a Union-wide vote, the term, "majority vote of the mem­ Executive Treasurer CAL TANNER bership", shall refer to the majority of the valid votes cast by the Vice-President full book members at any meeting of the Pott, regular or special. Vice-President in . Section 5. The term, "membership action", or reference thereto, charge of Contracts Assistant Secretarysball mean the same as the term "majority vote of the membership". and Contract Treasurer CLAUDE SIMMONS Enforcement Section 4, Where the title of any office or job, or the holder thereof, is set forth in this Constitution, all references thereto and Vice-President in Assistant Secretarythe provisions concerned therewith shall be deemed to be equally charge of the Treasuter EARL SHEPPARD applicable to whomever is duly acting in such office or job. Atlantic Coast Section 7. The term "Election Year" shall be deemed to mean • Vice-President in Assistant Sectetarythat calendar year prior to the calendar year in which elected offi­ charge of the DNDSEY WILLIAMS Treasurer cials and- other elected job-holders are required to assume office. Gulf Coast The first election year hereunder shall be deemed to be I960. Boston Port Agent Vice-President in and Administrative Section 8. The terras, "this Constitution", stnd "this amended charge of the Lakes Direaor of Great AL TANNER end Inland Waters Constitution", shall be deemed to have the same meaning and shall Lakes Distria refer to the Constitution which takes the place of the one adopted by the Union in 1939, as amended up through August, 1956. (To be filled by the President in accord­ Section 9. The term, "member in good staiiding", shall mean a ance with Constitu­ member whose monetary obligations to the Union are not in arrears tion) VACANCY for thirty days or more, or who is not under suspension or expul­ Seaetary-Treasurer sion effective in accordance with this Constitution. Unless other­ Headquarters Assistant Seaetarywise expressly indicated, the term, "member", shall mean a member Representative Treasurer BILL HALL in good standing. Assistant SecretaryHeadquarters Section 10. Unless plainly otherwise required by the coijtext of Treasurer ED MOONHY Representative their use, the terms "Union book", "membership book", and book , Assistant SecretaryHeadquarters shall mean official evidence of Union membership. Treasurer JOB VOLPIAN Representative Section II. The term "full book" or "full Union book" shall mean Since no eleaed officer or jobholder currently performs the only an official certificate issued as evidence of Union membership functions of the new office of Seaetary-Treasurer, that office shall which, can be attained only by those members who' have first acquired' the highest seniority rating set forth In the standard be filled by the President pursuant to Article X, ^lon l(j) of this Constitution. From the date of the adoption of this Constitu­ jfleaive bargaining agreement tion, the officers, as above described, shall execute the powers -.nd Section 12. The term, "full book member", shall mean a ineinber to who.m a full book has l>?cn duly issued and "wbo is entitled to functions, and assume the responsibilities of the said offices as set forth Jo this Constitution. retain it in accordance with the provisions of this Constitutiqii. EXHIBIT A Minimal requirements to be contained In Constitutloii of subordinate bodies and divisions chartered by or affiliated vrith the Seafarers international Union of North America—Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Wafers District. I All members shall have equal rights and privileges, subject to reasonable rules and regulations, contained in this (institution. Including secret election, freedom of speech, the right to hold office and the right of secret votes on assessinent and dues increases, alt in accordance with the law. II No member may be automatically suspended from membership except for non-payment of dues, and all members shall be afforded a fair hearing upon written charges, with a reasonable time to pre­ pare defense, when accused of an offense under the Constitution, III This Union is chartered by (and/or affiliated with), the Sea­ farers International Union of North America—Atlantic, Gulf, Lakea and Inland Waters District, and this Constitution and any amend­ ments thereto, shall not take effect unless and until approved as set forth in the Constitution of that Union. IV An object of this Union is, within its reasonable capacity, to promote the welfare of, and assist, the Seafarers International Union of North America—Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Wateri Disttia. The charter (and/or affiliation) relationship between this Union and the Seafarers International Union of North America—^Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District shall not be dissolved so long as at least ten members of this Union, and the Seafarers International Union of North America—^Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District acting through its Executive Board wish to continue such relationship. VI No amendment to this Constitution shall be effealve unless and until approved by at least a two-thirds vote of the membership in a secret referendum- conducted for that purpose. In, any event, the adoption of this Constitution and any amendments thereto, will not be effective unless and until compliance with Article II of the Constitution of the Seafarers International Union of North America —Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes-and Inland Waters Distrirt is first made. VII The Seafarers International Union of North America—^Atlantlc^ Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters Distria shall have the right to check, inspect and make copies of all the books and records of this Union upon demand. VIII This Union shall not take any action which will have the effect of reducing its net assets, calculated through recognized accounting procedures, below the amount of Its indebtedness to the Seafarers International Union of North America—Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District, unless approved by that Union through its Executive Board. IX So long as there exists any indebtedness by this Union to the Seafarers International Union of North America—Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District, that Union shall have the right to appoint a representative or representatives to this Union who shall have'the power to attend all meetings of this Union, or its sub-divisions, or governing boards, if any; and who shall have access to all books and records of this Union on demand. This reptesentative, or these representatives, shall be charged with the duty of assisting this Union and its membership, and acting as • liaison between the Seafarers International Union of North America —Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters Distria and this Union. So long as any unpaid per capita tax, or any other Indebtedness of any sort, is owed by this Union to the Seafarers International Union of North America—Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters Distria, such indebtedness shall constitute a first lien on the assets of this Union, which lien shall not be impaired without the written approval of the Seafarers International Union of North AmericaAtlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District aaing through its Executive Board. XI TTie per capita tax payable by this Union to the Seafarers Inter­ national Union of North America—^Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters Distria shall be that which is fixed in accordance with the terms of the Constitution of that Union. XII This Constimtion and actions by this Union pursuant thereto are subjea to those provisions of tlie Constimtion of the Seafarers International Union of North America—Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District pertaining to affiliation, disaffiliation, trustee­ ships, and the granting and removal of charters. XIII This Union shall be affiliated with the Seafarers International Union of North America through the Seafarers International Union of North America—Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters Dis­ tria. It shall share in, and participate as part of, the delegation of that Distria to the Convention of the Seafarers Inrernational Union of North America in accordance with the provisions of the Con­ stimtion of the Seafarers International Union of North America— Atlatitici Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters Disuia. I I �m rnmmmi - - -if i-H' ,V„~. w J., - b>i V; 3f:r':".. EFERY SEAFARER IS GUARANTEED • Protection of the rights and privileges guaranteed him under the Constitution of the Union. • The right to vote. ^ The right to nominate himself for, and to hold, any office in the Union. • That every official of the Union shall be hound to uphold and protect the rights of every member and that in no case shall any member be deprived of his rights and privileges as a member voithout due process of the law of the Union. • The right to be confronted by his accuser and to be given a fair trial by an impartial committee of his brother Union members if he should be charged with conduct detrimental to the welfare of Seafarers banded together in this Union. • The right to express himself freely on the floor of any Union meeting or in committee. ^ The assurance that his brother Seafarers will stand with him in defense of the democratic principles set forth in the Constitution of the Union* % 120 � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. 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Title A name given to the resource July 1962 Description An account of the resource Headlines: COASTAL SHIP LAWS FACING NEW ATTACKS IN CONGRESS RUNAWAY SCUTTLES CREW, SIU ASKS NLRB ACTION NMU STILL ACTIVE ON ROBIN RAID ICC DOES SWITCH, NIPS RAILROAD EXPANSION PLAN THREE SIT PACIFIC UNIONS SPPROVE CONTRACT TERMS GREAT LAKES SIU SLATES VOTING FOR SEVEN POSTS IBU WINS SECOND FLEET IN GULF OIL RIG FIELD NEW CANADA SIU PACTS SET FIRST 40-HOUR WEEK MASS. FISHING FLEET HOLDS ANNUAL FETE OIL FOR BOSTON COUNCIOL GROVE PUMPS OUT BETHTEX LAUNCHES NEW PLANT SIU OPTICAL PLAN EXPANDS AGAIN SWITCH FROM ‘PINEAPPLE RUN’ WILL BE SAD EVENT ON MANKATO THE DOCTORS’ STIKE IN SASKATCHEWAN TEXT OF SIU CONSTITUTION Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 07/1962 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Newsprint Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Vol. XXIV, No. 7 1962 Periodicals Seafarers Log http://seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/213983a845c2d93e7048cb36c5ef0f04.PDF 32dffa9e0ed8c30b94fca5f22f9cbb5f PDF Text Text SlUNA 14th BIENNIAL CONVENTION ISSUE SEAFARERSWLOG OFFICIAL ORGAN OF THE SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION • ATLANTIC, GULF, LAKES AND INLAND WATERS DISTRICT • AFL-CIO I^ ^^SIU Produces Youngest Merchant Marine Officer Page 3 Union Solidarity Stressed ]^rongh Ship Committees M * —f . A n �Page Two SEAFARERS 1969 LOG No—You're Not Seeing Double S/ff Seeks Expanded US-Flag Role In Shipping To Soviet-Bioi Coantries WASHINGTON — SIUNA President Paul Hall has urged Congress to expand the role of American-flag shipping in com­ merce with Soviet-bloc nations. Testifying before the Senate Banking and Currency Commit­ tee during hearings on the Ex­ port Expansion and Regulation Act of 1969, HaU called for language that would "clearly set forth that at least 50 percent of ail this cargo—and more, if pos­ sible — should move aboard American-built, American-own­ ed and American-manned mer­ chant vessels." Hall was sharply critical of language inserted in the bill by the Subcommittee on Interna­ tional Finance, which would have denied to the President the right to stipulate the use of American-flag merchant ships for the carriage of cargo to the Soviet Union and its satellites. The full Committee voted to reopen the record for the hear­ ings after receiving protests from maritime management and labor that the proposed language would, as Hall put it, "abandon certain minimal participation by the American merchant marine in still another phase of our na­ tion's waterbome commerce." Reflations providing for the participation of American-own­ ed shipping in the movement of cargoes to the Soviet Union and her satellites were issued during the Administration of the late President Kennedy and are still in force, although they have been watered down so that they now require 50 percent Amer­ ican vessel participation only in the movement of wheat and flour destined for the Red-bloc nations. Hall attacked the Subcommit­ tee proposal on five major grounds. He told the Committee: • "The proposed language . . . would run counter to the historic concept of providing preference for American-flag vessels in the carriage of our country's trade. • "The proposed language would serve as the opening wedge in a new assault on the entire cargo preference pro­ gram. • "The proposed new restric­ tions would work to the detri­ ment of our balance of pay­ ments—in which we have exper­ ienced a chronic deficit. • "The proposed language would have an adverse, and per­ haps fatal, impact on our al­ ready dwindling merchant marine fortunes. • "Finally, the proposal would give new impetus to the Soviet drive for world maritime supremacy." In calling for inclusion of language to give the merchant marine a share in the trade that is being developed, the SIUNA president noted that the legisla­ tion "is supposed to strengthen America's trading position in the world community." He urged the Committee to develop such a program "in terms of Amer- OH Reserves ef Alaska Seen Potential Been to US Tankers WASHINGTON —The dis­ cover}' of huge oil resems on Alaska's North Slope can lead to a multi-billioq-dollar shot in the arm for the American ship­ building and shipping industry, a prominent Washington attor­ ney asserted here last month. However, Marvin J. Coles, counsel for the Committee of American Tanker Operators, warned, this infusion of new life into the maritime industry will hinge on beating back any attacks on the 40-year-old Jones Act, which reserves domestic waterbome cargo for Americanbuilt, American-owned and American-manned vessels. Speaking at a meeting spon­ sored by the 7.5-million-member AFL-OO Maritime Trades De­ partment, Coles said that past attacks on the Jones Act con­ cept "have been defeated with minor exception. But the huge new stakes in the tanker pro­ gram for moving Alaskan oil may bring out fiercer attacks than ever. They must be re­ pulsed." Coles told the gathering of government, industry and labor officials that it would require more than 30 new tankers of 250,000 deadweight tons each to move the oil from Alaska to ports in the continental United States. He said this would provide "about $1.5 billion of construc­ tion work for American ship­ yards, wages for American ship­ building personnel, and then em­ ployment opportunities fpr the next 20 years for American sea­ men." He emphasized that the demand for tankers to move the Alaskan oil could ccmie "on top of our need to replace over 50 percent of our current tanker fleet in the next 10 years." The representative of the tanker operators put particular stress on the fact that the tankerbuilding program would result in vessels that would be "built and operated without requiring one penny of government sub­ sidy for construction or opera­ tion. There is no need for ap­ propriations or for new legis­ lation. These vessels will be built because of the economic needs of the American oil in­ dustry; and they will be built in American yards and operated by American seamen so long as the provisions of the Jones Act are maintained." ica's total resources," and asked that Congress "not discriminate against an American industry that, in the last analysis, is vitd to the development of our full trading potential." Inclusion of language guar­ anteeing a share of the ship­ ments for American vessels. Hall said, "would mean more jobs for American seamen, more jobs for American shipyard workers, more jobs in scores of related trades and services." He pointed out that this would mean "more jobs for thousands of American citizens who, after all, were customers of the Amer­ ican farmer long before the Soviet Union and her satellites, and will be customers long after­ ward." y-— •i, '7! 1 • "TKRV i yj 411 THE LOG photographer did a double-take when he spotted identical twins Kelly and Kim Murray strolling around SlU headquarters and looking very pretty. He found daddy, Dan Murray, who sails as FWT, and snapped this photo. That's Kelly, left, and Kim, right. Following SIUNA Protests: ICC Extends Barge Tow Mixing Rule; Gives Congress Six Months to Act WASHINGTON —The rule which permits barges to haul mixed tons of regulated nonbulk commodities in the same tow with bulk exempt commodi­ ties without subjecting all to reg­ ulation has been extended by the Interstate Commerce Commis­ sion for the duration of the cur­ rent calendar year. An extension had been re­ quested by Chairman Warren G. Magnuson (D-Wash.) of the Senate Commerce Committee as well as by Chairman Harley O. Staggers (D-W.Va.) of the House Foreign and Interstate Com­ merce Committee. Senator Mag­ nuson had asked for an indefi­ nite extension; Representative Staggers had requested six months. Both actions took place after four SIUNA officers — Vice President Earl Shepard; Paul Drozak of Houston; Gordon Spencer of Norfolk and Merle Adlum of Seattle — strongly urged support of legislation which would prevent "strangula­ tion" of the tug and barge in­ dustry on inland waterways. The SIUNA representatives had appeared before the Sub­ committee on Transportation and Aeronautics of the House Interstate Commerce Committee in support of three bills—^H.R. 8298, H.R. 8376 and H.R. 8509 — which would eliminate "unrealistic language" now in the Interstate Commerce Act. The wording of the Act de­ fines an entire string of barges as a single "vessel" and also de­ fines "bulk cargo" in a manner which, the Union pointed out, would tie the industry to prac­ tices prevalent 30 years ago, and now out-moded and impractical in view of the much longer barge tows of today, which move 50,000 tons of cargo at a time. Nevertheless, the IOC had recentiy proposed to implement these provisions, althou^ it had twice before delayed putting the requirements into effect in order to permit congressional action to change the law. Subsequently, the House Sub­ committee on Transportation and Aeronautics approved a compromise barge mixing rule which would require water car­ riers hauling dry bulk commod­ ities to file rates with the ICC on both regulated and non-regu­ lated commodities. This is regarded by Union and industry spokesmen as dele­ terious because it would, in ef­ fect, place all commodities un­ der regulation. Beyond this, the subcommittee bill would not change the out-of-date cargo definitions which state which dry bulk commodities may be carried exempt from regulation. Most important, the subcom­ mittee version would not lift the limitation which -prohibits the carriage of more than three dry bulk commodities in a tow of barges without subjecting the en­ tire tow to regulation. The SIU has pointed out that, unless this section is amended, "barge operators are going to be forced to split tows according to the number or type of commod­ ity carried." This, the Union warned, would mean lower util­ ization of equipment, causing increased rates for shippers which would be passed along to consumers in the form of higher prices for commodities. - II * il /4tk SIUNA Biemial Convention CMveaesin Washington My 28 WASHINGTON — Prepara­ tions are largely completed for the convening of the Fourteenth Biennial Convention of the Sea­ farers International Union of North America which will get underway at the Statler-Hilton Hotel here on Monday, July 28 and continue through Friday, August 1. The SIUNA Executive Board will meet on Thursday, July 24 at Piney Point, Maryland. Delegates representingSIUNA affiliates from the United States, Canada, and the Caribbean ydll attend what is expected to be the largest SIUNA convention ever held. The delegates, representing the more than 85,000 members of SIUNA district and local un­ ions, will deal with matters oi concern to the International, the U.S. labor movement, the mari­ time industry and the crafts and industries represented by SIUNA affiliates. T^ey will also map future International policies and programs and hear reports of the affiliated unions. Represented at the conven­ tion will be deep sea Seafarers, tug and other inland water boat­ men, railroad marine tugmen and dredgemen, fishermen, can­ nery workers as well as workers employed in the transportation services and other allied crafts. During its daily sessions the week of July 28 through August 1, the convention will hear from a number of speakers represent­ ing the maritime industry, the organized labor movement, and numerous governmental agen­ cies. * y �July, 1969 SEAFARERS Page Three LOG THE SEAMRBR AND EDUCOION m/Ot/- ^OeATtOMAL' ACAPeMIC Seafarer Bob McKay Licensed at 19 NEW YORK — Robert Mc­ Kay—a graduate of the SIU's Harry Lundeberg School of Sea­ manship — is the youngest li­ censed oflBcer in the U.S. mer­ chant marine. McKay, who be­ gan his sailing career at the age of 16 when he entered the Un­ ion's training school in Brook­ lyn, received his ""2# assistant engineer's license on his 19th birth­ day, the mini­ mum age for MeKav l^o^ing a license under Coast Guard regulations. Young McKay received his li­ cense June 20 in a brief cere­ mony at the 3rd Coast Guard District Headquarters on Gov­ ernor's Island here. The presen­ tation was made by Admiral Mark A. Whalen, Commander of the USCG Eastern District The story of Bob McKay's remarkable achievement is more than a story of setting a mari­ time record that can never be beaten. It is the story of an ele­ mentary school dropout heading for trouble, and the Seafarer's training program that helped him chart a new course. McKay was 15 when he dropped out of school. He had been in a few minor scrapes and, as he says, "I was starting out on the wrong track, and I could have been heading for big trouble if I didn't do something about it." He was lucky. Just after his 16th birthday, McKay enrolled in the SIU's Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship in Brook­ lyn. It was at the school that he learned some of the basics of seamanship but — equally im­ portant—also began to un­ derstand the meaning of disci­ pline, cooperation and responsi­ bility. When he completed training in August, 1966, he went to sea for the first time, sailing as wiper aboard the Northwestern Victory on an ammunition run to Vietnam. He later shipped on the Forteleza and, in August 1967, enrolled in the SIU's up­ grading school. He successfully completed the comprehensive study course and received a Q.M.E.D. endorse­ ment as fireman, oiler, and water tender. He then returned to sea, sailing as oiler on the Monticello Victory, and later on Success in Varied fields Achieved Through Aimuul SlU Scholarships NEW YORK—During the last 16 years, the SIU has helped 83 men and women fulfill their vocational ambitions in life through the aid of individual college scholarships in the amount of $6,000 each. Awarded annually since 1953, the scholarships have gone to 25 Seafarers and 58 children or legal dependents of Seafarers. The SIU was the first mari­ time union to award college scholarships and this program has not only helped Union mem­ bers but has also served the com­ munity at large as well. All of the recipients of these scholarships not only had excel­ lent scholastic averages. They also expressed an intense inter­ est in the world around them. It is not surprising, therefore, that many SIU scholars are now following careers which directly aid their fellow men and the areas in which they live. For instance, two scholarship winners, Seymour Wallace and Alma Jimenez Colls are both medical doctors today, while a third recipient, Lembhard G. Howell, served as Assistant At­ torney General in the state of Washington for two years before opening his own law office. Dr. Colls was one of the first four students to receive SIU : ... Seafarers Scholarship Advisory Committee consists of (l-r): Dr. Eiwood C. Kastner, N.Y.U.: Charles D. O'Connell, University of Chicago; Edna M. Newby, Rutgers University: Richard M. Keefe, St. Louis University; Dr. Charles A. Lyons, Jr., Howard Uni­ versity; and Dr. Bernard B. Ireland, College Entrance Exam Board. the Houston and the Transeastem. In February, 1969, McKay was accepted for admission to the Engineering School, which is jointly sponsored by the SIU and the Marine Engineers Bene­ ficial Association, Efistrict 2. After an intensive four-month course of instruction, he was graduated with an 84 percent average, and sat for his license on June 9. On June 17, he was notified by the Coast Guard that he had passed the exami­ nation, but that he would have to wait three days—until his 19th birthday—^before he could receive his license. [More than 330 Seafarers have earned engineers licenses —^from third assistant through chief engineer—after complet­ ing training at the- SIU-MEBA District 2 school, and a total of 2,205 unrated Seafarers have received Q.M.E.D. endorse­ ments through the Harry Lunde­ berg School of Seamanship.] Although he is only 19, Bob McKay realizes that the train­ ing he has been given has opened the door to a new and more productive way of life for him. "The Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship gave me an opportunity that I never thought would be open to me," McKay said. "It has offered me, and a lot of other young guys I've known at school and at sea, a chance to make it." Commenting on McKay's achievement, SIUNA president Paul Hall said: "Bob McKay has been a credit to the SIU, and I'm certain he will be a credit to the MEBA, District 2. We are fortunate to have him, and other youngsters like him, as members of our Union. These young men are becoming the skilled professional Seafar­ ers of today, and they represent the future of this Union." Anyone can do it if he really wants to and is willing to work hard, youngest U.S. merchant marine offi­ cer Robert McKay tells eager trainee group at HLSS in Piney Point as he proudly displays new license. scholarships when the program was originated in 1953. She had placed 17th in a high school class of 396 and even then planned to become a doctor. In 1958 she graduated with the title of doctor from the Col­ lege of Medicine, University of Puerto Rico. Her father. Seafarer Pedro Jimenez of Rio Piedras, Puerto Rico, sailed in the engine de­ partment. Dr. Wallace, who was the first Seafarer to receive his M.D. un­ der the scholarship program, graduated in 1959 from Colum­ bia University's College of Phy­ sicians and Surgeons. When awarded his scholar­ ship in 1954, Wallace was a premedical student at Long Island University. While studying at Columbia, Dr. Wallace continued to sail with the SIU during his first two summers. He had been a Sea­ farer since 1948 when he was 18 years old. An AB, he usually sailed on Bull Line or Missis­ sippi ships. A 1964 graduate of New York University Law School, Lembhard G. Howell received his SIU scholarship in 1955 after graduating from New York's Charles Evans Hughes High School where he won the institution's highest award for character and scholastic achieve­ ment. He had been president of the school's General Organization and wrote for the school news­ paper as well as the Mathematics Seymour Wallace, AB to M.D. and Science Department publi­ cations. Attending Lafayette College in Easton, Pa., Howell covered the normal four-year course in three years and graduated cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts degree in history. He served as an Ensign in the U.S. Naval Reserve before at­ tending NYU's Law School. Howell later went to the state of Washington on a Ford Foun­ dation grant from the National Center for Education in Politics and eventually was appointed Assistant Attorney General in 1966. Two years later he went into private practice and in March of this year established the law firm of Miller and Howell in Seattle. In 1966-67 Howell was elected State President of the Young Democrats and for the past two years he has been a member of the Seattle-King County Municipal League. His father. Seafarer Cleveland Alexander Howell, retired on an SIU pension in 1965. These three men and women are typical examples of the many SIU scholarship winners who are leading varied and worth­ while careers today. And following in their path to higher scholastic achievement each year are new award recipi­ ents, each chosen by an impar­ tial committee of six prominent educators from institutions of learning around the country. Their annual selection of win­ ning recipients is based upon the candidates' performance on the / Lembhard G. Howell College Entrance Examination Board tests or the American College Testing Program, to­ gether with the candidates' gen­ eral scholastic background and qualities of leadership. �SEAFARERS P&ge Four July, 1969 LOG ' i • William Foley, A.B. on the Amer­ ican Victory, graduated from Piney Point in 1967 and earned his AB's ticket there in 1968. PINEY POINT, Md. — The Harry Lundeberg School of Sea­ manship—the largest training facility for merchant seamen in the nation—^is nearing the end of its second year of opera­ tion here. The product of joint SIUindustry cooperation, the school has developed extensive training and upgrading programs which have served the dual purpose of providing careers to many dis­ advantaged youngsters and fur­ nishing a flow of superbly-train­ ed manpower for the ships cf America's merchant marine. Beyond this, it has enabled hundreds of Seafarers to up­ grade to higher ratings up tp and including licensed officer status. The opening of operations here in August, 1967 marked the beginning of a program to consolidate all of the SIU's training facilities which had been operating at a number of ports since 1953. The Union's training activities had their beginnings in the peri­ od immediately following the Korean War. The program grew out of the Union's belief that the training of unlicensed sea­ men is labor's—^not govern­ ment's concern—and that it is the Union's task to provide qualifled manpower when and where needed aboard its contracted veissels. Over the years,, the training program focused on three key areas: • Trmning for entry ratings. • Tcaining for l^giading. bandy Seabrook, Installs a burner on the Boston. Seabrook is a Piney Point graduate who got his FWT ticket at the SlU school. Robert Brown, left, and Vincent Bermudez, both sailing as ordinary seaman, secure lines as the Asbury Victory prepares to sail for the Far East. Brown graduated from Piney Point in September. Bermudez, who completed training at the school in February was on his first trip, Richard McDonald, oiler on the American Victory, attended the HLSS school in February, 1968. and got his FOWT in October. vides the opportunity for the eventual development of a selfsustaining operation. It is hoped that eventudly housing can be developed on this adjacent land to offer accomodations for both active and pensioned Seafarers. There are several levels of recruiting and training in the school. At the entry rating level, recmits are taken from the ages of 16 to 21 years—^up to the age of 23 for military service return­ ees. Present facilities permit a normal complement of 120 enrollees for a 60-day course. Recruits get free transportation to the school, besides room and board and $20 a week spending money. Upon graduation, they are immediately assigned to an SlU-contracted vessel and trans­ ported to the ship to embark on their new careers. Entry rating trainees are given not only education in safety and shipboard duties, but also lifeboat training as well. They are given lifeboat examinations on the Piney Point base by the U.S. Coast Guard before ship­ ping on their first vessel. Hav­ ing passed this examination and completed 90 days of seatime, they can then apply for their liefboat endorsement without further testing. As a result of this training, young men going to sea for the first time are better equipped for the job at hand than has ever been t^ case in the past A measure of the effectiveness of the SIU program is the fact that the Lundeberg School has grad­ uated over 2,000 merchant sea­ men with fewer than 100 drop­ outs. The school also facilitates the upgrading of Union members to the ratings of Firemen, Oilers, Watertenders, ABs, Electricians and all qualified men for every department In addition to its contribu­ tions to entry upgrading the HLSS has also established, in conjunction with the MEBA, District 2, Marine Engineers and Deck Officers schools for the purposo of licensing qualified men from the Engine and Deck departments. Since its inception in February, 1966, this branch of the Lundeberg School has graduated hundreds of original Third Engineers and original Second Engineers. Many other seagoing affiliates of the SIUNA have similar pro­ grams for the training of person­ nel in their own organizations. The SlUNA-affiliated Staff Officers Association recently graduated its third class of Pur­ ser-Pharmacist Mates. The Ma­ rine Firemen's Union has a training program for upgrading in the engine department. The Sailors Union of the Pacific operates the Andrew Furuseth training school and some years ago instituted the first life­ boat training school in the in­ dustry. The Marine Cooks and Stewards maintain a steward de­ partment training program and the SIU Great L^es District has a School of Marine En^neering and Navigation to help Seafarers prepare for licensing. rM sf' • Preparing for licenses as land, where the Potomac meets deck and engine oflScers. Chesapeake Bay. Here there are As the program expanded it shops for instruction in welding, was desirable to acquire suitable electricity, machinery, rigging, facilities to centralize the train­ splicing and seamanship, as well ing activities. That's where Piney as a maritime museum and Point entered the picture. A library of maritime and trade former naval torpedo training union history. base it was ideally suited to car­ The school boasts modem ry out the objectives of the Un­ classroom facilities for lectures, ion's training program. discussions and instruction; a The school is named after variety of vessels aboard which Harry Lundeberg, the founder seamen can get practical on-theand first president of the SIU, job training; and a fully equip­ and operates imder the Lunde­ ped boat basin to teach them berg philosophy that the recruit­ the basics of vessel maintenance. ing and manning of vessels falls The Lundeberg School facili­ within the area of Uni<m re- ties include comfortable bunga­ sponsibili^, rather than that of low-dormitories for the students, government agencies. a gymnasium, auditorium, swim­ ft is located on S3 acres ming pool, laundry, cafeteria bordering St Geoige's Qeek <m and commissary. the soudiemmost tip of Mary­ Adjoining farm acreage pro­ - This group of young Seafarers bave completed all requirements of the U.S. Coast Guard for their lifeboat tickets. In the first rbvV (l-r) are Charles Cothran, Michael Pait, James Fleming, Gary Davis, Richard Welch, Tom Reed, DaVid Blevin, Sam Beck, Gar Doubleday, and Harold McDavid. Second row, Instructor Tom Brooks, Lindse^''Hood, Stephen Williams, Johnnie Ferguson, John LOtz, Mike Cashion, Johnny Roundtree, Ellis Crum ihd Armando Salazar. Trainees at Piney Point get fulhlifeboat. instruction. Graduates of Piney Point lifeboat class No. 8 were (front row l-r) Ronald Hoitala, James Pedaris, Thomas Abbadessa, Coy Dillow and Carl Smith Jr. Second row: Edward Bean, Robert Giordano, William Anglemyer, David Schlosnagle, Steven Williams and Albert Trinka. Trfllflpes receive hours of instructionijai\d jfpipenience in. the.iboats. f �July, 1969 SEAFARERS Page Five LOG Opportunity Unlimited Upgrading Ladder to licensed Status Climbed by Seafarers—Young and Old Through the unique Marine Engineers and Deck Officers Up­ grading Programs, jointly spon­ sored by the SIU, the MEBA District 2, and the Associated Maritime Officers, Seafarers in the deck and engine depart­ ments—from the youngest to the oldest—have available to them an ever-present oppor-. tunity to climb the seniority ladder to rewarding licensed po­ sitions in the U.S. merchant marine. Opportunity, according to the old ad^e, rarely knocks twice during a lifetime. How­ ever, a close look at these two upgrading programs, which were conceived and instituted by the Union to further the careers of members, disproves this. Hundreds of SIU members, ranging in age from 19 to 60 and over, from every possible background, have earned li­ censes as marine engineers or deck officers through these two Union - sponsored upgrading programs. Ronald R. Spencer, director of the School of Marine Engi­ neering and Navigation, through which the engineer and deck officer upgrading programs are administered, remarked on Sea­ farers and their approach to the schools in this way: "Behind each union member who has graduated from the upgrading program to a license, there is a separate success story to tell. For each of them, it is a story of applying themselves through hard work to overcome many obstacles to achieve a goal." A close look at just a few of the Seafarers from the deck and engine departments who have earned their licenses through the school offers a panorama of individual stories, created by the men themselves, in their quest for greater knowledge and recognition in their chosen careers. Sigwart G. Nielsen, 63, is an example of a Seafarer who de­ cided late in his sailing career to apply for an engineer's li­ cense. With almost 20 years of sailing time with the SIU behind him, and the rating of Chief Electrician, this New Jersey na­ tive entered the upgrading school in March, 1966. After completing the course of in­ struction at the school in De­ cember, 1966, he passed the Coast Guard's licensing exam­ ination and was certified as a Third Assistant Engineer. Niel­ sen distinguished himself and did credit to his union by prov­ ing the basic SIU principle that a Seafarer can upgrade at any time. Norbert Patrick, 31, bom on the island of St. Vincent in the Windward Islands, is a graduate Second Engineer's License when of the SIU's Harry Lundeberg accepted by the SIU-MEBA School of Seamanship. A bos'n School of Marine Engineering while at the school, he had and Navigation in February, sailed as FOWT before apply­ 1966. Along with a perfect rec­ ing for the engineers upgrading ord of attendance in the course. program in September, 1967. Brother Singleton racked up After passing the Coast Guard grades which were well above examination, following studies average. He was certified as a at the SIU-MEBA, Dist. 2- Second Assistant in May of sponsored school, he received 1966 and is now sailing as First his license as a Third Assistant Assistant Engineer. Engineer in March, 1968. Pat­ Michael R. McKay, 22, born rick plans to upgrade to Second in New York City and a grad­ Assistant shortly. uate of the SIU's Harry Lunde­ Herbert E. Valdson, 57, was berg. School of Seamanship, is born in Tartu, Estonia. A nat­ one of the new generation of uralized U.S. citizen, he joined Seafarers which the Lundeberg the SIU in Philadelphia in 1963 School has launched on seafar­ because he wanted to serve in ing careers to man U.S. mer­ the U.S. merchant marine. He chant vessels for many years was sailing as an FOWT when to come. McKay had sailed as accepted to the engineers up­ an FOWT before entering the grading program in 1966. While engineers upgrading program in attending the school, he was November of 1967. At 20, he nicknamed the "Estonian Law- was the youngest student in the Moustakakis demonstrated a keen ability to quickly master the subjects in the course lead­ ing to a mate's license. He con­ sistently achieved high grades during attendance at the school and when he took the Coast Guard's Third Mate licensing exam in February of 1968, he scored one of the highest marks ever received on the exam by an applicant in the Port of New York. Moustakakis is now sail­ ing as a Second Mate and plans to return to the school for fur­ ther upgrading as soon as his duties permit. To say that Rudolph J. Loizzi merely picked himself up by his bootstraps—and he did—to earn a Third Mate's license would be a gross under­ statement of how he achieved his goal. He entered the mate's upgrading program in March, 1967. Until that time, the 32- license from the Coast Guard. Desire Le Berre, 49, was bom in France. He joined the SIU in the Port of New York in 1953 and before entering the mate's upgrading program in Septem­ ber of 1966, sailed as AB and bqs'n. Because of his seatime, Le Berre was able to work to­ wards a Second Mate's license at the SIU-MEBA, Dist. 2, School of Marine Engineering and Navigation. Brother Le Berre had to overcome the ad­ ded burden of a language bar­ rier in pursuing his studies at the school. He diligently worked not only on mastering the sub­ jects required for his license, but sought each day to improve his ability in English. Le Berre achieved fine grades in the up­ grading program and upon pass­ ing his Coast Guard exam, was certified as a Second Mate in May, 1967. As a token of his appreciation for the opportunity and help given him, he donated a sextant to the school for use in training his fellow SIU members. George T. McManus, 50, was bom in New York City. Brother McManus sailed as an AB be­ fore applying for the mate's up­ grading program in September, 1967. A college graduate with Nielsen Valdson Loizzi McManus a Bachelor of Science degree in education and social science, he also attended both the Univer­ sity of Miami in Florida and Fordham University in New York. With all of this, how­ ever, McManus joined the SIU in New York in 1963 because he "wanted to begin a seafaring career." While a student at the Patrick Singleton Moustakakis LeBerre Keelan deck officer's school, McManus attended classes on crutches be­ cause of an injury, but scored yer" by his fellow Seafarers. program. Upon graduation from year-old New Yorker's formal well in all of his subjects. Upon They had learned that he was the school in 1968, he held the education amounted to only passing the Coast Guard exam, a graduate of the University of unique distinction of being the three grades of grammar school he received a Third Mate's li­ Estonia Law School. Valdson youngest man in the U.S. mer­ and he had never learned math­ was certified as a Third Assist­ chant marine to receive an orig­ ematics. He had, however, a cense in December of 1967. Joseph F. Keelan, 57, was ant Engineer by the Coast inal Third Assistant Engineer's determination to overcome his Guard in July of 1966. His license after passing his Coast educational handicap and to bom in Pennsylvania and joined earn his license. Brother Loizzi the SIU in the Port of Mobile in wish to pursue a career in the Guard exam. American merchant marine was Just last month, however, studied nightly until at least 1949. He served on many SIUmade possible by the SIU and Mike proudly relinquished his midnight and for entire week­ contracted vessels as AB and was expanded even further by youthful position to his brother, ends. This was in addition to bos'n before applying for the his successful participation in Bobby. Also an HLSS graduate meeting family obligations by mate's upgrading program in the engineers upgrading pro­ and graduate of the engineer's holding down a parttime job. August, 1966. gram through which the SIU upgrading program. Bob Mc­ Because of his obvious will Although he decided to up­ encourages its unlicensed mem­ Kay is, at 19, the youngest li­ to learn. Spencer and Senior bers to seek the highest possible censed officer in the merchant Deck Instructor Nick Gullo grade somewhat later in his rank they can achieve. marine. (See story page 3.) worked a bit harder with Loizzi. career than some of the other Harry R. Singleton, a 53Impressive though the ac­ Within a little over six months, Seafarers taking part in the year-old New Yorker, is an old- complishments of engine de­ they had helped Brother Loizzi program. Brother Keelan was timer with the SIU who first partment Seafarers may have to raise his educational level by none the less determined to eam joined the Union during one of been, their brothers above decks seven grades. Spencer wrote in a deck officer's license. Through the first organizing campaigns have distinguished themselves Loizzi's school file, "Rarely his ability to call upon valuable in the Port of Baltimore in Jan­ equally as well—as the following have I seen a man with so lim­ experience gained during many uary of 1939. He had logged a brief histories will show. ited an advantage demonstrate good deal of seatime as an Alexios M. Moustakakis was such a desire to succeed." In years at sea. Brother Keelan FOWT before receiving his en­ born in Greece 26 years ago. September, 1968, Brother scored excellent grades at the gineer's license. Due to his ex­ From the moment he entered Loizzi did honor to himself and school and received his Second tensive seatime. Singleton was the SIU-MEBA, Dist. 2 School to the entire upgrading program Mate's license in November, able to study for an ori^al in October, 1967, Brother by receiving his Third Mate's 1968. \- I �Page Six SEAFARERS LOG Jnlr» 1969 APPLY NOW FOR SENIORITY UPGRADING The seniority upgraders above are seen as they took the oath of obligation as full-book members of the SlU. Left to right are John Doran, FOWT, and AB's Erick Sorensen, Robert Hester and Arthur Wills. The group is pictured at left during a class session led by SlU Representative Bill Hall. All upgraders are graduates of the Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship, have more than 12 months seatime, hold a rating in either the deck, engine or steward department and have a lifeboat endorsement. Joseph Simonetti, FWT on the Detroit, installs a burner as the vessel malces ready to sail. Simonetti completed training at Piney Point in June 1968, and got his upgrading at the Un­ ion's Q.M.E.D. engineering school in New York. All B Book Seafarers have the opportunity to upgrade their seniority at the SIU's Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship at Piney Point, Maryland. The Seniority Upgrading Program was estab­ lished to provide Seafarers with additional training required for steady advancement up the seniority ladder. The latest in modern training and teaching facilities are provided at the school for qualified Seafarers. Free room and board plus an allowance of $56 per week are given to each qualified man partici­ pating in the program. Transportation from all major SIU ports is also provided. Applications have already been mailed to all B Book Seafarers, and are also available from any SIU port agent. HOW TO QUALIFY Seafarers who wish to enroll in the Seniority Upgrading Program should meet the Seafarers Appeals Board's qualify­ ing standards which include the following: • RATING—Each applicant must presently hold a Coast Guard endorsed rating such as AB, FOWT, etc. • PREVIOUS TRAINING—Presentation of a certificate showing successful completion of training at either the An­ drew Furuseth Training School or the Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship. • SEATIME—Seafarers must have a minimum of 12 months seatime with any SlU-contracted companies. Lyie Sawyer, sailing as OS after graduating from Piney Point in May, works on a lifeboat on the Seatrain Delaware with veteran Sea­ farer Calixto Gonzalez, ship's bos'n. Sawyer plans to get his 12 month's of seatime as quickly as possible and then upgrade to A.B. William King, wiper on the Asbury Victory, com­ pleted training at the Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship at Piney Point in February, 1968, and plans to enter the SlU's engine upgrading school after this trip to obtain his FOWT endorsement. • LIFEBOAT TICKET—Applicant must have a valid lifeboat ticket. The Seafarers Appeals Board may consider other qualifica­ tions or waive any of the above. Completed application forms should be mailed as soon as possible to: The Harry Lundeberg School of Seamans^ Seniority Upgrading Program Smnt Mary's County Piney Point, Maiyland 20674""'^ ^ �Julr, 1969 George Gibbons, cook-balcer and steward delegate on the Boston, makes a point at contract discussion. SEAFARERS LOG Page Seven SlU Representative Bill Hall holds a meeting with crewmembers of the Seatrain New York on the ship's fantail to discuss the new agreement. Thomas Anderson, A.B. and deck delegate on the Summit, expresses his views on the new SlU contract. I N keeping with your Union's unbroken tradition of securing for its members the best possible agreement obtainable with the shipping companies contracted to the SIU-Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District, we, the undersigned committee, sub­ mit and recommend to our fellow Seafarers the Freightship and Tanker contracts printed on the following two pages. The basic wage gains reflected in these agreements represent gains for crewmembers in all shipboard departments—deck, en­ gine and steward—which are unprecedented in U. S. maritime history. In addition to this, we consider of particular significance the major breakthrough achieved in the Freightship agreement relat­ ing to overtime. The principle of overtime for all hours worked in port between 5 p.m. and 8 a.m. on Monday through Friday has been firmly established for the first time. The membership will note that these agreements deal primarily with wages. Negotiations are continuing with the shipowners regarding welfare, pension and vacation improvements. It will also be noted that under Additional Comments and Rec­ ommendations, your Headquarters Negotiating Committee has suggested a restructuring of membership representation aboard SlU-contracted vessels and recommends weekly Sunday meetings while at sea. SIU Representative Leon Hall outlines provisions of the new agreement at a meeting on the Transontario. After considerable discussion and consideration, it is felt that SIU crews can be most efficiently represented aboard ship by ac­ tive Ship's Committees made up of one elected delegate each from the Deck, Engine and Steward departments, the Bos'n as perma­ nent Ship's Chairman, and the Chief Steward as permanent Ship's Reporter and Secretary. The aim of the Ship's Committees should be the development and maintenance of stronger communi­ cations between Seafarers afloat and Union headquarters. In this way it will be better possible to implement SIU policies and programs and create a Union structure aboard ship which will allow greater participation by the entire membership in the Un­ ion's affairs. Fraternally submitted. i4<juL, ILss-, SPA Crewmembers of the Seattle study the special LOG supplement detailing the new one-year contract. Following discussion they voted 100% "Yes." I �Page Eight SEAFARERS Jalr, 1969 LOG FREIGHTSHIP AGREEMENT Your Headquarters' officers have reported to the membership over the past several monthly meetings regarding discussions with the shipowners relative to negotiations for a new Freightship Contract. These discussions and negotiations have in the main centered on monetary matters as well as welfare, pension and vacation matters. We have, subject to action by the membership, now reached agreement with the companies on wages, overtime and other monetary matters. Other issues which have not been finalized but which are now being negotiated are on welfare, pension and vacation matters. Printed below is a copy of the agreement reached as outlined above be­ tween your Union and the shipowners. MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN Section 1. WAGES. The monthly rate of pay for the Unlicensed Personnel in the Steward Department, when the respective ratings are carried, shall be as follows: AMOUNT OF NEW RATING INCREASE MONTHLY RATE Chief Steward $52.74 $618.01 Steward/Cook 35.92 631.19 Chief Cook 45.76 549.22 Cook and Baker 44.35 535.30 Second Cook 24.18 470.33 * Third Cook 37.19 464.80 Messman 62.02 364.58 , 62.02 Utilityman i64.58 MARINER TYPE VESSEL * When passengers are carried, the Third Cook will be re-rated as Second Cook and will be paid wages in accordance with the agreement. SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION OF NORTH AMERICAATLANTIC, GULF, LAKES AND INLAND WATERS DISTRICT, AFUCIO and ^ WHEREAS, the collective bargaining agreement between the Union and various companies expires on June 15, 1969, and WHEREAS, the Union and the companies have been negotiating terms of a new contraa, NOW THEREFORE it is understood and agreed, as follows: FREIGHTSHIP AGREEMENT 1. Article II, Section 21 shall be changed to read as follows: Section 21. OVERTIME RATE, (a) The overtime rate of pay for members of the Unlicensed Personnel receiving a basic monthly wage of $464.78 or below shall be $2.73 per hour. (b) The overtime rate of pay for all members of the LInlicensed Personnel receiving a basic monthly wage of $464.79 or above, but not in excess of $535. 29 shall be $3.44 per hour. (c) The overtime rate of pay for all members of the Unlicensed Personnel receiving a basic monthly wage of $535.30 or above shall be $4.48 per hour. 2. Article III, Section 1 shall be changed to read as follows: Section 1. Wages. The monthly rate of pay for the Unlicensed Personnel in the Deck Department, when the respective ratings are carried, shall be as follows: NEW AMOUNT OF MONTHLY RATE RATING INCREASE $618.01 Boatswain $52.74 * Carpenter 45.72 566.53 525.33 43.34 A. B. Maintenance 470.33 Quartermaster 37.75 Able Seaman 470.33 37.75 367.18 Ordinary Seaman 62.28 O.S. Maintenance 397.97 39.44 MARINER TYPE VESSEL Boatswain * Carpenter $59.88 58.79 $682.97 593.24 * When the Carpenter is required in writing by the Company to furnish his own tools, he shall bepaidtwentydollars($20.00)per month in addition to his base wage. 5. The overtime rates set forth in Item one herein shall be paid for all work performed on Saturdays, Sundays, Holidays and for any work in excess of eight (8) hours in any one day. The overtime rates set forth in Item one shall also apply to work performed in port between the hours of 5 P.M. and 8 A.M., Monday through Friday and for penalty work performed on watch and other penalty time payments provided for in the Agreement. 6. ROOM AND MEAL ALLOWANCE Meal allowance shall be $10.50 per day; room allowance shall be $10.50 per day. 7. In order to partially defray the costs and expenses of the operation and mainten­ ance of the hiring halls, as provided for in the collective bargaining agreement, the company agrees to the establishment of a fund, and the company further agrees to contribute to such fund the sum of fifteen (15) cents per man per day of covered employment. 8. PENSIONS, WELFARE AND VACATIONS The parties hereto agree to continue negotiations with respect to improved pension, welfare and vacation. It is further understood and agreed that in the event agreement is not reached on improved pension, welfare and vacations, the Union shall have the right to take economic action upon seven (7) days notice. 9. SUBSIDIARY PROVISIONS It is agreed that any agreements that are presently in effect covering War Risk Insur­ ance and Area Bonuses be continued as is with no change. In addition, any and all addendums and/or supplementary agreements, the contents of which have not been incorporated into the collective bargaining contract shall be continued in effect. Except for the changes provided for in this Memorandum of Understanding all other terms and conditions of the collective bargaining contracts now in effect shall remain in effect. The changes provided in this Memorandum of Understanding shall be in­ corporated into and made a part of the full collective bargaining contract. 10. EFFECTIVE DATE All changes provided for herein shall become effective at 12:01 A.M. on June 16, 1969. 11. The Collective Bargaining agreement between the parties hereto shall terminate on June 15, 1970 unless extended by the parties. Dated June 12, 1969 For the Union 3. Article IV, Sertion 1 shall be changed to read as follows: Section 1. Wages. The monthly rate of pay for the Unlicensed Personnel in the En­ gine Departrnent, when the respective ratings are carried, shall be as follows: AMOUNT OF NEW RATING INCREASE MONTHLY RATE Chief Electrician $63.83 $727.20 Second Electrician 59.02 679.74 Unlicensed Jr Engineer (Day) 50.37 594.60 Unlicensed Jr Engineer (Watch) 44.35 535.31 Plumber/Machinist 53.00 622.93 Deck Engineer 48.54 576.59 Engine Utility 541.88 44.00 Evaporator Maintenance 497.99 40.56 Oiler 470.33 37.75 Oiler-Diesel 506.19 41.39 Watertender 37.75 470.33 \ Fireman/Watertender 470.33 37.75 Fireman 470.33 37.75 Wiper 436.82 69.35 Refrigerating Engineer (When (1) is carried) 59.02 679.74 Refrigerating Engineer (When (3) are carried) Chief 41.99 713.19 First Assistant 59.57 621.87 Second Assistant 572.73 47.20 Ship's Welder/Maintenance 50.37 594.60 44.29 Oiler/Maintenance Utility 535.25 AtARINER TYPE VESSEL $66.48 Chief Electrician ] $753.37 4. Article V, Section 1 shall be changed to read as follows: I GI /h dlZarK For the Companies • lUdiS. COMMENTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS COMMENTS: Your committee feels that these contracts as presented to the membership represent not only a substantial gain on wages, overtime, etc., but also establishes a basis for finalizing in the near future new contract terms and benefits in the other areas such as welfare, pensions and vacations. it is to be noted that the $10.00 differential between the entry ratings and the middle ratings negotiated in the last contract have now been eliminated. The original intent of creating that differential was to encourage unrated men to go up for endorsements. This has now been accomplished and the dif­ ferential will now cease. A major achievement has been accomplished in the Freightship Agreement with the establishment of the principle of overtime in port for all hours worked between 5:00 P.M. and 8:00 A.M. Monday through Friday. This applies to all crew members who work during these hours. Recommendation: Your Committee recommends the ratification of the Freightship contract as presented herein. - !l �SEAFARERS LOG Jnly, 1969 Pmge Nine TANKER AGREEMENT Your Headquarters' officers have reported to'the membership over the past several monthly meetings regarding discussions with the shipowners relative to negotiations for a new Tanker Contract. These discussions and negotiations have centered on monetary matters as well as on welfare, pension and vacation matters. We have, subject to action by the member­ ship, now reached agreement with the companies on wages, overtime and other monetary matters. Other issues which have not been finalized but which are now being negotiated on are welfare, pensions and vacations. Printed below is a copy of the agreement reached as outlined above be­ tween your Union and the shipowners. MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING Between SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION OF NORTH AMERICAATLANTIC, GULF, LAKES AND INLAND WATERS DISTRICT, AFL-CIO and WHEREAS, the collective bargaining agreement between the Union and various companies expires on June 15, 1969, and WHEREAS, the Union and the companies have been negotiating terms of a new contraa, NOW THEREFORE it is understood and agreed, as follows: TANKER AGREEMENT 1. Article II, Section 21 shall be changed to read as follows: Section 21. OVERTIME RATE, (a) The overtime rate of pay for members of the Unlicensed Personnel receiving a basic monthly wage of $436.84 or below shall be $2.73 per hour. (b) The overtime rate of pay for all members of the Unlicensed Personnel receiving a basic monthly wage of $436.85 or above, but not in excess of $5 39.26, shall be $3.44 per hour. (c) The overtime rate of pay for all members of the Unlicensed Personnel receiving a basic monthly wage of $539.27 or above shall be $4.48 per hour. 2. Article III, Section 1 shall be changed to read as follows: Section 2. WAGES. The monthly rate of pay for the Unlicensed Personnel in the Deck Department, when the respective ratings are carried, shall be as follows: NEW AMOUNT OF MONTHLY RATE INCREASE RATING Boatswain (Tankers 25,500 D.W.T. or over) $654.93 $52.74 Boatswain (Tankers under 25,500 632.70 D.W.T.) 52.74 A.B. Deck Maintenance 5 39.26 43.34 O.S. Deck Maintenance (when carried) 406.93 39.44 475.29 Able Seaman 37.75 62.28 376.14 Ordinary Seaman 3. Article IV, Seaioh 1 shall be changed to read as follows: Seaion 1. WAGES. The monthly rate of pay for the Unlicensed Personnel in the Engine Department, when the respeaive ratings are carried, shall be as follows: NEW AMOUNT OF MONTHLY RATE RATING INCREASE $666.64 Chief Pumpman $59.02 666.64 Second Pumpman/Engine Maintenance 59.02 540.18 Engine Utility 44.00 475.29 Oiler 37.75 Oiler/Maintenance Utility 44.29 535.25 475.29 Fireman/Watertender 37.75 436.84 Wiper 69.35 4. Article V, Section 1 shall be changed to read as follows: Seaion 1. WAGES. The monthly rate of pay for the Unlicensed Personnel in the Steward Department, when the respeaive ratings are carried, shall be as follows: AMOUNT OF NEW INCREASE MONTHLY RATE RATING Chief Steward (Tankers 25,500 D.W.T. $657.29 $52.74 or over) Chief Steward (Tankers under 25,500 52.74 635.06 D.W.T.) Chief Cook 45.76 569.43 Cook and Baker 44.35 553.82 Third Cook 37.19 491.97 Galleyman (when carried) 62.02 373.50 Messman 62.02 364.57 Utilityman 62.02 364.57 5. The overtime rates set forth in itfem one herein shall be paid for all work per­ formed on Saturdays, Sundays, Holidays and for any work in excess of eight (8) hours in any one day. The Parties hereto shall continue to negotiate with respect to the rate of overtime to be paid for work performed in port between the hours of 5 P.M. and 8 A.M., Mon­ day through Friday and for penalty work performed on watch and other penalty time payments provided for in the Agreement. Where Agreement presently provides for payment of overtime for work in port, after 5 P.M. and before 8 A.M. weekdays, those rates shall continue to be paid, subjert to further negotiations. 6. ROOM AND MEAL ALLOWANCE Meal allowance shall be $10.50 per day; room allowance shall be $10.50 per day. 7. In order to partially defray the costs and expenses of the operation and mainten­ ance of the hiring halls, as provided for in the colleaive bargaining agreement, the company agrees to the establishment of a fund, and the company further agrees to contribute to such fund the sum of fifteen (15) cents per man per day of covered employment. 8. PENSIONS, WELFARE AND VACATIONS The parties hereto agree to continue negotiations with respect to improved pen­ sion, welfare and vacation. It is further understood and agreed that in the event agree­ ment is not reached on improved pension, welfare and vacations, the Union shall have the right to take economic action upon seven (7) days notice. 9. SUBSIDIARY PROVISIONS It is agreed that any agreements that are presently in effect covering War Risk Insurance and A; ea Bonuses be continued as is with no change. In addition, any and all addendums and/or supplementary agreements, the contents of which have not been incorporated into the collertive bargaining contract shall be continued in effea. Except for the changes provided for in this Memorandum of Understanding all other terms and conditions of the collective bargaining contracts now in effea shall remain in effea. The changes provided in this Memorandum of Understanding shall be incorporated into and made a part of the full colleaive bargaining contraa. 10. EFFECTIVE DATE All changes provided for herein shall become effeaive at 1 2:01 A.M. on June 16, 1969. 11. The Collective Bargaining agreement between the parties hereto shall terminate on June 15, 1970 unless extended by the parties. Dated JUNE 12, 1969 For the Union For the Companies COMMENTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS Comments: Your cominittee feels that these contracts as presented to the membership represent not only a substantial gain on wages, overtime, etc., but also establishes a basis for finalizing in the near future new contract terms and benefits in the other areas such as welfare, pensions and vacations. Recommendation: Your committee recommends the ratification of the Tanker contract as presented herein. ADDITIONAL COMMENTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS Comments: Our immediate task now is to continue to work in the direction of improving our welfare plan, pensions and vacation. To do this, it is nec­ essary to have full participation of all our membership in the discussions of and recommendations on these matters so that the maximum number of members' feeling will be expressed. To do this, it is necessary that we have full participation in all shipboard meetings by all SlU crews. We are confronted with a situation whereby on a number of SlU ships there has not been complete union activity on the part of the crews. This is best illustrated by thefact that numerous ships have' not elected a complete number of Ship Board Delegates. This, unless corrected, could hamper us in our desire forfull expressions on the issues as contained in this report. Your committee has had considerable discussions on this matter and feels that positive action is required. This positive action should be aimed specifically in the direction of: a. Guaranteeing regular shipboard meetings. b. The communication of those meetings and their recommendations and comments to the Headquarters of the Union for consideration by the membership in the deliberation in coming negotiations. Recommendations: 1. It is recommended: That the Bos'n shall act as permanent Ship's Chairman on board all SlU vessels. 2. That the members of the three departments on board all SlU ships elect from the members of their departments, the appropriate member to serve as Deck Department Delegate, Engine Department Delegate and Steward Department Delegate. 3. That the Chief Steward aboard all SlU ships act as a permanent Ship's Reporter and Secretary to all SlU meetings aboard ship. 4. That regular shipboard meetings be held each Sunday when the vessel is at sea. 5. It is further recommended that the Ship's Chairman, the three Departmental Delegates and the Ship's Reporter-Secretary shall consti­ tute the SlU Ship's Committee on the vessels on which they serve. 6. It is finally recommended that the SlU Ship's Committee on board all SlU contracted vessels be responsible for the implementation of union policies and programs in addition to representing the members of the crew aboard ship. CONCLUSION The contracts, as presented above represent significant monetary gains for all of our membership. It also represents a recognition of the necessity and desire to complete negotiations in the areas of certain working rules as desired by our membership, welfare, pensions and vacations. Of equal importance to the matters contained in the above report, is taking a step in the direction of creating a shipboard union structure which will allow for greater participation in the affairs of the union of all its members aboard all vessels. This program continues the policy of election by crew members of departmental delegates. In addition, the recommendations allow for the participation of SlU mem­ bers sailing in the capacity of Bos'n to act as Chairman and thus guaranteeing a regular weekly meeting as recommended in this program. The participation of the Chief Steward, who as a rule is the most experienced SlU member aboard a vessel in the matter of records and communications, will guarantee that the appropriate records of shipboard meetings and functions will be kept and that communication will be developed and maintained between the crew and union headquarters. Your Headquarters Negotiating Committee recommends that you adopt this report and all recommendations contained herein. A RECORD HIGH FOR MARITIME DOLLAR GAINS—NEXT—PENSION, WELFARE & VACATION. �Page Ten SEAFARERS LOG Jolr. 1969 VOTING TALiy ON NEW CONTRAlCT The proposed new contract presented in this section is now in process of being submitted to the membership for its approval or disapproval. As the LOG went to press, the following shipboard and membership meeting votes had been recorded. Additional voting results will be pub lished in the LOG as they are received. Vessel AFOUNDRIA ALCOA COMMANDER ALCOA MARKETER ALCOA TRADER ALCOA VOYAGER AMERICAN PRIDE AMERICAN VICT. AMERIGO ARIZPA ASBURY VICT. ACHILLES BALTIMORE BEATRICE VICT. BELGIUM VICT. BESSEMER VICT. BETHFLOR BETHTEX BIENVILLE BOSTON BRIGHAM VICT. BUCKEYE ATLANTIC BURBANK VICT. C/S MIAMI CALMAR CAPE CATOCHE CHARLESTON CITRUS PACKER CITADEL VICT. CLAIRBORNE COLUMBIA BROOKLYN COLUMBIA-I COLUMBIA BANKER COLUMBIA EAGLE COLUMBIA TIGER COLUMBIA TRADER COMMANDER COSMOS TRADER DEL ALBA DEL MAR DEL ORO DELTA URUGUAY DETROIT EAGLE VOYAGER ELIZABBIHPORT ERICKSON FAIRLAND FAIRVIEW FLORIDIAN FORT HOSKINS GALVESTON GATEWAY CITY GENEVA HALAULA VICT. HASTINGS IBERVILLE JACKSONVILLE JEFFERSON CITY VICT. JEFF DAVIS LAFAYEITE LONG BEACH LOS ANGELES LYNN VICT. MANKATO VICT. MARYMAR MAURY MAYAGUEZ MINOT VICT. MOBTTF, MOBIL.TAN MO'' MC iNG LIGHT MT. WASHINGTON NEWARK NEW ORLEANS NEW YORKER Port For Against San Fran. N. O. N. O. Tampa N. O. N. Carolina N. Y. San Fran. N.Y. N.Y. San Fran. Puerto Rico N. Y. Japan Norfolk Bait. Bait. N.Y. N.Y. San. Fran. Phila. Mobile N. O. Bait. Japan Bait. San Fran. Seattle Mobile Phila. N. Y. Bait. Japan San Fran. San Fran. Seattle Phila. San Fran. Japan N. O. N. O. Mobile Puerto Rico Boston San Fran. San Fran. San Fran. San Fran. Puerto Rico Boston N.Y. N.Y. Bait. Jax. Japan San. Fran. N.Y. 18 26 28 26 23 24 28 23 28 28 29 29 30 21 24 19 21 27 29 23 20 21 19 21 22 28 18 22 25 26 29 24 28 29 24 25 24 23 25 23 32 21 22 24 29 27 20 22 15 22 27 25 18 29 24 20 28 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 N.Y. San Fran. Wilm. San Fran. Japan Jax. N. O. N.Y. San Fran. N.Y. Japan N.Y. Japan Charleston Seattle Singapore N.Y, Seattle N. O. 30 31 21 26 23 31 26 21 20 24 24 28 25 24 25 31 26 27 13 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Vessel OAKLAND OVERSEAS DINNY OVERSEAS EVA OVERSEAS EVELYN OVERSEAS SUZANNE OVERSEAS NATALIE OVERSEAS REBECCA OVERSEAS TRAVELER PANAMA PHILADELPHIA PONCE -PORTLAND PORTMAR PRINCETON VICT. RALEIGH RAMBAM RICE VIGl. RICHWOOD ROBIN HOOD ROBIN TRENT SACAL BORINCANO SAN JUAN SEAMAR S.T. DELAWARE S.T. GEORGIA S.T. LOUISIANA S.T. MARYLAND S.T. NEW YORK S.T. PUERTO RICO S.T. SAN JUAN S.T. WASHINGTON SEAllLE SPITFIRE STEEL DESIGNER Port Japan San Fran. Mobile Japan San Fran. Wilm. Wilm. N.Y. Japan Seattle Puerto Rico N.Y. Bait. San Fran. Japan N. O. Norfolk Japan N. 0. Mobile Jax. N.Y. San Fran. Puerto Rico San Fran. San Fran. San Fran. N. Y. San Fran. N.Y. San Fran. N. Y. N. O. Seattle Vessel Port For Against For Against 23 0 STEEL ENGINEER Wilm. 25 0 23 0 Houston 23 0 STEEL FLYER 0 24 STEEL KING San Fran. 29 0 0 21 STEEL SCIENTIST N. O. 20 0 0 12 STEEL SEAFARER Bait. 19 0 26 0 STEEL VOYAGER 30 0 Bait. 30 1 SUMMIT N. Y. 29 0 28 0 TRANSCOLORADO Phila. 26 0 0 22 TRANSONTARIO 0 N.Y. 28 0 21 TRANSSENECA 28 0 Seattle 0 27 TRENTON 0 San Fran. 24 26 1 0 VANTAGE PROGRESS 27 Wilm. 18 0 26 0 WACOSTA N.Y. 0 22 0 29 WARRIOR N.Y. 23 0 0 WESTERN COMET Norfolk 29 19 0 0 WINGLESS VICT. Japan 23 0 24 0 YORKMAR Bait. 19 25 0 8 0 Wilm. YUKON 0 28 3.134 A Totals 27 0 0 12 VOTE TAKEN AT REGULAR 29 0 26 0 MEMBERSHIP MEETINGS 0 29 For Against^ Constitutional Port 27 0 0 144 BALTIMORE 0 24 37 0 PHILADELPHIA 29 0 285 0 NEW ORLEANS 29 0 160 0 SAN FRANCISCO 24 0 35 0 WILMINGTON 28 0 0 44 SEATTLE 409 1 NEW YORK r 28 0 83 0 HOUSTON 28 0 152 0 MOBILE 21 0 1,349 Totals 28 0 r The Score to Dote For Against On the Ships 3,134 4 In the Halls 1,349 1 Totals 4,483 �Jnlr, 1969 SEAFARERS LOG Pace Ekven Additioa of 18 Seafarers Boosts Pension Roster Growth The ever-growing SIU pen­ he sailed as third cook. He oiler. Brother Andrews now lives York. His last vessel was the full 366 days at sea. Brother sion list has added to the roster makes his home in Brooklyn in Daphne, Alabama, with his John B. Waterman. Dario's last ship was the Steel the names of 18 additional Sea­ with his wife, Mae. wife, Sara. Tonis Tonisson is calling it Artisan. farers who have completed thenRoy McCannon is closing out a career after 45 years at sea. Earl Cain is retiring on SIU long sailing careers. a sailing career that spans more pension after completing ki»Torolf J. Kismul, a native of than 25 years as a member of long career at sea. An active Norway, is ending his sailing the steward department. A long member of the Union since he days after more than 20 years time member of the SIU, he first signed up in the Port of at sea. Brother Kismul joined joined the Union in 1941. Broth­ New York, Cain took part in the the SIU in the Port of New er McCannon was bom in Okla­ Robin Line beef in 1962. Broth­ York. His last ship was the John homa, and will spend his retire­ er Cain sailed as cook and baker B. Waterman. Seafarer Kismul MacGregor Bennett and his last vessel was the Herment at his home in Philadel­ sailed as an AB in the deck de­ mina. He now makes his home phia. He last sailed on the PetroTotdsstm Dario partment. He now makes his in Boaz, Alabama. Arliss C. Johnson, who is a Chem. home in Seattle with his wife, native of Michigan, joined the Joseph Holsenbeck, who Ramon Irizarry, who has Sailing as FWT, his last ship Lilly. Union in Aim Arbor, Michigan. been going to sea for more than was the Steel Seafarer in 1967. holds ratings in all three departHe last worked for the Ann Ar­ Brother Tonisson was bom in bor Railroad Company in the 30 years and sailed as chief Estonia 65 years ago, and now steward department as a cabin makes his home in Hoboken, watch. Se^arer Johnson lives New Jersey. He joined the Un­ with his father, Louis, in Frank­ ion in the Port of New York. fort, Mich. Pio Dario, an active SIU Leon S. Bekier, a veteran of member since joining the Union the U.S. Navy during World in the Port of Philadelphia, is Kismul Burgesser War II, was bom in Providence, Cain HoiseiriMck closing out a long sailing career R.I. He joined the SIU in the in the steward department. Bom McCannon Idzairy Herbert F. Burgesser is stow­ Port of Detroit. Brother Bekier in Catbalogau, Philippine Is­ ments aboard ship, is closing ing away his sea gear after al­ lands, in 1901, he plans to re­ out a sailing career of 25 years. steward for the past 18 years, most 30 years at sea. Bom in tire to his home in Quezon City. He has shipped as AB, FWT is also retiring on SIU pension. Seafarer Smithsburg, Maryland, he joined Dario was a profession­ and third cook. Brother Holsen­ the Union in 1940 in the Port Bom in Puerto Rico, he now al Seafarer who shipped year- beck joined the SIU in the Port of Philadelphia. His last vessel makes his home in Chalmette, round during nearly all of his of Savannah. His last vessel was was the Southwestern Victory Louisiana, with his wife. Car­ sailing career. During the last the Summit He was bom in on which he was chief steward. men. Seafarer Irizarry joined four leap-years—1956, 1960, Milledgeville, Georgia, where he Brother Burgesser lives with his the SIU in the Port of New 1964 and 1968—^he put in the continues to make his home. brother, Carroll, in New York aty. Lawson Evans, who was bom last sailed for the American in Washington, D.C., wound up Steamship Company in the en­ 25 years at sea with a final gine department as fireman. He trip on the Seatrain Georgia as June 1, 1969 to June 30, 1969 row. He joined the SIU in the Port of New York in 1944. DECK DEPARTMENT Brother Evans lives with his TOTAL REGISTERED REGISTERED on BEACH TOTAL SHIPPED half-brother, Jerry Thomas, in All Groups All Grooi Shippensburg, Pennsylvania. Port Class A Class B Class A Class B Class A Class B Class C John A. Witchen, Jr., who Boston 6 6 9 2 3 15 1 New York 127 96 68 69 189 162 22 was bom in Alabama, joined the Philadelphia 24 27 1 2 5 2 1 SIU in the Port of New Orleans. Baltimore 53 36 96 65 Bekier Wells 23 23 7 His last trip was on the Delta Norfolk 24 49 26 29 21 13 5 Jacksonville 31 30 30 24 23 7 18 Mexico as cook and baker. Sea- makes his home in Johnston, Tampa 9 23 6 14 17 4 8 51 19 30 32 19 0 84 R.I., where he lives with his Mobile New Orleans 60 53 141 63 45 43 2 wife, Lena. Houston 96 100 84 65 35 118 57 42 36 29 3 51 41 12 John E. Wells who is 67 years Wilmington 98 San Francisco ... 84 49 61 3 71 85 old, was bom in Warren, Rhode Seattle 43 33 26 34 25 16 55 Island. Brother Wells joined the Totals 860 550 638 537 484 163 413 Union in the Port of Baltimore and last sailed as chief steward ENGINE DEPARTMENT on the Hastings. His home is in REGISTERED on BEACH TOTAL REGISTERED TOTAL SHIPPED Evans Witchen All Groups Catonsville, Maryland, where he All Groups All Groups Class A Class B Class A Class B Port Class A Class B Class C lives with his wife, Rena. farer Witchen makes his home 4 5 2 Boston 3 4 6 3 Leo Q. Strange, a native of New 200 122 62 38 York 119 82 in Mesa, Arizona, with his wife, 83 Massachusetts, joined the SIU Philadelphia 3 3 24 14 17 24 23 Ora Josephine. 43 53 19 26 7 Baltimore 32 36 in the Port of Baltimore. He last 19 42 James MacGregor was bom 6 18 9 12 30 Norfolk sailed on the Gateway City as 13 21 9 23 9 37 5 Jacksonville in Massachusetts and joined the 3 8 6 2 12 6 12 Tampa Steward. Brother Strange makes Union in the Port of Baltimore. 38 43 21 25 0 35 21 Mobile 86 74 26 56 1 45 72 Brother MacGregor's last ship his home now in Ridgewood, New Orleans 91 39 74 41 25 79 51 Houston N.J., where he lives with his was the Portmar on which he 21 3 19 13 41 23 45 Wilmington 57 12 64 116 53 95 144 San Francisco ... sailed in the engine department wife, Margaret. 37 7 32 14 22 33 47 Seattle as FOWT. Seafarer MacGregor 407 512 312 181 487 598 400 Totals makes his home in Baltimore. STEWARD DEPARTMENT Marvin P. Bennett, a native REGISTERED on BEACH of Georgia, joined the SIU in TOTAL SHIPPED TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups All Groups All Groups Lake Charles, Louisiana. He dassA dEsB Class A Class B Class A Class B Class C Port last sailed on the Tamara Guil5 0 2 3 0 2 1 Boston den in the deck department as 56 34 40 95 128 44 73 New York ..., 3 20 6 20 4 36 11 Philadelphia .. AB. Seafarer Bennett now lives Strange Andrews 20 43 11 10 20 29 62 .... Baltimore with his brother in Houston, 6 2• 30 24 11 35 20 Norfolk ...... 11 8 24 13 17 19 11 Texas. Carl B. Andrews, who was Jacksonville .. 2 9 7 3 5 1 8 Pedro C f --an, who is 62, bom in Alabama, joined the Tampa 24 Mobile ....... 36 18 55 19 18 0 36 42 67 65 17 122 1 is a native of the Philippine Union in the Port of Mobile. New Orleans .. 44 26 65 39 33 50 100 Islands. He joined the SIU in He has been sailing in the en­ Houston 26 22 20 17 7 24 15 Wilmin^on .. 48 125 52 104 11 the Port of Galveston. Brother gine department, in all ratings San Francisco 55 71 24 46 14 17 12 20 43 Esteban made his last voyage and his last ship was the Qai- Seattle 631 375 Totals 289 218 458 402 311 on the Steel Worker, on which bome, on which he sailed as �PmgK Twehre SEAFARERS' LOG Julr, 1969 -• • -L" '/• Meet Your Ships' Cemmittees BIENVILLE—(l-r) Felipe Aponte, ship's delegate; Joseph Leyal, chairman; Frank Fadino, engine delegate; E. D. Strait, steward delegate; Ben Ladd, steward and ship secretary; and Tim Holt, deck delegate. / OVERSEAS TRAVELER—(l-r) Ivar Anderson, ship's delegate; James McLiden, deck delegate; Calvin Sheridan, engine delegate; Antonio Lipari, the ship chairman. ARIZPA—(l-r in photo below at left) Juan Guaris, engine delegate; Abraham Aragones, ship secretary; Luis Rivera, deck delegate; L. A. Vila, steward del­ egate; William Doiley, ship's delegate, SiU Vice President Earl Shepard; and Alfonso Rivera, bos'n, who will act as ship chairman and conduct all meetings. DETROIT-—^l-r in photo below) George Burke, chairman; Alvero Vego, engine delegate: Pete Siems, steward delegate; Julio Colon, retiring ship's delegate, and John McLaughlin, deck delegate. Victor Perez, ship secretary w^s absent. ^-1 �Jnlr* 1969 The crews of SlU-contracted ships at sea have always been encouraged to take an active part in the affairs of the Union. The fullest possible expression of ideas and opinions on issues affect­ ing them as Seafarers is vital to the continued growth of the SIU as a viable, democratic trade union. With a new contract providing the best wage gains in U.S. mari­ time history already negotiated, the Union is now moving ahead to improve the welfare plan, pensions and vacations. To do this, it is necessary to have the broadest participation of the entire member­ ship—at sea as well as ashore—in discussions and recommenda­ tions, so that the feelings of a maximum number of members are expressed. Regular shipboard meetings, and the communication of the conunents and recommendations of these meetings to Union head­ quarters, is the key to this kind of democratic participation. Out of 23 ships visited recently in ports along the Atlantic and Gulf coasts, 16 of the vessels did not have an elected ship's dele­ gate—and only four of those 16 ships had held regular meetings at sea. In an effort to improve this situation and to secure more active participation throu^ shipboard meetings, the membership has concurred in a headquarters recommendation to establish a Ship's Committee on every SlU-contracted vessel and to hold weeldy meetings while at sea. The five-man committee will consist of the bos'n acting as chair­ man, the chief steward serving as secretary, and delegates elected from the deck, engine and steward departments. The Ship's Committee is the vital link between SIU members at sea and the Union headquarters ashore. It is also the link be­ tween the crews of all other SlU-contracted ships throughout the world. By establishing the bos'n as permanent ship's chairman and the steward as secretary, and charging them with the responsibility of conducting weekly shipboard meetings at sea, there will be an assurance of maximum participation and exchange of ideas on matters affecting the Union, its policies and its programs. The bos'n will bring to the job of ship's chairman his experience as an SIU member, a seaman and a leader. The steward, with his long experience with the responsibilities of keeping records, will be best able to record shipboard meetings and maintain effective communication with Union headquarters. The department delegates, whose function is vital in the enforce­ ment of Ae contract, will play an important role in assuring the success of the program for shipboard Union activity. The Seafarer at sea—like his brother on the beach—wants to know more about the Union and its policies. He has a right to know what these policies are, and he has both a right and an obli­ gation to take part in formulating and carrying out those policies. The establishment of the Ship's Committee, and the requirement of regular weekly meetings, provides the opportunity and the forum to give every SIU member a voice in the affairs of his Union. SEAFARERS Page ndrteen LOG AMERICAN VICTORY—(l-r) Walter Czajkowsici, bos'n and ship chairman; Claude Hollings, steward del­ egate: Sven Larson, deck delegate; Gerard Bellenoit (standing), engine; William Underwood, secretary. MAYAGUEZ—(l-r) George McAlpine, retiring ship's delegate: Lucian Moore, sec­ retary; Jack Rhodes, bos'n, chairman; Fred Boyne, deck; Louis Hernandez, engine. "I\ '/ ASBURY VICTORY—(l-r in photo above) Rex O'Connor, secretary; Charles Carr, steward delegate: Harold Stevens, deck delegate; Edward Wallace, chairman; SIU Vice President Earl Shepard; Juan Reyes, engine delegate. The ship's committee represents the Union at sea. l| SEATRAIN NEW YORK—(clockwise in photo at right) A. Pedrosa, secretary; E. Pantosa, re­ tiring ship's delegate;.. Richard Williams, steward delegate; Pedro. Garcia, deck delegate; Joseph Palmer, engine department delegate, and A. T. Ruiz, bos'n who will be ship chairman. On Page One: SEATRAIN SAN JUAN—(standing l-r) Juan Vega, chairman; Julio Fieu^roa, steward delegate; (seated) Mike Salcedo, engine; Jose Pratt sacretary; Joseph Ebbole, deck. BBS? �Page Fonrteea SEAFARERS July, 1969 LOG See You Later! THE THUNDERING VOICE OF JOHN L. LEWIS, by David F. Selvin. (Lothrop, Lee & Shephard. 224 pages. $4.95.) John L. Lewis, who marked his 89th birthday on February 12, died quietly, on June 11, as he had lived in recent years, while time and events passed him by—this same man who so much dominated time and events for almost one-half a century. John L. Lewis, a huge, dramatic beetle-browed man, was a central figure in the labor movement and in the industry-labor revolution for some three decades. It was more than 70 years ago that he first joined the United Mine Workers. He guided the nation's coal miners for more than 40 years. During this period he led the dramatic split in orga­ nized labor in forming the CIO and becoming its first president. John L. Lewis had his devoted supporters and admirers and he had enemies both in and out of the labor movement. And even while he sat in his house in Arlington controversy raged about him. Lewis carved a niche for himself in the history books. He slugged it out with Presidents of the United States, toe to toe. His powerful roar and penetrating speech captured the imagina­ tion. The Mine Workers' leader's life is inseparable from labor history itself. To understand Lewis is to come closer to a better understanding of the modem American labor movement. The story of this unusual man is the subject of another in a series of labor biographies by David F. Selvin. It is designed for young people and it helps to create for today's youth some of the deeper meaning of labor's fight. Many of Lewis' words carry a meaningful bite today. Take the issue of occupational health and safety. In 1946 coal mining was at its peak. Miners, though, were increasing their eamings only by working longer hours. To achieve that peak production, Lewis declared "we killed in the coal mines outri^t an average of one thousand, nine hundred and eighty-one men a year. We crushed or injured in a year an average of sixty-six thousand, nine hundred and eigjityeight." "By the record," he charged the operators, "through misman­ agement, cupidity, stupidity and wanton neglect, made dead twenty-eight thousand mine workers . . . violently mangled, crushed and shattered the bodies of one million, four hundred thousand mine workers. . . ." "We demand abatement of this slaughter...." It was after this that the miners negotiated their historic health and welfare fund based upon royalty payments for coal. Lewis as a man, Lewis as a union leader, Lewis as a crusader makes fascinating reading. You may not agree with everything he stood for but he rarely made the error of being dull, and author Selvin captures all this. * * * BREADLESS BiAFRA by John R. Sullivan (Pflaum Press— $1.50) Tucked into a small part of Nigeria in the middle of a large continent, Biafra occasionally comes to our attention via the newspaper and television. We read of thousands starving and then all to often erase the thought from our minds with our morning ration of bacon and eggs. John R. Sullivan warns that we cannot afford "to stare too long into the vacant eyes of starving children unless we intend to feed them." He sees "a public lynching of the nations in­ volved" when "the scope of this international disaster" is known. Sullivan went to Biafra late in 1968 to obtain an impartial view of this lingering war. He found "the fruits of cold observa­ tion" to be not enough because Biafra has "a smell, a taste, a spirit all its own." Thousands have died of starvation and thousands more are expected to die—even if the war should end suddenly. The war promises to drag along, due in part to the pledge of the fierce Biafran Ibo tribe to continue fighting even if Biafra surrenders. Experienced relief workers estimate that when the impending staple food shortage "fully grips the country, the monthly death toll will equal the population of St. Louis, Missouri." Sullivan sees this as a form of genocide reminiscent of World War II. The effect of the war upon the rest of the world ranges from indifference to embarrassment to opportunity. Russia sees the opportunity to attempt to influence Black Africa. France sees a chance to gain control of rich Biafran oil fields and embarrass Britain at the same time. Whether Sullivan is sounding a vital warning or crying "Wolf" only time will tell. It doesn't take much time to read this little book of one hundred pages. Memories of the forty pages of photographs may linger a little longer and if Sullivan is right, the aftermath of the war coMd be with us for a long time to cmne. c I !, • i. •f f: y- I There is mounting evidence that Medicare and Medicaid, the two vital pro­ grams conceived to bring improved health care within the reach of all Americans, have become enveloped in increasingly widespread abuses which are milking the public funds more for the benefit of the medical profession than for the public. Instead of extending their life-saving art to the poor and the aged, too many doctors have treated the programs as a shameless means of getting rich quick in which outright fraud has become a way of life. Small wonder the cost of the programs now, runs $5 billion a year over previous estimates—^with no end in sight. Not only the physicians are guilty, either. Other providers of medical goods and services have also taken their turn at raping the program. Big-name drug companies have been indicted for price-fixing so as to maintain a higher profit level. Skyrocketing hospital charges have come about mainly through cost-plus contracts with Blue Cross, as well as through mismanagement. Apparently, the greedy thirst for wealth has become an unquenchable sub­ stitute for medical profession's traditional devotion to healing the sick. The Senate Finance Committee has uncovered some shocking examples of abuse. One general practitioner, for instance, billed Medicare $58,000 in 1968 for house calls to 49 patients. This works out to a visit every third day to each patient—^plus one every other Sunday. "Who says you can't get a doctor to make a house call anymore?" the committee chairman remarked in disgust. In a move that would push costs still higher for millions, the doctor-domi­ nated Blue Cross recently applied for a whopping 49.5 percent premium in­ crease in New York State. Opposing this, the state AFL-CIO demanded in­ stead "far-reaching changes in policies and operating methods aimed at bringing health care costs under control." Similar rate hikes sought by Blue Cross in other states have also been opposed by organized labor. It becomes increasingly clear that the administration of medical programs must be divorced from the deeply entrenched medical profession which has been caught with its hands in the till. Stringent controls must be developed to curb outlandish fees and charges. Equally necessary is the extension of group medical practice and an end to the artificially maintained doctor shortage by the establishment of more training facilities which are not controlled by the medica^urea^^ r| -'vl ^i ' 'i �; M I SEAFARERS^OG OFFICIAL ORGAN OF THE SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION • ATLANTIC, GULF, LAKES AND INLAND WATERS DISTRICT • AFL-CIO U r. U' -tj POLITICS ir : i» •*. PORKCHOPS! Labor in politics? That's hardly news. For years, the American trade union movement has exercised its right to participate in the political process of this country. It makes sense, too. For generations, organized labor has known that the gains you make at the bargaining table can he taken away in State legislatures or in the Congress. And so the labor movement has been active in politics ... hacking candi­ dates who would vote for hills that would help working people . . . fighting candidates who were against the working man. **Reward your friends and punish your enemies." That's labor's view on politics. Samuel Gompers said it—63 years ago—^and it still holds true. Seafarers in politics? That's hardly news, either. If we hadn't gotten into politics—hack around the turn of the century— there would have been no Soman's Act, and sailors might still he the '^slaves" that they were for half a century after Lincoln had freed the black man. It was maritime labor that fought to win passage of the Cargo Preference program—so that American ships would get at least some of the government cargo and so that American sailors would still have employment. It was maritime labor that fought so hard for a share of the wheat that this country was shipping to Russia that the White House finally agreed to set up the Maritime Advisory Committee—a hlue-rihhon body which recom­ mended major improvements in the government's maritime program. It's maritime labor that is fighting today to preserve the right of Ameri­ can ships to share in the carriage of government cargo .. . that is fighting for a maritime program that will mean more Jobs for American seamen . . . that is fighting against the efforts of the runaway-flag operators and the fore^flag operators—the ones who would like to drive the U.S. flag from the high seas. When you get into a scrap like this, you're hound to make enemies. They're the ones who would like to sink the merchant marine. But you make friends, too. Those are the people who want to see a strong merchant marine—a fleet with more ships flying the U.S. flag ... a fleet employing more U.S. seafarers. If you go into politics, you want to win. And you don't win elections by accident. It takes hard work . . . orga­ nization ... manpower ... and, most of all, money. That's where the Seafarers' Political Activities Donations (SPAD) comes into the picture. Voluntary contributions from SIU members are put to work for fliose candidates dedicated to a strong merchant marine. And they're put to work against those candidates who would short-change America's economy and defense by short-changing the merchant marine. Like all labor political operations, SPAD operates on the basis of com­ plete public disclosure of every dime and dollar collected and spent. SPAD reports regularly to the U.S. Department of Labor, and to the cleric of the House of Representatives and the Senate. Corporations, wealthy individuals and management front groups can use dozens of dodges to hide their political spending ... the SIU and SPAD operate in full view of the members and the public. And that's as it should he. Seafarers in politics? You bet we are—and proud of it, too. As far as we're concerned, politics is porkchops! -i �Page Sixteen SEAFARERS LOG July, 1969 j Who Does The Wall Street * ,\ The Waii Street Journal for the past two /ears has been engaged in a continuing attack on the SlU for its political activity. The two articles reprinted below illustrate the tone and tactics of the Joumal^s attempti to distort the Union's role in the political arena. These articles attempt to convince the reader that the Wall Street Journal is the champion of the American seaman—and that the Journals only concern is to protect the seaman from his Union. THE WALL STREET JOURNAL December 29, 1967 ful Eubgovemments," Paul Hall at least packs Maritime Muscle sufficient punch to hold the line for now against unwelcome maritime-policy shifts, such as a cut in the present multimillion-dollar subsidies. Seafarers Union Builds Tickets to Dinners In pursuit of Its legislative goals, the union Fund Aimed at Winning donates heavily to national political commit­ tees in Washington; prints campaign literature for friendly politicians in a union-owned shop; Friends in Congress buys tickets to testimonial dinners for various purposes. "If we were touchy about our spend­ ing, we wouldn't report it all," he says. Indeed, the SIU seems eager to display its political muscle by reporting even those contributions not required by the Federal Corrupt Practices Act—to local- candidates, for example. (The rival National Maritime Union doesn't trouble to file the required Federal reports under the corrupt practices law, nor has the Justice De­ partment taken stieps.to make the NMU identi­ fy recipients of $40,850 that the union itself office-holders, and finances an annual Congres sional sightseeing junket to New York City says it spent for political purposes in the year (this year's trip cost $4,201.70). Recently the ended June 30, 1967.) Despite the SIU's care in conforming vdth union hired a public relations firm at $2,000 a the Federal disclosure law, its reports seem month. But the SIU advances it aims, most of all, somewhat puzzling. For one example, the by heavy campaign contributions to the rela­ union swears it contributed $1,000 last year to tively 'few national lawmakers who take an in­ the campaign of Republican Rep. John Bymss terest in maritime matters—particularly those of Wisconsin. Yet none of three Byrnes cam­ who disagree with Transportation Secretary paign committees reporting gifts to Wisconsin Alan Boyd's belief that "you don't revitalize an authorities oa required by state law lists re­ industry by flooding it with Federal dollars and ceipts from the SIU; a Byrnes spokesman says the Congressman didn't handle the campaign imprisoning it within a wall of protection." By JERRY LANDAUEB funds himself and so can't account for any Largely to thwart that notion, the Seafarers SinW Jttpnrler of THE WALL STIIKET JOOBNAL discrepancy. Mr. Hall promises to find out NEW YORK-Big, florid Paul Hall, who spent $375,000 in the 1966 elecUms. At least what happened to the money. $17,000 helped chairman Edward Garmatz of works in a black polo shirt at his Seafarers In temational Union headquarters in Brooklyn, is the House Merchant Marine Committee scrape Disclaimer From Mir. Ford The union also reported contributing $4,000 busily building one of the fastest-growing po through a difficult Democratic primary In Bal­ litical war chests in the land. From it he is dol­ timore; no other lawmaker got that much from to reelect House GOP Leader Gerald Ford of ing out goodies to politicians in a way that any single source, according to records filed Michigan, saying it gave $2,000 to the Kent makes him a major power in shaping the na­ with Congress. House Democratic Wl^p Hale County, Mich., Republican Committee and $2,Boggs of Louisiana received $7,000 from the 000 to the Ford for Congress Committee. The tion's maritime legislation. Seafarers. Democrat E. L. Bartlett of Alaska, Kent Coimty group agrees that it got $2,000, but Mr. Hall is president of the SIU, a relatively chairman of the Senate merchant marine sub­ small union claiming just 80,000 members, committee, got $4,000. And Democratic Sen. no donation from the SIU appears on the report mostly common- seamen. Yet these men are Warren Magnuson of Washington, chairman of filed in Lansing by Mr. Ford, who acted as his campaign treasurer. "If the Seafarers say contributing more to their luiion for political the parent Commerce Committee, can surely own they gave $2,000 to the Ford for Congress purposes than the 1.4 million members give to count on as much help as Rep. Garmatz got if Committee, their report must be in error," Walter Reuther's United Auto Workers, biggest he'.s pressed for reelection in 1968. Rep. Ford asserts. "They did iK)t make a union in the AFLrdO. The SIU insists that all Demonstrating Union Power contribution directly to me." The imion also contributions are entirely voluntary, as Fedferis rechecking its records to try to find out Mr. Garmatz' victory (early polls suggested al law requires. But union dissidents say the what went wrong. occasional presence of what they term "goon he might lose) was a particularly vivid display In his office here, Mr. Hall scoffs at charges squads" at collection time emphasizes Mr. of union dollar power. In addition to the SIU's Hall's desire to build up the union's political generous gifts, Garmatz campaign committees by John Cole, a union rebel, that SIU agents collected $14,500 from a maritime reception extract political funds from union members funds. heavily attended by labor and industry repre­ through "high-pressure shakedowns by muscu­ However it's obtained, the money docs roll sentatives; $2,500 from the Marine Engineers lar squads of collectors." In any case, Mr. Hall in. As of Sept. 1, the combined bank balance of Beneficial Association; $2,450 from the Na- says, the importance of money in politics is the Seafarers Political Activity Donation icnal Maritime Union; $2,000 from the Interna­ exaggerated; manpower is more impor­ Committee and the Seafarers Committee on tional Otganization of Masters, Mates & Pilots, vastly tant, he suggests. Political Education totaled $432,249. Monthly and lesser sums from three other unions. A "If there were 100 guys down there," he recollections are averaging •JtS.OOO. At this rate, special Maritime Committee for Garmatz, to mtu-ks, pointing to the union hiring hall, "I'd labor leader Hall may control close to $1 mil­ which the SIU alone contributed $5,000, also bet 50 would volimteer to punch doorbells or lion for disbursement to cooperative office-hold worked in the Congressman's behalf. drive sound-trucks for our friends." ers and office-seekers in election-year 1968. "1 Indeed, the SIU sends campaign contribu­ don't know if we'll get that much, but we'll tions to candidates who haven't troubled to But the union leader agrees that cash can try," Mr, Hall says. ask. Republican Jack Edwards of Alabama, a count. Probably more than any other union, the Seeldng a New Subsidy member 6f the House Merchant Marine Com­ SIU supplements Cmigressional salaries by pay­ Whether he achieves that informal goal mittee, promptly returned a $4,000 SIU check ing honorarium.s to lawmakers for attending doesn't much matter: the SIU's kitty already last year. "I was astonished," Mr. Edwards legislative breakfasts, seminars and pep-rallies represents a formidable political force. Work­ says. "1 wouldn't take that much from any­ sponsored in Washington by the union or by the ing with allied unions, shipbuilders and certain body." Rep. Thomas Downing of Virginia, who AFL-CIO Maritime Trades Department (MTD), shipowners, Mr. Hall will deploy it next year to also serves on the House Merchant Marine of which Mr. Hall is president. Fees for an help grease the ways on Capitol Hill for a big Ck)mmlttee, received $1,00 even though he hour's work, which may include a short talk new maritime subsidy package; the plan could wasn't ODDOsed either in the DemonratiA J«l- telling the assembled unionists what they like require spending $2 billion over the next five mary or the general election; six other legisla­ to hear, range from $250 to $500. The SIU gladly pays such fees (nearly 40 years tq rebuild the moribund U.S.-flag mer­ tors who weren't opposed for reelection got this year) from Its political fund because, as chant fleet. This push will get under way when $250 or $500 each. Mr. Hall bluntly puts It, "there's nothing like Congress reconvenes next month. On occasion, the SIU actually seeks out an honorarium to make a guy show up." For . For Mr. Hall, whose union post pays $40,000 (k>i]grft.^men who need money. Democrat their part, the honorarium-collectors become a year, more U.S. merchant ships would mean FraaktThompson of New Jersey, a member of acquainted with Mr. Hall's views. "The hard­ more SIU members, each paying annual dues the Hhuse Labor Committee, was fretting est salesmen for an American merchant ma­ of $120. New recruits also pay initiation fees of about an unpaid $2,200 campaign printing bill rine on Capitol Ifill. . . have been those people $300. And strange though it may seem, the SIU when he bumped into a Seafarers lobbyist not educated the MTD-SIU-Hall way," says one requires new men to pay all special asses-s- long ago. "As near as I can recall, I was talk­ specialist in maritime matters. ments levied for various nonpolitical union pur­ ing to Paul Hall or one of Ms men who asked poses since 1940—before some of the members whether I needed assistance," Mr. Thompson Mr. Boyd Backs Down As if to underscore the point, lawmakers were bom. relates, f/tflkng how the bill came to be paid. who often accept SIU honorariums scuttled two The accumulation of close to 40 such assess­ The Sdnucrs have never asked me to do any­ key planks In Secretary Boyd's merchant ma­ ments brings the price of SIU membership to thing I ONVt think was right," he adds. "I'm rine rebuilding program (plain-spoken Paul almost $800. "It's like joining a country club," glad they're my friends." Hall says the original Boyd ideas "stink") dur­ one young seaman remarks. Another member All told, the Seafarers ladled money into 150 ing hard behind-the-scenes bargaining this displays a long white sheet showing the "total Congressional races last year, either to "re­ year. One would have permitted U.S. shipown­ of all mcmies due" to his union. He still owes ward friends or punish our enemies," In Mr. ers to build some vessels in lower-cost foreign .i729, not Including donations to Ifo. Hall's polit­ Hall's phrase. SIU money also flowed into a yards, a proposition once considered "unnegotiical funds. dozen states to help elect governors, mayors, able" by Mr. Boyd. Now the Secretary Considering the Federal Government's budg­ state legislators, judges or prosecutors; in New reluctantly accepts the subsidy package being et squeeze, prospects for bigger shipbuilding York State alone, the union spent $45,000 in pushed by the maritime lobby even tiiough it subsidies seem dim right now. But as a key op- 1966 and 1967 to help elect friendly local can­ would prohibit building abroad. erStor in the maritime lobby, which former didates. The maritime-minded legislators also forced U.S. Maritime Administrator Nicholas Johnson Mr. Hall tells a visitor that his union care­ Mr. Boyd to drop an effort to transfer the subsi­ describes as "one of Washington's most power- fully records every penny spent for political dy-dispensing Maritime Administration from Bigger Shipbuilding Subsidies Sought; One Congressman Got $17,000 for 1966 Race $800 for an SIU Membership THE WALL SIWT JODMAL January 3, 1969 Feeding the Kitty Union s Political Fund Is Swelled by Donations From Far East Seamen Seafarers Use Money to Aid Democrats^ but the Donors Don't Know Who Gets It Some Give $500 at a Crack By JERRY LANDAUER R/nIT Reporter of THE WALL STREET JOVRNAL WASHINGTON—The most ardent opponents of Richard Nixon's incoming Administration » apparently are some Japanese and Filipino V merciiant seamen who have never even voted in an American election. That, at any rate, is the case if dollar dona­ tions to election campaigns are a reliable guide to political convictions. For, month after month, these sailors have been contributing as much as a third of their wages to American po­ litical candidates, mostly Democrats. The sail­ ors, hundreds and perhaps thousands of them, have given as much as $500 each after a sing[le sea voyage. . ^ But the contributions—many ot which vio­ late Federal law by going unreported—aren't simple, direct gifts to candidates tlut the for­ eign seamen happen to admjre. *1710 sailors don'T v.hnm they are contributing, and the recipients don't know the source of their windfalls. O.stensibly, the money comes in the form of voluntary donations, as the law requires, from members of the Seafarers International Union, the Commerce Department to his own Trans­ portation Department. A blizzard of SIU tele­ grams, which cost the union $3,419.14, smoth­ ered the plan In House-floor voting: "The Seafarers beat the bill damn near single-hand­ ed," says Ralph E. Casey, pre.sident of the American Merchant Marine Institute, an indus­ try group. Chairman Garmatz and his col­ leagues then pushed through the House a bill conferring independent status on the Maritime Administration; the Senate has not yet acted. Mr. Hsdl's brand of political activism is win­ ning praise in certain circles as the very model of labor statesmanship. "Paul Hall has used his Influence wisely and skillfully on behalf of the overall good of the maritime industry," says admiring Democratic Sen. Daniel Brewster of Maryland. Mr, Hall's prestige within the AFL-CIO seems to be climbing at the expense of arch-foe Joseph Curran, NMU president. And there's continuing speculation that the Seafarers' chief may some day succeed AFLCIO president George Meany. Maritime men find part of the explanatior for the SIU's lavish spending in this presumed ambition to succeed Mr. Meany. Mr. Hall "dis claims the ambition but agrees that his union spends substantial sums promoting the po litical Interests of other unions. "Often a contribution reflects requests from othei unions," he say^r "Where we can we like to do that," he adds, explaining that it's the duty of powerful unions to protect the weak. �Julr. 1969 • X/ A SEAFARERS LOG Page Seventeen Journal Really Bleed Fer? When you read the Wall Street Journal's editorials, you discover where that newspaper's sympathies really lie. The editorials below show quite clearly that the Journal: • Supports runaway-flag shipping. • Opposes the free exercise of unions' rights. The Wall Street Journal, in short, supports those positions which the SlU, through its political activities, has been fighting against. No wonder the Journal is upset by the SiU's vigorous political efforts. Generally, the foreign sailors who contrib­ an American maritime union affiliated with the AlXrCIO. In reality, though much of the union's ute .so generously come aboard the American • contributions represent payments accept­ ships as replacements for American union ed—or exacted—from alien seamen who work members at Subic Bay in the Piiilippincs. n. on higli-paying U.S.-flag ships bound for Viet­ stopping-off point for Vietnam-bound ships, and nam. Most of these seamen are not even mem­ at Yokohama in Japan, terminus of a shuttle bers of the union, which distributes the collect- service to Vietnam. The foreign seamen are needed because ' ed cash to favored political candidates. many of the original American crewmen get The Secret, Circular Route All told, several hundred thousand dollars sick, yearn for home or jump ship for pleasure spots after months of strenuous, high-paying have traveled this secret, circular route: duty sailing in the Far East. From the U.S. Treasury to operators of The unions, which handle hiring, have no •hips owned by the Government or chartered difficulty signing up the foreigners. Wages are by the Pentagon's Military Sea Trani^rtation • Service; from the operators to foreign seamen high, with seamen on Vietnam-bound ships get­ in the form of premium wages; from the sea­ ting $700 a month against $500 fca- other duty. men to the union, and from the union to elected With overtime and other extra pay, a foreign officeholders—some of whom try to tap the .sailor can draw as much as $1,000 a month Treasury for more dollars in the form of marl- working on a U.S. ship. "You can't imagine time subsidies that tend to strengthen the how eager those fellows are to sign on," .say.s one Naval officer. union. F'requently, however, the foreign .sailors Officials of the union won't comment on al. legations that the union takes political contri­ don't get to keep all they earn. Often, they butions from the foreign seamen. "We file all must pay so-called service fce.s to union agents the necessary information in Washington, and who control hiring, and if the agent is a Seafar­ that's all the information we give out," says a er, he remits all or part of these fec.s to Brook­ • spoke.sman at the union's Brooklyn headquar­ lyn, where the money goe.s into a special fund ters. But records the union files with the clerk for political actl ity. The fund is maintained by of the House of Representatives do not name one district of the Seafarers, the Atlantic, Gulf, individual contributors of over $100, as re- Lakes and Inl.and Wiitcr.s Distiict. Tlie fund is by far the lushe.st electioneering • quired by law. kitty nsrintained by any American union. Not In the most recent election, the union backed some winners and some losers. It put all the money in the fund comes from forcignup at least $185,000 for President Johnson, who cr.s. of course, but it is the alicn.s' payments "withdrew, and Vice President Humphrey, who that help explain how one union district, with lost. It contributed $20,000 to a voter-registra- just 12,800 men at sea, manages to raise more , ' tion drive to help Daniel Brewster, Democratic money for Federal candidates than the giant Senator from Maryland, and it gave another Steelworkcrs, Auto Workers or Teamsters unions. ' $7,000 to his campaign, but the Senator lost. If the American members were the only ' Backing Some Winners contributors to the district's fund, the average However, it contributed $15,000 to Washing­ gift from the 12,800 men would have to top $35 ton state's Warren Magnuson, chairman of the to yield Uie $in7..3,38 collected through Nov, 10 .Senate Commerce Committee; it had offered this year. In contrast, the average Stcelworkeihim even more. It gave $10,000 to Brooklyn's or Auto Worker gives $1 a year, at moot, lor Emmanuel Celler, chairman of the House Judi- union political activity. But the Seafarers ' ciary Committee. It gave $7,800 in cash and Union scc.s nothing extraordinary in its mem­ - kind (the union prints campaign literature for bers' munificence. . some politicians at its own plant) to New York "For years our members have voluntarily Congressman Jacob Gilbert who was recently l onti ihutcd to our politxal activity funds and ' assigned to the House Merchant Marine Com­ have thus expressed their right to participate mittee. And it contributed at least $9,000 to Ed­ in Ihe American pnlit'cai process." say.s a ward Garmatz of Maryland, chairman of that statement is.sued from the union's headquar­ House committee. These men, all Democrats, ters in Brooklyn. all won. "Our poi't:cal contributions to various eanWith friends sprinkled through Congress, didaie.s for pubbc office are made openly. They the union seems well protected on Capitol Hill, are made legally. They arc reported publicly. , no matter who rules in the White House. In­ •Any .suggestion that the e.xercise of this right is deed, observers say that the Seafarers, togeth- linked to any other situation or circumstance is - er with other maritime unions and associations completely without justification." of ship owners and shipbuilders, probably are rerhaps, as the union sugge.sts, .iailora arc strong enough to strangle any Nixon Adminis­ more interested in politics than land-based tration attempts to make the U.S. merchant wage earners are. But it seems significant that marine less dependent on subsidies. only the Seafarers district headed by Interna­ These observers say there is no reason to tional Union President Paul Hall operates a po­ believe the shipping interests will fare worse in litical .action arm of any size. None of the par­ ' the 91st Congress than they have in the past. ent union's 32 other affiliates has reported any . The 90th Congress, which was known for being political activity to Federal authorities. economy-minded, didn't tamper with the John­ At any rate, the union's statement that its son Administration's suggested appropriations contributions arc legal is at least partly right. , of $119.8 million for ship-construction subsidies In fact, in at least one respect the Seafarers and .$206 million for ship operating subsidies in exceed legal requirements to disclose political the fi.s(:ai year that started last July 1. income and disbursements. The loosely en­ ' In fact, the maritime bloc nearly succeeded forced Federal Corrupt Practices Act requires ^ in persuading Congress to boost construction public accounting of donations to candidates ' .sub.sidies. And it helped persuade Congre.ss to for oj'ly these posts: President, Senator and reject Johnson Administration pi-oposals to Representative. But the union, going beyond stop subsidizing the operations of passenger the law. this year reported $20,000 in spcakmg ' liners and to build some subsidized ships in fees paid to Congressmen and $313,000 in cam­ cheaper, foreign yards. paign contributions to candidates for state and local offices. . Helping ISO Congressmen At the same time, however, the union fails One major element in the maritime lobby's extraordinary strength is the secret payments to comply with another—and more significant • from - the alien seamen. Lacking these pay­ —legal requirement. It neglects to identify by ments, the Seafarers Union couldn't keep dol- name and address every individual whose con­ ing out sizable campaign gifts to as many as tribution to the political fund exceeds $100. Tills is a requirement the union could meet 150 Congressmen, from ship-conscious Maine to landlocked Utah. Nor could the union so easily only at tlie risk of exposing the undercover , have raised the $100,000 given to the Demo­ payments flowing in from Asia. If the donors' crats last summer, a contribution that, perhaps names were listed, of course, all would be le­ coincidcntaily, followed the State Department's gal. But a listing of hundreds of Asian contriburefusal to honor Canada's request for extradi­ !:ors to American political campaigns might tion of former Canadian ^eafar^-g^.boss Hal prompt investigAtiflOB.into whether the contri­ butions were voluntary. . Banks on a charge of perjury. THE WALL STBEET JOURNAL. December 24, 1968 Tilio t'lirox iiFJci llio IMseaw MIK II. of the rlanpror of the longlunning balance-of-paymcnts deficit .stems from the "solutions" it invites, such as Government controls on for­ eign investments and imports. The curbs on U.S. business invest­ ment abroad already are impairing the competitiveness of American firms. Import quotas, besides being costly to U.S. consumers, encourage foreign re­ taliation and consequoni. damage to American exports. Another "cure" that could be quite damaging is now b<^ing urged by mari­ time interests and their supporters. Their contention is that the payment.'^' deficit can be cut, if nol eliminated, by a new program of Federal aid to the nation's ailing merchant marine. In a speech the other day, for exam­ ple, Rep. James J. Howard said he will introduce a bill in Congress next year to require that all foreign-aid cargoes travel in U.S.-flag vessels, which usu­ ally charge higher rates than foreign ship.s, whenever American vessels are available. At present the requirement is that IJOCC of the aid cargoes must be shipped in U.S. ships. One trouble with the New Jer.«!ny Den-ocr;it's proposal—it .amounf.s to an increased Fcdei'al subsidy— is that Government officials say they cannot now find enough U.S. ships even to meet the present rule. Another dif­ ficulty is that Mr. Howard's proposal, along with other anti-foreign ship changes he suggests, would almost surely spur other countries to new dis­ crimination against U.S. shipping. The major problem of American shiIdling is not inadequate Federal aid but its own excessive costs. These costs arc inflated in part by the wage deinani!s, and frequent strikes, of power!ul. Government-encouraged labor iinioi!.'. Th'> unions, moreover, insist on ret.-jntiou of outdated work practices and inanni-'g standards that largely thwart any efforts to increase the merchant marine's efficiency. Letting more car­ goes go to American ships would at best only make it possible for U.S. shipping to continue somewhat longer along the same dismal course. It's true that additional cargoes for U.S. ships might bring some shortterm gains in the balance of payments. But if those gains must be purchased .ut the price of perpetuating an ineffi­ cient, noncompetitive merchant mar­ ine. it seems to us that sort of "cure" is no improvement over the disease. THE WALL STREET JOURNAL May 23, 1969 Stealing Jobs In a recent issue of Maritime, pub­ lished by the AFL-CIO Maritime Trades Department, Rep. Jacob Gil­ bert was raising again the issue of "runaway" ships. "There is," said the New York Democrat, "no excuse for the moral and ethical perversity 'that impels a shipping company to reedster its vessels in another cotmtry, thus de­ priving American seafarers of jobs and paychecks that should belong to them." Well, we don't know enough ship­ ping magnates to testify as to their morals or ethics, but we do know some compelling reasons that lead many of them to register ships in coimtries such as Panama and Liberia. Promi­ nent among them are the U.S. unions' high and constantly rising wage rates, their make-work practices and reastance to innovation, their incessant strikes. Rep. Gilbert implies that if the "runaways" •were somehow forced back into U.S. registry there would be thousands more jobs for American sea­ men. The answer to that assumption is •that a number of ^pping companies are indeed operating under U.S. re^pstry, and, even •with Federal subsidies, are finding the going exceedingly hard. If the so-called runaways could not operate abroad, in other words, some of them probably would not operate at all. And that surely raises the question of just who, exactly, is stealing Ameri­ can seamen's jobs. The Wall Street Journal's attacks on American seamen make it clear that we're up against some powerful opposition. After all, the Journal is more than just a newspaper—it's the voice of big business interests who want to break unions, take away seamen's rights, and destroy seamen's jobs. There's only one way to deal with this kind of on enemy of American seament By continuing to make those contributions to the Seafarers' Political Activities Donations ... so that SPAD can continue to fight the seamen's battles wherever they have to be fought! �Page Eighteen July, 196^ SEAFARERS LOG \ You Be The Judge! Poblication of ^ kind of letter printed bdow Is not a normal procedure fmr the Seafarers Log. liVhile the Log welcomes expressions of opinion from the mem­ bers) it does not cuttomarily reprint letters ttiat deal in personalities. The Seafarers Log is making an excep­ tion in diis case because of the feet that Broths- Lipari*s letter has been widely circufeted throughout fee Union, and is the subject of a letter submitted to the Log by anottier Brottier. That being ttie case, it is appropriate ttiat the full tmrt be r^rodnced h«re jnst as Brother Lipari has presented it As a Seafarers' International Union member, I ask a few sim­ ple questions. After reading various papers and magazines, I am wondering what it takes to wake up Con­ gress, the Senate, Labor Dept. and Justice Dept. The SIU with about 8500 members declare donating $1,000,000 for political purposes. How did they get the money? The SIU, about 8500 members and 6,000 jobs as a massive training program, equal only by the U.S. Maritime Commis­ sion during World War II at a time that the U.S. Maritime Commission was building one ship a day, there is not much training going on except for carrying picket, driving sound car and marching in demonstra­ tion. What it costs to go through that course, the man after mak­ ing a trip or two may be able to tell the article in the Wall Street Journal January 3rd, 1969, "Feeding the Kitty," ex­ plain to some extent. What justified the difference in pay between a man that must sail the ship for $89.00 a week of 56 hours and one that relieves him while the ship is in port at $160 a week for the same job at 40 hours. Yet he' goes home at night to the wife and kids. The men that hold these jobs are chosen by the big shot of the union. To keep these jobs, they must attend all the union meetings, irritate any rank and file member that takes the floor and steam roll the big shot pol­ icy. John Bucci is relieving gang boss, watch dog and muscle man for the big shot. At all un­ ion meetings he is the cheer leader and gives the cue to his boy to start irritating or steam roll the policy of the big shot, He is there to see that his boys pay for their jobs or else they would find themselves back at the ship at sea. At most union meetings, these men outnumber the professional seamen and most of them have not been to sea for years. Calucci, what is his standing, where did he get his union book? How much sea time does he have as an unlicensed personnel on an SIU ship? What's his job now? What gives him the priv­ ilege to hold the floor for 25 minutes at a union meeting when a member with 25 years senior­ ity was denied the floor? Why does a man on physical or old age retirement receive $40 a month more in the form of a meal book when he lives in the vicinity of an SIU union hall, than the one who does not live there? These men are encouraged to be around the union hall in case of a special meeting to help the big shot of the union steam roll the policy; in return they re­ ceived small favors on special committee. Phillip Carlip bagman for Paul Hdl at $20,000 salary and $20,000 expense. It is ridiculous to think that this man has a bigger salary and expense than the president of the union. This man is not a union member. He does not appear on ballot. He knows nothing about sHip or the condition. He has never been to sea and don't give a damn about the seaman. There is a rumor that the generosity without dis­ crimination of the SIU in Brook­ lyn put them a class with angels. Anyone knows that angels do no wrong. At a time when elections are held by honest ballot committee under Federal supervision, the SIU print their own ballots, have their election run by men on their payroll for years. For each day a member is em­ ployed, there is a contribution by the employer of $11.04 that goes into various funds, of that we receive $2.73 and a fraction. Where is the rest going? There is big talk going around that Paul Hall put the SIU on the blocks to achieve his goal that of being called Mr. Labor. How big is our payroll and how much personnel do we need to run a union with about 8500 members and 6,000 jobs? Every­ thing that the member learns about SIU action and policy, he gets by reading the news­ paper and magazines. When we ask questions we are ridiculed or given a stall. S.I.U. members pay $52.00 a year more dues and assessments than the National Maritime Un­ ion. At a union meeting as a member with more than 25 years seniority, I ask that we go into negotiations to get priority with the NMU parity pay and pension This simple demand irritated union officials to the extent that I was threatened bodily harm •at, union officials who have beerliving off our backs for 25 years and never appear on the ballot. Fifty percent of officials 20 years in office and 20% not on bal­ lot, 75% had not spent time on ships for the last 15 years or more. There is a rumor going around the union hall and vicin­ ity that the word was out for a dumping. I am wondering if the condition tliat appears at the trial of Harold C. Bank in Can­ ada exists here in Brooklyn. I am wondering if by making these simple demands I have put my livelihood and the bread and butter of my wife and five small children in danger. Finally, I ask who runs the S.I.U., a Hitler, Castro, Musso­ lini or what? How long before he must render account? Again I demand an investiga­ tion of all aspects, of this union. I am ready, willing, and able to appear before any tribunal to ANTONIO LIPARI Hie circalar letter, and some of the cifcmiislanoes dis­ cussed in it, has prompted the following re^y from an­ other SIUNA member—^William Funk—which Is abo being r^roduced in its original form in the interests of feir playj anri to assist members ot die Union in making np their own minds <m the matters nndn discussion. To the Editor: Recently, on the floor of the hiring hall in New York, I was given copies of literature by Anthony Lipari, who was in the company of Sid Rothman, who was on our last union ballot run­ ning for president. What both of these men had to say I think should be told to the entire membership for very important reasons. First of all, they downgraded the union, its policies and a great number of its members in every possible way. They rapped individual SIU members by name who are oldtime SIU guys and who are good union men. On top of all this, these guys passed out the business cards of a lawyer, who they suggested the men visit for discussions on union mattere. They said they had advising them a lawyer with whom they were very close who had been advising them for more than a year and that his name is Ben­ jamin B. Sterling. Sterling is known as a seamen's personal injury lawyer, who is always looking for business. Sterling's game is always to make a connection so he can lock up the business he's in­ terested in. If he can't, as was the case when the SIU told him to get lost, he makes fixes with various types of prostitutes— members and non-members—^to destroy the union and the union members and representatives who stand in his way. I am enclosing a number of clippings from the daily news­ papers which pretty well de­ scribe Sterling. The newspaper articles repeat, in his own words, how Sterling works, how he handles tens of thousands of dollars which finally are used to pay off these prostitutes to as­ sassinate characters and confuse the members. I was shipping out of New York during the period these articles refer to. I can remember it like it was yesterday, when a- Reprinted briow Is one of the newspaper cll^ pings submitted by Brotbor Funk. This one is from the New York Daily Mirror of October 17,1956. couple of other people were talking along the same lines and passing out the same kind of phony literature then as Lipari and Rothman are now. It seems to me that the Union should do something about this because many of our members today do not know the charac­ ter of these two guys' advisor, Benjamin B. Sterling. It is the same old game that Sterling played before. Sterling and the people he worked with back in those days were out to break the SIU and harm its membership. That is exactly what he is continuing to do to­ day. I think the brothers should understand what it's all about. I hope you will print this letter and the clippings which I have enclosed on the activities of Ben Sterling and the group he worked with at that time. Some of the things Lipari and Rothman were saying and pass­ ing out in the handbills about union representatives and mem­ bers who had fought hard for this union were pretty raw. Lipari and Rothman told me and others that Sterling had ad­ vised them they could say what­ ever they wanted to and that if any trouble started it could be a good thing for them. These two men also brag they are meeting with people from other groups who have for years been trying to destroy the SIU. They said these people have some good connections. I am enclosing a copy of one piece of literature that Lipari had been putting out, I don't know whether Sterling has ad­ vised them to send it to the SEAFARERS LOG or not, but due to the fact that they are so busy talking these things up to our membership I think that it should be run in the SEAFAR­ ERS LOG and the whole matter be replied to so our members who are being contacted should know the full score in this case. FUNK Dehvered 27G To Defeat Hall, Says Attorney By CLAIRE CURRAN and WILFRED ALEXANDER Labor attorney Benjamin Sterling testified Tuesday that he acted as "errand boy" and delivered a $27,000 campaign fund to Ray White, a Seafarers' International Union official, to defeat the union's secretary, Paul Hall, but he denied knowl­ edge of any scheme to murder Hall. He was driven to the rendez­ vous, Sterling said, by Capt. William V. Bradley, head of the racket-ridden International Longshoremen's Assn., who is scheduled to testify today (Wednesday). STERLING, counsel to sev­ eral seamen's and waterfront un­ ions, was a prosecution witness at White's trial in Hackensack, N.J., on charges of plotting the ambushing of Hall at latter's home in Montvale, N.J., on Dec. 23, 1954. The slaying was foiled when police were tipped off. Sterling said the $27,000 was put up by Ihe Marine En­ gineers Beneficial A^., for whom he was attorney, and that he delivered it to White, who at the time was port agent In Tampa, Fla., hut was running bis campaign frmn a New York hotel. Sterling denied knowing whether any of the $27,000 went to James E. Cobb, 35, con­ fessed murder-for-hire convict who is serving time in New Jer­ sey State Prison for his role in the alortive plot on Hall's life, m * * COBB, WHO testified just be­ fore Sterling, described how he ran into "carloads" of police when he drove up to Hall's home in Montvale, N.J., to am­ bush him. He said he had been promised $15,000 for the mur­ der by White, and had received a $4,000 advance payment from the defendant. Charles Fromhurst, former Bergen County Investigator who was In the party which seized Cobb, said he later searched the home of Edward (One Eye) Taffe, 66, of West Milford, NJ., and found $2,000 that Cobb told him was a "payment" to Taffe for providing Cobb with a hide­ out. Taffe, called to the stand, ad­ mitted he knew Cobb and that Cobb had come to his home Dec. 14, nine days before the attempted assassination, but he insisted he ordered Cobb out when he saw him carry a shot­ gun in from his car. Taffe was still testifying when court ad­ journed for the day. �Jnlr, 1969 SEAFARERS Page Nineteen LOG Five More Seafarers Win Licenses; Engineer Upgraders Now Total334 Five more Seafarers have passed Coast Guard examina­ tions and were awarded their engineers licenses after complet­ ing a comprehensive training course at die School of Marine Engineering, sponsored jointly by the SIU and District 2, MEBA. This latest listing of success­ ful candidates brings to 334 the total number of men who have passed their license examina­ tions after completing the course of study offered by the school. Included in this listing is Robert McKay who became the youngest man in the history of the U.S. merchant marine to hold a license when he received his third assistant engineer's li­ cense June 20 on his 19th birth­ day. (See story on page three.) Douglas Gregory, who last shipped as oiler on the Seatrain Puerto Rico, entered the School of Marine Engineering in Jan­ uary and received his third as­ sistant engineer license in June. Gregory, who was born and raised in Washington, D. C., first went to sea in 1965 as a wiper on the Fairport after completing training at the Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship in San Francisco. In 1966, he attended the HLSS upgrading school and received a O.M.E.D. endorse­ ment as fireman, oiler, and watertender. He last sailed as oiler on the Beauregard before enter­ ing engineer training in New York. Jim Dixon, a native of Eng­ land and former member of the British Seaman's Union, was awarded a second assistant en­ gineer's license after completing training at the SIU-MEBA Dis­ trict 2 engineering school. Dixon presently lives in Elizabeth, New Jersey, with his wife, Joan. He last shipped as third engineer on the Rice Victory. Frank Foster also received his second assistant engineer's li­ cense last month after complet­ ing training at the School. Bom in Michigan, he now lives in Hesperia, California. Foster has been shipping out for more than 15 years, and joined the SIU in the Port of San Francisco. Thomas Killion entered the engineering school in Febmary, and received his third assistant engineer's license last month. Killion, who was bom in Mas­ sachusetts, now lives there in the city of Dorchester. He joined the SIU in Boston. Killion last sailed as oiler on the Cabins. Rodney Danid Ellis, bom March 19, 1969, to Steafarer and Mrs. Fines A. Ellis, Pascagoula. Miss. Nellie Van Den Dnngen, bom April 3, 1969, to Seafarer and Mrs. John C. Van Den Dungen, Oakland, Calif. Denise Pavtdini, bom Febm­ ary 18, 1969, to Seafarer and Mrs. Davey J. Pavolini, Long Beach, Miss. Douglas Gregory 25, at right, accepts congratulations from SlU Vice President Earl Shepard on receiving his third assistant engineer's license. Brother Gregory attended the Harry Lundeberg School, the Sll' seniority upgrading school, and the Union's school of engineering. Sea-Land expansion Continues $40 Million Conversion Job To Make 6 Ships Out of 3 A $40 million conversion contract has been let out by tlie SlU-contracted Sea-Land Service, Inc., to Todd Shipyards Corporation for work which will increase the operator's fleet carrying capacity by 20 percent and make six ships out of three. The big contract calls for construction of three neiw S33> foot-long forebodies which will then be joined to the upgraded stem sections of three of the present Sea-Land vessels, the shipbuilding company said. In turn, the existing forebod­ ies of the three ships will be joined to the stems of three oil tankers bought by Sea-Land from the government. The pres­ ently operating ships which will be sharply increased in size are the Baltimore, the Seattle and the Anchorage—all C-4-type containerships. Sea-Land had spent some $6 million in conver­ sion costs on the Baltimore just two years ago at the Maryland HI- \u 11 . SEAFABEBS^l^W July. 1969 • Vol. XXXI, No. 9 Official Publication of the Seafarers International Union of North America. Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District. AFL-CIO Shipbuilding and Drydock Com­ pany. The Mission Delores, a for­ mer reserve fleet tanker, will also be converted to a containership at Todd under terms of the contract. Scheduled for completion by the end of 1969, so as to keep "out of service" time to a mini­ mum, the entire program will add four ships to Sea-Land's present fleet of 35 vessels.. The total gain in the company's con­ tainer capacity will be 2,350 of its 35-foot boxes. Todd had previously con­ tracted to rebuild two vessels for Sea-Land with similar jumboized forebodies, the company noted. The first of these— launched only 184 days after coming off the planning boards —will be joined to the stern of the former troopship General G. H. Muir and is scheduled to enter service on August 4. Construction work under the new contract will be done in Todd's Los Angeles yard, with its Galveston, Houston, San Francisco and Seattle yards fur­ nishing assistance in the tasks of severing, joining and upgrad­ ing. Dixon —4^— Jeaimie Potto-, bora April 5, 1969, to Seafarer and Mrs. John N. Potter, Belhaven, North Carolina. — Maria Elena Sanchez, bom May 13, 1969, to Seafarer and Mrs. Jose Sanchez, Tampa, Fla. —4^— Helene Dixmi, bom May 22, 1969, to Seafarer and Mrs. Robert J. Dixon, Philadelphia, Pa. Ronald Jones, bora April 14, 1969, to Seafarer and Mrs. John E. Jones, Marquand, Mo. Executive Board PAUL HALL. President EARL SHEPARD CAL TANNER Exec. Viee-Pres. Vice-President LINDSEY WILLIAMS AL KERR Vice-President Sec.-Treas. ROBERT MATTHEWS AL TANNER Vice-President Vice-President cardi ihoald be icnt to Ssafarin International Union. Atlantic, Gelt, Laket and Inland Wateri Dlitrlet, AFL-CIO, 675 Foarth Aeenae, Brooklyn, H.Y. 11232. —4f— Thomas Smkh, bom April 27, 1969, to Seafarer and Mrs. Raymond J. Smith, Lakewood, Ohio. —4/— Teny McCari, bom March 31, 1969, to Seafarer and Mrs. Robert E. McCarl, Lansing, 111. — 4/— Sonya Giddens, born April 13, 1969, to Seafarer and Mrs. Reginald L. Giddens, Mobile, Ala. —4f— Ana Melissa Guerra, bom April 18 1969, to Seafarer and Mrs. Cesar A. Guerra, New Or­ leans, La. —4^— —4A— Diana Duracher, bum March 3, 1969, to Seafarer and Mrs. Louis B. Duracher, Metairie, La. Staff Photographer ANTHONY ANSALDI POSmASTER'S ATTEHTIOR: Form 3579 —4^— Helen Dixim, bom April 25, 1969, to Seafarer and Mrs. George B. Dixon, Philadelphia, Pa. Robert White, bom April 8, 1969, to Seafarer and Mrs. Melvin L. White, Jr., Mathews, Va. Editor HARRY WITTSCUBN Assistant Editors WILL KARP CHARLER SVBNSON Psbliihtd monthly at SIO Rhode liland Avenao N.E., Washiniton. D. C. 20018 by ths Soalaron Inlstnatlonal Union, Atlantic. Golf, Lakic and Inland Watin Dlitrlet. AFL-CIO. 675 Foirth Acenat, Brooklyn, H.Y. 11232. Til. HYaelnth 9-6600. Ssoond clan Rostan Raid at Waihlnitont, D. C. Foster 4^ 4^ Erin Colleen Kennedy, bom August 9, 1968, to Seafarer and Mrs. Gerald C. Kennedy, Jr., Fairfax, Calif. 4/ — Thomas James O'Connor, bom August 5, 1968, to Sea­ farer and Mrs. Gerald J. O' Connor, Cleveland, Ohio. <I> Angelique Limiette, born Febmary 22, 1969, to ^afarer and Mrs. Wayne Linnette, Nor­ folk, Va. Rhonda Tuberville, bom March 3, 1969, to Seafarer and Mrs. Ira L. Tuberville, Perdido, Ala. —4/— Richard Austin Wilkerson, bom May 1, 1969, to Seafarer and Mrs. Richard Ray Wilker­ son, Orange, Texas. ANVTIME-ANYVfHCRE ^ IMEANS Arthin- Elliott, Jr., bom May 3, 1969, to Seafarer and Mrs. Arthur Elliott, Queens, N.Y. NO MORE SHIPS —4f— Nebral Arnold, bom April 27, 1969, to Seafarer and Mrs. Edward E. Arnold, Mobile, Ala. Chester Rayrikond Wescott, bom October 23, 1967, to Sea­ farer and Mrs. Raymond Wes­ cott, Jr., Mantee, N.C. Melvin Hsu, born May 20, 1969, to Seafarer and Mrs. Sung M. Hsu, New York, N. Y. —4^— <1> �Page TWenty SEAFARERS July, 1969 LOG agDgogpcopgiaogooytaMMfliuuuw Control of Worlds Seas Soviet Aim, Threat to U.S. Jobs Soon International Experts Analysis Finds In Cheap Foreign Imports BRUSSELS—The Soviet Un­ ion already surpasses the Unit^ States in certain important cate­ gories of sea power and is gain­ ing in others, according to an analysis recently issued by panel of American and Euro­ pean experts. This is all part of a develop­ ing picture of a maritime strat­ egy by the U.S.S.R. of challeng­ ing the United States, and other non-Communist sea powers for control of key waters around the Eurasian land mass, the findings of the study indicate. A report on the study's con­ clusions was issued here by 14 analysts assembled by the Cen­ ter for Strategic and Interna­ tional Studies of Georgetown University in Washington, D.C. In furtherance of this Soviet policy, the group noted, a con­ tinuing expansion of the navy and merchant marine is taking place on an unprecedented scale, far beyond that of any other na­ tion. The study said it was clear that the Soviet Union will "at­ tempt to control the Baltic Sea, the Black Sea, and ultimately the Mediterranean." "The policy also envisions Soviet predominance in the Sea of Japan to the east, the Greenland-Iceland-Faeroe Islands gap to the west, and the Indian Ocean to the south," it con­ tinued. A probable objective cited was control of the Bosporus and the Dardanelles, providing pas­ sage for the Soviet fleet to the Mediterranean. "Beyond these goals the So­ viets want to gain dominant influenee at several major junc­ tions of the world's seaways," the panel noted. These were Ro€ket-Bonie SOS Seen BOOH to Ships LONDON—An auto­ matic "Weeper" invented by a British scientist may go a long way towards facilitat­ ing the transmittal of dis­ tress signals from a ship on the high seas. Code named ROBERT— for "rocket-borne emer­ gency transmitter"—^the mechanism is designed to fit in the nose of a distress rocket and would replace the usual flares. It is ca­ pable of beaming signals over a 200-mile radius as it parachutes downward from its highest point. Tapes which would broadcast the distressed ves­ sel's position could be fitted within the transmitter. Its designer is Harry Wolf, head of the biomed­ ical engineering division at the National Institute of Medical Research Labora­ tories here. identified as the Suez Canal, the Bab el Mandeb—leading from the Red Sea to the Gulf of Aden —the Strait of Malacca between Malaysia and Sumatra, and the Strait of Gibraltar. In pursuit if this policy, the U.S.S.R. will exert increasing pressure on non-Communist naval operations in areas which they consider of strategic im­ portance, the report predicts. Already the Russians have many more conventionally pow­ ered submarines than does the United States, it noted, as well as "unparalleled" long-range surface-to-surface cruise-missile systems on surface ships and submarines and a considerablysized missile-equipped fleet of patrol boats. Soviet submarines are pres­ ently capable of firing a total of some 200 ballistic missiles. While this is overshadowed by the Polaris broadside of 16 longer-range missiles from each of 41 submarines possessed by the United States, the U.S.S.R. has begun production of a sub­ marine similar to the first Po­ laris vessels and may already have up to seven of these armed with 16 Serb missiles. The Serb missiles have an estimated range of 1,500 miles. Submarine Surveillance Reported The Soviet navy is reported to maintain one to three ballis­ tic missile submarines between 800 and 1,000 miles off the United States coast for periods of from six to eight weeks. This number is expected to increase substantially as the new 16missile vessels become opera­ tional. In addition, the Soviet sur­ face fleet includes two helicop­ ter carriers, 20 to 24 cruisers. CHICAGO—"We're not against free trade; we are against Americans losing their jobs , because of cheap foreign-made goods imported into this country," Representative John H. Dent (D-Pa.) told 400 delegates to the 87th convention of the Flint Glass Workers. Dent praised the union for its fight agaiast cheap imports, noting that the glass industry was the first hit and still the most vulnerable in the "competition" against low-wage stand­ ards in other countries. In the closing days of the two-week convention, delegates were preparing to debate and vote on a union policy on the import question. The convention also focused on craft prob­ lems and setting of contract goals for the next two years. Dent said the American public has begun to awaken to the dangers of cheap-made foreign imports. "Anything you can name—boots, shoes, clothing, food, steel and machinery—is brought into this country. . . . We no longer have the exclu­ sive knowledge and ability to produce goods; any finger— white, black, Asian or European—can push a button and turn out products." The Pennsylvania congressman called on the nation's lead­ ers to count job balances, not dollar balances, when making trade agreements. He said the economics of foreign trade should be taken away from the Tariff Commission and given to the Labor Department. When imports threaten American jobs, the flow of the goods into the country should be limited. Dent also called for efforts to raise employment standards around the world so that workers are given the means to con­ sume the goods produced in their own countries. 110 to 120 destroyers and frig­ ates, 92 ocean-going escorts, about 150 missile-armed patrol boats, 400 other patrol craft, 270 coastal escorts, 250 or more landing ships and craft plus a large number of mine­ sweepers, support and auxiliary vessels. Although still lagging in heli­ copter carriers, the Soviets are rapidly closing the gap, the re­ port points out. The Soviet Un­ ion's modem fleet and landbased power in the Mediter­ ranean is considered a "major political threat" to the United States Sixth Fleet. At a recent meeting, the North Atlantic Alliance took measures to meet this threat when the Defense Planning Committee agreed to organize a Mediterranean emergency na­ val force. However, the six des­ troyers to be so assigned are considered to be no match for the Soviet forces already there. Bill Would Grant Unemployment Pay To Ohio Seafarers on Great Lakes TOLEDO—^A bill introduced m the Ohio State Legislature would make Great Lakes sea­ men who make their homes in that state eligible to collect un­ employment benefits during the winter months. At present, Ohio seamen are eligible for unemployment com­ pensation only during the 40 weeks following the fourth Sun­ day in March, while other mari­ time workers—and all other Ohio workers—are not so re­ stricted. Co-spdnsored by Ohio State Senators Marigene Valiquette (D-Toledo) and David S. Holcomb (R-Dayton), the measure would correct a situation which singles out seafarers for discrim­ inatory treatment by amending Section 4141.33 of the Revised Code by striking from it the provisions specifically applicable to seamen. It is known as Sen­ ate Bill 394. Passage of the measure would permit the accrual of credits for unemployment purposes during the off-season months. Great Lakes ports are normally closed Tradition of Service Lives On The USS Samuel Gompers services warships in western Pacific. Named after founder and first president of the American Federation of Labor, the 20,000-ton destroyer tender has just returned to its home base in Sen Diego after six-and-a-half-mqnth tour of. duty, five of which were spent in Subic Bay, P.I. beginning with the last Sunday in December and continuing un­ til the fourth Sunday in March. Donald Bensman, SIU Port Agent in Toledo and Melvin H. Pelfrey, Vice President of MEBA-District 2, made the in­ itial requests for enactment of the bill and are continuing their efforts, with the backing of their Unions, to help its passage through the Legislature. The bill was assigned to the Election, Commerce and Labor Commit­ tee, of which Senator Holcomb is a member. Similar legislation was intro­ duced two years ago but failed to pass by a slender margin. Bensman and Pelfrey have stated that prospects are brighter for passage of the bill in this session of the Assembly. Point­ ing out that Ohio is the only state in the nation which ex­ cludes seamen from unemploy­ ment compensation in the win­ ter, they contend this discrimi­ nates against those Ohioans who work in the maritime industry. Seamen, and their friends, who make their homes in Ohio are requested to write to their state senators urging their sup­ port for this legislation. Among senators who should be contacted are: Douglas Applegate, D—Steubenville; Stan­ ley J. Aronoff, R—Cincinnati; Howard C. Cook, R—Toledo; Paul E. Gillmor, R-^TiflBn; David S. Holcomb, R—^Dayton; James K. Leedy, R—Wooster', Ronald M. Mottl, D—^Parma; William B. Nye, D—Akron; Oliver Ocasek,D—Akron; Wal^ ter E. Powell, R—^Fairfield; and Marigene Valiquette, D—^To­ ledo. �Special Pension Supplement SEAFARERSWLOG OFFICIAL ORGAN OF THE SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION • ATLANTIC, GULF, LAKES AND INLAND WATERS DISTRICT • AFL-CIO IMPROVING THE PENSION PLAN The Seafarers International Union, in forthcoming contract negotiations, will move for improvements in the pension plan. The Union, as part of the preparation for these talks, has been surveying the features of various pension plans. Our purpose has been to consider every possible approach to the problem of assuring our members that they are properly protected in their retirement years. A pension program must be a living document—capable of changing to meet the chang­ ing needs of the membership it safeguards. The Union's responsibility, therefore, is to know the members' attitudes on a variety of benefits—for a pension program is a complex thing. There are many questions that must be answered: • Do the members wont a program geared solely to the monthly pension payment? • Or do they also want adequate protection against the heavy cost of long illnesses? • Do they wont a pension that provides benefits only for themselves? • Or do they also wont assurances that their dependents, too, will be protected? • Do they wont to gamble on staying fit for duty until they reach retirement age? • Or do they also wont a program that provides adequate retirement pensions in case of disability? To these questions, the Union must add one of its own: How do we develop a plan with the broadest possible coverage—and at the same time that is financially sound—that protects the member, goqd times or bad? In arriving at the answers to these questions, and many others, the membership will be deeply involved. Whatever proposals are made to management will come only after thorough discussion and action by the membership. For that reason, this brochure puts at the disposal of the members factors that will aid them in their discussion and decision-making. We have set down the features of the existing SIU plan—because every member should understand precisely what he has now, the benefits he derives from the present plan, and how it operates. The Union thinks it would also be useful to the membership, in considering possible changes, that it review the features of a plan in the same industry, dealing with problems which are the same insofar as the individual is concerned. Therefore the brochure makes comparisons between the SIU plan and that of the National AAaritime Union. This is not to say that one is better than another—it is done only to make possible an objective study by the membership. Each member is urged to study this document carefully, and to use it as the basis for continuing discussions aboard ship aiid in the union halls—because it is from these discus­ sions that the ultimate contract proposal will come. While these discussions ore being held, the Union will continue its study—calling on the best-traified expeifi in the pmsion field for advice. To assist with this part of the preparation for the fonhoofning contract negotiations, this brochure carries on the back page a Pension Data Questionnaire and a place for any comments whidi a member widies to make. Each member diould fill this out and forward it to Union Headquarters. In addition to asdding the Union, this form will enaUe each member to know pre­ cisely where he stands in reqpect to his own pension credits. �BENEFIT SIU-AGLIW DISTRICT PENSION CREDITS Pension credits are given for each day worked under covered employment. Pension credits are also given for inpatient and outpatient hospital time and for sickness and accident time, not to exceed 1,825 days of the total pension credit requirements of 5,475 days. For pulses of the disability pension credit re(|uirements 1,460 of the 4,380 days may be inpatient and outpatient hospital time and sickness and accident time. (Applies to All Pensions) Pension credits earned before October 1, 1967, cannot be lost by a break in service prior thereto. After October 1,1967, a seaman must have 90 days of covered employment in any one of 3 consecutive calendar years to avoid a break in service and loss of prior pension credits. BREAK IN SERVICE RULE (Applies to All Pensions) $250.00 per month for deep-sea sailors. Eligibility requirements: 15 years (5,475 days) of pension credits with no time limita­ tion, is age 65 or over, has 90 days of covered employment during the calendar year preceding his date of application, and has one day of employment during the 6-month period immediately preceding such application. Eligibility extended for military service, disability and certain non-seatime. NORMAL AND/OR SERVICE PENSION REDUCED AND EARLY RETIREMENT PENSIONS SEE NORMAL PENSION ABOVE •v.,, •v. • DISABILITY PENSION $250.00 per month for deep-sea sailors. Eligibility requirements: Permanent disability at any age, provided the employee has pen­ sion credits for 12 years (4,380 days) of qualifying time, and has accumulated at least 90 days of covered employment during the calendar year preceding his date of applica­ tion, and at least one day of employment during the 6-month period immediately pre­ ceding his date of application. Amount of Disability Years of Pension Regardless of Age Pension Credit $250.00 12 or Over Eligibility extended for military service, disability and certain non-seatime. DEATH BENEFIT $4,000.00 if the designated beneficiary is a pensioner's wife, child, step-child, mother, father, brother, sister, grandchild, grandparent, step or half-brother and sister, step­ mother or stepfather. $1,000.00 payable to any other class of beneficiaries not listed above. PENSIONERS' WELFARE BENEFIT Pensioners: Payment for life without limitation of all medical costs including surgery, hospitalization, drugs, nursing homes, dent^ care, artificial limbs, wheel chairs, hear­ ing aids, glassesi crutches, etc. - it Pensioner's Dependents: Eligible for schedule of dependent's benefits under Seafarers Welfare Plan which includes hospital room and board, hospital extras, blood transfu­ sions, doctor's visits at hospitals, surgical, diagnostic, medical extras, optical, etc. These benefits shall continue during the pensioner's life and for six months thereafter. (NOTE: The foresoiiw is sn analysis and synopsis of the salient and perUnent provisions of the trust SKieenSBntS and their'rules and regtiiations.' As td each specific provision, reference shouid be made to the text thereof.) �NMU % Pension credits are given as follows: . Periods commencing January 1, 1951: 200 days or more in covered emplovment, including certain disability time, counts as a year's credit (4 quarters). If less tnan 200 days are accumulated in any year, quarter' year unit credits are as follows: Days of covered Employment Quarters to in Calendar Year be Credited Less than 50 0 50 to 99 1 100 to 149 2 150 to 199 3 Periods before January 1, 1951: . To receive pension credit for any employment before January 1, 1951, must have at least 200 days of covered employment, including certain disability time, in the three year period between January 1, 1951 and December 31, 1953 and have ten years of - pension credits earned after January 1, 1951. . If a seaman does not work in covered employment for at least 200 days in any period of three consecutive calendar years after January 1, 1953, and for at least 300 days in - any period of three consecutive calendar years after January 1, 1969, it shall constitute a break in employment and his previous pension credits shall be cancelled. $250.00 per month for deep-sea sailors. - Eligibility requirements: 20 years (80 quarters) of pension credit within 30 consecutive ' years, at any age, for those employees who must work past January 1, 1969 to earn the > 20 years (80 quarters). The 30-year rule does not apply if 20 years (80 quarters) are earned before January 1, 1969. Eligibility extended for military service, disability and certain non-seatime. REDUCED PENSION $187.50 to $250.00 for seamen who are not entitled to a Normal Pension or a Service * Pension. Eligibility requirements: This pensidn available only to those seamen who were 65 years • old before January 1, 1969 and who had at least 15 years (60 quarters) of pension credits at that time in accordance with the following table of benefits: Number of Years of Amount of Qualifying Time Pension 15 $187.50 16 200.00 17 212.50 18 225.00 19 237.50 20 250.00 EARLY RETIREMENT PENSION - $131.25 to $235.00 as a Percentage of Normal or Reduced Pension. Eligibility requirements: This pension available only to the seamen who were 60 years " old before January 1, 1969 and who had at least 15 years (60 quarters) of pension credits at that time. Amount of pension is a percentage of the Normal or Reduced Pen­ sion he would have been entitled to if he were 65 years of age at the time when his Early • Retirement Pension first becomes payable. The following table of benefits indicates the amount of benefit payable: Age Seatime-Years 20 19 15 16 17 18 Benefit Amount $166.25 $175.00 $148.75 $157.50 60 $131.25 $140.00 190.00 142.50 161.50 171.00 180.50 61 152.00 205.00 194.75 62 153.75 164.00 174.25 184.50 220.00 63 165.00 187.00 198.00 219.00 176.00 235.00 64 223.25 176.25 188.00 199.75 211.50 . $50.00 to $250.00 for deep-sea sailors. Eligibility requirements: Permanent disability for those under age 65 provided they have credit for a least 15 years (60 quarters) of service. Those over 65 must have actually been employed in covered employment for at least 200 days after December 31, 1960 and must have credit for at least 10 years of service ' (40 quarters). The years of service on which a claim is based must be earned within a number of consecutive calendar years determined by adding 10 years to the actual years of service - at time of filing. Amount of Disability Pension Over 65 Under 65 Years of Pension Credit 10 to 14 $ 50.00 15 187.50 187.50 16 200.00 200.00 212.50 17 212.50 225.00 18 225.00 237.50 19 237.50 250.00 20 250.00 , Eligibilty extended for .military service, disability and certain non-seatime. $3,500.00, less any Pension payments received, but not less than $1,500.00 payable to . pensioner's wife, child, mother, father, brother or sister. Pensioner and Pensioner's Dependents: The total amount of benefits payable to the pen' sioner and his dependents collectively shall not exceed a lifetime maximum of $750.00. , In addition, a pensioner is entitled to a hearing aid benefit up to a maximum $325.00 once every four years. ' (NOTE: The forecoing i« an eiielyeia and lynopais of the salient and pertinent provisions of the trust agree­ ments and their rules and reguIaUonft, As to each speeifle provision, reference should be made to the text thereof.) f. •*ri!o ,-# A Guide to the Pension Data In comparing the features of pension plans, it is important not only to consider the amount of the pension payment, or the period of time required for eligibility, but the provisions which govern how you become eligible, and how you maintain your eligibility. Both the SIU and NMU full pensions provide for payment of $250 monthly. However, each carries with it certain fringe benefits which differ as- to the amounts payable, type of coverage and eligibility requirements. Regular Pension In both pension plans, the key is "pension credits," not necessarily years of service. Under the SIU plan, there is a simple formula—giving the seaman the broadest latitude in accumulating credits toward his pension. The NMU plan contains a more complex formula than the SIU plan with respect to past service in the industry, and a sliding scale with respect to future service. As the comparison of the various features of the two plans in the adjoining columns shows, eligibility for the SIU normal pension is attained at age 65 with 15 years of pension credits. There is no limitation on time for attaining eligibility, which means that an SIU seaman's pension credits began with the time he first began sailing. The NMU requires 20 years of pension credits within 30 consecutive years for retirement at any age. Obviously this is a very attractive feature; however, to achieve retirement at any age, the NMU plan, as of January 1, 1969, closed off pension credits earned prior to 1939 in computing future pensions. Furthermore, in order to maintain the 20-year pension, the NMU found it necessary to tighten up the break-in-service rule by adding 100 days to the previous time required to be worked in any three-year period to maintain eligibility, bringing the new level to 300 days. Prior to that it was 200 days for the same peri^. Under the SIU plan, a seaman must have 90 days of covered employment in any one of three consecutive calendar years to avoid a break in service. Disability Pension The SIU's disability pension provides a monthly benefit of $250 for a man disabled at any age, if he has had 12 years of service credits, one-third of which may be for in-patient and out-patient hospital time and sickness and accident time. The NMU's disability pension provides a scale of benefits from $50 to $250 a month, depending on the sailor's age and years of service, and provides credits for hospital time. No disability pensions are payable to a man with less than 15 years of pension credits, unless he is over 65 at the time of dis­ ability. And the $250-a-month maximum is available only to men with 20 years of pension credits—at which point they would be eligible, in any event, for full pension irrespective of disability. Death Benefits With respect to death benefits, the SIU's are paid to any beneficiary selected by the retiree, and remain constant throughout the years. The NMU death benefit is limited to fewer beneficiaries, is smaller to begin with, and is subject to being discounted by more than 50 percent as the years go by. Medical Benefits Medical benefits are an important element in a retirement plan because two factors come into play for the retiree: (1) As he advances in age, his medical costs go up; and (2) These higher costs are incurred at a time when his income is reduced. Under the l^U plan, a $750 ceiling is placed on all of the medical expenses ever incurred by the retiree and his dependents. This is an absolute maximum—no matter how long the pensioner lives, and no matter how many hospital bills he and his dependents, collectively, incur. The pensioner in the SIU has unlimited medical coverage for himself. His dependents, meanwhile, are eligible for the same schedule of Seafarers Welfare Plan benefits that have been available to them during his days as an active seaman—^plus the fact that these benefits continue for the pensioner's depend­ ents for six months after his death. Conclusion Obviously, any pension plan review can carry only the highlights of the respective documents. These are lengthy, they have been amended several tim^, and they deal in great detail with edch feature. Therefore, complete copies of both the SIU and NMU pension plans are being made available in all SIU ports so that members wishing to do so can examine them in detail. The foregoing comments are offered to help the members evaluate the relative merits of the various elements that make up a complete pension program. This evaluation will make it easier for the members to express their views on the direction in which the SIU should now proceed with respect to the future. (Now proceed to the next page and complete the Pension Data Questionnaire.) �Special Pension Supplement SEAFARERS *XOG OFFICIAL ORGAN OF THE SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION • ATLANTIC, GULF, LAKES AND INLAND WATERS DISTRICT • AFL-CIO ? <" '••I I i " PENSION DATA - QUESTIONNAIRE In order to effect improvements in the current pension program, it is necessary that Seafarers submit the answers to the below listed questions, and fill in all seatime information in the place provided. Do not mail this questionnaire in until you have filled in all data. (Please print all answers.) Send to SlU Pension Study Committee, 675 Fourth Ave Brooklyn, N.Y. 11232. 1-^ I. Name : •. 2. Residence address Street I* Apartment No. I City State Zip Code 3. Social Security No. (Area Code) 4. Book No. 6. Date of Birth r Telephone No. 5. Z No. 7. Age last birthday 8. Height I j ^ Year 11. Age when you first sailed deep-sea Single j. Widowed Divorced Relationship Living in your home? Separated II • --1 va 13. Number of Dependents Name Date of Birth Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 14. Are you presently on pension? Type: "" :I ',• ' H" .-4 When issued Month 12. Married ^ ^ I • I • Weight Mo. Day Year 9. Date of Joining SlUNA-AGLIWD" 10. Type of book now held: "C" ^^ - t"-' ( ( ( ( ( ( ( ) ) ) ) ) ) ) No No No No No No No I Receiving Social Security? ( ) ( ) ( ) ( ) (' ) ( ) ( ) Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes ( ) ( ) ( ) ( ) ( ) ( ) ( ) No No No No ( T-... • ( ( I No ( No ( No ( If yes, indicate as follows: Disability Normal From whom: Seafarers Pension Plan Other _ Social Security Other Name of Entity 15. Are you eligible for supplemental Medicare? 16. Fill in numbers of days of seatime for each of the years listed below: I Number of Days itW? 1969 1968 1967 1966 1965 1964 1963 1962 1961 I960 For Pension Plan , Office Use Only / Number of Days 1959 1958 1957 1956 1955 1954 1953 1952 1951 1950 I For POnfioB Plao Number of Days : Offiba U«e Only 1949 1948 1947 1946 1945 1944 1943 1942 1941 Number of Days 1940 1939 1938 1937 1936 1935 1934 1933 1932 Number of Days 1931 1930 1929 1928 1927 1926 1925 I -- I' I > - J "5^-'- , >/'' ! I I I ' . . a J I I hereby authorize the Seafarers International Union of North America, Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters Dis­ trict, its officers, employees or representatives, to obtain, on my behalf, any and all information as to my seatime from the United States Coast Guard. Date Sign your name here Social Security Number Comments: "'i! '''''' I I. I r I• USSSlft ' •' ' ' / �SEAFARERS July, 1969 Page Twenty Five LOG p SABINE (SWp Operatdrs)v May f •^Chairman, Howard Wheelns; Sec­ retary, Raymond Perry. Pew hours ' disputed OT in engine and steward department. No beefs were reported by department delegates. ^SAGAMORE HILL (Victory Car­ riers), April 2S—Chairman, J. M. Davis; Secretary, C. Dillman. Brother Myers Thomas, Jr. was elected to serve as ship's delegate. No major beefs were reported. No disputed OT, A special ship's meeting was called by Bosun Jack Nelson, ship's delegate on the Steel Sci­ entist (Isthmian), to discuss the failure of some crewmembers to show up on time for the sched­ uled sailing of Nelson the vessel from Durban. He reported that most of the deck gang, including him­ Owens McConnell self, were required to standby for seven hours waiting for six board the Trenton (Sea-Land). crewmembers to come aboard. A motion was made by Richard William Harrell, chief electri­ McConnell, meeting chairman, cian, suggested that the minutes and John Owens, meeting secre­ of this meeting be recorded and tary, and was adopted unani­ given to the boarding patrolman mously, to have the SIU nego­ when the ship arrives in Hous­ tiating committee look into these ton. problems. Among the recom­ — mendations included in the res­ At the meeting aboard the olution, which was sent to Un­ ion headquarters, were: increas­ Yaka (Waterman) the new con­ tract was read, ing pension contributions, in­ as well as the creasing overtime rales for work opinions and rec­ performed in port between 1700 ommendations of and 0800 hours, providing long­ the negotiating er vacations on containerships committee, re­ because of fast turnarounds, and ports C. Dc Je­ securing reefer engineering jobs sus, meeting sec­ for the unlicensed personnel. retary. An open The resolution also called for drawing up a new tanker agree­ De Jesus and frank dis­ ment covering ships on the west cussion was re­ coast to Alaska run which would ported between the new captain provide for premium pay for and Ship's Delegate Walt Sibley, working tankers during the win­ and, based on that discussion, ter months. Sibley briefed the crew on the A full discussion on the spe­ cial problems of containerships, including fast turnarounds, K HOUSTON (Sea-Land),.May 18-r Chairman, L. Cevette; Secretary, V. cargo lashing and reefer mainte­ Silva. Brother Cevette was elected nance, was held at a meeting on to serve as ship's delegate. No beefs and no disputed OT. S SACRAMENTO (Ogden)L May 18 -i^Chairman, W. P. Link; Secretary, D. B. Sacher. Brother W. MacDonald was elected to serve as new ship's delegate Some disputed OT ip each department. fc^lRICAN: ^ VTCrOSV •(Htideon Wa^rwaya), May 18—Chairman, Nels Laron; Secretary, John P. Pifer, No beefs were reported by depsi(ment delegates. Vote of thanks was extended to the entire stevlrard department for a job well done. • I DELTA B7.ASIL (Delta), April 21 •^-Chairman, Michael J. Dunn; SeciSitary, Willie Braggs. Ship's dele­ gate reported that everything is in ood shape. $222.00 in movie fund, ote of thanks was extended to the steward department JTor a job well done. I BRADFORD ISLAND (Steuart Tankers), May 5—Chairman, Louis P. Hagmann; Secretary, Charles L. Shirah. No beefs were reported by department delegates. Discussion held regarding retirement plan. f DIGEST of SIU MEETINGS I'.' -« i: ANTINOUS (Waterman), May 4-T Chairman, Allen Myrex; Secretary, Paul B. Adams, Jr. Some disputed OT in engine department, otherwise everything is running smoothly. I SEATRAIN OHIO (Hudson WV terways). May il—Chairman, T. E. Yablonsky; Secretary,,W. P. Messeur ger; Beefs and disputed OT to be turned over to boarding patrolman. Vote of thanks to the entire steward department for a job well done. Special thanks to Brother W. P. Messenger, chief steward, for his efforts to please one and all. ENID VICTORY (Columbia), May I9-rChairman, Primo Preing; Secre­ tary, Lloyd Hull. Brother C. M. King was elected to serve as ship's dele­ gate. No beefs and no disputed OT. CALMAR (Calmar), May 11— Chairman, Richard H. Hufford; Sec­ retary, M. Kaminski. No beefs and no disputed OT. Vote of thanks was extended to the entire steward de­ partment for a job well done. s OVERSEAS NATALIE (Maritime Overseas), May 4 — Chairman, R. Knowles; Set'rstary.P. Hall. Brother P. Stonehridge was elected to serve as ship's delegate. No beefs and no disputed OT. S^EEL NAVIGATOR (Isthjuian)^ May 11—Chairman, Artemio Vaz­ quez; Secretary, Earl E. Gruber. $57,00 in ship's fund. No beefs were reported by department delegates. Everything is running smoothly. f BABINE (Ship Operators), Aptrll 9—Chairinan, Howard Wheelus; Sec­ retary, Raymond Ferry. No beefs and no disputed OT reported by dejpartment delegates, EL IZ A BE T H PO RT (Sea-Land), April 25—Chairman, J; A. Busheed; Secretary, Juan L. Pagan, Brother Rusheed was elected to serve as ship's delegate. $44.00 in ship's fund. This has been a good trip with no beefs. Little disputed OT in engine department to be taken up with patrolman at payoff. Vote of thanks to Ihe steward department for a job weH done. DAGAMA (Crest Overseas), May 2l-i-Chairman, P. D- Carrnthers; Secretary, Shbrman Wright. Brother Jerry L, Wolfe was elected to serve as ship's delegate. Disputed OT in deck and engine departments. Crew's •quarters, messrooms, heads and showers, pantry and galley should^ be - painted^ MatterJ^evrsfpriftd.; to headquarters. EENA ELIZABETH (ArDairosa). April 27—Chairman, Billy Brewer; Secretary, Dennis Brodean. Discus­ sion held regarding poor mail serv­ ice. Few hours disputed OT in deck department. LINPIELD VICTORY (Alcoa), May 11—Chairman, L. D. Richard­ son; Secretary, ft, Perehee. Pew hours disputed OT in deck and engine departments. Crew urged to co-operate in keeping pantry clean and neat. LAFAYETTE (Waterman Steam­ ship Corp.), May 11—Chairman, P. J. Johnson; Secretary, ft. Dupre. Brother Tony Notturno was elected to serve as ship's delegate. Vote of thanks was extended to the steward department for a job well done. No beefs and no disputed OT. PENN EXPORTER (Penn), Janu­ ary 21—Chairman, William S. Rudd; Secretary, Z. A. Markris. Ship's delegate reported that everything is running smoothly, with no disputed OT or beefs. Patrolman will be con­ tacted regarding restriction to ves­ sel while in port. Vote of thanks was extended to the steward depart­ ment for a job well done. Special vote of thanks to Brother Z, A. Markris, steward.. OVERSEAS FR0GRE3S (Mdritime Overseas), April 18—Chairman, James Sumpter; Secretary, Charles Scott. Pew hours disputed OT in deck department. Vote of thanks was extended to the entire steward •' department for a job well done. The Steward, in return, thanked the crew for their fine co-operation. DELTA BRAsfL (Delta), May 11 —Chairman, Mike Dunn; Secretary, Willie Braggs. $269.00 in ship's fund. Brother Dunn was elected to serve as ship's delegate. Discussion held on pension plan. BAYLOR VICTORY (Victory Car­ riers), May 30—Chairman,- C. Walk­ er; Secretary, E, C. Martin. Brother C. Walker was elected to serve as ship's delegate. No beefs and no disputed OT. COMMANDER (Marine Carriers), May 31—-Chairman, J. Hoggie; Sec­ retary, K. Hatgimisibs. Motion was made to have wages paid on day for day basis, regardless of type of voy­ age. Long discussion held regarding pension plan. Vote of thanks was extended to the steward department for a job well done. captain's likely methods of run­ ning the ship. The crew was advised that ship's meetings will be held each Sunday at sea and that all crew members are ex­ pected to participate. The chief steward requested that all crew members bring back all soiled linen. — fire. The galley gang's four rated crewmembers are all over 60 years old—and their combined ages total 255 years! The "old- — Ship's Secretary Timothy Gal­ lagher reports no beefs so far from the crew of the M i d 1 a k e (American Bulk). At a meeting held aboard ship on the run to India, a motion was made by Broth­ Gallagher er Victor Bonura, and adopted unanimously, that crew quarters be air condi­ tioned on all vessels going to the Persian Gulf, Indian Ocean and other tropical waters. Ship's Chairman Albert Wills reports that the steward department has been doing an outstanding job during the voyage. The Midlake is due to pay off in Houston on August 10. Steward Phil Reyes, ship's secretary-reporter on the Spit­ fire (General Cargo), is sending out a challenge to all SlU-contracted ships to beat a record being set this trip on the SpitOVERSEAS DAPHNE (Maritime Overseas), May 11 — Chairman, L. Santa Ana: Secretary, V. DiGiacomo. Brother William Brown resided as ship's delegate and Brother Pat Colonna was elected to serve in his place. Vote of thanks Was extended to Brother Brown for a job well done. There were no beefs reported by department delegates. SEATRAIN PUERTO RICO (Hud­ son Waterways), May 11—Chairman, John J. Carey; Secretai-y, Louis D. Groom, Jr. $4.19 in ship's fund. Vote of thanks was extended to the entire steward department for a job well done. No disputed OT. \ • DEL VALLE (Delta), May 25 — Chairman, A. Bourgot; Secretary, R. N. Rohr- No LOGS and no mail from headquarters was received this voyage. Some disputed OT in en­ gine-department. STEEL ENGINEER (Isthmian), May 13—Chairman, J. J. Beve, Jr.; Secretary, Angel Seda. Brother Daniel P. Toman was elected to serve as new ship's delegate. No beefs were reported by department delegates. Everything is running smoothly. POTOMAC (Ogden Marine), May^ RICE VICTORY (Victory; Car­ 18-r-Chairman, C. Bedell; Secretary, J. Brooke. No beefs and no disputed riers). June 1—Chairman, John H. OT, Two men missed ship in Phila­ Ratliff; Secretary, John H. Ratliff. No beefs and no disputed OT. Dis­ delphia. cussion held regarding pension ALDION VICTORY (Bulk), May 17—uhairman, Ed Norris: Secre­ LA SALLE (Waterman), May 21— plan. tary, Gilbert J. Trosclair. Disputed Chairman, George Dakis; Secretary, OT in deck and engine departments •Thorn Shelton. No beefs andrlo dis­ CHOCTAW (Waterman), June 1-— to be taken up with patrolman. puted OT reported by departmeTib Chairman, Enos Allen; Secretary, A. Beck. Everything is running delegates. smoothly. Vote of thanks was ex­ DEL SOL (Delta), May 4—Chair­ tended to the steward department OVERSEAS AIIDREY CM^ man, ft. E. Stough, Jr.; Secretary, Overseas). for a job well done, Ship laying up. May 31—Chairman, Lee W. J. Holland. Ship's delegate ex­ Secretary, Stanley Schuy­ tended a vote of thanks to the entire Harvey: TRANSGLOBE (Hudson Water­ ler. Ship's delegate reported that crew for their co-operation. Vote everything is running smoothly with ways), May 24 — Chairman, B, of thanks was also extended to the no beefs and no disputed OT. Dis­ Schwartz; Secretary, T. Conway. steward department for a job well held regarding safety equip-: $20.00 in ship's fund. Couple of done. $10.50 in ship's fund. Some cussion ment on deck. Matter to be taken hours disputed OT in steward de­ disputed OT in deck ahd engine de­ up with the Captain. ^ : partment. No beefs reported by partments to be taken up with department delegates. boarding patrolman. MOBILIAN (Waterman), May 12 JAMES (James River Transport), --Chairman, J. J. DeCulty; Seci!%SEAFARER (Marine Carriers), tary. L. B. Kelly. Brother James P. May 18—Chairman, H. Mobley: See«1 April 4—Chairman. K. A. Heliman; Balderston, baker, was elected to jretary A. W. Morales. No beefs: Secretary, E. A. Laftoda. Disputed serve as shin's delegate. Discussion were reported and everything is OT in each department. Vote of held regarding ice machine. Some running smoothly. Vote of thanks ? thanks was extended to the steward disputed OT in deck and steward was extended to the electricians and department for a Job well donev departihentlii othprwise there were engineers for repair work done on i clothes dryer and air-condltipneh; !;:ii ho beefs. Yaribus matters under discussion.- Gbsscock Caldara timer" of the group is Floyd Hillier, 69, who sailed as baker. Steward Reyes is 63, Chief Cook Amie Glasscock is 62, and Third Cook William Caldara is 61. The Spitfire is on a threemonth run to India, and not one of these veteran Seafarers has been sick a day "except for their usual lumbagos, and, rheuma­ tism," according to Seafarer Reyes, who first shipped as stew­ ard in 1929, The Spitfire is due to pay off in the Houston area this month. An "unexpected delay" oc­ curred in the Port of New York when the Steel Seafarer (Isthmi­ an) collided with a Greek ship in the C and D Canal, Ira C. Brown, meeting secretary reports. The Steel Sea­ farer ran aground Brown for about three hours. Some damage was sus­ tained by both ships, but no one was injured. As a result, the Steel Seafarer was diverted back to the States after sailing foreign. Additional cargo was loaded in the Port of Baltimore, and the ship is now headed for a Far East voyage of about four months. Copies of the new con­ tracts were received and passed out to every member. One was also posted on the messroom bulletin board. A motion was made by Meeting Chairman Roy Guild and seconded by Brother Brown to concur in the new con­ tract and to thank headquarters for the good coverage as well as copies of the new increase. The motion was passed unanimously by the meeting which was at­ tended by all the members. Sug­ gestion was made that every member fill out the question­ naire in the LOG concerning the Pension Plan and mail it from Panama. There was much dis­ cussion about the mail problem. Seafarer Brown reports that all repairs were taken care of ex­ cept a fire hydrant leak near the stewards' room. The ship's fund contains no money now, but the crew will soon build it up. With good cooks and a good crew, a good trip is expected. �Page Twentr Six 'Maru' May Mean Great Mariner To the Edifon The story in the May issue of the Seafarers LOG about <4^ the origin of the name "Maru" was interesting. I think I have about three suitcases full of reference material, and some­ place I have material on the Japanese language. I'm sure that "Maru" probably relates to the sea. "Mare" means "sea" in Latin, and was used in Caesar's time. As for the names of Japa­ nese boys ending in "maru," it could be that the parents intended it to be coincident with the sea. Japan is a sea nation. They have a fondness for the sea, and are often ro­ mantic about it. I recall that the Japanese language was adapted from many languages. Many words were corrupted, particularly the names of people and things. After many years, these corrupted terms were integrated into the Japanese language. You might know that the idioms of seaport people in Asia, including India, got into their language over the years because of the bumboat peddlers and other traders who got a smattering of every language spoken around the docks. (Many Japanese girls can speak Greek, French and Spanish fluently, but can only speak broken English. This is especially true around Yawata.) I have an idea—and this is only an opinion—^that "Ma­ ru" means "Great Mariner." This definition may not be found in dictionaries, but I do know an old lady in Yoko­ hama who certainly could give the answer, if you could get in touch wiA her. She is a teacher of classical music. Your article sure was inter­ esting, and I wanted to write to you about it. In closing, I want to say that the LOG and the International are looking good, and provide much in­ terest and information. T^liain Calefoto Seattle, Wash. .t. Graduate Thanks SlU For Scholarship Aid TotheEdSttm^ I wish to express my sin­ cere gratitude to the Seafar­ ers International Union for the scholarship funds alloted to me over the past four years. I graduated June 1 with a Bachelor of Science degree « in mathematics from the Y University of Notre Dame. It would not have been possible fOT me to pursue my course of studies at Notre Dame if not for the Seafarers International Union Scholar­ ship. Thank you. A. E. Cemosek SEAFARERS Pensioner Proud ^ Of SiU Membership To the Editor: Promptness — yes, this is always one excellent thing with our Union. The Union is always on the ball ready to give you a hand when help is needed. This is not only true when it comes to a member applying for retirement, vaca­ tion money, sick benefit, etc., but even in other matters where he is attended to promptly with no red tape at all. You are told what to do, where to go, and the oflBce personnel will even go out of their way just to serve you. I am really very fortunate as well as proud to be with the SIU from the beginning of my going to sea until I re­ tired. I believe this should be the case with every member of our Union. I would also give this as a hint (if they are wise) to those just beginning or starting to go to sea as SIU mem^rs. Stick with a Union like ours, for I assure you, you will never regret belonging to the SIU. Let me thank the people of our Welfare plans, our Union officers, as well all those others who have made it possible to have a good Un­ ion like our SIU. Snic»ely, P. C. Esteban E-178 Seafarer's Wife Grateful for Aid To the Edi^: My husband is at sea and I had to enter the hospital, but was uncertain as to how to go about filing a benefit claim. After contacting the SIU Hall in New Orleans, I was put in touch with the Welfare Plan and Jeanie LeBlanc. Because of the wonder­ ful understanding and help I received I was able to enter the hospital with my mind at ease. After all the informaation and bills were sent in, the checks were soon on their way. Many thanks to everyone. Sincerely, IVfrs. Jolui Homen SUdefl, La. Seafarer Thanks Shipmates for Help To the EdhtHR I would like to thank all the members of the crew of the SS Henry La Libertie who assisted me at the time of my accident aboard this vessel on May 2, 1969. Sincerefy, Chester B. Kaiser K.13117 July, 1969 LOG Seafarer Praises SIU Pension Plan To the EdittMR Mrs. Hill and myself want (o thank the SIU for the won­ derful service we received when I filed for my pension in March of this year. The Seafarers Welfare Plan is one of the best that I know, and I am glad that I was able to be a part of it. I received my fimt check shortly after I filed my ap­ plication, and again I want to thank you for the won­ derful service. Nicfcolai Hin Brule, Wisconsin 1965 SIU Scholar Expresses 'Thanks' To the Editon I received today a check for the $187.50 which rep­ resents the May and final in­ stallment of my 1965 Sea­ farers Scholarship Award and felt a need to write and ex­ press my thanks through you to the entire Union for mak­ ing this award available to me. Your generosity over the past four years has enabled me to pursue my undergraduate studies and to concentrate on them without undue concern for financing them. For this I am extremely grateful. You might be interested in knowing that my future plans include obtaining an M.A. degree in Philosophy next year and then the possibility of studying Theology in Eu­ rope, leading to ordination to the Catholic priesthood. I hope eventually to teach on the university level. Whatever the future may hold, you may be assured that your Scholarship Award has played an important part in my life—a part that I will never forget. Thanking you again and asking you to convey my thanks to all the members of your organization, I am Very truly yours, Peter J. Bakarich Welfare Plan Aids Seafarer and Wife To the E£tor: Just a note to try and show my gratitude and apprecia­ tion for the help the SIU Welfare Plan has given us. Without it, our present situation would be impossible to take care of. I have recent­ ly been plagued, or jinxed, by poor health. Here's hoping I will soon be back to my normal health which had been very good. So as not to feel sorry for myself, things could be worse. God and the SIU have been good to us. Mrs. P. H. Key Hpuslon, Texas IMBguel Luis Medina Please get in touch with your sister, Marina Reyes, Mrs. Justina M^ero, 288 Tenth Ave., Apt. 5-E, New York, N. Y. 10001, as soon as possible. The telephone number is (212) 5643242. Fhmk Wendali Cbllins Please contact your daughter, Mrs. Pamela A. Blackwell, at Holiday Mobile Home Park, 433 Frances St., Jacksonville, North Carolina, as soon as pos­ sible. Ad(^h P. DeMarco Daidel J. DeMarco Please write to your brother, Pasquale DeMarco, who is a pa­ tient at Central Islip State Hos­ pital, Central Islip, New York 11722. Robert Allen Ruilner Please contact your mother, Mrs. Marion Locke, 371 Kern St., Winchester, Virginia 22601, concerning your tax papers. Charles W. Tbompswi Please contact Ross Bennett, Waldman & Smallwood, Attorneys-at-Law, 320 College, Beaumont, Texas, as soon as possible. Emory Hughes Fred Greathouse will be on the beach for the next three months. It is important that you contact him at the Sampan in New Orleans. Jtdm Bertie Sr. Please contact your sister, Lfilian Spence, 149-11 117th Street, Ozone Park, New York; or JoW W, Helfrich, Attorney, 1527 Franklin Avenue, Mineola, L. I., regarding your de­ ceased father's estate. vl> Oscar D. Jidmson Please contact your wife at 1705 Ursulines Ave., New Or­ leans, Louisiana 70116, as soon as possible. Jerry L. Wolfe Please contact Joseph P. Stahl, attorney. He is represent­ ing Brother August LeBlanc and needs your testimony. His address is 804 Baronne Bldg., 305 Baronne Street, New Or­ leans, Louisiana 70112 — or phone him at (504) 523-2910. Richard D. Tapman Please get in touch with your wife at 2000 Ramblewood Road, Baltimore, Maryland 21214, as soon as possible. Abdulrab Saleh Ahdulrehman Please contact A1 George & Associates, 227 Cleveland Ave­ nue No., Canton, Ohio 44702, as soon as possible. — Merlin Frank May Please contact Door County Department of Social Services, Court House, Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin 54235. —4>— Arthur Hiers Ann Miller asks that you please call or write to her in New York. James W. McFarlln Please get in touch with your sister at 7220 Branch Street, Hollywood, Florida, as soon as possible. The telephone num­ ber is 961-5214. i Bohhy Gene McMidiad Please get in touch with your sister, Mrs. June Deneen, 216 B., E. Mt. Street, No. 45, Worcester, Massachusetts 01606, as soon as possible. ^ Bin Clegg It is urgent that you contact Mr. and Mrs. William L. Rob­ inson, 114 West Garfield, Se­ attle, Washington, as soon as possible. The phone number is AT 3-1038. ^ Hugh V. Miles Your family requests that you contact your home address im­ mediately on a very urgent mat­ ter. Editor, SEAFARERS LOG, 675 Fourth Ave., Brooklyn, N. Y. 11232 I would like to receive the SEAFARERS LOG—please put my name on your mailing list. (rriM infermattm,) NAME STREET ADDRESS OTY STATE. ZIP. TO AVOID DUPUCATIONi if you art an eU aubacribar and hava a dMnga ef acMratt, plana giva yewr fannar addraaa balow; cnr �Julf, 1969 SEAFARERS Retiring to the Beach ^Effective Control' Vessels Declined Slightly Last Year » J. • 11. T. f I* _ ,I II .. WASHINGTON —A slight decline in the number of ships, registered under foreign flags but considered under "effective U.S. control" for emergency use by the Defense Department, was reported by the Maritime Administration for the flnal quarter of 1968. Shown in the latest report were 401 such vessels, with an aggregate total of 15,493,000 deadweight tons. As of Septem­ ber 30, 1968 there were 412 suph ships and the end-of-l967 total was 422. Liberian-flag registry showed the greatest decrease, from 288 as of September 30,1968 to 274 as of December 31. At the end of 1967, the number of vessels was 309. Panama on Increase In contrast, Panamanian-flag registry has been increasing, from 104 at the end of 1967 to 115 on September 30, 1968 and 118 at the end of 1968. The number of so-called "ef­ fectively controlled" vessels under Ae flag of Honduras has been holding at nine for some time. At the end of 1968 the num­ ber of companies with "effective control" ships registered under the flags of these three coun­ tries was reported as 172— down from 191 the year before. In types of ships, the num­ ber of tankers so registered was 270 at the close of 1968, up from 263 at the end <rf 1967. Bulk carriers were 87, down from 97 and freighters declined to 36 from 53 a year earlier. The "effective control" theory has been much disputed by many members of Congress, as well as by the SIU. Congressman James M. Hanley (D-N.Y.), for example, has noted "the rather absurd concept. . . that we have some sort of magical 'effective con­ trol' over American-owned ves­ sels flying foreign flags." He pointed to the Cuban and the Vietnam emergencies and the Middle Eastern crisis, when U.S.-flag ships were "busily trading" with enemies of this country or other undesirable na­ tions and "thumbed their noses at our entreaties that they cease." Seafarers Angel Burga, at left, an oiler, and Pio Dario, at right, a utilityman, are about to be presented with their first pension checks from SIU Welfare Director Al Bernstein, at New York headquar­ ters. Both men spent many years aboard SIU ships and are looking forward to their well-earned leisure. Congressman, Shipping Co. Cxerutive Call for Cnd of 'Doable SabsUles' Ford emphatically pointed WASHINGTON—An end to out that "this 'double subsidy' the unfair use of the federal government's maritime subsidy practice must be eliminated—by program for 14 American ship­ the federal agencies through ping lines, which are actually their administrative practices, if reaping "double subsidies," was they are willing to do it; by the demanded recently by a mem­ Congress, through legislative ac­ ber of Congress and a shipping tion, if there is no other way." He said, "We simply cannot company executive. afford to pour the taxpayers' Speaking before separate dollars down a rat hole." meetings of the AFI^CIO Mari­ Speaking about the inequities time Trades Department, Rep­ of the subsidy program, Terres resentative William D. Ford (Dstated that "instead of building Michigan) and Edward A. Terres, vice president of the States up our fleet, the subsidy destroys Marine-Isthmian Agency, Inc., a part of our fleet." warned that the subsidies are Terres explained that the orig­ wasting taxpayer's dollars as inal purpose of the government well as threatening to destroy subsidy program was to help a large part of the American American ships compete with fleet. foreign-flag carriers on a com­ mercial level. This practice has been mis-^ used, according to Ford, who For Seafarers 65 or Over: noted that "these lines are not carrying as much commercial cargo as they could handle." Subsidies Permit Underbidding What is actually happening, he said, is that the lines are han­ dling government shipments "at Seafarers who have reached, or are about to reach the age preferential rates, using their of 65, are cautioned to protect their benefits under the Sea­ farers Welfare Plan—as well as benefits for their qualified subsidies to underbid the unsubdependents—^by making sure to enroll under Medicare sidized lines." (hospital) and Supplemental Medicare (medical). This ap­ This means that when federal plies to active members as well as pensioners. agencies accept the lowest bid Such enrollment is mandatory for continued benefits after on a cargo shipment, they are the age of 65—and no cost to the Seafarer is involved. in fact spending more money Medicare enrollment is free. Supplemental Medicare, because another area of the gov­ which provides medical coverage, costs $4 per month for ernment has given the shipping each enrollee. However, this cost will be reimbursed by the line a subsidy. Plan, on a quarterly basis, upon receipt of a photocopy of the Ford had explained this by enrollment card for Supplemental Medicare for the &afarer and each eligible dependent. asking if a bid is really "low" if Failure to obtain such coverage will render the Seafarer it is achieved through a subsidy and his dependent ineligible for any benefits from the Plan that comes from another fed­ which would have been furnished by Medicare and supple­ eral agency? "Of course not— mental protection. yet the practice persists," he de­ Medicare normally affords greater benefits than does the clared. "As long as the individ­ Welfare Plan. However, medical expenses in excess of Medi­ ual federal agency can show that care coverage will be covered by the Plan to subscribers, up it is operating on an 'econom­ to its schedule. ical' basis, apparently no one Following any medical expense, the subscriber should sub­ seems to care that, in the end, mit the bill to Medicare for payment up to the extent allow­ this practice is costing the gov­ able. Any remaining balance should then be forwarded to the ernment more money." Plan for allowable reimbursement in accordance with the schedule. At an earlier MTD gathering. Congressman Mario Biaggi (D- 'Medicare Enrollment Vital For Welfare Plan Benefits i Page Twenty Seven LOG N.Y.) declared anew the need for an autonomous Maritime Administration, separate from the Department of Commerce. Pointing to the worsening plight of the maritime and ship­ building industries, Biaggi stated: "Frankly, I think we're kidding ourselves if we think we're ever going to get a mean­ ingful maritime program — out of any Administration — until we have an agency of govern­ ment capable of drawing up such a program." Two-Part Program Biaggi outlined a two-point program for implementing the separate department, "first, that we move with all possible speed to give maritime back its inde­ pendence," and "second, that we follow this up with orderly, thoughtful consideration of the desirability of taking all of our ocean programs . . . and putting them into a single department whose sole responsibility would be the full development of the potential of the seas around us —and of our inland lakes and waterways, too." Sea-Land Opens Modern Terminal In Puerto Rico MAYAGUEZ, P. R. — SeaLand's new port terminal, an ultra-modem facility geared to receive and handle a larger amount of the company's grow­ ing ocean cargo trade, was dedi­ cated here recently by Mayaguez Mayor Benjamin Cole. Part of the SlU-contracted company's $2.2 million invest­ ment on the island which is scheduled for completion this year, the 41,000-square-foot structure is 410 feet long by ICQ feet wide, with 45 loadingunloading doors, erected on a six-acre lot at an approximate cost of $1.1 million. Sea-Land plans to double the Port of Mayaguez warehouse's capacity in the future. A loading crane with a 55,000 pound capacity, giving the port complete containerized cargo fa­ cilities, is expected to be in op­ eration by the end of this year, according to the company's Pu­ erto Rico manager David Tolan. In inaugurating the new ter­ minal, Mayor Cole noted that Sea-Land's development of the Mayaguez area had begun in 1958 with a small warehouse and trailer parking area and had shown continuous growth. SIU WELFARE, VACATION PLANS May l-Moy 30, 1969 Number of Benefits Hospital Benefits (Welfare) . .. Death Benefits (Welfare) Disability Benefits (Welfare) . . Maternity Benefits (Welfare) . . Dependent Benefits (Welfare) . (Average: $513.73) Optical Benefits (Welfare) . . . Out-Patient Benefits (Welfare) SUMMARY (Welfare) Vacation Benefits (Average: $429.19) Total Welfare, Vacation Benefits Paid This Period . . . 731 31 1,023 32 1,518 779 5,220 9,334 1,292 10,626 Amount Paid $ 15,349.73 95,775.77 232,993.00 6,400.00 77,984.26 9,065.73 41,220.00 478,788.49 554,507.53 $1,033,296.02 �Page Twentjr Eight SEAFARERS Jnlr, 1969 LOG Throwing In For a Berth MARAD Study Shows: U.S. National Cargo Carriage Surpassed by Most Countries WASHINGTON—Few coun­ vored segments of the U.S.-flag tries have permitted their na­ merchant fleet. Turkey, which the report tional merchant fleets to carry as little as 5.6 percent of their describes as having a fleet which import and export cargoes— is in "relatively poor condition," the amount carried by Ameri­ carries some 25 to 30 percent can-flag ships in 1967— a re- of its trade, despite a "pressing cent report released by the Fed­ need" for modem freighters. Japan carries 46 percent of eral Maritime Administration its trade in its own bottoms. shows. And those countries which Uruguay carries 18 percent, In­ do have so poor a record are all dia 13 percent and the Philip­ taking steps to improve the situ­ pines "only 17 percent," the re­ ation, MARAD's study shows. port shows. In comparing the various na­ Based recently on data for tional efforts of maritime na­ the years 1966 and 1967, the tions studied, MARAD discov­ study involves the nature of the ered that the U.S. merchant subsidies—^both direct and in­ direct—^that 49 non-Communist marine now plays about as im­ portant a role in the foreign AB John Bradford, second from left, throws in for a berth on the Robin Sherwood which was sailing from maritime nations with fleets of commerce of this nation as the Norfolk for a run to the Far East. Waiting to talk with Dispatcher Ted Babkowski in the New York hall are at least 50,000 gross tons use in 16 ships in the Moroccan com­ Henry Bursey, cook; Thomas Pastrano, cook; Louis Benmont, FWT; and Pedro Sanchez, an able seaman. support of their maritime in­ mercial fleet play in that coun­ dustries. try's trade. Of the countries included only The chief difference, the Measure Clears Congress; two receive no govermnent as­ agency points out, is that the sistance. African nation is pursuing a "This study clearly indicates," more aggressive policy to build Andrew E. Gibson, maritime ad­ up its merchant fleet. It is, for ministrator, pointed out, "the example, giving a construction types of competition with which bonus of 15 percent of the con­ the United States merchant ma­ struction cost to shipbuilders. rine must deal, and emphasizes WASHINGTON —A one- H.R. 265, had previously been of maritime legislation, teamed the importance which maritime year extension of the existing 55 approved by the House. The up with Senator John J. Wil­ nations accord to the mainte­ percent ceiling on construction measure—^which also includes a liams (R-Del.), an economy ad­ nance of their merchant fleets." subsidies for new ships has been 60 percent subsidy ceiling for re­ vocate, to force through an In furthering their merchant passed by the Senate. The bill, construction or reconditioning amendment cutting the House- fleet effort, the countries ex­ of passenger vessels—-is now on approved period in half. amined employ a variety of con­ the desk of the President await­ Rather than risk the possibil­ struction subsidies, import and ing action. ity of defeat by an anti-maritime export controls, and tax advan­ WASHINGTON—AFL-CIO Originally introduced in the minority which existed in the tages. The result is that the President George Meany has an­ House by Representative Wil­ Senate at that time. Represent­ fleets of most maritime nations nounced the appointment of liam S. Mailliard (R-Calif.), ative Edward A. Garmatz (D- carry considerably more of their James C. Gildea as his execu­ ranking minority member of the Md.), chairman of the House foreign commerce than does the tive assistant. House Merchant Marine and Merchant Marine and Fisheries United States, despite the direct Gildea, whose career in the Fisheries Committee, as a two- Committee, accepted the trim- and indirect subsidies applied labor movement spans nearly WASHINGTON The year extension, it was passed in med-down Senate version. in various ways to certain fa- three decades of service both at Yugoslav ship Cetinje of 8,299 the one-year form after word the national and state levels, gross tons has been added to the was received that this was the succeeds Lane Kirkland, who Cuba Blacklist, according to lat­ Administration's preference. became secretary-treasurer of est information from the Mari­ A new maritime program is the AFL-CIO on July 1. time- Administration. expected to be sent to Capitol Born in Hazleton, Pa., in Four other vessels were re­ Hill by the White House shortly 1922, Gildea started in the la­ moved from the blacklist at the and such a program could con­ bor movement as a member of same time because they had ei­ tain other provisions affecting VANCOUVER, B. C. — A ible figure for a great nation!" the Textile Workers Union. He ther been lost or were scrapped ship construction subsidies. "study syndrome" which has On the other hand, he noted, joined the staff of the CIO on recently. They are three CypIn its report accompanying been substituted for both na­ Canada has added 72 new ves­ July 23, 1941. riot-flag ships — the Acme of After serving with the armed tional policy and action in both sels to its Great Lakes fleet over 7,173 tons. El Toro, 5,949 tons the bill, the House committee the past 12 years—compared to forces from 1943 to 1946, Gil­ countries was blamed recently and the 7,257-ton Atticos—and pointed out that failure to pass only eight added by the United dea studied labor economics and by Edwin M. Hood, president also the 4,939-ton Panamanian- the extension would cause the States. other labor subjects at George of the Shipbuilders Council of subsidy ceiling to revert to 50 flag Yu Lee. Washington University and America, for the striking simi­ However, Hood concluded on Established by MARAD on percent, depriving ship operators larity in government neglect of American University here. January 1,1963, the Cuba black­ "of the cost parity contem­ the respective merchant fleets a note of optimism. In November 1958, after "The Nixon Administration," serving as assistant to the sec­ list now contains the names of plated" in the Merchant Marine in both the United States and he declared, "is presently en­ retary-treasurer of the AFL172 foreign-flag ships totalling Act of 1936. The construction subsidy ceil­ Canada. 1,237,025 tons. Vessels are so gaged in the formulation of a Speaking before the Canadian new approach to my country's CIO Industrial Union Depart­ listed because they have traded ing was raised from 50 percent ment, he became special assist­ with Cuba, and, as a result are to 55 percent in 1960 because Shipbuilding and Ship Repair­ pressing need for ships." While ant to the president of the AFLhenceforth forbidden to haul of the widening gap between ing Association here. Hood no details are yet publicly avail­ CIO, and in 1962 became assist­ U.S. government-generated or United States and foreign ship­ noted that, while the studies able, he noted, "Two things are ant to the president. financed cargoes. The agency re­ building costs. The Increase was have been going on "in a vacu­ Gildea is a former vice-presi­ designed as a short-term meas­ um", the U.S. fleet "has dimin­ particularly noticeable: For the vises this list periodically. dent of the Maryland State and first time in recent memory, the Vessels may be removed from ure but has been extended by ished by smne 1,000 vessels in D. C. AFL-CIO and a former the blacklist whenever their own­ successive sessions of Cbngress the past two decades and more attitudes of government have vice president of the Washing­ ers or operators pledge to keep as each new expiration date ap­ than three quarters of the ships changed; there is a new spirit ton Central Labor Council, presently registered, under the of co-operation and an entirely them^as well as any other ships proached. AFL-CIO. He has led a number under their control—away from Last year, the House passed American flag are 20 years of new outlook. Siecondly, there is of organizing campaigns for the agreement on the part of the International Union Cuban ports so long as it re­ the extension for a two-year age or older." Electri­ mains IJnIted States policy to period. However, when the He pointed also to the dwin­ architects of national policy cal, Radio and Machine Work­ divert shilling from that coun­ measure reached the Senate, for­ dling of the Canadian-flag deep that chronic proUems will never ers and, on occasion, has worked try. A similar blacklist is main­ mer Senator Frank J. Lausche sea fleet from 170 ships to four be solved unless the needed ships in organizational efforts for the (D-Ohio), a consistent opponent —which he called an "incred­ are built." tained for North Vietnam. Textile Workers Union. Nixon to Ait on One-Year Extension Of 55% Ship Construition Subsidies CiUeaAppiunted executive Ass't ToGeorgeMeany Yugoslav Ship Put On Cuba Blacklist; 4 Others Dropped 'StudySyttdrome'Blamedfar Decline Of Fleets in Both U.S. and Canada �Jalr, 1969 SEAFARERS Page Twen^ Nine LOG Maritime Authorization Bill Cleared Admiral Praises Seafarers For Quick Pescue of Flier By Senate Committee for Final Vote (Reprinted below is a letter of commendation from Rear Ad­ miral Charles Tighe, U.S. Coast Guard Commander of the Elev­ enth District, praising the alert action and high degree of training displayed by Seafarers of the Overseas Alice in the rescue of a downed aviator earlier this year. Addressed to the master of the vessel, the letter recalls highlights of the dramatic rescue originally reported in the April issue of the Seafarers LOG.) lj¥ Captain James P. Osnes SS OVERSEAS ALICE c/o Maritime Overseas Corporation ITew York, N.Y. Dear Captain Osnes; The District Commander notes with pleasure your rescue of the pilot of the ditched twin-engine De Haviland Dove on the early morning of 23 February 1969. The pilot of the De Haviland Dove, Mr. Warren Bullock, running low on fuel, with the right engine feathered, saw lights through intermittent breaks in the clouds. Mistaking these lights for the island of San Oemente, he descended to about 300 feet. By the time he realized that the lights were from your vessel, he was unable to regain altitude and ditched alongside the SS OVERSEAS ALICE at approximately 0315 (PST) in position 33-45.5 N; 122-04 W. The aircraft sank at 0326. eleven minutes after ditching. Due to the alertness of your crew, the No. 1 lifeboat was lowered and the pilot was recovered from the water at 0340 (PST), twenty-five minutes after the aircraft ditched. This rescue was made during adverse weather and sea conditions, and necessitated a co-ordinated effort between the vessel and the lifeboat by use of walkie-talkies to direct your rescue crew to the area of the downed pilot. Accordingly, in behalf of the U.S. Coast Guard, I commend you and your crew for the alertness, excellent seamanship and high degree of readiness that was displayed in upholding the finest traditions of the sea in performing your rescue mission. Sincerely, CHARLES TIGHE, Rear Admiral, U.S. Coast Guard, Conmander, Eleventh Coast Guard District St Onge Charges lax Enforcement Of 50-50 Role I, r- -• I * i* WASHINGTON — Repre­ sentative William St Onge (DConn.) has charged federal agen­ cies with failing to "rigidly en­ force" the 50-50 cargo reqiurement St Onge told a meting of the Maritime Trades Depart­ ment cff the AFL-OO that time was "hanfcy-pani^ In the car­ riage surplus agricultural products under the Food-forPeace fnogram. The Department of Agricul­ ture was Uamed for "juggling of shipping dat^ to coincide with the time when the least number of American ships are available," as well as "statistical juggling about what does or what does not constitute 50 percent carriage aboard American ves­ sels." St. Onge called for changing the cargo preference provisions of the Export-Import Act to en­ courage 100 percent carriage of govenunent-generated shipments abroad American ships—^just so long as they are available. ^ ..lOH'~ m>iTOW i>UIX3j WASHINGTON — Decks were cleared for action on the bill authorizing funds to be ap­ propriated for Maritime Admin­ istration programs for the fiscal year 1970 last month when the Senate Commerce Committee reported the House-passed H.R. 4152 to the full Senate with two minor amendments. Senator Russell B. Long (DLa.), chairman of the Subcom­ mittee on Merchant Marine, filed the report which retains the major part of the House version. Recommended by the com­ mittee was a reduction in the funds allocated for research and development from $15 to $12 million. Funds for aid to state marine schools were pegged at $2,270,000 — an increase of $230,000 over the House pro­ visions. As reported to the Senate, the over-all amount of funds au­ thorized for maritime is $384,608,000, an increase of $121,612,000 over the amount re­ quested by the Nixon Adminis­ tration. The amount for oper­ ating subsidies is $212 million and $145 million is recommend­ ed for construction subsidies. The report states that MARAD's research and development request for $7.7 million is "to­ tally inadequate in view of the .. . needs in the maritime field." Nevertheless, it lowered the House's sights in this regard be­ cause the Senate Committee concluded that "present staff and programming limitations" would prevent MARAD from fully utilizing the larger sum. Included in the financial as­ sistance authorized to state ma­ rine schools are funds for the inauguration of a Great" Lakes maritime academy at Northwestem Michigan College in Trav­ erse City, Michigan. The Mich­ igan State Legislature must first act on this. In allocating an authorization of $145 million in new funds for ship construction subsidies, to be used in conjunction with $101,600,000 in carryover funds—an aggregate of $246,600,000—^the committee stated this would be "a lean but feas­ ible amount to set into motion in fiscal year 1970 a merchant marine revitalization program." Such a fund would permit subsidizing the construction of 18 to 22 new ships plus 17 104 U. X Sh^s Stifled in '6B Eqwds Otte-Fourth of WwU Total WASHINGTON ~ Nearly one-fourth of all ships scrapped during 1968 because of age were U.S.-flag vessels — this country once again leading all other nations in the continuing depletion of its merchant fleet. According to the Maritime Administration, 104 of the 463 ocean-going ships scrapped last year were American. This clear­ ly indicates the progressive deterioration of the U.S. mer­ chant marine, a process which is widely deplored, but about which, up to now, almost noth­ ing has been done by the gov- Ship Meeting on the Brooklyn Ship's Delegate Frank Gaspar, right, who sails as AB pn the Brooklyn (Sea-Land), talks with Oiler Frank Harris, left, and Bosun John Cabral after a meeting on board ship. Brother Gaspar reported a lot of rough weather on the recent coast-wise run to Puerto Rico. He claims you'll see more rough seas on this run than you would encounter in the Pacific in a year, but it gives the green OS's a chance to g6t their sea legs. "" "• iJfj - - — major conversions. Operating differential subsidy money included in the bill—a total of $212 million—encom­ passes $17 million to be avail­ able "in the event that it is pos­ sible for the Maritime Admin­ istration to initiate additional contracts during the coming fis­ cal year." This would envision enlarging the scope of such sub­ sidization beyond the 14 oper­ ators who are presently included. However, this is a policy ques­ tion which must await the pres­ entation of the new maritime program promised by the Ad­ ministration later this summer. Completion of congressimial action on the authorization bill is a necessary prerequisite to the actual appropriation of funds, which must be done under sepa­ rate legislation. n emment. The 97 freighters scrapped by this nation averaged 25 years in age. Also scrapped from the U.S. fleet were three combination ships with an average age of 21 years and four tankers, averaging 27 years old. A 20-year age mark is regarded as the limit for the economical operation of any ship. Most of the vessels scrapped by the U.S. were built during the World War II period and had long outlived their useful­ ness, even in the federal reserve fleet. Two-thirds of the 1,000 ships which remain in the U.S. merchant fleet will be over 25 years old by 1972—^if they last until then. This total includes all vessels now in reserve status. Forty-one countries-=including Communist-bloc nations— were covered by MARAD's re­ port, which was limited to mer­ chant ships of 1,000 tons or more. Although no other nation ap­ proached the U-S. figure, Liberia scrapped 79 ships and Panama's figure was 52. Many of the vessels regirteied under those flags, however, were binlt in tiie U.S. during World War n and later sold. Greece had a total of 47 ships scrapped, while the United Kingdom was next with 26. World-t^lde scrai^ings last year includ^ 409 freighters, 39 tankers 1^ ecanbination ships. Tt^^veraged 24 years of age. Oldest dCShe vessels disposed of was theTvido, an Italian-flag freighter built in 1889. Among the U.S. ships scrapped, the bulk carrier Edward Y. Townsend, built in 1906, was the niost ancient. ^ In 1967 the number of ships scrapped was 532, with an ag­ gregate total of 3,558,056 gross tbns. �SEAFARERS Page llirtjr Robert Swords, 48; Brother Swords was lost overboard is the East China 'Sea on February 25 while sailing as A B on the American Pride. A native of Flor­ ida, he had been living with his wife, Anne, in Norfolk, Virgin­ ia. Borther Swords was a 19year veteran of the U.S. Navy, serving from 1941 to 1960. He joined the SIU in the Port of Houston. <t>Clarence Gates, 50: An auto­ mobile accident claimed the life of Brother Gates on April 27 in Lorain, Ohio. He had been working as tug fireman for Great Lakes Towing Com­ pany since 1956, and joined the SIU in Lorain in 1961. Brother Gates is a native of Michigan, but had been residing in Lorain for a number of years. He is sur­ vived by his wife, Margaret. Burial services took place at Ridge Hill Memorial Park Cem­ etery in Lorain. Evit Ardoin, 59: Brother Ardoin died January 4 at the Vet­ erans Hospital in Houston after suffering a heart attack on board the Penn Sailor. Sailing as FWT, he had been shipping out for more than 20 years. Seafarer Ardoin joined the SIU in the Port of New York in 1948. He was a lifelong resident of Ville Platte, Louisiana. Brother Ar­ doin is survived by a son, Lion­ el, and a sister, Mrs. Lillian Mullins. Burial took place at Tee Mamou Cemetery in Ville Platte. Randy Adams, 17: Brother Adams died March 24 in his home town of Westwego, Lou­ isiana. He had graduated from the Harry Lundeberg School of Sea­ manship in New Orleans in June, 1 9 6 8, and shipped as crew pantryman on the Overseas Dinny. His last vessel was the Steel Vendor. Brother Adams is survived by his father, Robert J. Adams, and his mother, Alice. Burial services were held at Westwego Cemetery. Harold Borup, 62: Brother Borup died at Memorial Hospi­ tal Southeast in Houston on Manuel Meza, 40: Brother April 14 follow­ Meza died December 31, 1968, ing a heart at­ in San Francisco. tack. Bom in He had been Rockport, Tex­ sailing since as, he had been 1954, after serv­ living for many ing three years years in Hous­ with the U.S. ton with his wife, Army. Rated Margaret, and a son, Harold, Jr. FOWT, his last Seafarer Borup had been work­ vessel was the ing as tug captain for G«S:H Depauw Victory. Towing Company since 1957 Brother Meza joined the SIU in and had previously worked for the Port of Seattle. Born in San Intercoastal Towing. He joined Jose, he continued to make his the SIU in Houston in 1957. home there throughout his life. Burial services were held at For­ est Park Cemetery in Houston. Brother Meza is survived by a sister, Mrs. Jovita Flores. Burial was at Calvary Cemetery in San Jose. Clarence Oliver, 58: Brother Oliver passed away August 18, _ 1968, at the Lee Biggs, 41: Brother Biggs USPHS Hospi­ succumbed to heart disease in tal in San Fran­ an Army Field cisco. A long­ Hospital in Sai­ time member of gon after being the SIU, Brother stricken aboard Oliver joined the the Del Alba. He Union in Savan­ had sailed as nah in 1939. He cook-baker, and had been going joined the SIU to sea for more than 35 years in the Port of and last shipped as steward on New Orleans. the Northwest in 1968. Brother Brother Biggs, a native of Ten­ Oliver was bom in Savannah nessee, had been making his but maintained his home in home in New Orleans at the Newark, New Jersey, when he time of his death. He is survived was not sailing. He is survived by his wife, Helen, and a daugh­ by his wife, Dorothy. Burial ter, Theresa. Burial services was in Savannah. were held in New Orleans. <I> July, 1969 LOG Donovan Turner, 37: Brother ' "Turner passed away at the USPHS Hospi­ tal in New Or­ leans on March 30 after a brief illness. Bom in Brooklyn, New York, he had been living in New Orleans at the time of his death. Brother Tumer was a graduate of the Harry Lunde­ berg School of Seamanship. Af­ ter completing his training in 1967, he shipped as AB on the Topa Topa. His last vessel was the Loma Victory. Brother Tumer is survived by his wife, Sylvia. Burial was at Rockfish Cemetery in Wallace, North Carolina. John Kerschnar, 49: Heart disease claimed the life of Brother Kerschner on Decem­ ber 17, 1968, in Wilmington, California. Bom in Iowa, he had lived most of his life in Long Beach. Seafarer Kerschner had been sailing for 23 years, and joined the SIU in the Port of Houston. He last sailed as oiler aboard the Afoundria. He served four years with the U.S. Army during World War II. Brother Kerschner is survived by his mother, Mrs. Delia Kerschner. Burial was at Inglewood Park Cemetery. Elizar Martell, 59; Brother Martell was lost at sea Novem­ ber 25, 1968, while sailing as cook aboard the Sagamore Hill. Bom in Con­ cord, Connecti­ cut, he had been making his home in Port Henry, New York. Sea­ farer Martell had been sailing for more than 23 years and joined the SIU in the Port of Boston in 1945. Hs is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Cynthia Durkin. Earl Rivers, 65: A heart at­ tack claimed the life of Brother Rivers on May 10 at the USPHS Hospital in San Francisco. Bom in Grinnell, Iowa, he had been making his home in Long Beach, Califor­ nia, since retiring on an SIU disability pension in 1966. He had sailed as a member of the engine department for more than 17 years, and joined the Union Michael Ray, 43: Brother Ray died October 7 while sail­ ing aboard the Afoundria. Bom in Brooklyn, he had maintained his residence in Kent, England, for a number of years. Seafarer Ray sailed as Paul Strickland, 63: Seafarer wiper, and had been going to Strickland died May 16 at the sea for 21 years. He joined the USPHS Hospi­ SIU in the Port of New York tal in Baltimore in 1951. Brother Ray had after a brief ill­ served with the U.S. Army dur­ ness. He was a ing World War II. He is sur­ veteran of 39 vived by three brothers and two years at sea as sisters, all living in England. a member of the Burial was at Long Island Na­ steward depart­ tional Cemetery, New York. ment when he retired on SIU pension in 1964. ——He last sailed as cook on Domingo Molina, 51: Brother the Losmar. Brother Strickland Molina was lost when the tug joined the Union in 1945 in Theresa F., Red Philadelphia. Bom in North Circle Trans­ Carolina, he had made his home port, capsized in in Baltimore for many years. the Gulf of Mex­ He is survived by his wife, on January ico Eleanor, and a son, William. 9. Bom in Texas, Burial services took place at St. he had been liv­ Stanislaus Cemetery in Balti­ ing in New Or­ more. leans with his wife, Consuelo. Seafarer Molina was rated AB and had been sail­ HwoldRosenaraiis, 61: Heart ing for more than 30 years. His failure claimed the life of Broth­ last ship was the Beloit Victory er Rosencrans in 1968. A long-time member Febmary 26 at of the SIU, Molina joined the the USPHS Hos­ Union in the Port of New Or­ pital in Savan­ leans in 1940. nah, Georgia. He <|> had been sailing since 1943, the Francisco Rodriquez: 39: same year he Brother Rodriquez passed away joined the SIU April 13 at St. in the Port of New York. He Mary's Hospital was rated bosun, and last in Hoboken, shipped on the Steel Seafarer New Jersey. A in 1968. Bom in New York, native of Puerto he had been living in Riviera Rico, he had Beach, Florida, at the time of made his home his death. Seafarer Rosencrans in Hoboken. is survived by his stepmother, Brother Rodri­ Mrs. Rhoda Rosencrans, and a quez had sailed as messman, brother. Nelson. Burial was at and joined the SIU in the Port Harts Mortuary, Macon, Geor­ of San Francisco and his last gia. ship was the Fanwood. Seafarer Rodriquez is survived by his mother, Maria, who lives in Puerto Rico. Burial took place Robert Statham, 61: Brother at Puerto Real Cemetery in Statham died of a heart attack Cabo Roji. , on board the <|> Seattle March 17 while the vessel Melvfai Grant, 61: Brother was tied up at Grant died May 22 at the Vet­ Long Beach, erans Hospital California. in Chicago, fol­ Rated AB, he lowing a brief had been going illness. Bom in ^' to sea for more Dundee, Illinois, ..N he had been liv­ than 25 years. Brother Statham ing in Elgin at was one of the SIU old-timers, / the time of his joining the Union in 1943 in death. Brother the Port of New York. He had last sailed on the Columbia Grant had sailed as steward, chief cook and baker. His last Banker. Born in New York, he vessel was the Midlake. Brother had been making his home in Grant's wife, Marilyn, passed Seattle. Seafarer Statham is away several years ago. He is survived by a brother, Arthur. survived by a daughter, Mrs. Burial services were held at Bernice Bradley. Burial services Oakdale Memorial Park Cem­ were held at Bluff City Ceme­ etery. tery in Elgin. .,. , . in Wilmington. He last shipped as electrician on the Ames Vic­ tory. Brother Rivers is survived by his wife, Theresia. Burial was at Westminster Memorial Park Cemetery in Westminster, Califomia. 4^ n �Jnlr, 1969 SEAFARERS LOG Page Thirty One I VANTAGE PROGRESS (Pioneer), play 4—Chairman, Jimmie Bartlett; ^Secretary, Kenneth Roberts. Brother G. A. Allen resigned as ship's dele­ gate and Brother W. R. Mask^was elected to serve in his place. There were no beefs and everything is running smoothly. ^20.00 in ship's fund. PENN CARRIER (Penn Shipping), April 6—Chairman, J, J. Connors; Secretary, C. Roblee. No beefs and no disputed OT. Long discussion held regarding improvement in pen(fiion plan. Vote of thanks W&B exftended to the steward department for a job well done. i OVERSEAS REBECCA (Maritime *,Overseas), May 24 — Chairman, R. iByrd; Secretary, A. Arellano; Ship's l)elegate, John R. Nelson. No beefs ere reported by department dele^ stes. Motion made that twenty years, dues paying members with twelve years S.I.U. sea time be eligit)le for retirement pension, regard;Iess of age or physical condition. V^ote of thanks was extended to the fiteward department for a job well done. SiATRAIN GEORGIA (Hudson , May 4—Chairman, Wiljliam Douglas; Secretamr, John Mursphy; Ship's Delegate. rV;ank Smith; }eck Delegate, „ . Rodi„ r Swanson; Engine Delegate, A. B. Stevenson; Stewards' Delegate, John Murphy. No beefs were reported by depart- Jnent delegates. i STEEL APPRENTIC^Isthmian), April 18—Chairman, William W, Stevens; Secretary, Paul P. Lopez; Ship's Delegate, Pat Bucei; Deck Delegate, Thomas S. Kline; Engine Delegate, Marcelo Eimar; Stewards' Delegate, Macario Caairpuee. Motion was held to hold a safety meeting. Mo beefs were reported by depart­ ment delegates. PENN EXPORTER (Penn Ship­ ping), June 1 — Chairman, Phillip Wagner; Secretary, Z. A. Markris; Ship's Delegate, Blackie Wagner; Dec^ Delegate, Claude S. Dick; £nine Delegate, Miguel Luis Medina; tewards' Delegate, John R. Epper­ fson. Some disputed OT in engine department to be taken up with boarding patrolman. Repair list was turned in and repairs have been started. il. I< i- DIQEST of SIU I, /- MEETINGS i JOHN B. WATERMAN (Water­ man), May 18—ChairmM, Jqegph D. Blanchard; Secretary, b-reddlck R. Sullivan; Ship's Delegate, Jol^h D. Blanchard; Deck Delegate, Josenh D= Blanchard; Engsne Delegate, Stan­ ley Ganzor; Stewards' Delegate, Les­ lie Sigler. No beefs were reported. Ship's delegate extended a vote of thanks to the entire crew for their fine co-operation. Seafarers and their families are urged to support a consumer boy­ cott by trade unionists against various companies whose products are produced under non-union conditions, or which are "unfair to labor." (This listing carries the name of the AFL-CIO unions in­ volved, and will be amended from time to time.) Sdtzel-Weller DistiUeries "Old Fitzgerald," "Old EOc" "Cabin Stin," W. L. Weller Bourbon whldieys (Distillery Workers) ! i L^ .r*' t Gypsum Wallhoard, American Gypsum Co. (United Cement Lime and Gypsum Workers International) ^ R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Co. Camels, Winston, Tempo, Brandon, Cavalier and Salem cigarettes (Tobacco Workers International Union) <I> Kingsport Press "World Book," "Childcraft" (Printing Pressmen) (Typographers, Bookbinders) (Machinists, Stereotypers) Genesco Shoe Mfg. Co. Work Shoes . . . Sentry, Cedar Chest, Statler Men's Shoes . . . Jarman, Johnson & Murphy, Crestworth, (Root and Shoe Workers' Union) ^l> Boren Clay Products Co. (United Brick and Clay Workers) ^ "HIS" brand men's clothes Kaynee Boyswear, Judy Bond blouses, Hanes Knitwear, Randa Ues, Boss Gloves, RIchman ^ Atlantic Products Sports Goods (Amalgamated Clothing Workers of America) Jamestown Sterling Corp. (United Furniture Workers) RIchman Bros, and Sewefl Suits, Wing Shirts (Amalgamated Clothing Workers of America) i : White Furniture Co. (United Furniture Workers of America) Comet Rice Mills Co. products (International Union of United Brewery, Flour, Cereal, Soft Drinks and Distillery Workers) Pioneer Flour Mill (United Brewery, Flour, Cereal, Soft Drink and Distillery Workers Local 110, San Antonio, Texas All California Table Grapes (United Farm Workers) Magic Chef Pan Pacific Division (Stove, Furnace and Allied Appliance Workers International Union) ^ Tennessee Packers Reelfoot Packing Frosty Morn Valleydale Packers (Amalgamated Meat Cutters and Butcher Workmen of North America) Fisher Price Toys (Doll and Toy Workers) Economy Furniture Co. Smithtown Maple Western Provincial BUt-Rite (Upholsterers) DEL SDD (Delta), June 2—Chair­ man, Ewing A. Rihn; Secretary, H'cs Spisgsl; Ship's Delegate, Hans Spiegel; Deck Delegate, John H. Dehring; Engine Delegate, Alfred S. DeAgro; Stewards' Delegate, Paul S. Huseby. Everything Is running smoothhr with no beefs and no disputed OT. Vote of thanks to all delegates. FINANCIAL REPORTS. The constitution of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters Dlatrict makes specific provision for safeguarding the membership's money and Union finances. The constitution requires a detailed CPA audit every three months by a rank and file auditing committee elected by the membership. Ail Union records are available at SIU headquarters in Brooklyn. OV£I»EAS SUZANNE (Maritime ' Overseas^ May 11—Chairman, J. A. TRUST FUNDS. Ail trust funds of the SIU Atiantie, Gulf. Lakes and Inland Stevens; Secretary, J. Ollveri; Ship's Waters District are administered in accordance with the provisions of various trust fund agreements. Ail these agreements specify that the trustees in charge of these funds Delegate,. Herbert Archer; Deck shall equally consist of union and management representatives and their alternates. All expenditures and disbursements of trust funds are made only uimn appros^ by a majority of the trustem. All trust fund financial records are available at the headquarters of the various trust funds. of thanks was extended to Brother.;^ Archer for a job well done as ship's ® SHIPPING RIGHTS. Your shipping rights and seniority are protected exclusively delegate. Some disputed OT in en-, by the contracts between the Union and the shipowners. Get to know your shipping rights. Copies of these contracts are nosted and available in all Union hails. If you gins, .depsrtssent.' . . there has been any violation of your shipping or seniority rights as contained in .^fed the eontraets betvreen the Union and the shipowners, notify the Seafarers Appeals Board by certified maU, return receipt requested. The proper addrcM for thU is: BUCKEYE ATLANTIC Earl Shepard, Chairman, Seafarers Appeals Board 17 Battery Place. Suite 1980, New Yoric 4, N. Y. , Pull eopies of eontraets as referred to are available to you at all times, either by writing directly to the Union or to the Seafarers Appeals Board. Moore; En^ne Delegate, Bill Iveyj • CONTRACTS. Copies of all SIU contracts are available in ail SIU haiia. l%ese Stewards' Delegate, J. Bucala, Dis­ contracte specify the wages and conditions under which you work and live abo^ cussion held regarding preparation ship. Know your contract rights, as well as your obligations, such as filing tor OT of food. on the proper sheets and in the proper manner. If, at any time, any SIU imtrolman or other Union official, in your opinion, fails to protect your contract righto prop­ erly. eontaet the nearest SIU port agent. MONTICELLO VICTORY (Victory Carriers), June 8 — Chairman, L. Relnchucfc; Secretary. A. Rudhicki; Ship's Delegate, James J. Garner; Deck Delegate, V. Giima; Enrfne Delega^^Wiluam L. Sutton; Ste-1 wards' D. Loche, I21.p0 ita^eWp'e fond. Few hours disputed OT in — ' * • EDITORIAL POLICY-dBAPARERS LOG. The LOG has teadltlonally rained from pnblishing any article serving the political purposes ^ My Individual In the Union, officer or member. It has also refrained from publWng artides deoued harmful to the Union or its collective membership. This establisbed policy has been reaffirmed by memberahip action at the September, 1960 meetings In dl tonititutional porta. The responsibility for LOG poli^ is vested In mn editorial boaid whl^ eonsiats^ the Esaeutive Board of the Union. 'Hie Ezecntive may ddegate, firom fm««g ito ranks, one individual to carry out this rssponslbility. SIU-AGLIWD Meetings New Orleans Aug. 12—2:30 p.m. Mobile .... Aug. 13—2:30 p.m. Wilmington Aug. 18—2:00 p.m. San Francisco Aug. 20—2:00 p.m. Seattle .... Aug. 25—2:00 p.m. New York .. Aug. 4—2:30 p.m. Philadelphia Aug. 5—2:30 p.m. Baltimore .. Aug. 6—2:30 p.m. Detroit Aiig. 8—2:30 p.m. Houston . . . Aug. 11—2:30 p.m. United Industrial Workers New Orleans Aug. 12—7:00 p.m. Mobile Aug. 13—7:00 p.m. New York .. Aug. 4—7:00 p.m. Philadelphia Aug. 5—7:00 p.m. Baltimore .. Aug. 6—7:00 p.m. IHonston .. Aug. 11—7:00 p.m. Great Lakes SIU Meetings Detroit .... Alpena .... Buffalo Chicago ... Dnlnth Frankfort .. Aug. Aug. Aug. Aug. Aug. Aug. 18—2:00 p.m. 18—7:00 p.m. 18—7:00 p.m. 18—7:30 p.m. 18—7:00 p.m. 18—7:00 p.m. Great Lakes Tug and Dredge Section Chicago .,. Aug. tSanlt Ste. Marie Aug. Buffalo Aug. Dnlnth ... Aug. Cleveland . Aug. Toledo ... Aug. Detroit ... Aug. Milwaukee Aug. 12—^7:30 p.m. 14—^7:30 p.m. 13—7:30 p.m. 15—7:30 p.m. 15—7:30 p.m. 15—7:30 p.m. 11—7:30 p.m. 11—7:30 p.m. SIU Inland Boatmen's Union New Orleans Aug. 12—5:00 p.m. Mobile .... Aug. 13—5:00 p.m. Philadelphia Aug. 5—5:00 p.m. Baltimore (licensed and un­ licensed) Aug. 6—5:00 p.m. Norftdk ... Aug. 7—-5:00 p.m. Houston . .. Aug. 11—5:00 p.m. Railway Marine Region PUIadelpbia Aug. 12—10 a.m. & 8 p.m. Baltimore Aug. 13—10 a.m. & 8 p.m. •Norfolk Aug. 14—10 a.m. & 8 p.m. Jersey City Aug. 11—10 a.m. & 8 p.m. t Meeting held at I.abor Temple, Sault Ste. Marie, Mich. • Meeting held at Labor Temple, New­ port News. . f Meeting held at Galveston wharves. IBHlCWSiHAiiii SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes & Inland Waters Inland Boatmen's Union United Industrial Workers PRESIDENT Paul Halt EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT Cat Tannar Earl Shapard A1 Tanner VICE PRESIDENTS Lladiay Wllliaini Robart MaHhawi SECRETARY-TREASURER Al Karr HEAD9UARTERS «7S 4th Ava., Rklyn. (212) HY f-UOO ALPENA. MICH 800 N. Second Ave. (517) EL 4-3ili •ALTIMORE, Md 1214 E. •allimora St. (30!) EA 7-4900 BOSTON. Mais U3 Atlantic Avanua (417) 482-4716 BUFFALO. N.Y 735 WaiHaoton St. SIU (714) TL 3-92S9 IBU (714) TL 3-9259 CHICACO. Ill 9141 Ewinq .Ava. SIU (312) SA 1-0733 IBU (312) ES 5-9570 CLEVELAND. Ohio 1420 W. 2Sth St. (214) MA 1-5450 DETROIT, Mich I022S W. Jattanen Ava. (313) VI 3-4741 DULUTH, Minn FRANKFORT. Mich HOUSTON, Ta« JACKSONVILLE. Fla JERSEY CITY. N.J MOBILE. Ala NEW ORLEANS. La NORFOLK. Va PHILADELPHIA. Pa 2014 W. 3rd St. (218) RA 2-4110 P.O. lex 207 415 Main St. (414) EL 7-2441 5804 Canal St. (713) WA 8-3207 2401 Paarl St. (904) EL 3-0987 99 Montflomary St. (201) HE 5-9424 I South Uwranea St. (205) HE 2-1754 430 Jackson Ava. (504) 529-7544 115 3rd St. (703) 422-1892 2404 S. 4th St. (215) DE 4-3818 PORT ARTHUR. Tax 1348 Savanth St. SAN FRANCISCO. Calif., 350 Fraamont St. (415) DO 2-4401 SANTURCE. P.R 1313 Famandat Juncoa Stop 20 724-2840 SEAHLE, Wash 2505 First Avanua (204) MA 3-4334 "• TOLEDO. Ohio 935 Sumfnit St. (419) 248-3491 WILMINSTCN, Calif.. 450 Seasida Ava Tarminal Island, Calif. (213) 832-7285 YOKOHAMA. Japan..Isaya BIdg.. Room 801 1-2 Kaigan-Dori-Nakaku 2014971 Ext. 201 PAYMENT OP MONIES. No monies are to be paid tc anyone in any official capacity in the SIU unless an official Union receipt is given for same. Under no circumetances should any member pay any money for any reason unless be is given such receipt. In the event anyone attempts to require any such pajrment he made without supplying a recdpt, or if a member is required to make a paymmit and is given an official receipt, but feels that he should not have been required to make such iiayment. this should immediately be reported to headquarters. CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS. The SIU publishes every sU months in the SBAFARBBS LOG a verbatim copy of ito constitution. In addition, copies are available in all Union halls. All members should obtain copies of this constitution so as to familiariie themselves with ito contents. Any time you feel any membn or officer is attempting to deprive you of any constitutional right or obli­ gation by any methods such as dnling with charges, trials, etc., as well as all other details, then the member so affected should immediately notify headquarters. RETIRED 8EAPARERS. Old-time SIU members drawing disability-pension bene­ fits have always been encouraged to continue their union activities, including attend­ ance at membership meetings. And like all other SIU members at these Union meet­ ings, they are encouraged to take an aetive role in all rank-and-file functions, in­ cluding service on rank-and-file committees. Because these oldtimers cannot take shipboard onployment, the membership has reaffirmed the long-standing Union pol­ icy of allowing them to retain their good standing through the waiving of their dues. EQUAL RIGHTS. All Seafarers are guaranteed equal righto in emidoyment and as members of the SIU. Theee riiritto are elearly set forth in the SIU constitution and in the contraeto which the Union has negotiated with the employera. ConsequenUy, no Seafarer may be discriminated against because of race, creed, color, national or geographic origin. If any member feds that he is denied the equal righto to which he is entitled, he should notify headquarters. SEAPABERS POLITICAL ACTIVITY DONATIONS. One of the basic righto of Seafarers is the rQtht to pursue legislative and political objectives whieh will serve the best intensto of themselves, their famOles and their Union. To achieve these objectives, the Seafarers Political Activity Donation was establbhed. DpMtions to SPAI) are entlrdy voluntary and constitute the funds through whieh legislative and political activities are conducted for the benefit of the membenhip and the Union. If at any tima a Seafarer feds that any af tha above righto have been rioUted. •r that ha has bswx danied hia coutltMlMMl right af accaas to Unlan ramids or ^ toMMttoB, ha sharid immadUtdy natlfy BIU Prasldent Parf HaO at hcadgaartara by eartifiad maU. ratam racalpt raqMstad. *, �SEAFARERS^OG OFFICIAL ORGAN OF THE SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION • ATLANTIC. GULF. LAKES AND INLAND WATERS DISTRICT • AFL-CIO ,+ |Steel Vendor (Istiimian) crewed-up and took on cargo : at £He Basin in New York recently as she pt^ared fcNr a four-month Toyage to India. The ship was scheduled to stop at other east coast ports to take on more cargo before begin­ ning the long run around the Cape of Good Hope and up into the Indian Ocean. SlU representatives held a meeting aboard ship with the crew, and elected a ship's committee who will conduct weekly Union meetings at sea and represent Seafarers in aU departments. Ift -s. •m ' t/K ..p''.v. Jmi :'a&' • • 4 vV-, m m Frank Bakun, who sails as FWT, ehaeb fha readings af the boiler| combustion control board as the Steel Vendor takes on cargo in Erie Basin. The vessel, a 04, was preparing for a long voyage to India. ;el1#' rvH '-m Jack Mayo Mundine, baker, checks the day's menu for the crew signf ing on the vessel for the long haul to India. Mundine is a veteran in the steward department so this ship should be a good feeder. ^ ® ^«rles Michael 2ncl assistant engineer, at right, and Dale Chambers, oiler, make fa final check on the boiler drum safety valve drain line before sailing. Michaels got his 3rd assistant's license in 1966 after training at the SlU-MESA, Distfivt 2 EnigioeOfing Schooli and received his 2nd assistant's license through the sehoeljn 1968, Hi' r^r «.r I J7 \ if' y \\ I i P.. Parker Holt, chief steward, gets squared away with SlU Representa-.. tive Bill Hall, after Hall ard other Union representatives held a ship­ board meeting to discuss the pension plan and other Union matters^ „ 4«. JJ F/'f-'fJiiifle m kT < J • i Z-' - i AB Richard ^bbons keeps a strain on the bow-line under the watchful eyes of veteran Seafarer Ivan Tarkov. Gib­ bons was making his third trip since graduating from SlU's Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship last Oct. Tarkov, who sails as carpenter, joined the SlU in the Port of New York 1939. 4 KSSSF I ,> • ^ ^' i Thomas Shamblee writes a letter to mail home before the Steel Veh3 dor gets under way. Shamblee graduated front the Harry Lundeberg^'^ School of Seamanship In 1967. Sailing as OS, this is his first trip. "j � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Seafarers Log Issues 1960-1969 Description An account of the resource Volumes XXII-XXXI of the Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource July 1969 Description An account of the resource Headlines: SIU SEEKS EXPANDED US FLAG ROLE IN SHIPPING TO SOVIET-BLOC COUNTRIES ICC EXTENDS BARGE TOW MIXING RULE; GIVES CONGRESS SIX MONTHS TO ACT THE SIU’S HARRY LUNDENBURG SCHOOL OF SEAMANSHIP UPGRADING LADDER TO LICENSED STATUS CLIMBED BY SEAFARERS – YOUND AND OLD WHO DOES THE WALLSTREET JOURNAL REALLY BLEED FOR? CONTROL OF WORLD’S SEAS SOVIET AIM, INTERNATIONAL EXPERTS ANALYSIS FINDS BILL WOULD GRANT UNEMPLOYMENT PAY TO OHIO SEAFARERS ON GREAT LAKES CONGRESSMAN, SHIPPING CO. EXECUTIVE CALL FOR END OF DOUBLE SUBSIDIES NIXON TO ACT ON ONE YEAR EXTENSION OF 55% SHIP CONSTRUCTION SUBSIDIES MARITIME AUTHORIZATION BILL CLEARED BY SENATE COMMITTEE FOR FINAL VOTE CREW UP ON STEEL VENDOR Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 07/1969 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Newsprint Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Vol. XXXI, No. 9 1969 Periodicals Seafarers Log http://seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/d5d6a86a9582b0134a5fdd7615d090d1.PDF 50511b75a0196050c7f663f75d8cf377 PDF Text Text Special Supplement SEAFARERS^LOG July 1970 OFFICIAL ORGAN OF THE SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION # ATLANTIC, GULF, LAKES AND INLAND WATERS DISTRICT > AFL-CIO SlU Indicted for Political Activity Members Vote Full Fight g»: I- ' Against Federal Charges The Seafarers International Union has been attacked for making contribu­ tions to the political campaigns of both Democrats and Republicans through its Seafarers' Political Activities Dona­ tions (SPAD) organization. The Justice Department, which took 18 months to bring its findings before a grand jury in Brooklyn, obtained a 17-count in­ dictment against SlU and several of its officers. Approximately 1,200 Seafarers at the general membership meetings in July voted without dissent to fight the action through all legal methods with all the strength at the union's disposal. The Justice Department alleges that SlU conspired to make political dona­ tions in violation of federal rules cover­ ing campaign contributions. The grand jury's indictment, which is reprinted in this issue of the Log, charges that SPAD donations of $20,000 to various groups supporting the Humphrey-Muskie ticket in the 1968 Presiden­ tial election year, and another $20,000 contributed to Republican campaign committees were made in violation of federal law. It also accuses the union and many of its officers of conspiring to spend $750,000 for political action in Presi­ dential, Senatorial and Congressional campaigns between 1964 and 1968. All of the contributions cited in the indictment had been reported publicly by SlU's SPAD to the Department of Labor and the Clerks of the House of Representatives and the Senate, as re­ quired by law. The indictment charges that the re= ports of receipts and payments by SPAD were submitted "to conceal the contribution and expenditures made by Seafarers International Union in con- . nection with federal, state and local elections." Many believe the* case poses a threat to all political activities by all segments of the trade union movement. The charges follow a long series of attacks by newspapers — and The Wall Streef Journal in particular — against SlU's political activities. The Wall Streef Journal simultaneously has promoted the use of foreign-built, foreign-manned, foreign-flag ships while the SlU has been campaigning for stronger Ameri­ can-flag merchant marine. Information used by The Wall Street Journal in its "exposes" came primarily from the public reports made by SPAD of every dollar collected in voluntary contributions, as well as each dollar donated to every campaign fund and candidate at the local, state and fed­ eral level. The SlU, at membership meetings and through the Seafarers Log, has long cau­ tioned members that the union could find itself being pelted by those who would destroy any effective unionsponsored political action program. Referring to the SlU's political activ­ ities, the Seafarers Log a year ago noted that maritime labor is driving to bring modern ships, more cargo and more jobs to the American-flag merchant fleet. The Log added at that time that: "When you get into a scrap like this, you're bound to make enemies. They're the ones who would like to sink the merchant marine." The indictments came on the morning of the day when a full Senate Com­ mittee was voting on the Merchant Marine Act of 1970 — the most im­ portant piece of maritime legislation in more than 30 years. The SlU has been vitally involved in a campaign to gain passage of the measure which would revitalize the American-flag mer­ chant fleet. Individuals named in the I 7-count in­ dictment are SlU President Paul Hall, Secretary-Treasurer Al Kerr, Vice Pres­ ident Earl Shepard, Representatives Frank Boyne, Paul Drozak, Joseph DiGiorgio and Frank Drozak, and Philip Carlip, the union's legislative repre­ sentative in Washington. The grand jury named as co-con­ spirators, but not defendants. Vice Presidents Robert Matthews, Al Tan­ ner, Lindsey Williams and Gal Tanner. Keeping Informed The SlU's long-standing policy has been to keep the membership fully informed on ail matters vital to Sea­ farers. On this and the following three pages, the Seafarer's Log presents all the details involved in the recent grand jury indictment of the union in a case evolving from its political activities. The Log has continuously reported In detail the work­ ings of the Seafarers Political Activities Donations (SPAD) organization, the nianner in which contributions are received and disbursed^-^nd the attas^ks upon it by the nation's news medio. "'•.y J"'.'! •'V �Complete Text of Federal Indictment / UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF NEW YORK UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, Plaintiff V. SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION OF NORTH AMERICA, GULF, LAKES and INLAND WATERS DISTRICT, AFL-CIO, FRANK BOYNE, PHILIP CARLIP, JOSEPH DIGIORGIO, FRANK DROZAK, PAUL DROZAK, PAUL HALL, AL KERR, EARL SHEPARD, Defendants No. VIOLATION: 18 U.S.C. 610 18 U.S.C. 371 INDICTMENT The Grand Jury charges: COUNT ONE 1. Seafarers International Union of North America, At­ lantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District, AFL-CIO (hereafter Seafarers International Union), is and was at all times material to this Indictment, a labor organization within the means of Section 610 of Title 18, United States Code, that is to say, an organization which exists, in part, for the purpose of dealing with employers concerning grievances, labor disputes, wages, rates of pay, hours of employment, and conditions of work. 2. Al Kerr is, and was at all times material to this In­ dictment, Secretary-Treasurer of Seafarers International Union. 3. In November 1968 a General Election was held pursu­ ant to the laws of the United States and of the several states, at which, among others. Presidential and Vice Presidential Electors, United States Senators, and Representatives to Congress were voted for. 4. On or about July 22, 1968, in the Eastern District of New York, defendant Seafarers International Union did knowingly and unlawfully make a contribution in connection with the election of Representatives to Congress at the 1968 General Election by means of issuing Check No. 1476, in the amount of $5,000, drawn on its Account No. 020-005695 (Seafarers Political Activity Donation) at the Chemical Bank New York Trust Company, payable to the Republican Con­ gressional Campaign Committee, signed by Philip Carlip and Al Kerr, in violation of Section 610 of Title 18, United States Code. COUNT TWO 1. The allegations contained in Paragraphs 1 through 3 of Count One of this Indictment are incorporated in this Count. 2. On or about July 22, 1968, in the Eastern District of New York, defendant Al Kerr, in his capacity as an officer of Seafarers International Union, did wilfully and unlawfully consent to the Union's making the contribution described in Paragraph 4 of Count One of this Indictment, in violation of Section 610 of Title 18, United States Code. COUNT THREE 1. The allegations contained in Paragraphs 1 through 3 of Count One of this Indictment are incorporated in this Count. 2. On or about July 22, 1968, in the Eastern District of New York, defendant Seafarers International Union did knowingly and unlawfully make a contribution in connection with the election of Representatives to Congress at the 1968 General Election by means of issuing Check No. 1477, in the amount of $5,000, drawn on its Account No. 020-005695 (Seafarers Political Activity Donation) at the Chemical Bank New York Trust Company, payable to the Republican Con­ gressional Campaign Committee, signed by Philip Carlip and Al Kerr, in violation of Section 610 of Title 18, United States Code. COUNT FOUR 1. The allegations contained in Paragraphs 1 through 3 of Count One of this Indictment are incorporated in this Count. 2. On or about July 22, 1968, in the Eastern District of New York, defendant Al Kerr, in his capacity as an officer of Seafarers International Union, did wilfully and unlawfully consent to the Union's making the contribution descfibed in Count Three of this Indictment, in violation of Section 610 of Title 18, United States Code. COUNT FIVE 1. The allegations contained in Paragraphs 1 through 3 of Count One of this Indictment are incorporated in this Count. 2. On or about September 23, 1968, in the Eastern District of New York, defendant Seafarers International Union did knowingly and unlawfully make a contribution in connection with the election of Representatives to Congress at the 1968 General Election by means of issuing Check No. 1612, in the amount of $5,000, drawn on its Account No. 020-005695 (Seafarers Political Activity Donation) at the Chemical Bank New York Trust Company, payable to the Republican Congressional Campaign Committee, signed by H. Melcer and Philip Carlip, in violation of Section 610 of Title 18, United States Code. COUNT SIX 1. The allegations contained in Paragraphs 1 through 3 of Count One of this Indictment are incorporated in this Count. 2. On or about September 23, 1968, in the Eastern District of New York, defendant Al Kerr, in his capacity as an officer of Seafarers International Union, did wilfully and unlawfully consent to the Union's making the contribution described in Count Five of this Indictment, in violation of Section 610 of Title 18, United States Code. COUNT SEVEN 1. The allegations contained in Paragraph 1 through 3 of Count One .of this Indictment are incorporated in this Count. 2. On or about October 7, 1968, in the Eastern District of New York, defendant Seafarers International Union did knowingly and unlawfully make a contribution in connec­ tion with the election of Representatives to Congress at the 1968 General Election by means of issuing Check No. 1707. in the amount of $5,000, drawn on its Account No. 020005695 (Seafarers Political Activity Donation) at the Chemi­ cal Bank New York Trust Company, payable to the Re­ publican Congressional Campaign Committee, signed by Philip Carlip and Al Kerr, in violation of Section 610 of Title 18, United States Code. COUNT EIGHT 1. The allegations contained in Paragraphs 1 through 3 of Count One of this Indictment are incorporated in this Count. 2. On or about October 7, 1968, in the Eastern District of New York, defendant Al Kerr, in his capacity as an officer of Seafarers International Union, did wilfully and unlawfully consent to the Union's making the contribution described in Count Seven of this Indictment, in violation of Section 610 of Title 18, United States Code. COUNT NINE 1. The allegations contained in Paragraphs 1 through 3 of Count One of this Indictment are incorporated in this Count. 2. On or about October 31, 1968, in the Eastern District of New York, defendant Seafarers International Union did knowingly and unlawfully make a contribution in connection with the election of Presidential and Vice Presidential Elec­ tors at the 1968 General Election by means of issuing Check No. 1749, in the amount of $5,000, drawn on its Account No. 020-005695 (Seafarers Political Activity Donation) at the Chemical Bank New York Trust Company, payable to Artists and Entertainers for Humphrey and Muskie, signed by H. Melcer and Al Kerr, in violation of Section 610 of Title 18, United States Code. COUNT TEN 1. The allegations contained in Paragraphs 1 through 3 of Count One of this Indictment are incorporated in this Count. 2. On or about October 31, 1968, in the Eastern District of New York, defendant Al Kerr, in his capacity as an of­ ficer of Seafarers International Union, did wilfully and unlawfully consent to the Union's making the contribution described in Count Nine of this Indictment, in violation of Section 610 of Title 18, United States Code. COUNT ELEVEN 1. The allegations contained in Paragraphs I through 3 of Count One of this Indictment are incorporated in this Count. 2. On or about October 31, 1968, in the Eastern District of New York, defendant Seafarers International Union did knowingly and unlawfully make a contribution in connec­ tion with the election of Presidential and Vice Presidential Electors at the 1968 General Election by means of issuing Check No. 1750, in the amount of $5,000, drawn on its Account No. 020-005695 (Seafarers Political Activity Dona­ tion) at the Chemical Bank New York Trust Company, pay­ able to Builders for Humphrey and Muskie, signed by H. Melcer and Al Kerr, in violation of Section 610 of Title 18, United States Code. COUNT TWELVE 1. The allegations contained in Paragraphs 1 through 3 of Count One of this Indictment are incorporated in this Count. 2. On or about October 31, 1968, in the Eastern District of New York, defendant Al Kerr, in his capacity as an officer of Seafarers International Union, did wilfully and un­ lawfully consent to the Union's making the contribution described in Count Eleven of this Indictment, in violation of Section 610 of Title 18, United States Code. COUNT THIRTEEN 1. The allegations contained in Paragraphs 1 through 3 of Count One of this Indictment are incorporated in this Count. 2. On or about October 31, 1968, in the Eastern District of New York, defendant Seafarers International Union did knowingly and unlawfully make a contribution in connection with the election of Presidential and Vice Presidential Elec­ tors at the 1968 General Election by means of issuing C No. 1751, in the amount of $5,000, drawn on its Ac No. 020-005695 (Seafarers Political Activity Donatio the Chemical Bank New York Trust Company, payab Educators for Humphrey and Muskie, signed by H. V and Al Kerr, in violation of Section 610 of Title 18, U States Code. COUNT FOURTEEN 1. The allegations contained in Paragraphs 1 throv of Count One of this Indictment are incorporated iri Count. 2. On or about October 31, 1968, in the Eastern D of New York, defendant Al Kerr, in his capacity J officer of Seafarers International Union, did wilfullyj unlawfully consent to the Union's making the contrib described in Count Thirteen of this Indictment, in viol, of Section 610 of Title 18, United States Code. | COUNT FIFTEEN j 1. The allegations contained in Paragraphs 1 thr " ii of Count One of this Indictment are incorporated ' ' Count. ,. 2. On or about October 31, 1968, in the Eastern D^| of New. York, defendant Seafarers International UnioiiJ knowingly and unlawfully make a contribution in co] tion with the election of Presidential and Vice Presid Electors at the 1968 General Election by means of is Check No. 1752, in the amount of $5,000, drawn c| Account No. 020-005695 (Seafarers Political Activity i, tion) at the Chemical Bank New York Trust Company,!^ able to Lawyers for Humphrey and Muskie, signed J Melcer and Al Kerr, in violation of Section 610 of TitI United States Code. COUNT SIXTEEN 1. The allegations contained in Paragraphs 1 throii of Count One of this Indictment are incorporated, ir Count. M 2. On or about October 31, 1968, in the Eastern D l of New York, defendant Al Kerr, in his capacity as ap of Seafarers International Union, did wilfully and un> consent to the Union's making the contribution desi.;1 in Count Fifteen of this Indictment, in violation of St'j 610 of Title 18, United States Code. COUNT SEVENTEEN 1. The allegations contained in Paragraphs 1 arid | Count One are incorporated in this Count. 2. At all times hereafter mentioned the term "Fci'j^ election" means an election at which Presidential and' Presidential Electors, or candidates, for the offices of I States Senator and United States Representative in Con were voted for. 3. Paul Hall, at all times material to this Indictment President of Seafarers International Union. 4. Earl Shepard, at all times material to this Indict was a Vice-President of Seafarers International Union. 5. Philip Carlip, from and after September 14, 1966 a lobbyist for Seafarers International Union, registered;| the Secretary of the United States Senate, and from and'| July 17, 1967, was so registered with the Clerk of the'liji States House of Representatives, 6. Frank Boyne, at all times material to this Indictf^^j was an employee of Seafarers International Union. 7. Frank Drozak, at all time material to this Indtctji was an employee of Seafarers International Union. 8. Paul Drozak, at all times material to this Indict-'J was an employee of Seafarers International Union. 9. Joseph DiGiorgio, at all times material to thitli dictment was an employee of Seafarers International li', 10. From in or about 1962 and continuously thereafli to and including the date of filing of this Indictment; i i: Borough of Brooklyn, in the Eastern District of New ^ and elsewhere, Al Kerr, Paul Hall, Earl Shepard, ll Carlip, Frank Boyne, Frank Drozak, Paul Drozak,| Joseph DiGiorgio, defendants herein, and Robert Mattjl^ Al Tanner, Cal Tanner, and Lindsey Williams, named, ijli as co-conspirators but not defendants, did wilfully, lj| ingly, and unlawfully conspire and agree with one and with other persons to the Grand Jurors knownl • unknown, to violate Section 610 of Title 18, United Code, in that they did wilfully knowingly, and unlav conspire and agree to cause &afarers International li to make contributions and expenditures in connection y elections at which Presidential and Vice Presidential EU or candidates for the offices of United States Senatoi! United States Representative in Congress, were to be for. 11. In furtherance of the conspiracy the Executive of 55eafarers International Union, consisting of defen Paul Hall, Earl Shepard, and Al Kerr, and co-conspii Al Tanner, Cal Tanner, and Lindsey Williams, mtj August 27, 1962 and December 17, 1962, in New York| New York, and created a special fund called Seafarers ical Activity Donation (SPAD). 12. It was part of the conspiracy that SPAD be give ] appearance of a bona fide political committee, a separat distinct entity from Seafarers International Union, to n voluntary contributions from unlicensed seamen and to , �igainst SlU :heck :ount Q) at le, to [elcer nited gh 3 this istrict lis an ' and ution lation gh 3 this istrict >1 did nnecential suing )n its 3onapay.y H. e 18, |igh 3 |i this {istrict '^"er illy cribed ction i 2 of tlideral Vice ifnited gress, , was k Vment, ll, was B I with ('after r'/nited 'iment, i s. InJnion. er up |n the York fhilip ! and ihews, lerein tnowjother [ and States yfully ijnion 1 with iciors, Ir. and I'voted 3oard idants fators ?t. on : City, Politin the 'e and iceive imake political contributions and expenditures in this behalf. In fact, however, it was part of the conspiracy that SPAD would exist only on paper and be nothing more than a device designed to conceal unlawful political contributions by Seafarers International Union. 13. It was further a part of the conspiracy that the SPAD committee would consist of the same persons who were members of the Executive Board of Seafarers Interna­ tional Union, and that the persons authorized to sign SPAD checks would be the same persons authorized to sign checks on other accounts of Seafares International Union. 14. It was further a part of the conspiracy that the Union's Port Agents and Port Patrolmen would collect SPAD con­ tributions at the same time they collected Union dues and assessments from unlicensed seamen. In furtherance of this aspect of the conspiracy, SPAD would become an item upon the printed cash receipts issued by Port Agents and Port Patrolmen to such unlicensed seamen. 15../t was further a part of the conspiracy that proba­ tionary members of the Union, who lacked Union voting privileges and seniority in bidding for jobs, would be caused to fear that failure or refusal to make contributions to SPAD would result in the loss of their employment, so that substantially larger SPAD contributions would be collected from such probationary members than from full-fledged members, who enjoy Union voting privileges and have senior­ ity in obtaining employment. 16. It was further a part of the conspiracy that SPAD contributions would be collected from foreign seamen in lieu of Union dues. 17: It was further a part of the conspiracy that periodic reports in the name of SPAD would be filed with the Clerk of the United States House of Representatives, to conceal the contributions and expenditures made by Seafarers In­ ternational Union in connection with Federal, state, and local elections. 18. It was further a part of the conspiracy that the de­ fendants and co-conspirators would cause Seafarers Interna­ tional Union to make contributions totaling more than $750,000 in connection with Federal elections in the years 1964 through 1968. 19. In pursuance of the aforesaid conspiracy, and to effect the objects thereof, the defendants performed the following and other overt acts within the Eastern District of New York and other places. OVERT ACTS I. On or about January 10, 1969, defendant A1 Kerr filed with the Clerk of the United States House of Representa­ tives a report of SPAD contributions and expenditures for the period January 1, 1968, to December 31, 1968, indicat­ ing expenditures for Federal elections during that period in the total amount of $552,781.82. On or about December 17, 1962, in New York City, New York, defendant A1 Kerr met with defendants Earl Shepard and Paul Hall, and co-conspirators Lindsey Williams, Cal Tanner, and A1 Tanner, and prepared minutes of a meeting of the SPAD committee of Seafarers International Union. 3. On or about September 23, 1968, defendant Al Kerr wrote a letter to Rexford Dickey, Agent, Seafarers Interna­ tional Union, at Baltimore, Maryland, transmitting Checks Nos. 1634 and 1635 drawn on the Union's SPAD account, in the amounts of $420.00 and $372.59, respectively. 4. On or about April 24, 1968, defendant Al Kerr wrote a letter to defendant Frank Drozak, Vice-President, Sea­ farers International Union, at San Francisco, California, transmitting Check No. 1200 drawn on the Union's SPAD account, in the amount of $250. 5. On or about March 21, 1968, in Brooklyn, New York, defendant Paul Hall met with defendants Al Kerr, Paul Drozak, and Frank Drozak, and co-conspirators Al Tanner and Lindsey Williams, and presided over a meeting of the SPAD committee of Seafarers International Union. 6. On or about March 30, 1966, defendant Paul Hall wrote a letter to Gordon Spencer, Port Agent, Seafarers International Union, at Norfolk, Virginia, transmitting Check No. 609, in Jhe amount of $100, drawn on the Union's SPAD account. 7. On or about March 14, 1966, defendant Paul Hall wrote a letter to defendant Frank Drozak, Seafarers Interna­ tional Union, at San Francisco, California, enclosing Check No. 606, drawn on the Union's SPAD account, in the amount of $1,000. 8. On or about December 17, 1962, in New York City, New York, defendant Earl Shepard met with defendants Al Kerr and Paul Hall, and co-conspirators Lindsey Williams, Cal Tanner, and Al Tanner, and presided over a meeting of the SPAD committee of Seafarers International Union. 9. On or about November 8, 1965, in Brooklyn, New York, defendant Earl Shepard met with defendants Al Kerr, Paul Hall, Frank Drozak, and Paul Drozak, and co-con­ spirators Lindsey Williams, Robert Matthews, and Cal Tanner, and presided over a meeting of the SPAD committee of Seafarers International Union. 10. On or about August 6, 1968, in Brooklyn, New York, defendant Earl Shepard met with defendants Al Kerr and Frank Drozak, and co-conspirator Lindsey Williams, and presided over a meeting of the SPAD committee of Sea­ farers International Union. Members Vow All-Out Battle Against Indictment SIU Secretary-Treasurer Al Kerr's report was made to approximately 1,200 members at­ tending the regular July headquarters and outport meetings, giving the full details of the indictment handed down against the union by a federal grand jury in Brooklyn. The membership voted without dissent to "fight the indictment financially and morally and to use the union's full strength to protect its rights." Following is the text of the secretary-treasurer's report on the indictment: On Tuesday, June 30, 1970, a Federal Grand, Jury sitting in the Eastern District of New York, handed up a 17-count indictment against the Seafarers International Union—Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District and the following individuals: Paul Hall, Earl Shepard, Al Kerr, Frank Drozak, Paul Drozak, Joseph DiGiorgio, Frank Boyne, and Philip Carljp. Named as co-conspirators, but not defendants, are Lindsey Williams, Al Tanner, Robert Mat­ thews, and Cal Tanner. The indictment charges the Union and your Secretary-Treasurer each with eight specific violations of the Corrupt Practices Act. The 17th charge alleges that the Union and the in­ dividuals whom I have named conspired to violate the Corrupt Practices Act. I have examined the indictment and discussed its content with General Counsel for the International. The heart of the Government's case consists of the allegation that SPAD exists only on paper and is nothing more than a device designed to conceal unlawful political con­ tributions by the Seafarers International Union. As you all know, contrary to the Government's assertion, SPAD is a bona fide political committee, established and maintained in strict accordance with the requirements of law on advice of our counsel and our accountants. It is a separate entity, distinct from the Sea­ farers International Union, and is intended to receive voluntary contributions from our mem­ bership and, to make political contributions and expenditures in their behalf. As such it is the opinion of our General Counsel that there is no violation of law and that the charges are groundless and cannot be supported on a trial of the action. More important, however, is the fact that this marks a very substantial step to stop union people from making campaign contributions. There seems no question but that this indictment is meant to have a chilling effect on the free and protected expression of the rank and file members of all unions to express their political preferences in the time-honored labor tra­ dition as expressed by Samuel Gompers, to "reward your friends, and fight your enemies." It is for this reason that the case takes on added importance. It is important not only to the Seafarers Union and the individuals who are involved but to the trade union movement in general. We know that if we Seafarers have no voice in the halls of Congress that we will very soon lose all the things that we have fought so hard to obtain over the years. The membership will be informed from time to time as to the status of this matter, and it is my recommendation that, subject to legality, we fight the indictment financially and mor­ ally and utilize the Union's full strength to protect its rights. In addition, I recommend that the text of the indictment be printed in its entirety in the Seafarers Log. 11. On or about September 14, 1966, defendant Philip Carlip registered with the Secretary of the United States Senate as a lobbyist for Seafarers In­ ternational Union. 12. On or about July 17, 1967, defendant Philp Carlip registered with the Clerk of the United States House of Representatives as a lobbyist for Seafarers International Union. 13. On or about April 1, 1968, defendant Philip Carlip signed Check No. 1146 in the amount of $1,000, drawn on the Union's SPAD account. 14. On or about July 8, 1968, defendant Philip Carlip signed Check No. 1366, in the amount of $5,000, drawn on the Union's SPAD account. 15. On or about October 27, 1964, in Brooklyn, New York, defendant Joseph DiGiorgio met with defendants Al Kerr, Paul Hall, Earl Shepard, Frank Drozak, and Paul Drozak, and co-conspirators Lind­ sey Williams, Robert Batthews, Cal Tanner and Al Tanner, at a meeting of the SPAD committee of Sea­ farers International Union. 16. On or about July 28, 1964, defendant Joseph DiGiorgio signed Check No. 180, in the amount of $1,000, drawn on the Union's SPAD account. 17. On or about August 13, 1965, defendant Joseph OiGiorgio signed Check No. 511, in the amount of $200, drawn on the Union's SPAD ac­ count. 18. On or about September 25, 1963, in New York City, New York, defendant Paul Drozak met with defendants Earl Shepard, Al Kerr, and Paul Hall, and co-conspirators Lindsey Williams, Robert Matthews, Cal Tanner, and Al Tanner at a meeting of the SPAD committee of Seafarers International Union. 19. On or about March 21, 1968, in the Borough of Brooklyn, New York, defendant Paul Drozak met with defendants Paul Hall, Al Kerr, and Frank Drozak, and co-conspirators Al Tanner and Lindsey Williams at a meeting of the SPAD committee of Seafarers International Union. 19. On or about March 21, 1968, in the Borough of Brooklyn, New York, defendant Paul Drozak met with defendants Paul Hall, Al Kerr, and Frank Drozak, and co-conspirators Al Tanner and Lindsey Williams at a meeting of the SPAD committee of Seafarers International Union. 20. On or about April 8, 1968, in the city of Houston, Texas, defendant Paul Drozak received from defendant Al Kerr, Check No. 1168. in the amount of $150, drawn on the Union's SPAD ac­ count. 21. On or about November 8. 1965. in the Borough of Brooklyn. New York, defendant Frank Drozak met with defendants Earl Shepard. Al Kerr, Paul Hail, and Paul Drozak, and co-conspirators Lindsey Williams. Robert Matthews, and Cal Tan­ ner, at a meeting of the SPAD committee of Sea­ farers International Union. 22. On or about May 23. 1968, defendant Frank Drozak received from defendant Al Kerr Check No. 1277, in the amount of $100. drawn on the Union's SPAD account. 23. On or about March 3, 1966. defendant Frank Drozak wrote a letter to defendant Paul Hall. Presi­ dent, Seafarers International Union, at Brooklyn. New York. 24. On or about March 1. 1966. defendant Frank Drozak collected money from members of the crew of the ship "Brigham Victory" and issued therefor Seafarers International Union cash receipt numbers El 5928 through El5944. 25. On or about November 1. 1968. defendant Frank Boyne submitted to Seafarers International Union a petty cash voucher numbered 4. in the amount of 6,000 Yen. 26. On or about November 26. 1968, defendant Frank Boyne deposited to his account at the Bank of America, Yokohama Branch, Check No. 1808, in the amount of $16.67, drawn on the Union's SPAD account. 27. On or about September 6, 1968. defendant Frank Boyne collected money from members of the crew of the ship "Transglobe" and issued therefor Seafarers International Union cash receipt numbers E86461 through E86474. 28. On or about September 19, 1968, defendant Frank Boyne collected money from members of the crew of the ship "S/T Thetis" and issued therefore Seafarers International Union cash receipt numbers E86475 through E86485. (In violation of 18 U.S.C. 371). Signed by: Edward R. Neaher, United States Attorney; Edward N. Brown, Special Attorney; John E. Clark, Special Attorney; and the foreman of the grand jury. n •' vA J ir» /^ �Q« Wall Street Journal Seafju ^r flf^^c/egMen 1 love® stt^v forc^® Ol Sc<* Ad \o Lnion Indic <% e*8 "OA/V ^Oi</</ <' I Se«fa'-e«« 'ndirt S^/»a f. iriei^P^ign A u^d ^^inSt>fiiJiri>rs Ifnwnn June 30, 1970 (Thh story appeared before the indictment was handed down.) Sedfarers Union Said to Extract Money From Foreign Seamen for U.S. Politics By JEIiRY LANDAUER union reported spending more for politics than staff Reporter of THE WALI, STREET JOURNAL any other union, more even than the politically WASraNGTON The Justice Department active United Steelworkers of America, which has asked a Federal grand jury to indict the estimates membership at 1.1 million.. Seafarers International Union, possessor of or­ In general, the union represents unsubsiganized labor's lushest political fund on dized ship operators. The rival union of unli­ charges of extracting "voluntary" contribu­ censed seamen, the National Maritime Union, tions of as much as $500 each from hundreds of mostly bargains with operators receiving Gov­ foreign seamen working abroad U.S.-flag mer­ ernment subsidies. Yet on Far East runs the chant ships. sums collected by Seafarers Union agents ac­ Indictment and conviction of the union and tually come from American taxpayers. The its top officers could shatter union leader Paul money flows from the Federal Treasury to ship Hall's aspirations to succeed George Meany as owners carrying miiitary cargoes, from the op­ president of the AFL-CIO and remove a finan­ erators to the, foreign seamen as wages, from cial pillar from the deeply indebted Demo­ the seamen to the political donation committee cratic Party: in 1968 the Seafarers contributed in the form of theoretically voluntary dona­ nearly $300,000 to the Humphrey-Muskie ticket. tions; and from the committee to local, state It could also prompt Congress to review and national candidates or campaign commit­ amendments written into President Nixon's tees. maritime rebuilding program — amendments Indeed, the tax funds sometimes flow into adopted by the House Merchant Marine Com­ the pockets of politicians for personal use. For mittee pressed by Seafarers lobbyists. in addition to king-sized campaign gifts the The Seafarers ihsist that their bulging $1 union pays dozens of honorauriums for speechmillion political fund (1968 spending totaled making, in amounts up to $2,500 for one ap­ $946,766) represents contributions from union pearance by Maryland Democrat Garmatz, members freely expressing their right to par­ chairman of the House Merchant Marine Com­ ticipate in the political process. mittee. Congressmen appearing . ^ at weekly But evidence being presented by two Justice lunches sponsored by the AFL-CIO Maritime Department special attorneys, Edgar N. Trades Department (the president is Seafarers Brown and John Clark, to the grand jury in leader Paul Hall) never receive less than $260 Brooklyn suggests that much of the money ac and four Senators flying to Atlantic City for the tually comes from foreign sailors, includirig department's annual convention last year re­ many who aren't members of the union. In­ ceived substantially more; one-speaker, Texas deed, some of the foreigners who are financing Democrat Yarborough, got $3,000. As Mr. Hall the campaign of American politicans have says, "there's nothing like an honorarium to never set foot on U.S. sdll; many work on ships make a speaker show up." chartered by the military services to ferry sup­ Donors Unidentified plies from Yokahama and other ports to Viet­ Campaigners or orators accepting Se'afarers nam. funds may not know where the money comes Mr. Brown and Mr. Clark won't comment from. For in no case has the union identlfled on progress of the grand jury proceedings. But donors giving the donation, committee mpre union records show a revealing pattern. In than $100 in quarterly reports filed with the most'instances American seamen give $5, $10 clerk of the House of Representatives. or occasionally $25 to the Seafarers Politic^ What particularly endears the Seafarei^ to Activity Donation Committee. Japanese, Filipi­ needy candidates is the union's ability to de­ nos, Scandinavians and other aliens often liver large sums early In the campaign. Mjost "give" up to one-third their monthly wage. political action funds sponsored by unions can't Union collectors can extract such sums be­ raise big money until the campaign heats up. cause net pay aboard U.S.-flag ships is still at­ But not the Seafarers. For the November.1968 tractive, even after these "deductions." election the donation committee contributed Records Show Donations $5,000 fully a year in advance to the campaign One example occurred aboard the tanker St. Lawrence in the Far East sometime in 1968. of Washington Democrat Magnuson, chairman • Three American seamen. Jack Fitzgeraid, of the Senate Commerce Committee. Then in quick succession Sen. Magnuson's Frank Conneil and Douglas Hester, contributed candidacy received six more $5,000 boosts— $2, $10, $17 respectively. In contrast, union rec­ from the donation committee to the Washing­ ords list "donations" of $500 each from Jinyu Yarikw, Jintoku Toma, H. Shimuzato, Paulino ton State Democratic committee, the Spokane Abuan, Seikichi Uehara, Tsubio Kahatsu, Jesus County Democratic Central Committee, the M. Pilare, Graciano Pelaya and Koichi Miya- King County Democratic State Central Com­ mittee, the Washington Committee for Mag­ zato. nuson, the 1968 Magnuson for Senate Commit­ A single pay day abroad for some mer­ chantmen under labor contract to the imion tee and the District of Columbia Citizens for yields as much as $7,250 for the union's politi­ Magnuson Campaign giving of this magnitude helps cal fund, nearly all from foreign sailors. Gen­ the union score legislative victories. Most re­ erally, though, the imion seems content with $100 or $200 per man. From among crew mem­ cently, Seafarers lobbyists persuaded the bers of the SS Sea Pioneer, on Feb. 22,1968, the House Merchant Marine Committee to broaden donation committee received $200 from Alejan­ President Nixon's suggested program for reju­ dro de Windt; $150 from Manuel Taguacta and venating the Merchant Marine. As passed by $100 each from Tan Joek Kwang, Low Chun the House, the bill authorizes subsidies to oper­ ators choosing to operate some of their ships Choek, and Lim Bian Seng. However it's collected, the money really under foreign flags; most of the operators thus rolls in, whether in sums of $440 from Motoyuki benefiting are under contract to thf^ Seafarers. Nakasone or $30 from Tay Theng Ho. In the The legislation will be considered today by Sen. 1968 Presidential c^impaign the 80,000-member Magnuson's Senate Commerce Committee. ' v''4o Po ae icted pirttcV D\' \ifMj arge The Role of the Wall Street Journal Ul IIWI I Ul Among the newspapers that have attacked the SID for exercising its legal right to parti­ cipate in politicah activities — and to work toward its objectives of building a strong American-flag merchant marine — The Wall Street Journal has been the most vicious. The Wall Street Journal's attacks have in­ creased step-by-step as the SIU has pressed toward winning the fight for an expanded, healthy industry that will provide more jobs, greater security and increased opportunity for Seafarers. The Wall Street Journal, at the same time, has consistently taken strong editorial stands in support of runaway shipping, foreign-flag shipping and in opposition to the free exerdse of unions' rights. - •II IWl V«l lO The newspaper is the voice of anti-union big business interests who want to eliminate unions—and deplete their strength; who want to take away seamen's rights, and replace American Seafarers with foreign seamen in the interest of greater profits. In its attempt to block the success of the union's struggle for an improved merchant marine. The Wall Street Journal's attacks have been strangely timed in coordination with the Justice Department's activities. An example of this relationship is shown by The Wall Street Journal story that appears on this page. It was in print the night before the Justice Department announced the indictment to the rest of the news media. We feel that it is not a coincidence that The Wall Street Journal story appeared not only in advance of the Justice Department's release, but in time to be read by Senators on the very day that the full Senate Commerce Committee was voting on provisions of the Merchant Marine Act of 1970 which the SIU supports. Despite the tactics that have been used to divert the union from its goal of a rejuvenated, modern American-flag fleet, the SIU will con­ tinue to exercise its rights to participate in the American political process, legally and prop­ erly, just as we always have. This is not only our right, it is our obligation as a union of Sei I �Unfair to Do Not Labor Buy J Qualified Lifeboafmen Eight Seafarers who attended the SIU's Harry Lundeherg School of Seamanship in New York received endorsements as qualified lifehoatmen on June 18 after passing the Coast Guard examination. (Back row from left) SIU Instructor Len Decker, WilKam Muniz, Ralph Moore, Sotirios Androutsopoulos; and Larry Hamilton. (Front row) Miguel Pahon, Thomas Murphy, Joseph King, and James McDevitt. Maritime Vocabulary Adds Forgotten Word — 'Hope Washington The AFL-CIO Maritime Trades Department, with which the SIU is affiliated, continues to provide the only regular, on-going forum in the country that deals exclusively with maritime problems and legislation. At weekly Washington luncheons, congress­ men, senators, government, industry and labor officials speak out on issues affecting the mer­ chant marine. This past month four congressmen addressed the luncheons and this is what they scad: Recent passage of the Maritime Act of 1970 by the House of Representatives has struck a cautious note of hope in the remarks of Con­ gressmen who are concerned about the maritime industry. • Rep. Peter N. Kyros (D-Me.) says the new bill will equitably provide ship construction sub­ sidies, tax-deferred construction reserve funds and operating subsidies to the entire fleet, rather than just certain select berth lines. • An "orderly, acceptable and realistic" method to end "runaway-flag shipping" is one of the legislation's most important factors, accord­ ing to Rep. John H. Dent (D-Pa.). • The act. provides the needed tools to re­ turn the nation's shipping fleet to a competitive position on the oceans, says Rep. Ray Blanton (D-Tenn.). • House approval marks the end of a 34year drought, noted Rep. Robert N. Giaimo (D-Conn.). He believes that there is no time for "resting on our laurels" but that efforts should be already underway for further legislative ac­ tion to lead to greater excellence in the nation's American-flag fleet. The legislation, now awaiting Senate action, passed the House with a significant 307-1 vote. 'Back to Flock' But one way to correct this, Kyros believes, is to bring the runaway fleet "back to the flock" under rules that will permit them to compete for a fair share of the $74 billion-a-year in American foreign trade, we will be making a major contribution to the eco­ nomic health of our nation." The Maritime Act of 1970 places a "freeze" on Americanowned foreign operations as of April 15, 1970, and requires a phasing out of such operations by 1990, and fairly distributes subsidies and tax breaks among the entire fleet—not just selected operators. It will "unite the American-flag merchant marine under a system that will permit it to compete in international trade," Kyros said. Runaway Competition Dent said that "runaway-flag shipping"— U.S. companies which have built and registered liilv LQTfl and manned their vessels in foreign countries and then turned around and competed for American cargo—is "unconscionable." But to expect operators of the runaway-flag vessels to phase out their substantial holdings immediately would be unrealistic. The legislation. Dent said, puts an operator on notice that, if he wants to participate in the American maritime program, he must put a freeze on his foreign holdings and phase out such holdings over 20 years—a span equal to the economic life of a vessel. Dent emphasized that the maritime bill was "corrective" and not "protective" legislation for the American-flag merchant marine. Rep. Dent Continue to Push Giaimo urged maritime leaders to continue to push for the legislation until the Senate has passed it and President Nixon has signed it. And then, he said, there is still no time for relaxing for "the changing state of mari­ time affairs in the world today demands vigilance, a willingness to meet challenges and a willing­ ness to change our ways to meet , foreign competition." Rep. Giaimo growing Russian fleet, which is providing increasing competition for the U.S.-flag fleet, as one of the major chal­ lenges of the future. (See story on the Russian fleet on Page 4.) Competition from foreign-flag carriers is so great, in fact, that American-flag bottoms now carry less than 6 percent of the nation's inter? national trade. More Cargo Needed The tools of the act, Blanton explained, seek to return the nation's fleet to a competitive posi­ tion on the ocean. But, he added, the 300 ships it will provide in the next decade mean little with­ out U,S,-flag ships carrying a greater share of cargo in their holds He urged that tax incentives be offered shippers who support the American-flag fleet, as one means of increasing the cargo tonnage. Blanton also believes that the "injustices that have infected the federal government's policies on government cargo" could be eliminated in part by giving the Maritime Administration full responsibility for deciding where to place U.S. government cargo shipments. Seafarers and their fam­ Economy Furniture — Biltilies are urged to support a Rite, Western Provincial and consumer boycott by trade Smithtown Maple (Uphol­ unionists against various sters) companies whose products GRAPES—All Arizona and are produced under non­ California table grapes not union conditions, or which bearing a union label on the are "unfair to labor." (This crate. (United Farm Work­ list carries the name of ers) the AFL-CIO unions in­ volved, and will be amend­ HOME BARBER SETS—Wahl ed from time to time.) Clipper Corp. (Machinists) BRICKS—Boren Clay Prod­ LIQUORS—Stitzel-Weller Dis­ ucts Co., northeastern and tilleries, makers of Old Fitz­ Great "Lakes region. (United gerald, Cabin Still, Old Elk Brick and Clay Workers) and W.L. Weller brands. (Distillery Workers) CIGARETTES—R. J. Reyn­ olds Tobacco Co., makers of NEWSPAPERS—Los Angeles Camels, Win'ston, Salem, Herald-Examiner. (10 un­ Tempo, Brandon, Doral and ions involved — covering Cavalier cigarettes. (Tobacco 2,000 workers) Workers) CLOTHING—Siegel (H. I. S. PRINTING—Kingsport Press, "World Book" and "Childbrand) suits and sports craft." (6 unions involved) jackets, Kaynee boyswear, Richman Brothers mens' RANGES—Magic Chef, Pan clothing, Sewell suits. Wing Pacific Division. (Allied Ap­ shirts, Metro Pants Co. prod­ pliance Workers) ucts, and Diplomat Pajamas by Fortex Mfg. Co. (Amal­ SHOES—Genesco Shoe Mfg. Co., shoes by Sentry, Cedar gamated Clothing Workers) Chest, Staler, Jarman, John­ Judy Bond blouses. (Ladies son & Murphy and CrestGarment Workers) worth. (Boot and Shoe FLOUR MILL PRODUCTS— Workers) Pioneer Products, San An­ tonio, Tex. (Brewery, Flour SPECIAL—All West Virginia camping and vacation spots. and Distillery Workers) (Laborers) FURNITURE-—James Sterling Corp. and White Furniture TOYS—Fisher-Price toys. (Doll and Toy Workers) Co. (Furniture Workers) Pennsylvan'ians Meet Piney Point trainee Anthony Wayne Brown of Philadelphia and fellow Pennsylvanian, Rep. John H. Dent, discussed sea­ faring issues during a recent AFL-CIO Maritime Trades De­ partment luncheon in Washingtoi«. (For details of Dent's speech see related story this page.) Labor Official Chairs Group Paris, France W. J. Usery, assistant secre­ tary of labor, has been selected as chairman of the Working Party on Industrial Relations under the Organization for Eco­ nomic Cooperation and Devel­ opment. He was formerly a Grand Lodge Representative of the Machinists. �.-v--' - •• '}••.- •^'".•^-.r? House Minority leader Gerald Ford (R-Mich.) delivers speech to MTD audience. SGsrspeps AQTION LINE In addition to the beefs and contract questions which are set­ tled aboard ship at payoffs and sign-on and by the SIU Contract Enforcement Department, headquarters in New York receives communications from Seafarers seeking contract interpretations and other information relating to their fobs. These questions cover the range of working conditions, pension and welfare and other related subjects. Because many of these questions are of general interest to the membership, headquarters has arranged to have the questions and answers published regularly in the Log. Promises Hold Maritime Fate (Continued from Page 3) Even though the Commerce Department and the Maritime Administration have made ef­ forts to convince American in­ dustry to "ship American," the government cannot do the job alone, he added. The maritime industry "has more at stake in a 'ship American' program than the government does, and the industry should be willing and eager to carry its share of the task of stimulating greater awareness of the advantages of using American fiag-ships. "The problems of the mer­ chant marine did not develop overnight; they will not be re­ solved overnight," Ford con­ tinued, "but this legislation charts a Course which, if we follow, will lead to the restora­ tion of America's maritime strength." Question: Why is it important to have an up-to-date clinic card when throwing in for a job aboard ship? Answen Article 2, Section C of the Union's shipping rules, under the heading "Shipping Procedures" reads as follows: "In those ports where the Seafarers Welfare Plan maintains a clinic and to the extent that the facilities of such clinic are avail­ able to a registrant, no seaman may register for a job without having presented a clinic card prior to registration." The wording of this section of the shipping rules which cover Taylor Elected all Seafarers makes it clear that an SIU clinic card is a necessary Bal Harbour, Fla. document in the shipping procedures negotiated by the Union and the contracted operators. Wesley A. Taylor, secretaryA Seafarer without a clinic card is unable to register for a job treasurer of the Bookbinders, under the shipping rules. has been elected by the execu­ Possession by the Seafarer of a valid, unexpired clinic card is tive board of the AFL-CIO also vitally important in those cases where a Seafarer chooses not Union Label and Service Trades to ship out immediately after registering for a job. For example, if a Seafarer registers on the fifth of the month Department as its seventh vice for a job, but does not throw in his card for a job until the president. Taylor will serve out twenty-ninth of the month, and in the meantime his clinic card the unexpired term of the late has expired, the dispatcher in the port can turn down his bid for Anthony J. DeAndrade, who the job on the grounds of an expired clinic card. The guideline for every Seafarer to follow is that his clinic was president of the Printing card must be up to date both at the time of registration and at Pressmen. the time of his actually throwing in for a job. It should also be remembered that by keeping his clinic card current, a Seafarer protects his own health. Because of the nature of the work performed by Seafarers, being in good physical con­ dition is a protection while aboard ship: AFL-CIO President George Through the regular checkups offered to all Seafarers free of Meany has called for a stronger, charge at SIU clinics, every member can, for his own benefit, more effective alliance between detect any health problems early and have them treated. the labor movement and the SIU clinics not only extend their services to members but also civil rights movement. to the wives and dependents of Seafarers. Meany's call for greater co­ operation was contained in a message to the 61st Annual Convention of the NAACP. He said, "There is no time for further delay or experi­ mentation if we are going to New Orleans, La. put America back to work." The secretary-treasurers of At the same time, he re­ AFL-CIO affiliates elected A1 peated the AFL-CIO's demand Kerr of the SIU to their Steer­ that the Administration arrest ing Committee during the the downhill slide of the U.S. group's annual conference in economy. New Orleans. Unfinished Task Joseph L. Ames of the State, County and Municipal Em­ Referring to some of the ployes also was elected to the gains made by the combined committee. They will replace efforts of civil rights groups the late Frank L. Noakes of and the labor movement, Meany the Maintenance of Way Em­ said "our common task is far ployes and Charles A. Perlik, from finished. Much more re­ AL KERR Jr., who is now president of the mains to be done." Named to Committee Newspaper Guild. He added, "Labor is not Emerson Sign Shines^ Plant Lights Go Out For the past 20 years, motorists emerging from the Holland Tunnel into New Jersey have been greeted by a large sign atop a four story fac­ tory. "EMERSON TELEVISION AND RADIO," the sign reads, and at night its letters are il­ luminated in brilliant neon lights. In 1966, the sign should have been altered and the word "RADIO" eliminated, because it was in that year that radio production ceased at Emerson. The company began to import its entire line of radios from Japan. A thousand jobs were lost. The International Union of Electrical Workers went to the Federal Trade Commission to show that the company was practicing fraud and deceit in making the consumer believe that Emerson radios were made in the U.S. The FTC sided with Emerson. Going Chinese Now the company has work­ ed out an arrangement with the Admiral Co. to have all its TV sets manufactured in Taiwan and imported and sold in the U.S. Another thousand jobs will be lost and this time the com­ pany will close its plant for good. However, the sign out­ side the Holland Tunnel will continue to glow so that the public will get the impression that Emerson radio and TV's are still being made in Jersey City by American labor and at fair standards. It is a bitter blow to the Emerson workers who average well over 20 years in service. As one Jersey City lUE offi­ cial puts it: "We're a family. We've been together, most of us, well over 25 years. Black and white; American and foreign born. We had looked forward to working here for a long time and some day enjoying our pensions. But now our members will be out in the streets." Future Uncertain The local union is trying to get the membership a 52-week Readjustment Allowance through the U.S. Tariff Com­ mission. Among the employees at Emerson there is uneasiness and uncertainty about the future. Ross Musumici is blind. He had 26 years of service. As of July 1st he was out of work. He has no idea what he will do, where he wili go. Bruno Nazzari is crippled. He is a skilled man and has spent 27 years at Emerson. But, he is now over 45 years of age. The prospects for an over-45 cripple landing a job are not very bright. Meanwhile, American unions are concerned that as a result of Emerson's action with im­ punity, other companies may follow suit to take advantage of cheap labor overseas. Panel Okays Marifime Bill (Continued from Page 3) eludes all U.S.-built, U.S.-flag subsidized ships serving for­ eign countries, even if they do not directly serve the U.S. And, the Senate Committee also gave approval to a provi­ sion that grants the Maritime Administrator jurisdiction over government cargo preference procedures, a power now vested in the shipping agencies—the Department of Agriculture and the Agency for International Development. Under the Senate plan, at least 50 percent of all govern­ ment-generated and federal cargoes must be shipped in American-flag bottoms. Senate action on the measure is expected to come in a few weeks. Meany Asks Rights Alliance Kerr Elecfed to Steering Post Of Union Secretary-Treasurers tired and it is not finished with the struggle. We have pledged to continue the fight, shoulderto-shoulder with our allies in the civil rights movement, un­ til the nation has achieved its promise of liberty and justice not only for all, but for each." Meany warned, however, that the common goals of the AFL-CIO and NAACP are threatened by a national econ­ omy in which industry's produc­ tion rate has dropped below 80 percent of capacity, by an un­ employment rate that is un­ realistic, and by declining real earnings while the consumer price Index rises. Meany said the economic situation was especially detri­ mental if it curtailed the effec­ tiveness of such programs as Operation Outreach, which is aimed at recruiting black young­ sters as apprentices and upgrad­ ing the skills of older minority group workers in the building trades. Meany said Outreach programs have been launched in 63 cities and have enrolled 6,000 young blacks. New Voice For Consumers A bill pending before Con­ gress would give consumers a stronger voice in Washing­ ton in the future. The bill's first provisimi establishes an agency for consumer protection. Under terms of the Mil, the agency would be empowered to plead the consumer's case in administrative and court pro­ ceedings. The other provision of the hill grants legal authority to the President's Office of Consumer Affairs. The Presi­ dent's Consumer Affairs of­ fice has previously acted only in an advisory capacity. �(3) Nongovernment, obligations d. Common Trusts: (1) (Identify) AFL-CIO Mortgage Investment Fund (2) (Identify) e. Subsidiary organizations (See Instructions) .... (Identify and indicate percentage of owner­ ship by this Flan in the subsidiary) {Continued from Page 13) 3. Investment Income: 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19.. 20. 21. (a) Interest (b) Dividends (c) Rents (d) Other (Specify) (e) Total Income from Investments Profit OP disposal of investments Increase by adjustment in asset value of invest­ ments Other Additions: (Itemize) (a) None (b) None (c) Total Other Additions Total Additions J.376,443.45 446,478.70 1,822,922.15 179,798.18 (1) (2) $15,371,603.81 DEDUCTIONS FROM FUND BALANCE Insurance and Annuity Premiums to Insurance Carriers and to Service Organizations (Including Prepaid Medical Plans) Benefits Provided Directly by the Trust or Sepa­ rately Maintained Fund $ 3,782,433.07 Payments to an Organization Maintained by the Plan for the Purpose of Providing Benefits to Participants (Attach latest operating statement of the Organization showing detail of administrative expenses, supplies, fees, etc.) Payments or Contract Fees Paid to Independent Organizations or Individuals Providing Plan Ben­ efits (Clinics, Hospitals, Doctors, etc.) Administrative Expenses: (a) Salaries (Schedule 2) 45,934,84 (b) Allowances, Expenses, etc. (Schedule 2) 4,481.63 (c) Taxes 2,617.45 (d) Fees and Commissions (Schedule 3) 61,130.13 (e) Rent 5,839.03 (f) Insurance Premiums 343.80 (g) Fidelity Bond Premiums —o— ' (h) Other Administrative Expenses (Specify) Schedule Attached 146,521.06 (i) Total Administrative Expenses 266,867.94 Loss on disposal of investments 176,127.32 Decrease by adjustment in asset values of invest­ ments Other Deductions: (Itemize) (a) None (b) None (c) Total Other Deductions Total Deductions $ 4,225,428.33 RECONCILEMENT OF FUND BALANCE Fund Balance (Reserye for Future Benefits at Beginning of Year) 32,716,763.71 Total Additions During Year (Item 7) 15,371,603.81 Total Deductions During Year (Item 16) 4,225,428.33 Total Net Increase (Decrease) 11,146,175.48 Fund Balance (Reserve for Future Benefits) at end of Year (Item 14, Statement of Assets and Liabilities) $43,862,939.19 Part IV Part rV data for trust or other separately maintained fund are to be completed for a plan involving a trust or other separately maintained fund. It also is to be completed for a plan which: (1) Has incurred expenses other than: (a) Payments for unfunded bene­ fits or (b) Insurance or annuity premiums or subscription charges paid to an insurance carrier or service or other organization; or (2) Has assets other than: (a) Insurance or annuity contracts or (b) Contributions in the process of payment or collection. ^ Part IV—Section A Statement of Assets and Liabilities Seafarers Pension Plan File No. WP-158707 As of November 30, 1969 17,336.294.70 25,923,435.76 999,732.43 999,732.43 % % 4. Real estate loans and mortgages 244,802.93 234,364.24 5. Loans and Notes Receivable: (Other than real estate) a. Secured b. Unsecured 6. Real Estate: a. Operated b. Other real estate 7. Other Assets: a. Accrued income 43,396.06 11,510.86 b. Prepaid expenses c. Other (Specify) 8. Total Assets $32,731,963.61 $43,885,805.11 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. LIABILITIES Insurance and annuity premiums payable Unpaid claims (Not covered by insurance) Accounts payable Accrued expenses Other liabilities (Specify) Reserve for future benefits Total Liabilities and Reserves 15,199.90 22,865.92 32,716,763.71 $32,731,963.61 43,862,939.19 $43,885,805.11 ' The as.spts li.sted in this statement mu.st be valued on the basis reirularly used in valuing investments held in the fund and reported to the U.S. Treasury Department, or shall be valued at their aggregate cost or present value, whichever is lower, if such a statement is not so required to be filed with the U.S. Treasury Department. SEAFARERS WELFARE PLAN Attachment to The Superintendent of Insurance Year Ended November 30, 1969 Page 6—Item 12h Other Administrative Expenses Stationery and printing Postage Telephone and telegraph Tabulating service Microfilming Equipment rental Employee benefits Miscellaneous Miscellaneous Trustees meetings expense Repairs and maintenance Dues and subscriptions Outside office help Office improvements $ 6,387.39 105.35 1,656.52 127,565.70 511.08 2,214.57 3,243.35 1,832.04 28.72 583. ^3 375.32 1,726.15 291.44 $146,521.06 Page 4 ANNUAL REPORT OF THE SEAFARERS WELFARE FUND STATE OF COUNTY OF New York New York ss. .and Tcustees of the Fund and affirm,,under the penalties of perjury that thecontentsof this Annual Report are true and hereby subscribe thereto. Employer trus ASSETS' End of End of Item Prior Year Reporting Year 1. Cash $ 1,615,843.86 $ 606,193.93 2. Receivables: a. Contributions: (See Item 18) (1) Employer 200,397.72 55,925.10 (2) Other (Specify) b. Dividends or experience rating refunds c. Other (Specify) 3. Investments: (Other than real estate) a. Bank deposits at interest and deposits or shares in savings and loan associations b. Stocks: 2,406,446.31 (1) Preferred 1,449.099.56 12,302,438.00 (2) Common 9,460,509.06 c. Bonds and debentures: (1) Government obligations: 1,345,758.48 (a) Federal 1,381,887.29 (b) State and municipal (2) Foreign government obligations July 1970 Employee trustee: Others (Indicate titles): Page 21 �Digest of SiU Ships Meetings V. OVERSEAS VIVIAN (Maritime Overseas), June 14 — Chairman, Robert A. Yeager; Secretary, Troy Savage; Deck Delegate, Richard Schaeffer; Engine Delegate, John A. Sullivan; Steward Delegate, F. J. Johnson. Few hours disputed OT in engine department, otherwise no beefs. OVERSEAS DAPHNE (Maritime Overseas), June 16—Chairman, Ed­ win Craddock; Secretary, Sidney Gamer; Deck Delegate, Ronald J. Crain; Steward Delegate, J. H. Crawford, Jr. No beefs reported. Some disputed OT in engine de­ partment. Vote of thanks to stew­ ard department for job well done. HURRICANE (Waterman), June 7—Chairman and Deck Delegate, Clayton Engelund; Secretary and Steward Delegate, James T. My­ ers; Engine Delegate, Nick Marcogliese. Two men paid off in Guam, and one man missed ship in Yokohama. Some disputed OT in deck and engine departments. Pa­ trolman aboard ship in Yokohama to straighten out a few beefs. Vote of thanks to steward department for job well done. OVERSEAS ULLA (Maritime Overseas), June 21 — Chairman, William O' Connor; Secretary, Har­ old P. DuCloux; Deck Delegate, Bernard Toner; Steward Delegate. Donald M. King. $12.25 in ship's fund. Several resolutions submitted to Headquarters. VANTAGE PROGRESS (Pio­ neer), June 7—Chairman, John M. Yates; Secretary, Jim Bartlett; Deck Delegate, Elbert Wilson; Engine Delegate, James D. Allen; Steward Delegate, C. J. Kuzzen. Everything running smoothly with no beeh and no disputed OT. FANWOOD (Waterman), June 21—Chairman, Clarence Cousins; Secretary, Anthony J. Kuberski. $15.50 in ship's fund. Some dis­ puted OT in engine department. Beef in steward department to be brought to attention of patrolman. Vote of thanks extended to steward department for job well done. EAGLE VOYAGER (United Maritime), May 24—Chairman, Leo Paradise; Engine Delegate, Michael J. Blatchford; Steward Delegate, Robert Escobar. No beefs reported. Everything running smoothly. MX. WASHINGTON (Victory Carriers), May 6—Chairman, E. Morris; Secretary, W. O'Brien; Steward Delegate, Sheldon Wallace. $16 in ship's fund. Some disputed OT in each department. COLUMBIA BREWER (Colum­ bia), May 3—Chairman, C. Lee; Secretary, A. Hirsch; Deck Dele­ gate, Orlando Gonsalves; Steward Delegate, Lee Myers. No beefs re­ ported. Some disputed OT in en­ gine department. YAKA (Waterman), June 18— Chairman, Andrew Lesnansky; Sec­ retary, Thomas Liles, Jr.; Deck Delegate, Lewis T. Fitton; Engine Delegate, W. A. Brown; Steward Delegate, Francisco A. Gonzalez. No beefs reported by department delegates. Vote of thanks to stew­ ard department for job well done. ERICKSON (Crest Overseas), June 1—Chairman, S. Johannson; Secretary, J. L. Hodges; Deck Dele­ gate, Andrew E. Stemock; Engine delegate, John W. Penns; Steward Delegate, Donald Klein. No beefs and no disputed OT. YORKMAR (Calmar), June 21— Chairman, William D. Morris; Sec­ retary, John R. Marshall; Deck Delegate, S. Furtado; Steward Del­ egate, W. C. Crawford. Some dis­ puted OT in deck department. Smooth sailing. DEL SOL (Delta), June 21— Chairman, Claude W. Webb; Sec­ retary, Charles L. Shirah; Deck Page 22 Delegate, John Turk, Jr.; Engine Delegate, Richard Savoie; Steward Delegate, Joseph Gagliano. $7 in ship's fund. Motion made for re­ tirement after 20 years in union and 15 years seatime, regardless of age. Vote of thanks extended to steward department for job well done. TRANSERIE (Hudson Water­ ways), May 10—Chairman, Hendray Rucki; Secretary, W. B. Yarbrough; Deck Delegate, T. E. An­ derson; Engine Delegate, S. W. Lewis; Steward Delegate, B. S. Kusbranson. Motion made to have sixmonth articles replaced by twelve­ month articles on all ships. Vote of thanks to entire steward depart­ ment for job well done. Disputed OT in deck and engine depart­ ments. PANAMA (Sea-Land), May 28Chairman, Ray Schrum; Secretary. J. McPhaul; Deck Delegate, James F. Ryan; Engine Delegate, David E. Wilson; Steward Delegate, Jose Vazquey, One man missed ship in Yokohama. One man hospitalized in Kobe. No beefs reported. Expect good payoff in Oakland, Calif. Some disputed OT in engine department. Vote of thanks to steward depart­ ment for job well done. 'raLLOWSTONE (Ogden Ma­ rine), May 31—Chairman, John Talbot; Secretary, Gilbert Trosclair; Deck Delegate, W. F. Simmons; Engine Delegate, R. C. Goodrum; Steward Delegate, R. H. Taylor. Small amount of disputed OT in deck department. FAIRLAND (Sea-Land), May 24—Chairman, George Burke; Sec­ retary, James H. Naylor. No beefs reported by department delegates. Vote of thanks extended to stew­ ard department for job well done. Vote of thanks also extended to 4 to 8 watch for cleaning pantry. PENN CHAMPION (Fenn Ship­ ping), May 24—Chairman, Charles Boyle; Secretary, Z. A. Markris; Deck Delegate, C. R. Dammeyer; Engine Delegate, R. E. Nickerson; Steward Delegate, Richard Marti­ nez. Disputed OT in deck depart­ ment regarding delayed sailing. Vote of thanks to steward department for job well done. SAGAMORE HILL (Victory Carriers), April 19—Chairman, B. A. Granby; Secretary, Willie A. Slater; Deck Delegate, H. T. Buckner; Steward Delegate, W. J. Miles. $14 in ship's fund. Disputed OT in deck and steward departments. ROBIN HOOD (Moore-McCormack). May 24—Chairman, J. I. Justus; Secretary, Aussie Shrimpton; Deck Delegate, W. R. Addington; Engine Delegate, P. P. Pappas; Steward Delegate, Charles Hickox. $13 in ship's fund. No beefs re­ ported. SEATRAIN FLORIDA (Seatrain) June 15—Chairman, George B. Smith; Secretary, Wilbur C. Sink; Deck Delegate, Arthur E. Hinz; Engine Delegate, E. W. Bartol; Steward Delegate, Calvin J. Sivels. Some disputed OT in engine de­ partment. Beefs in steward depart­ ment to be settled by patrolman. STEEL APPRENTICE (Isthmian), June 14—Chairman, Daniel D. Backrak; Secretary, Paul P. Lopez; Deck Delegate, C. D. Phillips; En­ gine Delegate, L. B. Broderick"; Steward Delegate, A. P. Lopez. $30 in ship's fund. Some disputed OT in deck and engine departments to be brought to attention of boarding patrolman. MAIDEN CREEK (Sea-Land), May 3—Chairman, George Annis; Secretary, Joseph E. Hannon. No beefs reported by department dele­ gates. Special vote of thanks to steward department for job well done. PONCE (Sea-Land), June 14— Chairman, G. Ruf; Secretary, G. M. Wright; Deck Delegate, Wesley Leonard; Engine Delegate, J. Beam. Jr.; Steward Delegate, Oscar Sorenson. $15.71 in ship's fund. No beefs reported by department delegates. Vote of thanks to steward depart­ ment for job well done. MAYAGUEZ (Sea-Land), May 17—Chairman, Don Hicks; Secre­ tary, L. Moore; Engine Delegate, H. B. Stevens. Motion made to have SIU Food Plan Representa­ tive look into quality and quantity of food aboard ship. No disputed OT and no beefs. TOPA TOPA (Waterman), May 17—Chairman, James O. Dewell; Secretary, Edwin L. Brown; Deck Delegate, Glen E. Vinson; Engine Delegate, Robert A. Van Cise; Steward Delegate, C. Marceaux. Motion made to have maintenance and cure raised to $15 per day. No beefs reported by department dele­ gates. OVERSEAS ULLA (Maritime Overseas), May 17—Chairman, Leonard J. Olbrantz; Secretary, Harold P. DuCloux; Deck Dele­ gate, James R. Thompson; Engine Delegate. W. A. Padgett; Steward Delegate, James A. Hassell. $12.35 in ship's fund. Discussion held re­ garding quality of food. Few beefs to be taken up with boarding patrolman. COLUMBIA TIGER (Columbia), May 21—Chairman, John W. Kelso; Secretary, George M. Wil­ liams; Deck Delegate, Robert M. Smith; Engine Delegate, O. M. Brooke; Steward Delegate, Clifton Aaron. No beefs reported by de­ partment delegates. CHICAGO (Sea-Land), May 3— Chairman, Walter Sibley; Secre­ tary, B. B. Henderson; Deck Dele­ gate, Frank Buhl; Engine Delegate, Vincent A. Lawsin; Steward Dele­ gate, Joseph E. Giblin. Everything running smoothly with no beefs. DELTA URUGUAY (Delta), May 21—Chairman, Joseph Cata­ lanotto; Secretary, Bill Kaiser; Deck Delegate, Irvin Glass; Engine Dele­ gate, V. M. Frederiksen; Steward Delegate, Sankey Edwards. $107.02 in ship's fund. Few hours disputed OT in deck department. Real smooth voyage with no beefs. Dis­ cussion held regarding pension plan. TAMARA GUILDEN (Trans­ port Commercial), May 5—Chair­ man, E. Bryan; Secretary, J. Prestwood; Deck Delegate, H. E. Jones; Engine Delegate, R. D. Holmes; Steward Delegate; R. D. Smith. $18.35 in ship's fund and $459.50 in movie fund. Ship's delegate to see captain regarding rusty wash water. Delayed sailing discussed. MT. WASHINGTON (Victory Carriers), May 27—Chairman, H. I. Pousson; Secretary, Leoncio Calderon; Deck Delegate, Oria Tysen; Engine Delegate, Dennis P. Whalen; Steward Delegate, W. Wal­ lace. $15 in ship's fund. Some dis­ puted OT in steward department. DELTA URUGUAY (Delta), April 19—Chairman, Joseph Catal­ anotto; Secretary, Bill Kaiser; Deck Delegate, G. W. Duncan; Engine Delegate^' V. M. Frederiksen; Stew­ ard Delegate, Sankey Edwards. Dis­ cussion held regarding new SIU contract and pension plan. $61.02 in ship's fund. Everything running smoothly. Vote of thanks extended to entire steward department for job well done. OVERSEAS PROGRESS (Mari­ time Overseas), May 17—Chair­ man, Louis L. Arena; Secretary, Richard J. Sherman; Deck Delegate, Roy A. McLeod; Engine Delegate, Alphonso R. Gonzales; Steward Delegate, A. Papardimoti. Some minor repairs should be made as soon as possible, otherwise every­ thing running smoothly with no beefs and no disputed OT. STEEL SURVEYOR (Isthmian) May 3—Chairman, William Bushong; Secretary,. John Reed; Deck Delegate, Ralph O. King; Engine Delegate. Robert F. Ellenson; Stew­ ard Delegate, William R. Magruder. All beefs taken care of at payoff. PORTLAND (Sea-Land), April 26—Chairman, R. G. Bentz; &cretarj, R. Hernandez. Everything running smoothly with no beefs. Crew thanked for donation of $90 to American Library Association. PORTLAND (Sea-Land), May 10 Chairman, R. G. Bentz; Secretary, R. Hernandez. No beefs and no disbuted OT. Everything running smoothly. CmES SERVICE NORFOLK (Cities Service), May 16—Chair­ man, S. Candela; Secretary, Ralph Dougherty; Deck Delegate, Joe Moll Jr.; Engine Delegate, Frank C. Guillory; Steward Delegate, Persey Willis. RALEIGH (Crest), March 31— Chairman, W. J. Meehan; Secre­ tary. L. F. Drew; Deck Delegate, Roy L. Privette; Engine Delegate. Carl L. Peth III. Everything in good order. No beefs reported by de­ partment delegates. STEEL ADMIRAL (Isthmian). May 2—Chairman, Melvin J. H. Keeper; Secretary, Isidor D. Avacilla; Deck Delegate, Lars Nielson; Engine Delegate, Philip F. Koral; Steward Delegate, Conrad Gauthier. $38 in ship's fund. Discussion held regarding rusty water; matter to be taken up with patrolman. No dis­ puted OT. STEEL KING (Isthmian), May 17—Chairman. J. McCullom; Sec­ retary, M. E. Reid. Discussion held regarding installation of airconditioning in messhalls. No beefs; eveiything running smoothly. Vote of thanks to steward department. TRANSHAWAII (Hudson Water­ ways), June 8—Chairman, W. E. Coutant; Secretary, James Temple; Deck Delegate, A. Fasar; Engine Delegate. Earl S. Rogers; Steward Delegate, Edward Dale. $22.50 in ship's fund. No beefs reported. Vote of thanks extended to steward department for job well done. HALCYON TIGER (Halcyon), June 8—Chairman, James Catania; Secretary, C. J. Nail. Disputed OT in each department to be settled by boarding patrolman. Vote of thanks extended to steward department for job well done. BALTIMORE (Sea-Land), June 1—Chairman, J. Delgado; Secre­ tary, Ken Hayes. Motion made to have negotiating committee try to bring vacation pay in line with that of mates and engineers on this type ship. Mail situation very bad, to be brought to attention of patrol­ man. COLUMBIA BREWER (Colum­ bia), June 1—Chairman, Alfred Hirsch; Secretary, J. Harris; Deck Delegate, John Benitz; Engine Dele­ gate, Robert Prentise; Steward Dele­ gate, J. M. Harris. No beefs and no disputed OT. STEEL ARCHITECT (Isthmian), April 4—Chairman, Charles D'Amico; Secretary, Thomas Williams; Deck Delegate, Robert N. Talk; Engine Delegate, Allan R. J. Brunt; Steward Delegate, Arturo I. Aguilos. $35 in ship's fund. Some disputed OT in deck department. CHOCTAW (Waterman). May 31—Chairman. Enos E. Allen, Sec­ retary, Frank L. Shackelford; Deck Delegate, J. M. Skinner; Engine Delegate, Samuel L. Gibson; Stew­ ard Delegate, Vincent P. Pizzitolo. No beefs and no disputed OT. COLUMBIA EAGLE (Columbia). May 31—Chairman, James Northcutt; &cretary, J. Kackur; Deck Delegate, N. R. Petterson; Engine Delegate, Luke A. Ciamboli; Stew­ ard Delegate, George M. Brown. $12.10 in ship's fund. Few hours disputed OT in deck department. Vote of thanks to steward depart­ ment for job well done. COLUMBIA STAR (Columbia), May 17—Chairman, C. B. Pickle; Secretary, E. E. Harris; Deck Dele­ gate. D. H. Ikirt; Engine Delegate, C. E. Wynn; Steward Delegate, John Silva. Motion made to have pension breakout after 20 years in union and 15 years sea time, re­ gardless of age. Vote of thanks extended to steward department for job well done. PERRY (Marine Traders), June 6—Chairman, M. E. Beaching; Secretary, A. E. Weaver; Deck Dele­ gate, P. Pringle; Engine Delegate, F. M. Pedroza; Steward Delegate, T. Kenley, Jr. Some disputed OT in steward department. After fhe Lifeboat Exam Five Seafarers successfully completed the lifeboat course .at the Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship in New Yoric, and passed the U.S. Coast Guard examinations. They are (seated, from left) : Norman Williams, Louis Gil Jr., Panagis Menagatos; and (standing) Len Decker, the instructor, Dimosthenis Triantafyllos and Ronald Jones. Seafarers Log i'l �Ships' Committees: TTnion democracy is the cornerstone of the SIU Ship Committee. The committee, comprised of a ship's chairman, ship's secretary-reporter, and elected delegates from each department, is the SIU way of serving its mem­ bers even while they are at sea. Each Sunday of a cruise, a meeting of SIU members is held with the ship's chairman presiding. The secretaryreporter takes minutes which, along with other corres­ pondence, are later forwarded to headquarters. All matters relating to the union may be discussed at the meetings and the discussions are often wide-ranging. The committee is empowered to handle beefs taken to the department delegates, and will attempt to solve them on board. If they are not solved when the ship reaches port, the beefs are turned over to the boarding patrolman. Participation in the ship's committee meetings, and service on the committee, is open to every member. Union Democracy Aboard SlU Ships NEWARK (Sea-Land)—Gathered around the latest edition of the Log is the ship's committee of the Newark, hack home in Port Elizabeth, N.J. Seated around the table are committee members (from left) : Louis A. Ramiirez, the engine department del­ egate; Alphonse Rivera, the ship's chairman; Madias Pena, the ship's secretary-re­ porter; Rupert .lackson, the steward department delegate, and Nick Bechlevanis, the * delegate of the deck department. TRANSHAWAU (Hudson Waterways)— The ship's committee reported a smooth 27-day crossing from Southhampton, Eng­ land. The Transhawaii carried a cargo of containers. The ship's committee was made up of (front row, from left) : James Tem­ ple, steward department delegate; James Rogers, engine department delegate; and (hack row) Adrian Ease, deck delegate; Thomas E. Yahlonsky, ship's chairman, and Edward Dale, secretary-reporter. C/1TE r.4 F GfTF ( Sea-Land ) beefs were reportetj aboard the Gateway City on a 29-day voyage carrying mixed cargo containers from Spain. The com­ mittee consisted of (front row, from left) : Vincent Genco, deck department delegate; Felipe Martinez, steward department dele­ gate; and (hack row, from left) Frank Carmichael, secretary - reporter; Israel Ramos, engine department delegate, and Sven Stockmarr, ship's chairman. BROOKLYN (Sea-Land)-^The Brooklyn docked in Port Elizabeth, N.J., after a 28day voyage from Flextowe, England, with a mixed cargo of containers. The members of the ship's committee were (front row, from left): Jack Bowman, ship's chair-man; Joseph Delise, secretary-reporter; and, (hack row, from left) Peter McAneney, engine <lepar!ment delegate; Thomas Anderson, <leck department delegate, and Francis Ward, steward deparliueiit «lclegate. MOBILE (Sea-Land) Elizabeth, N.J., the ship's committee re­ ported a smooth 8-day voyage from San Juan, Puerto Rico. The committee mem­ bers were (front row, from left) : Sung M. Hsu, steward department delegate; Thomas Maga, engine department deh'gale; and (hack row, from left) Francis DeCarlo, ship's secretary-reporter; Svcrre LeKnes, deck (leparlment delegate, and Armas Jonsson, ship's chairman. 1 July 1970 Page 23 �v4sS6®Sf?»';^-. SIU fire fighting trainees guide a water fog nozzle to extinguish a diesel oil fire set in a giant tank. The train­ ees have to get on top of the* blaze for the water mist to do its extinguishing job. Preparing The Fighters Against Fire at Sea nphe ever present danger of fire aboard ship has always X threatened men at sea. To help prepare Seafarers combat this danger, the Military Sea Transport Service and the Maritime Administration jointly conduct a fire fighting school to train seamen how to handle such emer­ gencies. The school, located on the MSTS base in Bayonne, N.J., offers a two-day course, combining classroom and practical training. A recent class consisted of 13 SIU men. The curriculum includes general fire fighting and emer­ gency procedures, use of rescue equipment such as breathing apparatus and atomic decontamination tech­ niques. The practical training entails putting out fires set by the instructors and familiarization with different types of emergency gear. Each trainee gets to put his classroom theory into practice by lining up on a hose and guiding the nozzle to douse a blaze, using either fog nozzles or foam attachments. To finish the two-day course, each trainee must drag a hose to extinguish a smoky fire set below deck in an old landing craft used by the school. "We want to remove the fear of fire, but we want to teach respect for a fire," said Robert White, an instructor. "After all, it may save some lives some day." Smoke and water vapor mix as the trainees prepare to lug a hose below decks to put out a fire set in a former World War II landing craft. : •4 • ^1 •i I Seafarer Carl Merritt checks I the fog nozzle before going he' low to put out a fire. Paul Stew­ art assists him in holding the squirming hose. *1 M SIU trainees, in waterproof clothing man the hose to put out a diesel oil fire set in a tank. Each trainee gets a turn to lead the hose into the smoke and heat and guide the water fog onto the flames until the dreaded fire is put out. Page 24 Seafarers Loi �Fire fighting foam stains a prac­ tice vat in foreground as the SIU members attack another blaze. The fire fighting school, on the edge of the huge Bayonne base, is easy to find because of the smoke from practice fires. A trainee guides the fog nozzle into the heart of the inferno. The nozzle must he put right on top of the fire to allow the water ^ . I/- - SIU graduates of the fire fighting school are, from left, front row, Nick Paloumbis, Patrick Poinsette, Peter Triantafnlis, Charles Pollman", Paul Stewart and Mike Levan. Rear row: Randy Hines, Phil Barry, Jim• Sharpless, Neil Titone, Carl Merritt, Joseph Windham, Kenneth Roberts and instructors John Nagle and Robert White. Two Seafarers guide a fire fighting foam onto a blaze. Train­ ees learn to use different types of extinglisber materials to fight different types of fires. iif M' «t. Trainees drag the heavy hose to put out a diesel oil fire. Be­ sides fire fighting proc^ures, the school aims to remove fear of fire while retaining respect for fires, especiaUy aboard ship. D 1r �Crew of Steel Maker Ends A Mercy Cruise The crew of the Steel Maker (Isthmian) were glafl to be back home in the Port of New York after a mercy cruise to the Indian Ocean. When the ship dropped anchor at the Erie Basin in Brooklyn, the ship had completed a three and a half month trip to ports in India, West Pakistan and Ceylon, de­ livering a cargo of CARE packages and machinery. The crew left on their trip when wintry breezes were still blowing at home and, by the time they returned from the sweltering heat of the Indian Ocean, it was late spring in New York. The voyage was smooth, but most of the crew looked for­ ward to a few days of relaxadon at home before shipping out again. Seafarer Robert Lee Davis, who sails in the engine de­ partment, heads down the gangway with his suitcase all packed for some leisure time in the ship's home port. Crew members listen atten­ tively as SIU Representative Angus "Red" Campbell fills them in oii union activities during their long voyage to the Indian Ocean. The Steel Maker ship's committee re­ ported a smooth trip. Closing down the engine room telegraph after docking is Ken­ neth Larpenteur. Brother Larpenteur prepared for his career at sea by graduating from the Harry Lundeherg School of Seamanship in New Orleans. Rodney Doiron, an oiler, adjusts the main steam valve after the ship tied up. Brother Doiron hopes to enroll in one of the SIU upgrading programs to advance himself in his seagoing career. After the Steel Maker docked at the Erie Basin, Seafarer Andrew Lopez, a fi reman-watertender, makes a routine inspection tour of the engine room machinery. Mixing the potatoes for another good hearty meal for the crew are Don M. Ravosa (left), chief cook, and Robert J. Laiche, third cook aboard the Steel Maker. All the crew members say the steward department did a fine job during the long trip. �William Pope William Pope, 46, an able sea­ man in the deck department of the Alcoa Com­ mander, died Jan. 22, 1969, aboard ship in New Orleans. He had been a mem­ ber of the SIU for 10 years, joining at the Port of New York. A native of Dalton, Ga., he was buried in West Hill Cemetery there. Roy M. Mwtin Roy M. Martin, 29, died at the J. T. Mather Hospital in Port Jefferson, N.Y., April 11. Born in New York, he joined the SIU at the Port of New York in 1959 and later that year graduated from the Andrew Furuseth Training School. His home was in Port Jefferson. Dur­ ing his career he sailed in the steward department and in 1961 was issued a picket duty card. Burial was in Washington Me­ morial Park, Goran, N.Y. 1^ Rosarlo LIpari Rosario Lipari, 44, died April 30 in the USPHS Hospital on S t a t e n Island. Mr. Lipari joined the SIU in 1943 at the Port of New York and sailed as a bosun. He was issued a picket duty card in 1961. A native of Canada, he was a resident in Brooklyn at the time of his death. Burial was in Cote de Neiges Cemetery in Montreal. Among his survivors are two brothers, Frank and An­ tonio. Walter G. Cooper Walter G. Cooper, 45, died May 7 in Napa, Calif. Bom in Illinois, he was a resident of San Francisco when he died. He joined the SIU in 1966 at the Port of New York and sailed in the deck department. He served in the U.S. Coast Guard during World War II. Mr. Cooper is survived by his mother, Mrs. Virginia Coughlan, of San Francisco. Services were held in Olivet Me­ morial Park, Colma, Calif. Henry B. Richardson Henry B. Richardson, 46, died May 9 in the USPHS Hospital in San Francisco af­ ter a long illness. A native of Rhode Island, he was a resident of San Francisco. He joined the SIU in 1967 in the Port of New York and sailed in the deck department. Burial was in Calvary Catholic Ceme­ tery, San Jose, Calif. John C. Bourgeois John C. Bourgeois, 56, of Gretna, La., suffered an appar­ ent heart attack aboard the tug Jason Smith on Feb. 19 and died before he could reach Marrero Hospital, Mar­ rero, La. Mr. Bourgeois joined the SIU in 1959 at the Port of New Orleans and worked as a deck hand for the Crescent Towing and Salvage Co. in New Orleans. He is survived by his wife, Bernadette, and four daughters. William K. Kirk William K. Kirk, 18, died April 16 in St. Mary's Hospital, Philadelphia, Pa. He was a graduate of the Harry Lundeberg School of Sea^ manship. He joined the union in 1968 at the Port of San Francisco and sailed in the deck department as an ordinary seaman. Among his survivors is his mother, Mrs. Agnes Kirk of Philadelphia. Burial was in the New Cathedral Cemetery, Philadelphia. Harold Ferguson Harold Ferguson, 45, died May 15 at his home in Los Angeles. He join­ ed the SIU in 1961 in the Port o f Wilmington and sailed in the engine and deck departments. Burrial was in Green Hills Memorial Park in Los An­ geles Rufus C. Davidson Rufus C. Davidson, 54, died June 2 in Mobile, Ala., after suf­ fering a heart at­ tack. A Coast Guard veteran of World War II, he joined the SIU in the Port of Balti­ more in 1947, and sailed in the engine depart­ ment. Mr. Davidson was a na­ tive of Alabama, and he made his home in Baker, Fla. He was interred at Bradley Cemetery in Bradley, Ala. He is survived by a son, Robert F. Davidson. Strong Safety Bill Proposed Washington A bill pending in Congress would permit the Secretary of Labor to set safety standards for all industries. The bill, introduced in the House by Rep. Dominick V. Daniels (D-N.J.), provides that an inspector finding conditions in a place of work that could produce death or injury, may order the job site closed if the condition warrants. Broad enforcement powers, and expansion of the Labor Department's ability to regu­ late safety procedures, are in­ cluded in the bill, which, la­ bor leaders say, is the "strong­ est ever before Congress." Management organizations are expected to vigorously op­ pose the safety measure. Irvin C. Kramer Irvin C. Kramer, 62, died Feb. 20 in Arcadia, Mich., from heart disease. He Join­ ed the SIU at the Port of Frank­ fort in 1962 and lived in Arcadia. Burial was in Gethsemane Cem­ etery in Detroit. Among the sur­ vivors is a son, Robert Kramer of Arcadia, Mich. Henry T. Gaines Henry T. Gaines, 39, died April 18 of an apparent heart attack in Luray, Va. He is sur­ vived by his mother, Mrs. Margaret Gaines of Houston. Mr. Gaines, an Air Force veteran of the Korean War, joined the SIU in 1960 at the Port of Jacksonville. He sailed as chief electrician. His home was in Houston, Tex. Burial was in the Jacksonville Memory Gardens in Jacksonville, Fla. Peter Bush Peter Bush, 70, died April 12 after a long illness in the Provi­ dence Memorial Hospital in El Paso, Tex. An SIU pensioner since 1959, he moved to El Paso in 1966 from New York. An Army veteran of World War I, he joined the union at the Port of Baltimore in 1939. He sailed in the engine department. Among the survivors is his wife, Lorene. After cremation services, the ashes were scattered on the sea from the SS Hoskins. Donald A. Bergum Donald A. Bergum, 31, died on May 6, in Schroeder, Minn., following an auto­ mobile accident. A resident of Perham, Minn., he joined the SIU •• in 1969 at the I Port of Duluth after 11 years in the U.S. Navy. Burial was in Richville Cemetery, Rush Lake Township, Minn. I Bernard A. Donneily Bernard A. Donnelly, 58, died May 16 in the Veterans Adminis­ tration Hospital in Los Angeles after a short ill­ ness. An Army Air Corps vet­ eran of World War II, Mr. Don­ nelly joined the i union in 1952 at the Port of-Wil­ mington. Born in Canada, he had been living in Encino, Calif. Among his survivors is a sister, Mrs. Mary Menefree, of Encino. Burial was in Holy Cross Cem­ etery, Encino. John J. Cannon John J. Cannon, 69, died May 5 in Cumberland Hospital, Brook­ lyn, of natural causes. He joined the union in 1962 at the Port of New York and sailed in the stew­ ard department. Mr. Cannon was interred in Roseh i 11 Cemetery, Linden, N.J. Oaude D. Jennings Claude D. Jennings, 58, passed away May 8 in the USPHS Hos­ pital in New Or­ leans following a long illness. An Army veteran of World War II, Mr. Jennings joined the SIU in 1963 in the Port of New Orleans. He is survived by his wife, Corinne. Burial was in St. Rock Cemetery, New Or­ leans. Marion J. Goold Marion J. Goold, 72, passed away March 12 of natural causes in Kings County Hospital, Brook­ lyn, N. Y. An Army veteran of World War I, Mr. Goold joined the SIU in 1955 at the Port of New York and sailed in the stew­ ard department. He is survived by a brother, Robert, of Paris, 111. Burial was in Yates City Cemetery, Yates City, 111. Stevens Guilty Again P, « Mail from Home Seafarer Paul Parsons, an able seaman aboard tbe Penn Challenger, looks over letters from home as his ship rests at anchor in Yokohama. ^^Letters from home are more im­ portant than money, food, or a place to sleep,^* he says. New York For the tenth time the Na­ tional Labor Relations Board has found the J. P. Stevens Co. guilty of unfair labor tactics. In the most recent instance, the NLRB ordered the company to bargain with the Textile Work­ ers Union of America in behalf of workers in Greenville, S.C. New Gallon Club Member Seafarer Dominic Venezia (center) receives an SIU Gallon Club membership pin from Dr. Joseph Logue, SIU medical director, at the clinic in New York while a nurse looks on. Venezia, who donated his first pint of blood in 1964, be­ came the 13th Seafarer to have donated one gallon or more to the union blood bank. �24 More Seafarers Retire to Shore Joining the ranks of SIU pen­ sioners last month were 24 Sea­ farers who retired after long years of sailing the world's oceans. Carlos Mojica, 46, joined the SIU in the Port of New York and sailed in the steward depart­ ment as a second cook. A de­ partment delegate when sailing, he was issued picket duty cards in 1947 and 1961. A native of Puerto Rico, Brother Mojica now makes his home in New York City. David Brenner Miller, 64, a native of Louisiana, now lives in Houston, Tex. He joined the un­ ion in the Port of Baltimore and sailed in the engine department as a fireman. When Seafarer Miller retired, he ended a sail­ ing career of 42 years. Carlos Mojica David MOIer Fk-ank Prezalar, 63, joined the SIU in the Port of New York and sailed in the steward depart­ ment as a baker, chief cook and steward. In 1961, he was is­ sued a picket duty card. A na­ tive of Poland, Seafarer Prezalar is now spending his retirement in Milford, Conn. He is an Army veteran of World War II. Austin N. Kitchlngs, 65, a na­ tive of South Carolina, now lives in Femandia Beach, Fla. He joined the union in the Port of Savannah and sailed in the stew­ ard department as a messman. Frank Prezalar Austin Kitchings Francisco V. Nicolas, 68, joined the SIU in 1943 at the Port of Norfolk and sailed in the steward department as a cook. A native of the Philippine Islands, Brother Nicolas makes his home in Baltimore, Md. His retirement closed a sailing career of 38 years. Otis Neal Edwards, 65, a na­ tive of Louisiana, is living in Chickasaw, Ala. In 1938 he be­ came a member of the union in the Port of Mobile. He sailed in the engine department as a fire­ man-oiler and deck engineer. Brother Edwards had been sail­ ing for 38 years when he retired to shore. Francisco Nicolas Otis Edwards Oscar Lee, 62, sailed in the engine department as a firemanoiler after joining the SIU in the Port of Mobile in his native state Page 28 of Alabama. Seafarer Lee is spending his retirement in Mo­ bile. Lawrence Edward Power, 68, a native of Rochester, N.Y., now lives in Cohoes, N.Y. He joined the union in the Port of Philadel­ phia and sailed in the steward de­ partment. Brother Power served in the Navy from 1919 to 1923. Falco was elected to serve as the quarterly financial committee member from the Port of Phila­ delphia. joined the SIU in the Port of New York and sailed in the steward department. A native of the Philippine Islands, Brother Panuelos lives in Portsmouth, Va. He is a veteran of both World Wars, and served in the Navy as a cook for over 30 years. Seafarer Sihler now lives in New Orleans, La. Robert Edward King, 46, a native of Virginia, now makes his home in Virginia Beach. He joined the SIU in the Port of Norfolk and sailed in the deck department. Seafarer King is a Navy veteran of World War II. Edward Dooley Oscar Lee Lawrence Power Guillermo De Jesus, 48, joined the SIU in 1944 at the Port of New York. A messman, he sailed in the steward department. Brother De Jesus is spending his retirement in Dorado in his na­ tive Puerto Rico. James Sanlouzans, 60, is a na­ tive of Spain, who now makes his home in New York City. He joined the union in 1944 at the Port of Boston and sailed in the deck department. In 1961, he was issued a picket duty card. His re­ tirement ended a sailing career of 39 years. John G. Newnian, 54, is a 23year union veteran. He joined the SIU in the Port of New York. He sailed as an able seaman and bosun. A New York City native, he now lives in New Orleans, La. Edward R. Gordon, 69, of Pittsburgh, Pa., is a 26-year SIU veteran. He joined the union in the Port of New York after a two-year hitch in the Army. He sailed in the steward department. He lives in his hometown of Pittsburgh. Filippo Carlino Francisco Panuelos Clarence I. Wright, 63, is a native of Georgia and now makes his home in Baltimore, Md. He joined the union in the Port of Savannah in 1939 and sailed in the steward department. In 1961 he was issued a picket duty card. Allen L. Dunn, 53, joined the SIU in the Port of Boston and sailed in the steward department as a cook. A native of Alabama, Seafarer Dunn is now making his home in Savannah, Ga. Dolph Sihler Robert King Edward Johnston, 65, joined the SIU at the Port of Philadel­ phia in 1939. During his 31-year career, he sailed as an able sea­ man, carpenter and bosun. A na­ tive of Philadelphia, he now makes his home in Havertown, Pa. Lewis James Goodwin, 55, joined the union in 1941 at the Port of New York after five years in the Navy. He sailed in the deck department as an able sea­ man. A native of Sanford, Me., he makes his home in Brooklyn, N.Y. John Newman Guillermo De Jesus James Sanlouzans Modesto Velez, 60, a native of Puerto Rico, now lives in the Bronx, N.Y. He joined the SIU in the Port of Mobile and sailed in the steward department. He served as department delegate while sailing. When he retired. Brother Velez ended a sailing career of 38 years. Rodrlgo I. Pelayo, 66, joined the union in the Port of New York and sailed in the steward department. A native of the Philippine Islands, Brother Pelayo now lives on Staten Island, N.Y. He retired after 43 years of sail­ ing. Modesto Velez Rodrigo Pelayo Edward K. Dooley, 46, joined the SIU in the Port of New York and sailed in the deck department as an able seaman. He last sailed aboard the Sabine. Brother Dooley was issued a picket duty card in 1962. A native of Con­ necticut, he now makes his home in Miami, Fla. He is a Marine veteran of World War II. Antonio Falco, 53, is a native of New Jersey where he now makes his home in Westmont. He joined the SIU in the Port of Philadelphia and shipped in the steward department as a messman. He last sailed aboard the Del Sol. In 1960 Brother Filippo Carlino, 45, joined the SIU in 1957 in the Port of Balti­ more and sailed in the steward department. A native of New York City, he now lives in Balti­ more. Francisco P. Panuelos, 74, Clarence Wright Allen Dunn Dolph Dell Sihler, 63, joined the SIU in the Port of New York in 1943 and sailed in the engine department. A native of Oregon, Edward . Johnston Lewis Goodwin Pensioner In California Allen's Unique Initials: NH To distinguish him from othei boys with the same first name, the parents of SIU pen­ sioners Charles (Chuck) Allen gave him the middle initials "NH", even though they repre­ sent no names. Seafarer Allen does not know exactly why they picked those initials. One thing is certain, however. Brother Allen's record during World War II contains more than enough facts to dis­ tinguish him from others. He sailed as boatswain aboard the Samuel F. Miller in 1943 when it was shuttling gasoline from Tunisia to Palermo and Naples in Italy. The ship was almost always under attack when it entered the Italian ports and Brother Allen was on deck with his men and therefore in constant danger. Wounded in Naples On October 5, 1943, while in the Port of Naples, the ship was nearly hit and shrapnel pounded onto the deck. Brother Allen was wounded in the head. He spent four days in Para­ troopers Hospital in Naples. Also on board that ship at the time and working in the engine room as a fireman was New York Port Agent Joe DeGeorge. Talking about Allen, Brother DeGeorge described him as Seafarer Charles Allen (left) an SIU veteran of 28 years, receives his first pension check from Vice President Frank Drozak at the San Francisco membership meeting. "quite a shipmate." He ex­ plained that there was often no food aboard the ship except for beans. It was then that Allen left the ship during the night forays to secure more food for the crew. "He had a lot of guts," said DeGeorge. Worked in Baltimore Before joining the SIU in 1942, Seafarer Allen worked as a structural engineer for the Maryland Metal Building Com­ pany in Baltimore, the city in which he was bom. From 1926 to 1928 he served in the Navy and it was in 1929 that he got his able sea­ man papers. Having reached the age of 60, he has retired and, without specific plans says he intends to "just relax," read and unwind. He lives in Sonoma, Calif., with his wife. Ok Boon, a Korean national he met while sailing on the Steel King in 1960. • �Major Overhaul Necessary For Social Security Benefits Over one million Social Se­ curity beneficiaries are now on welfare and six million more are living under near poverty conditions. These grim facts attest to the urgent need for Social Security reforms. The inflated economy has made it even more difficult for ' the retired person to make ends meet. Now, more than ever, he needs to know that the pur­ chasing power of his benefit checks will not be depleted. Most of all. Social Security re­ cipients need to be assured an adequate income. This past January, a 15 per­ cent across-the-board increase in Social Security benefits was rapidly enacted. Under the new Social Security Bill recently passed in the House—and now before the Senate Finance Com­ mittee—there will be an addi­ tional 5 percent increase rais­ ing the minimum level to $67.20 a month. However, more increases in benefits will be needed before the benefi­ ciary can be assured necessary funds on which he can live. ft • Other Income Needed Despite the recent changes, $67.20 represents only two fifths of the minimum poverty level income. Other income will still be needed for the re­ tired person is to stay above the poverty line—a task not easily met. What this bill could do, however, is provide for future I- increases to be based on the rising cost of living—increases that will go into effect auto­ matically when the consumer price index rises 3 percent or more during the previous year. In addition, the new legisla­ tion will make other changes in the system that are aimed entirely at making Social Se­ curity benefits more compatible with the retired person's needs. Among these are increased benefits for widows and widow­ ers amounting to 100 percent of the benefits the wage earner would have received. Also, the retirement benefits for men will Benefits provided for in the now be computed to include the years between 62 and 65 House bill will be subsidized and lop off the earning figures by raising the wage base used of three early years of employ­ in computing Social Security taxes from $7,800 to $9,000 ment. a year. Increases such as those Still Inadequate Most labor unions and the proposed in Williams' bill will National Council of Senior Citi­ necessitate some additional zens agree that the new Social means of financing. As a solution to this problem, Security amendments are a step in the right direction. But, they the Senate's Special Committee feel the 5 percent increase, ef­ on Aging has suggested that fective January 1971, is inade­ future Social Security reforms quate, especially if one con­ or improvements be funded siders the fact that living costs through general revenues along are rising at the rate of 6 per­ with the present system of tax­ ing the employer and employe. cent per year. The cost-of-living escalator Poor Argument clause alone will not pull those In any event, rejecting im­ 7 million or more people, 65 provement proposals or bene­ years or older, out of the pov­ fit hikes on the grounds that erty they now endure. there just isn't enough money What is needed are increases would be a poor argument. Ac­ amounting to 50 percent over cording to Social Security Com­ the next three years—as pro­ missioner Robert S. Ball, there posed in Sen. Harrison Wil­ are enough funds to cover cash liams' (D-N.J.) bill, now in benefits for the next 75 years. committee. The Commissioner reports The Williams' bill embodies that Social Security income for provisions which offer hope to fiscal year 1969 outweighed retired persons. It calls for in­ cluding disabled persons under benefits paid some $3.8 billion. Social Security in the Medicare By 1974, income should out­ program. It also tackles the weigh all benefits paid by al­ problem of the costs of drugs most $43 billion. used in treating old-age ail­ This being the case, there is ments by bringing such expense reason to believe that the re­ under Medicare. tired person's basic needs can be met—and more. In fact, the More Funds Needed Williams' Committee 1 o ok s Such benefit hikes will nat­ ahead to a time when retire­ urally require increased fund­ ing during a time when cut­ ment benefits will be "adjusted backs have, in general, become to reflect productivity, not just the rule. rising prices. Four veteran Seafarers received their first pension checks from Vice President Earl Shepard (right) at the June gen­ eral memhership meeting. Accepting the checks are, from left, Rodrigo Pelayo, Lewis Goodwin, James Sanlouzans and Eugenio Gatmaitan. States Can't Withhold Aid Pending Appeal San Francisco Unemployment benefits must be paid jobless workers while an employer appeals the work­ er's eligibility, according to a ruling made in U.S. District Court here. The ruling is expected to af­ fect 48 of the 50 states where unemployment benefits are withheld during the appeal period. Only Vermont and Washington pay benefits dur­ ing an appeal. The three-judge panel, head­ ed by Judge Gilbert H. Jertberg, ruling on a California Social Security Q&A Children Eligible for Benefits By A. A. Bernstein SlU Social Security Director The Social Security program is not just a retiree benefit plan. Today, an increasing number of mothers, housewives, wid­ ows, students, children and dis­ abled workers are discovering that Social Security benefits and medical assistance plans apply to them too. SIU Welfare, Pension and Vacation Plans CASH BENEFITS PAID REPORT PERIOD MAY 1, 1970 to MAY 31, 1970 NUMBER SEAFARERS' WELFARE PLAN Pension Checks Presented OF BENEFITS Scholarship 12 Hospital Benefits 1,726 Death Benefits 20 Medicare Benefits 583 Maternity Benefits 55 Medical Examination Program 682 Dependent Benefits (Average) $477.63 2,263 Optical Benefits 607 Meal Book Benefits 374 Out-Patients Benefits 4,891 Summary of Welfare Benefits Paid .... Seafarers' Pension Plan— Benefits Paid Seafarers' Vacation Plan— Benefits Paid (Average $468.31) .. Total Welfare, Pension & Vacation Benefits Paid This Period AMOUNT PAID $ 2,586.14 41,607.59 50,711.34 2,333.00 10,100.00 20,985.65 108,087.44 9,216.63 3,739.10 37,280.00 11.213 286.646.89 1,552 364,909.00 1,403 657,042.17 14,168 1,308,598.06 The Seafarers Log welcomes any questions SIU members and their families might have with regard to Social Security benefits available to widows and children, disabled workers, retirees, and others. Questions about any of the individual plans under the Social Security program, such as health insur­ ance, are also welcome. Kindly direct all questions to A.A. Bernstein, director of So­ cial Security and Welfare Serv­ ices, Seafarers Welfare and Pension Plans, 275 20th St., Brooklyn, N.Y. 11215. Q. Both my wife and I work. Wc have two young children. Would they be entitled to So­ cial Security benefits If some­ thing happened to me now? A: Yes, they probably would. Children may become eligible for benefits when either parent dies, or when either parent be­ comes entitled to retirement or disability benefits, if the par­ ent has worked long enough under Social Security. The So­ cial Security program recog­ nizes the need for a family to remain together and for chil­ dren to complete their educa­ tion. It has made this possible by providing benefits for de­ pendents. Q: Have Social Security benefits for widows been im­ proving or getting worse over the years? A: Benefits for widows have been improving. From 1939 to 1961, widows got 75 percent of their late husbands' checks. Now they get 82 Vi percent. In 1939, widows could start re­ ceiving benefits only at 65. In 1956, the age was lowered to 62, and in 1965 to 60 (with re­ duced benefits). In addition, disabled widows age 50 and over became eligible in 1968 for some social Security bene­ fits. Q: Living costs are going up. My Social Security bene­ fits have Increased, too, but prices seem to go up faster than my benefits. Is this so? A: Monthly benefits were in­ creased in 1950, 1952, 1954, 1958, 1965 and 1967. Benefits have done somewhat better than keep up with increases in prices. For instance, a person who started getting payments from Social Security in 1940, with an average benefit for that year, now gets a benefit check with purchasing power about 23 percent greater than in his first check. case said the state had wrong­ fully withheld more than $200,000 in unemployment benefits from strikers at the Los An­ geles Herald-Examiner while the publisher appealed their eligibility. The court, in a scathing de­ cision, found that the practice of stopping benefits without a hearing, "conflicts with certain clearly defined state and na­ tional goals." Among the goals, the court said, was the intention "to stave off extreme personal hard­ ships as well as society-wide de­ pression in times of increasing unemployment." Lawyers for the Reagan Ad­ ministration said that withhold­ ing unemployment benefits is much less severe than withhold­ ing welfare benefits. The judges said: "It is scant comfort to the disaster stricke.T that there is someone, some­ where worse off than he. And this court finds that the situa­ tion of the unemployed person is every bit as lamentable from the legal standpoint as that of the welfare client." Fill Out Cards, USPHS Asks The U.S. Public Health Service of the Department of Health, Education and Welfare asks that Seafarers fill out special Information cards to Insure that they re­ ceive all hospitalization ben­ efits due them. The cards, available at all SIU clinics, explains the pro­ cedures that should be fol­ lowed to notify USPHS In the event that a Seafarer re­ quires liospltallzatlon In a non-government hospital. The government hopes these cards will be helpful In cases where the Seafarer Is too disabled "to advise the hospital of the steps they must follow If the USPHS Is to assume responsibility for the medical expenses a Sea­ farer will Incur." Page 29 �Bid Farewell to 5^o Surtax And Welcome Pocket Money New provisions in the tax law give workers a bit more take home pay this month, and with all the willing hands to help the workers spend the new-found funds it's going to be harder for him to get the quality goods he wants. The tax break is two-pronged: First, the current 5 percent surtax expires and, Second, the personal exemption for deduc­ tion purposes rises from $600 to $650. Thus, a worker with two children who earns $150 a week will find a total of $1.30 more in his check. The slight tax relief, unfortunately, won't be much of a help in finding the products the buyer wants. Housing Shortage One critically short area is housing. The prospect is getting even dimmer in the housing field with the advent of hearings in Congress on the Administration's housing proposals. The Administration proposals have been characterized as favoring banks and lending in­ stitutions, who are becoming more and more reluctant to give mortgage money. The proposals also raise the specter of an increase in the rate of VA and FHA loans for houses. A one percent increase in the loan rate, it is estimated, will raise the cost of a $20,000 house $5,000 over a 30-year mortgage—a cost equal to all the labor that went into building the house. Flammable Fabrics The lack of high quality products extends to the clothing field, too. Several agencies of gov­ ernment and labor organizations are pressing for the enforcement of controls on the selling of flammable fabrics. The horror stories are many and the pitfalls just as plentiful. / Children are permanently scarred, and some are killed, when their party clothes ignite near birthday candles. / An infant dies when his sleeping suit bursts into flame near a fireplace. / Foam-backed carpets bum and produce poisonous smoke and gas in a nursing home killing 32 persons. Laws exist to control the production and sale of such materials, but inadequate funding and lack of testing have left a void in enforcement of the laws. Commission Reports The lack of safety factors in products ac­ counts for injuries suffered in the home by 20 million Americans each year, according to the report of the National Commission on Prod­ uct Safety. The commission laid the blame for the lack of built-in safety on a "dearth of factors motitvating producers toward safety." It said that "competitive forces may require management to subordinate safety factors to cost considerations, styling and other market­ ing imperatives." A significant conclusion drawn by the com­ 6 /A T A 1 w> T f s ftt 4 T t n It ii lA li iM IS It l7 It (4 a« a A3 AA as at A7 ail it a* M Schedule of Membership Meetings mission's two-year study was that, "self-regu­ lation by trade associations and standards groups, drawing upon the resources of pro­ fessional associations and independent testing Buffalo Aug. 12—7:30 p.m. SIU-AGLIWD Meetings Aug. 14—7:30 p.m. laboratories, is legally unenforceable and pat­ New Orleans Aug. 11—2.30 p.m. Duluth Mobile Aug. 12—2:30 p.m. Cleveland ....Aug. 14—7:30 p.m. ently ineffective." Aug. 14—7:30 p.m.. Wilmington Aug. 17—2:00 p.m. Toledo Health Hazards Aug. 10—7:30 p.m. San Fran Aug. 19—2:00 p.m. Detroit Self-regulation fails so badly, the commis­ Seattle Aug. 21—2:00 p.m. Milwaukee ..Aug. 10—7:30 p.m. sion found, that "unreasonable health hazards" New York ..Aug. 3—2:30 p.m. SIU Inland Boatmen's Union were discovered in architectural glass, color Philadelphia Aug. 4—2:30 p.m. New OrleansAug. 11—5:00 p.rh. televisions, fireworks, floor furnaces, glass bot­ Baltimore ....Aug. 5—2:30 p.m. Mobile Aug. 12—5:00 p.m. Aug. 14—2:30 p.m. Philadelphia Aug. 4—5:00 p.m. tles, high-rise bicycles, hot-water vaporizers, Detroit Aug. 10—2:30 p.m. Baltimore (li­ household chemicals, infant furniture, ladders, Houston censed and United Industrial Workers power tools, protective headgear, rotary lawnunlicensed)Aug. 5—5:00 p.m. New OrleansAug. 11—7:00 p.m. mowers, toys, unvented gas heaters and wringer Norfolk Aug. 6—5:00 p.m. Mobile Aug. 12—7:00 p.m. washers. Aug. 10—5:00 p.m. New York ..Aug. 3—7:00 p.m. Houston The commission called for a Consumer Prod­ Philadelphia Aug. 4—7:00 p.m. Railway Marine Region uct Safety Act that would permit the Federal Baltimore ....Aug. 5—7:00 p.m. Philadelphia Aug. II—10 a.m. & government to act in the field, authority which tHouston ....Aug. 10—7:00 p.m. 8 p.m. it does not now hold. Baltimore ....Aug. 12—10 a.m. & Great Lakes SIU Meetings 8 p.m. Detroit Aug. 17—2:00 p.m. Spoilage Dates ^Norfolk ....Aug. 13—10 a.m. & Buffalo Aug. 17—7:00 p.m. Another area where testing and inspection 8 p.m. Alpena Aug. 17—7:00 p.m. seem inadequate is in the field of food. New Chicago Aug. 17—7:30 p.m. Jersey City ..Aug. 10—10 a.m. & York Congressman Leonard Farbstein is press­ Duluth 8 p.m. Aug. 17—7:00 p.m. ing the Federal Trade Commission to re­ Frankfort ....Aug. 17—7:00 p.m. JMeeting held at Galveston quire the printing of the spoilage date of foods wharves. Great Lakes Tug and on packages sold in grocery stores. tMeeting held in Labor Tem­ Dredge Section Aug. 11—7:30 p.m. ple, Sault Ste. Marie. Mich. Stores and supermarkets generally use codes Chicago •Meeting held in Labor Tem­ to tell clerks when food should be removed from tSault Ste. Marie Aug. 13—7:30 p.m. ple. Newport News. shelves. Rep. Farbstein says that, despite the coding, some stores have sold food after the spoilage date. He said the problem could be eliminated if the dates were clearly printed so that the con­ ^1 sumer would be able to determine whether the food was fit to take home and how long he could store it safely at home before eating it. While Rep. Farbstein has asked the FTC to take action, a consumer organization has blasted the Commission for failing to include any DULUTH. Minn 2014 W. 3d SI. ( 21,Si RA 2-4110 spokesmen for consumers or for those inter­ SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes FRANKFORT, Mich P.O. Box 2H7 & Inland Waters 415 Main St. ested in the environment in the Commission's (6161 EL 7-2441 50th anniversary program. O.SOI Canal St. Inland Boatmen's Union HOL'STON. Tex (7131 WA .S-3207 Wall Street Lawyers JACKSONVILLE. Fla 260.S Pearl St. (904 1 EL3-09.S7 United Industrial A spokesman for the Consumer Federation JERSEY CITY. N.J. .99 Montgomery St. (2011 HE 5-9424 of America said the FTC had named a panel Workers .MOBILE. Ala 1 South Lawrence St. of Wall Street lawyers to advise on rules and (2051 HE 2-1751 PRESIDENT NEW ORLEANS. La 630 Jackson Ave. practices of the Commission and failed to in­ , Paul Hall (5041 529-7546 clude a member of any law firm recommended NORFOLK. Va 115 3d SI. EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT (7(131 622-1.S92 by consumer groups. Cal Tauiner PHILADELPHIA. Pa 2604 S. 4th St. Speaking of consumers, the Rand Youth Serv­ (2151 DE 6-3.S1.S VICE PRESIDENTS 534 Ninth Ave. ices estimates that American teenagers now have Earl Shepard Lindsey Williams PORT ARTHUR. Tex A1 Tanner Robert Matthews SAN FRANCISCO. Calif. 1531 Mi.ssion St. $22 billion to spend from jobs and allowances. (4151 626-6793 SECRETARY-TREASURER A major part of that money will go toward the S.\NTUKCE. P.R. .1313 Fernaniiez Juncos A1 Kerr Stop 20 purchase of records, the service estimates. 724-2.S4.S HEAl)yU.\KTERS . ..675 4th Ave.. Bklyn. Another item that might be purchased by 12121 HY 9-6600 SEATTLE. Wash. .2505 First Ave. (2061 .MA 3-4334 soil N. Second Ave. older teenagers, but more likely by their fathers, ALPENA. Mich 15171 EL 4-3616 ST. LOUIS. Mo. 4577 Oravois Ave. is one that may get cheaper, if the Ohio AFL- BALTIMORE. Md. .1216 E. Baltimore St. (3141 752-6500 13011 EA 7-4900 CIO is successful. TAMPA. Fla 312 Harrison St. BOSTON. Mass 663 Atlantic Ave. (.S13i 229-27,S.S 1617 I 4.S2-4716 The Ohio AFL-CIO has voted to set up its TOLEDO. 0 935 Summit St. BUFFALO, N.V 735 Wasiiinttton St. own auto insurance firm after years of fighting (4191 24.S-3691 SIU 17161 TL 3-9259 IBU 17161 TL 3-9259 aaginst unfair insurance rates. The auto insur­ WILMINGTON. Calif. . 450 Seaside Ave. CHICAGO. Ill 93.S3 Ewini; Ave. Terminal Island. Calif. ance firm will sell policies to union members in SIU (3121 SA 1-0733 (2131 .S32-72.S5 IBU (3121 ES 5-9570 Ohio, and hopes to maintain a profit by use of CLEVELAND. 0 1420 W. 25th St. YOKOHA.MA. Japan Iseya BhiK.. (2161 MA 1-5450 cost saving techniques not currently in use by Room ,S01 1-2 KaiKan-Duri-Nakakii DETROIT. Mich. 10225 W. Jefferson Ave. private insurance companies. 2014971 Ext. 2.S1 (3131 VI 3-4741 Directory of Union Hails *•. Workers' Paychecks Shorted by Employers Washington The working man's financial go-between — the Wage and Hours Division of the U.S. De­ partment of Labor — fights against short-changing of em­ ployees by their bosses, to the tune of $80-plus million a year. Beginning its 33rd year this month, the division finds its du­ ties expanded but its purpose the same as when President Franklin D. Roosevelt estab­ lished it in 1938: Protection of the working man from finan­ cial abuse by employers. The Federal Labor Stand­ ards Act originally called for Page 30 simple enforcement of mini­ mum wage rates and overtime provisions of the Act, Now there are more than 100 different minimum wage rates alone, and each year Con­ gress assigns the agency new tasks. Enforcement of the law against age discrimination is one new aspect of the law, and most recently enforcement of the law limiting the garnish­ ment of workers' pay and lim­ iting the right of employers to fire workers who over-extend themselves with installment payments were added. Robert D. Moran, adminis­ trator of the Wage and Hours Division, has ^aid his agency is now responsible for the en­ forcement of some 63 different federal laws dealing with wages and hours. Of late, the division has found itself involved on the state and local level, enforcing federal standards on federallyfunded road, hospital and school construction programs. In spite of the huge load un­ dertaken by the agency, it works under serious handicap. For instance, the division had 980 compliance officers last year—and now, due primarily to administration economies, has only 950 officers, despite an increased case load. The AFL-CIO has called on Congress to increase by a third the division's investigative staff, noting that reported under-payments by employers continues to soar annually. During fiscal 1969 some 477,434 workers had been short-changed of $89 million in wages and overtime pay­ ments. Some $32 million was collected, and some of the $57 million balance may yet be re­ covered through lawsuits. The 1970 totals are not yet computed, but preliminary fig­ ures indicate the rate of short­ changing has increased signifi­ cantly. Program Agreed On Washington A cooperative program to strengthen the federal ban on age discrimination has been worked out by the Department • of Labor and Health, Educa­ tion and Welfare. Current law prohibits job discrimination , because of age, often found in the 40 to 65 bracket. Seafarers Log •a �^• • \ Summit Earns Well Done •' rnie SlU-contracted Summit (SeaLand) proved that American crews are ready to cope with emergencies at the most unexpected times. When the ship docked recently at Port Elizabeth, N.J., the crew of the containership was asked to perform a fire drill and a lifeboat drill before payoff to test safety procedures. The lifeboats were lowered from the davits and the fire hoses were laid out and tested. 1 Wearing life jackets, Fred Wilkenson, ordinary seaman, (right), and Francis A. Roe, messman, man a hose during the fire drill. The crew and equipment earned a "well done" rating for per­ formance during the safety inspection drills. J Francis A. Roe sails as a messman aboard the Summit. The other crewmen say that the steward de­ partment has done a fine job. Baker Michael Boseck busies himself in the galley preparing cakes and cookies for an ap­ preciative crew. He is one of the reasons his shipmates regard the Summit as a good feeder. While other crewmen await in a life­ boat and steady the ladder, a Summit crew member descends during the lifeboat drill. The Coast Guard safety examiners gave the ship good grades. While waiting for payoff, from left, Joseph Righetti, utility; Peter Trintafilos and Carlos Bonefant, both of the engine department, relax in the crew's dining room aboard the Summit. Carl White, sailing on his first trip in the steward department, checks with Patrolman "Red" Camphell. White, 19, graduated from Piney Point three weeks before. Everything went smoothly and the Summit's crew and equipment passed both tests with flying colors, showing once again that American ships are safe ships with well-trained crews. The ship had just returned from a coastwise fun from the Port of Jackson­ ville, Fla. The ship's committee reported a smooth voyage along the coast. Even the surprise safety inspection failed to up­ set th6 routine of the Summit. �SEAFARER&#L06 OFFICIAL ORGAN OF THE SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION • ATLANTIC, GULF, LAKES AND INLAND WATERS DISTRICT • AFL-CIO •• Seafarers are urgently reminded to keep up to date enrollment-bohefitiary cards on file at the SIU Welfare Plan office to facilitate prompt proc­ essing and payment of their welfare benefits. 4^1- - Those who have never filled out an enrollment-beneficiary card should dp 4 so immediately. A reproduction of both sides of the card appears below for • convenient clipping and mailing. It is important that both sides be filled ouf carefully and legibly and that no information be left out. If there were changes since a card was filed—a new dependent, a change in beneficiary, a new address, etc.—a new card should be filled out without delay.. Welf are Benefits _ The beneficiary's name and address should be entered clearly. The SedH ^rer's signature must be witnessed, but no notary is required. The correct date of signing is also important, since the latest card on file is used in the event of a claim. ^ p L available on all SlU-contracted ships and in all SIU halls. They require no postage if mailed from any part of the continental United States. -if. i.O/Ti'viiw iri; Vi"'... : •.-rV.'T v..., .Vi. ^ • Seafarers Welfare and Pension Plans 275-20tli Street, Brooklyn, N.Y. 11215 ENROUMENT-IENEEICIARY CARD Name. PRINT: LAST NAME FIRST NAME MIDDLE INITIAL Address PRINT: NUMBER AND STREET CITY ZONE NO. Sociot Security No. STATE COUNTY .2 No._ Date of Birth. I revoke oil previous Beneficiary nominations and moke the following nomination with respect to all benefits provided now or or at at any any time in the future under the Seafarers Welfare Plan, still reserving ta myself the privilege of other and further changes. Nome of Beneficiary Relotionship _to You PRINT: Address of Beneficiory. PRINT: NUMBER ANQ STREET Dote CITY ZIP CODE COUNTY STATE Employee's Signoture Witness _ SIGNATURE Address _ PRINT: NUMBER AND STREET CITY ZIP CODE STATE COUNTY IfilPORTANT—Dopwidontf mmt bo lUfd on Ravrf Side •.A4;A IIST mow NAfiUS OP YOUR WIFE AND UNMARRIED / = mm: UNDER CHI:CK ( / ) R ELATIlONSHIP 1 spe WRAM Wife Husband ^on L#augnror ' swRiwuiia <jon LIST NAMES IN ORDER OF AGE—ELDEST FIRST I CHILDREN 19 YEARS OP AGE D.IkTE OF BIIRTH i\ A V DAY YEAR ii r>ikiTLi MONTH • 1 PflllHre to do so coald delay thg poywont of wolforB banofltf. •WP 200 4.07 ••••I::',. V - •••- ;. PA': � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. 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Title A name given to the resource July 1970 Description An account of the resource Headlines: COMPLETE TEXT OF FEDERAL INDICTMENT AGAINST SIU THE ROLE OF HE WALL STREET JOURNAL MARITIME VOCABULARY ADDS FORGOTTEN WORD – HOPE MEANY ASKS RIGHTS ALLIANCE SHIPS’ COMMITTEES: UNION DEMOCRACY ABOARD SIU SHIPS PREPARING THE FIGHTERS AGAINST FIRE AT SEA CREW OF STEEL MAKER ENDS A MERCY CRUISE MAJOR OVERHAUL NECESSARY FOR SOCIAL SECURITY BENEFITS BID FAREWELL TO 5% SURTAX AND WELCOME POCKET MONEY WORKERS’ PAYCHECKS SHORTED BY EMPLOYERS Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 07/1970 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Newsprint Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Vol. XXXII, No. 7 Special Supplement 1970 Periodicals Seafarers Log http://seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/4ffcc79ca64e15470f1283ee7f64d64d.PDF 2a5566ad35b4c5b9fdedbbbf5783652d PDF Text Text OKicial organ of the SEAFAllieilS INTERNATIONAL UNION* Atlantic,Golf, Lakes and Inland mters District*AFL-CIO SEAFAKERS LOG July 1972 Vol. XXXIV Special Edition I I4 documoits of great importance ^ to wr^^ i^^ 1 -/ - They are: A The New StandfU^ Freigktsiup Agreement h^een the SIU and contracted ! ^> • tihe New Stimdaid Tiuiker Agroi^ companies. • The amended SIU Constitution. •' (Note: AU provisions €>f the new agiteemente, except the^^m into effect on June 16, 1972. Wi^ increates and the other money items- must be approved by the federal government's Pay Board. The StU has submitted the money items to the Pay Board and they are currently under consideration. Upon decision of the Pay Board, the money increases will be retroactive to June 16, ,> Every SIU mmi should be familiar^th the provisions of his contract—both the general provisions and those covering his particular job. All of these provisions are contained in this issue of the Log. The SIU Constitution is important becaute it is the rule Seafarers live by, both aboard ship apd adiore. / The Constitution is a living document which changes with the knowledge gained in the day-today operation tiie union and the needs of the membership. It also changes as laws change and as the interpretation of.laws change. The SIU Constitution is unique in that any individual member, at any regular union meeting, may begin the process of constitutional change. • y-t&n i-y The SIU Constitution guarantees every Seafarer the right to vote; the right to nominate himself for and hold any office in the union; the right to express himself freely on the floor in any union meeting or in committee. Every facet of the indi. vidual's involvement and of the union's basic operations and procedures are gov­ erned by the provision of this document. Taken together, these documents—^the union contract and the union constitution —affect the life of every Seafarer, both on and off the job. That's why aU Seafarers should be informed of the contents of these important documents. .riT". SaT:;;V/,.' - v. • • r'^^'ixvV- L ( ^ See Page 2 ./.T\'v:r :.Sp .,5- N| V vV ^ , V ' , f - , V-'. , , ,-V See Page 17 •|- 1 ) > « ' ' See Page 31 rv r;;- - ; -' -x.'vL''-.-- .. ; 11, niiuiiiiiwiiiniiiiiiii ' .1 l-.rr-r.'* r-.-.fcy.<5^^S$ �i! -•i NEW STANDARD FREIGHTSHIP AGREEMENT between SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District, AFL-CIO and Contracted Companies Article I—^Employment Article Ilr--General Rales Permanent Ship's Gommittee - Weekly Meetings «Port Committee ?•: ' Holidays pvertime Rates Payment of Overtime Rest Periods Room and Meal Allowance Article III Deck Department: 11Wages Division of Overtime Division of Watches Securing Cargo Page 2 V • *eee«• • •'•'*'« •*,•!•Vd .•>.•'d. • e'e•'• f • 9 9'Jt» m9 9»9Sm. 4 Engine Department: Page 4 , - Wages .. *Page life Hours of Work .PagD 10 Page 4 y . Work on Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays at Sea ....Page 10 Page 4 Donkey Watch •••••••••••Page 12 Pa^ 4 Article V ..Page 12 Page 5 Steward Department: Page 5 Wages . .Page 12 page 6 Hours of Work .Page 12 Page 6 Hours and Duties .Page 13 Page 8 Steward .Page 14 Steward Department Guide .Pgge 14 Page 8 Article VI Other Provisions 15 Article VII Effective Dates Page 15 Article. VIII Termination Page 15 Shipping Rules . Page 15 Seafarers Log • « jill �FREIGHTSHIP AGREEMENT ARTICLE I . EMPLOYMENT SECTION 1. The Company recognizes the Union as the sole and exclusive bargaining representative of all Unlicensed Personnel employed on board American-flag vessels owned or operated by the Company or its sub­ sidiaries. I-:; SECTION 2. The Union agrees to furnish the Com­ pany with capable, competent and physically fit persons when and where they are required, and of the ratings needed to fill vacancies necessitating the employment of Unlicensed Personnel in ample time to prevent any delay in the scheduled departure of any vessel covered by this agreement. To assure maximum harmonious relations and in order to obtain the best qualified em­ ployees with the least risk of a delay in the scheduled departure of any vessel covered by this agreement, the Company agrees to secure all Unlicensed Personnel through the Hiring Halls of the Union. If, for any rea­ son, the Union does not fiumish the Company with ca­ pable, competent and physically fit persons when and where they are required, and of the ratings needed to fill such vacancies, in eimple time to prevent any delay in the scheduled departure of any vessel covered by this agreement, the Company may then obtain members of the Unlicensed Personnel from any available source, in which case the Union shall be notified. SECTION, 3. The Company agrees, that as a condi­ tion of employment all Unlicensed Personnel shtdl be­ come members of the Union within thirty-one days after the execution of this agreement, or within thirtyone days after hire, whichever is later, and shall remain members of the Union while employed by the Com­ panies listed in Appendix A, attached hereto, and made a part hereof, during the life of this agreement. The Company is not obligated to take steps to enforce this •provision uniess due notice is received in writing from the Union, to the effect that a member of the Unli­ censed Personnel is not in compliance herewith. • • SECTION 4. (a) The Union agrees that the Company has the right to reject (by written notation on the job assignment slip) any application for employment who the Company considers unsatisfactory or unsuitable for the vacancy, or to discharge any member of the Un­ licensed Personnel who, in the opinion of the Company, is not satisfactory. If the Union considers the rejection of any applicant for employment or the discharge of any member of the Unlicensed Personnel as being with­ out reasonable cause such action by the Company shall be dealt with under the grievance procedure and the Union agrees that euiy such rejection or discharge shedl not cause any vessei to be delayed on her scheduled departure. (b) Unlicensed Personnel when applying for employ­ ment shall submit to the physical examination pre• scribed by the Company, and shall submit from time to time thereafter to such physical examination as may be required by the Company. In the event any decision of the Company physician is challenged by the Union, as to the physical fitness of a member of the Unlicensed Personnel, such member shall be re-examined by a Public Health Physician and his decision shall be binding. SECTTION 5. The Company agrees not to discriminate against any member of the Unlicensed Personnel for legitimate Union activities, and the Company further agrees that no person referred in accordance with this Article, shall be discriminated against because of race, creed, color, sex and national or geographic origin. SECTION 6. The term Unlicensed Personnei as used in this Agreement shall not include super-cargoes, ca­ dets, pursers and livestock tenders. SECTION 7. Either party shall have the right, upon written notification to the other, to re-negotiate any part or all of Article 1. Upon receipt of such notification the parties to this agreement shall meet within seven (7) days for negotiations of this issue. SECTION 8. (a) Subject to the provisions of this Article and of the Shipping Rules promulgated in ac­ cord herewith, jobs shall be referred and held on the following seniority basis; (1) Class "A" seniority rating, the highest seniority rating, shall be held by: A. all imlicensed seamen who possessed such rating on September 8, 1970, pusuant to the Shipping Rules then in effect; B. all unlicensed seamen who possess Class B seniority rating pursuant hereto, and who have shipped regularly as defined herein for eight (8) consecutive years, pro­ vided such seamen have maintained their Qass B se­ niority rating without break and provided further that they have completed satisfactorily the advanced course of training then offered by the Harry Lundeberg School of Setunanship for the Department in which such sea­ men regularly ship; and <> C. £ill unlicensed seamen who have been upgraded to Class A seniority rating by the Seafarers Appeals Board pursuant to the authority set forth herein. (2) Class "B" seniority rating, the second highest seniority rating, shall be held by: A. all unlicensed seamen who possessed such rating on September 8, 1970, pursuant to the Shipping Rules then in effect; July 1972 B. all unlicensed seamen who possess CHei&s C seniority rating pusuant hereto and who have shipped regularly as defined herein for two (2) consecutive year-s; and C. all unlicensed seamen who possess Class C seniori­ ty rating pursuant hereto and who have graduated from the Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship entry rat­ ing training program and have been issued a^ship assignnient card in accordance with the Shipping Rules, then in effect. (3) Class "C" seniority rating, the lowest seniority rating shedl be possessed by all unlicensed seamen who do not possess either Class A or Class B seniority rat­ ings. (4) For the purposes of upgrading seniority, "shipping regularly" shall meam employment as an unlicensed seaman for no less than ninety (90) dasrs during each calendar year abord one or more Americaii-fiag vessels covered by this collective bargaining agreement. The time required to constitute "shipping regularly" shall be reduced proportionately in accord with the amount of bona fide in or out-patient hospital time spent dur­ ing, a given calendar year by a covered seamen. No sea­ men shall suffer any loss of seniority credit accrued prior to his entry of military service in the armed forces of the United States if he registers to ship in covered employment within one hundred twenty (120) days following his sepauration from military service. (b) Subject to Section 3 of this Article 1, assign­ ments to jobs within the foregoing classes of seniority rating shall be made without regard to union affilia­ tion. (c) There is created the Seafarers Appeals Board, a permanent board of four (4) members, to hear and determine all disputes arising under this Ariticle 1, and to promulgate and administer the Shipping Rules au­ thorized by this Section 8. (d) The Seafarers Appeals Board, shall have the power to reduce from time to time, but not the power to increase, the requirements for seniority ratings set forth herein; and if such power is exercised, the Board shall arrange for effective publication of such decision. The Seeifarers Appeals Board shall also add newly con­ tracted COTipanies to Appendix A, and shall promulgate Shipping Rules, including reasonable disciplinsuy, ad­ ministrative and procedural rules and regulations, to govern employment operations of hiring halls and the seniority and referral to jobs of all unlicensed personnel under and pursuant to this Agreement. Such Shipping Rules may provide for rotary shipping within classes, shall provide for full seniority credit for employment by, or election to any office or job in, or any employ­ ment taken at the behest of, the Union (which senior­ ity credit is hereby grimted), and may include reason­ able, non-discriminatory preferences to be accorded to unlicensed personnel, as well as provisions for total or psu-tial seniority credit, to be granted in the Board's reasonable discretion in cases other than those set forth herein where a seaman's shipping employment has been interrupted by circumstances beyond his control and where denial of such seniority credit would work an undue hardship. The provisions of this subsection (d) shall be subject to the following subparagraphs: (1) The said Shipping Rules may not be inconsistent with this Agreement, nor may they change the intent and purpose hereof. (2) Rotary shipping within Classes A, B and C of seniority rating shall be based on a period of unemploy­ ment on ninety (90) days. (3) Men over fifty (50) years of age shall be pre­ ferred in obtaining jobs as fire watchman. (4) Class C personnel with a certificate of satisfac­ tory completion of the entry rating training program of the Harry Lundeberg School of Seamtmship shall be preferred for employment over Class C personnel. (5) As part of the Food and Ship Sanitation Pro­ gram, there is hereby established "The Steward's De­ partment Recertification Program," which shall be exclusively operated by Employer Trustees for the purpose of reclassifying and recertifying Steweird de­ partment personnel, pursuant to arrangements and de­ tails to be worked out. Six (6) months after such pro­ gram is initiated in any port, recertified Steward De­ partment personnel in that port shall be preferred for employment whenever possible over the Steward De­ partment personnel regardless of other rating. In any event, six (6) months after facilities for the recertifi­ cation program are open in at least one port on the Atlantic Coast, two ports in the Gulf Area, one port on the Great Lakes, and one port on the Pacific Coast, or on any other dates set by the Seafarers Appeals Board, such recertified Steward Department personnel in all ports shall be preferred for employment, regardless of other rating, over other Steward Department personnel whenever possible. (6) As a part of the Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship, there is hereby established "The Deck De­ partment Recertification Program for Bosuns," which shall be exclusively operated by Employer Trustees for the purpose of classifying and recertifying Deck De­ partment personnel, pursuant to arrangements and details to be worked out. Six (6) months after such program is initiated in any port, such recertified Deck Department personnel in that port shall be preferred for employment regardless of other raitngs. In any event, six (6) months after facilities for such recertification program are open in at least one port on the Atlantic Coast, one port in the Gulf Area, one port on the Great Lakes and one port oit the Pacfic Coast, or on any other date set by the Seafarers Appeals Board, such recertified Deck Personnel in all ports, regardless of other rating, shall be preferred for employment over other Deck Department personnel whenever possible. (7) The Steward Department Recertification Pro­ gram and the Deck Department Recertification Program for Bosuns, heretofore established, may be modified or discontinued in whole or in part when circumstances so warrant. (8) Within each class of seniority in the Deck De­ partment, the Engine Department and the Steward De­ partment, preference for employment shall be given to all entry ratings who are endorsed as Lifeboatmen in the United States Merchant Marine by the United States Ctoast Guard, unless the requirement of such endofsement has been waived by the Seafarers Appeals Board. (9) The job circulation regulations may provide for requiring those possessing a seniority rating below <23ass B to leave a vessel after no less than sixty (60) days or one round trip, whichever is longer, provided further that this regulation may not be applied so as to cause a vessel to sail shorthanded. There shall be no bumping within Class A. No transportation, sub­ sistence or wages shall be paid a man joining or leaving a vessel through exercise of seniority privileges, not­ withstanding any provisions of Article H, Section 57 of this Agreement. Any disputes arising out of the application of this subparagraph shall be decided under the procedures of the Seafarers Appeals Board. (e) The Seafarers Appeals Board shedl include in the Shipping Rules promulgated in accord herewith, reasonable rules of procedure to govern matters coming before it. (f) The Seafarers Appeals Board shall have four (4) members, two appointed by the Union and two appointed by that committee representing the majority of contracted employers for purposes of negotiations with Union, commonly known as the Management Ne­ gotiating Committee. Each party shall also appoint two alternates for the members so appointed, to serve in the absence of such members. (g) The quorum for any action by the Seafarers Appeals Board shall be at least one member appointed by each party. At any meeting of the Seafarers Appeals Board the members appointed by each party shall col­ lectively cast an equal number of votes regardless of the actual number of members present and voting. Except as otherwise provided herein, decisions of the Seafarers Appeals Board shall be unanimous. In the event of a tie vote, the Bosird shall elect an impartial person to i^olve the deadlocked issue. In the event the Board is not able to agree on such an impartial person, the matter shaU be submitted to final and bind­ ing arbitration in New York C^ity pursuant to the Vol­ untary Labor Arbitration Rules then in effect of the American Arbitration Association. (h) Any person or party subject to or aggrieved by the application of this Section 8 shall have the right to submit any matter hereunder to the Seafarers Appeals Board for determination. Such submission shall be in writing, shall set forth the facts in sufficient detail to identify the matter at issue, and shall be sent by certified mail, return requested, to the Seafarers Ap­ peals Board, 675 Fourth Avenue, Brooklyn, New York 11232. An applicant desiring to be heard in person before the Board shall request the same in his written application. In such event the applicant shall be noti­ fied at least two (2) weeks prior to the Board's next regular meeting of the date and location of such meet­ ing, and the applicant may attend such meeting at his own expense and be heard. SECTION 9. The parties hereto agree that the ap­ propriate unit, for representation purposes, is the un­ licensed personnel aboard the vessels owned or con­ trolled, as aforesaid, by all the companies listed on Appendix A, and any amendments to said Appendix, as set forth herein. SECTION 10. The Union, shall protect and indemnify the companies parties to this agreement in any cause of action based on improper application by the Union of the employment provisions of Article 1 of this Agreement. The Company shall protect and indemnify the Union in any cause of action based on improper application by the Company of the employment provisions of Article 1 of this Agreement. SECTION 11. The provisions hereof are subject to Federal and State Law and if any part hereof is in con­ flict therewith, such part shall be deemed inapplicable and to the extent thereof, shall be deemed severed from this agreement, the remainder of which shall remain in full force and effect. SECTION 12. Alien or non-resident seamen in the Far East, may execute written authorizations to the Seafal-ers' Vacation Plan, assigning to the Union, vaca­ tion benefit payments which may be due sudi seamen, in discharge of their Union monetary obligations for initiation fee and dues; and the parties further agree that new seamen employed or seamen who have not as yet paid their full initiation fee to the Union, may execute written authorizations to the Seafarers' Vaca­ tion Plan, assigning to the Union, vacation benefit pay­ ments which may be due such seamen in discharge of their Union initiation fee obligation. All of the forego­ ing authorizations shall be in accordance with the provi­ sions of applicable law. The Collective Bargciining Agreement between the parties, as amended, is to remain in effect as herein­ after provided. �ARTICLE If GENERAL RULES SECTION 1. PASSES. The Company agrees to issue passes to the Union representatives for the purposes of contacting its members aboard vessels of the Company covered by this Agreement. Representatives of the Union shall be allowed on board at any time but not interfere with men at work unless said men are properly relieved. (The relief gets no extra compensation.) SECTION 2. DELEGATES, (a) One man in each department shall be elected by the Unlicensed Seamen in that department to act as Departmental Delegate. Such Delegates shall, together with the Permanent Ships' Committee members, keep track of all condi­ tions and problems and grievances in their respective departments, and present to their superior officers, on behalf of the Unlicensed Seamen in their Departments, all facts, opinions and circumstances concerning any matter which may require adjustment or improvement. (b) PERMANENT SHIP'S COMMITTEE: The Per­ manent Ship's Committee shall consist of three mem­ bers: the Boatswain, the Chief Steweu^ and the Chief (Electrician) or (Pumpman). The Boatswain shall be Ship's (Chairman. The Chief Steward shall be ReporterSecretary, and the Chief (Electrician) or (Pumpman) shall be Educational Director. In the event there is no (Electrician) on boeuxl, the Deck Engineer shall serve as Educational Director. If there is no Deck Engineer on board, the Engine Utility shall serve as Educational Director. If neither of the above ratings are on board, the Ship's (Thairman and the Reporter-Secretary shall designate a queilified member of the Engine Depart­ ment to serve as Educational Director for the voyage. The duties of the Permanent Ship's Committee shall be to assist the Departmental Delegates in their duties, to convene and conduct the Weekly Unlicensed Oew Meetings, and to perform the following individual duties: The Ship's Chairman sheill preside at all Shipboard Meetings of the Unlicensed Crew and shall be the primary spokesman aboard ship for the Unlicensed Crew. If, in the opinion of the majority of the crew, the Boatswain does not meet the qualifications to act in the capacity of Ship's Chairman, the crew may select whcnnever they consider qualified. The Reporter-Secretary shall handle all paper work involved in documenting matters brought to the attention of the superior oflScers, and he shall also prep^e and maintain Minutes of the Unlicensed Oew Meetings. The Educational Director shall be responsible for maintaining and distributing all publications, films and mechanical equipment relating to education on such subjects as safety, training and upgrading, health and sanitation. (c) WEEKLY MEITINGS. To make sure that all problems concerning the Unlicensed Crew are brought to light and resolved as quickly as possible, there shall be a Meeting of the Unlicensed Crew every Sunday while the vessel is at sea Vessels remaining in port on Sundays may hold these meetings as soon as possible after departure. At such meetings the Permanent Ship's Oiairmm shall report to the Unlicensed Oewmembers all matters referred to them and shall receive any new and additional problems not previously raised. As com­ pensation for the additional duties required by this Section, the members of the Permanent Ship's Com­ mittee and the Departmental Delegates shall each re­ ceive one hour's overtime pay at their overtime rates for each weekly meeting held. SE<mON 3. PORT COMMITTEE. For the adjust­ ment of any grievances arising in ccmnection with per­ formance of this agreement which cannot be satis­ factorily adjusted on board the vessel there shall be established a Port Committee at the port where articles are terminated. The Port Cwnmittee shall consist of three representatives fnxn the Union and three rep­ resentatives from the Company, and it shall be the duty of the Port Committee to meet within 24 hours, Satur­ days, Sundays emd Holidays excluded. In the event the Port Committee cannot agree they shall select an im­ partial arbitrator whose decision shall be final and binding. In the event the Port (Committee cannot agree on the selection of an impartial arbitrator then a judge of the Federal District Court shall appoint an impartial arbitrator whose decision shall be final and binding. Expenses of the arbitrator shall be paid by the party whom the arbitrator rules against in the decision. SECTION 4. STOPPAGE OF WORK. There shaU be no strikes, lockouts, or stoppages ot work while the provisions of this agreement are in effect. SE(?nON .5. SHIP CHARTERED BY COMPANY. This agi^ment is binding with respect to American Flag Ships chartered by the company (if charterer furnishes crew). SECTION 6. AUTHORITY OF MASTER AND OBE­ DIENCE OF (31EW. Nothing in this agreement is in­ tended to or shall be construed to limit in any way the authority of the Master or other officers, or lessen the obedience of any members of the crew to any lawful order. SECTION 7. COMMENCEMENT OF EMPLOY­ MENT. Pay for seamen ordered by the Company shall start when the man is required to pass the Doctor, go to the Company office or report aboard the ship with his gear and ready for work, whichever occurs first. SECTION 8. •TERMINA'nON OF EMPLOYMENT. Any man leaving a vessel shall, upon request be given a slip showing reason for his termination of employ­ ment. SECTION 9. STATEMENT OF EARNINGS. Unli­ censed crewmembers shall be given a oHnplete record of all earnings and deductions for the voyage not later than at the time of payoff. SECTION 10. CUSTOMARY DUTIES, (a) Members of all departments shall perform the necessary duties for the continuance of the operations of the vessel as set forth in this agreement. Necessary work shall in­ clude the preparation and securing of cargo gear and the preparation of cargo holds for the loading or dis­ charging of cargo. (b) When it is necessary to shift a man to fill a vacancy, the man so shifted shall perform the duties of the rating to which he is assigned. Section 11. VESSELS AGROUND. In the event the vessel runs aground, this agreement shall be lived up to by the Company regardless of whether the Compeiny or the Insurance Company is paying the wages and overtime until such time as articles are terminated. SECTION 12. MEDICAL RELIEF, (a) FuU medical attention as required by law shall be given to all un­ licensed personnel. Except where it is assumed by the U.S. Consul or the U.S. Public Health Service, such medical attention shall be furnished by the Compeuiy at the expense of the Ccanpany. (b) The Company agrees, when stocking medicine chest, to include penicillin which shall be furnished free of charge to seamen in need of same. Tlie rules of the U.S. Public Health Service shall be observed with re­ spect to dosage and administration. (c) Medical relief will not be provided except that which is available aboard the vessel, if the cause of the illness is the fault of the member of the crew, su<di as venereal diseases, etc. SECTION 13. MAINTENANCE AND CURE. When a member of the Unlicensed Personnel is entitled to maintenance £md cure under Maritime Law, he shall be paid maintenance at the rate of $8.(X) per day for each day or peu-t thereof of entitlement. ITie payment due hereunder shall be paid to the man weekly. "This pay­ ment shall be made regardless of whether he has or has not retained an attorney, filed a claim for damages, or taken any other steps to that end and irrespective of any insurance arrangements in effect between the Company and any insurer. SEC7TION 14. REPATRIATION, UPKEEP AND TRANSPORTATION, (a) Where a crewmember must leave a vessel because of illness or injury in any loca­ tion outside the continental United States, he shall be repatriated at company expense as set forth herein, at the earliest date possible and advances equalled to allotments, if any, shall continue during such repatria­ tion, provided he has sufficient monies due him from the Company to cover such advances. It is the purpose of the above paragraph to provide for the automatic payment of advances—in a sum equal to the agreed allotment—and to do this automatically, which advances are then to be charged against any claim for earned or unearned wages. The advances are to be peiid in exactly the same time and manner and to the same person or persons that the allotment would have been paid had not illness or injury taken place. "The term "repatriation" refers to the entire period for which unearned wages are due, and "advances" are made during the entire period, except in those cases where the law semctions a refusal to pay unearned wages (which can be established under law to be gross negligence, willful misconduct, etc.). If repatriated on a vessel of the company, he shall be signed on as a nonworking workaway. If repatriated on a vessel of another company, he shall be given not less than second class passage. In the event he is given less than second class passage on a vessel of zuiother company, he shall be given the cash difference between the passage afforded and second class passage. "The sea­ man shall have the option of accepting repatriation by plane if such transportation is offered. Repatriation under this section shall be back to the Port of Engage­ ment. . (b) In the event a crew member must leave a vessel because of illness or injmy incurred in the service of such vessel while in a location within the continental United States, and such illness or injury is known prior to his leaving, he shall be entitled to Econcxny GUuss Air Transportation to his original port of engagement in accordance with Article II, Section 59. (c) While awaiting repatriation under section (a) and (b) herein, the seamen shall be entitled to repatri­ ation upkeep in the sum of $8.00 per day until afforded transportaticm as outlined in said subsections. Such up­ keep shall be paid up to and inclusive of the day he is afforded the means of transportation by which he is to be repatriated. The Company or its Agents may make arrangements for meals and lodgings while the seaman is awaiting repatriation transportation, but in no event shall these arremgements be at a cost of less than $8.00 per day. In cases where regular meals are not included in the transportation herein provided for, the repatriated sea­ man shall be paid the sum of $10.50 per day for food during the transportation period. (d) Where a seaman leaves the vessel due to illness or injury and such illness or injury has been known prior to his leaving, he shall receive a full statement of his account showing wages due him. Where time does not permit the statement being given to the man before he leaves the vessel or before the vessel's de­ parture, the Master shall promptly advise the Com­ pany's Agent and the home office of the status of the man's account at the time he left the vessel. Thereafter, when the seaman presents himself to the Agent at the Port where he left the vessel, the maxi­ mum allowable payments shall be made to him by that Agent. When the seaman presents his claim of wages to the Agent or office of the Company at the port of en­ gagement or to the home office of the company, he shall receive payment as promptly as possible. Failure to pay the seaman wages within 72 hours ex­ clusive of Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays after pres­ entation of his claim shall entitle the seaman to $8.00 per day until the full wages due the man at the time he left the vessel are paid. (e) Original Port of Engagement as used herein shall mean the port in the Continental United States where a cr&w member was first employed on board the vessel. SECTION 15. LOSS OF CLOTRING. (a) In the event a ship of the Company is lost, the crew shall be recompensed for the loss of clothing in the amount of $500.00 and shall be repatriated to the port of en­ gagement ^ with subsistence, room and wages as per Section 59 of this Article. (b) In the event that personal effects of Unlicensed Personnel are damaged due to marine casualty, or an accident to the vessel or its equipment, they shall be recompensed for the loss in the amount of such loss but not to exceed $300.00. SECTION 16. WORK PERFORMED BY OTHER THAN MEMBERS OF THE UNLICENSED PERSON­ NEL. Any work performed by cadets, workawaj^, pas­ sengers, prisoners of war, staff officers, or any member of the crew other than the Unlicensed Personnel that is routine work of the Unlicensed Personnel shall be paid fqr at the regular overtime rate. Such payment is to be divided among the Unlicensed Perstmnel ordinarily required to perform such work. SECTION 17. CARRYING OF CADETS, ETC. IN LIEU OF CREW. No cadets, workaways, or passengers shall be carried in lieu of the crew. SECTION 18. EMERGENCY DUTIES AND DRILLS, (a) Any work necessaiy for the safety of the vessel, passengers, crew or cargo or for the saving of other vessels in jeopardy and the lives thereon, shall be per­ formed at any time and such work shall not be con­ sidered overtime. In an emergency such as the above paragraph deals with, it is not necessary to call out all hands unless the Master of the vessel feels that it is necessary. (b) Whenever practicable, lifeboat and other emer­ gency drills shall be held on weekdays, Monday through Friday, between the hours of 8 a.m. and 4.30 p.m. Preparation for drills, such as stretching fire hose and hoisting and swinging out boats, shall not be done prior to signal for such drills, and after drill is over, all hands shall secure boat and gear. In no event shall overtime be paid for work performed with such drills, except as herein provided. (c) Premium rates shall be paid for lifeboat and other drills held on Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays, except in instances where departure time and date do not permit required drills being held before the first Saturday, Sunday or Holiday after departure. (d) In port when such drills are held on Saturdto's, Sundays or Holidays, premium rate shall be paid, ex­ cept where such drills are held on days of departure. SECTION 19. SAFE WORKING CONDITIONS. The employer shall furnish safe working gear and equip­ ment when in any harbor, roadstead, or port. No man shall be required to work under unsafe conditions. Ordinary hazards of the sea shall not be considered un­ safe conditions in applying this section. SECTION 20. HOLIDAYS. The Company agrees to recognize the following as holidays: 1. New Year's Day 6. Labor Day 2. Washington's Birthday 7. Hianksgiving Day 3. Memorial Day 8. Christmas Day 4. Armistice Day 9. Independence Day 5. Lincoln's Birthday In the event V.E. or V.J. days are observed as Na­ tional Holidays, they shall be included in the list. Saturdays. Sundays and Holidays at sea or in port shall be considered holidaj^ for the Unlicensed Per­ sonnel not on watch. Men on watch shall perform only the routine duties necessary for the safe navigation of the vessel on these days. Premium pay shall be paid for all work performed by the Unlicensed Personnel on any of the nine (9) holidays described in this Agreement at sea or in port. In the event any of the above named holidays fall on Saturday or Sunday while in port or at sea, the Mon­ day following shall be observed as such holiday. Any day that is a recognized holiday for the longshoremen in continental U.S. ports shall also be a recognized holiday for the crew while in that particular port. When a vessel is in Puerto Rico, the following three (3) days, which are recognized as holidays for long­ shoremen in Puerto Rico ports, shall also be recognized as holidays for the crew while the vessel is in Puerto Rico. 1. Good Friday 2. July 17th (Munoz Rivera) 3. July 25th (Constitution Day) Seafarers Log / * �SECnON 21. OVERTIME RATES AND PREMIUM RATES. hC I i, 'i ;:r•> I*' I! > Premlnm Overtime Deck DepBrtment Effective Effective Effective 6/16/72 BBtllllt 6/16/72 6/16/74 6/16/74 to 6/16/76 Boatswain (SL 180, SL 181. SL, 7*8) 7.02 7.37 • 7.74 4.48 Boatswain 86.36 $6.68 87.01 84.48 Carpenter S.86 6.16 6.46 4,48 A. B. Maintenance 6.42 6.69 5.97 3.44 Quartermaster 5.10 6.36 6.63 3.44 Able Seaman 4.86 6.09 6.34 3.44 Ordinary Seaman 3.80 3.99 4.19 2.73 O.S. Maintenance 3.80 3.99 4.19 2.73 Engine Department -Rating Chief Electrician (SL, 180, SL. 181. SL 7's) 7.74 8.13 8.64 4.48 Chief Electrician 7.47 7.84 8.23 4.48 Crane Mt./Electrician 7.47 7.84 8.23 4.48 Electrician Reefer/Mt. 7.47 7.84 4.48 8.23 Q.M.E.D. 7.10 7.83 4.48 7.46 Second Electrician 4.48 7.34 7.71 6.99 Unlicensed Junior Engineer (Day) 6.43 4.48 6.12 6.76 Plumber/Machinist 6.73 7.07 4.48 6.41 Unlicensed Junior Engineer (Watch) 4.48 6.09 6.62 6.80 Deck Engineer 4.48 6.24 • 6.66 6.94 Engine Utility 4.48 6.17 6.60 6.88 4.48 Evaporator Maintenance 6.40 6.67 6.14 3.44 Oiler Diesel 6.22 6.48 6.76 3.44 6.34 Oiler 6.09 4.86 3.44 6.34 Watertender 6.09 4.86 6.34 3.44 Fireman/Watertender 6.09 4.86 3.44 6.34 Fireman 4.86 6.09 4.98 2.73 4.74 Wiper 4.61 Refrigerating Engineer 4.48 7.71 7.34 (When one is carried) 6.99 . Refrigerating Engineer (When three are carried 4.48 7.07 6.73 6.41 Chief 4.48 6.75 6.43 6.12 First Assistant 4.48 6.24 6.66 6.94 Second Assistant 4.48 6.24 6.66 Ship's Welder/Maintenance 6.94 3.44 6.48 6.76 6.22 Oiler/Maintenance Utility Steward Department Rating Chief Steward (SL 180. SL 181. SL 7-8) Chief Steward Steward/Oook Chief Cook Cook and Baker Second Cook Third Cook Assistant Cook Messman Utilityman 7.02 6.36 6.62 6.66 6.62 4.80 4.80 4.80 3.78 3.78 7.37 6.68 6.86 6.94 6.80 6.04 6.04 6.04 3.97 3.97 7.74 7.01 7.19 6.24 6.09 6.29 6.29 6.29 4.17 4.17 4.48 4.48 4.48 4.48 4.48 3.44 3.44 3.44 2.73 2.73 Except as otherwise provided, the Premium Rate set forth above shall be paid for all work performed on Saturdsiy, Sunday and Holidays; the Overtime Rate shall apply 6n Monday through Friday. When specific rates are provided in this agreement for work done on Saturday, Sundays and Holidays, those rates shall not be less than the premium rate in effect. t; I *• Iy < H SECTION 22. C0MMENC:EMENT OF OVERTIME, (a) When the watch below is broken out to report for work outside their regular schedule, overtime shall commence at the time stated for the call-out, provided, however, that such crew members report for duty with. in 30 minutes of the time the overtime work com­ mences. Otherwise, overtime shall c(Mnmence at the actual time such employee reports for duty and such overtime shall continue until the employee is released. (b) The above provision shall not apply in the event the COTunencement of overtime is scheduled one (1) hour following the conclusion of their regular watch or workday. In that event, the crew members, having had a full hour for their meal, shall report prcmiptly at the beginning of the period for which overtime has been scheduled. SECTION 23. CONTINUOUS OVERTIME. When working overtime on the watch below and crew is knocked off for two hours or less, the overtime sheill be paid straight through. Time allowed for meals shall not be considered as overtime in this clause. SECTION 24. COMPUTATION OF OVERTIME. When overtime worked is less than 1 hour, overtime for 1 full hour shall be paid. When overtime exceeds 1 hour, the overtime work performed shall be paid for in one-half hour periods, and any fractional part of such period shall count as one half hour. SECTION 25. CHECKING OVERTIME. No work specified in this agreement as overtime work shall be performed unless authorized by the head of the particu­ lar department. After authorized overtime has been worked, the senior officer of the-department on board will present to each employee who has worked over­ time a slip stating hours of overtime and nature of work performed. An overtime book will be kept to con­ form with individual slips for settlement of overtime. Officers and men shall keep a record of all disputed overtime. No claim for overtime shall be v£did unless such claim is presented to the head of the department within 72 hours after completion of the work. When work has been performed and an overtime claim Is disputed, the head of the department shall acknowledge in writing that the work was performed. it SECTION 26. PAYMENT OF OVERTIME. All money due for crew overtime shall be paid at the signing off. In the event payment of overtime is delayed by the Company beyond the 24 hours after signing off eulicles, additioneil compensation shall be paid at the rate of $10.00 a day for each calendar day or fraction thereof aforesaid payment of overtime wages is delayed. This shall not include disputed overtime being settled be­ tween the Union Representatives and the Company. No claim for the above penalty shall be considered valid- unless the failure to make such payment is made known to the Union within 72 hours after the event. SECTION 27. DIVISION OF WAGES OF ABSENT MEMBEIRS. (a) When members the unlicensed per­ sonnel are required to do extra work because the vessel sailed without the full complement as required by ves­ sel's certificate, under circumstances where the law permits such sailing, the wages of the absent members shall be divided among the men wdio perform their work, but no overtime shall be included in such pay­ ments. (b) At sea, when day men are switched to sea watches and pmnoted, fw the purpose of replacing men who are injured or sick, they shall receive the differential m pay. (c) When men standing sea watdies are promoted for the purp(»e of replacing m«i who are injured or sick they shall receive the differential in pay (Mily. (d) In no event shall any member of the Unlicensed Personnel work more than 8 hours in any one day with­ out the payment of overtime. SECTION 28. MONEY DRAWS. Monies tendered for draws in foreign ports shall be made in United States currency failing which, traveler's chedts shall be issued at the Company's expense, except where currency laws established in foreign countries prohibit such issuance. When American money is aboard, crew advances shall be put out the day before arrival in port. Upon request the Unlicensed Personnel shall be granted advances at least once every five days, except on Saturdays, Sun­ days and Holidays, while the vessel is in port. Such advances shall be made available to the crew not later than 4:00 pjn. SECTION 29. EIXPLOSIVES. On vessels carrying ex­ plosives in excess of 50 long tcms as permitted by law, the Company agrees to pay each member of the Un­ licensed Personnel, in additim to their regular monthly wage, 10% per month of such wages frmn the time the loading of the explosive cargo is started until the ex­ plosive cargo is (XHnpletely discharged. When the Unlicensed Personnel is required to work explosives at any time, they shall be paid for such work in addition to their regular mcMithly wages at the rate of $10.00 per hour. For the purpose of this agreement, expolsives shall consist of the following items: Nitro-Glycerine T.N.T. Poison Gases Black Powder Blasting Caps Detonating Caps , Loaded Bombs Dynamite Loaded shells of one pound or over but not small arms ammunition. SECnON 30. PENALTT CARGOES, (a) When mem­ bers of the Unlicensed Personnel are required to clean holds in which lead OHicentrates, coal, coke, or penalty cargoes are carried, they shall be paid by using the various groups as defined by the Shipping Rules, Sec­ tion 3, Departments & Groups, to determine their ap­ plicable rate. On Watch Mob. thronzh Fri. Group 1 $4.48 Group 2 3.44 Group 3 2.73 .r Watch Belaw Monday thnash Friday $5.00 4.01 3.57 Satnrday, Sunday and Holidays on Watch $6.88 6.88 5.46 However, when holds have been cleaned by the Un­ licensed Personnel after carrying penalty cargo, no overtime for cleaning will be paid for subsequent clean­ ing of holds unless another penalty cargo is carried. (b) For the purpose of this agreement the following are classed as penalty cargoes: IN BULK Bones Green Hides Manure Caustic Soda Soda Ash Creosoted Lumber IN BAGS OR BULK Super Phosi^ate Bcme Meal Cyanide Chloride of Lime cement Lami^lack Greaves Cakes Carbonblack Saltcake Sulphur Gasoline in any manner Copra (3,000 tons) (c) When sulphur in the amount of twenty-five per­ cent (25%) or more of the deadweight carrying capacity is carried on a vessel, eadi member of the Unlicensed Pereonnel shall be paid extra compensation of ten dol­ lars ($10.00) per voyage. SECrnON31. STANDBY WORK. When men are hired by the company for Standby Work in port by the day, they shall be paid the premium rate for the respective ratings. Eight (8) hours shall constitute a day's work. All work performed in excess of ei^t (8) hours in any 24 hour period, or any work performed in excess of eight (8) continuous hours, shall be paid at the premium rate and one-half for the respective ratings. Men hired to perform Standby Work shall perform any work which shall be assigned to them hy their superior of­ ficer, and they shall not be subject to any work rules set forth in this agreement. When Standby Work in any particular department is to be performed, an effort shall be made to obtain men with ratings in such department if they are avail­ able and arc competent to perform such work. Any man hired for Standby Work who reports when ordered shall be paid a minimum of eight (8) hours of pay for the first day and a minimum of four (4) hours for each day's pay thereafter. This change shall not be interpreted to conflict with any understanding that the Union might have with a company whose practice is to hire relief crews while the vessel is in port. SECmON 32. LONGSHORE WORK BY CREW. In those ports where there are no longshoremen available. members of the crew may be required to drive winches for handling cargo or may be required to hzmdle ceurgo. For such work, crew members shall be paid by using the various groups as defined by the Shipping Rules, Section 3, Departments & Groups, to determine their applicable rate. Oa Watek Monday tkrooxb Friday Wateh Below Monday thronck Friday Any time San., ^Holidays Group 1 $6.36 Group 2 4.85 Group 3 3.80 $6.36 6.01 5.50 $7.95 7.10 7.00 On tankers which are carrying grain, when crew members are required to unfasten butterworth plate nuts and/or remove the butterworth plates for the purpose of loading or discharging grain cargo, they shall be entitled to compensation as provided for in this section. This section shall not be so construed as to be applicable to any work where longshoremen are not available due to labor trouble. nie above shall not apply for securing or shoring up cargo or spotting Ixxxns for longshoremen. SECmON 33. WORKING BALLAST. When members of the crew are required to discharge bedlast other than water ballast out of the holds, or handle or discharge ballast on deck, including washing sand ballast off the decks with hoses, they shall be paid by using the various groups as defined by the Shipping Rules, Section 3, Departments & Groups, to determine the applicable rate. Ott Watch Monday throngh Friday Watch Below Monday thronsh Friday Satnrdny.s Snndaye and Holidays On Watch Group 1 $4.48 Group 2 3.44 Group 3 2.73 $5.00 4.01 3.57 6.88 $6.88 5.46 SECTION 34. PORT TIME. For the purpose of ap­ plying port overtime provisions of this agreement, "port time" or the words "in port" shall be defined to mean the following: (al From the time a vessel is properly secured to a dock, buoy or dolphins for purpose of loading iand/or discharging cargo, ballast, passengers or mail; under­ going repairs; taking on fuel, water or stores; fumiga­ tion, layup; awaiting orders or berth, except when a vessel is moored or anchored in or outside the Port of San Pedro for the purpose of taking on bunkers. (b) From the time the vessel is properly moored or anchored for the purpose of loading and/or discharging cargo, ballast, passengers, or mail; undergoing repairs; taking on fuel, water or stores, fumigation, lay-up; awaiting orders or berth. (c) Port overtime provisions shall not apply to ves­ sels entering a port and anchoring for the sole pur­ pose of avoiding inclement weather. (d) Port time shall not commence until the vessel has shifted fixxn quarantine anchorage to a berth or other anchorage for the purposes as provided for in subsections (a) and (b) of this section. (e) Vessels lying at the same anchorage after obtziining quarantine clecurance shall be considered await­ ing berth and port overtime provisions shall apply ex­ cept in cases where vessels ceinnot move due to weather conditions. (f) Port overtime provisions shall not apply to ves­ sels mooring or anchoring for the sole purpose of awaiting transit of canals such as the Panama Clanal. (g) Port overtime shall not apply when taking on water, fuel or stores while in the process of awaiting an assigned turn for transit of the Suez Canal. (h) Port overtime provisions shall not apply to ves­ sels mooring or anchoring for the sole purpose of land­ ing sick or injured persons. However, a vessel taking on fresh fruits, vegetables or milk while transiting the canals shall not be con­ sidered to be in port tmder subsection (b) of this secticHi. TERMfNAHON OF PORT TIME. Port time shall terminate when the first ahead or astern bell is nmg the day the vessel leaves the harbor limits, however, this paragraph shall not apply in the cases where the ves­ sel is being shifted eis provided for in Article II, Sec­ tion 35. SECTION 35. SHIFTING SHIP, (a) After the ves­ sel's arrival in port as outlined in Article II, Section 34, any subsequent move in inland waters, bays, rivers and sounds shall be regarded as shifting ship and over­ time at the applicable rate shall be peiid for men on duty while such moves are performed on Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays and after 5 p.m. and before 8 a.m., weekdays with the following exceptions: Port Alfred to Montreal or vice versa Port Alfred to Quebec or vice versa Montreal to Quebec or vice versa All moves from American ports to British Columbia ports or vice versa Montevido to Buenos Aires to Rosario or points above or vice versa Boston to New York or vice versa Norfolk to Baltimore or vice versa New Orleans to Baton Rouge or vice versa All mdves between ports on the St. Lawrence Seaway £md/or on the Great Lakes, West of Montreal, except those moves which are less than eighty (80) miles. (b) Moves from Baltimore through the Chesapeake and Delaware Canal to Delaware River ports or vice versa, shall be considered a move of the ship and such work after 5 p.m. and before 8 a.m. or on Saturdays, Sundays, or Holidays, shall be paid for at the applicable rate. (c) A move from Honolulu to Pearl Harbor or vice versa shall be considered a shift of the vessel. (d) A move from Galveston to Houston or vice versa shall be considered a shift of the vessel. ,• �m SECTION 36. RESTRICTION TO SHIP. When a ves­ vise ship's chairman accordingly. He shall get other data sel has been in a foreign port where the crew was re­ if possible, such as weather reports to further back his stricted to the ship and the Company claims that this decision. When launch service is arranged for by the Company, restriction was enforced by the government of the port the schedule shall be such that each and every member visited or either Federal, Military, or Naval Authorities, the Compeiny shall produce a copy of the restriction shall be given opportunity for a round trip as called order of the government, -Federal, Military, or Naval for herein on his watch below. In port where regular boat service is not available, Authorities. In lieu thereof, it may produce a proper entry in the official log book and must give sufficient memtors of the crew may make their own arrange­ notice in writing of the restriction to the Ship's Chair­ ments for transportation and the Company agrees to man. The notice shall also be posted on the crew's reimburse either the crewmember or the owner of the bulletin board. A letter from the Company's agents will boat up to $5.00 per round trip per man carried once not be sufficient proof of the existence of such an order. eveiy 24 hours. If the Ctwnpany is unable to produce evidence as pro­ SEfJnON 41. REST PERIODS, (a) When ship is vided herein to satisfy the Union of the validity of such under port working rules and sea watches have not restriction, the crew shall be compensated for having been set and members of the unlicensed deck and en­ been festricted to the ship by the payment of overtime gine personnel off duty are required to work overtime for the period of the restriction at the overtime rate. between midnight and 8 a.m., they shall be entitled to When a restriction occurs because of quarantine, im­ one hour of rest for each hour actually worked. Such migration or cust(xns procedures, a proper Log entry rest period shall be given at any time during the same shall suffice. working day. The rest period shall be in addition to SECTION 37. SECURITY WATCHES. If unlicensed cash overtime allowed for such work. If such rest pe­ crewmembers are required to stand security watches in riod is not given, men shall be entitled to overtime at port by order of Federal, Military or Naval authorities the regular overtime rate in lieu thereof. This sheill not in the United States-controlled ports, or by foreign apply when sea watches are set the same day and be­ government authorities in other ports, they shall be fore the rest period is completed. This section shsill not apply to men turning to on paid overtime for all such watches stood between the overtime at 6 a.m. or after. hours of 5 p.m. and 8 a.m., Monday through Friday. (b) On days of arrival, if members of the unlicensed SECTION 38. SAILING BOARD TIME, (a) The saU- deck or engine personnel off duty are required to per­ ing time shall be posted at the gangway on arrival when form work between midnight and 8 a.m., they shall the vessel is scheduled to stay in port 12 hours or less. be entitled to 1 hour of rest for each hour worked. If When the stay is scheduled to exceed 12 hours the such period of rest is not completed at 5 p.m. of the sailing time shall be posted 8 hours prior to scheduled same day, overtime shall be allowed for the incom­ sailing, if before midnight. If scheduled between mid­ pleted portion of such rest period. night and 8 a.m., sailing time should be posted by 4:30 (c) This section shall apply in the case of day work­ p.m., but not later than 5 p.m. ers, both at sea or in port. When a vessel arrives on a weekend between 5 pm. (d) Where a seaman is entitled to a rest period Friday and 8 a.m. Monday, and is sdieduled to sail under the provisions of Section 41, such rest period prior to 8 a.m. Monday, a sailing board with the esti­ shall be granted during the time that he would norm­ mated sailing time shall be posted not later than two ally be required to work in order to complete his work­ (2) hours after arrival, provided, however, it is under­ ing day. stood that any change resulting in weekend sailings as SECTION 42. FRESH PROVISIONS, (a) An ade­ set on said sailing board, may be made without penalty as long- as such change is made no less than eight (8) quate supply of fruit juices shall be provided for the hours prior to actual sailing. ITie above provision shall unlicensed personnel. Fresh fruit and vegetables will apply to all vessels scheduled to depart during a week­ be furnished at every port touched where available, and if supply is possible, a sufficient amount to last until end. (b) All members of the Unlicensed Personnel shall the next port or to last until the food would ordinarily, be aboard the vessel smd ready for sea at least 1 hour with good care, spoil. Shore bread sheill be furnished before the scheduled sailing time. In the event any at all U.S. ports when available. Frozen foods shall be considered the eqivalent of and member of the Unlicensed' Personnel fails to comply with this provision, the Company shall call the Union serve the same purpose as fresh foods. (b) (1) Vessels making a foreign voyage shall store and the Union shall furriish a replacement. If the original member reports after the Compsuiy has called canned whole fresh milk at the rate of 1 pint per man for a replacement, the man sent by the Union eis such per day for the duration of the voyage. (2) While a vessel is in continental U.S, ports, replacement shall receive 2 days' pay, which 2 days' pay shall be paid by the member who was late in reporting fresh milk from local dairies is to be served three times for duty. a day. Prior to a vessel departing from Euiy domestic (c> When the Company has ordered a replacement ports, going to another domestic port and/or a foreign for which ther^ is no vacancy on a ship, the Company port, forty (40) gallons of local fresh milk must be shall reimburse the seamen the equivalent of 2 days' placed on board. (3) After departure from the last continental pay plus transportation charges. U.S. port and the supply of fresh local milk has been (d) If the vessel's departure is delayed and the delay is due to the loading or discharging of cargo, the new consmnmed, cmned whole fresh milk is to be served time of departure shall immediately be posted on the at breakfast only while at sea. (4) While in a foreign port, canned whole fresh boEU'd and if such delay exceeds 2 hours the watch be­ low may be dismissed and shall receive 2 hours' over­ milk is to be served three times a day as per agree­ ment. time for such reporting. (5) No purchase of milk shall be made in for­ (e) In the event, eifter cargo is aboard or discharged eign ports while canned whole fresh milk is available. and ship is ready to proceed, the full complement of (c) If milk is provided for persons other than crewUnlicensed Personnel is not on boeuxl, no overtime shall members, be paid. Full complement, as used herein, shall mean the such use. then additional milk must be supplied for full complement as required by the vessel's inspection certificate. SECTION 43. ROOM AND MEAL ALLOWANCE. (f) The overtime prescribed above shall not apply When board is not furnished unlicensed members of the when sailing is delayed on account of weather, such as crew, they shall receive a meal allowance of $2.00 for rain, fog, or any other condition beyond the vessel's breaMast, $3.(X) for dinner and $5.50 for supper. When control. men are required to sleep ashore, they shEill be allowed When the above conditions prevail and it is expected $10.50 per night. that such delay will exceed two (2) hours, the new Room allowance, as provided in this Section, shall time of departure shall be posted as soon as possible, be allowed when but in no event later than the time originally posted. 1. Heat is not furnished in cold weather. When the Failure to comply will invoke penedty provided for in outside temperature is 65 degrees (65°) or lower for (d) above. 8 consecutive hours, this provision shall apply. SECTION 39. SECURING VESSEL FOR SEA. All 2. Hot water is not available in crew's washroom for vessels of the Company must be safely secured before a period of twelve (12) or more consecutive hours. leaving the harbor limits for any voyage. 3. On air conditioned vessels, when the room temper­ Vessels sEiiling in the daytime must be safely secured ature is 78° or above, and the air conditioning unit before leaving the habor limits. In the event the vessel does not work in excess of eight (8) hours, this pro­ is not safely secured before reaching the harbor limits, vision shall apply. If fans are installed the penalty shall the vessel shall proceed to a safe anchorage and be not be invoked. If fans do not now exist suitable ar­ secured before proceeding to sea. Vessels sailing after rangement shall be made with the Union and Company dark shall be safely secured before leaving the dock or for their installation. may proceed to a safe anchorage to secure vessel be­ 4. Crew's quarters have been painted, and paint is fore proceeding to sea. When lights ceui be maintained not absolutely dry, and other suitable quarters are not on the after deck, gear and hatches may be secured on furnished aboard. this deck enroute to anchorage. 5. At all times when vessel is on dry dock overnight If the forgoing is not complied with, extra c(Hnpensa- and sanitary facilities are not supplied. tion at the fiat rate of ten dollars ($10.00) shall be paid 6. Linen is not issued upon men's request prior to to each member of the Deck Department involved in 6:00 p.m. on the day seaman joins the vessel. the securing. Such extra compensation shall be in addi­ 7. Vessel is being fumigated and is not cleared before tion to any overtime received when on overtime hours. 9:00 p.m. In surf ports and outports, the customary practice of 8. Men standing midnight to 8:00 a.m. watch on the squaring away booms will be considered in compliance same day the vessel is fumigated shall be entitled to with this Section. room allowance regardless of when the vessel is cleared. 9. Work such as chipping, welding, riveting, ham­ SECn-ION 40. LAUNCH SERVICE. When a ship is euichored or tied up to a buoy for 8 hours or over, for mering or other work of a similar nature is being per­ the purpose outlined in Article II, Section 34, each formed in or about the crew's quarters between 8:00 member of the unlicensed personnel while on his watch p.m. and 6:00 a.m. Such work outlined in 9 above is being performed in below shall be allowed one round trip to shore at the or around the quarters of the men who stand donkey (Company's expense every 24 hours. The Master shall use his own judgment and if in his watches, such men will be provided with other quarters opinion, the conditions are not safe, he shall not provide or room allowance will be allowed. NOTE: Penalties claimed for lack of heat, air condi­ launch service. However, he shall as usual make his entries in the log as to the weather conditions and ad­ tioning, hot water, etc., or because of noise as defined page in (9) above, must be recorded on an 8 hour basis with the Ship's Master or other proper department head. Dates, time of reporting, and temperatures involved should be made part of such record. SECTION 44. MEAL HOURS. RELIEVING FOR MEALS. The meal hours for the Unlicensed Personnel employed in the Deck and Engine Department shall be as follows: Breakfast 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. Dinner 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 pjn. Supper 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. (a) At sea or in port, the 4 to 8 watch shall relieve itself for supper. (b) nie 12 to 4 watch on sailing day is to be knocked off at 11 a.m. in order to eat at 11:30 a.m. and to be ready to go on watch at 12 noon. (c) These hours may be varied, but such variations shall not exceed pne hour either way, provided" that one unbroken hour shall be allowed at all times for dinner and supper when vessel is in port. When watches are broken, if one unbroken hour is not given, the men involved shall receive one hour's overtime in lieu thereof. This penalty hour shall be in addition to the actual overtime worked during the meal hours. (d) When crew is called to work overtime before breakfast and work continues after 7:30 a.m., a full hour shall be allowed for breakfast, and if breakfast is not served by 8 a.m.. overtime shEill continue straight through until breakfsist is served. (e) If one unbroken hour is not given, the men in­ volved shall receive one hour's overtime in lieu thereof. (f) When the watch below or men off duty are work­ ing on overtime at sea or in port, they shall be allowed one unbroken meal hour. If one unbroken meal hour is not given, the men involved shall receive one hour's overtime in lieu thereof. This penalty hour shall be in addition to the actual overtime worked during the meal hour. The provisions in this section shall be ap­ plicable at all times at sea or in port to men on day work. SECTION 45. MIDNIGHT LUNCH (a) If the crew works as late as 9 p.m., coffee and night lunch shall be . provided. If work continues after 9 p.m. fifteen minutes shall be allowed for the coffee and night lunch, which time shall be included as overtime. (b) If crew starts work at or before 9 p.m. and works continuous overtime until midnight, the men shall be provided vrith a hot lunch at midnight. If the work continues after midnight one unbroken hour shall be allowed for such hot lunch. If this unbroken hour is not allowed the men involved shall receive one hour's overtime in lieu therof, which shall be in addition to the actual overtime worked during the hot lunch hour. (c) If crew is broken out after 9 p.m. and works continuously for three hours, a hot lunch shall be pro­ vided at the expiration of the three hours if the work is to be continued. Otherwise, a night lunch shall be provided. An unbroken hour shall be allowed for the hot lunch and if such unbroken hour is not allowed the men shall receive one hour's overtime in lieu thereof, which shall be in addition to the actual overtime worked during the hot lunch hour. (d) If crew works as late as 3 a.m., coffee and night lunch shall be provided and if work continues after 3 a.m., fifteen minutes shall be allowed for coffee and night lunch, which time shall be included as overtime. (e) If crew works as late as 6 a.m., coffee shall be provided and if work continues after 6 a.m., fifteen minutes shall be allowed for coffee, which time shall be included as overtime. (f) When a vessel is scheduled to depart at mid­ night, the midnight lunch hour may be shifted to one hour either way. (g). In the event the midnight lunch is not served the men involved shall be paid the supper meal al­ lowance in addition to the overtime provided for in paragraphs (b) and (c) above. SECJTION 46. COFFEE TIME, (a) All hands shall be allowed fifteen minutes for coffee at 10 a.m. and 3 p.m., or at a convenient time near those hours. (b) When the crew is entitled to the 30 minutes readiness period under Article II, Section 22, coffee shall be made by the watch or watchman and be ready at the time of calling, £uid allowed during the thirty minutes of readiness period. SECTION 47. CREW'S QUARTERS. All quarters assigned for the use of the unlicensed personnel are to be kept free frwn vermin insofar as possible. This is to be accomplished through the use of extermina­ tion facilities provided by the Company, or fumigating the quarters every six months with gas. SECTION 48. CLEANLINESS OF QUARTRRS. "The Unlicensed Personnel shall cooperate to the fullest in order to keep their respective living quarters clean and tidy at all times. SECTION 49. CREW EQUIPMENT. The following items shall be supplied the Unlicensed Personnel em­ ployed on board vessels of the Ctompany. 1. A suitable number of blankets. 2. Bedding consisting of two white sheets, one spread, two white pillow slips, which shall be changed weekly. ' ^ 3. One face towel and one bath towel which shall be changed twice weekly. 4. One cake of standard face soap such as Lux, Lifebuoy or Palmolive soap with each towel change. 5. One box of matches each day. 6. Suitable mattresses and pillows shall be furnished but hair, straw or excelsior shall not be suitable. As mattresses now on board wear out, they shall be replaced by innerspring mattresses. 7. All dishes provided for the use of Unlicensed Personnel shall be crockery. �8. One cake of laundry soap, one cake of lava soap, one box of washing powder weekly. 9. Sanitubes shall be available for the Unlicensed Personnel at all times. 10. Cots shall be supplied to the crew while in the tropics except on the new type passenger vessels. 11. Two twelve-inch fans shall be furnished in fore­ castles occupied by two or more unlicensed per­ sonnel, and one sixteen-inch fan in all forecastles occupied by one member of the Unlicensed Per­ sonnel. This shall not apply to air-conditioned vessels. Any member wilfully damaging or destroying linen shall be held accountable for SEime. When full linen is not issued, men shall receive $2.00 each week for washing their own linen. The Steweu-d shall not issue clean linen to any individual crew member until such member has turned in his soiled linen. SECTION 50. VENTILATION. All quarters assigned to the Unlicensed Personnel and all messrooms pro­ vided for their use shall be adequately screened and ventilated and a sufficient number of fans to secure ventilation shall be provided. SECTION 51. MESS ROOM. Each vessel shall be furnished with a messroom for the accOTrimodation of the crew, such messroom or messrooms to be in each case so constructed as to afford sitting room for all and to be so situated as to afford full protection from the weather and from heat and odors euising from the vessel's engine room, fireroom, hold and toilet. SECTION 52. WASHROOMS. Adequate washrooms and lavatories shall be made available for the Unli­ censed Persoimel of each department, washro<Hns to be equipped with a sufficient number of hot and cold fresh water showers. SECTION 53. LOCKERS. A sufficient number of lockers shall be provided so that each employee shall have one locker of full length whenever space permits, with sufficient space to stow a reasonable amount of gear and personal effects. SECTION 54. UNIFORMS. In the event a man is required to wear a uniform, other than provided for in Article V, Section 29, he shall furnish his own uni­ form and shall be paid an additional $12.50 per month for same. SECTION 55. ELECTRIC REFRIGERATOR AND ELECTRIC WASHING MACHINE. An electric refrig­ erator and an electric washing machine shall be fur­ nished for the use of the unlicensed crew on each ves­ sel. "The location of this refrigerator and washing machine shall be determined by the Compemy. Should either the refrigerator or washing machine break down, it is understood and agreed that the Company will not be expected to make repairs until the vessel arrives at a port where the manufacturer has a serv­ ice representative available. SECTION 56. JURY TOILETS. When and wherever necessary for sanitary reasons, jury toilets shall be rigged on the poop deck. SECTION 57. -TRANSPORTATION AND PAYING OFF PROCEDURE. 1. (a) Vessels in the bauxite trade or on foreign voyages shall be signed on for one voyage for a term not exceeding 9 calendar months. Vessels in the Far East trade shall be signed on as herein stated except that the term of time may be 12 calendar months. (b) It is also agreed that the Articles shall termi­ nate at the final port of discharge in the continental United States of America, unless another port is mu­ tually agreed to between the company and the Union. If the final port of discharge is located in an area other than the area in the continental United States, in which is located the port of engagement, economy class air transportation shall be provided to only those men who leave the vessel, plus wages and subsistence to port of engagement in continental United States. At the seaman's option, cash equivalent of the actual cost of economy class air transportation shall be paid. (c) If the vessel departs from the final port of dis­ charge within 10 days aifter .inboimd cargo is com­ pletely discharged to return to the area wherin is located the port of engagement, the above shall not apply. Once a crewmember has made the initial forei^ voyage and earned transportation, the transportation remains payable so long as he pays off in another area other than the su-ea wherein is located his original port of engagement. If the new foreign articles are signed, transportation provisions shall not apply till termination of the Articles. (d) For the purpose of this Section, the Continental United States shall be divided into eight areas—Pacific Northwest; California; Atlantic Coast Area North of Cape Hatteras; Atlantic Coast Area, South of Cape Hatteras; and the Gulf Coast Area, the State of Alas­ ka, the Western Great Lakes Area and the Eastern Great Lakes Area. The dividing line between the Westem and Eastern Great Lakes shall be the Mackinac Straits Bridge and the Sault Ste. Marie Locks. Hawaii becoming a state does not constitute an additional area for the purpose of transportation, how­ ever seamen shipped in Hawaii who are paid off in the Continental United States and who are entitled to transportation under other provisions of this contract shall receive transportation to San Francisco. (e) It is further agreed that in the event a ship returns light or in ballast to the Continental United States, articles shall terminate at first port of arrival in accordance with voyage description set forth in the articles, except that when the arrival at the first port is for the purpose of securing additional bunkers, stores, or making emergency repairs of not more than 7 dajrs for a period of 7 days or less, the Unlicensed Personnel duration, articles shall continue until the vessel can^ shall be kept on board at the regular monthly rate of proceed to another continental United States port. pay. However, when it is expected that said vessel will 2. (a) Vessels making a voyage to Bermuda, Mexico, be idle for a period in excess of 7 days, the Unlicensed Personnel may be reduced on arrival. Should the vessel West Indies, including Cuba, Canada, Newfoundland, resume service within 7 days, the vessel's Unlicensed and/or coastwise in any order, either direct or via ports shall be signed on for one' or more continuous Personnel who return to the vessel, shall receive wages, room and meal allowances for the period for which voyages on the above-described route or any part they were laid off. thereof and back to a final port of discharge on the Atlantic or Gulf'Coast of the continental United States SECTION 61. FULL COMPLEMENT WHILE CAR­ for a term of fime not exceeding 6 calendar months. GO IS BEING WORKED. A full cwnplement of Un­ (b) When a vessel is on domestic articles or harbor- licensed Personnel shall be maintained aboEU-d vessel payroll prior to proceeding on a foreign voyage a mem­ at all times cargo is being worked. ber of the Unlicensed Personnel shall not be entitled to "The Company shall be in compliance with this section transportation to the port of engagement if he fails to when there is less than a full complement, Saturdays, make the foreign voyage, unless the company termi­ Sundays and on holidays, due to voluntary termination, nates his emplojmient through no fault of his own. to discharge for cause or absence of members of the (c) If the port where the articles are finally termi­ Unlicensed Personnel who should have normally been nated is located in an area other than the area in the on duty. Likewise, compliance shall be in effect when continental United States in which is located the port there is less than a full complement aboard due to a of engagement economy class air transportation shall condition arising as the-result of a marine casualty. be provided to those men only who leave the vessel, SECTION 62. MANNING SCALE. It is agreed and plus wages and subsistence to port of engagement in continental United States. At the seaman's option, understood that the present mcinning scale carried on cash equivalent of the actual cost of economy class the Company's vessel shall not be changed unless such changes are mutually agreed to by both the Union and air transportation shall be paid. The crewmember shall be entitled to transportation the Company. regardless of the number of voyages he makes once SECTION 63. INTERNA-nONAL DATE LINE. If transi>ortation has been due him as long as he pays off a vessel crosses the International Date Line from east in an area other than em area wherein is located the to west, emd a Saturday, Sunday or Holiday is lost, all original port of engagement. day workers shall. observe the following Monday or (d) For the purpose of this section, the continental the day following a Holiday. Watch standers will be United States shall be divided into five areas: Pacific paid overtime in accordance with the principle of Sat­ Northwest; California; Atlantic Coast area. North of urday and Sunday overtime at sea. If the Sunday Cape Hatteras; Atlantic Coast area. South of Cape which is lost is also a Holiday, or if the following Mon­ Hatteras; and the Gulf Coast area. day is a Holiday, then the following Monday and "Tues­ (e) It is also agreed that the trsinsportation provi­ day shall be observed. sions contained herein shall not apply until the articles However in crossing the International Date Line are finally terminated. 3. Any member of the Unlicensed Personnel will be from west to east, if an extra Saturday, Sunday or allowed to pay off the vessel in any port in continental Holiday is picked up, only one of such Saturdays, United States or Puerto Rico upon 24 hours notice to Sundays or Holidays shjill be observed and all crew the Master, prior to the scheduled sailing of the Vessel. members will be required to work without overtime However, where a vessel is expected to arrive and de­ on the so-called second Saturday, Sunday or Holiday, part on^ a weekend, such notice shsdl be given not later provided that if Sunday is also a Holiday, the Sunday which is picked up shall be observed as such Holiday. than 1:00 p.m. on Friday. -The Master shall be allowed to discharge any member SECTION 64. NEW EQUIPMENT NOT CARRIED of the Unlicensed Personnel upon 24 hours notice. If AT PRESENT, NEW CONSTOUCTION AND RECON­ the seaman exercises his rights to be paid off, as pro­ VERSION. In the event the Company is to build new vided for in this paragraph, transportation provisions ships, acquire new ships or convert old ships, it is shall not be applicable. If the Master exercises his agreed that prior to the commencement of construction right to discharge a seaman as provided for in this or conversion, the Union and the CcHnpany shall meet paragraph, transportation provisions shall not be ap­ to negotiate manning scales, quarters, recreational fa­ plicable. Should the Union object to the discharge, the cilities and all equipment and provisions to be furnished matter shall be handled in accordance with grievance for, or used,by, the Unlicensed Personnel. procedure. SECTION 65. CALENDAR DAY. For the purpose of "The provisions of this paragraph shall not apply to this agreement, the calendar day shall be from mid­ Alaska and Hawaui. 4. Applicable Operations Regulations shall be effec­ night to midnight. tive on GAA vessels. SECTION 66. WAR ZONE. In case any vessel of the company traverses waters adjacent to or in the SECTION 58. RETURN TO PORT OF ENGAGE­ proximity of a declared or undeclared war or a state MENT. (a) In the event a ship of the Cmnpany is sold, interned, lost, laid up, run aground or is stranded and of hostilities, it is hereby agreed that a petition on the crew is required to leave the vessel by reason the psurt of the Union for the opening of negotiations thereof, the crew shall be given transportation back to for added renumeration, bonuses, and/or insurances, the port of engagement with subsistence, room and shall in no way be deemed cause for the termination of wages, at the time of payoff, as per Article II, Section this agreement. 59, of this agreement. When room and subsistence is SECTION 67. COPIES OF AGREEMENTS TO BE not furnished aboard the vessel, room and meal allow­ FURNISED. Copies of this agreement shjill be fur­ ance will be paid as prescribed in Article II, Section 43, nished to the Master, Chief Engineer and Chief Stew­ until crew is furnished repatriation by train, vessel ard, who in turn shall supply each departmental dele­ or commercially operated airplanes, equivalent to the gate with a copy at the commencement of each voyage. equipment of a regularly scheduled airline, or in the event such airplane transportation is not equivalent SECTION 68 LOGGING. Where the Master exer­ to a regularly scheduled airline, they shall be paid the cises his prerogative under maritime law by logging a difference in cash. man for missing his regular work or watch, he shall (b) The port of engagement of the seamein is the not log the man more them 1 day for 1 day. This sec­ port in the continental United States where he was tion shall not be deemed to prejuidice the authority first employed by the company for the vessel involved. of the Master, or the reqirements of obedience of the It is agreed that where a seaman quits and a replace­ crew, described elsewhere in this contract, except as ment is obtained in the continental United States port, specifically herein provided. the replacement's port of engagement shall be the same SECTION 69. RETURN OF DECEASED SEAMAN. as the seaman he replaced except that the replacement If a seaman dies at euiy time during the voyage, the would be entitled to transportation to his port of en­ Company shall so notify the next of kin as designated gagement if the ship is laid up and he is laid off. (c) In the event a ship of a company is to be scrap­ on the shipping articles. In the event a seaman dies ped, sold, transferred to a foreign flag or disposed of in in a port not in the continental United States, or if any fashion in a foreign port, tiie unlicensed personnel he dies at sea euid his body is delivered to a port not shall be entitled to economy class air transportation in the continental United States, in which port, facili­ to their port of engagement as defined in paragraph ties fov preservation of the body for shipment and (b) above. -TrEUisportation, for the purposes of this burial are available, and there are no legal restrictions contrary thereto, if the said next of kin requests the agreement, shall be economy class air. (d) When a seaman is entitled to transportation un­ return of the bo^ and agrees to assume responsibilitjr der this agreement, he shall receive the cash equiva­ for the body at the port of engagement, the Ccanpany lent of available economy class air transportation in­ shall defray the total cost of preserving and returning cluding tax to his port of engagement plus one (1)^ the body to the original port of engagement. day's wages and subsistence. This provision shall apply SECTION 70. TIME OFF-FREIGHT VESSELS. As for area to area. Where a vessel is laid up under this circumstances permit, upon completion of a foreign, section and the port of engagement is within the same nearby foreign, intercoeistal, or coastwise voyage, all of area of such lay up, the seamam shall be entitled to the assigned Unlicensed Personnel who will remain on available economy class air transportation and the board and make the next voyage shall have time off wages and subsistence sh8ill not exceed one (1) day's (not to exceed eight (8) working hours) in the payoff pay; however, in the ports close together, the schedule port or such other ports £is may be mutually agreed that we are presently working under shall remain in upon between the Master and the crewmember. The full force and effect. voyage shall commence at the time of signing of ar­ ticles (foreign, nearby foreign, intercoasteil or coast­ SECTION 59. TRAVELING. Members of the Union, wise) and continue until articles are terminated. In when transported by the Company during the course of their cmploj-ment, shall be provided with Economy nearby foreign and coastwise trade, this time off need Class air travel. Where meals are not provided by the not be grsmted more often than once in each thirty (30) day period. carrier, subsistence shall be paid as per Article II, Section 43: breakfast $2.00 $3.00 for dinner, and $5.50 It is further understood that the Compeuiy is under for supper. When traveling by ship is involved, men no obligation to hire replacements for those relieved; shall be provided with Second Class transportation or this being within the cmnplete discretion of the Com­ the cash equivalent thereof. pany. This provision shall not be applicable during annual SECTION 60. VESSEL IN IDLE STATUS. When a vessel is inactive in a United States port for any reason inspections. �1. If a man selects a port for time off where it is formance of ordinary work incident to the sailing and impossible to grant eight hours off, he only gets maintenance of the vessel. what is available and no accumulation is carried (b) Not less than 3 seamen shall constitute a com­ forward. plete sea watch at all times. When any of these 3 rat­ 2. In the Steward Department, no loss of earnings ings are missing and the watch is not ccwnplete, the when arrangements to relieve themselves are wages equivalent to the rating that is missing from the made; i.e., ho]ida3^ and weekends (the wages and watch shall be paid to the other member or members making up the remainder of the watch. overtime shall be jaid). (c) When the watch is called out to v/ork, they shall 3. If members of the Steward Department are off while the vessel is not feeding, no overtime is be paid overtime for such work at the rates specified in the agreement except for such work as defined in payable to them. Article II, Section 18. 4. In the Deck Department, those accepting time off under this Section shall not be required to report SECTION 4. BOATSWAIN OR CARPENTER for shifting of ship during time off or during their STANDING WATCH, (a) If the Boatswain or Car­ watch below. penter is required to stand watch due to a shortage 5. Alteration of time off may be applied in the Deck of men, such watches stood between the hours of 5 P.M. Department provided the vessel's stay in port is and 8 A.M., Monday through Fridays, and from mid­ long enough to cwnply with the intent of the night to midnight on Saturdays, Sundays, or Holidays, time off Section. shall be paid for at their applicable rate. However, aU 6. Where the seaman does not receive his day off .such watches shall be in addition to their regular duties as required above, he shall receive one (1) d2iy's as Boatswain or Carpenter. In such cases, there shall be pay in lieu thereof. If he receives only four (4) no division of wages. hours or less of his time off, he shall receive one(b) An AB Maintenance may be required to replace half (%) day's pay in lieu thereof. This clause -'any unlicensed member of the Deck DepEutment when shall not apply where the seaman has accepted sEud member is sick or missing, without the payment overtime in lieu of time off. of overtime, Monday through FHday. 7. Qualified day workers may be required to relieve SECTION 5. SETTING WATCHES. Sea watches watch-stsmders for purposes of time off. They shall shall be set not later than noon on sailing day. When be paid at their respective overtime rates after 5:(X) p.m. and before 8:00 a.m., Monday through the vessels sails before noon, watches shEill be set when Friday, and at their premium rates on Satui^ays, all lines sure on board and vessel is all clear of the dock. Sundays and Holida}^. SECTION 6. BREAKING WATCHES AND WORK IN PORT, (a) In all ports, watches shall be broken SECTION 71. AWNINGS AND COTS. All freightships, except those on regular North Atleuitic nms, and except in those ports where stay of vessel will not ex­ Alaska Coastwise runs, shedl be provided with awnings ceed 24 hours, then watches shall run consecutively. Any part of a sea watch fnan midnight until 8 A.M. aft, with the exception of vessels equipped with facili­ ties on deck of the same nature. On fully^air-condi­ on day of arrival, shall constitute a complete watch. tioned vessels, there shall be no requirements for the "This shEdl not apply to men required for gsuigway watch. When arrival occurs on a Saturday, Sunday, or issuance of cots or the installation of awnings. Holiday, overtime shall only be paid for hours actUEiUy SECTION 72. TELEVISION SETS ON VESSELS IN worked on such watch. COASTWISE, INTERCOASTAL, AND NEARBY FOR­ (b) In port where sea watches are broken the hours EIGN TRADE, (a) The Company shall provide a tele­ of labor shall be from 8 A.M. to 12 noon emd i P.M. vision set for the Unlicensed Personnel on all vessels to 5 P.M., Monday through Friday. Except as otherwise covered by this agreement. provided herein, any work outside of these hours or on (b) Such television set shall be a nationally known Saturday, Sundays and Holidays shall be paid at the brand with no less than twenty-one inch (21") black applicable rate for the respective ratings. and white screen. (c) When watches are not broken in port, overtime The maintenance, care and repair of the television shEdl be paid for all watches stood after 5 P,M. and set and incidental equipment shall be the responsibility before 8 A.M. If watches are broken in a port Eifter of the Unlicensed Personnel. To assist the crew with having been msiintained for a period of time overtime actUEd expenses incurred in this respect, the Company shall be paid for all watches stood between time of will reimburse the crew up to sixty-five dollars ($65.00) arival and breaking of watches. This shaU not apply Eumually upon presentation of bona fide maintenance when the crew is being paid overtime for standing and repair bills. It is imderstood that reimbursement watches. will be only for maintenance and repair resulting from SECTION 7. MEN STANDING SEA WATCHES, normal operation and hEuidling of the television set and for any damages resulting from fire or inclement (a) Men standing sea watches shall be paid overtime weather and not for damage caused by the improper at the applicable rate for Saturday, Sunday, and Holi­ day watches and for EIU work in excess of eight (8) acts of any Unlicensed Personnel. hours between midnight and midnight each day. No SECTION 73. WAGES—COASTWISE VOYAGES, work except for the SEife navigation of the vessel is to NEARBY FOREIGN VOYAGES, DOMESTIC AND be done after 5:00 P.M. and before 8:00 A.M., Monday HARBOR PAYROLLS. Unlicensed Personnel will be through FHday, and on Saturday, Sundays and Holi­ paid day for day on all vessels on coastwise voyages, days without the payment of overtime. nearby foreign voyages, domestic articles or on harbor (b) Except Eis otherwise specifiCEilly provided, if a payrolls, regardless of the length of the articles or man standing regular watch at sea or in port on payroll period, and whether or not the aforementioned Saturdays, Sundays, and Holidays is required to do periods occur between termination of one set of foreign work other thsm routine work for the safe navigation articles and the signing of the next foreign articles. of the vessel, they shall be pEud by using the VEuious SECTION 74. PYRAMIDING OVERTIME. There groups as defined by the Shipping Rules, Section 3, shall be no duplication or pyramiding of overtime ex­ Departments and Groups, to determine the applicable rate. cept where specifically provided for. SATURDAY, SUNDAY and HOLIDAYS ARTICLE Iff Group 1 $6.88 DECK DEPARTMENT Group 2 6.88 Group 3 5.46 SECTION 1, WAGES. TTie monthly rate of pay for With the following exceptions: the Unlicensed Personnel in the Deck Department, 1. Routine work for the safe navigation of the when the respective ratings are carried, shall be as vessel. follows: 2. Cleaning quarters. Monthly Bate Monthly Bate Monthly Bate. 3. Docking and undocking. Batintr 6/16/W 6/16/73 8/16/74 Boatswain (c> If a mEm standing sea watches on Saturday, (SL180, SLISI, SL7's) 798.33 834.84 873.17 Sunday or Holiday is required to handle explosives, Boatswain 5730.12 5766.63 5804.96 •Carpenter 671.74 705.33 740.60 clesm holds, do longshore work, work baUast, do car­ A,B. Maintenance 620.77 651.81 684.40 penter work, secure cargo, lay dunnage, handle mail or Quartermaster 585.50 614.78 645.52 Abie Seaman 555.88 583.67 612.83 baggage, hEuidle stores, use pEiint spray guns or sand Ordinary Seaman 434.50 456.23 479.04 blasting equipment, tend livestock, hEUidle garbage, O.S. Maintenance 464.50 487.73 512.12 remove soot from the stack, cleEUi bilges or cleEUi up oil * When the Carpenter is required, in writing, by the Com­ pany, to furnish his own Tools, he shall be paid 520.00 spills, clean tanks or such work as defined in Article in addition to his base wage. IV, Section 34, Additional Work, he shall be paid only SECTION 2. DIVISION OF OVERTIME. AU over­ the rate as specified in this agreement for that type of time shall be divided as equally as possible among the work. members of the deck crew. In any event, the Boatswain SECTION 8. RELIEVING HELMSMAN. No mate shall be allowed to make as many hours overtime as shall relieve Helmsman except in an emergency. the high man's overtime hours in the Deck Depart­ ment, except where such overtime has been paid for Sougeeing, Chipping, Psiinting, etc., shall not be con­ routine sea watches. The Boatswain shall have the right sidered an emergency. to stand gemgway in turn with the rest of the deck de­ SECTION 9. SEA WATCHES IN PORT. When sea partment. If he fails to exercise such right he has no watches are in effect all members of each respective applicable rate for the respective ratings. watch shall be on duty and shEill be paid the premium If the Boatswain is required to work with and super­ rate Saturday, Sundays, and Holidays. vise the watch on deck on Saturdays, Sundays, or Holi­ SECTION 10. GANGWAY WATCHES, (a) In all days, for which the watch on deck receives additional overtime, he shall receive the same amount of overtime ports when watches are broken a gangway watch shEdl per hour as paid to a member of the watch on deck, in be maintained at all times. A sEulor shEdl be sissigned to maintain this watch and 8 hours shall constitute a lieu of his regular overtime rate. When the Boatswain is. working alone, or with men watch. Overtime shall be paid for these watches on on watch below only, on Saturdays, Sundays, or Holi­ weekdays between the hours of 5 P.M. and 8 A.M. On day of arrival sea watches for men who are to stEuid days, he shedl receive the premium rate prescribed. gangway watches shall be broken at midnight when SECTION 3. DIVISION OF WATCHES, (a) The stay of vessel is to exceed 24 hours. On day of depart­ Sailors while at sea sheill be divided into three watches ure, sea watches for men standing gangway watch shEdl which shall be kept on duty successively for the per­ be set at midnight prior to scheduled sEdling time. The Page 8 premium rate shall be pEdd for watdies stood from midnight to midnight on Saturdays, Sundays and Holi­ days. Sailors stEUiding gangway watches shall be re­ quired to care for cargo lights, rEUse or lower gangway, ensign, tend gangway lights and ropes, handle lines, CEdl the deck watches and StewEUd Department and turn off Emd on deck light and anchor light switches. (b) GangwEty watches shEdl not be maintained ^^ile ship is underwEW during the shifting of the vessel. (c) The following compEmies will be considered in compliEmce when they maintEiin their own shoreside gangway watchmen in only the ports Ets listed below; CalmEu- Steamship—Sparrows Point, Philadelphia, San Francisco. Isthmian Lines—^Baltimore, Long Beach, Boston, New York, San FrEUicisco,, PhiladelphiEU Delta Steamship Lines—^New Orleans. Robin Line—Boston, Philadelphia, New York, Btdtimore. Waterman Steamship—^New York, New Orleans, BEdtimore. Mobile. Seatrain Lines—^Hudson Waterways, New York and SEm Francisco. SECTION 11. DAY WORKERS, (a) The following rating shall be classified as day workers: Boatswain, Carpenter, Storekeeper, Deck MaintenEuice. (b) The working hours at sea and in port for all men clEissified as day workers shall be from 8 A.M. to 12 Noon, and 1 P.M. to 5 P.M., Monday through FridEiy. Any work performed by day men outside of these hours shall be paid at their applicable rate, except for sudi work as defined in Article II, Section 18. (c) When, in accqrdEmce with Article II, Section 44, (c), the meal hours Eu-e changed, the hours of work shall be changed accordingly. SECTION 12. CARPENTER'S DUTIES. (a) Routine duties of the CEUT)enter shEdl include the fol­ lowing: 1. • PEiinting, chipping and cleaning the windlass. 2. Sounding bilges, fresh 'water Emd ballast tanks daily. 3. Shoring-up cargo. 4. Standing by the windlass when necessEuy. 5. MEuntenEmce work such as repEiiring locks, in­ stalling porthole gaskets, fixing and fastening steel lockers, Emd all blocks. 6. Such other work EIS is customEuy for CEupenter to perform. (b) No overtime shall be paid to members of the Deck Department who are required to Eussist the Car­ penter during their regular hours. (c) When members of the Deck Department are required by the oflBcer-in-charge to perform regulEU* carpenter work they shall be paid by using the various groups as defined by the Shipping Rules, Section 3, Departments and Groups, to determine the applicable rate. On Watch Mon. thronch Fri. Watch Below Men. throngh Frl. On Watch Satnrd^, Sunday and HoUdaya Group 1 $4.48 Group 2 3.44 Group 3 2.73 $5.00 4.01 3.57 $6.88 6.88 5.46 (d) Routine soundings shall be taken on Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays at sea. Except in sm emergency, only members of the Unlicensed Deck Department shEdl take soundings in the absence of the Carpenter and Boatswan. After 5 P.M. and before 8 A.M. weekdays and on Saturdays, Sundays, or Holidays, they shall be paid at their applicable rate. (e) When no Carpenter is carried, the Boatswain shEdl stsmd by the Windlass and shall take soundings. An Able SeamEm may be required to relieve the Boat­ swain at the windlass during regular working hours. (f) When no Carpenter is carried, driving wedges Emd chipping, painting or cleaning the windlsuss, repEuring and maintenance of all blocks, shall not be consid­ ered Carpenter work. (h) When a Carpenter becomes ill or injured, a deck maintenance man may be assigned to perform carpen­ ter work for which he shall be pEud his overtime rate. If the CEupenter remEuns incapacitated for a period in excess of three (3) days, the deck maintenEmce mEm may then be promoted smd shall received the differen­ tial in pEiy only. SECTION 13. HANDLING MOORING UNES. All hEmds, when available, shall be used for breaking out or stowing away mooring lines. The men who perform this work shsdl be paid at their applicable rate between the hours of 5 P.M Emd 8 A.M. weekdays, or on Satur­ days, Sundays or Holidays. SECTION 14. DOCKING AND UNDOCKING. The watch on deck shall receive overtime for docking or undocking after 5 p.m. and before 8 a.m., Monday through Friday. All hands, when avEiilable, shEdl be used to perform this work. SECTION 15. TOPPING OR LOWERING BOOMS, (a) When all hatches are to be rigged or unrigged, Edl hands available Erne to be used in topping or lowering booms. If the booms of only one hatch are to be topped or lowered, not less than two full watches are to be used. (b) The watch on. deck may stretch guys, handle topping lifts and generally make ready CEU-go geEU- for topping booms. (c) When booms are lowered and properly secured, the watch on deck may clear and secure guys. (d) The watch on deck shEill perform this work without the payment of overtime during straight time hours. (e) Vi^en members of the deck depEuiment axe requireed to spot booms for longshoremen in connection with the loading or discharging of cargo, they shall �be paid by using the various groups as defined by the Shipping Rules, Section 3, Departments and Groups, to determine the appiicable rate. Oa W»tch Hon. thronarh Fri. Watch Bolow Hon. through Fri. Group 1 $4,48 Group 2 3.44 Group 3 2,73 $5.00 4.01 S.57 (b) When this work is performed Monday through Friday, they shall be paid by using the various groups as defined by the Shipping Rules, Section 3, Depart­ ments and Groups, to determine the applicable rate. On Watch Sat., Snn.,HoIldaya Anytime Honday through Friday $6.88 6.88 5.46 Group 1 $4.48 Group 2 3.44 Group 3 2.73 SECTION 16. UNSAFE WORKING CONDITIONS. Working in holds into which cargo is being loaded or disch^u^ed shall be considered unsafe working condi­ tions. However, this will not prohibit the cleaning of between-deck spaces while cargo is being worked in the lower cargo holds. (Men working or watching cargo shall not be included in this clause.) SECTION 24. VESSEL'S STORES, (a) Sailors may be required to handle Deck stores, radio batteries and radio equipment, either on the dock or aboard ship dur­ ing their regular hours without payment of overtime. Regular hours sheill be from 8 A.M. to 12 Noon and froni 1 P.M. to 5 P.M. Monday through Friday. (b) When sailors are required to handle galley coal. Steward or Engine room stores, either on the dock or aboard ship, they shall be paid by using the various groups as defined by the Shipping Rules, Section 3, Departments and Groups, to determine the applicable rate. Group 1 $4.48 Group 2 3.44 Group 3 2.73 $5.00 4.01 3.57 $6.88 6.88 5.46 Group 1 $4.48 Group 2 3.44 Group 3 2.73 $5.00 4.01 3.57 $6.88 6.88 5.46 This does not mean handling of dunnage in order to clean holds, but only refers to actual flooring off with dunnage for cargo. When crew is required to install grain fittings or otherwise prepare holds for grain cargo, they shall be paid at the rate specified above. SECTION 22. CLEANING CARGO HOLDS, (a) Members of the Unlicensed Deck Department may be required to clean and sweep cargo holds. Group 1 $4.48 Group 2 3.44 Group 3 2.73 $5.00 4.01 3.57 $6.88 6.88 5.46 On Watch Hon. through Fri. Watch Below Hon. through Fri. On Watch Saturday, Sunday and Holidays Group 1 $4.48 Group 2 3.44 Group 3 2.73 $5.00 4.01 3.57 $6.88 6.88 5.46 SECTION 26. SANITARY WORK. Sanitary work shall be done on weekdays between 6 a.m. and 8 a.m. without the payment of overtime. Sanitary work in this section shall mean cleaning the wheelhouse, chartroom, cleaning windows and mopping out wheelhouse. Weather conditions may necessitate additional mop­ ping of water from the wheelhouse and deeming of the wheelhouse windows. SECTION 27. CLEANING QUARTERS. One (1) Ordinary Seaman on duty shall be assigned to clean quarters and toilets of the Unlicensed Personnel of the Deck Department. Two (2) hours shall be allowed for this work between the hours of 8:00 A.M. and 12 noon ddly, both at sea and in port, as designated by the oflScer-in-charge. On vessel of 25,000 D.W.T. or over the Ordinary Seaman shall be allowed four (4) hours daily for performing this work. On C-4's Ordinary Seaman shall be allowed three (3) hours for this work. SECTION 28. TENDING LIVESTOCK. When live­ stock is carried the sailors may be required to tend and feed the livestock and cleAn up stalls or cages. For such work they shall be paid by using the various groups as defined by the Shipping Rules, Section 3, Departments and Groups, to determine the applicable rate. SECTION 21. LAYING DUNNAGE FOR CARGO. When the crew is required to actually lay dunnage in preparation for cargo, they shall be paid by using the various groups, as defined by the Shipping Rules, Sec­ tion 3, Departments and Groups, to determine the applicable rate. On Watch Saturday, Sunday and Holidaya On Watch Saturday, Sunday and Hoiidaya When spray , guns, other than small hand type, are being used for painting, two men shall operate same and both men shall receive overtime, at the applicable rate. Two men shall be used on sand-blasting operation and shall be paid in the s£ime manner as when spray guns are used. SECTION 20. HANDLING HATCHES, (a) Whei. the sailors are used to remove hatches, strong backs, and tank tops for the purpose of loading or unloading cargo, or to cover up hatches when cargo is in the vessel, they shall receive overtime as per Article II, Section 32, of this agreement. (b) No overtime shall be paid to day men or the watch on deck between the hours of 8 A.M. and 5 P.M., Monday through Friday for covering up when no cargo is in the ship or taking off hatches for any purpose other than actual cargo operations. (c) No member of the Unlicensed Personnel shall be required to perform this work where it conflicts with the longshoremen and the longshoremen have contracts covering such work. Watch Below Hon. thronyh Fri. Watch Below Hon. through Fri. SECTION 25. USING PAINT SPRAY GUNS AND SAND BLASTING EQUIPMENT. When members of the crew are required to paint with spray guns, they shall be paid by using the various groups as defined by the Shipping Rules, Section 3, Departments and Groups, to determine the applicable rate. (b) Routine tightening up of cargo lashing and relashing of cargo which has come adrift shall not con­ stitute overtime. On Watch Hon. throuyh Fri. On Watch Hon. through Fri. (c) Daily supplies of provisions to be used for port consumption shall be brought aboard by the sailors during regular hours when required to do so, without payment of overtime. (d) The oflScer in charge shall determine the num­ ber of sailors required for handling ship's stores. (e) The Company reserves the right at any time to use shoregangs to handle ship's stores. SECTION 19. SECURING CARGO, (a) If cargo is not properly secured before going to sea and the crew members are required to secure such cargo, they shall be paid by using the yarious groups as defined by the Shipping Rules, Section 3, Departments and Groups, to determine the aiH>licabie rate. On Watch. Saturday, Sunday and Holidayl $6.88 6.88 5.46 SECTION 23. HANDLING MAIL OR BAGGAGE. When sailors are required to handle mail or baggage, they shall be paid the rates specified in Articie II, Sec­ tion 32. SE(?nON 18. GOING ASHORE TO TAKE LINES. The practice of putting sailors ashore to handle lines when docking or undocking is to be avoided as feu* as possible. If, however, no other means for handling lines is available, emd sailors are required to catdi the lines, or let them go the sailors actually handling lines shall receive five dollars each in each case. This is to be in addition to overtime, if they are working on overtime at that particular moment.. After the ship is properly moored, and members of the Deck Department are required to put out additional lines or single up lines during regular working hours no additional money shall be paid. Watch Below Hon. thronah Fri. $6.36 4.85 3.80 (c) The rate for cleaning cargo holds, which have carried penalty cargo, shall be that shown in Article II, Section 30. SECniON 17. CALL-BACK TO SHIFT OR HAUL VESSEL, (a) When a vessel is in port and watches are broken and men ture called back for shifting ship, hauling, rigging cargo gear, securing^ gear, cleaning holds, etc., after 5 P.M. and before 8 A.M., Monday through Friday, they shall receive a two (2) hoiu- mini­ mum for such call-back. In the event the work exceeds two hours, the men shall receive overtime for the hours actually worked. On Saturdays, Sundays- and Holidays, the men shall receive a minimum of four (4) hours for such call­ backs. They may be turned to one or more times with­ out the pajonent of additional overtime, except where the time exceeds four hours, in which case they will be paid for the time actually worked. During such call-back, the men may be required to secure the vessel for sea but may not be required to do maintenance or repair work. (b) This section shall not apply when men are called back to sail the vessel. (c) The duty of men called for the specific purpose of shifting ship shall be limited to work necesseuy for shifting, and shall not include maintenance or repair work. (d) All hands available shall be used for shifting or hauling vessels. (e) When a shift or haul commences at exactly 5 P.M. and the meal hour has been changed to 4 P.M. to 5 P.M. for the entire crew, the crewmembers who are on the vessel and are working would not be entitled to the call-back. Those men who have completed their day's work prior to 5 P.M. and were ceilled back would be entitled to the two-hour call-back. On Watch Hon. thronah Frl. Saturday, Sunday A Saturday, Sunday A Holiday oM Watch Holiday on Watch On Wutch Hon. through Fri. Watch Below Hon. through Fri. On Watch Saturday, Sunday and Holidays Group 1 $4.48 Group 2 3.44 Group 3 2.73 $5.00 4.01 3.57 $6.88 6.88 5.46 SECTION 29. GARBAGE. Garbage shaU be stowed aw^ from crew's quarters. When members of the Deck Department are required to handle garbage by hand or shovel, they shall be paid by using the various groups as defined by the Shipping Rules, Section 3, Depart­ ments and Groups, to determine the applicable rate. On Watch Hon. through Fri. Watch Below Hon. through Frl. On Watch Saturday, Sunday and Holidays Group 1 $4.48 Group 2 3.44 Group 3 2.73 $5.00 4.01 3.57 $6.88 6.88 5.46 SECTION 30. REMOVING SOOT FROM SMOKE STACK. When members of the Deck Department are required to remove accumulated soot from inside of the smoke stack, they shall be paid by using the various groups as defined by the Shipping Rules, Section 3, Departments and Groups, to determine the applicable rate. On Watch Hon. through Fri. Watch Below Hon. through Fri. On Watch Saturday, Sunday and Holidays Group 1 $4.48 Group 2 3.44 Group 3 2.73 $5.00 4.01 3.57 $6.88 6.88 5.46 SECTION 31. BILGES AND OIL SPILLS, (a) When men are required to clean bilges, they shall be paid using the various groups as defined by the Ship­ ping Rules, Section 3, Departments and Groups, to determine the applicable rate. On Watch Hon. through Frl. Watch Below Hon. through Fri. On Watch Saturd^, Sunday and Holidays Group 1 $4.48 Group 2 3.44 Group 3 2.73 $5.00 4.01 3.57 $6.88 6.88 5.46 (b) When men are required to clean up oil spills on deck or oil spills on houses, meists or over the side, as a result of refueling or overflow from tanks, they shall be paid by using the various groups as defined by the Shipping Rules, Section 3, Departments and Groups, to determine the applicable rate. On Watch Hon. through Fri. Watch Below Hon. through Fri. On Watch Saturday, Sunday and Holidays Group 1 $4.48 Group 2 3.44 Group 3 2.73 $5.00 4.01 3.57 $6.88 6.88 5.46 (c) There shall be only one payment for cleaning up after each spill. SECTnON 32. TIANK CLEANING, (a) When crewmembers are required to enter any tank in which water is regularly carried, for the purpose of cleaning or mak­ ing repairs therein, they shall be paid by using the various groups as defined by the Shipping Rules, Sec­ tion 3, Departments and Groups, to determine the applicable rate. On Watch Hon. through Frl. Watch Below Hon. through Frl. On Watch Saturday,' Sunday and Holidays Group 1 $4.48 Group 2 3.44 Group 3 2.73 $5.00 4.01 3.57 $6.88 6.88 5.46 (b) When crewmembers are required to enter tanks that have contained einimal, vegetable, petroleum oil or creosotes, including bunkers or molasses or after the use of Butterworth system, for the purpose of cleaning or making repairs therein, they shall be paid by using the various groups as defined by the Shipping Rules, Section 3, Departments and Groups to determine the applicable rate. On Watch Watch Below and Sundays A Holidays Hon. through Fri. Sat., Sun., Holidays On Watch Saturday, $6.36 4.85 3.80 $6.36 6.01 5.50 This shall also apply to cofferdams which have been fouled through leakage of the above mentioned cargoes. (c) When tanks described in (b) above are being cleaned and cleaning has been completed, a bonus of three (3) hours overtime at the rate of $2.73, $3.44 and $4.48 respectively for those in the three (3) wage brackets shall be paid to each crewmember participat­ ing. (d) For any work performed in cofferdam or void tank which has not contained water, oil, cresotes, etc., the men required to perform such work shall be paid by using the various groups as defined by the Shipping Rules, Section 3, Departments and Groups, to deter­ mine the applicable rate. On Watch Hon. through Frl. Watch Below Hon. through Fri. Group 1 $4.48 Group 2 3.44 Group 3 2.73 Saturdw, Sunday and Holidays On Watch $6.88 6.88 5.46 $5.00 4.01 3.57 SECTION 33. CLEANING STEERING ENGINE. When sailors on or off watch are required to clean steering engine or steering engine bed, they shall be paid overtime for such work. For such work on Satur­ day, Sunday and Holidays and Holidays on watch, they shall be paid by using the various groups as defined by the Shipping Rules, Section 3, Departments emd Groups, to determine the applicable rate. Group 1 $6.88 Group 2 6.88 Group 3. 5.46 However, sailors may be required to clean and paint steering engine room and grease tiller chains while on watch during straight-time hours without the payment of overtime. SECTION 34. ADDmONAL WORK, (a) In all ports, members of the Deck Department may be re­ quired to chip, sougee, scale, prime and paint the vessel over the sides. They may also paint the crew's messroom, crew's lounge, crew's laundry and such passageways or part of passageways where unlicensed quarters, heads and showers are located, between 8:00 A.M. and 5:00 P.M., Monday through Friday, without the payment of over­ time. (b) Overtime shall be paid when sailors are re­ quired, either in port or at sea, to chip, souigee, scale, prime or paint galley, pantry, saloon, living quarters, forecastle, lavatories and washrooms, which are not used by the Unlicensed Deck Department. (c) Non-permanent transient or irregular foreign shore labor shall not be employed to perform any of ; • "7V. r -v-"- $7.95 7.80 6.75 .. • '-V'..; - • - • •4- . u." '.jr m • X'-.V'T—. - •. r' �the work in the licensed or unlicensed quarters, store SECTION 6. SETTTING WATCHES. Sea watches for rooms, passageways, gsdleys and mess rooms, except men standing donkey watches shall be set at midnight in those instances where the Company uses established prior to scheduled sailing time. shore labor. Companies on regular trade routes wdio, SECTION 7. BRjlAKING WATCHES. When a vessel prior to June 7, 1954, used established shore labor in is in port as defined in Article H, Section 34, and is foreign ports may continue such practice. scheduled to remain in port twen^-four (24) hours or (d) At sea or in port, the deck department may be longer, sea watches shall be broken. When scheduled required to sand and varnish all outside rails, storm and stay of vessel is less than twenty-four (24) hours, sea screen doors. watches shall be mainteiined. (e) When no carpenter is carried, the greasing and When the vessel arrives in port and is to depart prior testing of reach rods in cargo holds, except the freeing to midnight of the following day, sea watches for those up or mechanized repairs thereto, shall be performed by men who are to maintain donkey watches shall not be the deck department without the payment of overtime. broken. (f) When any work described above is performed by When the vessel arrives in port and is scheduled to the Unlicensed Personnel and overtime is payable, they fiepart after midnight on the following day, sea watches shall be paid by using the various groups eis defined by for those men who are to stand donkey watches shall the Shipping Rules, Section 3, Departments and Groups, be broken at midnight on day of arrival. to determine the applicable rate. On day of arrival, any part of a sea watch from midnight until 8 a.m. shall constitute a complete Saturday, Sunday On Watch Hon. throngh Frl. and Htdidaya watch. Tliis shall not apply to men who are to stand Hon. throngh Fri. Watch Bolow On Watch donkey watch. When such arrival occurs on a Satiuilay, Group 1 $4.48 $5.00 $6.88 Sunday or Holiday, the premium rate shall only be paid Group 2 3.44 4.01 6.88 for hours actually worked on such watrii. When Group 3 2.73 3.57 5.46 watches not broken in port and vessel's stay ex­ SECTION 35. CHAIN LOCKER. Not less than two ceeds 24 hours in .port, overtime shall be paid for all Able Seamen shall be sent into the chain locker to stow watches stood after 5 p.m. and before 8 am. after 24 hours. If watches are broken in a port after having chain. been maintained for a period of time, overtime shall be SECnON 36. PYRAMIDING OVERTIME. There paid for aU watriies stood between time of aitival and shall be no duplication or pjnramiding of overtime ex­ breaking watches. This shall not apply when the crew cept where specifically provided for. is being paid overtime for standing watches. This ex­ cludes men standing donkey watches. ARflCU IV ENGINE DEPARTMENT SECTION 1. WAGES. The monthly rate of pay for the Unlicensed Personnel in the Engine Department, when the respective ratings are carried, shall be as follows: Rating Chief Electrician Honithly Bate Honthly Bate How Bate 6/16/l/W 6/16/73 6. 1/74 (SLlSOk SL181, sura) 886.67 Chief Electrician $868.93 Crane Ht./Electrician 868.93 Electrician Reefer/Ht. 868.93 Second Electrician 802.94 Q.H.E.D. 826.70 Pii Piumber/Hachiniat 736.26 Unlicensed Jr. Engineer (Day) 702.61 Unlicensed Jr. Engineer (Watch) 632.66 Deck Engineer 681.25 Engine Utility 641.64 Evaporator Hain. 688.62 Oiler 666.88 Oiler (Diesel) 698.19 Watertender 665.88 Pireman/Watertender 666.88 666.88 Fireman 616.36 Wiper Refrig. E: Sngineer (W1 I one (1)) is carried 802 I three (3) are earned) Chief 823.61 First Assistant 731.87 Second Assistant 682.73 Ship's Welder/ Maintenance 689.60 Oiler/Main. UtUity 641.64 928.62 $901.88 901.88 901.88 843.09 866.78 773.06 973.71 $946.97 946.97 946.97 886.24 910.12 8U.71 737.64 774.62 664.18 716.31 673.72 617.96 683.67 628.10 683.67 683.67 683.67 642.17 697.39 761.08 707.41 648.86 612.86 659.61 612.85 612.86 612.86 669.28 843.09 886.24 864.79 768.46 716.87 908.03 806.88 762.71 724.08 673.72 760.28 707.41 SECTION 2. EQUALIZATION OF OVERTIME. Overtime for men of same ratings be equalized as near­ ly as possible. SECTION 3. HOURS OF WORK, (a) Working hours in port and at sea for all men classified as day workers shall be from 8 a.m. to 12 noon and 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Any work outside these hours or on Saturdays, Sundays or Holidays, to be paid for at the applicable rate, except as provided in Article n. Section 18. WTien in accordance with Article H, Sec­ tion 44(c), the meal hours are changed, the hours of work shall be changed accordingly. (b) Working hours in port or at sea for all men classified as watchstanders shall be forty hours per week, Monday through Friday. Any work performed on Saturdays, Sundays or Holidays shall be paid for at their premium rate. SECTION 4. WORK ON SATURDAYS, SUNDAYS AND HOLIDAYS AT SEA. (a) Except as otherwise specifically provided, if a man stjuiding regular watch at sea or in port on Saturday, Sunday and Holidays, is required to do work other than routine work for the safe navigation of the vessel, they shall be paid by using the various groups as defined by the Shipping Rules, Section 3, Departments & Groups, to determine the applicable rate. Saturday, Sunday and Holidays Group 1 $6.88 Group 2 6.88 Group 3 5.46 (b) If a man standing watch on Saturdays, Sun­ days or Holidays is required to actually do longshore work, tank cleaning, or handle explosives during his watch he shall be paid at the applicable rate only as si>ecified in this agreement for that tjrpe of work in lieu of the premium rate. SECTION 5. WORK OUT OF ENGINE SPACES. No unlicensed member of the Engine Department other than the Deck Engineer, Engine Utility, Storekeeper, Unlicensed Junior Engineer, Electrician, Wiper, Plumber/ Machinist, Ship's Welder-Maintenance and Q.M.E.D. shedl be required to work outside the engine spaces without the payment of overtime. Engine spaces shall consist of fireroom, engine room, ice machine roc»n and shaft alley. For the purpose of routine watch duties, the engine spaces shall consist of fireroom, engine room, ice machine room; steering engine room, and shaft alley. SECTION 8. SUPPER RELIEF, (a) At sea or in port, the foiu: to eight watch shall relieve itself for supper. When any member or members of the Engine Department off duty are required to relieve the four to eight watch during maneuvering, overtime shall be paid. .(b) In port, the man detailed to oil winches shall relieve the fireroom watch for sui^r vriien cargo is being worked, except «dien two (2) or more men are standing fireroom and/or engine roam donkey watches together. SECTION 9. ELECTRICIANS. (1) The hours of the Electrician vriiile on day work shall be from 8 a.m. to 12 noon and from 1 pjn. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. When the Electrician is requested to make a routine daffy inspection on Satiuffays, Sundays and Holidays, he shall be paid at his premium rate. (2) The Chief Electrician shall be responsible to and take orders from the Chief Engineer, or in the absence of the Chief Engineer, he shall take orders from the Senior Engineer or the Engineer on watrii; all other Electricians to be directly responsible to the Chief Electrician. In the absence of the (Thief Electri­ cian, the other Electricians take orders from the Engi­ neer. In the case of Watch Electricians, Electricians are responsible to the Senior Watch Engineer on board. (3) Electricians sludl do all electrical work. They shall also off or grease the meriianical parts of the elevators, cargo winches, or electrical conveyors, with­ out the paymoit of overtime. (This shall not aj^ly to Si-porters or similar equijMnent) When necessary to reach electrical equiixnent, the electricians may also be required to perform maintenance work at the steam or diesel end of machinery. Overtime shall be paid for all electrical or mechani­ cal work performed on any of the following equiixnent: Gyro (Tompass, Gjnro Repeaters, Gyro Batteries, and Gyro M.G. Sets. Radio (Tonununicaticm Receiver, Trans­ mitter, Radio Ccunmunication Batteries, and Motor Generator Sets, Radio Direction Finder equipment, FathcHneter equipment. Radar equifanent and Loran System equipment. (4) Electrician's refusal to do electrical work, when such work renders Electricians liable to electrocution, or where hazardous conditions exist, shall not be deemed refusal of duty. (5) When cargo is being worked with vessel's elec­ tric cargo-handling machinery after 5 p.m. and before 8 a.m. week days or Oh Saturdays, Sundays and Holi­ days, the Electrician shall do all work necessary to keep electric cargo handling machinery in operation. Overtime shall be paid straight through for such periods including time of standing by, preparaticai of gear to work cargo and securing of such gear there­ after. However, overtime shall cease if cargo work ceases for periods in excess of 2 hours. If no cargo is being worked during the noon hour cm Sati^ays, Sun­ days and Holidays and he is given his full meal hour, no overtime shall be paid for that hour. (6) Electricians shall not be required to do any painting or cleaning of electrical machinery spaces and the outside of electrical equipment, such as motors, generators, panel boxes, fans, vent filters, electrical fixtures and glassware. This does not mean that the Electricieuis will not be required to clean up any off or grease spilled in connection with their regular duties. (7) Electricians shall be required to maintain the inside of motors, generators, psmel boxes, fans and the face of switch panels. They shall also maintain cargo and cluster lights and do all sweeping and cleaning in resistor houses and fan rooms. (8) When Electricians are required to install any heavy equipment, whether new or additional, they shall be paid for such work at the overtime rate. This shall not apply, however, to removals or replacement or re­ pairs to worn-out equii»nent, nor to installations of new or light equipment such as wiring and small electrical fixtures and equipment. (9) On vessels carrying Electricians, a properly equipped workshop, when avedlable and convenient, will be assigned the Electricians for use as a storeroom for supplies and tools and for overhauling electrical equipment. Electricians shall keep this workshop dean, but shall not be required to paint or sougee. (10) In port, when an Electridan on day work, is recalled to .the ship on weekdays, after 5 p.m. and be­ fore 6 a.m. rmd on Saturday, Sunday, and Holidays, he shall receive a minimum of three hours overtime at his applicable rate. If turned to after 6 a.m., he shall re­ ceive a minimum of 2 hours overtime at his overtime rate. This clause shiill not ^K>ly when he is recalled to st{md by for the purpose of assisting in getting the vessel underway. (11) At sea, when Electricizuis on day work are called out to do any repair work after midnight and before 8 a.m., a minimum of 2 hours overtime shall be paid. (12) When the Electrician is requested in writing by the Company to furnish his own tools he shall re­ ceive $20.00 per month in addition to his basic wage. (13) The (Thief Electrici,an shall keep Meiger read­ ings of electrical equipment up to date during his regu­ lar working hours. (14) Electridans shall not be required to rewind coUs or armatures except in cases of emergency. (15) The Electrician, when available, should be assigned to operate electrical controls on life-boat winches when they are being used. (16) Except in emergendes, all electrical work nor­ mally assigned to Electridans as their regular duties should be performed Iqr the Electridans, when they are aboard. (17) He will not be required to relind brakes cm electric winches, anchor windlasses or capstan. (18) The Chief Electrician shall keep an inventory of all supplies and equipment on hand and he shall make requisitions for all needed electrical supplies and tools, subject to approval of the (Thief Engineer. Tak­ ing voyage inventories, however, shall be confined to straight time hours. (19) Where less than three electridans are carried, they shall be classified as day workers. (20) When three electricians are carried, they shall be put on regular sea watch at sea of four hours cm and eig^t hours off. In port, these electridans shall be classified as day workers. (21) Electridans shall make any needed repairs to maintain electric refrigerators and maintain electric washing machines. (22) No overtime is payable under this section when the MG sets supply electridty for the entire vessel. Regardless of the locatiiNi of the MG sets the use shall determine whether or not overtime is payable. If the MG sets are used to sui^ly electridty for the vessel, no overtime is payable. If the MG sets are not used for the entire vessel but used for reasons specified in Article IV, Section 9 (3), oventime shall apply as specified in agreement. (23) On all vessels canying c<Hitainers (of any size) it shall be the routine duty of the electrician between the hours of 8 am. and 5 {an., Monday through Friday: (a) to plug and unplug the reefer boxes. (b) to perform all electrical repairs necessary on reefer boxes. (24) Crane Maintenance Electrician It shall be the duty of the Crane Maintenance Electri­ dan to perform the work as defined above for Electricieuis. In addition, he shall perform the work as defined for Deck Engineer under Artide IV, Section 15, and perform all work necessary for the maintenance and operation of the shipboard cranes. (25) Electrician/Reefer Maintenanee It shall be the duty of the Electridan/Reefer Main­ tenance to perform the work as defined above for Elec­ tridans. In addition, he shall perform all work as defined in Article IV, Section 11, Refrigerating Engi­ neers. (26) The Ctane Maintenance Electridan and the Electrician/Reefer Maintenance shall be required to have the necessary qualifications to sail as Electridan. They shall also be certified by the United States (Toast Guard as offer and fireman watertender. They may, when"necessary be placed on watch to replace a miss­ ing watch stander, without the payment of overtime except as specifically provided in this agreement. SECTION 10. Xff4LICENSED JUNIOR ENGI­ NEERS. (a) On vessels carrying only three un­ licensed Junior Engineers, they shall be dassed as watch standers and while at sea, shall be put on reg­ ular sea watches of four hours on and eight hours off. In port, the unlicensed Junior Engineers may be put on day work. (b) DUTIES AT SEA. They shall assist in the operation of the plant and shall be required to do main­ tenance and repair work as directed by the Watch Engineer between the hours of 8 a.m. and 5 p.m., Mon­ day through Friday, without the payment of overtime. Such inaintenance and repair work shall be confined to engine room, fireroom, machine shop, storerocan in or adjacent to engine room, shaft alley, and ice machine room. They shall not be required to do general clean­ ing, painting, cleaning paint, polishing work, wirebrushing, chipping, or scaling without the payment of over­ time. (c) DUTIES IN PORT. They shall be required to do maintenance and repcdr work between the hours of 8 a.m. and 12 noon, 1 p.m. and 5 pjn., Monday through Friday. Such maintenance and. repair work shall be confined to engine room, fireroom, machine shop, store­ room in or adjacent to engine room, shaft alley, ice machine room and steering engine room. (d) If required to replace another member of the Unlicensed Personnel, they shall be governed by the working rules covering that particular rating. (e) On vessels carrying day Unlicensed Junior Engi­ neers in addition to watch Unlicensed Junior Engineers, their duties shall be as follows: �At sea and in port they shall be required to do main­ tenance and repair work as outlined in subsection (c) above under the direction of the Engineer in charge. They may assist in taking on Engine Department stores including water and fueL (f) On those vessels where three Unlicensed Junior Engineers are carried, they shall be classed as Watchstanders. On those vessels where less than three Un- licensed Junior Engineers are carried, they shall be classed as day workers. (g) On those vessels where more than three Un­ licensed Junior Engineers are carried, three Unlicensed Junior Engineers shall be classed as watch standees and the additional Unlicensed Junior Engineers shall be classed as day workers. SECTION 11. REFRIGERATING ENGINEERS. (a) While refrigerating plant is being operated at sea, - refrigerating engineers shall be assigned to watches of four hours on and eigdit hours off. (b When refrigerating plant is operating continu­ ously in port, the refrigerating engineer may be re­ quired to stand donkey watch of eight hours on and sixteen hours off. (c) When refrigerating plant is not being operated and no refrigerated cargo is on board, they shall be assigned to day work in the engine room in accordance with working rules for oilers on day work. (d) Refrigerating Engineers on day work may be required to supervise the stowing of reefer cargo in which event they shall be paid overtime while the reefer cargo is being worked between the hours of 5 p.m. and 8 a.m. weekdays. On Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays, they shall be paid at their premium rate. (e) At sea, while on watch, no overhauling work, breaking calcium, shifting or moving CO-2 bottles shall be done between the hours of 5 p.m. and 8 a.m. week­ days or on Saturdays, Sundays and Holidaj^, without the payment of overtime. In case of emergency, such as excessive gas leakage or loss of brine, the refrigerating engineer on watch shall correct this condition ds part of his regular duties without the payment of overtime. (f) While on watch duty, refrigerating engineer shall be required to leave safe working conditions, keep­ ing the spaces around the ice machines and their auxiliaries clean of oil, water and refuse accumulated during his watch, but he shall not be required to do any painting, cleaning paint, chipping, scaling or shin­ ing bright work. They shall maintain and operate all - refrigeration and air-conditioning machinery, and take temperatures at refrigeration machinery, fan romns, boxes, and reefer containers. (g) On day work, refrigerating engineers shall work under the direction of the Chief Engineer or licensed engineer in charge of refrigerating plant. Their duties shall consist of overhauling and repair work necessary in connection with the upkeep and maintenance of re­ frigerating machinery, its auxiliaries, and equipment. They shall not be required to paint,_sougee, chip, scale, shine bright work, or do cleaning work unless over­ time is allowed for such work. (h) At no time shall they pull or shift ice. SECTION 12. PLUMBER-MACHINIST, (a) The Plumber-Machinist shall be classified as a Day Worker. (b) Plumber-Machinists shall be required to do re­ pair work on fresh and seilt water lines and small steam lines connected with domestic department of the vessel, bathroom fixtures, radiators, galley fuel oil lines, steam cookers and coffee urns, and shall do general machine shop work. They may be required to take on water during regular working hours without the pay­ ment of overtime. SECTION 13. EVAPORATOR MAINTENANCE MEN. (a) They shall stand two watches of four hours each per day, while evaporators are in use at sea. When evaporators are used in port, watches shall be cha'nged to eight hours on and sixteen hours off. (b) When evaporators are in use, they shall tend evaporators and other auxiliaries in the evaporator spaces. (c)„. When evaporators are not in use, they shall be classed as Day Workers. (d) While on day work, they may be required to perform general maintenance and repair work in the Engine Department, and they may be required to assist in taking on water, fuel oil and Engine Department stores, but they shall not be required to clean boilers, tanks or tank tops, or do any cleaning, sougeeing, scaling or painting without the payment of overtime. They may be required, however, to do minor sougeeing or spotting up in the evaporator room. They may also be required to replace oilers, watertenders, firemenwatertenders or firemen who are sick, injured or missing. SECTION 14. STOREKEEPER, (a) They shall be classified as Day Workers. (b) They shall supervise the work of the wipers under instructions from the First Assistant Engineer and they shall have charge of storeroom and stores, and maintain inventories. . (c) They shall not be required to do any painting, cleaning paint, wirebrushing, chipping, scaling or polish­ ing work without the payment of overtime, except in the Engine DepEU-tment storerooms. -" SECTION 15. DECK ENGINEER, (a) It shall be the duty of the Deck Enginner to oil and maintain winches and do maintenance and repair work to deck machinery and deck piping, and when no Electrician is carried he may be required to cEU*e for lights, fusies and overhaul electric fans. This will not include mast lights, navigation lights and cargo lights permanently installed. Lifeboat motors are not to be considered as deck machinery. The Deck Engineer shall not be re­ quired to work on any electric motors such as refrigera­ tor motors, etc., without the payment of overtime. July 1972 (b) The Deck Engineer shall not be required to do any cleaning or repair work in the engine room, fireroom or shaft alley, without the payment of overtime. (c) The Deck Engineer shall not be required to do any additional work while oiling deck machinery, except for nmning or breakdown repairs. (d) The Deck Engineer shall oil emd maintain winches until midnight on days of arrival and departure. An oiler or engine utility shall be assigned to those duties on all other days after 5 p.m. and before 8 a.m., however, the oiler or engine utility assigned to oil winches from 5 p.m. until midnight shall be knocked off from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. for supper. (e) The Deck Engineer shall run steam on and off deck machinery and warm up same when deck ma­ chinery is needed to handle ship's lines, except when cargo is being worked and an oiler or an engine utility has been assigned to oil winches. (f) The Deck Engineer or another ccanpetent mem­ ber of the Unlicensed Personnel shall stand by when deck machinery is being turned over to prevent freezing. (g) The Deck Engineer shall not be required to do any general painting, cleaning paint, wirebrushing, chipping, scaling or polishing work without the pay­ ment of overtime. (h) The Deck Engineer may be required to clean out toilets, scuppers or drains when they are stopped up, but he sh^ not do any meiintenance, repair or plumbing work on domestic lines, toilets, sinks, radia­ tors, etc., without the payment of overtime. (i) If the Deck Engineer is required to stand watches due to the shortage of men, such watches stood between the hours of 5 p.m. and 8 a.m. weekdays shall be paid for at the overtime rate. However, all watches stood shall be in addition to his regular duties as Deck Engineer. In this case, there shall be no di­ vision of wages. SECTION 16. UTILrryMAN (a) The Utilitymen shall be classed as day workers. (b) They shall be required to assist Engineers or Deck Engineers, etc., in all Engine Department work, including the repair of reefer containers. (c) They shall be required to have qualifications as Oilers, Watertenders and Firemen, (d) They shall not replace any member of the Un­ licensed Personnel, except when such member is missing or unable to perform his regular duties due to illness or injury. (e) AU work that is overtime for Wipers during their regular working hours, with the exception of repair work, shall be overtime for the Utilityman when performing the same tj^ of work. (f) They shall do no cleaning, painting, chipping, scrapping, wirebrushing, shimng of brass, eic. SECTION 17. OILERS-DIESEL, (a) While on sea watch they shall make regular rounds on main engines and auxiliaries, pump bUges, clean strainers and cen­ trifuges, watch oil temperatures and pressures. If required, they shall drain oil for piston oil tanks every hour and shall pump up water for gravity. They sheill be required to tend small donkey boiler for heating purposes, without payment of overtime. However, when boiler is being used for heating CEU^ oil, an overtime allowEince of 2 hours per watch shall be allowed the oilers. (b) They shall do no cleaning or station work but shall be required to leave safe working conditions for their relief, provided such work shall not be done when wipers are on duty. (c) In port, oilers shall maintain a reguleu- donkey watch. They shall oU auxiliaries, tend small donkey boilers, and look after entire plant. Oilers on donkey watch may be required to do maintenance work in the engine room between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. weekdays. On Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays, and after 5:00 pm. and before 8:00 a.m. weekdays, the oilers on watch shall receive their applicable rate and no addi­ tional overtime shall be paid if cargo is being worked. (d). Oilers shall not be required to do any painting, deeming paint, wirebrushing, chipping, seeding or polish­ ing work without the payment of overtime. SECTION 18. OILERS ON SEA WATCHESSTEAM. (a) They shall perform routine duties, oil main engine (if reciprocating), watch temperatures and oil circulation (if turbine), oil auxiliaries, steering en­ gine and ice machine. They shall pump bilges emd they shaU also tend water where gauges and checks are in the engine room and no watertenders are carried. (b) They shall do no cleaning or station work but shall be required to leave safe working conditions for their reliefs, keeping the spaces around main engine and auxiliaries clean of any excess oil. Their routine duties shall include cleaning oil strainers and purifier. (c) On vessels with small cargo refrigeration plemts, oilers shall oil plemt. When the oiler is required to take reefer cargo box temperature, he shall be paid one hour's overtime for each watch. On vessels carrying watch freezers, oilers shall not handle refrigeration plant. (d) If required to start or blow down evaporator, he shall be paid one hour overtime for each operation. However, when such equipment is placed in operation, oilers may be required to check the equipment at regular intervals, make necessary adjustments to in­ sure proper and even flow of condensate and salt water and oil and tend any pumps operated in connec­ tion with such equipment without the payment of over­ time. (e) On turbine-propelled vessels which are certified as passenger vessels and are carrying passengers, the oiler on the midnight to 4:00 a.m. watch may be re­ quired to assist in blowing tu)?es, where automatic scot blowers are in use. (f) Oilers shall not be required to do any painting, cleaning paint, wirebrushing, chipping, scaling or polishing work without the payment of overtime. (g) In port when sea watches are maintained, the oiler on watch shall be paid overtime Jifter 5:00 p.m., and before 8:00 a.m., weekdays and on • Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays, at the applicable rate. SECTTION 19. OILERS ON DAY WORK—STEAM. They shall assist the engineers in maintenance and re­ pair work in engine room, machine shop, shaft alley, ice-machine room, and storerocan when located in, or adjacent to engine room. They shall not be required to do any cleaning of boilers, painting, cleaning paint, polishing work, wirebrushing, chipping or scaling with­ out the payment of overtime. SECTION 20. WATERTENDERS ON SEA WATC^IES. (a) They shall perform their routine duties, tend water and boiler auxiliaries, oil temperatures, stack draft and supervise firing. They shall handle any valves in connection with the operation of the boilers as di­ rected by the engineers. (b) They shall not be required to crack any main or auxiliary steam stop valves. However, when st(^ have been cracked, they may open them wide. (c) They shall not be required to do any painting, cleaning paint, wirebrushing, chipping, scaling or polishing work without the payment of overtime. SECTION 21. WATERTENDERS IN PORT. (a) They shall maintain a reguleu- donkey watch and shall maintain steam suid tend auxiliaries, including ice machines. (b) They shall be paid overtime at the applicable rate after 5:00 p.m., and before 8:00 a.m., weekdays and on Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays. (c) Watertenders shall not be required to do any painting, cleaning p^t, wirebrushing, chipping, scaling, or polishing work without the payment of overtime. SECTION 22. VESSELS HAVING BOTH WATERTENDERS AND FIREMEN. In port, as defined in Article 11, Section 34, and sea watches are broken, watertenders shall stand all donkey watches and fire­ men shall be put on day work. SECTION 23. FIREMEN/WATERTENDER. (a) They shall be required to tend water, deem burners, strainers and drip pans, punch carbon, keep steam, tend fuel oil pressure and temperatures and oil fuel circula­ tion pumps which are located in the firerocm only ex­ cept as in Article IV, Section 34. (b) They shall clean up excess oil occasioned by changing burners and strainers and shall leave the firerocm in a safe condition when relieved. (.c) They shall not be required to do any painting, cleaning paint, wirebrushing, chipping, scaling or polish­ ing work without the payment of overtime. (d) Except as otherwise provided herein, when on donkey watch they shall be required to keep stesim. (e) If the ship Eurives in port between 5:(X) pm, and midnight, the Fireman/Watertender shall continue on sea watches until midnight and shall maintain steam. Overtime shall be paid for this work. SECTION 24. WATER-TUBE FIREMAN ON SEA WATCHES. (a) They shall do routine duties of the watch such as keeping burners clean, clezming strainers and drip pans and punch carbon. They shall not be re­ quired to leave the confines of the fireroom at anj' time to do any work outside of the fireroom, except ap pro­ vided for in Article IV, Section 34. (b) They shall be required to keep their respective stations cleaned and psiinted between the lowest grating and the floor plates. On vessels with irregular gratings, 10 feet from the floor plates shall be considered the fireman's station limit. (c) Fanning tubes and the use of XZIT and similar preparations shall be classified as general cleaning work and shall be confined to regular cleaning hours. (d) They shaU not be required to blow tubes by hand. However, the fireman on watch may be required to assist in opening and closing breeching doors and in turning steam on and off. Where automatic soot blowers are used fireman will handle valves connecting with same. SECTION 25. WATER-TUBE FIREMAN ON DAY WORK, (a) In port, they shall be required to do general cleaning, polishing and painting work, in the fireroom, sponging and blowing tubes, and shall assist the engineers in meiking repairs to boiler mountings etc. (b) They may also be required to wash down steam drums of water tube boilers. (c) When required to do any cleaning of boilers and fireboxes other than the above, they shall be paid over­ time. SECTION 26. FIRE-TUBE FIREMEN ON SEA WATCHES, (a) They shall perform routine duties, clean burners, strainers and drip pans, punch carbon, keep steam, watch fuel oil pressure and temperature. (b) They shall clean up excess oil occasioned by changing burners and strainers without payment of overtime and shall leave the fireroom in a safe con­ dition when relieved. (c) They shall not be required to do any painting, cleaning paint wirebrushing, chipping, scaling or polish­ ing work without the payment of overtime. (d) If the ship >£UTives in port between 5:00 p.m., and midnight, they shall continue on sea watches until midnight and shall maintain steam and tend auxiliaries including ice machine. Overtime shall be paid for this work. SECTION 27. FIRE-TUBE FIREMEN IN PORT, (a) They shall keep burners, strainers and drip pans clean at all times. They shall also clean up excess oil occasioned by changing burners and strainers without payment of overtime and shall leave the fireroom in a safe condition when relieved. They shall do no boiler work. They shall keep steam for the auxiliaries and Page 11 �safety of the ship and take care of the entire plant. They shall receive overtime after 5:00 p.m,, and before 8:00 a.m., Monday through Friday. (b) They shall not be required to do any painting, cleaning paint, wirebrushing, chipping, scaling or polish­ ing work without the payment of overtime. SECTION 28. WIPERS, (a) They shaU be classed as .day workers. (b) It shall be routine duties for the Wipers to do general cleaning, including oil spills on deck, painting, cleaning paint, wirebrushing, chipping, scaling, sougeeing, polishing work in the Engine Department, in­ cluding resistor houses and fanrooms, cleaning and painting steering engine and steering engine bed, and take on stores. However, when taking on fuel oil or water, and the hoses are connected and disconnected by shoreside personnel, the Wiper shall not be required to assist. When the ship's personnel handles the con­ nections, the Wiper shall be used to assist in connecting and disconnecting emd putting hoses away but should hot be required to stand by. Pumping of galley fuel tank shall be performed on Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays during the two (2) hours' sanitary work. (c) They shall not be required to paint, chip, sougee or polish bright work in firerocsn fidley, except in port. (d) One (1) Wiper shall be assigned to clean quarters and toilets of the Unlicensed Personnel of the Engine Department daily. Two (2) hours shall be al­ lowed for this work between the hours of 8:00 a.m., and 12:00 Noon daily, both at sea and in port, as desig­ nated by the Engineer in charge. On vessels of 25,000 D.W.T. or over, the Wiper shall be allowed four (4) hours dedly for performing this work. On C-4's the Wiper shall be allowed three (3) hours daily for the work. (e) They may be required to paint unlicensed En­ gine Department quarters without payment of over­ time during their regular working hours. (f) They shall be i>aid overtime for cleaning in firesides and steam drums of boilers. They may be re­ quired to wash out steam drums with hose without payment of overtime. (g) They shall be paid overtime when required to clean tank tops or bilges by hand or when required to paint in bilges. However, cleaning bilge strainers, deeming away sticks or rags shall be considered part of their duties and shall be done without the payment of overtime. (h) They shall assist the Engineers in blowing tubes, and they shall also assist the Engineer in putting XZTT, and similar preparations and boiler compounds in the boiler. (i) They may be required to assist in repair work, but they shall not be assigned to a repair job by them­ selves without the p>ayment of overtime. This is not to include dismantling equipment in connection with clesming; such as, grease extractors, bilge strainers and evaporators, etc. (j) They shall be required to pump up galley fuel tank during straight time hours without the payment of overtime. (k) While vessels are transiting the Panama or Suez Canal, one (1) Wiper shall be assigned to trim ventilators to insure breeze for men below, reg£irdless of whether it is outside of their regular working hours or not. When he performs this work outside of his regu­ lar working hours, overtime will be allowed. (1) Skimming hot wells and cleaning grease extrac­ tors shall be done by the Wipers as part of their regu­ lar duties without the payment of overtime. (m) They shall put ice on freight ships and deliver it to the ice box without the pajmient of overtime, and they shjill also remove ice cubes from ice cube machines where such machines are located in engine room spaces. (n) At sea, when a watchstander becomes ill or in­ jured, a Wiper may be assigned to stand his watches for which he shall be paid overtime. If the original man remains incapacitated for a period in excess of three (3) days the Wiper may then be promoted and shsdl receive the differential in pay only. SECTION 29. DONKEY WATCH, (a) A donkey watch is a watch performed in port by a portion of the Engine Department personnel who are required to maintain steam and to tend auxiliaries including steam winches when the main engines Eire secured. (b) ,The donkey watch shall be paid at the premium rate for Saturday, Sundays and Holidays, and on week­ days shall be paid overtime after 5:00 p.m., and before 8:00 a.m. If donkey watches are to be maintained during the vessel's stay in port, such watches must be set at the time sea watches are broken. (c) The intention of this Section is that, in port, donkey watches, including a Fireman/Watertender Eind an Oiler will be in effect; under which circumstances the Oiler shall be required to oil all auxiliaries, includ­ ing steam winches. (d) Under circumstances where a Fireman/Water­ tender is alone on donkey watch by reason of the Oiler having been assigned to day work, or to other duties, emd the Fireman/Watertender is required to tend engine auxiliaries, he shall be compensated for such work at the applicable overtime rate per hour. In no CEise, however, shall double overtime be paid. (e) Where either a Fireman/Watertender or an Oiler fails to stand his watch, and the Work of the missing man is performed by another unlicensed mem­ ber of the Engine Department, then there is no additioneil compensation payable. (f) Oilers on donkey watch may be required in addition "to oiling auxiliaries to do maintenance work in the engine room between 8:00 a.m. and 5 p.m. without payment of overtime weekdays. Page 12 SECTION 30. TANK CLEANING, (a) When crewmembers are required to enter Euiy tsuik in which water is regularly carried, for the purpose of clean­ ing or making repairs therein, they shall be paid by using the various groups as defined by the Shipping Rules, Section 3, Departments and Groups, to de­ termine the applicable rate. On Wntch Mon. thronch Fri. Group 1 $4.48 Group 2 3.44 Group 3 2.73 Wntch Below Hon. thronnh Fri. $5.00 4.01 3.57 On Wntch Snt., Snn., Holidnyo $6.88 6.88 5.46 (b) When crewmembers are required to enter temks that have contEiined animal, vegetable, petroleum oil or creosotes, including bunkers or molasses or ^ter the use of Butterworth system, for the purpose of cleaning or making repairs therein, they shall be paid by using the various groups as defined by the Shipping Rules, Section 3, Departments & Groups, to determine the applicable rate. On Wntch Hon. thronsh Fri. Group 1 $6.36 Group 2 4.85 Group 3 3.80 On Wntch Wntch Below and Sat., Son., Holldnys Snt., Snn., Holldnya $6.36 6.01 5.50 $7.95 7.80 6.75 This shadl also apply to cofferdams which have been fouled through lesikage of the above-mentioned cargoes. (c) When tanks described in (b) above Eire being clcEmed and cleaning has been completed, a bonus of three (3) hours' overtime at the rate of 2.73, $3.44 and $4.48 respectively for those in the three (3) wage brackets shall be paid to each crewmember partici­ pating. (d) For any work performed in cofferdEun or void tank which has not contained water, oil, creosotes, etc., the men required to perform such work shall be paid by using the vEuious groups as defined by the Shipping Rules, Section 3, Departments & Groups to determine the applicable rate. On Watch .Hon. through Fri. Group 1 $4.48 Group 2 3.44 Group 3 2.73 Watch Below Hon. through Fri. $5.00 4.01 3.57 On Watch Sat., Sun., Hoiidays $6.88 5.88 5.46 SECTION 31. USING PAINT SPRAY GUNS AND SAND-BLASUNG EQUIPMENT, when members of the crew are required to paint with spray guns they shall be paid by using the various groups Eis defined by the Shipping Rules, Section 3, Departments & Groups, to determine the applicable rate. On Watch Hon. through Fri. Group 1 $4.48 Group 2 3.44 Group 3 2.73 Watch Below Hon. through Fri. $5.00 4.01 3.57 On Watch Sat., Sun., Hoiidays $6.88 6.88 5.46 When spray guns, other than small hand type, sure being used for painting, two men shEill operate same and both men shall receive overtime, at the applicable rate. Two men shall be used on sand-blasting operation and shall be paid in the same mEinner as'when spray guns are used. SECTION 32. CARBON TETRA-CHLORIDE. When­ ever carbon tetra-chloride is required to be used by any unlicensed member of the Engine Department for cleEuiing purposes, they shall be pEiid by using the VEUIous groups as defined by the Shipping Rules, Section 3, Departments & Groups, to determine the applicable rate. On Watch Hon. through Fri. Group 1 $4.48 Group 2 3.44. Group 3 2.73 Watch Below •Hon. through Fri. $5.00 4.01 3.57 On Watch Sat., Sun., Holidays $6.88 6.88 5.46 SECTION 33. WORK WHEN PLANT IS SHUT DOWN. When vessel is in port and the entire plant is shut down, the Watertenders, Firemen/Watertenders, or Firetube Firemen may be placed on day work. Their work shall then consist of repair and maintenance work on all boiler mounts and boiler auxiliaries which are located in the fireroom, above and below the floor plates. SECTION 34. FIREROOM-ENGINE ROOM BOUND­ ARIES. On vessels having no bulkheads separating engine room and fireroom, am imaginary line is to be drawn at after or forward end of boilers, depending on location of boilers, for the purpose of defining engine room or fireroom boundaries. This imaginary line shall not exclude from the duties of the Fireman, FiremanWatertender, Watertender, and Oilers amy work as out­ lined in their respective working rules. SECTION 35. NEW EQUIPMENT NOT CARRIED AT PRESENT. In the event the Company should in­ stall new or different equipment thain that presently in use and covered by this Agreement, the Compainy and Union shall meet immediately to negotiate working rules to cover such vessel or equipment. SECTION 36. STANDING SEA WATCHES. DAY WORKERS. Except as otherwise specifically provided, the following ratings may be used to stand watches due to a shortage of unlicensed watch standers without the payment of overtime: Deck Engineer, Engine Util­ ity, Q.M.E.D., Ship's Welder Maintenance and Wiper, or any other qualified day worker. SECTION 37. CLEANING BILGES. When any mem­ ber of the Unlicensed Personnel of the Engine Depart­ ment is required to enter any bilge which has been flooded with fuel oil, for the purpose of cleaning, they shall be paid by using the various groups as defined by the Shipping Rules, Section 3, Departments & Groups, to determine the applicable rate. On W«tch Monday through Friday Watch Below and Saturday, Sunday and HoUdays On Watch Saturday, Sunday and Holidaya Group 1 $6.36 Group 2 4.85 Group 3 3.80 $6.36 6.01 5.50 $7.95 7.80 6.75 SECTION 38. ENTERING CASINGS ON MOTOR VESSELS. If any unlicensed crewmember is required to enter the engine casings on motor vessels, he shall be paid for such work at his applicable overtime rate of pay. SECTION 39. SHIP'S WELDER/MAINTENANCE, (a) The Ship's Welder/Maintenance Man shall be classed as a day worker in the Engine Department. (b) He shall be required to do burning, welding, maintenance £uid repair work anywhere on the vessel as directed by the Chief Engineer. (c) He shzill be required to have qualifications as Fireman, Oiler and Watertender. (d) He may be used to replace sick, injured or missing watch-standers without the payment of over­ time, except as where specifically provided for in this agreement. ^ (e) He shall not be required to do general cleaning, painting, cleaning paint, polishing work, wirebrushing, chipping or scaling except in the course of burning, welding, maintenance and repair work. (f) He shall receive the contractual overtime rate for specified work such as tank cleaning, cleaning bilges, using paint spray guns, etc. SECTION 40. OILER/MAINTENANCE UTILITY. 1. Thfe Oiler shall be re-rated to Oiler/Maintenance Utility. 2. He shall be required to have the qualifications of Fireman, Oiler and Watertender. 3. He shall be classed as a watch stander emd shall perform the routine duties and maintenance of the Oiler and Fireman-Watertender stated in Article IV, Sections 18, 19 and 23, Standard Freightship Agree­ ment. 4. Maintenance overtime shall be divided as equally as possible between men of this rating. SECTION 41. QUALIFIED MEMBER OF THE EN­ GINE DEPARTMENT (Q.M.E.D.). 1. The duties of the Qualified Members of the En­ gine Department (Q.M.E.D.s) shall be all work neces­ sary for the continuance of the operation of the Engine Department. 2. He shall perform maintenance and repairs through­ out the vessel under the direction of the Engineer in charge. 3. If he is a day worker, he may be required to re­ place a missing Watchstander. 4. He may be required to take on fuel and water and to take soundings as directed by the Engineer in charge. 5. When no ship's Welder-Maintenance is carried he may, if qualified be required to bum and weld. 6. He may be required to assist in any work neces­ sary for the operation of reefer equipment and con­ tainers, including the taking of temperatures. 7. He shall not be required to chip, paint, or sougee except where such work is incidental to a specific re­ pair job. SECTION 42. PYRAMIDING OF OVER'HME. There shall be no duplication or pyramiding of overtime ex­ cept where specifically provided for. ARTICU V STEWARD DEPARTMENT SECTION 1 WAGES. Batins Chief Steward (SL 180, SL 181, SL 7's) (Thief Steward Steward/Cook (Thief Cook Cook and Baker Second Cook Third Cook* Assistant Cook Messman Utilityman Monthly Rate 6/16/72 Monthly Rate 6/16/73 Monthly Rate 6/16/74 797.33 730.12 744.22 648.96 632.54 555.88 548.36 548.36 431.12 431.12 833.84 766.63 781.43 681.41 664.17 583.67 575.78 575.78 452.68 452.68 872.17 804.96 820.50 715.48 697.38 612.85 604.57 604.57 475.31 475.31 •When passengers are carried. the Third Cook will be re-rated as Second emd will be paid wages in ac­ cordance with the agreement. SECTION 2. MINIMUM OVERTIME. At sea, when any member of the Steward Department is called out to work between the hours of 7:30 p.m. and 5:30 a.m., a minimum of 2 hours overtime shall be paid. SECTION 3. HOURS OF WORK, (a) No member of the Steward Department sheiU be required to work in excess of 8 hours in any one day without the payment of overtime. (b) Any work required to be performed outside his regular hours, or on Saturday, Sundays and Holidays, shall be paid for at the applicable overtime rate. (c) In port all work performed by the Steward De­ partment between the hours of 5 p.m. and 8 a.m., Mon­ day through Friday, shall be paid for at the overtime rate. The spread of hours shall be as provided in this agreement. (d) When a vessel proceeds from one city to another city and (always assuming that the vessel is under Register or enrollment and a Custom clearance or permit to proceed is required), then those cities are to be considered two separate and distinct ports. If a Custom clearance or permit to proceed is not required Seafarers Log �the two cities are to be considered the same port for the purpose of applying the overtime provisions of above. SECTION 4. WORKING HOURS. Steward, 8 hours between 6:30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. Chief Cook, 8 hours between 6:30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. Cook and Baker, 8 hours between 6 a.m. and 6 p.m. Second Cook, 7 a.m. to 1 p.m.—4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Third Cook, 7 a.m. to 1 p.m.—4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Messman, 6:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.—10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.—4 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Steward Utilityman, 7 a.m. to 1 p.m.—4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Galley Utility, 6:30 a.m. to 10 a.m.—11 a.m. to 1 p.m.—4 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. SECTION 5. MANNING SCALE (a) It is agreed and understood that the present manning scale carried on the Company's vessel shall not be changed unless such changes are mutually agreed to by both the Union and the Company. On all vessels not listed in this agree­ ment MANNING shall be in accordance with that negotiated between the UNION and the COMPANY. (b) On automated and semi-automated vessels the hours and duties shall be as follows: HOURS AND DUTIES 1. The Chief Steward or Steward Cook shall super­ vise the Steward Department, 8 hours, between 6:30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. — 2. Chief Cook 7:30 A.M.—12:45 P.M. 3:30 P.M.— 6:15 P.M. Additional duties of the Chief Cook shall be to assist Cook and Baker during rush peribd at breakfast and keep utensils used by him clean. The Chief Cook shall receive the same port time overtime hours as the Chief Steward. 3. Cook & Baker 6:00 A.M.— 9:30 A.M. 11:00 A.M.— 1:00 P.M. 4:00 P.M.— 6:30 P.M. Additional duties of Cook and Baker shall be to pre­ pare, cook and serve all vegetables for dinner and supper meals. Scrub galley after the supper meal with the as.sistance of a General Utility. Prepare night lunches and cooked salads. 4. Saloon Mess 6:30 A.M.— 9:30 A.M. 10:30 A.M.— 1:00 P.M. 4:00 P.M.— 6:30 P.M. Prepare salads, except cooked, and all cold drinks used by him. Draw supplies as needed. 5. Crew Mess 6:30 A.M.— 9:30 A.M. 10:30 A.M.— 1:00 P.M. 4:00 P.M.— 6:30 P.M. Prepare s£ilads except cooked salads. 6. Utility 6:30 A.M.— 9:30 A.M. 10:30 A.M.— 1:00 P.M. 4:00 P.M.— 6:30 P.M. On vessels carrying Utilities, the Chief Steward shall assign their duties. (c) VESSELS CARRYING PASSENGERS. (1) When passengers are on board, the passenger's utilities work­ ing hours shall be the same as the messman. (2) In all ports the Cook and Baker shall work on a schedule between 6 a.m. and 6 p.m. as set forth by the Steward. When meals hours are changed, for Deck and Engine Departments in accordance with Article II, Section 44, the Steward Department's working hours may be changed accordingly provided, however, that they be given 2 hours' notice prior to the time neecssary to prepare meals. (3) Two dollars and fifty cents per day, for each passenger over 6 passengers shall be paid on these vessels when from 7 to 12 are carried. These monies shall be divided among the members of the Steward Department who perform the work or, at the Company's option an additional Passenger Utilityman may be car­ ried. (4) When the vessel commences a voyage without passengers, and without a Passenger Utilityman and is manned in accordance with this section and pas­ sengers are taken aboard at a foreign port,' $2.50 per day per passenger shall be paid and divided among members of the Steward Department who performs this work. (5) When $2.50 per day per passenger is being paid to members of the Steward Department, there shall be no division of wages as outlined in Article V, Sec­ tion 7, because of the absence of this member in the Steward Department. When the company receives no compensation for a minor child then the $2.50 per day shall not be ap­ plicable. If the $2.50 per passenger per day is being paid in lieu of increasing the Steward Department personnel and a passenger boards or leaves a vessel before the serving of any of the three meals, at the beginning or termination of such passenger's voyage, the rate of $2.50 prescribed herein shall be reduced in the amount of $.84 for each meal missed. On vessels carrying extra men who are served as crew, determination of the method of remuneration to the Steward Department will be made prior to the vessel's departure. SECTION 6. FULL COMPLEMENT, (a) The full complement of the Steward Department shall be main­ tained when the vessel is feeding. This shall not apply when a skeleton crew is aboard. July 1972 (b) When a skeleton crew is aboard and the ship is feeding, a minimum of five men shall be maintained in the Steward Department. SECnON 15. SERVING MEALS OUTSIDE OF MESSROOMS. When any member of the Steward De­ partment is required to serve anyone outside of theh* respective messrooms for any reason, he shall be paid at the applicable rate for time required. However, meals may be served on the bridge to the Master and/or Pilot without the payment of overtime whenever it is necessary for them to be on the bridge for the safety of the ship. The Captain's office or stateroom shall not be classified as the bridge of the ship. "This section shJill not be construed to apply to passengers or ship's personnel served during regular working hours on ac­ count of illness. SECTION 7. WORKING DUE TO ABSENT MEM­ BERS. (a) When a vessel is in a continental United States port and a member of the Steward Department is missing, the men who do the missing man's work shall be paid overtime for actual time worked over their hoiinal eight hours. (b) If a vessel sails without the full complement in the Steweird Department as required by this agree­ ment, then the men who do the missing men's work will receive, in addition to a division of wages of the SECTION 16. MIDNIGHT MEALS AND NIGHT missing men, the overtime that the missing men would LUNCHES, (a) Members of the Steward Department normally have made on a Saturday, Sunday or Holiday. actually engaged in serving hot lunches at midnight are (c) While on a voyage and a member of the Steward to be allowed three hours' overtime for preparing and Department becomes ill or is injured, and remains serving same. aboard the vessel, tlie men who do his work will re­ . (b) When not more than the equivalent of one de­ ceive a division of wages but they shall not receive any partment is served at 9 p.m. or 3 a.m. night limch, one overtime for doing this work. cook shall be turned out to perform this work. When a midnight hot lunch is served to not more than five SECTION "8. ROUTINE WORK, (a) The re^ar men, one cook shall perform this work. When from six routine duties laid out below shall be carried out within to ten men are served, one cook and one messman the scheduled working hours as specified above and it shall be the duty of the Steward Department to or­ shall perform this work. When more than ten men are ganize so that it is accomplished within the eight hours served, (Hie cook and two messmen shall perform this work. per day as scheduled in this agreement. Routine duties (c) When meals are not provided as specified in of the Steward Department shall be to prepare and Article H, Section 45. above, the number of the Stew­ serve the meals. They sheill also clean and maintain, in­ cluding spot sougeeing and polishing bright work, the ard Depeirtment who would normally be broken out to prepare such meals shall be paid the overtime specified quarters of the licensed personnel, the Radio Officers, the Pursers, Passengers and the ship's office, all dining in paragraph (a) above, at the overtime rate. rooms, messrooms, washrooms, galley and pantry. They SECTION 17. CLEANING MEAT AND CHILL shall sort and cull fruit and vegetables. Unless other­ BOXES, (a) Members of the Steward Department shall wise specified in this agreement no overtime applies be assigned by the Steward to clean meat and chill to the above routine work. boxes and shall be paid at the applicable rate for actual (b) At sea, the Utility, is assigned to the daily clean­ time worked. Boxes shall not be cleaned without the ex­ ing of the radio shack, shall receive not more than 3 press authorization of the Oiief Steward. hours overtime per week at the overtime rate. (b) Keeping the meat and chill boxes neat and (c) It shall be routine duties for the Steweird Util­ orderly at all times such as cleaning out paper wrap­ ity to count and bag linen, work in storerooms, linen ping, crates, etc., within regular working hoiu^ is lockers, toilets and Steward Department enclosed not to be considered (wertime. passageways and do general cleaning within his 8 hours as directed by the Steward. SECTION 18. MAKING ICE CREAM. When a mem­ (d) Where the Saloon Messmen are required to wax ber of the Steward Department is required to meike and polish decks, it shall be among their routine ice (nream he shall be paid at the applicable rate for duties to maintain same daily. When he is required to the time required to make the ice cream. remove old wax preparatory to rewaxing, and rewax SECTION 19. MAKING ICE. On ships where ice same, he shall be paid overtime for such work per­ formed. machines are carried, members of the Steward De­ partment will not be required to make ice or pull SECTION 9. RECEIVING STORES. The Steward ice, but they will distribute the ice once it is pulled. shall be solely responsible for checking and receiving On ships where ice machines are not carried, and of voyage stores and linens, and he sheill not delegate members of the Steward Department £u:« required to this responsibility to any other member of the Steward make ice, overtime shall be paid for such work per­ Department. He shall be required to go on the dock formed. This does not apply to making ice cubes in to check stores and linens without the payment of small refrigerators or ice machines, which are located overtime during his regular working hours. in messr(x>ms, pantries or galleys. SECTION 10. HANDLING STORES. Members of the Steward Department shall not be required to cany any stores or linen to or from the dock but when these items are delivered at the store room, meat or chill box doors, the Steward Department shall place them in their respective places and overtime shall be paid to all men required to handle the linens or stores. How­ ever, daily supplies of provisions for port consumption when placed aboard shall be stored by Messmen and/or Utilitymen without the payment of overtime provided such work is done within their prescribed 8 hours. SECTION 11. LATE MEALS. When members of the Steward Department are required to serve late meals due to the failure of officers to eat within the pre­ scribed time, the members of the StewEird Department actually required to stand by to prepare and serve the late meals shall be paid at the applicable rate. SECTION 12. SHIFTING MEALS. When meal hours are extended for any reason and any of the unlicensed personnel are unable to eat within the required pre­ scribed time, all members of the Steward Department required to stand by to prepare and serve the meals shall be paid at the applicable rate for the time the meal is extended. As much notice as possible shall be given the Steward Department when meal hours are to be shifted, and in no event shall this notice be less than two hours in advance. In the event the two-hour no­ tice is not given the meal hour shall not be shifted. SECTION 13. MEALS IN PORT, (a) When meals are served in port to other than regular members of the crew, passengers, pilot, port engineers, super­ cargoes and port captains, when assigned to the vessel, $.50 per meal shall be paid and divided among the members of the Steward Department actually engaged in preparing and serving meals. (b) When food is prepared for persons who do not require the service of messroom, 2 hours overtime per meal shall be paid for the first group of 6 persons and fractions thereof, and one hour overtime for each four additional persons or fraction thereof. This money is to be divided equally among the gaily force. (c) No extra meals are. to be served without the authority of the Master or officer in charge of the vessel. SECTION 14. EXTRA PERSONS SLEEPING ABOARD. When persons other than regular crewmembers, passengers, pilot or a company representa­ tive sleep aboard, the member of the Steward Depart­ ment who takes care of the room shall be paid one (1) hour's overtime per day. This does not apply when a ship carries the required complement to accommodate passengers and the number of extra persons aboard do not exceed the full complement of passengers allowed. This does not apply to relief officers. SECTION 20. OVERTIME FOR BUTCHERING. When carcass beef, in eighths or larger is carried, the man required to butcher this beef shall be paid a mini­ mum of 6 hours overtime weekly for butchering. This shall not apply when a butcher is carried. SECTION 21. SHORE BREAD, (a) The Company shall furnish bread from ashore in all continental U.S. ports. When bread is not furnished on continental U.S. ports within 24 hours, after arrival, excluding Sundays, and Holidays, the Cook and Baker shall be required to make the bread and will be paid 3 hours overtime for each batch of bread baked. (b) When a new Baker is employed he may be re­ quired to bake during regular working hours without the payment of overtime. SECTION 22. SOUGEEING. When members of the Steward Department are required to sougee, overtime shall be paid for the actual number of hours worked, except as provided in Article V, Section 26. Wiping off fingerprints, grease spots, etc., shall not be considered sougeeing. SECTION 23. CHIPPING, SCALING AND PAINT­ ING. Members of the Steward Department shall not be required to chip, scale or paint. SECTION 24. DUMPING GARBAGE. No member of the Steward Department shall be required to go on dock for the purpose of dumping garbage, without the payment of overtime. SECTION 25. OIL STOVES. Members of the Stew­ ard Department shall not be required to pump oil for the galley range. SECTION 26. DAY WORK, (a) When the ship is not feeding and members of the Steward Department are on day work, the hours shall be 8 a.m. to 12 noon and 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. , (b) When members of the Steward Department are on day work, they may be required to work in storercwms, linen lockers, toilets, passengers' and officers' quarters, messrooms, galley. Steward Department passageways, handle stores and linen placed abo£urd ship, and do general cleaning without the payment of overtime. (c) When members of the Steward Department are on day work, they shall be allowed fifteen minutes for coffee at 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. or at a convenient time near these hours. (d) When members of the Steward Department are on day work, they shall receive one full hour from 12 noon until 1 p.m. for lunch. This hour may be varied but such variation shall not exceed one hour either way, provided that one unbroken hour shall be allowed at all times for dinner or supper when men are on day Page 13 �work. If one unbroken hour is not given, the men in­ volved shall receive one hour's overtime in lieu thereof. (e) Extra members of the Steward Department who are carried to take care of passengers may be as­ signed to day work when passengers leave the vessel and such members shall work as directed by the Chief Steward.'In addition to the work outlined in subsec­ tion (b) of this section, such members may be re­ quired to sougee in passengers' quarters, including toilets, washrooms, and alleyways, during their regular hours of work without the payment of overtime. Pas­ senger utilitymen who are on day work when no passengers are aboard, shall be allowed to work week­ end and Holiday overtime, except when the vessel is sailing between continental United States ports. SECTION 27. GALLEY GEAR. The Company shall furnish all tools for the galley including knives for the cooks. SECTION 28. APRONS AND UNIFORMS. White caps, aprons, and coats worn by the Steward Depart­ ment shall be furnished and laundered by the Ccanpany and white trousers worn by the galley force shall be laundered by the Company. SECTION 29. ENTERING ENGINEROOM AND FIREROOM. Members of the Steward Department shall not be required to enter the engine or fire room, except as may be required by Article II, Section 18. SECTION 30. WORK NOT SPECIFIED. Any work performed by the Steward Department that is not specifically defined in this agreement shall be paid for at the regular overtime rate. SECTION 31. PYRAMIDING OVERTIME. There shall be no duplication of pyramiding of overtime ex­ cept where specifically provided for. SlU STEWARD DEPARTMENT WORKING RULES FOR -THE SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION OF NORTH AMERICA Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District, AFL-CIO In order to insqre continued harmony and efficiency in the steward department, this outline of duties is sub­ mitted as a guide for the Stewzird and his Department. It is not intended to conflict with or supercede our agreement, nor is it intended in any way to limit the chief steward's authority. Duties of Steward: Eight hours between the hours of 6:30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. "The steward shall have the full authority of making any changes and adjustment of this work, according to the circumstcinces or conditions that may arise, and the Union demands that each member cooperate in carry­ ing out his assignment as a condition of our contract. It shall be left up to the steward's good judgment, who wil bear in mind that the results are always the deter­ mining factor, in better service, maintenance and greater economy. He shall coordinate the work of his department in the different classes so that none of his men will be taxed unfairly or beyond their capacity. He shall have free access to all parts of the vessel, where the function of his department is necessary. When settling differences he should make every effort to settle them satisfactorily for all concerned. His employees are entitled to private interviews when brought to task, niis will improve the harmonious relationship now ex­ isting aboard ships. TTie regular duties of the steward shtdl be to supervise all work of the steward depart­ ment, including the supervision of preparing and serv­ ing all meals; he is responsible for the receiving and issuance of all stores, inspection of work, preparing requisitions, taking inventory of stock, authorizing, checking and recording overtime, conforming with the agreement in distribution of extra meals to each man individually, issuance of linen and soaps to the crew and officers on the days designated with the help of the steward utility. He shall see to it that the SIU feeding S3^tem and list of instructions, as set forth by headquarters and its representatives, shall be followed and he will be held accountable for its application aboard ship. When ordering replacements for entry ratings, the steward should specify a definite entry rating. "The dis­ patcher should be instructed to call the job as specified for the patricular entry rating involved. The chief steweu-d sheill set up a schedule for mem­ bers of the department to keep the steward department quarters clean. Upon two hours notice, members of the steward de­ partment shall be required to assist the steward in tak­ ing voyage stores. The steward will designate the num­ ber of men necessaiy for storing. He shall prepare all menus and control all keys. He shall see that all quarters under his jurisdiction are celemed properly, that meals are served on time, au­ thorize the cleaning of all refrigerated storage boxes. He may assist when there is a shortage of help in his department, he may also do any work he may deem necessary for the efficient operation of his department. Duties of the Chief Cook: Eight hours between the hours of 6:30 a.m. and 6:30' p.m. ITie chief cook is in charge of the galley. He shall do the butchering, cook roasts, soups, gravies and sauces; direct the preparation and serving of all food, including night lunches, assist the chief steward in preparation of the menus when required. He shall work under the supervision of the chief steward and shall receive stores when necessary and assist in the proper storage ctf same. As directed by the steward, he shall assist in taking inventory of galley stores and galley equipment; also report to the steward any repairs and replacing of all equii»nent. He shall render all fats, he shall be . responsible for the general cleanliness of the galley and its equi^ent. He shall keep the meat box in an orderly condition. IHities of the Cook and Baker: Eight hours in all ports and at sea, as the steward may direct, between the hours of 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. He shall work under the direction of the chief cook; he shall do the necessary cooking, baking, breads, pies, cakes, puddings, pastries, hot cakes and all flour work, cook cereals, stewed fruits, assist with cooking and serv­ ing meals, and when required, he shall at 6:00 a.m. start the preparation of all meats left out by the chief cook except when the cook and baker is on day work. He shall be responsible for cooking and serving break­ fast. He shall slice, prepare and serve all breakfast meats and assist in the preparation and serving of all me£ils while on day work. He shdll assist in the general cleaning and upkeep of the galley and equipment. On Liberty ships wdiere there is no galleyman, he shall do the third cook's duties between 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 ajn. Page 14 Duties of the Second Cook: 7:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.—4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. The second cook shall work under the direction of the chief cook and the cook and baker. He shall cook all vegetables and assist in preparing .for the cooking and serving of all meals, prepare all cooked salads, and shall assist the night cook emd baker with breakfast to order. He shJiU prepare all night lunches. He shsill assist in the general deeming emd upkeep of the galley and equip­ ment, sort and cull perishable fruits and vegetables, with the galleyman, as required. Duties of the "Third Cook: 7:00 a.m. to 1:00 pjm.—4:00 p.m. to 6:00 pjn. "The third cook sheiU work under the direction of the chief cook and other cooks. He shall prepare and cook all vegetables, keep a sufificient amount of onions, car­ rots, etc., available for use, sort and cull perishable vegetables and fruits, with the galleyman, as required. Keep refrigerated space neat and orderly, and clear out paper wrappings, crates, etc. Draw necessary linen for galley in exchange for soiled linens, assist in the general deaning of galley and equipment, return un­ used and leftover food to the refrigerator when neces­ sary. When no galley utility is carried, he shall per­ form the work of the galley utility, and his working hours shall be 6:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m., 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., 4:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Duties of the Galley Utility: 6:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.—11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.—4:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. "The galley utility shall work under the direction of all cooks; he shall clean the gdley and all utensils, peel potatoes, and vegetables, cull perishable vegetables and fruits with the third cook or second cook, and keep re­ frigerated spaces neat and orderly, clearing out paper wrappings, crates, so forth; empty and scrub garbage pails. After each meal, scrub galley deck. He shall assist chief cook in drawing daiiy meats from meat box, when r^uired. Each morning after breakfast draw stores as directed, including linen. Clean between deck, passage­ ways, outside refrigerator boxes and stairway leading to the main deck. Light fires when prescribed. Duties of the Passenger Utility: 6:30 a.m. to 9:30 am.—^10:30 am. to 1:00 p.m.—4:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. When passengers are aboard, the passenger utility shall make and clean the passenger nxmis each morn­ ing. He shall be responsible mostly for the caring of and "services to passengers, as the chief steward may direct, clean passenger lounges and smoking room. He may be required to assist steward in receiving and dis­ embarking passengers. When six or less passengers are carried he is to serve them breakfast. He is to serve lunch £Uid dinner at all times and when over six pas­ sengers are earned he will work in conjuction with the saloon and pantry messmen, as the steward may direct. Duties of the Saloon Messman: 6:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.—10:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.—4:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. The saloon messman sheill be responsible for the serv­ ing of the three meals daily to the captain and officers; he shall also assist in serving all meals to passengers. However, the saloon messman and saloon utility are solely responsible for preparing and serving breakfast when more than six passengers are carried. He shall be responsible for the cleanliness of the saloon, condi­ ments, etc., polish silver and clean port boxes and glasses, mop the saloon each morning after breakfast and sweep after each meal, and clean fans in saloon. Draw all linen to be used in the saloon and be responsi­ ble for the setting of all tables for service. Spot sougee when necessary. Duties of the Saloon UtUity. 6:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.—10:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.—4:00 p.m. to 6:30 pm. The saloon pantryman shall be responsible for the pantry and the refrigerator and fruits and all needed stores for the officers and passenger service. He is re­ sponsible for the preparation of salads (except cooked salads) under the directi<m of the steward. Keep pantry and utensils, bootlegs, steamtables, crockery and pans used by him, cleaned after each meal. Dish out food at service. Make coffee at each meal and morning (coffee time) before retiring. Empty and scrub garbage pail eifter each meal, work jointly with saloon messman zmd passenger's utility in preparation and serving at all times. He may be required to assist in serving break­ fast with saloon messman when more than six pas­ sengers are carried. Spot sougee when necesseury. Duties of the (Trew Messman: 6:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.—10:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.—4:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. The crew messman is in charge of the crew messroom; responsible for silverware and glasses, condi­ ments, and serving three meals a day. Provide milk, box cereals, butter, bread, cold drinks, and needed supplies; scrub the deck each morning before retiring. Clean messroom refrigerator, tables and chairs and spot sougee when needed. Assist the pantryman with salads. Place night lunches in proper places. Leave out a few cups and spoons after each meal. He shall check that there are necessary stores left out for night, such as coffee, sugar, milk, etc. Also clean fans in messroom. Duties of the (>ew Utility: 6:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.—^10:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.—4:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. The crew pantryman shall be responsible for the cleanliness of the crew pantry crockery, coffee um, percolators, all pots and pans used by him, and refrig­ erators; scrub deck each day and sweep after each meal. Make coffee for eadi meal and coffee for the crew for morning (coffee time) before retiring. He is responsible for the preparation of salads (except cooked salads) under the direction of the steward. He shall assist messman in serving when required during rush period. Draw needed supplies for the crew messroom and assist crew messman in making cold drink. Spot sougee when necessary. Duties of the Steward Utility: 7:(X) a.m. to 1:(X) p.m.—4:(X) p.m. to 6:(X) p.m. Routine duties of the steward utility shall, other than making and cleaning officers' quarters, include work in storerooms, linen lockers, ships office, officers' passage­ ways and stairways, clean steward department show­ ers, and toilet, count-and bag linen, issuance of linen and soaps when necessary; do the general cleaning as the steweu-d may designate, dfiean the recreation room alternately with the wiper and ordinary seaman. "The laundry is cleaned by each department alternately. Note:—Members of the steward department who are required to obtain stores from refrigerated spaces shall assist in keeping refrigerated spaces clean by remov­ ing paper, wrappings, crates, etc. On certain types of vessels the messman and utilitymen may be required to clean certain ladders and passageways as part of their routine duties. SIU STEWARD DEPARTMENT GUIDE In order to Improve the preparation and serving of food and eliminate waste on all SlU-cmitracted vessels, the following guide shall be pot Into effect: (1) Menus are to be prepared daily, on main entrees at least 24 hours in advance. Standardization must be Avoided. (2) nie chief steward is to issue all daily stor^ when practicable and must control all kejrs. Storenxxns and ice boxes are to be kept locked at all times. (3) Maximum sanitary and orderly conditions must be observed in all steward department facilities such as galley, messrooms, storerooms, etc. No smoking in the galley at any time. No smoking by any stewrurd per­ sonnel while serving or preparing food. (4) White jackets must be worn by messman at all tinies while serving. T-shirts may be worn while pre­ paring for meals. Galley gang to wear white caps, cooks jackets, white or T-shirts during hot weather. Caps to be paper or^oth. Cooks jackets to be % length sleeves. However, white or T-shirts may be worn by messmen during hot weather. (5) Only qualified food hanffiers are to handle food and all personnel outside of the steward department are to be kept out of the galley at all times. (6) All entrees such as meat, fowl, and fish, includ­ ing ham and bacon for breakfast, must be served from the galley and when practical, vegetables should also be served from the galley. (7) All steaks and chops are to be grilled to indi­ vidual order. However, chops may be grilled thirty minutes prior to serving, when necessary. Meats and roasts must be carved to order. (3) No plates should be overloaded and only nonwatery vegetables vrill be served on the same plate with the meat or other entree. Other vegetables to be served cm side dishes. (9) At least two men of the galley gang must be in the galley during meal times. ITie steward is to super­ vise the serving of all meals. Either the steward or the chief cook must supervise the me^s when in port. Stew­ ard to be aboard and responsible to check voyage stores when they are received. (10) Salads, bread, butter and milk are to be placed on the table not more than five minutes before the serving and only on tables where needed. (11) All coffee served for meals and coffee time is to be made in electric percolators when practicable. (12) No food, including vegetables, is to be thrown away after meals without the consent of the steward or the chief cook. Use left-overs as soon as possible, not to exceed forty-eight hours. (13) Such items as sardines, boiled eggs, sliced left­ over roasts, such as pork, beef, ham, etc., potato salad, baked beans, besides the ordinary run of cold cuts and cheese are to be served for night lunch. TTie night lunches are to be cut and placed by the 2nd cook or 3rd cook before retiring. Seafarers tog I �(14) Hot bread or rolls to be baked daily when prac­ ticable. Cakes or pastry to be served at coffee time as much as possible. (15) Stewards must keep a record of all menus for reference. (16) Ground coffee for the black gang to be drawn from the steward within the steward's working hours and not from the pantry. (17) Typewritten copy of the daily menu to be furnished the galley force. ARTICLE VI OTHER PROVISIONS Section 1. Vessels Sales and Transfers. Prior to any vessel contracted to the Seafarers International Un­ ion of North America-Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and In­ land Waters District, AFX/-CIO, being disposed of in any fashion, including but not limited to sale, scrap, transfer, charter, etc., ninety (90) days notification in writing must be sent to Union Headquarters, 675 Fourth Avenue, Brooklyn, New York 11232. Section 2. It is agreed that any agreements that are presently in effect covering War Risk Insurance and Area Bonuses be continued as is, with no change. In addition, any and all' addenda, supplementary agree­ ments and/or memorandums of understanding, the con­ tents of which have not been incorporated into this collective bargaining agreement shall be continued in effect and if modified, as so modified shall be in­ corporated into and made a part of this collective bar­ gaining agreement. Section 3. It is agreed that for purposes of con­ struction of this Agreement, wherever the masculine gender is used, it shtdl include the feminine gender. ARTICLE VII EFFECTIVE DATES The effective date of this Agreement shall be at 12:01 a.m., June 16, 1972, and the effective dates as to all other changes shall be the dates provided in the Memorandums of Understanding whidi have been in­ corporated into and made a part of this collective bargaining agreement. ARTICLE VIII TERMINATION The termination date of this collective bargaining agreement shall be Jime 15, 1975. SEAFARERS INTIWNATIONAL UNION Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Tnlaod Wators District, AFL-CIO SHIPPING RULES-JUNE 16, 1972 Preamble Every seaman seeking employment through the hiring hatis of the Seafarers International Union of North America-Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District (hereinafter called the "Union") shall be shipped pursuant to the following Shipping Rules. Nothing con­ tained in these Shipping Rules Is in any way intended to create any Indemnity obligation on the part of either the Union or the Seafarers Welfare Plan. 1. Seniority A. Subject to the conditions and restrictions on employment con­ tained in agreements between the Union and contracted Employers and to the Rules set forth herein, seamen shall be shipped out on jobs referred through the Union's hiring halls according to their class of seniority rating. B. The following shall be the classes of seniority rating: 1. Class "A" seniority rating, the highest seniority rating, shall be possessed by: (a) all unlicensed seamen who possessed such rating on Sept. 8, 1970, pursuant to the Shipping Rules then In effect; (b) all unlicensed seamen who possess Class "B" seniority rating pursuant to these Rules and who have shipped regularly as defined herein for eight (8) consecutive years, provided such sea­ men have maintained their Class "B" seniority rating without break and provided further that they have completed satisfactorily the advanced course of training then offered by the Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship for the Department in which such seamen regularly ship; and (c) all unlicensed seamen who have been upgraded to Class "A" seniority rating by the Seafarers Appeals Board pursuant to the authority set forth herein. 2. Class "B" seniority rating, the second highest seniority rating, shall be possessed by: (a) all unlicensed seamen who possessed such rating on Sept. 8, 1970 pursuant to the Shipping Rules then in effect; (b) all unlicensed seamen who possess Class "C" seniority rating pursuant to these Rules and who have shipped regularly as defined herein for two (2) consecutive years; and (c) all unlicensed seamen who possess Class "C" seniority rating pursuant to these Rules and who have graduated from the Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship entry rating training pro­ gram and have been issued a ship assignment card in accord with these Rules. 3. Class "C" seniority rating, the lowest seniority rating, shall be possessed by all unlicensed seamen who do not possess either class "A" or class "B" seniority ratings. 0. A seaman shall be deemed to have shipped regularly within the meaning of these Rules if he has been employed as an un­ licensed seaman no less than ninety (90) days during each calen­ dar year aboard one or more American-flag merchant vessels cov­ ered by a collective bargaining agreement between the Union and the owner or operator of such vessels. D. Employment by or at the request of, or election to any office or job In, the Union shall be the equivalent of covered employment described in the preceding paragraph: and seniority credit under these Rules shall accrue during the period that such employment, office or job Is retained. E. Seniority credit shall be accrued on the basis of total covered employment, without regard to whether such employment was served in the Deck, Engine or Steward Departments. F. The ninety (90) day period of employment required of a sea­ man during any year to constitute shipping regularly within the meaning of these Rules shall be reduced proportionately in accord with the amount of time spent by such seaman during that year as a bonafide in- or out-patient In the continuing care of a U.S.P.H.S. or other accradited hospital. (For example, four months' In­ patient time during a given calendar year reduces the ninety (90) day employment requirement for that year by one-third to sixty (60) days.) C. In the event a seaman possessing less than Class "A" sen­ iority rating fails to ship regularly within the meaning of these Rules during a particular year, he shall lose all accumulated em­ ployment credit for that and all preceding years In his then cur­ rent seniority rating. H. In the event a seaman's covered employment has been inter­ rupted by circumstances beyond his control, resulting in his fail­ ure to ship regularly within the meaning of these Rules, the Sea­ farers Appeals Board may, upon application of the affected sea­ man, grant such total or partial seniority credit for the time lost as the Board may deem necessary in its sole discretion to avoid undue hardship. 1. In the event a seaman's covered employment Is interrupted by service in the Armed Forces of the United Stales, resulting in his failure to ship regulariy within the meaning of these Rules, 9»uch seaman shall suffer no loss of seniority credit accrued prior to his entry of military service if he registers to ship pursuant to these Rules within one hundred twenty (120) days following his separation from military service. 2. Shipping Procedure A. Subject to the specific provisions of these Rules, unemployed seamen shall be shipped only If registered as provided herein and in the order of the priorities established in Rule 2 C (3) hereof. B. The following rules shall govern the registration of unemploy­ ed seamen for shipping through Union hiring halls: I. Unemployed seamen shall register only at the port through which they desire to ship. No seaman shall be registered at more than one port at the same time, nor if they are employed aboard any vessel. 2. Seamen shall be registered only in the Department in which they regularly ship and in oniy one Group, as provided in Rule 3 hereof. 3. Shipping registration cards shail be non-transferable and shall be issued at Union hiring halls only upon application in person by seamen desiring the same. Shipping registration cards shall be time- and date-stamped when issued and shail show the regis­ trant's class of seniority rating. Department and Group. 4. Shipping registration cards shail be issued during the regular business hours of the Union's hiring halls. Every seaman desiring to register must possess and submit all documents required by the United States Coast duard and by applicable law for employ­ ment as a merchant seaman aboard U.S.-flag vessels. At the time of registration each seaman is responsible for producing sufficient evidence to establish his class of seniority rating. For this purpose an appropriate seniority identification card issued by the Union shall be deemed sufficient, although other official evidence of em­ ployment, such as legible U.S. Coast Guard discharges, may also be submitted. 5. In ports where the Seafarers Welfare Plan maintains a clinic, no seaman shall be registered for shipping unless he submits a valid Seafarers Welfare Plan clinic card at the time of registration. 6. To remain valid, seniority registration cards must be stamped once each month in the port of issuance. The dates and times for such stamping shail be determined by the Port Agent for each port, and each regirtrant shall be notified of the dates and times for stamping when he receives his shipping registration card. A seaman who fails to have his shipping registration card so stamped during any month shall forfeit the same and shall be re­ quired to re-register, in the event circumstances beyond his con­ trol prevent a seaman from having his shipping registration card so stamped, the Port Agent may stamp such card as if the sea­ man had been present on the required time and date, upon sub­ mission by the seaman of adequate evidence of the circumstances preventing his personal appearance. 7. Subject to the provisions of these Rules, shipping registration cards shail be valid only for a period of ninety (90) days from the date of issuance. If the ninetieth (90th) day falls on a Sunday, a national or state holiday, or on a day on which the Union hiring hail in the port of registration is closed for any reason, shipping registration cards which would otherwise expire on such day shall be deemed valid until the next succeeding business day on which the said hiring hall is open. Shipping registration cards' periods of validity shall also be extended by the number of days during which shipping in the port of registration has been materially reduced by strikes affecting the maritime 'industry generally or by other sim­ ilar circumstances. C. The following Rules shall govern shipping of registered sea­ men through Union hiring hails: 1. Seamen shall be shipped oniy through the hiring hail at the port where they have registered for shipping. No seaman shall be shipped on a job outside of the Department or Group in which he is registered except under emergency circumstances to prevent a vessel from sailing short-handed, or as otherwise provided in these Rules. 2. Jobs referred to the'Union hiring hall shall be announced and offered to registered seamen at the times and according to the procedures set forth in Rule 4 hereof. At the time each job is so offered, registered seamen desiring such job shall submit their shipping registration cards, U.S. Coast Guard Merchant Mariner's documents, and valid Seafarers Welfare Plan clinic cards to the hiring hall dispatcher. The job so offered shall be awarded to the seaman in the appropriate Department and Group possessing the highest priority, as determined pursuant to Rule 2 C (3) hereof. 3. Within each Department, seamen of higher seniority rating shall have priority for jobs over seamen of lower seniority rating, even if such higher seniority seamen are registered in a different Group from that in which the offered job is classified. As between seamen of equal seniority ratings within the same Department, priority shail be given to the seamen registered for the Group in which the offered job is classified. In the event seamen of equal priority under this paragraph bid for the same job, the job shall be awarded to the seaman possessing the earliest dated shipping registration card. 4. Notwithstanding any other provisions of these Rules, no job shall be awarded to a seaman who is under the influence of alco­ hol or drugs at the time such job is offered; nor shail any seaman be awarded any job unless he is qualified therefor in accord with law or unless he submits, if necessary, appropriate documents es­ tablishing such qualifications. 5. The seaman awarded a job under Rule 2 C (2) hereof shall immediately surrender his shipping registration card and shall re­ ceive two job assignment cards containing his name and the de­ tails of the job. When reporting aboard his vessel, the seaman shall present one job assignment card to the. head of his Depart­ ment and the other to the Union department delegate. D. A seaman who quits or is fired from a job during the same day on which he reports for such job shall retain his original ship­ ping registration card if he has received no compensation for such day's employment and if he reports back to the dispatcher on the next succeeding business day. A seaman who quits or is fired after the day he reports for a job shall secure a new shipping reg­ istration card. E. A seaman who receives job assignments pursuant to Rule 2 C (S) hereof and subsequently rejects or quits the same on two oc­ casions within the period of his shipping registration card's valid­ ity shall forfeit his shipping registration card and shall secure a new shipping registration card. F. All seamen registered for shipping, other than those possess­ ing Class A seniority rating, who are unavailable to accept or fail or refuse to accept three jobs for which they are qualified during any one period of registration may forthwith be refused the right to register for employment under these Rules for a period of twelve (12) months. Upon application as provided in these Rules the Seafarers Appeals Board may shorten or revoke such refusal of registration for good cause shown. Q. Seamen with Class C seniority rating shipped pursuant to these Rules may retain such jobs for one round trip or sixty (60) days, whichever is longer. At the termination of such round trip or on the first opportunity following the sixtieth (60th) day on the job, such seaman shall sign off their vessels; and the vacant job shall be referred to the Union hiring hall. H. Seamen with Class B seniority rating shipped r^ursuant to these Ruies may retain such jobs for a period of one round trip or one hundred eigthy (180) days, whichever ir longer. At the com­ pletion of such round trip or at the first opportunity foiiowing the one hundred eightieth (180th) day on the job, such seamen shall sign off their vessels; and the vacant job shall be referred to the Union, hiring hali. I. The provisions of Sections G and H of this Rule 2 shall not apply if they wouid cause a vessel to sail short-handed. For the purposes of those sections the phrase, "round-trip," shali have its usual and customary meaning to seamen, whether such "roundtrip" be coastwise, intercoastal or foreign. On coastwise voyages, if a vessel is scheduled to return to the area of original engage­ ment, a seaman of less than Class A seniority rating shall not be required to leave such vessel until the vessel reaches the said area. On intercoastal and foreign voyages, if a vessel pays off at a port in the continental United States other than in the area of engagement, and if such vessel is scheduled to depart from said port of payoff within ten (10) days after arrival to return to the area of original engagement, a seaman of less than Class A sen­ iority rating shall not be required to leave the vessel until it ar­ rives in the area of original engagement. J. No seaman shipped under these Rules shall accept a promo­ tion or transfer aboard ship unless there is no time or opportunity to dispatch a seaman to fiil such vacant job from a Union hiring haii. 3. Departments and Groups A. Jobs aboard vessels covered by these Rules are classified according to the following schedule of Departments and Groups: DECK DEPARTMENT GROUP I —DAY WORKERS Bosun Deck Maintenance Bosun's Mate Watchman-Day Work Carpenter Storekeeper GROUP II—RATED WATCH STANDERS Quartermaster Car Deckman Able Seaman Watchman-Standing Watches GROUP III Ordinaries on Watch O.S. Deck Maintenance ENGINE DEPARTMENT GROUP I Chief Ref. Eng'r. Chief Electrician Chief Storekeeper 1st, 2nd, 3rd Ref. Eng'r. Evap. Maintenance Man 2nd Electrician Pumpman, 1 and 2 Uniic. Jr. Eng'r.-Day Work Engine Mairitenance Uniic. Jr. Eng'r.-Watch Ship's Welder/Mairrtenance Plumber-Machinist QMED Electrician/Ref. Maint. Crane MT/Eiectrician GROUP I! Watertender Deck Engineer Fireman-Watertender Engine Utility Fireman Oiler-Diesel Oiler Maintenance/Utility Oiler-Steam GROUP III Wiper STEWARD DEPARTMENT GROUP I (S) RATED MEN Chief Steward-Passenger 2nd Steward-Passenger Steward Steward/(k)ok Chef Cook and Baker Chief Cook GROUP l-RATED MEN 2nd Cook and Baker Butcher GROUP II 2nd Cook, 3rd Cook, and Assistant Cook Utility Messmen Waiters GROUP III Messmen General Steward's Utility B. A seaman may not change the Department in which he ships without loss of accrued seniority unless he receives permission from the Seafarers Appeals Board. The Seafarers Appeals Board shail grant such permission only upon proof establishing in the sole judgment of the Board that medical reasons warrant the change. 4. Business Hours and Job Calls A Except as otherwise provided herein, all Union hiring halls shail be open Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM. until 5:00 P.M. and on Saturday from 8:00 AM. until 12:00 Noon. The hiring halls shall be closed on July 4, Christmas Day, New Year's Day, Labor Day and such other holidays as are determined by the Port Agents. Notice of such additional closings shall be posted on the hiring hall's bulletin board on the day preceding the holiday. B. All jobs referred to Union hiring halls shall be posted on the shipping board before being announced. Jobs shall be announced hourly as close to the hour as may be practicable during business hours of the Union's hiring halls, except that there shall be no job calls at 8:00 A.M., at 12:00 Noon, and at 5:00 P.M. During non­ business hours, or in the event of exceptional circumstances, a job may be posted and announced at any time after it is received. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Port Agent may establish for a Union hiring hall such other regular schedule of daily job calls as may be warranted by the level of shipping or other circumstances affecting such hiring hall. Such other schedule as may be estal>lished, however, shall be in writing and posted on the hiring hall bulletin board. C. Seamen holding Class C seniority rating shall not bid for a job offered pursuant to these Rules until the same has appeared on eight job calls without being taken. If the eighth job call does not produce a qualified seaman possessing either Class A or Class B seniority rating, the said job shall be awarded to the seaman possessing Class C seniority rating entitled to the same under these Rules. This Rule shall not apply if it would cause a vessel to sail short-handed or late. D. In ports other than "major" ports as defined under these Rules, if the first call of a vacant job does not produce a qualified seaman possessing Class A seniority rating, the job shall be re­ ferred to the nearest major port. The said job shall then be offered at the said major port at the next four (4) job calls. During such calls only qualified seamen possessing Class A seniority rating may bid for such job. In the event the job still remains open, it shall be referred back to the original port and there offered to sea­ men possessing Class A or Class B seniority ratings, otherwise entitled to the job under these Rules. This Rule shall not apply if it would cause a vessel to sail short-handed or late. Application of this Ruie 4 O shall not require any employer to pay transporta­ tion expenses by reason of the job's transfer. The provisions of Rule 4 C shall be subordinate to this Rule 4 D. The following ports shall be considered "major" ports for the purposes of these Rule^: New York, Baltimore, Mobile, New Orleans. Houston and San Fran­ cisco. �E. "Notwithstanding any other provision of this Rule 4, if the first call of a vacant Group'III or 3rd cook job does not produce a qualified seaman possessing Class A or B seniority, the Job shall be referred to the hiring hall at Piney Point, Maryland, where the Job shall then be offered at a Job call. If after the first call of such Job, the Job remains open, it shall be referred to the port from which it was originally offered, to be offered or referred, as the case may be. In accordance with Paragraph D above." 5. Preferences and Priorities 7. Seafarers Appeals Board A. The Seafarers Appeals Board shall have sole and exclusive authority to administer these Rules and to hear and determine any matter, controversy or appeal arising thereunder, or relating to the application thereof. B. The Seafarers Appeals Board shall have four (4) members, two appointed by the Union and two appointed by that committee representing the majority of contracted Employers for purposes of negotiations with the Union, commonly known as the Management Negotiating Committee. Each party shall also appoint two alter­ nates for the members so appointed, to serve In the absence of such members. C. The quorum for any action by the Seafarers Appeals Bcurd shall be at least one member appointed by each party. At Any meeting of the Seafarers Appeals Board the members appointed by each party shall collectively cast an equal number of votes re­ gardless of the actual number of members present and voting. Ex­ cept as otherwise provided herein decisions of the Seafarers Appeals Board shall be unanimous. In the event of a tie vote the Board shall elect an impartial person to resolve the deadlocked issue. In the event the Board Is unable to agree on such an Im­ partial person, the matter shall be submitted to final and binding arbitration in New York City pursuant to the Voluntary Labor Ar­ bitration Rules then in effect of the American Arbitration Associa­ tion. D. Any person or party subject to or aggrieved by the applica­ tion of these Rules shall have the right to submit any matter aris­ ing under these Rules to the Seafarers Appeals Board for determi­ nation. Such submission shall be in writing, shall set forth the facts in sufficient detail to identify the matter at issue, and shall be sent by certified mail, return receipt requested, to thee Sea­ farers Appeals Board, 675 Fourth Avenue, Brooklyn, New York 11232. An applicant desiring to be heard in person before the Board shall request the same in his written application. In such event the applicant shall be notified at least two weeks prior to the Board's next regular meeting of the date and location off such meeting, and the applicant may attend such meeting at his own expense and be heard. E. Ail applications to the Seafarers Appeals Board shall be ruled on initially by the Chairman, subject to confirmation or overruling by the Board at its next meeting. Prior to the Board's action, how­ ever, the Chairman may initiate such administrative steps as he deems necessary to implement his preliminary determination. F. The Board shall meet no less than quarterly and shall estab­ lish such reasonable procedures, consistent with these Rules, as it deems necessary. Meetings of the Board may be either in person or in writing. Meetings in writing shall be signed by ail members of the Board. A. Notwithstanding any other provisions to the contrary con­ tained in these Rules, the following preferences shall apply: 1. Within each class of seniority rating in the Deck Department, seamen over fifty (50) years of age shall have priority over sea­ men less than fifty (50) years old in obtaining fire watchman Jobs. 2. A seaman shipped pursuant to these Rules whose vessel lays up less than fifteen (15) days after his original employment date shall receive back the shipping registration card on which he was shipped, provided the sbid card has not expired in the interim period. 3. if a laid-up ship requires a crew to report for duty aboard the vessel within seven (7) days following lay-up, the crew members at the time of lay-up shall have priority for all such Jobs provided that they are registered at the Union hiring hall to which such Job calls are referred. The period of such priority shall be extended by the number of days of lay-up resulting from strikes affecting the maritime industry generally or other similar circumstances. 4. Seamen possessing Class 0 seniority rating and a certificate of satisfactory completion of the Harry Lundeberg School of Sea­ manship entry rating training program shall have priority for Jobs over other Class C personnel. 5. Within each class of seniority rating in the Deck Department, priority for the Job of bosun shall be given to those seamen pos­ sessing a certificate of recertification as bosun from the Deck Department Recertification Program, in the event such program is being offered, in the event'there are no such recertified bosuns available, priority shall be given to those seamen who have either actual seatime as able seamen of at least thirty-six (36) months, or actual seatime in any capacity in the Deck Department of at least seventy-two (72) months, or actual seatime as bosun of at least twelve (12) months, in all cases aboard vessels covered by these Rules. 6. Within each class of seniority rating in the Engine Department priority for the Job of Chief Electrician shall be given to those seamen who have actual seatime aboard vessels covered by these Rules of at least thirty-six (36) months in the Engine Department including at least twelve (12) months as second electrician. 7. Within each class of seniority rating in the Steward Depart­ ment, priority for Jobs of steward and third cook shall be given to 8. Discipline those seamen who possess a certificate of recertification in their ratingg from the Steward Department Recertification Program, in A. Although under no indemnity obligation of any sort, the Union the event such program is being offered. If there are no such re­ will not be required to ship persons who, by their behavior In the certified stewards available, priority for Jobs of steward shall be course of employment aboard contracted vessels, during programs given to those seamen who have actual seatime of at least thirtyof the Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship and at hiring halls six (36) months in the Steward Department in a rating above that subject to these Shipping Rules, demonstrate that their presence of third cook, or who have actual seatime of at least twelve (12) aboard contracted vessels may prevent safe and efficient operation months as steward, in all cases aboard vessels covered by these of such vessels or create a danger or threat of liability, injury or Rules. harm to such vessel and their crews. Persons not required to be 8. Within each class of seniority rating in every Department, shipped shall include without limitation those guilty of any of the priority for entry rating Jobs shall be given to all seamen who following: possess Lifeboatman endorsement by the United States Coast 1. Drunkenness or aicholism. Guard. The Seafarers Appeals Board may waive the preceding sen­ 2. Use, possession or sale of narcotics. tence when, in the sole Judgment of the Board, undue hardship 3. Use or possession of dangerous weapons or substances. will result or extenuating circumstances warrant such waiver. 4. Physical assault. 9. in the event an applicant for the Steward Department Recerti­ 5. Malicious destruction of property. fication Program or the Deck Department Recertification Program 6. Gross misconduct. for bosuns is employed in any unlicensed Job aboard a vessel 7. Neglect of duties and responsibilities. covered by these Rules at the time he is called to attend such 8. Deliberate interference with efficient operation of vessels, of program, such applicant, after successful completion of the pro­ the Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship or of hiring gram, shall have the right to rejoin his vessel in the same Job subject to these Rules. upon Its first arrival In a port of payoff within the continental lim­ 9. Deliberate failure or refusal to Join vessels. its of the United States. 10. Any act or practice which creates a menace or nuisance to 10. A seaman who registers to ship pursuant to these Rules the health or safety of others. within two (2) business days following his discharge as an in­ B. No seaman shall suffer any temporary or permanent loss of patient from a U.S.P.H.S. or other accredited hospital and who shipping rights under Rule 8 A hereof, except pursuant to the fol­ produces official written evidence of such confinement, shall be lowing procedures: issued a shipping'registration card dated either thirty (30) days 1. The Union, a contracted Employer, or the Harry Lundeberg earlier than the actual date of registration if such confinement School of Seamanship shall initiate a proceeding under this Rule lasted at least thirty (30) days, or, if it lasted less than thirty (30) 8 by' filing a written complaint with the Chairman of the Seafarers days, with the date such confinement commenced. Appeals Board and mailing a copy thereof to the subject seaman. The Chairman shall thereupon name a committee of two persons, one representing the Union and one representing management, to 6. Standby and Relief Jobs hear and determine the complaint. 2. The hearing committee shall prepare a written specification A. Priority for standby and relief Jobs shall be determined of charges and notice of hearing, which shall be sent to the sub­ according to the provisions of Rule 2 C (3), except that a seaman ject seaman by certified mail, addressed to his last known resi­ who has had any standby or relief Jobs during the period of his dence. Such notice shall provide at least two weeks' time for the shippi/ig registration card's validity shall not have priority for such seaman to prepare his defense and shall give the seaman up to Jobs over seamen of the same class of seniority rating who have one week before the hearing date to request a change of date or had a lesses number of ^standby or relief jobs during the period location of such hearing. The hearing committee shall initially lo­ of their shipping registration cards' validity. cate the hearing at the Union hiring hall closest to the subject B. After the termination of standby or relief employment, the seaman's last known residence. Pending the hearing, the seaman seaman involved shall receive back his original shipping registra­ may register and ship in accord with these Rules and his current tion card, unless the same has expired in the interim period. seniority status. C. A seaman on a standby or relief Job pursuant to these Rules 3. The hearing shall proceed as scheduled, whether or not the shall not take a regular Job aboard any vessel until his standby or accused seaman is present. The hearing committee shall give the relief Job terminates, he returns to the hiring hail, and he secures charging and charged parties full opportunity to present their such regular Job pursuant to the provisions of Rule 2 C hereof. evidence, either in person or in writing. No formal rules of evidence D. A seaman employed pursuant to these Rules on a regular shall apply, but the committee shall accept all relevant evidence Job who requires time off and secures permission therefor shall and give the same such weight as the committee alone may deem notify the nearest Union hiring hail, and a relief man shall be dis­ appropriate. patched. No relief man shall be furnished for less than four (4) 4. The hearing committee shall render and announce its deci­ hours' nor more than three (3) days' work. The seaman shall pay sion on the day of hearing, as soon as possible after the comple­ his relief man for the number of hours worked at the overtime tion thereof. A decision upholding the complaint shall be unani­ rate applicable to the Job Monday through Friday. On Saturday. mous. The committee shall reduce its decision to writing, sig'n the Sunday and Holidays, he shall pay the premium rate. Relief men same, and send copies thereof to the Seafarers Appeals Board, to shall be requested only when required by the head of the Depart­ the complaining party, and to the accused seaman by certified ment involved attoard the subject vessel. mail, return receipt requested. •T, A seaman employed pursuant to these Rules who has been 5. The seaman may appeal all or any aspect of the hearing catted to attend the Steward or Deck Department Recertification committee's decision to the Seafarers Appeals Board. Such appeal Programs may be temporarily replaced by a relief man for the shall be in writing and shall set forth the basis for the appeal in duration of such program. In the event such seaman is not re­ sufficient detail to be understood. The seaman shall send his ap­ placed by a relief man but terminates his Job instead, the pro­ peal by certified mail, return receipt requested, to the Seafarers visions of Rule 5 A (9) shall apply. Appeals Board, 675 Fourth Avenue, Brooklyn, New York 11232, within ten (10) days following the decision, except that the Board may extend the time for filing an appeal for good causa shown. 6. The Seafarers Appeals Board shall hear all appeals arising under this Rule 8 at Its next regular meeting after receipt thereof, provided the appeal has been received In sufficient time for the Board to give at least five (S) days' written notice to the seaman of the time and place of the meeting at which his appeal will be considered. 7. The Seafarers Appeals Board's decision on the appeal shall be in writing, and copies shall be sent to the complaining party and the seaman by certified mail, return receipt requested. Pending hearing and determination of the appeal the decision of the hear­ ing committee shall be in full force and effect. 8. A final appeal shall be allowed by the involved seaman from decision of the Board to the Impartial Umpire designated pursuant to Rule 8 C hereof. Such appeal shall be in writing and shall set forth the basis of the appeal In sufficient detail to be understood. Such appeal shall be sent by certified mail, return receipt request­ ed, to the Seafarers Appeals Board, 675 Fourth Avenue, Brooklyn, New York 11232, within ten (10) days following receipt of the Sea­ farers Appeal Board's decision. The Board shall forward all such appeals to the Impartial Umpire, who shall set the time and place of hearing of the appeal In New York City within thirty (30) days following receipt of the appeal and shall notify all parties in writ­ ing. The Impartial Umpire may reasonably extend any time limit provided in this paragraph upon good cause shown. The Impartial Umpire shall render his decision in writing and shall cause copies to be mailed to all parties by certified mail, return receipt request­ ed. The decision of the Impartial Umpire shall be final and binding and may be reduced to Judgment by any party. C. The Impartial Umpire provided for in the preceding para­ graph shall be a permanent arbitrator appointed by and to serve at the pleasure of the Seafarers Appeals Board. In {he event the Board is unable to agree upon an Impartial Umpire, for each ap­ peal arising under Rule 8 B (8) hereof the Seafarers Appeals Board shall request the chief executive officer of any Federal, State or City government agency maintaining lists of impartial arbitra­ tors to desinate an arbitrator to hear and determine such appeal. D. Nothing in this Rule 8 shall be construed to prevent the Un­ ion from appealing by its properly designated representatives at any stage of the preceding. 9. Amendments A. The Seafarers Appeals Board may amend these Shipping Rules at any time and in any manner consistent with the require­ ments of applicable law and of outstanding collective bargaining agreements between the parties. 10. Special or Emergenqr Provisions A. During the period of the Viet Nam conflict emergency, un­ licensed seamen possessing Class B or C seniority who are In Group III of the Deck or Engine Departments and who have ade­ quate seatime to make application for endorsement In Group II ratingg or ratings in the Deck or Enggine Department shall not be registered for shipping unless they make application for and ex­ peditiously comply with the requisite rules to secure such Group II endorsement or endorsements. All such unlicensed seamen in lieu of such registration shall have noted the time and date of ap­ pearances for registration and provided they comply with the fore­ going shall upon completion of such requirement be deemed then registered as of the date of their appearance in the group In which they thereafter have been found qualified. All such unlicensed personnel presently registered shall also be subject to the fore­ going rule, with their date of registration as presently in effect, in the group in which they thereafter have been found quaiified. Any such unlicensed seaman may apply In writing to the Sea­ farers Appeal Board in connection with any dispute as to his period of seatime for exemption from this rule set forth above, on the ground of hardship or physical disability and may If he re­ quests in writing appear before the Seafarers Appeal Board. The decision of the Seafarers Appeals Board shall be In writing and sent to the person Involved and to the Union hiring hall. The Seafarers Appeals Board shall determine the period of the Viet Nam conflict emergency or when this amendment Is no longer necessary. In either event, upon such determination, the Seafarers Appeals Board shall then take appropriate action In writing to terminate and remove the amendment. B. Rule 2 J hereof Is hereby suspended with respect to entry ratings only for the period of the Viet Nam conflict emergency, or until the suspension of that Rule Is no longer necessary, as de­ termined by the Board. C. 1. The Seafarers Appeals Board may, for good cause shown, in its discretion, and in accord with its authority under Article 1 ("Employment") Section 8 of the collective bargaining agreements between the parties and in accord with the several factors set forth below, upgrade to Class A seniority rating such unlicensed personnel possessing Class B seniority rating whom the Board deems qualified for the same. The factors to be utilized in determining whether an applicant shall be so upgraded are as follows: (a) Endorsement from the United States Coast Guard as a Life- . boatman in the United States Merchant Marine. (b) Possession of a certificate of satisfactory completion of the Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship entry rating training pro­ gram. (c) Possession of special skills and aptitudes. (d) Employment record. (e) A minimum of twelve (12) months of seatime with any of the companies listed in Appendix "A" of the collective bargaining agreements. (f) Satisfactory completion of the course of training offered by the School of Marine Engineering sponsored by the Harry Lunde­ berg School of Seamanship, District No. 2, Marine Engineers Ben­ eficial Association and/or others in connection therewith. Factor (b) may be waived by the Seafarers Appeals Board In those cases where undue hardship will result. 2. The Seafarers Appeals Board shall upgrade applicants pursu­ ant to this Rule 10 C for a period of time not to exceed six (6) months, at which time it shall terminate such upgrading and shall publicize such termination in the Union's hiring halls and In such other places as will give notice thereof thirty (30) days prior there­ to. Thereafter, when it deems necessary, the Seafarers Appeals Board may reinstitute such upgrading program for additional periods of time not to exceed six (6) months' duration and shall publicize the termination of same as required by the collective bargaining agreement. SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION of NORTH AMERICA Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District, AFL-CIO �- •-fhr- '• fr. STANDARD TANNER AGREEMENT between UNION 'c*. AFL-CfO and Contracted Com ponies ' ;' X 'X ^ ^ XX • A « X X-XA.' ... "Xr-X'-v.... X "-^eraJ Rule. ,., X^nnaaent Ship's coffl^^ee iZ'" • ' Weekly Meetings .. Port Committee .. Holidays ' ^ Overtime Rates i'ayment of Overtime ' le Hest Periods.. Room and Meal Allowance Xiticle m '' * Page 18 -..Page 19 19 P^ge 19 • ••, P .Page 19 •Page 20 •Page 20 21 Page 21 Page 23 "... Department: Wages......... HiyisidnofOvertime .'"wn ot Overtime.. Divisipn of Watches Men Standing sea Wateb« AZ ; ' Page 23 Page 23 Page 23 Page 23 ^OrticlelV *' _ v.. •••••••. ...Iv.- ' department: ———Page 24 Wages X*" Working Spaces QMED Article V XX" """ "•"••" •••••• •• •Page 24 •Page 24 •Page 26 •Page 26 ......X Department: Wages Hours Of Work ' rr ••••• ^ours and Duties I'age 24 ••••• ••••••• — r-- -•••- ••••• IVoX: _ icle Vli Eflfectire Dates ^^^TenninaOon ^ •— 4..... . •Page 26 •Page 26 •Page 26 •Page 27 •Page 27 •Page 27 •Page 27 •Page 28 I P^ 29 Z Page 17 �TANKER ABREEMENT ity rating pursuant hereto and who have shipped regu­ such recertified Deck Department personnel in all ports, larly as defined herein for two (2) consecutive years; regardless of other rating, shall be preferred for em­ and EMPLOYMENT ployment over the other Deck Department personnel, all unlicensed sezimen who possess Class C senior­ possible. SECTION 1. The Company recognizes the Union ity rating pursuant hereto and who have graduated whenever (7) The Steward Department Recertification Pro­ as the sole and exclusive barg£iining representative of from the Hzury Limdeberg School of Seamanship entry gram and the Deck Department Recertification Pro­ all Unlicensed Personnel employed on board American rating training program and have been issued a ship gram for Bosuns, heretofore established, may be modi­ flag vessels owned or operated by the Company or its eissignment card in accordance with the Shipping Rules fied or discontinued in whole or in part when circum­ subsidiaries. then in effect. stances so warrant. (3) Class "dT* seniority rating, the lowest seniority (8) Within each class of seniority in the Deck De­ SECTION 2. The Union agrees to furnish the Com­ pany with capable, competent, and physically fit persons rating, shall be possessed by all unlicensed seamen who partment, the Engine Department and the Steward when and where they are required, and of the ratings do not possess either Class A or Class B seniority rat­ Department, preference for employment shall be given to all entry ratings who are endorsed as Lifeboatmen needed to fill vacancies necessitating the employment ings. (4) For the purposes of upgrading seniority, "ship­ in the United States Merrfiant Marine by the United of Unlicensed Personnel in ample time to prevent any delay in the scheduled departure of any vessel covered ping regularly" shall mean employment as an unlicensed States Coast Guard unless the requirement of such by this agreement. To assure maximum harmonious re­ seaman for no less than ninety (90) days during each endorsement has been waived by the Seafarers Appeals lations, and in order to obtain the best qualifled em­ calendar year aboard one or more American-fiag vessels Board. (9) The job circulation regffiations may provide for ployees with the least risk of a delay in the scheduled covered by this collective bargaining agreement. The departure of any vessel covered by this agreement, the time required to • constitute "shipping regularly .shall requiring those possessing a seniority rating below Class Company agrees to secure all Unlicensed Personnel be reduced proportionately in accord with the amount B to leave a vessel after no less than sixty (60) days through the Hiring Hidls of the Union. If, for any of bona fide in- or out-patient hospital time spent or one round trip, whichever is longer, provided further reason, the Union does not furnish the Company with during a given calendar year by a covered seaman. No that this regulation may not be applied so as to cause capable, competent and physically flt persons when and seaman shall suffer any loss of seniority credit accrued a vessel to sail shorthanded. There shall be no bumping where they are required, and of the ratings needed to prior to his entry of military service in the armed within Class A. No transportation, subsistence or flll such vacancies, in ample time to prevent any delay forces of the United States if he registers to ship in wages shall be paid a man joining or leaving a vessel in the scheduled departure of any vessel covered by this covered employment within one hundred twenty (120) through exercise of seniority privileges, notwithstanding any provisions of Article II, Section 57, of this Agree­ agreement, the Company may then obtain members of days following his separation from military service. (b) Subject to Section 3 of this Article 1, assign­ ment. Any disputes arising out of the application of the Unlicensed Personnel from any available source, ments to jobs within the foregoing classes of seniority this subparagraph shall be decided under the procedures in which case the Union shall be notified. rating shall be made without regard to union affiliation. of the Seafarers Appeals Board. (c) There is created the Seafarers Appeals Board, SECTION 3. The Compemy agrees that, as a con­ (e) The Seafarers Appeals Board shall include in dition of employment, all Unlicensed Personnel sheill a permanent board of four (4) members, to hear and the Shipping Rules promulgated in accord herewith, become members of the Union within thirty-one days determine all disputes arising under this Article 1, and reasonable rules of procedure to govern matters coming after the execution of this agreement, or within thirty- to promulgate and administer the Shipping Rules before it. authorized by this Section 8. one days after hire, whichever is later, and shall re­ (f) The Seafarers Appeals Board shall have four (4) (d) The Seafarers Appeals Board shall have the members, two appointed by the Union and two ap­ main members of the Union while employed by the Companies listed in Appendix A, attached hereto, and power to reduce from time to time, but not the power pointed by that committee representing the majority of made a part hereof, during the life of this agreement. to increase, the requirements for seniority ratings set contracted employers for purposes of negotiation with The Company is not obligated to take steps to enforce forth herein; and if such power is exercised the Board the Union, commonly known as the Management Nego­ this provision unless due notice is received in writing shall arrange for effective publication of such decision. tiating Committee. Each party shall also appoint two from the Union, to the effect that a member of the The Seafarers Appeals Board shall also add newly con­ alternates for the members so appointed, to serve in tracted companies to Appendix A, shall promulgate the absence of such members. Unlicensed Personnel is not in compliance herewith. Shipping Rules, including reasonable disciplinary, ad­ (g) The quorum for any action by the Seafarers SECTION 4. (a) The Union agrees that the Com­ ministrative and procedural rules and regulations, to Board shall be at least one member appointed pany has the right to reject (by written notation on govern employment operations of hiring halls and the Appeals by each party. At any meeting of the Seafarers Appeals the job assignment slip) any application for employment seniority and referral to jobs of all unlicensed per­ Board the members appointed by each party shall who the Company considers unsatisfactory or unsuitable sonnel under and pursuant to this Agreement. Such collectively cast an equal number of votes regardless of for the vacancy, or to discharge any member of the Shipping Rules may provide for rotary shipping within the actual number of members present and voting. Unlicensed Personnel who, in the opinion of the Com­ classes, shall provide for full seniority credit for em­ Except as otherwise provided herein, decisions of the pany, is not satisfactory. If the Union considers the ployment by, or election to any office or job in, or any Seafarers Appeals Board shall be unanimous. In the rejection of any applicant for employment or the dis­ employment by; or election to any office or job in, or charge of any member of the Unlicensed Personnel as any employment taken at the behest of, the Union event of a tie vote, the Board shall elect an impartial being without reasonable cause, such action by the (which seniority credit hereby granted), and may in­ person to resolve the deadlocked issue. In the event the Cbmpany shall be dealt with under the grievance clude reasonable, non-discriminatory preferen/:es to be Board is not able to agree on such an impartial person, procedure and the Union agrees that any such rejec­ accorded to unlicensed personnel, as well as provisions the matter shall be submitted to final and binding tion or discharge shall not cause any vessel to be de­ for total or partial seniority credit, to be granted in arbitration in New York City pursuant to the Voluntary Labor Arbitration Rules then in effect of the American layed on her scheduled departure. the Board's reasonable discretion in cases other than (b) Unlicensed Personnel when applying for em­ those set forth herein where a seaman's shipping em­ Arbitration Association. (h) Any person or party subject to or aggrieved by ployment shall submit to the physical examination ployment has been interrupted by circumstances be­ the application of this Section 8 shall have the right prescribed by the Compamy, and shall submit from yond his control and where denial of such seniority time to time thereafter to such physical examination as credit would work an undue hardship. The provisions to submit any matter arising hereunder to the Seafarers may be required by the Company. In the event any of this subsection (d) shall be subjected to the follow­ Appeals Board for determination. Such submission shall be in writing, shall set forth the facts in sufficient decision of the Company physician is challenged by ing subparagraphs: detail to identfy the matter at issue, and shall be sent the Union, as to the physical fitness of a member of (1) The .said Shipping Rules may not be incon­ the Unlicensed Personnel, such member shall be re­ sistent with this Agreement, .nor may they change by certified mail, return receipt requested,-to the Sea­ farers Appeals Board, 675 Fourth Avenue, Brooklyn, examined by a Public Health Physician and his decision the intent and purpose hereof. New York 11232. An applicant desiring to be heard in shall be binding. (2) Rotsuy shipping with Qasses A, Band C of person before the Board shall request the same in his SECTION 5. The Company agrees not to discrim­ seniority rating shall be based on a period of unemploy­ written application. In such event the applicant shall be notified at least two (2) weeks prior to the Board's inate against any member of the Unlicensed Personnel ment of ninety (90) days. (3) Men over fifty (50) years of age shall be next regular meeting of the date and location of such for legitimate Union activities, and the Company meeting, and the applicant may attend such meeting' further agrees that no person referred in accordance preferred in obtaining jobs as fire watchman. at his own expense and be heard. with this Article, shall be discriminated against because (4) Class C personnel with a certificate of satis­ of race, creed, color, sex and/or national or geograph­ factory completion of the entry rating training program SECTION 9. The parties hereto agree that the ap­ ical origin. of the Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship shall propriate unit for representation purposes, is the Un­ SECTION 6. The term Unlicensed Personnel as used be preferred for employment over other Class C per­ licensed Personnel aboard the vessels owned or con­ trolled as aforesaid, by all the companies listed on in this agreement shall not include super-cargoes, sonnel. (5) As a part of the Food and Ship Sanitation Appendix A, and any amendments to said Appendix, as cadets, pursers, and livestock tenders. Program, there is hereby established "The Steward's set forth herein. SECTION 7. Either party shall have the right, upon Department Recertification Program," which shall be SECT'ION 10. The Union shall protect and indemnify written notification to the other, to re-negotiate any exclusively operated by Employer Trustees for the part or all of Article 1. Upon receipt of such notification, purpose of reclassifjdng and recertifying Steward De­ the companies parties to this agreement in any cause the parties to this agreement shall meet within seven partment personnel, pursuant to arrangements and of action based on improper application by the Union (7) days for negotiations of this issue. details to be worked out. Six (6) months after such of the employment provisions of Article 1, of this agreement. The Company shall protect and indemnify SECTION 8. (a) Subject to the provisions of this program is initiated in any port, recertified Steward the Union in any cause of action based on improper Department personnel in that port shall be preferred for Article and of the Shipping Riiles promulgated in application by. the Company of the employment pro­ accord herewith, jobs shall be referred and held on employment whenever possible over the Steward De­ visions of Article 1 of this agreement. partment personnel regardless of other rating. In any the following seniority basis: event, six (6) months after facilities for the recertifica­ SECJFION 11. The provisions hereof are subject to (1) Class "A" seniority rating, the highest seniority tion program are open in at least one port on the Atlan­ Federal and State Law and if any part hereof is in rating shall be held by: tic Coast, two ports in the Gulf Area, one port on the A. all unlicensed seamen who possessed such rating Great Lakes, and one port on the Pacific Coast, or on conflict therewith, such part shall be deemed inappli­ on September 8, 1970, pursuant to the Shipping Rules any other dates set by the Seafarers Appeals Board, cable and, to the extent thereof, shall be deemed severed from this agreement, the remainder of which shall then in effect; such recertified Steward Department personnel in all remain in full force and effect. B. all unlicensed seamen who posses Class B senior­ ports shall be preferred for employment, regardless ity rating pursuant hereto and who have shipped regu­ of other rating, over other Steward Department per­ SECTION 12. Alien or non-resident seamen in the larly as defined herein for eight (8) consecutive years, sonnel whenever possible. Far East, may execute written authorizations to the provided such seamen have maintained their Class B (6) As a part of the Harry Lundeberg School of Seafarers' Vacation Plan, assigning to the Union, vaca­ seniority rating without break and provided further Seamanship, there is hereby established "The Deck tion benefit pa.yments which may be due such seamen, that they have completed satisfactorily the advanced Department Recertification Program for Bosims," which in discharge of their Union monetary obligations for course of training then offered by the Harry Lundeberg shall be exclusively operated by Employer Trustees for initiation fee and dues; and the parties further agree • School of Seamanship for the Department in which the purpose of classifying and recertifying Deck De­ that new seamen employed or seamen who have not such seamen regularly ship; and partment personnel, pursuant to arrangements and de­ as yet paid their full initiation fee to the Union, may C. all unlicensed seamen who have been upgraded tails to be worked out. Six (6) months after such pro­ execute written authorization to the Seafarers' Vaca­ to Class A seniority rating by the Seafarers Appeals gram is initiated in any port, such recertified Deck tion Plan, assigning to the Union, vacation benefit Board pursuant to the authority set forth herein. Department personnel in that port shall be preferred payments which may be due such seamen in discharge (2) Class "B" seniority rating, the second highest for employment regardless of other ratings. In any of their Union initiation fee obligation. All of the fore­ seniority rating, shall be held by: event, six (6) months after facilities for such recertifi- going authorizations shall be in accordance with the A. all unlicensed seamen who possessed such rating .cation progTeim are open in at least one port on the provisions of applicable law. on September 8, 1970, pursuant to the Shipping Rules Atlantic Coast, one port in the Gulf Area, one port on The Collective Bargaining Agreement between the then in effect; the Great Lakes and one port on the Pacific Coast, or parties as amended, is to remain in effect as herein­ B. all unlicensed seamen who possess Qass C senior­ on any other date set by the Seafarers Appeals Board, after provided. , ARTICU I Page 18 ••k;: • �APJICU If GENERAL RULES SECTION 1. PASSES. The Company agrees to issue passes to the Union representatives for the pur­ pose of contacting its members aboard vessels of the Company covered by this Agreement. Representatives of the Union shall be allowed on board at any time but shali not interfere with men at work unless said men are properly relieved. (The relief gets no extra compensation.) SECTION 2. DELEGATES, (a) One man in each department shall be elected by the Unlicensed Seamen in that department to act as Departmental Delegate. Such Delegates shall, together with the Permement Ship's Committee members keep track of all conditions and problems and grievances in their respective depart­ ments, and present to their superior officers, on behalf of the Unlicensed Seamen in their Departments, all facts, opinions and circumstances concerning any matter which may require adjustment or improvement. (b) PERMANENT SHIP'S (XIMMITTEE: The Permanent Ship's Committee shall consist of three members: the Boatswain, the CSiief Steward and the (Thief (Electrician) (Pumpman). The Boatswain shall be ship's Chairman. The (Thief Steward will be Re­ porter-Secretary, and the Chief (Electrician) or (Pump­ man) shall be Educational Director. In the event there is no (Electrician) on board, the Eteck Engineer shall serve as Educational Director. If there is no Deck En­ gineer on board, the Engine Utility shall serve as Edu­ cational Director. If neither of the above ratings are on board, the Ship's Chairman and the Reporter-Secre­ tary shall designate a qualified member of the Engine Department to serve as Educational Director for the voyage. The dvities of the Permanent Ship's Cbmmittee shall be to assist the Departmental Delegates in their duties, to convene and conduct the Weekly Un­ licensed Crew Meetings, and to perform the following individual duties: The Ship's Chairman shall preside at eill Shipboard Meetings of the Unlicensed Crew and shall be the prilnary spokesman aboard ship for the Unlicensed Crew. If, in the opinion of the majority of the crew, the Boatswain does not meet the qualifications to act in the capacity of Ship's Chairman, the crew may select whomever they consider qualified. The Reporter-Secretary shall handle all paper work involved in documenting matters brought to the atten­ tion of the superior officers, and he shall also prepare and maintain Minutes of the Unlicensed (Trew Meet­ ings. The Educationcd Director shall be responsible for maintaining and distributing all publications, films and mechanical equipment relating to education on such subjects as safety, training and upgrading, health md sanitation. (c) WEEKLY MEE-HNGS. To make sure that 11 problems concerning the Unlicensed crew are brought to light and resolved as quickly as possible, there shall be a Meeting of the Unlicensed (Trew every Sunday while the vessel is at sea. Vessels remaining in port on Sundays may hold these meetings as soon as possible sifter departure. At such meetings the Permanent Ship's (Thairman shall report to the Unlicensed Crewmembers all matters referred to them and shall receive any new and additional prob­ lems not previously raised. As compensation for the additional duties required by this Section, the mem­ bers of the Permanent Ship's Committee and the De­ partmental Delegates shall each receive one hour's overtime pay at their overtime rates for each weekly meeting held. SECTION 3. PORT COMMITTEE For the adjust­ ment of any grievances arising in connection with per­ formance of this agreement which cannot be satisfac­ torily adjusted on board the vessel there shall be estab­ lished a Port Committee at the port where articles are terminated. The Port Committee shall consist of three representatives from the Union and three representa­ tives from the Company, and it shall be the duty of the Port Committee to meet within 24 hours, Saturda}^, Sundays, anrf Holidays excluded. In the event the Port Committee cannot agree they shall select an impartial arbitrator whose decision shall be final and binding. In the event the Port Committee cannot agree on tiie selection of an impartial arbitrator, then a judge of the Federal District Court shall appoint an impartial arbitrator whose decision shsiU be final and binding. Expenses of the arbitrator shall be paid by the party whom the arbitrator rules against in the decision. SECTION 4. STOPPAGE OF WORK. TTiere shall be no strikes, lockouts, or stoppages of work while the provisions of this agreement are in effect. SECTION 5. SHIPS (THAR'TERED BY COMPANY. This agreement is binding with respect to American Flag Ships chartered by the company (if charterer fur­ nishes crew). ^ , SECTION 6. AUTHORITY OF MASTER AND OBEDIEN(TE OF CREW. Nothing in this agreement is intended to or shall be construed to limit in any way the authority of the Master or other oflScers, or lessen the obedience of any member of the crew to any lawful order. SECTION 7. COMMENCEMENT OF EMPLOY­ MENT. Pay for seamen ordered by the Company shall stai't when the man is required to pass the Doctor, go to the Company office or report aboard the trtiip with his gear and ready for work, whichever occurs first. SECTION 8. 'TERMINA'nON OF EMPLOYMENT. 'Any man leaving a vessel shall, upon request, be given a slip showing reason for his termination of employ­ ment. SECTION 9. STATEMENT OF EARNINGS. Un­ licensed crewmembers shall be given a complete record of all earnings and deductions for the voyage not later thm at the time of payoff. SECTION 10. (TUS-TOMARY DUTIES, (a) Mem­ bers of all departments shall perform the necessary duties for the continuance of the operations of the vessel as set forth in this agreement. Necessary work shall include any operation necessary to the movement of the vessel and the preparation of any gear or tank used in the loading or discharging of cargo. (b) When it is necessary to shift a man to fill a vacancy, the man so shifted shall perform the duties of the rating to which he is assigned. SECTION 11. VESSELS AGROUND. In the event the vessel runs aground, this agreement shall be lived up to by the Company regardless of wiiether the Com­ pany or the Insuranec (Tompany is paying the wages and overtime, until such time as articles are ter­ minated. SECTION 12. MEDICAL RELIEF, (a) FuU med­ ical attention as required by law shall be given to' all unlicensed personnel. Except where it is assumed by the U.S. Consul or the U.S. Public Health Service, such medical attention shall be furnished by the Company at the expense of the Company. (b) TTie company agrees, when stocking medicine chest, to include penicillin which shall be furnished free of charge to seamen in need of same. The rules of the U.S. Public Health Service shall be observed with re­ spect to dosage and administration. (c) Medical relief will not be provided except that which is available aboard the vessel, if the cause of the illness is the fault of the member of the crew, such as venereal disease, etc. SECTION 13. MAINTENANCE AND CURE. When a member of the Unlicensed Personnel is entitled to maintenance and cure under Maritime Law, he shall be paid maintenance at the rate of $8.(X) per day for eadh day or part thereof of entitlement. Tlie payment due hereunder shall be paid to the man weekly. TTiis pay­ ment shedl be made regardless of whether he has or has not retained an attorney, filed claim for damages, or taken any other steps to that end and irrespective ^f any insurance arrangements in effect between the Company and any insurer. SECTION 14. REPATRIATION, UPKEEP AND TRANSPORTATION, (a) Where a crewmember must leave a vessel because of illness or injury in any location outside the continental United States, he shall be repatriated at comparty expense as set forth herein, at the earliest date possible and advances equal to allot­ ments, if any, shall continue during such repatriation, provided he has suflScient monies' due him from the Company to cover such advances. It is the purpose of the above pjiragraph to provide for the automatic payment of advances—in a sum equal to the agreed idlotment—and to do this automatically, which advances are then to be charged against any claim for earned or unearned wages. The advsinces are to be paid in exactly the same time eind manner and to the same person or persons that the allotment would have been paid had not illness or injury taken place. The term "repatriation" refers to the entire period for which unearned wages are due, and "advances" are to be made during the entire period, except in those cases where the law sanctions a refusal to pay unearned wages (which can be established under law to be gross negligence, willful misconduct, etc.). If repatriated on a vessel of the company, he shall be signed on as 9 non-working workaway. If repatri­ ated on a vessel of another company, he shall be given not less than second class passage. In the event he is given less than second class paissage on a vessel of another company, he shall be given the cash difference between the passage afforded and second class passage. The seaman shall have the option of accepting re­ patriation by pl£me if such transportation is offered. Repatriation under this section shall be back to the Port of Engagement. (b) In the event a crew member must leave a vessel because of illness or injury incurred in the service of such vessel while in a location within the continenteil United States, and such illness is known prior to his leaving, he shall be entitled to economy class air trans­ portation to his original Port of Engagement in accord­ ance with Article II, Section 59. (c) While aweuting repatriation under section (a) aud (b) herein, the seaman shall be entitled to repatria­ tion upkeep in the sum of $8.00 per day until afforded transportation as outlined in said subsections. Such up­ keep shall be paid up to and inclusive of the day he is afforded the means of transportation by which he is to be repatriated. The Ctompsmy or its Agents may make arrangements for meals and lodgings While the seaman is awaiting transportation, but in no event shall these arrangements be at a cost of less than $8.00 per day. In cases where regular meals are not included in the transportation herein provided for, the repatriated sea­ man shall be paid the sum of $10.50 per day for food during the transportation period. (d) 'Where a seaunan leaves the vessel due to illness or injury and such illness or injury has been known prior to his leaving, he shall receive a full statement of his account showing wages due him. 'Where time does not permit the statement being given to the man before he leaves the vessel or before the vessel's de­ parture, the Master shall promptly advise the Com­ pany Agent and the home office of the status of the man's account at the time he left the vessel. Thereafter, when the seaman presents himself to the Agent at the where he left the vessel, the maxi­ mum allo«%ble payments shall be made to him by that Agent. •When the seaman presents his claim for wages to the Agent or oflBce of the Company at the i>ort of «igagement or to the home ofllce of the cixnpany, he shall receive pajmient as promptly an possible. Failure to pay the seaman wages within 72 hours exclusive of Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays after presentation of his claim shall entitle the seaman to $8.00 per day until the full wages due the man at the time he left the vessel are paid. (e) Original Port of Engagement as used herein shall mean the port in the Continental United States where a crew member was first employed on board the vessel. SE(nON 15. LOSS OF CLOTHING (a) In the event a ship of the Company is lost, the crew shall be recompensed for the loss of clothing in the amount of $500.00 and shall be repatriated to the port of engage­ ment with subsistence, room and wages as per Section 57 of this Article. (b) In the event that personal effects of Unlicensed Personnel are damaged due to a marine casualty, or an accident to the vessel or its equipment, they shall be recompensed for the loss in the amount of such loss but not to exceed $300.00. SECTION 16. WORK PERFORMED BY OTHER THAN MEMBERS OF THE UNLICENSED PERSON­ NEL. Any work performed by cadets, or workaways, passengers, prisoner of war, staff officers or any member of the crew other than the Unlicensed Personnel that is routine work of the Unlicensed Personnel shall be paid for at the regular overtime rate. Such payment is to be divided among the Unlicensed Personnel ordi­ narily required to perform such work. SECTION 17. CARRYING OF CADETS, ETC- IN LIEU OF CJREW. No cadets, workaways, or peissengers shall be carried in lieu of the crew. SECTION 18. EMERGENCY DUTIES AND DRILLS (a) Any work necessary for the safety of the vessel, passengers, crew or cargo or for the saving of other vessels in jeopardy eind the lives thereon, shall be performed at any time and such work shall not be considered overtime. "Any work necesseuy for the SJifety of the vesseL passengers, crew or cargo, or for the saving of other vessels in jeopardy and the lives thereon, shall be performed at any time and such work shall not be considered overtime" refers to instances when it is ordinarily necessary to muster the entire crew in order to assure the safety of the persons or property men­ tioned. Incidents of this kind should be recorded in the official Log. "Routine work for the safe navigation of the vessel," refers to such operations as steering, standing a look­ out, standing any regular watch on deck or in the engine room. Such work as (1) dogging down tanks, (2) securing and cradling booms, (3) securing wind sails, (4) se­ curing barrels on the boat deck, shall be overtime when performed after 5 p.m. and before 8 a.m. Monday to Friday, £md on Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays, at the applicable rate. (b) Whenever practicable, lifeboat and other emer­ gency drills shall be held on weekdays, Monday throu^ Friday, between the hours of 8 a.m. and 4:30 pjn. Preparation for drills, such as stretching fire hose and and hoisting and swinging out boats, shall not be done prior to signal for such drills Jind after drill is over, all hands shall secure boat and gear. In no event shall overtime be paid for work performed with such drills, except as herein provided. (c) Premium rate shall be paid for lifeboat and other drills held on Saturdays, Sundays and Holidas^, except in instances where departure time and date do not permit required drills being held before the first Saturday, Sunday or Holiday after departure. (d) In port when such idrills are held on Saturdays, Sundays, or Holidays premium rate shall be paid, ex­ cept where such drills are held on days of departure. SECTION 19. SAFE WORKING (CONDITIONS. The employer shall furnish safe working gear and equip­ ment when in any harbor, or port. No man shall be required to work under unstife conditions. Ordinary hazards of the sea shall not be considered unsafe con­ ditions in applying this section. SECTION 20. HOLIDAYS. The Company agrees to recognize the following as holidays: 7. Tianksgiving Day 1. New Year's Day 6. Labor Day 2. Washington's Birthday 8. CSiristmas Day 3. Memorial Day 9. Independence Day 4. Armistice Day 5. Lincoln's Birthday In the event 'V.E. or V.J. days are observed as Na­ tional Holidays, they shall be included in the list. Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays at sea or in port shall be considered holidays for the Unlicensed Per­ sonnel not on watch. Men on watch shall perform only the routine duties necessary for the safe navigation of the vessel on these days. Premium pay shall be paid for all work performed by the Unlicensed Persoimel on any of the nine (9) holidaj^ described in this Agreement at sea or in port. In the event emy of the above named holidays fall on Saturday or Sunday while in port or at sea, the Monday following shall be observed as such holiday. Any day that is a recognized holiday for the long­ shoremen in continental U.S. ports shall also be a recognized holiday for the crew while in that particular port. 'When a vessel is in Puerto Rico, the following three �(3) days, which are recognized as holidays for long­ shoremen in Puerto Rican ports, shall also be recog­ nized as holidays for the crew while the vessel is in Puerto Rico. 1. Good Friday 2. July 17th (Munoz Rivera) 3. July 25th (Constitution Day) SECTION 21. OVERTIME RATES: Premiiuit Overtime Effective Effective Effective 6/16/72 Deck Department 6/16/72 6/16/73 6/16/73 to 6/16/74 Bating Boatswain 7.52 (25,500 D.W.T. or over) 7.16 7.90 4.48 Boatswain 6.53 6.86 (under 25,000 D.W.T.) 7.20 4.48 5.57 5.86 6.14 3.44 A.B. Deck Maintenance 4.91 5.16 5.42 3.44 Able Seaman 4.31 3,90 4.10 2.73 Ordinary Seaman 4.74 4.51 4.98 2.73 O.S. Deck Maintenance Engine Department Bating 4.48 Chief Pumpman 6.84 7.18 7.54 Second Pumpman/Engine 6.84 7.18 4.48 Maintenance 7.54 6.20 5.62 6.90 4.48 Engine Utility 4.91 5.16 6.42 3.44 Oiler S.52 5.80 6.09 3.44 Oiler/Maintenance Utility 5.16 Fireman/Watertender 4.91 5.42 3.44 Wiper 4.51 4.74 4.98 2.73 6.99 6.29 Ship's Welder Maintenance 6.60 4.48 Q.M.E.D. 7.47 7.84 8.23 4.48 Steward Department Bating Chief Steward (25,500 D.W.T. or over) 6.81 7.15 7.61 4.48 Chief Steward (under 25,500 D.W.T.) 6.66 6.88 7.22 4.48 Steward Ckiok 7.26 6.91 7.62 4.48 Chief Cook 5.89 6.18 4.48 6.49 6.57 Cook and Baker 6.86 6.14 4.48 4.80 6.04 6.29 3.44 Third Cook 6.04 4.80 6.29 3.44 Assistant Cook 3.78 3.97 2.73 4.17 Messman 3.78 SL97 4.17 2.78 Utilityman Except as otherwise provided, the Premium Rate set forth above shall be paid for all worked performed on Saturday, Sunday, €md Holidays; the Overtime Rate shall apply on Monday through Friday. When specific rates are provided in this Agreement for work done on Saturday, Sundays and Holidays, those rates shetll not be less than the premium rate in effect. SECnON 22. COMMENCEMENT OF OVERTIME, (a) When the watch below is broken out to report for work outside their regular schedule, overtime shall commence at the time stated for the call-ciit, provided, however, that such crew members report for duty with­ in 30 minutes of the time the overtime work commences. Otherwise, overtime shall ccanmence at the actual time such employee reports for duty and such overtime shall continue until the employee is released. (b) The above provision shall not apply in the event the commencement of overtime is scheduled one (1) hour following the conclusicxi of their regular watch or workday. In that event, the crew members, having had a full hour for their meal shall report prranptly at the begining of the period for whidi overtime has been scheduled. SECTION 23. CONTINUOUS OVERTIME. When working overtime on the watch below, and the crew is knocked off for 2 hours or less, the overtime shall be paid straight through. Time allowed for meals shall not be considered as overtime in this clause. This section does not apply to men who are receiving overtime for standing their regular watch. SECTION 24. COMPUTATION OF OVERTIME. When overtime worked is less than 1 hour, overtime for 1 full hour shall be paid. When overtime worked exceeds 1 hour, the overtime work performed shall be paid for in one-half hour periods, and any fractional part of such period shall count as one-half hour. SECTION 25. CHEOEaNG OVERTIME. No work specified in this agreement as overtime work shall be performed unless authorized by the head of the particukir department. After authorized overtime has been worked, the senior officer of the department on board will present to each employee who has worked over­ time a slip stating hours of overtime and nature of work performed. An overtime book will be kept to conform with individual slips for settlement of over­ time. Officers and men shall keep a record of all dis­ puted overtime. No claim for overtime shall be valid unless each claim is presented to the head of the de­ partment within 72 hours after completion of the work. When work has been performed and an overtime claim is disputed, the head of the department shall acknowl­ edge in writing that the work was performed. SECTION 26. PAYMENT OF OVERTIME. All money due for crew overtime shall be paid at the sign­ ing off. In the event payment of overtime is delayed by the Company beyond 24 hours after signing off articles, additional compensation shall be paid at the rate of $10.00 a day for each calendar day or fraction thereof aforesaid payment of overtime wages is de­ layed. Hiis shall not include disputed overtime being settled between the Union Representatives and the Company. ' No claim for the above penalty shall be considered valid unless the failure to make such payment is made known to the Union within 72 hours after the event. SECTION 27. DIVISION OF WAGES OF ABSENT MEMBERS, (a) When members of the unlicensed personnel are required to do extra work because the vessel sailed without the full complement as required Iqr vessel's certificate, under circumstances^ where the law permits such sailing, the wages of the absent mem­ bers shall bei divided among the men who perform their work, but n(> overtime shall be included in such pay­ ments. Where a man is missing due to a vessel sailing shorthanded or due to illness or injury, the member or members of the crew who perform the missing man's work shall receive overtime for eill such work per­ formed in excess of eight (8) hours to perform the missing man's duties, they shall divide the missing man's wages. When a vessel is in port and watches are being mainteiined for the Deck Department and a crew mem­ ber is absent from his watch, the Company shall not be required to replace the missing man on this watch or divide his wages, providing there is a full ccunplement being carried on the peiyroll. (b) At sea, when day men are switched to sea watches and promoted for the purpose of replacing men who are injured or sick, they shall receive the differen­ tial in pay. (c) When men standing sea watches..are promoted for the purpose of replacing men who are injured or sick they shall receive the differential in pay only. (d) In no event shall any member of the Unlicensed Personnel work more than 8 hours in any one day without the pajonent of overtime. SECTION 28. MONEY DRAWS. Monies tendered for draws in foreign ports shall be made in United States (rurrency failing which, traveler's checks shall be issued at the Company's expense, except where cur­ rency laws established in foreign countries prohibit such issueuice. When American money is aboeutl, crew advances shall be put out the day before arri\^ in port. Upon request the Unlicensed Personnel shall be grjmted ad­ vances at least once every five dajrs, except on Satur­ days, Sundaj^ and holidays, while the vessel is in port, such advances shall be macie available to the crew not later than 4:00 P.M. SECTION 29. EXPLOSIVES. On vessel carrying explosives in excess of 50 long tons as permitted 1^ law, the Company agrees to pay each member of the Unlicensed Personnel in eiddition to their regular V monthly wage, 10% per month of such wages from the time the loading of the explosive is started until the explosive cargo is completely discharged. When the Unlicensed Persoimel is required to work explosives at any time, they shall be paid for such work in addition to their regular monthly wages at the rate of $10.00 per hour. For the purposes of this agreement, explosives shall consist of the following it^ns: Nitro-Glycerine T.N.T. Poison Gases Black Powder Blasting Caps Detonating Caps Loaded Bombs Dynamite Loaded shells of one pound or over but not small arms ammunition SECTION 30. HANDLING CARGO HOSES, (a) It is agreed that the crew shall handle, connect, and disconnect vessel's cargo smd bunker hoses on board the ship without the payment of overtime except dur­ ing overtime hours; however, if the crew is required to go on dock to handle connecting or disconnecting of cargo and/or bunker hoses, they shall be paid by using the various groups as defined by the Shilling Rules, Section 3, Departments and Groups, to determine the applicable rate. On Watch Hon.- thronsh Fri. • Watch BolOw Hon. thionah Fri. On Watch Sat., Snn. £ Holidays Group 1 $4.48 Group 2 3.44 Group 3 2.73 $5.00 $7.16 4.01 6.88 5.46 3.57 (b) When sand ballast is washed off the deck they shall be paid by using the various groups as defined by the Shipping Rules, Section 3, Department and Groups, to determine the applicable rate. On Watch Hon. thronah Fri. Group 1 $4.48 Group 2 3.44 Group 3 2.73 Watch Below Hon. thronah Fri. $5.00 4.01 3.57 On Watch Sat., Snn. £ Holidays $7.16 6.88 5.46 ordered shall be paid a minimum of eight (8) hours of pay for the first day and a minimum of four (4) hours for each day's pay thereafter. This change shall not be interpreted to conflict with any understanding that the Union might have with a company whose practice is to hire relief crews while the vessel is in port. SECTION 32. LONGSHORE WORK BY CREW. In those ports where the^^re no longshoremen available, members of the ^ff^^Hmay be required to drive winches for handling cargo or may be required to handle cargo. For such work, crew members shall be paid by using the various groups as defined by the Shipping Rules, Section 3, Departments zmd Groups, to determine their applicable rate. OnWftteh Hon. thTonxh Fri. Wstch Below Hon. thronxh Fri. Anytime Sat., Son., Holidaye Group 1 $7.16 Group 2 4.91 Group 3 3.90 $7.16 6.01 5.50 $7.95 7.10 7.00 On Tankers which are carrying grain, when crew mem­ bers are required to imfasten butterworth plate nuts and/or remove the butterworth plates for the purpose of loading or discharging grain cargo, they shall be entitled to compensation as provided for in this sec­ tion. This section shall not be so construed as to be applicable to any work where longshoremen are not available due to labor trouble. The above shall not apply for securing or shoreing up cargo. SECTION 33. PORT TIME COMMENCEMENT OP PORT TIME, (a) Port time shall ccmimence when the vessel is properly secured at a dock or when moored in a harbor for the purpose of undergoing repairs, lay up, or for the purpose of loading or discharging cargo to or from pipelines, lighters, barges or other vessels, except as provided in this agre^nent. (b) In open roadstead loading and discharging ports, vessels shall be considered moored when hose is lifted from the sea and unmoored when hose is returned to the sea. (c) When a vessel cannot get a berth and is an­ chored solely for the purpose of awaiting berth in excess of 24 hours, port time shall conunence when the 24 hours have expired. (d) When vessel is anchored and cannot proceed to the dock or mooring for the purposes as outlined in(a) above, because of weather, impediments to naviga­ tion, awaiting tides or by Government direction, port time shall not apply. (e) Vessels lying at anchorage after obtaining quar­ antine clearance shall be considered awaiting berth and port time provisions shall apply after the expira­ tion of 24 hours except in cases where the vessel is tmable to proceed to a dock or other anchorage due to weather conditions or impediments to navigation. (f) Port time provisions _ghall not apply to vessels mooring or anchoring for the sole purpose of awaiting transit of canals such as the Panama Clhnal or for the sole purpose of landing sick or injured persons. TERMINATION OF PORT TIME. Port time shaU terminate when the first "ahead" or "astern" bell is rung the day the vessel leaves the harbor limits to proceed to sea. When pilot is aboard and vessel is prevented from sailing because of weather conditions or impediments to navigation, port time shall cease when the vessel is otherwise ready to sail. (g) When ship has gone directly to the dock with­ out passing quarantine, port time will begin when the ship has passed quarantine, or cargo ^aerations begin, whichiever occurs first. (h) Port time not to apply when ship is entering only for bunkers or stores. SECTION 34. SHIFTING SHIP, (a) After the vessd arrives in port as outlined in Article H, Section 33, any subsequent move solely in inland waters shall be re­ (c) REFUELING AT SEA: All unlicensed personnel garded as shifting ship and overtime paid at the appli­ actively engaged in the refueling at sea operation shall cable rate for men on duty while such moves are per­ be paid by using the various groups as defined by the formed on Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays and after Shipping Rules, Section 3, Departments smd Groups, to 5:(X) P.M. and before 8:00 AM. Monday through Friday determine the applicable ratei with the following exceptions: Anytine On Watch Saturday, When sea watches are maintained, moves between Honday thronah Friday Sunday aoid Holidays New York area and Albsmy area. New York area and Group 1 $4.48 $7.16 Bridgeport and vice-versa shtdl not be considered a Group 2 3.44 6.88 shift. Group 3 2.73 5.46 Port Alfred to Montreal or vice versa Port Alfred to Quebec or vice-versa The operation shall consist of the handling of lines, Montreal to Quebec or vice-versa hoses, valves and other equipment necessary to the All moves from American Ports to British Columbia operation. The Master shall deteimine the number of ports or vice-versa personnel to be used during the operation. The m8.n at Montevideo to Buenos Aires to Rosario or points above the wheel.shall receive overtime Monday through Fri­ or vice-versa day during the operation. The refueling operation shall Boston to New York or vice-versa terminate when the line and hoses are returned to the New Orleans to Baton Rouge or vice-versa vessel being refueled. Norfolk to Baltimore or vice-versa All moves between ports on the St. Lawrence Seaway SECTION 31. STANDBY WORK. When men are and/or on the Great Lakes, West of Montreal, ex­ hired by the CJompany for Standby Work in port by the cept those moves which are less than eighty (80) day, they shall be paid the premium rate for the re­ miles. spective ratings. Eight (8) hours shall constitute a day's work. All work performed in excess of eight (8) (b) Moves from Baltimore through the Chesapeake hours in any 24 hours period, or any work performed and Delaware Canal to Delaware River ports or vicein excess of eight (8) continuous hoiu^, shall be paid versa, shall be considered a move of the ship and such at the premium rate and one-half for the respective work, after 5 p.m., and before 8 a.m., or on Saturdays, ratings. Men hired to perform standby Work shall Sundays, or Holidays, shall be paid for at the applicable perform any work which shall be assigned to them by rate. (c) A move from Honolulu to Pearl Harbor or vicetheir superior officer, and they shall not be subject to versa shall be considered a shift of the vessel. any work rules set forth in this agreement. (d) A move from Galveston to Houston or viceWhen Stai^by Work in any particular department is to be perioi'raexTw^effoft'','sMirT>e'made^o obtain iiieh versa shall be considered a shift cff the vessel. with ratings in such department if they are available No movonent of a vessel shall be considered a shift and are competent to perform such work. of ship untU the vessel is in port time as provided tor Any man hired for Standby Work who reports when in Article II, Section* 33, 2 hours overtime for such �reporting. Any crewmember who does not report aboard ship in accordance with paragraph (b) of this section shall not be entitled to receive the penalty pay for the delayed sailing. SECTION 55. RESTRICTION TO SHIP. When a ve<js«>1 has fp a foreign port where >the crew ''ips restricted to the ship and the Company claims that this restriction was enforced by the government of the port, visited or either Federal, Military or Naval Authorities, the company shall produce a copy of the restriction order of the government. Federal, Military or Naval Authorities. In lieu thereof it may produce a proper entry in the oiBcial log book and must give sufficient notice in writing of the restriction to the Ship's Chairman. The notice shall also be posted on the crew's bulletin board. A letter from the Company's agents will not be sufficient proof of the existence of such an order. If the Company is unable to produce evidence as provided herein to satisfy the Union of the validity of such restriction, the crew shall be compen­ sated for having been restricted to the ship by the payment of overtime for the period of the restrictio at the overtime rate. When a restriction occurs because of quarantiro, immigration or customs procedures, a proper Lop entry shall suffice. SECTION 36. SAILING BOARD TIME, (a) The saUing time shall be posted at the gangway on arrival when the vessel is scheduled to stay in port 12 hours or less. When the stiay is scheduled to exceed 12 hours the sailing time shall be posted not later than 8 hours prior to scheduled sailing. When a vessel surives on a weekend between 5 pjn. Friday and 8 a.m. Monday, and is scheduled to sail prior to 8 a.m. Monday, a sailing board with the es­ timated sailing time shall be posted not later than two (2) hours after arrival, provided, however, it is under­ stood that any change resulting in weekend'saUings as set on said sailing board, may be made without penalty as long as such change is made no less than eight (8) hours prior to actual sailing. The above provision shall aiq>ly to all vessels scheduled to depart during a weeknid. (b) All members of the Unlicensed Personnel shall be aboard the vessel and ready for sea at least 1 hour before the scheduled sailing time. In the event any member of the Unlicensed Personnel fails to ccxnply with this provisicm, the Company shall call the UnicHi and the Union shall furnish a replacement. If the original member reports after the Company has called for a replacement, the man sent by the Union as such replacement shall receive 2 days pay which 2 days pay shall be paid by the member who was late in reporting for duty. (c) When the Company has ordered a replacement for which there is no vacancy on a ship, the Company shall reimburse the seaman the equivalent of 2 days pay plus transportation charges. (d) If the vessel's departure is delayed and the delay is due to the loading or discharging of cargo, the new time of departure shall inunediately be posted on the board and if such delay exceeds 2 hours the watch below may be dismissed and shall receive 2 hours overtime for such reporting. Where the vessel is scheduled to lay at anchor for more than eight (8) hours, provision shall be made for launch service when orders are received that vessel shall be anchored for eight (8) hours or more. (e) In the event, after cargo is aboard or dis­ charged and ship is ready to proceed, the full comple­ ment of Unlicensed Personnel is not on board, no over­ time shall be paid. Full complement, as used herein, shall mean the full complement as required by the vessel's inspection certificate. (f) The overtime prescribed above shall not apply when sailing is delayed on account of weather, such as rain, fog, or any other condition beyond the vessel's control. When the above conditions prevail and it is expected that such delay will exceed two (2) hours, the new time of departure shall be posted as soon as possible, but in no event later than the time originally posted. Fail­ ure to comply will invoke penalty provided for in (d) above. SECTIONS?. SECl|RING VESSEL FOR SEA. AU vessels of the C(»npany must be safely secured before leaving the harbor limits for any voyage. SECTION 38. LAUNCH SERVICE. When a ship is anchored or tied up to a buoy for 8 hours (nr over, for the purpose outlined in Article n. Section 34, eadi member of the Unlicensed Personnel while on his watch below shall be allowed one round trip to shore at the Company's expense every 24 hours. When launch service is arranged for by the Company, the schedule shall be sudi that each and every member shall be given the opportunity for a round trip as called for herein on his watch below. In ports where regular boat service is not available, members of the crew may make their own arrange­ ments for transportation and the company agrees to reimburse either the crewmembers or the owner of the boat up to 85.00 per round trip per man carried once every 24 hours. SECTION 39. REST PERIODS, (a) When members of the Unlicensed Deck and Engine Departments are required to turn to on overtime for a period longer than two horns between the hours of midnight and 8 a.m., they shall be entitled to a rest period of one hour for each hour worked between midnight and 8 a.m. "This rest period -shall be given at any time that is con­ venient between the hours of 8 am. and 5 p.m. the same day. "This rest period shall be in addition to cash' overtime allowed for such work. If a rest period is not given, the. men who have worked shall be entitled to additional overtime at the applicable overtime rate "in lieu thereof. This section shall not apply to men who have been turned to on overtime at 6 a.m. or after. (b) Where sea watches have been maintained this section shall not apply to regular watch standers. (c) In port, if^ea watches have been broken and have not been reset, this section shall apply to any man required to turn to on such overtime work. (d) This section shall apply, in the case of day workers, both at sea or in port. (e) If the crew works as late as 6 a.m., coffee shaU be provided and if work continues sifter 6 a.m., fifteen minutes shsdl be allowed for coffee, which time shall be included as overtime. (f) When a vessel is scheduled to depart at mid­ night, the midnight lunch hour may be shifted one houi^Kther way. (g) In the event the midnight lunch is not served the men involved shall be paid the supper meal allow­ ance in addition to the overtime provided for in para­ graphs (b) and (c) above. SECTION 40. FRESH PROVISIONS, (a) An ade­ quate supply of fruit juices shall be provided for the Unlicensed Personnel. Fresh fruit and vegetables will be furnished at every port touched where available, and if supply is possible a sufficient amount to last until the next port or to last until the food would ordinarily, with good care spoil. Shore bread shall be furnished at all U.S. ports when available. Frozen foods shall be considered the equivalent of and serve the same purpose as fresh foods. (b) (1) Vessels making a foreign voyage shall store canned whole fresh milk at the rate of 1 pint per man per day for the duration of the voyage. (2) While a vessel is in continental U.S. ports, fresh milk from local dairies is to be served three times a day. Prior to a vessel departing from any domestic ports going to another dcxnestic port and/or a foreign port forty (40) gallons of loced fresh milk must be placed on board. (3) After departure from the last continental U.S. port and the supply of fresh local milk has been consumed, canned whole fresh milk is to be served at breakfast only while at sea. (4) While in a foreign port, canned whole ftesh milk is to be served three times a day as per agree­ ment. (5) No purchase of milk shall be made in foreign ports while canned whole fresh milk is available. (c) If milk is provided for persons other than crewmembers, then additional milk must be supplied for such use. SECTION 44 CX)FFEE TIME. All hands shall be allowed fifteen minutes for coffee at 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. or at a convenient time near those hours. (b) When the crew is entitled to the 30 minutes readiness period under Article n. Section 22, coffee shall be made by the watdi or watchman and be ready at the time of calling, and allowed during the thirty minutes of readiness period. SECTION 41. ROOM AND MEAL ALLOWANCE. When board is not furnished unlicensed members of the crew, they shall receive a meal allowance of $2.(X) for breakfast, $3.00 for dinner and $5.50 for supper. When men are required to sleep ashore, they shall be allowed $10.50 per nig^t. SECTION 42. MEAL HOURS RELIETVING FOR MEALS. The meal hours for the Unlicensed Personnel employed in the Deck and Engine Departments shall be as follows: Breakfast 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. Dinner 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Supper 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 pjn. (a) At sea or in port the 4 to 8 watrii shall relieve itself for supper. (b) The 12 to 4 watch on sailing day is to be knocked off at 11 a.m. in order to eat at 11:30 a.m. and to be ready to go on watch at 12 noon; (c) niese hours may be varied, but such variations shall not exceed one hour either way, provided that one unbroken hour shall be allowed at all times for dinner and supper when vessel is in port. When watches are broken, if one unbroken hour is not given, the men involved shall receive one hour's overtime in lieu there­ of. "This penalty hour shall be in addition to the actual overtime worked during the meal hours. (d) IVhen crew is called to work overtime before breakfast and work continues after 7:30 a.m. a full hour shjill be allowed for breakfast, and if breakfast is not served by 8 a.m., overtime shzill continue straight through until breakfast is served. During cargo opera­ tions the pumpman on duty shall not be entitled to a penalty hour during meal hours unless he is required to do work such as making repairs, or shift tanks, or do any work other than making routine inspections. (e) If one unbroken hour is not given, the men in­ volved shall receive one hour's overtime in lieu thereof. (f) When the watch below or men off duty are work­ ing on overtime at sea or in port, they shall be allowed one unbroken meal hour. If one unbroken meal hour is not given, the men involved shall receive one hour's overtime in lieu thereof. This penalty hour shall be in addition to the actual overtime worked during the meal hour. The provisions in this section shall be applicable at all times at sea or in port to men on day work. (g) All penalty meal hours shall be paid at the overtime rate. SECTION 43. MIDNIGHT LUNCH, (a) If the crew works as late as 9 p.m. coffee and night limch shall be provided. If work continues after 9 p.m. fifteen minutes shall be allowed for the coffee and night lunch, which time shall be included as overtime. (b) If the crew starts work at or before 9 p.m, and works continuous overtime until midnight, -the men shall be provided with a hot lunch at midnight. If the work continues after midnight one unbroken hour shall be allowed for such hot lunrii. If this unbroken hour is not allowed, the men involved shall receive one hour's overtime in lieu thereof, which shall be in addition to the actual overtime worked during the hot lunch hour. (c) If the crew is broken out after 9 p.m. and works continuously for three hours, a hot lunch shall be pro­ vided at the expiration of the three hours if the work is to be continued. Otherwise, a night lunch shall be provided. An unbroken hour shall be allowed for the hot lunch and if such unbroken hour is not allowed the men shall receive one hour's overtime in lieu thereof, which shall be in addition to the actual overtime worked during the hot lunch hour. (d) If the crew works as late as 3 a.m., coffee and night lunch shall be provided and if work continues after 3 a.m., fifteen minutes shall be allowed for coffee {uid night lunch, which time shall be included as over­ time. SECTION 45. CREWs QUARTERS. AU quarters as­ signed for the use of the Unlicensed Personnel are to be kept free from vermin insofar as possible. This is to be accomplished through the use of extermination facUities provided by the Company, or fumigating the quar­ ters every six months with gas. Room aUowance, as* provided in Section 41, shaU be aUowed when: 1. Heat is not furnished in cold weather. When the outside temperature is sixty-five degrees (65°) or lower for eight (8) consecutive hours, this provision shaU £^pply. 2. Hot water is not avaUable to crew's washrxxMns for a period of twelve (12) or more consecutive hours. 3. On air conditioned vessels, when the ixxxn tem­ perature is 78° or above, and the air conditioning unit does not work in excess of eight (8) hours, this provision shaU apply. If fans are instaUed the penalty shaU not be invoked. If fans do not now exist, suitable arrangemnets shaU be made with the Union and Company for their instaUation. 4. Crew's quarters have been painted, and paint is not absolutely dry, and other suitable quarters are not furnished aboard. 5. At aU times wdien vessel in on dry dock overnig^it and sanitary facilities are not supifiied. 6. Linen is not issued upon men's request prior to 6:00 p.m. on the day seaman joins the vessel. 7. Vessel is being fumigated and is not cleared before 9:00 p.m. 8. Men standing midnight to 8:00 am. watch on the same day the vessel is fumigated shall be entitled to room allowance-regardless of when the vessel is cleared. 9. Work sudi as chiiq>ing, welding, riveting, ham­ mering or other work of a similar nature is being performed in or about the crew's quarters be­ tween 8:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. Such work as outlined in (9) above is being performed in or £ux>und the quarters, of the men who stmd don­ key watches, such men will be provided with other quarters or room allowances will be allowed. Note: Penalties claimed for lack of heat, air condition­ ing, hot water, etc., or because of noise as defined in (9) above, must be recorded on an 8 hour basis with the Ship's Master or other proper department head. Dates, times of reporting, and tenqieratures should be made part of such record. SECTION 46. CLEANLINESS OF QUARTERS. The Unlicensed Personnel shall cooperate to the fuUest in order to keep their respective living quarters clean and tidy at all times. In the event the crew's quarters are not cleaned in accordance with the SIU standards, and this is brought to the attention of the patrolman prior to pay-off, then it is the duty of the patrolman to see that these quar­ ters are cleaned by the crewmembers who live in the said foc'sle and to see that they are cleaned before paying off the ship. SECTION 47. CREW EQUIPMENT. The following items shall be supplied the Unlicensed Personnel em­ ployed on board vessels of the Company. 1. A suitable number of bleinkets. 2. Bedding consisting of two white sheets, one spread, two white pillow slips, which shall be changed weekly. 3. One face towel and one bath towel which shall be cheinged twice weekly. 4. One cake of standard face soap such as Lux, Lifebuoy or Palmolive soap with earii towel change. 5. One box of matches each day. 6. Suitable mattresses and pillows shall be fur­ nished but hair, straw or excelsior shall not be suitable. As mattresses now on board wear out, they shall be replaced by innerspring mattresses. 7. All dishes provided for the use of the Unlicensed Personnel shall be crockery. 8. One cake of laundry soap, one cake of lava soap, one box of washing powder weekly. 9. Sanitubes shall be available for the Unlicensed Personnel at all times. 10. Cots shall be supplied to the crew while in the tropics except on the new type passenger vessels. 11. "Two twelve-inch fans shall be furnished in fore­ castles occupied by two or more Unlicensed Personnel, and one sixteen-inch fan in all fore­ castles occupied by one member of the Unli­ censed Personnel. Any member willfully damaging or desti-oying linen shall be held accountable for same. When full linen is not issued, men shall receive $2.(X) each week for washing their own linen. The Steward shall not issue clean linen to any individual crewmember until such member has turned in his soiled linen. �TV \. SECTION 48. VENTILATION. All quarters as­ signed to the Unlicensed Personnel and all messrooms provided for their use shall be adequately screened and ventilated and a sufficient number of fans to se­ cure ventilation shall be provided. SECTION 49. MESSROOM. Each vessel shall be it\i Willi a inesssroom for the acciifttiiOdtAion of the crew, such messroom or messrooms to be in each case so constructed as to afford sitting room for all and to be so situated as to afford full protection from the weather and from heat and odors £u-ising from the ves­ sel's engine room, flreroom, hold and toilet. SECTION 50. WASHROOMS. Adequate washrooms and lavoratories shall be made available for the Un­ licensed Personnel of each department, washrooms to be equipped with a sufficient number of hot and cold fresh water showers. SECTION 51. LOCKERS. A sufficient number of lockers shall be provided so that each employee shall have one locker of full length whenever space permits, with sufficient space to stow a reasonable amount of gear and personal effects. SECTION 52. UNIFORMS. In the event a man is required to wear a uniform, other then provided for in Article V, Section 29, he shall furnish his own uniform £Uid shall be paid an additional $12.50 per month for s£une. SECTION 53. ELECTRIC REFRIGERATOR AND ELECTRIC WASHING MACHINE. An electric re­ frigerator and an electric washing machine shall be furnished for the use of the unlicensed crew on each v^sel. The location of this refrigerator and washing machine shall be determined by the Company. Should either the refrigerator or washing machine break down, it is understood and agreed that the Company will not be expected to make repairs until the vessel arrives at a port where the meuiufacturer has a sei*vlce repre­ sentative available. SECTION 54. JURY TOILETS. When and wher­ ever necessaiy for sanitary reasons, jury toilets shall be rigged on the poop deck. SECTION 55. TRANSPORTATION AND PAYING OFF PROCEDURE. 1 (a) Vessels on foreign voy­ ages shall be signed on for one voyage for a term of time not exceeding 12 calendar months. (b) It is also agreed that the Articles shall termi­ nate at the final port of discharge in the continental United States of America, unless another port is mu­ tually agreed to between the Company and the Union. If the final port of discharge is located in an area other than the area in the continental United States in which is located the port of engagement, economy clziss air transportation shall be provided to only those men who leave the vessel, plus wages and subsistence to port of engagement in continental United States. At the seaman's option cash equivalent of the actual cost of economy class air transportation shall be paid. (c) If the vessel departs from the final port of dis­ charge withiri 10 days after inbound cargo is completely discharged to return to the juea wherein is located the port of engag^ent, the above shall not apply. Once a crewmember has made the initial foreign voyage and earned transportation, the transportation remains payable so long as he pays off in another area other them the area wherein is located his original port of engagement. If new foreign Articles are signed, transportation provisions shall not apply till termination of the Ar­ ticles. (d) For the purpose of this Section, the Continental United States shall be divided into eight £u>eas—^Pacific Northwest; California; Atlantic Coast Area, North of Cape Hatteras; Atlantic Coast Area, South of Cape Hatteras; and the Gulf Coast Area, the State of Alaska, the Western Great Lakes Area and the Eastern Great Lakes Area, The dividing line between the Western and Eastern Great Lakes shall be the Mackinac Straits Bridge and the Sault Ste. Marie Locks. Hawaii becoming a state does not constitute an ad­ ditional area for the purpose of transportation, however seamen shipped in Haweiii who are paid off in the Continental United States and who are entitled to transportation under other provisions of this contract shall receive transportation to San Francisco. (e) It is further agreed that in the event a ship returns light or in baUast to the continental United States, articles shall terminate at first port of arrival in accordance with voyjige description set forth in the article except that when the arrival at the first port is for the purpose of securing additional bunkers, stores, or making emergency repairs of not more than 7 days duration, articles shall be continued until the vessel can proceed to another continental United States port. 2. (a) Vessels meiking a voyage to Bermuda, Mexico, West Indies, including Cuba, Canada, Newfoimdland, and/or coastwise in any order, either direct or via ports, shall be signed on for one or more con­ tinuous voyages on the above-described route or any part thereof and back to a final port of discharge on the Atlantic or Gulf Coast of the continental United States for a term of. time not exceeding six calendar months. (b) When a vessel is on domestic articles or harbor payroll prior to proceeding on a foreign voyage, a member of the Unlicensed Personnel shall not be en­ titled to transportation to the port of engagement if he fails to make the foreign voyage, unless the cranpany terminates his employment through no fault of his own. (c) If the port where the articles are finally ter­ minated is located in an area other than the area in the continental United States in which is located the port of engagement economy class air transportation 21 shall be provided to those men only who leave the vessel, plus wages and subsistence to port of en­ gagement in continental United States. At the seamen's option, cash equivalent of the actual cost of economy class air transportation shall be paid. The crew member shall be entitled to transportation regardless of the number of voyages he makes once transportation has b^n due him as long as he pays off in an area other than an area wherein is located the original port of engagement. (d) For the purpose of this section, the continental United States shall be divided into five areas: Pacific Northwest; California; Atlantic Coast area. North of Cape Hatteras; Atlantic Coast area South of Cape Hatteras; and the Gulf Coast Area. (e) It is also agreed that the transportation pro­ visions contained herein shall not apply until the ar­ ticles are finally terminated. 3. Any member of the Unlicensed Personnel will be allowed to pay off the vessel in any port in continental United States or Puerto Rico upon 24 hours notice to the Master prior to the scheduled sailing of the vessel. However, where a vessel is expected to arrive and de­ part on a weekend, such notice shall be given not later than 1 p.m. on Friday. The Master shall be allowed to discharge any member of the Unlicensed Personnel upon 24 hours notice. If the seamsm exercises his rights to be paid off, as pro­ vided for in this paragraph, transportation provisions shall not be applicable. If the Master exercises his right to discharge a seaman as provided for in this paragraph, tramsportation provision shall not be appli­ cable. Should the Union object to the discharge, the matter shall be handled in accordance with grievance procedure. The provisions of this pjiragraph shall not apply to Alaska and Hawsiii. 4. Applicable Operations Regulations shall be effec­ tive on GAA vessels. SECTION 60. MANNING SCALE. It is agreed and understood that the present manning scale carried on the Company's vessel shall no', be changed unless such changes are mutually agreed to by both the Union and the Company. SECTTON^ 61 -JNTERNATIONAL DATE LINE. If a vessertKxfflKa Vnl iTiitemational £)ate Line from east to west, and a Saturday, Sunday or Holiday is lost, all day workers shall observe the following Monday or the day following a Holiday. Watch standers will be paid overtime in accordance with the principle of Saturday and Sunday overtime at sea. If the Sunday which is lost is also a Holiday, or if the following Monday is a Holiday, then the following Monday and Tuesday shall be observed. However, in crossing the International Date Line from west to east, if an extra Saturday, Sunday or Holiday is picked up only one of such Saturdays, Sundays or Holidays shall be observed and all crew members will be required to work without overtime on the so-called second Saturday, Sunday or Holiday pro­ vided that if Sunday is also a Holiday, the Sunday which is picked up shall be observed as such Holiday. SECTION 62. NEW EQUIPMENT NOT CARRIED AT PRESENT, NEW CONSTOUCTION AND RE­ CONSTRUCTION. In the event the Company is to build new ships, acquire new ships or converted old ships, it is agreed that prior to the commencement of construction or conversion, the Union and the Company shall meet to negotiate manning scales, quarters, recre­ ational facilities and all equipment and provisions to be furnished for, or used by, the Unlicensed Personnel SECTION 63. CALENDAR DAY. For the purpose of this agreement, the calendar day shall be from midnight to midnight. SECTION 64. WAR ZONE. In case any vessel of the company traverses waters adjacent to or in the proximity of a declared or undeclared war or state of hostilities, it is hereby agreed that a petiticm on the part of the Union for the opening of negotiations for added remuneration, bonuses, and/or insurances, shall in no way be deemed cause for the termination of this agreement. SECnON 56. RETURN TO PORT OF ENGAGE­ MENT. (a) In the event a ship of the Company is sold, interned, lost, laid up, run agroimd or is stranded and the crew is required to leave the vessel by reason thereof, the crew shall be given transportation back to the port of engagement with subsistence, room and wages, at the time of payoff, as per Article n. Section SECTION 65. COPIES OF AGREEMENTS TO BE 59, of this agreement. When room and subsistence is not furnished aboard the vessel, room and meal allowance FURNISHED. Copies of this agreement shall be fur­ will be paid £is prescribed in Article H, Section 43. nished to the Master, Chief Engineer and Chief Steward, until crew is furnished repatriation by train, vessel or who in turn shall supply each departmental delegate commercially operated airplanes, equivalent to the with a copy of the commencement of each voyage. equipment of regularly scheduled airline, or in the SECTION 66. LOGGING. Where the Master ex­ event such airplane transportation is not equivalent to ercises his prerogative under maritime law by logging a regularly scheduled airline, they shall be paid the a man for missing his regular work or watch, he shall difference in cash. not log the man more than 1 day for 1 day. "This sec­ (b) The port of engagement of the seaman is the tion shall not be deemed to prejudice the authority of port in the Continental United States where he was the Master or the requirement of obedience of the crew, first employed by the company for the vessel involved. described elswhere in this contract, except as specifi­ It is agreed that where a seaman quits and a replace­ cally herein provided. ment is obtained in the Continental United States port, the replacement's port of engagement shall be the same SECTION 67. RETURN OF DECEASED SEAMEN. as the seaman he replaced except that the replacement If a seaman dies at any time during the voyage, the would be entitled to transportation to his port of en­ Company shall so notify the next of kin as designated gagement if the ship is laid up and he is laid off. on the shipping articles. In the event a seaman dies in (c) In the event a ship of a company is to be a port not in the continental United States, or if he scraped, sold, tremsfered to a foreign flag disposed dies at sea and his body is delivered to a port not in of in any fashion in a foregin port, the unlicensed the continental United States, in whidi port facilities personnel shall be entitled to economy class air trans­ for preservation of the body for shipment and burial portation to their port of engagement as defined in are available, and there are no legal restrictions con­ paragraph (b) above. Trar^^portation, for purposes of trary thereto, if the said next of kin request the return this agreement, shall be economy class air. of the body suid agrees to assume responsibility for the (d) When a seaman is entitled to transportation body at the port of engagement, the Cinnpany shall under this agreement, he shsill receive the cash equival­ defray the total cost of preserving and returning the ent of available economy class air transportation in­ body to the originsd port of engagement. cluding tax to his port of engagement plus one (1) day's SECTION 68. TIME OFF—TANKERS. As circum­ wages and subsistence. This provision shall apply for area to area. Where a vessel is laid up under this sec­ stances permit, upon completion of a foreign, nearby tion and the port of engagement is within the same foreign, intercoastal, or coastwise voyage, all of the area of such lay up, the seaman shall be entitled to assigned Unlicensed Personnel who will remain on available economy class air transportation and the board and make the next voyage shfill have time off wages and subsistence shall not exceed one (1) day's (not to exceed eight (8) working hours) in the payoff pay; however, in the ports close together, the schedule port or such other ports as may be mutually agreed that we eure presently working under shall remain in upon between the Master and the crewmembCT. TTie voyage shall commence at the time of signing of ar­ full force and effect. ticles (foreign, nearby foreign, intercoastal or coast­ SECTION 57. niAVELING. Members of the Union wise and continue until articles are terminated. In when transported by the Company during the course nearby foreign and coastwise trade, this time off need of their emplojnment, shall be provided with Economy not be granted more often than once in each thirty Class air travel. Where meals are not provided by the (30) day period. carrier, subsistence shall be paid as per Article II, Sec­ It is further understood that the 0>mpany is under tion 43; breakfast $2.00, $3.00 for dinner, and $5.M for no obligation to hire replacements for those relieved; supper. When traveling by ship is involved, men shall this being within the ccanplete discretion of thie Com­ be provided with Second Class transportation or the pany. cash equivalent thereof. This provision shall not be applicable during annutd inspections. SECTION 58. VESSELS IN IDLE STATUS. When NOTE: For the purpose of clarity, the below foot­ a vessel is inactive in a United States port for any note outlines, but is not all inclusive, the intention of reason for a period of seven days or less, the Unlicensed Personnel shall be kept on board at the regular monthly the words "as circumstances permit." 1. If a man selects a port for time off where it is rate of pay. However, when it is expected that said impossible to grant eight (8) hours off, he onfy vessel will be idle for a period in excess of seven days, gets what is available and no accumulation is the Unlicensed Personnel may be reduced on arrival. carried forward. Should the vessel resume service within seven days, the vessel's Unlicensed Personnel who return to the 2. In the Steward Department, no loss of earnings vessel, shall receive wages, room and meed allowances when arrangements to relieve themselves are for the period for which they were laid off. made; i.e.. Holidays and weekends (the wages and overtime shall be paid). SECTION 59. FULL COMPLEMENT WHILE 3. If members of the Steward Department are off CARGO IS BEING WORKED. A full complement of while the vessel is not. feeding, no overtime is Unlicensed Personnel shall be maintained aboard vessel payable to them. at all times cargo is being worked. 4. In the Deck Department, those accepting time off "The Company shall be in compliance with this section under this Section shall not be required to report when there is less than a full complement, Satimdays, for shifting of ship during time off or during their Sundays and on Holidajrs, due to voluntary termination, below period; to discharge for cause or absence of members of the 5. Alternation of time off may be applied in the Unlicensed Personnel who should have normally been Deck. Department prorided the vessel's ^tay in on duty. Likewise, compliance shall be in effect when port is long enough to comply with the intent of there is less than a full complement aboard due to a the time off Section. conditio^ arising as the result of a marine casualty. �6. Where the seaman does not receive his day off as required above, he shall receive one (1) day's pay in lieu thereof. If he receives only four (4) hours or less of his time off, he shall receive onehalf (%) day's pay in lieu thereof. This clause shall not apply where the seaman has accepted overtime in lieu of time off. 7. _QuEtlified day wori^ers may be required to relieve ' •^Watch-'staiiders flS^JJOrpbses of tini.£ shall be paid at their respective overtime rates after 5 p.m. and before 8 a.m., Monday through Friday, and at their premium rates on Saturdays, Stmdays, and Holidaj^. SECTION 69. AWNINGS AND COTS. All Tankers, except those on regular North Atlantic runs, and Alaska Coastwise runs, shall be provided with awnings aft, with the exception of vessels equipped with facili­ ties on deck of the same nature. On fully air condi­ tioned vessels, there shall be no requirements for the issuance of cots or the installation of awnings. SECTION 70. TELEVISION SETS ON VESSELS IN COASTWISE, INTERCOASTAL, AND NEARBY FOREIGN TRADE, (a) The Cwnpany shall provide a television set for the Unlicensed Personnel on all vessels covered by this agreement. (b) Such television set shall be a nationally known brand with no less than a twenty-one inch (21") black and white screen. The maintenance care and repair of the television set and incidental equipment shall be the responsibility of the Unlicensed Personnel. To assist the crew with actual expenses inciured in this respect, the Company will reimburse the crew up to sixty-five dollars ($65.00) annually upon presentation of bona fide maintenance and repair bills. It is understood that reimbursement will be only for maintenemce and repeiir resulting from normal operation and handling of the television set for any damages resulting from fire or inclement weather and not for deunage caused by the improper acts of any Unlicensed Personnel. SECnON 71. WAGES—COASTWISE VOYAGES, NEARBY FOREIGN VOYAGES, DOMESTIC AND HARBOR PAYROLLS. Unlicensed Personnel will be paid day for day on all vessels on coastwide voyages, nearby foreign voyages, domestic article or on harbor payrolls, regardless of the length of the articles or pay­ roll period, and whether or not the aforementioned pe­ riods occur between termination of one set of foreign articles and the signing of the next foreign articles. SECTION 72. PYRAMIDING OVERTIME. There shall be no duplication or pyramiding of overtime ex­ cept where specifically provided for. ARTICU III DECK DEPARTMENT SECTION 1. WAGES. The monthly rate of pay for the Unlicensed Personnel in the Deck Department, when the respective ratings are carried, shall be as follows: MONTHLY MONTHLY MONTHLY BATING Boatswain (25,000 D.W.T. or over) Boatswain (Under 25,500 D.W.T.) A.B. Deck Maintenance O.S. Deck Maintenance Able Seaman Ordinary Seaman BATE 6/16/72 BATE 6/16/73 BATING BATE 6/16/74 $778.61 $817.54 $858.42 749.42 639.06 516.37 562.40 445.96 786.89 671.01 542.19 590.52 468.26 826.23 704.56 568.30 620.05 491.67 SECTION 2. DIVISION OF OVERTIME. All over­ time shall be divide as equally as possible among the members of the deck crew. In any event, the Boatswain shall be allowed to make as many hours overtime as the high man's overtime hours in the Deck Depart/ ment, except where such overtime has been paid for routine sea watches: The Boatswain shall have the right to stand gangway watch in turn with the rest of the Deck Department. If he fails to exercise such right he has no claim for high man's overtime. If the BoatswEiin is required to work with and super­ vise the watch on deck on Saturdays, Sundays or Holi­ days, for which the watch on deck receives additional overtime, he shall receive the same amount of overtime per hour as paid to a member of the watch on deck, in lieu of his premium rate. When the Boatswain is working alone, or with men on watch below only, on Saturdays, Sundays, or Holi­ days, he shall receive the premium rate prescribed. SECTION 3. DIVISION OF WATC3IES. (a) The Sailors while at sea shall be divided into three watches which shall be kept on duty successively for the per­ formance of ordinary work incidental to the sailing and maintenance of the vessel. (b) When the watch below is called out to work, they shall be paid overtime, for such work at the rates specified in the agreement except for such work as de­ fined in Article II, Section 18. SECTION 4. BOATSWAIN AND A.B. MAINTE­ NANCE STANDING WATCH. If the Boatswain is re­ quired to stand watch due to shortage of men, such watches stood between the hours of 5 p.m. and 8 a.m. Monday through Friday shall be paid for at the over­ time rate. However, all watches stood shall be in addi­ tion to his regular duties as Boatswain. In such cases there shall be no division of wages. A.B. Maintenance may be required to replace any unlicensed member of the Deck Department when said member is sick or missing without payment of over­ time. SECTION 5. SETTING WATCHES. Sea watches shall be set not later than noon on smling day. When the vessel sails before noon, watches shall be set when all lines are on board and vessel is all clear of the dock. SECTION 6. BREAKING WATCHES AND WORK IN PORT, (a) When vessel docks between 12:00 mid­ night and 8:00 a.nL and sea watches are broken, any watch between mllrklght and 8;{>0-a.m. shall constitute a complete watch. (b) In port when sea watches are broken the hours of labor shall be 8:00 a.nL to 12:00 noon and 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.nL Monday through Friday. Any work outside of these hoiu-s or on Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays shall be paid for at the applicable rate for the respec­ tive ratings. (c) In port when sea watches are not broken, mem­ bers in the I>eck Department shall stand their regular watches, ^nd perform their regular duties. Employees standing these watches shall assist the officer on watch in attending mooring lines, tending gangways, gangway lights, handle valves and blanks, handle, connect, and disconnect vessel's cargo and bunker hoses on board the ship, replace butterworth plates and close tank tops when necessary for cargo operations. Men on watch may assist Pumpman in pumprooms when accompanied by the Pumpman to make changes for handling cargo, and ballast, but not do repair work. On Saturdajrs, Sundays and Holidays, or between the hours of 5 p.m. and 8 a.m. on weekdays, overtime at the applicable rate shall be paid for such watches. (d) When Unlicensed Deck Personnel are required to lower or raise anchor after 5 p.m. and before 8 a.m., Monday through Friday, they shall be paid at the over­ time rate, except when the safety of the vessel is in­ volved. The following work is to be considered as part of raising and lowering the anchor: Breaking out the cement in hawsepipe when preparing to lower anchor; obtaining cement and cementing hawsepipe after anchor has been i^sed. When the Bosun does this work, no overtime will be claimed by the unlicensed crewmembers. (e) When the watch below is called out to work they shall be paid overtime at the applicable rate for the work performed during their watch below. SECTION 7. MEN STANDING SEA WATCHES. (a) Men standing sea watches shall be paid overtime for all work in excess of eight (8) hours between mid­ night and midnight each day. No work except for the safe navigation of the vessel is to be done after 5:00 p.nL eind before 8:00 £um. and on Saturdays, Sundays and Holidaj^ without payment of overtime. (b) Sanitary work shall be done on weekdays be­ tween 6 a.m. and 8 a.m., without the payment of over­ time. Sanitary work in this section shjill mean cleaning the wheelhouse, chartroom, cleaning windows £md moping out wheelhouse. Weather conditions may neces­ sitate additional mopping of water from the wheelhouse and cleaning of the wheelhouse windows. (c) Except as otherwise specifically provided, if a man standing regular watch at sea or in port on Satur­ day, Sunday and Holidays is required to work other than routine work for the safe navigation of the ves­ sel, they shall be paid by using the various groups as defined by the Shipping Rules, Section 3, Departments & Groups, to determine the applicable rate. SECTION 9. BOATSWAIN HANDLING WINDLASS. Boatswain shall stand by the windlass when no carpenter is carried and an able seaman may be required to re­ lieve the Boatswain at the windlass during the Boat­ swain's working hours. SECTION 10. DAY WORKERS, (a) The following ratings shall be classified as day workers: Boatswain, Carpenter and !Maintenance. (b) The working hours at sea for all men classified as day workers shadl be from 8 a.m. to 12 noon and 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Any work performed by day men outside of these hours shall be paid for at their overtime rate, except for such work as defined in Article II, Section 18. (c) Working hours in port for £ill men classified as day workers Shall be from 8 a.m. to 12 noon and 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. All work outside these hours or on Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays is to be paid for at their applicable overtime rate. SECniON 11. WASHING DOWN. When members of the Deck Depzutment are required to wash down after 5 p.m. and before 8 am. and on Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays, they shall be paid overtime. SECTTON 12. HANDLING MOORING LINES, (a) The watch on deck shall receive overtime for breaking out or stowing away mooring lines after 5 p.m. and before 8 a.m." Monday through Friday and on Saturdays, Sun­ days and Holidays, at the rate specified in Article HI, Section 7 (c). (b) A minimum of six men shall be used for breaking out or stowing away mooring lines. SECTION 13. DOCIONG AND UNDOCKING. (a) The watch on deck shall receive overtime for docl^g or undocking after 5 p.m. and before 8 a.m. Monday through Friday. (b) AU hands, when available, shall be used to per­ form this work. In no event shall a man receive double overtime for docking or undocking. SECTION 14. CALL BACK FOR SHIFTING SHIP. (a) When vessel is in port eind men are called back for shifting ship, hauling, rigging or securing gear, cleaning holds, etc., after 5 p.m. and before 8 a.m., Monday through Friday, they shall receive a two-hour minimum for each call-back. In the event the work exceeds two hours, the men shall receive overtime for the hours actually worked. On Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays, the men shall receive overtime for the hours actually worked. On Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays, the men shall receive a minimum of four hours for such call-backs. They may be turned to one or more times without the payment of additional overtime, except where the time exceeds four hours, in which case they will be pedd for the hours actually worked. During such call-back, the men may be required to secure the vessel for sea, but may not be required to do maintenance or repair work. (b) This section shall not apply when men are called back to ssiil the vessel. (c) The duty of men called for the specific purpose of shifting ship sheill be limited to work necessary for shifting, and shall not include maintenance or repeur work. (d) All hands available shall be used for shifting or hauling vessel. (e) When a shift or haul commences at exactly 5 p.m. and the meal hours has been changed from 4 p.nL to 5 p.m. for the entire crew, the crewmembers who are on the vessel and are working would not be entitled to the callback. Those men who have completed their day's work prior to 5 p.m. and were called back, would be entitled to the two-hour call-back. Saturday, Sunday and Holidays Group 1 $7.16 Group 2 ,6.88 Group 3 5.46 with the following exceptions: 1. Cleaning quarters, as outlined in Article HI, Sec­ SECTION 15. GOING ASHORE TO TAKE LINES. tion 19. The practice of putting sailors ashore to handle lines 2. Those duties outlined in Section 6 (d) above. when docking or undocking is to be avoided as far as 3. Docking or undocking, as outlined in Article III, possible. If, however, no other means for handling lines Section 13. is avEiilable, emd sailors are required to catch the lines, 4. Routine work for the safe navigation of the vessel. or let them go, the sailors actually handling the lines (d) If a man standing sea watches on Saturday, Sun­ shall receive five dollars ($5.00) each in each case. This day or Holidays is required to handle explosives, do is to be in addition to overtime, if they are working longshore work, do carpenter work, secure cargo, handle on overtime at that particular moment. mail or baggage, handle stores, use paint spray guns After the ship is properly moored, jmd members of or sand blasting equipment, handle garbage, remove • the Deck Department are required to put out additional soot from the stack, clean bilges or clean up oil spills, lines or single up lines during regular working hours, clean tanks, or such work as defined ih Article IV, Sec­ no additioncd money shall be paid. tion 23, Additional Work, he shall be paid only the rate SECTION 16. SHIPS STORES, (a) Sailors may be as specified in this agreement for that type of work. required to handle stores, both onjthe dock within thirty SECTION 8. QUARTERMASTERS, ABLE SEAMEN feet of ship side and on board ship during their re^ar STANDIl^JG WHEEL WATCH AT SEA. (a) WhUe a hours without payment of overtime. Regular hours are man is eissigned to the wheel at sea and when the ship defined to meams 8 a.m. to 12 noon and from 1 p.m. is using Automatic Steering Equipment, he shall per­ to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Stewards' stores form his regularly assigned duties on the bridge and shall be distributed to meat box, chill box, and store­ shall not leave the bridge or paint off stagings, or do rooms by the Deck Department and be stowed by the any work on the outside of the bridge structures and Steward Department employees. shall not do maintenance work and general cleaning on Sailors may be required to use deck gear to bring equipment other than that belonging to the bridges, Engine Departmet supplies aboard but once such sup­ except in the case of emergency. plies are aboard, it shall be the duty of the wipers to Where the wheelman stands a four-hour quarter­ store same, during their regular working hours, with­ master watch, he shall be entitled to thirty (30) minutes out the payment of overtime. coffee-time after standing two hours of such watch. He No overtime shall be claimed by the Deck Department shall be relieved by an unlicensed seaman on watch for the operation of deck machinery to bring ship's sup­ . during his coffeetime period. plies aboard during their regular hours as defined in (b) DECK DEPARTMENT'S DUTIES IN PORT. Article III, Section 16. Quartermasters or any other Unlicensed Personnel in (b) Daily supplies of fresh provisions such as milk, the Deck Department shall stand tank watches and bread and vegetables, shall be brought on by sailors on shall handle valves in connection with the loading or watch, when required to do so, without payment of discharging of cargo or ballast. When vessels are not overtime. loading or discharging, deck Department members shall The thirty (30) feet of ship side applies to daily sup­ stand gangway watches. Quartermasters, shall not be plies. required to chip, scale, sougee or polish brass. When (c) Ship's officers shall determine the number of watches are broken, Deck Department crewmembers sailors to be used in handling ship's stores. shall be required to stand gangway watches. Page 23 July 1972 •_ V-';---W 4 •< .'v.^i • �'ic- (d) The Company reserves the right at any time to use shore gangs to handle stores. It has been agreed between the parties that Section 16 of Article m shall be interpreted to mean that sailors are to handle the deck emd steward stores as outlined but are not re­ quired to handle engine department stores without the payment of overtime. SECTION 17. USING PAINT SPRAY GUNS AND S^l'^i^^l^STING EQUIPS membAu of the crew are i*equired to paiint with spray guns, they shall be paid by using the various groups as defined by the Shipping Rules, Section 3, Departments & Groups, to determine the applicable rate. On Watch Mon. through Fri. Group 1 $4.48 Group 2 3.44 Group 3 2.73 Watch Belcw Mon. through Fri. $5.00 4.01 3.57 On Watch Sat., Sun., Holidays $7.16 6.88 5.46 When spray guns, other than small hand type, are be­ ing used for painting, two men shall operate same and both men shall receive overtime, at the applicable rate. The Deck Department Unlicensed Personnel may be required to brush paint all Unlicensed Personnel quarters, washrooms and toilets, other than those be­ longing to the Engine Department, without the pay­ ment of overtime during their regular working hours. They may also be required to paint all enclosed pas­ sageways on the vessel. The licensed officers' quarters, washrooms and toilets, also messrooms, galley. Steward Department store rooms, hospital, slop chest and all enclosed passage­ ways on the Captain's Deck when brush painted, shall be overtime for Deck Department Unlicensed Personnel whether on or off watch. However, notwithstanding the above, if the foregoing mentioned enclosed spaces are spray-painted, then over­ time is payable. The expression "crew quarters" shall be interpreted to include washrooms and toilets. The Radio Operator shall paint and maintain the Radio Shack. Two men shall be used on sand-blasting (^ration and shall be paid in the same manner as when spray guns are used. SECTION 18. GARBAGE. Garbage shall be stowed away from crew's quarters. When members of the Deck Department are required to handle gmbage by hjmd or shovel, they shall be paid by using the varioiis groups as defined by the Shipping Rules, Section 3, Departments & Groups, to determine the applicable rate. On Watch Mon. through Fri. Watch Below Hon. through Fri. On Watch Sat., Sun, tt Holidays Group 1 $4.48 Group 2 3.44 Group 3 2.73 $5.00 4.01 3.57 $7.16 6.88 5.46 SECTION 19. CLEANING QUARTERS. One (1) Ordinary Seaman on duty shall be assigned to clean quiurters and toilets of the Unlicensed Persormel of the Deck Department. Two (2) hours shall be eiUowed for this work betwen the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 12 Noon daUy, both at sea and in port. Sanitary work in crew's quarters shall include wiping off fans. On vessels of 25,000 D.W.T. or over, the Ordinary Seaman shall be allowed four (4) hours deiily for performing this work. SECTION 20. REMOVING SOOT FROM SMOKE STACK. When members of the Deck Department are required to remove soot accumulated inside of the smoke stack, they shall be paid by using the various groups as defined by the Shipping Rules, Section 3, De­ partments & Groups, to determine the aplicable rate. On Watch Mon. through Fri. Group 1 $4.48 Group 2 3.44 Group 3 2.73 Watch Below Mon. through Fri. $5.00 4.01 3.57 On Watch Sat., Sun. A HoUdaya $7.16 6.88 5.46 SECTION 21. TANK CLEANING, (a) Wheh crewmembers are required to enter any tank in which water is regularly carried, for the purpose of cleaning or mak­ ing repairs therein, they shall be paid by using the vai-ious groups as defined by the Shipping Rules, Sec­ tion 3, Departments & Groups, to determine the ap­ plicable rate. On Watch Mon. through Fri. Watch Below Mon. through Fri. On Watch Sat., Sun, & Holidays Group 1 $4.48 Group 2 3.44 Group 3 2.73 $5.00 4.01 3.57 $7.16 6.88 5.46 (b) When crewmembers are required to enter tanks that have contained animal, vegetable, petroleum oil or creosotes, including bunkers, or molasses or after the use of Butterworth system, for the purpose of cleaning or making repairs therein, they shall be paid by using the various groups as defined by the Shipping Rules, Section 3, Departments & Groups, to determine the ap­ plicable rate. On Watch Mon. through Fri. Watch Below and Sat., Sun., Holidays On Watch Sat., Sun. A Holidays Group 1 $7.16 Group 2 4.91 Group 3 3.90 $7.16 6.01 5.50 $7.95 7.80 6.75 This shall also apply to cofferdams which have been fouled through leakage of the above-mentioned cmgoes. (c) When tanks described in (b) above are being cleaned and cleaning has been completed, a bonus of three (3) hours' overtime at the rate of $2.73, $3.44 and $4.48 respectively for those in the three (3) wage brackets shall be paid to each crewmember participating. This bonus will compensate for the clothing allowance and shall be paid only once during each ballast voyage. It is understood that sea boots for tank cleaning will be Page 24 furnished by the Company. While enagaged in tank cleaning, men shall receive no other overtime. The men who are hauling the buckets during tank cleaning operations under this section sheill be paid by using the various groups as defined by the Shipping Rules, Section 3, Departments & Groups, to determine the applicable rate. On Watch Mon. thro Group 1 $4.4 Group 2 3.44 Group 3 2.73 Watch Boiri Men. throus $5.00 4.01 3.57 On Watch Sat., 'SultTTt Hbll'days $7.16 6.8» 5.46 (d) For any work performed in cofferdam or void tank which has not contained water, oil, creosotes, etc., the men required to perform such work shall be pedd by using the various groups as defined by the Shipping Rules, Section 3, Departments & Groups, to determine the applicable rate. TTie same shall ap^ly to members required to handle or shift butterworthing machines during the butterworth operations or wash tanks from the decks. On Watch Mon. thronsh Fri. Group 1 $4.48 Group 2 3.44 Group 3 2.73 Watch Below Mon. throosh Fri. $5.00 4.01 '3.57 On Watch Sat., Sun. A Holidays $7.16 6.88 5.46 (e) A minimum of three men shall be required for the purpose of shifting butterworthing machines. When butterworthing madiines are in operation one man shall be required to stand by the machines. "The man who is standing by the machines shall do no other work. How­ ever, the other men may be required to perform other work between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. SECTION 22. CLEANING STEERING ENGINE. When sailors on or off watch are required to dean ' steering engine or steering engine bed, they shall be paid overtime for such work. For such work on Saturday, Sunday and Holidays on watch, they shall be paid by using the various groups as defined by the Shipping Rules, Section, 3, Departments & Groups, to determine the applicable rate. Group 1 $7.16 Group 2 6.88 Group 3 5.46 However, sailors may be required to clean and paint steering eng^ine room and grease tiller chains while on watch during straight-time hours without the payment of overtime. SECTION 23. ADDITIONAL WORK, (a) In aU ports, members of the Deck Department may be re­ quired to chip, sougee, scale, prime and paint the vessel over sides. They may also ^nt the crew's messroom, crew's lounge, crew's laundry and such passageways or part of passageways wdiere Unlicensed quarters, heads and showers are located, between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, without the payment of overtime. (b) Overtime shall be paid when sailors are required, either in port or at sea, to chip, sougee, scale, prime or paint galley, pantry, ssCloon, living quarters, forecastle, lavatories and washrooms, which are not used by the Unlicensed Deck Department. (c) Non-permanent transient or irregular foreign shore labor shall not be employed to perform any of the work in the licensed or unlicensed quarters, store rooms, passageways, galleys and mess rooms, except in those instances where the Company uses established shore labor. Companies on regular trade routes who, prior to June 7, 1954, used established shore labor in foreign ports may continue such practice. (d) At sea or in port, the deck department may be required to sand and varnish all outside rails, storm and screen doors. (e) When no carpenter is carried and members of the Deck Department are required to do carpenter's work, they shsill be paid by using the various groups as defined by the Shipping Rules, Section 3, Departments & Groups, to determine the applicable rate. On Watch Mon. through Fri. Watch Below and Sat., Sun., Holidays On Watch Sat., Sun. A Holidays Group 1 $4.48 Group 2 3.44 Group 3 2.73 $5.00 $7.16 4.01 6.88 3.57 5.46 (f) When any work described above is performed by the Unlicensed Personnel and overtime is payable, they shall be paid by using the various groups as defined by the Shipping Rules, Section 3, Departments & Groups, to determine the applicable rate. On Watch Mon. through Fri. Group 1 $4.48 Group 2 3.44 Group 3 2.73 Watch Below Mon. through Fri. $5.00 , 4.01 3.57 On Watch Sat., Sun. A Holidays $7.16 6.88 5.46 SECTION 24. CHAIN LOCKER. Able Seamen only shall be sent into the chain locker to stow chsdn. In - the event the chain locker is located lower than one deck below the windleiss, a suitable signaling system must be installed. The system shall consist of a twoway bell or buzzer or voice tube. This shall only apply when men are sent in the chain locker for the purpose of stowing chain. SECTION 25. WORKING EQUIPMENT. Company agrees to furnish safe working geeir and equipment. SECTION 26. LIBERTY-TYPE VESSELS. On Literty-tjpe vessels unlicensed crew members are re­ quired to clean oil in 'tween decks. They shall be pgid in accordance with cleaning rate in Section 21. SECTION 27. PYRAMIDING OVERTIME. There shall be no duplication or pyramiding of overtime ex­ cept where specifically provided for. ' ARTICU IV ENGINE DEPARTMENT SECTION 1. WAGES. Hre monthly rate of pay for the Unlicensed Personnel in the Engine Department when the perspective ratings are carried, shtdl be as follows: • BATING MONTHty RATB 6/16/72 Q.M.E.D. $858.93 Chief Pumpman 785.73 Second Pumpman/ Engine Maintenance 785.73 Engine Utility 632.65 GUer 562.40 Oiler/Maintenance Utility 604.83 Fireman/Watertender 562.40 Wiper 516.37 Ship's Welder Maintenance 695.60 JlAl-K 6/16/73 BATE 6/16/74 $901.88 825.02 $946.97 866.27 825.02 664.28 590.52 866.27 697.49 620.05 635.07 590.52 542.19 666.82 620.05 569.30 730.38 766.90 SECTION 2. ARRIVALS AND DEPARTURES. Upon vessel's arrival in port as defined in port time clause. Article II, Section 33, overtime shall begin when "fin­ ished with engines" bell is rung. Upon vessel's departure for sea overtime shall be paid up until the first "ahead or astern" bell is rung. SECnON 3. HOURS OF WORK—DAY WORKEI^S. Working hours in port or at sea for all men classified as day workers shall be*from 8 a.m. to 12 noon and 1 p.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. Any work out­ side these hours or on Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays shall be paid for at the applicable rate, except as pro­ vided in Article II, Section 18. SECTION 4. HOURS OF WORK—WATCH STANDERS. (a) Working hours for watch-standers at sea shall be forty hours per week, Monday through Friday. They shall be paid premium rate for all watches stood on Saturdajrs, Sundays and Holidays. (b) In port any work performed between 5 p.m. and 8 a.m. weekdays and on Saturdays, Sundays and Holi­ days shall be paid for at the applicable overtime rate. SECTION 5. WORKING SPACES. No member of the Unlicensed Personnel of the Ehigine Department other them the pumpman, electrician, wiper, Q.M.E.D. or any other day men, shall be requir^ to wprk outside of the engine spaces without payment of overtime. Engine spaces consist of the fireroom, engine room, ice machine room, tool shop and shaft alley, and steering engine rmxn. For the purpose of routine watdi duties, the en­ gine room spaces shall consist of fireroom, engine room, ice machine room, steering engine room and shaft alley. However they may enter engine room storage for the purpose of securing equipment with which to work and handle stores as provided in Section 18. Ihe pumproom below the top grating shall be con­ sidered as part of the Engine Department spaces. If the sailors are assigned to work in these spaces, they shall be paid overtime, unless specifically provided elsewhere to the contrary. SECTION 6. SETTING WATCHES. Sea watches for men standing donkey watches shall be set at midnight prior to scheduled sailing time. SECTION 7. BREAKING WATCHES. Any part of a watch from midnight until 8 a.m. on day of arrival shall constitute a complete watch. This shall not apply to men who are to stand donkey watch. When such £UTival occurs on Sunday, the premium rate shall -be paid only for bouts actually worked on such watch. SECTION 8. SUPPER RELIEF. At sea or in port the four to eight watch shEill relieve itself for supper. SECTION 9. ELECTRICIANS. If the Company adds an electrician to the Unlicensed Personnel, the Standard work rules for electricians shall apply. SECTION 10. PUMPMAN. The Pumpman's duties shall consist of handling cargo, ballast and tank equip­ ment, including all work necessary for the operation and maintenance of cargo, pipe lines, room heating sys­ tem and all deck machinery, including tank geju* on deck, dogs on watertight doors and ports and life boat davits. He shall not be required to do ordinary engine or fire­ room work, except in line with his regular duties; steam lines cargo lines, etc. If the Pumpman is required to enter the tanks to make repairs to pipe lines or valves after tanks are gas free emd have been cleaned, he sh£ill be paid at the applicable rate. Otherwise, he shall be paid in ac­ cordance with tank cleaning rates. While working in tanks, no other overtime shall be paid. He shall not be required to paint, clean paint, firebrush, chip, scale or do any polishing work without the payment of overtime. Notwithstanding any other provisions in this Agree­ ment, when the Pumpman is required to make repairs in teinks, he shall be paid for such work in accordance with this section. If the tanks are not butterworthed, ventilated eind mucked on dirty oil ships, clothing allowance shall be paid to any member of the Unlicensed Personnel who enters tanks for the purpose of making repairs. The Pumpmen shall receive overtime when required to make installations, renewals or replacement of pipe twelve (12) inches in diameter or over and ten (10) feet long or over in cargo tanks or pipe eight (8) inches or over in diameter and six (6) feet long or over in the It is agreed that in the handling of heavy equip­ ment in the pumproom, such as cargo line valves and pumproom machinery, the Deck Department may be required to perform the rigging and it shall be the duty of the wipers and/or pumpman to hook up and stow away the individual pieces. �1. If > 1!'^ > SECTION 11. MACHINIST/SECOND PUMPMAN AND/OR ENGINE MAINTENANCE. His duUes shall be general maintenance and repair work as directed by the Engineer in charge. He may relieve or assist the Pumpman in all of the Pumpman's duties. He may be required to paint cargo pumps only without overtime, diijHns regular working feoiir& With this -exception he shall not be required to paint, clean paint, wirebrush,* chip, scale, or do any polishing work without the pay­ ment of overtime. None of the Engine Department Unlicensed PtflSflftnel other than the pumpman or machinist/.'Jnd pump­ man may be required to turn steam on or off deck or butterworthing equipment. It shall also be the duties of the Machinist or Machinist/Second Pumpman to grease the steering en­ gine when required during his regular working hours without the payment of overtime. DUTIES ON CLEAN OIL SHIPS. On clean oil ships, the Pumpman and/or Machinist/2nd Pumpman may enter the tanks to make minor repairs without the pay­ ment of the clothing allowance providing it does not take over one (1) hour to complete the job and further providing that the tanks have been butterworthed and ventilated. The above shall apply to the other members of the Unlicensed Personnel who enter the tanks for the same purpose. No clothing allowance shall be paid to men who were not authorized to enter the tanks. When a Fireman-Watertender or Oiler is missing be­ cause a crew member is sick, injured or because a Fireman-Watertender or Oiler missed the ship and none of the Wipers is capable of being promoted to fill the vacancy, then the Engine Maintenance/Second Pump­ man may be placed on Watch. In the event the Engine Maintenance/Second Pumpman is assigned to a watch, no overtime is payable Monday through Friday for standing watch and performing customary watch duties. In no event shall he be required to work more than eight (8) hours without the payment of overtime. Any overtime due Engine Maintenance/Second Pumpnuui shall be paid at his applicable overtime rate. SECTION 12. ENGINE UTILITY, (a) They shall be required to assist Engineers in all Engine Department work. (b) Utilitymen shall be required to have qualifica­ tions as oilers, watertenders and firemen. (c) They may be required to replace any unlicensed member of the Engine Department when said member is sick, injured or missing. It shall be the duty of the Unlicensed Personnel to take cargo samples or temperatures. If the tanks are not butterworthed, ventilated, and mucked on dirty oil ships, clothing allowance shall be paid to any member of the Unlicensed Personnel who enters tanks for the purpose of making repairs. The Union agrees that the Company may replace a Wiper with an Engine Utility. SECTION 13. OILERS ON WATCH—STEAM. (a) They shall perform routine duties, oil main en­ gine (if reciprocating), watch temperatuers, and oil circulation (if turbine), oil auxiliaries, steering engine and ice machine. They sheill pump bilges and tend water where gauges and checks are in the engine room and no watertenders are ceuried. (b) If required to start or blow down evaporator, they shadl be paid one hour at the overtime rate for each operation. When such equipment is placed in opera­ tion, oilers may be required to check the equipment at regular intervals, make necessary adjustments to insure proper and even fiow of condensate and salt water, oil and tend any pump or pumps operated in connection with such equipment without payment of overtime. (e) Oilers shall not be required to do any painting, cleaning paint, wirebrushing, chipping, scaling or pol­ ishing work without payment of overtime. SE(JnON 14. OILERS ON DAY WORK—STEAM. They shall assist the Engineers in maintenance and re­ pair work in engine room, machine shop, shaft alley and store room when located in or .adjacent to the engine room, provided, however, he shall not be required to do any cleaning of boilers, cleaning paint, polishing work, wirebrushing, chipping or scaling. SECmON 15. OILERS—DIESEL AT SEA. (a) They shall make regular rounds on main engines and auxil­ iaries, pump bilges, clean oil strainers and centrifuges, watch oil temperatures and pressures. If required, they shsill drain oil from piston oil tanks every hour and shall pump up water for gravity. They shall be re­ quired to tend small donkey boiler for heating purposes without paynaent of overtime. However, when boiler is being used for heating cargo oil, an allowance of two hours per watch at the overtime rate shall be allowed the oilers. (b), They shall do no cleaning or station work, but shall be required to leave safe working conditions for their relief, provided such work shall not be done when wipers are on duty. SECTION 16. OILERS—DIESELS—IN PORT, (a) In port, oilers shall maintain a regular donkey watch. They shall oil auxilieuries, tend small donkey boiler, and look after entire plant. When cargo is being worked after 5 p.m. and before 8 a.m. Monday through Friday, or on Saturdays, Sundays and Holidaj^, the oilers on watch shall receive the applicable overtime rate and in no event shall they be paid additional overtime because cargo is being worked. (b) Oilers shall not be required to do any painting, cleaning paint, wirebrushing, chipping, scaling or polish­ ing work without the payment of overtime. SECTION 17. FIREMAN-WATERTENDER. (a) They shall be required to watch and tend water, clean burn­ ers, fuel oil strainers, wherever located, drip pans. punch carbon, keep steam, watch fuel oil pressure and temperatures and oil fuel pumps located in the fireroom only. (b) On all watches, they shall clean up excess oil occasioned by changing burners and strainers and shall leave the fireroom in a safe condition when relieved. (c) Fireman-Watertender on watch in port shall be paid overtime for watches stood after 5 p.m. and before 8 a.m., Monday^||»ugh FYiday, and on Saturdays, Sun­ days and Holicla^ at the premium rate. (d) Fireman-Watertender on watch shall not be re­ quired to do any painting, cleaning paint, wirebrushing, chipping, scaling or polishing work without the pay­ ment of overtime. (e) When on donkey watch, Fireman-Watertenders shall be required to keep steam, tend auxiliaries and take care of entire plant without payment of overtime, except as provided in (c) above. (f) When vessel is in port and the entire plant is shut down, the Fireman-Watertender may be placed on day work. His hours then will be the same as those for day workers. His work shall consist of repair and maintenance work in fireroom and engineroom. He shall not be required to do any cleaning of boilers, polishing work, wirebrushing, chipping, scaling. SECTION 18. WIPERS, (a) It shall be routine duties for the Wipers to do general cleaning, including oil spills on deck painting, cleaning paint, wirebrushing, chipping, scaling, sougeeing, polishing work in the Engine Department, including resistor houses, and fanrooms, cleaning and peunting steering engine and steering engine bed, and to take all stores, including standing by on water and fuel oil lines. (b) Wipers shall not be required to paint, chip, sougee or shine bright work in fireroom fidley, except in port. (c)) One (1) Wiper shall be assigned to clean quar­ ters and toilets of the Unlicensed Personnel of the En­ gine Department daily. Two (2) hours shall be allowed for this work between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 12:00 Noon daily. He shall be allowed two (2) hours for this work on Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays and shall have two (2) hours' overtime. Sanitary work in crew's quarters shall include wiping off fans. On vessels of 25,000 D.W.T. or over, the Wiper shall be allowed four (4) hours daily for performing this work. (d) Wiper may be required to paint unlicensed En­ gine Department crew quarters without payment of overtime during Wiper's regular working hours. (e) Wipers shall be paid overtime for cleaning in firesides and steam drum of boilers. They may be re­ quired to clean tank tops or bilges by hand or when required to paint bilges. However, cleaning bilge strain­ ers, cleaning away sticks or rags shall be considered part of a Wiper^s duties and shall be done without payment of overtime. (g) It shall be the duty of the Wiper to assist the Engineers in blowing tubes. The Wiper shall eissist the Engineers in putting XZIT, and similar preparations, and boiler compounds in the boiler. When the Wiper is required to assist in blowing tubes Monday through Friday, they shall then also be used iSaturdays, Sun­ days, and Holidays. (h) Wiper may be required to assist in repair work, but he shall not be assigned to a repair job by himself without the payment of overtime. This is not to in­ clude dismantling equipment in connection with clean­ ing; such as, grease extractors, bilge strainers and evaporators, etc. (i) Wiper shall be required to pump up galley fuel tank during straight time hours without the payment of overtime. (j) While vessels are transiting the Panama or Suez Canal, one (1) Wiper shall be assigned to trim ventilators to insure breeze for men below, regardless of whether it is outside of their regular working hours or not. When the Wiper performs this work outside of his regular working hours, overtime will be allowed. (k) Skimming hot wells and cleaning grease ex­ tractors shall be done by the Wiper as part of his regular duties without the payment of overtime. (1) It shall be the duty of the Wiper to pull ice and deliver it to the icebox door without the payment of overtime. Wipers shzdl also remove ice cubes from ice cube machines when such machines are located in engine room spaces. (m) Wipers, under proper supervision, may be re­ quired to paint the outside of electric motors and generators. (n) It shall be the duty of the Wipers to handle engine room stores on the ship or from barges, or on the dock within thirty feet (30') from ship-side in Ws regular working hours without the payment of over­ time. (Sailors shall be required to operate deck gear in the handling of such stores «is is necessary.) SECTION 19. TANK CLEANING (a) When crewmembers are required to enter any tank in which water is regularly carried, for the pur­ pose of cleaning or making repairs therein, they shall be paid by using the various groups as defined by the Shipping Rules, Section 3, Departments & Groups, to determine the applicable rate. On Watch Mon. thTonirh Fri. Watch Below Mon. thronsh Fri. On Watch Sat., Sun., Holidays Group 1 $4.48 Group 2 3.44 Group 3 2.73 $5.00 4.01 3.57 $7.16 6.88 5.46 (b) When crewmembers are required to enter tanks that have contained animal, vegetable, petroleum oil or creosotes, including bunkers or molasses or after the use of Butte worth system, for the purpose of cleaning or making repairs therein, they shall be paid by using the various groups as defined by the Shipping Rules, Section 3, Departments & Groups, to determine the applicable rate. On Watch Mon. thronsh Fri, Group 1 $7.16 Group 2 4.91 Group 3 3.90 Watch Below On Watch Sat., Son., Holidays Sat., Sun., Holidays $7.16 6.01 5.50 $7.95 ' 7.80 6.75 This shall also apply to cofferdams whidi have been fouled through leakage of the above-mentioned cargoes. (c) When tanks described in (b) above are being cleaned and cleaning has been completed, a bonus of three (3 hours' overtime at the rate of $2.73, $3.44 and $4.48 respectively for those in the three (3) wage brackets shall be paid to each crewmember partici­ pating. This bonus will compensate for the clothing allowance and shall be paid only once during each ballast voyage. It is understood that sea boots for teuik cleaning will be furnished by the company. While engaged in tank cleaning, men shall receive no other overtime. The men who are hauling the buckets during tank cleaning operations under this section shall be paid by using the various groups as defined by the Shipping Rules, Section 3, Departments & Groups, to determine the applicable rate. On Watch Hon. throuKh Fri. Watch Below Mon. throuKh Fri. On Watch Sat., Sun., Holidays Group 1 $4.48 (Jroup 2 3.44 Group 3 2.73 $5.00 4.01 3.57 $7.16 6.88 5.46 (d) For any work performed in cofferdam or void tank which has not contained water, oil creosotes, etc., the men required to perform such work shall be paid by using the various groups as defined by the Shipping Rules, Section 3, Departments & Groups, to determine the applicable rate. The same shall apply to members required to handle or shift butterworthing machines during the butterworth operations or wash tanks from the decks. On Watch Mon. thTougrh Fri. Group 1 $4.48 Group 2 3.44 Group 3 2.73 Watch Below Mon. throueh Fri. $5.00 4.01 3.57 On Watch Sat., Sun., HoUdays $7.16 6.88 5.46 (e) A minimum of three men shall be required for the purpose of shifting butterworthing machines. When butterworthing machines are in operation one man shall be required to stand by the machines. The man who is standing by the machines shall do no other work. How­ ever, the other man may be required to perform other work between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. ^ SE(5TION 20. USING PAINT SPRAY GUNS AND SAND BLASTING EQUIPMENT. When members of the crew are required to paint with spray guns, they shall be paid by using the various groups as defiened by the Shipping Rules, Section, 3, Departments and Groups, to determine the applicable rate. On Watch Mon. throuirh Fri. Watch Below Mon. through Fri. On Watch Sat., Sun., Holidays Group 1 $4.48 Group 2 3.44 Group 3 2.73 $5.00 4.01 3.57 $6.88 6.88 5.46 When spray guns, other than small hand type, are being used for painting, two men shall operate same and both men shall receive overtime, at the applicable rate. Two men shall be used on sand-blasting operation and shall be paid in the same manner as when pray guns are used. SECTION 21. VESSELS OTHER THAN THOSE OPERATED AT PRESENT. It is understood that this agreement is designed to cover tankers. In the event the Company secures a type vessel other than the type herein stated, the Company and the Union sheill meet immediately to negotiate provisions to meet the new conditions. SECTION 22. CARBON TETRACHLORIDE. When­ ever carbon tetrachloride is required to be used by an Unlicensed member of the Engine Department for cleaning purposes, they shall be paid by using the various groups as defined by the Shipping Rules, Sec­ tion 3, Departments and Groups, to determine the applacable rate. On Watch Mon. throuffb Fri. Watch Below Mon. through Fri. Group 1 $4.48 Group 2 3.44 Group 3 2.73 $5.00 4.01 3.57 On Watch Sat., Sun., Holidays $6.88 6.88 5.46 SECJnON 23. ENTERING CASINGS ON MOTOR VESSELS. Members of the Unlicensed Personnel of the Engine Department on motor vessels, when re­ quired to enter the casings for the purpose of cleaning or sealing, shall be paid the tank cleaning rate. SECTION 24. OILER/MAINTENANCE UTILITY. (1) The Oiler-shall be related to Oiler/Maintenance Utility. (2) He shall be required to have the qualifications of Firemen, Oiler and Watertender. (3) He shall be classed as a watch stander and shall perform the routine duties and maintenance of the Oiler and Fireman-Watertender stated in Article IV, Sections 13, 14 and 17, Standard Tanker Agreement. (4 Maintenance overtime shall be divided as equally as possible between men of this rating. SECTION 25. SHIP'S WELDER/MAINTENANCE MAN. (a) The Ship's Welder-Meuntenance Man shall be classed as day worker in the Engine Department. (b) He shall be required to so do burning, welding, maintenance and repair work anywhere on the vessel as directed by the Chief Engineer. (c) He shall be required to have qualifications as Fireman, Oiler and Watertender. (d) He shall not replace any member of the Un- �Il lu lr licensed personnel except when such member is missing or unable to perform his reguleu* duties due to illness or injury. (e) He shall not be required to do generzil clean­ ing, painting, cleaning paint, polishing work, wirebrushing, chipping or scaling except in the course of burning, welding, maintenance and repair work. (f) He shall receive the contractual rate for speci­ fied work such as tank cleaning, cleaning bilges, using paint spray guns, etc. sui^r meals. Scrub galley after the sui^r meal with the assistance of a General Utility. Prepare night lunches and cooked salads. 4. Saloon Mess 6:30 a.m.- 9:30 ajn. 10:30 ajn.- 1:00 pjn. 4:00 pjn.- 6:30 p.m. Prepare salads except cooked, emd all cold drinks used by him. Draw supplies as needed. 5. Crew Mess 6:30 ajn.- 9:30 ajn. 10:30 ajn.- 1:00 4:00 pjn.- 6:30plm. SECTION 26. QUALIFIED MEMBER OF THE EN­ Prepare salads except cooked salads. GINE DEPARTMENT. (1) The qualified member of 6. Utility 6:30 ajn.- 9:30 a.m. the Engine Department shall perform all work assigned 10:30 ajn.- 1:00 pjn. to him in the Engine Department by the Engineer in 4:00 p.m.- 6:30pjn. charge. On vessels carrying Utilities, the Chief Steward shall 1. The duties of the Qualified Members of the Engine- - assign their duties. Department (Q.M.E.D.s) shall be all work neces­ VESSELS CARRYING PASSENGERS sary for the continuance of the operaticHi of the 1. When passengers are on board, the passengers' Engine Department. utilities working hours shall be the same as the mess(2) He shall perform maintenance and repairs man. throughout the vessel under the direction of the En­ 2. In all ports the Cock and Baker shall work on gineer in diarge. a schedule between 6 a.m. and 6 pjn. as set f(»*th by (3) If he is a day worker, he may be required to the Steward. replace a missing watch-stander. When meal hours are changed for Deck and Engine (4) He may be required to take rai fuel and water Departments in accxirdance with Aticle n, Secrticm 44, and to take soundings as directed by the Engineer in the Steward Department's working hours may be charge. changed accordingly provided, however, that they be (5) When no Ship's Welder-Maintenance is carried given 2 hours' notice prior to the time necessary to he may, if qualified, be required to bum and weld. prepare meals. (6 He may be required to assist in any work 3. Two dollars and fifty c%nts per day, for each necessary for the operation of reefer equiixnent and passenger over 6 passengers shall be paid on these containers, including the taking of temepratures. vessels when f rcnn 7 to 12 are cxurried. These mcmies (7) He shall not be required to chip, paint, or shaU be divided among the members of the Steward sougee except where such work is incidental to a Department who perform the work or, at the Compartys specific repair job. opticHi an additional Passenger Ut^tyman may be carried. SECTION 27. PYRAMIDING OVERTIME. There 4. When the vessel ccnnmences a voyage vnthout shall be no duplication or pyramiding of overtime where passengers, and without a Passenger Utilityman and is specificeilly provided for. marmed in acxxrrdruice with this section and passengers ar« taken aboard at a foreign poii, $2.50 per day per ARTICLE V passenger shall be paid and divided amcmg members of the Steward Department who perform this wcH-k. STEWARD DEPARTMENT 5. When $2.50 per day per passenger is being paid SECTION 1. WAGES. The monthly rate of pay for to members of the Steward Department, there shall be the Unlicensed Persoimel in the Steward Department, no division of wages as outlined in Articde V, Secticxi 7, when the respective ratings are carried, shaU be as because of the absencre of this member in the Steward Department. follows: When the compcuiy rec:eives no cx)mpensatic»i fear a Monthly MonUily Monthly Rate Bate Bate minor child then the $2.50 per day shall not be ajqrliBBUBK G/16/72 6/16/73 6/16/74 cxible. Cbiet Steward (25,500 D.W.T. or over) 781.71 820.80 861.84 If the $2.50 per passenger per day is being paid in Chief Steward lieu of increasing the Steward Department personnel (under 25,500 D.W.T.) 752.52 790.15 829.66 Steward Cook 796.22 836.03 877.83 and a passenger boards or leaves a vessel befca-e the Chief Cook 675.49 709.26 744.72 serving of any erf the three meals, at the beginning or Cook and Baker 659.54 692.52 727.15 Third Cook 585.03 614.28 644.99 termination of suck passenger's voyage, the rate of Assistant Cook 585.03 614.28 644.99 $2.50 prescribed herein shaU lie reduced in the amount Messman 431.11 452.67 475.30. Utilityman 431.11 452.67 475.30 of $.84 for each meal missed. On vessels cmrying extra men who are served as SECTION 2. MINIMUM OVER'nME. At sea, when any member of the Steward Department is called out crew, determination of the method erf remuneration to the Steward Department wiU be made prior to the to work between the hours of 7:30 p.m., and 5:30 ajn., vessel's departure. a minimum of 2 hours overtime shall be paid. SECTION 3. NUMBER OF HOURS. No member of the Steward Depeurtment shall be required to woric more than eight hours in emy one day without payment of overtime. All work performed at sea on Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays shall be paid for at the premium rate except as provided in Article H, Section 18. SECTION 4. WORKING HOURS, (a) Stewardeight hours between the hours of 6:30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. Chief Cook—eight hours between the hours of 6:30 a.m. and 6:.30 p.m. Cook and Baker—either 6 a.m. to 12 noon and 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. or 2 a.m. to 10 a.m., at the company's option. At any rate, he shall receive the same 5 to 8 overtime as the Chief Cook in port. Messman—0:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.; 10:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.; and 4 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Steward-Uta.—7 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 5 p.m. to 6 pjn. (b) IN PORT WHEN FEEDING. Working hours for members of the Steward Department in when feed­ ing shaH be outlined above. They shaU be paid overtime for all work performed outside their regular hours, after 5 p.m. and before 8 a.m. weekdays and on Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays, at the premium rate. SECTION 5. MANNING SCALE, (a) It is agreed and understood that the present manning scale carried on the Company's vessel shall not be changed unless such changes are mutually agreed to by both the Unkm and the Ccanpany. On all vessels not listed in this agreement MANNING shall be in accordance with that negotiated between the UNION and the COMPANY. The Union agrees that when it is unable to supply the Company a ITiird Cook with the prc^r endcH'sement, it will then substitute a Galley Utilityman in which event the replacement shall receive Galley Utilityman's wages. (b) On automated and semi-aut(»nated vessels the hours emd duties shall be as follows:. HOURS AND DUTIES 1. The Chief Steward or Steward-Cook shall super­ vise the Steward Department, 8 hours, between 6:30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. 2. Chief Cook 7:30 a.m.-12:45 p.m. 3:30 p.m.- 6:15 p.m. Additional duties of the Chief Cook shall be to assist Cbok and Baker during rush period at breakfast and keep utensils used by him clean. The Chief Cbok shall receive the same port time overtime hours as the Chief Steward. 3. Cook and Baker 6:00 a.m.- 9:30 a.m. 11:00 a.m.- 1:00 p.m. 4:00 p.m.- 6:30 p.m. Additional duties of Cook and Baker shall be to pre­ pare, cook and serve all vegetables for dinner and SECnON 6. FULL COMPLEMENT, (a) A full complement of the Steward Department shaU be main­ tained when the vessel is feeding. This shaU not ai^y when a skelton crew is aboard. (b) When a skelton crew is aboard and the ship is feeding, a minimum of five men shaU be maintained in the Steward Department. SECTION 7. WORKING DUE TO ABSENT MEM­ BERS. (a) When a vessel is in a continental United States port and a member of the Steward Department is missing, the men who do the missing man's work shaU be paid overtime for acrfual time worked over their normal eight hours. (b) If a vessel sails without the fuU c»mplement in the Steward Department as required by this agree­ ment, then the men who do the missing men's work wiU receive, in addition to a division of wag^ of the missing men, the overtime that missing men would normally have made on Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays. (c) While on a voyage and a member of the Steward Department beccanes ill or is injured and remains aboard the vessel, the men who do his work shaU receive a division of pay but thqy shaU not re­ ceive any overtime for doing this wcark. SECTION 8. ROUTINE WORK, (a) The regular routine duties laid out below shaU be cxuried out within the scheduled working hours as specified above, and it shall be the duty of the Steward Depaitm^t to orga­ nize its work so that it is acxx>mplished within the eight hours per day as scheduled in this agreement. Routine duties of the Steward Department shall be to prepare and serve the meals. They shaU also cdean and maintain, including spot sougeeting and polishing bright work the quarters of the Licensed Perscmnel, the Radio OfiScer, the Purser, Passengers, and the ship's oMce, all dining rcrams, messrcxnns, washroams, galley and pantry. They shall sort and cnill fruit and vegetables. Unless otherwise specified in this agreemoit, no over­ time applies to the above routine work. (b) At sea, the Utility, if assigned to the daily cleaning of the radio shack, shall receive not more than 3 hours overtime per week at the overtime rate. (c) It shaU be routine duties for the Steward Utility to count and bag linen, work in storerooms, linoi Icxkers, toilets and Steward Department passageways and do general cleaning within his 8 hours as directed by the Steward. SECTION 9. HANDLING STORES. Monbers of the Steward Department shall not be reciuired to carry any stores or linen to or from the dock, but when stores or linen are delivered at the stweroom doors, meat or chill box-dcmrs. Steward Department men shall place same in their respective places and they shall be paid by using th^ various groups as defined by the Shipping Rules, Section 3, Departments & Groups, to determine the applicable rate. ' After S:Mii.w.ud Before 8 MOB. tkroBsh Fri. Group 1 $4.48 Group 2 3.44 Group 3 2.73 $5.00 4.01 •3,57 Dmiiu Work Hoon Sst., SBB., HoUdsy* $6.88 6.88 5.46 However, daily provisions such as fresh vegetables, fruit, milk, or bread shall be stored by messmen and/or utilitymen when placed aboard without the payment erf overtime, provided suck work is dcme within their pre­ scribed working hours. SECTION 10. RECEIVING STORES. The Steward shaU be solely respcmsible for checking and receiving of voyage stores and linens, and he shafi not delegate this respcHisibiUty to another member of the Steward De­ partment. He shall be required to go cm the dock to check stores and linens without the paymcmt of over­ time during his regular hours. SECTION 11. LATE MEALS. When members of the Steward Department are required to serve late meals, due to the failure of officers or crew to eat with­ in the prescribed time, the members of the Steward Department actually required to stand by to prepare and serve tbe late meals shall be paid the applicable rate. SECTION 12. SHIFTING MEALS. When meal hours are extended for any reason and any of the Un­ licensed Perscmnel are unable to eat within the regular prescribed time, all members of the Steward Depart­ ment rec]uired to stand by to pr^[>are and serve the meals shall be paid at the appUcuble rate from the time the meal is extended. As muck notice as possible shaU be given the Steward Department when meal hours are to be shifted SECTION 13. EXTRA MEALS, (a) When meals are served to other than regular members of the crew and/or Pilot, $.50 per meal shall be paid. This is to be divided amcmg the monbers of the department actu­ ally engaged in preparing and serving the meals. (b) When food is prepared for persons wko do not require the service of messroom, two hours overtime per meal shaU be paid for the first group of six persons or fraction thereof, and one hour overtime for each four additional persons or fraction thereof. This money is to be eqmtUy divided among the galley force. (c) No extra meals are to be served without the authority of the Master or Officer in ckcuge of the vesseL (d) The provisions of paragraik (a) shall not re­ quire the payment of any additional amount to mem­ bers of the Steward Department for serving meals to Conqmny ofifickils, or Government oflSdals assigned to the ship on ship's business. SECTION 14. EXTRA PERSONS SLEEPING ABOARD. When perscms other than regular crewmembers, passengers, pilot or a Company representa­ tive sleep aboard, the member of the Steward Depart­ ment who takes cxue of the rocxn shall be paid one (1) hour's overtime per day. Ikis does not apply when a ship carries the required complement to accommodate passengers, and the number of extra persons aboard does not exceed the full complonent of passengers allowed. SECTION 15. SERVING MEALS OUTSIDE OF MESSROOMS. When any member of the Steward De­ partment is required to serve anyone outside of their respective messrooms for any reason, he shall be paid at the applicable rate for them required. However, meals be served on the bridge to the Master and/or PUot without the payment of overtime whenever it is necessary for the Master and/or Pilot to be on the Ixidge for the safety of the ship. The Captain's ol9c% or statonent shall not be classified as the Ixidge of the ship. This section shall not be c»nstrued to apply to passengers or ship's personnel served during regu­ lar working hours cm account of illness. SECTION 16. MIDNIGHT MEALS AND NIGHT LUNCHES, (a) Members of tbe Steward Department actually engaged in serving hot lunches at midnight are to be allowed three hours' overtime for preparing and serving same. (b) When not more than the equivalent of one department is served at 9 pjn. or at 3 ajn. night lunch, one cook shall be turned out to perform this work. When from one rix to ten men are served, one cxx>k and one messman shall perform this work. When more than ten men are served, one ccxk and two messmen shall perform this work. (c) Wlien m^ds are not provided as specified in Article n, Secrfion 43, above, the number of the Stew­ ard Department who would normally be broken out to prepare such meals shall be paid the overtime specified in paragraph (a) above, at the overtime rate. SECTION 17. CLEANING MEAT AND CHILL BOXES. (a>- Monbers of the Steward Department shall be assigned by the Steward to cdean meat and ckill boxes and shall be pmd at the iqiplicable rate for time the work is performed. Boxes shall not be cleaned without the exi»ress authorization of the Chief Steward. (b) Keeinng the meat and ckill boxes neat and orderly at all times, such as cleaning out paper wrap­ pings,, crates, etc., within regular working hours is not to be considered overtime. SECTION IR MAKING ICE CREAM. When a member of the Steward Department is required to make ice cream he shaU be paid at the aiq>licable rate for the time required to make the ice cream. �SECTION 19. MAKING ICE. On .ships where ice machines are carried, members of the Steward Depart­ ment will not required to make or pull ice, but they will distribute the ice once it is pulled. On ships where ice machines are not carried, and members of the Steward Department are required to make ice, over­ time shall be paid for such work performed. This does not apply to making ice cubes in small refrigerators or ice cube machines in messrooms, pantries or galleys. SECTION 20. OVERTIME FOR BUTCHERING. When carcass beef, eighths or larger, is carried, the man required to butcher this beef shall be paid a mini­ mum of 6 hours overtime weekly for butchering. This shall not apply when a butcher is carried. SECTION 21. SHORE BREAD, (a) The Com­ pany shall furnish bread from ashore in all continental U.S. ports. When bread is not furnished in continental U.S. ports within 24 hours, excluding Sundays emd Holi­ days, the cooks shall be required to make the bread and will be paid three hours' overtime for each batch of bread baked. (b) When a new Baker is employed he may be re­ quired to bake during regular working hours without the payment of overtime. SECTION 22. SOUGEEING. When members of the Steward Departmen are required to sougee, overtime shall be paid for the actual number of hours worked. Spotting shall not be construed as sougeeing. SECTION 23. CHIPPING, SCALING AND PAINT­ ING. Members of the Steward Department shall not be required to chip, scale or paint. SECTION 24. DUMPING GARBAGE.^ No member of the Steward Department shall be require to go on dock for the purpose of dumping garbage. SECTION 25. OIL STOVES. Members of the Steward Department shall not be required to pump oil for the galley range. FURTHER RULES APPLICABLE TO TANKERS IN THE GRAIN TRADE 1. When a tanker is put into the grain trade the crew shall be under the Freightship working rules from the time they commence loading grain until such time as they arrive at an oil cargo loading berth, they shall then revert to the tanker working rules. It is understood, however, that they shall at all times remain under the tanker wage scale. 2. It has been agreed that the deck department can teike the ship's evacuators from the cargo hold or shel­ ter desk store rooms, wherever they may be stored, and place then in position on deck where they are required for loading or discharging. In cases where it is necessary to take the cyclone (heads) off these machines in order to store them, it has been agreed that the pumpmen will take out the bolts, nuts £md etc., and that the deck department SECTION 26. DAY WORK, (a) When the ship is not feeding and members of the Steward Depart­ ment are on day work, the hours shall be from 8 a.m. to 12 noon and 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. (b) When members of the Steward Department are on day work they may be required to work in store rooms, linen lockers, toilets, passageways, handle stores and linen placed aboard ship, and do general cleaning without the payment of overtime. (c) When members of the Steward Depai'tment are on day work, all hands shall be allowed fifteen minutes for coffee at 10 a.m. and 3 p.m., or at a convenient time near these hours. (d) When the Steward Department is on day work and the ship is not feeding, the men shall receive one full hour from 12 noon until 1 p.m. for lunch. This hour may be varied but such variation shall not exceed one hour either way, provided that one unbroken hour shall be allowed at all times for dinner or supper when men are on day work. If one unbroken hour is not given, the men involved shall receive one hour's overtime in lieu thereof. SECTION 27. GALLEY GEAR. The Company shall furnish all tools for the galley including knives for the cooks. SECnON 28. APRONS AND UNIFORMS. White caps, aprons, and coats worn by the Steward Depart­ ment shall be furnished and laundered by the Company and white trousers worn by the galley force shall be laundered by the Company. SECTION 29. ENTERING ENGINEROOM AND FIREROOM. Members of the Steward Department shall not be required to entire the engine or fire room, except as may be required by Article H, Section 18. SECTION 30. WORK NOT SPECIFIED. Any work performed by the Steward Department that is not specifically defined in this agreement shoU be paid for at the regular overtime rate. would lift off the heads and store the machines, and in the same manner when the machines are being taken out of storage and placed on deck, the deck depart­ ment will lift the head onto the machine and the pump­ men will in turn secure the bolts, nuts, etc. Ibe above described work may be done during regular working hours by the watch on deck without the payment of overtime. (b) When shoreside evacuators are to be used, and the crewmanbers are required to service or handle same they shall be paid by using the various groups as defined by the Shipping Rules, Section 3, Departments & Groups, to determine the applicable rate. On Watch Sloik. throagh Fri. Watch B^ow Mon. thronsh Fri. On Watch Sat., Snn. & Holidays Group 1 $4.48 Group 2 3.44 Group 3 2.73 $5.00 4.01 3.57 $7.16 6.88 5.46 ARTICLE VI OTHER PROVISIONS SECTION 1. Vessels Sales and Transfers. Prior to any vessel contracted to the Seafarers International Union of North America—Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District, AFL-CIO, being disposed of in any fashion, including but not limited to sale, scrap, transfer, charter, etc., ninety (90) days notification in writing must be sent to Union Headquarters, 675 Fourth Avenue, Brooklyn, New York 11232. SECTION 2. It is agreed that any zigreements that are presently in effect covering War Risk Insurance and Area Bonuses be continued as is with no change. In addition, any and all addendums, supplementary agreements and/or memorandums of understanding, the contents of which have not been incorporated into this collective bargaining agreement shall be continued in effect and if modified, as so modified shall be incor­ porated into and made a part of this collective bargain­ ing agreement. SECTION 3. It is agreed that for purposes of con­ struction of this Agreement, wherever the masculine gender is used, it shall include the feminine gender. ARTICLE VII EFFECTIVE DATES •nie effective date of this Agreement shall be at 12:01 a.m., June 16, 1972, and the effective dates so to aU other changes sheiU be the dates provided in the memo­ randums of understanding which have been incorpor­ ated into and made a part of this collective bargaining agreement. ARTICLE VIII TERMINATION The termination date of this collective bargaining agreement shall be June 15,1975. 4. Cleaning tanks where grain has been carried. When men are required to sweep up grain and remove it from the tanks or wash the tanks down with a hand hose, his shaU be considered the same as cleaning holds and the hold cleaning rate shall be paid as per the Frpightship Agreement, however, the butterworthing machines are used and the tanks are cleared and mucked, men performing this work shall be paid at the tank clearing rate. 5. During regular working hours it shall be the duty of the deck department to set up and shift the ship's evacuators including attaching the first section of suc­ tion pipe and to do any rigging necessary for operation and repairs. However, hooking up additional sections of suction pipe, shifting suction lines or going into the tanks to hOok up or tmplug suction lines shall be con­ sidered longshore work and shall be paid for at the longshore rate. SlU STEWARD DEPARTMENT WORKING RULES Pi. FOR THE SEAFARERS INTERNA-nONAL UNION OF NORTH AMERICA Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District, AFL-CIO In order to insure continued harmony and efficiency in the steward depsu-tment, this outline of duties is sub­ mitted as a guide for the Steward and his Department. It is not intended to conflict with or supercede our agreement, nor is it intended in any way to limit the chief steward's authority. Duties of Steward: Eight hours between the hours of 6:30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. The steward shall have the full authority of making any changes and adjustment of this work, according to the circumstances or conditions that may arise, wd the Union demands that each member cooperate in carry­ ing out his assignment as a condition of our contract. It shall be left up to the steward's good judgment, who wil bear in mind that the results are always the deter­ mining factor, in better service, maintenance and greater economy. He Shall coordinate the work of his department in the different classes so that hone of his men will be taxed unfairly or beyond their capacity. He shall have free access to all parts of the vessel, where the function of his- department is necessary. When settling differences he should make every effort to settle them satisfactorily for all concerned. His employees are entitled to private interviews when brought to task. This will improve the harmonious relationship now ex­ isting aboard ships. The regular duties of the steward shall be to supervise-all work of the steward depart­ ment, including the supervision of preparing and serv­ ing all meals: he is responsible for the receiving and issuance of all stores,inspection of work, preparing requisitions, taiking inventory of stock, authorizing, checking and recording overtime, conforming with the agreement in distribution of extra meals to each man individually, issuance of linen and soaps to the crew and officers on the days designated with the help of the steward utility. He shall see to it that the SIU feeding system and list of instructions, as set forth by headquarters and its representatives, shall be followed and he will be held accountable for its application aboard ship. When ordering replacements for entry ratings, tlie steward should specify a definite entry rating. The dis- July 1972 p)atcher should be instructed to call the job as specified for the patricular entry rating involv^. The chief steward shall set up a schedule for mem­ bers of the department to keep the steweu-d department quEurters clean. Upon two hours notice, members of the steward de­ partment shall be required to assist the steward in tak­ ing voyage stores. The steward will designate the num­ ber of men necessary for storing. He shall prepare all menus and control all keys. He shall see that all quarters under his jurisdiction are celaned properly, that meals are served on time, au­ thorize the cleaning of edl refrigerated storage boxes. He may assist when there is a shortage of help in his department, he may also do any work he may deem necessary for the efficient operation of his department. Duties of the CJiief Cook: Eight hours between the hours of 6:30 a.m. and 6:30' p.m. The chief cook is in charge of the galley. He shall do the butchering, cook roasts, soups, gravies and sauces; direct the preparation and serving of all food, including night lunches, assist the chief steward in preparation of the menus when required. He shall work under the supervision of the chief steward and shall receive stores when necessary and assist in the proper storage of same. As directed by the steward, he shall assist in taking inventory of galley stores and ^ley equipment; also report to the steward any repairs and replacing of all equipment. He shall render all fats, he shall be responsible for the general cleanliness of the galley and its equipment. He shall keep the meat box in an orderly condition. Duties of the Cook and Baker: Eight hours in all ports and at sea, as the steward may direct, between the hours of 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. He shall work under the direction of the chief cook; he shall do the necessary cooking, baking, breads, pies, cakes, puddings, pastries, hot cakes and all flour work, cook cereeils, stewed fruits, assist with cooking and serv­ ing meals, and when required, he shall at 6:00 a.m. start the preparation of all meats left out by the chief cook except when the cook and baker is on day work. He shall be responsible for cooking and serving break­ fast. He shall slice, prepare and .serve all breakfast meats and assist in the preparation and serving of all meals while on day work. He shall assist in the general cleaning and upkeep of the galley and equipment. On Liberty ships where there is no galleyman, he shall do the third cook's duties between 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. Duties of the Second Cook: 7:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.—4:(X) p.m. to 6:00 p.m. The second cook shall work under the direction of the chief cook and the cook and baker. He shall cook eill vegetables and assist in preparing for the cooking and serving of all meals, prepeure all cooked salads, emd shall zissist the night cook and baker with breakfast to order. He shall prepare all night lunches. He shaU assist in the gener£il cleaning and upkeep of the galley and equip­ ment, sort and cull perishable fruits and vegetables, with the galleyman, as required. Duties of the Third Cook: 7:00 a.m. to 1:00 pjn.—4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. The third cook shall work under the direction of the chief cook and other cooks. He shall prepare and cook all vegetables, keep a sufficient amount of onions, car­ rots, etc., avtulable for use, sort and cull perishable vegetables and fruits, with the galleyman, as required. Keep refrigerated space neat and orderly, and dear out paper wrappings, crates, etc. Draw necessary linen for galley in exchange for soiled linens, assist in the general cleaning of galley and equipment, return un­ used and leftover food to the refrigerator when neces­ sary. When no galley utility is carried, he shall per­ form the work of the galley utility, and his working hours shall be 6:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m., 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., 4:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Duties of the Galley Utility: 6:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.—11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.—4:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. The galley utility shall work under the direction of all cooks; he shall clean the galley emd edl utensils, peel potatoes, and vegetables, cull perishable vegetables and fruits with the third cook or second cook, and keep re­ frigerated spaces neat and orderly, clearing out paper wrappings, crates, so forth; empty and scrub garbage pails. After each meal, scrub galley deck. He shdl assist chief cook in drawing daily meats from meat box, when r^uired. Each morning after breakfast draw stores as directed, including linen. Clean between deck, passage­ ways, outside refrigerator boxes and stairway leading to the main deck. Light fires when prescribed. Page 27 �Duties of the Passenger Utility: 6:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.—10:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.—4:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. When passengers are aboard, the passenger utility shall make and clean the passenger rooms each morn­ ing. He shall be responsible mostly for the caring of and services to passengers, as the chief steward may direct, clean passenger lounges and smoking room. He may be required to assist steward in receiving and dis­ embarking passengers. When six or less passengers are carried he is to serve them breakfast. He is to serve lunch and dinner at all times and when over six pas­ sengers are carried he will work in conduction with the saloon and pantry messmeh, as the steward may direct. Duties of the Saloon Messman: 6:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.—10:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.—4:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. The saloon messman sheill be responsible for the serv­ ing of the three meals daily to the captain and oflScers; he shall eilso assist in serving all meals to passengers. However, the saloon messman and saloon utility are solely responsible for preparing and serving breakfast when more than six passengers are carried. He shall be responsible for the clejuiliness of the saloon, condi­ ments, etc., polish silver and clean port boxes and glasses, mop the saloon each morning after breakfast and sweep after each meal, and clean fans in saloon. Draw £ill linen to be used in the saloon and be responsi­ ble for the setting of all tables for service. Spot sougee when necessary. Duties of the Saloon Utility. 6:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.—10:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.—4:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. The saloon pantryman shall be responsible for the pantry and the refrigerator and fruits and all needed stores for the officers and passenger service. He is re­ sponsible for the preparation of salads (except cooked salads) under the direction of the steward. Keep pantry and utensUs, bootlegs, steamtables, crockery and pans used by him, cleaned after each meal. Dish out food at service. Make coffee at each meal and morning (coffee time) before retiring. Empty and scrub garbage pail after each meal, work jointly with saloon messman and passenger's utility in_ preparation and serving at • all times. He may be required to assist in serving break­ fast with saloon messman when more than six pas­ sengers are carried. Spot sougee when necessary. Duties of the Oew Messman: 6:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.—10:30 ajn. to 1:00 p.m.—4:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. The crew messman is in charge of the crew messroom; responsible for silverware and glasses, condi­ ments, and serving three meals a day. Provide milk, (2) The chief steward is to issue all daily stores box cereals, butter, bread, cold drinks, and needed when practicable and must control all keys. Storerooms supplies; scrub the deck each morning before retiring. and ice boxes are to be kept locked at all times. Clean messroom refrigerator, tables £ind chairs and spot (3) Maximum sanitary and orderly conditions must sougee when needed. Assist the pantryman with salads. be observed in all steward department facilities such as Place night lunches in proper places. Leave out a few galley, messrooms, storerooms, etc. No smoking in the cups and spoons after each meal. He shall check that galley at any time. No smoking by any steward per­ there are necessary stores left out for night, such as sonnel while serving or preparing food. coffee, sugar, milk, etc. Also clean fams in messroom. (4) White jackets must be worn by messman at all Duties of the Crew Utility: times while serving. T-shirts may be worn while pre­ 6:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.—10:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.—4:00 paring for meals. Galley gang to wear white caps, cooks p.m. to 6:30 p.m. jackets, white or T-shirts during hot weather. Caps to The crew pantryman shall be responsible for the be paper or cloth. Cooks jackets to be % length sleeves. cleanliness of the crew pamtry crockery, coffee urn, However, white or T-shirts may be worn by messmen percolators, all pots and pans used by hini, and refrig­ during hot weather. erators; scrub deck each day and sweep after' each (5) Only qualified food handlers are to handle food meal. Make coffee for each meal and coffee for the and all personnel outside of the steward department are crew for morning (coffee time) before retiring. He is to be kept out of the galley at all times. responsible for the preparation of salads (except cooked (6) All entrees such as meat, fowl, and fish, includ­ salads) under the direction of the steward. He shall ing ham and bacon for breakfast, must be served from assjst messman in serving when required during rush the galley and when practical, vegetables should also period. Draw needed supplies for the crew messroom be served from the galley. and assist crew messman in making cold drink. Spot (7) All steaks and chops are to be grilled to indi­ sougee when necessary. vidual order. However, chops may be grilled thirty Duties of the Steward Utility: minutes prior to serving, when necessary. Meats and 7:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.—4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. roasts must be carved to order. Routine duties of the steward utility shall, other than (8) No plates should be overloaded and only nonmaking and cleaning officers' quarters, include work ih watery vegetables will be served on the same plate storerooms, linen lockers, ships office, officers' passage­ with the meat or other entree. Other vegetables to be ways and stairways, deem steward department show­ served on side dishes. ers, and toilet, count and bag linen, issuance of linen (9) At least two men of the galley gemg must be in and soaps when necessary; do the general cleaning as the galley during meal times. The steward is to super­ the steward may -designate. Clean the recreation room vise the serving of all meals. Either the steward or the alternately with the wiper and ordinary seaman. The chief cook must supervise the meals when in port. Stew­ laundry is cleaned by each department alternately. ard to be aboard and responsible to check voyage stores when they are received. Note:—Members of the steward department who are (10) Salads, bread, butter and milk are to be placed required to obtaiin stores from refrigerated spaces shall on the table not more than five minutes before the assist in keeping refrigerated spaces clean by remov­ serving and only on tables wdiere needed. ing paper, wrappings, crates, etc. (11) All coffee served for meals and coffee time is to On certain types of vessels the messman and utilit>-be made in electric percolators when practicable. men may be required to clean certain ladders and (12) No food, including vegetables, is to be thrown passageways as part of their routine duties. away after meals without the consent of the steward or the chief cook. Use left-overs as soon as possible, not to exceed forty-eight hours. SIU STEWARD DEPARTMENT GUIDE In order to improve the preparation and serving of (13) Such items as sardines, boiled eggs, sliced left­ food and eliminate waste on all SFCT-contracted vessels, over roasts, such as pork, beef, ham, etc., potato salad, baked bezms, besides the ordinary run of cold cuts and the following guide shall be put into effect: cheese are to be served for night lunch. The night (1) Menus are to be prepared deiily, on main entrees at least 24 hours in advance. Standardization must be lunches are to be cut £uid placed by the 2nd cook or avoided. 3rd cook before retiring. . Y- Page 28 Seafarers Log �SHIPPING RULES-JUNE 16, 1972 Preamble Every seaman seeking employment through the hiring hails of the Seafarers International Union of North America-Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and inland Waters District.(hereinafter called the "Union") shall be shipped pursuant to the following Shipping Rules. Nothing con­ tained in these Shipping Rules is in any way intended to create any indemnity obligation on the part of either the Union or the Seafarers Welfare Plan. 1. Seniority A. Subject to the conditions and restrictions on employment con­ tained in agreements between the Union and contracted Employers and to the Rules set forth herein, seamen shall be shipped out on jobs referred through the Union's hiring halls according to their class of seniority rating. B. The following shall be the classes of seniority rating: 1. Class "A" seniority rating, the highest seniority rating, shall be possessed by: (a) ail unlicensed seamen who possessed such rating on Sept. 8, 1970, pursuant to the Shipping Rules then in effect; (b) all unlicensed seamen who possess Class "B" seniority rating pursuant to these.Rules and who have shipped regularly as defined herein for eight (8) consecutive years, provided such sea­ men have maintained their Class "B" seniority rating without break and provided further that they have completed satisfactorily the advanced course of training then offered by the Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship for the Department in which such seamen regularly ship; and (c) ail unlicensed seamen who have been upgraded to Class "A" seniority rating by the Seafarers Appeals Board pursuant to the authority set forth herein. 2. Class "B" seniority rating, the second highest seniority rating, shall be possessed by: (a) all unlicensed seamen who possessed such rating on Sept. 8, 1970 pursuant to the Shipping Rules then in effect; (b) ail unlicensed seamen who possess Class "C" seniority rating, pursuant to these Rules and who have shipped regularly as defined herein for two (2) consecutive years; and (c) all unlicensed seamen who possess Class "C" seniority rating pursuant to these Rules and who have graduated from the Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship entry rating training pro­ gram and have been issued a ship assignment card in accord with these Rules. 3. Class "C" seniority rating, the lowest seniority rating, shall be possessed by all unlicensed seamen who do not possess either class "A" or class "B" seniority ratings. iT 1 C. A seaman shall be deemed to have shipped regularly within the meaning of these Rules if he has been employed as an un­ licensed seaman no less than ninety (90) days during each calen­ dar year aboard one or more American-flag merchant vessels cov­ ered by a collective bargaining agreement between the Union and the owner or operator of such vessels. D. Employment by or at the request of, or election to any office or job in, the Union shall be the equivalent of covered employment described in the preceding paragraph: and seniority credit under these Rules shall accrue during the period that such employment, office or job is retained. E. Seniority credit shall be accrued on the basis of total covered employment, without regard to whether such employment was served in the Deck, Engine or Steward Departments. F. The ninety (90) day period of employment required of a sea­ man during any year to constitute shipping regularly within the meaning of these Rules shall be reduced proportionately in accord with the amount of time spent by such seaman during that year as a bonafide in- or out-patient in the continuing care of a U.S.P.H.S. or other accredited hospital. (For example, four months' in­ patient time during a given calendar year reduces the ninety (90) day employment requirement for that year by one-third to sixty (60) days.) G. In the event a seaman possessing less than Class "A" sen­ iority rating fails to ship regularly within the meaning of these Rules during particular year, he shall lose all accumulated em­ ployment credit for that and ail preceding years in his then cur­ rent seniority rating. H. in the event a seaman's covered employment has been inter­ rupted by circumstances beyond his control, resulting in his fail­ ure to ship regularly within the meaning of these Rules, the Sea­ farers Appeals Board may, upon application of the affected sea­ man, grant such total or partial seniority credit for the time lost as the Board may deem necessary in its sole discretion to avoid ^|due hardship. I. In the event a seaman's covered employment is interrupted by service in the Armed Forces of the United States, resulting in his failure to ship regularly within the meaning of these Rules, such seaman shall suffer no loss of seniority credit accrued prior to his entry of military service if he registers to ship pursuant to the.>e Rules within one hundred twenty (120) days following his separation from military service. 2. Shipping Procedure A. Subject to the specific provisions of these Rules, unemployed seamen shall be shipped only if registered as provided herein and in the order of the priorities established in Rule 2 C (3) hereof. B. The following rules shall goVern the registration of unemploy­ ed seamen for shipping through Union hiring halls: 1. Unemployed seamen shall register only at the port through which they desire to ship. No seaman shall be registered at more than one port at the same time, nor if they are employed aboard any vessel. 2. Seamen shall be registered only in the Department in which they regularly ship, and in only one Group, as provided in Rule 3 hereof. 3. Shipping registration cards shall be non-transferable and shall be issued at Union hiring hails only upon application in person by seamen desiring the same. Shipping registration cards shall be time- and date-stamped when issued and shall show the regis­ trant's class of seniority rating. Department and Group. 4. Shipping registration cards shall be issued during the regular business hours of the Union's hiring hails. Every seaman desiring to register must possess and submit all documents required by the United States Coast Guard and by applicable law for employ­ ment as a merchant seaman aboard U.S.-flag vessels. At the time of registration each seaman is responsible for producing sufficient evidence to establish his class of seniority rating. For this purpose an appropriate seniority identification card issued by the Union shall be deemed sufficient, although other official evidence of em­ ployment, such as legible U.S. Coast Guard discharges, may also be submitted. 5. In ports where the Seafarers Welfare Plan maintains a clinic, no seaman shall be registered for shipping unless he submits a valid Seafarers Welfare Plan clinic card at the time of registration. 6. To remain valid, seniority registration cards must be stamped once each month in the port of issuance. The dates and times for such stamping shall be determined by the Port Agent for each port, and each registrant shall be notified of the dates and times for stamping when he receives his shipping registration card. A seaman who fails to have his shipping registration card so stamped during any month shall forfeit the same and shall be re­ quired to re-register. In the event circumstances beyond his con­ trol prevent, a seaman from having his shipping registration card, so stamped, the Port Agent may stamp such card as if the sea­ man had been present on the required time and date, upon sub­ mission by the seaman of adequate evidence of the circumstances preventing his personal appearance. , July 1972 7. Subject to the provisions of these Rules, shipping registration cards shall be valid only for a period of ninety (M) days from the date of Issuance. If the ninetieth (90th) day falls on a Sunday, a national or state holiday, or on a day on which the Union hiring hall in the port of registration is closed for any reason, shipping registration cards which would otherwise expire on such day shall be deemed valid until the next succeeding business day on which the said hiring hail is open. Shipping registration cards' periods of validity shall also be extended by the number of days during which shipping in the port of registration has been materially reduced by strikes affecting the maritime industry generally or by other sim­ ilar circumstances. C. The following Rules shall govern shipping of registered sea­ men through Union hiring hails: 1. Seamen shall be shipped only through the hiring hall at the port where they have registered for shipping. No seaman shall be shipped on a job outside of the Department or Group in which he is registered except under emergency circumstances to prevent a vessel from sailing short-handed, or as otherwise provided in these Rules. 2. Jobs referred to the Union hiring hall shall be announced and offered to registered seamen at the times and according to the procedures set forth in Rule 4 hereof.' At the time each job is so offered, registered seamen desiring such job shall submit their shipping registration cards, U.S. Coast Guard Merchant Mariner's documents, and valid Seafarers Welfare Plan clinic cards to the hiring hail dispatcher. The job so offered shall be awarded to the seaman in the appropriate Department and Group possessing the highest priority, as determined pursuant to Rule 2 C (3) hereof. 3. Within each Department, seamen of higher seniority rating shall have priority for jobs over seamen of lower seniority rating, even if such higher seniority seamen are registered in a different Group from that in which the offered job is classified. As between seamen of equal seniority ratings within the same Department, priority shall be given to the seamen registered for the Group in which the offered job is classified, in the event seamen of equal priority under this paragraph bid for the same job, the job shall be awarded to the seaman possessing the earliest dated shipping registration card. 4. Notwithstanding any other provisions of these Rules, no job shall be awarded to a seaman who is under the influence of alco­ hol or drugs at the time such job is offered; nor shall any seaman be awarded any job unless he is qualified therefor in accord with law or unless he submits, if necessary, appropriate documents es­ tablishing such qualifications. 5. The seaman awarded a job under Rule 2 0 (2) hereof shall immediately surrender his shipping registration card and shall re­ ceive two job assignment cards containing his name and the de­ tails of the job. When reporting aboard his vessel, the seaman shall present one job assignment card to the head of his Depart­ ment and the other to the Union department delegate. D. A seaman v/ho quits or is fired from a job during the same day on which he reports for such job chali retain his original ship, ping registration card if he has received no compensation for such day's employment and if he reports back to the dispatcher on the next succeeding business day. A seaman who quits or is fired after the day he reports for a job shall secure a new shipping reg­ istration card. E. A seaman who receives job assignments pursuant to Rule 2 C (5) hereof and subsequently rejects or quits the same on two oc­ casions within the period of his shipping registration card's valid­ ity shall forfeit his shipping registration card and shall secure a new shipping registration card. F. Ail seamen registered for shipping, other than those possess­ ing Class A seniority rating, who are unavailable to accept or fail or refuse to accept three jobs for which they are qualified during any one period of registration may forthwith be refused the right to register for employment under these Rules for, a period of twelve (12) months. Upon application as provided in these Rules the Seafarers Appeals Board may shorten or revoke such refusal of registration for good cause shown. G. Seamen with Class C seniority rating shipped pursuant to these Rules may retain such jobs for one round trip or sixty (60) days, whichever is longer. At the termination of such round trip or on the first opportunity following the sixtifeth (60th) day on the job, such seaman shall sign off their vessels; and the vacant job shall be referred to the Union hiring hall. H. Seamen with Class B seniority rating shipped pursuant to these Rules may retain such jobs for a period of one round trip or one hundred eigthy (180) days, whichever is longer. At the com­ pletion of such round trip or at the first opportunity following the one hundred eightieth (180th) day on the job, such seamen shall sign off their vessels; and the vacant job shall be referred to the Union hiring hall. I. The provisions of Sections G and H of this Rule 2 shall not apply if they would cause a vessel to sail short-handed. For the purposes of those sections the phrase, "round-trip," shall have its usual and customary meaning to seamen, whether such "roundtrip" be coastwise, intercoastal or foreign. On coastwise voyages, if a vessel js scheduled to return to the area of original engage­ ment, a seaman of less than Class A" seniority rating shall not be required to leave such vessel until the vessel reaches the said area. On intercoastal and foreign voyages, if a vessel pays off at a port in the continental United States other than in the area of engagement, and if such vessel is scheduled to depart from said port of payoff within ten (10) days after arrival to return to the area of original engagement, a seaman of less than Class A sen­ iority rating shall not be required to leave the vessel until it ar­ rives in the area of original engagement. J. No seaman shipped under these Rules shall accept a promo­ tion or transfer aboard ship unless there is no time or opportunity to dispatch a seaman to fill such vacant job from a Union hiring hail. 3. Departments and Groups A. Jobs aboard vessels covered by these Rules are classified according to the following schedule of Departments and Groups: DECK DEPARTMENT GROUP 1 —DAY WORKERS Bosun Deck Maintenance Bosun's Mate Watchman-Day Work Carpenter Storekeeper GROUP II —RATED WATCH STANDERS Quartermaster Car Deckman Able Seaman Watchman-Standing Watches GROUP ill Ordinaries on Watch O.S. Deck Maintenance ENGINE DEPARTMENT GROUP i Chief Electrician 1st, 2nd, 3rd Ref. Eng'r. 2nd Electrician Uniic. Jr. Eng'r.-Day Work Uniic. Jr. Eng'r.-Watch Plumber-Machinist Eiectrician/Ref. Maint. Crane MT/Electrician Chief Ref. Eng'r. Chief Storekeeper Evap. Maintenance Man Pumpman, 1 and 2 Engine Maintenance Ship's Welder/Maintenance QMED GROUP li Deck Engineer' Engine Utility Oiler-Diesel Oiler-Steam Watertender Fireman-Watertender Fireman Oiler Maintenance/Utility GROUP Mi Wiper STEWARD DEPARTMENT GROUP I (S) RATED MEN Chief Steward-Passenger 2nd Steward-Passenger Steward Steward/Cook Chef Cook and Baker Chief Cook GROUP l-RATED MEN 2nd Cook and Baker Butcher GROUP II 2nd Cook, 3rd Cook, and Assistant Cook Utility Messmen GROUP III Messmen Waiters General Steward's Utility B. A seaman may not change the Department in which he ships without loss of accrued seniority unless he receives permission from the Seafarers Appeals Board. The Seafarers Appeals Board shall grant such permission only upon proof establishing in the sole judgment of the Board that medical reasons warrant the change. 4. Business Hours and Job Calls A. Except as otherwise provided herein, all Union hiring halls shall be open Monday through Friday from 8:00 A.M. until 5:00 P.M. and on Saturday from 8:(K) A.M. until 12:00 Noon. The hiring hails shall be closed on July 4, Christmas Day, New Year's Day, Labor Day and such other holidays as are determined by the Port Agents. Notice of such additional closings shall be posted on the hiring hall's bulletin board on the day preceding the holiday. B. Ail jobs referred to Union hiring halls shall be posted on the shipping board before being announced. Jobs shall be announced hourly as close to the hour as may be practicable during business hours of the Union's hiring hails, except that there shall be no job calls at 8:00 A.M., at 12:00 Noon, and at 5:00 P.M. During noribusiness hours, or in the event of exceptional circumstances, a job may be posted and announced at any time after it is received. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Port Agent may establish for a Union hiring hail such other regular schedule of daily job calls as may be warranted by the level of shipping or other circumstances affecting ^such hiring hail. Such other schedule as may be estab­ lished, however, shall be in writing and posted on the hiring hail bulletin board. C. Seamen holding Class C seniority rating shall not bid for a job offered pursuant to these Rules until the same has appeared on eight job calls without being taken. If the e.ighth job call does not produce a qualified seaman possessing either Class A or Class B seniority rating, the said job shall be awarded to the seaman possessing Class C seniority rating entitled to the same under these Rules. This Rule shall not apply if it would cause a vessel to sail short-handed or late. D. In ports other than "major" ports as defined under these Rules, if the first call of a vacant job does not produce a qualified seaman possessing Class A seniority rating, the job shall be re­ ferred to the nearest major port. The said job shall then be offered at the said major port at the next four (4) job calls. During such calls only qualified seamen possessing Class A seniority rating may bid for such job. in the event the job still remains open, it shall be referred back to the original port and there offered to sea­ men possessing Class A or Class B seniority ratings, otherwise entitled to the job under these Rules. This Rule shall not apply if it would cause a vessel to sail short-handed or late. Application of this Rule 4 D shall not require any employer to pay transporta­ tion expenses by reason of the job's transfer. The provisions of Rule 4 C shall be subordinate to this Rule 4 D. The following ports shall be considered "major" ports for the purposes of these Rules: New York, Baltimore, Mobile, New Orleans, Houston and San Fran­ cisco. E. "Notwithstanding any other provision of this Rule 4, if the first call of a vacant Group III or 3rd cook job does not produce a qualified seaman possessing Class A or B seniority, the job shall be referred to the hiring hall at Piney Point, Maryland, where the job shall then be offered at a job call. If after the first call of such job, the job remains open, it shall be referred to the port from which it was originaiiy offered, to be offered or referred, as the case may be, in accordance with Paragraph D above." 5. Preferences and Priorities A. Notwithstanding any other provisions to the contrary con­ tained in these Rules, the following preferences shall apply: 1. Within each class of seniority rating in the Deck Department, seamen over fifty (50) years of age shall have priority over sea­ men less than fifty (50) years old in obtaining fire watchman jobs. 2. A seaman shipped pursuant to these Rules whose vessel lays up less than fifteen (15) days after his original employment date shall receive back the shipping registration card on which he was shipped, provided the said card has not expired in the interim period. 3. If a laid-up ship requires a crew to report for duty aboard the vessel within seven (7) days following lay-up, the crew members at the time of lay-up shall have priority for all such jobs provided that they are registered at the Union hiring hall to which such job calls are referred. The period of such priority shall be extended by the number of days of lay-up resulting from strikes affecting the maritime industry generally or other similar circumstances. 4. Seamen possessing Class C seniority rating and a certificate of satisfactory completion of the Harry Lundeberg School of Sea­ manship entry rating training program shall have priority for jobs over other Class C personnel. 5. Within each class of seniority rating in the Deck Department, priority for the job of bosun shall be given to those seamen pos­ sessing a certificate of recertification as bosun from the Deck Department Recertification Program, in the event such program is being offered, in the event there are no such recertified bosuns available, priority shall be given to those seamen who have either actual seatime as able seamen of at least thirty-six (36) months, or actual seatime in any capacity in the Deck Department of at least seventy-two (72) months, or actual seatime as bosun of at least twelve (12) months, in ail cases aboard vessels covered by these Rules. 6. Within each class of seniority rating in the Engine Department priority for the job of Chief Electrician shall be given to those seamen who have actual seatime aboard vessels covered by these Rules of at least thirty-six (36) months in the Engine Department including at least twelve (12) months as second electrician. 7. Within each class of seniority rating in the Steward Depart­ ment, priority for jobs of steward and third cook shall be given to those seamen who possess a certificate of recertification in their ratingg from the Steward Department Recertification Program, in the event such program is being offered. If there are no such re­ certified stewards available, priority for jobs of steward shall be given to those seamen who have actual seatime of at least thirtysix (36) months in the Steward Department in a rating above that of third cook, or who have actual seatime of at least twelve (12) months as steward, in ail cases aboard vessels covered by these Rules. 8. Within each class of seniority rating in every Department, priority for entry rating jobs shall be given to ail seamen who possess Lifeboatman endorsement by the United States Coast Guard. The Seafarers Appeals Board may waive the preceding sen­ tence when, in the sole judgmerit of ths Board, undue hardship will result or extenuating circumstances warrant such waiver. . Page 29 �' 9. In the event an applicant for the Steward Department Recertlfication Program or the Deck Department Recertlficatlon Program for bo^'jns is empioyed in any unlicensed job aboard a vessei covered by these Ruies at the time he is caiied to attend such program, such appiicant, after successful completion of the pro­ gram, shall have the right to rejoin his vessei in the same job upon its first arrival in a port of payoff within the continental lim­ its of the United States. 10. A seaman who registers to ship pursuant to these Rules within two (2) business days following his discharge as an in­ patient from a U.S.P.H.S. or other accredited hospital and who produces official written evidence of such confinement, shall be issued a shipping registration card dated either thirty (30) days earlier than the actual date of registration if such confinement lasted at least thirty (30) days, or, if it lasted less than thirty (30) days, with the date such confinement commenced. 6. Standby and Relief Jobs A. Priority for standby and relief jobs shall be determined according to the provisions of Rule 2 C (3), except that a seaman who has had any standby or relief jobs during the period of his shipping registration card's validity shall not have priority for such jobs over seamen of the same class of seniority rating who have had a lasses number of standby or relief jobs during the period of their shipping registration cards' validity. B. After the termination of standby or relief employment, the seaman involved shall receive back his original shipping registra­ tion card, unless the same has expired in tfia interim period. C. A seaman on a standby or relief job pursuant to these Rules shall not take a regular job aboard any vessel until his standby or relief job terminates, he returns to the hiring hall, and he secures such regular job pursuant to the provisions of Rule 2 C hereof. D-. A seaman employed pursuant to these Rules on a regular job who requires time off and secures permission therefor shall notify the nearest Union hiring hail, and a relief man shall be dis­ patched. No relief man shall be furnished for less than four (4) hours' nor more than three (3) days' work. The seaman shall pay his relief man for the number of hours worked at the overtime rate applicable to the job Monday through Friday. On Saturday, Sunday and Holidays, he shall pay the premium rate. Relief men shall be requested only when required by the head of the Depart­ ment involved aboard the subject vessel. E. A seaman employed pursuant to these Rules who has been called to attend the Steward or Deck Department Recertlficatlon Programs may be temporarily replaced by a relief man for the duration of such program. In the event such seaman is not re­ placed by a relief man but terminates his job instead, the pro­ visions of Rule S A (9) shsll apply. 7. Seafarers Appeals Beard A. The Seafarers Appeals Board shall have sole and exclusive authority to administer these Rules and to hear and determine any matter, controversy or appeal arising thereunder, or relating to the application thereof. B. The Seafarers Appeals Board shall have four (4) members, two appointed by the Union and two appointed by that committee representing the majority of contracted Employers for purposes of negotiations with the Union, commonly known as the Management Negotiating Committee. Each party shall also appoint two alter­ nates for the members so appointed, to serve in the absence of such members. C. The quorum for any action by the Seafarers Appeals Board shall be at least one member appointed by each party. At any meeting of the Seafarers Appeals Board the members appointed by each party shall collectively cast an equal number of votes re­ gardless of the actual number of members present and voting. Ex­ cept as otherwise provided herein decisions of the Seafarers Appeals Board shall be unanimous. In the event of a tie vote the Board shall elect an impartial person to resolve the deadlocked issue. In the event the Board is unable to agree on such an im­ partial person, the matter shall be submitted to final and binding arbitration in New York City pursuant to the Voluntary Labor Ar­ bitration Rules then in effect of the American Arbitration Associa­ tion. D. Any person or party subject to or aggrieved by the applica­ tion of these Rules shall have the right to submit any matter aris­ ing under these Rules to the Seafarers Appeals Board for determi­ nation. Such submission shall be in writing, shall set forth the facts in sufficient detail to identify the matter at issue, and shall be sent by certified mail, return receipt requested, to thee Sea­ farers Appeals Board, 675 Fourth Avenue, Brooklyn, New York 11232. An applicant desiring to be heard in person before the Board shall request the same in his written application. In such event the applicant shall be notified at least two weeks prior to the Board's next regular meeting of the date and location off such meeting, and the appiicant may attend such meeting at his own expense and be heard. E. Ail applications to the Seafarers Appeals Board shall be ruled on initially by the Chairman, subject to confirmation or overruling by the Board at its next meeting. Prior to the Board's action, how­ ever, the Chairman may initiate such administrative steps as he deems necessary to implement his preliminary determination. F. The Board shall meet no less than quarterly and shall estab­ lish such reasonable procedures, consistent with these Ruies, as it deems necessary. Meetings of the Board may be either in person or in writing. Meetings in writing shall be signed by all members of the Board. 8. Discipline A. Although under no indemnity obligation of any sort, the Union will not be required to ship persons who, by their behavior In the course of employment aboard contracted vessels, during programs of the Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship and at hiring halls subject to these Shipping Rules, demonstrate that their presence aboard contracted vessels may prevent safe and efficient operation of such vessels or create a danger or threat of liability, injury or harm to such vessel and their crews. Persons not required to be shipped shall include-without limitation those guilty of any of the following: 1. Drunkenness or alcholism. 2. Use, possession or sale of narcotics. 3. Use or possession of dangerous weapons or substances. 4. Physical assault. 5. Malicious destruction of property. 6. Gross misconduct. . 7. Neglect of duties and responsibilities. 8. Deliberate interference with efficient operation of vessels, of the Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanshifi or of hiring subject to these Rules. 9. Deliberate failure or refusal to join vessels. 10. Any act or practice which creates a" menace or nuisance to the health or safety of others. B. No seaman shall suffer any temporary or permanent loss of shipping rights under Rule 8 A hereof, except pursuant to the fol­ lowing procedures: 1. The Union, a contracted Employer, .or the Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship shall initiate a proceeding under this Rule 8 by filing a written complaint with the Chairman of the Seafarers Appeals Board and mailing a copy thereof to the subject seaman. The Chairman shall thereupon name a committee of two persons, one representing the Union and one representing management, to hear and determine the complaint. 2. The hearing committee shall prepare a written specification of charges and notice of hearing, which shall be sent to the sub­ ject seaman by certified mail, addressed to his last known resi­ dence. Such notice shall provide at least two weeks' time for the seaman to prepare his defense and shall give the seafnan up to one week before the hearing date to request a change of date or location of such hearing. The hearing committee shall initially lo­ cate the hearing at the Union hiring hall closest to the subject seaman's last known residence. Pending the hearing, the se4man may register and ship in accord with these Rules and his current seniority status. 3. The hearing shall proceed as scheduled, whether or not the accused seaman is present. The hearing committee shall give the charging and charged parties fuil opportunity to present their evidence, either in person or in writing. No formal rules of evidence shail apply, but the committee shall accept all relevant evidence and give the same such weight as the committee alone may deem appropriate. 4. The hearing committee shall render and announce its deci­ sion on the day of hearing, as soon as possible after the comple­ tion thereof. A decision upholding the compiaint shall be unani­ mous. The committee shali reduce its decision to writing, sign the same, and send copies thereof to the Seafarers Appeals Board, to the complaining party, and to the accused seaman by certified mail, return receipt requested. 5. The seaman may appeal all or any aspect of the hearing committee's decision to the Seafarers Appeais Board. Such appeal shall be in writing and shail set forth the basis for the appeal in sufficient detail to be understood. The seaman shall send his ap­ peal by certified mail, return receipt requested, to the Seafarers Appeais Board, 675 Fourth Avenue, Brooklyn, New York 11232, within ten (10) days foiiowing the decision, except that the Board may extend the time for filing an appeal for good cause shown. 6. The Seafarers Appeals Board shall hear all appeals arising under this Rule 8 at its'n%xt regular meeting after receipt thereof, provided the appeal has been received in sufficient time for the Board to give at least five (5) days' written notice to the seaman of the time and place of the meeting at which his appeal will be considered. 7. The Seafarers Appeals Board's decision on the appeal shail be in writing, and copies shall be sent to the complaining party and the seaman by certified mail, retum receipt requested. Pending hearing and determination of the appeal the decision of the hear­ ing committee shail be in full force and effect. 8. A final appeal shaii be allowed by the involved seaman from decision of the Board to the Impartial Umpire designated pursuant to Rule 8 C hereof. Such appeal shall be In writing and shail set forth the basis of the appeal in sufficient detail to be understood. Such appeal shail be sent by certified mail, return receipt request­ ed, to the Seafarers Appeals Board, 675 Fourth Avenue, Brooklyn, New York 11232, within ten (10) days following receipt of the Sea­ farers Appeal Board's decision. The Board shall forward all such appeals to the Impartial Umpire, who shall set the time and place of hearing of the appeal in New York City within thirty (30) days following receipt of the appeal and shall notify all parties In writ­ ing. The Impartial Umpire may reasonably extend any time limit provided in this paragraph upon good cause shown. The Impartial ' Umpire shall render his decision in writing and shall cause copies to be mailed to ail parties by certified mail, return receipt request­ ed. The decision of the Impartial Umpire shall be final and binding and may be reduced to judgment by any party. C. The Impartial Umpire provided "Tor In the preceding para­ graph shall be a permanent arbitrator appointed by and to serve at the pleasure of the Seafarers Appeals Board. In the event the Board is unable to agree upon an Impartial Umpire, for each ap­ peal arising under Rule 8 B (8) hereof the Seafarers Appeals Board shall request the chief executive officer of any Federal, State or City govemment agency maintaining lists of Impartial arbitra­ tors to desinate an arbitrator to hear and determine such appeal. D. Nothing in this Rule 8 shall be construed to prevent the Un­ ion from appearing by its properly designated representatives at any stage of the preceding. 9. Amendments A. The Seafarers Appeals Board may amend these Shipping Rules at any time and in any gianner consistent with the require­ ments of applicable law and of outstanding collective bargaining agreements between the parties. 10. Special or Emergency Provisions A. During the period of the Viet Nam conflict emergency, un­ licensed seamen possessing Class B or C seniority who are In Group III of the Deck or Engine Departments and who have ade­ quate seatime to make application for endorsement In Group II ratingg or ratings In the Deck or Enggine Department shall not be registered for shipping unless they make application for and expedltiousiy comply with the requisite rules to secure such Group 11. endorsement or endorsements. All such unlicensed seamen In lieu of such registration shall have noted the time and date of ap­ pearances for registration and provided they comply with the fore­ going shall upon completion of such requirement be deemed then registered as of the date of their appearance in the group In which they thereafter have been found quiilified. All such unlicensed personnel presently registered shall also be subject to the fore­ going rule, with their date of registration as presently In effect, In the group in which they thereafter have been found qualified. Any such unlicensed seaman may apply In writing to the Sea­ farers Appeal Board in connection with any dispute as to his period of seatime for exemption from this rule set forth above, on the ground of hardship or physical disability and may if he re­ quests In writing appear before the Seafarers Appeal Board. The decision of the Seafarers Appeals Board shall be In writing and sent to the person involved and to the Union hiring hall. The Seafarers Appeals Board shall determine the period of the Viet Nam conflict emergency or when this amendment Is no longer necessary. In either event, upon such determination, the Seafarers Appeals Board shall then take appropriate action In writing to terminate and remove the amendment. B. Rule 2 J Jiereof is hereby suspended with respect to entry ratings only for the period of the Viet Nam conflict emergency, or until the suspension of that Rule Is no longer necessary, as de­ termined by the Board. C. 1. The Seafarers Appeals Board may, for good cause shown, in its discretion, and In accord with its authority under Article 1 ("Employment") Section 8 of the collective bargaining agreements between the parties and in accord with the several factors set forth below, upgrade to Class A seniority rating such unlicensed personnel possessing Class B seniority rating whom the Board deems qualified for the same. The factors to be utiiized In determining whether an applicant shall be so upgraded are as follows: (a) Endorsement from the United States (k>ast Guard as a Lifeboatman in the United States Merchant Marine. (b) Possession of a certificate of satisfactory completion of the Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship entry rating training pro­ gram. (c) Possession of special skills and aptitudes. (d) Employment record. (e) A minimum of twelve (12) months of seatime with any of the companies listed in Appendix "A" of the collective bargaining agreements. (f) Satisfactory completion of the course of training offered by the School of Marine Engineering sponsored by the Harry Lunde­ berg School of Seamanship, District No. 2, Marine Engineers Ben­ eficial Association and/or others In connection therewith. Factor (b) may be waived by the Seafarers Appeals Board In those cases where undue hardship will result. 2. The Seafarers Appeals Board shall upgrade applicants pursu­ ant to this Rule 10 C for a period of time not to exceed six (6) months, at which time it shall terminate such upgrading and shall publicize such termination in the Union's hiring halls and In such other places as will give notice thereof thirty (30) days prior there­ to. Thereafter, when it deems necessary, the Seafarers Appeals Board may reinstitute such upgrading program for additional periods of time not to exceed six (6) months' duration and shall publicize the termination of same as required by the collective bargaining agreement. • -tr-- • -'Ijr. SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION of NORTH AMERICA Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District, AFL-CIO \ r VW^- .• -> Page 30 ,;••• Vn;; •', ^„;^Seafarers Log �- K / J"'"' • * n i. < ' • i' ^ !T .; \ •V -A .\ �•f CONSTITUTION ,wi THE SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION OF NORTH AMERICA^ ATLANTIC, GULF. LAKES AND INLAND WATERS DISTRICT Affiliated with Seafarers International Union of North America, American Federation of Labor-Congress of Industrial Organizations (As Amended July 10, 1972) PREAMBLE As martime and allied workers and realizing the value and necessity of a thorou^ organization, we are dedicated to the forming of one Union for our ^ople, the Seafarers International Union of North America—Atlantic, Gulf; Lakes and Inland Waters District, based upon the follow­ ing principles: All members shall be entitled to all the rights, privileges and guarantees as set forth in this Constitution, and such rights, privileges and guarantees shall be preserved in ac­ cordance with its terms. We declare that American seamen are entitled to receive their employment without interference of crimps, ship­ owners, fink halls or any shipping bureaus maintained by. the Government. We affirm that every worker has the right to receive fair and just remuneration for his labor, and to gain suffi­ cient leisure for mental cultivation and physical recreation. We proclaim the right of all seamen to receive healthful and sufficient food, and proper forecastles in which to rest. We defend the right of all seamen to be treated in a decent and respectful manner by those in command, and We hold that the above rights belong to all workers alike, irresf^ctive of nationality or creed. Recognizing the foregoing as our inalienable rights, we are conscious of corresponding duties to those in command, our employers, our craft and our country. We w^l, therefore, try by all just means to promote har­ monious relations with Uiose in command by exercising due care and diligence in the performance of the duties of our profession, and by giving all possible assistance to our em­ ployers in caring for their gear and property. Based upon these principles, it is among our objects: To use our influence individually and collectively for the purpose of maintaining and developing skill in seamanship and effecting a change in the maritime law of the United States, so as to render it more equitable and' to make it an aid instead of a hindrance to the development of a merchant marine and a body of American seamen. To support a journal which shall voice the sentiments of maritime workers and through its columns seek to maintain their knowledge of, and interest in, maritime affairs. To assist the seamen of other countries in the work of organization and federation, to the end of establishing the Brotherhood of the Sea. To form and to assist by legal means other bona fide labor organizations whenever possible in the attaimnent of their just demands. To regulate our conduct as a Union and as individuals so as to make seamanship what it rightly is—an honorable and useful calling. And bearing in mind that we are migra­ tory, that our work takes us away in different directions from any place where the majority might otherwise meet to act, that meetings can be attended by only a fraction of the membership, that the absent members, who cannot be present, must have their interests guarded from what might be the results of excitement and passions aroused by per­ sons or conditions, and that those who are present may act for and in the interest of all, we have adopted this Con­ stitution. er shall be bound to uphold and protect the rights of every member in accordance with the principles set forth in the Constitution of the Union. IV Every member shall have the right to be confronted by his accuser whenever he is charged with violating the law of this Union. In all such cases, the accused shall be ^aranteed a fair and speedy trial by an impartial committee of his brother Union members. No member shall be denied the right to express himself freely on the floor of any Union meeting or in committee. Yl A militant membership being necessary to the security of a free union, the members shall at all times stand ready to defend this Union and the principles set forth in the Con­ stitution of the Union. VII The powers not delegated to the officers, job holders, and Executive Board by the Constitution of the Union shall be reserved to the members. CONSTITUTION Article I Name and General Pgwen This Union shall be known as the Seafarers International Union of North America—^Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and In­ land Waters District. Its powers shall be legislative, judicial, and executive, and shall include the formation of, and/or issuance of charters to, subordinate bodies and divisions, corporate or otherwise, the formation of funds and parti­ cipation in fimds, the establishment of enterprises for the benefit of the Union and similar ventures. This Union shall exercise all of its powers in aid of subordinate bodies and divisions created or chartered by it. For convenience of administration and in furtherance of its policies of aid and assistance, the Union may make its property, facilities and personnel available for the use and on behalf of such sub­ ordinate bodies and divisions. A majority vote of the membership shall be authorization for an>[ Union action, unless otherwise specified in the Constitution or by law. Tliis Union shall at all times protect and maintain its , jurisdiction. Article II Affiliation I Section 1. This Union shall be affiliated with the Sea­ farers International Union of North America and the American Federation of Labor—Congress of Industrial Organizations. All other affiliations by the Union or its subordinate bodies or divisions shall be made or withdrawn as determined by a majority vote of the Executive Board. Section 2. In addition to such other provisions as are contained herein, all subordinate bodies and divisions seek­ ing a charter from and/or affiliation with this Union, shall be required to adopt, within a time period set by the Executive Board, a constitution containing provisions as set in Exhibit A, annexed to this Constitution and made a part hereof. All other provisions adc^ted by such subordinate bodies and divisions as part of their constitutions shall not be inconsistent therewith. No such constitution or amend­ ments thereto shall be deemed to be effective without the approval of the Executive Board or this Union, which shall be executed in writing, on its behalf, by the President or, in his absence, by any other officer designated by it. Such approval shall be deemed to be recognition of compliance herewith by such subordinate body or division. Where a subordinate body or division violates any of the foregoing, and, in particular, seeks to effectuate any consti­ tutional provision not so authorized and approved, or com­ mits acts in violation of its approved constitution, or fails to act^ in accordance therewith, this Union, through its Executive Board, may withdraw its charter and/or sever its affiliation forthwith, or on such terms as it may impose not inconsistent with law, in addition to exercising any and all rights it may have pursuant to any applicable agree­ ments or understandings. Section 3. This Union shall also have the power, acting through its Executive Board, and after a fair hearing, to impose a trusteeship upon any subordinate body or divi­ sions chartered by and affiliated with it, for the reasons and to the extent provided by law. No member shall be deprived of any of the rights or privileges guaranteed him under the Constitution of the Union. Article III Membership II Section 1. There shall be two classes of membership, to wit full book members and probationary members. Candi­ dates for membership shall be admitted to membership in ' accordance with such rules as may be adopted from time to time, by a majority vote of the membership and which rules shall not be inconsistent with the provisions of this Constitution. All candidates with 3^0 days or more seatime in a consecutive 24 calendar month period commencing from January 1, 1968, in an unlicensed capacity, aboard an American-flag merchant vessel or vessels, covered by con­ tract with this Union, shall be eligible for full membership. All persons with less than the foregoing seatime but at least thirty (30) days of such seatime, shall be eligible for pro- Statement of Principles and Declcnxdlon of Rights In order to form a more perfect Union, we workers in the maritime and allied industries, realizing the value and necessity of uniting in pursuit of our improved economic and social welfare, have determined to bind ourselves to­ gether in the Seafarers International Union of North Amer­ ica—Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District, and hereby dedicate ourselves to the following principles: In promoting our economic and social welfare, we shall ever be mindful, not only of our rights,~but also of our ^ duties and obligations as members of the community, our duties as citizens, and our duty to combat the menace of communism and any other enemies of freedom and the democratic principles to which we seafaring men dedicate ourselves in this Union. We shall affiliate and work with other free labor orga­ nizations; we shall support a journal to give additional voice to our views; we shall assist our brothers of the sea and other workers of all countries in these obligations to the fullest extent consistent with our duties, obligations, and law. We shall seek to exert our individual and collective influence in the fight for the enactment of labor and other legislation and policies which look to the attainment of a free and happy society, without distinction based on race, creed or color. To govern our conduct as a Union and bearing in mind that most of our members are migratory, that their duties carry them all over the world, that their ri^ts must and shall be protected, we hereby declare these rights as mem­ bers of the Union to be inalienable. Every qualified member shall have the right to nominate himself for, and, if elected, or appointed, to hold office in this Union. III No member shall be'deprived of his membership without due process of the law of this Union. No member shall be compelled to be a witness against himself in the trial of any proceeding in which he may be charged with failure to observe the law of this Union. Every official and job hold- page ^2 bational membership. Only full book members "shall be entitled to vote and to hold any office or elective job, ex­ cept as otherwise spwified herein. All probationary mem­ bers shall have a voice in Union proceedings and shall be entitled to vote on Union contracts. Section 2. No candidate shall be gnmted membership who is a member of any dual organization hostile to the aims, principles, and policies of this Union. The members, by majority vote, shall at all times have the right to determine the membership status of pensioners. Section 3. Menlbers more than (me quarter in arrears in dues shall be automatically suspended and shall forfeit all benefits and all other rights and privileges in the Union. They shall be automatically dismissed if they are more than two quarters in arrears in dues. An arrearage in dues shall be computed from the first day of the applicable quarter, but this time shall not run: (a) While a member is actually participating in a strike or lockout. (b) While a member is an in-patient in a USPHS or other accredited hospital. (c) While a member is under an incapacity due to ac­ tivity in behalf of the Union. (d) While a member is in the armed services of the United States, provided the member was in good standing at the time of entry into the armed forces, and ftnther provided he applies for reinstatement within ninety (90) days after discharge from the armed forces. (e) While a member has no opportimity to pay dues, because of employment aboard an American-flag merchant vessel. The provision of this subsection (e) shall be in­ applicable when such merchant vessel is operating upon the Great Lakes. Section 4. A majority vote of the membership shall be sufficient to designate additional circiunstances during which the time specified in Section 3 shall not nm. It shall be the right of any member to present, in writing- to any Port at any regular meeting, any question with regard to the appli­ cation of Section 3, in accordance with prcKctiures estab­ lished by a majority vote of the membership. A majority vote of the membership shall be necessary to decide such questions. Section 5. The membership shall be empowered to establish, froth time to time, by majority vote, rules under which dues and assessments may be excused where a mem­ ber has been unable to pay dues and assessments for the reasons provided in Secti(»s 3 and 4. Section 6. To preserve imity, and to promote the com­ mon welfare of the meit^bership, all members of the Union shall uphold and defend this Constitution and shall be governed by the provisions of this Ccmstitution and all poli­ cies, rulings, orders and decisions duly made. Section 7. Any member who gives aid to the principles and policies of any hostile or dual organizaticm shall be denied further membership in this Union to the full extent premitted by law. A majority vote of the membership shall decided which organizations are dual or hostile. Section 8. Evidence of membership or other affiliation with the Unicm shall be in such form or forms as deter­ mined by the Executive Board, and shall at all times remain the property of the Union. Members may be required to show their evidence of membership in order to be admitted to Union meetings, or into, or on Union property. Article IV Reinstatement Members dismissed from the Union may be reinstated in accordance with such rules and imder such conditions as are adopted, from time to time, by a majority vote of the mem­ bership. Article V Dues and Inlffiotion Fee Section 1. All members shall pay dues qu^eily on a calendar year basis, no later than the first business day of each quarter, except as herein otherwise provided. The dues shall be those payable as of the date of adoption of this Constitution as amended and may be changed only by Constitutional amendment. Section 2. No candidate for full b(x>k membership shall be admitted into such membership without having paid an initiation fee of Five Hundred ($500.00.) Dollars, except as otherwise provided in this Constituticm. In addition, the can­ didate shall pay a Ten ($10.00) Dollar "service fee" for the issuance of his full book. Each candidate for probationary membership and each probationary member shall, with the payment of each of his first quarterly dues, as required by Secticm 1, pay at each such time the sum of (jne Himdred and Twenty-five ($125.00) Dollars as partial initiation fee. The total of such initiation monies so paid shall be credited to his above re­ quired initiation fee for a full book member upon complex tion of the required seatime as provided for in Article HI, Section 1. Mcmies paid to the Union by any non-full b(x)k member prior to the effective date of this amended Consti­ tution, on accoimt of initiation fee and assessments, not exceeding Two Hundred and Fifty ($250.00) Dollars, shall be credited to such member's payment of his initiation fee as required by this ^tion. Section 3. Payment of dues and initiation fees may be waived for organizational purposes in accordance with such rules as are ideated by a majority vote of the Executive Board. Section 4. All members shall be and remain g<x>d standing. �Article VI Retirement from MembersMp • Section 1. Members may retire from membership by surrendering their Union books or other evidence of affilia­ tion and paying all unpaid dues for the quarter in which they retire, assessments, fines and other monies due and owmg the Union. When the member surrenders his book or other evidence of affiliation in connection with his appli­ cation for retirement he shall be given a receipt therefor. An official retirement card shall be issued by Headquarters, upon request, dated as of the day that such member ac­ complishes these payments and shdl be given to the mem­ ber upon presenting the aforesaid receipt. Section 2. All the rights, privileges, duties and obliga­ tions of membership shall be suspended during the period of retirement, except that a retired member shall not be disloyal to the Union nor join or remain in any dual or hostile organization, upon penalty or forfeiture of his right to reinstatement. Section 3. Any person in retirement for a period of two quarters or more shall be restored to membership, except as herein indicated, by paying dues for the current quarter, as well as all assessments accruing and newly levied during the period of retirement. If the period of retirement is less than two quarters, the required payments shall consist of all dues accruing during the said period of retirement, includ­ ing those levied during that period. Upon such payment,' the person in retirement shall be restored to membership, and his membership book, appropriately stamped, shall be . returned to him. Section 4. A member in retirement may be restored to membership after a two-year period of retirement consisting of eight full quarters only by majority vote of the member­ ship. Section 5. The period of retirement shall be com­ puted from the first day of the quarter following the one in which the retirement card was issued. Section 6. No member may retire his membership dur­ ing the period of a strike or lockout. Article VII Systems of Organization Section 1. This Union, and all officers, headquarter's representatives, port agents, patrolmen, and members shall be governed in this order by: (a) The Constitution. OJ) The Executive Board. (c) Majority vote of the membership. Section 2. The headquarters of the Union shall be lo­ cated in New York and the headquarters officers shall con­ sist of a President, and Executive Vice-President, one VicePresident in Charge of Contracts and Contract E^orcement. a Secretary-Treasurer, one Vice-President in Charge of the Atlantic Coast, one Vice-President in Charge of the Gulf Coast, and one Vice-President in Charge of the Lakes and Inland Waters. Section 3. The staff of each port shall consist of such persoimel as is provided for herein, and the port shall bear the name of the city in which the Union's port offices are located. Section 4. Every member of the Union shall be regis­ tered in one of three departments: namely, deck, engine and stewards department. The definition of these departments shall be in accordance with custom and usage, itds defini­ tion may be modified by a majority vote of the membership. No member may transfer from one department to another except by approval as evidenced by a majority vote of the mentbership. Article VIII Officers, Headquarters Representatives, Port Agents and Patrolmen Section 1. The officers of the .Union shall be elected as otherwise provided in this Constitution. These officers shall be the President, an Executive Vice-President, one VicePresident in Charge of Contracts and Contract Enforcement, a Secretary-Treasurer, one Vice-President in Charge of the Atlantic Coast, one Vice-President in Charge of the . Gulf Coast, and one Vice-President in Charge of the Lakes and Inland Waters. Section 2. Port Agents' Headquarters Representatives, and Patrolmen shall be elected, except as otherwise provided in this Constitution. Article IX Other Elective Jobs Section 1. In addition to the elective jobs provided for in Article VIII, the following jobs in the Union shall be voted upon in the manner prescribed by this Constitution: Committee members of: (1) Trial Conunittees (2) Quarterly Financial Committees (3) Appeals Committees (4) Strike Committees (5) Credentials Committ^s (6) Union Tallying Committees (7) CcHistitutional Committees Section 2. Additicmal committees may be formed as provided by a majority vote of the membership. Committees may also be appointed as permitted by this Constitution. Article X Duties of Officers, Headquarters Representatives, Port Agents, Other Elected Job Holders and Miscellaneous Personnel (a) The President shall be the executive officer of the Union and shall represent, and act for and in behalf of the Union in all matters except as otherwise specifically provided for in the Constitution. (b) He shall be a member ex-officio of all committees, except as otherwise herein expressly provided. (c) The President shall be in charge of, and responsible for, all Union property, and shall be in charge of headquar­ ters and port offices. Wherever there are time restrictions or other considerations affecting Union action, the President shall take appropriate action to insure observance thereof. (d) In order that he may properly execute his respon­ sibilities, he is hereby instructed and authorized to employ any help he deems necessary, be it legal, accounting or otherwise. e) Subject to approval by a majority vote of the mem­ bership, the President shall designate the number and loca­ tion of ports the jurisdiction, status' and activities thereof, and may close or open such ports, and may re-assign VicePresidents and the Secretary-Treasurer, without reduction in wages. He may also re-assign Headquarters Representatives. Port Agents, and Patrolmen, to other duties, without reduc­ tion in wages. The Ports of New York, Philadelphia, Balti­ more, Mobile, New Orleans, Houston, Detroit and San Francisco may not be closed except by Constitutional amendment. Where ports are opened between elections, the Presidmt shall designate the Union personnel thereof. The President shall designate, in the event of the in­ capacity of any Headquarters Representative, Port Ag«it or Patrolmen, or any officer other than the President, a re­ placement to act as such during the period of incapacity, provided such replacement is qualified under Article XH of the Constitution to fill such job. At the regular meeting in May of every election year, the President shall submit to the membership a pre-baJloting report. In his report he shall recommend the number and location of ports, the number of Headquarters Representa­ tives, Port Agents and Patrolmen which are to be elected. He shall also recommend a bank, a bonded warehouse, a regular officer thereof, or any siniilar depository, to which the ballots are to be mailed, except that the President may, in his discretion, postprme the recommendation as to the depository until no later than the first regular meeting in October. This recommendation may also specify, whether any Patrolman and/or Headquarters Representative, shall be designated as departmental or otherwise. The report shall be subject to approval or modification by a majority vote of the membership. (f) The President shall be chairman of the Executive Board and may cast mie vote in that body. (g) He shall be respcmsible, within the limits of his powers, for the enforcement of this Constitution, the poli­ cies of the Union, and all rules and rulings adopted by the Executive Board, and those duly adopted by a majority vote of the membership. Within these limits, he shall strive ' to enhance the strength, position, and prestige of the Union. (h) The foregoing duties shall be in addition to those other duties lawfully imi^ed upon him. (i) The responsibility of the President may not be delegat^, but the President may delegate to a person or persons the execution of such of his duties as he may in his discre­ tion decide, subjea to the limitaticms set forth in this Constitution. G) Any vacancy in any office or the job of Headquar­ ters Representative, Port Agent, or Patrolman shall be filled by the President by temporary appointment of a member qualified for the office or job under Article XII of this Constitution, except in those cases where the filing of such vacancy is otherwise provided for by this Constitution. (k) The President is directed to take any and all meas­ ures and employ such means which he deems necessary or advisable, to protect the interests, and further the welfare of the Union and its members, in all matters involving natimial, state or local legislation issues, and public affairs. (1) The President shall have authority to require any officer or Union representative to attend any regular or special meeting if, in his (qiinion, it is deemed necessary. Section 2. Executive Vice-President The Executive Vice-President shall perform any and all duties assigned him or delegated to him by the President The Executive Vice-President shall be a member of the Executive Board and may cast one vote in that body. Section 3. Vice-President in Charge of Contracts and Contract Enforcement The Vice-President in Charge of Contracts and Crmtract Enforcement shall perform any and all duties assigned him or delegated to him by the President. In addition, he shall be responsible for all contract negotiations, the formulation of bargaining demands, and the submission of proposed collective bargaining agreements to the membership for ratification. He shall also be responsible, except as other­ wise provided in Article X, Section 13(d) (1), for strike authorization, signing of new contracts, and contract en­ forcement. He shall also act for headquarters in executing the administrative functions assigned to headquarters by this Constitution with respect to trials and appeals except if he is a witness or party thereto, in which event the Sec­ retary-Treasurer shall act in his place. In order that he may properly execute these responsibilities he is hereby in­ structed and authorized to employ such help as he deems necessary, be it legal, or otherwise, subject to approval of the Executive Board. The Vice-President in Charge of Contracts and Contract Enforcement shall be a member of the Executive Board and may cast one vote in that body. Section 4. Secretary-Treasuret. The Secretary-Treasurer shall perform any 4nd all duties assigned him or delegated him by the President. He shall be responsible for the organization and maintenance of the correspondence, files, and records of the Union; setting up, and maintenance of, sound accounting and bookkeeping sys­ tems; the setting up, and maintenance of, proper office and other administrative Union procedures; the proper collec­ tion, safeguarding, and expenditure of all Union funds, port or otherwise. He shall submit to the membership, for each quarterly period, a detailed report of the entire Union's financial operations and shall submit simultaneously there­ with, the Quarterly Financial Committee report for the same period. The Secretary-Treasurer's report shall be pre­ pared by an independent Certified Public Accountant. He shall also work with all duly elected finance committees. The Secretary-Treasurer shall be responsible for the timely filing of any and all reports on the operations of the Union, financial or otherwise, that may be required by any Federal or state laws. In order that he may properly execute his responsibilities, he is hereby instructed and authorized to employ any help he deems necessary, be it legal, account­ ing, or otherwise, subject to approval of the Executive Board. The Secretary-Treasurer shall be a member of the Execu­ tive Board and may cast one vote in that body. The Secretary-Treasurer shall be a member ex-officio of the Credentials and Ballot I'allying Committees. In addition he shall make himself and the records of his office avail­ able to the Quarterly Financial Committee. Section 5. Vice-President in Charge of the Atiantic Coast The Vice-President in Charge of the Atlantic Coast shall be a member of the Executive Board and shall be entitled to cast one vote in that body. He shall supervise and be responsible for the activities of all the ports, and the personnel thereof on the Atlantic Coast, including their organizing activities. The Atlantic Coast area is deemed to mean that area from and including Georgia through M^e and shall also include the Islands ill the Caribbean. In order that he may properly execute his responsibilities he is empowered and authorized to retain any technical or professional assistance he deems necessary, subject to approval of the Executive Board. Section 6. Vlce-Presfdrat In Charge 61 tiie Gulf Coast. The Vice-President in Charge of the Gulf Coast shall be a member of the Executive Board and shall be entitled to cast one vote in that body. He shall supervise and be responsible for the activities of all the Ports, and the personnel thereof on the Gulf Coast including their organizing activities. The Gulf Coast area i?. deemed to mean 3ie State of Florida, siu through the Gulf, including Texas. In order that may properly execute his responsibili­ ties he is empowered and authorized to retain any technical or professional assistance he deems necessary, subject to ajqiroval of the Executive Board. Section 7. Vice-Presldeot In Charge of the Lakes and Inland Waters. The Vice-President in Charge of the Lakes and Inland Waters shall be a member of the Executive Board and shall be entitled to cast one vote in that body. He shall supervise and be responsible for the activities of all the ports, and the personnel thereof on the Lakes and Inland -Waters, including their organizing activities. In order that he may properly execute his responsibilities he is empowered and authorized to retain any technical or professional assistance he deems necessary, subject to appro­ val of the Executive Board. Section 8. Headquarters Representatives. The Headquarters Represaitatives shall perform any and all duties assigned them or delegated to them by the Presi­ dent or the Executive Board. Section 9. Port Agents. (a) The Port Agent shall be in direct charge of the ad­ ministration of Union affairs in the port of his jurisdiction • subject to the direction of the area Vice-President. (b) He shall, within the jurisdiction of his port, be re­ sponsible for the enforcement and execution of the Constituticm, the policies of the Union, and the rules adopted by the Executive Board, and by a majority vote of the mem­ bership. Wherever there are time restrictimis or other con­ siderations affecting port action, the Port Agent sh^ take appropriate acticm to insure observance thereof. (c) He shall be prepared to account, financially or other­ wise, for the activities of his port, whenever demanded by the President, the Vice-President of the area in which his port is located, or by the Secretary-Treasurer. (d) In any event, he shall prepare and forward to the Secretary-Treasurer, a weekly financial report showing, in detail, weekly income and expenses, and complying with all other accoimting directions issued by the Swretary-Treasurer. (e) The Port Agent may assign each port Patrolman to such duties as fall within the jurisdiction of the port, re­ gardless of the departmental designation, if any, under whidi the Patrolman was elected. (f) The Port Agent shall designate which members at that port may serve as representatives to other organiza­ tions, affiliation with which has been properly authorized. Section 10. Patrolmen. Patrolmen shall perform any duties assigned them by the Agent of the Port to which they are assigned. Section 11. Executive Board. The Executive Board shall consist of the President, the Executive Vice-President, the Vice-President in Charge of Contracts and Contract Enforcement, the Secretaty-Treasurer, the Vice-President in Charge of the Atlantic Area, the Vice-President in Charge of the Gulf Area, the VicePresident in Charge of the Lakes and Inland Waters, and the National Director (or chief executive officer) of each subordinate body or division created or chartered by the Union whenever such subordinate body or division has attained a membership of 3,200 members and has main­ tained that membership for not less than three (3) months. Such National Director (or chief executive officer) shall be a member of the respective subordinate body or division and must be qualified to hold office under the terms of the Constitution of such division or subordinate body. The Executive Board shall meet no less than twice each year and at such times as the President and/or a ma­ jority of the Executive Board may direct The President shall be chairman of all Executive Board meetings tmless absent, in which case the Executive Board shall designate the chairman. Each member of the Executive Board shall be entitled to cast one vote in that body. Its decision shall be determined by majority vote of those voting, providing a quorum of three is present. It shall be the duty of the Executive Board to develop policies, strategies and rules which will advance and protect the interests and welfare of the Union and the Members. It shall be the duty of the Secretary-Treasurer, or in his absence,, an appointee of the Executive Board, to keep accurate minutes of all Executive Board meetings. The Executive Board shall determine per capita tax to be levied and other terms and conditions of affiliation for any group of workers desiring affiliation. The Executive Board may direct the administration of all Union affairs, properties, policies and personnel in any and all areas not otherwise specifically provided for in this Con­ stitution. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Executive Board may act without holding a formal meeting provided all members of the Board are sent notice of the proposed action or actions and the decision thereon is reduc^ to writing and signed by a majority of the Executive Board. In the event that death, resignation or removal from office for any reason should occur to the President, the Executive Board by majority vote shall name a successor from its own membership who shall fill that vacancy imtil the next general election. In the event the President is incapacitated for a period of more than thirty (30) days, and the Executive Board by majority vote thereafter determines that such incapacity prevents the President from carrying out his duties, the Executive Board by majority vote- may appoint from among its own membership the officer to fill the office of Presi­ dent. This appointment shall terminate upon the President's recovery from such incapacity or upon the expiration of the President's term of office, whichever occurs first. The Executive Board by majority vote may grant re­ quests for leaves of absence with or without pay to officers. In the event that a leave is granted to the President, the Executive Board by a majority vote, shall designate from among its own membership who shall exercise the duties of the President during such period of leave. Notwithstanding the provision of Section 10) of this Article X, the Executive Board, by majority vote, may determine not to fill any vacancy in any office or job for any part of an unexpired term. Section 12. Delegates. (a) The terms "delegates" shall mean those members of �the Union and its subordinate bodies or dhisions who are. elected in accordance with the provisions of this Constitu­ tion, to attend the convention of the Seafarers Litemational Union of North America. The following officers and job holders, upon their election to office or job shall, during the term of their office or job, be delegates to all Conven­ tions of the Seafarers International Union of North Amer­ ica in the following order of priority: President; Executive Vice-President; Vice-President in Charge of Contracts and Contract Enforcement; Secretary-Treasurer, Vice-President in Charge of the Atlantic Coast; Vice-President in Charge of the Gulf Coast; Vice-President in Charge of the Lakes and Inland Waters; Headquarters Representatives, with priority to those most senior in full book Union member­ ship; Port Agents, with priority to those most senior in full book Union membership; and Patrolmen, with priority to those most senior in full book Union membership. (b) Each delegate shall, by his vote and otherwise, support- those policies agreed upon by the majority of the dele­ gates to the Convention. (c) The President shall assign to each subordinate body or division that number of delegates to which this Union would have been entitled, if its membership had been in­ creased by the number of members of the subordinate body or division, in accordance with the formula set forth in the Constitution of the Seafarers International Union of North America, except that this provision shall not be applied so as to reduce the nupiber of delegates to which this Union would otherwise have been entitl^. Sectioa 13. Cominittees. (a) Trial Committee. The Trial Committee shall conduct the trials of a person charged, and shall submit findings and recommendations as prescribed in this Constitution. It shall be the special obliga­ tion of the Trial Conunittee to observe all the requirements of this Constitution with regard to charges and trials, and their findings and recommendations must specifically state whether or not, in the opinion of the Trial Committee, the rights of any accused, under this Constitution, were prop­ erly safeguarded. (b) Appeals Committee. 1. The Appeals Committee shall hear all appeals from trial judgments, in accordance with such procedures as are set forth in this Constitution and such rules as may be adopted by a majority vote of the membership not incon­ sistent therewith. 2. The Appeals Committee shall, within not later than one week after tl the close of the said hearing, make and submit findings and recommendations in accordance with the provisions of this Constitution and such rules as may be adopted by a majority vote of the membership not in­ consistent therewith. (c) Quarteriy Ftaandal Committee. 1. The Quarterly Financial Committee shall make an examination for each quarterly period of the finances of the Union and shall report fully on their findings and recommendations. Members of this committee may make dissenting reports, separate recommendations and separate findings. 2. The findings and recommendations of this committee shall be completed within a reasonable time and after the election of the members thereof, and shall be submitted to the Secretary-Treasurer who shall cause the same to be read in all ports, as set forth herein. 3. All officers. Union personnel and members are res^nsible for complying with all demands made for records, bills, vouchers, receipts, etc., by the said Quarterly Financial Committee. The committee shall also have available to it, the services of the independent certified public accountants retained by the Union. 4. Any action on the said report shall be as determined by a majority vote of the membership. 5. The, Quarterly Financial Committee shall consist of seven (7) full book members in good standing to be elected at Headquarters—Port of New York. No officer. Headquarters Representative, Port Agent, or Patrolman, shall be eligible for election to this Committee. Committee members shall be elected at the regular Headquarters— Port of New York meeting designated by the SecretaryTreasurer. In the event such regular meetings cannot be held for lack of a quorum, the New York Port Agent shall call a special meeting as early as possible for the electing of Committee members to serve on the Quarterly Financial Conunittee. On the day following their election, and con­ tinuing until the Committee has completed its report, each Committee member shall be paid for hours worked at the standby rate of pay, but in no event shall they be paid less than eight (8) hours per day. They shall be furnished room and board during the period they are performing their duties. In the event a committee member ceases to act, no replacement need be elected, unless there are less than three (3) committee members, in which event they shall suspend their work until a special election for committee members shall be held as provided above, for such number of com­ mittee members as shall be necessary to constitute a com­ mittee of not less than three (3) members in good standing, (d) Strike Committee 1. In no event sh^l a general strike take place unless ap­ proved by a majority vote of the membership or segment of the Union, whichever applies. 2. In the event a general strike has been approved by the membership the Port Agents in all affected ports shall call a timely special meeting for the purpose of electing a strike committee. This committee shall be composed of three full book members and their duties shall consist of assisting the Port Agent to effectuate all strike policies and strategies. Article Xi Wages and Terms of Office of Officers and Other Elective Job Holders, Union &nployees, and Others Sectioa 1. The following elected officers and jobs shall be held for a term of four years: President Vice-President Secretary!reasuirer Headquarters Representatives Port Agents Patrolmen Page 34 The term of four years set forth her^ is expressly subject to the provisions for assumption of office as ccmtained in Ai-ticle XIII, Section 6 (b) of this Constitution. The first nomination and election of officers and jobs under this amended Constitution as provided for in this Article XI and Articles XII and XIII, shall be held in the year 1975. Section 2. The term of any elective jobs other than those indicated in Section 1 of this Article shall continue for so long as is necessary to complete the functions thereof, unless sooner terminated by a majority vote of the mem­ bership or segment of the Union, whichever applies, whose vote was originally necessary to elect the one or ones serving. Sectimi 3. The compensation to be paid the holder of any office or other elective job shall be determined from time to time by the Executive Board subject to approval of the membership. Section 4. The foregoing provisions of this Article do not apply to any corporation, business, or other venture in which this Union participates; or which it organizes or creates. In such situations, instructions conveyed by the Executive Board shall be followed. Article XII QualificcTlons fw Officers, Headquarters Representatives, Port Agents, Patrolmen Potroin and Other Elective Jobs Section 1. Any member of the Unicm is eligible to be a candidate for, and hold, any office or the job of Head­ quarters Representative, Port Agent or Patrolman provided: (a) He has at least three (3) years of seatime in an unlicensed capacity aboard an American-flag merchant vessel or vessels. In computing time, time spent in the em­ ploy of the Union, its subsidiaries and its affiliates, or in any employment at the Union's direction, shall count the same as seatime. Union records. Welfare Plan records and/or company records can be used to determine eligibil­ ity; and (b) He has been a full book member in continuous good standing in the Union for at least three (3) years immedi­ ately prior to his nomination; and (c) He has at least one hundred (100) days of seatime, in an unlicensed capacity, aboard an American-flag mer­ chant vessel or vessels covered by contract with this Union, or one hundred (100) days of employment with, or in any office or job of, the Union, its subsidiaries and its affiliates, or in any employment at the Union's direction, or a com­ bination of these, between January 1st and ffie time of nomination in the election year, except if such seatime is wholly aboard such merchant vessels operating solely upon the Great Lakes, in which event he shall have at least sixty-five (65) days of such seatime instead of the fore­ going one hundred (100) days; and (d) He is a citizen of the United States of America; and (e) He is not disqualified by law. He is not receiving a pension from this Union's Pension Fund, if any, or from a Union-Management Fund to which Fund this Union is a party or from a company under contract with this Union. Sectioa 2. All candidates for, and holders of, other elec­ tive jobs not specified in the preceding sections be full book members of the Union. Section "3. All candidates for, and holders of elective offices and jobs, whether elected or appointed in accordance with this Constitution, shall maintain full boojc membership in good standing. Article Xlil Elections for Officers, HecKlquarters Representatives, Port Agents aid Patroimen Section 1. Nomlnatimis. Except as provided in Section 2 (b) of this Article, any full book member may submit his name for nomination for any office, or the job of Headquarters Representative, Port Agent or Patrolman, by delivering or causing to be deliv­ ered in person, to the office of the Secretary-Treasurer at headquarters, or sending, a letter addressed to the Creden­ tials Committee, in care of the Secretary-Treasurer, at the address of headquarters. This letter shall be dated and shall contain the following: (a) The name of the candidate. (b) His home address and mailing address. (c) His book number. (d) The title of the office or other job for which he is a candidate, including the name of the Port in the event the position sought is that of Agent or Patrol­ man. (e) Proof of citizenship. (f) Proof of seatime and/or employment as required for candidates. (g) In the event the member is on a ship he shall notify the Credentials Committee what ship he is on. This shall be done also if he ships subsequent to forward­ ing his credentials. (h) Annexing a certificate in the following form, signed and dated by the proposed nominee: "I hereby certify that I am not now, nor, for the five (5) _years last past, have I been either a member of the Com­ munist Party or convicted of, or served any part of a prison term resulting from conviction of robbery, bribery, extor­ tion, embezzlement, grand larceny, burglary, arson, viola­ tion of narcotics laws, murder, rape, assault with intent to kill, assault which infiicts grievous-bodily injury, or violalation of Title II or III of the Landrum-Griffin Act, or conspiracy to commit any such crimes." Dated Signature of member Book No Printed forms of the certificate shall be made availabie to nominees. Where a nominee Cannot truthfully execute such a certificate, but is, in fact, legally eligible for an officer or job by reason of the restoration of civil rights originally revoked by such conviction or a favorable deter­ mination by the Board of Parole of the United States De­ partment of Justice, he shall, in lieu of the foregoing certificate, furnish a complete signed statement of the facts of his case together with true copies of the documents supporting his statement. Any full book member may nominate any other full, book member in which event such full book member so nominated shall comply with the provisions of this Article as they are set forth herein, relating to the submission of credentials. By reason of the above self nomination provi­ sion the responsibility if any, for notifying a nominee of his nomination to office, shall be that of the nominator. All documents required herein must reach headquarters no eariier than July *15 and ho later than August 15 of the election year. The'Secretary-Treasurer is charged with safekeeping of these letters and shall turn them over to the Credentials Committee upon the latter's request. Section 2. Credentials Committee. (at A Credentials Committee shall be elected at the regular meeting in August of the election year, at the port where Headquarters is located. It shall consist of six (6) full book members in attendance at the meeting, with two (2) members to be elected from each of the Deck, Engine and Stewards Departments. No officer. Headquarters Repre­ sentative. Port Agent or Patrolman, or candidate for office or the job of Headquarters Representative, Port Agent or Patrolman, shall be eligible for election to this Committee, except as provided for in Article X, Section 4. In the event any committee member is unable to serve, the Committee shall suspend until the President or Executive Vice-Presi­ dent, or the Secretary-Treasurer, in that order; calls a special meeting at the port where Headquarters is located in order to elect a replacement. The Committee's results shall be by majority vote, with any tie vote being resolved by a majority vote of the membership at a special meeting called for that purpose at that Port. (b) After its election, the Committee shall immediately go into session. It shall determine whether the person has submitted his application correctly and possesses the neces­ sary qualifications. The Committee shall prepare a report listing each applicant and his book number under the office or job he is seeking. Each applicant shall be marked "qualified" or "disqualified" according to the findings of the Committee. Where an applicant has been marked "dis­ qualified," the reason therefor must be stated in the report, ^ere a tie vote has been resolved by a special meeting of the membership, that fact shall also be noted, with sufficient detail. The report shall be signed by all of the Committee members, and be completed and submitted to the Ports in time for the next regular meeting after thenelection. At this meeting, it shall, be read and incorporated in the minutes, and then posted on the bulletin board in each port. On the last day of nominations, one member of the Committee shall stand by in Headquarters to accept delivery of credentials. All credentials fitials must be in head­ quarters by midnight of closing day. (c) When an applicant has been disqualified by the committee, he shall be notified immediately by telegram at the addresses listed by him pursuant to ^tion 1 of this Article. He shall also be sent a letter containing their rea­ sons for such disqualification by air mail, specif delivery, registered or certified, to the mailing address designated pursuant to Section 1(b) of this Article. A disqualified applicant shall have the right to take an appeal to the membership from the decision of the Committee. He shall forward copies of such appeal to each port, where the appeal shall be presented and voted upon at a regular meeting no later than the second meeting after the Com­ mittee's election. It is the responsibility of the applicant to insure timely delivery of his appeal. In any eveiit, without prejudice to his written appeal, the applicant may appear in person before the Committee within two days after the day on which the tele^am is sent, to correct his application or argue for his qualification. The committee's report shall be prepared early enough to allow the applicant to appear before it within ffie time set forth in this Constitution and still reach the ports in time for the first regular meeting after its election. (d) A majority vote of the membership shall, in the case of such appeals, be sufficient to over-rule any disquali­ fication by the Credentials Committee, in which event the one so previously classified shall then be deemed qualified, (e) The Credentials Committee, in passing upon the qualifications of candidates, shall have the right to con­ clusively presume that anyone nominated and qualified in previous elections for candidacy for any office, or the job of Headquarters Representative, Port Agent or Patrolman, has met all the requirements of Section 1(a) of Article XII. Section 3. Balloting Procedures. (a) Balloting in the manner hereafter provided, shall commence on November 1st of the election year and shall continue through December 31st, exclusive of Sundays and (for each individual Port) holidays legally recognized in the City of which the port affected is located. If November 1st or December 31st falls on a holiday legally recognized in a Port in the City in which that port is located, the balloting period in such port shall commence or terminate, as the case may be, on the next succeeding business day. Subject to the foregoing, for the purpose of full book members securing their ballots, the ports shall be open from 9:00 A.M. to 12 Noon, Monday through Saturdays, ex­ cluding holidays. (b) Balloting shall be by mail. The Secretary-Treasurer shall insure the proper and timely preparation of ballots, without partiality as to candidates or ports. The ballots may contain general information and instructive comments not inconsistent with the provisions of this Constitution. All qualified candidates shall be listed thereon alphabetically within each category with book number and job seniority classification status. The listing of the ports shall first set forth Headquarters and then shall follow a geographical pattern, commencing with the most northerly port of the Atlantic Coast, follow­ ing the Atlantic Coast down to the most southerly port on that coast, then westerly along the Gulf of Mexico and so on, until the list of ports is exhausted. Any port outside the Continental United States shall then be added. There shall be no write-in voting and no provisions for the same shall appear on the ballot. Each ballot shall be so prepared as to have the number thereon placed at the top thereof and shall be so perforated as to enable that portion con­ taining the said number to be easily removed to insure secrecy of the ballot. On this removable portion shall also be placed a short statement indicating the nature of the ballot and the voting date thereof. (c) The ballots so prepared at the direction of the Secretary-Treasurer shall be the only official ballots. No others may be used. Each ballot shall be numbered as indi­ cated in the preceding paragraphs and shall be numbered consecutively, commencing with number 1. A sufficient amount shall be printed and distributed to each Port. A record of the ballots, both by serial numbers and amount, sent thereto, shall be maintained by the Secretary-Treasurer, who shall also send each Port Agent a verification list indi­ cating the amount and serial numbers of the balIot.s sent. The Secreiaty-Treasurer shall also send to each Port Agent a sufficient amount of blank opaque envelopes containing the word, "Ballot" on the face of the envelope, as well as a sufficient amount of opaque mailing envelopes, first class postage prepaid and printed on the face thereoit as the t/.; Vt �addressee shall be the name and address of the depository for the receipt of such ballots as designated by the Presi­ dent in the maimer provided by Article X, Section 1, of this Constitution. In the upper left-hand comer of such mailing envelope, there shall be printed thereon, as a top line, provision for the voter's si^ature and on another line immediately thereunder, provision for the printing of the voter's name and book number. In addition, the SecretaryTreasurer shall also send a sufficimt amount of mailing envelopes identical with the mailing envelopes mentioned above, except that they shall be of different color, and shall contain on the face of such envelope in bold letters, the word, "Challenge." The Secretary-Treasurer shall further furnish a sufficient amount of "Roster Sheets" which shall have printed thereon, at the top thereof, the year of the election, and immediately thereunder, five (5) vertical col­ umns designated, date, ballot number, signature full book member's name, book number, and commente, and such roster sheets shall contain horizontal lines immediately under the captions of each of the above five columns. The Secre­ tary-Treasurer shall also send a sufficient amount of envel­ opes with the printed name and address of the depository on the face thereof, and in the upper left-hand comer, the name of the port and address, and on the face of such envelope, should be printed the words, "Roster Sheets and Ballot Stubs". Each Port Agent shall maintain separate records of the ballots sent him and shall inspect and count the ballots when received, to insure that the amount sent, as well as the numbers thereon, conform to the amount and numbers listed by the Secretary-Treasurer as having been sent to that Port. The Port Agent shall immediately execute and return to the Secretary-Treasurer a receipt, acknowledging the correctness of the amount and the numbers of the ballots sent, or shall notify the Secretary-Treasurer of any discrepancy. Discrepancies shall be corrected as soon as possible prior to the voting period. In any event, receipts shall be forwarded for all the aforementioned election material actually received. The Secretary-Treasurer shall prepare a file in which shall be kept memoranda and correspondence dealing with the election. This file shall at all times be available to any member asking for inspection of the same at the office of the Secretary-Treasurer and shall be tumed over to the Union Tallying Committee. I'd) Balloting shall be secret. Only full book members in good standing may vote. Each full book member may secure his ballot at Port offices, from the Port Agent or his duly designated representative at such port Each Port Agent shall designate an area at the Port office over which should be posted the legend "Voting Ballots Secured Here." When a full book member appears to vote he shall present his book to the Port Agent or his aforementioned duly designated representative. The Port Agent or his duly designated representative shall insert on the roster sheet under the appropriate column the date, the number of the ballot given to such member and his full book number, and the member shall then sign his name on such roster sheet under the appropriate column. Such member shall have his book stamped with the word, "Voted" and the date, and shall be given a ballot, and simultaneously the perforation on the top of the ballot shall be removed. At the same time the member shall be given the envel(^pe marked "Ballot" together with the pre-paid postage mailmg envelope addressed to the depository. The member shall take such ballot and envelopes and in secret thereafter, mark his ballot, fold the same, insert it in the blank envelope marked "Ballot", seal the same, then insert such "Ballot" envelope into the mailing envelope, seal such Emailing envelope, sign his name on the upper left-hand comer on the first line of such mailing envelope and on «.the second line in the upper left-hand comer print his ». name and book number, after which he shall mail or cause the same to be mailed. In the event a full book member » appears to vote and is not in good standing, or does not have his membership book with him or it appears for other » valid reasons he is not eligible to vote, the same procedure as provided above shall apply to him, except that on the • roster sheet under the column "Comments", notation should be made that the member voted a challenged ballot and the reason for his challenge. Such member's membership book shall be stamped "voted challenge", and the date, ^ and such member instead of the above-mentioned mailing envelope, shall be given the mailing ravelope of a different •• color marked on the face thereof with the word, "Chal, lenge". At the end of each day, the Port Agent or his » duly designated representative shall enclose in the envelope addressed to the depository and marked "Roster Sheets and » Ballot Stubs", the roster sheet or sheets executed by the members that day, together with the numbered perforated slips removed from the ballots which had been given to the members, and then mail the same to such depository. To insure that an adequate supply of all balloting material is • maintained in all ports at all times, the Port Agent or his duly designated representative, simultaneously with mailing m of the roster sheets and ballot stubs to the depository at the end of each day, shall also make a copy of the roster 9 sheet for that day and mail the same to the SecretaryTreasurer at Headquarters. The Port Agent shall be ^ responsible for the proper safeguarding of all election material and shall not release any of it until duly called ^ for and shall insure that no one tampers with the material placed in his custody. (e) Full book members may request and vote an absen• tee ballot under the following circumstances; while such member is employed on a Union contracted vessel and ^ which vessel's schedule does not provide for it to be at a port in which a ballot can be secured during the time and period provided for in Section 4(a) of this Article or is in •a USPHS Hospital anytime during the first ten (10) days of the month of November of the Election Year. The mem% ber shall make a request for an absentee ballot by registered or certified mail or the equivalent mailing device at the location from which such request is made, if such be the • case. Such request shall contain a designation as to the address to which such member wishes his absentee ballot returned. The request shall be postmarked no later than • 12:00 P.M. on the 15th day of November of the election year, shall be directed to the Secretary-Treasurer at Head_ quarters and must be delivered no later than the 25th of such November. The Secretary-Treasurer shall determine whether such member is eligible to vote such absentee • ballot. The Secretary-Treasurer, if he determines that such member is so eligible, he shall by the 30th of such Novembef, send by registered mail, return receipt requested, to the address so designated by such member, a "Ballot", after removing the perforated numbered stub, together with the • hereinbefore mentioned "Ballot" envelope, and mailing envelope addressed to the. depository, except that printed on the face of such mailing envelope, shall be the words "Absentee Ballot" and appropriate voting instructions shall accompany such mailing to the member. If the SecretaryTreasurer determines that such member is ineligible to receive suck abstentee ballot, he shall nevertheless send such member the aforenieniioned ballot with accohipanying material except that the mailing envelope addressed to the depository shall have printed on the face thereof the words "Challenged Absmtee Ballot" The SecretaryTreasurer shall keep records of all of the foregoing, includ­ ing the reasons for determining such member's ineligibility, which records shall be open for inspectio members and upon the convening of the Union Tallying Committee, presented to them. The Secretary-Treasurer shall »nd to ail Ports, the names and book numbers of the members to whom absentee ballots were sent. (f) All ballots to be counted, must be received by the depository no later than the January 5th immediately sub­ sequent to the election year and must be postmarked no later than 12 midnight December 31st of the election year. Section 4. (a) At the close of the last day of the period for securing ballots, the Port Agent in each port, in addi­ tion to his duties set forth above, shall deliver or mail to Headquarters by registered or certified mail, attention Union Tallying Committee, all unused ballots and shall specifically set forth, by serial number and amount, the unused ballots so forwarded. (b) The Union Tallying Committee' shall consist of 16 full book members. Two shall be elected from each of the eight ports of New York, Philadelphia, Baltimore, Mobile, New Orleans, Houston, Detroit and San Francisco. The election shall be held at the regular meeting in December of • the election year, or if the Executive Board otherwise deter­ mines prior thereto, at a special meeting held in the, afore­ said ports, on the first business day of the last week of said month. No officer. Headquarters Representative, Port Agent, Patrolman, or candidate for office, or the job of Headquar­ ters Representative, Port Agent or Patrolman, shall be eligible for election to this Committee, except as provided for in Article X, Section 4. In addition to its duties herein set forth, the Union Tallying Committee shall be charged with the tallying of all the ballots and the preparation of a closing report setting forth, in complete detail, the results of the election, including a complete accounting of all ballots and stubs, and reconciliation of the same with the rosters, and receipts of the Port Agents, all with detailed reference to serial numbers and amounts and with each total broken down into port totals. The Tallying Committee shall have access to all election records and lUes for their inspection, examination and verification. The report shall clearly detail all discrepancies discovered and shall contain recommendations for the treatment of these discrepancies All members of the Committee shall sign the report, with­ out prejudice, however, to the right of any member thereof to submit a dissenting report as to the accuracy of the count and the validity of the ballots, with pertinent details. In connection with the tally of ballots there shall be no counting of ballots until all mailing envelopes containing valid ballots have first been opened, the ballot envelopes removed intact and then all of such ballot envelopes mixed together, after which such ballot envelopes shall be opened and counted in such multiples as the Committee may deem expedient and manageable. The Committee shall resolve all issues on challenged ballots and then tally those found valid, utilizing the same procedure as provided in the preceding sentence either jointly or separately. (c) The members of the Union Tallying Committee shall, after their election, proceed to the port in which Headquarters is located, to arrive at that port no later than January 5th of the year immediately after the election year. Each mem^r of the Committee not elected from the port in which Headquarters is located shall be reimbursed for transportation, meals, and lodging expenses occasioned by their traveling to and returning from that Port. Committee members elected from the jwrt in which Headquarters is located, shall be similarly reimbursed, except for transpor­ tation. All members of the Committee shall also be paid at the prevailing standby rate of pay from the day subse­ quent to their election to the day they return, in normal course, to the port from which they were elected. The Union Tallying Committee shall elect a chairman from among themselves and, subject to the express terms of this Constitution, adopt its own procedures. All decisions of such Committee and the contents of their report shall be valid if made by a majority vote, provided there be a quorum in attendance, which quorum is hereby fixed at nine (9). The Committee, but not less than a quorum thereof, shall have the sole right and duty to obtain all mailed ballots and the other mailed election material fromthe depository and to insure their safe custody during the course of the Committee's proceedings. The proceedings of the Committee except for ffieir organizational meeting and their actual preparation of the closing report and dissents therefrom, if any, shall be open to any member, provided he observes decorum. Any candidate may act as an observer and/or designate another member to act as his observer at the counting of the ballots. In no event shall issuance of the above referred to closing report of the Committee be delayed beyond January 31st immediately subsequent to the close of the election year. In the discharge of its duties, the Committee may call upon and utilize the services of clerical employees of the Union. The Committee shall be ^ discharged upon the completion of the issuance and dis­ patch of its report as required in this Article. In the event a recheck and recount is ordered pursuant to this Article, the Committee shall be reconstituted, except that if any member thereof is not available, a substitute therefore shall be elected from the appropriate port at a special meeting held for that purpose as soon as possible. (d) The report of the Committee shall be made up in sufficient copies to comply with the following requirements: ' two copies shall be mailed by the Committee to each Port Agent and the Secretary-Treasurer no later than January 31st immediately subsequent to the close of the election year. As soon as these copies are received, each Port Agent shall post one copy of the report on the bulletin board, in a conspicuous manner, and notify the Secretary-Treasurer, in writing, as to the date of such posting. This copy shall be kept posted until after the Election Report Meeting, which shall be the March regular membership meeting im­ mediately following the close of the election year. At the Election Report Meeting, the other copy of the report shall be read verbatim. (e) Any full book member claiming a violation of the election and balloting procedure or the conduct of the same, shall within 72 hours of- the occurrence of the claimed violation, notify the Secretary-Treasurer at Head­ quarters, in writing, by certified mail, of the same, setting forth his name, book number and the details so that ap­ propriate corrective action if warranted may be taken. The Secretary-Treasurer shall expeditiously investigate the facts concerning the claimed violation, take such action as may be necessary, a copy of which shall be sent to the member and the original shall be filed for the Union Tallying Com­ mittee for their appropriate action, report and recom­ mendation, if any. The foregoing shall not be applicable to matters involving the Credentials Committee's action or report, the provisions of Article XIII, Sections I and 2 being the pertinent provisions applicable to such matters. All protests as to any and all aspects of the election and balloting procedures or the conduct of the same, not passed upon by the Union Tallying Committee in its report, excluding therefrom mutters involving the Credentials Committee's acti<m or report as provided in the last sentence of the immediately preceding paragraph, but including the procedure and report of the Union Tallying Committee, shall be filed in writing by certified mail with the SecretaryTreasurer at Headquarters, to be received no later than the February 25th immediately subsequent to the close of the election year. It shall be the responsibility of the member to insure that his written protest is received by the Secretary-Treasurer no later than such February 25th. The Secretary-Treasurer shall forward copies of such written protest to all ports in sufficient time to be read at the Election Report Meeting. The written protest shall contain the full book member's name, book number, and all details constituting the protest. (f) At the Election Report Meeting the report and recommendation of the Union Tallying Committee, includ­ ing but not limited to discrepancies, protests passed upon by them, as well as protests filed with the SecretaryTreasurer as provided for in Section (e) immediately above, shall be acted upon by the meeting. A majority vote of the membership shall decide what action, if any, in accordance with the Constitution shall be taken thereon, which action, however, shall not include the ordering of a special vote, unless reported discrepancies or protested procedure or conduct found to have occurred and to be violative of the Constitution, affected the results of the vote for any office or job, in which event, the special vote ^all be restricted to such office, offices and/or job or jobs, as the case may be. A majority of the membership at the Election Report Meetings may order a recheck and recount when a dissent to the closing report has been issued by three (3) or more members of the Union Tallying Com­ mittee. Except for the contingencies provided for in this Section 4(f), the closing report shall be accepted as final. There shall be no further protest or appeal from the action of the majority of the membership at the Election Report Meetings. (g) Any special vote ordered pursuant to Section 4(f) shall be commenced within ninety (90) days after the first day of the month immediately subsequent to the Election Report Meetings mentioned above. The depository shall be the same as designated for the election from which the special vote is ordered. And the procedures shall be the same as provided for in this Section 4, except where specific dates are provided for, the days shall be the dates applicable, which provide for the identical time and days originally provided for in this Section 4. The Election Re­ port Meeting for the aforesaid special vote shall be that meeting immediately subsequent to the report of the Union Tallying Committee separated by one calendar month. Section 5. Elected Officers and Job Holders: (a) A candidate unopposed for any office or job shall be deemed elected to such office or job notwithstanding that his name may appear on the ballot. The Union Tallying Committee shall not be required to tally completely the results ot the voting for such unopposed candidate but shall certify in their report, that such unopposed candidate has been elected to such office or job. The Election Report Meeting shall accept the above certification of the Union Tallying Committee without change. S^on 6. Installation into Office and the Job of Head­ quarters Representative, Port Agent or Patrolman: (a) The person elected shall be that person having the largest number of votes cast for the particular office or job involved. Where more than one person is to be elected for a particular office or job, the proper number of candidates receiving the successively highest number of votes shall be declared elected. These determinations shall be made only from the results deemed final and accepted as provided in this Article. It shall be the duty of the President to notify each individual elected. (b) The duly elected officers and other job holders shall take over their respective offices and jobs, and assume the duties thereof, at midnight of the night of the Election Report Meeting, or the next regular meeting, depending upon which meeting the results as to each of the foregoing are deemed final and accepted, as provided in this Article. The term of their predecessors shall continue up to, and expire at, that time, notwithstanding anything to the con­ trary contained in Article XI, Section 1. This shall not apply where the successful candidate cannot assume his office because he is at sea. In such event, a majority vote of the membership may grant additional time for the assumption of the office or job. In the event of the failure of the newly-elected Presi­ dent to assume office the provisions of Article X, Section 11 shall apply until the expiration of the term. All other cases of failure to assume office shall be dealt with as decided by a majority vote of the membership. Section 7. The Secretary-Treasurer is specifically charged with the preservation and retention of all election records, including the ballots, as required by law, and is directed and authorized to issue such other and further directives as to the election procedures as are required by law, which directives shall be part of the election procedures of this Union. Article XiV Other Elections Section 1. Trial Committee. A Trial Committee shall be elected at a special meeting held at 10:00 A.M., the next business day following the regular meeting of the Port where the Trial is to take place. It shall consist of five full book members, of which three shall constitute a quorum. No officer. Headquarters Repre­ sentative, Port Agent, Port Patrolman, • or other Union personnel may be elected to serve on a Trial Committee. No member who intends to be a witness in the pending trial may serve, nor may any member who cannot for any reason, render an honest decision. It shall be the duty of every member to decline nomination if he knows, or has reason to believe, any, of the foregoing disqualifications apply to him. The members of this committee shall be elected undei' such generally applicable rules as are adopted by a majority vote of the membership. Section 2. Appeals Conunltitee. The Appeals Committee shall consist of seven full book members, five of whom shall constitute a quorum, elected �at the port where headquarters Is located. The same dis­ qualifications and duties of members shall apply with regard to this corumittee as apply to the Trial Committee. In addi­ tion, no member may serve on an Appeals Committee in the hearing of an appeal from a Trial Committee decision, if the said member was a member of the Trial Committee. Article XV Trials and Appeals Section 1. Any member may bring charges against any other member for the commission of an offense as set forth in this Constitution. These charges shall be in writing and signed by the accuser, who shall also include his book number. The accuser shall deliver these charges to the Port Agent of the port nearest the place of the offense, or the port of pay-off, if the offense took place aboard ^ip. He shall also request the Port Agent to present these charges at the next regular meeting. The accuser may withdraw his charges before the meeting takes place. Section 2. After presentation of the charges and the re­ quest to the Port Agent, the Port Agent shall cause those charges to be read at the said meeting. It the charges are rejected by a majority vote of the port, no further action may be taken thereon, unless ruled other­ wise by a majority vote of the membership of the Union within 90 days thereafter. If the charges are accepted, and the accused is present, he shall be automatically on notice that he will be tried the following morning. At his request, the trial shall be postponed until the morning following the next regular meeting, at which time the Trial Committee will then be elected. He shall also be handed a written copy of the charges made against him. If the accused is not present, the Port Agent shall im­ mediately cause to be sent to him, by registered mail addressed to his last known mailing address on file with the Union a copy of the charges, the names and book numbers of the accusers, and a notification, that he must appear with his witnesses, ready for trial the morning after the next regular meeting, at which meeting the Trial Com­ mittee will be elected. In the event a majority of the membership of the Union shall vote to accept charges after their rejection by a port, the trial shall take place in the Port where Headquarters is located. Due notice thereof shall be given to the accused, who shall be informed of the name of his accusers, and who shall receive a written statement of the charges. At the request of the accused, transportation and subsistence shall be provided the accused and his witnesses. Section 3. The Trial Committee shall hear all pertinent evidence and shall not be bound by the rules of evidence required by courts of law but may receive all relevant testimony. The Trial Committee may grant adjournments, at the request of the accused, to enable him to make a proper defense. In the event the Trial Committee falls beneath the quorum, it shall adjourn until a quorum does ' exist. Section 4. No trial shall be conducted unless all the ac­ cusers are present. The Trial Committee shall conduct the trial except that the accused shall have the right to crossexamine the accuser, or accusers and the witnesses, as well as to conduct his own defense. The accused may select any member to assist him in his defense at the trial, provided, (a) the said member is available at the time of the trial and (b) the said member agrees to render such assistance. If the accused challenges the qualifications of the members of the Trial Committee, or states that the charges do not adequately inform him of what wrong he allegedly com. mitted, or the time and place of such commission, such matters shall be ruled upon and disposed of, prior to proceeding on the merits of the defense. The guilt of an accused shall be found only if proven by the weight of the evidence, and the burden of such proof shall be upon the accuser. Every finding shall be based on the quality of the evidence and not solely on the number of witnesses produced. Section 5. The Trial Committee shall make findings as to guilt or innocence, and recommendations as to punishment and/or other Union action deemed desirable in the light of the proceedings. These findings and recommendations shall be those of a majority of the committee, and shall be in writing, as shall be any dissent. ITie committee shall forward its findings and recommendations, along with any dissent to the Port Agent of the port where the trial took place, while a copy thereof shall be forwarded to the accused and the accuser, either in person or by mail addressed to their last known addresses. The findings shall include a state­ ment that the rights of the accused under this Constitution, were properly safeguarded. The findings also must contain the charges made, the date of the trial, the name and address of the accused, the accuser, and each witness; shall describe each document used at the trial; shall contain a fair summary of the proceedings, and shall state the findmgs as to guilt or innocence. If possible, all documents used at the trial shall be kept. All findings and recommendations shall be made a part of the regular files. Section 6. The Port Agrat of the Port of Trial shall, upon receipt of the findings and recommendations of the Trial CommitteCj cause the findings and recommendations to be presented, and entered into the minutes, at the next regular meeting. Section 7. The Port Agent shall send the record of the entire proceedings to headquarters, which shall cause sufficient copies thereof to be made and sent to each Port in time for ffie next regularly scheduled meeting. Section 8. At the latter meeting, the proceedings shall be discussed. The meeting shall then vote. A majority vote of the membership of the Union shall: (a) Accept the findings and recommendations, or (b) Reject the findings and recommendations, or (c) Accept the findings, but modify the recommenda­ tions, or (d) Order a new trial after finding that substantial justice has not been done with regard to the charges. In this event, a new trial shall take place at the port where headquarters is located and upon application, the accused, the accusers, and their witnesses shall be furnished trans­ portation and subsistence. Section 9. After the vote set forth in Section 8, any punishment so decided upon shall become effective. Head­ quarters shall cause notice of the results thereof to be sent to each accused and accuser. Section 10. An accused who has been found guilty, or who is under effective punishment may appeal in the following manner: He may send or deliver a notice of appeal to Head­ quarters within 30 days after receipt of the notice of the decision of the membership. Page 36 Section 11. At the next regular meeting of the port where Headquarters is located, after receipt of the notice of appeal, the notice shall be presented ami shall then become part of the minutes. An Appeals Committee shall then be elected. The Vice-President in charge of contracts is charged with the duty of presenting the before-mentioned proceedings and all available documents used as evidence at the trial to the Appeals Committee, as well as any writ­ ten statement or argument submitted by the accused. The accused may argue his appeal in person, if he so desires. The appeal shall be heard at Union Headquarters on the night the committee is elected. It shall be the responsibility of the accused to insure that his written statement or argument arrives at headquarters in time for such presenta­ tion. Section 12. The Appeals Conunittee shall decide the appeal as soon as possible, consistent with fair considera­ tion of the evidence and arguments before it. It may grant adjournments and may request the accused or accusers to present arguments, whenever necessary for such fair consid­ eration. Section 13. The decision of the Appeals Committee shall be by majority vote, and shall be in the form of findings and recommendations. Dissents will be allowed. Decisions and dissents shall be in writing and signed by those participating in such decision or dissent. In making its find­ ings and recommendations, the committee shall be gov­ erned by the following: (a) No finding of guilt shall be reversed if there is sub­ stantial evidence to supiwrt such a finding and, in such case, the Appeals Committee shall not make its own find­ ings as to the weight of evidence. (b) In no event shall increased punishment be recom­ mended. (c) A new trial shall be recommended if the Appeals Committee finds—(a) that any member of the Trial Committee should have been disqualified, or (b) that the accused was not adequately informed of the details of the charged offense, which resulted in his not having been given a fair trial, or (c) that for any other reason, the accused was not given a fair trial. (d) If there is not substantial evidence to support a finding of guilt, the Appeals Committee shall recommend that the charge on which the finding was based be dis­ missed. (e) The Appeals Committee may recommend lesser puni^ment. Section 14. The Appeals Committee shall deliver its deci­ sion and dissent, if any, to headquarters, which shall cause sufficient copies to be published and shall have them sent to each port in time to reach there before the next regular scheduled meeting. Headquarters shall also send a copy to each accused and accuser at their last known address, or notify them in person. Section 15. At the meeting indicated in Section 14 of this Article, the membership, by a majority vote, shall accept the decision of the Appeals Committee, or the dissent therein. If there is no dissent, the decision of the Appeals Committee shall stand. If a new trial is ordered, that trial shall be held in the port where headquarters is located, in the manner provided for in Section 2 of this Article. Any decision so providing for a new trial shall contain such directions as will insure a fair hearing to the accused. Section 16. Headquarters shall notify the accused and each accuser, either in person or in writing addressed to their last known address, of the results of the appeal. A further appeal shall be allowed as set forth in Section 17 of this Article. Section 17. Each member is charged with knowledge of the provisions of the Constitution of the Seafarers Inter­ national Union of North America, and the rights of, and procedure as to, further appeal as provided for therein. Decisions reached thereunder shall be binding on all mem­ bers of the Union. Section 18. It shall be the duty of all members of the Unicm to take all steps within their constitutional power to carry out the terms of any effective decisions. Section 19. Every accused shall receive a written copy of the charges preferred against him and shall be given a reasonable time to prepare his defense, but he may there­ after plead guilty and waive any or all of the other rights and privileges granted to him by this Article. If an accused has been properly notified of his trial and fails to attend without properly requesting a postponement, the Trial Committee may hold its trial without his presence. Article XVI Offenses and Penalties Section 1. Upon proof of the commissicm of the following offenses, the member shall be expelled from membership: (a) Proof of membership in any organization advocat­ ing the overthrow of the Government of the United States by force; (b) Acting as an informer against the interest of the Union or the membership in any organizational campaign; (c) Acting as an informer for, or agent of, the company against the interest of the membership or the Union; (d) The commission of any act as part of a conspiracy to destroy the Union. Section 2. Upon proof of the commission of any of the following offenses, the member shall be penalized up to and including a penalty of expulsion from the Union. In the event the penalty of expulsion is not invoked or recommended, the penalty shall not exceed suspension from the rights and privileges of membership for more than two (2) years, or a fine of $50.00 or both: (a) Willfully misappropriating or misusing Union prop­ erty of the value in excess of $50.00. (b) Unauthorized use of Union property, . records, stamps, seals, etc., for the purpose of personal gain; (c) Willful misuse of any office or job, elective or not, within the Union for the purpose of personal gain, finan­ cial or otherwise, or the willful refusal or failure to execute the duties or functions of the said office or job, or gross neglect or abuse in executing such duties or functions or other serious misconduct or breach of trust. The President may, during the pendency of disciplinary proceedings under this subsection, suspend the officer or jobholder from exercising the functions of the office or job, with or without pay, and designate his temporary replacement. (d) Unauthorized voting, or unauthorized handling of ballots, stubs, rosters, verification list;, ballot boxes, or election files, or election material of any sort; (e) Preferring charges with knowledge that such charges are false; (f) Making or transmitting, with intent to deceive, false reports or communications which fall within the scope of Union business; . (g) Deliberate failure or refusal to join one's ship or mis­ conduct or neglect of duty aboard ship, to the detriment the Union or its agreements; (h) Deliberate and unauthorized interference, or deliberate and malicious vilUfication, with regard to the execution of «/ the duties of any office or job; (i) Paying for, or receiving mim^ for, employment aboard a vessel, exclusive of proper earnings and Union payments; (j) Willful refusal to submit evidence of affifiation for the -tf, purpose of avoiding or delaying money payments to the Union, or unauthorizedly transferring or receiving evidence of Union affiliation, with intent to deceive; (k) Willful failure or refusal to carry out the order <rf *• those duly authorized to make such orders during time of strike. - (1) Failure or refusal to pay a fine or asess^ent within the time limit set therefore either by the Constitution or by acticm taken in accordance with the Cruistitution. Section 3. Upcm proof of the commission of any of ffie ^ «««& 4M «««- «> (a) Willfully misappropriating or misusing Union prop­ erty of the value under $50.00; (b) Assuming any office or job, whether elective or not with knowledge of the lack of possession of ffie qualifica­ tions required therefor, (c) Misconduct during any meeting or other official Union proceeding, or bringing the Union into disrepute by conduct not provid^ for elsewhere in this Article. (d) Refusal or negligent failure to carry out orders of those duly authorized to make such orders at any time. Section 4. Upon proof- of ffie commission of any of ffie following offenses, members shall be penalized up to and including a fine of $50.00: (a) Refusal or willful failure to be present at sign-ons or pay-offs; (b) Willful failure to submit Union book to Union repre­ sentatives at pay-off; (c) Disorderly conduct at pay-<^ or sign-on; (d) Refusal to cooperate with Union representatives in dischar^g their duties; (e) Disorderly conduct in ffie Unitm hall; (f) Gambling in the Union hall; (g) Negligent failure to join ship. -9 Section 5. Any member who has cxMnmitted an offense penalized by no more than a fine of $50.00 may elect to • waive his rights under this Constitution subject to ffie provi­ sions of Article XV, Section 19 and to pay the maximum fine of $50.00 to the duly authorized representative of ffie Union. Section 6. This Union, and its members, shall not be deemed to waive any claim, of personal or property rights to which it or its members are entitled, by bringing ffie member to trial or enforcing a penalty as provided in tiiis CcHistitution. Section 7. Any member under suspension for an offense under this Article shall continue to pay all dues and assess­ ments and must observe his duties to ffie Union, members, officials, and job holders. Article XVII Publications This Union may publish such pamphlets, journals, news­ papers, magazines, periodicals and general literature, in sudi maimer as may be determined, from time to time, by ffie Executive Board. • -I 4 «I •I Article XVIII Bonds <1 Officers and job holders, whether elected or appointed as well as all other employees handling monies of ffie Union shall be bonded as required by law. Article XIX Expenditures Section 1. In ffie event no contrary policies or instructions are in existence, the President may authorize, make, or incur such expenditures and expenses as are nonnaUy en­ compass^ within the authority conferred upon k'm by Article X of this Constitution. ....', Se^on 2. The provisions of Section 1 shall similarly apply to the routine accounting and administrative pro^ dures of the Union except those primarily concerned with trials, appeals, negotiations, strikes, and elections. Section 3. The provisions of this Article sh^ supersede to the extend applicable, the provisions of Article X of this Constitution. <1- Arflclu XX Income Section 1. The income oS. this Union shall Include dues, initiatitm fees, fines, assessments, crmtributions, loans, inter­ est, dividends, as well as income derived from any other legitimate business operation or other legitimate source. Section 2. An official Union receipt, properly filled out, Union shaU be given to anyone paying money to the - - or to any person authorized by the Union to receive money. It shall be the duty of every person afSliated with the Union who makes such payments to demand such receipt. Section 3. No assessments shall be levied except after a ballot conducted under such general rules as may be decided upon by a majority vote of ffie membership, provided that;(a) llie ballot must be secret (b) The assessment must be approved by a majority of the valid ballots cast. Section 4. Except as otherwise provided by law, all pay-' ments by members, or other affiliates of this Union shall be applied successively to ffie monetary obligaticms owed the Union commencing with the oldest in point of time,__as measured- from the date of accrual of such obligation. The period of arrears shall be calculated accordingly. Section 5. To the extent deemed appropriate by the majority of the Executive Board, funds and assets of the Union may be kept in aii account or accounts without separation as to purpose and expended for all Unicm pur­ poses and objects. •;> �term, "majority vote of the membership," shall mean the majority of all the valid votes cast by full book members at an official meeting of those ports holding a meeting. This definition shall prevail notwithstanding that one or more ports cannot hold meetings because of no quorurr;. For the purpose of this Section, the term "meeting" shall refer to those meetings to be held during the time period within which a vote must be taken in accordance with the Con­ stitution and the custom and usage of the Union in the indicated priority. Section 4. When applicable solely to port action and not concenied with, or related to, the Union as a whole, and not forming part of a Union-wide vote, the term "majority vote of the membership," shall refer to the majority of the valid votes cast by the full book members at any meeting of the Port, regular or special. Section 5. The term, "membership action," or reference thereto, shall mean the same as the term "majority vote of the membership." Section 6. \^ere the title of any officer or job, or the holder thereof, is set forth in this Constitution, all references thereto and the provisions ccmcemed therewith shall be deemed to be equally applicable to whomever is duly acting in such office or job. Section 7. The term "Election Year" shall be deemed to mean that calendar year prior to the calendar year in which elected officials and other elected job-holders are required to assume office. Section 8. The terms, "this Constitution", and "this amended Constituticm," shall be deemed to have the same meaning and shall refer to the Constitution as amended which takes the place of the one adopted by the Union in 1939, as amended up through July, 1972. Section 9. The term, "member in good standing", shall mean a member whose monetary obligations to the Union are not in arrears for thirty days or more, or who is not under susi^sion or expulsion effective in accordance with this ConstituticHi. Unless otherwise expressly indicate^ the term, "member," shall mean a member in good standing. Section 10. Unless plainly otherwise required by the con­ text of their use, the terms "Union bool^" "membership book," and "book," shall mean official evidence of Union membership. Section 11. The term "full book" or "full Union book" shall mean only an official certificate issued as evidence of Union membership which carries with it complete rights and privileges of membership except as may be specifically constitutionally otherwise provided. Section 12. The term, "full book member*', shall mean a member to whom a full book has been duly issued and who is entitled to retain it in accordance with the provisions (ff this Constitution. Article XXi Other Types of Union Affiliation To the extend permitted by law, this Union, by majority vote of the membership, may provide for affiliation with it by individuals in a lesser capacity than membership, or in a capacity other than membership. By majority vote of the membership, the Union may provide for the rights and ob­ ligations incident to such capacities or affiliations. These rights and obligations may include, but are not limited to (a) the applicability or non-applicability of all or any part of the Constitution; (b) the terms of such affiliation; (c) the rig^ht of the Union to peremptory termination of such affiliation and, (d) the fees required for such affiliation. In no event may anyone not a member receive evidence of affiliation equivalent to that of members, receive priority or rights over members, or be termed a member. Article XXII Quorums Section 1. Unless elsewhere herein otherwise specifically provided, the quorum for a special meeting of a port shall be six (6) full book members. Section 2. The quorum for a regular meeting of a Port shall be fifty (SO) members. Section 3. Unless otherwise specifically set forth herein, the decisions, reports, recommendations, or other functions of any segment of the Union requiring a quorum to act officially, shall be a majority of those voting, and shall not be official or effective unless the quorum requirements are met. Section 4. Unless otherwise indicated herein, where the requirements for a quorum are not sp^ifically set forth, a quorum shall be deemed to be a majority of those com­ posing the applicable segment of the Union. Article XXiil Meetings i.r Section 1. Regular membership meetings shall be held monthly only in the following major ports at the following times:' During the week following the first Sunday of every month a meeting shall be held on Monday—at New York; on Tuesday—at Philadelphia; on Wednesday—at Baltimore; and on Friday—at Detroit. During the next week, meetings shall be held on Monday—at Houston; on Tuesday—at New Orleans; on Wednesday—at Mobile; and on Thursday San Francisco. AH regular membership meetings shaU commence at 2:30 p.m; local time. Where a meeting day falls on a Holiday officially designated as such by the au­ thorities of the state or municipality in which a poh is located, the port meeting shall take place oh the following business day. Saturday and Sunday shall not be deemed bu^ess days. The Area Vice Presidents shall be the chairmen of all regular meetings in ports in their respective areas. In the event the Area Vice Presidents are unable to attend a regular meeting of a po^ they shall instruct the Port Agents, or other elected job holders, to act as chairmen of the meetings. In the event a quorum is not present at 2:30 P.M. the chairman of the meeting at the pertinent port shall postpone the opening of the meeting but in no event later than 3:00. P.M. Section 2. A special meeting at a port may be called only at the direction of the Port Agent or Area Vice President. • No special meeting may be held, except between the hour of • 9:00 A.M. and 5:00 P.M. Notice of such meeting, shall be posted at least two hours in advance, on the port bulletin board. The Area Vice Presidents shall be the chairmen of all special meetings in ports in their respective areas. In the ' event the Area Vice Presidents are unable to attend a spe­ cial meeting of a port, they shall instruct the Port Agents, or other elected job holders, to act as chairmen of the meetings. Section 3. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary, all regular meetings shall be governed by the following: 1. The Union Constitution. 2. Majority vote of the members assembled. Article XXV Amendments This Constitution shall be amended in the following manner . . Section 1. Any full book member mqy submit at any regular meeting of any Port proposed amendments to this Constitution in resolution form. If a majority vote of the membership of the Port approves it, the proposed amend­ ment shall ,be forwarded to all Ports for further action. Section 2. When a proposed amendment is accepted by a majority vote of the membership, it shall be referred to a Constitutional Committee in the Port where Headquarters is located. Thk Committee shall be composed of six full book members, two from each department and shall be elected in accordance with such rules as are established by a majority vote of that Port. The Committee will act on all proposed amendments referred to it. The .Committee may receive whatever advice and assistance, legal or otherwise, it deems necessaiy. It shall prepare a report on the ^radment together with any proposed changes or substitutions or recommendations and the reasons for such recommenda­ tions. The latter shall then be submitted to the member­ ship. If a majority vote of the membership approves the amendment as recommended, it shall then be voted upon, in a yes or no vote, by the membership of the Union by secret ballot in accordance with the procedure directed by a majority vote of the membership at the time it gives the approval necessary to put the referendum to a vote. The Union Tallying Committee shall consist of six (6) full book members, two from each of the three (3) departments of the Union, elected from Headquarters Port. The.amendment shall either be printed on the ballot or if too lengthy, shall be referred to on the ballot. Copies of the amendmrat shall be posted on the bulletin boards of all ports and , made available at the voting site in all ports. Section 3. If approved by a majority of the valid ballots cast, the amendment shall bei^e effective immediately upon notification by the aforesaid Union Tallying Commit­ tee to the Secretary-Treasurer that the amendment has been so approved, unless otherwise specified in the amendment. The Secretary-Treasurer shall immediately notify all ports of the results of the vote on the amendment. Article XXIY Definitions and Miscellaneous Provisions Relating Thereto Section 1. Incapacity. Unless otherwise set forth or dealt with her^, the term "incapacity," shall mean any illness or situation preventing the affected person from canyiog out his duties for more than 30 days, provided that ti..vs . does not r»ult in a vacancy. However, nothing omtained in this Article shall be deemed to prohibit the execution of the functions of more than one job and/or office in which event no incapacity shall be deemed to exist with regard to the regular job or office of the one taking over the duties, and functions of the one incapacitated. The ^riod of incapacity shall be the .time during which the circumstances exist Section 2. Unless otherwise set forth or dealt vrith hereinthe term "vacancy!* shall include failure to perform the functions of any office or job by reason of death, or resig­ nation, or suspension from membership or expulsion from the Union with no further right to appeal in accordance with the provisions of Article XV of this Constitution. S^on 3. When applicable to the Union as a whole the , . . J'-.;. : ri'-' -V-• EXHIBIT A Minimal requirements to be contained in Con­ stitution of suterdinote bodies and divisions char­ tered by Of affiiiated with the Seafarers Intemationol Union of North America—^Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District. I All merhbers shall have equal jights and privileges, sub­ ject to reasonable rules and regulations, contained in this Constitution, including secret election, freedom of speech. the right to hold office and the right of secret votes on assessment and dues increases, all in accordance with the law. II No member may be automatically suspended from mem­ bership e.xcept for non-payment of dues, and all members shall be afforded a fair hearing upon written charges, with a reasonable time to prepare defense, when accused of an offense under the Constitution. III This Union is chartered by (and/or affiliated with), the Seafarers International Union of North America—^Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District, and this Constitu­ tion and any amendments thereto, shall not take effect un­ less and until approved as set forth in the Constitution of that Union. IV An object of this Union is, within its reasonable edacity, to promote the wdfare of, and assist, the Seafarers Intonational Union of North America—^Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District The charter (and/or afiSliation) relationship betweoi this Union and the Seafarers International Union of North America—Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District shall not be dissolved so long as at least ten members of this Union, and the Seafarers International Union of North America—Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District acting through its Executive Board wish to continue such relationship. VI No amendment to this Constitution shall be effective un­ less and imtil approved by at least a two-thirds vote of the membership in a secret referendum ccmducted fw that pur­ pose. In any event, the adoption of this Constitution and any amendments thereto, will not be effective unless and until compliance with Article II of the Constitution of the Sea­ farers International Union df North America—^Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District is first made. VII The Seafarers Intematicmal Unimi of North America— Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District shall have the right to check, inspect and make copies of all the books and records of tffis Union upon demand. VIII This Union shall not take any acticm which will have the effect of reducing its net assets, calculated through recog­ nized accounting procedures, below the amount of its in­ debtedness to the Seafarers International Union of North America—^Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District, unless approved by that Union through its Executive Board. IX So long as there exists any indebtedness by this Unicm to the Seafarers International Union (ff North America—^At­ lantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District, that Union shall have the right to ai^int a repres^tative or repre­ sentatives to this Union who shall tmve the power to attend all meetings of this Union, or its sub-divisions, or governing boards, if any; and who shall have access to all l^ks and records of this Union on demand. This represCTtative, or these representatives, shall be charged with the duty of as­ sisting this Union and its membership, and acting as a liaison between the Seafarers Intematicmal Union of North America—^Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District and this Union. So long as any unpaid per capita tax, or any other in­ debtedness of any sort is owed by this Union to the Sea­ farers International Union of North America—Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District, such indebtedness shall constitute a first lien <m the assets of this Union, which lien shall not be impmred without the writtai approval of the Seafarers International Union of North America—At­ lantic, Gulf Lakes and Inland Waters District acting through its Executive Board. XI The per capita tax payable by this Unicm to the Seafarers International Union of North America—^Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District shaO be that whicffi is fixed in accordance with the terms of the Constitution of that Union. XII This Constitution and actions by this Union pursuant thereto are subject to those provisions of the Ccmstitution of the Seafarers international Unicm of North America—^At­ lantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District pertaining to affiliation, clisaffiliation, trusteeships, and the granting and removal of charters. XIII This Union shall be affiliated with the Seafarers Interna­ tional Union of North America through the Seafarers Intemational Unicm of North America—^Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District. It shall share in, and participate as part of, the delegation of that District to the Convention of the Seafarers Intematicmal Union of North America in accordance with the provisions of the Ccmstitution of the Seafarers International Union of North America—^Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District • - '- v. • Pages? July 1972 • i... �,: _i-.'«;' .- -ijpyr^ 'x --- A^'-; •••..:<. •, ' rv ;• V £F£i?y SEAFARER IS GUARANTEED: • Protection of the rights and privileges guaran­ teed him under the Constitution of the Union. • The right to vote. it ->r -1^' ..<wi .-'• &M hi'i-i--". IIV'A I* • The right to nominate himself for, and to hold,•-'Mmit. any office in the Union. • That every official of the Union shall he hound to uphold and protect the rights of every mem­ ber and that in no case shall any member he de­ prived of his rights and privileges as a member without due process of the law of the Union., % The right to he confronted by his accuser and to he given a fair trial by an impartial commit­ tee of his brother Union menibers if he should be charged with conduct detrimental to the welfare of Seafarers banded together in this Union. li rnsssmtsSs mm •i :.i ' .IT The right to express himself freely on the floor of any Unicm meeting or in committee. The assurd^pmth^^ i^ill stand with him in defense of the democratic principles set forth in the Constitution of the Union. \ • •' W?'.' ''""'t' , • :\. V. ... . Page 38 Seafarers Log ��SPECIAL ISSUE SEAFARERS^OG OFFICIAL ORGAN OF THE SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL • ATLANTIC, GULF, LAKES'AND INLAND WATERS DISTRICT • AFL-CIO � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Seafarers Log Issues 1970-1979 Description An account of the resource Volumes XXXII-XLI of the Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. 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Title A name given to the resource July 1972: Special Edition Description An account of the resource Headlines: NEW STANDARD FREIGHTSHIP AGREEMENT NEW STANDARD TANKER AGREEMENT TEXT OF SIU CONSTITUTION SEAFARERS AT WORK Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 7/1/1972 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Newsprint Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Vol. XXXIV, SE 1972 Periodicals Seafarers Log http://seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/8edf5ed3bfec931d4565c66e7f248a15.PDF ffab5e8eeca34d6d1e60975941bab131 PDF Text Text �yMagnuson, Beall Introduce Oil import Bill in Senate Senators Warren G. Magnuson CDWash.) and J. Glenn BeaU, Jr. (R-Md.) have introduced in the U.S. Senate legislation to require that a portion of the nation's oil imports be carried on American ships. Similar legislation, sponsored by more than 108 Congressmen, is now pending in the House of Representa­ tives. The bills call for 20 percent of im­ ported oil and oil products to be car­ ried on U.S.-flag tankers. The required percentage would increase to 25 per­ cent on June 30, 1975, and go to 30 percent on June 30, 1977. In introducing the measure, .Senator Beall declared that "the only sure way to safeguard the delivery of foreign oU is through an American-flag tanker fleet." He pointed out that "there is no question that our nation is becoming increasingly dependent on foreign sources for the oil which we must have and I think it is equally apparent that we must have a dependable system for receiving those vital shipments." He added that "just because we are dependent on foreign nations for oil does not mean that we should double the risk of being blackmailed or shut off from our supply of foreign oil." Senator Magnuson, chairman of the Senate Commerce Committee, declared last year in floor debate on a some­ what different proposal: "I just heard (some expression) of fear of retaliation. Retaliation from what? All these countries have almost 90 percent of their quotas, their ship­ ments and their cargoes, in their own bottoms. When we ask for something for ourselves that we do not have now, what are they going to retaliate with?" "The oil companies do not want this amendment and they have done a pretty good job lobbying since we put it in the bill. Perhaps it does not be­ long in the bill, but unless we start to do something, we are going to find our­ selves in a dangerous position. We are now 16th in the world in shipbuilding. I expect to pick up a paper someday to see that the Belgian Congo is ahead of us." In that same debate, Magnuson said: "If we make these American oil companies pay and tell them to bring their own ships back under the Ameri­ can flag and employ American people, it will not hurt the consumer, I will tell you that, and we will get the taxes from them that they are now evading all over the world, every place." As previously reported, the legisla­ tion is being supported by the AFLCIO Executive Council which declared recently that the measure would "guar­ antee the development of an American AdministrationMoves on Energy Crisis Calling for voluntary conservation of energy supplies. President Nixon has announced new plans to meet the na­ tion's growing energy problems. He named Gov. John A. Love of Colorado to head a new White House office responsible for forming and co­ ordinating energy policies throughout the executive branch. This marks the first time that na­ tional energy policies, in which some 44 different agencies now have some involvement, have been centralized in one office. In announcing his energy plans. President Nixon said that "America faces a serious energy problem. While we have only 6 percent of the world's population, we consume one-third of the world's energy output. The supply of domestic energy resources available to us is not keeping pace with our ever­ growing demand, and unless we act swiftly and effectively, we could face a genuine energy crisis in the foreseeable future." The President had some definite pro­ posals, Including the following: • Federal agencies are being ordered to report on measures to reduce their consumption of fuel by 7 percent. • State governors are being asked to lower speed limits on highways. Gov­ ernment estimates indicate this could lead to major savings on gasoline. • Legislation will be sent to Con­ gress to create a Cabinet-level Depart­ tanker capability that would be in the best interests of national security, the economy and a more favorable bal­ ance of payments position." ment of Energy and Natural Resources to consolidate energy programs. • Congress will be asked further to set up an Energy Research and Devel­ opment Administration to consolidate government efforts in this area. Presi­ dent Nixon also proposed a $10 bil­ lion, five-year program to develop new sources of energy. The President called on private citi­ zens to help by driving more slowly, using car pools and public transporta­ tion, using less air conditioning in the summer and less heat in the winter. He also called on the nation's air­ lines to reduce flight speeds. A 3 per­ cent cut in flight speeds could save 200 million gallons of jet fuel a year, of­ ficials estimated. Sen. Warren Magnuson Sen. J. Glenn Beall, Jr. the PRESIDENT'S REPORT. ^ Better CompeHfive Position There is growing evidence of a new and promising attitude toward the U. S. Mer­ chant Marine—a recognition that the mari­ time industry is an important part of the nation's economy and well being. As a result, the industry may be finally turning around and starting to move ahead. Paul Hall Just this month, for example, three new American- flag ships hit the water, the first time in the peacetime history of the U. S. Merchant Marine that three commercial vessels were launched on the same day. As Robert Blackwell, Assistant Secre­ tary of Commerce for Maritime Affairs, put it: "It is hard to image a better symbol of the emerging strength of the American shipping industry." Further evidence of this "emerging strength" is found in the fact that during the last fiscal year the nation's maritime nroeram resulted in contracts for 17 new ships with a value of more than $1 billion. These new ships will help to give the merchant fleet new vigor for the job ahead, placing the United States in a better com­ petitive position with the other maritime fleets of the world. But, it must be remembered that if the U. S. Merchant Marine is moving ahead, so are the merchant fleets of our world-wide competition. For example, it was reported recently that Britain—with one of the oldest mari­ time traditions in the world—today pos­ sesses the "youngest" merchant fleet in its history. The average age of its 1,600 ships is under seven years and half of this ton­ nage is less than five years old. Compare that with the average age of the U. S. merchant fleet—approximately 14 years old. This means that the younger British fleet, and the younger fleets of other maritime na­ tions, puts them in a better competitive posi­ tion in the world markets. Their ships are more modern, faster, and more efficient than most of the ships of the U. S. Merchant Maripe. The U. S. maritime industry is moving ahead, perhaps even catching up with the more modern foreign fleets. But if the fleet is to be in real competition with the foreign fleets, then we must accelerate the forward progress. To achieve the ability to compete is go­ ing to take even greater effort than we have seen so far—a concerted effort by all seg­ ments of the industry. Labor, management, shippers and the government must work together in an inno­ vative and aggressive manner to give the U. S. maritime industry the ability to com­ pete around the world. Certainly, our current national maritime policy—based on the Merchant h^arine Act of 1970—is helping. Government subsidies for shipbuilding and new ships sliding off the ways are progressive signs. However, more is needed. We must have stronger U. S.-flag participation in the car­ riage of cargoes, particiularly in the carriage of liquid bulk cargo. And we must move to develop an adequate tanker fleet to carry that cargo. Such cargo preference is absolutely nec­ essary if the American Merchant Marine is to continue its forward progress and make its contribution to the nation's economy. Change of address cards on Form 3579 should be sent to Seafarers International Union, Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District, AFL-CIO, 675 Fourth Avenue, Brooklyn, New York 11232. Published monthiy. Second Class postage paid at Brooklyn, N. Y. Vol. XXXV, No. 7. July 1973. Page 2 Seafarers Log �225,000 Tons TT Brooklyn^Largest Merchant Ship Ever Built in US. The 225,000-ton supertanker TT Brooklyn, the largest merchant ship ever built in the United States, was launched at the old Brooklyn Navy Yard on Saturday morning, June 30. Construction of the vessel was skill­ fully handled by the SIUNA-affiliated United Industrial Workers of North America. The $80 million oil carrier is the first of four identical supertankers al­ ready under contract to the builder, Seatrain Shipbuilding Corporation, a subsidiary of Seatrain Lines. The sec­ ond ship, the TT Williamsburg, is one quarter completed and is slated for delivery in early 1974. The TT Stuyvesant will be ready for launching in late 1974, and the fourth ship, yet un­ named, will be off the ways sometime in 1975. These vessels are another strong in­ dication of the forward movement of both the U. S. merchant marine and shipbuilding industries. Among the 5,000 shipyard workers and officials that turned out for the launching ceremony at the Navy Yard in Brooklyn, N. Y., were Howard F. Casey, deputy assistant secretary of commerce for maritime affairs, and New York City's Mayor John V. Lind­ say. The mayor's wife, Mrs. Mary Lindsay was on hand to christen the ship. The TT Brooklyn is the first ship launched in nearly ten years at the 193-year-old Brooklyn Navy Yard which was closed down in the early 60's. Yet, she carries with her a proud tradition of the nation's oldest ship­ yard—and now joins an impressive list of other historic vessels also built at the yard, such as the Monitor, the world's first ironclad warship, and the battleship Maine which was blown up in Havana Harbor, Cuba, in 1898, touching off the Spanish-American War. The Arizona, sunk at Pearl Har­ bor, and the Missouri, upon which the Japanese surrender was signed, were also built at the Navy Yard. The New York City Fireboat John McKean honors the newly christened supertanker TT Brooklyn with huge streams of water. Five-thousand turned out for the ceremonies. The 1,094-foot TT Brooklyn is an all-welded single screw geared turbine tanker with a cylindrical bow and transom stem. The bridge, all living accommodations for the crew, and the propulsion machinery are located aft. The tanks are compartmented by two continuous oil-tight bulkheads which separate the cargo space into 15 com­ partments. The supertanker is capable of transporting 1.5 million barrels of oil. The ship is also fitted with a deck maintenance shop, wire and nylon hawser storage room, and a bosun's storeroom located in the forepart of the vessel above the forward deep tank, and all have access to the open deck. The TT Brooklyn has a breadth of SlU Financial Committee Meets 143 feet, 6 inches and is powered by a 55,000-hp DeLaval propulsion turbine. She possesses the largest spade mdder in the world—and is the first American ship built with a Tumbull stem gear which permits the out­ board seal of the propeller shaft to be changed without dry docking the ship. The design of the TT Brooklyn also incorporates many unique engineering features which contribute to the ease of maintenance, and to the safe, ef­ ficient, pollution-free operation of the ship. She uses the load-on-top method of deballasting and loading, which in­ cludes the use of high capacity oilwater separators. All dirty ballast and bilge water pa§s through these separa­ tors. The oil isi separated and returned to the cargo tanks and only clean seawater is pumped overboard. An ultra­ violet ray detector automatically stops the discharge of water if it contains more than 100 parts of oil per 1 mil­ lion parts of water. In empty tank spaces, a blower re­ places air with inert nitrogen and car­ bon dioxide to minimize the chance of explosion—and remote monitoring sys­ tems will give engine department mem­ bers instantaneous information on the fuel oil, water and draft levels. Other environmental advances in­ corporated in the TT Brooklyn include a complete sewage treatment and dis­ posal system and a pollution-free incinerator for bumable trash. All in­ cinerator residue is held for shore dis­ posal. The supertanker is now undergoing complete outfitting. Thorough tests will be conducted to insure precision alignment of both the reduction gear and the shafting. She will also receive salt water service and generator cool­ ing water service. Dock trials will begin in August, and actual sea trials are slated for Sept. 1. AFL-CIO Urges Immediate Start on Alaska Pipeline The SlU's membership-elected Quarterly Financial Committee met at heaoquarters recently to conduct business. From left to right around table are; J. DeJessa, W. Gustavson, J. Campfield, W. Lovett, J. McHale, W. Koflowitch and W. Cassidy. July 1973 The 13,5-million strong AFL-CIO nas urged an immediate start on con­ struction of the Trans-Alaska oil pipe­ line. With today's oil shortage, AFL-CIO Legislative Director Andrew J. Biemiller wrote to all senators, "there is a compelling need for the pipeline." America must develop its own petro­ leum resources to lessen dependence on uncertain foreign sources, ease the na­ tion's balance of trade deficits, clean the environment, and in the process, gen­ erate thousands of jobs, Biemiller said in his letter. "Construction of the Alaska pipeline will necessarily stimulate employment in construction, maintenance and ship­ ping," he added. The legislative director said he sup­ ported passage of legislation before the Senate which would remove a right-of- way obstacle to construction of the pipeline. The legislation is needed because of a court decision which held that exist­ ing law doesn't allow the government to grant rights-of-way over federal lands wide enough for construction of large pipeline. The Senate Interior Committee has reported the legislation is needed, "to resolve major legal uncertainties" caused by the court decision, "as to the status of hundreds of existing oil and gas pipelines, electric transmission lines and rights-of-way for other purposes across federal lands." The proiected, privately-financed pipeline would bring the oil resources of Alaska's North Slope overland to the year-round port of Valdez on the Gulf of Alaska. The oil would then be shipped in American-built tankers. Page 3 �Joe "Tiger" Harrison: At 74, Still The Most Aggressive Man They call him "Tiger" because he is the "most aggressive man on the ship." He's SeafasM«->B9eph Jay Harrison, 74years old and a member of the deck de­ partment—which he has no intention of leaving in the near future. When he reached his 74th birthday last Mar. 23, the crew of the Walter Rice (Reynolds Metals) gave Harrison a surprise birthday party that included a sumptuous cake and large jug of punch. Brother Harrison was "caught off guard" by the surprise party, but other­ wise he's fit enough to work four hours overtime every day. Sailing as ordinary seaman, Harrison proudly told the LOG, "everyone says I can do as much work as any of them." And because he likes working on deck so much. Brother Harrison didn't try to move into any easier job on ship as he got older. Even though he could have retired years ago. Seafarer Harrison staunchly contends, "I'm in good health and see no reason for quitting." He's been a member of the SIU since its inception in 1938, when he signed up in the Port of Baltimore. Previous to that time, Harrison had been sailing with the International Sea­ men's Union which he joined in 1937 in the Port of Tampa. Employed on public work projects in Florida in the 1930's, Harrison decided to give seafaring a try after "talking to a bunch of guys sailing on the Lakes." His first ship was the old Azalea City which he cau^t in Tampa. On his first few ships Harrison sailed as messman before finding out that the deck depart­ ment was where he belonged. Seafarer Harrison sailed all during World War II and made trips to Russia, England and Italy. In January of 1943, he went to Murmansk on the Yorkmar. Harrison also sailed on the old Bull Line's Benjamin Williams and on a number of Waterman vessels. Luckily, Brother Harrison can say he "never lost a ship." A hard-working union man, Harrison walked many a picket line in many cities—^New York, Houston, Balti­ more, just to name three. Brother Harrison has now been on the Walter Rice for a year-and-a-half and he plans to stay with her for awhile. The ship recently came back from Hawaii, and Seafarer Harrison jokingly emphasizes that when he does retire, he'U go live on that sunny island "be­ cause of the beautiful girls there." Bom in Midland City, Ala., Brother Harrison now makes his home in Ariton, Ala. Though Harrison never married, foi a man like him, the old adage, "It's never too late", is more than ap­ propriate. EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT Cal Tanner VICE PRESIDENTS Earl Shepard Lindsey Williams Frank Drozak Paul Drozak Joe 'Tiger' Harrison Change in Shipping Rules On Dec. 5, 1972 an important change was made in the SIU's Shipping Rules relative to the Shipping Procedures. The change is outlined in section B-2 of the Shipping Rules. It reads: All seamen possessing U.S. Coast Guard endorsements verifying certified deck or engine ratings, shall be registered in Group I or Group II of their respective departments. In the steward department, seamen shaU be registered in Group I-S, I or n upon presentation of their seniority identification card, and pro­ viding proof of qualification for such registration. All other seamen shall be registered as "Entry Ratings"—as defined in Rule 3 of the Shipping Rules—and may bid for any job in the "Entry Ratings" department. A seaman, upon attaining U.S. Coast Guard endorsements of certi­ fied ratings in the Group I or n category in either the deck or engine departments—or having sailed in the steward department for a mini­ mum of six months, may make application to the Seafarers Appeals Board for consideration for permanent registration in the deck, en^e or steward departments. ers to bring in motor gasoline or fin­ ished products or unfinished oil manufactured in the Virgin Islands, American Samoa or Guam get a spe­ cial break on import fees. Under the import fee system, crude oil is subject to a charge of 10.5 cents per barrel—a fee which will go up to Receiving Their Full Books PRESIDENT Paul Hall SECRETARY-TREASURER Joe DiGiorgio Nixon Gives Incentive To Use U.S. Tankers By proclamation. President Nixon has opened the way for the first time to increased use of American-flag ships in the carriage of some of the nation's oil imports by providing financial in­ centives to importers. Under terms of the proclamation, importers who use American-flag tank­ SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes & Inland Waters Inland Boatmen's Union United Industrial Workers 21 cents by Nov. 1, 1975. Gasoline carries a charge of 52 cents a barrel now and goes to 63 cents by Nov. 1, 1975. Other finished products and un­ finished oil are at 15 cents now and will go to 63 cents in IV2 years. The Presidential Proclamation gives some incentive tb importers to use American-flag tankers by lowering the fees. For example, importers bringing in motor gasoline or finished products would pay only the fee charged for crude oil imports. If an importer makes a good faith attempt to arrange shipment by U.S. vessel and no American-flag vessel is available, then the same exemption would apply if a foreign-flag ship is used. Ihe SIU is pointing out to the appropriate government agencies the need for implementation of these rules in order to protect American-flag par­ ticipation. 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Box 429 Yokohama Port P.O. 5-6 Nlhon Ohdori Naka-Ku 231-91 2014971 Ext 281 Whittling Ship Models SIU Vice President Frank Drozak (center) administers union oath to twelve Seafarers who received their fuli books at union headquarters this month after completing the SIU's "A" Seniority Upgrading Course, as SIU President Paul Hall and SIU Representative John Yarmola look on. From left around table are: L. Burke, W. Ripley, D. Spencer, G Spell, R. Lentsch, J. Kelley, 0. Sabb, Yarmola, Hall, Drozak, K. Conklln, T. Thomas, P. Hawker, W. Daniel, and W. Moore. Page 4 Whittling ship models has been a craft since man first set sail. Today, the craft has been uplifted into an art. Mod­ em day techniques and yesterday's skills result in traditional ship models shining under a 1973 finish. Exotic woods are used for the models, but the finish has jumped from the age-old process of layer after layer of varnish to polyester . resin finishes, which create a clear fin­ ish that will not yellow, and which will accentuate the grain of the wood. Seafarers Log �IBU Urges New Facility To Alleviate Bottleneck % Immediate constructioa of a re­ placement for Lock and Dam 26 at Alton, 111. has been urged by the SIUafiSliated Inland Boatmen's Union in order to alleviate the now critical traffic bottleneck on the upper Mississippi and Illinois Rivers caused by the pres­ ent obsolete facility. Speaking for IBU members who must utilize the present out-dated waterways facility daily, SIU Vice President Paul Drozak, national direc­ tor of the IBU, pointed out in a letter to Sen. Alan Bible (D-Nev.), chairman of the Senate Public Works Subcommittee that: "The present facility was designed to handle a maximum capacity of 41 mil­ lion tons. This amount was surpassed five years ago. Consequently, Lock #26 has become a critical bottleneck. Delays in the movement of traffic range from three to eighteen hours, costing the shippers and consumers millions of dollars a year. "By 1980, an estimated 69 million tons of traffic will be going through Lock #26, which is 28 million tons Leaflet Explains How to Estimate Retirement Pay A leaflet explaining how to estimate social security retirement benefits is available at all social security offices. The leaflet, "Estimating Your Social Security Retirement Check," is designed to help people iii their retirement plan­ ning, and includes a chart showing the number of quarters required to qualify for benefits and a worksheet to help in estimating the amount of benefits. The leaflet can be used to compute a rough estimate of your retirement bene­ fits, a social security spokesman said, but an exact figure cannot be deter­ mined until you apply for benefits. The exact amount of a worker's social secu­ rity benefits is based on his average earnings imder the program over a pe­ riod of years that may include his most recent work. Single copies of the leaflet are free on request at any social security office. more than the structure was designed to service. "We feel that a delay of even one year could have severe consequences for the upper Mississippi and Illinois Rivers regions, and the country in gen­ eral. The coal reserves of southern Ill­ inois are funneled through Lock #26 to the power plants along these rivers. The refineries south of the Lock service Chicago and other cities upstream by sending fuel oil by barge through Lock #26. "In view of the current energy crisis and the almost certainty of increasing fuel shortages in the future, it is essen­ tial that fuel move rapidly and unham­ pered. "Failure to move fuel supplies rapidly will result in brown-outs and black-outs in homes, schools and hos­ pitals in this populous mid-western re­ gion," Drozak emphasized. The IBU Director also noted that the Army's Corps of Engineers has already prepared tentative plans for new locks to replace the present, inadequate lock and estimate that the entire project will take approximately 9Vi years, although the locks will be usable within 6V2 years. Seven hundred forty-six thousand dollars has been requested for fiscal year 1974 to continue the preconstruction planning phase of this project, with the start of construction only tenta­ tively scheduled for fiscal year 1975. "Therefore, unless the funds neces­ sary, over and above the $746,000 al­ ready requested, to begin construction in fiscal year 1974 are appropriated, we can anticipate costly delays and inter­ ruption of vitally needed services," said Drozak. "The delay of this construction will place a double burden on the nation's consumers and taxpayers. The people will pay higher prices for the goods transported as the cost of the Lock #26 bottleneck is passed on to the consumer and rising construction costs will make it more expensive for the taxpayer in fiscal year 1975 than in fiscal year 1974, unless immediate action is taken to replace this facility," concluded Drozak. A Common Interest SIU Vice President Frank Drozak, ieft, discusses some common iabor inter­ ests with representatives from the United Maritime Workers Union located in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Visiting SiU headquarters were Juan F. Arce, second from right, secretary general of the South American union and Luis G. Masmuh, right, member of its executive council. In center is U.S. State De­ partment representative, Benjamin Soweli, who acted as interpreter. July 1973 By B. Rocker Trans-Alaska Pipeline S.1081, the ri^t-of-way bill, has been reported out of the Senate Interior and Insular Affairs Committee, and should reach the Senate floor during the month. SIU supports S.1081, because it would remove one obstacle to con­ struction of the pipeline from the North Shore to Valdez, by granting a 25foot right-of-way on each side of the 48-inch line. This would be an im­ portant step toward the goal of delivering much-needed oil to the United States quickly, easily and economically. The Alaska pipeline could be in operation six or seven years sooner than a Canadian line, because of legal and political complications with the TransCanada line. SIU representatives have met with members of the House of Representa­ tives and urged introduction of a companion bill. Cai-go Preference—Oil At this time, 17 bills, with more than 115 sponsors, have been introduced in the House that would guarantee 20% of oil import cargo to U.S.-flag ships. There is a growing, bi-partisan interest in the need for such a guarantee at this time, because of our increasing energy needs and our dependency on foreign supply of oil. Senators Beall (R-Md.) and Magnuson( D-Wash.) have recently intro­ duced a companion bill in the Senate. Title XI Title XI, to guarantee loans for shipbuilding, is now administered by the Maritime Administration, but an amendment to the Federal Financing Bank Bill, S.952, would give the Secretary of the Treasury that authority. The SIU opposes such action. We support the House version of the bill, recently reported out of the Ways & Means Committee, which would con­ tinue Title XI under the Maritime Administration. The Senate bill has passed that House; there has been no floor action on H.R. 5874. U.S. Public Health Ser/ice Hospitals With the eight PHS hospitals scheduled to be closed by the Department of Health, Education and Welfare, both houses of Congress have passed amendments to prevent closure. A joint committee is considering the bills and resolving differences in the two versions. When the committee work is completed, and both Houses have approved the new version, the bill will go to the President for signature or veto. SIU representatives have testified on the legislation and have stressed the importance of the services performed by the hospitals and the great need to continue those services. There is some indication that the President will support the HEW effort to close the hospitals and will veto the Emergency Health Services bill with the PHS amendment—but the SIU is continuing the all-out fight to keep the hospitals going. Surface Transportation Act S. 1566, the Hawaii and Pacific Islands Surface Transportation Act, now being considered in the Senate Commerce Committee, is opposed by SIU. The intent of the bill is to curb maritime strikes which affect the state of Hawaii and other Pacific non-contiguous areas by providing a 240-day cooling-off period. Although we understand the problem of these areas which are so depend­ ent on ocean transportation of goods, we do not think extension of the cooling-off period from 80 days to 240 days is a good solution. A strike delay does nothing to insure settlement. It simply forces labor to continue to work under the old, unsatisfactory wages and working condi­ tions. Therefore, it discriminates against the union while guaranteeing man­ agement "business as usual." Seafarers are urged to contribute to SPAD. It is the way to have your voice heard and to keep your union effective in die light for legislation to protect the security of every Seafarer and hi$ family. Page 5 �Most ships and the men who sail them, have searched for adventure at some time in their sailing careers. But for one particular ship, every voyage was a calculated challenge to Lady Luck. The Norwegian Polar Vessel Fram which means "forward" was deliberate­ ly built to contest Mother Nature. Her first dangerqus adventure was on the Nansen Expedition to the North Arctic in 1893-6. When the sailing ship Jeanette was crushed in a Siberian ice pack, her wooden remains drifted up on the shores of Greenland five years later. Nansen, an expert on ocean currents, realized the wreck had travelled through the unknown polar sea beneath the ice. To get to the Far North, Nansen had the Fram designed to withstand tremen­ dous ice pressure. Shaped like a half walnut, with 3-foot wooden sides, the 800-ton vessel would theoretically ride above the ice floe. To combat killing cold, the roof of the fos'cle was made 15-inches thick to keep sailors' mattresses from freezing solid. Electric lights gave out some warmth. However, the Fram stuck in the ice with her crew and drifted westward for 18 months. By 1895 she had gone far­ ther north than any other ship. But Nansen soon found they couldn't make the North Pole, so the crew amazingly made it on foot back to Norway. And the Fram? She wrestled free from the ice and slowly drifted back to Norway where she's now on display in the Bygdo Museum in Oslo. Upgrader, 19, Is a Graduate of First Tankerman Class Much like Mark Twain's Tom Saw­ yer, Ken Kunz, 19, one of the first grad­ uates of the new towboat—tankerman upgrading course offered at the SIU's Harry Lundeberg School of Seaman­ ship at Piney Point, Md., comes from an old family of Mississippi River boat­ men. When interviewed by the LOG late last month, the slightly-built deckhand was completing the two week course for his tankerman license—learning to load and discharge oil onto a barge as a pumpman. The IBU man from St. Louis joined the SIUNA-afiiliated union in Houston last January. Ken's uncle is a retired towboatman. A bro±er, Clyde Reid, is a shore tank­ erman up river at Alton-Hartford, 111. Another relative, Otis Reid, is with IBU-contracted National Marine Serv­ ice where the youngster began his river career with the Alton Towing Co. Papa Nornlan Kunz, 49, has left river work and is now a businessman in St. Louis. Kunz has sailed three voyages on the towboat National Voyager, onetime up the Mississippi as far as St. Paul, Minn. "We were comin' down the Arkansas River at 10 m.p.h. with the flood startin'. When all of a sudden two of our barges backed up hitting one another. The cables broke," he said. "One man rode one of the barges down until it hit a lock near a dam. No one was hurt, but it was my closest shave so far." Asked how he came to Piney Point, Kunz said St. Louis port agent Leroy Jones told him about the course. Jonp thinks Ken has the stuff to go on to become a mate and master; ful­ filling the tradition of his family's river heritage. One of the other three tankerman upgraders in the initial class was deck­ hand Phil Brock, 25, who has been sail­ ing with IBU-contracted Allied Towing Co. of Norfolk, Va., since 1968- He The remaining two tankerman up­ graders, Joe Richburg, sailing out of the port of Mobile and Don Cossette also out of Norfolk, were unanimous in their praise for the course. The second tankerman upgrading course began June 28. Why a Ship Is Female Rudyard Kipling wrote, "The liner she's a lady by the paint upon her face." However, that's not all a ship has to offer in feminine grace. Calling a ship "she" stems from unknown origins, but giving a gender to ships is natural for Seafarers be­ cause they think of them as living things with personalities of their own and spend much of their lives with them. A ship's construction is also human­ like. She has a keel or spine, a rib-like frame, and sheet plating like flesh, with knees connecting her ribs to deck supporting beams. Stanley Wares, 63, Cleveland SlU Agent Stanley Wares, 63, who had been an SIU Great Lakes District agent for 30 years in the port of Cleveland died last month at his home at 372 Elmwood Dr., Bay Village. Brother Wares was a native of Cleveland. He joined the SIU in Detroit in 1940. He is survived by his widow, Ann and a son, Stanley. Funeral services and burial fol­ lowed on June 18. signed on with the IBU in September. A ship also has graceful lines and curved "fashion plates" and a waist like a woman. Her port and starboard hawse pipes in her foremost part are her "eyes". Who will deny, that the overall lines of a fine ship will turn the head of any sailor. Former deckhand Kenneth Kunz undergoes a blood pressure test during his annual medical examination at the IBU clinic in St. Louis. Brother Kunz later passed the exam and completed upgrading to tankerman at Piney Point the end of last month. Page 6 Finally, her quirks are truly fem­ inine. Ask any harbor pilot. She's often shy and obedient, then awkwardly stubborn, refusing to maneuver and needing a skilled hand. No wonder she needs a man to see her safely through a storm. Seafarers Log mm mms m �Fifty-One Years at Sea; First Worked Fishing Trawler; Last Sailed on Containerships r-M In Portugal, a nation so heavily de­ pendent on all phases of its maritime industry, it is not unusual for a young man to choose deep sea fishing as a career—but to be performing this back-breaking work at the age of 14 is very unusual anywhere in the world. Yet, that's exactly what recently-re­ tired SIU member Francisco Caspar was doing at that youthful age. The 65-year old Seafarer was bom in the small seaport town of Figueira da Foz, located approximately 102 nauti­ cal miles north of Portugal's capital city of Lisbon. Figueira da Foz was then, and is still today, a popular resort area—and as a young lad. Brother Caspar picked up a good working knowledge of Spanish from the many vacationers. He was later to learn two additional languages —and now, with relatively no formal education, the veteran Seafarer is able to read and write Portuguese, Spanish, Dutch and English. seas mi The Man in the Glass M ••"'•• ; ->• ^ • V '.r- 1 '' •" 'Tr ' • ' i . .^..1'' ' - ; ...... • „ W« X« T Jingffiird V*.tP'--'! :• .. - When you get what you w^t in your ," ^ p strug^e for self, " /' I, } ^ — - raHav ./' ' And- the world makes you King for a day, ; - ' Just go to the mirror and look at your-f self and see what that man has to say. For it isn't your father,mother or wife whose judgment upon you must pass, the fellow whose verdict counts most ; in your life, is the one staring back from the glass. - A,,-. You may be like Jack Homer and chisel P." ' a plum, and think you're a wonderful r^ ; P guy, ' ' V But the man in the glass says you are only - ; a bum, if you can't look him straight in ^ , the eye. He is the fellow to please, never mind all the rest, for he is with you clear up to the end. And you've passed your most dangerous difihcult test, if the man in the glass is your friend. . * You may fool the whole world, down this pathway of yours, and get pats on the back as you pass, but your final reward will be heartache and tears if you cheated the man in the glass. , " . ;"• • /" A.' •> ,< ' ... . ' -.m..i Never, Never Land . . '.... I ^ sure that when 1 die And everyone must go There will be a special place for me A spot I'd like you to know ^ • IT ^ ' ' ..v / V This place is very far away |And my time is near at hand reminisce along with me never land j Regardless of finishing time, the men were up again before the sun rose. "I really didn't mind the long hours," said Brother Caspar, "because sleeping on those boats was harder than work­ ing. We were piled up one on top of The way is very dark, And the travel very sluw . You don't need a special permit each other in uncomfortable wooden bunks, that reminded me of coffins waiting to be buried." At 17, Frank left the fishing fleets and began sailing the larger freightships up and down the coastlines of Europe. On one of .these trips in 1932, he met his wife of 41 years, Bernarda, in the Netherlands. "I learned to speak Dutch from my wife," he said—"I had no choice." Brother Caspar made dozens of trips to the United States—and in 1942 he decided to relocate here permanently. He sailed on many Liberty ships as bosun during World War II—and on one of these, the Blackout, the youthful crew called him "Pop" even though he was only 35 at the time. The rugged Seafarer was always a staunch union man, walking many picket lines—and he took part in the Ceneral Strike of 1946. "Everything was a struggle then," he said, "even trying to acquire such basic items as fresh milk, fruit and table­ cloths—but our union has changed all that." Brother Caspar also has strong feel­ ings about the forward movement of the SIU. "The Harry Lundeberg School at Piney Point is the future of the Ameri­ can merchant marine," he said. "The men graduating from the school are well-trained, well-mannered young men—and they know their jobs well. "What will we do in another national emergency? We have to provide for ourselves—we can't continue to de­ pend on foreign-flags to do our job." Brother Caspar now resides in Brooklyn, N.Y.—and spends much of his time visting his son, Adrian, 40, and his two grandchildren at their Massapequa, N.Y. home. New Pensioners TV ;'s no use to pack a suitcase . Frank, who says he was "born with the sea in my blood", came from a long line of tough seafaring men, including his father, grandfather and uncles. He was raised by his grandfather, though, because at the age of only three, his father was tragically lost at sea from one of the very same fishing boats Frank would some day be sailing. Brother Caspar began making his living by the sea in 1922. "My grand­ father was the bosun of that ship," he recalls, "but I had to work even harder than the other men because he wanted to prove to the rest of the crew that he held no favoritism for me." Each morning for three fishing sea­ sons, between the summer months of May and September, the youngster was up at 4 a.m. fishing for bait. The re­ mainder of the daylight hours was spent on the tough task of casting out heavy nets and then hauling them back aboard—and sorting out the catch. At sundown, the men broke for din­ ner, but the only cleaning agents aboard were harsh brown soap and salt water. After dinner, it was back topside to clean their catch—and sometimes, depending on the size of the .haul, the work was not completed until 1 a.m. Francisco Caspar ,.v ' -sWW.- ,.,W . .. : . . , ;> .e -0,-^ ' - X'. He will take you there almc«t free of. charge _ charge, For he craves neither silver or gold ^ - V. v VI .. ^ All of the fires will be burning bright . 1^ 7 And you won't ever hear a band ^ When 1 cross over the River Styx '• , p" •*V\ mt/ flP'VAl* f1 Vf*^ '151 tlH never, never, lanu. ^ ^ ^ , fnniM f!. Mftoheil ^ SIU Representative Red Campbell (left) extends his hand to congratulate new pensioner Simeon M. Simos at the June membership meeting at Head­ quarters. Also receiving his first pension check was Seafarer Delmer G. Flynn July 1973 ' Page 7 �•: 'fj e. I f-p •.'''.i , - Aiff & ... V ' ' • • l,r The 811-foot long Notre Dame Victory at her berth in Eagle Point, N.J. Below, photo taken from her bridge displays her sleek deck. te' ' ^ \ . - .V ^ ^ ' 5 ; X . ,A » ..J M^0 ,/J % WM ''' ?3mMi fm , ; " /" X - •* ' " i } ' Page 8 She may be a ship of the future -but she's here today and already manned by SIU members. Built with the protection of America's environment in mind, the Notre Dame Victory (Ecological Shipping Corp.) completed her maiden voyage in June. When the smart-looking, 80,906 DWT tanker pulled into Eagle Point, N.J. last month on the return leg of her 28-day maiden voyage. Bosun Bob Lord reported proudly: "She rides and handles well." He and the other crewmembers agreed her first trip was smooth and the food prepared by the steward department from her self-service galley was "tremendous." The Notre Dame Victory took on oil about 14 miles off Nigeria's coast via undersea pipes in approxi­ mately 30 hours. Every crewmember has his own individual, air conditioned quarters and there is a game room and lib­ rary aboard for all to enjoy. As well as containing ecologically protective features, the 811-foot long ship is also a highly efficient vessel. The loading and unloading of oil is completely regulated by her modern console room — eliminat­ ing the need for many of the ondeck valves. Via a variety of gauges, controls, switches, and dials, the flow of oil is totally controlled throughout the ship. A loud alarm sounds if there is any problem and a light indicates exactly where the trouble lies. Her engine room is also com­ pletely automated with only one large boiler. The ship's ecologically protective feature of separate ballast tanks fore and aft of the ship means that only clean ballast enters the ocean. Accidental oil spillages are better Continued on Page 9 Seafarers Log �Preparing piping hot food is Chief Steward Clyde Gibson. Crew had nothing but praise for the delicious meals served during their 28-day voyage. in highly automated engine room, QMED Bill Parish lights burner by the push of a button. As in the console room, if any problem arises, an alarm will sound and a light will show where the trouble is located. Continued from Page 8 controlled through her double bot­ tom separating her tanks from her hull. Thus, if an accident occurred, her outside hull could be ruptured without damaging the tanks. Another ecological feature is the sewage holding tank which ends sewage disposal into the ocean. This tank receives all of the ship's wastes, chemically treats them and transfers the waste to her boiler where it is burned. The maiden vessel is referred to by her Chief Steward, Clyde Gibson, as a "beautiful ship." In her engine room. Bill Parish, OMED, said he liked his ship a lot. "She's a watchstanders paradise," he noted. July 1973 Bosun Bob Lord, right, makes a point during payoff last month. Listening to him is SlU Philadelphia Port Agent John Fay. second from right, while Ordinary Seaman John Bove talks with Patrolman Ted Babkowski, (back to the camera). Page 9 �I AT SEA SS San Francisco The SlU-manned containership San Francisco (Sea-Land) recently paid off in Port Elizabeth, N.J.—^her first East Coast port of call in over five years. The 628-foot merchant ship had been shuttling supplies to American forces stationed in Vietnam—but will now be permanently switched to the European nm. Three other Sea-Land ships will soon be joining the San Francisco on this run. They are the Los Angeles, the San Juan, and the Elizabetfiport. On her last Far Eastern voyage, the San Francisco was out 54 days and visited such ports as Yokohama, Okinawa, Manila and Hong Kong. SS Steel Voyager Seafarer "Dutch" Keefer has been sailing on the Steel Voyager (Isthmian) for nearly three years. By now her round-trip voyages to the exotic Far East are "just routine", according to the 29 year veteran of the SIU. AB Keefer has been sailing with the SIU since he was 16 years old and has held just about every job in the deck department. SIU Patrolman Ted Babkowski greeted "Dutch" at the New York payoff, remembering Brother Keefer from many a picket line. Babkowski noted: "This man has stood picket duty on every beef we've been involved in since he joined the union." When asked why he chose seafaring as a career, Keefer—who has been called "Dutch" for so many years he can hardly remember his real name— replied: "Why does anybody go to sea?" Seafarer Keefer is staying on board the Steel Voyager for yet another up­ coming run to the Far East. SS Pittsburgh Seafarer Raymond J. Bowman was seriously hurt aboard the Pittsbiirgh (Sea-Land) while in port on the island of Okinawa, but the quick work of the crew, especially the chief steward, helped save his leg. Bowman injured his left leg and back while working on the ship s crane around 8 p.m. on May 18. After Brother Bowman was lowered to the dock from the ship's crane. Chief Steward Rudy De Boissiere rendered first aid, elevating Bowman's left foot. A Navy ambulance was immediately called and Bowman was sent to Camp Kue Naval Hospital. Bowman's foot had swelled to twice its normal size. He had also suffered injuries in other parts of his body and was having trouble breathing. . . ... . , The doctor taking care of Bowman thanked De Boissiere for his quick work and first aid and Bowman later said that he owed his life to the chief steward and would always be in his debt. Brother Bowman saUs as chief electrician. Noire Dame Victory Brother Kendrick displays his latest work, Interlude, aboard the Steel Voyager. Seafarer Kendrick Provides Splash of Shipboard Color A sea of gray and blue swirls, brij^t dabs of green and yellow, a stylish sig­ nature—^what is it? The captain's map? A sloppy menu? No, it's an abstract oil painting by Seafarer-artist David Kendrick. Kendrick, who sails as oiler, began dabbling in painter's oils about a year ago and has since created 16 original compositions. He sends his completed works to friends and shipmates, with appropriate messages on the back. Brother Kendrick's latest painting, "Interlude," was on display on board the Steel Voyager (Isthmian) during a recent payoff in the port of New York. Seafarer Kendrick, a 14-year veteran of the SIU, plans to forward this painting to his former shipmate, Paul Barrial of New Orleans. Shipmates of the seafaring artist ap­ preciate his paintings, even though Kendrick refuses to explain his works. "You see what you want to see in them," he says, "They're as far away from everyday reality as you can get." Although he works mainly in abstract style—^he is an admirer of recentlydeceased Pablo Picasso—he also paints representations of the various signs of the zodiac. His first oil painting was a mural created while on board the SS Gal­ veston, showing San Francisco's Golden Gate Bridge. Kendrick, who now ships out of Houston, has had no formal art train­ ing, and plans to enroll in art classes shortly. He has, however, studied the works of the great Masters displayed in art galleries throughout the world. Brother Kendrick said that he once turned the bulkheads of the SS Trenton into a floating art gallery by exhibiting his paintings throughout the passage­ ways. The 35-year old member of the engine department plans to stock up on art supplies during his ship's stay in the port of New York. Explaining his use of the various hues in his palette. Brother Kendrick emphasized: "Red is an aggressi /e color, while blue is a restful color which actually slows down the heartbeat of the viewer." Stressing that "Art is older than any­ thing, except the sea", the shipboard artist summed up his personal motiva­ tion in these words: "I want to leave something good behind by creating beauty." 24-Hour Notice Required Before Leaving Vessel % i Under the terms of the contract between the SIU and its freightship and I tanker companies, a Seafarer planning to get off his ship must give the Master a 24-hour notice prior to the ship's scheduled sailing time. Tiansportation and Paying Off Procedure: The agreements stipulate in Section 57, Part 3: "Any member of the Unlicensed Personnel will be allowed to pay off the vessel in any port in continental United States or Puerto Rico upon 24 hours notice to the Master, prior to the scheduled sailing of the vessel. However, where a vessel is expected to arrive and depart on a weekend, such notice shall be given not later than 1 p.m. Fri- :| I day..." I It is important that requirement be adhered to because of the pos- j| sibility of vessels sailing undermanned and shorthanded. Ordinary Seaman John Bove got off the Notre Dame Victory (Ecological Shipping Corp.) last month and plans to study this summer at ^e University of Massachusetts. The 1969 Piney Point graduate is going for his B.A. degree in Japanese studies. In addition to supplying the required 24-hour notice, a Seafarer should also see to it that he is being properly relieved before leaving his ship. « i Seafarers Log �Jeff Davis Ship's Committee i— ASHORE Norfolk, Va. Seven SIU brothers are resting comfortably in the USPHS hospital in Norfolk, Va. and would like to hear from their fellow union members. They are: G. W. Alexander, Tracy Anderson, N. C. Mann, Robert Modlin, F. J. O'Malley, Russell Tosto, and David Weaver. Galveston, Tex. Happy after their recent 2S-day trip along the U.S. East Coast is the ship's committee on board the Jeff Davis (Waterman). From left are: R. Johnson, educational-director; C. Davis, steward delegate; J. Latapie, chair­ man; C. Dandridge, deck delegate; A. W. Moreles, secretary-reporter, and L. Crawford, engine delegate. The ship is now headed to the Mideast for four-and-a-half months. Rep. Blatnik Vows faFight Inland Waterways Tolls Congressman John Blatnik (D-Mlnn.), chairman of the House Committee on Public Works, said dur­ ing a recent speech in Chicago that he would fight any attempts in the House of Representatives to impose tolls, or other user charges for traffic on Amer­ ica's inland waterways. Rep. Blatnik said that he would op­ pose such charges "with every weapon at my command," and emphasized that "These waters historically have been toll free, and it is my conviction they must remain free." , Members of the SlU-affiliated Inland Boatmen's Union are opposed to the proposed imposition of a system of tolls on the waterways since such charges would not only eliminate jobs but also destroy the health and growth of the inland waterways industry. Speaking for workers on the nation's waterways, SIU Vice President Paul Drozak, national director of the IBU, recently told a National Water Com­ mission meeting in New Orleans that of all of the factors that can influence the waterways, tolls are the most harmful. The proposal to initiate the toUs sys­ tem was contained in a National Water Commission Draft Report on the future of the waterways. "If waterways tolls were imposed to­ day, the Seafarers International Union is convinced that they would lead to three disastrous results: less cargo be­ ing shipped; use of alternative modes; use of alternative sources of supply. "The end result would be economic dislocation and the loss of jobs aflecting not only waterway workers but em­ ployees in scores of industries which use the waterways," said Drozak. Drozak also leveled sharp criticism at a proposal to allow the Interstate Commerce Commission to regulate the user tax system, an idea he termed a "shopworn panacea." Drozak pointed out that "the United States waterway system has served America well. It has opened up wide regions of the nation for development and economic growth, and has contin­ ued to provide efficient and competitive transportation for America's bulk products. To impose a discriminatory and detrimental waterway toll system, as the National Water Commission's Draft Report envisions, would reverse this long history of waterway progress." The following Seafarers are in the USPHS hospital in Galveston, Tex. and would appreciate hearing from their shipmates. They are: E. Hartless, M. Dickerson, R. McNay, R. A. Savoy, K. Lewis, H. Overton, M. Curry, T. L. Laningham, F. E. Hughes, E. F. Rodgriguez, W. Herrin, and E. Duxbury. Houston The Texas AFL-CIO convention started July 11 in Austin. Major item on the agenda was the election of a president for the state group. Buffalo Port agent Roy Boudreau on medical leave since March after open heart surgery is on the road to recovery at home. He expects to be back on the job in September. Dulufh Not to be outdone by the Russians, the first Japanese ship entered the twin ports of Duluth-Superior early this month to take on grain. Cleveland More jobs for Seafarers sailing on the Great Lakes were seen after the christ­ ening of the new self-unloader ore boat, the SIU contracted William Roesch (Kinsman) here late last month. New Orleans Patients here at the Public Health Service hospital are Seafarers W. Houston, R. Croto, H. Cable, W. Hudson, H. Keenum, H. Newsome, R. Johnston, J. Gomez and C. Owens. Both the deep seamen and towboatmen are recuperat­ ing and would like to hear from their shipmates. Alpena, Mich. The Huron Cement Co. strike ended late in June and cement barges are now moving again and all SIU hands are working. Paducah, Ky. Great interest is being expressed here in a possible port authority. At present, the idea is still in the discussion stage. Legislation is needed from Washington, D.C. A committee is being formed to promote the project and IBU acting port agent Frank (Scotty) Aubusson has volunteered help in the drive. The Ohio River floodstage is now back to its normal level. Operations here and at Cairo, 111., are also back to normal. Thus, IBU barges are sailing once more. Paducah's annual festival is on until July 29. The festival features a water­ front exhibit, tugboats festooned with bunting and fireworks. Steel Voyager Committee Odessa, Russia The Soviet Union is now planning to build a series of supertankers which would be used in worldwide trade, but not necessarily only to or from Russia. The oil carriers will have a displacement of 350,000 tons each which is twice the capacity of any Russian tanker now afloat. The number of supertankers planned has not yet been determined, but it is clear than the Russians desire to keep up their active role in international shipping wi^ the help of such shipbuilding projects. V . After carrying lumber from Oregon, the Steel Voyager (Isthmian) tied up in the Port of New York before heading to the Far East. Her ship's com­ mittee from left includes: W. Ingeberg, educational-director; J. Woods, steward delegate; J. Werselowich, deck delegate; D. Kendrick, engine delegate; A. Hovde, chairman, and F. O. Airey, secretary-reporter. July 1973 New Orleans The SlU-contracted LASH/containership Delta Mar (Delta) successfully completed her sea trials last month. The ship is scheduled to enter service shortly. She will be joined by her combination LASH/container sister ships the Delta Norte and the Delta Sud on the U.S., Caribbean and South American trade routes. Another Delta vessel, the Del Oro, homeward bound for Houston, recently picked up 11 men and a woman who had been stranded at sea in a small fishing boat for two days without food or water. The early morningirescue took place some 70 miles north of Cabo Engano on the eastern tip ^ the Dominican Republic. \ The rescue was accomplished when the Del Oro lookout heard a cry for help. The vessel reversed her course, training her searchlight on the area. In a few minutes the fishing smack was spotted and brought aboard along with her passengers. Later, the ship diverted to the port of Puerto Plata in the Dominican Republic to disembark the passengers. Page 11 �useum T Seen here is a model of 'Old Ironsides', the USS Constitution with position map in the,background. The sea gives up Its secrets in the form of a 1740 anchor from the merchantship Nymph and a 1700 3-pound mer­ chantman cannon and cannon balls. Page 12 Wooden rail holds belaying pins from the Hartford. [E sailor's life at sea and U.S. seafaring history H wi soon be told in the budding marine section of will the Hall of American Maritime Enterprise in the Smithsonian Institution National Museum of History and Technology, Washington, D.C. There, the old Yankee tradition of the art of living by the sea will come back to life in a spacious and magnificent display. The sights and sounds, the feel and the smell of America's ships, ports and seacoasts will be recreated in exhibits now being fashioned. Also, the story of our nation's expansion througli her use of the Great Lakes, rivers and canals will be shown. Curator of the museum's marine transportation di­ vision, Dr. Melvin Jackson, a longtime seaman him­ self, calls the Hall of American Maritime Enterprise his "dream hall." He says a third or more of the doubled hall will be devoted to the merchant marine of today with a peek at what tomorrow may hold. The ex-seaman adds the hall is scheduled to be ready for the U.S. Bicentennial Anniversary in 1976. Dr. Jackson pointed out that more than six million persons are expected to visit the Maritime Museum at the Smithsonian Institution each year to see the saga of America's connection with the sea, her rivers and lakes. The story being told is the saga of yankee seafaring ingenuity and daring. Throughout tne permanent exhibit there will be posters and other mementoes of the U.S. Maritime labor movement and its struggle. Beside the story of trade routes and ships and the role of the river systems, the story of the breed of men who manned those ships and river boats and how they lived, their joys, sufferings and deeds will be told in Lighthouse lantern from the year 1884 was used o near the SlU's Harry Lundeberg School of Seamans i �V SEAFARERS LOG OFFICIAL ORGAN OF THE SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION® ATLANTIC. GULF, LAKES AND INLAND WATERS DISTRICT •AFL-CIO Training For America's Inland Waters ommerce on our inland waterways and along our East Coast and C Gulf Coast, is an important and expanding part of our nation's trans­ portation industry and stricter Coast Guard regulations as well as the needs of the industry demand hetter-trained men on hoard towboats and barges. The SlU-IBU Lundeberg School & meeting this challenge through a continuing training program heginnihjg with training for entry-rated deck­ hands through licensed mates and masters. The program bej^n earlier this year when manageinent leaders repre­ senting the leading towing and barge lihe cpmpanies niet with the officers and staff of the Inland Boatmen's yniph apd tbe Harry Lundebei^ School to review the overall training program developed by tlie school. The first program was designed to licence quaUfied towboat operators under Coast Guaid regulations which require licensed for all operators of uninspected towing vessels by Sept. 1. This was followed by the devel­ opment ofa trabiffig program to Qhalil^ experieped deckhands for origi­ nal licenses. ^^ ^ " Since then, othhr training progiai^ have j^en developed and imple­ mented. They incliiille the entry-rating deckhand class for young men be­ tween 18-21 years; a training program for Tankerman; courses for Mas­ ters and Mates of unh||^eied vessels not over 300 tons; Radar Observer; Able Seaman; Lifefopatman; and an academic program leading to a high school diploma. (Eor a complete description of all courses available at the Lundeberg School, see page four of this Special Supplement.) All of these training programs ai^|the result of a joint labor-manage­ ment effort and are reviewed by bit advisory committee of IBU and company management officials. No federal, state or local funds are involved in the training programs which are constantly being updated and expanded to meet the needs of the industry. "From my experiences at the Lundeberg School, I have found that inspiration is the greatest product of the school. The school inspires its students to want to acquire knowledge. Unlike most eominercial maritime schools which are located in the heart of large, impersonal cities, the Lundeberg School provides seamen and rivernien with an alinosphere ccndiicive to study and an environment with which he can identify.' �Special Supplement Page 2 T Rep. Hugh Carey (D-N.Y.), a ranking member of the House Ways and Means Committee, addressed first graduating class of towboat trainees last month. Also speaking at the commencement ceremonies were, from right. Hazel Brown, HLS president: Paul Drozak, national .director of the Inland Boatmen's Union and an SlU vice president; and Gerry Brown, Piney Point agent! HE first two classes of deckhand trainees—from the Atlantic Coast, the Gulf and the western rivers—^have graduated after an intensive training program at the Lundeherg School in Piney Point and are now working on board the tugs, towboats and barges of our coastal and inland waterways. Th^pt^gram was developed by tl!e~SIU and IBU to proviSe oppor­ tunities for good jobs for young men, and to answer the industry's need for more qualified men on board their boats and barges. Under the supervision of experienced instructors, the deckhand trainees receive both classroom and on-the-job training which includes the proper use of ratchets, wire, heaving lines and hawsers in making up a tow; various splices for both manila and nylon rope; basic knots; rules of the road; repair and maintenance of carbon arc lights; first aid, and firefighting. Safety is stressed throughout die entire training program. All graduates of the deckhand training program are provided with jobs, and have the opportunity to advance to Operator, Pilot, Mate and Master through various upgrading programs at the Lundeherg School. All members are urged to refer young men from 18-21 who are interested in a career on board our towboats and barges to contact the nearest Union Hall, or write to: The Harry Lundeherg School Piney Point, Maryland 20674. Starting dates for the next three classes are August 13, Sept. 10 and Oct. 8. 1/ > ' • Heaving the eye of a heavy hawser to catch a timberbead is necessary skill towboat trainees master before they go aboard their first boats and barges. Dwaine Gee, 18 Houston Tom Petersen, 22 Houston "I am really thankful for this entire program at the Lundeherg School in Piney Point. It has helped me build many new goals in my life, and it will continue to help me to advance even further. The train­ ing program here will help me and all of the students here to gain a good fob and a rewarding life." *7 have learned much about the operation of the Seafarers Interna­ tional Union, a tight fellowship of men bonded together to achieve the goals they share together. In our country today shipping is a billion dollar industry in need of many skilled workers to get cargo from one part of the world to another safely. As a tugboat deckhand, I feel I will be contributing just as much to this goal as the captain of a large freighter or tanker. We both need each other to get the job done, we both need training, and we both share a common interest which is bound together by the "Brotherhood of the Sea." Jim LaForge, 18 St. Louis "A new life, a good job, a high school diploma. These are things that all young men want and need. The Harry Lundeherg School offers all these things and more. All angles of the job that the students are learning are presented thoroughly. Much of the student's time is spent in practical application of his new­ found knowledge — learning-bydoing. When the student is shipped to his guaranteed job, he has every­ thing he needs but the experience to upgrade, and he will be in a position to get that for himself in time." mm mm ,^ David Owens, 23 St. Louis On-the-job training aboard the Lundeberg School's tugboat "C.L2" is an Important part of overall training for towboat trainees. Instructor Bill Dean watches as trainees practice tying up boat. Pictured are Gene Garcia, Keith Roan, Tom Petersen, Dwaine Gee, Mike Samarco, Kirk Fronner, Brian Lewis, Tim Allwine, and Stephen Prey. "I wish to express my deepest ap­ preciation to the SIU, the IBU and all its members for making this pro­ gram possible for me to attend. I not only learned how to do my job safely and well, but I also have a better understanding of the industry and the union." �On-the-job training as well as classroom work contributes to the success of the upgrading programs at the Lundeberg School's IBU Upgrading Center. Here, Lee DeMasters instructs Don Cossette from Norfolk; Joe Richburg, Mobile, Kenneth Kunz, St. Louis, and Phillip Brock, Winston-Salem, on proper procedures for discharging fuel aboard the school's tanker barge. All four passed their exams for Tankerman. Celestial navigation for masters, mates and ocean operators is available at the SlU-IBU Upgrading Center. Taking a noon sight are, left to right, R. F. Rogers, D. E. Polk, Sam Murphy and Elbert Davis. , Three recent graduates of the towboat operators program were all smiles as they posed with their instructor after passing the Coast Guard examination. From left are Instructor Jim Tallant, Robert Giles, John Long, and Gordon Ramey. " ' -«•" f" Five Licensed Towboat Operators pose for a picture after passing their ex­ aminations. Left to right are Jim Todd, Marvin Gates, Sam Evans, Instructor Chris Krusa, Dan Haase, and Bill Bailey. k. . , ^ •jBsiiiialll . .v< >ne, r^oriouf. , r ifames Donald Cossette, Norfolk piunes^^l^ New Orleans ^ rman Operator- Inland and Oceans Tankcrmaii "The Harry Lun^berg School is ; j; . "/'.i (nnoer ,6ww mnes; another of the masterful pieces of / "One of One the greatest achiever* achievements ^ work the Union has done, hot only our Union has made for its mem­ ^pr people like myself, but for the. bers is the Harry Lundeberg Schools younger men who are just starting ' I was very much with the school's facilities and the . ^ through upgradin, splendid training programs. . ' grams at the school J have never Aptv/tnfi whn hnv h/t/t tha nrhtilntoa 'V;. ntft a n #»«/>»• ornun of ni t%oe\n1. Anyone who has had the privilege met finer group people. The /„\.i ' ^ "I don't know where to begin to describe my surprise at the educational facilities we have here at will tell everyone I meet both sodally and at work what a wonderful tnU this tUif school v^hnnl is if doing and nvtA the tha job • ,; ' , / , 'K'' - sA:'> ra 'inti/>rt/1Sno thi<! c/^Ptnnf ing up the pay scales, has other benefits suck as the medical and hos­ pital plan for members and their families; also retirement which will allow me to live in comfort, and death benefits which would help my . family. And further, I have the op­ portunity to advance myself in my field by returning to the school. It's a wonderful opportunity.'" j industry as well. . SSB Starting Dates for Classes Tankerman: Aug. 9,23; Sept. 6,20; Oct. 11,25. Master: Aug. 13. Mate: Aug. 13. Able Seaman: Aug. 9; Sept. 6; Oct. 11. Tugboat & Towboat Operator: Aug. 23. Deckband Training: Aug. 13; Sept. 10; Oct. 8. Lifeboatman: Aug. 9,23; Sept. 6,20; Oct. 11,25. Radar Observer: Sept. 20. ion/^horv tho lijfcrt -»»i/TFr»>#x»r« this is only the beginning stage for the school. I want to say to one and all that I am proud to be a mentber of this Union, and I am very thankful for it." \ 'aa a / a 'fviS �^ Page 4 Tankerman The course of instruction leading to certification as Tankerman consists of all aspects of loading, transferring and unloading of various cargoes carried to tank barges. The course also stresses diesel engine operation and repair with particular emphasis being placed on all safety aspects occurring in conjunction with handling fuels. All candidates,.wishing certification as Tankerman must have a letter from the cohipany for whom they have worked certifying their ability to handle the various types of fuels that they wish certification for. Length of the course is two weeks. SAMPLE TANKERMAN LETTER (WRITTEN ON COMPANY LETTERHEAD) United States Coast Guard Officer in Charge U.S. Custom House Baltimore, Maryland 21202 Gentlemen: We wish Mr man, handling to become a licensed tanker­ (types of oils; i.e., #6 oil, #2 oil, gasolines, jet fuels and asphalts) Mr Special Supplement a Hawser, Coupling Barges, Safety Fire Fighting, First Aid, Basic Engine Room Instruction, Tugboat Maintenance and Repair. This course is open to all young men between the ages of 18 to 21 who are interested in a career in the Tugboat field. Length of the course is four weeks. Lifeboatman The course of instruction leading to a Lifeboatman endorsement consists of classroom work and practical training to include Construction of Lifeboat, Lifeboat Equipment, Lifeboat Commands, Types of Davits and Their Use, Emergency Launching Operations. Also included in this course is actual practical experience to include launch­ ing, letting go, rowing and maneuvering lifeboat in seas, recovery of man over­ board, Fire Fighting and Emergency Procedures. All Seafarers in all departments who have a minimum of 90 days seatime are eligible for the course. (This lifeboat course is approved by U.S. Coast Guard and supersedes the normal requirements of a minimum of one year seatime in the Deck Department or two years in the Steward and Engine Departments to qualify for endorsement as Lifeboatman.) This course of instruction consists of the normal course of instruction for Lifeboat endorsement and is a minimum of two weeks. Deckhands who have the required seatime and wish to continue and upgrade as Able Seaman may elect to continue after the Lifeboat course. has been assisting in the handling of these fuels and has worked on the Radar Observer , (name of boat) (official number) He has b.en instructed in the general arrangement of cargo tanks, suction and dischari; • piping and valving and, also, the cargo pumps. He has been instructed in lire extinguishing equipment and shutdown systems. Very truly yours. Master The course of instruction leads to the preparation for the Coast Guard Radar Observer examination. It includes Radar Theory, Practical Plotting, Instruc­ tion on the Operation and Maintenance of the Marine Radar and Rapid Radar Plotting Techniques. All candidates must hold a valid deck license. Length of the course is two weeks. (Uninspected Vessels Not Over 300 Gross Tons) The course of instruction leading to licensing as Master consists of the fol­ lowing areas: Celestial Navigation, Rules of the Road, Chart Navigation, Handling of Tugboats, Seamanship, Aids to Navigation and Safety. All candidates wishing to qualify for a license as Master of Uninspected Vessels must have 4 years at sea on deck, of which 1 year must have been as a licensed Mate (when the applicant presents a letter of service or experience which does not meet the specific requirements of the Coast Guard regulations but is a reasonable equivalent of the required service, he may be eligible at the discretion of the Officer in Charge for a license as Master or Mate). He must also pass a physical examination. Length of the course is six weeks. Mate (Uninspected Vessels Not Over 300 Gross Tons) The course of instruction leading to licensing as Mate consists of the follow­ ing areas: Celestial Navigation, Rules of the Road, Chart Navigation, Handling of Tugboats, Seamanship, Aids to Navigation and Safety. All candidates must have served 3 years at sea on deck, and be able to pass a physical examination. Length of the course is six weeks. Able Seaman The course of instruction leading to endorsement as Able Seaman 12 Months Any Waters or Able Seaman Unlimited Any Waters consists of classroom work and practical training to include: Basic Seamanship, Rules of the Road, Wheel Commands, Use of the Magnetic Compass, Cargo Handling, Knots and Splices, Blocks and Booms, Fire Fighting and Emergency Procedures, Basic First Aid. All candidates wishing to qualify for Able Seaman endorsements must either have or first complete the separate lifeboat course offered at the school. All candidates for endorsement as Able Seaman 12 Months Any Waters must show discharges totalling a minimum of 12 months seatime as Ordinary Seaman. All candidates for Able Seaman Unlimited Any Waters must show dis­ charges totalling 36 months as Ordinary Seaman or Acting Able Seaman. All HLS graduates from the Harry Lundebcrg School at Piney Point can qualify for Jhe 12 months Able Seaman endorsement after eight months as Ordinary Seaman, but are required to stay at HLS 30 days. The course of instruction for Able Seaman normally runs for two weeks. However, students may repeat the course if necessary. Tugboat and Towboat Operator The course of instruction leading to licensing as Tugboat or Towboat Opera­ tors covers Rules of the Road, Engine Room Operation, Economics and History of the Industry. All candidates wishing to qualify for a Tugboat or Towboat License must be at least 21 years of age. All candidates for licensing as a Tugboat or Towboat Operator must have at least one year of experience as operator of towing vessels within the last 36 months. All candidates for licensing as a Tugboat or Towboat Operator must be able to pass an eye examination of at least 20/100 in both eyes correctible to at least 20/20 in one eye, and 20/40 in the other eye. All candidates for licensing as a Tugboat or Towboat Operator must have normal color vision. Length of the course is twelve days. Deckhand The course of instruction leading to certification as Deckhand consists of classroom work and practical training to include Knots, Splicing, Towing on SlU-A&G • IBU • Name -Age (Last) (First) (Middle) Address(Street) -Telephone. (City) (State) (Zip) Book Number. (Area Code) -Seniority Port and Date Issued Social Security # HLS Graduate: Yes • No • -Ratings Now Held. Lifeboat Endorsement: Yes • No • Dates Available For Training I Am Interested In: A&G—DEEP SEA ENGINE DECK • • • • AB 12 Months AB Unlimited Quartermaster Lifeboatman • • • • • STEWARD QMED • Electrician FWT • Dk. Eng. Oiler • Jr. Eng. Dk. Mech. • Pumpman • Machinist Reefer • Boilermaker • • • • Assistant Cook Cook & Baker Chief Cook Steward IBU—INLAND WATERWAYS TOWBOAT • River-Operator • Inland Waterway-Operator • Ocean-Operator (not more than 200 miles) • Ocean-Operator (over 200 miles) • • • • • Radar Observer Mate Master Pilot Tankerman RECORD OF SEATIME —RIVERTIME (Show only amount needed to upgrade in rating checked above or attach letter of service, whichever is applicable.) SHIP OR TUG PORT. RATING HELD DATE OF SHIPMENT DATE OF DISCHARGE -DATE. SIGNATURERETURN COMPLETE APPLICATION TO: LUNDEBERG UPGRADING CENTER, PINEY POINT, MD. 20674 "7 of le 7 »g id el K 5h )e i1}e le je )e 6. >n m le vs je )e le HARRY LUNDEBERG SCHOOL OF SEAMANSHIP UPGRADING APPLICATION Check program for which you are applying: f-m le !n 7 in �ry of le ry «g id el ts. ;h »e i- the exhibition. Nor will the perils of the sea, the shoals, the reefs, the pirates and the wreckers be ignored. One of the exhibits in the hall will be a model show­ ing seamen's quarters fashioned from a foc'sle to be cut out of an old Great Lakes' steamer. The engine room has been stripped from the old U.S. Coast Guard lighthouse tender the SS Oak. Her twenty-nine ton coal burning engine will occupy two levels of the museum's hall. The pilot house taken from an American towboat will be the keystone of another exhibit, complete with sound and motion effects simulating river trans­ portation. 1- $e le te )e 6. m in / tR vs je )e le Dr. Jackson has hunted all over the world for artifacts relating to America's seafaring past, and has discovered many 18th and 19th century items in­ cluding a tattoo kit. The curator said the glorious tattoo outfit is "ab­ solutely complete." It includes the most wonderful tattooes. Such as "Death Before Dishonor," "Mother" I and other tattooes which have gone out of style nowa­ days. A replica of a Colonial warehouse along with goods Americans imported and exported in those days will be on view. Nearby will be a diorama of an early ship­ yard on a river where two shipbuilders will be raising a schooner and turning out an iron ship. Also on view will be whaling tools. A 24-pounder, the Dahlgren howitzer cannon was used in the 1850s on merchant ships. A waterfront exhibit is planned with a slop shop, crimp shop, shipping office and a professor tattooing a mariner. , J on~St. Mary's River which flows into Chesapeake Bay unship at Piney Point, Md. Pictured is a 1,000 h.p. marine steam engine of 1906 which burned oi! at 487 rpm. Here's a compound marine steam engine on exhibit that once powered a merchant ship. Page 13 �Profitable Arrangement i > CHAMJCSW MORGAN usftc • vv-.' ^ • •I .• -:e HISTORIC PRESERVATION Appreciates Opportunity I sincerely want to take the time to thank the union for the opportunity it gave my son, Charles McLanen, to apply for an SIU scholarship. Being an SIU baby, I never dreamed that he would have the opportunity. In fact, he never would have if it hadn't been for die union which made it possible. It gives my family and I great pleasure to thank the SIU again for the great opportunities which the union has given allttfus. Fraternaiiy, Jos^h M. MdLaitfin, M1209 Remembered First Step In Right Direction For the first time, the federal government has established some incentives for using American-flag ships in the carriage of some of the nation's oil imports. The break came in a Presidential Procla­ mation which offers importers a financial incentive to use U.S. tankers to bring cer­ tain petroleum supplies from the Virgin Islands, Guam and American Samoa. De­ tails appear elsewhere in this issue. The action represents an important break with a tradition—a tradition which holds that this kind of cargo preference is a dis­ ruption of "free trade." Yet, all of us are aware of the cargo preference laws of virtually every other maritime nation which reserves varying cargo for their own ships. So, for Seafarers and all of the U.S. maritime industry, the Administration's ac­ tion is the first step in the right direction— a step toward the kind of cargo jpreference laws the nation needs. In the case of oil and oil products, the need becomes more acute each day. We are importing more than six million barrels of petroleum and petroleum products every day and virtually every drop comes to our shores on foreign-flag vessels. What would happen to those shipments in time of crisis or national emergency? That is the security question which we must face. Seafarers can salute the action which, for the first time, gives a preference to Ameri­ can tankers in the carriage of some oil im­ ports. But there is more to be done. We will continue to press for legislation to require that a portion of all of our oil imports be carried on American-flag ships. We believe it is a matter of our security— both personal and national. Inland Waters Must Be Free America's vast system of inland water­ ways provides many vital services to millions of Americans dailv. Food, fuel oil, gasoline and many other products are transported quickly and at low costs over thousands of miles of these nav­ igable inland waterways, via barges, towboats, and tugs, to hundreds of ports in 38 of our 50 states. This industry has grown over the years— but now because of the ever increasing needs of the American consumer, growth for the industry in the future could be even greater. To successfully explore all the future pos­ sibilities of the U.S. maritime industry's last domestic frontier, there must be coopera­ tion between government, labor and man­ agement. Several progressive steps in the right di­ rection have already been taken. The Merchant Marine Act of 1970 made available to the towboat owners a mortgage •guarantee program which had been previ­ ously available only to deep sea vessel op­ erators. Also doing its share, the SlU-afliliated Inland Boatmen's Union, with the coopera­ tion of management, has initiated important Page 14 training and upgrading programs for its members at the Harry Lundeberg School in Piney Point. These farsighted programs are preparing qualified men for the industry's increasing manpower needs. .Recently though, several members of Congress have been trying to muster support for a proposal that would impose a system of tolls or other user charges for traffic on America's inland waterways. The SIU, and its affiliated Inland Boat­ men's Union are strongly opposed to this legislation, and urges all those who are in­ terested in the future growth of this vital transportation system to oppose this short­ sighted proposal. Such a law would not only bring to an abrupt halt all of the progress the industry has made in the past few years, but would have serious effects on the very future exist­ ence of the industry. Shippers would find alternate means of transportation, such as railroads', for their goods—and this would result in the loss of cargoes for the carrier. This necessarily means the loss of thousands of jobs. We must keep our inland waterways free —as they have always traditionally been, I am writing in regard to SIU engine department member' David Douglas who passed away on Fbb. 19. David was a fine man, a hard worker, a good shipmate, and a tribute to the vessel He is a real loss to the merchant shipping Industry. T.B. Castle, Master SS TEanscoloiado.' . Pent -'Well Done! r ' I appreciate the recent issue of the Seafarers tx>g con- ' ^ iioing the letter from U. S. Congressman Johtt:.H.-:'Dente|||j responding to the letter he ^received from the (^4 Flag Outfit". _ . ^ No flag waving—Just good American logic and spirit— ...^ Congressman Dent is evidendy ohe IIS. 1^ : you could address as "Honorable" and really feel pretty about it. - .• Art Lomas'' '.'f. v "/v Bronxville, New Yoilt Winner , - qijartefs at B " Fve enjoyed my course work more than 1 have since , ..arted two years ago. At this point, I've completed all the groiqi iequjiem« thm I need at BGSU, allowing me to concentrate on specific interests. In the last two years, Fve earned enough credit hours so that if I really wanted to I could graduate in a year (four quarters). But Fve elected not to do that. In­ stead I've decided to complete a double or possibly a triple , ^ major. RicluirdA.Sinrtla a . y 1 as soon as I i -* iwly 1973 HllllSSlii Vol6t«« XXXV, Na. 7 laws? ArL-CIO Executive Board 4 t Paul Hall, President Cal tanner, fxecuf/ve Vice-P,evident Earl Stiepard, Vice-President Joe DiGiorgio. Secretary.Treasurer Lindsey WIIHams. Vice-President Frank Oroaak, Vice-President Paul Drozak, Vice-President r.1: Seafarers Log �i SiU's Bosuns' Recertificatibn Prografn '5; - T 'i The second class of Bosuns—selected by the Bosuns Recertification Committee—has begun at the Ltmdeberg School in Piney Point. Attending the class are Seafarers Walter Nash and James Gorman from the Port of New York; Veiko Pollanen and Jean Latapie, New Orleans; Dennis Manning, Seattle, and Malcolm Woods, San Francisco. During the four-week program, specialized instruction is provided on the operation of the new ships including the Sea-Land SL-7's, Falcon Tankers, LNG tmkers, RoUGn-Roll-Ofif ships, and barge-carrying LASH-type ships. Instruction is also provided on new types of paints, new kinds of lines and splicing procedures, and instruc­ tion on freightships with emphasis on jumbo booms. i.t H. Dennis Manning Seattle Over a period of years I have heard pro and con about the Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship but now that I have had the chance to see for myself, I am very im­ pressed with what I see. I highly recommend that anyone who has the chance come to the school and see for himself. It cer­ tainly is a far cry from the days when most of us started going to sea, and it gives these men the basic training they need before actually going aboard ship. I I 1 § I / "' ' Malcolm B. Woods San Francisco To say that I am amazed would be the understatement of the year. It took a trip here to Piney Point to erase the doubts I had built up over the years. The format laid out is excellent and the instructors are constantly trying to improve on it. Discussions are open, varied and lively, and no topic is taboo. The school is run by people who want to see everyone advance. I also learned a lot about our Union and I know that others can benefit also if they are willing to take the time and effort. With everyone working together, we can achieve many goals. M U • i, James Gorman New York Piney Point is the best; and the education programs here are the fin­ est available anywhere for anyone who wants to upgrade. You also can't beat the groceries and recrea­ tion. The only way to really know what this school is all about is to come down and see it yourself. The training and the union education courses can help everyone of us, whether we have been going to sea for years or are just starting out. Walter Nash New York I am back at Piney Point for the Bosuns Recertification Program and I can truly say that it's the place to be. The staff are all very much in­ volved in the program. The classes are very interesting and educational. We are learning much about the new ships, including the LNG's, LASH, and the Roll-On-Roll-Off types. There is also a lot to do for recreation to keep us occupied. The training programs are good for all of us, and I think every member of the SIU should take the time out to come down here. - • 4 - f' IT*' . Jean Latapie New Orleans I have been going to sea for 25 years, but I have learned more about our Union since I have been in Piney Point than I did in all those years. This program is good for all who want to upgrade themselves. The instructors are fine and try to help in every way. They teach as much as they can about the new ships that are being built today, and you don't have to worry about going hungry while you are here because they have some of the best meals you can find anywhere. I am proud to be here, and I am learning a good deal. Veikko Pollanen New Orleans Piney Point is a beautiful place and is something all our members should see. The upgrading and training programs that are going on here are what we need to keep our ships sailing with a full crew. The training is good for the older mem­ bers as well as the young men just starting out. As soon as you walk in, everyone here makes you feel at home. This is something that every one of our members should take the time to see. I have , already learned much about some of the new ships and also about our Union. This is great for any SIU member. Page 15 �T Know Yinr Riglits mm DISPATCHERS REPORT Atlanflc. Gulf & Inland Waters DUtrlet JUNE 1-30, 1973 Port Boston New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Jacksonville Tampa -bile New Orleans Houston Wilmington San Francisco Seattle Totals ".... TOTAL REGISTERED TOTAL SHIPPED An Groups Class A Class B All Groups Class A Class B Class C 8 80 7 3723 6 33 70 89 18 11 36 424 1 17 7 4 7 13 7 6 7 21 21 3 23 137 8 75 7 20 10 19 3 22 34 112 9 10 26 355 4 15 5 1 9 8 6 4 7 41 14 1 13 128 2 6 0 1 1 0 3 0 1 8 0 0 0 22 Port DECK DEPARTMENT REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups Class A Class B 17 148 19 88 7 45 7 53 141 58 29 121 47 780 1 28 20 11 0 12 4 9 17 40 17 36 25 220 ENGINE DEPARTMENT Boston New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Jacksonville Tampa Mobile New Orleans Houston Wilmington San Francisco Seattle Totals Port 4 57 8 26 6 23 6 15 62 63 9 18 22 319 Boston New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Jacksonville Tampa Mobile New Orleans Houston Wilmington San Francisco Seattle Totals 0 62 6 13 8 14 6 19 34 2 38 5 9 4 19 7 12 24 44 7 14 21 206 2 62 4 17 8 20 3 16 36 70 38 14 14 304 0 35 3 13 9 13 1 15 15 47 15 7 17 190 1 5 0 0 1 2 5 0 5 21 0 0 3 43 4 97 11 50 7 15 11 42 111 52 11 95 21 527 3 54 11 12 0 15 3 21 44 38 9 57 21 288 STEWARD DEPARTMENT 12 5 243 0 80 5 3 1 6 5 7 5 9 7 4 7 139 1 78 4 9 7 10 3 13 14 52 4 4 10 209 0 76 2 11 4 1 3 5 2 7 3 0 6 120 0 40 1 0 2 0 4 0 0 4 2 0 6 59 1 127 15 30 1 12 9 44 73 28 17 59 24 440 0 145 10 11 0 10 6 5 10 39 12 28 5 281 986 482 868 438 124 1,747 789 The above totals clearly illustrate the strong job security enjoyed by Seafarers. During the period of June 1-30, 1973, of the 1,430 jobs shipped, 868 were filled by full book members. Therefore, there were 562 permanent jobs available to full book members not taken by full book men. Totals AU Depts. Chester Coumas Please contact your sister, Dorothy DeBauw, as soon as possible in New York City. James M. MacCrea Please contact R.L.W., c/o General Delivery, Main Post Office, New Or­ leans, La. Herbert W. Davis Please contact your sister, Mary Wil­ son, as soon as possible at 929 S. Lane Ave., Jacksonville, Fla. 32205. Donald F. Ollery V Please contact M. C. Abrio at No. ;31 Fontaine St., East Bajac-bajai. D Longapo City, Philippines. Page 16 John Spak Please contact Ann L. Lee at Metro­ politan Life, One Madison Ave., New York, N. Y. 10010. Jose Taibo Arevalo Please contact Juan Taibo Novoa as soon as possible. Oscar M. Raynor Your daughter, Linda Raynor, asks that you contact her as soon as possible at Route 2, Box 28, Butler, Ala. 36904. Woodrow Drake Please call Jim Robinson collect at Boccardo Law Firm, San Francisco, Calif., telephone 415-391-3700. FINANCIAL REPORTS. The constitution of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District makes spe­ cific provision for safeguarding the membership's money and Union finances. The constitution requires a detailed audit by Certified Public Accountants every three months, which are to be submitted to the membership by the Secretary-Treas­ urer. A quarterly finance committee of rank and file mem­ bers, elected by the membership, makes examination each quarter of the finances of the Union and reports fully their findings and recommendations. Members of this committee may make dissenting reports, specific recommendations and separate findings. TRUST FUNDS. All trust funds of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District are administered in accord­ ance with the provisions of various trust fund agreements. All these agreements specify that the trustees in charge of these funds shall equally consist of Union and management representatives and their alternates. All expenditures and disbursements of trust funds are made only upon approval by a majority of the trustees. All trust fund financial records are available at the headquarters of the various trust funds. SHIPPING RIGHTS. Your shipping rights and seniority are protected exclusively by the contracts Iwtween the Union and the shipowners. Get to know your shipping rights. Copies of these contracts are posted and available in all Union halls. If you feel there has been any violation of your shipping or seniority rights as contained in the contracts between the Union and the shipowners, notify the Seafarers Appeals Board by certified mail, return receipt requested. The proper address for this is: Frank Drozak, Chairman, Seafarers Appeals Board 275-20tb Street, Brooklyn, N.Y. 11215 Full copies of contracts as referred to are available to you at all times, either by writing directly to the Union or to the Seafarers Appeals Board. CONTRACTS. Copies of all SIU contracts are available in all SIU halls. These contracts specify the wages and con­ ditions under which you work and live aboard ship. Know your contract rights, as well as your obligations, such as filing for OT on the proper sheets and in the proper manner. If, at any time, any SIU patrolman or other Union official, in your opinion, fails to protect your contract rights prop­ erly, contact the nearest SIU port agent. EDITORIAL POLICY—SEAFARERS LOG. The Log has traditionally refrained from publishing any article serving the political purposes of any individual in the Union, officer or member. It has also refrained from publishing articles deemed harmful to the Union or its collective membership. This established policy has been reaffirmed by membership action at the September, 1960, meetings in all constitutional ports. The responsibility for Log policy is vested in an edi­ torial board which consists of the Executive Board of the Union. The Executive Board may delegate, from among its ranks, one individual to carry out this responsibility. PAYMENT OF MONIES. No monies are to be paid to anyone in any official capacity in the SIU unless an official Union receipt is given for same. Under no circumstances should any member pay any money for any reason unless he is given such receipt. In the event anyone attempts to require any such payment be made without supplyirig a re­ ceipt, or if a member is required to make a payment and is given an official receipt, but feels that he should not have been required to make such payment, this should immediately be reported to headquarters. CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS. The SIU publishes every six months in the Seafarers Log a verbatim copy of its constitution. In addition, copies are available in all Union halls. All members should obtain copies of this constitution so as to familiarize themselves with its contents. Any time you feel any member or officer is attempt­ ing to deprive you of any constitutional right or obligation by any methods such as dealing with charges, trials, etc., as well as all other details, then the member so affected should imme­ diately notify headquarters. EQUAL RIGHTS. All Seafarers are guaranteed equal rights in employment and as members of the SIU. These rights are clearly set forth in the SIU constitution and in the contracts which the Union has negotiated with the employers. Consequently, no Seafarer may be discriminated against be­ cause of race, creed, color, national or geographic origin. If an^ member feels that he is denied the equ^ rights to which he is entitled, he should notify headquarters. SEAFARERS POLITICAL ACTIVITY DONATION — SPAD. SPAD is a separate segregated fund. Its proceeds are used to further its objects and purposes including but not limited to furthering the political, social and economic inter­ ests of Seafarer seamen, the preservation and furthering of the American Merchant Marine with improved employment op­ portunities for seamen and the advancement of trade union concepts. In connection with such objects, SPAD supports and contributes to political candidates for elective office. All con­ tributions are voluntary. No contribution may be solicited or received because of force, job discrimination, financial re­ prisal, or threat of such conduct, or as a condition of member­ ship in the Union or of employment. If a contribution is made by. reason of the above improper conduct, notify the Sea­ farers Union or SPAD by certified mail within 30 days of the contribution for investigation and approp.'iate action and refund, if involuntary. Support SPAD to protect and further your economic, political and social interests, American trade union concepts and Seafarer seamen. If at any time a Seafarer feels that any of the above rights have been vioiated, or that he has been denied his constitu­ tional right of access to Union records or information, he should immediately notify SIU President Paul Hall at head­ quarters by certified mail, return receipt requested. Seafarers Log �Transoregon-A Round-Trip Every 10 Days v:.'•,/•: , / .•• • •••'•; \;V: J; . ''v-v -v-":C:-r::.,_. Seafarers Log • -z. 1 The SlU-nuuined containership Transor^on receady paid off in thePort of Weehawken, NJ. after anodier good round-trip to Puerto Rico. Brodier Allen '*Sidebums^ Ferrell (below) goes ashore to yi^t membeis of his fomily Itofore leaving on another run. Third Cook Bernard Boa (lower left) prepares lunch for his ship­ mates. niiladelphia bom Seafarer Ivar Ander­ son (lower right) stands gangway watch. Brother Anderson has been sailing for 23 years. Page 17 �New SlU Pensioners that effective on July 1, 1973, a new Social Sipruri providing that all persons who have been disabl^ for 24 cons^iitive months are now entitl^ to benefits under the ^Medicare program, regardless of their age. S V Pensioners who become eligible through Medicare must enft)!! in Part A or Part B of the Medicare Program by signing the Health insurance Card the Social Security Administration will forward to you, and which they will retain in your personal file. As a pensioner properly covered under Medicare, all your bills listing the hospital or doctor's Federal Taxpayer Identification Number pertaining to the medical treatment rendered, must first be submitted to Medicare for payment, with subsequent sutnnission to the SIU Welfare Plan office, with statements from Medicare indicating exactly what ^penses Medicare paid,^ and any ouhitanding balance due. If your Special Disability Benefit or Disability Pension became effective prior to December 1, 1971, you will be entitled to receive payment of all of the excess charges not paid by Medicare for the treatment rendered to you. However, Special Disability Benefit and Disability Pensioners whose pen­ sion became effective on or after December 1,1971, and who are entitled to receiveTree qare at the ilSPHS Hospital at the time they went on pension, must continue to maintain their eligibility to receive treatment at the USPHS Hospital. The SIU Welfare Plan has undertaken the responsibility of paying the Medicare Premium of $6.30 starting July 1, 1973 for all those eligible covered under the Medicare Program, providing you enroll in Part B of the Medicare Program. Upon submission of your Health Insurance Card indicating the effective date of your coverage under both Part A and Part B of the Medicare Pro­ gram, reimbursement of the Medicare Premium wiU automatically be in­ cluded in your monthly pension checks commencing with the month you become eligible for benefits under Part B of the Medicare Program. --- Charles L. HIppard, 67, joined the SIC in 1932 in the Port of Philadel­ phia. A native of Eldorado, III., he now makes his home in Galveston, Tex. Brother Hippard sailed as chief stew­ ard. Adam Miller, 64, is a life-long resi­ dent of Baltimore, Md. He joined the Inland Boatmen's Union there in 1957 and sailed as mate. Simeon M. SImos, 45, joined the SIU in 1951 in the Port of New York. Bom in Rumania, he now resides in Brook­ lyn, N.Y. Brother Simos sailed in the steward department. Luther J. Patin, 59, is a native of St. Landry, La. and now makes his home in Metairie, La. He joined the SIU in 1951 in the Port of New Orleans and sailed in the deck department. Brother Patin is a Navy veteran of World War II. Ulpiano A. Enriquez, 77, is a native of the Philippine Islands and now makes his home in Philadelphia, Pa. He joined the SIU in 1947 in the Port of New York and sailed as chief stew­ ard. Brother Enriquez is a Navy Vet­ eran of World War I. Oliver S. Ange, 62, is a native of North Carolina and -now makes his home in Norfolk, Va. Brother Ange joined the Inland Boatmen's Union there in I960 and sailed in the engine department for McAllister Bros. Dehner Flynn, 65, joined the SIU in 1953 in the Port of New York. A native of Tampa, Fla., he now makes his home in Ridgewood, N.Y. Brother Flynn sailed in the engine department. Guy W. Walter, 65, is a native of Maryland and now makes his home in Bloomfield, N.J. He joined the union in 1939 in the Port of Baltimore and sailed in the steward department. He is an Army veteran of World War II. John A. Schultz, 64, is a life-long resident of New Orleans, La. He joined the union there in 1955 and sailed in the steward department. Brother Schultz served in the Army for 14 years from 1941 to 1955. Stanley A. Holden, 65, joined the SIU in 1944 in the Port of New York and sailed in the steward department. He served in the Army for seven years from 1927 to 1934. Brother Holden is a resident of Punta Gorda, Fla. 'i'. i.rr Seafarers Welfare, Pension, and Vacation Plans Cash Benefits Paid May 24—^June 21,1973 SEAFARERS WELFARE PLAN ELIGIBLES Death In Hospital Daily @ $1.00 In Hospital Daily @ $3.00 Hospital & Hospital Extras Surgical Sickness & Accident @ $8.00 Special Equipment Optical Supplemental Medicare Premiums DEPENDENTS OF ELIGIBLES Hospital & Hospital Extras Doctors' Visits In Hospital Surgical Maternity Blood Transfusions Optical Special Equipment PENSIONERS & DEPENDENTS Death Hospital & Hospital Extras Doctors' Visits & Other Medical Exp Surgical Optical Blood Transfusions Special Equipment Meal Books Dental Supplemental Medicare Premiums SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM TOTALS Total Seafarers Welfare Plan Total Seafarers Pension Plan Total Seafarers Vacation Plan • Total Welfare, Pension & Vacation Page 18 Number Amount MONTH TO DATE YEAR TO DATE 18 1,550 256 8 8 6,451 2 244 11 116 3,832 2,467 126 32 52,733 12 1,648 212 50,401.62 1,550.00 768.00 734.75 481.50 51,664.00 741.76 4,846.09 659.20 301,802.12 3,832.00 7,401.00 26,956.10 1,798.50 421,920.00 2,982.91 35,135.94 6,597.70 3,089 452 936 166 39 1,336 1 97,166.13 2,053.90 17,615.50 7,484.70 357.75 3,474.36 144.00 582,667.59 12,689.29 115,462.13 41,234.14 2,229.25 26,531.34 144.00 516 69 139 32 9 138 1 ^ MONTH TO DATE 7 Ill 138 13 58 4 5 — — 1,447 54 915 932 112 514 10 24 2,259 2 9,896 21,000.00 16,181.65 4,199.30 2,843.00 919.10 240.00 897.00 — 70 — 11,235 2,089 1,186 14,510 81,985 14,280 8,927 105,192 Hoyt L. Hackney, 56, is a native of Arkansas. He joined the SIU in 1951 in the Port of Galveston and sailed in the engine department. Brother Hackney now makes his home in Coal Hill, Ark. 8,882.1^ YEAR TO DATE 162,000.00 166,657.71 30,420.76 19,673.91 8,971.49 639.00 3,868.14 22,590.00 600.00 60,966.50 23,974.17 295,305.41 2,089,745.69 504,080.00 3,430,109.51 573,218.64 4,665,622.17 $1,372,604.05 $10,185,477.37 William A. Ford, 65, joined the SIU in 1946 in the Port of Baltimore. He is a life-long resident of that city. Brother Ford sailed in the steward department. Anton Sandberg, 64, joined the SIU in 1960 in the Port of Detroit. A native , of Minnesota, he now makes his home in Frankfort, Mich. The Great Lakes Seafarer sailed in the engine depart­ ment. Nathan Goldfinger, 60, is a native of New York City. He joined the SIU there in 1951 and sailed in the engine department. Brother Goldfinger now makes his home in New Orleans, La. Wesley Woriunan, 62, is a native of New Jersey and now makes his home in Port Arthur, Tex. He joined the SIUafiSliated Inland Boatmen's Union in 1963 and sailed as cook for Sabine Towing Co. William Tank, 54, is a life-long resi- , dent of New Orleans, La. He joined the ' union in 1953 in the Port of New York and sailed in the engine department. Brother Tank is a Navy veteran of World War II. Eraest Coludrovich, 61, was bora in Boothville, La. and now makes his home in New Orleans, La. He joined the IBU there in 1956 and sailed in the steward department. Brother Coludro­ vich is an Army veteran of World War n. Alister W. Forsyth, 65, is a native of Glascow, Scotland and now makes his home in Norfolk, Va. He joined the Inland Boatmen's Union there in 1960 and sailed as cook. Brother Forsyth is an Army veteran of World War II. Ramon Gonzalez, 63, joined the SIU in 1944 in the Port of New York. He is a resident of Playa Ponce, P.R. Brother Gonzalez sailed in the engine depart­ ment. Joseph W. Gihowlcz, 65, is a life­ long resident of Baltimore, Md. He joined the SIU there in 1960 and sailed in the engine department. Brother Gibowicz is an Army veteran of World War 11. Allen M. Sherrill, 64, joined the In­ land Boatmen's Union in 1964 in Port Arthur. He is a life-long resident of Orange, Tex. Brother Sherrill sailed in the engine department. Frank Pieczykoln, 50, is a native of Pennsylvania and now makes his home in Columbia, Miss. He joined the SIU in 1951 in the Port of New Orleans and sailed in the steward department. Brother Pieczykoln is an Air Force veteran of World War II. �CHESSMATE San Francisco Committee OF THE SEA BY GEORGE J. VANA FOR THE NOVICE WHITE DRAWS IN TWO BLACK Relaxing in the messroom during the payoff of the San Francisco (SeaLand) in Port Elizabeth, N.J. is the ship's committee. From left are: A. Janacea, steward delegate; T. Kegney, educational director; W. Walton, engine delegate; B. Weinberg, chairman, and A. Trotter, deck delegate. Overseas Aleutian Committee FOR THE EXPERT WHITE MATES IN THREE The ship's committee aboard the Overseas Aleutian (Maritime Overseas) agree it was a smooth 60-day trip to Odessa, Russia. From left are: B. W. Harber, engine delegate; H. Morris, steward delegate; H. Dill, educational director; W. J. Burkeen, chairman; R. Brock, deck delegate, and M. Maldonado, secretary-reporter. She docked in Port Newark, N.J. last month after loading wheat in May. She brought oil from Tuapse, Russia. Notre Dame Victory WHITE J . • ^ .Amateur , > Mwa H*a ««o H 'z my ra-H In the new recreational room of the Notre Dame Victory (Ecological Ship­ ping Corp.) the ship's committee takes a minute for this picture. From left are: Tim Fleming, steward delegate; Clyde Gibson, secretary-reporter; Rocco Tomeo, educational director; Bob Lord, ship's chairman, and Bill Perridge, deck delegate. It was the maiden voyage for the ship which paid off in the port of Philadelphia after bringing oil from Nigeria. July ld73 Page 19 �Digest ef SlU PITTSBURGH (Sea-Land), May 6 —Chairman Stanley Sokol; &cretary R. De Boissiere; Educational Director Andrew C. Lutey; Deck Delegate John O'Dea; Engine Delegate Wilfred P. Roux; Steward Delegate Roberto Prin­ cipe. No disputed OT. A vote of thanks to Captain Davis, the mates, engineers and crew for a smooth crossing. Next port Yokohama. OVERSEAS ALICE (Maritime Overseas), May 13—tZhairman Robert McCutcheon; Secretary Joe Powers. $20 in ship's fund. No disputed OT. Everything running smoothly. JOHN TYLER (Waterman), May 13—Chairman Lee Harvey; Secretary T. Ballard; Educational Director T. Zielinski. $170 in ship's fund. No dis­ puted OT. Everything running smooth­ ly. Next port Saigon. DELTA MEXICO (Delta Steam­ ship), May 8—Chairman Tony Radick; Secretary B. Guarino; Educational Di­ rector J. G. Duke; Engine Delegate F. O. Catchot; Steward Delegate Carl Treittler. Crew received and read copies of SIU fact sheet and found it inter­ esting; would like to receive more in the future. Request crew to give dona­ tions to SPAD. Vote of thanks to the steward department for a job well done. Next port Houston. KEVA IDEAL (Ideal Cement Co.), May 13—Chairman L. Gribbon; Sec­ retary S. Cutierez; Educational Director Newson; Deck Delegate E. Nelson King; Steward Delegate Walter H. Har­ ris. $9.47 in ship's fund. Discussed SIU fact sheet and advised men that anyone wishing to receive fact sheet at home may do so by filling out card and mailing it to headquarters. Next port W. Palm Beach, Fla. TRANSHAWAH (Hudson Water­ ways), May 20—Chairman M. Kemgood; Secretary J. Gross; Educational Director N. Paloumbis. No disputed OT. Everything running smoothly. WARRIOR (Sea-Land), May 20— Chairman Jose Gomez; Secretary E. B. Tart; Educational Director Jaime Pantoja. No disputed OT. Everything run­ ning smoothly. Stood for one minute of silence in memory of our departed brothers. WILLIAM T. STEELE (Texas City Tankers), May 13—Chairman James Thomas Mann; Secretary J. G. Lakwyk; Engine Delegate Travis H. Brew­ er Jr.; Deck Delegate John Little Jr.; Steward Delegate Emmons A. Kirchhar. $13.25 in ship's fund. No disputed OT. One minute of silence observed in memory of our departed brothers. Next port Puerto Rico. STEEL ARTISAN (Isthmian Lines), May 19—Chairman W. R. Kleimola; Secretary J. W. Sanders; Educational Director D. Able; Deck Delegate E. J. Rokicki; Engine Delegate J. Reyes; Steward Delegate P. Laboy. No dis­ puted OT. Posted SIU fact sheet No. 4. Vote of thanks to the steward depart­ ment for a job well done. TRANSONEIDA (Hudson Water­ ways), May 13—Chairman W. Tillmann; Secretary T. Ulisse; Educational Director J. Coyle; Deck Delegate H. Alberson; Engine Delegate C. Mehl; Steward Delegate J. Johnson. Some disputed OT in deck department. Vote of thanks to the steward department for a job well done and thanks to the crew for cooperation with steward depart­ ment. Next port Oakland. Page 20 SAN JUAN (Sea-Land), May 6— Chairman C. Mozel; Secretary L. Ben­ nett. $30 in ship's fund. $30 in movie fund. All communications posted. Ev­ erything running smoothly. Next port Kobe. ERNA ELIZABETH (Hudson Wa­ terways), May 6—Chairman Leonard J. Oldbrantz; Secretary C. E. Turner. Some disputed OT in deck and engine departments. Letter from Frank Drozak about repairs was posted. All crewmembers to take care of the laundry room and keep the messroom and pan­ try clean. Next port Donges, France. ARGENTINA (Delta Line), May 27 —Chairman Ewing A. Rihn; I^cretary Dario P. Martinez. $5.95 in ship's fund. No disputed OT. Discussion on SIU fact sheet No. 4 which was received from headquarters outlining the im­ portance of SPAD donations. Impor­ tance of the Alaskan pipeline and how we will benefit in the future by creating more jobs for members was also men­ tioned. Everything running smoothly. POTOMAC (Empire Transport), May 27—Chairman (^. D. Merrill; Sec­ retary R. F. Devins; Educational Di­ rector Hartley; Engine Delegate D. B. Busby; Steward Delegate M. F. Cole­ man. Some disputed OT in deck de­ partment. Vote of thanks to the steward department for a job well done. EAGLE VOYAGER (Sea Trans­ port), May 6—Chairman Farsbetter; Secretary Longfellow; Educational Di­ rector O'Neil. No disputed OT. Vote of thanks to crew for taking care of messhall and vote of thanks to the stew­ ard department for a job well done. Next port Gibraltar. WESTERN HUNTER (Colonial Tankers), May 5—Chairman John Pience; Secretary Creste Vola; Educa­ tional Director James Brock. No dis­ puted OT. Everything running smooth­ lySEATTLE (Sea-Land), May 6 — Chairman J. Gianniotis; &cretary Wil­ liam Hand; Educational Director A. Tselentis. Some disputed OT in deck department. Vote of thanks to cooks for doing a fine job. OAKLAND (Sea-Land), May 8— Chairman Fred Dorney; Secretary N. Johnson; Educational Director M. Qezuice. $35.30 in ship's fund. $192 in movie fund. No disputed OT. Every­ thing running smoothly. NATIONAL DEFENDER (Nation­ al Transport), May 20—Chairman M. Beeching; Secretary W. G. Hamilton. Some disputed OT in engine depart­ ment. Everything running smoothly. Next port Houston, Tex. GEORGIA (Seatrain Lines), May 13 —Chairman D. Backrak; Secretary G. M. Wright; Educational Director R. Gerrecht. No disputed OT. Everything running smoothly. Observed one min­ ute of silence in memory of our de­ parted brothers. Next port Guam. YELLOWSTONE (Ogden Marine), May 27—Chairman J. C. Baudain; Sec­ retary B. Rucker. No disputed OT. Vote of thanks to the steward depart­ ment for a job well done. SAUGATUCK (Hudson Water­ ways), May 6—Chairman Leo Para­ dise; Secretary R. Cobb; Educational Director A. Rattkovitch; Steward Dele­ gate Melvin E. Jones. No disputed OT. Vote of thanks to the steward depart­ ment for an outstanding job. Next port Newington, N. H. SEALAND McLEAN (Sea-Land), May 1—Chairman John Hunter; Sec­ retary G. Walter. No disputed OT. Vote of thanks to the steward depart­ ment for a job well done. Discussed what time movies would be shown so steward department would not miss the opening showing. SL COMMERCE (Sea-Land), May 6—Chairman Gene Dakin; Secretary W. J. Moore; Educational Director William Heater; Deck Delegate Don Rood; Engine Delegate Thomas Mega; Steward Delegate Stonewall Jackson. $12 in ship's fund. Educational film aboard concerning instructions on in­ flatable life rafts. Picked two men from each department to form a safety com­ mittee to report at every meeting. OVERSEAS ULLA (Maritime Over­ seas), May 6—Chairman H. L. Perkinson; Secretary J. A. Hollen; Educa­ tional Director Gary J. Bryant; Engine Delegate Franklin R. Wright. No dis­ puted OT. A vote of thanks to the steward department for a job well done. Observed one minute of silence in memory of our departed brothers. CHICAGO (Sea-Land), May 6Chairman B. Maxwell; Secretary A. Reasko; Educational Director Dale Susbilla. $12.20 in ship's fund. Every­ thing running smoothly. Stood for one minute of silence in memory of our departed brothers. MORNING LIGHT (Waterman), May 6—Chairman Danny Cerminer; Secretary J. Pursell. $17 in ship's fund. New drinking fountain to be placed in passageway. Vote of thanks to the steward department. CHARLESTON (Sea-Land), May 20—Chairman Antonio Kotsis; Secre­ tary Roque Ramos; Educational Di­ rector Joe N. Atchison. No disputed OT. A vote of thanks to the steward de­ partment for a job well done. HURRICANE (Waterman), May 13 —Chairman Jimmie Gamer; &cretary J. F. Castronover. Some disputed OT in deck department. Seafarers Log was received and distributed. Everything nmning smoothly. Next port Naha. FALCON PRINCESS (Falcon Tankers), May 6—Chairman R. Marreso; Secretary C. L. White. $80 in movie fund. Some disputed OT in deck department. Everything running smoothly. Observed one minute of si­ lence in memory of our departed broth­ ers. DEL ORO (Delta Steamship), May 6—Chairman A. Burch; Secretary C. Shirah; Educational Director O. P. Bailey; Deck Delegate Julius P. Thrash­ er; Engine Delegate Hollis Biship; Steward Delegate Michle Dunn. Spe­ cial vote of thanks to the electrician for a job well done. Some disputed OT in deck department. Observed one minute of silence in memory of our departed brothers. Next port Mobile. SCHUYLKILL (Hudson Water­ ways), May 13—Chairman Charles V. Majette; Secretary W. Reid; Educa­ tional Director B. E. Stockmon. No disputed OT. Vote of thanks to the steward department for a job well done. Next port Rota, Spain. WALTER RICE (Reynolds Metals), May 6—Chairman D. Calegros; Sec­ retary J. Lamb; Steward Delegate Rich­ ard Sherman. $17.89 in ship's fund. A vote of thanks to the steward depart­ ment for a job well done. Next port Longview, Washington. LA SALLE (Waterman), May 6Chairman Edwin Cradock; Secretary L. Behm; Educational Director B. Hubbard; Deck Delegate George Allen; Engine Delegate Milton Havens. $93 in ship's fund. Some disputed OT in deck department. A vote of thanks to the steward department for a job well done. Next port Okinawa. AMERICAN VICTORY (Victory Carriers), May 6 — Chairman R. Schwarz; Secretary F. Mitchell; Edu­ cational Director R. Moore; Deck Del­ egate J. W. Flemming; Engine Dele­ gate W. H. McNeil; Steward Delegate H. Hollings. Some disputed OT in en­ gine department. Everything nmning smoothly. Observed one minute of si­ lence in memory of our departed broth­ ers. Next port Long Beach. Ogden Wabash Committee I Following a trip to Russia with wheat, the ship^s committee on board the Ogden Wahaah (Ogden Marine) awaits payoff in Bayonne, N.J. From left are: L. Dowling, engine delegate; S. Krawczynski, educational director; M. Brown, deck delegate; T. J. Thomas, acting reporter-secretary who took over when the steward got off in Russia because of illness; Tiny Wallace, chairman, and C. Jones, steward delegate. The ship returned with oil after a smooth 65-day voyage. Seafarers Log �Tampa Ship's Committee "r . , " Money Due Seafarers The following Seafarers have money due them for wages earned aboard Delta Steamship Lines vessels, and should immediately contact: Leo English Port Purser Bienville Street Wharf Office New Orieans, La. 70150 Telephone (504) JA 2-3492 NAME Hawley, Stewart D. ... Heizer, Christopher J. . Hernandez, Alcadio T. Hoffman, George C. .. Hoffman, Lester C. ... Hofman, Douglas C. Hood, Harvey H Hood, Harvey H Hood, Harvey H Hosford, Ronald M The ship's committee gathers together on board the Tampa (Sea-Land) after a successful coastwise run. From left are: William Seltzer, secretaryreporter; Thomas Self, chairman; Victor Carbone, deck delegate; William Bhmd, educational director; James Barklay, steward delegate, and Marcus Dennis, engine delegate. TRANSINDIANA (Seatrain), May 13—Chairman A. Hanstvedt; Secretary D. Nunn, No disputed OT. Everything running smoothly. Observed one min­ ute of silence in memory of our de­ parted brothers. Next port Oakland. ACHILLES (Newport Tankers), May 6—Chairman A. L. Waters; Sec­ retary GoS. $31 in ship's fund. Some disputed OT in deck and engine depart­ ments. Vote of thanks to the steward department for a job well done. MILLICOMA (Hudson Waterway), May 27—Chairman P. Bumette; Sec­ retary V. L. Swanson; Educational Di­ rector G. Bryn. $18.17 in ship's fund. ,No disputed OT. Everything running smoothly. DELTA BRASIL (Delta Lines), May 27—Chairman Paul R. Turner; Secretary Thomas Liles Jr.; Education­ al Director John D. Burchinal; Deck Delegate William A. Pittman; Engine Delegate Lorie Christmas Jr.; Steward Delegate Walter Dimn. Crew to buy radio for crew lounge out of ship's recreation fund. Movie machine needs checking. Stood for one minute of si­ lence in memory of our departed broth­ ers. Next port Bumside, La. ELIZABETHPORT (Sea-Land), May 20—Chairman James P. Lomax. Some disputed OT in en^ne depart­ ment. Everything running smoothly. OAKLAND (Sea-Land), May 20— Chairman Fred Demey; &cretary C. N. Johnson; Educational Director M. Qezuice. $35.30 in ship's fund. $193 in movie fund. SIU fact sheet was posted on board in messhall with two letters from New York. Some disputed OT in engine and steward departments. SAN PEDRO (Sea-Land), May 12 — Chairman G. King; Secretary O. Frezza; Educational Director H. Lan­ caster. $211 in the movie fund. Some disputed OT in deck and engine depart­ ment. New washing machine needed for crew. Everything nmning smoothly. ROSE CITY (Sea-Land), May 13— Chairman Stanley Bojko; Secretary F. Sullivan. Some disputed OT in deck department. Letter posted on bulletin board from Frank Drozak. A^ vote of thanks to the steward department for a job well done. CAROLINA (Hudson Waterways), May 20 — Chairman Enos E. Allen; Secretary O. Payne; Educational Di­ rector Paul D. Bradshaw. $55.01 in ship's fund. Next trip buy one dryer for engine department. Stood for one minute of silence in memory of our de­ parted brothers. July 1973 GEORGIA (Seatrain), May 1 — Chairman D. Backrak; Secretary G. M. Wright; Educational Director R. Garrecht; Steward Delegate M. Martin. No disputed OT. Everything running smoothly. TRANSONTARIO (Seatrain), May 13—Chairman F. A. Pehler; Secretary Roy R. Thomas. Some disputed OT in deck department. Vote of thanks to the steward department for good food and service. Next port Oakland. STEEL ADMIRAL (Isthmian Lines), May 6—Chairman Billy E. Harris; Secretary James Temple; Edu­ cation^ Director Pase. Some disputed OT in deck and engine departments. Vote of thanks to the steward depart­ ment for a job well done. FAIRLAND (Sea-Land), May 15— Chairman George Burke; Secretary Frank Adkins; Educational Director George M. Alipine. No disputed OT. SIU fact sheet No. 4 was re^ and will be posted in the recreation room. Vote of thanks to the steward department. Next port New York. SL ECONOMY (Sea-Land), May 6 —Chairman J. Davies; Secretary R. Marion; Educational Director H. Messick; Deck Delegate L. Bugajewski; Engine Delegate C. Grab; Steward Del­ egate D. Velandra. Captain to try and get new inovie projector. Vote of thanks to sanitary men for doing an outstanding job. Next port Houston. TRANSCHAMPLAIN (Seatrain Lines), May 7—Chairman Louis Cartwright; Secretary James Myers; Educa­ tional Director John Cantrell; Steward Delegate M. Smith. No disputed OT. Everything running smoothly. Observed one minute of silence in memory of our departed brothers. THETIS (Rye Marine), May 5— Chairman Hendrey J. Rucki; Secretary M. Deloatch; Educational Director D. Kosicki. $9.25 in ship's fund. No dis­ puted OT. Everything running smooth­ ly. Observed one minute of silence in memory of our departed brothers. CARRIER DOVE (Waterman Steamship), May 13—Chairman Rob­ ert Broadus; Secretary Gilbert Trosclair; Educational Director Charles Bums; Deck Delegate R. D. Smith; En­ gine Delegate W. L. Smith. Some dis­ puted OT in steward department. Vote of thanks to thie baker, from the deck department, for hot coffee. Observed one minute of silence in memory of our departed brothers. Next port Aqaba, Jordan. AMOUNT ... 23.00 ... 11.85 ... 13.00 ... 5.00 ... 5.00 9.95 38.00 56.03 23.05 68.00 Jackson, Alvin J Jackson, Eddie L Johnson, Neville Johnson, Neville, Jr Johnson, Rodney R Jordan, Dewey B Juneau, Numa L.. Jr 8.06 23.00 8.06 27.00 5.55 4.00 26.54 Kirchner, James E Kirchner, James E Kirchner, James E Klondyke, Joseph Kosecki, Edward J Kosecki, Edward J Kosecki, Edward J Kowalczyk, R. J Kraemer, Frank T. Kyser, Leon M 7.82 14.48 12.50 22.00 13.00 25.15 12.30 9.00 65.70 1.00 Lacroix, Mayo M, Lacroix, Mayo M Lacroix, Mayo M Laitinen, Daniel, Jr Lambert, Reidus Latapie, Jean Lee, Archie Ben Lemoine, Sam J Lemoine, Sam J Lemoine, Sam J Lewis, Andrew H Lotz, William J Lusk, George E 35.29 40.00 46.00 11.00 13.29 44.00 9.95 4.66 287.45 10.50 5.00 11.00 11.00 Maas, Robbie J Madden, Michael D Maddox, R. C Magash, Nicholas, Jr Magdic, Matthew Mahaffey, Lester J Mallory, Dennis L Maimette, James S Mannette, James S., Jr Marcogliese, Nick Marcogliese, Nick Marion, Robert P Martin, Samuel L., Jr Martinez, Santos E McChristian, Calvin R McCaskey, Earl P. McDufiie, Elmer T McKenna, John J McKinney, Henry McKinney, Henry C McKinney, Henry C McNeely, Dell Messer, Carl Messer, Carl Missimer, Delmar B Mitchel, J. C Mixon, Iley T., Jr Mladonich, Earnest P Mohrmann, Terry L Moody, Richard A Moore, Mark F Moore, Mark F. Moss, Richard D Moss, Richard D Mueller, Herbert E Murphy, Carmelo, Jr 15.43 12.00 17.00 3.00 49.00 8.05 94.00 2.00 14.00 20.10 17.23 8.06 19.91 8.00 8.00 56.00 2.15 28.78 10.29 12.50 1.00 3.00 4.31 11.16 8.06 9.95 24.22 25.00 1.45 5.00 32.07 46.00 30.26 28.98 29.05 33.00 Nelli, Harold H Newley, Robert R Newman, Gregory J Newman, Gregory J Nichols, Willie W 4.00 4.00 9.95 52.00 9.95 O'Mary, Vellie W O'Mary, Villie W Oahlke, Bryden J Oneal, Ronald Orezce, Gregerie Orozco, Gregorio 15.00 26.74 8.06 34.00 3.00 10.29 Parker, Kim A Payne, Perry S Payne, Perry S Peninno, Anthony Pennino, Anthony Pfrommer, Erich Pfrommer, Erich 9.95 24.30 42.49 3.00 33.37 22.00 5.00 NAME Pfrommer, Erich Pfrommer, Erich Phurrough, William E. Pino, Beltran B Pino, Beltran B Polisher, Edward N. .. Polishner, Edward Pretious, Leonard S Pulatti, Dan W AMOUNT .... .... .... .... .... .... 29.38 51.81 5.00 7.00 34.49 9.41 10.81 23.12 30.38 Rakestraw, William D Rames, Florentine Ramirez, Antonio Ramirez, R. Ramirez, Rodoffo Reams, John P Reyna, Ruben Reynolds, Derrell G Robinson, Levon Rocha, Alberto C Rocha, Alberto C Rocha, Alberto C Roche, William T Rodrigues, Carlos Rodriquez, Gilberto ..; Roy, Alfred J ; Rudden, Michael E. ...: 15.08 3.00 32.18 6.00 9.95 2.00 1.35 1.00 16.00 53.00 8.62 59.24 7.00 3.04 145.32 64.63 13.42 Salyard, A. T : Savoie, Nola J Schenk, Lloyd Schenk, Lloyd E Scruggs, Thomas G. Sears, Lyn O Seefeldt, Francis M. Seefeldt, Francis M. Self, Edward H Sharp, Raymond E. ..' Sidney, Donald E. Siegel, Morris Siegel, Morris D Simonds, Theodore L Smalls, Gus W Smith, Lee A , Smith, Lee A Smith, Robert M Smith, Robert M Smith, William J Soto, Angel L Sporich, Michael M Steele, William C. Stout, John E. M Stout, John E. M Suarez, Joseph, Jr. ...' Suarez, Joseph, Jr Suarez, Joseph, Jr 5.00 10.00 15.00 8.06 8.00 4.13 45.00 25.23 9.95 12.94 12.30 3.00 3.00 9.95 41.00 53.98 58.96 28.02 24.49 7.00 23.00 4|3.00 |5.00 IJ.OO 219.00 23.00 16^.49 1^.09 Tank, William, III Tanner, Hoyt L Tarrant, William J Taylor, Conrad B Thomas, James J. Thomas, Samuel Thompson, Carl E 1.00 12.30 *5.43 6;00 6il5 lOiOO 3il2 Umholtz, Fred E Umholtz, Fred E 23.05 34.97 Vasquez, Telesfare Vaughn, Raymond C Vigo, Michael F Voss, Ronald E Voss, Ronald E lO.OO 39.32 9.95 38.64 40.00 Walker, Larry G Watson, Raymond Weems, Charles Weems, Charles P Welch, Macon Welch, Macon Wetzel, Lloyd J. Wheeler, Orien Wheeler, Orien Whisenhant, Edward L Williams, Dwight Wilson, J. D Winton, Walter Witte, Eric P Wolff, Justin T Wolverton, Frank D. Wright, Stanley B Wright, Thomas 1.00 11.68 8.17 14.95 49.45 33.82 9.95 56.01 8.62 15.76 2.00 36.00 26.00 7.00 4.00 12.00 2.00 10.00 Yat'o, Alberto Ya i, Gerald A. 30.73 9.95 NO UNCLAIMED WAGES WILL BE PAID UNLESS SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER IS FURNl.^HED WITH THE REQUEST. Page 21 �jfinal Beprturesi Delayed Benefits The ftdlowii^ active meinbeis and penslonera have had th^ benefit payagents hdid ap because they felled to snppty complete lafarmetfon when fillip thdr daims. Please contact Tom Ccaidord at (212) 768-6005. SEAFARERS WELFARE PLAN Name S.S. No. Name S.S. No. Garcia, A Johnson, A Stark, S .., , Mansan, S Brown, M Eldredge, W Pierce, H Burthardt. C. J. ... .... .... Farrell, E. F Howard, V. McDonald. A. F. .. .... Hill, H. C Malone. S McCalmon. M. ... .... Goodwin, E .... Anderson, R Buchanan.G Hooper, R .... 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P Arizmendi, J Melendez, C Henson, C Mines, 1 Donatien, J 056-32-5803 059-38-7550 071-32-0316 584-05-6202 212-58-1488 093-46-7052 118-30-0963 084-40-6251 285-36-8376 231-10-6600 109-44-1975 MEMBERSHIP MEET1I6S' SCHEDULE Deep Sea Date »•... • !Zr30 p.m........ r , .Aug. 6. New York 7. ,..«• *2.30 p.m........SzOO p.m.* Phiiadelphia n,. . . i.. i . . .5:00 p.m.. .Aug. S. .... .2:30 p.m.... Baltimore . 7:30 p.m.. •Aug. 10. ...... .2:30 p.m. Eletroit —, iAug. 13. ...... i2:30 p.m....... .5:00 p.m.. Houston ..; Aug. 14. ...... .2:30 p.m....... - 5:00 p.m.. New Orleans 5:00 p.m.. Mobile .,... .Aug. 15. ...... .2:30 p.m — San Francisco .Aug. 16. ..... .2:30 p.m........ Great Lakes Tug and Dredge Section fSault Ste. Marie Aug. 16 — 7:30 p.m. Chicago ...Aug. J4 — 7:30 p.m. Buffalo . Aug. 15 — 7:30 p.m. Duluth .................. .Aug. 17 — 7:30 p.m. Cleveland .... .......... .Aug. 17 — 7:30 p.m. Toledo .. ;.... .y ......... .Aug. 17 — 7:30 p.m. Detroit ......;........... .Aug. 13 — 7:30 p.m. Milwaukee . .y ....;..,...Aug. 13 — 7:30 p.m. WW 7:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. .7:00 p.m. .7:00 p.m. .7:00 p.m. Change of Address • Or New Subscriber Editor, SEAFARERS LOG, 675 Fourth Ave., Brooklyn, N. Y. 11232 I would like to receive the SEAFARERS LOG—please put my name on your mailing list. (Prim InformaOoni j NAME I I I CITY I STATE. ZIP. TO AVOID DUPLICATION: If you are an old subscriber and have a change of address, please give your former address below or send mailing label from la.st issue received. I I ADDRESS I CITY Page 22 STATE ZIP. Claudius G. Archer, 59, passed away on May 15 at the USPHS hospital in San Francisco. He was a resident of that city at the time of his death. He joined the SIU in 1946 in the Port of New York and sailed in the steward department. He was buried at Olivet Meihorial Park in Colma, Calif. Among his survivors is his wife, Rosebell. SIU Pensioner Hilarion A. Aqulo, 77, passed away on May 11. He was a life-long resident of the Philippine Islands. Brother Aquio joined the union in 1953 in the Port of New York and sailed in the steward department. He was a Navy veteran of World War I. Among his survivors is his son, Clemente. SIU Pensioner Lawrence Anderson, 71, died suddenly on May 5. A native of Norway, he was a resident of Mo­ bile, Ala. at the time of his death. He joined the SIU there in 1938 and sailed in the deck department. Brother An­ derson was buried at Whistler Ceme­ tery in Mobile County, Ala. Roland Hebert, 56, passed away on May 30. A native of Jeanrette, La., he was a resident of New Orleans, La. at the time of his death. He joined the union there in 1939 and sailed in the steward department. Brother Hebert was buried at.St. Peter Cemetery in New Iberia, La. Among his survivors is his sister, Lowney. t Meeting held in Labor Temple, Sault Ste. Marie, Mich. * Meeting held in Labor Temple, Newport News. ADDRESS Aubrey Lee Duncan, 56, died on April 2 at the USPHS hospital in New Orleans. He was a life-long resident of that city. He joined the SIU there in 1967 and sailed in the steward depart­ ment. Brother Duncan was buried at Holt Cemetery in New Orleans. Among his survivors is his wife, Saddie. Jason C. Holtrey, 56, died suddenly on April 24. He was a resident of Frankfort, Mich, at the time of his death, l lie Great Lakes Seafarer joined the SIU in 1953 in the Port of Elberta and sailed in the steward department. He was an Army veteran of World War II. He was buried at Crystal Lake Cem­ etery in Benzie County, Mich. Among his survivors is his wife, Helen. Raflwi^ Marine Region Philadelphia ......., .Aug. 14 —10 a.m. & 8 p.m. Baltimore ...........Aug. 15—10 a.m. & 8 p.m. ^Norfolk .y...,Aug. 16— 10 a.m. & 8 p.m. Jersey City ......... .Aug. 13 — 10 a.m. & 8 p.m. i SlU^Pensioner Charies W. Cunnii^ham, 70, passed away on May 21. He was a resident of Amite, La. at the time of his death. Brother Cunningham joined the SIU in 1941 in the Port of New Orleans and sailed in the engine department. Among his survivors is his wife, Susie. Harold L. Beebe, 58, died of heart disease on April 15. He was p life-long resident of Chincoteague, Va. He joined the SlU-afiiliated Inland Boat­ men's Union in 1969 in the Port of Norfolk and sailed as tug captain. He was a Navy veteran of World War II. Brother Beebe was buried at John Tay­ lor Cemetery in Temperanceville, Va. Among his survivors is his wife, Lou Delia. Jimmie E. Griffin, 46, died of lung cancer on May 3. Bom in Oklahoma, he was a resident of San Diego, Calif, at the time of his death. He joined the SIU in 1969 in the Port of Wilmington and sailed as able-seaman. He served in the Navy for 23 years from 1944 to 1967. Cremation took place at Cypress View Crematory in San Diego. Among his survivors is his wife, Mutsuko. SIU Pensioner Matthew E. Boczar, 69, died of heart failure on April 21 at the USPHS hospital in Baltimore. He was a resident of that city at the time of his death. He joined the Inland Boat­ men's Union there in 1956 and sailed in the engine department. Brother Boc­ zar was buried at Holy Rosary Ceme­ tery in Baltimore. Among his survivors is his wife, Ida. SIU Pensioner Virgle O. Guest, 47, passed away on May 4. He was a life­ long resident of Mobile, Ala. He joined the SIU there in 1949 and sailed in the deck department. He was a Navy vet­ eran of World War II. Seafarer Guest was buried at Serenity Memorial Gar­ dens in Mobile. Among his survivors is his brother, Travis. John F. Beach, 46, was lost at sea on June 11 while serving aboard the Stonewall Jackson. A native of Buffalo, N.Y., he was a resident of New Orleans, La. at the time of his death. He joined the SIU in 1969 in the Port of Mobile and sailed in the deck department. He was an Army veteran of World War II. Brother Beach is survived by his wife, Mary, and his daughters, Betsy, Susan, and Sayne. Junior F. Austin, 61, passed away on June 5. One of the original members of the union, he joined in 1938 in the Port of Mobile and sailed in the stew­ ard department. He was a life-long resident of that city. Among his sur­ vivors is his sister. Pearl. James C. Gentry, 50, passed away after a short illness on Dec. 25. A na­ tive of Kentucky, he resided in Seattle, Wash, at the time of his death. Brother Gentry joined the SIU there in 1962 and sailed in the engine department. Cremation took place "at Fairmont Memorial Park in Fairfield, Calif. Among his survivors is his wife, Helen. Harry R. Williams, 49, died of heart failure on Jan. 25. He was a life-long resident of Norfolk, Va. He has been sailing with the Inland Boatmen's Union since 1961. Brother Williams was an Army veteran of World War II. He was buried at Forest Lawn Ceme­ tery in Norfolk. Among his survivors is his wife, Kathryn, his son, Roger, and his daughters, Marion and Janet. William I. Pennell, 46, died of heart disease on Feb. 1. He was a resident of Delaware, Pa. at the time of his death. Brother Pennell joined the Inland Boatmen's Union in 1968 in the Port of Philadelphia and sailed for the Chester Ferry Corp. He was a Navy veteran of World War II. He is sur­ vived by his wife, Dorothy, his daugh­ ter, Sharon, and his sons, Terrence, and William, Jr. Vivian E. Campbell, 46, passed away on May 14. He was a resident of River Falls, Ala. at the time of his death. Seafarer Campbell joined the SIU in 1969 in the Port of Houston and sailed in the steward department. Among his survivors is his brother, Vir­ gilHarvey H. Pike, 53, passed away on May 10. He was a life-long resident of Newberry, Mich. Brother Pike joined the SIU in 1955 in the Port of New Orleans and sailed in the engine de­ partment. He is survived by his son, • Stephan, and his daughter, Kaye. Seafarers Log �Elusive Sea AAo hey Really Ex but their accounts have neither been proved nor dis­ proved. Later, for hundreds of years, popular folklore and songs were filled with legends and stories of horrible man-eating monsters, but it was not until 1555 that these incredible creatures again appeared in historical writings. During that year, the Swedish scholar Olaus Mag­ nus published a history of the Scandinavian nations in which he wrote of a marine monster, referred to as the kraken, which terrorized sailors of the Middle Ages. Magnus described the kraken as having two large and sinister eyes with a sharp heaklike mouth and tentacles, pockmaiked with sucker discs, long enough to snatch a seaman from the crosstrees high in the rigging, and strong enongh to drag smaller craft to the bottom of the ocean. He also reported tierce battles between these creatures and huge sperm whales. "The beast's black neck towered fearsomely some 30 feet above the waves—its bead peering cautiously from side to side," relates a retired mariner to bis astonished, wide-eyed grandson. "We took after that strange serpent under full saU, but the beast, upon spying our ship, sub­ merged to the depths of the sea, dragging its camel-bumped body swiftly behind. "We searched the waters for many hours afterwards, but the elusive beast must have hid­ den in some ancient cave at the bottom of tbe ocean, for we never caught sight of it again." Ever since man's first primitive sail filled with gusts of wind taking the earfiest seafarers out upon the oceans, stories like the one above have been brought back by seafarers from Ipng voyages to both frighten and entertain many a landlubber. However, since the advent of modern science and technology, landlubbers have become very skeptical about the reliability of these salty seafaring stories of sea serpents and monsters—and now beheve they are nothing but fantasies experienced by tired seamen on overtime watches. Are they? There is legitimate reason for this skepticism, becau^ in all recorded history not a single corpse or skeleton of a sea monster has ever been washed ashore or dredged up out of the ocean's depths to confirm their existence. Still, a fact that intrigues and baffles scientists is that they know immense marine animals, strikingly similar to those described in sea monster stories, once existed in the earth's prehistqric seas—and fossilized skeletons of these beasts have been found, nearly 200 million years later. Even more intriguing is that several of the smaller marine species from this same ancient era, such as the longnecked river tortoise, horseshoe crab, and the iguana are very much alive today. Could the larger beasts of this age have also sur­ vived through the aeons in some forgotten section of the ocean? The possibility is remote, but does still exist—and the continuous sightings of these elusive creatures keeps interest in this possibility very much alive. Sea monsters were first noted in the literary works of the ancient scholars. Homer, in his famous 800 B.C. epic poem the "Odyssey" tells of a terrible beast, called Scylla, that plucked unfortunate seamen from the decks of their ships with its long tentacles— devouring them in seconds. Four centuries later, Aristotle, the great Greek philosopher, wrote of sea serpents large enough to swallow oxen and to capsize a trireme off Libya—and in the first century A.D., the Roman historian Livy de­ scribes a huge marine monster that was killed by Roman sailors after a long, tough battle. These authors are usually considered very reliable sources, July 1973 The existence of the kraken was long doubted— but in 1877 it looked as if one of the beasts had washed ashore off the coast of Nev/foundland and its carcus shipped to the New York Aquarium. However, the feared kraken turned out to be no more than a 40-foot long giant squid—but this incident did con­ firm many of the age-old stories of sea monsters for heretofore non-beheving landlubbers. Shortly afterwards, a six-foot long, two-foot wide section of squid tentacle was found in the stomach of a harpooned whale—and scientists determined the unfortunate owner of the tentacle to be 80 feet in length, probably capable of many of the atrocities attributed to the kraken of the Middle Ages. The most baffling of all marine monster tales are those concerning the black, snakelike sea serpent, which has been sighted in virtually every ocean over the past few centuries. Everything about these loathsome monsters is frightening, even their name. Webster's Dic­ tionary defines a serpent as, "a noxious creature that creeps, hisses, or stings." Descriptions of the 100-foot long creatiures are .always strangely basically the same, even though the serpents are sighted thousands of miles, and years apart. Some modem zoologists hesitantly agree the ani­ mals could be descendents of the 200 million year old pleisosaur—^but often the only evidence of their actual existence is the signed affidavit of such respon­ sible people as ship's captains, priests and bishops, swearing to what they saw. One affidavit, signed by Captain Solomon Allen of Gloucester, Mass. in 1817, read: "I have seen a strange marine animal, that 1 believe to he a sea serpent, in the haihor Gloucester. I should judge him to he hetweeu 80 and 90 feet in length, and about the width of a half-barrel. I was about 150 yards from him at the time. "His head was formed something like the head of a rattlesnake hut it was neariy as large as the head of a horse. When he moved on the surface of the water, his motion was slow, at times playing in circles, and sometimes moving neariy straight forward. When he disappeared, he sunk directly down, and would next appear at 200 yards from where he disappeared in about two minutes." After the sighting at Gloucester, it was another 31 years before the next responsible report of a sea mon­ ster was documented. This report was signed by Naval Captain Peter M'Quhae, who was at the time commanding the Eng­ lish warship H.M.S. Daedalus off the Cape of Good Hope. It read: "At 5 o'clock on the 6th day of August, 1848, I and several members of the crew sighted a large beast swiftly approaching the ship from before the beam. "It was discovered to he an enormous serpent with head and shoulders kept about four feet constantly above the surface of the sea, and as nearly as we could approximate by comparing it with the length of what our main topsail yard would show in the water, there was at the very least 60 feet of the animal showing above the water. "It passed rapidly, hut so close under our lee quarter that had it been a man of my acquaint­ ance I should have easily recognized his features with the naked eye, and it did not, either in ap­ proaching the slUp or after it had passed our wake, deviate in the slightest degree from its course to the South West which it held on at the pace of from 12 to 15 miles per hour, appar­ ently on some determined purpose." Like so many other documented sightings of sea monsters, this report was doubted and ridiculed by the public—but then in 1893, in these very same waters off the African Coast, the captain and crew of the steamship Umfuli sighted another—or maybe the same sea monster. Captain C. A. W. Cringle's signed affidavit read: "On Dec. 4, 1893, I and the crew sighted a monster fish of the serpent shape, about 80-feet long with slimy skin and short fins on the hack. I distinctly saw the fish's mouth open and shut with my glasses. The jaw appeared to me about 7 feet long with very brge teeth. In shape it was like a conger eel. It was rushing through the water at great speed, and was throwing water from its breast as a vessel throws water from her hows. I saw full 15 feet of its head and neck on three separate occasions. "Had it been breezy enough to ruffle the water, or hazy, I should have had some doubt about the creature, hut the sea being so perfectly smooth—^I had not the slightest doubt in my mind as to its being a sea monster." Another possible explanation for the origin of these slender beasts was stumbled upon in 1930, when the fishing boat Diane, trawling at 1,000 feet, brought up a huge conger eel larva, six-and-a-half feet long. At the usual rate of growth for the conger eel, this offspring could have grown to 70 feet in length—^but no adult eel this size has ever been foimd —so the search for the sea serpent and his(her?) origin goes on. The most famous of all aquatic serpents is Northern Scotland's monster of Loch Ness Lake. It is theorized that after the last ice age, when the seas rose and flooded the earth, this beast's ancestors swam into the lake—and were trapped there forever when the waters receded. The Loch Ness Monster, very similar in descrip­ tion to the ocean serpents, was first sighted 1400 years ago—and in 1961 an actual photograph (reproduced on this page) of the creature wa." taken—^but this photo is not considered conclusive proof. Do sea monsters still swim in the oceans today? No one has ever been able to disprove their exist­ ence—can you? .. Loch Ness Monster photographed in 1961. Page 23 �SEAFARERS m LOG OFFICIAL ORGAN OF THE SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION* ATLANTIC.GULF, LAKES AND INLAND WATERS DISTRICT •AFL-CIO I 'jr-'. if' f � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. 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Title A name given to the resource July 1973 Description An account of the resource Headlines: MAGNUSON, BEALL INTRODUCE OIL IMPORT BILL IN SENATE ADMINISTRATION MOVES ON ENERGY CRISIS TT BROOKLYN-LARGEST MERCHANT SHIP EVER BUILT IN U.S. AFL-CIO URGES IMMEDIATE START ON ALASKA PIPELINE AT 74, STILL THE MOST AGGRESSIVE MAN FRAM - A SHIP BUILT TO DEFY NATURE UPGRADER, 19, IS A GRADUATE OF FIRST TANKERMAN CLASS WHY A SHIP IS FEMALE FIRST WORKED FISHING TRAWLER; LAST SAILED ON CONTAINERSHIPS NOTRE DAME VICTORY - SHIP OF THE FUTURE, HERE TODAY SEAFARER KENDRICK PROVIDES SPLASH OF SHIPBOARD COLOR REP. BLATNIK VOWS TO FIGHT INLAND WATERWAYS TOLLS IBU TRAINING FOR AMERICA'S INLAND WATERS A NEW MARITIME MUSEUM AT SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION FIRST STEP IN RIGHT DIRECTION INLAND WATERS MUST BE FREE SIU'S BOSUNS' RECERTIFICATION PROGRAM TRANSOREGON - A ROUND TRIP EVERY 10 DAYS THE ELUSIVE SEA MONSTERS - DO THEY REALLY EXIST? Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 7/1/1973 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Newsprint Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Vol. XXXV, No. 7 1973 Periodicals Seafarers Log http://seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/11f8144fd1eeebd04e460bd40bb91dad.PDF d83166c35b1e4e6a96da052a5d774b67 PDF Text Text •:/-V'-'''t;:,"^;/;-;-::S'^:"'i^v *•;•, .-Si'Aiifer:'' • s?-': •. ^ •• - :' J*. -•,. •,rt:',T;--.- ^' ' '/•. ,..?, —-.. •••I , ••••V .^: ,. „ •. -r Bosuns Take Part in Varied Program ' ii'• ,'ifl - :1 •. . if sftll -it . ! , M ... • ' fl. •'--J. / :' f As part of the two-month Bosuns Recertification Program, SlU bosuns spend approximately four weeks at Piney Point, where they learn more about their Union and the technology on newly-built ships. At the same time, these bosuns are able to impart the experience they have obtained over the years to the young train­ ees. Pictured here working with trainees are (clockwise from top right) Recertified Bosuns Guillermo Castro, John Pierce, Ray Todd and Gene Nicholson. s.^! ii.;| ..-•i, '^.'1 vsA:^' r-f .•! •< .• : h«i'i;- t-. -A I »-• -'i'-'j i., .... r V• . :J mm •. fc>, -mf\ . .. ,»;. -:p UM 'i ' " . . ^ - - ... / - M ...« -'-L...._ �I.- MTD Briefs Industry leaders On Progress of Oil Import Bill I " WASHINGTON ^ The AFL-CIO Maritime Trades Department briefed a group of shipowners, representatives of the shipbuilding industry and labor rep­ resentatives on the progress ctf the oil import bill at a meeting held here July 2. organizations throughout the United States in generating grassroot support for the oil bill. He said that a victory for this bill "would represent a victory for the entire labor movement." Paul Hall, president of the MTD and president of the Seafarers International Union, told the more than 100 industry and labor leaders that the labor move­ ment had established a united front in support of the energy transportation bill and he u^ed the industry to take a more active role in promoting legisla­ tion to strengthen the U.S. merchant fleet. MTD Administrator O. William Moody outlined the progress of the oil import bill since its approval in the House of Representatives by a vote of 266 to 136 .and predicted a victory "if we keep up the momentum." Peter McGavin, executive secretary of the MTD, reviewed the coordinated efforts of the AFL-CIO and its affiliated The oil import bill—^which would re­ quire that 20 percent of oil imported into the United States be carried on U.S.-flag ships—was voted out of the Senate Commerce Committee by a vote of 14-2 on June 27 and action on the bill by the full Senate is expected later this month. (See story on page three.). Paul Hall, president of the Maritime Trades Department and the SlU addresses maritime industry leaders at a July 2nd meeting called by the MTD in Washing­ ton, D.C. "i' Labor Secretary Brennan Praises Upsurge in U.S. Shipping The 20-year employment decline in shipping and related maritime indus­ tries has been halted by new U.S. for­ eign policy initiatives and the expansion of the U.S. merchant marine, according to Secretary of labor Peter J. Brennan. Speaking at commencement cere­ monies of the Merchant Marine Acad­ emy at Kin^ Point, N.Y., Secretary Brennan praised the "new spirit" in maritime labor-management relations, and said: "The U.S. merchant marine is now in a position to meet foreign com­ petition on the world's sea lanes." He noted that seamen's unions are cooperating more and have loosened rigid manning requirements to make use of'new technology and to boost productivity — all of which help to make the U.S.-flag fleet more compe­ titive in the world market. As an indication of this cooperative spirit in labor-management relations. Secretary Brennan also noted that Union representatives and shipping executives are appearing jointly before Congress and the American business community to win back cargo lost dur­ ing the decline in numbers and quality of the U.S.-flag ships. But, he also said: "Clearly, I am not suggesting that the days of strikes are gone forever. The unions have not given up their duty to represent their membership, nor companies their stockholders. But the PRESIDENT'S REPORT: W E IN THE SEAFARERS UNION have learned from experience that our strength is in our unity. Through the unity and understanding of our'memhership, we have accomplished much—-not only for ourselves, but for the maritime industry and the thousands of workers in maritime related industries. I';' i i • Paul nmU i-A., On the broader scale, the labor move­ ment in this nation has long recognized the need for unity to accomplish, not only its parochial economic goals, but to fur­ ther its deeper social objectives. And, within the family of seagoing unions, all of us recognize that a unity based on mutual respect and understand­ ing is essential to the continued growth of the maritime industry and the wellbeing of our membership. •1 Within the management section of the industry, itself, with some few excep­ tions, there is a lack of organization—of unity. There is a lack of involvement by some of the shipowners associations in anything other than commitment to their own personal interests. - /-V' . •: the level of hostility has diminished." Secretary Brennan said that a major result of this cooperation based on a mutual understan^ng of the problems that effect both labor and management is that "both unions and management can look forward with confidence to the continued growth and prosperity of the shipping industry." Commenting On the shifting attitude of tlie government toward the nation's merchant marine. Secretary Brennan said that the history of the merchant marine has been one of "feast and famine." "The. feast," he said "has been the product of the boom in shipping en­ gendered by the two world wars—and the famine has been a product of the failure of people and institutions since World War II to understand the vital necessity of maintaining a competitive merchant fleet." He observed that since the passage of the 1970 Merchant Mariac Act, federal maritime policies have been restructured to revitalize and improve productivity in the shipping and ship­ building industries. Pointing to advances in maritime technology and a boost in ship con­ struction, Secretary Brennan said that these add up to jobs—-"good jobs on ships, in the shipbuilding yards, on the docks and in those industries that sup­ ply the shipbuilders." ' "jB ' It Is Time to Talk Together But, the time has come to talk to­ industry and no articulate spokesmangether. We must take a hard look at this representing a united industry—^to speak industry and the problems which concern for them. us all. We must become aware that ours We are nearing the end of this round is a common cause and that the many in our fight for an equitable oil import problems that confront us can only be re­ bill. We think we are going to win. But solved through a unity of conviction and —win or lose—we will be back for the commitment. next round. And—^win or lose—^we vvill Our efforts in the past two years to have achieved a major victory if we have secure legislation which would provide learned that only through unity of the our industry with a fair share of cargo entire industry can we expect to build a for American-flag ships illustrates both strong, viable and competitive Ameri­ our strength and our weaknesses—and, can-flag merchant fleet. more important, forcefully illustrates the It is time to talk together and to take need for closer unity of purpose within a hard look at where -we are and where the industry. we are going in this industry. None of us Witliin die labor movement, we have can afford to go it alone. Individually, we achieved a unity which has, galvanized a are all at the mercy of the many Federal concerted effort toward enactment of the agencies that regulate and control the Energy Transportation Act. This legisla­ maritime industry. But, together—united tion—which began with the Seafarers, —^we can achieve our common goals, alone—^has become a trade union pro­ Within the labor movement we have sucgram. The success of this effort will be a c^ded in forging a unity Of purpose and victory for the labor movement. , direction. It is time now for the industry Within industry management asso­ • to organize itself and to understand (hat ciations diere has been little, if any, in­ ours is a common cause, which can only volvement. There has been hp effective- succeed through the unity of out com­ organization to present the views of the bined determination and strength. Change of addre«B cards on Form 3579 should be sent to Seafarers Internatlonat Union, Atlantic, Gulf. Ukes and inlarid Waters District, AFL CIO, 675 Fourth Avenue Brooktvn New York 11232. Published monthly. Second Class postage paid at BrooMyn, N. Y. Vdl. JOCXVi, No. 7. July 1974, i v v"' Seafsrars Log- ' r! �• Energy Transportation Bill Moves to Full Senate Senate Committee OK's Oil Import Bill by 14-2 Vote WASHINGTON—A bUI which wiU require that 20 percent of the nation's oil imports be carried on U.S.-flag ships took another step forward when the Senate Commerce Committee ap­ proved the measure by a strong 14-2 vote on June 27 and sent the bill to the full Senate. A vote there is expected sometime after July 29. The bill—which passed in the House of Representatives in March by a vote of 266-136—will require that 20 per­ cent of petroleum imports be carried on American bottoms this year and that the quota be increased to 25 per- INDEX Legislative A/ews Senate Commerce Committee passes Enetgy Transportation Security Act .Pag|3 Washington Activities ... .Page 9 Union News John Hawk, former SlU official, passes away.. .Page 3 HLSS president appointed to federal committee . . Page 3 President's Report .Page 2 Headquarters' Notes Page 8 Membership meeting in port of Philadelphia .. .Page 10 Investigation reopened against SlU over SPAD.. Page 5 NLRB agrees to hearings on Sabine election Page 3 SPAD works for jobs and job security Centerfold General News Secretary of Labor Brennan speaks about upsurge in U.S. merchant marine . .Page 2 California newspaper tells about efficient San Francisco ports Page 12 Calmar cuts West Coast service ?Page 9 War bonus arbitration Page 7 Meeting of maritime companies Page 2 Shipping Dispatcjiers' Reports .... Page 24 Ships' Committees .Page 19 Ships' Digests ..Page28 Vantage Horizon........Page 25 Ultramar ............. .Page 13 Long Lines Page 22 Transoregon .....,... .yPage 29 Pecos .Page 11 Overseas Alice .........Page 15 Training and Upgrading Twelfth class of recertified bosuns graduates ,.Pages 6-7 Bosuns participate in wide variety of activities. Page4 Five more "A" senioritvr upgraders graduate .~.. Page 21 Upgrading class schedule, requirements and . application .Pages 30-31 GED high school program at Piney Point ........ Page 30 Membership News Young Seafarer performs "act of courage" .... . Page 14 Horace Jones receives high school diploma . .Page 30 ' New SlU pensioners .. . .Page20 Final departures ....Paiges 26-27 cent in 1975 and at least 30 percent in 1977. The Senate version of the Act—S. 2089—^is entitled: "A Bill to Regulate Commerce and Strengthen National Security by Requiring that a Percent­ age of the Oil Imported into the United States be Transported on United States-Flag Vessels." In reporting its version of the Bill to the full Senate, the Commerce Com­ mittee added three requirements not included in the House version: • No ship older than 20 years, imless it has been reconstructed and is still within its economic life, would be an acceptable vessel under the Act; • Owners of eligible vessels must enter into a capital construction fund agreement with the government to set aside part of earnings for new tonnage by the end of the ships' economic life; • Any vessel greater than 20,000 deadweight tons contracted for after Dec. 31, 1974 or scheduled for deli­ very after Dec, 31, 1979 must be equipped with a segregated ballast ca­ pacity and must be fitted with double bottoms. The Senate Committee mark-up and vote came June 27 after a week of hearings during which government, in­ dustry and labor spokesmen testified before the Merchant Marine Subcom­ mittee. Continued on Page 23 *— HLS President Asked to Serve On Federal Committee on Apprenticeship In recognition of her success in for­ mulating training programs for young men entering the merchant marine, Hazd Brown, president of SIU's Harry Lundeberg School, has been invited by Secretary of Labor Peter Brennan to serve on the Federal Committee on Apprenticeship. This Committee, composed of repre­ sentatives from labor, business and the public, is responsible for advising the Secretary of Manpower in setting up apprenticeship programs and establish­ ing labor standards to protect the ap­ prentices. Recognized as a leading educator in the field of apprenticeship and training for her work at HLS, Miss Brown has been appointed to the committee as a public representative. As dir^tor of SIU's training program at Piney Point, Miss Brown's appointment to this in:>ri NLRB Orders Hearings Tolnvestigate SabineTactics The National Labor Relations Board in Washington, D.C. has ordered that hearings be held to further investigate the charges brought by the SIU against Sabine Tankers and Transportation Co. for alleged illegal actions taken by Sabine to unduly influence the outcome of the recent NLRB certification elec­ tion. The SIU was narrowly defeated in the election, which was conducted by the NLRB to determine the bargaining agent for Sabine's employees, and con­ tends that the company's unfair labor practices and anti-SIU campaigns over­ turned the election in their favor. The recent ruling of the NLRB na­ tional office upheld the findings of its regional office in Houston which rec­ ommended additional steps be taken in the investigation. No definite date has yet been determined to begin the hearings. During the organizing campaign, SIU officials compiled a lengthy record of Sabikie's tactics, and after the results of the election were announced the SIU immediately filed the report with the NLRB for action. The SIU charged that on many occa­ sions during NLRB sanctioned meet­ ings aboard Sabine ships between SIU representatives and the unlicensed crews, company officials, guards and licensed officers were illegally present, creating uneasiness among the crew and fostering reluctance to support the SIU. It is also charged that Sabine held back mail from their ships which con­ tained SIU literature while delivering only company mail and anti-SIU ma­ terials. In addition, evidence was entered charging company officials and other Sabine sympathizers with deliberately misleading the unlicensed seamen as to the SIU's Shipping Rules and fringe benefits, and harassing Sabine em­ ployees who openly supported the SIU. The SIU is determined to continue the fight to organize Sabine and provide its employees with the same benefits en­ joyed by SIU members. The LOG will continue to report on the progmss or outcome of the NLRB hearings in upcoming issues. ; . 'i ! II t'r r , PA Hazel Brown fluential Committee reflects the Labor Department's high regard for the train­ ing and upgrading opportunities offered SIU members. Set up under the Fitzgerald Act, the Committee was allowed to sink into in­ activity during the Johnson administra­ tion. Secretary of Labor Brennan, shar­ ing SIU's belief that apprenticeship and quality vocational training is the right way to get young people into skilled trade positions, has reactivated the Committee. Stating that Miss Brown's "leader­ ship in apprenticeship and in other areas of manpower activities is well es­ tablished," Secretary Brennan believes that her experience with the highly suc­ cessful SIU training programs will make her a valuable member of the Commit­ tee in its attempts to help the Depart­ ment of Labor rework and renew na­ tional manpower training programs. 0 I r T>' i -! t I.' v• r| SIU Offkial John Hawk,67, Passes Away John "Whitey" Hawk, an active SIU official from the Union's incep­ tion until his retirement in 1971, passed away June 28 at the Valley Park Community Hospital in Mill Valley, Calif. He was 67. Brother Hawk was a charter member of the SIU and served as Secretary-Treasurer, of the SIU At­ lantic & Gulf District. Later he became Secretary-:Treasurer pf the SIUNA and served in that capacity until his retirement on May 10, 1971. Paul Hall, SIU president, ex­ pressed sorrow and regret at the pacing of John Hawk. "Brother John Hawk was a comgeten^weU- the trade union movement, he will be greatly missed. In accordance with bis wishes, Brother Hawk's remains will be cremated and his ashes scattered at sea. If anyone would like to give a contribution in John Hawk's name, his choices would have been: iohn mitey* Hawk liked Seafaret and Union official," President Hall said. "His death sad­ dens those of us who worked with him and had the opportunity to know him." To the ma^who knew him in St. Joseph's High School for Boys Archdiocese of San Francisco PO Box ISI Mountain View, CA 94042 or St. Vincent's SdhNMl fmr Boys BoxM, Civic CentorBmndi San Rafael, CA 94903 m V. •-'il r f H'n �• 4- .;U. During Two-Month Program \\u< f Bosuns Participate in Wide Range of Activities "i;' ^7. - if •i i 1^ iS ^ : t • '• 7 • 5 '• ' i r.., J i |V.. • 1'• .'i i'- -' •1;. The twelfth class of Seafarers to participate in the Bosuns Recertificatlon Program stand for a group shot with SiU President Paul Hail, seventh from the left, and Lundeberg School Vice President Mike Sacco, ninth from the left. Ail were in Washington, D.C. in late May to attend a special, meeting, called by the Maritime Trades Department, of the AFL-CIO Ad Hoc Committee on Maritime Industry Problems to discuss the Energy Transportation Security Act pending in the U.S. Senate. From left are: Guillermo Castro; John Koen; Ronald Burton; Stanley Sokol; William Bushong; Paul Turner; Hall; James Colson; Sacco; Eugene Nicholson; Ray Todd; Robert Gorbea; John Pierce, and Earl McCaskey. Ihiring fhc two-monfh period thai ' ^ groups of Sill oosuns attend the Bosun Recertification Program tliey ' leam and observe many aspects of ' -fhon* ilteir IlniirbM Union ana : the mamfirnik'iiuintt.1 mantune mans* • try-!n the time they spend at PIney Point they are brought up-to-date on •4'^ LNG/LPG, SL 70 being constructed. They also ,. receive a thiirougii course in die his" tory of the SICJ and its present oigannsptmnai structure. ^' The i^^ssosti! at Piaey Point also includes one or more trips to Washington, D.C. where they are shown the importance of the SIU's • ' Mir* A. A . 'AW ' hospital, £Uid visit the tlnifcd tni trial Workeis in the Searrain yard ip Brooklyn. All these activities comp ^program, which Is providing ohF trnM WJHF tku%yrrs%:%t^^jqufg^u itttSM they win lieed to he effective leaders on the SIU sliips of the future; ' d-wSavfi'' ' d*A . "v. A!":'-'\:'4 importance of SPAD In tfei® continn* ous fight for job security and a good future for all seamen. " ' During the sswo •4 . .'! 1 : v*^s IScadijuai^Cra »H ^ ami sees firsthand what learned In piney ^own how" ^ey all fit ^i^niaationai stmctuiRe. elude Welfarc-Ciafms, Seafarer Bobby Gillain, who graduated from the eleventh tontroi r/. class of bosuns to participate In the program, is shown here wearing the hard hat that Is a requirement when visiting the former Brooklyn Navy Yard where SlU-affili•ated UIW members are building the TT Williamsburgh. .1. In the Control Room at Headquarters, Bosun Robert Gorbea reads some of the very useful information which Is kept on all SlU-contracted vessels. ;<£»• VM ••;••! :C 'y'j • i i •.,;••.' . • • • / I'rl' "•••"•^7: '• .. I 'I ,, •v;' i'?7' ..A '' /.r-7.vj' As part of their one-month stay In Headquarters, bosuns help to register Seafarers at the second deck counter. Here, Bosun Paul Turner, right, regis­ ters Wiper Ignazio Passalacqua. . , Page 4 The veteran and the novice come together as Bcsun John Pierce watches: two trainees rig the sails on the 135-foot schooner Capt. James Cook at : the Lundeberg School in Piney Point, Md. While the bosuns learn about the' new ships coming off the ways today, they can also give some good, sound sea advice to the young fellows coming Into the industry. ' ' • -"^r Seafarers Log �i / Everything was above-board and all contributions were made by check and clearly reported. So, why the story? In the article on June 18, the Post story deals with the Justice Depart­ ment's harassment of the SIU which ended in 1972 when the U.S. District Court dismissed the case against the Union. According to the Post, Jaworski's office found no evidence of improprieties—still he recommended that Justice begin a new probe of the original charges. Why the new investiga­ Jaworski Dredges Up SlU Probe Who Is Behind This Plot? The tuning is interesting—^but the comments of Watergate Special Prose-, cutor Leon Jaworski are even more interesting. . Just as SIU President Paul Hall was presenting testimony on the Energy Transportation Security Act at a special hearing before the U.S. Senate Commerce Committee, the Washington Post "reveals" that the SIU had made political donations to several Democratic congressmen. And, on the eve of the Senate Committee's vote on the oil import legis­ lation, the Post reports that the Justice Department—at the apparent sug­ gestion of Jaworski—had reopened its investigation of the SIU's political activities fund (SPAD). In the first story, ths Post finds nothing wrong with the SIU's donations. tion? It seems quite obvious that every time the SIU moves into the area of legislative, or political action—as it has every legitimate right to do—the issue of SPAD and the SIU's political activities is questioned. The timing on the publication of these two articles strongly suggests that the giant oil interests—desperate to head off the efforts of the American labor movement to win enactment of the oil import bill—are behind the maneuver. The coincidence is compelling. Perhaps, too, the Special Prosecutor in his zeal to indict the President thinks that he must tarnish anyone or any organization that has supported programs of the President. This is a symptom of the "throw the baby out with the bath water" syndrome that is not uncommon among prosecutors. Whatever the reason for this latest attack on the right of Seafarers to engage in political action, the membership of the SIU will continue— through their voluntary participation in SPAD—to strive for a stronger U.S. merchant marine, and for better job security for American seamen. " The following are excerpts from the Washington Post article which appeared^ WiMay30,1974. By Bob Kuttner :,:::WRjhiagtonP6ai8^ seafarersVunion has distributed fSid checks to several Democratic congressmen, earmarked for each metnber's office .accdiint. The union pported the money as a political con­ tribution, The congressmen did not. The Republican senatori campaign committee reports spending tens of thousands of dollars picking up the t4h for TV tapes, produced for GOP senators by the Senate recording stu^ dio.s. One senator Seeking re-election;'; Peter Dominick of Colorado, repdrted . • the paynrient as a campaign contributipn. Another, Jacob Javlts of New York, did not. "Frankly," says Chuck Warred; Javits's chibf legislative assistant, "I don't think it's something we've really thought about. But I'll mention it to the senatph Maybe he'ii want to startreponing it." According to Rep. Charles Rangel of New York, one of the House Demo- • crats who got a check from tlie sea­ farers, that contribution went uhreported because office-account money is nonpolitical. "It's for our news­ letter," says George Dalley, Rangel's administrativh assistant, pointing out that the newsletter is jranked, and therefore couldn't be political. Other House Democrats who re­ ceived tradC'union contributions for their office accounts include Mario Biaggi (N.Y.), Frank Annunzio (111.) John Culver (Iowa), Charies Carney (Ohio), Lester Wolff (N.Y.), William Ford (Mich.), John Murphy (N.Y.), John nineell (Mich.) apd Charle.? Wjlson (Calif.). • Campaign finance disclosure is still a -myriad of gray areas. An examinatiph of the quarterly campaign-finance reports on file with Uie clerk of the House and the secretary of the Sen­ ate reveals that despite Watergate, a variety of loopholes remain open to special-interest groups wishing to con­ ceal contributions to legislators. stxallad "In-kind" conttibuMbna lb may be a free ride in a corporate a printing bill picked up by a ipedal-interest campaign committee, phone-bank volun­ teers sui^^ied by a union local «r tapea purdiased^r a GOP senator by the Republican campaign committee. The 1971 law is clear; all sti^ lerms of assistance are supposed to be reported, by. both the campaign committee making the donation and the candidate receiving it. In the 1972 campaign, many of these contributions went unreported. But this election year, in the wake of Water­ iMigate special-interest groups seem to he reporilng expendi­ tures somewhat more care­ fully. In 8ome cases, the groups and the candidates are using different standards-—to the embarrassment o" " j •1 " >i •As •V'-,:? • •.)! he following appeared in the June 18th, 1974 edition of the Washington Post • I')' members to make supposedly voluntary contributions. Because the 1971 campaign The Justice Department has iiepjptencd its Investigation of - finance act changed the law the Seafarers International explicitly to permit unions Union (SIU) and lis political end corporations to operate action fund, apparently at the separate political funds, any suggestion of Watergate Spe­ hew indictment would have to cial Prosecutor Leon Jaworski. show evidence of illegal pres­ A 1970 indictment charging sure on the membership tb SIU president Paul Hail and contribute. A number of coiimrate and seven other "union officers trade political funds do with violations of the Corrupt reportunion identical cimtribctioni Practices Act was dismissed from large numbers of em­ by U.S. District Court Judge ployees, which seems to re­ Mark A; Costantino in May, flect at least sodal pressure to 1872, on the ground that the The courts have Justice Department had unac- contribute. not determined whether that \couhtabIy delayed pressing constitutes the case. About three weeks 1971 law. a violation of the after the Justice Department discided not to appeal the dit* Uovernment imi-st)gators missal, the SIU borrowed view the Seafarer.s as one un­ $100,000 to mbke a cbntributioh ion tli.1t in substantial to the Nlsen re-clectioa cam- arm-twisting to fatten its polit­ Ptlgnical war chest. ihe prosecutor's in­ Union president Hall dis­ vestigation found no evidence missed timt diartje as of improprieties, either in the "ridiculous."' According to Justice Department's delay or Hall a large portion of SPAD in the 1972 campaign contribu­ funds come from solicitations tion. However, Jaworski in the union's newspaper. cecbahnend that Justice ibegin However federal investiga­ a new probe of the original tors in the 1970 case found charges. that union business agehta Those were that the Seafar- called "patrolmen" collect po­ cii violated the Corrupt Prac­ litical contributions at the tices Act by maintaining a same time they collect comSeafarers Poiitieal Action Do­ pulsory union dUes as seamen nation fund (SPAD), which ac­ are being paid after voyages. Union officials agree that. tually was, a front for the un­ ion itaelf, and by coercing the practice occurs, but conBy Bob Kuttner ; ; m 9lat( WriWf tend that many union mem­ bers decide not to contribute. . and that so / repri8^;Kh»^^^^ taken. "With a declining member­ ship, the Simfmers in recent jmars hove relied heavily on lobbying efforts to keep sub­ sidies flowing the American , merchants marine. Reports filed with the clerk of the House indicate that the Seafarers political action fund spent nearly $:b)0,000 irt 1 1973—including $100,000 to repsy the money borrowed for 1 the Nixon contribution and $50,000 for off-year contriboi tions to House and Senates members. The union raised almost ahother $100,000 in the first mive months of 1974. The Seafarers also operate s nonprofit research organiza­ tion ibe Transportatioh Institute, which is financed by compulsory employer conti'SbBtions totaling about a mR, lion dollars a year. .The professed pmiwse of the Instituie is to conduct re-, search aimed at demoiatrating the need for a strong Ameri­ can merchant marine. Howevcr for several years the in­ stitute was best lumwiivfor:' its now discohUntied Wednesday luncheons, at which congressmen were invited to deliver speeches drafts ed by the institute for ariums % i . ' u -n ' i- was reprinted in papers across the country. " 'i.': -I Pro-Nixon labor chief reporteid Jaworski target WASHINGTON—Since leaks spring two ways, it now can be reported that special Watergate prosecutor Leon Jaworski's staff has forced the Justice Department to investigate one of the nation's most politically influential labor leaders. He committed no crime. But he's proNixon. Jaworski's Headquarters took this action when it determined that the union leader hadn't violated any electoral practices law during the 1972 presidential campaign. THE PROBE IS ON. FBI men are in the field. Witnesses, frightened by the doomsday at­ mosphere here, are being interrogated by Jus­ tice Department officials. Old records are being uprooted from dossiers in which they've mil­ dewed for years. Someone is out to get this man, Paul Hall, president of the Seafarers International Union (SIU), national vice president of the AFL-CIO, and chief of the eight million-member AFL-CIO Maritime Trades Department. And in this capricious capital's highest circles, the feeling is that someone is out Jo. prove it doesn't pay to he pro-Nixon these days. They point out that: On Monday, Oct. 22; 1973, during an emer­ July 1974 1 11 Labor reporter and syndicated columnist Victor Riesel shows the other side of the story in this column which VICTOR RIESEL I, .iB.: gency breakfast session of the AFL-CIO Execu­ King Midas never examined his gold coin tive Council, Paul Hall alone stood against the collection more closely than Jaworski's auditors 30 other hoard members when they passed a went over those hooks. This went on for months. resolution calling for Dick Nixon's resignation. Hall's union had donated $100,000 to the .Nixon Later that day his delegation was the only one at campaign. To do this, the union borrowed the the federation's national convention in Bal money from a hank and later SPAD returned it Harbour (Fla.) to stand mute in protest against to the SIU, which repaid its loan. the adoption of this resolution by a laughing, FINALLY THE UNION'S political activity applauding crowd. records were stacked up. Jaworski's men. even ON NOV. PAUL HALL introduced those of the Kennedy-McGovern-Lindsay camp, President Nixon to the international Seafrers couldn't find anything wrong. Not a misplaced convention in the Statler- Hilton here. Warm penny. applause. Later that week Hall presented his old Reluctantly they wrapped it up. They gave up friend, Vice President Jerry>Ford. And Secre­ ,on the records. But not on Paul Hall. They went tary of Labor Peter Brennan. to the Justice Department. They spaded up an Between the October resolution and the old (circa 1968) probe of SPAD. It had been November convention. Hall told me when I in­ launched by then Atty. Gen, Ramsey Clark, who terviewed him during a broadcast he would believed that SPAD-had muscled big sums for hack "Jerry" for any office, including the political action in the '60s. Clark was a Lyndon Johnson appointee, of course. And the late presidency. In December, a few weeks later, special President's sensitivities were hurt when Hall prosecutor Leon Jaworski subpoenaed the outlohhyed him on a maritime issue in the records of the union's "SPAD"—Seafarers Congress. Johnson had admitted this during a Political Afitvity Donation. SPAD is the SIU White House meal with some labor men. campaign machine similar to the AFL-CIO's IN THE FOLLOWUP to the Ramsey Clark COPE or the United Auto Workers' CAP (Com­ action, the Justice Department rounded up munity Action Program). sailors, loaded them in buses, took them in and served them subpoenas by the score. But nothing came of this. Mass political action collections are trade unionism's traditional tactics. This is a separate issue and should he argued elsewhere. In May 1972, the case was heaved out of the federal court. There the SPAD affair rested until Hall and his union coalition stayed on hoard with Nixon because of the President's vast maritime construction program, This is trade unionism—which never is simple. To Hall the vital matter always is—what makes jobs for his followers. But recently, when Jaworski's investigators found nothing illegal in the Seafarers' 1972 political action, they went over to"Justice" and laid it on the line: Hall should be probed again on possible violations in 1968 (and earlier) of the Corrupt Practices Act. BY CONTRAST, there appears not to have been any investigation of unions which con­ tributed to the McGovern campaign. I don't insinsuate there should have been. If I knew of any violations, I'd print the story. But the con­ trast is vivid. ' �i' ;,- J • - -' • • ".fS". -l J,'r ; • • ^ • suns Recertificaiion Program % -'• Eugene Nicholson Seafarer Eugene Nicholson, 49, has been a member of the SIU for 31 years, and has sailed as bosun for the past 20 years. Born in Baltimore, Brother Nich­ olson ships out of that port city. He and his wife Marie make their home in a Baltimore suburb. After finishing the Bosuns Recertification Program, I can say that 1 was most impressed by the excellent job that is being done at Piney Point where the staff and instructors work 24 hours a day to train anyone involved in the program. Also we were in Washington where we saw our SPAD dollars at work. We ?'so attended the firefighting school which to me was very educational and informational. I think that our elected officials are doing a very good job, and I urge every member to attend and participate in all meetings ashore and aboard ship. A better informed membership is a stronger membership and that is why we are, "Strong In Unity". •I. \ r-: -^ • I" •• ''m •••'-• • '• '- fer JvsJ ctiTviiSTiEy - Robert Gorbea Seafarer Robert Gorbea, 45, has been a member of the SW since 1950, and has been sailing as bosun since r--'fliers all. SCS^aTvaS. V'"; "• On ;thei^.two;jj^g^;itt^ program describe sth^ it has tdemfl tdtteim.. 1959. A native New Yorker, Brother Gorbea now ships out of that port. He makes his home in Brooklyn, N.Y. with his wife Inez and their two children. I have looked, listened and sighted every aspect and function I possibly could of this Union, and all my ques­ tions were answered here at Head­ quarters and Piney Point, by very capable and reliable people. I found out this Union is in pretty good shape and it will even be healthier when the Energy Transportation Secu­ rity Act is passed. There was, and is, a lot of hard work and money into getting this bill through the House and Senate and before the President. This bill will mean that 30 percent Of oil imports to the U.S. will be carried by American ships by 1977. This means new ships and more jobs. So we can help by do­ nating to SPAD because there are no more picket lines. It is now done by legislation in Washington, and that's a fact, no fallacy. Like it or not, SPAD is where it's at. .iS; Paul Tomer Seafarer Paul Turner, 47, has been with the SIU since 1946, and has sailed as bosun for the past 16 years. A mtive of Tennessee, Brother Turner ships out of the port of New Orleans where he makes his home. During the last month of my stay at Headquarters and the time I spent at Piney Point, I iound th^ a lot of the things I took for granted before take a lot of work on the part of the officials and office staff. Before I just paid my dues and didn't ^ve it a second thought, until I needed my vacation pay or some kind of welfare. I also found out that our officials don't just sit back and draw they pay. Every day they are out in the streets or on Capitol Hill in Washington trying to save our jobs or get us more. Believe me men, SPAD money is well spent. It keeps your jobs and ships. It's money that's needed. When you put out $20 you are betting that you keep yoiu* job. And so far, we have been collect­ ing our bet prettj' well. • -• The B<»ims Receitliteirtiun12di cfapss iiif l^rs ihis nionfii, and & comtlainiijg fb ^vide more of our bbsiiiis with L a greater knowledge of their Union, its prohiems and how it is meeting •i-.lheni. 11m ho^uhst who have gauied a Imtter nadnnstmiding of tim mm^hiie indnstiy im on ouCconfracilMl h now 118. They are able to retum to their ships iand inform die memberdilp about what SIU will be facing ui the hiture, and how ft is light- the functions of our Union. Believe me, it was interesting and educational. All the people I came in contact with would go to lengths to explain any question 1 might ask. I know where our SPAD dol­ lars go—it is money well spent. I sug­ gest that those of you that don't under­ stand why we need SPAD, speak to someone that does. Then, let your good sense and your conscience be your guide. Stanley Sokol Seafarer Stanley Sokol, 64; joined the SIU in the port of San Francisco in 1944, and has been sailing as bosun since then. Amative of Poland, Brother Sokol ships out of San Francisco where he makes his home. I came to HLSS in Piney Point to attend the Bosuns Recertification Pro­ gram, sponsored by this Union, to find out the true story after hearing sonie criticism from some members. I'd like to advise them to come to Piney Point and, like myself, to find out the true story how this Union operates to ob­ tain job security for this membership. During my two months that I spent in HLSS nobody brainwashed me. I had the opportunity to be three times in Washington and see for myself all the action of this Union in fights for tlie rights of this membership. Times change—our struggle is no longer on the picket lines on the waterfront—now it is in the political arena in Washing­ ton. We the membership, must.strongly support SPAD to secure what we gained on picket lines, through many years of hard fighting. In the near future I'm going to retire after spending 48 years going to sea and 30 years with the SIU. I'll get my pension and remember always what this Union did for the membership through all those years. ^ Earl McCaskey . - 1ft ^ ft M A GuOlermo Castro Seafarer Guillermo Castro, 53, has been a member of the SIU since 1945, and has been sailing as bosun since 1947. Born in Catania, Puerto Rico, Brother Castro now makes his home in Dorado, Puerto Rico with his wife An­ gela. He ships out of the port of San Juan. I have had the opportunity and privi­ lege to attend the Bosuns Recertifica­ tion Program. After having seen all the inner workings of our Union and all the problems they face daily I can only say that our elected officials are really dedi­ cated and doing a fine job. Our main problem lies in Washing­ ton, D.C. where the oil companies and federal agencies ^re trying to put us out of business. Our only way to survive is through SPAD. We had the oppor­ tunity to attend quite a few meetings in WasUngton and those donations work. They know the SIU in Washington, and it is only through our donations and par­ ticipation in all phases of labor activi­ ties that we are recognized. We all have a job to do not only on the ship, but also to support SPAD and our Union. John Pierce Seafarer John Pierce, 46, has been a merhber of the SIU for 29 years:; and has sailed the last 15 of them as bosun. A native of Philadelphia, he ships out of that port and also makes'his home there with his wife Mary and their four children. The month I sp6nt at Piney Point was well worthwhile. I had been there be­ fore and when I was called to go through the Bosuns Recertification Program, I thought 1 knew what to expect, but not so. I learned a lot about the new ships coming out and what is expected of the sailors that man them. While going through this program, between Piney Point and New York, I came to realize how little I knew about Seafarer Earl McCaskey, 53, has been with the SIU since 1942, and has been sailing as bosun since 1956. A native of Alabama, he now makes his home in Mobile. Brother McCaskey ships out of the port of New Orleans. I have just completed the Bosuns Re­ certification Program and there were no questions left unanswered. We par­ ticipated in every phase of the Union. We were at the HLSS where young men who will be future Seafarers are taught. Too much praise cannot be given to the staff and every person who is connected with it. They are doing a typical SIU job. "Well done." I was in Washington quite a few times and saw how our donations to SPAD work. We should donate generously^ to SPAD, it means our job secu­ rity which is what we all worry about. Without jobs, we don't exist. So give and give generously. It was also a pleasure and a privilege to see how our elected officials are working for each member, to protect and seek more rights and benefits for him. Ronal4 Buitoii Seafarer Ronald Burton, 55, has been with the SIU since 1942, and ha: sailed as bosun for the past 10 years. Born in New York, Brother Burton novy makes his home in Alexandria,Va. with his wife Ellen. He ships but of the port of New York. The five weeks in New York City were more than excellent, as I was able to see and learn what my Union has to do to operate properly. No matter what, the ball has to be kept rolling at all times. When it isn't our internal affairs, it is our external affairs, which all be­ come a part of us, one way or the other. While in New York I was fortunate to attend a rally for the United Farm Workers. After the rally, on returning to my car, I passed a building known as the Martin Luther King, Jr. Labor Center and was amazed at the inscrip­ tion on the mural which was, "If there is no struggle, there can be no progress" by Frederick Douglass. So gentlemen, it is very clear we must keep on strug­ gling to meet our goals. In order to do so we must keep not only SPAD but maintain a steady support behind our Union and elected officials. Seafarers Log V' �• o;>^ mM^m FoUawing iXte the names and home pp^ts of the 118 Seafarers who have success0ky completed the SlU Bosuns Recertification Program: , •<>•' Anileis^y Al&^No ^Anderson, Edgai^ NtiwlTofiE Annis, George, New Orleans Armada, Alfonso, Baltimore ^ Addn^n, David, iSeattle BarnhiU, Elmei^ I ll^udoiii, James, Houston ? Beavers, Norman, New fliieans Beeching. Mari«n^Hmi#an f^igei^ David, ;^fieye,^,New\^ Bon(^ Andrew, Norfolk Booigot, Albert, Mobile Bryan, Ernest, Houston Brjmit, Vernon, lOanij^ Burch, G^rge, New Orieans Burke, George, New York ' • Burton, Ron^d, New York Bushong, Willi^, Seattle Buttermn,Vt^ierv^^N^ Aavwswss €a£^^GiiMeimo,SaiiJiian Christenbeiry, Cisiecld, John, 1^ Francisco Ctegg, Williani,New York^ Colson, Jmnes, Scgltie Cocker, Fred, MoibOo D'Amico, Charios, Honston... Darvffle, Rkhaid, Ho '' Delpi^, Jnii<^ New York ^ ^ ^ Dixcm, James, Mobile Dscwcs, ^t£^;Ncw Ytnk;':' Fddlns, John, Baltimore Fc^ra, Raymond, Nm^ Ori^uus , > , .7f-. James Colson Seafarer Jimmy Colson, 41, has been with the SW since 1959. Brother Col­ son, who has shipped as bosun for the past two years, is a native of Seattle. Seafarer Colson ships out of Seattle, where he makes his home with his wife Pat and their two sons. While attending the Bosuns Program at Piney Point, 1 not only got the chance to learn about the new automated ships, I got the chance to see how our Union is working for us. The month I spent in New York I saw first-hand just what our Union ofidcials are up against and their endless struggle to keep our Union where it is. I, like many others, at one time or another have thought being an official was a soft job. Believe me, I'll take a ship any day, as being an official is like being on an endless line. This is a 24 hour, 36.5 day job. This is what it takes to keep us working. I Iwlieve every man in our Union who is eligible should attend this pro­ gram, because if they have ever had any doubts, they will come away with a true knowledge and understanding of theSIU. War Bonus Arbitration Die Military Sealift Command has accepted the ruling of an impar­ tial arbitrator concerning the pay-, ment of Vietnam War Bonuses. The arbitrator's decision, reported in the June issue of the LOG, stated that all cbinis for the payment of the Vietnam War Bonus prior to Jan. 9, 1974 must be honored, and that such payments after this date would bedeni^. The arbitratSon is binding only between the and the Master, Mates and Pilots Union, which called for the arbitration. A meeting of th6 SIU and the other maritime unions will soon be held to deterinine if this derision is acceptable to all without further ar­ bitration* The LOG will keep SIU members informed on new develop­ ments in the War Bonus situation in upcoming issues. Jiil, fi74 • ? JohnKoen Seafarer John Koen, 61, has been going to sea for well over 40 years; first as a serviceman in the Navy for seven yearsi then as a member of the old ISU and then finally joining the SIU in 1938. Brother Koen, who has been shipping as bosun since 1940, is a native of Alabama. He ships out of the port of Mobile, where he makes his home with his wife Sue. I can see now that each member in our Union is well protected while away from home. I have gone to sea for 40 years and I honestly thought I knew all about our Union's programs. Welfare, Pension, Vacation, Shipping Rules, Constitution, but I soon found out 1 didn't know as much as I thought I did. But after being at our SIU Headquarters for five weeks, I found out that if you didn't know just what everything was all about, all you had to do was ask. And although 40 years ago most of the Seafarers' ball games were played the hard way, on the streets and on the docks, today they are played a little dif­ ferently up there in Washington. And just like we participated in our Union's affairs years ago on the streets and on the docks, we can and we should par­ ticipate in our Union's affairs in a dif­ ferent manner today. We should give ourselves a hand by donating to SPAD. Vl^niiamBw^ Seafarer William Bushong, 60, has been sailing with the SW since 1953, and has been shipping as bosun for about the last 10 years. A native of Indianapolis, Ind., Brother Bushong ships out of the port of Seattle where he makes Ids home^with his wife Sue, and their three children. The portion of our program at Piney Point gave us new knowledge and in­ formation that was priceless: history of the Union; first aid knowledge; seaman- ship; new ships and equipment; Union politics; firefighting, and many other subjects and activities. We saw first hand new men being trained for our way of life. This is an important threemonth program and wiU give us better qualified and better informed future SIU manpower. At Piney Point the SIU men in charge and the very fine staff are well qualified and dedicated people go­ ing out of their way to help anyone there. The New York portion of our pro­ gram gave me thorough knowledge of what goes on at Headquarters; what we are up against every day in our fight for survival and what we are doing about it. Our participation in Union activities in other fields as well as ours, gives us future friends who cw help us develop a solid labor front. We found out where our SPAD money goes and why it is absolutely necessary. C^uner, James, New Orieans Giangiordaiio, Donatp, PhiHde1phik| GOk^, Robert, Jau^^^ Goibrii, Roberl^ New York Gonnan, Jamj^, New York Greenwood. Perry, Si^ftle Hanbackj Btirt, New York Uelbnan, kail, Seattle Hk^^ Dmisdd, New York , HvdgsS, RSjiSv3d,,Mvblte; Hodges, Raymoiid W^, Babffiiaorir He^e, Elbert, Baltimore Homk^ St^heB,New Yoik James, Calvaln, New York ^ Jandora, Stanliy, New York l^msson, Svcn, New York • Kera^Mid, Morion, Baltimore RIeimola, WIBliani, New York Jolm, IVBrbile Konis, B»nry, New York Kosa, ]>o, BattniMHe Lambert Reidiis, New Orieans Manui^ San Jmm ' ;'K 'GMoj . . w . Levin, Jacob, Bidtimoie 'we Lihby. Georae, New Orteans Mackert Robriit BalfBnoie Manning, Denis, '4 -t • if i McGionls, Attimr, Meehan, I^EDI^UBI, Norfolk Miller, Clyde, Seattle Edwa^ *- f Nash, Walter,New York J; Olson, Fred, San Frandsco Oromaner, Albert, San Franci^o Raymond Todd Seafarer Ray Todd, 38, has been a member of the SIU since 1960, and has been shipping as bosun for the past five years. A native of Mississippi, Brother Todd makes his home in Collins, Miss, with his wife Martha, and their four children. He ships out of the port of New Orleans. After my completion of the Bosuns Recertification Program, I leave Head­ quarters with full knoweldge of how every phase of the Union works. There were no questions left unansweredWe have the greatest training facili­ ties for our young new members and also the old-timers at the HLSS. Too much credit cannot be given to the staff and all of the instructors. Also, we were in Washington and saw the impact our SPAD dollars have there. So I strongly urge you to support SPAD. Our elected officials are working 24 hours a day for our benefit and I think we owe a debt of gratitude to our leadership. If you read the LOG and study it you will be well informed on the prob- • lems we face and what can be done about it. We also attended the firefighting school and it was most impressive. I think it should be compulsory for every member to attend, as it gives you more confidence to fight a fire aboard ship. ; Poiianen, Hanlsen, Vemer, Seattle Radkh, Tony, New Ori^ms . --j 11 , Wlluam, Saii Fraiicisco \' Rodriqnc^, Laneelot San Jnan Rodripiez, Ovidio, New York ehwai^ Robert. MdfaBe elf, Thomas, Btdtkmiie Sheldrake, Peter, Houstirn &***&, Lester, Norfolk •v/f • i. .r- Teti, Franlr, New York Thomp^tt, J.^R., Houstojs Todd, Raymond, New Orieans Wallace, Ward, Jack^nville Wardlaw, Richard, Houston Weaver, Harold, Houston W -f' " Workman. Homer tetcrfo,NewYoik^^^ Page 7 ''u �mmrn . •- - Finance Committee Meets / ,• >-.' - ^ LNG TRAINING Twenty-five Seafarers have thus fiir completed the LNG training offered at the Lundebeig Sdioolin Piney Pcwt, Md. I cannot stress too (rften the importance of getting LNG training. If you want to insure the job security of diis membership, then all Seafarers eligible should participle in this course. More and more in the future you will see these mietgy carriers—^LNGs and LPGs—plying the waterways of the world, ff we are to secure these ships for the membership we must show that we can provide qualified men to s^ them. Requirements for this course can be found on page 31 of this issue of the LOG. The next class is sdieduled to begin on Sept. 23. i • ^•^T-' BOSUNS RECERHFICATION PROGRAM The 12 Seafarers who graduated this month from the Union's Bosuns Recertification Program bring to 118 the number of men who have completed this very successful program since its inception on June 1, 1973. I am proud to congratulate these 12 men and wish tfe;n the best of luck in the future. They are: Ronald Burton; William Bushong; Guillermo Castro; James Colson; Robert Gorbea; John Koen; Earl McCaskey; Eugene Nichol­ son; John Pierce; Stanley Sokol; Ray Todd, and Paul Turner. Since there have been a few inquiries as to how the bosuns are selected for the program, I would like to note that each month a special meeting of Ix^iins is held after the regular membership meeting at Headquarters to elect a three-man Selection Committee which chooses the 12 bosuns who will par­ ticipate in the next month's class. This is the procedure that was established by the bosuns when the Recertification Program was set up. NAVY TANKERS As reported to you last month, the Navy wants to give ks manning con­ tracts for nine new 2S,000-deadweight ton tankers to Marine Transport Lines, even though Falcon Carriers was the low bidder. We are currently investigating why Falcon was not given the contracts ais the low bidder. * Both Representative Frank Clark of Peniosylvania and Senator Warren Magnuson, chairman ot the Commiffee of Commerce, have sent inquiries on this matter to the und^ secretary ot the Navy, William Middendorf. U• 4' •'• 4 «A'* SENIORITY UPGRADING Five more Seafarers have completed the SIU's "A" Seniority Upgrading Program, thus bringing to 99 the number of brothers who have completed this program since it was begun last year. I am proud to congratulate Thmnas Bartd; Thomas Galka; Don Knight; Darry Sanders, and Thmnas Vanyi. I encourage each and every one of you who are eligible to participate in this one-month program. . -1 a.: > • • • ^ fir y--'^- '• • •- •• ' '• -J'f\' •'' -...A\-- :- ..J.!-'-- '• . • •Mi' ^ 'V-'. NEW CONSTRUCTION SlU-contracted Zapata Bulk Transport signed a contract to build three 97,000-deadweight ton tankers at Newport News, Va. with delivery to take pla^ in 1979. Also this company expects two of her 35,000-deadweight toh diesel engine tankers to be launched in 1975. Watermm Steamship Company's Robert E. Lee crewed in New Orleans on-June 24. The Stonewall Jackson will be crewing later this month and the Sam Houston in August This company has also acquired three American President Line vessels: the President Bitchanan, to be delivered at the end of this month; the Presidera Jackson, also to be delivered this month, and the President Garfield, to be delivered later this year. Interstate Oil Trmsport reports that the keel has been laid for IIuU 4643 which is one of three 265,000-deadweight ton MFC Boston tankers to be built for the company. The firm also noted that shipyard problems are delay­ ing the ddivery of toeir two LNG vessels, the Kentown and the Montaria. Sea-Land Service will deliver the Sea-Land Consumer and the Sea-Land Producer later this summer. Seatrain Lin^' 225,000-deadweight ton tanker TT Williamsburgh yt'HU be christened on Aug, 17. I would al^ like to note that on July 1, a consolidated agreement between Cities Service Trankers and Interstate Oil was signed. The company is to be known as International Ocean Tratisport Corporation. I-. ?. . J.,-;. The SIU's Quarterly Financial Committee, elected at the general membership meeting at Headquarters July 8, review the Union's books and financial transactions. They are, clockwise from the left: SlU members John Carey, Warren Cassidy, Pete Drewes, Conrad Gauthier, Otis Paschal, M. E. Reid, and Nicholas Damante, Must Know Sailing Time According to the rules outlined in both the SIU's New Standard Freightship and New Standard Tanker Agree­ ments with our contracted companies, a Seafarer must be aboard his vessel at least one hour before the scheduled sailing time. -And, it is up to the indUvidual Seafarer to be aware of what that sailing time is. As noted in the Agreements, sailing times will be posted "at the gangway on arrival when the vessel is scheduled to stay in port 12 hours or less. When the stay is scheduled to exceed 12 hours the sailing time shall be posted eight hours prior to scheduled sailing, if before midnight. If scheduled between mid­ night and 8 a.m., sailing should be posted by 4:30 p.m., but not later than 5 p.m. For ships arriving on weekends be­ tween 5 p.m. Friday and 8 a.m. Monday, sailing times will be posted "not later than two hours after arrival." Any changes for weekend sailing times previously set may be made, but these changes will be made "no less than eight hours prior to actual sailing. This provision applies to all vessels sched­ uled to depart during a weekend. Full details covering penalties for failure to arrive on time, and compen­ sation for delayed sailings are outlined in Article II Section 38 of the Freightship Agreement, and Article II Section 36 of the Tanker Agreement. Port Work Requirements On certain occasions. Seafarers are required to perform various longshore duties to insure the smooth continuance of operation of their vessels. These required duties and the com­ pensation payments for performing them are completely outlined in two" specific sections of die SIU's Standard Freightship and Tanker Agreements. The first, Artide II Section 10(a), states: "Members of all departments shall perform the necessary duties for the continuance of the operations of the vessel as set forth in this agreement. Necessary work shall include the prep­ aration and securing of cargo gear and the preparation of cargo holds for the loading or discharging of cargo." The second, Article H Section 32, fnrdier clarifies the matter. It states: "In those ports where there are no longshoremen available, members of the crew may be required to drive winches for handling cargo or may be required to handle cargo. For such work, crewmembers shall be paid by using the various groups as defined by the Shipping Rules, Section 3, Depart­ ments and Groups, to determine their applicable rate. "On takers which are carrying grain, when crewmembers are required to un­ fasten butterworth plate nuts and/or remove the butterworth plates for the purpose of loading or discharging grain cargo, they shall be entitled to com­ pensation as provided for in this section. "This section shall not be so con­ strued as to be applicable to any work where longshoremen are not available due to labor trouble.'* Bosun Selection Committee The Bosun Selection Committee reviews applications of SlU-bosuns to deter­ mine who will make up the 12-man August class of the Bosun Recertification Program. The impartial committee is elected at a special bosun meeting each month immediately following the general membership meeting at Head­ quarters. Members of this month's committee are, from the left: John Sweeney, William Funk, and Gaetano Mattioll, a Recertified Bosun. SMfarerslog ' ' •; if �Two SlU Officials Appointed To Positions with NMC •t'.: ; Frank Drozak, SIU vkc president, -and Ed Mocmey, SIU headquarters reptesentative, have been appointed to ex­ ecutive positions on National Maritime Council committees. ^ The National Maritime Council is made up of representatives from all seg­ ments of the maritime industry—^man­ agement, labor and government Its purpose is to help promote and main­ tain a strong U.S. merchant marine. Frank Drozak will serve as vice chairman of the NMC*s Co-Sponsored Activities Committee. This committee is responsible for coordinating activities and setting up discussions with organi­ zations outside the National Maritime Council. In addition to helping set up these meetings, SIU Vice President Drozak will, at times, represent NMC's labor segment on these discussion panels visiting other organizations. SIU Headquarters Representative Ed Mooney has been appointed Chair­ man of NMC's Economic Committee. This Committee researches and studies any issue affecting the economic situa­ tion of the U.S. merchant marine. The committee also uses their research in­ formation to present white papers and to make recommendations to the Na­ tional Maritime Council. The appointment of two SIU officials to these National Maritime Council committee posts insures our Union a strong voice in the policy making deci­ sions of this influential maritime organi­ zation. SIU's active participation in all maritime and labor groups is one way the Union can help shape national mar­ itime and labor policy, and work to insure its members' job security. Calmar fo Cut Coastal Route After 47 years of continuous service between Baltimore and the West Coast, SlU-contracted Calmar Steamship Cor­ poration is being forced to withdraw six of its seven freightships from the long established intercoastal route because of foreign competition. Calmar, a subsidiary of Bethlehem Steel Corp. of Sparrows Point, Md., an­ nounced that the sharp curtailment of service would go into effect Jan. 1, 1975. The company reports that the move is necessitated by the closing of its coldrdled steel bands plant in Richmond, Calif. The plant, which employs nearly 3,000 people, is shutting down due to heavy foreign competition. This year, the seven SlU-manned vessels are scheduled for 34 intercoastal voyages, but company projections for 1975 show a need for only seven round trip runs because of the lack of west­ bound cargo. For years, the seven 15,000-ton car­ go ships had carried steel coils from Sparrows Point to its plant on the West Coast, and returned with lumber from the Pacific Northwest and other cargoes. Calmar officials have not completed plans on whatlo do with the withdrawn vessels, but they expressed confidence that the ships can be employed in other trades. Calmar purchased the vessels pres­ ently sailing the intercoastal route in the mid 1960s from the U.S. govern­ ment. The ships, originally World War II troop carriers, were then converted at a cost of $29 million. SIU to Attend ITF Congress The SIU will be sending a delegation of Union officials to the 31st Congress of the International Transport Work­ er's Federation, which opens in Stock­ holm, Sweden on Aug. 7. The ITF is a multinational confeder­ ation of transportation worker's unions set up to coordinate labor movement activities on an international level. Meeting once a year, the ITF's con­ gress elects officials, votes on amend­ ments to its constitution and hears mo­ tions sponsored by its member organi­ zations. The agenda of this ITF congress will include a vote on a motion sponsored by the SIU and other U.S. trade unions. calling for an investigation of multina­ tional companies. Stating that the financial decisions made by these business giants "aim at establishing sub-standard worldwide employment conditions", and that these multinational companies "are taking a heavy toll among working families and working communities from one end of the globe to the other", the motion calls for an ITF conference to formulate an international labor course of action to deal with these companies. The 31st congress will also hear mo­ tions dealing with the safe manning of ships, income tax relief for seafarers and the basic rights of trade unions. HLS Grad Will Upgrade WasMngton Activities ByB.Rockcr OHlnyortBiB • Legislative action on the Energy Transportation Security Act of 1974 (H.R. 8193; S. 2089) took another important step forward last month when the Senate Commerce Committee's Subcommittee on Merchant Marine voted the Bill out <rf committee by a significant vote of 14-2. The Bill—which passed in the House of Representatives in May by a wide mar^ of 266 - 136—^now goes to the full Senate. A vote there is expected witlun a few weeks. This Bill will require that 20 percent of oil imports into the United States must be carried on American bottoms, and that this quota will be increased to 30 percent in 19 77. The Bill will give a shot in the arm to the U.S. shipbuilding industry, and will improve the job opportunities and job security of American seamen. In addition, this Bill will provide consumer protection against the uncontrolled inflation of gasoline and home heating fuels, and—^because of the high safety standards of American ships and American crews—the Bill will insure a cleaner environment on the high seas and along our coastal waters. • Legislative support for the Energy Transportation Security Act continues to come in from all segments of the American Labor Movement. AFL-CIO President George Meany and SIU President Paul Hall have sent telegrams and letters to the heads of aU national and international unions, and all affili­ ates of the AFL-CIO Maritime Trades Department requesting their support for this Bill. In addition, all Port Maritime Councils, AFL-CIO Regional Di­ rectors, State Federations and Local Central Bodies have been contacted, and these organizations have pledged their full support. Literally thousands of telegrams and letters have been sent to U.S. Senators by AFL-CIO affiliated organizations, and the legislative representatives of a number of national unions have personally contacted Senators urging them to vote in favor of the Bill. At the Harry Lundeberg School in Piney Point, more than 500 letters ask­ ing the support of their Senators have been sent by the trainees, upgraders and staff members. t Deepwater Ports Hearings on construction of offshore, deepwater oil terminals are now being held in the U.S. Senate. The Deepwater Port Bill passed the House of Repre­ sentatives last month by a wide margin—318-9. The Special Senate Joint Committee—composed of members of the Senate's CcHumerce, Public Works and Interior Committees—has revised the House version of the Bill to designate the Department of Transportation as the pri­ mary agency to license and regulate the deepwater terminals through the Coast Guard. The committee also gave the green light to allow oil companies to apply for permits to build these ports. Several committee members opposed this move which would give the oil companies control over these key installations. How­ ever, if the oil companies are allowed to build deepwater ports on the offshore coastal areas of the U.S., they may very well open the door to anti-trust actions against them. Merchant Marine Act of 1970 President Nixon last month signed a supplemental Maritime Administration authorization providing an additional $23 million for operating differental subsidy for the remainder of fiscal 1974. This increased the authorization from $221.5 to $244.5 million for the period. Legislative Meetings The SIU Washington staff regularly attends the meetings of the AFL-CIO Legislative Department to review the progress of legislation affecting Seafarers aind their families. During the past month, some of the urgent bills on the agenda for discussion and review at these meetings have been—in addition to the oil cargo bill and the deepwater port bill—^legislation affecting union-management pension plans and offshore mining. With respect to the Pension Reform Bill now before Congress, the SIU is keeping a close watch to insure that the rights of Seafarers and their families are fully protected. •i'i li ..'h '•••' f' i< ' 1J Ul -• . } •K- ) •f V Harry Lundeberg School graduate, Oiier Jay Sides, has been sailirig with the SIU for two years, The Engine Room Delegate aboard the San Francisco (Sea Land), Brother Sides is anxious to upgrade to QMED, and plans to return to Piney Point shortly to attend SIU's upgrading program. July 1974 ipst; Seafwrm are uiged to coatrRwte to SPAD. !f is tkc way to have yow voke iward aadl to keep yow wiioa effective fai tiw fight for kgistatioo to protect ffto sccwity of every Scalwer wmi his ihnily. -Cf �Philadelphia SiU members iisten attentively to proceedings of June meeting. Seafarers Take Part in Philadelphia Membership Meeting Seaforeift in the port of Phibdelphla partk^ted in n memberahip meeting last month, much like the membership meetings held in all SIU Constitutional ports each month. SIU mmnbeis presmit heard re­ ports from Unibn official on the upgrading programs, welfare claims, the state of shipping in the port of niiladdlphia, the importance of SPAD and other issues relevant to Union operation. In addition, l^islation before the U.S. Congress that is of vital im­ portance to Seafarers vras discussed, and SIU members at the meethig were appraised of their Union's activ­ ities in Washington in support or opposition to these various bills. The port of Philadelphia, also known as Ameriport, is the laigest industrial port in the nation. Lo­ cated in the geographical center of the Atlantic Seaboard megalopolis area, the port has facilities for all modem container handling, as well as facilities for break-bulk, grain, ore, coal, oil, lumber, chemicals and gypsum. Port Agent John Fay reports to members on the state of shipping in Philadelphia. f h • • Patrolman Joe Walsh, left, arid SIU members Steve Bergeria, center, sjind^ W Seafarers like James Bergeria, left, James McGirity, center and Cas-^ Johannes Roos are interested In hearing about their Union's activities in mer Szymariski attend a membership meeting, they are takirtg an acfiye role^^ .Washington. ' / .• vin mnnipg-theirUnion. A;::. 7 A7 SeafarereLoff 7'r''7- iifc. �SlU'Mahhed Pecos Supplies Military Bases Around Globe ssTdT^; zis.SiS:®"'' "" ^ 'PonflM* the Pecos, has been hopscotching aroond the globe to ports in Spain, Veneznela, Scotland, Greece, and the U^. and its territories, %- ^e ph^s appearmg on this page were taken while the Pecos was enronte from Rota, Spain to Norfolk, Va. ^ submitt^ to the LOG by the ship's First Assistant Engineer, Greg Hayden, who wrote, «if there was some kind of award for the outstandmg engme room crew of the year, these guys would certainly win it." 11 Members of the Pecos engine room crew are, from the left: Art Austin, fifeman-watertender; Bill Parker, oiler; Al Morris, fireman-watertender; Bob Sawyer, fireman-watertender, and Stan Grooms, oiler. Brother Grooms has been on the Pecos longer than any other member of the ship's black gang, including the Wiper Sam Davfs, standing the 4-8 watch, performs Ilicensed' officers. the daily chore of blowing tubes. '#• m-.'t :; '• ! .I .. V - Bosun Bill Price, left, and Pumpman Jim Chianese on duty topside aboard the Pecos. VH i Seafarer Doug Turner, sailing as oiler, during his watch in the Pecos engine room. in STEER A CLEAR COURSEI K. • t ' f.'l >- I * r r. • i XT' '}p M -•S^n ;i.J Page 11 • �iV"- ':^r:. m ..# San Francisco Ports Speed Valley Crops to Orient ? B ^ :. ^4^- 1S;' '1; m-" ,"i*' N_ „f The following article and photo on the American merchant marine by Wayne Cox is reproduced from the May 26th, 1974 edition of the Fresno Bee, a California newspaper. The story points out a good example of how U.S. produce growers can be en­ couraged to ship American. OAKLAND — Unmatched in their ability to produce abundant commod­ ities for California's $5 billion agricul­ tural industry, San Joaquin Valley fresh fniit packers and shippers jumped at an invitation offered by the Mari­ time Administration to gaze at ultra modem Bay Area cargo shipping pro­ cedures. On a two-day bus jaunt, the 34 packer-shipper contingent left their warm inland valley for a breezy coastal visit to the flourishing port of Oak­ land and'its counterpart on the San Francisco side where international trade is as common as the salty air. As the peach, nectarine, plum and grape traders stretched their necks and strained their eyes to see it all, the word "export" popped up in their ex­ cited conversation. Tliey are bent on expanding Far East trade in search of greater market areas. They also realize that export is the name of the game and ocean carriers appear to be the most practical way of getting their ag­ ricultural products to foreign markets. Containerization, the relatively new concept of shipping cargo in 35 and 40 foot containers, caught on in a big way in the 1960s with the Port, of Oak- 4 11^: On their tour of the San Francisco docks, perspective shippers inspect a method of cargo packaging called the "shrink wrap". In order to protect overseas freight, a heavy mill .polyethlene envelope is slipped over the loaded pallet and heated to 450 degrees in a special chamber. In seconds, the pallet is removed and the envelope shrinks rapidly and tightly around the enclosed cargo. land leading the way. Today, some of the world's largest and fastest cargo ships are capable of moving 1,096 containers on a single vessel which steams from Oakland to Yokohama in only .five and a half days at 33 knots an hour. The Sea-Land Terminal at;. Oak-, land's Outer Harbor operates eight of these swift SL7 super containerships from its sprawling 70-acre facUity with barely enough space for 2,000 con­ tainers on their own chasis. This terminal and others like it make Oakland the largest container port on Mi' • the closing of accounts of the General Agents (companies) who operated for the National Shipping Authority during the Vietnam sealift, the U.S. Maritime Administration is in possession of lists of merchant seamen who have un­ claimed wages due to them for service on these Government-owned ships. Any Seafarer who knows he has unclaimed wages due him,-should fill out the «;-''V.,--.. DATE; I MARITIME ADMINISTRATION I CHIEF, DIVrSION OF ACCOUNTS I WASHINGTON, D.C. 20230 the Pacific, handling twice as much cargo as the Port of San Francisco. To keep Sea-Land's more than 65,000 containers from dead-ending or piling up at any given port, the com­ pany always loads its swift ships with the same number of containers whe­ ther they are loaded or empty. Like a Coke bottle, a container may leave its point of origin and never re­ turn. More than 2,000 containers and chassis are maintained in the local area around the Sea-Land Terminal to han­ dle incoming and outgoing cargo. A pair of giant cranes load and un­ load Sea-Land's cargo containers at the rate of 500 tons an hour, and two more $1 million-plus cranes are now on order. , Across the bay. Pacific Far East Lines is practicing another new cargo moving concept with ships known in the maritime world as LASH, an acro­ nym for "lighter aboard ship." Two ships are now in service and four more are being built. LASH service involves a large "mo­ ther" ship carrying 61-foot barges loaded with cargo. An entire barge and its cargo is lifted aboard ship by an onboard crane and released in the water to be towed to either the port dock or inland points while the ship stands put in deeper water. This pro­ cedure is reversed when the ship is being unloaded. • However, timing took an unfavor­ able switch for the touring packers and shippers since none of the LASH ships were in port during their visit. Pacific Far East Lines handles' a tremendous amount of argricultural bulk products such as rice, alfalfa pel­ lets and fertilizer. On the other hand, Sea-Land has developed special con­ tainers to accomodate a comfortable trip for livestock such as cows and sheep. Down the pier from Sea-Land, US Lines is now constructing a new ter­ minal in the Oakland Middle Harbor which s*hould be ready for full opera­ tion in July. Tour guide Theodore W. Plessner, a Maritime Administration cargo rep­ resentative,-told the packers and ship­ pers tliat real estate is a critical prob­ lem among the steam ship lines. "Tliere just isn't any more of it available," he said. Although Plessner admitted the Fort of San Francisco "has a long way to go to catch up with Oakland," he said American President Lines on the San Francisco side is now in the process of moving to new facilities from Pier 80 to Pier 96. Also, States Steamship Company of San Francisco is about ready to intro­ duce an entirely new shipping proced­ ure involving the roU-on, roll-off method of cargo loading and unload­ ing. This innovative style of shipping cargo features the "no lift" concept which eliminates the need for sky tow­ ering eranes capable of lifting 50 tons or more in a single movement. Currently, States Steamship Com­ pany is using conventional vessels to move its cargo. But the company has ordered four $40 million vessels from Maine ship builders to initiate the rollon, roll-off cargo shipping technique. In total tonnage, the Port of Oak­ land last year shipped more than seven million revenue tons of freight iilcluding 5,395,094 revenue tons in con­ tainers. Oakland's total tonnage rose 10 per cent over the 1972 totals and containerized shipments were tip 17.8 per cent over 1972. / Containerized freight leaving-Oak­ land represents 86 per cent of all port general cargo and 75 per cent of the total port tonnage. r'-Vt- ! DEAR SIR: I I I REQUEST UNCLAIMED WAGES FOR SERVICE DURING THE I I VIETNAM SEALIFT ON NATIONAL SHIPPING AUTHORITY VES- I I SELS OPERATED BY THE FOLLOWING GENERAL AGENT(S): I I ^ , Quarterback Visits HLSS ^^ If' j'"' ^,-' ; IIIP •a I) , •_' iif.ti 'i ,1 • -. I, -r:-' I I j NAME I I ADDRESS I I I I (LAST) (CITY) ! SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER I • V-^'M I VERY TRULY YOURS, (STATE) (ZIP CODE) I PLEASE FORWARD MY CHECK TO THE ABOVE ADDRESS. ,v-:/'. r (INITIAL) (STREET) iC- •J- (FIRST) I I i I I Page 12 • - (applicant's signature) - _____ ____ _. • 2.'- "_J The Green Bay Packers' quarterback, Scott Hunter, second from left, visited the Lundeberg School in Piney Point, Md. the end of May tb show a film on drugs to the trainees. He discussed v\/ith the young men, the harmful and dangerous effects of drug use. Pictured with him here are, from left: Mike Sacco, vice president of the HLSS; Gerry Brown, Piney Point port agent, and Recertified Bosun Earl McCaskey who is Scott Hunter's uncle. Seafarers Log �t ' AB Arthur Longuet helps ready Ultramar for, her recent drydocking in JackRonuiiift > -vV •, AB Alex Berlin, a recent graduate of SlU's upgrading program at PIney Point straightens lines. After Maiden Voyage,Ulframaron2nd Trip Round theWorld Largest Ship in -> K' •J Jacksonville S'l Harbor The largest ship to ever enter the Jacksonville harbor, the 895-foot SlU-contracted Ultramar (Westches­ ter Marine) recently called on that ^ port for a guarantee drydocking hy her builders, a service similar to a car's 1,000 mile^checkup. € •-H Chief Steward Joseph Pitella, like flie rest of flie ship's crew, couldn't be happier with his new ship. One of the Ultramar'5 original crewmembers. Brother Pitella said, when inter­ viewed in his modem galley, *Tve waited years and years for a sh^ like this." Having just completed her maiden voyage around the world, the 80,500ton oil, ore, hnlk carrier spent two weeks in drydock during the general checkup, and then sailed for Norfolk to take on a load of coal. SIU veteran Joseph Pitella; chief steward aboard the Ultramar, prepares lunch in his modern galley. ,•1 After delivering toe coal to Yoko. hama, toe Ultramar sailed for Aus­ tralia, where she will take on ore bound for Rotterdam. The view forward from the bridge of the 895-foot Ultramar. ^ 'I ti . • • \A : ' • K " f •^ J.V ifiTman'^^checkr'lifeioa^ The Ultramar's deck gang takes a coffee break. They are (I. to r.) Barney Swearlngen, recertified bosun; Walter Wright. AB; Page 13 July 1974 :7:,: '^,1 \ �::*•-: \f^ ,. //;-4- Young Seafarer Performs 'An Act of Courage' ASHORE • -rhs-Baton Rouge, La. SIU vice president Lindsey J. Williams was honored at the Louisiana AFLCIO 19th Annual Convention on Apr. 9 getting the award of excellence from Victor Bussie, state president of the AFL-CIO. Taking part in the ceremonies were Sen. Russell B. Long and Rep. Corinne C.*"Lindy" Boggs, both of Louisiana; Sen. Lloyd Bcntsen, Jr. of Texas and Gov. Edwin W. Ed-wards of Louisiana. The award to Lindsey Williams said: "The Louisiana AFL-CIO 19th Annual Convention proudly presents this award of excellence to Lindsey J. Williams for inspiring an entirely new dimen­ sion in the relationship between organized labor and the public of Greater New Orleans AFLCIO area. His unique concept in setting up a system of selecting political candidates who would prove faithful to workers as well as bring honor to their community has earned him universal respect in the seats of Govern­ ment and throughout the body public. It is a tribute to this untiring champion of workers that he devoted so much of his life to give to civic and public affairs while still carrying on his enormous responsibilities as vice president of the Seafarers International Union and his obligations to the maritime groups within his jurisdiction. For many years he has played an important role in the leader­ ship of the Greater New Orleans AFL-CIO impervious to opposition and dis­ dainful to adversity. This dedicated man has remained steadfast where lesser men would have surrendered. He is a private part of the great organization of^ Seafarers of which he leads in this area and is always a dependable fighter for the great body of AFLCIO workers throughout Louisiana." "mi Piney Point The U.S. Maritime Administration has notified the HLSS that a Soviet mari­ time delegation from the U.S.-USSR Cultural and Technical Exchange Pro­ gram is expected to visit the school sometime after July 15, * * * Recertified Bosun Earl McCaskey's nephew, Scott Hunter, quarterback for the Green Bay Packers, spoke to the trainees last month about his football career. He also answered questions on the use and problems of drugs. .4 Haskell, Tex. One of the SIU's five 1974 scholarship winners, William Scott McDonald, a graduate of Cooper High School, Abilene, Tex., had his picture and story of his award in the local newspaper here, the Free-Press. He's the son of Seafarer William Jackson McDonald and Marticia McDonald and the grandson of Dr. and Mrs. F. C. Scott of Haskell. \>l if New York Thirty-four years of North Atlantic station weather patrols by the U.S. Coast Guard ended June 30 when the cutter Morgenthau sailed away from Station Bravo between Labrador and the southern tip of Greenland. The only remaining Pacific station. Station November, between San Fran­ cisco and Hawaii, was also decommissioned on the same date. Today's faster and higher flying airfcraft equipped with sophisticated navi­ gational gear plus weather satellites have reduced the need for weather ships, ^e Coast Guard says. Weather Station Hotel 250 miles northwest of Norfolk is not a part of the ocean station system and will continue to operate. A cutter mans the station from August to mid-April sending out advance weather data on winter storms and hurricanes heading for the Eastern Seaboard. Eleven of the Coast Guard's 21 East Coast weather ships have been deccnnmissioned. Bravo will be the fourth station phased out in a year. Stations Delta, Echo and Charlie were axed last year. m "i'-, Pv •. ' _r iV. Itr: /> ii^v •'4i!.-, W- . ;^^.. New Orleans For the second straight year, the SlU-cOntracted Delta Steamship Line has won the National Safety Council's annual award for the lowest fleet injury rate in±eU.S. Brooklyn, N.Y. The SlU-contracted Waterman Steamship Corp. of Mobile will rim their LASH ships from Piers 6 and 7 here. The new 893-feet long LASH ships are the SS Robert E. Lee, SS Stonewall Jackson and the SS Sam Houston. They will carry 89 barges each to the Red Sea, Persian Gulf, India, Pakistan and Bangladesh. Balboa, Panama Canal Zone Sea-Land Service, Inc. has put into operation a 30-ton, 150-foot container handling gantry crane on Dock 7 in the terminal area here. The crane was carried from Puerto Rico to replace a steam crane. f."' I P 5 Exhibiting courage and the ability to act decisively in a life and death situa­ tion, OS Philip Haring, Jr., a recent Harry Lundeberg graduate, risked his life to save ah injured fellow Seafarer from being washed overboard by heavy boarding seas. For his quick and courageous action, Brother Haring has been commended to the U.S. Maritime Administration by his chief mate on the Sea-Land Market. On May 2, the Sea-Land Market was. weathering a gale in the North Atlantic when Ordinary Seamen Haring and Jan Prins, Jr., another recent HLS gradu­ ate, left tiieir quarters to go aft to the messhall via a tunnel on the starboard side. They had stopped by an entranceway to look at the sea when Brother Prins noticed a lifering adrift and went on deck to retrieve it. At that instant, a heavy boarding sea hit Brother Prins and carried him aft, breaking his ann, fracturing a rib and puncturing a lung. Seafarer Haring, waiting hack in the entranceway, saw the sea hit Brother Prins, and thinking he had been washed overboard, ran to the messhall shouting "Man overboard!" He then ran back to the entranceway. Looking aft, he saw Brother Prins hanging to the bulwark, half overboard and half aboard. With­ out hesitating. Seafarer Haring ran out, pulled Prins aboard and brought him back to the entranceway. Just as he laid Brother Pruri down on the deck within the entranceway, another sea hit the same area. Had Hair­ ing not acted as quickly as he had, this second sea would surely have carried Prins completely overboard. I f" i ' 4-1 "i* Seafarer Phil Haring poinls out area where Brother Jan Prins was almost washed overboard by heavy boarding seas. Commended to the U.S. Mari­ time Administration for the quick and courageous action that saved the life of his fellow Seafarer, Brother Haring risked his own life to pull Seafarer Prins to safety. •'"H;-' -, -.;,. • ' •; .r®i • • •[' • The chief mate aboard the Sea-Land Market, Richard Hawkins, was so im­ pressed with the actions of both HLS graduates, he drafted a letter of com­ mendation. Entitled "An Act of Zieal, An Act.of Courage", the letter was cosigned by the captain, J. Robertson, and sent to the U.S. Maritime Adminis­ tration in Washington, D.C. Of Seafarer Jan Prins' "act of zeal". Chief Mate Hawkins wrote: "Perhaps it was foolhardy of Prins to go after the lifering, however to him, he saw a wrong that must be put right. Seamen have been ridiculed so many times for lack of loyalty, no spirit, here in one second was a pure act that disproves ahy such scorn." Calling on MARAD to recognize and commend Brother Haring for his "act of courage", the letter continues: "Mr. Haring's actiops in going to the rescue of Prins too could also be called foolhardy, but of such actions it seems as though one rises to the situation. With no hesitation he went to his aid." The mate's letter praising the two SIU members ends: "With this type of men the American Merchant Marine will always stay way ahead of whoever is in second place. I for one am cer­ tainly proud of them." After being hospitalized in Rotter­ dam, the Sea-Land Market's destina­ tion, Jan Prins was repatriated and is reported to be recovering quickly from his injuries. Despite his near fatal ex­ perience, Brother Prins plans to ship out as soon as he has recovered. Seafarer Haring, after payolBl in Eliz­ abeth, N.J. in June, ship|$ed out aboard the Sea-Land Market again, and is headed for Rotterdam. SeafarerHoS �-, r- . .1 • ., USNS Millicoma • The Overseas Alice (Maritime Overseas) at sea. Her SlU crew was recently commended by U.S. Naval observers for its performance during a refueling at sea drill. Overseas Alice Crew Receives Praise For Refueling at Sea The crew of the SlU-manned Over­ seas Alice (Maritime Overseas) was praised by Captain Robert Johnson, master of the ship, naval observers aboard the USS Mispillion and the vicepresident c/L Maritime Overseas for its performance during a complicated refueUng-at-se^ drill recently. Despite moderately heavy seas, the crew rigged two stations alward the Mispillion, and then unrigged the aft station under a simulated emergency breakaway, without difficulty. The U.S. naval observers, impressed with SIU crew's ability to carry out this diffidilt maneuver under adverse weather conditions, sent the crew a telex message stating that the "Mispillion has conducted fueling at sea operations with four MSG chartered vessels and 55 Overseas Alice was the best to date." The telex also praised the Overseas Alice and her crew for remaining on a steady course and speed, despite the heavy seas, thereby facilitating station keeping. Unable to find a single major safety violation, the naval observers further singled out the Overseas Alice as "the only MSG chartered tanker whose deck hands, without exception remained completely outfitted through the exer­ cise." At the following weekly shipboard meeting. Captain Jphnston, master of the Overseas Alice, further commended the crew and read a letter from the vicepresident of Maritime Overseas praising the officers and crew for a job well done. Ami Bjornsson Works His Way Up from OS to Master f: As a yoimg man, former SIU member Ami Bjornsson decided to make ^ the merchant marine his career; and now—30 years after he first shipped out—he has taken Us first command. Truly a self-made man, Brother Bjornsson has worked his way up from OS to captain, and will sail as master of the Manati (Berwind Lines), an SIU of Puerto Rico contracted feeder sUp that operates between Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands. Captain Bjornsson, a native of Ice­ land, first went to sea as a herring fish­ erman during school vacations at the age of 13. In 1944, 16-years old and 6'2" tall, he sUpped out as an OS from Reykjavik on the Yemasea, part of an Allied convoy bound fpr Scotland and New York. In 1945, upgraded to AB, Seafarer Bjornsson began sailing with the SIU. An active Union member as well as sailor. Brother Bjornsson walked the SIU picket lines in 1961 during the Robin Line beef. Later, he served for five years as one of the first lifeboat and deck instructors at the old Harry Lundeberg School in Brooklyn. Experienced in sailing all types of ships, Capt. Bjornsson put his knowl­ edge of sailing vessels to good lise as an instructor at HLS and helped sail the 135-fopt schooner Dana, the 64foot yawl Manitou and the 38-foot sloop Hi Doll from various ports to Piney Point. In 1969, Capt. Bjornsson took, ad- Seafarer Lawrence Parker, an AB aboard the SlU-contracted tanker USNS Millicoma (Hudson Waterways) engaged in the Navy's Charger Log IV re­ fueling operations, received a "well done" commendation letter from the ship's master, Capt. William H. Barrett, Jr. on May 12 in Rota, Spain. The letter read; "It is not often and it gives me pleasure to be able to do so, to recommend to anyone the above designated seaman (Parker) without qualification whatso­ ever. He is a gentleman. He is a capable able-seaman and is one of the finest helmsmen I have ever known. This skill was demonstrated to perfection during a recent refueling-at-sea operation with the USS Canisteo in the Mediterranean Sea." A ship-to-shore radiogram on May 1 from the USS Canisteo to the master of the USNS Millicoma said in part"... commenced consol first light Apr. 29 ... approach alongside... first shot line over at 6:24 a.m first rig connected at 6:35 a.m.... During refueling a 30 degree course change was executed at 10:15 a.m.... There were no problems encountered during the maneuver.... Consol was completed at 12:53 p.m. Millicoma personnel were well prepared and performed in a highly professional manner. The passing and retrieving of fueling rigs was conducted smoothly and with a high degree of safety although the fuel transfer (1,216,870 gallons) was conducted expeditiously All communications while alongside were by sound-powered phones with excellent results ... consider briefing of Millicoma personnel for this .. . primarily re­ sponsible for efficiency of operations ..." SS A4cf(ee Sons For the first time in the 18 years of the National Ship Safety Achievement Awards Contest competition, a Great Lakes vessel, the SlU-manned 55 McKee Sons (American Steamship) has been cited for her rescue of six persons in Lake Huron on Christmas Day 1973. The 633-foot self-unloader out of Buffalo received an award of merit from the marine section of the National Safety Council and the American Institute of Merchant Shipping. 55 Roger M. Kyes Making her first port of call in mid-June was the newly built SlU-contracted ore carrier 55 Roger M. Kyes (American Steamship) which self-unloaded her cargo of 26,000 tons of iron ore pellets at the Pittsburgh and Conneaut (Ohio) Dock. Later she headed for her home port of Detroit afthe head of the Lakes. '• h' 55 Ultramar The 75,000-ton OBO 55 Ultramar (Westchester Marine) carried 15,000 tons of coal late this month from Hay Point, Australia to Europe. SSUltrasea This month the OBO 55 Utrasea (Westchester Marine) carried 30,000 tons of ore frpm Gove, Australia to Rotterdam. 55 Yellowstone The 55 Yellowstone (Ogden Marine) this month sailed from the Gulf of Mexico to Conakry, Guinea, carrying 2,275 tons of wheat flour and 10,000 tons of com. 55 Delta Paraguay This Delta Line vessel carried an unusual on-deck cargo last month, a water taxi called the Sirene built in New Orleans for the Union des Remorqueurs of Dakar, Senegal on Africa's west coast. The 63-foot, 33-ton boat was lowered over the side to head ashore. She will carry men and equipment to offshore oil drilling platforms. -AmiiBjonissoii vantage of the upgrading opportunities offered by the SIU and MEBA District 2 and by July of 1969, he had obtained his second mate's license. Now, five years after becoming a li­ censed crewmember and 30 years after he first began sailing. Ami Bjornsson has reached the top of his chosen pro­ fession and taken his first command. In the best tradition of free enterprise, Capt. Bjornsson has been free to rise as high as his ability and drive will take him. And in the best tradition of trade unionism, the SIU has been able to offer anotiier one of its members thetraining opportunities and support he needs to reach his professional goals. July 1974 ' •'V: - •. Page 15 •- i i. �1't-. .um <11: •^: •',i'i.''^<r'r'. ' 'Muf'' " •Sr . . WHAT IS SPAD? SPAD — Seafarers Political Activity Donation — is the political energy that powers tfie SlU's drive for jobs and job security. It is the only means for Seafarers to make their voices heard on legislative matters that directly affect their livelihood. SPAD is a Political Activity Fund made up from the voluntary donation of SlU members, ft is a separate and segregated fund estab­ lished to further the. political, social, economic and trade union interests of Seafarers — and to promote the American Merchant Marine to provide job opportunities for American seamen. HOW DOES SPAD WORK? f| SPADIS VOLUNTARY ^ •> ' • l-'i. • •f' , . rf J • mm m. : "ill All contributions to SPAD are voluntary. No contributions may be solicited or received brcause of force, job discrimination, financial reprisal or as a condition of employment or membership in the SlU, or threats of such action. All members who contribute to SPAD receive an official receipt If any member feels he has been forced or threatened to contfibute, he should notify the SlU or SPAD and demand ah investigation and refund if his donation was involuntary. SPAD IS UNITY • SPAD supports and contributes to political candidates for elec­ tive office. Through the support of political candidates whose philosophies and political programs are consistent with Seafarers we may attain laws which promote Seafarers' economic, social, political and trade union objectives — and protect the jobs and job security of American seamen. HOW YOU CAN PARTICIPATE b4. ' Irl. . . "• • You can participate in this program through your voluntary donations to SPAD. Through your purchase of a SPAD Certificate you are joining with your shipmates and SlU brothers in working effectively toward building a healthier maritime industry which will provide greater job security for all American Seamen. Seamen are the most federally regulated workers in America and the maritime industry itself is subject to the regulations and laws of more federal agencies and Congressional committees than any other national industry. In no other industry is participation in political action more urgently needed than in maritime. The strength of the SlU has always been in our unity — and our unity in Political Action is through our support of SPAD. Politics Is Porkchops is more than a slogan to Seafarers — it is"^ an understanding that only through effective Political Action will we protect what we have.and build for our future. ; f 'I S ' ^. ' ' -If Addrvu llrVli; -< - ^ SPAD WORKSI -v SPAD does work to provide jobs and job security for Seafarers. The Political Action of the SlU was directly responsible for the Merchant Marine Act of 1970. This Act is building new. ships for a revitalized American Merchant Marine. The Political Action of the SlU is carrying the tight for more cargo for American-flag ships. It was through our Political Action that American ships are carrying U.S. grain to Russia - Jobs for American seamen. It is through our Political Action that we are leading the fight to have American-flag ships carry a substantial portion of the nation's oil imports — more jobs for American seamen. The Political Action of the SlU is fighting against attacks on the Jones Act which protects our domestic shipping for U.S.-flag ships job protection for American seamen. The Political Action of the SlU has saved the U.S. Public Health Service Hospital system — health protection for American seamen. ^ f Slertptordpf Sotldlor 1974 v'/ iy.-y.yfl-'Tfy,..' , , ''4 f •l ,..S- -S'-iV • . C«y- (ftlomtl 1?^ I -•• rfc:.SKV-•_ : .v.. • )!:/!'i.f: iro^Konomic ' 'y •\ ••v. CA copy a* otP rworl rilod wUb tbt opproprieio jupervtsory officor it fof orill Ml w«fl«bM for •unum frOM IfM SupoftntondOM of OocumonU, U.S. Qovoritmortt Prlntint Offict, Wttninfion, Q.C. • • - ... SUPPORT SPAD FOR B 10001 i- • - '• \ SPAD is the unity of Seafarers in the continuing struggle to promote a strong and comjDetitive American Merchant Marine which will provide greater job opportunities and job protection for American seamen. SP^ MPPPm snd centrlftu(i» to »oiil)cM Mnwa«t« fot AiiTMU^^^fniVn vofuMAry. No COAUibu^ m»jf b« tollcltM or rMNM MCNIH Of roTM. ^ dtKrim»fl«tion. fiO«nci«l figrlMi. Of trtroot of wcti COMUCI, or «> • conoHion of mombennwm tn« Union (SiUNA ACLIWO) or of omMoymonL.lf • contribuOeO n maOa by roMon of tn« oboyo imprepor conduct, noufy th* SMfofon ynhnn w SPAD «t tn« joo^ c«n«rt«d m«N witnjMfrtrty doy» of ibo canti>buiion for t-ij ,4 ,• warn NUTioi uiimr munn ContfRNitofs Nam* . mf ! I:i"f' li-hA •• �SPAD: Key to Political Clout '•'I Vf -k i'4:. 'j'.»' r'^-\ •r""4:V-:V; V ^ At the end of World War 11, this coun­ try commanded the largest, newest, most efficient and competitive merchant ma­ rine in the world. However, through corporate business deals which transferred hundreds of American ships to foreign-flag registry, and an almost disgraceful governmental neglect, the U.S. merchant marine slowly lost its competitive edge on the high seas and the industry as a whole fell into a se­ rious state of decline. So serious was this decline, that several years ago a report showed that the U.S., in little more than a score of years, had slipped from world dominance in mer­ chant shipping to a poor seventh place, falling behind Liberia, Japan, England, Norway, Russia and Greece. And, an­ other report showed that the U.S. now commanded the world's largest idle fleet. However, through the continuing ef­ forts of the SIU to make our nation's leg­ islators aware of the vital importance of a health)^ competitive merchant marine, the U.S. maritime industry is steadily re­ building, and is on the threshold of again regaining its previous worldwide position. The SIU has been successful in spear­ heading the legislative fight to revitalize the maritime industry for one very basic reason—the voluntary contributions of an involved SIU membership to SPAD. (See pages 16 and 17 of this issue) SPAD has provided the SIU with ffie invaluable tools to build a political appa­ ratus in Washington, D.C. that has paid off for everyone involved in the U.S. maritime industry. Let us look at some of our victories. Four years ago, the SIU, backed by the ' political strength of SPAD, was at the fpj Page 18 chant Marine Act of 1970, the most sig­ nificant piece of maritime legislation to be passed in ndarly 40 years. As a direct result of this Act, the U.S. shipbuilding industry is now in the middle of its greatest boom in the history of peacetime America. And, Seafarers are already manning many of the vessels built under this program. Again backed by SPAD in late 1972, the SIU was successful in getting the gov­ ernment to sign a bilateralshipping agree­ ment with the USSR for the Russian grain-oil run. Presently, 50 SlU-contracted vessels, which might otherwise be laid up, are involved in this run. In November of .1973, the road was finally cleared for the construction of the Trans-Alaska Pipeline, which when com­ plete will mean hundres of jobs for Seafarers. The SIU again le the fight. Also in that month, the USPHS hos­ pital system was save from extinction through the efforts of the SIU. Our fight to revitalize the U.S. mer­ chant marine, and to protwt the job se­ curity of our members, is a continuing one. We must not only work to achieve new successes, but we must fight to maintain those we haVe already won. We are presently involved in two major battles—the final enactment of the oil imports bill, and the continued protection of the Jones Act—^which will shape the future of our industry. We are confident that we will be suc­ cessful in both, but we can only continue to fight through our members' strong par­ ticipation in SPAD. For Seafarers, SPAD means jobs and job security:, so support it—it supportsu, you., - JeafarersUg i . . •• 5- �John Penn Committee Philadelphia Committee •wv --"4 J * yA nv ''A _y::f v •. . -^SK, .If '• fie SlU-contracted John Penn, operated by Waterman, paid off last month [n Brooklyn, N.Y. Committee members, seated clockwise from the left, are: steve Senteney, educational director; Julius Kotan, steward delegate; Arnold Eckhert, ship's chairman; Edward Ryan, engine delegate, and Jerry Corelli, jeck delegate. Standing right is Anthony Freeman, secretary-reporter. The John Penn is on the Far East run. The containership P/i/Vade/ph/a, operated by Sea-Land, paid off in the port of Seattle late last May after completing a coastwise run to Alaska. Ship's com­ mittee members are, seated from the left: Clyde Miller, ship's chairman; Hubert Martin, educational director; Bjarne Jensen, engine delegate, and George Hair, secretary-reporter. Standing from the left are: Jim Downey, deck delegate, and Donald Kink, steward-delegate. The 497-foot long Philadelphia is powered by 9,900 horses and carries 360 containers. Calmar Committee Galveston Committee I t t. r ?!. ' i? ^v%.- -• t' •"' V t' S- Recertified Bosun Denis l\/lanning, left, graduated from the Bosun Recertification Program last September and is now aboard the SlU-manned containership Galveston. Photo was taken at the ship's most recent payoff in the port of Seattle. Committee members are, from the left: Manning, ship's chairman; John Sullivan, engine delegate; Gus Skendelas, secretary reporter; Oscat' Sorenson, steward delegate, and Walter Rogers, deck delegate. The 497-foot long containership, converted in March 1969 at Todd Shipyards in Galveston, carries up to 360 containers on its coastwise run to Alaska. Mt. Washington Committee Recertified Bosun James Baudoin, left, is now sailing aboard the SlU-contracted tanker Mount Washington. Photo was taken topside aboard the tanker in the port of Yokohama. Ship's committee members are, from the left: J. Baudoin, ship's chairman; N. O, Huff, deck delegate; Chuck Galbraith, edu­ cational director; Cyril Grab, engine delegate; William Autry, secretaryreporter, and Jose Santiago, steward delegate. The Mount Washingtc.i, pre­ viously on the Far East run is switching to the Persian Gulf run. Juiy 1974 Recertified Bosun Morton Kerngood, a participant in the November class of the Bosun Recertification Program, is now working the bosun's job aboard the SlU-contracted freightship Calmar. Photo was taken at the ship's most recent payoff at the Pennwood Wharf in Sparrows Point, Md. Ship's Com.mittee members are, rear from the left: Kerngood, ship's chairman; Claude, Garnett, Jr., secretary-reporter, and J. V. Rooms, steward delegate. Seated front, from the left are: Roland Muir, engine delegate; William O'Brien, deck delegate, and Julian Lopez, educational director. Long Lines Committee With a full size portrait of their unique vessel in the background, the ship's committee aboard the 511-foot cable ship Long Lines take time out for a photo in the crew's mess in the port of Yokohama. They are, seated rear from the left: Herb Libby, ship's chairman; Ted Williams, educational director; John Smith, cable department delegate; A1 Valente, watch department delegate ah'd Charles Shaw, engine delegate. Seated front, from the left are: Ira Brown, secretary-reporter, and Ralph Trotman, steward delegate. The $99 million vessel is crewed by 90 officers and unlicensed men, and stores as much as 1,000 nautical miles of telephone cable in her three cable tanks. Page 19 ^• �.•»;• f/ jpK M r New SIU Pensioners in * Ifl " ^ .-^.:.w;. ..V..-.* ' :'^^'. If —WiHisjn J. Doyle, 53, joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1955 sailing as . an AB. Brother Doyle walked the picket line in the 1961 N.Y. Harbor strike and is an Army veteran of World War II. Bom in Wisconsin, he is now a resident of Slidell, La. with his wife, Evelyn and son, William J., Jr. • -T Jolin T. Murphy, 75, joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1952 sailing as an AB. Brother Murphy was on the picket line in the Robin Line strike in 1962 and is an Army veteran of World War I. He is a native of Bruley, Newfoundland, Canada, and is now a resident of Syosett, L.I., N.Y. Roy E. Curtis, 64, joined the SIU in the port of Houston in 1959 sail­ ing in the engine department. Broth­ er Curtis is a native of Georgetown, Tex. and is now a resident of Port Arthur; Tex. •i • ' Nicholas Goresh, 62, joined the SIU in 1945 in the port of jBaltimore sailing in, the steward department. Brother Goresh was bora in Penn­ sylvania and is now a resident of Newark, N.J. with his wife, Julia. Isaak Bouzin, 64, joined the Union in the port of New York in 1954 sailing as a bosun. Brother Bouzin is a wounded Army Purple Heart medal veteran of World War II. He did picket duty in the N.Y. Harbor strike of 1961 and attended a 1970 Crews Conference at Piney Point, Md. A native of Russia, he is now a resident of Chicago with his wife, Lee. Steve O. Bernaldes, 72, joined the Union in the port of Wilmington, Calif, in 1960 sailing in the steward department. Brother Bernaldes was bora in the Philippines and is now a resident of Wilmington. j:' /c/. Archibald R. Vdkerls, 55, joinbd the Union in the port of New Ybrkin 1954 sailing as a chief steward. Brother Volkerts is a native of Dutch Guiana, South America, and is now a resident of Brooklyn, N.Y. with his wife, Evelyn. Anders I. EUingsen, 60, joined the SIU in 1947 in the port of Wilming­ ton, Calif., sailing as an electrician. Brother EUingsen attended a Crews Conference workshop at Piney Point in 1971. He was bora in Oslo, Nor­ way and is now a resident of Mobile wi& his wife, Rosina. Curtis S. Wainwright, 52, joined the SIU in the port of New Orleans I in 1954 sailing in the engine depart^ nient. Brother Wainwright is a Navy j veteran of World War II. Bora in Jacksonville, Fla., he is now a resi­ dent of Westwego, La. with his wife, Edna. Frank E. May, 56, joined the Union in the port of Frankfort, Mich, in 1953 sailing as an AB for the Ann Arbor Railroad Co. Brother May was bora in Springdale Twshp., Mich., and is now a resident of Frankfort with his wife, Zelda. James Kalogrides, 61, joined the SIU in 1943 in the port of New York sailing as a deck engineer. Brother Kalogrides had sailed for 42 years. Bora in Greece, he is now a resident of Jersey City, N.J. with his wife, Frangeska. Edward L. Poe, 65, joined the SIU in 1945 in the port of Mobile saUing in the steward department. Brother Poe is a native of Mobile and is now a resident of New Or­ leans. Cruz Negron, 53, joined the Union in 1942 in the port of New York sailing as a bosun. Brother Negron did picket duty in he N.Y. Harbor strikes of 1946, 1961 and 1962. Bora in Puerto Rieo, he is now a resident of the Bronx, N.Y. with his wife. Carmen. John M. Thompson, 65, joine^ the Union in the port of New York in 1950 saUing as a chief electrieian. Brother Thompson served picket duty in the 1961 N.Y. Harbor strike. Bora in Utah, he is now a resident of Portland, Ore. Tihurcio C. Ihabao, 85, joined the Union in 1938 sailing in the steward department. Brother Ibabab was bora in the Philippines and is now a resident of Daly City, Calif. William Nuttal, 68, joined the SIU in 1947 in the port of New York sail­ ing in the steward department. Bro­ ther Nuttal was born in Manila, the Philippines, and is now a resident of San Francisco. Edward E. Edinger, 55, joined the Union in the port of Savannah in 1955. He had been sailing as a chief steward for 34. years. Brother Edinger attended a Crews Confer­ ence at the Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship, Piney Point, Md. A native of Ohio, he is now a resident of Phoenix, Ariz. , Thomas C. BaUard, 67, joined the SIU in 1945 in the port of New York sailing in both the steward and engine departments. He had been sailing since 1926. Brother Ballard is a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II. Bora in Alabama, he is now a resident of Houston wi^ his wife, Ruth. William F. Garrlty, 63, joined the Union in 1947 in the port of New Orleans sailing in the deck depart­ ment. Brother Garrity is a native of New Orleans and is now a resident of Chalmette, La. with his wife, Antionette. George W. Owen, Jr., 50, . joined the SIU in the port of Norfolk in 1955 sailing as an AB. Brother Owen is a Navy veteran of World War II. Born in-Elizabeth City County, Va., he is now a resident of Chesapeake, Va. with his wife, Minnie. Thomas Lynch Committee lEMBQISHIPIEETlNe? SGHBIULE Port Deep Sea Date ' " • • • 4 f. Recertified Bosun Richard Wardlaw, center rear, wearing the traditional white cap of the Seafarers, is on his first ship, the Thomas Lynch, since compfeting the SlU's Bosun Recertification Program. Photo was taken at the ship's most rafcent payoff at Pier 7 in Brooklyn, N.Y. Ship's committee members are, seated rear from the left: Theodore Humal, educational direcior; R. Wardlaw, ship's chairman, and C. E. Pryor, deck delegate. Seated front, from the left are: J. W. Sanders, secretary reporter; Troy Smith, engine delegate, and Ver­ non Barfield, steward delegate. The Thomas Lynch is on the Far East run. 7:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. T'OOp mV. 7:00 p.m. 1:00 p.m. " *• J Page 20 •> -v.,' 1. UIW New York ... ..Aug. 5... . 2:30 p.m." .... . 5:00 p.m. ..;.., .. Philadetphia . .. Aug. 6... . 2:30 p.m. ...,.., 5:00 p.m. ....... . Baltimore ... .. Aug. 7... . 2".30 p.ni, ..,,:.... .5:00 p.m. ...... . . y Norfolk ..... ..Aug. 8... p'.. •. 5:00 p.m. ...... . . Detroit ...... ..Aug. 9... . 2:30 p.m. .... """ ' •••••• r-r. .. . . ;... 5:00 p.m. .._.... Aug. 12... Houston ..... . .Aug. 12.... 2:30 p.m. ........ 5:00 p.m. . . .•-... . . New Orleans . ... Aug. 13... . 2:30 p.m. ..... ... . 5:00 p.m ^ Mobile ...... .. Aug. 14... . 2:30 p.m. ........ 5:00p.m. San Francisco .. Aug. 15... . 2:30 p.m. .... •• • Columbus ... • """ • •. • • • • • .. Chicago . . ... .. Aug. 13... • • • • » .... 5:00 p.m. ...... • • Port Arthur . .. Aug. 13... • • . ^# .... 5:00i).m. ...... • * Buffajo i. Aug. 14.. • , '. • • • 1.... 5:00p.iri. ...... • • . St. Louis ,. i.. . . Aug. 15... • • • • • « .... 5.00 p.m. .... ^ * * Cleveland ... .. Aug. 15..; • . . ' ' • • •• • .... 5:00p.m. Jersey City ... .. Aug. 12'... • ... ... 5.00 p.m., • ' • < • — . '• • "•* • « IBU ' • • Seafarers Log • �*5^ TTf New A Book Members Donald Knight Seafarer Donald Knight has been a member of the SIU for seven years. Prior to receiving his full 'A' book, I Seafarer Knight obtained a QMED en\dorsement at the Harry Lundeberg I School. The 38-year old Seafarer is a native of Tampa, Fla. where he ships 1 out and still makes his home. The Seniority Upgrading program I has left me more informed as to how the SIU works. The upgrading Seafarer is §hown every little detail as to how the SIU functions at the top level. There are no places off limits when it comes to informing the upgrading Seafarer about the different plans that the Union has. If a Seafarer has a question about the Welfare plans, it is answered in de­ tail to make sure he leaves the program fully informed. The oflficials at Headquarters are never too busy to take a little time with the Seafarer and answer any questions he may have about the structure of the Union and the programs in which the SIU is involved. I was particularly interested in the many job security programs in which the SIU was involved to keep jobs for the membership. This takes, I have seen, m^y hours of planning and strate^. ' ^ iCis I L / Thomas Galka Five more Seafarers achieved full 'A' Books through the SlU's Seniority Upgrading Program this month and took the oath of obligation at die genei^^iin^^ in N.,Y. Our' edge and understanding of our p iems and bow we must meet them Order to survive. The addition of these five mei bnngs to 99 the number of Se who have had the opportunity to gi fo teach seamen the latest innovations and technology on merchant ships so diat they will be able to effectively miin theion in the future. The ^A' Se­ niority Upgrading Program does just that, and at the same time provides gj^gt^tknpwl- ^ tiated last year.Theirhevrly-ac^uire W Book status also gives them a bet ter choice when they ship out. Oh ffik! {N^e the five new Seafare with fun 'A' Book status teO in the! own words what the program h meant to them. I attended the firefighting school in Bayonne, N.J. I recommend this to all Sea­ farers. As is stressed in the course— once the fear of fire is overcome, it becomes a relatively simple task to com­ bat one, if we act quickly enough—and let's face it, a fire at sea is probably one of the most dangerous things we might ever encounter. The Brooklyn shipyard for me was also an exciting part of the program. I saw work being done on the TT Williamsburgh, the sistership of the recently completed TT Brooklyn. These ships are one of the end results of our SPAD donations. SPAD was, is, and must con­ tinue to be our political weapon in Washington. Passage of the Merchant Marine Act of 1970, eventual passage of the now pending Oil Quota Bill, the Public Health Hospitals remaining open, protecting the Jones Act—these are only a few of the things the SIU has fought for and won for its members and the industry in general—and each and every fellow member can and should be proud, because he knows he played a part in it with SPAD. April, 1973 for his AR ticket. A 24year old native of Wilmington, Del. he now makes his home in Cocoa Beach, Fla. Brother Bartol ships out of the port of Houston. During my two-week stay at New York I learned quite a lot. Going through the IBM, Welfare, Claims, Control Room, and the Records De­ partment really amazed me. I didn't think there was so much work involved. What interested me most was the Con­ trol Room and the IBM. The computer is some kind of machinery and it saves time. I am glad I had a chance to go to the firefighting school. I learned a lot from the film the instructor showed us as well as the instruction we received on the firefighting field. All the information I received down in Piney Point and in New York, I will pass on to my shipmates. Again I'd like to say I am glad to be a member of the SIU and that we have the best Union. Darry Thomas Seafarer Thomas Galka graduated from the Harry Lundeberg School in 1970. He returned to Finey Point in 1973 to receive his FOWT endorse­ ment. A native of Philadelphia, the 25year old Seafarer ships from that port and makes his home there. Brother Galka plans to return to Piney Point at the end of this year to obtain a QMED endorsement. While in the "A" Seniority program. Following I, J., Engine id,lVIott,Dedc iiliiih ThoniaSj Deck Baxter, Alan, Engine Bean, P. E., Deck Beauverd, Arthur, Engine Bellinger, William, Steward Biacklok, Richard, Engine Bolen, Timothy, Deck Burke, Lee Roy, Engine l^rke, Timothy, Deck Clark, Garrett, Deck 'oiiklitt, Kevin, Engihe liel, Wadsworth, Enghie vis, William, Deck i)ay, John, Engine « kiss, William, Steward [, Maximo, Engine Sanders Bartol Seafarer Thomas Bartol graduated from the Harry Lundeberg School in 1971. He returned to Piney Point in are the names and departments of tSai^ Thomas, EnglM Gaiay, Stephen, Deck Garda, Robert, Deck Gilliam, Robert, Steward Gotay, Raul, Steward Gower, David, Engine Graham, Patrick, Deck Grime.s, M. R., Deck Hart,JRay, Deck Hawker, Patrl^ Haynes, Blake, Engine Carroll, De^ Humasbn, Jon, De^ ^ Hummerick, James, Jr., Steward :icliard,Jr.,e.ngine Hutchinson, Richard, Jr., Engine igine Ivey, D. E., Engine Jecfc Johnson, M., Deck Jones, Le^ttejk Kegney, Thomas, Kelley, John, Deck Seafarer Darry Sanders graduated from the Harry Lundeberg School in 1968. He received his FOWT endorse­ ment in 1970 in New York. A native of Mobile, Ala., the 25-year old Seafarer Serney, Paul, Engine kirkseyi Charles, Engine kittIcsoii,L;Q., Deck ships out of that port and~tnak-es-hishome there. He plans to return to Piney Point for his QMED endorsement. In the time I spent at Headquarters in New York, I went through various phases of the Union operation. I was also shown how Union funds are broken down and how those funds are used. I also found out how important SPAD is. It is the only weapon we have against the people who want to control the maritime unions. SPAD allows us to have a louder voice in the political system of our government and that is the only way we can win this fight. When you contribute you are doing yourself a favor. Finally, I would like to say to those of you who are eligible for any of the upgrading programs offered by the Union to take advantage of them. They are there for you. Thomas Vanyi Seafarer Thomas Vanyi received his Chief Steward's endorsement from the Harry Lundeberg School in April, 1974. A member of the SIU since 1967, the 31-year old native of Hungary now makes his home in Flushing, N.Y. with his wife Betty and their son. Brother Vanyi ships out of the port of New York. The two weeks that I have spent in New York for my "A" Seniority Up­ grading have been a great experience. I had the opportunity, which I hope everybody will have once, to see how our computer system works, how care­ fully and precise everything is kept. Also, I am very impressed about our Record Department, especially by the job that is performed in keeping every­ thing up-to-date. I also had the chance to participate in the firefighting school in New Jersey, which course I com­ pleted, and believe it is very essential for every member to experience. It would give all of us a better opportunity to be ready when fire emergencies arise. I would like very much to express my thanks to all the personnel who were so helpful and patient in teaching me all of the above mentioned items and many other things which would take too long to explain in writing. Moore, Wiiiiam, Deck Painter, Philip, Engine Paloumbis, Nikolaos, Engine Papageorgion, Dimitrics, Engine Konetes, Johnnie, Deck Paiker, Jasoiij Deck ^ Polett:, Pierangelo, Deck kiinc, Lawrence, Deck Kundrat, Joseph,Steward Pieamey, Bert. Engine Lehmaim,. Arthur, Deck Restalno, John, Engine Ripley, William„Deck Lentsch, Robert, Deck Lundeman, Louis, Deck koback, James,Deck Makarewicz, Richard, Engine Rodriguez, Charies, Epgine Manning, Henry, Steward Sabb,Caldweii, Jr., Engine Sailey, Robert, Jr., Engine Marcus, M. A., Deck McAndrcw, Martin, Engine Sanders, Darry. Engine . McCabe, John, Engine Sanger, Alfred, Deck Shaw, Ronald, jj^gine I^Simonetti, Joseph, Steward Spell, Joseph, Deck Spencer, H. D., Engine Stanter, David, Engine Svohoda, Kvetoslav, Thomas, Robert, Engine Thomas, Timothy, Deck Trainor, Robert, Deck Utterback, Larry, Deck Vain, Thomas, Deck Vanyi, Thomas, Steward Vukmir, George, Deck. Walker, Marvin, Engine j Wambach, Albert, Wilhelm, Mark, Engjne Wilson, Richard, Ste Wolfe, John, Deck Page 21 July1974 iXl i.-^ ..if -T . xV A:. A h- �Laying Cables in the Pacific,CS. Long Lines Calls at Yokohama 1 J-. laying cable in the Pa!jr::fhe "CaWe Long' L«»«s:: ,e pert el Vokohibia. This 511-fo6t long more than 1,000 nanikai j^ cable ln buge tai^, wbich she can lay while criiistng at seyen or eight ' : ^ -i- (^rrying 00^ Officers and crew, abkrard Ibis yessel^ tlie % 4:& ing nnifine jobs reqoiring alertDiscussing cable loading operations are, from left: John Whiting, cable AB; Mr. Siman, who is an AT&T cable oper­ ator director, and Bosun Kerb LIbby. The 511-foot long Cable Ship Long Lines entering the port of Yokohama. 1: V •; Vantage Horizon Meeting FINANCIAL REPORTS. The constitution of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and InlMd Waters District makes specific provision for safeguarding the membership's money and Union 'finances. The constitution requires a detailed audit by Certified Public Accountants every three months, which are to be submitted to the membership by the Secretary-Treasurer. A quarterly finance committee of rank and file members, elected by the membership, makes examination each quarter of the finances of the Union and reports fully their findings and recommendations. Members of this committee may make dissenting reports, specific recom­ mendations and separate findings. TRUST FUNDS. All trust funds of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District are administered in accordance with the provisions of various trust fund agreements. All these agreements specify that the trustees in charge of these funds shall equally consist of Union and management representatives and their alternates. All expenditures and disburse­ ments of trust funds are made only upon approval by a majority of the trustees. All trust fund financial records are available at the headquarters of the various trust funds. SHIPPING RIGHTS. Your shipping rights and seniority are protected exclusively by the contracts between the Union and the shipowners. Get to know your shipping rights. Copies of these contracts are. posted and available in all Union halls. If you feel there has been any violation of your shipping or seniority rights as contained in the contracts between the Union and the shirowners, notify the Seafarers Appeals Board by certified mail, return receipt requested. The proper address for this is: Frank Drozak,' Chairman, Seafarers Appeals Bourd 275 • 20tb Street, Brooklyn, N. Y. 11215 Full copies of contracts as referred to are available to you at all times, either by writing directly to the Union or to the Seafarers Appeals Board. CONTRACTS. Copies of all SIU contracts are available in all SIU halls. These contracts specify the wages and conditions under which you work and live aboard ship. Know your contract rights, as well as your obligations, such as filing for OT on the proper sheets and in the proper manner. If, at any time, any SIU patrolman or other Union official, in your opinion, fails to protect your contract rights properly, contact the nearest SIU port agent. EDITORIAL POLICY—-SEAFARERS LOG. The Log has traditionally refrained from publishing any article serving the political purposes of any individual in the Union, officer or member. It has also refrained from publishing articles deemed harmful to the Union or its collective membership. This established policy has been reaffirmed by memitership action at the September, 1960, meetings in all constitutional ports. The responsibility for Log policy is vested in an editorial board which consists of the Executive Board of the Union. The Executive Board may delegate, from among its ranks, one individual to carry out this responsibility. , PAYMENT OF MONIES. No monies are to be paid to anyone in any official capacity in the SIU unless an official Union receipt is given for same. Under no circumstances should any member pay any money for any reason unless he is given such receipt. In the event anyone attempts to require any such payment be made without supplying a receipt, or if a member is required to make a payment and is given an official receipt, but feels that he should not have been required to make such payment, this should immediately be reported to headquarters. CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS. Copies of the SIU constitution are available in all Union halls. All members should obtain copies of this constitution so as to familiarize themselves with its contents. Any tinie you feel any member or officer is attempting to deprive you of any constitutional right or obligation by any methods such as dealing with charges, trials, etc., as well as all other details, then the member so affected should immediately notify headquarters. V.::i fs , f- - • A. ' -v.- "r EQUAL RIGHTS. All Seafarers are guaranteed equal rights in employment and as members of the SIU. These rights are clearly set forth in the SIU constitution and in the contracts which the Union has negotiated with the employers. Coiisequentiy, no Seafarer may be discriminated against because of race, creed, color, sex and national or geographic origin. If any member feels that he is denied the equal rights to which he is entitled, he should notify headquarters. '• • /f Members of the Vantage Horizon's ship's committee (top) gathered on deck when ship paid off recently after seven months at Newport News, Va. They are (from I. to r.), H. Roberts, engine delegate; B. Turk, educational director; Thomas Reading, deck delegate; G. Tolliver, secretary reporter; J. E. Tanner, ship's chairman, and F. L. Hall, steward delegate. Members participated in ship's meeting (bottom) and were brought up-to-date on legislative action in Washington and other developments affecting the Union. Bosun John Cisiecki (shown in Inset photo), who was participating in the Bosun Recertificatlon Program at the time visited the ship from New YOrk and described the Pro­ gram, emphasizing the importance of contributing to SPAD in order to win our legislative battles. The entire crew donated to the SPAD fund. Hgsn SEAFARERS POLITICAL ACTIVITY DONATION ^ SPAD. SPAD is a separate segregated fund. Its proceeds are used to further its objects and purposes including but not limited to furthering the political, social and economic interests of Seafarer seamen, the preservation and furthering of the American Merchant Marine with improved employment opportunities for seamen and the advancement of trade union concepts. In connection with such objects, SPAD supports and contributes to political candidates for elective office. All contributions are voluntary. No contribution may be solicited or received because of force job discrimination, financial reprisal, or. threat of such conduct, or as a condition of member­ ship in the Union or of employment. If a contribution is made by reason of the above improper conduct, notify the Seafarers Union or SPAD by certified mail within 30 days of the contnbuuon for investigation and appropriate action and refund, if involuntary. Su^rt SPAD to protect Md further your economic, political and social interests, American trade union concepts and Seafarer seamen. If at any time a Seafarar fecbitimt that aiiy of the above rights ba^ i, i«n violattd, or that he has keen denied Us cvostitHfl fanmcdlate - rtqnested. Seafarers Log • 'Si, �Cbmmittee OK's Oil Bill Continued from Page 3 "T-lt Sltf President Paul Hall—testifying {as tlR final speaker at the hearings— stressed the importance of this legisla[tion to the national security of the United States and to the nation's ecoInomic and environmental concerns. Hall also emphasized that the oil I import legislation would implement the Merchant Marine Act's stated policy of rebuilding the nation's merchant [marii^. Stating that the passage of this cargo legislation is *Hhe logical extension of the sh^nilding pro- Get Passports All Seafarers are advised that they should have United States passport books and should carry them with them at all times. Seafarers have encountered problems in some areas of the world because they did not have passports, and the problem seems to be increasing. In addition, many Seafarers have not been able to make flyout jobs to foreign countries be­ cause they lacked passports. A U.S. passport can be secured in any major city in the country. If you need assistance in getting a passport, contact your.SIU port agent. Richard Selling Please contact the SIU hiring hall in Seattle. Agent is holding mail and a package for you there. Joseph Michael Novotny Your son Michael would like you to [ contact him at 202-628-3544. Charles O. Faircloth Please contact Mrs. Virginia B. Faircloth as soon as possible at 3684 1 Riviera Dr., Slidell, La. 70458, or call ! collect 504-643-1668. William Dnnn, Jr. Please contact Ernest S, Newhall c/o the SS John Tyler, Waterman Steamship Co., 120 Wall St., New York,N.Y. 10005. Joseph Zeloy - Please contact Mrs. Catherine Glidewell as soon as possible at Route 3, Box 94, Gulfport, Miss. 39501. Peter Ucd Please contact Miss Carmela Corbo as soon as possible at 109 Norwood Ave., Buffalo, N.Y. 14222. gram of the Merchant Marine Act of 1970," Han asserted: '*The Merchant Marine Act of 1970 was not intended to he and most not he considered as the only solution to rehuUding flie merchant marine. Since the pas­ sage of that Act, it has become all too apparent that the availability oi cargo is essential to the survival and growth of the merdumt marine." Following is the recorded vote of members of the Senate Commerce Committee on the oil import legis­ lation: 7^ d "Liberty Ships" by John Bunker, published by Naval Institute Press, An­ napolis, Md., 1972, 287 pages. Often overlooked in histories of World War II are the ships and sailors that struggled against heavy enemy resistance to keep the. Allied forces rolling with supplies of "bombs, bullets and beans." "Liberty Ships," written by a former merchant seaman who sailed on two Liberty ships during WW II, fills in the gap with this thorough recounting of the exploits of "the ugly ducklings of World War H" and their crews. Voting Against Norris Cotton CR-N.H.) and James B. Pearson CR-Kan.). Beginning with the simultaneous launching of the first 14 Libertys on Sept. 27, 1941, John Bunker Cwho sailed with the SIU) follows the history of this mass produced, "expendable" ship through each theater of operation. Ship by ship, he records accounts of merchant seamen braving' enemy torpedoes, air attacks, heavy seas and boredom in the Atlantic, Persian Gulf, Pacific, Mediterranean, and on the Normandy invasion and Murmansk run. He also includes accounts of some of the several hundred unlucky Liberty ships sunk or destroyed by enemy attacks, bad weather and in a few cases, poor construction. And there are fascinating .stories of weeks spent in lifeboats that read like sea fiction, but are actually drawn from diaries kept by crewmembers. To balance the picture, there are accounts of greatly outgunned merchant seamen shooting down enemy planes, sinking subs, gunning down torpedoes headed for their ships, and even one account of a Liberty sinking a 4,800-ton German raider. But as anyone who sailed a Liberty during the war knows, life on board was not all attack and counterattack. Mr. Bunker, always the accurate historian, quotes terse log entries that record fights stemming from shipboard monotony and anonymous ditties complaining of long months waiting to unload and the lack of battle action. .The inevitable comic confusion that always surrounds military operations doesn't escape his attention either, and there are stories of Liberty sMps roaming the South Pacific, unable to find anyone to accept their cargo. Not Voting Howard H. Baker, Jr. CR-Tenn.) and Robert P. Grifl&n CR-Mich.). Full of good sea stories about the Libertys, this straightforward and well re­ searched book is always interesting. It includes over a dozen photos, detailed plans of one of the Libertys and a complete numerical and alphabetical listing of the more than 2,700 Liberty ships built. Voting For Chairman Warren D. Magnuson CDWash.); Russell B. Long (D-La.), Chairman of the Merchant Marine Subconunittee; John O. Pastore (DR.I.); Vance Hartke (D-Ind.); Phillip A. Hart (D-Mich.); Howard W. Can­ non (D-Nev.); Frank E. Moss CDUtah); Ernest P. Hollings CD-S.C.); Daniel K. Inouyc CD-Hawaii); John V. Tunney CD-Calif.); Adlai E. Steven­ son, III CD-IU.); Marlow W. Cook CRKy.); Ted Stevens CR-Alaska); and J. Glenn Beall, Jr. CR-Md.). Seafarers Welfare, Pension, and Vacation Plans Cash Benefits Paid May 23-June 26,1974 Number MONTH TO DATE SEAFARERS WELFARE PLAN ~ ELIGIBLES Death In Hospital Daily @ $1.00 In Hospital Daily @ $3.00 Hospital & Hospital Extras Surgical Sickness & Accident @ $8.00 Special Equipment Optical 1. Supplemental Medicare Premiums ........ DEPENDENTS OF ELIGIBLES Hospital & Hospital Extras Doctors' Visits In Hospital Surgical Maternity Blood Transfusions Optical .....; ' . .TV. . .... PENSIONERS & DEPENDENTS Death Hospital & Hospital Extras •• Doctors' Visits & Other Medical Expenses .. Surgical Optical Blood Transfusions — ...... Special Equipment ^)cntal Supplemental Medicare Premiums SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM TOTALS Total Seafarers Welfare Plan ............ \ ; Total Seafarers Pension Plan ............ .. •" ; . : Total Seafarers Vacation Plan .........,. > Total Seafarers Welfare, Pension & Vacation Amount YEAR TO DATE 20 433 212 22 7 7,937 1 192 68 94 4,662 2,046 97 26 45.804 10 1,323 210 540 83 154 26 5 129 MONTH TO DATE 47,330.46 433.00 636.00 2,809.94 591.00 63,496.00 340.00 4,549.28 2,723.50 $ 259,795.88 4,662.00 6,138.00 14,308.55 2,634.00 366,432.00 2,901.40 30,234.35 9,893.60 2,682 419 769 141 20 921 112,376.61 2,734.04 20,554.60 • 6,600.00 236.50 2,913.92 554,321.02 13,104.28 98,621.95 36,559.75 1,353.65 19,787.25 69 937 734 82 . 276 4 18 4 9,163 39,000.00 40,352.85 4,720.06 1,915.00 1,371.49 —^ 423.66 250.00 12,618.50 202,000.00 176,016.84 27,929.13 11,332.25 7,433.58 305.75 4,349.86 828.54 67,149.90 1 60 364.62 20,636.72 12,102 2,214 1,271 15,587 70,571 11,001 6,699 88,271 369,341.03 535,169.00 643.097.27 $1,547,607.30 1,938,730.25 2,651,268.50 3,631,473.88 $8v221,472.63 ' s $ YEAR TO DATE ' ' 13 187 14L 14 40 — 4 1 1,872 \ P4ge23 July 1974 t' ?. 5^ �ri.-- r\ r4.: ••:. „•'. • v"'V «ISPAYCH1RS REPORT JUNE 1-30, 1974 TOTAL RE6ISTEREO AHOromw A CIBMB CIMSC REGISTERED ON BEACH Alt Groups CtossA CtMsB CIMSC TOTAL SHIPPED ANSroups A OMSB CtoMC DECK DEPARTMENT - . '"'V - '• -i-. • '' , -J.' '• -t ':•/= Wr'' • •. • v- Boston 6'* «'*V« • * • New York ......... Philadelphia Baltimore ........ Norfolk ' Tampa Mobile New Orleans Jacksonville San Francisco ...... Wilmington Seattle . Puerto Rico Houston Piney Point Yokohama Alpena Buffalo Cleveland Detroit Duiuth Frankfort Chicago : • ••••••••••••••• Totals • ••••••••••••••• Port Boston •',f ,•*••• ,. "l ir'" :. i :' • .-•* 1 5 99 17 55 20 7 28 78 .38 57 32 11 76 0 2 3 3 2 11 7 8 4 582 2 15 3 8 3 4 3 18 5 13 11 10 0 20 0 4 0 0 2 1 2 1 2 127 1 3 1 0 0 0 0 2 1 0 1 0 0 1 0 3 2 0 0 1 3 0 1 20 0 90 8 38 11 4 25 47 19 51 12 9 12 59 0 2 1 2 2 17 11 3 4 437 2 38 6 11 4 1 8 28 15 27 11 21 6 27 0 1 1 1 3 2 4 0 1 218 0 5 0 1 0 . New York Philadelphia ...... Baltimore. ...... .•• j. Nortoik ................... .f......... Tampa ............................ Mobile ' . New Orleans Jacksonville San Francisco Wilmington ; Seattle Puerto Rico Houston :... Piney Point Yokohama ..... Alpena Buffalo Cleveland Detroit Duiuth Frankfort .•...'. Chicago Totals .............................. • 8 38 4"' 12 6 .a.,.......' Houston . Piney Point Yokohama .... Alpena .......... Buffalo ............. Cleveland i Detroit Duiuth Frankfort ..... Chicago Totals Port Boston New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk.. Tampa ..... v k^obile ............................ New Orleans '. Jacksonville San Francisco — Wilmington Seattle.. Fuerto Rico Houston ; Piney Point i...... !•.•. . • • 4 37 4 12 10 9 7 43 9 10 7 16 3 38 4 1 2 2 7 8 6 1 2 242 8 158 23 79 27 8 59 104 50 110 25 55 16 139 0 2 4 2 6 16 5 6 6 908 3 27 4 8 6 1 7 6 7 24 18 19 2 28 0 4 0 -2 1 _ 3 3 1 1 175 2 ' 3 1 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 1 1 0 5 0 3 4 0 1 0 6 2 3 34 1 128 11 55 19 2 43 78 20 71 18 25 19 89 0 1 2 4 2 24 7 2 0 621 2 52 8 18 7 2 15 24 8 27 16 17 6 34 0 4 2 1 1 - 5 4 0 1 264 0 2 0 1 1 0 0 3 3 1 0 0 0 6 0 0 4 2 1 2 6 0 8 40 5 74 8 22 12 0 36 45 20 58 11 22 13 74 0 2 0. 1 1 3 3 0 0 310 1 16 1 2 2 1 3 6 5 32 7 5 1 13 0 1 0 0 1 0 1 0 1 89 0 2 0 1 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 .0 0 0 0 0 0 2 9 3 159 21 47 i 35. .19 2 i 2 39 i 17 52 42 i 19 83 i 29 18 i 5 19 i 13 33 1 23 66 i 24 4 1 0 2 1 1 5 1 5 5 5 i 5 14 1 25 14 1 5 5 i 15 4 1 4 • 355 661 2,194 1,189 10 83 4 13 9 2 0 16 14 15 0 4 4 65 0 9 65 34 21 88 46 21 40 563 646 1 6 1 5 0 0 0 7 1 0 0 1 1 2 0 1 4 2 11 10 12 2 3 70 ENGINE DEPARTMENT i Port Boston a..'....... New York ....... i.. Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Tampa .' Mobile New Orleans ...........,. Jacksonville .......... San Francisco Wilmington Seattle "'. 'V- .•, ^ 1 86 5 29 16 10 20 61 33 31 14 20 7 67 0 2 3 . 5 2 21 12 11 6 462 Yokohama ..... Alpena Buffalo -. Cleveland Detroit .......................^..... Duiuth .... Frankfort Chicago .......a.............,.....'. Totals Totals AllDepts 16 24 5 9 0 0 0 4 1 2 3 6 0 0 1 0 1 9 1 12 6 3 0 11 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 58 0 1 0 1 2 0 0 0 0 2 0 1 2 0 2 2 2 1 5 27 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 -0 1 0 1 0 0 1 0 1 0 2 10 1 65 . 6 28 8 8 18 43 23 43 6 17 9 58 0 1 3 2 2 9 14 6 6 376 1 52 4 12 7 4 5 22 18 22 5 14 1 35 6 2 0 0 11 3 5 0 6 235 0 8 0 0 1 1 0 0 2 0 0 1 0 3 0 3 0 2 3 5 0 1 0 30 > STEWARD DEPARTMENT 1 3 1 30 15 33 0 6 1 S 12 2 0 O 7 3 0 '8 0 19 5 16 0 39 0 13 12 0 21 22 5 0 7 1 6 7 0 8 7 28 11 33 0 0 21 1 0 4 0 0 1 0 3 1 3 1 1 2 8 1 2 3 4 1 0 9 3 2 1 238 182 54 ENTRY DEPARTMENT 0 32 11 24 6 2 i i i 14 31 8 23 6 14 1/ 18 0 1 0 3 2 2^ 7 15 3 2C0 1,53S 54 i ^ i ^ 1,076 PRESIDENT PaulHaE SECRETARY-TREASURER JoeDiGiorgio EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT Cal Tanner. VICE PRESIDENTS Earl Shepard Lindscy Williams. Frank Drtnak Paul Drozak HEADQUARTERS <754Avc.,Bfc|)ni.ll232 (212) HY MM# ALPENA, Mich. SM N. 2 Ave. 49767 (517) EL 4-3414 BALTIMORE, Md. 1214 E. Baltimore St 21242 (341) EA 7-4944 BOSTON, Mam. 215 Emex St 42111 (§17) 4S2-4714 BUFFALO, N.Y.... .294 Franklia St 14242 SIU (714)1X3-9259 IBU (714)1X3-9259 CHICAGO, m.. .9383 S. Ewiag Are. 44417 HU (312) SA 1-4733 IBU (312) ES 5-9574 CLEVFXAND,Ohlo 1294 Old River Rd. 44113 (214) MA 1-5454 DETROIT, Mich. 14225 W. Jeffcrsoa Ave. 48218 (313) VI3-4741 DULUTH, Mbn. 2414 W. 3 St 55844 (218) RA 2-4114 FRAT^KFORT, Mkh. F.O. Box 287 415 Malo Si. 49435 (414) EL 7-2441 HOUSTON, Tax. ... .5844 Canal St 77411 (713) WA 8-3247 lACKSONVlLLE, Fhk.2448 Pearl St 32233 (944) EL 3-4987 JERSEY CITY, TU. 99 MoBtgomery StT7342# (241) HE 5-9424 ^ MOBILE, Ala.: ...IS. Lawrence St 34442 (245) HE 2-1754 NEW ORLEANS^ La. 434 Jaehaoo Ave. 74|34 NORFOLK, Va. .115 3 St 23514 (944) i22-18» PADUCAH, Ky..;..... .2258.7 St 42441 (542) 443-2493 PHULADELPHU, Pa.. .2444 S. 4 St 19148 (215) DE 4-3818 PORT ARTHUR, Tex.... .5349 Ave. 77444 (713) 983-1479 SAN FRANCISCO, CaHr. 1321 Mission St 94143 (415) 424i4793 SANTURCE, PJR..1313 Femandex, Jnncos, Stop 20 00948 (849)724-4247 SEATTLE, Warik 2505 1 Ave. 98121 (284) MA 3-4334 ST. LOUBk Mo.. .4581 Gnvois Ave. 43114 (314)752-4584 TAMPA, Fb. 312 Hanhoa St 33442 (813) 229-2788 TOLEDO, Ohio 935 Sonmrit St 43644 (419) 2466491 WILMINGTON, CaM. 514 N. Broad St 94744 (213) 549-4444 YOKOHAMA, PX). Box 429 Yokehawi Part PAL 5-4NlhoaOhdari Nika-Ka 231-91 201-7935 Ext 291 The above %aKS cieaily Atm that siting in aD areas is exoelleiN. Daring Oe of Jmie 1-30, a total of 1,889 jobs wen shipped ANMB SIU bails. Bat of these, only 1,070 wen taken by Class SealoiKy faU book men. That awaas than were 813 pcraiaBeBl jobs avaOabie to Class seniority fall book awa not tato by tbcat There are pleBty of jobs avail­ able la aDdepaitaMits,aad SIU amabascaB fed secare that vriwatb^goloaBSIUUi^baB,tberewlDbejobslortlwBi to 8Rr ;'v" y• P8ge24 ::A . • '.Seaf^IS log �: • >• Vantage Horizon Visits Australia J •••' ^ se- I i-fi. f- v.- 1 xvr'??^ • ••-s\^''<M\ . , . Mm- The Vantage Horizon (Vantage Steamirfiip), the ficst American vessel to k>ad wheat in Australia since Woild War II, recentty had a seven month payoff at Newport News, Va. The sfa^ had carried grain from die of Mexico to Germany, India, Iran^ and Genddton, Australia, among other ports. The 650 foot-long tanker has a dwt iff 33,761 tims. ^e was consirocted fatm two vcssds in Mobile, Ala. in April, 1968. Her bow and stem section were taken from the former T-2 tmiker, Westfield, and her mid-body from the French-buflt Isanda. The fulty air-conditiimed diip is one of the 50 American sh^ vffiich carry grain to the Soviet Union as part of die trade agreement be­ tween the UJS. and Russia signed in 1972, The Vantage Horizon returned to die United States with a ^ort-handed crew. The deck department lost some men abroad who had to be hospital­ ized, but crewmembers all agreed that all three departments really woriced together to bring in the ship with a minimum of diflBculty. The steward and engine departments es­ pecially helped out with tying-up and standing watch. The Vantage Horizon sailed from Houston on June 19 carrying wheat headed for Leningrad, Russia. •fv.. ijf-r- ir^ h' • " X •Sk rr-' ] V '•'f r- f •S- .k ' f 11 1; r •yi- • t- iI •? f V y-!. 1 I -y / i'i". ] ."» / I 4 .'y .J .f 5 ;-Tf t- • 4.t r 1.' fcS: it v: '5 BR/Utllity Pericles Mouzlthras (left) makes two-ticket SPAD contribution to Norfolk l4tn5lman Steve Papuohis. ' >^i>^^^ Chief Cook F. U. Halt (left) piepares food in the galley as Chief Steward G. Page 25 July 1974 > . V ;, r*' • •- .1 >• 'a ' s. •f y t- ; \''>" • . y^^-' ''if aH'V-: -:A- �'Sit-:: Jfinal Beparturesi SlU pensioner Earl R. 'mckie** Harri­ son, 61, died of bron­ chopneumonia in the A.G. Holley State Hospital, Lantana, Fla., on. Feb. 13. Brother Harrison joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1957 sailing as a chief cook and steward delegate. He was bom in Mansfield, Mass., and was a resident of Lake Placid, Fla. at the time of his death. Burial was in Lake Placid. Surviving are his widow, Dor­ othy, and a stepdaughter, Marian A. Williams. •J Thomas C. Hop­ kins, 53, died oh Mar. 18. Brother Hopkins joined the SIU in the port of Houston in 1958 sail­ ing ir the engine de­ partment. He had sailed for 32 years. A native of Norton, Va., he was a resi­ dent Churchill, Tenn., at his death. Seafarer Hopkins was a pre-World War II veteran of the U.S. Coast Artillery. Surviving are his widow. Hazel; a son, Mark of Kingspoit, Tenn., and his mother, Mrs. Jennie McMurray of Dor­ chester, Va. SIU pensioner Cleveland A. Howell, 76, died of natural causes in Misericordia Hospital, Bronx, N. v., on May 29. Brother Howell join­ ed the Union in 1947 in the port of New York sailing as a cook. He was bom in -Kingston, Jamaica, British West Indies, and was a resident of the Bronx at his death. Burial was in Woodlawn Ceme­ tery, the Bronx, Surviving are his widow, Wilhelmine and a daughter, Mrs. Elaine M. Allen. Frank I. Fisher, 19, passed away aboard the SS Platte (Ogden Marine) in Saigon Harbor, Viet'nam, on • Jan. 15. Brother Fisher was a 1972 graduate of the HLSS. He sailed in the steward and deck departments. Sea­ farer Fisher was a native of St. Peters­ burg, Fla., where he resided at his death. Burial wais in St. Petersburg. Surviving is his mother, Jeanne of St. Petersburg. /- n m- m-rn'. William F. Carpenter, 37, died of a hemorrhage in Law­ rence County Gen­ eral Hospital, Ironton, Ohio on Mar, 19. Brother Carpen­ ter joined the Union in the port of Detroit in 1970 sailing as an AB for both the American and Erie Steamship Compa­ nies. A native of Ironton, he was a resi­ dent there at his death. He was a U.S. Army veteran. Burial was m Woodland Cemetery, Ironton. Surviving are his widow, Ruth; his mother, Mrs. Mari­ etta Carpenter and two children, all of Ironton. Candido Bonefont, 57, died in the Bronx, N.Y., on Aug. 8, 1971. Brother Bonefont joined the SIU in 1942 in the port of Baltimore sailing as an AB. He walked the picket line in the Greater N.Y. Harbor strike in 1961. Born in Yabucoa, Puerto Rico, Seafater Bonefont was a resident of the Bronx, N.Y. at his death. Sur­ viving is his widow, Maria. SIU pensioner George F. Crabtree, 70, died of natural causes on May 28 at his home in New York City. Brother Crabtree joined the SIU in 1947 in the port of Norfolk sail­ ing. as a cook. He was bom in King, N. Carolina. Cremation was in Garden State Crematory, North Bergen, N.J. Surviving are his widow, Catherine and a son, Tom of Rainier, Md. Ernest C. Brown, 66, passed away in Oakland, Calif, on Apr. 22. Brother Brown joined the Union in the port of New York in 1957 sailing as a cook. He had sailed for 47 years. A native of Seattle, Wash., he was a resident there at his death. Sea­ farer Brown is survived by two sisters, Lillian Brown and Mrs. June Sentine, both of Seattle. Charies L. Gregson, 60, succumbed to pneumonia in Morton Hospital, Taunton, Mass. on Mar. 22. Brother Gregson joined the SIU in the port of Boston in 1956 sail­ ing as a chief cook. He was born in Worcester, Mass., and was a resident of Taunton at his death. Interment was in Woodlawn Cemetery, Everett, Ma^s. Surviving is his widow, Isabelle. SIU pensioner Roy J. Barker, 64, suc­ cumbed to cancer inPark Central Conva­ lescent Hospital, Fre­ mont, Calif, on May 20. Brother Barker joined the SIU in 1946 in the port of New Orleans sailing as a chief steward. Bom in Wisconsin, he was a resident of Newark, Calif, at his death. Burial was in Irvington Cemetery, Newark. Surviving are his widow, Gladys and three grandchildren, Pamela Jean, Roy and Richard Saladin. Frederick Colle­ ton, 47, passed away on the SS Overseas Valdez (Maritime Overseas) on Apr. 19. Brother Colleton joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1961 sailing in the engine department. Bom in Stockport, England, he was a resident of Wilming­ ton, Calif, at his death. He was an Army veteran of World War II. Surviving is a sister, Mrs. Barbara Hollis of Wil­ mington. SIU 'pensioner Adam R. Swiszczowski, 77, succumbed to heart disease in Brooklyn, N, Y., on Apr. 23. Brother Swiszczowski joined the SIU in 1943 in the port of Baltimore sailing as an AB.- He was an Army veteran of both World War I and World War II. Seafarer Swiszczowski attended the HLSS in 1970. He also sailed on the RV Anton Bruun (Alpine Geo­ physical) in 1964 on the National Sci­ ence Foundation Indian Ocean Expedi­ tion. Bom in Poland, he was a resident of Toledo, Ohio. Cremation was in the Garden State Crematory, North Ber- . gen, N. J. Surviving are a sister, Z. Dzieworska of Warsaw, Poland and three cousins, Mrs. Helen Brpwnfield of Birmingham, Mich.; Henry Richards of Toledo, and W. S. Richards of Perrysburg, Ohio; .•••A I • Francesco E. Gianicco, 52, died of heart disease in Brooklyn, N.Y. on Apr. 19. Brother Gianiccp joined the Union in the port of Baltimore in 1959 sailing as a firemanwatertender. Bora in San Jose, Calif., he was a resident of Brooklyn at his death. He was a Navy veteran of World War II. Burial was in Greenwood Cem­ etery, Brooklyn. Surviving is a sister, Mrs. Ruth G. Pascoe of San Francisco. SIU pensioner Jo­ seph T. Gehringer, 63, died of cancer in East Louisiana State Hospital, Jackson on Apr. 7. Brother Geh­ ringer joined the SIU in 1944 in the port of Baltimore sailing in the deck department. Bom in Allentown, Pa,, he was a resident of New Orleans at his death. Interment was in Garden of Memories Cemetery, New Orleans. Surviving are his widow, Audrey and a son, Tom of Allentown. Karl G. Westerback, 56, passed away on Apr. 13. Brother Westerback joined the Union in the port of New York in 1965 sailing as an AB. He was bom in Finland and was a resident of Baltimore at his death. Interment^as in Mt. Carmel Cemetery, Baltimore. Surviving is a brother, Al­ fred of Thunder Bay, Ontario. Canada. William J. French, 63, passed away on Mar. 25. Brother French joined the SIU in the port of Baltimore in 1957 sailing in the deck department. .He was born. in Massachu­ setts and was a resident pf Middlesex, Md. at his death. Surviving is a sister, iMrs. Eose Carlin of Middlesex. William L. Ecker, 84, died of. a heart attack aboard the SS Summit (Sea-Land) at the Kodiak, Alaska City Dock on Mar. 31, 1973. Brother Ecker joined the Union in the port of Seattle in 1955 sailing as a chief cook. He had sailed for 44 years. Bom jn Rome, N.Y., he wjis a veteran of both the Army and the Navy in World War I. Burial was at sea from the SS Brook­ lyn (Sea-Land) on Aug. 8, 1973. Sur­ viving are a son, Tom; two sisters, Mrs. Carl Domino, both of Rome, N.Y., and Mrs. Marjorie Jones of Whittier, (IJalif. and a cousin, Mrs. Harriet Simons of Pompano Beach, Fla. I$racR.Claik,49, died in Oakland, Calif, on Mar. 16. Brother Clark joined the SIU in the port of San Francisco in 1968 sailing as a cook. A native of Mississippi, he was a resident of Oakland at his death. He was an Army veteran of World War II. Interment was in Sunset View Ceme­ tery, El Ceirito, Calif. Surviving are his widow, Nellie; a son, Aaron; three daughters, Beverly and Michelle and Pamela Gilliam, all of Oakland, and a sister, Mrs. Sylvia L. Troupe of Hamil­ ton, Miss. John E. Brown, 70, died of a ^ heart attack in Seattle's USPHS hospital on Apr, 26. Brother Brown joined the Union in the port of Detroit in 1952 sail­ ing as a firemanwatertender. He was a pre-war and World War II veteran of the Navy and U.S. Coast Guard. Bom in Beach Grove, Tenn., he' was a resident of Seattle at his death. Burial was in Acaia Memorial Park, Seattle. Surviving are his widow, Margaret, and a daughter, Mrs. Betty J. Minga of Bellingham, Wash. George E. Phillips, 5 1, passed away aboard the SS Achil­ les (Newport Tank­ ers) while at sea on June 16. Brother Phillips joined the SIU in the port of Mobile in 1954 sail­ ing in the engine department. He at­ tended the HLSS at Piney Point, Md. in 1970. Born in Alabama, he was a resident of Houston at his death. Sur­ viving are his widow, Margaret; six sons, Philip, Ronald, Ernest, Donald, Jeffrey and Lawrence and two daugh­ ters, Peggy and Etta. Jose Dacimha, 63, was found drowned in Baltimore Harbor on Mar. 28. Brother Dacunha joined the Union in the jjprt of Philadelphia in 1955 sailing in the steward department. A native of Portugal, he was a resident of Balti­ more at his death. Interment was in Mt. Carmel Cemetery, Baltimore. Surviving is a brothpr; Manuel of Baltimore. Seafarers Log �I- Jfiiwl Beparturcsi Edward S. Bryson, 72, passed away in Woodstock, 111., on June 4. Brother Bry­ son joined the SIU in the port of Detroit in 1961 sailing as a cook. jBorn in Chi­ cago, lie was a resi­ dent of Clinton, Md. at .his death. Sur­ viving is a cousin, Edward Silver of Los Angeles. SIU pensioner Francisco Mayo, 68, died in Cor-una, Spain, in June. Brother Mayo joined the Union in 1939 in the port of Baltimore sailing in the engine department. He was bom in Spain and was a resident there at his death. Surviving are his widow, Lena and a sister, Delores of Baltimore. Michael N. Katradis, 66, died on May 26. Brother Katradis joined the Union in the port of New York in 1965 sailing in the engine department. A native of Greece, he was a resident of Brooklyn, N.Y, at his death. Surviving are his widow, Katina of Chios Agios Simeon, Greece, and a son and a daughter. Charles J. Burns, 56, died in the 1 Church Home and Hospital, Baltimore, on Apr. 27. Brother Bums joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1955 sailing as a bosun. He did picket duty in both the Greater N.Y. Harbor strike of 1961 and the Robin Line strike in 1962. Bora in Cumber­ land, England, he was a resident of Carbondale. Pa. at his death. Interment was in Mt. Carmel Cemetery, Balti­ more. Surviving are three brothers, Michael of Niagara Falls, N.Y.; Joseph of East Haven, Conn., and James. Milton F. Flynn, 58, died of cancer in the Fort Pierce, Fla. Memorial Hospital on Mar. 19. Brother Flytm joined the Union in 1949 in the port of New York sailing in the engine department. Brother Flynn was a SIU welfare representative in 1956. He was bora in Florida and was a resident of Fort Pierce at his death. Surviving are his widow, Mary and a brother, SIU member Delmar Flynn. ^ Louls C. Becker, 18, died in John F. Kennedy Hopital, Iselin, N.J., on Mar. 7. Bora in Perth AmSIU pensioner Gil­ boy, N.J., Brother bert G. Parker, Jr., Becker was a resi­ 51, succumbed to dent of Iselin at the |i emphysema on Mar. time of his death. He 13. Brother Parker was a 1972 graduate of the Harry joined the SIU in Lundeberg School of Seamanship, 1944 in the port of Piney Point, Md., and sailed as an OS. Savannah sailing as a Seafarer Becker marched in the school's chief cook. He had Memorial Day parade in 1972. Burial sailed for 30 years. Born in Philadel­ was in Hazelwood Cemetery, Rahway, phia, Seafarer Parker was a resident of N.J. Surviving are his mother, Alice of Savannah at his death. Burial was in Iselin; his father, Louis and a sister, Forest Lawn Cemetery, Savannah. Sur­ Mercedes. viving are his mother, Ethel and a Victor C. AUcea, brother, John, both of Savannah. 39, succumbed to a William E. May, heart attac' in Jew­ 63, succumbed to ish Hospital, Brook­ cancer May 20 in lyn, N.Y., on Mar. 26. Brother Alicea Monroe Memorial Hospital, Monroe, joined the SIU in the port of New York in Mich. Brother May 1970 sailing as a joined the SIU in the Great Lakes port of cook. A native of Puerto Rico, he was Alpena, Mich, in a resident of the Bronx, N.Y. at the time of his death. Interment was in 1955 sailing in the steward department Municipal Cemetery, Bayamon, Puerto for the American Steamship Co. and Rico. Surviving are his widow, Tita; the Huron Cement Co. Bora in Cheyfour daughters, Sylvia, Elizabeth, Lus boygan, Mich., he was a resident of Ivonne and Margarita; a son, Edwin; Alpena at the time of his death. Inter­ his father, Leonardo; a sister, and two ment was in Evergreen Cemete^, brothers. Alpena. Surviving is a son, William of Rockwood, Mich. Robert H. Al­ bright, 48, died of Severino H. Garcancer in the USPHS da, Jr., 22, passed hospital in New Or­ away in St. Joseph's leans on Sept. 19. Hospital, Houston, Brother Albright on Apr. 27. Brother joined the Union in Garcia joined the the' port of Philadel­ Union in the port of phia in 1952 sailing Houston in 1971 sailing as a winer. A , in the engine department. Bora in Monclo, W. Va., he was a resident of Or­ native of Galveston, Tex., he was a lando, Fla. at the time of his death. resident of HousJon at his death. Burial Seafarer Albright was a veteran of the was in South Memorial Park. Cemetery, Army Medical Corps in World War II. Pearland, Tex. Surviving are his widow, Sylvia; a daughter, Christie; his mother, Surviving are his mother, Mrs. Naomi Albright of -Orlando and a sister, Mrs. Nica and his father, SIU pensioner Se­ Jean A. Bradshaw of Pinellas, Finverino Garcia, Sr., ail of Houston. Hobart R. Kirkwood, 47, died of a heart attack aboard the SS Panama (SeaLand) in Baton Rouge, La., on Apr. 2. Brother Kirkwoiod joined the Union in 1947 in the port of New York sailing as a bosun. He was a Navy veteran of World War 11. Seafarer Kirkwood was a November 1973 alter­ nate in the Bosuns Recertification Pro­ gram and attended the HLSS welding and GED courses at Piney Point, Md. Bora in Florida, he was a resident of Jacksonville at his death. Interment was in Riverside Memorial Park, Jackson­ ville. Surviving are his widow, Virginia; three sons, Travis, Hobart and Kylcn and his mother, Mrs. Ruby Curl of Jacksonville. Jos^b L. Cebnla, 59, expired from cancer on July 18, 1973. Bora in Al­ pena, Mich., he was a resident there when he died. Brother Cebula joined the SIU in the port of Alpena in 1958 and sailed in the engine department as a fire­ man. Burial was in St. Casimir Cemeteiy, Posen, Mich. Surviving are his widow, Helen; his mother, Anna; a son, Joseph, Jr. and a daughter, Jane. Richard N. Green, 20, after an acci­ dent aboard the Ben Calvin died in Outer Drive Hospital, Lincoln Park, Mich., on Aug; 8. Brother Green was a resident of Rogers City, Mich. He was a member of the SIU in the port of Detroit and sailed in the deck depart­ ment as a gateman for the American Steamship Co. of Buffalo. Interment was in Memorial Park Cemetery, Rogers City. Surviving is his mother, Dorothy. George E. Richardson, 53, passed away on July 25, 1973. Bom in Mis­ souri, he was a resident of California at the time of his death. Brother Rich­ ardson joined the Union in 1956 in the port of Baltimore and sailed in the en­ gine department. He is survived by a sister-in-law, Marie Richardson. SIU pensioner Edmund H. Johnston, 73, passed away from arteriosclerosis on Sept. 17. A native of Alpena, Mich., he was a resident of Hubbard L^e, Mich, at the time of his death. Brother Johnston joined the SlU-afi^liated IBU in the port of Detroit in 1949 and sailed in the steward department for Michigan Tankers Corp. from 1953 to 1962. He had been sailing on the Great Lakes since 1937. Surviving is his widow, Edith. SIU pensioner Jos^b E. Schmidt died on June 26. Brother Schmidt was a resident of Chicago at the time of his death. He joined the SlU-aflfiliated IBU in the port of Chicago in 1961 and sailed in the deck department as a tugman for the Great Lakes Dredge and Dock Co. from 1924 to 1929 and the Great Lakes Towing Co. from 1929 to 1973. Surviving are his widow, Agnes, and four sons, Robert, Donald, Ken­ neth and James. Sondor J. Csortos, 64, passed away in February. Bora in Buffalo, he was a resident there at the time of his death. Brother Csortos joined the SlU-afSliated IBU in the port of Buffalo in 1962 sailing in the engine department for Kinsman Marine, Huron Portland and the Boland Steamship Co. Surviv­ ing are a brother, John and a sister, Mrs. Ann Thomas, both of Buffalo. •• J' 4' f V" 'y r -.U f- '4^'. iJ •f i fy . ? '• V. i I -i: 'I • ;V; ;• -tU- f -'%• t H I ^ 'i U K; r I I-, > •I' :-v" v': -.1 J. A • i 'I SIU pensioner Anthony Czeczemsld, 79, died of arteriosclerosis in the Gould Nursing Home, Baltimore, Md. on Aug. 12. Bom in Buffalo, N.Y., he was a resident of Baltimore when he passed away. Brother Czeczeraski joined the SIU in 1943 in the port of New York and sailed in the engine deparment as a fireman-watertender. Burial was in St. Stanislaus Cemetery, Dundalk, Md. Surviving are a sister, Mrs. Walter A. (Josephine) Kurek, and a niece, Mrs. Cecila Fahey, both of Phoenix. Ariz. Page27 -•1'. L SIU pensioner Stephen R. Laffey, 72, died of a cerebral thrombosis in the Napening . Nursing Home, Midway Twsp., Minn., Dec. 9. Bora in Ireland, he was a resident of Duluth, Miim. at the time of his death. Brother Laffey joined the SIU in 1945 in the port erf Cleveland sailing in the deck depart­ ment as a wheelsman for Kinsman Ma­ rine. He did picket duty in the Northern Venture strike. Burial was in Calvary Cemetery, Duluth. Surviving are his widow, Marian and a sister, Mrs. Mar­ garet Leininger of Carnegie, Pa. SIU pensioner Jesse A. Pace, 73, died of heart failure at home Dec. 31. Bora in Elberta, Ohio, he was a resident of Frankfort, Mich, when he passed away. Brother Pace joined the Union in the port of Elberta in 1953 sailing in the engine department 21 years for the Ann Arbor Railroad Co. Interment was in Vonway Cemetery, Manistee County, Mich. Surviving is his widow. Vera. SIU pensioner Cari G. Green succiunbed to a cerebral thrombosis in De­ troit General Hospital Nov. 20. Brother Green joined the Union in the port of New York in 1965. He was a resident of Detroit when he died. Burial was in Feradale Cemetery, Riverview, Mich. July 1974 • ••ci •v.A®*' SIU pensioner Francis Peterson, 68, succumbed to lobar pneumonia in Memorial Hospital, Onekoma Twsp., Mich, on July 27, 1973. Bora in Frankfort, Mich., he,was a resident of Manistee, Mich, when he died. Brother Peterson joined the SlU-affiliated IBU in 1939 in the port of Detroit sailing in the engine department for the McCarthy Steamship Co. Burial was in Trinity Lutheran Cemetery, Manistee. Surviv­ ing is his widow. Norma. Hubert E. Burireen, 36, was crushed to death when he fell between a ship and a Great Northern ore dock in Su­ perior, Wise., Oct. 5. Brother Burkeen joined the SlU-aflfiliated IBU in the port of Detroit in 1973 sailing in the deck department for Kinsman Marine •and the Great Lakes Shipping Co. Bora in Texarkana, Ark., he was a resident of Duluth, Minn, at the time of his de­ mise. Burial was in Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Texarkana. Surviving is a brother, Charles B. Burkeen of Texar­ kana. Gerald R. Blabnik, 45, died of a heart attack in St. Joseph Hospital, Lo­ rain, Ohio on Aug. 16. A native of AJgoma, Wise., he was a resident of Green Bay, Wise, when he passed away. Brother Blahnik joined the SIU in the port of Detroit in 1961 sailing in the deck department as a wheelsman for the Roen Steamship Co. of Sturgeon Bay, Wise., and the American Steam­ ship Co. of Buffalo. He was a U.S. Army veteran. Interment was in St. Mary Cemetery, Algoma. Surviving are his mother, Mary and his father, Raymond of Algoma, and two sisters, Mrs. Gail J. De Meuse of Green Bay and Mrs. Vema Moore of Algoma. 1/' �<.'• •ft-;-;, 5 •• •,• '- '/;f: - *. -*r. Vv 1.': i A/ Digest of SlU Shlps^ Meetings i . DELTA BRASIL (Delta Steamship), May 7—Chairman Recertihed Bosun E. A. Rihn; Secretary R. P. Marion; Ed­ ucational Director A. Abrams; Deck Delegate J. Klondyke; Engine Delegate O. Wheeler; Steward Delegate J. Hummerick. $157 in ship's fund. No dis­ puted OT. Chairman urged all to take advantage of upgrading at Piney Point. There was also a discussion about the importance of SPAD. Next port Maracaibo. Overseas Vivian Committee TRANSIDAHO (Hudson Water­ ways), May 12—Chairman Recertified Bosun Raymond W. Hodges; Secret^ A. Aragones; Educational Director E. Lagasse; Steward Delegate Juan Ruiz. A vote of thanks to the Assistant Cook, Monte Estes foi a job well doiie. No disputed OT. Everything running smoothly. Observed one minute of si­ lence in memory of our departed bro­ thers. Next port New York. OVERSEAS TRAVELER (Maritime Overseas), May 26—Chairman Recer- " tified Bosun Fred Cooper; Secretary J. Thomas; Educational Director S. Marano; Deck Delegate J. Murphy. Held a discussion on the Oil Import Bill and After a run to Russia, the SlU-contracted tanker Overseas Vivian paid off on how it came about with the help of May 14 in the port of Philadelphia. The ship's committee noted it had been a SPAD donations. All crewmembers do­ smooth voyage and reported no beefs from the crew. Committee members nated to SPAD. The great benefits that are, from the left: Paul Honeycutt, engine delegate: R-- C. Bozeman, steward can be attained by going to Piney Point delegate; Nolan Trahan, educational director; Whitten Hammock, deck dele­ were also discussed. $2.73 in ship's gate; Paljlo Barrial, ship's chairman, and Allen Bell,"secretary-reporter. fimd. No disputed OT. All communica­ DEL ORO (Delta Line), May 5— tions were read, discussed and posted. TRANSCOLUMBIA (Hudson Wa­ Chairman Robert Broadus; Secretary terways), May 12—Chairman Jesse L. At a safety meeting several points were Teddy Kross; Educational Director Green; &cretary D. G. Chafin; Educa­ made on how to improve things safetyDavid Rojas; Deck Delegate Andrew tional Director William L. Holland. wise for all crewmembers. Thompson; Engine Delegate R. L. Steward Delegate David R. Sumulong Evans; Steward Delegate John Reilly. making his first trip from Piney Point. LOS ANCELES (Sea-Land Service), $70 in ship's fund..No disputed OT. A Observed one minute of silence in mem­ May 19—Chairman Pedro J. Erazo; vote of thanks to the steward depart­ ory of our departed brothers. Next port Secretary Paul P. Lopez; Educational ment for a job well done. Next port Pusan, Korea. Director Walter Stevens; Deck Delegate Dakar. John Holt; Engine Delegate Juan J. Patino; Steward Delegate Rufus Woodard. OVERSEAS ANCHORAGE (Mari­ EAGLE TRAVELER (Sea Trans­ $40 in ship's fund. No disputed OT. time Overseas), May 12—Chairman port Corp.), May 5—Chairman G. Everything running smoothly. Next port F. A. Pehler; Secretary George A. Finklas; Secretaiy F. S. Paylor; Educa­ Cadiz, Spain. O'Berry; Educational Director Herman tional Director C. Landos. Some dis­ Wilkerson. Some disputed OT in deck puted OT in deck department. A vote of IBERVILLE (Waterman Steamship thanks to the steward department for a department. A vote of thanks to the Corp.), May 5—Chairman Donald job well done. Everything running pumpman for the up-keep of the wash­ Chestnut; Secretary Harvey M. Lee; ing machines and d^ers. Everything smoothly. Educational Director Stephen Divane; running smoothly. Next port Houston. Steward Delegate Eddie Bowers. Some SEATRAIN WASHINGTON (Hud­ disputed OT in steward department. son Waterways), May 12—Chairman BROOKLYN (Sea-Land Service), Everything running smoothly. Observed A. Schwartz; &cretary W. G. Williams; May 6—Chairman N. Beahlivanis; Sec­ one minute of silence in memory of our Educational Director J. Lincoln; Deck retary F. Carmichael; Educational Di­ departed brothers. Next port Charles­ Delegate W. Moore; Engine Delegate rector O. Stores; Deck Delegate Elvis ton. S. Torina; Steward Delegate P. Living­ O. Warren; Engine Delegate Marcelino ston. A vote of thanks to the deck watch Valentin. No disputed OT. The SEA­ MONTICELLO VICTORY (Victory for keeping the messroom and pantry FARERS LOG was received and sev­ Carriers), May 5—Chairman Recerti­ clean. Some disputed OT in steward de­ eral articles contained therein were dis­ fied Bosun P. Konis; Secretary McNally; partment. Everjrthing running smoothly. cussed. Everything running smoothly. Educational Director Bryant; Steward Delegate Joseph Roberts. No disputed OT. Everything running smoothly. ERNA ELIZABETH (Hudson Waterways), May 19—Chairman Jack Kingsley; Secretary Sherman Wright; Educational Director D. Kosicki. $T5.08 in ship's fund. Some disputed OT in steward department. Everything running smoothly. SEATTLE (Sea-Land Service Inc.), May 5—Chairman J. Gianniotis; Sec­ retary E. B. Tart; Educational Director A. Tselentis. $18 in ship's fund. No disputed OT. Everything running smoothly. Observed one minute of sil­ ence in memory of our departed brothers. '.r'' ' OVERSEAS BULKER (Maritime Overseas), May 19—Chairman A. Houde; &cretary C. Scott; Educational Director D. Sidney. No disputed OT. A vote of thanks tp the steward depart­ ment; three of the messmen were from Piney Point and did a fine job. Every­ thing running smoothly. Next port Ja­ maica. COLUMBIA (United States Steel), May 12—Chairman John Bergeria; Secretary Melano S. Sospina; Deck Del­ egate James Rogers. No disputed OT. Everything running smoothly. Observed one minute of silence in memory of our departed brothers. Page 28 George Walton Committee t'l i ^ y'f A. I , NEW YORKER (Sea-Land Service), May 12—Chairman Robert N. Mahone; Secretary Edward M. Collins; Educa­ tional Director Rodney D. Borlase; Deck Delegate Lonnie C. Cole; Engine Delegate Rodney Borlase. No disputed OT. Everything running smoothy. Ob­ served one minute of silence in memory of our departed brothers. JAMES (Ogden Marine), May 4— Chairman F. Finch; Secretary P. Franco; Educational Director Clevenger. Some disputed OT in deck and en­ gine departments. Everything running smoothly, TRANSINDIANA (Hudson Water­ ways), May 5—Chairman E. Cristiansen; Secretary E. Caudill; Steward Dele­ gate H. Martin. No disputed OT. Every­ thing running smoothly. Observied one minute of silence in memory of our de­ parted brothers. Next port Kobe, Japan. BIENVILLE (Sea-Land Service), May 19—Chairman Francis J. White; Secretary Jack Mar. $3.25 in ship's fund. No disputed OT. Everything run­ ning smoothly. BROOKLYN (Anndep Shipping Co.), May 3—Chairman Recertified Bosun Alfonso A. Armada; Secretary Jimmie Bartlett; Educational Director Eddie Corley; Steward Delegate C. Martin. Some disputed OT in deck de­ partment. All cmnmunications were read and posted on board. A vote of thanks to the Steward department for a job well done. Observed one minute of silence in memory of our departed brothers. ceivcd from the pACRAMENTO . SALVESTON •' • ~ ITHUR MIDDLETON 'ERANaSCO Recertified Bosun George Annis, standing second from right, a graduate of. the February Class of the Bosun Recertification Program is now sailing bosun aboard the SlU-manned George Waiton which paid off late last month at Pier 7 in Brooklyn, N.Y. after a run to Africa. Ship's committee members, and others are, standing from the left: Robert Johnson, educational director; Dave Quinones, SlU patrolman; Leslie Phillips, engine delegate; George Annis, ship's chairman, and Pete Gerard, steward delegate. Seated clockwise from the left are: Roy Evans, deck delegate; Larry Utterback, "A" Seniority Upgrader, and Bennie Guarino, secretary-reporter. ..f " ... 'J Seafarers Log �•!' • 'l r-,T '• -.Sf^ "•. ••'••A'-: ij.Y'.,'"- • .^ • • • ^ ' •'-" '- -f-e/,- s., ^ ^ ^ /' Cv » 1 "-f' m *' • • •• 'M, •'-• •- ' -vK ' "'mv k'^W" ' '•>*11'' ' /-TTi Able-seaman William Jenkins of Baltimore works topside aboard the containership Transoregon. .. - i,; Young Seafarer George Pino, right, on his first ship since graduation from the Lundeberg School, squares away dues with Patrolman Dave Quinones. crew to SIU patrolmen servicing the vessel. During the payoff, Recertified Bosun Gaetano Mattioli, a graduate of the November Class of the Bosun Recertification Program, chaired a Union meeting at which the SIU's The SlU-contracted containership Transoregon, operated by Seatrain Lines, paid off May 21 in the port of Weehawken, J. after anoflier good voyage to Puerto Rico. The payoff was handled smoothly and no bee& were reported by the legislative activities were discussed, and the importance of SPAD in sup­ porting these activities was empha­ sized. The crew was brought up-to-date on the progress in the U.S. Congress of the oil imports quota bill and other important issues facing the industry. The crew also took note of the necessity—for personal and ship­ board safety — of getting firefighting training at the Maritime Administration Firefighting School in Bayonne, NJ. I Sf •I '^J. R. Thompson, a-participant in the Bosun Recertificatioh Program, accompanied SIU rep­ resentatives to Transoregon payoff, and brought —crew up-to-date on oil imports bill, Thompson Third Cook R. Caraballo, left^ and Baker-Juan Rodri- graduated Program at June membership meeting guez prepare a weii-baianced dinner for the crew, in New York. f Engine Delegate David Able does his part in supporting the SlU's Washington activities with a donation to SPAD. Page 29 July 1974 ^ 'i", ' ' " ' I ' v''''' 1 " i' J.'' • -1 -' • •• t • 1 •• • ^; .-J i > (I i Vl �yt-r^ . - ^v^;',';.- • 'Lr, V- .. v 'V^' ^ Through HLS's Program .•v^' ' 22ncl Seafarer Gefs High School Diploma Chief Electrician Horace Jones has beeome the 22nd SIU member to get his high school diploma through the equivalency program at the Lundeberg School. Seafarer Jones, a Seafarer since 1968, decided to get his high school diploma because he "felt limited with­ out it. Among other things, it's a pre­ requisite for all college courses." An avid photography buff, Brother Jones, who is 38, now plans to continue his education by attending photography courses at a lot^ college, if he can find the time. Before beginning the program, Brother Jones was especially worried about the math section, but his math teacher said: "Horace always worked the hardest in my class. He always came to class with his assignments ex­ cellently prepared." His hard work payed off, and though Brother Jones finished the GED pro- gram, in half the time most Ltmdeberg Trainees in the program take, he passed the GED exam with the highest total of all the students sitting for the test. Born in the West Indies, Brother Jones left school at the age of 15 to become a diesel mechanic's apprentice. A. resident of the country since 1968, Seafarer Jones makes his home in the port of New York, Brother Jone.s' roommate at Piney Point, QMED Joseph Myers, is another SIU member going through HLS's GED high school equivalency program. Brother Myers, no stranger to the training programs offered at the Lunde­ berg School, earned his full "A" book there in 1971 and returned in 1973 to upgrade to QMED. Shipping out since the age of 17, Seafarer Myers has returned 4o take ad- vantage of the SIU's GED pro|ramnn| earn his high school diploma so (hat he can begin pursuing a college education. Peter Albano, another Seafarer who upgraded to QMED in 1973 at Piney Point, has just returned to start attend­ ing GED classes, making him the 24th SIU member to start the Lundeberg School's high school equivalency pro­ gram. This GED program at Piney Point offers many SIU members the oppor­ tunity to earn the high school diplomas they may never have had the chance to get. With teaching programs geared to the individual, SIU members studying at Piney Point have had an amazing 100 percent success record in passing the GED exam and earning their di-; plomas. Upgrading Class Schedule July 22 July 25 July 29 August 8 August 19 August 22 Brother Horace Jones, who became the 22nd Seafarer to receive his high school diploma through the GED program at the Lundeberg School, studies in the research barge. High School Program Is Available to All Seafarers Twenty two Seafarers have already successfully completed studies at the SIU-IBU Academic Study Center in Piney Point, Md., and have achieved high school diplomas. The Lundeberg High School Pro­ gram in Piney Point offers all Seafarers —regardless of age—the opportunity to achieve a full high school diploma. The study period ranges from four to eight weeks. Classes are small, permit­ ting the teachers to concentrate on the individual student's progress. Any Seafarer who is interested in taking advantage of this opportunity to continue his education can apply in two ways: -)-.J Go to an SIU office in any port and you will be given a GED PreTest. This test wiU cover five gen­ eral areas: English Grammar, and Literature; Social Studies, Science and Mathematics. The test will he sent to the Lundeberg School for grading and evaluation. Or write directly to the Harry Lundeberg School. A test booklet and an answer sheet will he mailed to your home or to your ship. Complete the tests, and mail both the test booklet and the answer sheet to the Lundeberg School. (See application on this page.) During your smy at the school, you will receive room and board, study materials and laundry. Seafarers will provide their own transportation to and from the school. Following are the requirements for eligibility for the Lundeberg High Schooi Program: Septs Sept 16 Sept 19 Sept. 23 Oct. 3 Oct 17 Oct. 31 Nov. 11 Nov. 14 Nov. 29 Dec. 12 Dec. 26 — FOWT QMED, Lifeboat, nil Steward Dept. Ratings ! lii^ , — Diesel Engine Course — QMED, Lifeboat, Welding, Able-seaman, and all Steward Dept. Ratings —FOWT i — QMED, Lifeboat, and all Steward Dept. ' Ratings —Lifeboat, QMED, Welding, and all Steward Dept Ratings —FOWT — QMED, Lifeboat, and ail Steward Dept Ratings —LNG — QMED, Lifeboat, Able Seaman, Welding, and all. Steward Dept Ratings J —^^ AU Steward Dept. Ratings, QMED, FOWT and Life-Imat . —Lifeboat, Quartermaster, QMED, Welding and all Steward Dept Ratings —FOWT — All Steward Dept. Ratings, QMED, Able Seaman and Lifeboat .. —Lifeboat QMED, FOWT, Welding, and all Seward ' Dept. Ratings — All Steward Dept Ratings, QMED and Lifeboat -—All Steward Dept Ratings, QMED and Lifeboat . Upgrader Secures Job 1. One year's seatime. 2. Initiation fees paid in full. 3. All outstanding monetary <ffiligations, such as dues and loans paid in fuO. " j I am interested in furthering my education, and I would like more information ' I on the Lundeberg High School Program. j ,:*••, ,'i-' I Name— I j Address. I I I Last grade completed J • • - • .Book No.. (Street) • - (City or Town) (Zip) Last year attended.— • I Ccunplete this fprm, and mail to: Margaret Nalen I • » Director of Academic Education I Harry Lundeberg School I Piney Point, Maryland 20674 ,, ; •I steward Department Upgrader Edward Heniken, a veteran Seafarer, unloads the Piney Point commissary vegetable locker. Brother Heniken, having sailed as chief cook for eight years, decided to take advantage of SIU's Steward Upgrading Program and get his steward endorsement because, in his words, "Eventually you're going to need the endorsement to get the steward job. It's the only way you can protect yourself against a period of slow shipping." Deck, engine room and steward upgrading programs at Piney Point offer all SIU members the same opportunity to increase their job security and, of course, their pay check. Seafararsiog �Deck Department Upgrading 2. 24 months seatime in Steward Department, six months of which must be as Third Cook and Assistant Cook or; 3. Six months as Assistant or Third Cook and are holders of a "Certificate" of satisfactory completion from the Assistant Cooks Training Course. Qnlartennaster 1. Must hold an endorsement as Able-Seaman—unlimited- -any waters; Chief Cook Able-Seaman 1. 12 months seatime as Cook and Baker or; 2. Three years seatime in Steward Department, six months of which must be as Third Cook or Assistant Cook and six months as Cook and Baker or; 3. Six months seatime as Third Cook Or Assistant Cook and six months seatime as Cook and Baker and are holders of a "Certificate" of satisfactory completion from the Assistant Cook and Second Cook and Baker's Training Course or; 4. Twelve months seatime as Third Cook or Assistant Cook and six months sea­ time as Cook and Baker and are holders of a "Certificate" of completion from the Cook and Baker Training Program. Abie'Seanum—12 months—any waters I. Must be at least 19 years of age.. 2; Be able to pass the prescribed physical (i.e., eyesight without glasses no more than 20/100 20/100, corrected to 20/40—20/20, and have normal color vision). 3. Have 12 months seatime as an Ordinary Seaman or 4. Be a graduate of HLS at Piney Point and have 8 months seatime as Ordinary Seaman. (Those who have less than the 12 months seatime will be required to take the four week course.) Able-Seaman—unlimited—any waters 1. Must be at least 19 years of age. 2. Be able to pass the prescribed physical (i.e., eyesight without glasses no more than 20/100—^20/100, corrected to 20/4()—20/20, and have normal color vision). 3. Have 36 months seatime as Ordinary Seaman or AB—12 months. 1. Must have 90 days seatime in any department. Engine Upgrading FOWT—(who has only a wiper endorsement) 1. Must be able to pass the prescribed physical (i.e., eyesight without glasses no more than 20/100—20/100, corrected to 20/50—20/30, and have normal color vision). 2. Have six months seatime as wiper or be a graduate of HLS at Piney point and have three months seatime as wiper. (Those who have less than the six months seatime will be required to take the four week course.) FOWT-^who holds an engine rating soch as Electrician) 1.: No requirements. Electrician, Refrigeration, Pumpman, Deck Engineer, Janior Engineer, Machinist or Boflermaker— (who holds only a wiper endorsement) L Be able to pass the prescribed physical (i.e., eyesight without glasses no more than 20/l()0—20/100, corrected to 20/50—20/30 and have normal color vision). 2. Have six ihonths seatime in engine department as wiper. Electrician, Refrigeration, Pumpman, Deck Engineer, Junior iBngineer, Machinist or Boflermaker— ^ (who holds an engine rating such as FOWT) 1. No requirements. QMED—any rating 1. Must have rating (or successfully passed examinations for) FOWT, Electri­ cian Refrigeration, Pumpman, Deck Engineer, Junior Engineer, Machinist, Boilermaker, and I^ck Engine Mechanic. 2. Must show evidence of seatime of at least six months in any one pr a combina­ tion of the following ratings: FOWT, Electrician, Refrigeration, Pumpman, Deck Engineer, Junior Engineer, Machinist, Boilermaker, or Deck Engine Mechanic. Cook and Baker DECK i I I I • • • • AB 12 Months AB Unlimited Quartermaster Lifeboatman I I • • • • • • ENGINE STEWARD QMED • Electrician FWT • Dk.Eng. QUer • Jr. Eng. Dk.Mech. • Pumpman Reefer • Machinist Boilermaker • Welder • LNG-LPG • Assistant Cook • Cook & Baker • Chief Cook • Steward T'' ; 1 5-1 I"-!?, RECORD OF SEATIME — (Show only amount needed to upgrade in rat­ ing checked above or attach letter of service, whichever is applicable.) -I rr,. SHIP RATING HELD DATE OF SHIPMENT DATE OF DISCHARGE I ^ I -DATE. I PORT I j SIGNATURE. RETURN COMPLETE APPLICATION TO: I I LUNDEBERG UPGRADING CENTER, j PINEY POINT, MD. 20674 j 1. 12 months seatime as Third Co(^ or; July 1974 V? .'I. I Am Interested In: 1. Engine personnel must be QMED—^Any Rating. All other (Deck and Stewmxl> must hold a rating. 1.12 months seatime in any Steward Department Entry Rating. 2. Entry Ratings who have been accepted into the Harry Lundeberg School and show a desire to advance in the Steward Department must have a minimum of three months seatime. L I I -Age I Name. (Last) (Middle) (First) I .1 Address. (Street) I I -Telephone. I (City) (Area Code) (Zip) (State) I Seniority. I Book Number. I Port and Date Issued. I -Ratings Now Held. I Social Security #. I HLS Graduate: Yes • No • Lifeboat Endorsement: Yes • No • Dates Available For Training LNG/LPG Pjogfam Assistant Cook •< HARRY LUNDEBERG SCHOOL OF SEAMANSHIP UPGRADING APPLICATION Welding 1. Must hold endorsement as QMED—any rating. Steward Upgrading I • t;-" 1 Chief Steward 1. Three years seatime in ratings above that of Third Cook and hold an "A" seniority in the union or; 2. Six months seatime as Third Cook or Assistant Cook, six months as Cook and Baker, six months seatime as Chief Cook and are holders of a "Certificate" of satisfactory completion from the Assistant Cook, Second Cook and Baker and Chief Cook Training Courses at the Lundeberg School-or; 3. Twelve months seatime as Third Cook or Assistant Cook, six months seatime as Cook and Baker, six months seatime as Chief Cook and are holders of a "Certificate" of satisfactory completion from the Cook and Baker and Chief Cook Training programs. 4. Twelve months seatime as Third Cook or Assistant Cook, twelve months sea­ time as Cook and Baker and six months seatime as Chief Cook and are holders of a "Certificate" of satisfactory completion from the Chief Cook Training Program. Lifeboatman \ •. h- • -a .. Page 31 �•u* • f" •• . Vol. XXXVi, No. 7 SEAFARERS tl -t" LOO OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION • ATLANTIC, GULF, LAKES ANDJNLAND WATERS piSTRIGT * AFL-'CfO • ^ \ ' .T'T • • . ' ' •* • • " • • • f ^ - ' • • _ ' , h II I m urn 3•'••• \ 4 > ^v-i-VK- - : -if-: ft.: . • " • • .:'>• ' , ,/• „ - -J > - • .• i A ^ I. !>• h I? 1^., teis receives scores of claims filed by SIU members that cannot be proc­ essed and promptly paid because die claim lacks information of some kind. This is a very disconragh^ tmd foistratl^ sitnatkm—and a situation rtm» at times *•«" cause undue fiiMingiai har&h^ to a member and his dependents. But the SIlPs Welfare and Pension Plans are regulated by the State of New York which requires that certain information must be obtained before payment of any claims is made. The most amimon cause of delayed claims is the foflure to include doctmr or hoispital bills with tiie SnJ claim form. Other documents fre­ quently miwing include: notarized death certificates, birth certificates, marriage licenses, Medicare statements, cer^ed funeral bills, dischaiges, and income tax returns when proof of support of adopted or step-children is i^uired. Your doctoPs social security number or the hospitaPs identi­ fication number is also necessaiy for the processing of claims. SIU members Can esLtily avoid these nnnece^iy payment delays by taking a few minutes to make sure the claun is properly and comfdetely filled out, and that all rdevant docunienis are included befmre mailing the claim to Headquaiters. When going to sea, a mmnber shonld leave with his wife or other dependents a claim form—with the front page completely filled out—-• along with copies of all discharges for the previous and current year, and the name of tiie sbip he will be aboard in case a claim must be filed winie he fe -sw«y= The member should also instruct his dependents on what other docu­ ments are necessaiy for payment of a claim to be made. Seafarers are uiged to cooperate with tiie Union's Wektoie and Pensidtf ' Department in this mUtter. " *" " • " s_ ''fotnte. If you have any questions on filing a claim wUh the Seafarers Wdtiare and Pension Department, get in touch with .an SIU repiesentatiye ut tii^ nearest Union Hall to your home. C." fdUfowIng members have had their benefit payments held vp they failed to supply complete Information when filmg their claims. Please < tact Tom Cranford at (212)499-661)0Social Security Number ?Unionc Name 1 I .1 1 I I I I I 1 I I I I I I I I I 1 I 1 i I I 1 1 '''w> , yr',:. I i EdHor, SEAFARERS^G, v' 675 Fourth Ave., '" • BrooklymN.T. 11232 1 woold like to receive the SEAFARERS LOG-HpRase pot my name on i your mailing list. (PHat InformuuUm) , ,1 t I ! I AODRESS CIXY STATE ZIP SIU-IBG members please give: -Bk,# Soc. Sec. # /— TO AYOiD DUPLICATION: if yon are an eld sabscriber and have a change <rf addieas, please give yonr former address,below <»• send maiUng label fnnn last iasne received. ADDRESS > • «.« •«•••*•#•••• • SI . . ..- icmf. ••.....i.....i.......4,» srATTR.......s.-znp.. ' 'V. • •. •- •J •• GWE.C. . 250-76-1548 Ulacich, S. . r"" 165-03-2686 Jaco,S.W.:,., .• ^ 332-40-5281 Maiello, P.,• 061-50-6129 Gopelands J. T; 526-38-4311 Daughtrey, D. ''"5^ 416-14-8431 .. ;Lupton,J. ' , •-219-26-5208 I. Bruno. M. ''" 151-03-4390 V Noe!,K. 580-12-1954 Harris, J. ^284-54-8501 j Punk, I.E. 055-34-6933 J Huston, H.' • ) . 490-10-7854 264-10-0116 5 Green, K. 111-28-7404 Testa, R. 498-46-3789 Shoemaker, T. E. 011-09-2614 McDowell, W. S., ' , 297-38-4456 Helton, D. 080-26-5821 ilLopez, •?: 541-32-0450 iSmith, J. P. ' , ®* , S|Bnglesdee, X ••r- 433-20-3774 268-01-4392 265-64-3330 uivf ' ' , IBL^, iBif • UIW ffiU A&G IBU; v..,, � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Seafarers Log Issues 1970-1979 Description An account of the resource Volumes XXXII-XLI of the Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource July 1974 Description An account of the resource Headlines: MTD BRIEFS INDUSTRY LEADERS ON PROGRESS OF OIL IMPORT BILL LABOR SECRETARY BRENNAN PRAISES UPSURGE IN U.S. SHIPPING IT IS TIME TO TALK TOGETHER SENATE COMMITTEE OK'S OIL IMPORT BILL BY 14-2 VOTE HLS PRESIDENT ASKED TO SERVE ON FEDERAL COMMITTEE ON APPRENTICESHIP NLRB ORDERS HEARINGS TO INVESTIGATE SABINE TACTICS SIU OFFICIAL JOHN HAWK, 67, PASSES AWAY BOSUNS PARTICIPATE IN WIDE RANGE OF ACTIVITIES WHO IS BEHIND THIS PLOT? PRO-NIXON LABOR CHIEF REPORTED JAWORSKI TARGET TWELFTH CLASS GRADUATES MUST KNOW SAILING TIME PORT WORK REQUIREMENTS TWO SIU OFFICIALS APPOINTED TO POSITIONS WITH NMC CALMAR TO CUT COASTAL ROUTE SIU TO ATTEND ITF CONGRESS SEAFARERS TAKE PART IN PHILADELPHIA MEMBERSHIP MEETING SIU-MANNED PECOS SUPPLIES MILITARY BASES AROUND GLOBE SAN FRANCISCO PORTS SPEED VALLEY CROPS TO ORIENT AFTER MAIDEN VOYAGE, ULTRAMAR ON 2ND TRIP ROUND THE WORLD YOUNG SEAFARER PERFORMS 'AN ACT OF COURAGE' OVERSEAS ALICE CREW RECEIVES PRAISE FOR REFUELING AT SEA ARNI BJORNSSON WORKS HIS WAY UP FROM OS TO MASTER SEAFARERS POLITICAL ACTIVITY DONATION SPAD: KEY TO POLITICAL CLOUT LAYING CABLES IN THE PACIFIC, C.S. LONG LINES CALLS AT YOKOHAMA FIRST U.S.S SHIP SINCE WWII TO LOAD WHEAT DOWN UNDER TRANSOREGON PAYS OFF AFTER GOOD COASTWISE RUN 22ND SEAFARER GETS HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAM IS AVAILABLE TO ALL SEAFARERS Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 7/1/1974 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Newsprint Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Vol. XXXVI, No. 7 1974 Periodicals Seafarers Log http://seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/871934c2afa2cab6f33375d6335414ad.PDF 2ee6645a57dc1fadf187ecc82f2cf3b6 PDF Text Text .> • ; I V-' t ,i i. i J ..r . ..X- '%l! • TH '• ^ Crew of the SS JbervHle (Waterman Steamship) unanirhously votes to accept new Freightship and Tanker contracts at shipboard meeting chaired by SlU Patrolman Teddy Babkowski (right) on July 18 in port of New York. SlU Patrolr men have been holding meetings as ships come into port to poll the member~ ship vote on new agreements. ) w Dues Resolution Passed Pog«s 12-13 •,-„•• ;• I I, ''•i I 4 r'r '•< •1 1 1 '• •< • vt H' • '-H '> i y'li, ' ' ' J 14'' " I .I ' .-v„;/:'"fr'X /'• rlti' �/ '•I'"- Lower June Job Figures Don't Tell Real Story Jobless Rate May Be Higher, BLS Says It-' 't •; :i .;:« % i\<:i -i:• - -i: Despite a decline in the overall job­ Unemployment in the construction less rate last month, the United States industry still stands at 21 percent; fac­ remains in the most serious unemploy­ tory unemployment is 12 percent; ment crisis since the 1930's, and be­ among heads of households it is 6.1 per­ cause of a possible inaccuracy in/the cent, and among black adults the rate Bureau of Labor Statistics' computa­ is 11.9 percent. tions the lower jobless figure may not Both the numbers of long-term un­ tell the real story. employed (jobless for 15 weeks or The figures released by the Bureau longer) and those too discouraged to show that the number of unemployed seek work jumped significantly. The dropped during the month of June to figure for long-term unemployed rose to 8.6 percent from 9.2 percent in May, 2.9 million, a jump of 250,000 over the which was not unexpected. However, month. And, the figure of those too the Bureau itself warned in mid-June discouraged to even seek work reached that a sharp decline was likely due to a a record high of 1.2 million during the "deficiency in the seasonal-adjustment April-June period. procedures," and noted that the "true" The average duration of unemploy­ June rate may be higher than that pub­ ment in June reached its highest level lished. in 13 years, climbing from 13.4 to 15.4 BLS Commissioner Julius Shiskin weeks. And, the total number of un­ said that the nation won't know if the employed for the 12 month period from job picture actually improved last June 1974 to June 1975 rose 3.1 mil­ month "until we see the Jtily figures" lion, an increase of 65vpercent. which will come out next month. AFL-CIO President George Meany, Meany also decried the Ford Admin­ commenting on the lower figures for istration and Congress for failure to June, declared that "this is. phony good take steps to remedy the crisis. Noting news. It would be the height of folly for that the unemployment outlook for the anyone to take satisfaction from these 70's continues - to be bleak, Meany figures for statistically they show that called the inaction by the Administra­ the unemployment crisis has not eased tion and Congress, "deplorable." at all." In explaining how their June figures The AFL-CIO chief cited statistics may not be truly representative, the in other areas—what he termed the Bureau of Labor Statistics pointed out "cold facts"—to support his charge that that changes in unemployment in June the unemployment picture is as bleak, are strongly affected by large numbers if not vs^orse, than it was two months of students atid graduates entering the ago. labor market. the PRESIDENT'S REPORT: Paul HaU One of the Best Contracts Ever '.i I -1 Reports coming into Headquarters from the outports and from the Union's contracted vessels show that the SIU membership is overwhelmingly accepting our new three-year contract—a contract that for many reasons is one of the best that we in the SIU have ever negotiated. It is one of our best contracts ever because its terms, reached after long negotiations with the companies by the SIU's contract department, work to enhance the Seafarer's part in three very important roles—-as a professional sailor, as a breadwinner and head of a household, and as a solid trade unionist. As a professional seaman, the SIU member will benefit because the new contract both firms up the work jurisdiction of the Seafarer aboard ship, and outlines in more detail the duties of individual ratings. In addition, the contract now calls for paid transportation to the Seafarer traveling from one designated port to fill a job that another designated port could not fill, thus guaranteeing that all unlicensed jobs on SlU-contracted ships will be taken by SIU members. And as importantly, the new contract empowers the SIU to conduct a detailed study of our shipping rules and shipping procedures to ensure that these rules do not fall tehind new and projected long term trends in shipping on American-flag vessels. For the SIU member as a breadwinner, the overall terms of the new contract, which include substantial across-the-board increases in base monthly wages, premium rates and overtime rates and vacation pay, bolster the Seafarer's earning power by a minimum of 20 percent in the first year alone. This increase, along with the outlined increases for the second "The seasonal adjustment method currently used assumes that the number of young jobseekers who enter the labor market between May and June is pro­ portional to the level of unemploy­ ment," BLS stated. "However, when the unemployment level becomes exceptionally high, as in 1975, the proportional relationship does not hold," the Bureau added. "The rate was probably overstated in May and understated in June, so that an average of the two months provides a better estimate," the Bureau said. 17th SlUNA Conyention Starts Sept. 2 in Washington The i 7th Biennial Convention of the Seafarers International Union of North America will convene on Sept. 2 at the Shoreham Americana Hotel in Washington, D.C. Hundreds of delegates from all 33 SIUNA-affiliated organizations in the U.S., Canada and the Caribbean, representing more than 80,000 members, will be present at the proceedings, which are scheduled to last through Sept 5. The delegates to the Convention will be representing deep-sea affiliates, as well as inland boatmen, fishermen, cannery and industrial workers, and members covering a wide range of industries. The SIU-Atlantic, Gulf^, Lakes and Inland Waters District will have a full delegation at the Convention,, including delegates from its affiliated Inland Boatmen's Union and the United Industrial Workers of North America. ' c..!' Paul Hall, president of the International, and the SIU-AGLIWDjc Will preside over ffie Convention sessions, which will consider a numbb'r'of important matters of special interest to the SIU and the entire labor movement. Prominent speakers from the government, industry and labor will address the delegates. The Convention will also take up many resolutions dealing with the maritime industry, reports of affiliates and reports of officers. and third years of the agreement, will enable the Seafarer to successfully keep on top of the continuing tide of inflation and recession. And should there be any drastic inflationary change in the nation's economy beyond expected levels, the new contract includes a cost-of-living increase clause to compensate. In addition, the contract provides important increases in SIU welfare benefits to cover the continually rising costs of medical care; and a $100 a month increase in benefits for new pensioners to help the Seafarer provide for his family after retirement as well as he had while actively sailing. Sea­ farers already on pension will have their pensions reviewed in the cbniing months with the view of improving them. Most importantly, though, our new agreement enables the SIU's con­ tracted companies to remain globally coinpetitive with other U.S. operators as well as with the operators of foreign national merchant fleets. This guarantees that Seafarers will continue to enjoy good employment oppor­ tunities even in the face of the highest U.S. unemployment rate in 34 years which has idled SVi million American workers. Without sufficient jobs for all Seafarers to fill, the best contract in the world isn't worth the paper it's written on. To the Seafarer as a trade unionist, our new three-year agreement holds special significance because it is a contract by Seafarers for Seafarers. In negotiating the terms of the agreement, the SIU's contract depart­ ment followed the suggestions and guidelines set forth by the 66 Seafarers who were elected to serve as delegates to the special Seafarers Conference held last April at Piney Point. In turn, the suggestions of these 66 men, 22 from each shipboard department, were a direct reflection of the needs and desires of the vast majority of Seafarers throughout the country. The delegates from each department met separately to, discuss the problems within their own departments, as well as meeting jointly to discuss the problems facing both professional Seafarers as a class of workem, and the U;S. maritime industry as a whole. Out of diese meetings the delegates formulated suggestions-they felt would benefit die largest number of Sea­ farers in the largest number of ways. ' In the final count, the April Seafarers Conference produced two very significant results—a contract which will provide for the needs of Seafarers and their dependents for the next three years, and a special victory for the cbntinuing tradition of democracy in the trade union movement. We owe these 66 Seafarers as well as the SIU contract department a special vote of thanks for a fine job. However, the overwhelming acceptance of the contract by the SIU membership, I'm sure, is thanks enough. ChangB of address cards on Form 3579 should be sent to Seafarers International Union. Atlantic, Giilf, Lakes and Inland Waters District, AFL-CIO, 675 Fourth Avenue, Brooklyn, New York 11232. Published monthly except twice a month In July. Second Class po^ge paid at Brooklyn, N. Y. Vol. XXXVII, No. 8, July 1975. Paee2 Seafarers Log ... i:,:" �MTD's Peter M. McGavin Passes Away at 66 WASHINGTON—AFL-CIO Mari­ time Trades Department executive secretary-treasurer Peter M. McGavin, 66, succumbed to cancer at his home in Bethesda, Md. on July 6. Brother McGavin was elected unamimously to the MTD post in No­ vember, 1960 and began his duties there on Jan. 1, 1961. Prior to this he had served as assistant to AFL-CIO Presi­ dent George Meany. Born in Grand Rapids, Mich., McGavin entered the trade union movement in 1939 and was a member of the International Assn. of Machin­ ists and Aerospace Workers. In a letter to McGavin's widow, Dorothy, Meany and AFL-CIO secre­ tary-Treasurer Lane Kirkland wrote: have meant to the labor movement over the last 35 years, or what his friendship has meant to us personally. His loss is irreparable. His contribu­ tions to the AFL, and the AFL-CIO and the Maritime Trades Department . are of permanent value, and they will not be forgotten." Paul Hall, President of the MTD and the SIU, on hearing of the death said: "The Maritime Trades Department and the entire labor movement has lost an able spokesman and trusted friend, but the accomplishments of Peter Peter M. McGavin McGavin on behalf of all of our "We are deeply saddened by Pete's affiliates will long endure and be untimely passing. There is no way to remembered. "All of us who knew Pete will re­ express what his gifts and dedication member him for his loyalty and dedi­ cation to the labor movement he served so long and so well. More than that, we will also remember him as a warm human being and valued friend whose judgment and counsel has meant so much to all of us-throughout the The SIU membership continues to overwhelmingly approve the new years." Tanker and Freightship contracts which were negotiated last month with As Meany's aide with AFL, Mc­ all SlU-contracted operators. The new three-year agreements were sub­ Gavin handled hundreds of jurisdic­ tional disputes, worked with state and mitted again for ratification at all regular July membership meetings, local central bodies and Federal labor after members voted on it at special meetings held in all ports in June. unions and assisted national and inter­ The approval both times was overwhelming. national unions. To enable the SIU to poll complete membership, patrolmen have been boarding our ships as they come into port, holding Union meetings and tallying the votes. The ratification vote on the 80 ships polled so far has also been overwhelmingly in favor. Headquarters has received communications from some of our ships In order to clarify some recent incommenting on the new agreements. The crew of the Sea-Land Economy qtdries by members, the LOG is printing the foUpwing information wrote: "Congratulations to all you officials and port delegates who par­ concerning disability time as credit ticipated in negotiating this outstanding contract." The men on the Fort towards a pension: Hoskins sent this message: "On behalf of the crew, congratulations on new All periods that an epiployee was Contract. Well done." considered Not Fit For Duty prior to . The new agreements, which went into effect at 12:01 a.m. on June July 1, 1962 are counted day for day 16, 1975, provide for across the board wage increases in each of the towards an applicant's qualifications three years of the contract. They also call for substantial increases in vaca­ for either a Normal or Disability tion, pension and welfare benefits. Pension, provided that an employee The Union's Negotiating Committee based their demands on the had accumulated employment with recommendations received from the members and evaluated by the 66 signatory companies previous to Seafarers who attended the two-week Seafarers Conference at Piney such disability. On and aftet July 1, Point in April and submitted a detailed set of proposals. . 1962, only poid periods of disability j. The entire texts of the new Tanker and Freightship contracts were for which an employee received ipuhlished in ,a special edition. of the Seafarers LOG in July. either the Sickness and Accident The special edition indicated by shading all revised sections, additions Benefit or In-Hospital Benefit under the Seafarer's Welfare Plan or Mmnand ptherS: changes contained in both agreements. Confracfs Overwhelmingly Ratified After the merger of the AFL and CIO in December 1955, Meany re­ tained McGavin as his assistant assignning him many of the most difficult problems involved in the merger of state and local central bodies and in conflicts among various national and international unions. Joined AFL in 1940 McGavin first joined the AFL organizing staff in 1940. He served in the U.S. Army in World War II from February 1942 to Jan. 1, 1946 when he returned to the AFL. In November 1949, AFL President William Green named him regional director for Pennsylvania and West Virginia where he worked under AFL director of organization Harry E. O'Reilly handling state organizations, local central bodies and serviced Fed­ eral labor unions. Four years later, he was appointed assistant national organization director by then AFL President George Meany. A requiem Mass was said for Brother McGavin in Our Lady of Lourdes R.C. Church, Bethesda. Burial was in the Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Silver Spring, Md. Surviving, beside his widow, is his son, Stephen. tenance and Cure Benefits &om a foximer employee can be credited towards a member's pension. An employee can receive up to one-half of his actual seatime in dis­ ability credit, but in no event can this total exceed one-third of the total number of days required to qualify for pension. For example, to be eligible for a Disability Pension an employee must have 4,380 days. Of this total an employee could not receive more than 1,460 days in dis­ ability credit—one-third of 4,380 days. Disability credit does not coimt tovyards an employee's qualification for the receipt of an Early Normal Pension. Only actual employment in the amount of 7,300 days (20 full years) qualifies a-member for this type of pension. t • € i'.H J' i INDEX Legislative News Merchant marine hearings continue ..... •..,.Page5 Washington Activities ....Page 9 Union News New SIU contract Page 3 President's Report ....... . Page 2 Membership meeting in Philadelphia Page 4 Headquarters Notes Page 7 Dues Resolution Page 12 SPAD Honor Roll Page 31-Back page SlUNA Convention ...... .Page 2 General News Shipping Dispatchers Reports ,...Page 11 Page 6 Ships' Committees .. Ships' Digests ..,.. ...Page 18 Merrimac ,...Page 8 Golden Endeavor ... .Centerfold Solzhenitsyn at AFL-CIO Training and Upgrading Upgrading class schedule/requirements and application Pages 28-29 Two Seafarers get GED diplomas Page 30 . Seafarers participate in bosuns recertification and 'A' Seniority upgrading Page 27 GED requirements and application Pages 28-29 Firefighting .Pages 22-23 Membership News New SIU pensioners Page 20 Seafarer's son becomes - veterinarian.. Pages 14-15 Page 5 , Final Departures ..Page21 ' Sea-Land leaves Pacific Conference Shipbuilding outlook bleak....,; Page 5 Special Feature Murmansk run—July, Unemployment in June ...Page21942 ...........Pages 24-26 Pension plans ..... .Page 7 I i- "• i '•m '.i i Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn, center, who last year was exiled from the Soviet Union for his open criticism of the communist government there, greets SIU President Paul Hall, left, and AFL-CIO President George Meany after speak­ ing to a packed audience of labor leaders and government officials in Wash­ ington, D.C. late last month. Solzhenitsyn, the Nobel prize winning author, told the audience that widespread repression of the individual's rights still takes place in Russia and that the West's policy of detente with the USSR is a peril to worldwide freedom. Page 3 July, 1975 /'•i- ••-4- - '.jn i,;. I ,1- I, ), in �Philadelphia Port Agent John Fay (at rostrum) fills in n4o^ia\tons.^the^st^^^^ dent's Pre-Balloting Report. Philadelphia Seafarers listen attentively to the port agent's report at the port's monthly informational membership meeting held on June 3. Porf of Philadelphia Monthly Meeting report on shipping in the port of Philadelphia, the Presidents Pre-Balioting Report and a status report on the then ongoing contract n^ototwns were ^ ^ presented during the infonnationai meeting held in Philadelpliia last month. Chaired by Philadelphia Port Agent John Fay, these membership mMtmgs are held on the first Tuesday after the first Sunday of each month at the modern SIU hall on South Fourth Street,^ As in all SIU ports, the Union conducts a monthly meeting to keqp area Union members up-to-date on Union activities, developments in the maritime industry ^d the Union's legislative actintK^ Washington. After hearing these various reports. Seafarers are encouraged to ask questions, offer opinions and participate in the meeting as part of me Union's process of serving flie interests of the majority of its members. Kiaying rummy to wile away the time while waiting for tfie meeting to begin are (clockwise from left): Fireman-Watertender Jack Jacobs: SIU Pensioner Danny Harris; Chief Steward Bob Tomas; Chief Cook Will Wentling, and Pensioner "Diamond Jim" Bergeria. . Dapper Seafarer Casimir Szymanski (right) and Brother Wiiiiam Millison take it easy just before the meeting begins. Seafarer A. Benzuk spends his waiting time oy pei-. using a newspaper, the SEAFARERS LOG, we hope. Also just prior to the start of the meeting, members have their cards stamped by an SIU patrolman. Page 4 mi m Seafarers Log �So Peacetime Fleet Can Meet Wartime Emergencies House Unit Witness Urges Shipping Self-Sutfiriency WASHINGTON—^The House mer­ chant marine subcommittee continued its review of U.S. maritime promotional policies and programs with two more sessions held late in June and early this month. At its session on June 19 the com­ mittee heard testimony from three wit­ nesses: Raymond J. Waldman, deputy assistant secretary for Transportation and Telecommunications, Bureau of Economic and Business Affairs, De­ partment of State; Alfred Maskin, exec­ utive director, American Maritime Association, and Philip J. Loree, chair­ man, Federation of American Contrdled Shipping. In his testimony Maskin told the committee that the United States should work to achieve U.S.-flag "self-suffici­ ency in shipping" as a means of assur­ ing enough ocean carriage for defense emergencies. Maskin noted that a per­ centage goal for U.S.-flag cargo already exists in law, 100 percent of domestic trade, and "implicitly" 50 percent of the foreign government generated aid cargo. The AMA official urged policies to promote the achievement of these goals so the peacetime commercial activity and capacity of the merchant fleet may come close to providing wartime ship­ ping needs. Maskin also told the committee that the view of "effective control" of U.S.owned vessels under foreign flag is a myth, and that the ships aren't readily available to the U.S. in emergencies. Loree's testimony put him at odds with witnesses from the Defense Department, who at the opening ses­ sion on June 5, had stated that the "ef­ fective control" fleet was not reliable and "failed us in the Mideast . . . and could fail us tomorrow." Deputy Assistant Secretary of State Waldman told the subcommittee that his department does support the U.S.flag merchant fleet and tries to tend to its needs abroad and in international forums within the framework of U.S. foreign policy. But he also stated that Seafarer Cefs 1—Gallon Pin 1 Seafarer John Ryan (right) of the Puerto Rico Marine shoregang accepts an SlU Blood Bank One-Gallon pin last month from Headquarters Medical Clinic Director Dr. Joseph E. Logue for donating the precious, life-giving fluid. U-S. Shipyards Hit Hard By Poor Tanker Market The U.S. shipbuilding industry, which reached record peace-time pro­ duction levels under the SlU-backed Merchant Marine Act of 1970, is now beginning to feel serious adverse effects brought on by the depressed state of the world tanker market for both old and new crude carriers. And if the depressed tanker situation continues or worsens, American yards could foreseeably come to a complete standstill. The first sign of a U.S. shipyard de­ cline was the temporary shutdown last January of the Seatrain Shipbuilding Co. operations at the former Brooklyn Navy Yard, which halted work on two 225,000-ton supertankers and idled 2,800 SlU-aflfiliated UIW shipyard workers. Only now are these men be­ ginning to return to their jobs. On the heels of the Seatrain shut­ down, contract orders for five 89,000ton tankers to be built at Todd Shipyards in San Pedro, Calif, were cancelled. Robert J. Blackwell, assistant secre­ tary of Commerce for Maritime Affairs, stated at a trade conference recently: "1 do not foresee any additional crude oil carriers being built for fore^ trade July, 1975 until the present world surplus is worked off." Since passage of the 1970 Merchant Marine Act, the U.S. Maritime Admin­ istration, through fiscal year 1974, had approved subsidized construction for 59 new vessels, mainly energy carriers, and 18 ship conversions. This year, though, MARAD has given the go ahead on only three new ships, all 51,000-ton tankers, and two ship conversions. This munber com­ pares with 12 new vessels last year, and 20 and 21 the previous two years. The problem is simply that U.S. tanker operators have grown reluctant to submit new ship contract orders be­ cause they have no guarantee that there will be steady employment for their ships after they are built. This problem is further complicated by the fact that 80 to" 90 percent of all U.S. tanker tonnage in layup is oper­ ated by American shipping companies independent of the multinational oil cartel. And this situation is not expected to change since the oil companies have historically used their own ships as well as hundreds of third-flag vessels for their liquid cargoes the department remains opposed to cargo preference because it allegedly violates both commercial treaties and might work against U.S.-flag interests in some trades. The subcommittee, however insisted that Waldman present a "legal brief justifying State's opposition to cargo preference, and showing how the treaties of friendship, commerce and navigation would be violated. At the subcommittee's next session it heard testimony from Robert Vastine, deputy assistant secretary of the Treasury for trade, and James J. Rey­ nolds, president of the American Insti­ tute of Merchant Shipping (AIMS). Reynolds told the subcommittee members that it is imperative for the government to define the size and com­ position of the merchant fleet, and to determine what is needed to meet the demand of both the military and eco­ nomic aspects of national security. He also said that the same steps should be taken with regard to shipbuilding and ship repairing. In noting the contribution to the country's balance of payments by a U.S. merchant fleet, Reynolds said that em­ ployment aboard ship and ashore was at least "a prudent way to provide sub­ stantial employment" particularly with today's sagging economy. Sea-Land WithdrawsFrom 2 Far East Conferences Sea-Land Service, Inc., along with 11 other American-flag and foreign na­ tional-flag operators, last month pulled out of two Far East shipping confer­ ences which govern rates from Hong Kong and Taiwan to U.S. ports. The two conferences, orginally set up to stabilize competition and prevent rate wars among the companies, are the Transpacific Freight Conference of Hong Kong and Taiwan, which sets rates on the U.S. West Coast, and the New York Freight Bureau, which sets rates from the Far East to U.S. East Coast ports. A spokesman for Sea-Land said the company was forced to withdraw be­ cause the inflexibility of conference rate schedules made it impossible to effec­ tively compete with non-conference independents, dominated by cut-rate third-flag operators who charge any­ where from 10 to 40 percent less than conference carriers. The spokesman also pointed out that a system of cash rebates to shippers, illegal under U.S. law, but carried out unchecked by some foreign national lines also contributed to the forced move. By far, though, it is the third-flag operators, led by the Russian Far East Shipping Company (FESCO) which operates 18 containerships between the Far East and the U.S. West Coast, who are causing the fiscal confusion and threatening the business life of many West Coast shipping companies. In the four years since U.S. ports were opened to Soviet ships, Russia's FESCO, along with other third-flag carriers such as Zim Israel Navigation and Orient Overseas Lines, has cap­ tured more than half of all container trade on the conference-governed routes. Senator Daniel K. Inouye (D-Hawmi) several months ago introduced a bill in the Senate that could alleviate the worsening crisis. The measure, which is receiving the complete support of the SIU, would require that a shipping firm show proof that the rates charged are compensatory on a commercial cost basis, or more simply that the company is making a profit from its service. Any rates found to be non-compensatory would be suspended by the Federal Maritime Commission, which holds jurisdiction in this area. 'til ,vi A' l-l 1' tM lit 'i Hall Accepts Award for SIU SIU President Paul Hall (left) accepts special award plaque for the Union from former New York City Mayor Robert F. Wagner "for offering educational opportunity to youth" through the SlU's annual scholarship program. The award was given by the trustees of the Educational and Cultural Fund of the Electrical Industry of the city-based Local 3 of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers. Hall accepted the award "in behalf of the professional sailors of the SIU and their children" at the local's 27th Annual Scholarship Awards Breakfast recently. Page 5 ..1 . ii J �The Committee Page Borinquen Committee Waiting for a payoff July 8 in the port of New York is the Ship's Committee of the 04 SS Borinquen (Puerto Rico Marine) of (I. to r.) AB W. Davis, ship's chairman; Chief Steward F. Di Carlo, secretary-reporter; Steward Delegate D. Rios, and Deck Delegate Xavier Whalen. The vessel is the former SS Trenton (Sea-Land). Golden Endeavor Committee Lyman Hall Committee Recertified Bosun Claude "Blackie" Bankston (front Jeft) ship's chairman of the C4 SS Lyman Hall (Waterman) sits with his Ship's Committee of (I. to r.); AB Ronald Davis, deck delegate; Chief Steward Joseph Moody, secretaryreporter, and Cook and Baker Charles Smith, steward delegate at a payoff on July 3 in the port of New York at Brooklyn's Pier 7. The vessel is on the run to the Mideast. Tamara Guilden Committee Recertified Bosun Jim Foti (seated) ship's chairman of the tanker SS Golden Endeavor (Westchester Marine) awaits payoff June 26 in the port of New York with his Ship's Committee of (I. to r.): Steward Delegate Clyde Gibson; Chief Steward Carl Jones, secretary-reporter, and QMED Cecil Sapp, engine dele­ gate, who's firmly holding on to his latest copy of the SEAFARERS LOG. Cities Service Norfolk Ship's Chairman, Recertified Bosun Peter Sernyk (2nd left) of the SS Tamara Guilden (Transportation Com.) is with the Ship's Committee off - to r.]:' Steward Delegate Frank Okoorian; Chief Steward Nicholas Hatgimisios, secretary-reporter; Deck Delegate Bill Eckles, and Engine Delegate Craig Conklin. The bulk carrier paid off on June 20 in the port of New York before going into layup at Todd Shipyard, Erie Basin, Brooklyn, N.Y. On her last run she was out six months carrying coal from the port of Philadelphia to Rot­ terdam and Haifa, Israel. Boston Committee J ^jjsmiirnaissg^^ v .n The Ship's Committee on board the SS Cities Service Norfolk are, from the left: Engine Delegate Thomas Dodson; Deck Delegate Arthur Finnell; Bosun Bill Darfey, ship's chairman, and Steward Delegate Jack Manuel. The tanker paid off on June 18 at Stapleton Anchorage, Staten Island in the port of New York. She's on the coastwise run from Texas City, Tex. Recertified Bosun Leyal Joseph (far right) ship's chairman of the SS Boston (Sea-Land) with the Ship's Committee of (I. to r.): Steward Delegate Stan Bell; Chief Steward James Keno, secretary-reporter; Engine Delegate P. Ayers, and Deck Delegate George Alexander. The cohtainership paid off in the port of New York on June 6 after a coastwise run 4 Page 6 Seafarers Log^ �1 Notes I i by SIU Vice President Frank Drozak I i 1 .v....... Our members continue, both at the July membership meetings in the ports and aboard our contracted shipSj, to overwhelmingly approve the new standard Freightship and Tanker agreements negotiated last month. This is gratifying because I think that these new contracts, providing for significant increases in wages, and vacation, pension, and welfare benefits, as well as a number of beneficial work rule changes, are two of the best contracts ever negotiated in the maritime industry. However, it would be a serious mistake for all of us in the SIU to now sit back and relax because we have excellent work agreements for the next three years^ It is just when we in this industry tend to relax a little that we find that someone, somewhere is trying to take from us what we have obtained. Over the next three years many important issues, affecting both the SIU and indeed the entire maritime industry, will be decided, most of them in Washing­ ton in the Halls of Congress. Actions may be taken on such vital matters as cargo preference legislation, a regulatory third-flag bill, reduction of the pres­ ent three-watch system to a two-watch system, the Jones Act and the constant efforts to waive or abolish it; and many other significant issues. In the past the SIU has always been in the forefront of fights to insure that merchant seamen are fairly dealt with by all the governmental agencies which have a say in how the maritime industry is run. I cannot stress too much how vital it is for us to continue to take strong stands on matters which ultimately concern the job security of us all. I'The most useful way to accomplish this is with our continued support of SPAD. It is through the membership's voluntary contributions to SPAD that we^make our voice heard in Washington. The strength we have, the power which enables us to talk with the lawmakers of this country, comes from SPAD. Without it, we would never be able to offset the powerful interests, such as the giant, multinational oil lobby, which are constantly trying to pass legislation that in many instances would be very detrimental to the U.S. merchant sailor. As vice president in charge of contracts and contract enforcement I am very pleased to see our members receive salary and benefit increases obtained in the new contracts. But I also fervently hope that ail SIU brothers do not forget that the best contract in the world is not worth the paper it's written on without one important thing: jobs. Only through the continued support of SPAD by the entire SIU membership can the job security of all of us be assured, now, as well as for the future. SABINE TANKERS I have been-informed that the National Labor Relations Board has over­ turned the February, 1974 election in which the SIU was narrowly defeated in an attempt to obtain SIU representation for crewmembers of the Sabine Towing and Transportation Company. Following the election, the SIU l^led charges of irregularity with the NLRB against the company. Now, the NLRB has ruled that a new election will be held. The SIU is determined to go back this time and win the new elecdon. More details on this matter will be in the next issue of the LOG. I i 'J BOSUNS RECERTIFICATION PROGRAM With the graduation this month of the 24th class of Recertified Bosuns, the SIU's Bosuns Recertification Program is now two years old. In that time the Seafarers who have participated in this two-month program have gained valu­ able knowledge about their Union and also learned quite a bit about the entire maritime industry. More and more of our contracted vessels now have Recer­ tified Bosuns leading the crews, and this in turn has made for smoother voyages with less problems aboard ship. I would like to congratulate the 12 most recent graduates of the program and wish them good luck and smooth sailing. 'A' SENIORITY UPGRADING Six more Seafarers received their full Union 'A' Books this month after com­ pleting the SIU's 'A' Seniority Program. These men join the ranks of other full book members, and they now have greater shipping opportunities, as well as added responsibilities. They form the foundation of a solid membership which, by its interest and knowledge can assure the job security of us all. I strongly urge all 'B' book members who are eligible to apply for this pro­ gram as soon as possible. FIREFIGHTING The recently expanded two-day firefighting course conducted at the Harry Lundeberg School and at the MSC's facility at Earle, N.J. is continuing to turn out Seafarers expertly trained in the techniques of firefighting. It is a course well worthwhile for all seamen, and I urge all who have not done so to contact any SIU representative and attend this valuable course. Juan keinosa Is Appointed New Puerto Rico Port Agent 5; The SIU has appointed a new port agent in Puerto Rico—Brother Juan Reinosa who has been a member of the SIU for over 30 years, and a Union patrolman for the past 11 years. Brother Reinosa will be in charge of the SIU Hall in Santurce, and he is there to help and service all SIU members who ship and register out of that Hall. All members are urged to take advan­ tage of the facilities in Santurce where they can obtain assistance and informa­ tion on any problems they may have concerning their job or their SIU Wel- Sound Pension Plan 1 i Wi • caihe to this country from Ireland more than it is taking in, and eventually as a very young man looking for steady goes broke. A recent example of this kind of situa­ work and a secure future. I took what work I could find when I first got to tion regrettably occurred last May when America and after a few years I hooked the United Mine Workers Anthracite up with a trucking outfit that paid pretty Health and Welfare Fund sent a letter good for that time. I stuck with the place of explanation to their retired hard coal as a driver for 37 years. I married, members instead of the usual $30 raised a family who grew up and got monthly allotment. The letter told the married, too. I looked forward to retire­ pensioners that the fund was temporar­ ment. In my 37th year with the com­ ily depleted because of lack of royalty pany, however, I was informed that payments during the coal strike last tough times had driven the place out April. of business. I was 64, without a job, ^ Throughout the history of our and to top it off, without a pension. I Union's Pension Flan, the SIU has al­ have a part-time job now to supplement ways made sure that the Plan would my and my wife's Social Security to never be in danger of going broke. Reg­ make ends meet." ularly the SIU conducts actuarial studies Above are the words of Charles Mc­ of the Seafarers Pension Plan to ensure Carthy, a resident of Boston, Mass. It that SIU members will never be caught is an unfortunate story but what is more short on pension payments. This is the main reason why the SIU unfortunate^ is that McCarthy is just one of countless thousands of Ameri­ has one of the strongest and most finan­ can workers who have worked all their cially secure pension plans in any U.S. lives only to be cheated out of their industry. It is also the main reason-why the SIU in the contract just negotiated rightful pension at retirement age. This very serious problem many . was able to grant a $100 a month raise times can be attributed to illegal mis­ in pension benefits to new pensioners. management of pension funds, but more The SIU is still in negotiation with the often than not it is a simple case of operators for the purpose of upgrading improper funding, a situation that oc­ the pensions of SIU members already curs when a pension plan is paying out out on retirement. fare benefits. Brother Reinosa joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1944. Prior to that he had been going to sea since the late 1930's, when he was just a young man. Throughout his sailing career with the SIU Reinosa shipped in the steward department. For many years he shipped as chief steward, sailing with Robin Lines, Isthmian Lines, Bull Lines, South Atlantic and Waterman. A very active Union member. Brother Reinosa assisted the SIU in many beefs, including the Bull Line beef of 1946, and later the Robin Line beef and the Battle of Wall Street. Worked on West Coast In 1964 Reinosa became a Union patrolman and began working on the West Coast out of the port of San Fran­ cisco. While in San Francisco he was the Regional Port Director of the San Francisco branch of the Andrew Furuseth Training School. In that role he helped many young Seafarers start their careers at sea. Reinosa was. also active in other seg­ ments of the labor movement while on the West Coast. He served as delegates to both the Central Labor Council of Alameda County and Central Labor Council of San Francisco. A native of Puerto Rico, the 54-year old Reinosa and his wife Leova will be returning to his home after a 20-year absence. He says he is looking forward to doing his best to assist all the SIU members in his port. s ;v;;^ Juan Reinosa (left), who was recently appointed SIU Puerto Rico port agent, fills out dues receipt for AB A. Maldonado aboard the Borinquen (Puerto RIcan Marine). Brother Reinosa spent a few days In New York servicing SIUcontracted vessels before assuming his new duties In the port of Santurce. Page? July, 1975 .. A' -i*) �;•! •:t §?• •-•• 1 i '. n", i Coal unloader crane chutes cargo Into the hold of the Merrimac with the aid of winches. The mecha­ nism also levels out the coal in the hold. • The SS Merrimac Pays Off: /A , • fter delivering coal to Antwerp, the crew of the SS Merrimac (Ogden Marine) a conveited T-2, was paid off in the port of Philadelphia last month as their ship took on another load of coal bound for The Netherlands. Under MSTS charter, the Merrimac is, according to the ship's articles, "hound on a tramp freighter voyage, either direct or via' one or more coastwise ports, to ports on this U.S. Atlantic, Gulf, Pacific or Great Lakes and/or in the Caribbean Sea and/or South America and/or European ports and/or African ports and/or ports in the Far East and/or Near East and/or Australia." The bulk carrier was brought out of layup last February and crewed in JacksoriyiUe ^er Ogden Marine secured a year MSTS charter to carry bulk cargo. rf Though the ship has been running regularly between the East Coast and Europe,,j<?rewmembers who have read her articles haven't ruled out the possibility that they may be called on to sail her to any port in the world. A 1:1 1; • v •• ^ i' f !?| ^'1 k »r^' .•K' • f?" ' ' # I Tied up next to a coal cjiute crane (top) is " Merrimac. Next (below) AB d. Morris hefps To - store a box of rutabagas with Chief Steward Fred . Hicks (rear) conning on to assist. Theilj next, At ; ' : 1: • Upgrading Page in the SEAFARERS LOG. Finaily (bottom) OS Tom Taylor stands his gangwaywatch. . . ^ . /V.-VX.M. / ^ At the shipboard meeting in the M^rrimac's messroom are Recertified Bosun Ward Wallace, ship's chairman (center, front), and other members of the Seafarer crew, ; ; ' Pages Seafaj^ers Log X, • j' ' t-'. �--- - v.: •\? •iiimm Washington Activities By B. Rocker Merehmit afaiinc OYCig^t The Legislative R^organizatioii Act of 1946 directed standing conunittees of Congress to exercise "continuous watchfulness" over execution by adminis­ tration agencies of Ihws v^hose subject matter falls within their jurisdiction. / Acting under thiat mandate, the House Merchant Marine Subccmunittee is holding oversight bearings on a broad range of U.S. maritime policies. In testimony given during the hearings. Herb Brand, Tran^rtation Institute president, outlined ways in which the U.S. maritime poli<^ could be imple­ mented to buikl a strong, balanced, and ccmipetitive U,S. merchant marine to serve the nation's economy and as^ our military forces in national emer­ gencies. SIU President Hall has been invited to testify. Oversi^t hearings will contiAue throug|h July 30. Seafreczc Aflantic HJL 5197 HJEL 5197, to authorize nnployment of foreign citizens on the fishing vessel Seafreeze Atlantic, was introduced by Robert Leggett (D-Calif.) in March and r^erred to the Merchant Marine and Insheries Committee. The bill provides that during the period when foreign fishermen are being employed, the owners would train Americans to take their place. O. William Moody, representing SIU, and Herb Brand, Transportation histitote, have testified in subcommittee hearings in favor of the bill. Tbere would be a number of major benefits for the maritime industry and the fishing industry from enactment of H.R. 5197. The ship could go back into service with a crew oi 20 U.S. seamen and eventually an American fishing crew. The House passed H.R. 5197 by voice vote. Maritime Aiiflioiiaitkm for Fiscal Vear 1976 A conference committee has been named to resolve differences between the House and Senate versions of the authorization Inll for maritime programs— operating differential subsidies, construction differential subsidies. Title XI, research and development, maritime academies, etc. Leonor Sullivan, chairman of the House Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee, and Warren Magnuson, chairman (ff the Senate Commerce Com­ mittee, will head thrir respective delegatirms. PensiMi Plan Rcgulatkm A policy committee has been named to implement the Employee Retirement Income Security Act The Act was passed last year to establish minimum federal standards for private penaon plans. Thirty-five million people ,sae covered by such private plans. la a new bill introduced by Rep. Richard Ottinger (D-N.Y.), he pro­ poses that fully vested pe^ns over 55 be entitled to pension benefits if employm^t is terminated by the ethployer. Rep. Ottinger feds such protection is of particular importance to older Americans who lose their jobs because of olant closings. Mid Fhg Rates S. 868, to provide minimum ocean rates for cargo carried on third-flag ships, has been favorably reported out of the Senate Commerce Committee. Identical bills will be considered in the House Merchant Marine and Fisheries Com­ mittee. The bill requires that third-flag carriers justify their rates whenever they are lower than the lowest rate charged by a carrier in the liner conference; it does not prohibit them from carrying American cargo. A recent study made for the Maritime Administration (the government agency which adidnisters maritime funds) showed that the seven major foreign maritime nations—^Japan, the United Kingdom, France, Norway, Spain, West Germany and Sweden—^provide direct and indirect subsidies totaling over $2 billion a year to their shipbuilding and shipping industries. Russian ships, gov­ ernment supported, are not required to operate at a profit, and can drive'U.S. > ships out of tiie market by undercutting costs. . We do not have cargo preference protection and our State Department does not sufficiently implement use of U.S. ships for Public Law 480 shipments. (According to this Law 50 percent of government generated aid cargo is sup­ posed to go on American-flag ships.) This lack of support is costing us jobs and job security. SIU supports S.868 and the protection it offers our industry. Florida Gas Pfyeline In hearings before the Federal Power Commis»on, we are opposing permis­ sion for Florida Gas Transmission Company to convert a 24-inch gas pipeline to carrying petroleum products. The pipeline, now running from Baton Rouge, La., to Florida, will eventually extend to Texas. The pipeline conversion would cost SIU 1,000 jobs on tugs, barges and tankers which serve in the Gulf Coast area. Ifanpioyment Conference . Upgraders and bosuns from the Harry Lundeberg School participated in the National Conference on Full Employment, sponsored by the Full Employment Action Couiicil June 24. The Council is a coalition of representatives from labor, education and public interest groups. Four panel sessions were devoted to the problems of unemployment and ways of creating more jobs for more Americans. .• i.ll If i 200 IVBle Limit The Fisheries, Wildlife Conservation and Environment Subcommittee of the House Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee will hold hearings July 15 through 29 on H.R. 200 and related bills to extend the fisheries jurisdiction of the United States. 'l|; J., 4' • f : F' To Protect Your , I ' m Job Security in the Fight for Favorable Legislation » Seafarers are urged to conirMNite to SPAD. It is tl» way to have your voice heard and to keep your anion effective fai the fight for legislation to orotecf the security of every Seafarer and his family. "1^1' Tanker Overseas Traveler Pays Off in Newport News . Recertified Bosun Arne Hovde (left), ship's chairman of the SS Overseas Traveler (Maritime Overseas), stands by while (seated) Chief Steward Jasper C. Anderson, secretary-reporter of the tanker explains a point in the SIU Shipping Rules and the Union contract to the remainder of the Ship's Committee looking on of (I. to r.): Steward Delegate Robert Rowe; Engine Delegate Robert Sawyer, and Deck Delegate Charles Majette. Note the Seafarers LOG which they had just read on the table. In the photo on the right, during the payoff oh June 2 at the C&C Piers In Newport News, Va,, a member in the back row raises hand at the shipboard meeting to ask a question. After payoff, the vessel headed for Rotterdam. Pages July. 1975 f . I -X' • iv "''V- '••J', 7 I t �19. Total Deductions During Year (Item 16) 20. Total Net Increase (Decrease) 21. Fund Balance (Reserve for Future Benefits) at End of Year (Item 14, Statement of Assets ' and Liabilities) ANNUAL REPORT For the fiscal year ended December 31,1974 —-'y;' ' - SEAFARERS HIRING HALL TOUST FUND (Name of Welfare Fun^ V 275 20th Street, Brooklyn, New York 11215 (Address of Fond) 900,181.86 486,301.33 $ 1,189,508.85 Note: Pages 7 to 14 inclusive should not be completed by funds that have filed Form D-2 with the U.S. Department of Labor. Such funds are required to file a copy of the completed D-2 form with this statement. to file STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES Eodtrf ASSETS^ Reporting Year SUPERINTENDENT OF INSURANCE of the Item $ - 21,628.28 • 1. Cash 2. Receivables: NOTES: (1) All data in the Annual Report is to be copied from the Annual Statement. (a) Contributions: Where a copy of U.S. Department of Labor Form D-2 has been filed in lieu (1) Employer •• (2) Other (Specify) Due from other Plans 4,722.10 of pages 7 to 14 of the New York Annual Statement, Part IV—Section A of (b) Dividends or Experience Rating Refunds Form D-2 may be substituted for Page 3 herein. (c) Other (Specify) (2) The Annual Report is required to be filed, in duplicate, not later than five months after end of fiscal year. Address replies to New York State Insurance 3. Investments: (Other than Real Estate) (a) Bank Deposits at Interest and Deposits or Shares in Savings Department, Two World Trade Center, New York, New York 10048. and Loan Associations 1,167,470.17 (3) The data contained herein is for the purpose of providing geiferal information (b) Stocks: as to the condition and affairs of the fund. The presentation is necessarily (1) Preferred abbreviated. If you are interested in a more comprehensive treatment refer to (2) Common Page 4 under the heading "Additional Information is Available." '.10? Wel'l (c) Bonds and Debentures: STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN FUND BALANCE (1) Government Obligations (RESERVE FOR FUTURE BENEFITS) (a) Federal '. (bi) State and Municipal Item ADDITIONS TO FUND BALANCE (2) Foreign Government Obligations 1. Contributions: , " (3) Non-Government Obligations sr(Exclude amounts entered in Item 2) (d) Common Trusts: (a> Employer (Schedule 1) $1,308,577.46 (1) (Identify) (b) Employee - (2) (Identify) (c) Other (Specify) Interest on delinquent ac­ (e) Subsidiary Organizations (Identify and Indicate Percentage i riwjS. tsniR counts 187.02 ~ of Ownership by this plan in the subsidiary) sinpdpMcY (d) Total Contributions $ 1,308,764.48 (1) % 2. Dividends and Experience Rating Refunds * (2) % , ->7 from Insurance Companies 4. Real Estate Loans and Mortgages .... .. 3. Investment Income: , . : '• 'K.lPtt,-., • 5. Loans and Notes Receivable: (Other than Real Estate) (a) Interest 77,718.71 (a) Secured (b) Dividends i (b) Unsecured (c) Rents M> ^ 6. Real Estate: (d) Other (Specify) (a) Operated (e) Total Income from Investments . 77,718.71 (b) Other Real Estate 4. Profit on disposal of investments 7. Other Assets: 5. Increase by adjustment in asset values of in­ (a) Accrued Income . vestments ' (b) Prepaid Expenses 6. Other Additions: (Itemize) (c) Other (Specify) Fixed assets—$15,962.47 less 100% reserve -0- (a) ^ :... 8. Total Assets $ 1,193,820.55 (b) LIABILITIES (c) Total Other Additions -r . ________ 7. Total Additions $ 1,386,483.19 9. Insurance and Auunity Premiums Payable STATE OF NEW YORK DEDUCTIONS FROM FUND BALANCE 8. Insurance and Annuity Premiums to Insurance Carriers and to Service Organizations (Includ­ ing Prepaid Medical Plans) 9. Benefits Provided Directly by the Trust or Separately Maintained Fund 10. Payments to an Organization Maintained by the Plan for the Purpose of Providing Bene­ fits to Participants (Attach latest operating statement of the Organization showing detail of administrative expenses, supplies, fees, etc.) 11. Payments or Contract Fees Paid to Independ­ ent Organizations or Individuals Providing Plan Benefits (Clinics, Hospitals, Doctors, etCi) 12. Administrative Expenses: (a) Salaries (Schedule 2) (b) Allowances, Expenses, etc. (Schedule 2) .. (c) Taxes (d) Fees and Commissions (Schedule 3) ..... (e) Rent (f) Insurance Premiums (g) Fidelity Bond Premiums (h) Other Administrative Expenses (Specify) Tabulating service & other administra­ tive expenses (i) Total Administrative Expenses ......... 13. Loss on disposal of investments Is. i 14. Decrease by adjustment in asset values, of ihvestments .......................... 15. Other Deductions: (Itemize) (a) Collection - $ • " •*':•*' . •' H ,3lr-'-V' '.'r Unpaid Claims (Not Covered by Insurance) Accounts Payable Accrued Expenses Other Liabilities (Specify) Due to other Plans .... Reserve for future benefits (Fund balance) Total Liabilities and Reserves ••••.•• 11503.26 -." - • ..... ? 2,808.44 ..... 1,189,508.85 $ 1,193,820.55 - iThe assets listed in this statement must be valued on the basis regularly used in valuing investments held in the fund and reported to the U.S. Treasury Department, or shall be valued at their aggregate cost or present value, whichever is lower, if such a statement is not so required to be filed with the U.S. Treasury Department. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE ... REPORT ON EXAMINATION: This fund is subject to periodic examination by the New York State Insurance Department. All employee-members of the fund, all con­ tributing employers and the participating unions may inspect the Reports on Examina­ tion at the New York State Insurance Department, upon presentation of proper credentials. If you wish to see the Report, please contact the New York State Insurance Departme.nt, Two World Trade Center, New York 10048. 737,286.89 . 11,925.93 :r , ^ 20,143.13 ' 499.07 ^ . • u V 78,913.74 ' ^111,481.87 • . ~ ^ 293.96 $ "^V293.96 900,181.86 $ 703,207.52 OTHER INFORMATION: Also available for inspection—to the public generally— are the annual statements and registration documents filed by the Fund. These may bp inspected during working hours at the above address, or at the office of the Fund. STATE OF. SS. COUNTY OF. u •- V""'' . 'Br'piy'. . and. Trustees of the Fund and ' ••• • affirm, under the penalties of perjury that the contents of this Annual Report are true and hereby subscribe thereto. , ., Employer trustee: RECONCILEMENT OF FUND BALANCE 17. Fund Balance (Reserve for Future Benefits at Beginning of Year) 18. Total Additions During Year (Item 7) • PagilO 51,119.14 .- (c) Total Other Deductions 16. Total Deductions S ' 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. - , V ; • 1,386,483.19 ; Seafar^i^Lofil �DISPATCHERS REPORT JUNE 1-30,1975 TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups Class A Class B Class C Port Boston New York ..... Philadelphia .. Baltimore .... Norfolk Tampa Mobile New Orleans ... Jacksonville . ... San Francisco .. Wilmington Seattle Puerto Rico Houston Piney Point .... Yokohama Totals Deep Sea Great Lakes-— Alpena Buffalo Cleveland Detroit Duluth Frankfort Chicago Totals Great Lakes Totals Deep Sea & Great Lakes 4 107 6 26 18 5 19 60 31 46 .26 31 4 78 0 6 467 3 10 4 2 6 2 1 10 2 4 2 8 0 9 0 0 63 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 DECK DEPARTMENT 3 3 0 68 18 4 1 1 0. 22 10 0 12 3 1 3 0 0 9 2 0 58 38 0 33 7 0 19 6 0 1 2 0 30 10 0 4 2 0 84 40 0 0 3 0 3 0 4 350 149 5 6 4 7 17 10 5 6 55 522 4 2 3 2 3 0 1 15 78 0 0 0 3 0 0 0 3 3 15 4 4 32 5 13 4 76 426 Port Seattle Puerto Rico Houston Piney Point Yokohama Totals Deep Sea 11 7 54 0 4 375 3 34 1 5 6 2 3 15 5 13 2 5 1 16 0 3 114 Alpena Buffalo Cleveland Detroit Duluth . i-rankforl \ Chicago .' Totals Great Lakes Totals Deep Sea & Great Lakes 1 5 2 21 5 4 1 39 414 7 0 1 1 1 6 1 17 131 4 37 5 7 10 1 20 33 9 26 7 11 3 46 0 1 220 1 2 0 2 2 0 0 1 1 4 2 1 1 0 3 0 20 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 3 3 1 2 11 231 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 21 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 87 10 21 18 2 16 49 22 48 ' ; 3 25 8 3 10 2 7 15 2 11 6 9 1 8 0 2 112 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 2 0 0 5 12 5 11 15 11 1 9 64 1,039 2 3 5 2 5 0 1 18 130 0" 0 1 2 2 0 0 5 IP 0 65 3 19 4 1 10 44 27 18 8 18 8 69 0 2 296 1 25 3 3 5 2 4 29 8 7 2 17 2 27 4 4 132 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 6 150 20 49 25 4 36 118 36 96 28 36 15 105 0 2 726 4 55 6 13 6 3 11 20 13 42 • 8 15 2 18 0 3 219 0 2 0 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 6 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 2 4 6 2 1 18 2 3 3 35 331 12 0 0 1 1 4 0 18 150 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 6 3 8 14 12 4 5 52 1,091 6 0 3 4 4 3 2 22 152 0 2 0 1 2 1 1 7 13 STEWARD DEPARTMENT 0 1 0 25 27 6 0 0 0 116 0 5 7 5 0 1 0 0 6 3 0 42 36 0 15 5 0 18 9 0 2 1 0 19 2 0 3 1 0 35 21 0 0 0 17 2 3 0 191 136 6 5 78 17 20 16 4 49 71 21 64 12 34 10 77 0 2 480 2 8 1 5 3 0 0 4 5 8 5 3 2 3 0 1 50 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 50 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 * Port Boston New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk ; Tampa Mobile New Orleans Jacksonville San Francisco Wilmington 6 ' Frankfort . ..."" ' Chicago Totals Great Lakes Totals Deep Sea & Great Lakes 6 0 1 11 1 5 0 24 215 4 0 1 1 0 1 0 7 143 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 6 ENTRY DEPARTMENT : . -. *. Seattle ............................ Puerto Rico Houston Piney Point Yokohama Totals Deep, Sea Great Lakes Alpena Buffalo Cleveland ~.... Detroit. Duluth Frankfort Chicago Totals Great Lakes Totals Deep Sea & Great Lakes Totals All Depts. Deep Sea Totals All DepL,. Great Lakes Totals All Depts. Deep Sea & Great Lakes July, 1975 0 0 0 2 0 5 0 7 12 16 208 27 57 25 14 60 134 59 110 49 59 16 126 0 15 975 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 Port Boston New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Tampa Mobile New Orleans Jacksonville San Francisco Wilmington Seattle Puerto Rico Houston Piney Point Yokohama Totals Deep Sea Great Lakes Detroit Duluth 15 2 7 10 6 5 0 45 194 REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups Class A Class.B Class C ENGINE DEPARTMENT Boston New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Tampa Mobile New Orleans Jacksonville San Francisco Alpena Buffalo Cleveland TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups Class A Class B Class C " 3 27 9 15 10 0 14 37 12 31 4 11 6 30 0 0 209 5 4 6 17 9 12 5 58 267 1,271 163 1,434 4 85 18 22 13 4 13 53 21 54 11 19 11 56 21 1 406 17 6 6 9 6 7 1 92 458 603 85 688 'K.. 1 0 2r 3 5 2 3 16 496 . siu Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes & Inland Waters v Inland Boatmen's Union United Industrial Worker PRESIDENT Paul Hall SECRETARY-TREASURER Joe DiGiorgio EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT Cal Tanner VICE PRESIDENTS Earl Shepard Lindsey Williams Frank Drozak Paul Drozak HEADQUARTERS 675 4 Ave., Bklyn. 11232 (212) BY 9-6600 ALPENA, Mich 800 N. 2 Ave. 49707 (517) EL 4-3616 BALTIMORE, Md. 1216 E. Baltimore St. 21202 (301) EA 7-4900 BOSTON, Mass. 215 Essex SL 02111 (617) 482-4716 BUFFALO, N.Y.... .290 Franklin St 14202 (716) TL 3-9259 CHICAGO, IlL. .9383 S. Ewlng Ave. 60617 (312) SA 1-0733 CLEVELAND, Ohio 1290 Old River Rd. 44113 (216) MA 1-5450 DETROIT, Mich. 10225 W. Jefferson Ave. 48218 (313) VI 3-4741 DULUTH, Minn 2014 W. 3 St. 55806 (218) RA 2-4110 FRANKFORT, Mich P.O. Box D 415 Main St. 49635 (616) EL 7-2441 HOUSTON, Tex. 5804 Canal St 77011 (713) WA 8-3207 JACKSONVILLE, Fla. 3315 Liberty St. 32206 (904) 353-0987 JERSEY CITY, NJ. 99 Montgomery St. 07302 (201) HE 5-9424 MOBILE, Ala. IS. Lawrence St. 36602 (205) HE 2-1754 NEW ORLEANS, La. 630 Jackson Ave. 70130 (504) 529-7546 NORFOLK, Va 115 3St. 23510 (804) 622-1892 PADUCAH, Ky. 225 S. 7 St 42001 (502) 443-2493 PHHADELPHIA, Pa.. .2604 S. 4 St 19148 (215) DE 6-3818 PINEY POINT, Md. St. Mary's County 20674 (301) 994-0100 PORT ARTHUR, Tex P'- r 'ji '1' f ? I •1' m 1 i'. ];• 534 9 Ave. 77640 (713) 983-1679 SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. 1321 Mission St 94103 (415) 626-6793 SANTURCE, P. R. 1313 Fernandez, Juncos, Stop 20 00908 (809) 724-2848 SEATTLE, Wash....... .2505 1 Ave. 98121 (206) MA 3-4334 ST. LOUIS, Mo.. .4581 Gravois Ave. 63116 (314) 752-6500 TAMPA, Fla..2610 W.Kennedy Blvd.33609 (813) 870-1601 TOLEDO, Ohio 935 Summit St 43604 (419) 248-3691 WILMINGTON, Calif. •• I fe. IfSi'i m 510 N.Broad St.90744 (213)549-4000 YOKOHAMA, Japan Yokohama Port P.O. P.O. Box 429 5-6 Nihon Ohdori Naka-Kn 231-91 201-7935 Shipping at the deep-sea ports dur­ ing the month of June remained rela­ tively stable. Despite record unem­ ployment in the nation, employment opportunities for Seafhrers continue to be good. This is cleariy shown in that each month upwards of 35 perv eent of all jobs shipped are feiiken other than W seniority men. SUppie^ for the near future is expected to re-J mOitt fittoWe. ^ 111 >; v "• I' PagelL it. T- �i' Dues Resolution Presented to Members The following Resolution on a dues increase for working members only, was presented by the SIU Secretary-Treasury on behalf of the ^mon's Exyutive Board and all of its officers at July meetings in all Constitutional and Non-Constitutional ports. It was overwhelmingly passed by the membership. (The vote in each port appears below the Resolution.) ' , „ i • j / » Appearing on the next page is the full report of the Constitutional Committee elected on July 18 at Headquarters to act on the Resolution and make any changes. corrections, substitutions and/or recommendations. In their report, the Committee recommended that the Resolution and their own report appear in the Seafarers LOG prior to the secret, mail ballot referendum on the Resolution. This Constitutional Committee's Report and Recommendation will be voted on at the regular membership meetings in August. RESOLVED, in the event that such a proportionate sum of such $50.00 proposed amendments and actions to be WHEREAS, the Union successfully Constitutional Committee's Report and which shall be equal to the percentage taken upon such amendments must first negotiated an increase in wages and over­ recommendations are thereafter accepted which such worked days bears to ninety be authorized by the membership; and time for the first year in the new contract by the membership for voting as Consti­ days. Dues payable under this subsec­ WHEREAS, after such approval is which was overwhelmingly approved by tutionally required, such referendum vote tion (b), shall be payable on the day granted, a Constitutional Committee must the membership; and shall be held as provided for in the Con­ that the member receives payment for be elected which will have the authority to WHEREAS, the contract also provides stitutional Committee's report and recom­ his earned compensatory credit on ac-. act on the amendments and make changes, for continued increases in earnings for the mendations. count of having worked such days, any­ corrections, substitutions and/or recom­ membership in each year of the contract; Fraternally submitted; thing to the contrary herein notwith­ mendations; and and standing, and shall become effective as WHEREAS, any recommendations of WHEREAS, as a result of these nego­ Paul Hall, President, H-1 to members in the manner designated the Committee may include other pro­ tiations, the membership will also receive and determined by majority vote of the posed Constitutional changes; and substantial increases in vacation benefits Cal Tanner, Executive Vice President, T-1 membership by secret ballot. When so WHEREAS, the report of the action of which will raise the vacation payments to Frank Drozak, Vice President, D-22 determined by its membership, mem­ $1,400, $1,800, $2,200 and $2,400 for the the Committee must be submitted to the Lindsey Williams, Vice President, W-1 . bers in the employ of the Union, its sub­ membership for acceptance, modification respective groups and ratings; and Joe DiGiorgio, Secretary-Treasurer, D-2 sidiaries and its affiliates, or in any WHEREAS, these higher vacation pay­ or rejection; and Earl Shepard, Vice President, S-2 employment at the Union's direction as WHEREAS, if the Committee recom­ ments represent an average of 50% rise Paul Drozak, Vice President, D-180 provided for in Article XII, Section mends the approval of the amendment, in benefits; and Leon Hall, Headquarters Representative, 1(a) & (c) shall pay in addition to that and if the membership accepts the report WHEREAS, new vacation benefits over H-125 provided for in paragraph (a) immedi­ and above those already obtained are of the Committee, a referendum vote of William Hall, Headquarters ately above, the sum of Fifty ($50.00) the membership must then be conducted being negotiated; and Representative, H-272 Dollars quarterly on a calendar year on such Constitutional amendment. WHEREAS, serious threats to employ­ Edward X. Mooney, Headquarters, basis, no later than the first business ment and job security have been made re­ NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RE­ Representative, M-7 day of each quarter, while so employed. cently on both national and foreign fronts; SOLVED: That Article V, Section 1 of John Fay, Philadelphia Agent, F-363 (c) changes of the above dues shall and the Seafarers International Union of Ben Wilson, Baltimore Agent, W-217 only be by Constitutional amendment. WHEREAS, the Union has a responsi­ North America, Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and E. Aubusson, Detroit Agent, A-8 RESOLVED, that the voting upon this bility to its members to continue its fight Inland Waters District Constitution, be C. J. Stephens, New Orleans Agent, S-4 proposed amendment be by secret ballot to preserve and protect the job security of amended to read as hereafter set forth; Louis Neira, Mobile Agent, N-1 and that the procedure or details of such its membership; and provided that subparagraph (b) of the Steve Troy, San Francisco Agent, T-485 • mail balloting be contained in the recom­ WHEREAS, in order to continue the amendment hereafter set forth, shall be­ A. Campbell, NY Patrolman, C-17 mendations of a Constitutional Committee fight for jobs and job security, it will be come applicable only to those members T. Babkowski, NY Patrolman, B-1 be elected in the event this proposed to necessary to have the financial resources who, subsequent to September 15, 1975 J. Bluitt, NY Patrolman, B-15 Resolution is accepted by the membership available to take whatever actions are nec­ shall be entitled, over and above that pro­ L. lovino, NY Patrolman, I-l 1 as Constitutionally required, and that such essary; and vided for through collective bargaining P. Marinelli, NY Patrolman, M-462 Constitutional Committee make such WHEREAS, the cost for staff salaries, agreements in effect September 15, 1975, G. McCartney, NY Patrolman, M-948 other recommendations on mail balloting communications, postage, rents, utilities for days worked thereafter, an additional F. Mongelli, NY Patrolman, M-1111 procedure along with recommendations and other expenses that must be paid in vacation benefit payment for twelve con­ K. Terpe, NY Patrolman, T-3 on changes, corrections, and/or substitu­ order to effectively represent the member­ secutive months worked with contracted A. Bernstein, Philadelphia Patrolman, B-3 tions on the proposed amendment as the ship have risen; and employers, or for ninety day multiples so A. Kastina, Baltimore Patrolman, K-5 Committee* may feel needed or appro­ WHEREAS, these higher costs result­ worked in such twelve consecutive month R. Pomerlane, Baltimore Patrolman, priate. ing from current inflation create great period, the sum of $50.00, and propor­ P-437 RESOLVED, as Constitutionally pro­ pressures on the Union to curtail its mul­ tionate amount for days worked in excess H. Fischer, Mobile Patrolman, F-1 vided, this Resolution be voted upon by tiple services to the membership; and thereof. Such amendments shall become R. Jordan, Mobile Patrolman, J-1 the membership at the Constitutional WHEREAS, in these times it would not effective October 1, 1975, and with re­ William Morris, Mobile Patrolman, M-4 Ports of New York, Philadelphia, Balti­ only be unwise but self-defeating to per­ spect to members 'whose vacation benefit mit the slightest reduction of existing . payments may thereafter be increased as more, Detroit, Houston, New Orleans, T. Gould, New Orleans Patrolman, G-267 operations and services to the member­ above, it shall become effective the first L. Guarino, New Orleans Patrolman, Mobile and San Francisco, and in addi­ ship; and G-520 tion at all non-Constitutional Ports, and if day of the month immediately after the WHEREAS, the only constructive • concurred in, a Constitutional Committee H. Troxclair, New Orleans Patrolman, T-4 month in which such increased vacation measure would be to obtain additional of six book members to be elected at the S. Zeagler, New Orleans Patrolman, Z-60 benefit provision is authorized. dues from working members; and Port of New York-Headquarters at a Spe­ R. Lightfoot, Houston Patrolman, L-562' ' WHEREAS, these additional dues cial Meeting to be held at 2:00 p.m. on F. Taylor, Houston Patrolman, T-180 AMENDMENT would be payable only by those who may July 18, 1975; and finally R. Wilburn, Houston Patrolman, W-6 receive monetary benefits over and above Article V, Section 1. All members' dues those that they are presently receiving or shall consist of: Following are the votes in each port on regular July membership meetings, and to which they will be entitled to" receive (a) dues in effect on July 1, 1975, / the dues increase Resolution. In the Con- at the non-Constitutional ports, voting as a result of the new contract that is in which shall be paid quarterly on a cal­ /stitutional ports, voting took place at the took place on July 17. effect; and endar year basis, no later than the first WHEREAS, such additional dues business day of each quarter, except as would also be payable by any member .herein otherwise provided, and; MEMBERS VOTED NO VOTES who is employed by this Union, its sub­ (b) the sum of $50.00 for each PORT PRESENT » AGAINST FOR sidiaries and affiliates or who is employed ninety days worked in twelve consecu­ at the Union's direction; and • tive months for contracted employers PINEY POINT : 81 81 « WHEREAS, this action will require a and for days worked subsequent to such JACKSONVILLE 72 72 Constitutional amendment; and first ninety days in such twelve consecu­ NORFOLK / 51 0 51 WHEREAS, under our Constitution all tive months, "which are less than ninety. '•M BALTIMORE . Seafarers at Headquarters vote to elect a Constitutional Committee at a special meeting held In New York on July 18. The Committee was elected to act on a dues Increase resolution which was passed at all regular July membership meetings and at special meetings held on July 17. Page 12 BOSTON PHILADELPHIA DETROIT . . . . WILMINGTON ... FRANKFORT HOUSTON ; OULUTH NEW YORK TAMPA -CHICAGO NEW ORLEANS ; MOBILE CLEVELAND ALPENA .. YOKOHAMA SEATTLE SAN FRANCISCO PUERTO RICO ......... BUFFALO TOTALS 95 32 77 96 _ 48 NoQuornm 178 22 350 39 26 278 143 18 10 16 47 184 30 10 1,903 95 32 75 96 48 .178 22 350 39 '26 278 143 18 10 16 45 184 30 10 0 0 9 A 0 .0 * 0 9 0' 0 Q-m 0 'J ''' 0 •mMM u-;." Seafarers Log �.T— -i'.:'--'T** • *s'fu^ ',, ' > -' -• V ' 'v ' t. ' ' ' , • •, V<-?- m:r EPORT STITUTIONAL t'r'^ '' We, the undersigned Constitutional Committee, were elected at a special meeting at Headquarters—Port of New York—on July 18, 1975, in accordance with Article XXV, Section 2, of our Union Constitution. We have had referred to us and studied the Constitutional amendment resolution submitted jointly by all our Officers, Headquarters Repre­ sentatives, Agents and Patrolmen. The amendment resolution prior to its submis­ sion to us, was adopted by a majority vote of the membership at Headquarters and all Ports. The Resolution's entire provi­ sions including its whereas clauses is at­ tached to this, our Report and Recom­ mendation, so that all members will have available to them its full text for their re­ view and study at the same time that they read this, our Report and Recommenda­ tions. As the Resolution sets forth, we in the maritime industry are faced with serious threats to our job opportunities and secur­ ity. Events on foreign fronts in petroleum and other energy sources, make clear the cutback in our importation of energy material. Similarly, with heavy increased cost for foreign fuel, there is a sharp drop in our Nation's use of imported energy. All of this results in less U.S. bottoms with equivalent drop in job opportunities. Nor does contemplated expansion of our do­ mestic fleet pick up the full slack, par­ ticularly when modern technique and automatic equipment results in less job opportunities and at the same time, other transportation means stand by to replace water transportation. Faced with this reality, we must under­ take actions and methods to reduce this impact and at the same time, find alterna­ tives for employment in maritime. Fur­ thermore, it is most important that steps be taken to fight the substandard mari­ time operators so as to make their stand­ ards comparable to ours with resulting increased job opportunities. This program is a necessity and those of us working in maritime for many years, recognize the extreme importance of what has to be done. The efforts required to be successful will be great. At the same time, the cost will be most substantial. This is all the more so in today's inflationary climate. The combined efforts of manpower, facil­ ity's use, legislative, clerical, legal, etc., will obviously be heavy with a comparable high cost. At the same time that this effort gets under way, we are faced with constantly increased costs across the board in staff, salaries, postage, rent, taxes, utilities, pro­ fessional services, supplies, materials and other expenses. And while this condition continues to spiral, the paramount interest and concern of providing maximum serv­ ices to the membership must constantly be observed. Our examination of Union records, experience, conferences and dis­ cussions with our elected and appointed representatives, makes clear to us the im­ portance of going forward and simultane­ ously maintaining our existing standards for membership protection and security. increased dues comes into play only after two conditions are met. First, it applies only to those members who sometime after September 15, 1975 as a result of shipping thereafter, are entitled to receive vacation benefits as a result of collective bargaining agreements, which are higher than those already in effect on September '15, 1975 and second, the increased vaca­ tion benefit must be at least the sum of $350.— for 12 consecutive months ship­ ping or $87.50 for 90 days shipping and higher amounts proportionately if above 90 days. We further note that by our recent negotiated contract for the membership, excluding Great Lakes who negotiated their contract last year, vacation benefits were raised to group levels for annual shipping to $1,400.—, $1,800.—, $2,200.— and $2,400.—, respectively. Under the proposed Resolution, before the dues change will become effective, another $350.— fof annual shipping or $87.50 for 90 days shipping would have to be added on to the sailing member's benefit. Only part of that increased benefit would be paid as increased dues, leaving the remainder for the use of the member. In effect, the increased dues would be payable only by working members for time worked of 90 days and in excess and then only provided there is an increased vacation benefit of at least $87.50 for such 90 days over and above vacation benefits in effect on September 15, 1975. As we see it, in this way the source of increased Union revenue to fill the needs discussed above comes from new and higher vaca­ tion benefits available and paid to working members, without taxing the nonworking, ill or disabled members or touching any part of existing negotiated vacation beenfits. The Resolution further carries out one of its underlying themes that such in­ creased Union dues should come from working members, by providing that the maximum increase in dues shall be applic­ able as well to Union member officers, other members in the Union's employ, its subsidiaries or affiliates or in employment at the Union's direction. For the foregoing reasons, we report and recommend the following Resolution for membership vote: "RESOLVED: That Article V, Secr tion 1 of the Seafarers International Union of North America, Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District Constitution, be amended to read as hereafter set forth; provided that sub­ paragraph (b) of the amendment here­ after set forth, shall become applicable only to those members who, subsequent to September 15, 1975 shall be entitled, over and above that provided for through collective bargaining agree­ ments in effect September 15, 1975, for days worked thereafter, an additional sum of $350 vacation benefit payment for twelve consecutive months worked with contracted employers, or for ninety day multiples so worked in such twelve consecutive month period, the sum of $87.50, and proportionate amount for days worked in excess thereof. Such amendment shall become effective October 1, 1975, and with respect to members whose vacation benefit payments may thereafter be in­ creased as above, it shall become effec­ tive the first day of the month imme­ diately after the month in which such increased vacation benefit provision is authorized. Normally in our opinion, the raising of money to support Union needs such as the above, is through across the board in­ crease in dues or assessments applicable to all members in equal amount. However, the proposed resolution which seeks to -raise the necessary moneys recognizes that such increased Union money should come only from working members and then only for their period of employment and equally important, come out of AMENDMENT moneys received solely from increased Article V, Section 1. All members' dues benefits to be secured as-a result of nego­ shall consist of: tiated efforts, over and above those now (a) dues in effect on July 1, 1975, in existence. In effect, the moneys needed which shall be paid quarterly on a cal­ to be raised in the form of dues will be endar year basis, no later than the first from future benefit increases received as business day of each quarter, except as a result of negotiations and shipping. herein otherwise provided, and; (b) the sum of $50.00 for each We note that the Constitutional Amend­ ment part of the Resolution providing for - ninety days worked in twelve consecu­ July, 1975 r^-iv tive months for contracted employers and for days worked subsequent to such first ninety days in such twelve consec­ utive months, which are less than ninety, a fjroportionate sum of such $50.00 which shall be equal to the per­ centage which such worked days bears to ninety days. Dues payable under this subsection (b), shall be payable on the day that the member receives payment for his earned compensatory credit on account of having worked such days, anything to the contrary herein not­ withstanding, and shall become effec­ tive as to members in the manner desig­ nated and determined by majority vote of the membership by secret ballot. When so determined by the member­ ship, members in the employ of the Union, its subsidiaries and its affiliates, or in any employment at the Union's direction as provided for in Article XII, Section 1 (a) & (c) shall pay in addi­ tion to that provided for in paragraph (a) immediately above, the sum of Fifty ($50.00) Dollars quarterly on a calendar year basis, no later than the first business day of each quarter, while so employed. (c) changes of the above dues shall only be by Constitutional amendment." We further recommend that the Reso­ lution as quoted above, be voted upon Yes or No, by the membership. The proposed Resolution also directs this Constitutional Committee to recom­ mend the details for a secret ballot vote of the membership upon the Resolution. If this Consliulional Committee's Report and Recommendation is concurred in by the membership at the next regular mem­ bership meetings in August, 1975, it is recommended that: (a) No later than August 16, 1975, a copy of the Constitutional Commit­ tee's Report and Recommendation with attachment, be mailed to all members and ships. (b) The ballot on the above Resolu­ tion be held by mail referendum vote over a 30 day period by secret ballot and that voting shall commence at all ports on August 25, 1975 and end on September 23, 1975, between the hours of9:00A.M. and 12:00 Noon Monday through Saturday, excepting therefrom legal holidays; and that on September 29, 1975 at 10:00 A.M. at Headquart­ ers, a special meeting of the member­ ship be held for the purpose of electing a Tallying Committee consisting of six full book members who upon their election shall take possession of the bal­ lots, tally the same, make its report and notify the Secretary-Treasurer as to the results of the referendum as soon as possible thereafter. No ballot received after September 29, 1975 shall be counted. (c) The balloting procedure for the mail referendum shall be as provided in our Constitution's Article XIII, Sec. 3(c), (d) and (e), except that with re­ spect to absentee voting under Sec. 3(e) the qualifying employment period for a member at sea shall be the period of this mail referendum vote, August 25, 1975 to September 23, 1975, and for members confined in a USPHS Hos­ pital, the period shall be from August . 25, 1975 to and Including September 3, 1975. All such absentee ballot re­ quests, in the manner provided by such Subsection (e), shall be postmarked no later than September 3, 1975, and if eligible for such ballot, transmitted by the Secretary-Treasurer in the manner provided by such Subsection (e), no later than September 8, 1975. The Sec­ retary-Treasurer shall designate a bank depository for the ballots. At the time of writing this Report, we inquired and were advised, that the next Seafarers Log issue is about to be published. We recommend if, it is rea­ sonably possible, that a copy of our Committees' Report, together with a copy of the proposed Resolution and membership action taken to date, be printed in such next Log issue, so that the membership will be kept abreast as to all facts to this time. This advice to the membership is in addition to the fuijher notice which may be given to them by mailings to their homes and ships, as we have previously set forth in this Report and Recommendation. Your Constitiutional Committee wishes to thank the Union, Officers, representa­ tives, members and counsel for their co­ operation and assistance during our delib­ erations and to assure all members that we believe the adoption of the proposed Resolution proposition will serve the Union and the membership well. We recommend that the above Reso­ lution proposition be approved by the membership and submitted to a mail ref­ erendum in the manner recommended by your Committee. Fraternally submitted: July 22,1975 Ronald B. Shaw, Book No. S-1993 Nicholas D'Amante, Book No. D-696 William G. Cofone, Book No. C-808 Jack V. Dixon, Book No. D-863 Warren H. Cassidy, Book No. C-724 Lonnie S. Dukes, Book No. D-786 t. I t : Hi Hi'' 1 i 4 ir !! 4^' tm 5-ki- f '4t The Constitutional Committee meets to act on a dues increase resolution passed this month in all ports. They are, from (I. to r.): William Cofone; Nicholas D'Amante; Ronald Shaw (chairman); Jack Dixon; Lonnie Dukes, and Warren Cassidy. �•i • Seafarer F. M. Rose, who ships out of this port, recently won Best-Of-Show for the third time at the Spring Coin and Stamp Show of the Fort Lauderville Coin Club. His prize-winning exhibit was entitled "When Coins Got Around." A five-case display, the exhibit showed trade dollars of many countries, which were unmarked, counterstamped and chopmarked. (A chopmark was a mark stamped on a coin by merchants and bankers in China as a guarantee that the coin was not a counterfeit. The custom, whose origin is unknown, lasted as long as silver circulated in China). Brother Rose started collecting coins as a result of a revolution in South Korea. On a voyage to South Korea before the overthrow of the countrv's President Syngman Rhee, Rose accumulated many of the 100 Won coins, which bear a portrait of Rhee. On a return voyage a couple of years later, he found that the coin was outlawed, so he gave away about 30 of them. Then he found out that the coins were worth about a dollar apiece, and so, he bought a catalog on world coins to "Find out what else I was doing wrong." "I'm glad I got started, but if I had known >vhat I was getting into, how involved I'd get, I'd have been scared to death," he said. "Of course, I love coin collecting, but it has its complications. My collection is big enough now so that I have to keep it all in bank vaults, and that takes a lot of fun out of it. And that one book has gotten to be 22 shelf feet of books on coins and allied subjects." Asked about future coin collecting plans. Seafarer Rose said that he hopes that he can make the national convention of the American Numismatic Assn. at Los Angeles next month. He said, "I've exhibited at two previous A.N.A. conventions, but I ran out of money each time. This time, I think I have a chance of wimiing at least third place in the Modem Foreign coins category, that is, coins since 1500." Los Angeles For the first time in seven years, the 11th edition in a century of the book, "Coast Pilot 7", and "mariner's Bible" for the Pacific Coast and Hawaii is now available from the U.S. Commerce Department's National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Survey, 6501 I^fayette Ave., Riverdale, Md. The 395-page volume surveys the coast, bays, harbors and rivers of the three West Coast states and the eight Hawaiian Islands. Wharves, depths, storage and cargo-handling equipment are outlined for the ports of Los Angeles, San Francisco, Seattle, Long Beach, San Diego, Portland, Tacoma and Honolulu. Included are the Channel Islands of Southern California, Sacramento, Columbia and San Joaquin Rivers, Straits of Juan de Fuca and Georgia and Puget Sound. There are eight "Coast Pilots" published covering data which can't be shown graphically on marine charts, such as navigation regulations, landmarks, channel and anchorage quirks, hazards, weather, ice, freshets, routes and pilotage. Algedras, Spain (6- Sea-Land Service last month inaugurated a new cdntainership run to this Mediterranean port. The deepwater port will be the first and last port-of-call on the weekly run. Plans call for the building of a container crane, large maintenance garage and other support facilities. SlU Seafarer Sydney (Aussie) Shrimpton (left) poses with his son Philip upon his graduation from Ohio State's School of Veterinary Medicine. Philip was awarded an SlU College Scholarship in 1967. Seafarer's Son Thanks In 1967, Philip Shrimpton, son of SIU member Sydney (Aussie) Shrimp­ ton, was awarded an SIU four-year, $6,000 college scholarship. Today, after eight years of hard work, Philip is about to start a career as a veterin­ arian, in all probability the first veter­ inarian to come out of the SIU Scholar­ ship Program. Philip was present at this month's membership at Headquarters with his dad, and after being introduced, gave a personal thanks to the SIU for putting him through college. "This is the first chande that I have had to publicly thank the SIU mem­ bership and Paul Hall for the An­ drew Furuseth Scholarship," he said. "Thanks to you I was able to complete my undergraduate work and continue my studies in veterinary medicine. This scholarship has made the difference in my being able to cqmDlete my educa­ tion. Thank you." Degree In Zoology Philip used his scholarship to attend the University of Kentucky. He gradu­ ated in 1971 with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Zoology. He then went on to Ohio State University's College of Vet­ erinary Medicine, only one of four stu­ dents chosen that year out of 70 appli­ cants from the state of Kentucky. After four more years of study he! was grad­ uated last month. While completing his undergraduate work at the University of Kentucky, Philip held down a job at the Univer­ sity's Animal Pathology Research Cen­ ter. He worked there for the last three years of his undergraduate study, and the money he earned enabled him to pay his first year of tuition at Ohio State. "If it wasn't for the SIU scholarship," Philip says, "I would not have been able to put the money I earned aside for my veterinary studies. I would have had to work just to pay off my tuition for my undergraduate work. "As it ttimed out the $2,800 I saved from my job paid for my first year at veterinary school. It got me off to'^a good start. For the next three years! took out various loans and today I'm still $16,000 in debt. So you can see why I'm very grateful to the SIU mem- Washington, D.C. Fatalities in commercial marine accidents rose 16 percent last year from 1973 with 379 deaths in 1974 and 320 the year before, according to the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board here. Geneva, Switzerland The United Nations Conference on the Law of the Sea here last month came up with a draft charter to govern the world's use of.the oceans and their resources at their second negotiating session. Real negotiations for an agree­ ment will commence in March. Two thousand delegates frdm 140 nations attended. The draft charter calls for a 12-mile territorial sea and an "economic zone" extending out 200 miles. In the zone, the coastal state would have sovereignity over the fishing, oil and mineral resources. Other proposals concern unimpeded navigation rights through straits which are now international waters under the existing three-mile limit, but would become territorial waters under a 12-mile limit. Also developing nations want to vest all rights for exploitation of the' seabed beyond national jurisdiction in an international authority. Valdez, Alaska The U.S. Coast Guard will establish divided sealanes in Prince William Sound here near the Trans-Alaskan Pipeline port of Valdez on Aug. 1. The lanes are expected to increase vessel safety and stop pollution here. Full implementation of the operation will start in 1977. The new traffic scheme will consist of inbound and outbound lanes 1,500 yards wide buffered by a 2,000 yard separation zone. At the end of the lanes there will be precautionary area? 4,000 yards in radius which will warn ships that they may encounter other vessels approaching from other directions. They will be west of Cape Hinchinbrook and on the sound west of Bligh Reef. Page 14 About to embark on a career as a veterinarian, Philip gives a personal thanks to the SIU membership for help in starting him on his way. He was present at the July membership meeting at Headquarters. Seafarers Log • 'A" �mewewwais®-. AT SEA m'l- r i.mmL . -IrLr-• L. SS Delia Uruguo)^ It has been tw,. years since the SS Delta Uruguay (Delta Line) pioneered the first trial shipment of 48 tons of refrigerated frozen, cooked beef at 20 degrees y Farenheit in 36 40-foot fiberglass covered containers from Buenos Aires to New Orleans. Now, the ship can also carry chemicals, frozen seafood, cheese and fruits. SS Notre Dame Victory Following a May 30 payoff in the port of Philadelphia, the 37,784-ton tanker SS Notre Dame Victory (Ecological) was disabled and drifting in the middle of the Caribbean Sea late last month after an engine room fire. Repairs were made and she headed for the island of Curacao in The Netherlands Antilles. She is on the run to Africa. This picture was originaily pubiished in a 1958 issue of the LOG. It shows 9-year-old Phiiip (a young "chess wiz") playing against David Pontes, an SID Seafarer at the Headquarters Hail. SlU For Help in Career berahip for that sch(dardiip. 1 don't see how I conld have made it without H." Philip, who is 26-years-old, grew up in Lexington, Ky. around animals, spe­ cifically horses. When he was asked why he chose veterin^ medicine he replied, /"Fve ialways had an afiinity for work­ ing with animals; it's something I enjoy doing very much. And, aside from that I'd probably only last about two weeks in industry, or any 9-5 routine. It's too structured for me—too regimented." Although he studied Zoology at Kentucky, Philip says that's not the normal procedure for a prospective veterinarian. Most students who wish to become vets usually study Agricul­ ture or Animal Sciences in college, he noted. "But over the past few years," he ex­ plains, "veterinary medicine has been expanding more and more. And as it expands the schools have been taking students from wider backgrounds like psychologists and lawyers. I think it's very g(pbd, t6Q,"_ . ^ B|ulip had no to follow in the foptst^s of his father, who Has been in the SIU for over 30 years and is hoping to retire soon. Brother Shrimpton sails as a chief steward. However, Philip is no stranger to Seafarers or Union halls. As a youngster he frequently visited the New York hall and very often played chess with some of the members. At the age of nine he was a "chess wiz" and a picture of him defeating a Seafarer ap­ peared in a 1958 issue of the LOG. Following the July membership meeting earlier this month Philip's dad gave him a small graduation party in one of the rooms at the hall. Brother Shrimpton, obviously very proud of his successful son, told an anecdote about why he thought his Philip became a veterinarian. Suffice it to say that the reason was a little different from the one Philip gaye. As for his immediate plar.the young veterinarian says he's in the proc­ ess of kiying to bet up a practice, which will take him a few months. Then he'll have launched a successful career as a veterinari^—something that, as Philip is the first to acknowledge the SIU helped him obtain. mm held up because - - , foflowiim memhem have faOed to complete ttta^Tom Craafordat (212) 499-6600. ;lhf 'inuuie' UNION SO0ALSE€UI^ I Mbore, Weels,J. C«>pitO,A. ' Vance, C. M^bnad<^ Maratb, R. Bucci, P. i^exandcr, W, I,' ^ > Meekins^ Gosom, G6iirad,H. Hernandez, E. Morency,S. ; Bohon,0. 'A ' ' Neal,W. , , Kbbielnik, ieini,T.- . J Polsen A. Allen, J. Knoles,K. July,i975. 080-38-7654 260-30-3676 215-I8-2M 715-10-1434 406r82-8876 1^-05-2984 090-44-9019 561-10^5797 J^?0-322i ?-34-J349I. • IBIU ^56-05-4011 ' N V • 062-24-7025 ... 1:. 081-44-7640! < 226-01-8992 V v ;V>-225-22-6037 . . ;211-46-6773 : r - SS Sugar Islander The bulk carrier SS Sugar Islander (Pyramid) whose home port is Crockett, Calif., left there on May 24 to carry 25-000-tons of phosphate rock from the port of Tampa to the port of Ulsan, South Korea. SS Delta Norte This Delta Line LASH ship of New Orleans will carry gratis high school student Neal S. Perlmutter of St. Louis on a voyage from a Gulf port to a port in northern Brazil and back. Young Perlmutter won a "prize in the 1975 National Harold Harding Memorial Maritime Essay Contest for high schoolers sponsored by the Propeller Club. An SlU-cbntracted vessel of the Puerto Rico Maritime Transportation Corp. will sail with essay winner Norma Angelica Troche of Ponce, P.R. from the port of San Juan to the pbrt of New York and return. A barge of the SlU-affiliated IBU's American Commercial Barge Line Co. of Jeffersonville, Ind. will have on board another essay winner, Scott B. Epling of Gallipolis, Ohio. Finally, Sea-Land Service Corp. of Port Elizabeth, N.J. awarded a $100 U.S. Savings Bond to essay winner Kristal C. East of Philadelphia. . While making the awards, the club's president, Capt. Ray C. North declared "The many companies that have made these prize voyages available are to be commend^ for their public-spirited generosity...." . All told, 19 high school pupils won ocean trips on American-flag ships. Two others won a savings bond and an honorable mention in the contest dedicated to the memory of the late Harold J. Harding, club secretary-treasurer from 1931 to 1952. The 40-year contest focuses on broadening the education of the coming generation in maritime matters and to acquaint them with the need for a strong U.S. merchant marine to insure national security and economic prosperity. USCG Boston "Men have pushed her around... they've used red paint to make her conspicious. They have belted her with unrestrained weight. She's been raped... ravaged. And when she wasn't there, they put her sister in her stead. They've made her stay outside in the blistery cold... she's withstood many Nor'easters. She's never complained, and she has been around for 81 years. She was the U.S.C.G. Boston Lightship" The cutter was officially decommissioned recently by Rear Adm. James P. Stewart retiring to a calmer life as her pennant was lowered and her crew lhanked for a job well done. She was replaced by a "revolutionary new, sophisticated concept in warning devices," a nicknamed "mechanical monster" called the Large Navigational Buoy (Lire). It warns seafarers of coast hazards up to 60 miles at sea in all weather. The buoy operation is monitored from shore and only needs refueling or logistics every 18 months. The Portland Lightship was replaced by a buoy in March. Once, 56 light­ ships dotted the U.S. coastline; t^ay there are two left: the sXowt Nantucket Lightship off Cape Cod and Columbia River Lightship off the rugged Oregon coast. SS Lyman Hall On the return voyage home May 5 after unloading grain in the port of Chittagong, Bangladesh, Seafarer Melvin O. Moore of the SS LymaruHall (Waterman) was buried at sea. The master, officers and crew extended their deepest sympathies to the widow in a cablegram which read: "In accordance with your request, Melvin O. Moore was buried at sea at sunset May 10, 1975. We extend our deepest sympathies." SS Cities Service Miami On June 18 the tanker SS Cities Service Miami voyaged from the Gulf of Mexico to the port of Port Everglades, Fla. with 34,000 tons of crude oil. -v uiw SS Carter Braxton The total tarpaulin muster collected by Seafarer crewmembers for ill Deck Maintenanceman Jesse R. Boiling of the C4 SS Carter Braxton (Waterman) came to $205, notes Recertified Bosun Sylvester Monardo of Slidell, La. Brother Boiling was sent a check fpr the amount after he was repatriated home from the port of Bremerhaveh, West Germany. Page 15 n.: �..... 'r - =*i. •"• .'•• =•, • • mm _. / ifeamwuiJi. m,-'' -h'--,V^'.': • • Chief Steward Carl Jones dishes out a noontime meal for one of the Endeavor's crewmembers. «• ^I I • F ' Seafarer William Robles, sailing as cook and baker, serves lunch to Ed Wlllsch, able-seaman; In tlfe ship's cafeteria style galley. • - ^ "t *•'. • f'i Il If '.i- !v-: .•1- j4lif M'i'... W -? '.« n't "i !.• « • ' .4 .•• „V'.- m • 'r V . .A - m iir-i-:- !•' •l : - I: . .. :J-r -t: . Il 5'. '• • _• ':K ' -.-i' Seafarer Frank Colon, sailing as messman, works . .™ In the galley. Brother Colon Is a recent graduate of New York Port Agent Leon Hall, seated third from left, reads terms of the new the Harry Lundeberg School. contract to the SlU crew of the Go/den Endeavor. . ' ^ Seafarer Terry Morton receives two SPAD receipts trom Katroi man Ted BabkowskI for his voluntary donation to the SlU's poll- After a discussion on how the new contract will add to the earning power of ticalfund. Seafarers, the Golden Endeavor's crew unanimously accepts by a hand vote, Recertified Bosun Jim Gorman, communicates with bridge via walkie-talkie as the ship unloads her cargo. - ^ Brother Gorman was taking _ over for Recertifled Bosun Jim Foti who was getting off the ship after a six-and-a-half month voyage. '1':' ^ •MI; ^ ••w of fite Merchant Marine Act of 1970. AU three vessels were contracted xt the J^ational iSteei and Shi^nil^^ yard in San Diego. Calif. The Dolphin il •, [iife'F ' r-m-, " V). 1974 and the Monarch in riiis year. The environmentally advanced vessels. all cimstracted widi double bottom ImMb to le^— ' •" — lion gallons (500,000 barrels) of crude oil. scries tJ.S. West Coast, craves at a sfwed of 16.5 iMcds and ,ara powered by 24,500 horses. They are also egn^^ with automatic yard on Dec. 12, 1975. She sailed sonthWet tit'OHgh the nsoal seaworthiness triiils| left on her Pacific, the Indian Ocean and into the Persian Gulf where she tooh on a full load of ertide m Shiidi Aic^^ ^sailed acoimd^fe Dope and • north to Wales, also calling on #rts in Italy and Trieste. On the'final leg of her trip, she sailed back put ttoough the straits of Gibraltar to Nigeria, across the Atlantic to St. Croix and finally ,, The Endeavor's ship*s committee, shipF Rtore toah half tl^ ctoF 8®* New York jsdter the six month plus trip some time with their families. At the Union meeting conducted aiMtord the Endeavor by SIU New York Port Agent Leon Hidl and Patrolman Ted the terms of the new contract and then; nnanhnons^ accepted it by a hand vote. '[ After unloading her cargo aboard barges at tier anchorage Pff Stoten Mand| inear:;; New VmipBano.; Brid^, the Endeavor sailed soufil to a: Jacksonville shipyard where she will nn- ^ dergo a lonthte checkup and mhM>r h^palr!^ It was not ininnsdmtely known if the ship - Page 16 • ..fl •/ •• \ -i. •'! • • <>. • Page 17 / - -> �wm ' '^\'- ' ¥; Ships' illleetings Digest of SlU V. SAN JUAN (Puerto Rican Marine Operating), May 19—Chairman, Re­ certified Bosun Robert Gorbea; Sec­ retary F. Vega; Deck Delegate James W, Galloway. No disputed OT. All hands to be on board for a fire boat drill by the U.S. Coast Guard. The crew of the San Juan thanks God for the-safety of the crew of the Mayaguez. A vote of thanks to the steward de­ partment for a job well done. LOS ANGELES (Sea-Land Serv­ ices), May 4—Chairman, Recertified Bosun C. James; Secretary R. Don­ nelly; Educational Director C. Wagner. $103.50 in ship's fund. No disputed OT. A film was shown by C. Wagner on safety and how;'to work the life rafts that are on board; Repair lists aire to be made up and a vote of thanks to the steward department for a job well done. BALTBVfORE (Sea-Land Services), hfay 18—Chairman, Recertified Bosun J. Dixon; Secretary W. Nihem; Educa­ tional Director G. McAlpine. No dis­ puted OT. Flowers were sent to Mrs. Waino Kleimola the last bosun's mother on the death of her husband. Also, a money order for $60. A discussion was held on the new contracts. A vote of thanks to the steward department for a job well done. Next port Elizabeth. SEA-LAND CONSUMER (SeaLand Services), May 4—Chairman, Re­ certified Bosun F. A. Pehler; Secretary C. J. Mitchell; Educationed Director Herbert P. Calloe; Deck Delegate Ralph Dougherty; Engine Delegate Robert Kelley; Steward Delegate Robert Ken­ nedy. Some disputed OT in steward department. One crewmember had a fall and was taken to a hospital in Bos­ ton for surgery and is doing fine. Ob­ served one minute of silence in memory of our departed brothers. INGER (Reynolds Metals), May 4^airm^. Recertified Bosun Woodrow Drj^e;'Secretary Duke Hall; Educa­ tional Director Bert Reamey; Steward Delegate Joseph Simpson. Suggestion \yas made to donate to SPAD to keep up our fight for jobs. Bosun Woodrow I^ake hurt his foot in Longview, Wash, land was sent to doctor again in Hono­ lulu and his foot is broken. He left the ship on May 6, and will be flown back to San Francisco and Seattle. $45 in ship's fund. Some djsputed OT in deck department. The Seafarers LOG came aboard In Longview, Wash, and passed around to all crewmembers. A vote of thanks to the steward department for a job well done. MERRIMAC (Ogden Marine), May 25—Chairman, Recertified Bosun W. M. Wallace; Secretary F. R. Hicks; Educational Director R. Sbaymick; Deck Delegate J. Yates; Steward Dele­ gate P. Batayias. Some disputed OT in engine department. Educational Di­ rector held a discussion to advise all new brothers of matters concerning Union functions and shipboard matters. Also noted that the new Piney Point members appear to be doing quite well and stressed to them and all crewmem­ bers the importance of studying for new ratings. The Seafarers LOG was read by all hands and all important high^ lights of the LOG were posted. Ob­ served one minute of silence in memory of our departed brothers. Next port Philadelphia. I • ; ;. 1^ '••. • i'' '" I': :ii • t. • I f . '''^' If.: * i? •g; '\• l :.4 i •s' !« -»•,' i y, r '\f- :i'X m C.S. LONG LINES (Isco Inc.), May 4—Chairman, H. Libby; Secretary Brown; Educational Director Williams. $70.95 in ship's fund. Some disputed OT in deck department. Chairman discussed the importance of voluntar­ ily donating to SPAD. Everything run­ ning smoothly. -i SEA-LAND:TRADE '..-"--C,". -^OTOMAC-V''^^' SEA-LAND RESOURCE ^ OAKLAND ;,.v. BROOKLYN ' "• .7' ^MONTICELLOyiCTi«lY MOUNT EXPLORER •' , SHENANDOAH - • - '• LYMAN HALL (Waterman Steam­ ship), May 12—Chairman James Biehl; Secretary J. D. Wilson; Deck Delegate Thomas J. Lynch. $20 in ship's fund. Some disputed OT in engine depart­ ment. Brother Moore passed away and his burial took place at sea according to his wishes and those of his wife. The burial took place at 1750 hours on May 10, 1975. All crewmembers attended and were sorry for the loss of Brother Moore. A vote of thanks was given to the whole crew for the help they all gave when Brother Moore was sick. A vote of thanks to the steward department for a job well done. Next port Savannah. AMERICAN EXPLORER (Hudson Waterways), May 4—Chairman, Re­ certified Bosun K. Gahagan; Secretary R. Fagan; Educational Director S. Browning; Deck Delegate J. C. Arnold; Engine Delegate C. Merritt; Steward Delegate J. Rogers. $11 in ship's fund. Some disputed OT in engine depart­ ment. The baker's mother passed away and he had to leave the ship in Panama and all crewmembers took up a col­ lection for him to take to buy peeded things. Everything running sipopthly. OVERSEAS ULLA (Maritime Over­ seas), May 11—Chairman, Recertified Bosun F. Johnson; Secretary R. Devine; Deck Delegate L. Stevens; Engine Dele­ gate W. Mc Neil; Steward Delegate H. Hollings. Some disputed OT in deck department. Flowers were sent to Brother Gallo on the passing of his wife. Next port in Jordan. SEA-LAND ECONOMY (Sea-Land Services), May 24—Chairman, Re­ certified Bosun A. E. Bourgot; Secre­ tary L. Nicholas; Educational Director H. L. Stegall; Deck Delegate J. P. Pettus; Engine Delegate I. Galeas; Steward Delegate P. L. Hunt. No dis­ puted OT. Two important factors werp .. brought to the attention of the meeting from the April issue of the Seafarers i, LC|G, survivor pension benefits and !, also the reading and understanding of the emergency hospital care away from USPHS. Under safety regulations it was suggested that a ladder be installed or furnished to reach release and secure grips on lifeboat. Observed one minute of silence in memory of our departed brothers. Next port Rotterdam. SEA-LAND MARKET (Sea-Land Services), May 26—Chairman, Recer-: tified Bosun Walter Nash; Secretary Ange Panagopoulos. No disputed OT. Brother Thomas Kegney who attended conference in Piney Point explained to membership about the new contract, benefits, pension etc. Everything run­ ning smoothly. SEA-LAND PRODUCER (SeaLand Services), May 4—Chairman, Recertified Bosun William Bushong; Secretary B, Guarino; Educational Di­ rector J. A. Quintella; Deck Delegate William E. Showers III; Engine Dele­ gate John Deinn; Steward Delegate Henry W. Roberts. $70 in ship's fund. No disputed OT. Chairman gave a talk on the importance of voluntary SPAD donations—where the money goeswhat it is used for. All communications were read and posted. Observed one minute of silence in memory of our de­ parted brothers. Next port Port Ever­ glades. Seafarers Log • • -> SEA-LAND COMMERCE (SeaLand Services), May 18—Chairman, L. G. G. Reck; Secretary Gus Kendela; Engine Delegate John Wright. $36 in ship's fund. No disputed OT. A safety meeting was held and the chairman sug­ gested that more members should at­ tend. It was suggested that crewmembers continue to donate to SPAD. A letter was received from the Merchant Marine library and the crew agreed to donate for up-to-date books. A vote of thanks to the steward department for a job well done. Next port Seattle. MOUNT WASHINGTON (Victory Carriers), May 18—Chairman, Recer­ tified Bosim L. Paradise; Secretary A. Brodie; Steward Delegate James Tem­ ple. Chairman held a discussion on up­ grading at Piney Point, on the new contract coming up in Jime and sug­ gested to members to give generously to SPAD. $45 in ship's fimd. No disputed OT. Next port Subic Bay. NOnb DAME VICTORY (Eco­ logical Shipping), May 4—Chairman, Recertified Bosun John Pierce; Secre­ tary Jim Colder; Deck Delegate Rich­ ard HeflBey; Engine Delegate Edward Murray; Steward Delegate James Rob­ inson. No disputed OT. The importance of the meeting on the new contract which just ended in Piney Point was discussed. Everything running smoothly. • SAN JUAN (Sea-Land Services), May 4—Chairman, Recertified Bosun William Mitchell; Secretary Angelo Maldonado; Educational Director Al­ fred Krogly; Deck Delegate John Barone; Engine Delegate Juan Guaris. $30.25 in ship's fund. No disputed OT. Crewmembers were briefed on activi­ ties at Piney Point and about the new contract and pension plan. The movie fund and the way it works to buy extra movies was also discussed. Everything running smoothlv. DELTA MEXICO (Delta Steam­ ship), May 4—Chairman, Recertified Bosun Michael Casanueva; Secretary C. Corrent; Deck Delegate Castillo Zapata; Engine Delegate Frank O. Catchot; Steward Delegate Walter Dunn. $5 in ship's fund. No disputed OT. Secretary suggested to chairman that crewmembers be advised about SPAD. Everything running smoothly. A vote of thanks to the steward depart­ ment for a job well done. Next port Dakar, Africa. Official ship's minutes were also received from the following vessels:' TAMARA GUILDEN TEX 7 ELIZABETHPORt PANAMA -T.^kNDMcLEAN:: : 7: TRENTON TON COUNCIL GRiOVE JATEWAYCITY LONG BEACH I ITLAND THOMAS JEEFERSON lELTABRASlL CAROLINA k-LAND GALLOWAY BETHFLOR > -LAI^DEXCHANGE SUGAR ISLAI<0>ER * ^EWYORKER JOHN B. WATERMAN IRECIBO FORTHOSKINS iSEAk-LAND NEWARK ST. LOUIS iROBERTE.lEE SEA-LAND FINANCE 'SEATTLE ANCHORAGE OGDEN WILLAMETTE MOUNT VFTKNON VICTORY IBERVILLE MIAMI Page 18 ^7 '(r GUAYAMA (Puerto Rico .Marine Operating), May 25—Chairman, Re­ certified Bosim Alfonso Rivera; &cretary J. Prats; Deck Delegate C. Maynard; Engine Delegate Allen Ellis. No disputed OT. Chairman suggested that a donation be made to SPAD. A vote of thanks to the steward department. Everything running smoothly. AQUADILLA (Puerto Rico Marine Operating), May 4—Chairman, Recertified Bosun Victor Carbone; Secretary O. Vola. $3.60 in ship's fund. Some disputed OT in deck department. Bosun to hold a safety meeting with Captain and Mates. A vote of thanks to the steward department for a job well done. Next port Baltimore. ARTHUR MIDDLETON (Water­ man Steamship), May 11—Chairman, Recertified Bosun E. Wallace; Secretary J. W. Sanders; Educational Director Delaney. No disputed OT. Held a dis­ cussion on the importance of volun­ tarily donating to SPAD. Observed one minute of silence in memory of our de­ parted brothers. Next port Assab, Ethi­ opia. HOUSTON (Sea-Land Services), May 11—Chairman, Recertified Bosun Jose Aguiar; Secretary W. Datzko; Ed­ ucational Director D. Papageorgiou. No disputed OT. All members should attend ship's meetings and not have to be called. Educational Director re­ quested that this be kept a safe ship at ill times and to report anything that is not safe. Lights on the gangway have been fixed. A vote of thanks to the stew­ ard department for a job well done. DELTA MAR (Delta Steamsbip), May 18—Chairman, Recertified Bosun R. Lambert; Secretary D. Collins; Educational Director E. Synan; Engine Delegate M. T. Morris; Steward Dele­ gate Peter V. Hammel. $22.34 in ship's fund. No disputed OT. The Seafarers LOG was received in Santos and was distributed by the Chairman. It was suggested tint all members read it as it contained good reading material. Next port New Orleans. A"'-': �• HISTORIC pRESERVA-n^N f M a ^ <* Ss''-"""™&r,'ss-r-'~ Watch aysten^ »^*V£,~®®iM®in»ained' iave^riouslrSIr tioos on both deen operations. The legi^atTon a'T''"®® lately was withdrawn ^ "•'"®'' ^onU" """Id have leduJd "P™®quired three-watch systim ,'"'®™''^ '•®system on all vessels f two-watch of less than 1, , ' Ml. a^di:tuts"el«™'''^®'» Ms placed the safety of »n Mve llie Vessel itself in * auttre crew and M ®a,u4Sf JfP^'-dy®Muce would reduce the efficin "^"''' "I'Mm uess of those 4en wh' '^ ®«®ctivewatch. "a manning that ^M:.;rd'etth^^:r"'«amove the 39-vear.nw "^^^^Sress to change watch system, ^ threelegislation had been nr^ i'®' similar other separate occll Proposed on three SlU had bee?S2-Each ^la the position, and eact S^e T failed to get the neenJ^ ^neasures Once again 7If °t-t. position to this daL ophill in the Congref f The If^gely by the major Us tf^ panics who obvioullvt tiangers invoJved f ?h/, the enacted. If their J. ^J^StsIation is ever «ey by cmt!nrdol'^^^^^ should stop and compf ™^"tiiag, they 3uences shouJd a verf?^ w ^®tisevorlced watchstandfir f I ^t^^l over- °-thato.s:?^;t't'ur'''^^^"'^''' "own, in IXfir^sentlo Ma'iion i-aTgrol^' He wrote'^'^'"^'Mnt 11975 reasons which iX Sincerely, ®tonReiifroe HobX^NA "' '«'•"<>'»» r the . ^ongratuJations to th.a «„ acrm^n.;„ ,AV5provision^, actmentin 1935 jn rf f P^^^^sion's en- responsibihties and ^he crews are subjecfto fwhich than ever before which H greater •thtee-watch syst^nr rentaSe'ct'^"'^ another ship: We wcr^i "•S#™ • ^ hat was in Egvnt oe thtc for the saffa>« ^Pcration the Pr^c\4 latest news. aafe recovety ofrhe ship aiteew"'"''" M - ; also took nXfoX^rke^^^ • . 7:v :• • • ^^•Kton,l^x. that the "Le inlT ® Pomted out "«ah push tee ^f'ha ves^k Whch are not only well trS^^ physically and mentally 5 ' A three-watch system a^dif f" rently provider inc.. . ^^w curbers will be properly rZ ^ ^^®wmemperform at peak pffi f^'WiiJ watch." efficiency when on wSteSi^Ms^ are they piayina with 1 crews' Jives but thi! themselves open to as welJ. financial ^°t only °f the ••sEsSSrp"-t".s£s,f nifaic * 5 crmmation fo kepn fh ctnber. Pitals in existence hac 5 P these Public HeaJfh u -'«• With the hospitals, astelaSy^t'Sl^S "»" ,- :Phiey Pnn,t, M,,. ;, -j-v, ; Josses lilcelihood of preventing a costlv^W^^ when a two-watrh ^ 'P'" stituted. OnJy when a m« rested and aJert can he u' P^^periy vigilance neces^^ ^otistan' cargo spijj. Preventing a large pass this ve^^tescrou f'.^Mmpt to been effectively stopped ^o'^Mn has history tells us, this SS"""''™''' u® temporary. But the SHI r ""'l* b® 'hat thesponsoJs Of tS^^^ position and consider the i ^ their of their proposal Th opaequences ooatly indeeT ^ very ^ ^ voi„„n*xftw. K,. ."n- ^ ^CxscHtiye Board iS Ss'l'- Page 19 ^ ^ �mm I New SlU Pensioners Eric R. W. Dahl, 67, joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1958 sailing as a fireman-watertender. Brother Dahl had sailed since 1925 and was involved in the beefs of the American Coal Shipping Co. in 1957 and one in 1958. Bom in Sweden, he is now a resident of Houston. Leslie Johnston, 82, joined, the Union in the port of Seattle in 1957 sailing as an AB„ Bcother Johnston started sailing in 1917. He was bom in Idaho and is now a. resident of Manhattan Beach, Calif. . Richard J. Delaney, 71, joined the SIU in 1946 in the port of New York sailing in the'steward depart­ ment. He had sailed for 29 years and is a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. Brother Delaney was bom in New York City and is a resident of Honolulu, Hawaii. Danny P. Tacub, 63, joined the SIU in 1944 in the port of New York sailing in the steward department. Brother Tacub had sailed for 35 years. He was bom in the Philippines and is a rraident of New York City. Sylvester J. Brzozowski, 62, joined the Union in the port of Detroit in 1960 sailing as an AB and wheelsman. Brother Brzozowski had sailed for 36 years. A native of Buf­ falo, he is a resident of Depew, N.Y. Jack B. Cheramie, Sr., 52, joined the SIU in 1947 in the port of New York and sailed as a bosun. He had sailed for 29 years. Bom in Louisi­ ana, he is presently a resident of Marrero, La. Georgios SpOiotis, 64, joined the Union in the port of San Francisco in 1959 sailing as a fireman-watertender. Brother Spiliotis had sailed for 26 years. Bom in Athens, Greece, he is a resident of Springfield, Mass. Graciano L. Fraustio, 59, joined the SIU in the port of Galveston in 1951 sailing as a chief cook. Brother Fraustio was bom in Curco, Tex. and is a resident of Houston. Charies D.Sfennett, 53, joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1959 and sailed as a bosun. Brother Stennett had sailed for 25 years, was an applicant for the Bosuns Recertification Program and is a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. He is a native of North Bend, Wash, and is a resident of New Orleans. W Grady W. Faircloth, 55, joined the SIU in 1944 in the port of New York and had sailed as a chief stew­ ard. Brother Faircloth had sailed for 32 years and had been a ship's dele­ gate. Bom in Moore County, N.C., he is a resident of Cape May Court­ house, N.J. Arthur. Botelho, 52, joined the SIU in 1943 in the port of Boston sailing as an OS. Brother Botelho also attended an SIU Crews Confer­ ence in 1970 at the HLSS in Piney Point, Md. Bom in Fall River, Mass., he is a resident of Boston. FINANCIAL REPORTS. The constitution of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District makes specific provision for safeguarding the membership's money and Union finances. The constitution requires a detailed audit by Certified Public Accountants every three months, which are to be submitted to the membership by the Secretary-Treasurer. A quarterly finance committee of rank and file members, elected by the membership, makes examination each quarter of the finances of the Union and reports fully their findings and recommendations. Members of this committee may make dissenting reports, specific recom­ mendations and separate findings. TRUST FUNDS. All trust funds of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District are administered in accordance with the provisions of various trust fund agreements. All these agreements specify that the trustees in charge of these funds shall equally consist of Union and management representatives and their alternates. All expenditures and disburse­ ments of trust funds are made only upon approval by a majority of the trustees. All trust fund financial records are available at the headquarters of the various trust funds. ' ' SHIPPING RIGHTS. Your shipping rights and seniority are protected exclusively by the contracts between the Union and the shipowners. Get to know your shipping rights. Copies of these contracts are posted and available in all Union halls. If you feel there has been any violation of your shipping or seniority rijghts as contained in the contracts between the Union and the shipowners, notify the Seafarers Appeals Board by certified mail, return receipt requested. The proper address for this is; Frank Dmzak, Chairman, Seafarers Appeals Board 275 • 20th Stnet, Brooklyn, N. Y. 11215 Full copies of contracts as referred to are available to you at all times, either by writing directly to the Union or to the Seafarers Appeals Board. CONTRACTS. Copies of all SIU contracts are available in all SIU halls. These contracts specify the wages and conditions under which you work and live aboard ship. Know your contract rights, as well as your obligations, such as filing for OT on the proper sheets and in the proper manner. If, at any time, any SIU patiolman or other Union official, in your opinion, 'ails to protect your contract rights properly, contact the nearest SIU port agent. EDITORIAL roLICY—SEAFARERS LOG. The Log has traditionally refrained from publishing any article serving the political purposes of any individual in the Union, officer or member. It has also refrained from publishing articles deemed harmful to the Union or its collective membership. This established policy has been reaffirmed by memtership action at the September, I960, meetings in all constitutional ports. The responsibility for Log policy is vested in an editorial board which consists of the Executive Board of the Union. The Executive Board may delegate, from among its ranks, one individual to carry out this responsibility. PAYMENT OF MONIES. No monies are to be paid to anyone in any official capacity in the SIU unless an official Union receipt is given for same. Under no circumstances should any member pay any money for any reason unless he is given such receipt. In the event anyone attempts to require any such payment be made without supplying a receipt, or if a member is required to make a payment and is given an official receipt, but feels that he should not have been required to make «iich nayment, this should immediately be reported to headquarters. Politics Is Porkchops Donate to SPAD Page 20 Edward Kihn, 63, joined the SIU in the port of Alpena, Mich, in 1950 and sailed as a bosun. Brother Kihri had sailed for 33 years. He was born in Al­ pena County, Mich, and is now a resi­ u i vm dent of Herron, Mich. CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS. Copies of the SIU constitution are available in all Union halls. All members should obtain copies of this constitution so as to familiarize themselves with its contents. Any time you feel any member or officer is attempting to deprive you of any constitutional right or obligation by any methods such as dealing with charges, trials, etc., as well as all other details, then the member so affected should immediately notify headquarters. EQUAL RIGHTS. All Seafarers are guaranteed equal rights in employment and as members of the SIU. These rights are clearly set forth fo in the " SIU constitution and in the contracts which the Union has negotiated with the employers. Consequently, no Seafarer may be discriminated against because of race, creed, color, sex and national or geographic origin. If any member feels that he is denied the equal rights to which he is entitled, he should notify ify headquarters. SEAFARERS POLITICAL ACTIVITY DON ATION — SPAD. SPAD is a separate segregated fund. Its proceeds are used to further its objects and purposes including but not limited to furthering the political, social and economic interests of Seafarer seamen, the preservation and furthering of the American Merchant Marine with improved employment opportunities for seamcrt ^ the advancement of trade union concepts. In connection with such objects, SPAD supports and contributes to political candidates for elective office. All contributions are voluntary. No contribution may be solicited or received because of force/job discrimination, financial reprisal, or threat of such conduct, or as a condition of member0ip in the Union or of employment. If a contribution is made by reason of the abovb' improper conduct, notify the Seafarers Union or SPAD by certified mail within 30 days of the contribution for investigation and appropriate action and refund, if involuntary. Support SPAD to protect and further your economic, political and social interests, An\erican trade union concepts and Seafarer seamen. If at any time a Seafarer feels that any of the above rights have heco violated, or that he has heen denied his constitutional right of access to Union records or information, he shoaM immediately notify SIU President Paul Hall at headquarters by certified mail, return recript requested. Port New York Philadelphia .... Baltimore .... .. Norfolk Jacksonville .... Detroit Houston New Orleans .... Mobile ........ San Francisco ... Wilmington .... Seattle Columbus Chicago .... Port Arthur .... Buffalo St. Louis ..... Cleveland ...... Jersey City Dale Aug. 4 Aug. 5 Aug. 6 Aug. 7 Aug. 7 Aug. 8 Aug. 11 Aug. 11 Aug. 12 Aug. 13 Aug. 14 Aug. 18 Aug. 22 Aug. 16 Aug. 12 Aug. 12 Aug. 13 Aug. 14 Aug. 14 Aug, 11 Deep Sea IBU UIW 2:30 p.m. 5:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. 2:30 p.m. 5:0Cfp.m. 7:00p»m. 2:30 p.m. 5:00 p.m. ...... 7:00 p.m. 9:30 a.m. 5:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. 2:00 p.m. 2:30 p.m. '••••• •• . .....' 5:00 p.m — 2:30 p.m. ..... 5:00 p.m 7:00 p.m. 2:30 p.m. ..... 5:00 p.m. .....,• — 2:30 p.m. 5:00 p.m....... — 2:30 p.m. 2:30 p.m. • • • • • " ' •••••• . ** 2:30 p.m. •• •• • " •••••• 1 aQO P*lTla .a.... 5:00 p.m — ..... 5:00 p.m. ...... — . ..... 5:00 p.m. ...... .... . 5:00p.m. ...... — ..... 5:00 p.m. . •.... ..... 5:00 p.m. ...... Seafarers log �Arturo Vfllamar, 54, died of a heart attack while on the SS Eagle Traveler (United Maritime) as the vessel was an­ chored in the port of Alexandria, Egypt on May 19. Brother Villamar joined the SIU in 1961 in the port of New York sailing as a fireman-watertendcr. He had sailed for 30 years. Bom in Guatemala, he was a resident of Houston when he passed away. Surviv­ ing are his widow, Josephine and two sons, Arthur and Avel. Matthew Wilkes, 26, died aboard the SS Guayama (Puerto Rico Marine) on Apr. 22. Brother Wilkes joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1969 sailing as an AB. He was a gradu­ ate df the HLSS in 1969 and attended a Piney Point Conference in 1972. A native of Jacksonville, he was a resident there when he passed away. Surviving are his widow, Laura and his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Eugene and Mattie Wilkes of Jacksonville. Donald J. Wiliiam. son, 48, expired in a San Francisco hos­ pital on Apr. 20. Brother Williamson joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1964 sailing as an AB. He was in the U.S. Naval Reserve since World War II. Seafarer Williamson was born in the Bronx, N.Y. and was a resident of San Francisco when he died. Surviving are his mother, Mary of Carmel, N.Y. and four dau^ters, Kathleen, Claire, Donna and Patricia. James A. "Jimmie" Winget, 50, died of arteriosclero­ sis on Apr. 19. Broth­ er Winget joined the SIU in 1944 in the port of Galveston sailing as an AB. He had sailed for 20 years and was a post-war veteran of the U.S. Army. Interment was in Chapelwood Cemetery, Texarkana, Ark. Sur­ viving are his widow, Julia Ann; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jesse and Mattie Winget of Texarkana; a son, Russell; six daughters, Mrs. Linda Carol Winger, Kerry Lee, Sherlyl, Debra Lee Lynn Hope arid Leslie Helen and a sister. Opal of Texarkana. SIU pensioner Oliver Thompson, 76, passed away on May 18. Brother Thompson joined the SIU in 1938 in the port of New York sailing as a chief cook. Seafarer Thompson had sailed for 44 years. He was on the picket line in the Greater N.Y. Harbor strike in 1961. A native of Georgia, he was a resident of Elmhurst, Queens, N.Y. when he died. Sur­ viving are his widow, Katie; a son, Robert; a daughter, Estel and a stepson. SIU pensioner Amado S. Telan, 69, died of heart disease in Ibajay, the Philip­ pines on Feb. 14. Brother Telan joined the SIU in the port of Baltimore in 1955 sailing as a chief steward. He had sailed for 35 years and became a U.S. naturalized citizen in 1947. Seafarer Telan was a native of Ibajay and a resident there when he died. Burial was in Roman Catholic" Cemetery, Ibajay. Surviving are his mother, Severa and a sister, Rosario, both of Ibajay and another sister, Monsueta of Quezon City, P.I. SIU pensioner Timothy R. Holt, 56, died in the New Or­ leans USPHS Hospi­ tal on Feb. 18, 1974. Brother Holt joined the SIU in 1943 in the port of New York sailing as an AB. He had sailed for 30 years. Bom in New York City, he was a resident of Jack­ sonville at the time of his death. Sur­ viving is a half-sister, Mrs. John Cummings of Miami. SIU pensioner Edward W. McNamar, 68, passed away on May 14. Brother McNamar joined the SIU in 1939 in the port of Philadelphia sailing as a bosun. He had sailed for 43 years. A Baltimore native, he was a resident there when he died. Surviving are a son, Edward of Baltimore and two sisters, Mrs. Minnie M. Cook of Wakleney, Kans. and Mrs. Helen Bemardini of Baltimore. SIU pensioner John Pastrano, 69, died of heart disease at home on May 1. Brother Pastrano joined the SIU in 1958 in the port of New York sailing as a chief cook. He at­ tended a Piney Point Conference in 1970. Bom in the Philippine Islands, he was a San Francisco resident. Inter­ ment was in Olivet Memorial Park, Colma, Calif. Surviving are his widow. Chow Kah of Singapore; a son, Kew Kai and a daughter, Suzanne Mei Lin, both of San Francisco. ^^1^. SIU pensioner John R. Tanrin, 86, succumbed to heart disease at home on Apr. 25. Brother Taurin joined the SIU in 1938 in the port of Baltimore sailing as a bosun. He had sailed for 65 years. Seafarer Taurin was a native of Russia and was a resident of Baltimore at the time of his death. Interment was in Woodlawn Cemetery, Baltimore. Surviving is his widow, Malvina. SIU pensioner Roy A. Poston,^ 71, drowned on May 10 in Marion, Va. Brother Poston join­ ed the SIU in 1946 in the port of Baltimore sailing as a third cook. He had sailed for 24 years. Seafarer Poston was bora in Elingsborough, N.C. and was a resi­ dent of Marion. Burial was in Mt. View Cemetery, Meadowview, Va. Surviving are his widow, Amanda; a son, Emest and two daughters, Phyliss and Nancy. Frank E. Parsons, 54, succumbed to cancer in the New Orleans USPHS Hospital on Apr. 19. Brother Parsons joined the SIU in 1944 in the port of Boston sailing as a bosun. He had sailed for 29 years. A native of Brockton, Mass., he was a resident of Mobile when he died. Burial was in Catholic Cemetery, Mobile. Sur­ viving are his widow, Sharon; six sons, Frank, John, Paul, Wayne, David and Michael of Mobile and two daughters, Mary and Patricia,. Theodore T. Oneal, Jr., 45, passed I away on Aug. 19, 1974. Brother Oneal joined the Union in the port of Norfolk in 1968 sailing as a wiper for Southern 'Carriers from 1965 to 1974 and for the Allied Towing Co. from 1969 to 1971. He was a post-war veteran of the U.S. Army. Born in Scranton, N.C., he was a resident of Elizabeth City, N.C. when he died. Surviving are his widow. Norma and three daughters, Phyliss, Victoria and Betti Joellen. William L. Strike, Jr., 43, died on Jan. 19. Brother Strike joined the SIU in the port of San Francisco in. 1961 sailing in the steward department. He had been sailing since 1948 and was on the picket line in the San Francisco strike of 1961. Seafarer Strike also served in the post-war USAF's Strategic Air Command as a radio operator staff sergeant at March Air Force Base, Calif.; Tynadall Air Force Base, Fla. and Larson Air Force Base, Wash. He was bom in Bell, Calif, and was a resi­ dent of San Francisco. Surviving are his widow, a son, William of Long Beach, Calif.; his mother, Mrs. Wonder Bonowic of San Francisco and his father, William L. Strike, Sr. of Long Beach. SIU pensioner George T. Chandler, 55, died of natural causes in Mobile on Apr. 17. Brother Chandler joined the SIU in 1938 in the port of Mobile sail­ ing as a bosun. A na­ tive of Mobile, he was a resident there when he passed away. Surviving are his widow. Ada and a brother. Seventy-one cents of every dollar spent In shipping on American-flag vessels remahis m this cpuntryi marking a very ^s cpntribntion to the national balance of payments and to the nation's economy. Use U.S.-flag sliips. It's good for the American nmritiine indnstty, tlw Ameri-! can shipper, and AiMfica. >1 i.'] %•' • i Clarence Knudsen Frieda Lundeberg Betancourt re­ quests that you contact her as soon as possible at 215—D Burke Dr., Glen Falls, N.Y. 12801, or call her at (518) 793-4723. Jose Mirto John Sanchez, Jr. requests that you contact him as soon as possible at 419 55th St., Brooklyn, N.Y. 11220. t . .i : Fred Raymond Hattaway Mrs. Herman Hattaway requests.that you contact her as soon as possible at 3013 Pickell Dr., Mobile, Ala. 36605. Joseph KnsmierskI Your daughter Sandra Ehlers re­ quests that you contact her at 735 Milton Ct., Reno, Nev. 89503. Robert Rogue Emitt Thompson Charies MacDonald Bill Doran asks that you contact him at his Brooklyn address. Charles W. Thorpe Patricia Thorpe requests that you contact her as soon as possible at 8745 1st N.W., Seattle, Wash. 98117, or call her at 784-5955. Edward Lee Arthur, Jr. Please contact Cathleen Kelly who is now living in New York. She asks that you contact her immediately by calling John at the Thomas Flower Shop for address and number. Joaquim Santos Please contact your wife imme­ diately. Page 21 July, 1975 r- Personals David Johnson Johnella Johnson requests that you contact her as soon as possible at P.O. Box 215, Ellsworth A.F.B., South Dakota 57706. A^ARlTit^^ I II'll 4 if) J. I "'ihl i �• 11 i i i i i 11 11 1 t^i t 3 .' ' '^0'• '•.•-t •' • m •'")••'•-M" «•" • s a a « w- a ' a 1 Q 8 I i s i I a 111 sail! tilt •• •• •• . •••s^ • - - -»• ; •. * At Piney Point and Earie^ N. & Seafarers attempt to extinguish a simulated gasoline bilge fire using a "fog stream" of water at the Military Sealift Command's Firefighting School in Earie, N.J. If you are convicted of possession of any illegal drug—heroin, barbitnrates, speed, LSD, or even mariinana—the U.S. Coast Gnard will revoke your seaman papers, without appM, FOREVER. That means diat yon lose for the rest of your life the rl^ht to make a living by the sea.. ' However, it doesnt quite end diere even if yon receive a suspended sentence. You may lose your right to vote, your right to hold public office or to own a gun. You also may lose the opportunity of ever becoming a doctor, dentist, certified public accountant,, engineer, lawyer, architect, realtor, pharmacist, school teacher, or stockbroker. You may jeopardize your right to hold a job where you must be licensed or iHHided and yoii may never be able to work for the chy, the county, or the Federal government. 4 f, JA^ •' ; tf" --'' ^ Seafarers 'ach month more and more SIU li members are receiving a firefighting endorsement from the Mari­ time Administration after partic^ating in a course conducted at the M S G facility in Eaiie, NJ. The course has recently been expanded to include one day of classroom instruction at the '^Hmiy Lundeberg School in Piney Point, Md. to be followed by the one day of actual firefighting at tiie New Jersey school. This firefighting course is open to all Snj members who wish to take it. This endorsement is becoming increas­ ingly important, and it will not be long before the Coast Guard wOI require all seamen to have it before they may ship on U.S.-flag vessels. With the construc­ tion of the new, technologicany-advanced vessels, particularly LNG/ LPG, a knowledge of the proper way to fight a shipboard fire could very well mean the difference between life and death. Ihe one day of classroom instruction in Piney Point emphasizes basic firefighting procedures, mefiiods of ex­ tinguishing fires and various types of extinguishers and how to utilize them. Seahirers learn about various fire haz- It's a pretty tou^ rap, but thafs exacdy how if is and you can't do any­ thing about it. The convicted drug user leaves a black mark on his reputation for the rest of his life. However, drugs can not only destroy your right to a good livelihood, it can dtestroy your life. Drug abuse presents a serkms threat to both your physical and mental! health, and the personal safety of those around you. This is especially true^ aboard sh^ where clear minds and quick reflexes are essential at all times for the safe (qieratkm of the vessel. Don't let drugs destroy your natural right to a good, happy, productive life.' Stay drag free and steer a clear course. tmsmaimm Page 22 Seafarers Log •v: �dim •S X. t. Learn How to Combat and Extinguish Fires ards and types of fires (chemical fires, electrical fires, etc.). The cla^room instruction also fai" dudes operation of extinguishing equ^ment such as water, foam and dry chemicals, along with special equipment such as oxygen breathing apparatus and gas masks. The men are also shown slides on firefighting tech­ niques. On the day spent at the MSG facility in New Jersey, the men put to use the knowledge they have obtained in the classroom at Piney Point. They use different extinguishing apparatus to try and put out various types of fires. Situations which they may en­ counter aboard sbip are re-created, in­ cluding simulated cabin and bilge fires. Last month the bosuns attending the Headquarters section of the Bosuns Recertification Program and two of the Seafarers attending the Seniority Upgrading Program, completed the second part of their firefighting course at the M SC school. The pictures on ffiese pages show some of their day­ long practical experience in die tech­ niques of firefighting. What they learned about safety and fighting a fire may eae day save their lives. It is MSG instructor (far right) explains to bosuns and upgraders the procedure for somediing all Seafarers diould know. extinguishing afire with CO* (carbon dioxide). .1 I :T i Seafarers walk through cabin full of smoke with gas masks on to get the proper feel of the equipment. ii V] 4i ' »- ' 1 ' • t '1 i'v- •!'« 'i.." -t' , iL . 4 'I "' I 4^ 4- "1^ Recertified BoSun Luther Myrex extinguishes a gasoline fire with CO* while instructor looks on. Seafarers use "fog stream" of water to extinguish simulated gasoline cabin fire as instructor (second from left) assists on bull horn. IfSi i# i July, 1975 - i\ Page 23 ^ fej If 0' •T' ' �( — PQ-17 Convoy to Murmansk on July 4 rhij': ,41 • ;• ,> Nazi torpedo planes attack the PQ-17 convoy in the Barents Sea on the Arctic route to Murmansk. Heavy ack ack fire broke up the bomb run forcing many of the planes to jettison their tin fish and climb to safety. Two Heinkels were shot down. I: Thirty-three years ago on June 28, 1942, 33 Allied merchant ships left Reykjavik, Iceland and headed for the Denmark Strait, Archangel and Mur­ mansk loaded with strategic materials desperately needed on the Russian front. Officially designated PQ-17, the illfated convoy was soon to become known as the "Fourth of July" Mur­ mansk run when German air and sub­ marine attacks would sink all but 11 of the lightly armed merchant ships, killing hundreds of the convoy's seamen and sending 130,000 tons of planes, tanks, guns, ammo, flTT and gasoline to the bottom. Seafarers and sailors in the SIU- affiliated SUP manned 13 of the 20 unmolested. But in 1942 Hitler, fearing American merchant ships in PQ-17, a Second Front attack on his flank in including the SS Bellingham, Ironclad, Norway, sent the battleship Tirpitz, the Fan Kraft, Pan Atlantic, Alcoa Ranger, pocketbattieship Adm. Scheer and the Benjamin Harrison, Honomu and Olo- heavy cruiser Hipper to Trodenhelm in pana, as well as the Liberty ships SS Norway to protect his flank and to Samuel Chase and Christopher New­ harass the AJlied convoys. port. Heavily Protected These supply runs around the North So when PQ-17 left Iceland it was Cape of Norway to Murmansk were among the most important of World heavily protected by a task force that War II as the Allied convoys began included the British battlieship Duke of York, the U.S. battleship Washington, delivering supplies that were needed to help strengthen Russian resistance several cruisers, a flotilla of destroyers, several armed trawlers, two British to the advancing Nazi armies. From the latter part of 1941 to submarines and three rescue vessels. March of 1942 convoys along this For two days the convoy enjoyed Arctic run were, for the most part,_ uneventful sailing until, on July 1 as For a related story on an Inteview with a SlU pensioner, ah actual survivor of the first ship sunk in the ill-fated PQ-17 convoy, turn to Page 26. _ 1 • ••, i Seen at the top is a surface view of a merchant ship in the convoy at the moment of impact with an enemy aerial torpedo as seen from an accompanying vessel. Below is a second view of the hit merchantman as she disappeared beneath the waves while a rescue ship hurries toward the area. ' I -..• 1 ^.y /• • Page 24 • J •V .< 'A V' PQ-17 steamed past Jan Mayen Island, a single Nazi reconnaissance plane was spotted shadovidng the convoy. Though the reconnaissance plane returned the next day and there were sporadic sightings of Nazi Heinkel sea­ planes, the next two days passed with­ out the expected air. and submarine attack. Then at 0230 on July 4, as the convoy sailed between Spitzbergen and Bear Island, 10 Junker 88s and Heinkel torpedo bombers attacked. As the escorts manned their AA guns and began launching depth charges to Wai<d ofl[ a menacing U-boat wolfpack, one Heinkel managed to penetrate the wall of flak and send a torpedo into the SlU-manned Liberty ship SS Christo­ pher Newport. The explosion ripped a hole in the side of the ship, drowning the black gang watch, and as theChristopher Newport's 9,000 tons of war supplies sank, the surviving crewmembers abandoned ship. That evening as the convoy was still licking its wounds, 24 Heinkek at­ tacked, roaring in only 20 or 30 feet above the waves. Again, despite heavy fire from the escorts and merchant ships, five planes managed to send torpedoes into the British freighter SS Navarino, Yht American Liberty ship SS William Hooper and the Russian tanker Azerbaijan, sinking the British and American ships. Seafarer Gordon Small, sailing on the SlU-manned SS Ironclad during the attack, said "the bombers plowed right up through the convoj lanes against terrific fire, loosing their torpedoes and firing at the ships with their machine guns." "A plane passed so close to the Iron­ clad," Seafarer Small recounted, "we could see the faces of the pilot and the gunner." "Bullets from the old Browning .50 caliber machine guns on the Ironclad" he added,. "seemed to bounce off the bombers like hail on a tin roof." **Scafter Fanwise** Soon after this attack the convoy commodore signaled "Convoy is to scatter fanwise. Proceed independently to destination at utmost speed." The captmns of the merchant ships were astonished by this order. Still 800 miles from Archangel and under con­ stant surveillance by the Germans, slow merchant ships armed only with .30 or .50 caliber machineguns were to be abandoned by their escort. The ships, with their precious cargoes, would be easy pickings for German bombers and subs. Long after the decimated remnants of PQ-17 reached Russia, the surviving Seafarers Log �—J i . 1942: 22 Out of 33 Allied Ships Sunk merchant seamen learned the reason for their abandonment. According to historian John Bunker, in his book Liberty Ships, "The British Admiralty believed that the German battleship Tirpitz and battlecruiser Scheer had left their Norwegian bases to intercept PQ17. Scattering the convoy was the best, but tragic, alternative to having the Germans pounce on all the ships in one compact group, a target which their big guns would have eliminated in short' order ... and freeing the German fleet for raiding operations in the North Atlantic," The first ship to go under as the convoy fanned out was the SS Carlton. Torpedoed in her deep tanks, some of the Carlton's survivors were picked up by a Nazi seaplane. The other survivors managed to get to the coast of Norway where they were taken prisoner. Ironically, months later they also sur­ vived the torpedoing of their German POW ship transport. ' Down in 10 Minutes The SUP-manned SS Honomu was the next ship to go under. Torpedoed ' by German planes, she went down in _10_minutes taking 19 of her crew. Soon after, the SIU's SS Pan Kraft was attacked by three jy-88s. The crew wasi.unable to fight the bombers off with the ship's small guns and the JU88 pik^ managed to set her on fire, sending her to the bottom of the Barents Sea. As the scattered remnants of PQ-17 limped on, the German attacks con­ tinued. In quick succession the British freighters SS Empire Byron, Earlston, and the convoy flag ship River Afton were sunk by enemy submarines and dive bombers. As the days slowly passed and the remaining ships neared the coast of Nova Zembla, an island off the coast of Russia, the U.S. freighter SS Peter Kerr was sunk by seven Heinkel torpedo bombers, while the U.S. freighter SS WasMngton, the British SS Bolton Castle and^e Dutch SS Paulas Potter. were dive-bombed and destroyed. intercepted by the SUP-contracted SS Olopana but refused to board the ship, shouting to the crew "You'll only get sunk, too!" A few hours later the SS Olopana was sunk and her survivors jmned the SS Washington crew on Nova 2:embla where they were picked up by other ships from the convoy. Many of the lightly-armed merchant­ men exacted heavy tolls from the raid­ ing German bombers before going under. With only four .50 caliber machineguns the SlU-contracted SS Pan Atlantic lost 19 of its crewmemGusts of Snow bers and seven Navy gunners in a fierce battle with JU-88s before bombs cut Rowing to Nova Zembla amid gusts the ship in two. of snow and large chunks of drifting ice, When the Liberty ship SS Daniel the survivors of the SS Washington were" A sailor of an Allied warship protecting the PQ-17 convoy eriroute to Northern Russia keeps a sharp watch on the skies for German aircraft as the big convoy moves through the Barents Sea. Ships of the convoy are In the background. •1 \t i ••• f: : p fi" •d? A" li Morgan was attacked by Junker bomb­ ers, her crew downed two of the raiders with the ship's three-inch gun before ruptured hull plates forced them to abandon ship. The crew was soon picked up by the Russian tanker Donbass and manning the guns on that ship, they managed to shoot down anotihier bomber before they reached the White Sea. By July 7 Convoy PQ-17 had lost 20 ships and the surviving merchant­ men where scattered all along the route to Russia. Last Leg of Voyage Off the coast of Nova Zembla part of the unfortunate fleet, including the SlU-contracted Samuel Chase and Benjamin Harrison, was joined by a number of corvettes and armed trawl­ ers for the last leg of their voyage to Cape Kanin. Just short of their destination this regrouped portion of the convoy was attacked by JU-88s. Two ships, the SS El Capitan and the SS Hoosier, were sunk, but the SlU-manned SS Samuel Chase fought off the attackers. In a raging fight with the Nazi raiders, bombs snapped all of the freighter's steam lines and the ship lay dead in the water. An escort corvette quickly took the Samuel Chase in tow while her crew continued to man the ship's guns and downed two of the bombers. Another portion of the convoy which consisted of the SlU-manned SS Iron­ clad, the Troubador, the Silver Sword and the armed trawler Ayershire, was headed for Archangel when the vessels ran into a thick ice pack. Seeing safety in what might be considered a hazard in peacetime, the ships painted their .hulls white and covered their topsides with sheets and white blankets. The camouflage worked and the four ships got to Archangel without another Nazi bomber attack. One of the luckiest ships in the con­ voy was the SlU-manned SS Bellingham. This ship, as she neared Russia, was hit by a German torpedo which misfired and, though it Imocked the watch off their feet, the ship was left imdamaged. The reprieved Bellingham continued on its way and was one of the 'ew ships which delivered her cargo. When the final count was taken PQ-17 had lost 22 of its freighters, in-^ eluding the SIU's SS Christopher New-' port, Alcoa Ranger, Pan Kraft and Pan Atlantic, and the SUP's Honomu and Olopana. \ Only 11 ships survived the German air and submarine attacks. Among the 11 were the SIU's SS Ironclad, Samuel Chase, Benjamin Harrison and the Bellingham. This convoy had delivered 87 planes and "lost" 210, delivered 164 tanks and lost 430, delivered 896 vehicles and lost 3,350, and had lost two-thirds of all other cargo. Melancholy Episode In the years after the war, many naval experts questioned the decision to scatter PQ-17 and leave the unpro­ tected merchantmen as easy victims for planes and submarines, and Winston Churchill called the convoy "one of the most melancholy episodes in the whole of the war." Considered expendable under the pressures of wartime priorities, the dead Seafarers and the lost ships they sailed in PQ-17 cannot be brought back by regrets over errors in judgement. But the seamen who gave up their lives on the "Fourth of July" Murmansk run, as well as the 1,200 Seafarers who lost their lives during World War II, will always serve as grim reminders to their country of the dedication of America's professional sailor and the active role he has always played in our nation's defense. Page 25 July, 1975 \ 1 - J.-..;-' A I l:.f k ^ Jl I i- i? ••>;} • 'f.U if •1 l5 . ? f �mm >- Survivor of 1st Ship Sunk in Convoy Tells of Rescue !!| .•-'•. •:VS ^4 'I I •;< r, • •^i J I- T. .} 15 •" 'i • • • I'f I' •, "I was scared to death!" That's how Fred A. Delapenha, 81, of New York Citj, described the "stress . and anxiety" he underwent being rescued when his Liberty ship, the Christopher Newport (Calmar) was, the first ship in the Fourth of July (1942) convoy to Murmansk to be torpedoed and sunk by a Nazi plane and two Gerihan U-boats in the Barents Sea. "We were torpedoed by a plane. A Heinkel 111. Everybody saw U and got very excited. The torpedo hit the engine r6om pn the. starboard side and blew a big hole-in her side," the veteran of 54 years at sea said in an interview at the LOG. "We had approximately 15 minutes to get off. She didn't sink right away. Later she had to be blown up by a British warship," he added. Looking backward to that most fate­ ful day of his life, (he still tall, erect and well-spoken Seafarer who was 81 last September, recalls: "There was a warning bell. An attack was imminent. We had seen Nazi- ob­ servation planes July 1. I was at my post on the top stack where the clouds were hanging low. Below the machine gunners were iscared, too. They couldn't hit a pea or score off a fly. "\A^en the ship got it I was knocked down bleeding from the stomach. My life-jacket was blown off by the concus­ sion. Then AB Homer L. Tipton of Cincinnati's Rhineland put another lifejacket on me and led me to Lifeboat No. 1. He saved my life." The naturalized British West Indiesbom steward said that the light-complexioned Tipton later was arrested by the Russians who thought he was a German^ Delapenha continued: "We got into the lifeboat on the port side. On the starboard side the lifeboats were smashed. The guncrew was on rafts. Second Assistant Engineer Andrew J. Piatt of Baltimore, the fireman and oiler on watch were all lost. "All around tis were calm seas, ice flops and a small iceberg. It was very cold. Luckily there were no attacks on the lifeboats. While back at the Chistqpher Newport were a U.S. ack ack sUp and gun-bearing trawlers. Two English destroyers' crews boarded the dying ship to take off flour, sugar and hams. Then the ship broke in two with her bow and stem up and sank. "An hour and a half later at eight minutes to 3 p.m. (he Egyptian 5,000ton Zom/eA: flying the British flag with 1,700 survivors aboard picked us up. She was attacked every hour by five or six planes at a time trying to sink her. They had dive bombers and high level bombers and subs were around. But we had good gunners who knocked down a few of them." In the other lifeboats before they were picked up were 80-year-old, Eng­ lish-bom Bosun Matthew Little, Capt. C. E. Nash, a "good man" says Dela­ penha of the skipper who was to drovm off Chile years later. Chief Cook Albert' Platts of Savannah, Cook George W. Curry of Baltimore and Messboy Fred Dutton of Morristown, Pa. They all started out together on the 87-day voy­ age from Baltimore to Scotland landing in Iceland on June 28. "- - - Fred A. Delapenha "When we got to Nova Zembla the Russians chased us off the island. They didn't want Nazi planes around," grim­ aced the chief steward who retired from the SIU in 1961. "We arrived at Archangel on the White Sea on July 11. The Germans had bombed the city in the Midnight Sun days. They stopped when it got darker. There was no food there, only dyied fish, oatmeal and cabbage soup. One time on the street I saw an old lady who was starving. I gave her a piece of bread and meat and she gave me some rare coins of Catherine the Great. I had them in a box but they disappeared on a British destroyer on the way home." Delapenha told now U.S. presiden­ tial aspirant Wendell L. Willkie in those "dangerous war times" had promised to get them out of Russia and back home safely. So in November 1942 the survivors on shore drew lots for places on the convoy going to Iceland. Delapenha lost. He said he finally got on an out­ going ship but she had to tum back because of steering trouble. At last he got on the battlewagon USS Washing­ ton which took all of the remaining survivors out. On the way to Iceland in a convoy of 40 ships, 36 sailed as one went aground. The steward was aboard one 'of the three ships which arrived in Reykjavik safely. "We spent four months there i:ntil one day we got on a convoy guarded by En^ish battle'ships, two destroyers and ack ack ships to Scotland's Scapa Flow. From there we took a train to a Glasgow rest camp. Then we took the Queen Elizabeth back to the U.S. "I took a rest when I got home. Then I went back to sea in 1943 on the coal run to Rio. But I didn't go on anymore runs to Murmansk! Just on the grain run to Liverpool. "I was in Halifax when V-E Day was announced in '45." Delapenha continued sailing on the SS Yorkmar (Calmar) in 1947. From The steward said he started to sail in 1918 with the World War I Army Transport Service and later on private ships to Europe. He joined the SIU on April 9,1942 on the Christopher New­ port. Ironically, as one of the last living survivors of the Fourth of July Convoy to Murmansk took his leave of the LOG, he grimly confided that his younger brother had been killed Aug­ ust, 1942 when his ship was torpedoed off the U.S. East Coast. Another survivor of the July 4 con­ voy, SIU pensioner Paid Stovall, 89, sailed on the SS Ironclad (Calmar). •He's a resident of the U.S. Soldiers Home in Washington, D.C. His son, Walter Stovall, 71, sails for Seatrain Lines in the deck department. To Seafarers who were on the Mur­ mansk run, the legend will never die, nor will those who made the supreme sacrifice be forgotten. '• .'M- Seafarers Welfare, Pension, and Vacation Plans Cash Benefits Paid May 22 -Inne 25, 1975 Number Amount SEAFARERS WELFARE PLAN l^OISTH TO DATE YEAR TO DATE ELIGIBLES Death In Hospital DaUy (3 $1.00 In Hospital Daily @ $3.00 ;.. Hospital & Hospital Extras Surgical ....................... .... Sickness & Accident @ $8.00 Special Equipment Optical.... Supplemental Medicare Premiums 6 337 253 6 1 6,372 — 161 14 71 3,773 1,035 82 14 40,639 14 1,108 199 12,835.45 337.00 759.00 209.00 20.00 50,976.00 2,178 359 639 86 12 790 52,337.20 2,031.77 11,148.00 3,000.00 83 983 690 83 431 i 16 5 9,826 36,000.00 10,007.46 3.791.80 907.00 1,509.80 13,997.20 249,000.00 149,558.33 26,046.74 12,883.25 10,218.91 72.00 3,589.15 1,706.00 69,200.40 1 73 1,250.00 27,679.50 10,009 2,338 951 13,298 63,190 11,694 5,525 80,409 210,541.75 564,443.60 504,587:38 $1,279,572.73 1,736,266.25 2,893,384.15 3,055,530.75 $7,685,181.15 DEPENDENTS OF ELIGIBUBS Hospital & Hospital Extras Doctors' Visits In Hospital Surgical Maternity Blood Transfusions Optical PENSIONERS & DEPENDENTS Death Hospital & Hospital Extras Doctors'Visits & Other Medical Expenses .. Surgical Optical Blood Transfusions Special Equipment Dental Supplemental Medicare Premiums SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM TOTALS Total Seafarers Welfare Plan Total Seafarers Pension Plan Total Seafarers Vacation Plan Total Seafarers Welfare, Pension AVacation 275 ~ 49 85 11 " 122 12 137 110 10 67 — 3 — 1,977, ' MONTH TO DATE YEAR TO DATE 201,945.30 3,773.00 3,105.00 7,696.61 945.92 325,112.00 jV. ivj 1,759.41 29,822:5y'^^««««®®* 9,898.20 4,882.24 1,216.90 457,974.81 14.217.73 84,812.48 24,180.25 883.00 20.185.74 3,239.82 86.11 "U Blood Bonlcg If- • •' ' ^ -f. • 1949 to 1956 and from 1959 to 1960 he sailed with the Isthmian Line until his last berth with them. He walked the picket line in the Greater N.Y. Harbor 1961 strike and retired to stay home with his wife, Ella when she suffered a stroke. "Six years ago," he said, "a Detroit newsman called me up to do a story on the Murmansk mn. He mention^ a PQ-17 book." J ,'"7^ ' • • ' -1" ;:i: y & • '.*'1 Page 26 • ''>T- Si Seafarers Log �•. •I''' — Israel Faiiii Seafarer "Izzie" Farhi, 50, has been a member of the SIU since 1958, and started ship\ ping out as bosun nine years ago. A native of Bulgaria, he^ow makes his home in New Caney, Tex. Brother Farhi ships from the port of Houston. Steve Bei]geria Seafarer Steve Bergeria, 53, has been a member of the SIU since 1941, and started shipping as bosun in 1945. A native of Philadelphia, he 5 V. ships from that port "'.y- : ' '-'H and continues to make his home there. Mm: John Green Bosuns Program Two 24th Recertified Class The 24th dass of Seaforers graduated from the Bosuns' Recertification Program diis month, and 260 of our members have now had (he opportunity to learn more abont die Union mid the entire maritime industry. The Bosuns Recerdficatiiw Program is now two years old, and in that time the Seafarers who have spent the one month at the Harry Lnndeherg School and one month at Union Headquarters have gained invaluable knowledge about Ae SIU, the problems it faces and the way it deals with them. The Bosun is the top unlicensed man on our SlU-contracted ships; he Is the leader of the crew. The Seafarers who have participated in the Recertification Program are mmre qualified to lead their crews, are able to hold better shipboard meetings, and riiould he more able to answer questions by any crewmember. It is more impmrtant now than ever before that the SIU membership he an informed membership. In order for that to happ»^ the members themselves must ^e*an interest in all diat affects them and their Union, from events on the waterfront to actions in die Halls of Congress. This objective was one of the main reasons for establishing this pro­ gram: to keep the SIU membership bet­ ter informed, to take the message right to the ships, rather than only hearing it at the Union Halls. After (wo years of putting Seafarers through this program, with more and more Recertffied Bosuns leading our crews, that goal is being accomplished. But more work must he done. For only when that goal is completely realized, when die entire SIU membership more fully Informed, wiU the job secur­ ity of all be assured for the future. Seafarer John Green, 47, has been sailing with the SIU since 1946, and got his first bosun's job in 1955. A native of Virginia, Brother Green now ships from the port of Baltimore where he makes his home with his wife Lila. Felix Aponte Seafarer Felix Aponte, 61, has been a member of the SIU since 1947. He started shipping out as a bosun in 1959. A native of Puerto Rico, Broth­ er Aponte now makes his home in Brooklyn, N.Y. and ships from that port. Frank Rodriguez Joseph Busalacki Angelo Antoniou William Cofone Seafarer Frank Rodriguez, 42, has been scaling with the SW since 1963, and began shipping as bosun in 1970. A native of Brooklyn, N.Y. he now makes his home in Queens, N.Y. with his wife Delia. Brother Rodriguez ships from the port of New York. Seafarer Joe Bus­ alacki, 49, has been sailing with the SIU since 1945, and started shipping out as bosun in 1958. A native of St. Louis, he now makes his home in Shallot, N.C. with his wife Myrtle. Brother Busalacki ships from the port of Jacksonville. Seafarer Angelo Antoniou, 64, has been a member of the SIU for 28 years, and started shipping out as bosun 16 years ago. A native of Greece, he now makes his home in Boston with his wife Soula. Brother Antoniou ships from the port of New York. Seafarer Bill Co­ fone, 51, has been sailing with the SIU since 1954, and be­ gan shipping out as bosun in 1958. A native of New York, he, now', makes, his home in the state of .Washington with his wife Laura. Brother Cofone ships from the port of Wilmington. William Hale William Parker Jack Bowman Seafarer William Hale, 41, has been a member of the SIU since 1950 and started shipping out as bosun 10 years ago. A native of Louisiana, Brother Hale now makes his • home in Slidell, La. with his wife Naomi. He ships from the port of New Orleans. Seafarer Bill Parker, 51, started shipping with the SIU in 1944, and took his first bo­ sun's job in 1957. A native of Illinois, Brother Parker now makes his home in Lacombe, La. with his wife Mary. He ships from the port of New Orleans. Seafarer Jack Bowman, 56, has been a member of the SIU since 1947, and started shipping out as bosun 10 years ago. A native of New London, 'Conn., he now makes his home in Newport, R.l. Brother Bowman ships from the port of Seattle. Nick Palmer Douglas Laughlin Seafarer Douglas Laughlin, an Air Force veteran, be­ gan sailing with the SIU in 1968. Sea­ farer Laughlin ob­ tained his QMED endorsement at the Lundeberg School before the 'A^ Seni­ ority Program. A native of Mississippi, Brother Laughlin now lives in Sacra­ mento with his wife Jane and their daughter. He ships out of the port of San Francisco. Robert MiUci Seafarer Robert Milici graduated from the port of San Francisco's Andrew Furuseth Training School in 1968 after a twoyear tour of duty 1^; with the Aitey in " Viet Nam. iSailing as AB, Brother Milici ships out of the port of New York. He was born in Jersey City, N.J. and now lives in Cannan, Conn. July, 1975 •r- Seafarer Nick Palmer, 46, has been sailing with the SIU for 30 years, and started shipping out as a bosun 15 years ago. A native of New Bedford, Mass., he now makes his home in El Cerrito, Calif, with his wife . Hiroko. Brother Palmer ships from'the port of San Francisco. i :J I' » .•"'. - r • ..i I' ? i • .- ' Six Graduate With 'A' Book John Ruiz The SIU's *A* Seniority Upgrading Program has six more graduates this month, bringing the total number of Seafarers who have completed this pro­ gram to 167. They are Robert Milici, Arthur Mallory, Stan Frak, Douglas Laughlin, John Ruiz and Craig Spencer. These men spent two weeks at the Harry Lundeberg School in Piney Point where they attended Union classes, reviewed the administrative procedures of the Lundeberg School and spoke to trainees during their engine, deck or . steward training session. The six seniority upgraders then spent two weeks at Union Headquarters in New York. While in New York they Seafarer John visited all of the various departments Ruiz, 20, has been that administer the Union's Bmds, keep sailing in the engine employment records, publish the LOG department sinceand keep track of SlU-contracted ships. graduating from the They also accompanied Union patrol­ Harry Lundeberg men servicing SIU ships. School in 19.71. By going through this in-depth study Seafarer Ruiz reof their Union's activities, both at the Jturned to Piney SIU's training facUities in Piney Point •Point to earn his and at the administrative offices in New FOWT endorsement before attending York, these Seafarers leave the 'A' the 'A' Seniority Upgrading Program. "Seniority Program with a better under­ A native of Houston, Brother Ruiz con­ standing of their Union, its purpose, tinues to live in that city and ships out its membership, its role in the modem of that port. maritime industry and its problems. Arthur Mallory Seafarer Arthur Mallory has been sailing with the SIU for seven years. Be­ fore attending the 'A' Seniority Up­ grading Program, Seafarer Mallory received his AB tic­ ket at Piney Point. Shipping from tne port of Jacksonville, Brother Mallory lives in that Florida port with his wife Ethel and their three children. Stan Frak Seafarer Stan Frak has been sail­ ing with the SIU since his graduation from the Harry Lundeberg School in 1972. Seafarer Frak also received his AB's endorse­ ment at Piney Point. An Army veteran who served in Viet Nam, Brother Frak was raised in Philadelphia. He lives in Mexico City and ships from the port of Houston. Craig Spencer Seafarer Craig Spencer, 19, gradu­ ated from the Harry Lundeberg School in 1973 and re­ turned there to earn his FOWT endorse­ ment before attend­ ing the *A' Seniority Program. A native and resident of Norfolk, Brother Spencer ships out of that port. Page 27 •m •.vi I,. f r:: : :rM I:-;:- ,,, :! l/f �LUNDEBERG SCHOOL EDUCATION • TRAINING • UPGRADING Course Descriptions and Starting Dates Deck Department ABLE SEAMAN -i li The course of instruction leading to endorsement as Able Seaman consists of , classroom and practical training to in­ clude: Basic Seamanship; Rules of the Road; Wheel Commands; Use of the Magnetic and Gyro Compass; Cargo Handling; Knots and Splices; Blocks and Booms; Firefighting and Emergency Pro­ cedures; Basic First Aid. Course Requirements: Able Seaman (12 Months—^Any Waters)—You must be 19 years of age; have 12 months seatime as Ordinary Seaman, or be a grad­ uate of HLS at Piney Point and have eight months seatime as Ordinary Sea­ man; be able to pass the prescribed phys­ ical, including eyesight without glasses of no more than 20/100—^20/100 cor­ rected to 20/40—^20/20 and have nor­ mal color vision. Able Seaman (Unlimited — Any Wa­ ters)— You must be 19 years of age; have 36 months seatime as Ordinary Seaman or Able Seaman (12 Months); be able to pass the prescribed physical, including eyesight requirements listed above. Starting Dates: September 4, October 16, Novembe; 28. QUARTERMASTER Procedures; Emergency Launching Op­ erations. Included in the course is practi­ cal experience in launching, letting go, rowing and maneuvering a lifeboat in seas, recovery of man overboard, fire­ fighting and emergency procedures. Course Requirements: Must have 90 days seatime in any department. Starting Dates: August 7, 21; September 4, 18; October 2, 16, 30; November 13, 28; December 11. Engine Department tomated Ships; Firefighting and Emer­ gency Procedures. Course Requirements: Must have rat­ ing (or passed examinations for) FOWT, Electrician, Pumpman, Refrigeration En­ gineer, Deck Engineer, Junior Engineer, Machinist, Boilermaker, and Deck En­ gine Mechanic. Must show evidence of at least six months seatime in any one or a combination of the following ratings: FOWT, Electrician, Refrigeration, Pump­ man, Deck Engineer, Machinist, Boiler­ maker, or £>eck Engine Mechanic. Starting Dates: August 7, 21; September 18; October 16; November 13; December 11. The course of instruction leading to certification as QMED — Any Rating. (Qualified Member of the Engine De­ partment) consists of classroom work and practical training to include: Parts of a Boiler and Their Function; Com­ bustible Control Systems; Steam and Water Systems; Fuel Oil Systems; Lubri­ cating Oil Systems; Hydraulic Oil Sys­ tems; Boiler Construction and Repair; Hand Tools and Their Use; Use of Met­ als; Machine .Tool Operation; Com­ pressed Air Systems; Fundamentals of Electricity; Principles of Refrigeration; Safe Handling of Combustible Materials; Piping and Valves, Pumps, Evaporators; Auxiliary Diesel Engines; Starting and Securing Main and Auxiliary Diesel En­ gines; Starting and Securing Main and Auxiliary Units; .Engineering Casualty Control; All Codes of Operation of Au­ ADVANCED ELECTRICAL PROCEDURES—Eight Seafarers achieved cer^ tificates after completing an intensive course in Advanced Electrical Pro­ cedures at the Harry Lundeberg School. Graduates posed for a class photo with Charlie Nalen, center, head of the HLS Engine Upgrading Department. Standing from left are Nestor Cueva; Elwyn'Ford; James Dryden; Nalen; Petfer Shuffels; Jack Munsie; John Ashly, and Jay Campbell. Kneeling is Bob Prentice. iliary Equipment; Starting and Securing Main Engines. Course Requirements: (If you have a Wiper endorsement only)—Must be able to pass the prescribed physical, inclading eyesight without glasses of no more fhan 20/100—20/100 corrected to 20/50— 20/30 and have normal color vision. Must have six months seatime as Wiper, or be a graduate of HLS at Piney Point and have three months seatime as Wiper. (If you have an engine rating such as Electrician)—^No requirements. Starting Dates: August 18; September 15. LIFEBOATMAN DIESELS QUARTERMASTER—Graduates of the advanced deck department course for Quartermaster received graduation certificates last month. Seated from left are Richard Piaskowski; Rudel Ramage; Charles Ross; Ted Williams; Randolf Ferebe, and Robert Mahone. Standing from left are Seafarer Arnold Busillo and HLS Instructor Chuck Dwyer. ^ SIU Scholarship Program One college and two post secondary trade/vocational school scholarships are awarded to Seafarers each year. These scholarships have been specially de­ signed to meet the educational needs of Seafarers. Application requirements are geared for the man who has been out of school several years, so you will only be com­ peting with other seamen with simi'ar educational backgrounds. The awards are granted in April, but you should begin your application process now. These are the scholarships offered: 1. Four-year college degree scholar- Page28 The course of instruction leading to endorsement as FOWT (Fucman, Watertender and/or Oiler) consists of class­ room work and practical training to in­ clude: Parts of a Boiler and Their Func­ tion; Steam and Water Cycle; Fuel Oil and Lube Systems; Fire Fighting and Emergency Procedures. Also included is practical training aboard one of the ships at the school to include: Lighting a Dead Plant; P-utting Boilers on the Line; Changing Burners; Operation of Aux- QMED-Any Rating The course of instruction leading to certification as Quaitermaster consists of Basic Navigation instruction to include Radar; Loran; Fathometer; RDF; and also includes a review of Basic Seaman­ ship; use of the Magnetic and Gyro Compass; Rules of the Road; Knots and Splices; Firefighting and Emergency Pro­ cedures. Course Requirements: Must hold en­ dorsement as Able Seaman (Unlimited — Any Waters). Starting Dates: August 7, October 2, November 13. The course of instruction leading to certification as Lifeboatman consists of classroom study and practical training to include: Nomenclature of Lifeboat; Lifeboat Equipment; Lifeboat Com­ mands; Types of Davits and'Operating FOWT ship. This award is in the amount of $10,000. 2. Two-year community or junior col­ lege or post secondary trade/voca­ tional schools scholarships. These awards are in the amount of $5000. The trade/vocational awards offer var­ ious options if you wish to continue shipping. In such a program you may develop a tnuie or skill v/hich would im­ prove your performance aboard ship as well as help you obtain a better paying job when you are ashore. Eligibility requirements are as follows: 1. Must be under 35 years of age. The four-week course covers: types, designs, construction and characteristics of various diesel engines; nomenclature and principal design features of all parts of diesel engines; formulas and hydraulic This may be waived for Seafarers who have completed one or more years in an accredited college or university. 4. Have 90 days of employment on a vessel in the previous calendar year. 2. Have not less than two years of actual jemployment on vessels of companies signatory to Seafarers Welfare Plan. 3. Have one day of employment on a vessel in the sixth-month period immediately proceeding date of application. Pick up a scholarship application now. They are available in the ports or you may write to the following addrc^ and request a copy of the Seafarers Applica­ tion: Seafarers Welfare Plan College Scholarships 275 20th Street Brooklyn, New York 11215 Scholarships For Dependents Four scholarships are awarded to de­ pendents of Seafarers. These four-year scholarships are for $10,000 each at any accredited college or university. If you have three years sea time, encourage your children to apply. They should request the Dependents Application from the above address. Seafarers Log �principles; introduction to fuel, air, lubri­ cation and exhaust systems; use of vari­ ous gauges, meters and instruments used on diesel engines; care, operations main­ tenance and recording of diesel engine performance; signals used between bridge and engine room; fundamentals of elec­ tricity and refrigeration; basic fire fight­ ing, first aid and safety. Course Requirements: No require­ ments for those who are not interested in receiving the Coast Guard license. Starting Date: October 20. tions; Loading and Discharging; Pumps and Valves Operation and Maintenance; Ballasting; Tank Cleaning and Gas Free­ ing; Safety and Fire Fighting. Course Requirements: Must already hold Coast Guard endorsement as QMED —Any Rating, or Pumpman. Starting Date: July 28. WELDING The course of instruction in basic welding consists of classroom and onthe-job training including practical train­ ing in electric arc welding and cutting; and oxy-acetylene brazing, welding and cutting. On completion of the course, an HLS Certificate of Graduation will be awarded. Course Requirements: Must hold en­ dorsement as QMED—Any Rating. Starting Dates: August 7; September 4; October 2, 30. ADVANCED PUMPMAN PROCEDURES The course of instruction leading to HLS certification as Pumpman will con­ sist of both classroom study and prac­ tical work to include; Tanker Regula- i .'J <•<. X , ' High School Program Is Available to All Seafarers Thirty-two Seafarers and one Inland Boatman have already successfully com­ pleted studies at the SIU-IBU Academic Study Center in Piney Point, Md., and have achieved high school diplomas. The Lundeberg High School Program in Piney Point offers all Seafarers—re­ gardless of age — the opportunity to achieve a full high school diploma. The study period ranges from four to eight weeks. Classes are small, permitting the teachers to concentrate on the individual student's progress. " Any Seafarer who is interested in taking advantage of this opportunity to continue his education can apply in two ways: Go to an SIU office in any port and you will be given a GED Pre-Test. This test will cover five general areas: English Grammar and Literature; So­ cial Studies, Science and Mathematics. The test will be sent to the Lundeberg School for grading and evaluation. Or write directly to the Harry Lun­ deberg School. A test booklet and an answer sheet will be mailed to your home or to your ship. Complete the tests and mail both the test booklet and the answer sheet to the Lundeberg School. (See application on this page.) During your stay at the school, you will receive room and board, study ma­ terials and laundry. Seafarers will pro­ vide their own transportation to and from the school. Following are the requirements for eligibility for the Lundeberg High School Program: 1. One year's seatime. 2. Initiation fees paid in fuU. 3. Ail ontstanding monetary obliga­ tions, snch as dnes and loans paid in fuD. i ^ I meet the requirements listed above and I am interested in furthering my edu. I cation. I would like more information on the Lundeberg High School Program. I Name Book No. I I Address I (Street) (City or Town) I I Last grade completed Last year attended I I Complete this form and mail to: Margaret Nalen I Director of Academic Education I Harry Lundeberg School I Piney Point, Maryland 20674 I /••V, LIFEBOAT—Six more SIU and IBU members completed Lifeboat Training and received certificates at the Harry Lundeberg School. Standing from left are Seafarers Randolph Archer; James Myers; Juan Patino, and Inland Boat­ man Michael Culpepper. Kneeling from left are HLS Lifeboat Instructor Paul Allman and Seafarers William Goff and Antonio Arellano. "I I HARRY LUNDEBERG SCHOOL OF SEAMANSHIP ' I UPGRADING APPLICATION I I I Name I AddrKs Age (Last) (First) (Middle) (Street) Telephone (City) (State) (Zip) (Area Code) Seniority Book Number Port and Date Issued' Ratings Now Held Social Security # HLS Graduate: Yes • No • Lifeboat Endorsement: Yes Q No •| Dates Available For Training I Am Interested In! • • • • DECK AB 12 Months AB Unlimited Quartermaster Lifeboatman STEWARD . ENGINE • QMED • Electrician • Assistant Cook • Cook & Baker • FWT • Dk. Eng. • Chief Cook • Oiler • Jr. Eng. • Steward • Dk. Mech. • Pumpman • Reefer • Machinist • Boilermaker • Welder • LNG-LPG • Advanced Pumpman Procedures • Diesel • Advanced Electrical Procedures RECORD OF SEATIME — (Show only amount needed to upgrade in rating checked above or attach letter of service, whichever is applicable.) SHIP RATING HELD DATE OF SHIPMENT DATE OF DISCHARGE I I PORT DATE SIGNATURE j July, 1975 RETURN COMPLETE APPLICATION TO: LUNDEBERG UPGRADING CENTER, PENEY POINT, MD. 20674 Steward Department CHIEF STEWARD The course of instruction includes classroom and on-the-job training. The Chief Steward will select food and stores for a long voyage to include nutritionally balanced daily menus. He will partici­ pate in all phases of steward department operations at the school, including com­ missary, bake shop and galley. Course Requirements: Three years seatime in ratings above Third Cook and hold "A" Seniority in the SIU; or six months seatime as Third Cook or Assis­ tant Cook; six months as Cook and Baker, six months seatime as Chief Cook and holder of a Certificate of Satisfac­ tory Completion from the HLS Assis­ tant Cook, Second Cook and Baker, and Chief Cook Training Programs; or 12 months seatime as Third Cook or As-, sistant Cook, 12 months seatime as Cook and Baker, and six months seatime as Chief Cook, and holder of a Certificate of Satisfactory Completion of the HLS Chief Cook Training Program. Starting Dates: August 7, 21; September 4, 18; October 2, 16, 30; November 13, 28; Decerhber 11. The course of instruction for the rat­ ing Assistant Cook includes classroom and on-the-job training in preparing and cooking fresh, canned and frozen vege­ tables; how to serve vegetables hot, cold or as salad; menu selection of vegetables to attain the best methods for prepara­ tion, portion control, dietary values and serving procedures. Course Requirements: Twelve months seatime in any Steward Department En­ try Rating. Entry Ratings who have been accepted into the Harry Lundeberg School and show a desire to advance in the Steward Department must have a minimum of three months seatime. Starting Dates: August 7, 21; September 4, 18; October 2, 16, 30; November 13, 28; December 11. COOK AND BAKER The course of instruction includes classroom and on-the-job training in bak- I I I (Zip) ; 'y\ •i, i--' 1 '• I •• ing bread, pies, cakes and cookies; prep­ aration of desserts such as custards, pud­ dings, canned fruit and gelatin desserts. The Cook and Baker will be able to de­ scribe preparation of all breakfast foods, and be familiar with menu selection of breakfast foods, and bread and desserts for appropriate meals. Course Requirements: Twelve months seatime as Third Cook; or 24 months seatime in Steward Department; six months of which must be as Third Cook or Assistant Cook; or six months as Third Cook or Assistant Cook and a holder of a Certificate of Satisfactory Completion from the HLS Assistant Cook Training Course. Starting Dates: August 7, 21; September 4, 18; October 2, 16, 30; November 13, 28; December 11. 1^ I ^• 1 - T-'.. CHIEF COOK The course of instruction includes classroom and on-the-job training in preparation of soups, sauces and gravies. The student will be able to describe prep­ aration of thickened or clear soups, and explain preparation and use of special sauces and gravies. The Chief Cook will be able to state the primary purpose of cooking meat and define cooking terms used in meat cookery, and describe prin­ ciples and methods of preparing and cooking beef, pork, veal, lamb, poultry and seafood. Course Requirements: Twelve months seatime as Cook and Baker; or three years seatime in the Steward Depart­ ment, six months of which must be as Third Cook or Assist;<nt Cook, and six months as Cook and Baker; or six months seatime as Third Cook or Assist­ ant Cook and six months seatime as Cook and Baker, and holder of a Cer­ tificate of Satisfactory Completion of the HLS Assistant Cook, and Cook and Bak­ er Training Program; or 12 months sea­ time as Third Cook or Assistant Cook and six months seatime as Cook and Baker, and holder of a Certificate of Satisfactory Completion of the HLS Cook and Baker Training Program. Starting Dates: August 7, 21; September 4, 18; October 2, 6, 30; November 13, 28; December 11. 'I . Note: Courses and starting dates are subject to change at any time. Any change will he noted in the LOG. Page 29 .11 rf �Two More Seafarers Earn CED Diplomas i •'ii: ') Two more Seafarers, Phillip Eipp and' John Sherpinski, recently earned their high school diplomas through the Lundeberg School's General Educa­ tional Development (GED) Program. Brother Eipp is from California. He graduated from the Lundeberg School in 1972, and he has beeen shipping as AB for the past three years. When asked why he decided to re­ turn to HLSS for his high school di­ ploma, Seafarer Eipp replied, "I knew I would need it either now or in the future." He added that he plans to at­ tend college someday, and said "My home state has a GED program avail­ able, but I came back to Piney Point because I think the program here is the best around." In comparing the academic program at the Lundeberg School to his experi­ ences in high school, Brther Eipp said, "In high school, the teachers don't deal with the students as people. They just give assignments, and you feel like a jerk if you even ask a question. Here they've got a great bunch of teachers. They enjoy what they're doing and they really care about each student." Seafarer John Sherpinski is 33-years old and lives in Baltimore, Md. He and Brother Eipp were classmates at HLSS and completed the GED program at the same time. Brother Sherpinski has been a Sea­ farer since 1965. During that time, he has been around the world seven times, and he says that the education obtained through traveling is a big help in the GED program. Seafarer Sherpinski added, "What I learned in the GED program here would have taken at least two years to learn in a regular high school. I dropped out of school in the sixth grade. When I came here I could barely multiply or divide fractions. Now Em doing al­ gebra." According to Brother Sherpinski, "The main thing that encouraged me to study at the school is the way the people here treat you. If you have a problem, you'll get help. All you have to do is try—^just a little—and they will do any- HLSS academic teacher Jean Magrini (center) goes over a classroom assign­ ment with GED grads John Sherpinski (left) and Phillip Eipp. thing for you." He added: "The teachers had confidence in me and so I had confidence in myself. I wanted to succeed for their sake as well as my own." ^The high school equivalency program at the Lundeberg School is open to all Seafarers who do not have a high school diploma. aJ Notify Hdqrts. On Replacements In order to insure tbat all SIUcontracted ships are at all times manned by SIU ciews, the ship's chairmen are requested to notify Headquarters when a crewmember gets off a vessel in a foreign port. If Headquarters is given am­ ple time to find a replacement, then tbat job will be secure for our members. There are some organizations, particularly in the Far East, which have been making strong attempts to put foreign seamen on the ves­ sels of American operators. So that we may combat this, the ship's chairmen and the ship's commit­ tee must take the responsibility of policing the replacement of crewmembers. In that way we can in­ sure that all unlicensed jobs on our contracted ships are taken by SIU brothers. • Upgrqder Gets QMED Diploma Piney Point Instructor Charlie Nalen (left) presents HLSS upgrader Charles Ashcom with his diploma for completing the QMED Course recently. ; ' Lffeboat tjraiQing for Seafarers Is I v of vital importance in the interest erf safety at sea; and a well-trained life^ boat crew can make the difference between life and death in an emergency. In addition, though, the pos­ session of a Lifeboat Ticket make the difference for two Sea­ farers, with the same seniority, who are competing for an entry rating job. According to the SIU's shipping rules (Section 5, subsection 7): "Within each class of seniority rat' ing in every department^ priority for entry rating jobs shall be given to all seamen who possess Lifcboatman endorsement by the United States Coast Guard." So if you have not already done so, get your Lifeboat endorsement asf soon as possible for your own safety and the safety of your shipmates, well as ^our own job security. 9fh Smithsonian Festival Focuses on Seafarers In photo at left, Seafarer E. "Scotty'' Aubusson, SIU representative (center) explains a bit of sea lore included in the Union exhibit at the 9th Smithsonian In­ stitution's Festival of American Folklife to (left) U.S. Secretary of Labor John T. Dunlop and AFL-CIO President George Meany. In the background are members of the Fourth Estate and TV and radio mediamen. At right, SIU, soon-to-be Recertified Bosun William "Bill" Joyner demonstrates to the fair sex, "young uns" and men how to rig a bosun's chair, and tie a bowline hitch knot. The Washington, D.C. summer festival held on the-Mall in a 50-acre stretch be­ tween the Lincoln Memorial and the Washington Monument concentrated this year on the know-how of the nation's transportation workers in eight unions— oil I'M ^ II x i — x* _ _i n i. ^ •.^ Including the SIU's deep sea and inland boatmen contingents. Co-sponsor of the event is the U.S. National Park Service. Page 30 Seafarers Log CU'l ^ 3 1. / , �7'. l..«..JW.i4Vi.^.^j v.: .(1-V-; i (SI*AD) F'lji ' ? •'!. SPAD WOHK? deSiS"""' * .> , • . _ political candidate;W pWe!Tnd^to«ti T**"" political candidates whose philosomay attain lawl ^7®""' "" ^"^"tont with Seafarers we political and trade union''h™"-" ooonomic, social, . T^r - ' . . Z, , i' - ' siiii'C s-ssisgSsSsi ?SSSE5S£ p. GAKGO PREFERENCE—Tf u j into ^Ht would gnaraleIt I U.S. cargo would be carried on American-flaff sbins T a * n- - - -"TpSTif 't-l eamen. SVSTEM-Attachs have heen made on the three-watcb system for voyages under 1800 r ^ - 7-tTr 77 •' - j-. f. 371 f MU {•'It i -il I • f'!-•;. f'' "'j'.i- •r 7i'] :• )• 7,1 s, V f 3b| t 7' f , 'S Sf ®' I ) i k-^M'- , Jufy,1975 tSt-^ », i7|i' • ': -v^ ; '. ^.. Page 31 • -.i-i. * ill m - - �lii - OT w om.u. ^ a.. .Kr,«.AT.«HAL UK.ON. M r--; frj. \ .1^ ,*.«•- iri: <>: J ' -i I'i •* ( si; W Hay© Donated $100 or More to SPAD The ioUowino Sii>ninrd>we 177 ^tt L /M/id jwce the beginning of 1975. (The law prohibits the 'Jenf ZT Seafarers Political Activities Donation (SPAD) frade unionist Lonist can take oZ ZLl vnluZZH Zv?'^^i T/ie most effective way the trade part in politics is through * .f T • '»' Political activities. The SIU's voice be heard in the Halls of Congress have contributed t?nn h Two who have realized ho\v important it is to let the running the SPAD honor rolls became the ^ fhl unrnZi one $500. For the rest of the year, the LOG will be to be protected. rning years our political role must be maintained if the livelihoods of Seafarers are v.i: 1 i' . . '', : I SPAD Honor Poll Aliniiiis,R^AJ Cartione, V* I" 1?..! i'' AiivR-N. . ;H•' McCartney, G. Compton,W. * Andf^^ D. .41 >^9«l(^es9n, £. 'n Andeison, J. E. AnNdc% A. Ayeiy,R.H. &ibkowsk^T. Batchelor, A. Batliiii,N.N. MortOi^, O. J. ^ith^RC. Robertson,!. ^emcei,G Coii^,K. *M£ay,D. R^ CoittHdlt^^W^ McMiiliin,C. Corle(ta,P. M«iQfd,H. Coolant, W.E. Najifcr.D.E. ]R(Nido,C. P. Spnion, J. Paladino, F. RiiU,M. Stephens,O M^ser, C. P^ochls, S. J. i^CO, J. Surrick,R.II. Curtis, T. Micliad,jr. Paridn, G. C. Sacco, M. tloiieir^C. Bavb,J. Miller, Co E. Parsons, L. R. Salazar, H. taylor^F. De Guzman, P. Miller,!. Payne, O. Siegler, J. Telegados, G. Selzer, R. l>ipe,K. iSelzer, S. Troy,S. Didomenko, J. |>E*S. Doigen, D. s<.' Mitclien,R. Pazos, X. MitciieU,W.L. Pemlta,R. Molina, F. Perez,!. Berger, D. Drozalc,F. Moiiard, C. Petfa,C. Beigern, S, Drozak,P. Mongelli, F. Porter, J. Bemsteln, A. Ducote, C. Moody, O. W. BiantoiijM. Dwyer,!. Tfoxclaif,H. $500 Honor RollI -mmm Pomerlane, R. "• 'WSi& • *300 Honor Rolf Mooney,£.X. Reinosa, J. '£dwarfb,R. Morris, E. Rettenbachei, W. Boiief<nit,J.D. En)enMMi,N. Morris, W. miuaxm,f4. Bonser, L. Ellis, P. D. Morrison, J. A. Riddle, D. Boudrean^R Faineii,R Boyle, C. Fay, J.; Boyne, F. FisdiefiH. Biand,ll. P!Orons,C.D. Bramian,G. ?unilmw% Ho S. Blultt,!. Riley, E^ »MWmd,D,]^;^ Di Giorgio, J. Bellinger, W. Sluppo, IMt Stepwrdi, £. Car%,P. a-;' A\ Hi '1 j pnirid[s,B. *300 Honw Rolfsl^f^. mS-'^ ^ Gatewood,L. '•'SX' - T--1,444^4^^4 LaRa^R '$20^ snFMERs pounca HCTIVITY DONATION <£2Uy S75 FOURTH AVENUE •ROORIYN, M. Y 11M2 lilbedalil, H. Hall,P. ^ZU DaU. Contributor's; Name Brtmn,G. Lindsey,ii.S. S.T. C. L. Bnmne,G. Gentile, C. §^Oas, P. '" Lomas, A. , " .Bo \ • .'••v.! Bolts, Wo |fi#? is- Gill,F.D. Glaze, R.W. msfieidoLeRo Addreas - .City _Zlp Code , . 5?**° I* • *«P««te segr Including, but not limited to the preservation and furthering of ttie feerican Xrc^nt for seamen and the advancement of %ade union eonceotl supports and contributes to politicial dindMates for ss"siv.£..r'4'% V sil purposes i^th "Im.seamen, in rnnnT^^ employment opportunities S"'.'? objects, SPAD f !; Martian, T. A. Martin,Ji. I'jh- . State S.S. No. • fofficer is (or will be) available for purchase |lnting Office, Washington, D.C. 20402.) $9SO5 •/: ' 1975 Signature of Solicitor Port Have You Made Yaur SPAD Donation This Year? • t t •* I I .» , I ' •'• ..V, X'v'''X^ • ' • i' '' ' V.:' J-,'. � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. 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MCGAVIN PASSES AWAY AT 66 PORT OF PHILADELPHIA MONTHLY MEETING HOUSE UNIT WITNESS URGES SHIPPING SELF-SUFFICIENCY SEA-LAND WITHDRAWS FROM 2 FAR EAST CONFERENCES U.S. SHIPYARDS HIT HARD BY POOR TANKER MARKET JUAN REINOSA IS APPOINTED NEW PUERTO RICO PORT AGENT THE SS MERRIMAC PAYS OFF DUES RESOLUTION PRESENTED TO MEMBERS SEAFARER'S SON THANKS SIU FOR HELP IN CAREER SIU MANNED GOLDEN ENDEAVOR, 1 OF 3 SISTERSHIPS, SAILS 'ROUND THE WOLRD ON MAIDEN VOYAGE THREE-WATCH SYSTEM MUST BE MAINTAINED AT PINEY POINT AND EARLE, N.J., SEAFARERS LEARN HOW TO COMBAT AND EXTINGUISH FIRES PQ-17 CONVOY TO MURMANSK ON JULY 4, 1942: 22 OUT OF 33 ALLIED SHIPS SUNK SURVIVOR OF 1ST SHIP SUNK IN CONVOY TELLS OF RESCUE TWO MORE SEAFARERS EARN GED DIPLOMAS Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 7/1/1975 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Newsprint Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Vol. XXXVII, No. 7 1975 Periodicals Seafarers Log http://seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/0d9e1a44394a0cd6dbd621dac9193182.PDF 571d7b992dbfaa4238a574f855b54d5a PDF Text Text — r^>nv3gf*vy.%^4»-'.-r-- I "SM,,.. ".ti" -, " - rf. , 5^/ lA. i-'... '.s'- !' t a- , • '1 'j.. 'C ' • nr' '''T' 'I: ," rt >-" •,V; •' V » --'Vi ' ••, , ^ 1» V r ^ *w. It*?,•«.»»- •, \, t A �Ji Result of Ti Study Bill Introduced for Maritime Affairs Coordinator in the study entitled "Analysis of the A long sought-after bill that would create an office of Maritime Affairs Co­ ordinator at the White Houte assistant level was introduced last month by Senator Robert Taft, Jr. (R-Ohio), who affirmed, "In the face of the growing Soviet threat at sea, we should take better advantage of all our maritime resources." According to the Taft bill, the Mari­ time Affairs Coordinator would be ap­ pointed by the President and would serve as liaison between the executive level and all Departments, federal agencies and Congressional committees having anything to do with developing U.S. maritime policy. Ideally, the Maritime Affairs Coordi­ nator would have the responsibility of establishing and developing specific leg­ islation for a national maritime strategy; coordinating U.S. maritime research programs; designing and coordinating an overall naval-merchant shipbuilding program, and ensuring adherence to the provisions of the various existing laws relating to domestic and foreign trade and to increasing the U.S. merchant fleet's support of national defense ob­ jectives. The study also criticized the fact that since 1947, when the Secretary of the Navy was removed from the cabinet level, there has been no effective liaison between the White House and executive level departments and agencies dealing with maritime such as the Defense De­ partment. the State Department, the Commerce Department and the Coast Guard. Herbert Brand, president of the Transportation Institute, praised Sena­ tor Taft's bill calling it "a critical first step in developing a realistic maritime policy for the U.S." Brand affirmed, "By means of this legislation, every sector of U.S. mari­ time activity would for the first time be cordinated in a manner that would bring economic benefits and enhance national security as well." Result of TI Study Senator Taft's bill, which the SIU fully endorses, was drawn up as a result of recommendations made in a study commissioned by the Transportation Institute, a Washington, D.C. based maritime research organization funded by 140 U.S.-flag deep sea. Great Lakes and inland waters operators. The study criticized the fact that the U.S. possesses "no organizational mechanism through which maritime re­ lated efforts to accomplish political, eco­ nomic, and military goals are coordi­ nated." The study pointed out that this is in "stark contrast" to the' Soviet Union, "which has a highly integrated 9 Point Program maritime policy... openly employed to further national political as well as eco­ The call for an office of Maritime nomic goals while providing direct sup­ Affairs Coordinator was actually one port for Soviet military activities." part of a nine-point program outlined Direct Impact of the Merchant marine on National Security." The study also focused on such other vital maritime issues as: • Performing peacetime Navy auxil­ iary functions with the merchant ma­ rine. • Employing container concepts for specialized military support in peace and war. • Modifying merchant ships for mili­ tary sealift during wartime. • Converting merchant ships for combat roles. • Employing merchant ships to en­ hance American political presence. • Coordinating national maritime research activities. • Comparing National policies af­ fecting sea and air transportation and their impact on national defense. • Maintaining a shipbuilding-indus­ trial base adequate for national defense. Unemployment Rises in June;Medny Says it's 10.2% According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, unemployment in June climbed back up to 1:5 percent, wiping out the minor gains made during the past few months. The Government figure of 7.5 percent tops the official jobless rates for the rest of the indus­ trialized world, a BLS survey further revealed. Japan, Britain, France, Canada, Ger­ many, Italy and Sweden all had better employment outlooks back in April when the BLS survey was done and when the U.S. government estimated unemployment, as in June, at 7.5 per­ .'I cent. In April, the rate was 4.8 percent in France, 3.8 percent in Germany, and 5.8 percent in the United Kingdom. Latest figures available for Japan put that country's unemployment rate at 2.1 percent in February, while that month Sweden's unemployment rate remained low at 1.6 percent. In January, Italy's rate was 3.6 percent. Only Canada's 7.4 percent April rate came close to match­ ing that of the United States, These figures took account of the dif­ ferent methods the various governments have for collecting data. However, if the Bureau of Labor Statistics tech­ the PRESIDENT'S ramifaa REPORT: Turn Promises Into Action f :. - . % IE The process of electing a new President and many federal legislators is gathering momentum as we near the culmination of a major political year and we in the SIU must now move to make the most of the political groundwork we have laid so carefully in the past few years. The Democratic Party has already adopted a martime plank embodymg all of the proposals worked out by a joint committee which included the SIU and over 60 other maritime organizations. And the Republican Party is con­ sidering a similar plank proposed by the same committee. The maritime plank's inclusion is, of course, a major step forward for our industry but we must realize that a platform is only a policy statement made, before an election. In order to have that statement translated from promise to action, we will have to take on the difficult task of helping to elect those who will be in a position to keep the promise. TWs means not only working for the election of a pro-maritime President, but also getting involved with the election or reelection of representatives and niques are an example, world-wide unemployment in the industrial coun­ tries is probably higher than the figures reveal. The AFL-CIO has disputed the BLS June jobless figure as being too low. "The true unemployment rate is 10.2 percent,^ AFL-CIO President George Meany chargedj "with 9.7 million still jobless.** Workers who are employed part-time because they can't find full time jobs aren't counted in the BLS un­ employment tally. Neither are people who have given up the job hunt because they consider it futile. While discussing this new set-back in the economy's recovery, Meany noted that Chairman Arthur Burns of the Federal Reserve System continues to stress what he calls "the meance of inflation." Since Burns and the Federal Reserve directors control the nation's money supply, and indirectly the econ­ omy's rate of growth, they can use the threat of inflation as an excuse for keep­ ing the economy in low gear. "Isn't it about time Bums and the President paid some attention to the Continued on Page 12 senators who have proven themselves to be friends of the U.S. merchant marine. Although the President wields great control over our federally regulated industry through his appointment of various officials and his veto power. Congress is responsible for initiating new legislation, such as, cargo prefetence for U.S.-flag ships, and third-flag regulation. Tn November the entire House of Representatives and one-third of the Senate are up for reelection. Api'png those in close races to retain their seats will be 90 representatives and l6 senators, many of whom have in the past supported maritime legislation. A three percent shift in the vote will mean victory or defeat for these friends of maritime. The voting record of these legislators proves that they support a strong U.S. merchant marine and it is important that we return that support now when they are most in need of it. Reelected, these representatives and senators will be in a position to assure that the legislation needed to foster the continued growth of our industry is introduced. Combined with the election of a president who has pledged his support to maritijme, the chances are good that the maritime legislation we need will eventually become law. Right now the SIU is enjoyingjgood shipping as a direct result of our fight for a fair shake for the U;S. mendhant fleet. But this good shipping doe^npt mean we can sit back and rest. We have worked too long and hard to rebuild this industry—to foster a sense of co­ operation for the mutual benefit of all segments, to create a stable industry capable of taking advantage of new opportunities and to build an effective legislative program—to jeoporadize it now by succumbing to a sense of false security. Those who supported our programs in the past and those who pledge their future support are watching the SIU. We must, as we have done in the past, pitch in with all the aid and support we can muster because only through our own efforts can we protect what we have already won. And more importantly, only ^y proving ourselves capable of supporting our allies in the upcoming elections will the SIU eventually realize the goal we have struggled so long to achieve-^a strong, healthy and vital U.S. merchant marine. Change of address cards on Form 3579 should be sent to Seafarers International Union. Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District, AFL-CIO, 675 Fourth Ave., Brooklyn, N.Y. 41232- Published monthly. Second P|ass postage^aid at Brooklyn, N. Y. Vol. XXWIli, No. 7, July 1976. Page 2 -• Seafarers log . �V Pottery Workers Affiliate With SlUNA The International Brotherhood of Pottery and Allied Workers, a 20,000member union founded in 1889, became an affiliate of the Seafarers International Union of North America last month. SIUNA Vice-President Frank Drozak presented the affiliation charter to Pottery Workers' President Lester Null, highlighting a week-long business and educational convention sponsored by the Potters union in Denver, Colo. Affiliation of the Pottery Workers, which immediately makes the SIUNA a larger and stronger union, puts the SIUNA's total membership over the 100,000 mark. Under terms of the affiliation, the Pottery Workers, whose headquarters is-located .m East Liverpool, Ohio, will retain their identity, autonomy and cqnstituticMial structure. In addition. Pot­ ter's President Lester Null becomes a vice president and executive bo£rd member qf the SIUNA. He has been president o|'the Pottery Workers since 1969 and has served his union in ^the past as vice president, internation^ rep­ resentative and Local 220 president in in New Orleans. Null said that affiliation with the SIUNA was "essential to the survival of the Pottery Workers Union. In recent years, we have lost no less Ijian 33 manufacturing plants due to the glut of foreign products flooding the American market." Null further stated that "alone, the Pottery Workers Union Is too sniall to wield the kind of dout necessary to push for the programs and-legislation necessary to help the U.S. pottery in- Drozak affirmed that by their affilia­ tion, the Pottery Workers "will inherit the total strength and resources of SIUaffiliated unions throughout the U.S., Canada, Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands, while the Seafarers Interna­ tional will acquire a strong, progressive, militant trade union, led by some of the most able labor officials in our move­ ment today." SIUNA Vice-President Frank Drozak, center, presents charter of affili­ ation with the SIUNA to Lester Null, president of the International Brotherhood of Pottery and Allied Workers at a business convention in Denver last month. The affiliation of the Potters Union with the SIUNA gives the Seafarers Inter­ national a total membership of over 100,000 workers. George Barbarfee, left, secretary-treasurer of the Potters, looks on. dustiy. However, we believe that affili­ ation with the SIU, which we feel is one of the greatest labor oi^anizations in the AFL-CIO, will give us the help and strength necessary to make our Union grow.** Null continued; "We had already been affiliated with the AFL-CIO Mari­ time Trades Department which gave us a chance to work with (SIUNA President) Paul Hall and a number of other SIU people on many occasions. Paul and the SIU always proved very effective in helping us to achieve otugoals." In presenting the affiliation charter, Vice-President Drozak called the Pot­ tery Workers Union "a fine organiza­ tion with a long history of dedication to the principles of organized labor." SIUNA President Paul Hall, al­ though unable to attend the charter presentation because of his appearance before the Republican national plat­ form committee, said that "the Seafarers International is happy to welcome the Pottery Workers into our fold. I believe that this affiliation will be of mutual benefit to both the International and the Pottery Workers union. On one hand, the International can turn its resources loose to help the Pottery Workers in their struggles, while at the same time, the Pottery Workers will lend strength to the International in working toward our overall goals for the betterment of all SIUNA members and all American workers in general. This affiliation is definitely an asset for all concerned." Affiliation was first proposed at the Pottery Worker's 82nd annual conven­ tion last year when an overwhelming majority of the delegates voted for a resolution to affiliate with the Seafarers International. A similar resolution was unanimously passed by the delegates to the SIUNA's 17thBiennial Convention in Sept. 1975, which set the wheels in motion to finalize the affiliation. Sailors Snug Harbor Moves Many Old Mariners Co Very Reluctantly The mariners of the 143-year old Sailors Snug Harbor In Staten Island say good-bye to the staff, friends and relatives as they wait for ambulances which will take them to the airport. From the airport, the old sailors were flown to North Carolina and the new Snug Harbor In rural Sea Level which is 40 miles from the nearest town. When questioned about the Isolated location of the new facility, Wilbur E. Dow, Jr., former president of the board of trustees of the Harbor said, "Seamen rarely have families and they have very few friends, very few visitors." (Left photo by Anthony Pujol) Sailors Snug Harbor, the 143-year old Staten Island home for aged and destitute sailors, closed its gates on June 26 as the last of its old mariners, many leaving in ambulances, were sent down to Sea Level, N.C. The Harbor has built new facilities Legislative News Washington Activities ....Page 9 Maritime coordinator Page 2 Coast Guard committee .. Page 10 USPHS fight fage 23 Union News Merger election Pages 25-36 President's Report Page 2 Headquarters Notes Page 7 Potters affiliate ... .Page 3 Port of Baltimore Page 4 SPAD honor roll Back page July, 1976 for aged seamen in Sea Level, but un­ like the old Staten Island Harbor which had housed up to 350 "snuggies", the new Snug Harbor has only 80 private rooms and 40 infirmary beds. Sailor's Snug Harbor was established in 1801 by Capt. Robert Randall, a Tuna fishermen INDEX Dispatchers Reports Page 8 General News Snug Harbor Page 3 National unemployment ...Page 2 Carter & U.S. fleet Page 5 Maritime plank Page 5 Sabine organizing Page 8 Operation Sail Pages 20-21 Shipping Rose City wealthy sailor. Specifying in his will that a home be built "for the purpose of maintaining and supporting aged . . . and worn out sailors," Capt. Randall left a 10 square block area in lower Manhattan to provide income for the home and set up a board of trustees to Page 5 Ships' Committees Ships' Digests Page 13 Page 6 Page 22 Training and Upgrading Upgrading class schedule, requirements & application Pages 38-39 Seafarers participate in bosuhs recertlflcatlon and .'A' seniority upgrading Page 37 run the Harbor. These trustees obtained permission to move Snug Harbor in 1972 from the N.Y. Surrogate Court over the objec­ tions of many Harbor residents, the Continued on Page 12 GED requirements and application Page 39 Membership News Former scholarship winner Page 19 New SIU pensioners.. Pages 14-15 Final Departures Pages 16-17 Special Feature What Is SIUNA .Page 11 Pages •7 �Recretified Bosun Alfonso A. Armada registers before the meeting with SlU Patrolman Tony Kastina {r.y. . •: FOWT F. Clarke (r.) gets his registration card stamped Baltimore Meeting: Discuss SiUJBlMAwgw 'Vt •P' * « ' 5. m.- • • ;fx ' - ^ / he port of Baltimore monthly membership meeting on June 9 heard Port Agent Ben Wilson discuss the proposed Atlantic and Gulf District constitutional reso­ lution for the merger between the Seafarers International Union and and the Inland Boatmen's Union. Later, SIU Atlantic Coast Vice President Earl "Bull" Shepard ex­ plained to the assembled members the pro and cons of the proposed merger. He also stressed the need to make sure that a quorum is main­ tained at the monthly membership meetings, which he said are very important in the day-to-day opera­ tion of the Union. After Seafarers at the meeting had discussed the proposed merg­ er of the SIU and IBU, Brother Wilson reported that shipping is T KJI U-' r ;* • ? \ " Z'i^k 'A ti !>.y • :-};'V>ry0f- — mm • . Bull' s?«a»5»'BWw^ sr-"-—— 8»»aassA patrolman. ..... . K.- ',/--/V • ft rr Although she is not planning to ship out, Shirlee Dubbs, medical secretary at , the Baltimore clinic, decides to get her blood pressure checked. Dr. Etheire Counting up for a quorum, full book members lean back, make themselves • • Carter takes the reading while nurse Margaret Evans looks on. comfortable, and wait for the Baltimore meeting to begin. Seafarers Log Page 4 �Af Maritime Reception Carter Backs Strong American Merchant Marine Jimmy Carter, land-slide first bal­ lot convention victor for the Demo­ cratic presidential nomination, came out strongly for a U.S. merchant marine capable of hauling "a major portion of our own forei^ cargo," at a jointly sponsored maritime union-industry fund raising reception for him held June 30 in Washington, D.C. At the reception, whose chairman and master of ceremonies was National Marine Engineers Beneficial Associa­ tion President Jesse Calhoon, the for­ mer Georgia Governor noted that "the status of our merchant marine has de­ clined drastically, and 1 believe, danger­ ously." He pointed out that the U.S. has to import substantia amounts of oil, baux­ ite, iron ore and a lot of other products "that are crucial to our peace-time or war-time economy." He affirmed, "I want to be sure that this cargo can be carried in a time of peace or in a time of crisis . . .If we should ever have war, which I hope we won't and pray we won't, it may come because of weakness in this country. And if we should have that kind of challenge to our nation's security, the absence of an adequate U.S. merchant marine could be a major contributing factor to a disaster." Carter recalled the commitment to a strong U.S. merchant marine as embod­ ied in the Merchant Marine Act of 1936, and he noted that the 1970 Mer­ chant Marine Act marked '^a recommit­ ment to build a fairly large number of American merchant ships." However, he noted "we've not meas­ ured up to the 1970 commitment-of Congress," and he said that as Presi­ dent, he would "want to see a return to that 1936 commitment that was realized in the early years, and the 1970 com­ mitment that hasn't yet been realized." Can Help Economy Charging that the present adminis­ tration has ignored the need for a strong U.S. merchant marine, Carter also af­ firmed that a viable, functioning U.S.flag fleet "can contribute not only to better economic prosperity, better em­ ployment for our people, better preven­ tion of war, better strength in time of crisis, but it can also have additional benefits in building up our fisheries which again have been unnecessarily challenged by foreign encroachment." Rounding out his talk, Carter said that under his leadership, "American ships, built in American yards, designed hy American engineers, built by Amer­ ican craftsmen and manned hy Ameri­ can seamen, can once again be the envy of the maritime worid." He continued, "I believe that once again our nation can be a maritime na­ tion, a seagoing nation that can com­ pete for and win a right to haul a major portion of our own foreign cargo. I want to be sure that, as president, the American flag is returned to the seas again." Reception Sponsors In addition to Jesse Calhoon, recep­ tion chairman, the Carter fund raiser was co-sponsored by 12 other union and industry officials, including: SIU President Paul Hall; William Anderson, Carter for President Committee; James R. Barker of Moore-McCormack Re­ sources; Leo Berger of Avon Steamship; Morris Feder, Maritime Overseas Corp.; Richard W. Kurrus, American Export Lines; Captain Robert Murray, Puerto Rico Management; Joseph Penot, Radio Officers Union; Paul Richardson of Sea-Land; Anthony Scottd, president. Local 1814 of the ILA; William Stein­ berg of the American Radio Associa­ tion, AFL-CIO, and J. C. Turner, of the International Union of Operating Engineers. . Basically, Jimmy Carter's speech at the maritime reception was a reiteration of his pledge to a strong U.S. merchant marine as outlined in a May 25th letter to Jesse Calhoon. The letter contained the Democratic presidential nominee's four-point pro­ gram for rebuilding the U.S. merchant marine, as follows: • Assure continuing presidential at­ tention to the objective of having our nation achieve and maintain the desired U.S.-flag merchant marine. • .Dedicate ourselves to a program which would result in a U.S.-flag mer­ chant marine with ships that are competitive with foreign-flag ships in original cost, operating cost and pro­ ductivity. • Enact and develop a national cargo policy which would assure our U.S.-flag merchant marine a fair share of ail types of cargo. • Continue to enforce our American cabotage laws, such as the Jones Act, which requires that U.S.-flag ships trade between our U.S. domestic ports. Dem's Maritime Plank Carter's pledge to a strong U.S. mer­ chant fleet is backed up by the Demo­ cratic Party's decision to incorporate a maritime plank into its 1976 Demo­ cratic Platform. This plank, which commits the Dem­ ocratic Party "to a strong and com­ petitive merchant fleet, built in the United States and manned by Ameri­ can seamen," was presented to the Plat­ form Committee, on behalf of 60 major American maritime unions and opera­ tors, by SIU President Paul Hall and James R. Barker, chairman and chief executive officer of Moore-McCormack Resources. The Democratic Platform was offi­ cially adopted at the Party's Conven­ tion held from July 12 to 15 in New York City. Labor Delegates Several hundred of the 3,000 Con­ vention delegates from around the coun­ try were affiliated with organized labor, including: SIU Special Counsel Carolyn Gentile who aliso served on the Demo­ cratic Platform Committee; Ralph Quinnonez, Atlantic Coast Area Direc­ tor of the SlU-affiliated United Indus­ trial Workers; SIU Philadelphia Port Agent John Fay; Steve Edney, SIUNA vice president and president of the United Cannery & Industrial Workers of the Pacific, Los Angeles & Vicinity District, and Dave Dolgen, representa­ tive of the UIW-SIU and executive di­ rector of the Maritime Trades Depart­ ment's Port Council of New York. Overwhelmingly endorsed by the Con­ vention delegates for the vice-presiden­ tial spot on the Democratic ticket was Senator Walter F. Mondale of Minne­ sota, Carter's choice as a running mate. Mondale was unanimously recom­ mended as acceptable to organized labor. AFL-CIO Endorses Carter As the Seafarer* Log goes to press, it was announced hy AFL-CIO President George Meany that the 35member Executive CouncU had unanimously endorsed Jimmy Curter for President and Walter F. Man­ date for vice-president. The Council had originally planned to make a recommendation on Augl 31 when the 152-member AFL-CIO general hoard met but President Meany said there was no need to wait until after the Repub­ lican Convention next month since "We know who the candidates are, and IPs Ford and Carter. I cannot find anyone in the American labor movement who is for Gerald Ford." Meany continued, "I'm very happy with Carter. I think he's going to make an intelligent candidate, a wide-awake candidate." Hall. Barker Present Maritime Plank to Republicans Hall and James R. Barker, chairman and chief executive officer of MooreMcCormack Resources, last month jointly presented a wide-ranging mari­ time plank for consideration by the Republican National Platform Com­ mittee. the Log goes to The proposals contained in the plank SIU is prilling to erew iip were drawn up and endorsed by the 90,000 dwt San Clemente class Committee for a New Maritime Pro­ flipker, the ST Ro$e Cily, which win gram, which is comprised of 60 major operated by Westdiester Marine, | maritime unions, companies and asso­ Ithe operator of the Rose City's I ciations. loPer SlU-contracted sisterdiips, ST | Hall and Barker had appe^ed before iRtoeer Sldfe, Worthy Golden Mon-1 the Democrati!Kj^l%t|Q|:m Committee on iiirch. Golden Dolphin and Golden| May 20 to present the same maritime iCnd^lVOr. • V:':| program. It was subsequently made The 894-fOot Rose City was biiili| at the National Steel and Shipbuild* 1 part of the Democrats' maritime plank. big Co. yard in San Diego, Calif. J However, as the Log goes to press, the Capalille of carrying 3.7 miHion ^ Republicans have taken no action on cubic feet of oi|, the Rose City wiD ' the maritime proposals. be loading crude oil in Indonesia and President Hall and Barker, in their deUvering it to a West Coast port on presentation to the Republican Plat­ her maiden voyage. form Committee, noted that "until the Drawing 49 feet when fuUy loade^ Republican initiative enacting the Mer­ her beam Is 105 feet and she wiU be chant Marine Act of 1970, the Ameri­ able to sustain a sea speed of 16 can maritime industry was in the dol­ Iqnots for 15,000 nautical ntiles. drums," ! The Rose City is the sixth tanker However, Hall and Barker affirmed iaunched by Westchester Marine and that the U.S. maritime industry had : erewed by the SIU in the past two "suffered from neglect of such severity .>years. that the passhgd of but one Act, how­ Calling for a reaffirmation of the goals and objectives of the Merchant Marine Act of 1970, SIU President Paul ever praiseworthy in intent and drjiftsmanship, cannot overcome the indus­ try's problems." "Rather, there must he an effective follow-up with the vigorous implemen­ tation of a unified national maritime program to meet the rapidly changing world conditions confronting our nation today." Hall and Barker reminded the Plat­ form Committee "that the Republicansponsored Merch^t Marine Act of 1970, while giving birth to new hope. has not lived up to expectations. Our industry is floundering. It is beset by a tumultuous sea of problems, not of its own doings, but rather of international origin, requiring a strong and steady hand at the helm." ' To remedy this situation. President Hall and Barker outlined a four-point program for adoption by the Republi­ can party. It calls for: • High level coordination of the diContinued on Page 10 lifoflce to Members Oo Skippkig Proiodore ¥inhm throwing in lor work dur­ ing a fob cat! at any SIU Hiring Hall, members must produce the following: • membership certificate • regi^iion mud • clinic card • swaman's papers In addition, when assigning a job the dispatcher will comply wifh the foUowittg Section S, Sufei- section 7 of die SIU Shipi^g Rufcs: "Within each class of seniority rating in every Department, prior­ ity for entry rating jobs shall be given to all seamen who po^ess Lifeboatman endorsement by the United States Coast Guard. The Seatorers. Appeals Board may waive the preceding sentence when, in the sole judgment of the Board, undue hardship will result or extenuating circumstances vrarrant such waiver." Pages July, 1976 ••-.- A,- " V » V V n \ �The Committee Page Sea-Land Callo¥fay Commiltee Jacksonyille Commiltee I At center rear in the,dark glasses is Recertified Bosun George Burke, ship's chairman of the S-L 7 SS Sea-Land Galloway at a payoff on June 14 in Port Elizabeth, N.J. with the Ship's Committee of (I. to r.); Chief Steward Raymond P. Taylor, secretary-reporter; Steward Delegate B. O. Sierra; QMED John W. Penns, engine delegate, and Chief Electrician Charley Callahan, educational director. Recertified Bosun Luther Pate (2d right), ship's-chairman of the SS Jackson­ ville (Sea-Land), with the Ship's Committee of (i. to r.): Steward Delegate William Jones; Engine Delegate Luis Serrano; and AB Joseph Korchak, deck delegate at a payoff in Port Elizabeth, N.J. on June 17 after a coastwise run.' Humacao Committee St. Louis Committee After the intercoastal run from the port of Houston to the port of New York the Ship's Committee of the SS St. Louis (Sea-Land) attends a payoff on June 17 in.Port Elizabeth, N.J. Recertified Bosun Carl Olesen (2nd right), ship's chair­ man with (I. to r.): AB Paul McMahon, deck delegate; Educational Qirector Mike Noll; Engine Delegate Edward Matos; Steward Delegate Julius Kotan; and Chief Steward Paul Franco, secretary-reporter. After this trip the ship headed for foreign ports in the Med. Stonewall Jackson Committee Recertified Bosun Johannes Sorel (right) ship's chairman of the SS Humacao (PRMMI) poses on deck with the Ship's Committee recently at a payoff in the port of San Juan, Puerto Rico of (I. to r.): Steward Delegate Harold Gilder; Educational Director Pat Rogers; AB Charles Fox, deck delegate, and Engine Delegate Rafael Ramos. Robert E. Lee Committee SlU Headquarters Representative Leon Hall (seated left) discusses overtime beef with Stpward Delegate Frank Pastrano (left) and Chief Steward Henry • Donnelly, secretary-reporter of the SS Stonewall Jackson (Waterman) at a payoff and sign-on on June 17 at Pier 7 in the port of Brooklyn, N-Y. Looking on are the rest of the Ship's Committee of; (standing right) SlU Recer­ tified Bosun Carl Lineberry, .ship's chairman, and (seated r. to I.), Engine Delegate Anthony Garza enjoying his cigar' dhd AB W. T. Roche, deck deia-'' gate. The vessel sailed on a run to the Persian Gulf and the-Far East. , . I t '' ' Page 6 Early this month. Recertified Bosun Alfred Hanstvedt (center) ship's chair­ man of the LASH SS Robert E. Lee (Waterman) is at a Pier 7 payoff in the port of Brooklyn, N.Y. with the Ship's Committee of (I. to r.): Chief Electrician Pelix Diaz, educational director; Steward Delegate Ray Simms; Hanstvedt; Engine Delegate John McNellage, and Deck Delegate Elmer Clark, Jr. • . . • • Seafarers Log �Headquarters Notes by SIU Executive Vice President Frank Drozak Each month more and more of our old line Seafarers, men who for many years have filled key unlicensed positions aboard the SIU's contracted ships, are taking their well earned pensions and leaving the industry. We regret their departure because these men, our long-time friends and ship­ mates, fought for and made the SIU what it is today, the strongest maritime union in the nation. At the same time, though, their departure presents all active Seafarers with a great challenge as well as great opportunities for advancement. The challenge is an important one—to fill the manpower gap left by the growing ranks of men who retire from sailing each month. And for Seafarers, the only way to meet this challenge is througlvthe training and upgrading programs at the Lundeburg School. The SIU has provided courses at the Lundeburg School covering all shipboard ratings. However, it is still up to the individual Seafarer to take the time out to come to Piney Point to take advantage of these oppor­ tunities. Presently, there are many Seafarers who meet the requirements to upgrade in their department but as yet have not done so. I strongly urge these men to delay no longer because by upgrading yourself to a higher rating, not only do you increase your wages and your grip on job security, but you are helping to fill the Union's manpower gap, which in turn guarantees our contractual commitments to the operators. If you meet the necessary requirements for upgrading make it a point to get to the Lundeburg School as soon as possible for your own good and for the good of the Union. In other areas involving upgrading, the 36th class of the Bosuns Recertifica- tion Program graduated this month bringing to an end this phase of what has proven to be one of the most successful programs the SIU has ever conducted. In all, 402 SIU hoi^uns went through the program and many of these men are now out on the ships sailing bosun and serving the crew as ship's chairman. The Bosuns Prdgram has meant a lot to both the Union and the membership. Our Recertified Bosuns ^ve greatly reduced minor beefs aboard the ships by handling them on-trie spot instead of waiting for a union official in port. This prevents little beefs from becoming big ones and makes for smoother voyages and quicker payoffs. In addition, these bosuns, who have seen all phases of the Union's operations first hand are serving as a vital link in communications between the Union and its members. This is a critical factor because a Union cannot be effective for its members unless the' membership knows what the Union's problems are and what is being done a1)out them. Next month the Log will run a special eight-page feature on a wrapup of the three-year long Bosuns Recertification Program. The Seafarers Appeal Board, this month, okayed an increase in the number of Seafarers who m&y take the 'A' Seniority Upgrading Program from six to twelve each month'. However, even with this increase, we are not able to keep up with the growing numbers of 'A' book men who are retiring or passing on. I urge all those who are eligible for this course, but have not applied, to do so immediately because an 'A' book in the SIU means a lifetime ofjob security. Work on establishing a curriculum for the Steward Department Recretification Program is coming along well, and the SIU should be ready to accept its first class within the next few months. Also in regard to upgrading, I want to again emphasize the importance of taking the SIU's Firefighting course because the day is coming when the Coast Guard will require that all seamen have this endorsement as a prerequisite to getting a job aboard a U.S.-flag ship. In addition, I suggest Seafarers arrange to take the LNG-LPG course offered periodically at the Lundeberg School because this definitely will be a require­ ment for getting a job aboard one of these highly complicated vessels. The first U.S.-flag LNG carrier should be out sometime next year. I would also like to remind all Seafarers that if you plan to quit 9 ship give the proper 24-hour notice so that arrangements can be made for your replacement. I emphasize this because every ship that sails short a man is a threat to our Job structure and job security. Proper Documents Needed for Care at U5PHS Facilities We have been informed that a num­ ber of Seafarers have been applying for. care at USPHS facilities without the proper documents. To be eligible for care at any PHS facility you must show one of the following: A Masters Certificate of Service or A Continuous Discharge Book or A Certificate of Discharge The following sea service require­ ments must have been fulfilled: (1) A seaman must have completed at least 60 days of sea service aboard a vessel. This service may consist of short periods provided that no break in serv­ ice exceeds 60 days, unless a seaman is taken sick or is injured while actually employed on board a vessel. He is then eligible for treatment for the illness or injury without regard to length of sea service.., (2) The 60 days of service may also include time spent as . . . (a) An active duty enrollee in the U.S. Maritime Service .. . (b) a member of the Merchant Ma- A SPAD Donation \ rine Cadet Corps or . . . (c) a cadet on a State training ship . . . (d) A seaman-trainee in a maritime training program . . . (3) Application for medical care must be made within 90 days following the last day of sea service unless: (a) a seaman can show that he has been unable to ship out because of economic conditions affecting the ship­ ping industry and he has not changed his occupation. (b) a seaman can show that he has not changed his occupation and has been under medical care since his last sea service. For further information contact your port agent or write to SIU Headquar­ ters, 675 Fourth Ave., Brooklyn, N.Y. 11232. You can also receive information by writing or calling the Admitting Office, USPHS Outpatient Clinic, 245 West Houston St., New York, N.Y. 10014, telephone (212) 620-3224. Emergency Admission To A Private Hospital It is absolutely imperative when a seaman has an emer­ gency admission to a private hospital that a telegram he sent to the nearest U.S. Public Health Service facility within 48 hours advising of the admission. If this is not done, the member is liable for all expenses incurred. Seafarer Gets High School DiplomaThrough CED Program SIU Patrolman Teddy Babkowski (left) gives a SPAD receipt to first-tripper Seafarer Reece LaFollette, a HLSS grad, in the black gang of the SS Transindiana (Seatrain) at a payoff recently in Weekhawken, N.J., July, 1976 Seafarer Alan Kohajda, who ships from the Port of Houston, recently re­ ceived his high school diploma through the General Educational Development Program at the HLSS. Kohajda who dropped out of junior high school, became a Seafarer in 1975 after graduating from HLSS as a trainee. Brother Kohajda decided to come to the School to receive his di­ ploma because he felt his education was important in life. He stated that the teachers at the Lundeberg School helped him a great deal. "You get more individualized at­ tention. The teachers have more time to sit down and explain things in depth." Seafarer Kohajda said that the indi­ vidualized help was very important to his success in the program. Brother Kohajda, who ships in the steward department as assistant cook, plans to come back to HLS for voca- Alan Kohajda tional upgrading in the future. He said that he would certainly recommend the School's high school equivalency pro­ gram. "I have already recommende'd the school to my brother who is now plan­ ning to attend," he added. Page? I �11 NLRB Hands Down Decision New Election Ordered for Sabine Seamen 1 :i 'i. The SIU, which has been attempt­ ing' to organize the unlicensed seamen aboard Sabine tankers, recently won round two against the company in the fight to insure the men a fair, legal, and free union certification election. On June 16 the National Labor Re­ lations Board handed down a decision that found the Texas-based company guilty of unfair labor practices during the tanker division organizing cam­ paign. The results of the February 1974 election, in which the SIU lost by only nine votes, was overturned and a new election ordered. This victory tops off two years of hearings in Houston, petitions and court suits during which the SIU sought a judgment against Sabine. • Sabine racked up a long list of out­ rageous offenses during the last cam­ paign. When SIU organizers met the unlicensed crews aboard Sabine ships in NLRB-sanctioned gatherings, com­ pany officials, guards and licensed of- ficers often decided to attend, creating uneasiness among the men. The cap­ tain of the Sabine Pecos had posted a warning notice threatening to fire em­ ployees who participated in union or­ ganizing activities. The SIU also ac­ cused Sabine of holding back the crew's mail that contained SIU literature. Two Fired, Reinstated Two unlicensed Sabine seamen, SIU supporters, were fired. As a result of the SIU suit, they were reinstated with back pay. To correct these past abuses, in ad­ dition to ordering a new election and reinstating the men, the NLRB ordered Sabine to post notices of the decision in its Port Arthur, Tex. offices, on all its vessels, and to mail copies of the notice to all the eligible employees. This notice declares the rights of the men to organize freely and binds the company to refrain from interfering in the SIU organizing effort. Whether the company will abide by the ruling is another matter. The Febru­ ary 1974 election was actually the sec­ ond union certification election at Sabine and had been ordered by the NLRB in 1973 because Sabine had en­ gaged in similar unfair labor practices during a prior SIU drive. When the SIU first attempted to organize Sabine tank­ ers, the company illegally kept SIU men off their ships. Now the SIU is gearing up for the third round. Two of the main issues are the lack of job security aboard Sabine tankers and the lack of uniform, fair and equal job advancement opportunity. At present, the unlicensed crew members are represented by the Sabine Independ­ ent Seamen's Association, a small com­ pany-controlled union that has neither the clout nor the desire to confront Sabine with beefs about these issues. On the ballot in the new election, as before, a choice of three unions will be listed; The Seafarers International Union, the National Maritime Union, and the Sabine Independent Seamen's Association. In the last election the tally was 91 for the company dominated SISA, 82 for the SIU, and no votes for the NMU. The final count revealed that between the first and second election, the SIU doubled its support. The SIU organized the men working in Sabine's towing and barge division in 1963, defeating the company union at that time. Those jobs are under the jurisdiction-of the SlU-affiliated Inland Boatmen's Union. Because men aboard Sabine tankers remain enthusiastic about the SIU, the Union will continue its effort to get them SIU representation. SIU brothers are encouraged to speak to Sabine men when they meet them on shore and ex­ plain to them the benefits of belonging to a powerful union that actively pro­ tects and advances the interests of all its members. On Controversial Ruling Tuna Fishermen Aw ait U,S, Appeals Court Dedsion American tuna fishermen are anx­ iously awaiting a U.S. Court of Appeals decision on whether or not to overturn a controversial ruling handed down by District Court Judge Charles R. Richey ordering tuna fishermen to halt the "purse-seine" method of locating tuna. Environmentalists claim that the "purse-seine" method which uses sur­ face-swimming porpoises to locate schools of tuna running below, is en­ dangering the survival of porpoise pol­ lutions. The environmental groups, which will accept nothing less than a" zero porpoise mortality rate, say that too many porpoises are being killed inci­ dentally when fishermen lower their nets for a tuna catch. Jim Bozzo, secretary-treasurer of the SIUNA-affiliated Fishermen's Union of • the Atlantic, Pacific and Caribbean, dis­ putes the environmentalists' claim, not­ ing that "incidents of porpoise mortality have been reduced by 60 percent over last year as a result of major improve­ ments and modifications of equipment and techniques." Bozzo says that a good deal of the credit in the reduced porpoise death rate must go to the conscientious work of the tuna fishermen themselves. He says "it is common for five or six men to jump into the water as the nets are drawn close to the boat to help .any trapped surface-swimming porpoises over the top of the nets to freedom. And the men do this despite the fact that a number of sharks are also dragged in with the catch." Secretary Bozzo also pointed out that a healthy porpoise population is essen­ tia! to a healthy tuna fishing industry "because we depend on porpoise to ' locate the tuna. We are doing all that is humanly possible to achieve a zero tative Robert Leggett (D-Calif.), chair­ mortality rate for the porpoise because man of the Subcommittee on Fisheries if there is no porpoise there is no tuna -and Wildlife Conservation, has intro­ industry." duced a bill that would amend the Bozzo suggests that actions on the Marine Mammal Protection Act of porpoise controversy be suspended at 1972 with respect to the incidental least until the end of the tuna season in deaths of mammals during commercial late November. Then, he explains, "we fishing operations. can sit down and work out an equitable The bill provides that prior to Jan. 1, solution for all concerned, taking into 1977, marine mammals may be taken consideration the needs of the workers, incidental to the course of commercial the industry and the environment." fishing, but that after that date, marine If Judge Richey's ruling is allowed to mammals can only be taken pursuant to stand it could put nearly 1,500 tuna such terms and conditions as prescribed fishermen out of work as well as idling by the Secretary of Commerce. The hundreds more cannery workers who legislation also prohibits the importa­ depend on the tuna fishing industry. tion of commercial fish or fish products There is also a possibility that some which have been caught with com­ of the fishing companies could go for­ mercial fishing technology resulting in' eign-flag to get around Judge Richey's the incidental kill or serious injury of ruling. ocean mammals in excess of U.S. stand­ As a result of this ruling, Represen­ ards. HLS Pres. Hails Labor Contributions to Maritime {. f 4 % "The most significant contribution of the American maritime unions was to gain the seafarer the status of an em­ ployee rather than a slave," Hazel , Brown, "president of the Harry Lundeberg School told an audience at Penn­ sylvania's Villanova University, June 21Opening her speech with a descrip­ tion of the diseases and terrible food aboard the pre-Union day ships and the cruel punishment that sailors suffered for jumping ship, Miss Brown then out­ lined contributions of the maritime unions to the development of the Amer­ ican nation. High school teachers from all over the east were gathered at Villanova for a week-long intensive seminar on Amer­ ica's maritime heritage. Scrimshaw carvings and other art forms aboard ship, naval research and a day in the life of the Port of Philadelphia were among the other topics discussed. "After the unions organized and be; came strong, seamen obtained working conditions simijar to those of laborers in shoreside unions," Miss Brown con­ tinued. She emphasized the importance of federal legislation in this victory. Page 8 "We are criticized for lobbying in Congress, but people should realize that political action has been a part of the maritime unions' program since the 1800's. The early use of political actioo_ was a major contribution of the mari­ time unions to labor development." Seamen's Act of 19*15 Back around the turn of the century, she explained, Andrew Furuseth, presi­ dent of the Seamen's Union, lobbied for a federal bill to protect the sailors' rights. The Seamen's Act of 1915, spon­ sored by Senator Robert LaFollette of Wisconsin, was the result. Maritime unions have for a long time played a leadership role in the Amer­ ican shipping industry, which is unique when compared to the world's maritime structure, she told the audience. "In Britain, Greece and elsewhere, manage­ ment leads the industry. Think of Greece and you think of Onassis. Think of the U.S. and the only person well known in the maritiqie trades is Paul Hall." "The unions pushed for the Merchant Marine Act of 1936 and the Merchant Marine Act of 1970, which helped pre­ serve and rejuvenate the American ship­ ping industry. The unions set up training centers which allowed shipowners to automate and helped the men upgrade to advance on their jobs as well. In other industries, management- runs the training schools. But in our. industry, the workers control the schools trhough their labor unions. Key Is Labor Unions "The key to the survival of the indus­ try is that the labor unions have been responsible and recognized the prob­ lems of the industry," she said. "The SIU, for example, has not made unrea­ sonable demands. They have accepted automation and realistic manning scales. The response of the workers has been terrific supporting the U.S. mer- . chant marine and recognizing the role they play in its survival." Since most of the audience knew very little about the maritime trades, they had many questions after the speech. Miss Brown was asked to stay and speak again at the end of the day about cargo preference laws and other legislation. - "The opportunity to speak to these teachers, and to get a forum like that, was significant," she told the Log. "It is difficult for union people to get a chance to speak at academic gatherings. •I guess most university people think we're illiterate." - CS Long Lines Unclaimed Wages The following named ex-crewmembers of the Cable Ship Long Lines should contact Red Camp­ bell at Headquarters, 275 20th Street, Brooklyn, New York, 11215 relative to unclaimed wages. All requests should be in writing, specifying name, book number, and social security number. Manuel S. Netto, Jr. Richard Rodriguez John Hoffman Saif S. Ahmed Anthony Jones Mohamed A. Shaie William Revels Abdul R. Saleh Tan Ah Joon Mohamed A. Mozeb Albert Ahin Seafarers Log �Washington Activities B]rB.lloclur CONGRESS Congressional committees have been holding hearings this month on some of the bills which effect the SIU and our members, but none were getting to the floor of either house. Both the House and Senate were pushing appropriations bills, to provide money for programs already committed, before leaving Washington for recess. The first recess, for the bicentennial celebration and the Democratic Con­ vention, was between July 2 and 19. Congress will reconvene for three weeks and recess Aug. 12 through Aug. 23 for the Republican Convention. • • » The Outer Continental Shelf bill has been postponed several times. Most recently, scheduled to come to the floor on June 29, it was again postponed in favor of appropriations. The Murphy amendment, which we support, provides that all rigs and equipment for exploring and mining off U.S. coastlines be built in the United States and that rigs and supply vessels be manned by U.S. crews. Rep. John Murphy (D-N.Y.) announced in the Congressional Record that the Speaker has scheduled a full and complete debate for Tuesday, July 20. * * * * On July 1, the Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee was scheduled to hold hearings on the Third-Flag bill, to provide for minimum rates for nonnational flag carriers in foreign commerce of the United States. Hearings were cancalled. A companion bill has been reported out of the Senate Commerce Committee, but there has not been a vote on the Senate floor. * « « The Maritime Authorization hfll (which includes operating differential sub­ sidy, construction differential subsidy and Title XI) is being referred to a con­ ference committee of House and Senate members. The problem to be discussed is an increase in subsistence for students at maritime academies from $600 to $900 per year, a provision in the Senate bill which failed in the House. The Conference Committee is expected to meet after July 21, when members return. * * * Rep. Paul McCloskey (R-Calif.) introduced a bill on June 18, 1976, to extend coastwise laws of the United States (the Jones Act) to the Virgin Islands. FINANCIAL REPORTS. The constitution of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District makes specific provision for safeguarding the membership's money and Union finances. The constitution requires a detailed audit by Certified Public Accountants every three months, which are to be submitted to the membership by the Secretary-Treasurer. A quarterly finance committee of rank and file members, elected by the membership, makes examination each quarter of the finances of the Union and reports fully their findings and recommendations. Members of this committee may make dissenting reports, specific recom­ mendations and separate findings. TRUST FUNDS. All trust funds of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf. Lakes and Inland Waters District are administered in accordance with the provisions of various trust fund agreements. All these agreements specify that the trustees in charge of these funds shall equally consist of Union and management representatives and their alternates. All expenditures and disburse­ ments of trust funds are made only upon approval by a majority of the trustees. All trust fund financial records are available at the headquarters of the various trust funds. SHIPPING RIGHTS. Your shipping rights and seniority are protected exclusively by the contracts between the Union and the shipowners. Get to know your shipping rights. Copies of these contracts are posted and available in all Union halls. If you feel there h.is been any violation of your shipping or seniority rights as contained in the contracts between the Union and the shirowners, notify the Seafarers Appeals Board by certified mail, return receipt requested. Tnej)roper address for this is: Frank Drozak, Chalimaii, Seafarers Apfwals Board 275 • loth Street, BrooklyD, N. Y. II2I5 Full copies of contracts as referred to are available to you at all limes, either by writing directly to the Union or to the Seafarers Appeals Board. CONTRACTS. Copies of all SIU,contracts are available in all SIU halls. These contracts specify the wages and conditions under which you work and live aboard ship. Know your contract rights, as well as your obligations, such as filing for OT on the proper shbets and in the proper manner. If, at any lime, any SIU patrolman or other Union official, in your opinion, fails to protect your contract rights properly, contact the nearest SIU port agent. July, 1976 CARTER ON MARITIME PROGRAM Jimmy Carter, in a May 25 letter to Jesse Calhoon, President of MEBA, [see June 1976 Seafarers Log, page 5] has pledged to work for four maritime objectives: 1) achieving and maintaining a strong U.S.-flag merchant marine; 2) a fleet competitive with foreign-flag ships in operating cost, building cost and productivity; 3) a national policy to assure U.S.-flag merchant ships a fair • share of all cargo, and 4) continued enforcement of cabotage laws such as the Jones Act. SIU has long sought a national policy which would guarantee our U.S.-flag fleet a fair share of our country's cargo. ill i g NATIONAL PARTY PLATFORMS President,Hall has appeared with James Barker, Moore McCormack Chief Executive Officer, before both the Democratic and Republican National Com­ mittee Platform Subcommittees to propose a maritime program which has been developed by a joint labor-management group representing the U.S. maritime industry. Three major points were included: 1) a strong and competitive merchant fleet, built in the United States and manned by American seamen; 2) coordi­ nation of maritime policy within the government, and reaffirmation of objectives of the Merchant Marine Acts of 1936 and 1970; and 3) a national cargo policy which assures fair participation in all U.S. trade. [See story on page 5 of June 1976 Seafarares Log.] I * . * Senator Robert Taft (R-Ohio) has introduced S. 3581, a bill to establish the office of a National Maritime Affairs Coordinator. In introducing the bill, the senator cited a recent study by maritime specialists which recommend that government policy be aimed at more efficient building programs and use of the merchant fleet to supplement our nation's Navy. He said, "I believe it is vital that, in the face of the growing Soviet threat at sea, we take better advantage of all of our national maritime resources." This has been one of the chief goals of the SIU legislative efforts. • COAST GUARD SIU representatives have met several times recently with Coast Guard staff to discuss the welfare of Seafarers and specific cases of regulations which have been ignored or applied unevenly. We believe that the health and safety of seamen must be protected. We are asking the Coast Guard to take action immediately to carry out the laws passed by Congress to portect our industry and our members. * The Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee is continuing oversight hearings on maritime programs. Congress established the function of oversight in the Reorganization Act of 1946, to follow up or police its laws and be sure they are carried out. SIU President Paul Hall is scheduled to testify on July 28 before the Committee. * The bill will require that all bulk shipments of crude oil, unfinished oils, residual fuel and finished products between the Virgin Islands and the U.S. be carried in U.S.-flag ships and crewed by U.S. citizens. A similar bill, S. 2422, was introduced in the Senate by Senator J. Bennett Johnston (D-La.) in September. Rep. McCloskey stated that this bill will create employment for approxi­ mately 25 U.S.-flag tankers and 1,400 jobs for U.S. citizens. To Protect Your Job Security in the Fight for Favorable Legislation Seafarers are urged to contribute to SPAD. It Is the way to have your voice heard and to keep your union effective in the fight for legislation to protect the security of every Seafarer and his family. EDITORIAL POLICY—SEAFARERS LOG. The Log has traditionally refrained from publishing any article serving the political purposes of any individual in the Union, officer or member. It has also refrained from publishing articles deemed harmful to the Union or its collective membership. This established policy has been reaffirmed by membership action at the September, 1960, meetings in all constitutional ports. The responsibility for Log policy is vested in an editorial board which consists of the Executive Board of the Union. The Executive Board may delegate, from among its ranks, one individual to carry out this responsibility. PAYMENT OF MONIES. No monies are to be paid to anyone in any official capacity in the SIU unless an official Union receipt is given for same. Under no circumstances should any member pay any money for any reason unless he is given such receipt. In the event anyone attempts to require any such payment be made without supplying a receipt, or if a member is required to make a payment and is given an official receipt, but feels that he should not have been required to make such payment, this should immediately be reported to headquarters. CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS. Copies of the SIU constitution are available in all Union halls. All members should obtain copies of this constitution so as to familiarize themselves with its contents. Any time you feel any member or officer is attempting to deprive you of any constitutional right or obligation by any methods such as dealing with charges, trials, etc., as well as all other details, then the member so affected should immediately notify headquarters. EQUAL RIGHTS. All Seafarers are guaranteed equal rights in employment and as members of the SIU. These rights are clearly set forth in the SIU constitution and in the contracts which the Union has negotiated with the employers. Consequently, no Seafarer may be discriminated against because of race, creed, color, sex and national or geographic origin. If any member feels that he is denied the equal rights to which he is entitled, he should notify headquarters. SEAFARERS POLITICAL ACTIVITY DONATION— SPAD. SPAD is a separate segregated fund. Its proceeds are used to further its objects and purposes including but not limited to furthering the political, social and economic interests of Seafarer seamen, the preservation and furthering of the American Merchant Marine with improved employment opportunities for seamen and the advancement of trade union concepts. In connection with such objects, SPAD supports and contributes to political candidates for elective office. All contributions are voluntary. No contribution may be solicited or received because of force, job discrimination, financial reprisal, or threat of such conduct, or as a condition of member­ ship in the Union or of employment. If a contribution is made by reason of the above improper conduct, notify the Seafarers Union or SPAD by certified mail within 30 days of the contribution for investigation and appropriate action and refund, if involuntary. Support SPAD to protect and further your economic, political and social interests, American trade union concepts and Seafarer seamen. If at any time a Seafarer feels that any of the above rights have been violated, or that he has been denied his constitutional right of access to Union records or information, he should immediately notify SIU President Paul Hall at headquarters by certified mail, return receipt requested. Page 9 �r V'- To House SlU Presents Views Criticizing Coast Guard Actions In July 1975, a Chevron tanker hit a bridge on a trial run when a faulty bearing sensor signalled the main en­ gine to shut down, leaving the ship with no propulsion. Prior to the accident, the Coast Guard had eliminated the unli­ censed engine ratings for Chevron as well as other tankers. Automated equipment was replacing watchkeeping engineering personnel, although the Coast Guard, had not con­ ducted any study to see how many men would be needed on board. "The crew was unable to correct the situation im­ mediately, because the Coast Guard did not require that a ship be able to op­ erate manually in the event of a control failure," SIU President Paul Hall wrote in a letter to Rep. Mario Biaggi, Chair­ man of the U.S. House of Representa­ tives' Subcommittee on the Coast Guard. In a hearing on June 30 SIU Execu­ tive Vice President Frank Drozak also expresed the Union's position to Biaggi and the other members of the subcom­ mittee.The unmanned engine rooms were permitted by the Coast Guard without consulting the unions, without consid­ ering the need for constant maintenance for a ship to run safely, and without re­ gard to the Coast Guard's own rules on manning standards, the SIU explained. The letter contained an itemized list of complaints about the Coast Guard's inefficient and haphazard method of dealing with vessel manning, personal and environmental safety, and other shipboard conditions. In a book of supporting documents that accompanied the letter, many sim­ ilar accidents were cited. Furthermore, the Union showed how it has constantly tried to work with the Coast Guard to c<Mne up with meaningful manning standards and to resolve other issues of cmnmon concern. But in offering to work with the Coast Guard, the SIU has met with no success. Therefore, the Union decided to ask Rep. Biaggi and his subcommittee of the Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee to hold an investigation and public hearing on the Coast Guard and that corrective legislation be enacted. "Acted Aibitrarfly** The SIU request for CtHigressional hearings stated, "Instead of regularly consulting, informing and working with all parties affected by its policies and procedures, the Coast Guard has acted arbitrarily with respect to the following: (1) vessel manning (2) manning of off­ shore drilling rigs and platforms-(3) the need to accommodme national labor watchstanding (4) tankermen (5) train­ policy,** the SIU pointed ont. "By rewrit­ ing and certification of able seamen and ing and eliminating ratii^ the Coast apprentice mates (6) riding crews and Gurd nei^tes FcderaBy sanctioned col­ lective bargaining agreements.** (7) occupational stifety and health. Equally dangerous, undermanning Copies <rf the letter were sent to other and excessive overtime violate the Oc­ maritime unions and their aid in pro­ cupational Safety and Health Act, the viding the conunittee with more supletter pointed out. The resulting over­ pitting evidence was requested. "The area in which the most serious exposure to harmful shipboard condi­ problems have arisen is that of vessel tions causes worker fatigue and more manning," the SIU told Rep. Biaggi. accidents, loss of hearing in black gang Manning standards are not imiform, members, and other ailments. The use of riding crews, the lack of rather they are decided on a vessel by able seamen aboard drilling rigs, and vessel basis with each port. For ex­ ample, LASH vessels on the East Coast the lax and haphazard certification re­ carry eight less crewmembers than those quirements for certain Great Lakes sea­ men and apprentice-mate ratings, fur­ cm the West Coast. On other tankers, the Coast Guard ther show how the Coast Guard ignores created a position of deck engine me­ the need for safety, the Union empha­ chanic, whose duties span both depart­ sized. "We strongly urge that the Coast ments, a violation of the law which Guard establish specific, objective and leaves the seafarer with no clear credit definitive procedures to be followed by for upgrading. In the attempts to lower all Coast Guard personnel and to be ap­ the manning scales aboard ship, the Coast Guard has not been enforcing the plied uniformally to all vessels in ^1 three-watch system and has moved to ports," the letter concluded. "We reqpectfnUy urge your Subcom­ eliminate the position of tankermen. "The Coast Guard's unilateral deci­ mittee to examine the issues we have sions to eliminate certain job ratings raised and to legislate an end to the and reduce the number of men required Coast Guard polki^ and practices to operate and maintain merchant ves­ which threaten the health and safety of sels evidences a complete disregard for American merchant seamen.** Hail. Barker Present Maritime Plank to Republicans Continued from Page5 solve to attain the goals and objectiveis verse subcabinet maritime activities, of the Merchant Marine Act of 1970. which might include a maritime affairs • Development of a fair national advisor to the President who could cargo policy, assuring the U.S.-fla^ mer­ serve on the National Security Council, chant marine access to ks share of our coordinating for maximum cost-effec­ nation's waterbome commerce, espe­ tiveness the ship construction programs cially bulk cargoes such as petroleum of the Navy and of a U.S.-flag merchant and other energy products. marine truly capable of serving as a • Reafl^pnation of the declared na­ naval and i^itary auxiliary in time of tional policy of the Marine Resources war or national emergency. and Engii^ering Development Act of • Reaffirmation of the Party's re­ 1966 "to develop, encourage, and main­ tain a coordinated, comprehensive pro­ gram in marine science for the benefit of mankind to assist in protection of health and property, enhancement of commerce, transportation, and national security, rehabilitation of our commer­ cial fisheries, and increased utilization of these and other res()urces." President Hall and Barker pointed out that by adopting such programs for maritime revitalization the U.S. mari­ time industry would contribute signifi­ cantly to America's national defense, economic well-being aqd international political independence. They concluded that "pursuit of these objectives will preserve productive jobs; stimulate minority employment oppor­ tunities; improve our balance of pay­ ments; increase tax revenues for federal, state and local governments; provide an incentive for private capital investment, and maintain the American-flag as a strong force worldwide." Chief Engineer Writes About SlU's Alcoholir Program Alcoholism is a serious disease that literally affects millions of Americans in all walks of life. Alcoholics are doc­ tors, lawyers, construction workers, edi­ tors, teachers and truck drivers. There are no social or ethnic barriers either when it comes to alcoholism. Alcohol­ ics are rich and poor, black and white, men and women. It is truly unfortunate, though, that alcoholism in this country has not been treated by the medical profession or in­ dustry as a disease. There are hundreds of cancer research centers, kidney, heart and lung disease centers; but there are very few institutions dealing with the problem of alcoholism. And the ones that do exist are usually funded in large part by voluntary contributions, like Alcoholics Anonymous, or by in­ dividual companies for their employees. But attitudes toward alcoholism and the alcoholic are changing. People are becoming more open today about their drinking problems, and increasing numbers of Americans are seeking help •a ' I am intemsted m attendiflg a six-week program at die SIU Alcd* diis will ^ kept stilcdy and that no records or infonnaticmriabout me adll be kept iywhere except a» The Center. pame *: ,*-• " ; • *;-• .••'.•J#'..*a;,*; .("Street or RFD) ^to; THE OINmR: (City) (State) (Zip) • Box 153-A Telephone No. .; ,jp«ey.Le€,JVId.^^2^^^ ; / or call, 24 hours-a-day, (301) 994-0010 ^ .... through such organii^tibns as AA. For SIU members with drinking problems, the Union now has a pro­ gram for alcohol rehabilitation in Piney Point. This program has already helped nearly 70 Seafarers and several more Seafarers are at The Cdnter now going through the program. The SIU's Rehab Center has created a good deal of interest, not only from SIU members, but froi^ just about any­ one who reads the Log or comes into contact in any way with the Union or the Lundeberg School. Below is a letter written by a chief engineer who is himself a member of Alcoholics Anonymous. The letter ex­ presses his feelings toward alcoholism and the SIU's Rehabilitation Center. The Log appreciates this letter, and we encourage SIU members to send us similar letters expressing their own feel­ ings or experiences involving alcohol­ ism or the SIU's program.^ / have been reading the exciting news of the Alcohol Rehabilitation Center at Piney Point. I think it is just great, and I am glad the SIU is a pioneer in the maritime labor movement for starting a program to help the suffering alcoholic—a program where these men can be helped instead of punished for their illness. / had a pumpman on one of my ships that we had to let go after he made quite a few goof ups because of alcohol­ ism. I told him about the center at Piney Point and the help available there. And I hear he went. This man is a good pumpman except for drinking, and if he gets help there he will be a better pumpman. I had another pumpman on a ship that as soon as he came aboard he promptly went on a bender. I went to his focsle actually to let him go but when I walked in I spotted the Big Book of AA. I asked him if he had been to Piney Point and he said he had. So old softy me kept him on and took him to an A A meeting in Philadelphia where we met some ex-seamen. It was a lucky find because they helped this pumpman to get to meetings six nights in a row. He is now sober again and will be making the trip with us to Russia which will take about 90 days. Seamen have special problems when it comes to alcohol because out on the ships there is no place for follow up treatment. That's why I hope that men who have gone through Piney Point or are members of A A will help others who may have drinking problems on the ships. I would also enjoy visiting the Rehab Center in Piney Point just to see how it goes. This center has been needed for a long time. Seafarers Log. �M Mr. \/ Seafarers Infernafional Union of North America a How SIUNA Membership Affects You, the Seafarer This is the second in a series of articles which the Seafarers Log is publishing to explain how various organizations affect the jobs and job se­ curity of Seafarers. The Seafarers International Union of North America is the solid platform from which deep sea, inland waters and Great Lakes Seafarers can effectively launch programs which affect their jobs and their welfare. Representing more than 100,000 workers throughout the United States, Canada, Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands, the SIUNA is a fed­ eration of 33 autonomous unions which include seamen, inland boatmen, railroad marine and har­ bor tugmen, dredgemen, shipyard workers, fisher­ men, marine staff officers, fish cannery workers, and allied transportation and industry workers. -It is the unity and size of the International that SIUNA General Counsel Howard Schulman (back to photo) swears in elected officials of the SIUNA s provides each of its affiliates with the muscle and strength necessary to win at the bargaining table, Executive Board at the International's 17th convention last year, ganization and mutual assistance, the Interna- the inland waterways systein. on the picket line, in organizing drives and in Con­ The kind of support and strength provided by tional has grown to its present strength of more gress and the state legislatures. the SIUNA is vitally important to the deep sea than 100,000 workers represented by 33 labor Each individual union affiliated with the Inter­ member, the inland boatman and the Great Lakes organizations. national governs itself. But, each individual union Seafarer. The SIUNA provides a well-organized Paul Hall is president of the SIUNA which has also adheres to the pr inciples of theSIUNA's con­ its headquarters in Brooklyn, N.Y. Joe DiGiorgio international base from which we can pursue our stitution—and is committed to protect the interest is the International's secretary-treasurer, and 22 goals of providing better job security, better work­ and further the welfare of its brother affiliates. In ing conditions, and better security for our families. officials from SIUNA affiliates serve as vice presi­ this way, all International affiliates retain their dents on the Executive Board. As a part of the International, Seafarers are autonomy and gain the strength and support of Supports Maritime Laws many thousands of other workers who share their able to magnify their strength when the need The SIUNA holds conventions regularly where arises, and to offer aid to brother trade unions so goals as members of the SIUNA. affiliates shape the programs and policies of the that we can all, as the SIUNA Constitution pro­ Can Call on 14 Million International. In recent conventions, the SIUNA claims, "secure the recognition of rights to which The SIUNA—through its affiliation with the has lent its support to our successful struggle to we are justly entitled." AFL-CIO and the AFL-CIO Maritime Trades win passage of the Merchant Marine Act of 1970 Department—has a voice in shaping the policies and to block the closing of USPHS hospitals, as of the American Labor Movement, and can call "Recognizing that strong organization on an well as our present battle to get a national cargo on the united strength of the more than 14 million international scale is the only means by which sea­ policy and a federal commitment to expansion of organized workers and the 109 international men, fishermen, fish cannery workers, workers in unions which make up the strongest and most allied maritime trades, industrial trades and all democratic labor federation in the world. other trades on all waters and lands adjacent The SIUNA is also affiliated with worldwide thereto can hope for relief from the many evils labor and maritime organizations to provide attending our calling, and for the purpose of fur­ American Seafarers with the opportunity to pre­ thering organizations, strengthening it where it sent their views in such areas as international already exists and bringing into closer relation the standards for manning scales, safety and social component parts of our calling and permanently conditions. The International actively participates uniting us to secure the recognition of rights to in conferences held by the International Labor which we are justly united, (and) further recogniz­ Organization (ILO), International Transport ing that such purpose can best be achieved and workers Federation (ITF) and the International maintained through autonomous affiliated organ­ Maritime Consultive Organization (IMCO). izations . . . we, the delegates here assembled, (This series will cover these organizations in fu­ representing the workers in our industries hereby ture issues of the Log.) establish the Constitution for the Seafarers Inter­ When the SIUNA was founded in 1938 by national Union of North America." Harry Lundeberg, it included only the Sailors From the preamble of the SIUNA Constitution. Union of the Pacific, and the Atlantic and Gulf Districts of the SIU. Since that time, through or- -v-r 13 SIUNA Affiliates 11.) INTERNATIONAL BRDTHERHOOD OF Below is a list of the 33 affiliates of the SWNAf hu ALASKA FISH CANNERY W^KEBS UNION OF THE 2.) ALASKA FISHERMEPPSllf^ 3.) ATLANTIC FISHERMEN'S t(N«M« 4.) CANADIAN MARINE OFFICERS UNM»< 5.) C^N^UFFEURS & INDUStTMAL WORKERSLOCAL5 ; 6.) CHINOOK CANN^Y WORKERS 7.) IlEMOCRATIC UNION CMIGANIZINO , COMMrnEE, LOCAL 777 8.) FISHERMEN'S UNMN OF A|II»ICjA, PACIFIC RCARlBilEAN ft) HAWAH TRANSFORtAT^ R ALLIED WORKED ift) INLAND BOATMEN'S UNKRf OF 24.) oprANADA P0ri«RYRAIXDE»W li) iNTiRNATM^ & INDUSTRIAL WORR^ 13^ MARINE COOKS & STEWARDS UNION 14.) MARINE FIREMEN^ UNION ^ LANAWA . 25.) SIU OF FURRTO RICO, R ^ LATIN^fl^CA; 2ft) STAFF OFFICERS ASSOCIATION OF m MBO'iWYSBAniANSrWTUNHW M.) raANs^^N4Atuia»waMtEBS 2ft) SAILORS'UNION OF THE PACinC 21.) SEAFARERSINTERNAWONALU^^ OFNA-AGLWWOTWCT 22.) INLAND BOATMEN'S UNION OF Sills,siui>iLfi^ CALIFORNIAPRACTieALNURSES ASSOCIATION i' -f OFNJk..-MIDHpp Page ri •:.L V'j wi.l 4^' V il I 4 I �Sailors Snug Harbor Moves Many Old Mariners Co Very Reluctantly Continued from Page 3 ings until the trustees make satisfactory SIU and the N.Y. State Attorney Gen­ arrangement for them. eral's office. The trustees have served eviction no­ The main reason given for approving tices on the two steadfast snuggies and the move was that the landmark build­ are Continuing eviction procedures al­ ing housing the men did not meet exist­ though Pujol and Bugel have met with ing codes for nursing homes and that their representatives and worked out a the cost of renovating the building verbal agreement. would be too great. The Sea Level facility, located on the Sold Valuable Property backwaters of North Carolina's coast Since the move to North Carolina, it forty miles from the nearest sizable has come to light that the trustees have town, cost $6.5 million to construct. As part of a compromise reached be­ tween the trustees and the N.Y. State attorney general's office, the trustees agreed to arrange for accommodations and to supplement the income of men not wishing tp move to North Carolina. Althougli at least 22 men had signed a letter stating that they would not mov^ to Sea Level, the trustees waited until two weeks before the move to begin ar­ ranging for other accommodations. sold substantial portions of the valuable New York City property set aside by Capt. Randall's will to provide a source of income for the Harbor. One piece of property was sold by the trustees last August for $750,000 and is now up for resale by its new owners for $1.5 million. "We bought the buildings," the new owners said, "to sell them." When the trustees first received per­ mission to move, they sold 15 acres of Seafarer Gets Checkup In the haSte and uncertainty of the last minute arrangements all but 9 of these men felt they had no choice but to move to Sea Level even though they had pointed out in their letter, "there is absolutely no party in North Carolina who will be able to assist the old and handicapped sailormen. We will be miles away from a city and will be minus the 24-hour transportation. We will have to forget our Union Hall, the Social Security office, appointments to the marine hospital, private medicare physicians, close friends, families, supermarkets, etc. In fact we will have to enter a new life entirely." Two Snug Harbor residents—^An­ thony Pujol and Johan Bugel—have stayed on at the deserted Staten Island home, refusing to leave the empty build­ Seafarer Isaac Walker (left) of the engine department signs medical papers for technologist Richard Brigham recently in the SIU Headquarters Clinic. Warning to Seafarers Young and Old: Drug Possession Means Loss of Seaman's Papers If yoa are convicted pmsesslon off any HIegal drag—lieroin, barbitnratcs, speed, LSD, or even marQnami—tbe U.S. Coast Gnard will revokO your seaman papers, withoat anxad, FOREVER. That means that yon lose for the rest off your life the right to iwW a Bring by the sea. iBowever, it doesnt qnite end there even iff yon receive a snspended sentence. Yon may lose year right to vote, yonr right to hold pnblk office or to own a gnn. Yon also may lose die o^Mirtonity off ever becoming a doctor, dentist, certified pnblk acconntant, engineer, lawyer, architect, realtor, pharmacist, school teacher, or stockbroker. Yon may Jeopardize your right to hold a Job where yon must be Ikensed or bonded and yon may never be abk to work for the city, the county, or the Federal government y If8 a pretty tough rap, but thafs exactly how it is and yon can't do any­ thing about it The convkted drug user leaves a black mark on his reputation fm die rest off Ms life. However, drugs can not only destroy yonr right to a good UveUhood, it cmi destnty yonr life. Drug abuse presents a serious threat to both yonr physical and mental health, and the personal safety off those around yon. This is especfadly true Mioard shty sriiere clear minds and qnkk reflexes are essential at aD times for the safe operation off the vessel; Dont kt drags destroy yonr nateral right to a good, happy, productive Hffe. Stay dn^1^and steer a clear conrse. Page 12 the 85-acre Staten Island Snug Harbor site to the City of New York and the rest to a land developer for $6.2 million. However, local residents protested the developer's plans to build an apart­ ment complex and New York purchased the land from the developer for $7.8 million. Correction in Pension Story There was an error in the story on the Pension Reform Act of 1974 which ran in the June 1976 Seafarers Log on page 8. The last paragraph of the article read: ''Under the old break rules, you lost credit for all previous seatime if you sailed less than 90 days in each of three consecutive years." It should have read: "Under the old break rules, you lost credit for all previous seatime if you sailed less than 90 days in any one of three consecutive years." We are sorry for the mistake. Meany Says It's 10.2% Continued from Page 2 horrors of unemploynient?'* Meany sug­ gested. Meany noted that several sectors are especially hard hit. The official jobless rate for black teenagers jumped last months to 40.3 percent. The rate for construction workers rose from 14.1 to 17 percent over the month, while Viet­ nam veterans had an unemployment rate of 19.6 percent. "Especially troublesome is the sharp rise in the duration of unemployment," Meany said. "The average is nearly 17 weeks—up sharply from May." According to the BLS, the number of jobless workers increased by 280,000 in June to 7.1 million, seasonally adjusted. Construction workers and blue-collar craft workers suffered the highest jobless rate increase, the survey noted. Cocaine Seized In Florida In the largest' cocaine seizure ever made by U.S. Customs Agents, $39 million worth of the drug was confis­ cated after it had been smuggled into Tampa, Fla. on a banana boat last month. The cocaine, which weighed 170 pounds, had been stuffed into seven plastic garbage bags. The drug was seized after it had been unloaded through a port hole of the ship which had come from Colombia. Seafarers Log �\/ ; DISPATCHERS REPORT JUNE 1-30, 1976 TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups Class A Class B Class C Port Boston New York !!!!!!." Philadelphia !!!!!!! Baltimore Norfolk !!!!!! Tampa Mobile New Orleans !!!!!!!!.!!!!! Jacksonville !.!!!! San Francisco !.'!!!!!! Wilmington i Seattle Puerto Rico Houston '..... Piney Point !,..! Yokohama | Totals Deep Sea Great Lakes Alpena Buffalo iI Cleveland [ Detroit ]| Duluth ] Frankfort '. i Chicago Totals Great Lakes Totals Deep Sea & Great Lakes Port Boston . New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Tampa Mobile New Orleans Jacksonville San Francisco Wilmington Seattle Puerto Rico Houston Piney Point Yokohama Totals Deep Sea Great Lakes ———————— Alpena Buffalo Cleveland Detroit Duluth Frankfort Chicago .. .Totals Great Lakes Totals Deep Sea & Great Lakes Port Boston New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Tampa Mobile New Orleans Jacksonville San Francisco Wilmington Seattle Puerto Rico Houston Piney Point Yokohama Totals Deep Sea Great Lakes — Alpena Buffalo Cleveland Detroit Duluth Frankfort Chicago Totals Great Lakes Totals Deep Sea & Great Lakes • ••. ••• Port Boston •• New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Tampa Mobile New Orleans Jacksonville ••• San Francisco Wilmington Seattle Puerto Rico Houston Piney Point Yokohama Totals Deep Sea Great Lakes • —— Alpena Buffalo Cleveland Detroit ipuluth Frankfort Chicago Totals Great Lakes Totals Deep Sea & Great Lakes Totals All Depts. Deep Sea Totals All Depts. Great Lakes Totals All Depts. Deep Sea A Great Lakes Seafarers Log TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups Class A Class B Class C REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups Class A Class B Class C 9 107 15 30 21 5 24 78 25 32 18 43 10 73 0 4 494 1 11 1 6 5 0 5 11 2 3 4 2 0 3 0 1 55 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 DECK DEPARTMENT 4 0 1 71 0 29 15 0 10 20 6 3 26 21 0 1 1 0 6 1 0 24 0 67 25 5 0 9 21 0 13 3 0 20 9 0 6 0 5 62 0 11 0 0 9 3 2 0 359 14^ 3 15 163 23 55 21 10 54 126 61 59 19 75 17 157 0 4 859 5 5 3 7 5 0 6 14 5 2 4 4 0 13 0 1 74 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 • 0 0 0 0 0 3 7 0 2 11 4 8 9 41 535 2 1 3 0 0 0 1 7 62 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 1 22 4 6 24 13 13 10 92 451 0 0 0 1 1 6 0 8 11 6 0 5 7 3 2 5 28 887 1 0 8 1 0 0 1 11 85 0 0 1 1 2 0 2 6 9 1 81 4 34 23 2 16 69 11 31 12 36 6 52 0 0 378 1 29 5 7 3 2 1 14 3 4 9 6 3 10 0 0 97 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 ENGINE DEPARTMENT 1 0 1 61 1 42 0 6 9 1 23 8 20 8 1 0 0 2 0 . 4 1 0 45 18 0 11 4 0 23 8 0 10 2 0 22 7 5 0 6 0 2 41 0 0 3 0 0 2 276 119 4 4 126 12 46 31 4 35 93 ^ 34 48 16 44 11 107 0 4 615 4 28 4 8 4 2 5 23 4 9 8 16 '1 29 0 2 147 0 3 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 5 0 1 9 1 1 4 21 636 3 0 2 1 1 2 0 9 156 0 2 0 4 5 0 2 13 17 STEWARD DEPARTMENT 1 0 0 30 22 0 2 0 4 3 19 7 19 8 3 0 0 1 0 1 1 0 40 25 0 7 7 9 0 21 0 5 4 0 9 12 0 5 4 0 35 7 0 0 15 0 0 0 .6 124 196 5 48 9 29 13 4 27 64 22 42 9 21 13 70 0 0 375 1 2 0 2 1 1 0 2 1 3 1 1 1 4 0 1 21 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 1 1 1 6 381 0 0 0 0 .0 0 0 0 21 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 1 2 68 10 117 25 36 19 6 21 96 37 31 10 51 14 99 0 5 577 3 42 0 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 I 0 1 0 0 0 51 ^7 2 6 1 1 3 0 20 597 819 40 .859 8 14 6 33 17 2 13 93 154 58 113 171 5— 0 1 5 3 4 3 21 399 2 0 2 3 0 2 0 9 106 0 0 0 0 0 2 13 0 3 8 4 4 0 32 308 0 0 0 2 2 0 0 4 6 3 29 2 20 15 1 12 39 8 25 7 11 6 31 0 0 209 0 1 1 1 1 0 0 2 0 2 0 1 0 1 2 0 12 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 6 1 4 1 14 223 ' 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 13 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 1 24 1 8 5 3 11 3 55 201 19 1 5 6 4 1 0 36 155 10 0 1 0 4 0 0 15 139 9 1 1 11 3 7 0 32 228 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 6 ENTRY DEPARTMENT 1 46 6 23 14 1 21 47 16 23 6 21 12 33 0 1 271 2 72 19 21 ' 21 3 11 69 17 26 7 27 10 42 24 1 372 8 3 1 17 3 11 0 43 314 1,352 119 1,471 20 1 9 3 3 14 1 51 423 536 68 604 3 ii?; 17 0 8 4 iv#? 0 0 0 §0 0 m-a 0 MM 0 mm 0 sp 11 27 sli; 12 • ''v.vyy;y. ;V.**: •Vvl*':-i:•'AV;**.V 0 PS.••••v'vV* 0 0 11 mm 8 7 5;;viS: 0 ^ 33 65 34 39 73 .. . W 25 19 37 0 sp 32 in 2 Pis 1 4 m'ti*.*'*.•* f;;:::;:: 1 S# 31 67 y#; 19 34 6 W=- 0 PS 2 ISII^ 5 2 iip 3 '•5{;r 18 3 S*SCvvS*.'.*:.'.v •0m 6 .'.•.V.V.V.'.V.V.'.i.'.v 831 156 987 389 106 495 13 8 21 3 40 «w>:401 2,210 95 2,305 fl SECRETARY-TREASURER Joe DiGiorgio EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT Frank Drozak VICE PRESIDENTS Earl Shepard Lindsey Williams Cal Tanner Paul Drozak .1 r HEADQUARTERS ALPENA, Mich I :• 675 4 Ave., Bklyn. 11232 (212) HY 9-6600 800 N. 2 Ave. 49707 (517) EL 4-3616 BALTIMORE, Md. 1216 E. BalHmore St. 21202 (301) EA 7-4900 BOSTON, Mass 215 Essex St. 02111 (617) 482-4716 BUFFALO, N.Y 290 Franklin St. 14202 (716) TL 3-9259 CHICAGO, III.. .9383 S. Ewing Ave. 60617 (312) SA 1-0733 CLEVELAND, Ohio 1290 Old River Rd. 44113 (216) MA 1-5450 DETROIT, Mich. 10225 W. Jefferson Ave. 48218 (313) VI3-4741 DULUTH, Minn 2014 W. 3 St. 55806 (218) R A 2-4110 FRANKFORT, Mich P.O. Box D 415 Main St. 49635 (616)352-4441 HOUSTON, Tex 5804 Canal St. 77011 (713) WA 8-3207 JACKSONVILLE, Fla. 3315 Liberty St. 32206 (904) 353-0987 JERSEY CITY, NJ. 99 Montgomery St. 07302 (201) HE 5-9424 MOBILE, Ala IS. Lawrence SL 36602 (205) HE 2-1754 NEW ORLEANS, La. 630 Jackson Ave. 70130 (504) 529-7546 NORFOLK, Va 115 3 St. 23510 (804) 622-1892 PADUCAH, Ky 225 S. 7 St. 42001 (502)443-2493 PHILADELPHIA, Pa.. .2604 S. 4 St. 19148 (215) DE 6-3818 PINEY POINT, Md. St. Mary's County 20674 (301) 994-0010 PORT ARTHUR, Tex 534 9 Ave. 77640 (713) 983-1679 SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. 1311 Mission St. 94103 (415) 626-6793 SANTURCE, P. R. 1313 Fernandez Juncos, Stop 20 00909 (809) 723-0002 SEATTLE, Wash 2505 1 Ave. 98121 (206) MA 3-4334 ST. LOUIS, Mo.. .4581 Gravois Ave. 63116 (314) 752-6500 TAMPA, Fla. . 2610 W. Kennedy Blvd. 33609 (813) 870-1601 TOLEDO, Ohio 935 Summit St. 43604 (419) 248-3691 WILMINGTON, Calif. 510 N. Broad St. 90744 (213) 549-4000 YOKOHAMA, Japan .P.O. Box 429 Yokohama Port P.O. 5-6 Nihon Ohdori Naka-Ku 231-91 201-7935 Shipping was very good at most ports last month as more than 1,500 Seafar­ ers foimd jo^s through the SIU's union halls. This is nearly 200 more jobs shipped than in the previous month. Shipping was especially good in the deck department, and several port dis­ patchers had to call nearby ports for AB's in a few instances. Shipping is expected to remain good. Page 13 f II' e t li �/ New SIU Pensioners Candido V. Reyes, 68, joined the. SIU in the port of New York in 1955 sailing as a second cook. Brother Reyes sailed 57 years and walked the picket line in the 1965 District Coun­ cil 37 strike. He is a veteran of the U.S. Coast Guard. Seafarer Reyes was bom in the Philippines and is a resident of San Francisco. He is a naturalized U.S. citizen. Thaddeus J. Laboda, 64, joined the SIU in the pert of New York in 1953 sailing as an oiler. Brother Laboda graduated as a third assist­ ant engineer in 1969 from the SIUDistrict 2 MEBA Engineering School in Brooklyn, N.Y. Seafarer Laboda was on the picket line in the 1962 Robin Line beef. He is a veteran of the U.S. Army in World War II. A native of Philadelphia, he is a resi­ dent of Pleasantville, N.J. Edison R. Brown, 65, joined the SIU in 1948 in the port of New York sailing as an OS for 30 years and during the Vietnam War in 1964. Brother Brown was born in Lumberton, N.C. and is a resident of Reisterstown, Md. Reino J. Pelaso, 59, joined the SIU in 1947 in the port of New York sailing as a fireman-watertender. Brother Pelaso sailed 32 years. He was born in Finland and is a resident of Vallejo, Calif. Arthur Opsal, 65, joined the SIU in the port of Mobile in 1955 sailing as an AB. Brother Opsal sailed 26 years and attended the 1970 Piney Point Crews Conference No. 9. He was born in New Jersey and is a resi­ dent of Mobile. Nonnan H. Peppier, 52, joined the SIU in 1947 in the port of Nor­ folk sailing as an AB. Brother Pep­ pier was bom in Pennsylvania and is a resident of Wachapreague, Va. Abe Rosen, 66, joined the SIU in the port of Baltimore in 1955 sailing as a cook. Brother Rosen is a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. He was born in Baltimore and is a resi­ dent of Los Angeles. Walter Sedej, 66, joined the SIU in the port of San Francisco in 1961 sailing as a pumpman. Brother Sedej sailed 33 years, part of that time for the SUP. He was born in Trieste, Italy and is a resident of Roseland, N.J. Seafarers Welfare, Pension and Vacation Plans Cash Benefits Paid Number May 27 - June 23,1976 MONTH TO DATE SEAFARERS WELFARE PLAN ELIGIBLES Death In Hospital Daily @ $1.00 In Hospital Daily @ $3.00 Hospital & Hospital Extras Surgical Sickness & Accident @ $8.00 Amount YEAR TO DATE MONTH TO DATE YEAR TO DATE Optical : Supplemental Medicare Premiums 14 312 157 7 2 4,776 3 109 9 73 3,614 1,544 74 13 31,380 8 749 170 $ 40,898.31 312.00 471.00 206.00 206.00 38,208.00 928.00 3,307.60 998.60 $246,657.86 3,614.00 4,632.00 15,414.34 966.00 251,040.00 2,285.29 22,198.15 8,278.40 DEPENDENTS OF ELIGIBLES Hospital & Hospital Extras ...: Doctors' Visits In Hospital Surgical Maternity i Blood Transfusions Optical 346 91 103 13 — 106 2,305 482 613 105 6 657 89,998.19 3,409.02 16,511.91 4,350.00 — 3,126.90 643,450.00 19,467.62 96,919.92 36,400.00 372.00 18,701.34 .. PENSIONERS & DEPENDENTS Death : Hospital & Hospital Extras Doctors' Visits & Other Medical Expenses .. Surgical Optical Blood Transfusions Special Equipment Dental Supplemental Medicare Premiums SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM TOTALS Total Seafarers Welfare Plan Total Seafarers Pension Plan Total Seafarers Vacation Plan Total Seafarers Welfare, Pension & Vacation 15 177 114 11 64 — 7 — 2,072 65 973 612 72 343 1 15 5 10,355 — 63 8,508 2,525 1,453 12,486 54,297 12,464 7,791 74,552 59,000.00 35,063.71 4,953.24 1,065.00 1,882.87 1,210.03 — 14,709.30 239,493.30 164,477.50 25,964.05 13,980.00 9,178.09 258.00 2,336.32 1,156.00 74,162.40 23,000.73 320,815.68 638,630.96 656,135.84 $1,615,582.48 1,924,331.31 3,149,419.55 3,863,085.32 $8,936,836.18 Paul T. Boudreaux, 55, joined the SIU in 1942 in the port of New Or­ leans sailing as a bosun. Brother Boudreaux sailed 38 years and was on the Delta Line shoregang from 1952 to 1975. He was born in New Orleans and is a resident of Harahan, La. Konrad M. Frovag, 65, joined the SIU in 1949 in the port of Detroit sailing as an AB for Browning Lines. Brother Frovag was also a deck dele­ gate. He was bom in Norway and is a resident of Brooklyn, N.Y. George E. Hair, Jr., 58, joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1958 sailing as a chief steward. Brother Hair sailed 35 years. He is a veteran of the U.S. Army in World War II. Born in Salt Lake City, Utah, he is a resident of Lynwood, Wash. Frank L. Lamberti, 69, joined the SIU in 1949 in the port of New York last sailing as a bosun and chief mate. Brother Lamberti had sailed 53 years. He is a veteran of the preWorld War II U.S. Navy. A native of New York City, he is a resident of Long Beach, Calif. Pablo La Torre, 59, joined the SIU in 1943 in the port of New York last sailing as a chief cook. Brother La Torre sailed 36 years. He was on the picket line in the 1971 maritime strike. Born in Puerto Rico, he is a resident of Staten Island, N.Y. where he plans to do some deep sea fishing in his retirement time. William L. McRae, 78, joined the SIU in the port of Tampa in 1955 sailing as a cook. Brother McRae sailed 25 years. He was born in Phil­ adelphia and is a resident of San Francisco where he'll resume his hobby as a musician. Franklin F. Reid, Jr., 63, joined the SIU in 1943 in the port of Tampa sailing as a fireman-watertender and second assistant engineer. Brother Reid sailed 33 years and was a ship delegate. He was also a member of the old International Sailors Union and of District 2 Marine Engineers Beneficial Association. Bom in Jack­ sonville, he is a resident of Tampa. James Terry, 57, joined the SIU in 1944 in the port of Mobile sailing as a cook. Brother Terry sailed 33 years and was on the Seatrain shoregang in Weehawken, N.J. in 1971. . He was also on the picket line in the 1961 Greater N.Y. Harbor strike and in the District Council 37 beef in 1965. Seafarer Terry was born in Honduras and is a resident of New York City. Frank A. Leonard, 64, joined the SIU in the port of New Orleans in 1954 sailing as an AB. Brother Leonard sailed 27 years and was a ship's delegate. He is a veteran of the U.S. Army infantry. Born in Thibodaux, La., he is a resident of Slaughter, La. Deposit in the SIU Blood Bank— It's Your Life Page 14 Seafarers Log �\/ ;^ New SlU Pensioners George W. McAlpine, 65, joined the SlU in 1943 in the norr of New York sailing astosun and last sailing as a, chief electrician. Brother Mc­ Alpine sailed 33 years, walked the picket line in the 1962 Robin Line beef and attended a Piney Point Crews Conference. He was born in London, Ontario, Canada and is a resident of Andover, N.J. Recertified Bosun Francis J. McGarry, 49, joined the SIU in 1946 in the port of Philadelphia sailing as a bosun since 1959. Brother McGarry graduated from the Bosuns Recertification Program in December 1975. He was on the picket line in the 1961 N.Y. Harbor and the 1965 District Council 37 strikes. Born in Pennsyl­ vania, he is a resident of Charleston, S.C. with his wife, Adele. Claire F. Otis, 65, joined the SIU in the port of Duluth in 1951 sailing in the steward department. Brother Otis is a veteran of the U.S. Army in World War II. He was born in Minne­ sota and is a resident of Minneapolis, Minn. Marion N. Parker, 49, joined the SIU in the port of Norfolk in 1950 sailing as an AB. Brother Parker sailed 28 years and got a 1960 Per­ sonal Safety Award from the Union for sailing aboard an accident-free ship, the SS Alcoa Polaris. He also got a 1955 crew commendation while riding the SS F.C. Collin. Seafarer Parker was a deck and ship's dele­ gate, walked the picket line in the 1946 General Strike, 1947 Isthmian Line beef, Norfolk coal miners strike, and Puerto Rican cannery workers dispute. He also did organizing at the Atlantic Line in Philadelphia and at the South Trading Co., attended the Sheepshead Bay Training School in Brooklyn, N.Y. in 1945, and was a member of the Sailors Union of the Pacific from 1945 to 1950. Born in Raleigh, N.C., he is a resident of Williamsburg, Va. Robert E. Porter, Jr., 56, joined the SIU in 1943 in the port of New York sailing as a cook. Brother Porter sailed 29 years and during the Vietnam .War. He is a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II. A native of Spokane, Wash., he is a resident of San Francisco. Reginald A. Preston, 72, joined the SIU in the port of Detroit in 1961 sailing in the steward department, Brother Preston sailed 46 years. He was born in Hanover, Mich., and is a resident of Ossineke, Mich. Oscar A. Rosenfelt, 75, joined the SIU in the port of Lake Charles, La. in 1953 sailing as a fireman-watertender. Brother Rosenfelt was born in Voleqe, Russia and is a naturalized American citizen. He is a resident of Long Beach, Calif. Chester G. Spaeth, 65, joined the SIU in the port of Frankfort, Mich, in 1953 sailing as an OS. Brother Spaeth sailed 47 years and is a World War II veteran of the U.S. Army. He was born ih Manitowoc, Wise, and is a resident there. Petros A. Lazaropoulos, 60, joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1959 sailing as a cook. Brother La­ zaropoulos sailed 29 years and did picket duty in the 1962 Robin Line strike. He attended a 1964 Seafarers Upgrading Program and is also a veteran of the Greek Army. Bom ki Patras, Greece, he is a resident there. George M. Craggs, 57, joined the SIU in 1947 in the port of New York sailing as a junior deck engineer, chief pumpman and chief steward. Brother Craggs sailed 33 years. He received a 1961 USPHS Certificate of Sanitation for "high standards of food service" while riding on the SS Laffite (Waterman). Seafarer Craggs is also a veteran of the preWorld War n U.S. Navy and sailed for a while with the SlU-afliliated Inland Boatmen's Union. A native o* Illinois, he is a resident of West Frankfort, 111. James Jordan, 64, joined the SIU in 1944 in the port of Norfolk sailing as a chief steward, brother Jordan sailed 33 years. He was born in Mo­ bile and is a resident there. Malcolm J. Stevens, 54, joined the SIU in the port of San Francisco in 1960 sailing as a cook. Brother Stevens sailed 26 years and walked the picket line in the 1961 N.Y. Har­ bor strike. He is a World War II veteran of the U.S. Coast Guard. Born in Galveston, he is a resident there. James H. Whitaker, 60, joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1963 sailing as a deckhand for the ErieLackawanna Railroad from 1945 to 1976. Brother Whitaker was born in Jersey City, N.J. and is a resident of Bayonne, N.J. Neut Williams, 65, joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1958 and last sailed as a chief steward. Brother Williams sailed 39 years and is a veteran of the U.S. Army. He was born in Laurel, Miss, and is a resi­ dent of New Orleans. Ching S. You, 64, joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1961 and last sailed as a chief steward. Brother You sailed 20 years and was on the picket line in the 1961 N.Y. Harbor strike. He was born in Shanghai, China and is a U.S. naturalized citi­ zen. Seafarer You is a residetit of New York City. Eddy B. Pascua, 72, joined the SIU in the port of Seattle in 1960 sailing as a chief cook. Brother Pas­ cua sailed 34 years. He was born in Santa Isur, P.I. and is a resident of San Francisco. Jewel Bennett, 55, joined the SIU in the port of San Francisco in 1964 sailing as a cook for 20 years. Brother Bennett is a veteran of the U.S. Army in World War II. He was bom in Marshall, Tex. and is a' resident of San Jose, Calif. Francisco Cornier, 65, joined the SIU in 1942 in the port of Mobile sailing as a bosun. Brother Comier sailed 44 years. He was born in Guyanilla, Puerto Rico and is a resident of Santurce, P.R. Benjamin R. Le Blanc, 64, joined the SIU in 1943 in the port of Bos­ ton sailing as deck maintenance. Brother Le Blanc sailed 39 years. He was born in Massachusetts and is a resident of Seattle. Ellis B. Gaines, 61, joined the SIU in 1943 in the port of New York sail­ ing as a chief steward. Brother Gaines sailed 34 years. He was bom in Ala-bama and is a resident of Mobile. Calvin McGahagin, 67, joined the SIU in the port of New Orleans in 1959 sailing as an AB. Brother Mc­ Gahagin sailed 32 years. He was born in Ocala, Fla. and is a resident of Tampa. Mark B. Hairelson, 65, joined the SIU in the port of Baltimore in 1957 sailing as an AB. Brother Hairelson sailed 35 years and is a pre-World War II veteran of the U.S. Navy. Hewas bom in Opp, Ala. and is a resi­ dent of Warrenton, Fla. Harold J. Grady, 65, joined the SIU in the port of New Yofk in 1961 sailing as a fireman-wktertender. Brother Grady sailed 40 years and during World War II. He had a sec­ ond assistant engineer's license and is a pre-World War II veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps. Born in Butte, Mont., he is a resident of Seattle. i x •f i. Elmer Kent, 50, joined the SIU in 1948 in the port of Baltimore sailing last as a third cook. Brother Kent sailed 30 years and walked the picket line in the 1961 Greater N.Y. Harbor strike. He was born in Baltimore and is a resident of Nyack, N.Y. Clyde H. Jernigan, 65, joined the SIU in the port of Savannah in 1951 ; i sailing as an AB. Brother Jernigan I sailed 27 years and is a veteran of ' the U.S. Army Infantry Corps from /1 1935 to .1938. He was born in Wayli cross, Ga. and is a resident of Oceanway, Fla. Jurel L. Powell, 64, joined the SIU in 1947 in the port of Detroit sailing as an AB. Brother Powell sailed for the Wyandotte Steamship Co. from 1952 to 1967 and for the Bob-Lo Steamship Co. from 1967 to 1976. He was born in Meyers, Ark. and is a resident of Miami. Charles B. Young, Jr., 64, joined the SIU in 1944 in the port of New York sailing in the steward department. Brother Young was born in Massachu­ setts and is a resident of Galveston. Page 15 July,1976 i- J �SIU pensioner Albert E. Wasstrom, 68, died in Haugesund, Norway on May 1. Brother Wasstrom joined the Union in 1944 in the port of New York sailing as a bosun. He sailed 49 years. Seafarer Wasstrom was born in Norway and was a natural­ ized C.S. citizen. He was a resident of Haugesund. Surviving are his father, Hugo, and a daughter, Mrs. Klara Torbjorsen, both of Haugesund. SIU pensioner Recertified Bosun, P WIIliam A. <<Uncle I I BUT Wallace, 63, died after open heart surgery in the Uni­ versity of Alabama Medical Center, Mo­ bile,on May 17. Bro­ ther Wallace joined the Union in 1949 in the port of Mobile. He sailed 39 years and was a graduate of the SIU Bosuns Recertication Program in Sept­ ember 1974. Seafarer Wallace was a veteran of the pre-World War II U.S. Navy. Bom in Gadsden, Ala., he was a resident of Mobile. Burial was in Pine Crest Cemetery, Mobile. Surviving are his widow, Rita and his son, William, Jr. SIU pensioner Andreas Vacontios, 72, passed away in Greece on May 1. Brother Vacontios joined the Union in the port of Houston in 1961 sailing as a fireman - watertender. He sailed 59 years and was a veteran of the U. S. Army in World War II. A native of Greece, he was a resident of Eort Lee, N. J. Seafarer Vacontios was a naturalized American citizen and was also a machinist. Surviving is a son, Antonios of Syros, Greece. i I .ft' k Richard S. Vanlandlngham, 50, died ^ of kidney infection in St. Luke's Hospital, Richmond, Va. on May 6. Brother Vanlandingham joined the SIU in the port of Baltimore in 1967 sailing as a chief engineer for the Steuart Transportation Co., Piney Point, Md. from 1964 to 1976. He was bom in Virginia and was a resident of Reedville, Va. Burial was in Roseland Cemetary, Reedville. Surviving are his widow, Mary; a son, Fred; a daughter, Jenifer; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Alva C. Vanlandingham, and a grandson, Fred Woodie. SIU pensioner ? Ernest C. Vitow, 65, • succumbed to pneu­ monia in the Apollo Nursing Home, Mo­ bile on Apr. 21. Bro1 ^ ther Vitow joined the - f Union in 1939 in MoMbile sailing as a fireman-watertender for 30 years. He was born in Glassboro, N.C. and was a resi­ dent of Mobile. Bunal was in Pine Crest Cemetery, Mobile. Surviving is his widow, Elizabeth. :- Page 16 Ik IBU pensioner Ralph W. Bocco, 75, passed away in the Oswego (N.Y.) Hos­ pital on May 27. Brother Bocco joined the Union in the port of Detroit in 1960 sailing in the steward department and as an AB for the American Steamship Co. from 1961 to 1963. He sailed 47 years. A native of Oswego, he was a resident there. Sur­ viving are his widow, Mary, and a daughter, Mrs. Margaret Meglinao of Oswego. IBU pensioner Ralph A. Butts, 75, passed away in Grace Salvation Army Hos­ pital, Windsor, On­ tario, Canada on May 29. Brother Butts joined the Un­ ion in 1943 in the port of Detroit sailing as a firemanwatertender forthe Great Lakes Dredge Co. from 1957 to 1967 and for Dunbar & Sullivan in 1967. He was born in Canada and was a resident of River Rouge, Mich. Surviving are his sister, Mrs; Hilda Lahft of Sault Sainte Marie, Mich.; a nephew, Ross Butts of Tor­ onto, Canada; a niece, Mrs. Evelin Abby also of Toronto and a cousin, Mildred Gladies of Howard Lake, Ind. SIU pensioner Claud E* Denny, 68, succumbed to a heart attack in the Sharpstown General Hospi­ tal, Houston on Apr. 25. Brother Denny joined the Union in the port of Baltimore in 1955 sailing as an AB. He sailed 20 years. A native of Bluefield, W. Va., he was a resident of Houston. Burial was in Forest Park West Cemetery, Hous­ ton. Surviving are his widow, Beatrice; a son, Hershel, and his mother. Rose of Bluefield. Aaron B. Steven­ son, 60, died of em­ physema in the Re­ search Medical Cen­ ter, Kansas City, Mo. on Mar. 30. Brother Stevenson joined the SIU in the port of Wilmington in 1968 sailing as an oiler for 14 years. He was born in Versailles, Mo. and was a resi­ dent of Osawatomie, Kans. Burial was in Osawatomie Cemetery. Surviving are his widow, Georgia Leola and a son, Patrick. David C. Rich, 63, died on May 21. Bro­ ther Rich joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1968 sailing as a cook. He sailed 36 years and was a veteran of the U.S. Army in World War II. Born in Seattle, he was z resi­ dent of New York City. Surviving are his widow, Maud of Norfolk; his mother, Anna, and two sisters, Mrs. Neale Connolly of Newark, N.J. and Mrs. Lee Dioda of Mt. LakeTen, Wash. Thomas Williams, Jr. Ill, 31, drowned accidentally when he fell into the Missis­ sippi River near Destrehan, La. of! the SS Delta Sud (Delta Line) while working on May 1. Brother Williams joined the SIU in the port of New Orleans in 1975 sailing as an OS. He sailed four years. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army from 1963 to 1965. A native of New Orleans, he was a res­ ident of Gretna, La. Interment was in McDonoghville Cemetery, Gretna. Sur­ viving are his widow Vera; a son, Thomas; a daughter, Dana; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Williams, Sr.; a brother, Issac, and an aunt, Earline Johnson of Gretna. Gordon G. Price, 48, succumbed to a respiratory obstruc­ tion in the Baltimore USPHS Hospital on Apr. 28. Brother Price joined the SIU in the port of Balti­ more in 1970 sailing as a fireman-watertender. He.sailed 20 years and was a veteran of the U.S. Navy in World War II. A native of Mt. Olive, N.C., he was a resident of Baltimore. Burial was in Evergreen Memorial Gar­ dens Cemetery, Finkburg, Md. Surviv­ ing are his widow, Edith; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Norwood Price of Ra­ leigh, N.C. and a brother, Dempsey of Owingsmills, Md. SIU pensioner Eugene E. Engelhardt, 68, died of heart failure in Slidell. La. on May 7. Brother Engelhardt joined the Union in 1944 in the port of Philadelphia sailing as a deck engineer and in the steward department for 32 years. He was born in New Orleans and was a resident-of Slidell. Burial was in Evergreen Ceme­ tery, Gulfport, Miss. Surviving are his sister and brother-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Carl L. (Esther) Wallace of Gulfport. SIU pensioner Anthony B. Womwoll, 73, passed away on June 21. Brother Womwall joined the Union in the port of Buffalo in 1956 sailing' as a fireman - watertend­ er. He sailed 50 years. A native of Eng­ land, he was a naturlized U. S. citizen and was a resident of River Rouge, Mich. Leo A. Wolf, Jr., 52, died from a fall on the SS Del Sol (Delta Line) on June 5. Brother Wolf joined the SIU in the port of Mobile in 1956 sailing as a cook. He was born in Norfolk and was a resident of Mobile. Seafarer Wolf was a veteran of the U.S. Navy in World War II. Surviving is his vi-idpw, Flynn; a daughter, Lee Ann, and his mother, Mrs. Katherine McGoon of Norfolk. George A. Kiehm, 57, died on Apr. 27. Brother Riehm join­ ed the SIU in 1948 in the port of New York sailing as a chief steward. He sailed W 30 years. Seafarer T . Riehm was a veteran of the U. S. Army in World War II. A native of New Orieans, he was a resi­ dent there. Surviving are his widow, Grace and his mother, Mary, both of New Orleans. Sulev Pors, 50, died of a heart attack on Apr. 25. Brother Pors joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1969 sailing as a bosun. He sailed 14 years. Seafarer Pors was a graduate of the Piney Point Lifeboat Course. Born in Estonia, he was a resident of Yonkers, N.Y. Cremation was in Fresh Pond Crematory, Middle Village, N. Y. Surviving are his brother, Evald of the Bronx, N. Y. and a nephew, Leroy E. Pors of Yonkers. William Lennox, 62, died on May 30. Brother Lennox join­ ed the SIU in the port of New Orleans in 1 959 sailing as a saloon bartender. He walked the picket line in the Robin Line strike of 1962 and in the 1961 Greater N.Y. Harbor beef. Seafarer Lennox was a veteran of the U.S. Army in World War II. Born in Providence, R.I., he was a resident of San Francisco. Surviv­ ing is his Father James of Providence. SIU pensioner Ahmed Ali Ahmed, 75, died of natural causes in Al Musalla, Yemen on May 29. Brother Ahmed join­ ed the Union in 1944 in the port of New Orleans sailing as a fireman-watertender. Seafarer Ahmed sailed 45 years. He was born in Al Ashsha, Yemen and was a resident of Sanaa, South Yemen. Surviving are his widow, Sakia Haila; three sons, Alawi Ahmed Adaher Ali of Sanaa, Ali Sad Yacen and Mohamhed Ahmed Kalaz, both of Brooklyn, N.Y., and two brothers, M. Nagi Elassrie of Brooklyn and Saad Saleh Mokbel of Maalla, Aden.Leo J. Kulakawski, 57, died aboard the SS Thomas Jeff­ erson (Waterman) on June 21. Brother Kulakawski joined joined the SIU in the port of New York'in 1951 sailing as a reefer engineer. He sailed 36years. Born in Jacksonville, Ohio, he was a resi­ dent of Trimble, Ohio. Surviving are his mother, Susana of Gloucester, Ohio and a brother, Joe Paul of Trimble. Jesse B. Trynor died on May 26. brother Trynor joined the SlU-affUiated IBU in 1973-in the portpf Norfolk sailing as a wiper for the Allied Towing Co. He was a resident of Chesapeake, Va. Seafarers Log �\/ John S. Metcalfe, Jr., 57, died of lung cancer in the Maritnez, (Calif.) Veter­ ans Administration Hospital on May 2. Brother Metcalfe, joined the SIU in the port of San Fran­ cisco in 1965 sailing as a chief electri­ cian. He sailed 40 years and for the Military Sealift Command in the Far East. Seafarer Metcalfe was a preworld War II and World War II vet­ eran of the U.S. Navy. He also attended the HLSS in Piney Point, Md. Bom in Denver, Colo., he was a resident of Walnut Creek, Calif. Internment was in Queen of Heavens Cemetery, Lafay­ ette, Calif. Surviving is his widow, Reba; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. John S. Metcalfe, Sr. of Kansas, and a brother, Richard of Denver. James H. "John" Merk, 70, died on Jan. 11. Brother Merk joined the SIU in the port of New Orleans in 1963 sail­ ing in the steward de­ partment. He sailed 21 years. Seaferer Mefk was born in Whitesburg, Ga. and was a resident of New Orleans. Surviving is his widow, Adel of Chat­ tanooga, Tenn. SIU pensioner Eugene L. Staric, 51, died on June 16. Brother Stark joined the Union in the port of New Orleans in 1955 sailing as a chief cook. He sailed 25 years, part of that time with the Sailors Union of the Paci­ fic (SUP). Seafarer Stark was also a veteran of the U. S. Army in World War II. A native of New Orleans, he was a resident of the port of Seattle. Surviving are his daughter, Barbara of New Orleans and his mother, Mrs. Esther S. Williams of Baker, Mont. Charles H. Ogeron, Sr., 49, died of Ar­ teriosclerosis on. Apr. 14. Brother Ogeron joined the IBU in Port Arthur in 1961 sailing as a deckhand for the D. M. Picton Towing Co., Sabine Towing Co., the G&H Towing Co., and the Grand Towing Co. He was a HLSS grad from fort Arthur. A native of Berwick, La., he • was a resident of Houston. Burial was in Berwick Memorial Cemetery. Sur­ viving are his widow, Wanda; a son, Charles of Houston, and his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Edward Ogeron. Ruben S. Somarriba, 43, died in Costa Rica on Jan. 30. Brother Somar­ riba joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1968 sailing as an AB. He sail­ ed 11 years. Seafarer Somarriba was an upgrader at Piney Point in 1969. Born in Nicaragua, he was a resident of New York City. Burial was in General Cemetery, San Jose, Costa Rica. Sur­ viving are his widow, Gertrudis; two sons, Ernesto and Francisco, all of New York City, and a brother, Brisa of San Jose. , , July, 1976 IBU pensioner David W. Rudolph, 68, succumbed to heart failure in the Baltimore USPHS Hospital on Apr. 30. Brother Rudolph joined the imion in the port of Baltimore in 1960 sailing as a bargeman and deck­ hand for the Baltimore & Ohio Rail­ road from 1936 to 1964. He was born in Cumberland, Md. and was a resident of Baltimore. Burial was in Woodlawn Cemetery, Baltimore. Surviving are his widow, Nellie; two sons, David and John, and two daughters, Elaine and Jacqueline. ! SIU pensioner Eugene C. Hoff­ mann, 60, died of a heart attack in the New Orleans USPHS Hospital on May 8. Brother Hoffmann joined the Union in the port of New York in 1955 sailing as a fireman-watertender. He sailed 35 years. Born in New Orleans, he was a resident of Meraux, La. Burial was in St. Joseph Cemetery No. 2, New Orleans. Surviving are his widow, Amelia; three sons, Manuel, John and Glenn; a stepson, Silvay; a step-daughter, Carol L. Diaz, and an uncle, Charles Welson of New Orleans. Henry J. Boron, 53, died on board the SS Columbia (Ogden Marine) on May 8. Brother Boron joined the SIU in 1945 in the port of New Orleans sailing as an electrician. He sailed 34 years and during the Vietnam War. Born in Pennsylvania, he was a resident of Avondale, La. Surviving are his widow, Grace and a sister, Cecelia of New Castle, Pa. SIU pensioner Matthew Bruno, 65, died on June 5. Bro­ ther Bruno joined the Union in 1941 in the port of Baltmore sailing as a bosun. He sailed 20 years. A native of Paterson, N.J. he was a resident there when he passed away. Surviving are two sisters, Mrs. Betty Certaro and Mrs. William Jones, both of Paterson. Noble H. Garriott, Sr., 49, died of a heart attack in the Houston Veterans Administration Hospital on May 24. Brother Garriott joined the SIU in Port Arthur in 1967 sailing as a deckhand, tankerman, captain and pilot for the Caribe Corp. and Slade Inc. in 1967, Interstate Oil Co. in 1972-1973,1975-6 and for the Sabine Towing Co. in 1974. He attended the Lundberg School in Piney Point, Md. in 1974 and was a veteran of the U. S. Army in World War II. Born in San Augustine County, Texas, he was a resident of Beaumont, Texas. Internment was in Forest Lawn Memorial Park Cemetery, Beaumont. Surviving are his widow^ Clytie; two sons. Noble, Jr. and Pascal Dewayne; three daughters, Corbelia, Shirley and Cynthia, and his parents, Mr. and Mrs4 William Garriott. IBU pensioner James H. Perry, 69, died on May 31. Brother Perry joined the Union in the port of Sault Saint Marie, • Mich, in 1961 sailing as a dredgeman •JHIi^^flHfor the Great Lakes Dredge Co. from 1929 to 1972. He was bom in Barbeau, Mich, and was a resident of Sault Sainte Marie. Surviv­ ing are his widow, Helen; a brother. Nelson and a nephew, James of Lans­ ing, Mich. Vemon F. Baum, Sr., 55, died of a heart attack in the Norfolk USPHS Hospital on May 24. Brother Baum joined the iSIU-affiliated IBU in the port of Norfolk I in 1959 sailing as a deckhand for the Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad Co. from 1947 to 1976. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army in World War II. Born in Portsmouth, Vs., he was a resident of Hampton, Va. Bur­ ial was in Greenlawn Cemetery, New­ port News, Va. Surviving are his widow, Louise; his mother, Sadie; his uncle, James R. Idle of Detroit, and his step­ father, B. W. Baum. Edward "Eddie" Sandherg, 55, died on Jan. 7. Brother Sandberg joined the SIU pensioner Charles F. Achoy, SlU-affiliated IBU in the port of Duluth in 80, died of lung dis­ ease in Mount Ver­ 1959 sailing as an OS for 16 years. Bom in non (N. Y.) Hospital Minnesota, he was a on May 29. Brother resident of Alexandria, Minn. Interment Achoy joined the Union in 1943 in the was in Christian Union Cemetery, Holmes City, Minn. Surviving is a sister, I port of New York Mrs. Melvin (Ann) Nicholas of Alex^^ sailing as a chief steward. He sailed 17 years and received an SIU Personal andria. Safety Award in 1960 for sailing aboard Alfred J. O'Con- an accident-free ship, the SS Chickasaw. nell, 46, died on Apr. Seafarer Achoy was also an accountant. 21. Brother O'Con- A native of Trinidad, the British West nell joined the SIU in Indies, he was a resident of Mount Ver­ the port of New York non. Internment was in Ferncliff Ceme­ in 1958 sailing as an tery, Mount Vernon. Surviving are his AB. He sailed 24 widow, Rita and his son, Christopher years. Seafarer O'- of the Bronx, N.Y. Connell was a U.S. IBU pensioner Anthony J. NowatArmy infantry veteran of post-World skl, 79, died of a heart ailment in the War II. Born in Boston, he was a resi­ De Barry (Fla.) Manor Hospital on dent there. Surviving is his widow, Shir­ Apr. 5. Brother Nowatski joined the ley, and his mother, Mary of Boston. union in the port of Philadelphia in 1960 sailing as a cook for the Curtis Bay Towing Co. from 1950 to 1966. SIU pensioner Edward A. Lane, 70, He sailed 19 years. A native of Atlan­ passed away on May 2. Brother Lane tic County, N. J., he was a resident of joined the Union in 1938 in the port of Deltona, Fla. Burial was in De Land Boston sailing as a fireman-water(Fla.) Memorial Gardens Cemetery. tender. He sailed 31 years. Born in Surviving are a brother, Joe of Keyser, Massachusetts, he was a resident of W. Va.; a sister, Mrs. Thomas MaronLakewood, Calif. Interpment was in ski, and a nephew, Tom, both of Phila­ Luyben Faraily Mortuary, Long Beach, delphia, and a niece, Florence Pedroni, Calif. Surviving is his widow, Mary. also of Philadelphia. SGHQUE Port New York .. Philadelphia ... Baltimore ...... Norfolk Jacksonville .... Detroit Houston New Orleans .... Mobile San Francisco ... Wilmington .... Seattle Piney Point San Juan Columbus Chicago Port Arthur .... Buffalo St. Louis Cleveland Jersey City Date Deep Sea IBU 5:00 p.m. Aug. 2 2:30 p.m. 5:00 p.m. Aug. 3 2:30 p.m. 5:00 p.m. Aug. 4 2:30p.m. 5:00 p.m. Aug. 5 9:30 a.m. Aug. 5 2:00 p.m. Aug. 6 2:30 p.m. 5:00 p.m. Aug. 9 — 5:00 p.m. Aug. 9 2:30 p.m. 5:00 p.m. Aug. 10 2:30 p.m. 5:00 p.m. Aug. 11 2:30 p.m. Aug. 12 2:30 p.m. Aug. 16 2:30p.m. Aug. 20 2:30 p.m. Aug. 14 10:30 a.m. ,... 10:30 a.m Aug. 5 2:30 p.m. Aug. 21 — 5:00 p.m. Aug. 10 — 5:00 p.m. Aug. 10 — 5:00 p.m. Aug. 11 — 5:00 p.m. Aug. 12 — 5:00 p.m. Aug. 12 — Aug. 9 ....... — 5:00 p.m. UIW ».». 7:00 p.m. >. •. 7:00 p.m. ,... 7:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. . 7:00 p.m. — 1:00 p.m. Page 17 ' -4' -.4 \ If 1 r ! i: �AT SEA Both Won SIU Scholarships Brother and Sister Find Rewarding Careers SS Delta Bros// The master of the SS Delta Brasil (Delta Line), Capt. James L. Cox, was met at the Medford, Ore. airport by the entire fourth grade class of the Grace Christian School last month. He is the pen pal of the adopted class writing to them for sev­ eral months under the "Adopt-a-Ship-Plan" sponsored by the Propellor Club of the United States. Capt. Cox decided to make the side trip to Medford on his way home to Seattle •on leave. At the airport he spent the afternoon answering the youngsters' innumer­ able questions about his travels on the high seas. SS Del Sol A lifeboat radio demonstration was held aboard the SS Del Sol (Delta Line) recently off the port of Libreville, Gabon. It was part of a routine fire and boat drill conducted by the ship s master, Capt. R. A. McDonald who showed the use of the lifeboat radio. Looking on were the following SIU members: Abs R. A. Christensen; J. T. Wolff; C. H. Ward; J. Sanders; S. Whitfield; H. Colar, and F. Kittchener; Recertified Bosun Reinus Lambert; OS D. Reeves; S. Wyre, and S. Rowe; Engine Utility W. Yudovishes; Messmen E. Lane; R. Sanderson; M. Armstead, and J. Robinson; Third Cook A. Alexander; Chief Steward A. R. Booth; Galley Utility R. Adams; Steward Utility C. Jones; Wipier A. Rehm; FOWT J. Tramontanic; Chief Electrician V. Brunell; Second Electrician R. Villagran, and Oiler L. Wright. SS Massachusetts Late last month the 265,000 dwt supertanker SS Massachusetts (International Ocean Transport) sailed from the port of.Dubai, Oman after temporary repairs were made to machinery damage from flooding in her engine room. SS John Penn On or about Aug. 1, the SS John Penn (Penn Tanker) will sail from a Gulf port with a 1,000-metric tons of wheat flour bound for a port in Sri Lanka. SS Ogden Champion Early this month, the tanker SS Ogden Champion (Ogden Marine) carried 35,000-tons of flour from the Gulf to a Russian port in the Black Sea. With the help of the SIU Scholarship Program, former tugboat deckhand and IBU member Arthur J. Schwarmann was able to send two of his children to fine colleges and see them launched on professional careers. Brother Schwarmann was a member of the former Railway Marine Division of the SlU-afliliated Inland Boatmen's Union. He worked for the Penn Central Raihoad from 1940 to 1974. His daughter, Linda Samuels, won the four-year award in 1965 and grad­ uated magna cum laude from Fairleigh Dickinson University in New Jersey in 1969. Upon graduation, she went to work for the New Jersey Bell Telephone Company as a service adviser, teaching customers to use their office switch­ board systems. "This first job was in the lower steps of management," Mrs. Samuels told the Log. "I would not have been hired with­ out a college degree. The SIU scholar­ ship set the pattern for my whole life. Also, the excellent public school system in Leonia, N.J., where we grew up, pre­ pared us for college careers." "At the time 1 was hired, the climate was building for giving women a chance," Mrs. Samuels explained. She was promoted up the line and today is a traffic manager at New Jersey Bell in charge of personnel and administration for 425 operators. "It's quite a chal­ lenge and I love it," she added. Mrs. Samuels also is active in the scouting movement. Attended Cornell SS Zapata Patriot Another tanker, the new SS Zapata Patriot (Zapata Bulk) in the middle of this month traveled with 32,000-tons of heavy grain to a Soviet Black Sea port from the Gulf. SS Mount Navigator Also in the middle of this month, the tanker SS Mount Navigator (Mount Ship­ ping) will sail from a U.S. North Pacific port to Pusan, Korea with'30,000-metric tons of bulk wheat. He's a Night Engineer Brother Schwarmann's son, won the SIU four-year scholarship in 1969. He attended Cornell University in Ithaca, N.Y., and graduated in 1973 as a po­ litical science major. Summer jobs as a housepainter, loans, and an additional Cornell scholarship helped him com­ plete his college course. Upon graduation he took time off to travel around the country and com­ pleted a semester of graduate school at Fairleigh Dickinson University. The job market was tight, but he managed to find work in a warehouse and as a rail­ road yard clerk. Roy Schwarmann In the fall of 1974 he took the Fed­ eral Service Entrance Examination for civil service jobs. After waiting a year, he was interviewed and hired by the Internal Revenue Service as a revenue officer. "Now I have something to look for­ ward to," declared Schwarmann, who is now married. "In the IRS, you can work your way up and it is interesting work as well. With so many other ap­ plicants, I doubt I would have gotten the interview without the excellent edu­ cation the SIU helped finance." One of his major duties is tracking down em­ ployers who don't turn over withhold­ ing tax funds to the Government. "It's really the employee's money, Schwar­ mann explained, "but you would be amazed how many employers do this." Commenting on the SIU scholarship fund, Brother Arthur Schwarmann said, "I can only speak highly of the whole deal considering the position I'm in. With two children in the family winning, it was a real burden off my back." "The Schwarmann's have three other sons. Two won scholarships to attend Rutgers University and now serve in the U.S. Air Force. The third, who is graduating high school this month, won a scholarship from Princeton Univer­ sity. Atcoholism is a major problem. One out of every 10 Americans who drink has a serious drinking problem. Alcoholism is a disease. It can he treated. .A 1967 HLSS grad, Night Engineer Sandy Seabrook of the SS Transindiana (Seatrain) pulls out a burner while watching the engine gauge on the ship in Weehawken, N.J. recently. Page 18 Seventy-one cents of every dollar spent in shipping on American-flag vessels remains in this country, making a very substantial contribution to the national balance of payments and to the nation's economy. Use U.S.-flag ships. It's good for the American maritime industry, the Ameri­ can shipper, and America. Seafarers Log m �jr Seafarer, 45, Receives HS Diploma at Lundeberg School Seafarer Heine Morales, from New York recently received his high school diploma through the General Educa­ tional Development (GED) program at the Lundeberg School in Piney Point, Md. Seafarer Morales, originally from Puerto Rico, dropped out of school in 1946 when he was 15 years old. He be­ came a Seafarer in 1970. Brother Morales learned of the School's GED program through the Seafarer Log. This was his first visit to the Lundeberg School and when asked why he decided to come to HLS to get his diploma, he said, "A diploma is very important in life and an opportunity is given here to obtain it." Very impressed with the school's GED program. Seafarer Morales noted, "the program has wonderful teachers. They have more patience and under­ standing and take more interest in the students' learning." Morales, who sails in the deck de­ partment, plans to come back to the Heine IVrorales Lundeberg School to upgrade his job skills because he says he is "still learn­ ing". Brother Morales added he would recommend the GED program at HLS to anyone who wants to further his edu­ cation. All SIU members are strongly urged to fill out the revised bene­ ficiary card yvhich went into effect in January of 1975. Hie beneficiary card contains important information which helps insure that you and your dependents receive aU the bene­ fits to which you are entitled. If you have not filled oht the revised beneficiary cards, please do so as soon as possible. Just ask the agent in your port for a card or write for one to: Sea­ farers Welfare and Pension Plan,^ 275 20th St., Brooklyn, N.Y. 11215. f^farers Plans Must Hate Member^ Latest Address Became of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (often referred to as the Pension Reform Act) it is extremely important that the latest correct address of each member be on file. If the Seafarers Plans have your latest address, you will be able to receive all the neces­ sary and vital material which is required to be sent to you under the new Law. It is also very important that the Plans be aware of your marital status. Therefore, you are strongly urged to fill in the form below and send it to: Claims Department, Seafarers Welfare and Pension Plans, 275 20th St., Brooklyn, N.Y. 11215,^ Seafarers Wdfaie and Fciudoii Flans -Fermanent Address Print ASHORE Last Name Ex-Seafarer Ralph G. Wilson, U.S. Navy (1943-63) retired machinist mate firstclass, writes about receiving the Seafarers LOG: ". . I immediately sat down and commenced reading the LOG as always is my custom. "In the center fold of the. April edition . ,. were pictures and an article about the Cable Ship Long Lines. Looking at the pictures and reading the article brought back to mind the two different times I was a crewmember of the Long Lines when we laid cables, the first from Florida to the Virgin Islands and the second from New Jersey to France. "I am a member of the Universal Ship Cancellation Society and collect (stamp) covers in reference to events pertaining to the Navy, Coast Guard and merchant marine. Events such as the laying of the keel, launching, commissioning, etc. I would like to correspond with: "1. AT&T to obtain a tentative schedule of the completion of the present cable lay and schedule of future cable lays. "2.1 would like to correspond with the master or the person who would apply the appropriate cachet to envelopes when the cable lay is completed ..." Pari of Duluth, Minn. Recent SIU retiree Elaine F. Otis says to the membership: "I'm very happy to receive my pension but on the other hand a little unhappy on leaving the active life of a seaman. "There are many thing I'm going to miss and particularly my fellow members of the SIU." New Orleans Delta Line is considering building a feeder fleet for several of its LASH opera­ tions due to the rapidly changing cargo trends out of the Gulf. The company is also considering the construction of new ships for heavy lift or out-size cargoes. The line's head, Capt. J. W. Clark, cites a diversification trend from argicuJture to manufacturing in the region which the company serves, the Mississippi Valley. He credits the manufacturers who located near the river for its low export cost and Delta's LASH door-to-door service to the world for the region's prosperity. Outbound the line's ships carry autos and parts, telescopes, telephone equip­ ment, citronella oil, flaked gum lac, road building machinery, gingerale, petro­ latum, bulgur wheat, musical instruments and believe it or not, wastepaper. Inbound they carried high tensile reverse twist barbed wire, industrial gloves, pressurizer for a steam generator of a nuclear plant, canned meat, lumber, Argen­ tine honey, lactic casein, Paraguayan white sugar, brake linings and soluable coffee. First Name Puerto Rico has long been known as one of the U.S.'s best export customers, and last year the island republic bought $3-billion worth of America's goods. The SlU-contracted Puerto Rico Marine Management, Inc. (PRMMI) which is the private operator of the 20-month-old government's cargo line, Navieras de Puerto Rico (Puerto Rico Maritime Shipping Authority), sees clear sailing ahead in long range plans it has to buy new ships for their fleet. The line hopes to be able to start spending around $500-million in the next 10-15 years in order to refurbish. In the last six months the line, which has 10 weekly southbound sailings from six East Coast and Gulf ports, saved $200,000 in fuel costs. Between February and April 1976,90 percent of their cargo moved from the docks here to Mayaguez and Ponce on the first day of unloading, nine percent moved on the second day and only one percent on the third day. By next October, the line expects to save $42.5-million because of increased efficiency. Middle Initial Date of Birdi • . »> •• • • •«• • Mo 7-Day / Year''r:- Fermanent Address .. Print . Last Name ^ • Number and Street Middle Initial'' First Name iCity State Zip Code ant.*. Mo' / Day. - / . Year; ., July, 1976 •.V-v i V' f ^»... «...... fi^rst Year of SIU, IBU Employment ........,.. Spouse's Name Print Tiif San Juan vNumber and Streej I San Juan Committee Soc. Sec. #. • SIU • IBU check one Print " Long Key, Fla. Fill Out Revised Beneficiary Cards - -.wf* , SIU Patrolman Teddy Babkowski (seated left) looks over dues book of Chief Steward Angel Maldonado, secretary-reporter of the SS San Juan (standing left) as SIU Representative George Ripol (seated right) unsnarls a problem at a payoff at Port Elizabeth, N.J. on June 14. Other members of the Ship's Committee and crew are; (r. to I.) Recertified Bosun William "Billy" Mitchell, ship's chairman; AB Doug Hammock, deck delegate; OS Hector Rosado; Chief Electrician L. Petrick, educational director, and Engine Delegate Tom Galka. Page 19 �fr N/ \ s Draw 6 mtUibn Ir#'-'. 1'; Fill t . •1,- . .;i-':•?• .•5|:. .<i.fr:f||i.. _ =•51 tw? -V'-- •• • . •'. •••'•-• - '-••• MM • ,'i • • ' •;.-• •^*''.<^vf!^,^;;..>„ii!. 1 Jif'r i ;• ;,;S;. -r:XX- a;g??4 >„, 1 9«;s| as^ 'W r"'/ •:\#; gftJ if" #4: ''¥P" sSKS 'fc :S •S:: %y pm Wi i I Pi : 4 -fe »a; The three-masted Portugese bark Sagres II carries the Maltese Cross on her main and foresails. Over 290 feet long, the 38-year old ship carries a crew of 10 officers and 143 seamen. Dressing ship fore and aft, Russian naval cadets sail the four-masted bark Kruzenshtem—the largest ship in the Fourth of July flotilla—up the Hudson River. The 378-foot Soviet ship was built in 1921 and served as a Cape Homer until 1939. Xi'v i• Cti f! I '/ 4' 'iP.^P'PfPpP'p ^ r f* / , • ii . C V PP •'•'Jl , if ' r fv; ?;• ym- '".r:' ;t:! i ^ »^v.-> fe 3^2 a,^c.- •./1 With a figurehead of the mustachioed Romanian naval hero Prince Mircea on her iiui bow, LF^W| the IIlo three-masted 1111 wC7*iiiddicvj bark L/dif\ Mircea fV7//oc#ci carries 107 naval cadets plus officers and crew. J' - . . • •—^ „ V - ,1, 4.f. „ „ ' < -- , - J.. . jf.J t Sight-seers crowd the gangway of the N/ppon Maru as they try to board the 319-foot four-masted luui"iiidbitjci Ud^dridSd Japanese bark. Udrix* Hundreds riunur6ub ui of iriuuSdnQS thousands OT of people p6opid turned iurn"u out oui to xo view the ui" the moored tall ships after Operation Sail, backing up traffic and standing in line for The Tovarisch, a three-masted bark, was built in Hamburg in 1933, sunk in World War II and then salvaged by the hours waiting to board the impressive sailing ships. USSR. The Soviet training ship is 243 feet long and carries 280 sailors. •vr.i .-I t i^ * n'f U' 'i.i . Gp fn^ Cariee^ Hook to Coerities Slip, and from Whitehall, noHkw^d. Wheu do you see?—Posted like silent setttlnels aliaroimd the town, stand thpusatids upon thousands of mortal mm pted in ocean reveries. Some leamng against the spiles; some seated upon the pier-heads; some looking over the pdwarks Of . . , here come more crowds, pacing straight for the rvoet^fand seemingly bomd for a dive. Strange! No will content them but the extremest limit of the land; loitering under the shady lee of yonder ware^mes will not sitffice. No, They must gel just as nigh the water as they ppssihiy can without falling in. And there they simd---mdies of them^eagues p^ xT^ll me, does the magnetic virtue of thpneedles of the cph^ ihme ships attract them?... There is thasgo inM. Let tl^^t^ of men be plunged in ihis deepest revefieS'T^and that man on his legs, set his 1eaa-goms,andhewmintalUbiyl,adym^^ ' : IJ Si 'i, It | | ! I | wUh llgHily LST§ oioier Vlrs, fen^ and excar^n llst^ Staplefon Anchorage launch loaded with reporters, rowboats hugging the shoreUiie, jficeboafs^^ adding to the exdtenient with red, whiU! and hlna ymter into die —— : air from thefr nozzles, > and whid, add eyee <n|® Walse. of watertiorne craft Anny hdicopters bimed Imck and forth at low altitmics widiir iiiurti prfrnte plaaeS^^^s^^ in widi irimfofganhers r?^ - ... « . '•y \y • ,«- . ' ' •f- * k-lif g!:.^ •'Si!- f'lP 4:\ ^ ||frw«s true wte MelviUe wrote "^hy Oick^ In the 1850*s and ifs still 'tone today—the ocean and her sh^ have always kindled a sense of magic : «. WHKVW «W.«. IM•' F ri' ^ RI MXBU 110^^4 t ladcen and the Wert Side,came to the water to ccdefoiafe our America's 206di year of mde|^deimi^--%e one that fir^ so many dreams '^dOth'hirtiiday,; . and aroused the host insdncts of jpeoplo-^rtitered aronhd die watrt' dnd die Along snme 20 miles of New Yoilc Hathor and die mouth of the Hudson . ai, part Stt the coimtrys rise j\ y;•••" Pp\ Vhuti^J^ ^sunSnrt'on;tiKfr ,5^ •ii>dIO!iiii^.j^'Yi:;nthm':;tedshi^ i' • l^'f; ii< ; Sois l-f'-h^- »» its Shores were The beautiful Argentinian frigate LIbertad is one of the largest and fastest sailing ships in the world, holding the trans-Atlantic crossing record for a tall ship. Over 300 feet long, the fuli-rigged three-masted frigate carries armaments which are used for gunnery practice by her 392-man crew. ««»•«« iJTum cnimncK^monp^ in a. 2©-mlte:c«^^^ from the't^rmA%,-throi!gA Hndwn Kiv^ fri the Gcortie- Washington- BridaCKSII*i^^ i l^te As Ihe sfe mll^^ In-ths'joyArtdesdfement pf a vefy specM bicen^ Jiindon id ou» heritap aad our nniquc lAiads' wrt« joined together ^ ;• The lure of the tall ships attracted young and old as people turned out by the hundreds of thousands to greet the ships of this unusual fleet at their berths on Manhattan's West Side. Page 20 Page 21 i^ri 1^ i • -V 1' L.' >'.-J . .f .- p.rvWr'^»W®®?=0^*" rbpjf :.. i m �EUZABETHPORT (Sea-Land Serv­ ice), May 16—:Chairman, Recertified Bosun V. T. Nielsen; Secretary George W. Gibbons; Educational Director David Able. $117 in ship's fund. $20 in movie fund. No disputed OT. A fire and boat drill with the Coast Guard will take place in the port of Elizabeth, N.J. Chairman discussed the importance of donating to SPAD. Next port, Algeciras. ROBERT TOOMBS (Waterman Steamship), May 30—Chairman, Re­ certified Bosun Carl Thompson; Secre­ tary J. D. Reyes; Educational Director Theodo Nacmal; Deck Delegate Jack Gomez; Engine Delegate C. E. Bethard; Steward Delegate Peter V. Hammel. No disputed OT. Brother John Dunn died at 0100 on May 18,1976 and was buried at sea on May 20, 1976 at 1500 hours. HOUSTON (Sea-Land Service), May 2—Chairman, Recertified Bostm C. James; Secretary A. Seda. $4.62 in ship's fund. Some disputed OT in en­ gine department. Some conmiimications were received and given to the crewmembers to read. Chairman dis­ cussed the importance of donating to SPAD. If any repairs are needed they should be reported to each department delegate. Observed one minute of silence in memory of our departed brothers. Next port, Houston. TRANSCOLORADO (Hudson Wa­ terways), May 23—Chairman, Recerti­ fied Bosun T. A. Tolentino; Secretary J. Pitetta; Educational Director J. S. Peterson; Deck Delegate Wm. F. Doran; Steward Delegate John Shaw. $7 in ship's fund. Some disputed OT in engine department. Chairman discussed with the crew articles of interest from the Seafarers Log. Also discussed the importance of donating to SPAD. A letter was received from the Mer­ chant Marine library for contributions amounting to.$101. Observed one minunte of silence in memory of our de­ parted toothers. DEL ORO (Delta Steamship Lines), May 23—Chairman, Recertified Bosun C. Jordan; Secretary Paul L. Hunt; Ed­ ucational Director Reuben Villagran. $215.15 in ship's fund. No disputed OT. A vote of thanks to the steward department for a job well done. Report to Seafarers Log: "First time back to Brazil for a long time for some of us. There was a delay in Belem so a very good time was had by all. (Just like old times.)" Next port. New Orleans. LYMAN HALL (Waterman Steam­ ship), May 30—Chairman, Recertified SEA-LAND MARKET (Sea-Land Bosun John W. Altstatt; Secretary J. D. Wilson; Educational Director Stephen Service), May 9—Chairman, Recerti­ Divane. $10 in ship's fund. No disputed fied Bosun W. Byrnes; Secretary T. Wil­ OT. Chairman held a discussion on the liams. No disputed OT. Chairman held importance of donating to 2:*AD. Next a discussion on the galley vent system as this is a very dangerous condition. port, Chittagong. Also noted that skid pads should be BORINQUEN (Puerto Rico Marine put in tunnel and on decks. A vote of Mgt.), May 2—Chairman, Recertified thanks to the steward department for Bosun Calixto L. Gonzales; Secretary a job well done. Observed one minute J. A. Fernandez; Educational Director of silence in memory of our departed B. Waddell; Engine Delegate John brothers. O'Neill. No disputed OT. Chairman re­ ported on the Alcoholic Rehabilitation JACKSONVILLE (Sea-Land Serv­ progress at Piney Point and urged every­ ice), May 16—Chairman, Recertified one to read the Seafarers Log to be Bosun L. J. Pate; Secretary Bob L. more informed about retirement and Scarborough; Educational Director pension plans and other Union pro­ James E. Roberts; Deck Delegate grams. Discussed the importance of do­ Charles Wysacki; Engine Delegate J. nating to SPAD. A vote of thanks to the Roberts. Some disputed OT in steward steward department for a job well done department. Chairman requests that and the steward department gave a vote whoever is taking life jackets out of of thanks to the engine and deck de­ the box should leave them where they partments for their cooperation. The belong. Also discussed was the gang­ bosun's cooperation with the crew and way on this ship which is not safe and the master have been great. Next port, the matter should be taken up at the Elizabeth. next safety meeting. TRANSINDIANA (Hudson Water­ ways), May 30—Chairman, Recertified Bosun H. B. Walters; Secretary W. J. Fitch; Educational Director J. Shuler. $25.17 in ship's fund. No disputed OT. The digests on surgical benefits, pen­ sions, etc. have been received and a copy will be given to each delegate. Chairman gave a vote of thanks to the Seafarers Log for keeping all members posted on all Union matters. Next port, San Juan. Page 22 SEATTLE (Sea-Land Service), May 2—Chairman, Recertified Bosun F. Teti; Secretary S. Piatak; Educational Director A. Quinn; Steward Delegate A. Romero. Some disputed OT in deck department. A discussion was held on the importance of donating to SPAD and on the safety practices aboard ship. A vote of thanks to the steward depart­ ment for a job well done. Observed one minute of silence in memory of our de­ parted brothers. JAMES (Ogden Marine), May 9— BEAVER STATE (Westchester Ma­ rine), May 2—Chairman, Recertified Chairman, Recertified Bosun Durell Bosun B. Mignano; Secretary W. Bat­ McCorvey; Secretary Mario Canalejo, tle; Educational Director M. Wilhelm; Sr.; Educational Director H. W. Hall; Deck Delegate B. R. Scott; Engine Deck Delegate Frank White; En^ne Delegate R. C. Salley; Steward Delegate Delegate H. Smith. No disputed OT. A J. W. Murphy. No disputed OT. Chair­ few repairs have to be made on the crew man welcomed aboard the Piney Point quarters which will be taken care of graduates and the crew on the newest when we arrive in San Francisco. Ob­ SIU ship. Requested the crew to co­ served one minute of silence in memory operate in helping the new members in of our departed brothers. jobs. Bosun reminded the crew that OGDEN WILLAMETTE (Ogden when mailing Union forms their Social Marine), May 30—Chairman, Recerti­ Security number must be correct. Also, fied Bosun R. D. Schwarz; Secretary that the men should get lifeboat and R. M. Kennedy; Educational Director firefighting tickets. A vote of thanks to T. Jones; Deck Delegate Carlos Spina; the steward department for a job well Steward Delegate John A. Denais. No done. disputed OT. Chairman held a discus­ sion on Joint & Survivor benefits, the SEA-LAND TRADE (Sea-Land Jones Act and the closing of the Virgin Services), May 23—Chairman, Recerti­ Islands Loophole. Suggested that all fied Bosun Verner Poulsen; Secretary should read the Seafarers Log to keep C. E. Bell; Educational Director Robert up on these matters. Bensen; Deck Delegate Carl Hargroves; INGER (Reynolds Metals), May 3 Engine Delegate D. L. Coy. $150 in movie fund. No disputed OT. The en­ — Chairman, Recertified Bosun C. tire steward department wishes to thank D'Amico, Jr.; Secretary Duke Hall; the members of the deck department Educational Director R. D. Holmes; who are leaving in Seattle for the co­ Steward Delegate Richart^ J. Sherman. operation they have received for the $69.11 in ship's fund. No disputed OT. past eleven months. Report to the Sea­ Chairman suggested that all crewmem­ farers Log: "Bosun Verner Poulsen and bers read the Seafarers Log to k^p up several members of the deck gang will on Union news. Held a discussion on leave the S/L 7 Sea-Land Trade for a the importance of donating to SPAD. well deserved vacation and I can hon­ Observed one minute of silence in mem­ estly say it has been a pleasure sailing ory of our departed brothers. with men of this calib«r." Next port Seattle. Official ship's minutes were also received from the following vessels: VANTAGE DEFENDER (National CANTIGI^Y Transport), May 16—Chairman, Re­ MONTICELLO VICTORY certified Bosun K. Amat; Secretary VANTAGE HORIZON L. Santa Ana; Educational Director MOBILE N. Trahan; Deck Delegate C. Bramble; ER1CK.HOLZER Engine Delegate F. Rivera; Steward NECHES i Delegate M. Smith. No disputed OT. SEA-LAND MAR^ A Chairman suggested that everyone MOHAWK should read the Seafarers Log to be SAN JUAN' aware of what is going on in our Union SEA-LAIW GALLOWAY t V and that alL members should take ad­ POTOMAC vantage of the opportunity to upgrade OVERSEAS TRAVELER : themselves at Piney Point. Discussed BALTIMORE the importance of donating to SPAD. \ SEA-LAND VENTURE • A vote of thanks was given to the whole TRANSCOLUMBIA crew for the cooperation they gave to TAMAHA GUILPEN . all three departments. A vote of thanks : BOSTON \ to the steward department for a job CCIBO^ well done.. Observed one minute of PC^RO silence in memory of our departed OVERSEAS NATALIE r : ^ brothers. ARTHUR MIDDLETON GALVESTON % SEA-LAND PRODUCER (Sea. PANAMA • . • Land Service), May 23—Chairman, A MAyAGUEZ 1 Recertified Bosun M. B. Woods; Secr&> DELTA ARGENTINA tary Harvey M. Lee; Educational Di-, lEAiLAND ECONOMY ? A rector V. A. Cover; Deck Delegate V , " r CHARLESTON - • R. Dougherty; Engine Delegate J. Ruiz. • COLUMBIA •. $45 in ship's fund. $30 in movie fund. ALLEGIANCE No disputed OT. Under good and wel­ EAGLE VOYAGER ? \ fare it was noted: "Everyone should LONG BEACH > v remember the highly flammable cargo SEA-LAND COMMERCE " this ship carries every voyage and there OVERSEAS JOYCE is to be no smoking on d^ck. at any­ SEA-LAfjiD RESOURCE ^ time due to leakage of tafiks." A vote LQS ANGELES i of thanks to the steward department for StONEWALL JACKSON a job well done. Observed one minute UAROLINA V. of silence in memory of our departed . BALTIMORE brothers. Next port. Port Everglades. MOHAWK • . TRANSEASTERN DELTA BRASIL (Delta Steanaship), PORTMAR May 30—Chairman, Recertified Bosun GUAYAMA Louis Guadamud; Secretary B. GuarST. LOUIS . ino; Educational Director Hugh Wells; SEA-LAND MCLEAN Engine Delegate Juan Cruz, i $95 in THOMAS JEFFERSON ship's fund. $1,038 in movie fund. Some MERRIMAC disputed OT in the engine and steward EAGLE TRAVELER ' departments. Chairman would like to SEA-LAND EXCHANGE "ii thank everyone for the cooperation that SEA-LAND CONSUMER was extended during this trip. A vote of DELTA BRASIL , thanks to the steward department for a ^•PANAMA':. • job well done. Observed one minute of NATHANIEL THREENE Sfilence in memory of our departed ULTRASEA brothers. --.I? Seafarers Log �Battle Goes On to Keep U5PH5 Hospitals Open You would think the Department I of Health, Education and Welfare could keep itself busy during this re1 cession dealing constructively with the massive cuts in health, education and welfare benefits across the natioii Instead, these bureaucrats waste their own time and the time of Congress, the SIU, and other unions with a series of schemes for closing down the U.S. Public Health Service Hospitals. No sooner does the SIU, and others who are concerned with the health and safety of merchant seamen, win one battle to keep the hospitals open, then HEW opens the attack on an­ other front. The Administration's latest tactic is to cut out funds for the hospitals. HEW, in its latest budget request for Fiscal Year 1977, asked for only $90 million to cover health care for PHS primary beneficiaries only, which includes merchant seamen. Coast Guard personnel, retired military personnel, and a few other categories of government employees. Under HEW's plan, the $90 million would be paid to private hospitals or Vet­ eran's Hospitals in port cities, to pro­ vide "contract care" to merchant seamen and other USPHS benefici­ aries. The USPHS hospital system itself would be phased out. The SIU opposes the concept of "contract care". First of all, anyone who has waited several weeks for a clinic appointment in a private or VA hospital, can imagine what this would mean to a seafarer who has only a few days shore leave and needs to be in top condition before he ships out. Long waiting lists for surgery in non-USPHS hospitals will mean extra weeks and months of lost work days for the men. In contrast, the USPHS hospitals and their dedicated staffs are geared to the needs of seafarers. On the whole, the men are pleased with the speed and quality of care they receive there. One complaint is that there are long waits for dental care, which is a direct result of the cut-backs HEW has already managed to put through. Second, during a time of escalating medical costs, health care treatment in the PHS hospital system costs up­ ward of a third less than the same care would cost on a contract basis with local health care facilities. Thus, the HEW plan would actually waste money. Third, the SIU estimates that $129 million would keep the eight fine hos­ pitals and 26 clinics operating at the January 1973 level. Since the hos­ pitals perform needed research, provide emergency care for local communities and serve as a training ground for students of all medical occupations, nothing is saved by closing them down. This past spring, in its effort to eliminate the hospitals, HEW at­ tempted to enlist the support of com­ munities where the facilities are lo­ cated. This effort, which was opposed by the SIU, failed dismally. In every case, local health planning agencies decided that the federal government should continue the PHS hospital program. Yet the Administration re­ fused to accept defeat and tried to write the hospitals out of the 1977 budget. However, the hospitals cannot be closed without a mandate from Con­ gress. To date, it seems that Congress is more sensitive to the needs of mer­ chant seamen than the Administra­ tion. In June, Rep. John Murphy (D-NY), of the House Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee held hearings on the status of the PHS hospitals. These hearings demon­ strated to the Administration that Congress has no intention of lessen­ ing its commitment to the Public Health Service System. Appropria­ tions committees in both houses are discussing restoring the budget for the hospitals to a full operating level. Public hospitals for merchant sea­ men date back to colonial times, when the government recognized what a vital service a merchant marine performed. In fact, the early American federal hospitals for sea­ faring men, established in 1798, where the forerunners of today's pub­ lic health service system. We applaud the efforts of these legislators who are honoring a tradi­ tion that dates back more than 200 years. And we will continue to oppose all efforts to close down the system of "safe harbor" hospitals. C»ARLCS W UORGATt LETTERS TO THE EDITOR HISTORIC PRESERVATION % As a retiree with a continuing health problem and sustaining interest in the SIU's progress, I would like to stress the urgency for full support of SPAD, the Union's outlet for political activity that is supported by the voluntary contribu­ tions of the membership. We are all aware of the legislative gains made through SPAD since its incep­ tion, and of the necessity for a continuing effort to combat the big money interests that would reduce the American merchant marine to an ineffective non-competitive industry. The actions of these groups affects each and every one of us personally. I am reminded of this by the latest threats to close the USPHS hospitals, along with the first-hand experience of a recent emergency case in a local hospital under medicare. I needed treatment calling for special therapy which the hospital could not provide. But since I had maintained my eligibility for USPHS care, I was transferred to the Staten Island USPHS hospital where the physio-therapy set-up is the finest in the country. After a few weeks of this care, I was back on my feet and able to return home. If closed, the USPHS system would be sorely missed by all seamen. It was through the efforts of SPAD they have remained open. We must continue to^ support SPAD because it would be a sad commentary to note that if they are * closed down, it was through lack of support by American seamen. Official Publication of the Seafarers International Union of North America, Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and .Inland Waters District, AFL-CIO Ii: I. Pensioner Ups SP AD Jo'y. 1976 A I ii'. i K Fraternally, Art Lomas Bronxville, N.Y. 10708 Vol. 38, No. 7 Executive Board Paul Hall President Frank Drozak Joe DiGiorgio Cal Tanner Executive Vice President Secretary-T reasurer Vice-President Earl Shepard Lindsey Williams Paul Drozak Vice-President Vice-President Vice-President SEAFAHBIBI^IAW Marietta Homayonpour 389 Editor-in-Chief James Gannon Managing Editor Ruth Shereff Ray Bourdius Jim Mele Assistant Editor Assistant Editor Assistant Editor Frank Cianciotti Dennis Lundy Chief Photographer Associate Photographer Marie Kosciusko George J. Vana Administrative Assistant Production/Art Director Published monthly by .>eafarers International Union. Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District, AFL-CIO, 675 Fourth Ave., Brooklyn, N.Y. 11232. Tel. 499-6600. Second class postage paid at Brooklyn, N.Y. Kind Expression of Sympathy On behalf of the family of Seafarer George Mike's recently deceased brother, Edward, we wish to sincerly thank the officers and crew of the S.S. Monticello Victory for their kind expression of sympathy. The beautiful wreath of flowers as well as their generous contribution to Edward's memorial at St. George's Church of Albany, N.Y., were greatly appreciated. Their thoughtfulness will long be remembered by all the Mike ' ,• : p ' ^ t.; Gralefully, Mrs. Zina M. Mike Delmar, N.Y. f SECURITY'IN Page 23 July, 1976 ^ : -.1 �• 4» Unclaimed Delta Wages ''I Below is a list of unclaimed wages due unlicensed seamen from Delta Steamship Lines as of May 29, 1976. Wages may be claimed in person at Detla Lines, Napoleon Ave. Office, Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. or by letter addressed to Port Purser, Delta Stemship Lines, Inc. P.O. Box 50250, New Orleans, La. 70150. According to Delta Lines, no un­ claimed wages will be paid unless the social security number is furnished with the request. AMOUNT SEAMAN NAME Adaire, James Adams, J. J Amat, Ralph C Armstrong, Paul C Aumiller, Robert J Ayers, CecU F Bacon, William Bagley, Edgar S Baker, Robert T. Ballard, Herbert BalU, Albert R Barkins, Charles M Barton, Marlow Clinton 6.00 12.75 4.00 16.00 4.00 3.74 29.66 16.00 1.60 15.00 1.00 1.00 146.00 Bell, James E Bendeck, Roberto 1 Benedict, Anthony Bennett, John P Bettineui, Louis R Billot, Joseph F., Jr. Bivens, Edgar Blair, James P Blair, Kenneth Blair, Kenneth E. Boles, Richard J BoUing, WiUiam O. BolUng, WilUam 0 Bonner, Thomas, Jr. Brock, Roy R Brown, Robert D Bryant, George H., Jr. Buggs, James Burch, George A. Burmeister, David B Bums, Chesley E. Campbell, Arthur Cardona, Reinaldo Cepeda, Cayo C Chavers, Frank W Cherry, John T. Christensen, Robert A Christian, Calvin R Clevenger, Lyie Collins, David Cook, Tommie Cook, Tommie 3.71 2.00 12.00 18.00 40 25.00 5.00 20.00 7.00 47.00 5.00 16.00 90.00 7.00 8.00 6.00 11.30 3.71 7.00 8.00 10.54 8.00 4.00 . 2.00 26.00 14.00 24.00 5.00 15.00 4.00 4.00 9.89 2 Get Galley Endorsements Seafarers Joe Nathan, left, and Leonard M. Leioner, right, display steward department endorsements they received through the Lundeberg School's up­ grading program for that department. Nathan got his cook and baker endorse­ ment while Leioner upgraded to chief cook. Center Is Laymen Tucker, course instructor. Personals William Andersson Paul Francis Gordon Jack Otte asks that you contact him at 4700 Ocean Beach Blvd., Fla, 32931, or call him at (305) 784-2648. Your son Robert Paul Gordon re­ quests that you contact him at 1080 68th St., Brooklyn, N.Y. 11219, or call him at (212) 238-4136. Carroll Bennet "Mike" Morris Your daughter Elizabeth asks that you call her at (609) 848-9511. Lewis Walker, Jr. Jimmy Berracossi S. Mohssin asks that you contact him at P.O. Box 1319, Modesto, Calif. 95353. Ron Smith asks that you contact him at 4815 Osgood St., Bronx, N.Y. A. H. Schwartz Patrick O'Neal Please contact the editor of the Sea­ farers Log at (212) 499-6600, Ext. 242. Carroll Wilson requests that you con­ tact him as soon as possible at 11417 Bowles Ave., Garden Grove, Calif., or call him at (714) 539-4481. Politics Is Porkchops Donate to SPAD Craig, WllUam H 2.00 Crawford, Donald A 34.00 Crosco, Gulesppe V 8.00 Croto, Robert E. ...» 1*00 Crow, Paul R 33.00 Czerwinski, Josef A 166.10 Czerwlnskl, Josef A 34.44 Da Silva, Pedro 8.00 Davis, George W. 5.00 Deal, Wilson H. 2.00 Deangelo, Earl J 7.00 Dedomenkls, Francesco 23.00 Dial, James C. 9.00 Diggs, Michael H 16.00 Dowd, Oren H 7.00 Dufore, Jimniie J 6.00 Dunn, Walter 14.00 Durham, Garth G 24.72 Ellis, Perry D 10.00 Essberg, Gilbert 8.00 Esteve, George L 5.00 Fabre, Alfred J., Jr 9.00 Fisher, Eddie 2.00 Flanagan, Eugene F 8.00 Fredericlu, Ronald A 19.00 Fmge, Wilhert 3.71 Gallant, Joseph R 58.00 Gallier, Melvin 7.00 Garcia, Nathaniel R 7.00 Geisler, Charles 29.66 Geiyais, Jack E. 3.00 Gervais, Jack E. 78 Gierczic, George C 9.89 Gomez, Raymundo, Jr. 7.00 Gonzalez, Carlos J 9.89 Gonzalez, James 5.00 Gonzalez, Orlando 32.75 Gonzalez, William 4.00 Grantham, Eugene T. 5.00 Gray, Alan B. 9.89 Gray, Earl H 3.71 Gribbon, Lamar 4.00 Gross, Joseph S 12.66 Guerrero, Gustavo P. 4.69 Hancock, Clarence A 15.00 Havens, Milton 6.00 Hayden, Eugene V 8.00 Hehert, Charles W. 143.00 Hermansen, Karl 3.00 Herrmnnn, M 4.00 Higgius, James 19.77 Hildahrant, Walter J 3.00 Holbrook, WendeU 7.00 HoUings, Claude, Jr.' 7.41 Hontiveros, Felepe A 2.00 Huhhell, Brian D 3.00 Johnsen, Charles 30.00 Johnson,, Christi N 12.79 Johnson, Herbert 7.00 Johiijson, Robert W. 3.00 Johnston, Vernon M 12.00 Jones, Willie J. 4.00 Jordan, Russell H 33.00 Kaiser, William P 38.00 Keasley, Clarence, Jr. 9.00 Kelley, R. B. 31.00 Kirkwood, Robert M. ..... . 13.00 Kittchener, Frankie R . 25.00 Kittchner, Frankie R 5.00 Knotts, B. C., Jr. 58.00 Korneliusen, Kristian 5.00 La Soya, Eligio 8.00 Laileur, George 21.00 Laguaite, Russell F 20.52 Landry, Kirk 13.00 Latorre, Francisco P 20.00 Lee, Archie B. ^4.00 Lewis, Earl G 2.00 Lewis, J. D 12.75 Ligon, Edwood 9.89 Lipscomb, Thomas B 12.75 Lizano, George 15.40 Lizano, George 9.00 Lyons, Robert J 9.00 MacGregor, William A 33.00 Madurei, Jose 91.38 Maher, John 13.00 Maldonado, Rafael R. 7.00 Mallini, Michael 1 2.00 Mallini, Michael I. 7.00 Marion, Robert P. 3.00 Martin, Edwin D., Jr. '.... 29.66 Martinez, Guillermo 21.00 Marzett, Grant 23.00 Mata, Jose .- 13.00 Mayheld, Dennis J. 28.00 McDonald, John C 15.00 .McGahagin, Calvin 9.00 McGinnis, Arthur J. 36.23 McNatt, Robert E. 17.00 Mesen, Fernando T. 17.85 Michaels, Donald D., Jr. 8.00 Miranda, Hilario /. 16.42 • Page 24 Missimer, Delmar B Missimer, Delmar B Missimer, Delmar B Mouton, Joseph Murrell, William T. Nelson, Kenneth D O'Neal, Donald Osorio, Joseph A Parsons, Robert Patterson, Harris, Jr. Peavoy, Fioyd H Peavoy, Floyd H Pennino, Anthony Perdi, Esper Perdi, Esper Pickle, Cloudle Pierce, Grafton J Placey, Victor F Pollamen, Veikko Pradat, Tliomas A Pursell, James K Rankin, Aubrey A. Rankin, Aubrey A Reynolds, James H Rivera, Juan V Roberts, Oliver A Roche, William Rowe, Stanley I Saenz, Jesse Samuels, John E. Sanders, Union Bl Sanderson, Richard B Schielder, Edward J Schrade, Melvin Schrado, Melvin Scott, John M Shaw, Lucien Simoneaux, M. H., Jr. Singletaiy, Murphy Sinush, Edward P Slaughter, GUbert Smith, Clyde C Smith, Gregory M Soinet, Edmund Soinet, Edmund Soto, Angel L Spears, Claihorn, Jr. Stanlield, Pete W. Stauter, David W Stewart, Doughland 0 Stewart, Max L Stewart, Rusty R Stivers, Harold Stout, David P Stout, John E Sullivan, Clofus Z., Jr. Sumpter, James W Sweeney, Charles J Swing, Philip Synan, Edward D. Teel, David Thomas, Lany Thomas, William N. Thomas, Willie E Thompson, Malcolm Todd, James E. Umholt,FredE Umholt, Fred E. Van Severn, Augustin Van Severn, Augustin A Vasquez, Pete Vazquez, Telesfaro Ventiy, Michael Vieira, John Vigo, Jose Villagran, Ruben Villagran, Ruben Vonholden, Joachim R Walker, Floyd Waller, David L Ward, Clinton H Wardlaw, Richard Wartield, Joseph H Weems, Uiysses S Welch, Bany R Wheeler, Orien White, John F White, Wayne Whittington, WUIiam D. Wilkerson, James A Wiiliams, Alexander Williams, Thomas Williams, Thomas, Jr. Williamson, Heniy E Wilson, Richard C. Wilson, Waldo, Jr. Wolff, Justin T. .: Woods, M. B Wright, L. p. )Vright, Stanley B Yeager, Donald S Young, Earl H Zepeda, John M 2.00 10.00 7.00 28.00 20.00 28.00 10.00 2.00 5.00 33.00 9.89 15.00 4.00 24.00 36.00 29.66 8.00 3.00 36.19 4.00 36.00 3.71 8.00 9.89 4.00 14.00 20.00 20.00 11.00 9.89 39.42 18.00 15.00 3.00 17.00 4.00 5.00 18.00 7.00 4.00 5.00 9.89 58.00 29.66 26.22 7.00 9.89 .134.00 10.00 6.00 157.04 7.00 6.00 9.89 5.00 64.00 3.71 10.21 4.00 17.00 8.00 16.00 2.00 68.00 13.00 9.89 8.00 5.10 6.00 20.52 30.76 16.00 71.00 14.66 13.00 34.00 10.00 185.00 42.00 8.00 19.00 10.00 28.00 12.00 19;00 10.00 5.00 11.09 !... 9.89 11.00 19.77 99.00 9.89 5.00 5.00 2.00 ' 25.00 9.89 12.75 7.41 10.00 7.00 3.00 J Seafarers Log �NOnCE OF BFOTION1 SU-llll MBKflt In the following pages you will find important information about the upcoming election—Aug. 16 to Sept. 15--to decide whether Or to merge the Inland Boatmen's Union into the SW. 1 The material contained in this section consists of the following, 1) 2) 3) 4) Dates, time and location of voting. Agreement of Merger, as amended. vg. Report of the Constitutional Committee. . ; . ' ' • The proposed Constitution fpr the merged Unidh with shadmg over those areas which have been changed because of the proposed merger. / ' ' ^ X . . " t' "»,>r 7,-.* Here's Where to Get Ballots Balloting shall commence on August 16,1976 and continue through September 15,1976. For the purpose of securing ballots, the Ports shall be open from 9:00 AM to 12 Noon, Monday through Saturdays, exclud­ ing holidays. This will be a mail referendum. You will pick up your ballot, mark it, place it in the inner (BALLOT) envelope, and then place it in an outer envelope which is stamped and addressed to the bank depository. ALPENA—800 North Second Avenue, Alpena, Michigan BALTIMORE—1216 East Baltimore Street, Balti­ more, Maryland BOSTON—215 Essex Street, Boston, Massachusetts BUFFALO—290 Franklin Street, Buffalo, New York CHICAGO—9383, South Ewing Avenue, Chicago Illinois CLEVELAND—1290 Old River Road, Cleveland, Ohio DETROIT—10225 West Jefferson Avenue, River Rouge, Michigan DULUTH—2014 West Third Street, Duluth, Min­ nesota FRANKFORT—417 Main Street, Frankfort, Mich­ igan 49635 HOUSTON—5804 Canal Street, Houston, Texas JACKSONVILLE—3315 Liberty Street, Jackson­ ville, Florida JERSEY CITY—99 Montgomery Street, Jersey City, New Jersey MOBILE—1 South Lawrence Street, Mobile, Ala­ bama NEW ORLEANS—630 Jackson Avenue, New Or­ leans, Louisiana NEW YORK—675 Fourth Avenue, Brooklyn, New York NORFOLK—115 Third Street, Norfolk, Virginia FADUCAH—225 South Seventh Street, Paducah, Kentucky PHILADELPHIA—2604 South Fourth Street, Phila­ delphia, Pennsylvania PINEY POINT—Harry Lundeburg School of Sea­ manship, Piney Point, Maryland PORT ARTHUR—534 Ninth Avenue, Port Arthur, Texas SAN FRANCISCO—1311 Mission Street, San Fran­ cisco, California SEATTLE—2505 First Avenue, Seattle, Washington ST, LOUIS—4581 Gravois Avenue, St. Louis, Mis­ souri TAMPA—2610 West Kennedy Blvd., Tampa, Florida TOLEDO—935 Summit Street, Toledo, Ohio WILMINGTON—510 North Broad Avenue, Wil­ mington. California PUERTO RICO—1313 Fernandez Juncos, Stop 20, Santurce, Puerto Rico YOKOHAMA—Room 801, Nohkyo Kyosai Build­ ing, 1-2 Kaigan-Dori, Naka-Ku, Yokohama, Japan AGREEMENT OF MERGER A .'• f '-fV (As Amended) tory and background and would result in a reduction of WHEREAS, SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL operating expenses and afford greater continued strength UNION OF NORTH AMERICA-ATLANTIC, GULF, and resources to the membership as one organization, LAKES AND INLAND WATERS DISTRICT (A & G), particularly in the area of organizing; and is a labor organization chartered by the SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION OF NORTH AMERICA WHEREAS, it is recognized that by reason of different (SIUNA) representing unlicensed seamen employed type of sailing, offshore contrasted to inland, coastal or aboard American flag merchant vessels upon the oceans, harbor waters, that with respect to any such merger, long lakes and inland waters, and other maritime and allied established job rights of the respective membership with workers; and separate and distinct employers, should be protected, con­ WHEREAS, A & G pursuant to its Constitution here­ sistent with past practices; and WHEREAS, the elected representatives of each organtofore issued a charter to the INLAND BOATMEN'S UNION of the SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL - ization have tot some time past, in accordance with con­ stitutional authority, discussed terms, provisions and UNION OF NORTH AMERICA-ATLANTIC, GULF, advantages of merger and have now come to an agree­ LAKES AND INLAND WATERS DISTRICT (IBU), ment thereon as hereafter proposed. a labor organization whose membership constitute sea­ NOW, THEREFORE, the parties hereto mutually men, maritime and allied workers in and upon the coastal, .harbors and inland waters and lakes of the agree as follows: 1. IBU shall merge into and become an integral part United States and its possessions; and WHEREAS, both of such labor organizations repre­ , of the A & G". 2. The terms and provisions of such merger, except as senting maritime and allied workers, have since the specifically elaborated upon in subparagraphs of this A & G's issuance of a charter to the IBU and to date, Paragraph "2", and other paragraphs hereof, shall be as worked constantly with each other upon common and is set forth by the provisions of the proposed amended related problems affecting their membership and as A & G Constitution contained in Paragraph "13" hereof, such,.their respective membership is most familiar with and which shall be the Constitution of the organization the operation of each organization, their respective mem­ as merged and shall be voted upon by referendum vote of bers economic and social problems, their employing the membership of each organization as hereafter pro­ industries and the isisues as they relate to their organiza­ vided. ' • tional and economic structure and have constantly (a) Th« job rights of A G Deep Sea and Great Lakes rendered ffnahcial and trade union aid and assistance to members as presently contained in the A & G separate each other; and shipping rules for its Deep Sea and Great Lakes shipping WHEREAS, both of such labor organizations are each rules with contracted' employers shall, subject to the pro­ parties to common union-management trusts to provide visions of such rules, continue in full force and effect. for their respective membership, fringe benefits includ­ Similarly, the job or seniority rights of IBU members ing welfare, pension, training, etc., and as such, each (inland, lakes and coastal) are presently contained in the . organization has worked intimately with each other and IBU collective bargaining agreements and/or shipping their respective contracted employers with respect to mat­ rules with contracted employers shall, subject to the pro­ ters arising under and in the administration of such trusts visions of such collective bargaining agreements and/or for their respective membership; and rules, continue in full force and effect. WHEREAS, it is strongly felt and believed that the (b) All members shall have indicated upon their evi­ merger of the IBU with the A & G on the terms and con­ dence of membership whether, in accord with the pro­ ditions hereafter provided and subject to the approval visions of the aforesaid respective shipping rules and/or , of their respective membership in the manner hereafter collective bargaining agreements, they have job rights in provided, .would be in the best interest of both unions deep "sea, great lakes and/or inland, lakes and coastal and their membership by reason of their respective his- employment (hereafter referred to as "units") or two or three such units. All members of the merged organization shall have equal rights in voting except that only mem­ bers having evidence of job rights in the particular unit or units or part thereof involved shall be eligible to vote for acceptance of contracts with employers or seniority rules in collective bargaining agreements. 3. All IBU elected regular officers, to wit, National Director, Area and Assistant Area Directors and Sec­ retary-Treasurer, except those who may already be em­ ployed as A & G officers or job holders, shall continue to be employed by A & G in such capacity as A & G may determine, for the balance of their present term of office, which expires in November, 1977. 4. (a) A & G is fully familiar with IBU's assets and fixed liabilities, including its accounts receivable and payable by reason of A & G's present performance of IBU's administrative bookkeeping and records admini­ stration. In the event of approval of this merger as here­ after provided, the parties hereto agree that such approval will constitute an assignment to A & G of all of IBU's r'ght, title and interest in and to all assets, including but not limited to accounts receivable and union monetary obligations due from members, and A &.G shall assume all IBU fixed obligations as of the date of such approval and the parties agree to execute such instruments as may be necessary to effectuate the foregoing. IBU agrees that, pending the vote on this merger as hereafter provided, it will incur no liabilities and make no expenditures without A & G's consent, except for necessary routine, ordinary expenses in connection with its functions during the period of the vote upon the merger agreement as here­ after provided for. (b) For the purpose of executing any and all docu­ ments on behalf of IBU which may be required by any person, firm, association, corporation or governmental agency, subsequent to the effectuation of the within merger, for acts or matters of IBU prior to such merger, PAUL DROZAK or JOSEPH DiGIORGIO, IBU's pres­ ent officers, shall be and both are so authorized. 5. Upon respective membership approval of the within merger as hereafter provided. IBU shall surrender its charter to A & G, the o.iginal issuing organization, and . Continued on Page 26 Pago 25 July,1976 •V-:. I i c I if- ¥ fl' •> �'J '-Jj.. V:' 1 •' ll Continued from Page 25 the same shall be retired. Simultaneously, the A & G shall notify the SIUNA of the foregoing as provided by SlUNA's Constitution and By-Laws. *6. All IBU members in good standing, possessing such status pursuant to the IBU Constitution in effect prior to this merger shall be "full book members" under the terms of the A & G Constitution as amended and which Constitution shall be as hereafter set forth, except that such IBU members who possess less than 360 days seatime, (as such term "seatime" is defined in the above A & G Constitution), within 24 consecutive months, shall be A & G probationary members and upon completion of said 360 days seatime within 24 consecutive months shall be A & G "full book members". A suspended IBU member as so defined in the present IBU Constitution, shall not possess membership status in the A & G, unless within 90 days after the effective date of this merger, he has paid to the A & G all of his IBU union monetary obligations past due. *Amended to read: "6. All IBU members in good standing, possessing such status pursuant to the IBU Constitution in effect prior to the merger, shall be 'full book members' under the terms of the A & G Constitution as amended and such Constitu­ tion shall be as hereafter set. forth. A sus­ pended IBU member as so defined in the present IBU Constitution, shall not possess membership status in the A & G unless within 90 days after the effective date of this merger, he has paid to the A & G all his IBU union monetary obligations past due." 7. Upon approval of the merger in the manner here­ after provided, dues and initiation obligations of former IBU members to the A & G shall accrue and be payable for the fourth calendar quarter of 1976 (October-De­ cember). The foregoing shall be in addition to any other union monetary obligation that such union member had to the IBU for the period prior to October 1, 1976, and which pursuant to Paragraph "4" of this agreement is assigned to A & G upon approval of this merger. 8. In connection with Article XII, Sections 1(a) and (c) of the A & G Constitution hereafter set forth, and which sets forth qualifications for elective office or job, the term "union, its subsidiaries and its affiliates", as used therein shall, in addition to being applicable to the A & G, be equally applicable to the IBU, prior to this merger. 9. For all purposes of the A & G Constitution here­ after set forth, the terms "good standing or continuous good standing in the union", shall include such status of members in the IBU prior to this merger. 10. The parties hereto agree that upon the approval of this merger as herein provided, with respect to all agree­ ments and beneficial trusts to which IBU is a party, the»^BU shall assign all rights, title and interest of IBU to the A & G, which shall be the successor to the IBU, and A & G shall be deemed the union party thereto, in place of IBU. 11. IBU members' monetary obligations to the IBU shall be deemed, if unpaid, monetary obligations owed the A & G after approval of the within merger as pro­ vided in Paragraph 4(a) above, and moneys paid by such members shall be applied as provided in Article XX, Section 4 of the A «& G Constitution hereafter set forth, 12. (a) As set forth in Paragraph-"2" above, except as otherwise provided for in this agreement, the terms and provisions of this merger shall be reflected and set forth in the amended Constitution to be voted upon and ap­ proved by the respective membership in the manner here­ after provided and upon its approval, shall constitute the Constitution of the A & G which shall .be binding upon all its members including those formerly members of IBU. (b) A & G has advised that with respect to Article V, Section 1(b) of its amended Constitution, to date, the membership has determined that its provisions be appli­ cable solely where vacation benefits are negotiated effec­ tive on or after September 15, 1975, and provided 'such negotiated vacation benefit be increased by not less than '%350.00 per year for a full year's employment, over that in effect on September 15, 1975. 13. (Except for the changes indicated in this paragraph, the A & G Constitution will not be modified and will remain in full force and effect.) Article III, Section 1 which reads: Section 1. There shall be two classes of membership, to wit, full book members and probationary members. Candidates for membership shall be admitted to member­ ship in accordance with such rules as may be adopted from time to time, by a majority vote of the membership and which rules shall not be inconsistent with the pro­ visions of this Constitution. All candidates with 360 days or more seatime in a consecutive 24 calendar month period commencing from January 1, .1968, in an unli­ censed capacity, aboard an American-flag merchant vessel or vessels, covered by contracts with this Union, shall be eligible for full membership. All persons with less than the foregoing seatime but at least thirty (30) days of such seatime, shall be eligible for probationary membership. Only full book members shall be entitled to vote and to hold any office or elective Job, except as otherwise speci­ 'age 26 fied heri^. All probationary members shall have a voice in Union proceedings and shall be entitled to vote on union contracts. Amended to read: Section 1. There shall be two classes of membership, to wit full book members and probationary members. Can­ didates for membership shall be admitted to membership in accordance with such rules as may be adopted from time to time, by a majority vote of the membership and which rules shall not be inconsistent with the provisions of this Constitution. All candidates with 250 days or more seatime in a consecutive 24 calendar month period com­ mencing from January 1, 1968, in an unlicensed capac­ ity, aboard an American-flag merchant vessel or vessels, covered by coiitract with this Union, shall be eligible for full membership. All persons with less than the foregoing seatime but at least thirty (30) days of such seatime, shall be eligible for probationary membelrship. Only full book members shall be entitled to vote and to hold any office or elective job, except as otherwise specified herein. All probationary members shall have a voice in Union pro­ ceedings and shall be entitled to vote on Union contracts. Article III, Section 3(e) which reads: (e) While a member has no opportunity to pay dues, because of employment aboard an American-flag mer­ chant vessel. The provision of this subsection (e) shall be inapplicable when such merchant vessel is operating upon the Great Lakes. Amended to read as follows: (e) While a member has no opportunity to pay dues, because of employment aboard an American-flag mer­ chant vessel. The provision of this subsection (e) shall be inapplicable when such merchant vessel is operating upon the Great Lakes or upon the harbors, rivers or territorial waters of the United States. Article V, Section 2 which reads: Section 2. No candidate for full book membership shall be admitted into such membership without having paid an initiation fee of Six Hundred ($600.00) Dollars except as otherwise provided in this Constitution. In addition,, the candidate shall pay a Ten ($10.00) Dollar "service fee" for the issuance of his full book. Each candidate for probationary membership and each probationary member shall, with the payment of each of his first quarterly dues, as required by Section 1, pay at each such time the sum of One Hundred and Fifty ($150.00) Dollars as partial initiation fee. The total of such initiation monies so paid shall be credited to his above required initiation fee for a full book member upon con^letion of the required seatime as provided for in Article III, Section 1. Monies paid to the Union by any non-full book member prior to the effective date of this amended Constitution, on account of initiation fee and assessments, not exceeding Two Hundred and Fifty ($250.00) Dollars, shall be credited to such member's payment of his initiation fee as required by this section. Paragraph 2 amended to read as follows: Each candidate for probationary membership and each probationary member shall, with the payment of each of his first quarterly dues, as required by Section 1, pay at each such time the sum of One Hundred and Fifty ($150.00) Dollars as partial initiation fee. The total of such initiation monies so paid shall be credited to his above required initiation fee for a full book member upon completion of the required seatime as provided for in Article III, Section 1. Article VI, Section 4 which reads: Section 4. A member in retirement may be restored to membership after a two-year period of retirement con­ sisting of eight full quarters only by majority vote of the membership. Amended to read as follows: Section 4. A member in retirement may be restored to membership after a one-year period of retirement con­ sisting of four full quarters only by majority vote of the . membership. Article VII, Section 2 Vhich reads: Section 2. The headquarters of the Union-shall be lo­ cated in New York and the headquarters officers shall consist of a President, an Executive Vice-President, one Vice-President in Charge of Contracts and Contract En­ forcement, a Secretary-Treasurer, one Vice-President in Charge of the Atlantic Coast, one Vice-President in Charge of the Gulf Coast, and one Vice-President in Charge of the Lakes and Inland Waters. Amended to read: Section 2. The headquarters of the Union shall be lo­ cated in New York or at such place as the Executive Board may determine from time to time. The head­ quarters officers shall consist of a President, an Executive Vice-President, one Vice-President in Charge of Con­ tracts and Contract Enforcement, a Secretary-Treasurer, one Vice-President in Charge of the Atlantic Coast, one . Vice-President in Charge of the Gulf Coast, and one Vice-President in Charge of the Lakes and Inland Waters. Article VII, Section 4 which reads: Section 4. Every member of the Union shall be reg­ istered in one of three departments; namely, deck, engine and stewards department. The definition of these depart­ ments shall be in accordance with custom and usage. This definition may be modified by a majority vote of the membership. No member may transfer from one depart­ ment to another except by approval as evidenced by, a majority vote of the membership. Amended to read: Section 4. Where applicable, every member of the Union shall be registered in one of three departments; namely, deck, engine and stewards department. The definition of these departments shall be in accordance with custom and iisage. This definition may be modified by a majority vote of the membership. No member may transfer from one department to another except by ap­ proval as evidenced by a majority vote of the member­ ship. Article X, Section 1(e), Paragraph 1 which reads: (e) Subject to approval by a majority vote of the mem­ bership, the President shall designate the number and location of ports the jurisdiction, status and activities thereof, and may close or open such ports,-and may re­ assign Vice-Presidents and the Secretary-Treasurer, with­ out reduction of wages. He may also re-assign Head­ quarters Representatives, Port Agents, and Patrolmen, to other duties, without reduction in wages. The Ports of New York, Philadelphia, Baltimore, Mobile, New Orleans, Houston, Detroit and San Francisco may not be closed except by Constitutional amendment. Amended to read as follows: (e) Subject to approval by a majority vote bf the mem­ bership, the President shall designate the number and location of ports, the jurisdiction, status and activities thereof, and may close or open such ports, and may re­ assign Vice-Presidents and the Secretary-Treasurer, with­ out reduction of wages. He may also re-assign Head­ quarters Representatives, Port Agents, and Patrolmen, to other duties, without reduction in wages. The Ports of New York, Philadelphia, Baltimore, Mobile, New Orleans, Houston, Detroit, San Francisco and St. Louis, may not be closed except by Constitutional amendment. Article XI, Section 1 which reads: Article XI Wages and Terms of Office of Officers and Other Elective Job Holders, Union Employees, and Others Section 1. The following elected officers and jobs shall be held for a term «of four years: President Vice-Presidents Secretary-Treasurer Headquarters Representatives I Port Agents Patrolmen The term of four years set forth here is expressly sub­ ject to the provisions for assumption of office as contained in Article XIII, Section 6(b) of this Constitution. , The first nomination and election of officers and jobs under this amended Constitution as provided for in this Article XI and Articles XII and XIII, sh'all be held in the year 1975. Amended to read as follows: Section 1. The following elected officers and jobs shall be held for a term of four years, except the term of of­ ficers and jobs, elected in balloting conducted in 1975, shall be for five years: President Vice-Presidents Secretary-Treasurer Headquarters Representatives Port Agents Patrolmen The term of years set forth here is expressly subject to the provisions for assumption of office as contained in Article XIII, Section 6(b) of this Constitution. Article XII, Section 1 which reads: Article Xn • Qualifications for Officers, Headquarters Representatives, Port Agents, Patrolmen and Other Elective Jobs Section 1. Any member of the Union is eligible to be a candidate for, and hold, any office or the job of Head­ quarters Representative, Port Agent or Patrolman pro­ vided: (a) He has at least three (3) years of seatime in an unlicensed capacity aboard an American-flag merchant vessel or vessels. In computing time, time spent in the employ of the Union, its subsidiaries and its affiliates, or in any employment at the Union's direction, shall count the same as seatime. Union records. Welfare Plan records and/or company records can be used to determine eligi­ bility; and Xb) He has been a full book member in continuous good standing in the Union for at least three (3) years immedi­ ately prior to his nomination; and (c) He has at least one hundred (100) days of seatime, in an unlicensed capacity, aboard an American-flag mer­ chant vessel or vessels covered by contract with this Union, or one hundred (100) days of employment with, or in any office or job of, the Union, its subsidiaries and its affiliates, or in any employment at the Union's direc­ tion, or a combination of these, between January Isf and the time of nomination in the electfon year, except if such seatime is wholly aboard such merchant vessels operating Continued on Page 27 Seafarers Log �"is: ^. f \/ return, in normal course, to the port from which, they Continued from Page 26 were elected. solely upon the Great Lakes, in which event he shall have The Union Tallying Committee shall elect a chairman at least sixty-five (65) days of such seatime instead of the from among themselves and, subject to the express terms foregoing one hundred (100) days; and of this Constitution, adopt its own procedures. All de­ (d) He is a citizen of the United States of America; and cisions of such Committee and the contents of their report (e) He is not disqualified by law. He is not receiving a shall be valid if made by a majority vote, provided there pension from this Union's Pension Fund, if any, or from be a quorum in attendance, which quorum is hereby fixed a Union-Management Fund to which Fund this Union is at nine (9). The Committee, but not less than a quorum a party or from a company under contract with this thereof, shall have the sole right and duty to obtain all Union. mailed ballots and the other mailed election material from Amended as follows: the depository and to insure their safe custody during the (c) He has at least one hundred (100) days of seatime, course of the Committee's proceedings. The proceedings in an unlicensed capacity, aboard an American-flag vessel' of the Committee except for their organizational meeting or vessels covered by contract with this Union or one and their actual preparation of the closing report and hundred (100) days of employment with, or in any office dissents therefrom, if any, shall be open to any members, or job of, the Union, its subsidiaries and its affiliates, or provided he observes decorum. Any candidate may act as in any employment at the Union's direction or a com­ an observer and/or designate another member to act as bination of these, between January 1 and the time of his observer at the counting of the ballots. In no event nomination in the election year, except if such seatime is shall issuance of the above referred to closing report of wholly aboard such merchant vessels operating solely the Committee be delayed beyond January 31st immedi­ upon the Great Lakes or, if such seatime is wholly aboard ately subsequent to the close of the election year. In the tugboats, towboats or dredges and contractual employ­ discharge of its duties, the Committee may call upon ment thereon is for fixed days with equal amount of days and utilize the services of clerical employees of the off, he shall have at least sixty-five (65) days of such sea­ Union. The Committee shall be discharged upon the time instead of the foreging one hundred (100) days; completion of the issuance and dispatch of its report as and by addition of subsection (0 which reads as follows: required in this Artjcle. In the event a recheck and re­ (f) He has not sailed in a licensed capacity aboard an count is ordered pursuant to this Article, the Committee American-flag merchant vessel or vessels within -24 con­ shall be reconstituted, except that if any member thereof secutive months immediately prior to the opening of is not available, a substitute therefore shall be elected nominations. from the appropriate port at a special meeting held for Article XIII, Section 1. Nominations. Subsection (g) that purpose as soon as possible. which reads: Amended so that the second sentence of Paragraph 2 (g) In the event the member is on a ship he shall nofjfy reads as follows: the Credentials Committee what ship he is on. This shall "All decisions of such Committee and the contents of be done also if he ships subsequent to forwarding his their report shall be valid if made by a majority vote, pro­ credentials. vided there be a quorum in attendance, which quorum is amended to read; hereby fixed at ten." (g) In the event the member is on a vessel, he shall Article XXIII, Section 1 which reads: notify the Credentials Committee what vessel he is on. Article XXm This shall be done also if he ships subsequent to forward­ Meetings ing his credentials. Section 1. Regular membership meetings shall be held Article XlII, section 4 which reads: monthly only in the following major ports at the follow­ (b) The Union Tallying Committee shall consist of 16 ing times: full book members. Two shall be elected from each of the During the week following the first Sunday of every eight ports of New York. Philadelphia, Baltimore, month a meeting shall be held on Monday—at New Mobile, New Orleans, Houston, Detroit and San Fran­ York; on Tuesday—at Philadelphia; on Wednesday— cisco. The election shall be held at the regular meeting at Baltimore; and on Friday—at Detroit. During the next in December of the election year, or if the Executive week, meetings .shall be held on Monday—at Houston; Board otherwise determines prior thereto, at a special on Tuesday—at New Orleans; on Wednesday—at Mo­ meeting held in the aforesaid ports, on the first business bile; and on Thursday—at San Francisco. All regular day of the last week of said month. No officer. Head­ membership meetings shall commence at 2:30 p.m. local quarters Representative, Port Agent, Patrolman, or can­ time. Where a meeting day falls on a Holiday officially didate for office, or the job of Headquarters Represen­ designated as such by the authorities of the state or tative, Port Agent or Patrolman, shall be eligible for municipality in which a port is located, the port meeting election to this Committee, except as provided for in shall take place on the following business day. Saturday ,Article X, Section 4. In addition to its duties herein set and Sunday shall not be deemed business days. Torth, the Union Tallying Committee shall be charged The Area Vice Presidents shall be the chairmen of all with the tallying of all the ballots and the preparation of regular meetings in ports in their respective areas. In the a closing report setting forth, in complete detail, the event the Area Vice Presidents are unable to attend a results of the election, including a complete accounting regular meeting of a port, they shall instruct the Port of all ballots and stubs, and reconciliation of the same Agents, or other elected job holders, to act as chairmen with the rosters, and receipts of the Port Agents, all with of the meetings. detailed reference to serial numbers and amounts and In the event a quorum is not present at 2:30 P.M. the with each total broken down into port totals. The Tally­ chairman of the meeting at the pertinent port shall post­ ing Committee shall have access to all election records pone the opening of the meeting but in no event later and files for their inspection, examination and verifica­ than 3:00 P.M. tion. The report shall clearly detail all discrepancies Amended as follows: discovered and shall contain recommendations for the Section 1. Regular membership meetings shall be held treatment of these discrepancies. All members of the monthly only in the following major ports at the follow­ Committee shall sign the report, without prejudice, how­ ing times: ever, to the right of any member thereof to submit a During the week following the first Sunday of every dissenting report as to the accuracy of the count and the month a meeting shall be held on Monday—at New validity of the ballots, with pertinent details. York; on Tuesday—at Philadelphia; on Wednesday—at In connection with the tally of ballots there shall be no Baltimore; and on Friday—at Detroit. During the next counting of ballots until all mailing envelopes containing week, meetings shall be held on Monday—at Houston; valid ballots have first been opened, the ballot envelopes on Tuesday—at New Orleans; on Wednesday—at Mo­ removed intact and then all of such ballot envelopes bile; on Thursday—at San Francisco; and on Friday at mixed together, after which such ballot envelopes shall St. Louis. All regular membership meetings, etc. . . . be opened and counted in such multiples as the Commit­ Article XXIV, Section 8 reads: tee may "deem expedient and manageable. The Committee Section 8. The terms, "this Constitution", and "this shall resolve all issues on challenged ballots and then amended Constitution," shall be deemed to have the tally those found valid, utilizing the same procedure as same meaning and shall refer to the Constitution as provided in the preceding sentence either jointly or amended which takes the pjjace of the one adopted by the' separately. Union in 1939, as amended up through Jan. 1, 1974. Amended so that first two sentences read: Amended as follows: (b) The Union Tallying Committee shall consist of 18 Section 8. The terms, "this Constitution", and "this full book members. Two shall be elected from each of amended Constitution," shall be deemed to have the the 9 pqrts of New York, Philadelphia, Baltimore, same meahing and shall refer to the Constitution as Mobile, New Orleans, Houston, Detroit, San Francisco amended which takes.the place of the one adopted by the and St. Louis. • Union in 1939, as amended up through September, 1976. Article XIII, Section 4(c) which reads: Article XXIV amended by addition of two Sections: (c) The members of the Union Tallying Committee Section 13. The term "seatime" shall include employ­ shall, after their election, proceed to the port in which ment upon any navigable waters, or days of employment Headquarters is located, to arrive at that port no later than January 5th of the year immediately after the elec­ in a contracted employer unit represented by the Union. . Section 14. The term "in an unlicensed capacity, aboard tion year. Each member of the Committee not an American flag merchant vessel or vessels," shall in­ from the port in which Headquarters is located shall be clude persons employed in an unlicensed or licensed reimbursed for transportation, meals and lodging expenses occasioned by their traveling to and returning from th^ capacity aboard dredges, tugboats, towboats and similar Port. Committee members elected from the port in which vessels used to taw, propel, or push barges or other con­ Headquarters is located, shall be similarly reimbursed, veyances or assist merchant vessels in docking or unexcept for transportation. All members of the Comiuittee docking, or persons otherwise employed in a contracted shall also be paid at the prevailing standby rate of pay employer unit represented by the Union. 14. The parties hereto agree to the terms of the within from the day subsequent to their election to the day they July, 1976. merger, subject, however, to the approval of their respec­ tive membership to be conducted by referendum votes as hereinafter provided: 15. The A & G shall cause this Agreement, including the proposed Constitutional provisions which are to be amended, set forth in Paragraph 13 above, to be intro­ duced at its June 1976 Membership Meeting, as a resolu­ tion for vote and as proposed Constitutional amendments. As Constitutionally provided, if the foregoing shall be ac­ cepted at the Port meeting where introduced and a Con­ stitutional Committee thereafter elected, reports favor­ ably upon the same, it shall as further Constitutionally provided, be submitted to the July Membership Meetings and if the membership accept such report, it shall be recommended that the proposition constituting this Merger Agreement, including the proposed Constitu­ tional amendments, be voted upon by secret ballot as one proposition, with the vote to be held commencing August 16, 1976, and ending September 15, 1976. Copies of this proposed Merger Agreement, including the proposed amended Constitution set forth in Paragraph 13, shall be available at A & G Headquarters and Ports for its membership no later than August 6, 1976. Copies of this proposed Agreement including the proposed A & G Constitution as amended, together with the scheduled date and time of the referendum shall also be published in the Union newspaper before the end of July, 1976. 16. (a) The IBU shall cause this Agreement, including the proposed amended Constitution set forth in Para­ graph 13 above, to be approved by its Executive Board. If said Executive Board so approves and if the A & G membership, at their July 1976 Membership Meeting, authorizes a referendum vote for the A & G member­ ship, as provided in Paragraph 15 above, then this Agree­ ment and proposed A «& G amended Constitution shall be submitted to the IBU membership for mail referen­ dum vote by secret ballot to be held during the period August 16-September 15, 1976. (b) The ballot to be voted upon by the IBU membership shall contain the proposition whether or not to approve the Agreement, including the A & G Constitution as amended. (c) The ballots shall be available at IBU Headquarters and all Ports from 9 A.M. to 12 Noon oh Monday through Saturday excepting holidays. The ballots shall be tallied commencing September 20, 1976, by a four man Tallying Committee elected at a Special Meeting at Headquarters no later than September 18, 1976. All ballots postmarked after September 15, 1976 shall not be counted. Upon completion of the tally, the Committee shall make its report and certification. (d) Copies of this proposed Merger Agreement includ­ ing the proposed Amended Constitution set forth in Para­ graph 13, shall be available at IBU Headquarters and Ports no later than August 6, 1976. Copies of this pro­ posed Agreement including the proposed A & G Con­ stitution as amended, together with the scheduled date and time of the referendum, shall be published in the Union newspaper before the end of July. (e) The Executive Board, as Constitutionally provided, shall take such steps as it deems necessary to assure that the vote is secret, including but not limited to the pro­ cedure for the voting, the administration, tallying -and certification of the balloting. 17. This Merger Agreement, including the proposed amended Constitution set forth in Paragraph 13 above, shall not become effective unless both the A & G and IBU members voting, voting separately as provided above, vote affirmatively on the proposition for merger and the A & G Constitution as amended. 18. This Merger Agreement and all its provisions ex­ cept as otherwise provided herein shall become effec­ tive on the latest date of the Tallying Committee of the A & G and IBU, counting the aforesaid votes, certifies that each of the foregoing propositions have been voted affirmatively by their respective membership. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, we have made and exe­ cuted this Agreement this 17th day of May, 1976. SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION OF NORTH AMERICA-ATLANTIC, GULF, LAKES AND INLAND WATERS DISTRICT, AFL-CIO BY: s/ PAUL HALL PAUL HALL, President s/ FRANK DROZAK FRANK DROZAK, Executive 'Vice President INLAND BOATMEN'S UNION OF THE SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION OF NORTH AMERICA-ATLANTIC, GULF, LAKES AND INLAND WATERS DISTRICT, AFL-CIO BY: s/ PAUL DROZAK PAUL DROZAK, National Director s/ BYRON KELLEY BYRON KELLEY, Great Lakes Area Director The foregoing Agreement has been approved by the INLAND BOATMEN'S UNION OF THE SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION OF NORTH AMERICA-ATLANTIC, GULF, LAKES AND INLAND WATERS DISTRICT EXECUTIVE BOARD Dated: May 17, 1976 s/ JOSEPH DiGIORGIO JOSEPH DiGIORGIO. Secretary-Treasurer INLAND BOATMEN'S UNION Page 27 •it I .;A i tl I i . f' .f. my I i-f • I !::: f: 1 'I .^1 f ;• �\ . ; - i. - '.•'T'.-r.. ' « I..,iu REPORT OF CONSTITUTIONAL COMMITTEE SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION OF NORTH AMERICAATLANTIC, GULF, LAKES & INLAND WATERS DISTRICT, AFL-CIO ON RESOLUTION FOR IBU MERGER AND AMENDMENTS We, the undersigned Constitutional Coiiiinittee were duly elected at a special meeting at Headquarters, Port of New York, on June 21, 1976, in accordance with Article XXV, Section 2 of our Union Constitution. We herewith submit this report and recommendation, in accordance with Article XXV which reads as follows: ARTICEL XXV AMENDMENTS This Constitution shall be amended in the following manner: Section 1. Any full book member may submit at any regular meeting of any Port proposed amendments to this Constitution in resolutiot^form. If a majority vote of the membership of the Port approves it, the proposed amend­ ment shall be forwarded to all Ports for further action. Section 2. When a proposed amendment is accepted by a majority vote of the membership, it shall be referred to a Constitutional Committee in the Port where Head­ quarters is located. This Committee shall be composed of six full book members, two from each department and shall be elected in accordance with such rules as are established by a majority vote of that Port. The Com­ mittee will act on all proposed amendments referred to jt. The Committee may receive whatever advice and assist­ ance, legal or otherwise, it deems necessary. It shall pre­ pare a report oh the amendment together with any pro­ posed changes or substitutions or recommendations and the reasons for such recommendations. The latter shall then be submitted to the membership. If a majority vote of the membership approves the amendment as recom­ mended, it shall then be voted upon, in a yes or no vote by the membership of the Union by secret ballot in ac­ cordance with the procedure directed by a majority vote of the membership at the time it gives the approval ne­ cessary to put the referendum to a vote. The Union Tallying Committee shall consist of six (6) full book melhbers, two from each of the three (3) departments of the Union, elected from Headquarters Port. The amendment shall either be printed on the ballot, or if too lengthy, shall be referred to on the ballot. Copies of the amendment shall be posted on the bulletin boards of all ports and made available at the voting site in all ports. Section 3. If approved by a majority of the valid ballots cast, the amendment shall become effective immediately upon notification by the aforesaid Union Tallying Com­ mittee to the Secretary-Treasurer that the amendment has been so approved, unless otherwise specified in the amendment. The Secretary-Treasurer shall immediately notify all ports of the results of the vote on the amend­ ment. At the regular membership meeting held in the Port of New York on June 7, 1976, the following resolution was submitted: WHEREAS, this Union—the SEAFARERS INTER­ NATIONAL UNION OF NORTH AMERICA, AT­ LANTIC, GULF, LAKES AND INLAND WATERS DISTRICT (A & G) chartered many years ago, the IN­ LAND BOATMEN'S UNION OF THE SEAFARERS •INTERNATIONAL UNION OF NORTH AMERICA, ATLANTIC, GULF, LAKES AND INLAND WATERS DISTRICT (IBU); and WHEREAS, the membership of this Union essentially constitutes unlicensed seamen employed aboard Ameri­ can flag merchant vessels operating upon the Deep Seas and Great Lakes; and WHEREAS, IBU essentially represents seamen, mar­ itime and allied workers in and upon the coastal, harbors and inland waters and lakes of the United States and its possessions; and WHEREAS, both of such Unions have consistently and constantly worked with each other upon common and related problems affecting their membership and each is familiar with the operation of the other as well as the economic and social problems of their respective mem­ bership and are further familiar with each others member­ ship, industry and their issues as they relate to their organizational and economic structure and, finally, throughout the years they have constantly rendered finan­ cial and trade union aid and assistance to each other; and WHEREAS, both unions are each parties to common union management trusts that provide for their respective membership, various welfare, pension, training and other fringe benefits and each organization has worked inti­ mately with the other and their respective contracted employers with respect to'matters arising'under and in the administration of such trusts for the respective mem­ bership; and WHEREAS, it is strongly felt and believed that the merger of the IBU with this Union would be in the best interests of both their membership and would result in a reduction of operating expenses and afford greater con­ tinued strength and resources as one organization, par­ ticularly in the area of organization; and WHEREAS, it is recognized that by reason of different contractual employment relationships, there are long es­ tablished job rights of the respective membership with separate and distinct employers, which should be pro­ tected for each respective membership as to job or sailing rights; and WHEREAS, the Executive officers of each such Union, over a period of time, have met and discussed terms of merger and have now agreed to merge into one organization preserving, however, the long established job and shipping rights of the respective membership and which merger is subject to the approval of the respective membership as constitutionally required. NOW, THEREFORE, in the interest of our member­ ship, in the interest of the unlicensed seaman and maritime worker, and in the interest of a stronger trade union cap­ able of preserving, protecting and enchancing the rights of our membership, it is hereby RESOLVED, that the Merger Agreement between this Union and the IBU, dated May 17, 1976, be in all re­ spects approved; and it is further RESOLVED, that in order to effectuate the said Merger Agreement, certain Constitutional amendments are necessary and that our Constitution shall be amended in the following respects: 1. Article III, Section 3(e), last sentence thereof shall be amended to read as follows: "The provision of this Subsection (e) shall be inapplicable" when such merchant vessel is op­ erating upon the Great Lakes or upon the har­ bors, rivers or territorial waters of the United States." 2. Article V, Section 2, second paragraph shall be amended by striking the last sentence thereof, which reads as follows: "Monies paid to the Union by any non-full book member prior to the effective date of this amended Constitution, on account of initiation fee and assessments, not exceeding Two Hun­ dred and Fifty ($250.00) Dollars, shall be cred­ ited to such member's payment of his initiation fee as required by this section." 3. Article VII, Section 4, and specifically the first sen­ tence thereof, shall be amended to read as follows: "Where applicable, every member of the Union shall be registered in one of three departments; namely, deck, engine and stewards depart­ ment." 4. Article X, Section 1(e) and particularly, the first paragraph thereof and specifically, the last sentence of such first paragraph, shall be amended to read as follows: "The Ports of New York, Philadelphia, Balti­ more, Mobile, New Orleans, Houston, Detroit, San Francisco and St. Louis, may not be closed except by Constitutional amendment." 5. Article XIII, Section 1(g) shall be amended to read as follows: "In the event the member is on a vessel he shall notify the Credentials Committee what vessel he is on. This shall be done also if he ships sub­ sequent to forwarding his credentials." 6. Article XIII, Section 4(b) and specifically the first two sentences thereof, shall be amended to read as fol­ lows: "The Union Tallying Committee shall consist of 18 full book members. Two shall be elected from each of the 9 ports of New York, Philadel­ phia, Baltimore, Mobile, New Orleans, Hous­ ton, Detroit, San Francisco and St. Louis." 7. Paragraph 2 of Article XIII, Section 4(c) shall be amended so that the number nine (9) is changed to ten (10). 8. Article XXIII, Section I, second paragraph, first two sentences shall be amended to read as follows: "During the week following the first Sunday of every month a meeting shall be held dn Monday —at New York; on Tuesday—at Philadelphia; on Wednesday—at Baltimore; and on Friday— at Detroit. Durirtg the next week, meetings shall be held on Monday—at Houston; on Tuesday —at New Orleans; on Wednesday—at Mobile; on Thursday—at San Francisco; and on Friday at St. Louis." 9. Article XXIV, Section 8, shall be amended so as to delete the term "January 1, 1974" and replace it with the term "September, 1976." 10. Article XXIV, shall be amended by adding thereto Sections "13" and "14", which shall read as follows: "Section 13. The term "seatime" shall include employment upon any navigable waters, or days of employment in a contracted employer unit represented by the Union, or contractually man­ dated time off. Section 14. The term "in an unlicensed capacity aboard an American flag merchant vessel or vessels," shall include persons employed in an unlicensed or licensed capacity aboard dredges, tugboats, towboats and similar vessels used to tow, propel or push barges or other conveyances or assist merchant vessels in docking or undocking, or persons otherwise employed in a con­ tracted employer unit represented by the Union." and it is further Continued on Page 29 The Constitutional Committee, elected June 21 at Headquarters, works on their report on the merger of the SlU and the Inland Boatmen's Union. Clockwise from left, Ihey are: Kenneth Bowman, engine de­ partment; Frank Teti, deck department; Warren Cassidy, steward department; James Colder, chairman, steward department; John McHale, deck department, and William Drew, engine department. Hf, i Page 28 •f Seafarers Log �•k, Continued from Page 28 RESOLVED, that additional amendments, unrelated to the proposed Merger, be adopted as follows: 11. Article VI, Section 4, shall be amended to read as follows: "A member in retirement may be restored to membership after a one year period of retire­ ment consisting of four full quarters, only by a majority vote of the membership." 12. Article XI, Section 1, shall be amended to read as follows: "The following elected officers and jobs shall be held for a term of four years," except the term of officers and jobs, elected in balloting con­ ducted in 1975, shall be for five years: President Vice-Presidents Secretary-Treasurer Headquarters Representatives Port Agents Patrolmen ^ The term of years set forth here is expressly subject to the provisions for assumption of office as contained in ''Article XIII, Section 6(b) of this Constitution." and the last paragraph of Section 1, which reads "The first nomination etc,", sliall be cleleted. 13. Article XII, Section 1, shall be amended by adding Subsection (f) which shall read: "(f) He has not sailed in a licensed capacity * aboard an American flag merchant vessel or vessels within 24 consecutive months immedi­ ately prior to the opening of nominations." and it is further RESOLVED, that as-constitutionally provided, if a majority of the membership of the Port Meeting where this Resolution is introduced, approves the Resolution, and thereafter refers it to all Ports and the majority of the membership approves the Resolution, then as con­ stitutionally provided, a Constitutional Committee shall thereafter be elected at a Special meeting to be held on June 21, 1976, at 10:00 AM, at Headquarters, and such Committee, as constitutionally required, shall report upon the amendments as proposed, to the July, 1976 Member­ ship Meeting; and it is further RESOLVED, that if the membership accept such re­ port of the Constitutional Committee the proposition constituting the Merger Agreement including the pro­ posed Constitutional amendments be voted upon in secret ballot with the vote to be held commencing August 16, 1976, and ending on September 15, 1976; and it is further RESOLVED, that on the balloting to be taken on the proposed amendments, as well as the Merger Agreement, said amendments and Merger Agreement be voted "up" or "down" as one proposition, and it is further RESOLVED, that copies of the proposed Merger Agreement, including the proposed amended Constitution set forth in Paragraph 13 thereof, shall be available at A & C Headquarters and Ports, for the membership, no later than August 6, 1976; and it is further RESOLVED, that the Merger Agreement, including the proposed amendments shall not become effective unless the members of the IBU voting, vote affirmatively as to the proposition to be set forth on their ballot, and unless the members of this Union voting, vote affirmatively on the proposition to be-voted upon by them; and that if both groups vote affirmatively, the Merger Agreement and the amendments to the Constitution shall become effective on the latest date that the Tallying Committee of both or­ ganizations certifies that each of the propositions have been voted upon affirmatively by their respective mem­ bership; and it is further RESOLVED, that if either of the membership shall not vote affirmatively on the propositions set forth on their ballot, then the Merger Agreement, including the proposed amendments to the Constitution set forth above, shall be deemed cancelled, null and void and of no force and effect. Fraternally submitted: Paul Hall, President, H-I Frank Drozak, Executive Vice President, D-22 Cal Tanner, Vice President, T-1 Lindsey J. Williams, Vice President, W-1 Joe DiGiorgio, Secretary-Treasurer, D-2 Earl Shepard, Vice President, S-2 Paul Drozak, Vice President, D-180 Fred Farnen, F-656, Headquarters Representative Leon Hall, Jr., H-125, Headquarters Representative William W. Hall, H-272, Headquarters Representative Edward X. Mooney, M-7, Headquarters Representative George McCartney, M-948, New York Agent Ted Babkowski, B-1, New York Joint Patrolman Jack Caffey, C-1010, New York Joint Patrolman Angus Campbell, C-217, New York Joint Patrolman Luige lovino, I-l!, New York Joint Patrolman Frank Mongelli, M-1111, New York Joint Patrolman , Michael Sacco, S-1288, New York Joint Patrolman Keith Terpc, T-3, New York Joint Patrolman Herman Troxclair, T-4, New York Joint Patrolman John Fay, F-363, Philadelphia Agent Albert Bernstein, B-3, Philadelphia Joint Patrolman July. 1976 William Morris, M-4, Philadelphia Joint Patrolman Ben Wilson, W-217, Baltimore Agent Tony Kastina, K-5, Baltimore Joint Patrolman Robert Pomerlane, P-437, Baltimore Joint Patrolman Louis Neira, N-1, Mobile Agent Harold Fischer, F-1, Mobile Joint Patrolman C. J. "Buck" Stephens, Agent, New Orleans, S-4 Thomas E. Gould, G-267, New Orleans Joint Patrolman Louis Guarino, G-520, New Orleans Joint Patrolman Stanley Zeagler, Z-60, New Orleans Joint Patrolman Robert "Mickey" Wilbum, W-6, Houston Agent Frank "Scottie" Aubusson, A-8, Houston Joint Patrolman Roan Lightfoot, L-562, Houston Joint Patrolman Franklin Taylor, T-180, Houston Joint Patrolman Steve Troy, T-485, San Francisco Agent Pat Marinelli, M-462, San Francisco Joint Patrolman Joseph Sacco, S-1287, San Francisco Joint Patrolman Jack Bluitt, B-15, Detroit Agent Roy Boudreau, B-1473, Detroit Joint Patrolman The membership voted to accept this resolution. The resolution was thereafter submitted to all Constitutional Ports commencing with Philadelphia on June 8, and end­ ing at San Francisco on June 17, 1976. Headquarters has made available to as the results of the vote on the resolu­ tion in all of the Constitutional Ports. It is the finding of this Committee that a majority of the membership at the regular membership meetings held in the Constitutional Ports voted to accept the proposed amendments as embodied in this resolution. The proposed amendments reflect necessary changes as a result of the agreement between this District and the Inland Boatmen's Union to merge into one organization, with resultant in­ creased strength of our Union and more economic and ef­ ficient administration. Additionally, the proposed amend­ ments reflect other changes which are of particular significance and others which are merely housekeeping and technical changes updating our Constitution. Basically, the merger agreement provides that the In­ land Boatmen's Union will merge into and become part of the Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District and the members of the Inland Boatmen's Union will be­ come bound by our Constitution. Thus, while IBU mem­ bers will soon be voting upon the merger agreement and as a result also to accept our Constitution, which is en­ tirely new to them and which will set forth their rights and privileges as Union members, the amendments ac­ tually required to be made in our Constitution to accom­ plish the merger, are few in number. This Committee, as constitutionally authorized, pro­ poses changes or substitutions for some of the proposed Constitutional amendments. Additionally, we recom­ mend further Constitutional changes. We hereafter set forth our comments upon the pro­ posed amendments, our proposed changes or substitutions and the reasons therefor, as well as our recommendations as to additional Constitutional changes and the reasons for such recommendations. In our discussion, we shall refer to each proposed amendment by their paragraph numbers, all of which are set forth above. 1. Artilce III, Section 3(e) This amendment is necessitated to accommodate to the merger so as to treat the IBU membqrs in the same manner as that provided for our Great Lakes members, none of whom sail aboard vessels which are gone from the continental United States for substantial periods of time. 2. Article V, Section 2 This amendment constitutes a typical housekeeping provision in that it deletes from the Constitution provi­ sions which were aplicable in 1970 and immediately there­ after but which, fundamentally, are no longer applicable. 3. Article VII, Section 4 "This amendment is necessitated to accommodate to the merger so that the requirement as to registration in one of three departments of the vessel shall only take place where applicable. It is to be noted that on some of the vessels manned by IBU members, there is no such division as three separate departments. 4. Article X, Section 1(e) Again, this is a Constitutional change to accom­ modate to the merger. In effect, St. Louis, Missouri is made a Constitutional Port. 5. Article XIII, Section 1(g) This amendment is to accommodate to the merger and recognizes the nature of vessels upon which IBU members are employed, therefore the present word "ship" is changed to "vessel". 6. Article XllI, Section 4(b) Again, this amendment is to accommodate to the merger. In substance, it provides for Union Tallying Committee members to come from all Constitutional Ports including the new Constitutional Port of St. Louis. 7. Article XIII, Section 4(c) This amendment, which fixes the quorum for the Union Tallying Committee at ten (10).instead of pine (9) as presently provided, is also to accommodate to the merger and the addition of St. Louis as a Constitutional Port. 8. Article XXIII, Section 1 This amendment is necessitated to accommodate to the merger. It provides for membership meetings to be held at the Constitutional Port of St. Louis. 9. Article XXIV, Section 8 This is a housekeeping amendment to update the Constitution as amended. 10. Article XXIV is amended by adding two new Sec­ tions, Sections 13 and 14. Under Section 13, the definition of "seatime" is appropriately amended so as to credit employment of all members including those of the IBU. Section M 4 defines the term "in an unlicensed capacity aboard an American-flag merchant vessel or vessels" to include employment aboard vessels manned by IBU members. 11. Article VI, Section 4 This amendment changes from two years to one year the time within which a member in retirement may be restored to membership by a majority vote of the membership. 12. Article XI,Section 1 Our Constitution has always provided for a four year term of office, commencing and ending with even years. In December, 1969, by Constitutional amendment, the term of office for the period 1968-1972 was shortened to end in 1971. The purpose of this amendment is to restore our past practice of term of officers commencing and ending with even years. By reason thereof, the pres­ ent term of our officers would be extended one year with the next election of officers to be held in 1980. 13. Article Xll, Section 1(f) This amendment is to assure that candidates for office have not during a recent period prior to nomina­ tions been employed in a working unit where the general, economic and other interest of the personnel and such unit, may be adverse to those of our membership's in­ terest. With respect to the above proposed amendments, we recommend the following changes. It is to be noted in the proposed amendment Paragraph .. 10, provision is made under Section 13, for the definition of the term "seatime". It is further provided by that definition that "seatime" shall include "contractually mandated time off." The purpose of this latter provision is intended to assure a reasonable opportunity for a pres­ ent IBU member to receive one hundred (100) days sea­ time between January 1, and time of nomination during election years specifically where such member, by con­ tract, works a specified number of days on and an equal number of days off. This appears to us to be comparable and analogous to the short season which out Great Lakes members have and concerning which appropriate adjust­ ment was made in our Constitution to accommodate to the same when the Great Lakes members merged into our Union. It appears to us that a similar procedure and for­ mat should be utilized in our Constitution as applicable to such IBU members. In view of the same, we suggest the following change. The proposed amendment to Article XXIV, by adding Section "13", should be changed to read as follows: "Section 13. the term "seatime" shall include employment upon any navigable waters, or days of employment in a contracted employer unit represented by the Union." In addition. Article XII, Section 1(c) should be amended to read as follows: "(c) He has at least one hundred (100) days of seatime, in an unlicensed capacity, aboard an American-flag merchant vessel or vessels cov­ ered by contract with this Union or one hundred (100) days of employment with, or in any office or job of, the Union, its subsidiaries and its af­ filiates, or in any employment at the Union's direction or a combination of these, between January 1, and the time of nomination in the election year, except if such seatime is wholly aboard such merchant vessels operating solely upon the Great Lakes or, if such seatime is wholly aboard tugboats, towboats or dredges and contractual employment thereon is for fixed days with equal amount of days off, he shall have at least sixty-five (65) days of such seatime instead of the foregoing one hundred (100) days; and" Finally, we recommend two further amendments. We recognize in today's rapidly moving society, places of operations change quickly. As a Union, our structure should be elastic enough to accommodate to such changes. It is further noted, that as presently provided, the Head­ quarters of our Union is in New York. In the event of economic changes, it may be necessary, in the best in­ terests of the membership, for the Headquarters to be at some other location. However, to accomplish this under our present Constitution, it will be necessary to go through the time consuming procedures for a Constitu­ tional amendment. It appears to us that we should haye a more flexible and timely method to effectuate such a change. It further appears to us that such determination should be left to our Executive Board. By reason of the foregoing, we recommend the following amendmept to be voted upon by the membership. Continued on Page 30 Page 29 i V/ \J t I V- % { |';t �' .V :/ Continued from Page 29 ' Article Vll, Section 2 shall be amended to read as follows: "Section 2. The Headquarters of the Union shall be located in New York or at such place as the Executive Board may determine from time to time. The Headquarters officers shall consist of a President, an Executive Vice-President, one Vice-President in Charge of Contracts and Contract Enforcement, a Secretary-Treasurer, one Vice-President in Charge of the Atlantic Coast, one Vice-President in Charge of the Gulf Coast, and one Vice-President in Charge of the Lakes and Inland Waters." The other recommended amendment is to accommo­ date to the proposed merger. In our Article 111, Section 1, it is provided that ail candidates for full membership must have 360 days, or more seatime in a consecutive 24 calendar month period. Some of the IBU contracts provide for fixed number of days employment with an equal number of days off. As a result, it may be difficult, if not improbable for such men to qualify for full membership under present Constitu­ tional provisions. The reduction of the seatime period will accommodate the IBU members and yet not ad­ versely effect A&G probationary or full members. In view of the foregoing, we recommend: "Article 111, Section 1, third sentence thereof, which provides—'All candidates with 360 days or more seatime in a consecutive 24 calendar month period etc.'—shall be changed to read: 'All candidates with 260 days or more seatime in a consecutive 24 calendar month period etc.'" ' We further note that the first "RESOLVED" of the Resolution upon which we are acting, provides that the merger agreement "be in all respects approved". It ap­ pears to us, that in one respect a modification is in order. Paragraph "6" of the merger agreement provides that an IBU member in good standing prior to the merger, is not to be a "full book member" of the A&G, unless he has not less than 360 days seatime, within 24 consecu­ tive months, notwithstanding that prior to the merger such IBU member had full and complete IBU member­ ship privileges. It appears to us, that such full rights should be carried over and recognized by the A&G. Al­ though this proposed modification is not a constitutional amendment provision, nevertheless in view of the fact that the merger agreement is part of the Resolution con- taining proposed cdnstiiutional amendments, wc believe that the same suggests it is appropriate to make this rec­ ommendation relative to modification of the merger agreement. We, therefore, recommend that a modification of Para­ graph "6" of the merger agreement be made by the parties thereto prior to any vote by the respective meml^rship upon the merger agreement. Such Paragraph "6" should be amended to read as follows: "6. All IBU members in good standing, possess­ ing such status pursuant to the IBU Constitu­ tion in effect prior to the merger, shall be 'full book members' under the terms of the A&G Constitution as amended and such Constitution shall be as hereafter set forth. A suspended IBU member as so defined in the present IBU Constitution, shall not possess membership status in the A&G unless within 90 days after the effective date of this merger, he has paid to the A&G all his IBU union monetary obliga­ tions past due." The amendments discussed and recommended above are, as previously stated, in part in connection with the merger agreement and in other part in connection with housekeeping or substantive changes in our Constituition. As proposed by the resolution, copies of the proposed merger agreement including proposed amended Consti­ tutional provisions will be available at Headquarters and Ports for the membership no later than August 6, 1976. We earnestly suggest that all of our members read the full text of the agreement and proposed amendments so as to become familiar with all of its terms and provisions. We believe that our membership, based upon all the facts, will approve the merger agreement and the proposed Constitutional amendments as well as those proposed changes and the further proposed amendments and we recommend such approval. Your Committee recommends that in conection with the ballot to be used by the membership in the vote on your Committee's recommendations, in accordance with the merger agreemeent, there be one proposition to be voted "Yes" or "No", reading as follows: be approved. « ^: ^ , I lYes ( 1 No " If this Constiutional Committee's report and recom­ mendation in concurred in by the membership at the July, 1976 membership meetings, it is recommended that, as provided in the merger agreement and resolution for Constitutional amendments, that the ballot on the above proposition b^ held by referendum vote in accordance with Article XIII, Sections 3, 4 and 7 of our Constitution, subject, however, to the following: "The election shall be held commencing at all Ports on August 16, 1976 and ending September 15, 1976. The Committee further recommends that Herbert D. Bacher, Executive Vice-President, Sterling National Bank & Trust Company of New York, 1410 Broadway, New York, New York 10018 serve as depository for ballots cast in this referendum. In accordance with Article XXV of our Constitution, the Union Tallying Committee shall consist of six full book members, two from each of the three departments of the Union, elected from Headquarters Port at a special meeting to be held there on September 18, 1976, and shall begin their duties on September 20, 1976. Requests for absentee ballots must be postmarked no later than 12 midnight on August 25, 1976, and must be delivered to the Secretary-Treasurer at Headquarters no later than August 31, 1976. Absentee ballots shall be mailed by the Secretary-Treasurer no later than Septem­ ber 2, 1976. All ballots to be counted must bear a post­ mark on or before September 15, 1976. Upon the completion of the tallying, the Committee shall make its report and certification. This Committee finally recommends, in accordance with the merger agreement and our Constitution's pro­ visions with respect to amendments, that this report and recommendations be read at Headquarters and all branches at the regular July, 1976 membership meetings for the purpose of acting upon this report and recom­ mendations in accordance with Article XXV of our Constitution. Dated: June 25,1976 Fraternally submitted, James Golder, G-72, Chairman Frank Teti, T-93 John McHale, M-520 Kenneth Bowman, B-1778 Warren Cassidy, C-724 William Drew, D-533 'Shall the merger agreement between Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District and the Inland Boatmen's Union of the Seafarers Inter­ national Union of North America, Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District, includ­ ing the proposed Constitutional amendments. EVERY SEAFARER IS GUARANTEED: • Protection of the rights and privileges guaranteed him under the Constitution of the Union. The right to vote. • The right to nominate himself for, and to hold, any office in the Union. That every official of the Union shall be bound to uphold and protect the rights of every member and that in no case shall any member be deprived of his rights and priv­ ileges as a member without due process of the law of the Union. The right to be confronted by his accuser and to be given a fair trial by an impartial committee of his brother Union members if he should be charged with conduct detrimental to the welfare of Seafarers banded together in this Union. The right to express himself freely on the floor of any Union meeting or in committee. The assurance that his brother Seafarers will stand with him in defense of the democratic principles set forth in the Constitution of the Union. i • Page 30 / . Seafarers Log �-:-'T F" . - v: nioposfli ONsnniiM /•i THE SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION OF NORTH AMERICAATLANTIC, GULF. LAKES AND INLAND WATERS DISTRICT Affiliated with Seafarers International Union of North America, American Federation of Labor>Congress of Industrial Organizations (As Amended] FREAMiLE As maritime and allied workers and realizing the value and necessity of a thorough organization, we are dedicated to the forming of one Union for our people, the Seafarers International Union of North America—Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District, based upon the follow­ ing ininciples: All members shall be entitled to all the rights, privileges and guarantees as set forth in this Constitution, and such rights, privileges and guarantees shall be preserved in ac­ cordance with its terms. We declare that American seamen are entitled to receive their employment without interference of crimps, ship­ owners, fink halls or any shipping bureaus maintained by the Government. We affirm that every worker has the right to receive fair and just remuneration for his labor, and to gain suffi­ cient leisure for mental cultivation and physical recreation. We proclaim the right of all seamen to receive healthful and sufficient food, and proper forecastles in which to rest. We defend the right of all seamen to be treated in a decent and respectful manner by those in command, and We hold that the above rights belong to all workers alike, irresiMctive of nationality or creed. Recognizing the foregoing as our inalienable rights, we are conscious of corresponding duties to those in command, our employers, our craft and our country. We will, therefore, try by all just means to promote har­ monious relations with those in command by exercising due care and diligence in the performance of the duties of our profession, and by giving all possible assistance to our em­ ployers in caring for their gear and property. Based upon these principles, it is among our objects: To use our influence individually and collectively for the purpose of maintaining and developing skill in seamanship and effecting a change in the maritime law of the United States, so as to render it more equitable and to make it an aid instead of a hindrance to the development of a merchant marine and a body of American seamen. To support a journal which shall voice the sentiments of maritime workers and through its columns seek to maintain their knowledge of, and interest in, maritime affairs. To assist the seamen of other countries in the work of organization and federation, to the end of establishing the Brotherhood of the Sea. To form and to assist by legal means other bona fide labor organizations whenever possible in the attainment of their just demands. To regulate our conduct as a Union and as individuals so as to make seamanship what it rightly is—an honorable and useful calling. And bearing in mind that we are migra­ tory, that our work takes us away in different directions from any place where the majority might otherwise meet to act, that meetings can be attended by only a fraction of the membership, that the absent members, who cannot be present, must have their interests guarded from what might be the results of excitement and passions aroused by per­ sons or conditions, and that those who are present may act for and in the interest of all, we have adopted this Con­ stitution. Statement of Principles ond DecioFotlon of Rights In order to form a more perfect Union, we workers in the maritime and allied industries, realizing the value and necessity of uniting in pursuit of our improved economic and social welfare, have determined to bind ourselves to­ gether in the Seafarers International Union of North Amer­ ica—Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District, and hereby dedicate ourselves to the following principles: In promoting our economic and social welfare, we shall ever be mindful, not only of our rights, but also of our duties and obligations as members of the community, our duties as citizens, and our duty to combat the menace of communism and any other enemies of freedom and the democratic principles to which we seafaring men dedicate ourselves in this Union. We shall affiliate and work with other free labor orga­ nizations; we shall support a journal to give additional voice to our views; we shall assist our brothers of the sea and other workers of all countries in these obligations to the fullest extent consistent with our duties, obligations, and law. We shall seek to exert our individual and collective influence in the fight for the enactment of labor and other legislation and policies which look to the attainment of a free and happy society, without distinction based on race, creed or color. To govern our conduct as a Union and bearing in mind that most of our members are migratory, that their duties carry them all over the world, that their rights must and shall be protected, we hereby declare these rights as mem­ bers of the Union to be ina ienable. er shall te bound to uphold and protect the rights of every member in accordance with the principles set forth in the Constitution of the Union, IV Every member shall have the right to be confronted by his accuser whenever he is charged with violating the law of this Unicm, In all such cases, the accused shall be guaranteed a fair and speedy trial by an impartial committee of his brolher Union members. No member shall be denied the right to express himself freely on the floor of any Union meeting or in committee. VI A militant membership being necessary to the security of a free union, the members shall at all times stand ready to defend this Union and the principles set forth in the Con­ stitution of the Union. VII The powers not delegated to the officers, job holders, and Executive Board by the Constitution of the Union shall be reserved to the members. CONSTITUTION C«) Article I sel. The Nome ond Generol Powers This Union shall be known as the Seafarers International Union of North America—Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and In­ land Waters District. Its powers shall be legislative, judicial, and executive, and shall include the formation of, and/or issuance of charters to, subordinate bodies and divisions, corporate or otherwise, the formation of funds and parti­ cipation in funds, the establishment of enterprises for the benefit of the Union and similar ventures. This Union shall exercise all of its powers in aid of subordinate bodies and divisions created or chartered by it. For convenience of administration and in furtherance of its policies of aid and assistance, the Union may make its property, facilities and personnel available for the use and on behalf of such sub­ ordinate bodies and divisions. A majority vote of the membership shall be authorization for any Union action, unless otherwise specified in the Constitution or by law. This Union shall at all times protect and maintain its jurisdiction. Article II Afflllotlon Sectton 1. This Union shall be affiliated with the Sea­ farers International Union of North America and the American Federation of Labor—Congress of Industrial Organizations. All other affiliations by the Union or its subordinate bodies or divisions shall be made or withdrawn as determined by a majority vote of the Executive Board. Section 2. In addition to such other provisions as are contained herein, all subordinate bodies and divisions seek­ ing a charter from and/or affiliation with this Union, shall be required to adopt, within a time period set by the Exe­ cutive Board, a constitution containing provisions as set forth in Exhibit A, annexed to this Constitution and made a part hereof. All other provisions adopted by such subordinate bodies and divisions as part of their constitutions shall not be inconsistent therewith. No such constitution or amend­ ments thereto shall be deemed to be effective without the approval of the Executive Board of this Union, which shall be executed in writing, on its behalf, by the President or, in his absence, by any other officer designated by it. Such approval shall be deemed to be recognition of compliance herewith by such subordinate body or division. Where a subordinate body or division violates any of the foregoing, and, in particular, seeks to effectuate any consti­ tutional provision not so authorized and approved, or com­ mits acts in violation of its approved constitution, or fails to act in accordance therewith, this Union, through its Executive Board, may withdraw its charter and/or sever its affiliation forthwith, or on such terms as it may impose not inconsistent with law, in addition to exercising any and all rights it may have pursuant to any applicable agree­ ments or understandings. Section 3. This Union shall also have the power, acting through its Executive Board, and after a fair hearing, to impose a trusteeship upon any subordinate body of divi­ sions chartered by and affiliated with it, for the reasons and to the extent provided by law. I Ankle III No member shall be deprived of any of the rights or ^iyileges guaranteed him under the Constitution of the Membership II Every qualified member shall have the right to nominate himself for, and, if elected, or appointed, to hold office in this Union. III No member shall be deprived of his membership without due process of the law of this Union. No member shall be compelled to be a witness against himself in the trial of any proceeding in which he may be charged with faflure to observe the law of this Union. Every official and job hold- July, 1976 bationary membership. Only full book members shall be entitled-to vote and to hold any office or elective job, ex­ cept as otherwise specified herein. All probationary mem­ bers shall have a voice in Union proceedings and shaU be enijtled to vote on Union contracts. Section 2. No candidate shall be gnmted membership who is a member of any dual organization hostile to the aims, principles, and policies of this Union. The members, by majority vote, shall at all times have the right to determine the membership status of pensioners. Section 3. Members more than one quarter in arrears in dues shall be automatically suspended, and shall forfeit all benefits and all other rights and privileges in the Union. They shall be automatically dismissed if they are more than two quarters in arrears in dues. An arrearage in dues shall be computed from the first day of the applicable quarter, but this time shall not run: (a) While a member is actually participating in a strike or lockout. (b) While a member is an in-patient in a USPHS or other accredited hospital. (c) While a member is tmder an incapacity due to ac­ tivity in behalf of the Union. (d) While a member is in the armed services of the United States, provided the member was in good standing at the time of entry into the armed forces, and further provided he applies for reinstatement within ninety (90) days after discharge from the armed forces, Section 1. There shall be two classes of membership, to wit, full book members and probationary members. Candi­ dates for membership shall iW admitted to membership in accordance with such rules as may be adopted from time to time, by a majority vote of the membership and which rules shall not be iaconsistent with the provisions of this Constitution. All candidates with days or more seatime in a consecutive 24 calendar month period commencing from January 1, 1968, in an unlicensed capacity, aboard an American-flag merchant vessel or vessels, covered by con­ tract with this Union, shall be eligible for full membership. All persons with less than the foregoing seatime but at least thirty (30) days of such seatime, shall be eligible for pro­ m •f i if 'ti of this Subsection (e) shaU^ thirbi^^ upon tiw Gre^Litlks the hhrboi^ livers or territorial wtdie^i^ihe Ui^^ Section 4. A majority vote of the membership shall be 'sufficient to designate additional circumstances during which the time specified in Section 3 shall not run. It shall be the right of any member to present, in writing' to any Port at any regular meeting, any question with regard to the appli­ cation of Section 3, in accordance with procedures estab­ lished by a majority vote of the membership. A majority vote of the membership shall be necessary to decide such questions. Section 5, The membership shall be empowered to establish, from time to time, by majority vote, rules tmder which dues and assessments may be excused where a mem­ ber has been unable to pay dues and assessmoits for the reasons provided in Sections 3 and 4. Section 6. To preserve unity, and to promote the com­ mon welfare of the membership, all members of the Union shall uphold and defend this Constitution and shall be governed by the provisions of this Constitution and all poli­ cies, rulings, orders and decisions duly made. Section 7. Any member who gives aid to the principles and policies of any hostile or dual organization shall be denied further membership in this Union to the full extent permitted by law. A majority vote of the membership shall decide which organizations are dual or hostile. Section 8. Evidence of membership or other afiUiation with the Union shall be in such form or forms as deter­ mined by the Executive Board, and shall at all times remain the property of the Union. Members may be required to show their evidence of membership in order to be admitted to Union meetings, or into, or on Union property. F, it tl V >, Article IV Relnstotement Members dismissed from the Union may be reinstated in accordance with such rules and under such conditions as are adopted, from time to time, by a majority vote of the mem­ bership. Article V Dues ond Inltlotlon Fee Section 1. All members' dues shall consist of: (a) dues in effect on July 1, 1975, which shall be paid quarterly on a calendar year basis, no later than the first business day of each quarter, except as herein otherwise provided, and; (b) the sum of $50.00 for each ninety days worked in twelve consecutive months for contracted employers and for days worked subsequent to such first ninety days in such twelve consecutive months, which are less than ninety, a proportionate sum of such $50.00 which shall be equal to the percentage which such worked days bears to ninety days. Dues payable under this subsection (b) shall be payable on the day that the member receives payment for his earned compensatory credit on account of having worked such days, anything to the contrary herein notwithstanding, and shall become effective as to members in the manner designated and determined by majority vote of the membership by secret ballot. When so determined, by the membership, mem­ bers in the employ of the Union, its subsidiaries and its affiliates, or in any employment at the Union's direction as provided for in Article XII, Section 1(a) and (c) shall pay in addition to that provided for in paragraph (a) im­ mediately above, the sum of Fifty ($50,00) Dollars quarterly on a calendar year basis, no later than the first business day of each quarter, while so employed. (c) Changes of the above dues shall only be by Con­ stitutional amendment. Section 2. No candidate for full book membership shall be admitted into such membership without having paid an initiation fee of Six Hundred ($600.00) Dollars, except as otherwise provided in this Constitution. In addition, the can­ didate shall pay a.Ten ($10.00) Dollar "service fee" for the issuance of his full book. i:.' >• .1 ' �•~y'?*K-VV-qr Each candidate for probationary membership and each probationary member shall, with the payment of each of his first quarterly dues, as required by ^tion I, pay at each such time the sum of One Hundred and Fifty ($150.00) ^ Dollars as partial initiation fee. The total of such initiation monies so paid shall be credited to his above required initia­ tion fee for a full book member upon completion of the re­ quired seatime as provided for in Article III, Section 1. Monies paid to the Union by any non-full book member prior, to the effective date of this amended Constitution, on account of initiation fee and assessments, not exceeding Two Hundred and Fifty (S250.00) Dollars, shall be credited to such member's payment of his initiation fee as required by this section. Section 3. Payment of dues and initiation fees may be waived for organizational purposes in accordance with such rules as are adopted by a majority vote of the Executive Board. Section 4. All members shall be and remain in good standing. Artici* Vi Retirement from Membership Section 1. Members may retire from membership by surrendering their Union books or other evidence of affilia­ tion and paying all unpaid dues for the quarter in which they retire, assessments, fines and other monies due and owing the Union. When the member surrenders his book or other evidence of affiliation in connection with his appli­ cation for retirement hfc shall be given a receipt therefor. An official retirement card shall be issued by Headquaners. upon request, dated as of the day that such member ac­ complishes these payments and shall be given to the mem­ ber upon presenting the aforesaid receipt. Section 2. All the rights, privileges, duties and obliga­ tions of membership shall be suspended during the period of retirement, except that a retired member shall not be disloyal to the Union nor join or remain in any dual or hostile organization, upon penalty or forfeiture of his right to reinstatement. Section 3. Any person in retirement for a period of two quarters or more shall be restored to membership, except as herein indicated, by paying dues for the current quarter, as well as all assessments accruing and newly levied during the period of retirement. If the period of retirement is less than two quarters, the required payments shall consist of all dues accruing during the said period of retirement, includ­ ing those levied during that period. Upon such payment, the person in retirement shall be restored to membership, and his membership book, appropriately stamped, shall be returned to him. _ -^t^hip after a one year pen^ of fetiie^ 'Tour full queers only by a mej(»ity v(Me of the member-. ectiofi 5. The period of retiremcnt""shali be~com-~ puted from the first day of the quarter following the one in which the retirement card was issued. Section 6. No member may retire his membership dur­ ing the period of a strike or lockout. Article Vil Systems of Orqcmizatlon Section 1. This Union, and all officers, headquarter's representatives, port agents, patrolmen, and members shall be governed in this order by: (a) The Constitution. (b) The Executive Board. (c) Majority vote of the' membership. ^ headquarters officers shall consist of a President, an Executive Vice-President, one Vice-President in Charge of Contracts and Contract Enforce­ ment, a Secretary-Treasurer, one Vice-President in Charge of the Atlantic Coast, one Vice President in Charge of the Gulf Coast, and one Vice-President in Charge of the Lakes and Inland Waters. Section 3. l^e staff of each port shall consist of such personnel as is provided for herein, and the port shall bear the name of the city in which the Union's port offices are Jocated, _ SeeSatt 4. /Wiiere.^lik»f^pvery niefflbcx ihan bp re^ster^ in oitt of three dep^menf^ rimhely;^ d(^^ and ^te^kds def^ definition of these departments shall be in accordance with custom and usage. This definition may be modified by a majority vote of the membership. No member may transfer from one department to another except by approval as evidenced by a majority vote of the membership. Artiek VIII Officers, Headquarters Representatives, Pert Agents and Patrolmen SectioL 1. The officers of the Union shall be elected as otherwise provided in this Constitution. These officers shall be the President, an Executive Vice-President, one VicePresident in Charge of Contracts and Contract Enforcement, a Secretary-Treasurer, one Vice-President in Charge of the Atlantic Coast, one Vice-President in Charge of the Gulf Coast, and one Vice-President in Charge of the Lakes and Inland Waters. Section 2. Port Agents, Headquarters Representatives, and Pa,trolmen shall be elected, except as otherwise provided in this. Constitution. Article IX Other Elective Jobs i Section 1. In addition to the elective jobs provided for in Article VIII. the following jobs in the Union shall be voted upon in the manner prescribed by this Constitution; Coijimittee members of: (1) Trial Committees (2) Quarterly Financial Committees (3) Appeals Committees (4) Strike Committees (5) Credentials Committees (6) Union Tallying Committees (7) Constitutional Committees Section 2. Additional committees may be formed as provided by a majority vote of the membership. Committees may also be appointed as permitted by this Constitution. Page 32 Article X Dirties of Officers, Heodquaiters Representatives, Port Agents, Other Elected Job Haiders and Miscellaneous Personnel Section 1. (a) The President shall be the executive officer of the Union and shall represent, and act for and in behalf of the Union in all matters except as otherwise specif­ ically provided for in the Constitution. (b) He shall be a member ex-officio of all committees, except as otherwise herein expressly provided. (c) The President shall be in charge of, and responsible for, all Union property, and shall be in charge of headquar­ ters and port offices. Wherever there are time restrictions or other considerations affecting Union action, the President shall take appropriate action to insure observance thereof. (d) In order that he may properly execute his respon­ sibilities, he is hereby instruct^ and authorized to employ any help he deems necessary, be it legal, accounting or otherwise. (e) Subject to approval by a majority vote of the mem­ bership, the President shall designate the number and loca­ tion of ports the jurisdiction, status and activities thereof, and may close or open such ports, and may re-assign VicePresidents and the l^cretary-Treasurer, without reduction in wages. He may also re-assign Headquarters Representatives, Port Agents, and Patrolmen, to other duties, without reduc­ tion in wages. bf'KeW York^^ more. Mobile, Hesy Detfoit, &n Frab<^o tpftik^ muenitaebfc di>ied by (GcnMltotkmaL Where ports are opened between elections, the President shall designate the Union personnel thereof. The President shall designate, in the event of the in­ capacity of any Headquarters Representative, Port Agent or Patrolmen, or any officer other than the President, a re­ placement to act as such during the period of incapacity, provided such replacement is qualified under Article XII of the Constitution to -fill such job. At the regular meeting in May of every election year, the President shall submit to the membership a pre-balloting report. In his report he shall recommend the number and location of ports, the number of Headquarters Representa­ tives. Port Agents and Patrolmen which are to be elected. He shall also recommend a bank, a bonded warehouse, a regular office thereof, or any similar depository, to which the ballots are to be mailed, e'xcept that the President may, in his discretion, postpone the recommendation as to the depository until no later than the first regular meeting in October. This recommendation may also specify, whether any Patrolman and/or Headquarters Representative, shall be designated as departmental or otherwise. The report shall be subject to approval or modification by a majority vote of the membership. (f) The President shall be chairman of the Executive Board and may cast one vote in that body. (g) He shall be responsible, within the limits of his powers, for the enforcement of this Constitution, the poli­ cies of the Union, and all rules and rulings adopted by the Executive Board, and those duly adopted by a majority vote of the membership. Within these limits, he shall strive to enhance the strength, position, and prestige of the Union, (h) The foregoing duties shall be in addition to those other duties lawfully imposed upon him, (i) The responsibility of the President may not be dele­ gated, but the President may delegate to a person or persons the execution of such of his duties as he may in his discre­ tion decitje, subject to the limitations spt forth in this Constitution. (j) Any vacancy in any office or the job of Headquar­ ters Representative. Port Agent, or Patrolman shall be nlled by the President by temporary appointment of a member qualified for the office or job under Article XII of this Constitution, except in those cases where the filling of such vacancy is otherwise provided for by this Constitution. (k) The President is directed to take any and all merures and employ such means which he deems necessary or advisable, to protect the interests, and further the welfare of the Union and its members, in all matters involving national, state or local legislation issues, and public affairs. (1) The President shall have authority to require any officer or Union representative to attend any regular or special meeting if, in his opinion, it is deemed necessary. Section 2. Executive Vice-President. The Executive Vice-President shall perform any and all duties assigned him or delegated to him by the President. The Executive Vice-President shall be a member of the Executive Board and may cast one vote in that body. Section 3. Vice-President in Charge of Contracts and Contract Enforcemept The Vice-President in Charge of Contracts and Contract Enforcement shall perform any and all duties assigned him or delegated to him by the President. In addition, he shall be responsible for all contract negotiations, the formulation of bargaining demands, and the submission of proposed collective bargaining agreements to the membership for ratification. He shall also be responsible, except as other­ wise provided in Article X, Section 13(d) (1), for strike authorization, signing of new contracts, and contract en­ forcement. He shall also act for headquarters in executing the administrative functions assigned to headquarters by this Constitution with respect to trials and appeals except if he is a witness or party thereto, in which event the Sec­ retary-Treasurer shall act in his place. In order that he may properly execute these responsibilities he is hereby in­ structed and authorized to employ such help as be deems necessary, be it legal, or otherwise, subject to approval of the Executive Board. The Vice-President in Charge of Contracts and Contract Enforcement shall be a member of the Executive Board and may cast one vote in that body. Section 4. Secretary-Treasurer. The Secretary-Treasurer shall perform any and all duties assigned him or delegated him by the President. He shall be responsible for the organization and maintenance of the correspondence, files, and records of the Union; setting up, and maintenance of, sound accounting and bookkeeping sys­ tems; the setting up, and maintenance of, proper office and other administrative Union procedures; the proper collec­ tion, safeguarding, and expenditure of all Union funds, port or otherwise. He shall submit to the membership, for each quarterly period, a detailed report of the entire Union's financial operations and shall submit simultaneously there­ with, the Quarterly Financial Committee report for the same period. The Secretary-Treasurer's report shall be pre­ pared by an independent Certified Public Accountant. He shall also work with' all duly elected finance committees. The Secretary-Treasurer shall be responsible for the timely filing of any and all reports on the operations of the Union, financial or otherwise, that may be required by any Federal or state laws. In order that he may properly execute his responsibilities, he is hereby instructed and authorized to employ any help he deems necessary, be it legal, account­ ing, or otherwise, subject to approval of the Executive Board. The Secretary-Treasurer shall be a member of the Execu­ tive Board and may cast one vote in that body. The Secretary-Treasurer shall be a member ex-officio of the Credentials and Union Tallying Committees. In addition he shall make himself and the records of his office avail­ able to the Quarterly Financial Committee. Section 5. Vlce-Pre'sldenl In Charge of the Atlantic Coast. The Vice-President in Charge of the Atlantic Coast shall be a member of the Executive Board and shall be entitled to cast one vote in that body. He shall supervise and be responsible for the activities of all the ports, and the personnel thereof on the Atlantic Coast, including their organizing activities. The Atlantic Coast area is deemed to mean that area from and including Georgia through Maine and shall also include the Islands in the Caribbean. In order that he may properly execute his responsibilities he is empowered and authorized to retaiin any technical or professional assistance he deems necessary, subject to approval of the Executive Board. Section 6. Vice-President in Charge of the Gulf Coast The Vice-President in Charge of the Gulf Coast shdll be a. member of the Executive Board and shall be entitled to cast one vote in that body. He shall supervise and be responsible for the activities of all the Ports, and the personnel thereof on the Gulf Coast including their organizing activities. The Gulf Coast area is deemed to mean the State of Florida, all through the Gulf, including Texas. In order that he may properly e.xecute his responsibili­ ties he is empowered and authorized to retain any technical or professional assistance he deems necessary, subject to approval of the Executive Board. Section 7. Vice-President In Cbaige of the Lakes and inland Waters. The Vice-President in Charge of the Lakes and Inland Waters shall be a member of the Executive Board and shall be entitled to cast one vote in that body. He shall supervise and be responsible for the activities of all the ports, and the personnel thereof on the Lakes and Inland Waters, including their organizing activities. In order that he may properly execute his responsibilities he is empowered and authorized to retain any technical or professional assistance he deems necessary, subject to appro­ val of the Executive Board. Section 8. Headquarters Representatives. The Headquarters Representatives shall perform any and all duties assigned them or delegated to them by the Presi­ dent or the Executive Board. Section 9. Port Agents. (a) The Port Agent shall be in direct charge of the ad­ ministration of Union affairs in the port of his jurisdiction subject to the direction of the area Vice-President. (b) He shall, within the jurisdiction of his port, be re­ sponsible for the enforcement and execution of the Consti­ tution, the policies of the Union, and the rules adopted by the Executive Board, and by a majority vote of the mem­ bership. Wherever there are time restrictions or other con­ siderations affecting port action, the Port Agent shall take appropriate action to insure observance thereof. (c) He shall be prepared to accoimt, financially or other­ wise, for the activities of his port, whenever demanded by the President, the Vice-President of the area in which his port is located, or by the Secretary-Treasurer. (d) In any event, he shall prepare and forward to the Secretary-Treasurer, a weekly financial report showing, in detail, weekly income and expenses, and complying wiUi all other accounting directions issued by the Sroretary-Treasurer. (e) The Port Agent may assign each port Patrolman to such duties as fall within the jurisdiction of the port, re­ gardless of the departmental designation, if any, under which the Patrolman was elected. (f) The Port Agent shall designate which members at that port may serve as representatives to other organiza­ tions, affiliation with which has been properly authonz^. Section 10. Patrolmen. Patrolmen shall perform any duties assigned them by the Agent of the Port to which they are assigned. Section 11. Executive Board. The Executive Board shall consist of the President, the Executive Vice-President, the Vice-President in Charge of Contracts and Contract Enforcement, the Secreta^-'Treasurer. the Vice-President in Charge of the Atlantic Coast Area, the Vice-President in Charge of the Gulf Coast Area, the Vice-President in Charge of the Lakes and Inland Wa­ ters, and the National Director (or chief executive officer) of each subordinate body or division created or chartered by the Union whenever such subordinate body or division has attained a membership of 3,200 members and has main­ tained that membership for not less than three (3) months. Such National Director (or chief executive officer) shall be a member of the respective subordinate body or division and must be qualified to hold office under the terms of the Constitution of suc^ division or subordinate body. The Executive Board shall meet no less than twice each year and at such times as the President and/or a ma­ jority of the Executive Board may direct. The President shall be chairman of all Executive Board meetings unless absent, in which ca.se the Executive Board shall designate the chairman. Each member of the Executive Board shall be entitled to cast one vote in that body. Its decision shall be determined by majority vote of those voting, providing a quorum of three is present. It shall be the duty of the Executive Board to develop policies, strategies and rules which will advance and protect the interests and welfare of the Union and the Members. It shall be the duty of the Secretary-Treasurer, or in his absence, an appointee of the Executive Board, to keep accurate minutes of all Executive Board meetings. The Executive Board shall determine per capita tax to be levied and other tcrm.s and conditions of affiliation for any group of workers desiring affiliation. The Executive Board may direct the administration of all Union affairs, properties, policies and personnel in any and all areas not otherwise specifically provided for in this Con­ stitution. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Executive Board may act without holding a formal meeting provided all members of 4he Board are sertt notice of the proposed action or actions and the decision thereon is reduced to writing and signed by a majority of the Executive Board. In the event that death, resignation or removal from office for any reason should occur to the President, the Executive Board by majority vote shall name a successor • from its own membership who shall fill that v.tc.incy until Seafarers Log • 'S �the next general election. In the event the President is incapacitated for a period of more than thirty (30) days, and the Executive Board by majority vote thereafter determines that such incapacity prevents the- Provident from carrying owt his 'duties, ths. Executive Board by majority vote may appoint from among its own membership the officer to fill the office of Presi­ dent. This appointmeiit shall terminate upon the President's recovery from such incapacity or upon the expiration of the President's term of office, whichever occurs first. The Executive Board by majority vote may grant re­ quests for leaves of absence with or without pay to officers. In the event that a leave is granted to the President, the Executive Board by a majority vote, shall designate from among its own membership who shall exercise the duties of the President during such period of leave. Notwithstanding the provision of Section l(j) of this Article X, the Executive Board, by majority vote, may determine not to fill any vacancy in any office or job for any part of an unexpired term. Section 12. Delegates. (a) The term "delegates" shall mean those members of the Union and its subordinate bodies or divisions who are elected in accordance with the provisions of this Constitu­ tion, to attend the convention of the Seafarers International Union of North America. The following officers and job holders.-upon their election to office or job shall, during the term of their office or job, be delegates to all Conven­ tions of the Seafarers International Union of North Amer­ ica in the following order of priority: President; Executive Vice-President; Vice-President in Charge of Contracts and Contract Enforcement; Secretary-Treasurer; Vice-President in Charge of the Atlantic Coast; Vice-President in Charge of the Gulf Coast; Vice-President in Charge of the Lakes and Inland Waters; Headquarters Representatives, with priority to those most senior in full book Union member­ ship; Port Agents, with priority to those most senior in full book Uiiion membership; and Patrolmen, with priority to those most senior in full book Union membership. (b) Each delegate shall, by his vote and otherwise, sup­ port those policies agreed upon by the majority of the dele­ gates to the Convention. (c) The President shall assign to each subordinate body or division that number of delegates to which this Union would have been entitled, if its membership had been in­ creased by the number of members of the subordinate body or division, in accordance with the formula set forth in the Constitution of the Seafarers International Union of North America, except that this provision shall not be applied so as to reduce the number of delegates to which this Union would otherwise have been entitled. Section 13. Committees. (a) Trial Committee. The Trial Committee shall conduct the trials of a person charged, and shall submit findings and recommendations as prescribed in this Constitution. It shall be the special obliga­ tion of the Trial Committee to observe all the requirements of. this Constitution with regard to charges and trials, and their findings and recommendations must specifically state whether or not, in the opinion of the Trial Committee, the rights of any accused, under this Constitution, were prop­ erly safeguarded. (b) Appeals Committee. 1. The Appeals Committee shall hear all appeals from trial judgments, in accordance with such procedures as are set forth in this Constitution and such rules as may be adopted by a majority vote of the membership not incon­ sistent therewith. 2. The Appeals Committee shall, within not later than one week after the close of the said hearing, make and submit findings and recommendations in accordance with the provisions of this Constitution and such rules as may be adopted by a majority vote of the membership not in­ consistent therewith. (c) Quarteriy Financial Committee. 1. The Quarterly Financial Committee shall make an examination for each .quarterly period of the finances of the Union and shall report fully on their findings and recommendations. Members of this committee may make dissenting reports, separate recommendations and separate findings. 2. The findings and recommendations of this committee shall be completed within"a reasonable time and after the election of the members thereof, and shall be submitted to the Secretary-Treasurer who shall cause the same to be read in all ports, as set forth herein. 3. All officers. Union personnel and members are re­ sponsible for complying with all demands made for records, bills, vouchers, receipts, etc., by the said Quarterly Financial Committee. The committee shall also have available to it, the services of the independent certified public accountants retained by the Union. 4. Any action on the said report shall be as determined by a majority vote of the membership. 5. The Quarterly Financial Committee shall consist of seven (7) full book members in good standing to be elected at Headquarters—Port of New York. No officer. Headquarters Representative, Port Agent, or P^atrolrnan, shall be eligible for election to this Committee. Committee members shall be elected at the regular Headquarters Port of New York meeting designated by the SecretaryTreasurer. In the event such regular meetings cannot be held for lack of a quorum, the New York Port Agent .shall call a special meeting as early as possible for the electing of Committee members to serve on the Quarterly Financial Committee. On the day following their election, and con­ tinuing until the Committee has completed its report, each Committee member shall be paid for hours worked at the standby rate of pay, but in no event shall they be paid less than eight (8) hours per day. They shall be furnished room and board during the period they are performing tneir duties. In the event a committee member ceases to act, no replacement need be elected, unless there are less than three (3) conynittce members, in which event they shall suspend their work until a special election for committee members shall be held as provided above, for such number of com­ mittee members as shall be necessary to constitute a com­ mittee of not less than three (3) members in good standing. (d) Strike Committee 1. In no event shall a general strike take place unless ap­ proved by a majority vote of the membership or segment of the Union, whichever applies. July, 1976 •V/ 2. In the event a general strike has been approved by the membership the Port_ Agents in all affected ports shal call a timely special meeting for the purpose of electing a strike committee. This committee shall be composed of three full book mem't/ers and their duties shall consist of assisting the ^ Port Agent to effectuate all strike policies and strategies. Article XI Wages and Terms of Office of Officers and Other Bective Job Holders. Union Employees, and Others Section 1. The following elected office'-s and jobs shall be held for a term of four years, JdMi'elicfM lh t«ndtrhg shall be fori : fivcyears:; . -I ; Pfwident. . • ' I 'Vice-Presidents i Secretary-Jreasurer f Headquarters Representatives I Port Agents . r. Patrolmen ! The term years set forth herejs expressly subject to the! i provisions jfint assumption of offi<» as contained in Articlef uXnt«cctld(ii^dtthisConsatirti^ Section 2. The term of any elective jobs other than those indicated in Section 1 of this Article shall continue for so long as is necessary to complete the functions thereof, unless sooner terminated by a majority vote of the mem­ bership or segment of the Union, whichever applies, whose vote was originally necessary to elect the one or ones serving. Section 3. The compensation to be paid the holder of any office or other elective job shall be determined from time to time by the Executive Board subject to approval of the membership. Section 4. The foregoing provisions of this Article do not apply to any corporation, business, or other venture in which this Union participates; or which it organizes or creates. In such situations, instructions conveyed by the Executive Board shall be followed. Aitiele XII Qualifications for Officers, Headquarters Representatives, Port Agents, Patrolmen and Other Elective Jobs Section 1. Any member of the Union is eligible to be a candidate for, and hold, any office or the job of Head­ quarters Representative, Port Agent or Patrolman provided: (a) He has at least three (3) years of seatime in an unlicensed capacity aboard an American-flag merchant vessel or vessels. In computing time, time spent in the em­ ploy of the Union, its subsidiaries and its affiliates, or in any employment at the Union's direction, shall count the same as seatime. Union records. Welfare Plan records and/or company records can be used to determine eligibil­ ity; and (b) He has been a. full book member in continuous jjood standing in the Union for at least three (3) years immedi­ ately prior to his nomination; and F « feast ohe^ i^^ an' itnlicein^ catpacity, aboaxd an Ahi^'catt^a^ ye^l or? vessels covered by cwuract wift this tfeion or (IW)) days of employment" with, or in iany, office or job of,? the Union, its subsidiaries and its affiliates, or in any employjment at the Union's direction or a, OHiibination of these& ! between January 1 and the time of nominaticm in the electioii? year, exc^t if such seatime is wholfy aboaid such fnerchant| vessels operating solely up<M» the Greht Lakes or, if such| : seatime is wholly aboard tugboats, towboats or dredges ^df ; contractual employment thereon is for fixed days with equal • ! amount of days off, he di 11 have at least sixty-five (65) daysi^ of such seatime instead of the foregoing one hundred (lOO); ' d^s;::mid:, L:. (d) He is a citizen of the United States of America; and (e) He is not disqualified by law. He is not receiving a pension from this Union's Pension" Fund, if any, or from a Union-Management Fund to which Fund this Union is a party or from a company under contract with this Union. (f) Hd m Jot sailed in a licbi^ aboard Jn ' American flag merchant vessel or vessels wtbin 24 consecn-" live months immediately prior to the opening of nominations^. Section 2. Ali candidates for, and holders of, other elec­ tive jobs not specified in the preceding sections shall be full hook members of the Union. Section 3. All candidates for, and holders of elective offices and jobs, whether elected or appointed in accordance with this Constitution, shall maintain full book membership in good standing. Article XIII Elections for Officers. Headquarters Representatives, Port Agents and Patrolmen Section 1. Nominations. Except as provided in Section 2 (b) of this Article, any full book member may submit his name for nomination for any office, or the job of Headquarters Representative, Port Agent or Patrolman, by delivering or causing to be deliv­ ered in "person, to the office of the Secretary-Treasurer at headquarters, or sending, a letter addressed to the Creden­ tials Committee, in care of the Secretary-Treasurer, at the address of headquarters. This letter shall be dated and shall contain the following: (a) The name of the candidate. (b) His home address and mailing address. (c) His book number. (d) The title of the office or other job for which he is a candidate, including the name of. the Port in the event the position sought is that of Agent or Patrol­ man. (e) Proof of citizenship. (f) Proof of seatime and/or employment as required for candidates, (g) In the event the member is on a Ye^l, he shall notufy the Credentials Committee what vessel he is on. This shall be done also if he ships subsequent to forwarding his credentials. . ; , • j' ;h) Annexing a certificate in the following form, signed and dated by the proposed nominee: "I hereby certify that I am not now, nor, for the five (5) years last past, have I been either a member of the Com­ munist Party or convicted of. or served any part of a prison term resulting from conviction of robbery, bribery, extor­ tion, embezzlement, grand larceny, burglary, arson, viola­ tion of narcotics laws, murder, rape, assault with intent to kill, assault which inflicts grievous bodily injury, or violalation of Title II or HI of the Landrum-Gi ffin Act. or conspiracy to commit any such crimes." Dated Signature of member Book No ; Printed forms Of the ce^l!|lfc;.^ :nall be made available to nominees. Where a nominee cannot truthfully execute such a certificate, but is, in fact, legally eligible for an office or job by reason of the restoration of civil rights originally revoked by such conviction or a favorable deter­ mination by the Board of Parole of the United States De­ partment of Justice, he shall, in lieu of the foregoing certificate, furnish a complete signed statement of the facts of his case together with true copies of the documents supporting his statement. Any full book member may nominate any other full book member in which event such full book member so nominated shall comply with the provisions of this Article as they are set forth herein, relating to the submission of credentials. By reason of the above self nomination provi­ sion the responsibility if any, for notifying a nominee of his nomination to office, shall be that of the nominator. All documents required herein must reach headquarters no earlier than July 15 and no later than August 15 the election year. The Secretary-Treasurer is charged with safekeeping of these letters and shall turn them over^ to the Credentials Committee upon the latter's request. Section 2. Credentials Committee. (a) A Credentials Committee shall be elected at the regular meeting in August of the election year, at the port where Headquarters is located. It shall consist of six (6) full book members in attendance at the meeting, with two (2) members to be elected from each of the Deck, Engine and Stewards Departments. No officer. Headquarters Repre­ sentative, Port Agent or Patrolman, or candidate for office or the job of Headquarters Representative, Port Agent or Patrolman, shall be eligible for election to this Committee, except as provided for in Article X, Section 4. In the event any committee member is unable to serve, the Committee shall suspend until the President or Executive Vice-Presi­ dent, or the Secretary-Treasurer, in that order, calls a special meeting at the port where Headquarters is located in order to elect a replacement. The Committee's results shall be by majority vote, with any tie vote being resolved by a majority vote of the membership at a special meeting called for that purpose at that Port. (b) After its election, the Committee shall immediately go into session. It shall determine whether the persop has submitted his application correctly and possesses the neces­ sary qualifications. The Committee sha 1 prepare a report listing each applicant and his book number under the office or job he is seeking. Each applicant shal! be marked "qualified" or "disqualified" according to the findings of the. Committee. Where an applicant has been marked "dis­ qualified," the reason therefor must be stated in the report. Where a tie vote has been resolved by a special meeting of the membership, that fact shall also be noted, with sufficient detail. The report shall be signed by all of the Committee members, and be completed and submitted to the Ports in time for the next regular meeting after their election. At this meeting, it shall be read and incorporated in the minutes, and then posted on the bulletin board in each port. On the last day of nominations, one member of theCommittee shall stand by in Headquarters to accept de­ livery of credentials. All credentials must be in head­ quarters by midnight of closing day. (c) When an applicant has been disqualified by the committee, he shall be notified immediately by telegram at the addresses listed by him pursuant to Section 1 of this Article. He shall also be sent a letter containing their rea­ sons for such disqualification by air mail, special delivery, registered or certified, to the mailing address designated pursuant to Section 1(b) of this Article. A disqualified applicant shall have the right to take an appeal to the membership from the decision of the Committee. He shall forward copies of such appeal to each port, where the appeal shall be presented ahd voted upon at a regular meeting no later than the second meeting after the Com­ mittee's election. It is the responsibility of the applicant to insure timely delivery of his appeal. In any event, without prejudice to his written appeal, the applicant may appear in person before the Committee within two days after the day on which the telegram is sent, to correct his application or argue for his qualification. The committee's report shall be prepared early enough to allow the applicant to appear before it within the time set forth in this Constitution and still reach the ports in time for the first regular meeting after its election. (d) A majority vote of the membership shall, in the case of such appeals, be sufficient to over-rule any disquali­ fication by the Credentials Committee, in which event the one so previously classified shall then be deemed qualified. (e) The Credentials Committee, in passing upon the qualifications of candidates, shall have the right to con­ clusively presume that anyone nominated and qualified in previous elections for candidacy for any office, or the job of Headquarters Representative, Port Agent or Patrolman, has met all the requir/ements of Section 1(a) of Article XII. Section 3. BallotinE Procedures. (a) Balloting in the manner hereafter provided, shall commence on November 1st of the election year and shall continue through December 31st, exclusive of Sundays and (for each individual Port) holidays legally recognized in the City of which the port affected is located. If November 1st br December 31st falls on a holiday legally recognized in a Port in the City in which that port is located, the balloting period in such port shall commence or terminate, as the case may be, on the next succeeding business day. Subject to the foregoing, for the purpose of full book members securing their ballots, the ports shall be open from 9:00 A.M. to 12 Noon, Monday through Saturdays, ex­ cluding holidays. (b) Balloting shall be by mail. The Secretary-Treasurer shall insure the proper and timely preparation of ballots, without partiality as to candidates or ports. The ballots may contain general information and instructive comments not inconsistent with the provisions of this Constitution. All qualified candidates shall be listed thereon alphabetically within each category with book number and job seniority classification status. The listing of the ports shall first set forth Headquarters and then shall follow a geographical pattern, commencing with the most northerly port of the Atlantic Coast, follow­ ing the Atlantic Coast down to the most southerly port on that coast, then westerly along the Gulf of Mexico and so on, until the list of ports is exhausted. Any port outside the Continental United States shall then be added. There shall be no write-in voting and no provisions for the same I- r, ? -f- I i I • t'K:. • A t 1 Page 33 I'Al �jr r; f! .! shall appear on the ballot. Each ballot shall be so prepared as to have the number thereon placed at the top thereof and shall be so perforated as to enable that portion- con­ taining the said number to be easily removed to insure secrecy of the ballot. On this removable portion shall also be placed a short statement indicating the nature of the ballot and the voting date thereof. (c) The ballots so prepared at the direction of the Secretary-Treasurer shall be the only official ballots. No others may be used. Each ballot shall be numbered as indi­ cated in the preceding paragraphs and shall be numbered consecutively, commencing with number 1. A sufficient amount shall be printed and distributed to each Port. A record of the ballots, both by serial numbers and amount, sent thereto, shall be maintained by the Secretary-Treasurer, who shall also send each Port Agent a verification list indi­ cating the amount and serial numbers of the ballots sent. The Secretary-Treasurer shall also send to each Port Agent a sufficient amount of blank opaque envelopes containing the word, "Ballot" on the face of the envelope, as well as a sufficient amount of opaque mailing envelopes, first class postage prepaid and printed on the face thereon as the addressee shall be the name and address of the depository for the receipt of such ballots as designated by the Presi­ dent in the manner provided by Article X, Section 1, of this Constitution. In the upper left-hand comer of such mailing envelope, there shall be printed thereon, as a top line, provision for the voter's signature and on another fine immediately thereunder, provision for the printing of the voter's name and book number. In addition, the SecretaryTreasurer shall also send a sufficient amount of mailing envelopes identical with the mailing envelopes mentioned above, except that they Shall be of different color, and shall contain on the face of such envelope in bold letters, the word, "Challenge." The Secretary-Treasurer shall further furnish a sufficient amount of "Roster Sheets" which shall have printed thereon, at the top thereof, the year of the election, and immediately thereunder, five (5) vertical col­ umns designated, date, ballot number, signature full book member's name, book number, and comments, and such roster sheets shall contain horizontal lines immediately tmder the captions of each of the above five columns. The Secre­ tary-Treasurer shall alio send a sufficient amount of envel­ opes with the printed n.-smc and address of the depository on the face thereof, and in the upper left-hand comer, the name of the port artd address, and on the face of such envelope, should be printed the words, "Roster' Sheets and Ballot Stubs". Each Port Agent shall maintain separate records of the ballots sent him and shall inspect and count the ballots when received, to insure that the amount sent, as well as the numbers thereon, conform to the amount and numbers listed by the Secretary-Treasurer as having been sent to that Port. The Port Agent shall immediately execute and return to the Secretary-Treasurer a receipt, acknowledging the correctness of ihe amount and the numbers of the ballots sent, or shall notify the Secretary-Treasurer of any discrepancy. Discrepancies shall be corrected as soon as possible prior to the voting period. In any event, receipts shall be forwarded for all the aforementioned election material actually received. The Secretary-Treasurer shall prepare a file in which shall be kept memoranda and correspondence dealing with the election. This file shall at all times be available to any member asking for inspection of the same at the office of the Secretary-Treasurer and shall be turned over to the Union Tallying Committee. (d) Balloting shall be secret. Only full book members in good standing may vote. Each full book member may secure his ballot at Port offices, from the Port Agent or his duly designated representative at such port. Each Port Agent shall designate an area at the Port office over which should be posted the legend "Voting Ballots Secured Here." When a full book member appears to vote he shall present his-book to the Port Agent or his aforementioned duly designated representative. The Port Agent or his duly designated representative shall insert on the roster sheet under the appropriate column the date, the number of the ballot given to such member and his full book number, and the member shall then sign his name on such roster sheet under the appropriate column. Such member shall have his book stamped with the word, "Voted" and the date, and shall be given a ballot, and simultaneously the perforation on the top of the ballot shall be removed. At the same time the member shall be given the envelope marked "Ballot" together with the pre-paid postage mailing envelope addressed to the depository. The member shall take such ballot and envelopes and in secret thereafter, mark his ballot, fold the same, insert it in the blank envelope marked "Ballot", seal the same, then insert such "Ballot" envelope into the mailing envelope, seal such mailing envelope, sign his name on the upper left-hand corner on the first line of such mailing envelope and on the second line in the upper left-hand corner print his name and book number, after which he shall mail or cause the same to be mailed. In the event a full book member appears to vote and is not in good standing, or does not have his membership book with him or it appears for other valid reasons he is not eligible to vote, the same procedure as provided above shall apply to him, except that on the roster sheet under the column "Comments", notation should be made that the member voted a challenged ballot and the reason for his challenge. Such member's membership book shall be stamped "voted challenge", and the date, and such member instead of the above-mentioned mailing envelope, shall be given the mailing envelope of a different color marked on the face thereof with the word, "Chal­ lenge'!. At the end of each day, the Port Agent or his duly designated representative shall enclose in the envelope addressed to the depository and marked "Roster Sheets and Ballot Stubs", the roster sheet or sheets executed by the members that day, together with the numbered perforated slips removed from the ballots which had been given to the members, and then mail the same to such depository. To insure that an adequate supply of all balloting material is maintained in all ports at all times, the Port Agent or his duly designated representative, simultaneously with mailing of the roster sheets and ballot stubs to the depository at the end of each day, shall also make a copy of the roster sheet for that day and mail the same to the SecretaryTreasurer at Headquarters. The Port Agent shall be responsible for the proper safeguarding of all election material and shall not release any of it until duly called for and shall insure that no one tampers with the material placed in his custody. (e) Full book members may request and vote aii absen­ tee ballot under the following circumstances; while such member is employed on a Union contracted vessel and which vessel's schedule does not provide for it to be at a port in which a ballot can be secured during the time and period provided for in Section 4(a) of this Article or is in a USPHS Hospital anytime during the first ten (10) days of the month of November of the Election Year. The mem- Page34 her shall make a request for an absentee ballot by registered or certified mail or the equivalent mailing device at the location from which such request is made, if such be the case. Such request shall contain a desi^ation as to the address to which such member wishes his absentee ballot returned. The request shall be postmarked no later than 12:00 P.M. on the 15th day of November of the election year, shall be directed to the Secretary-Treasurer at Head­ quarters and must be delivered no later than the 25th of such November. The Secretary-Treasurer shall determine whether such member is eligible to vote such absentee ballot. The Secretary-Treasurer, if he determines that such member is so eligible, he shall by the 30th of such Novem­ ber, send by registered mail, return receipt requested, to the address so designated by such member, a "Ballot", after removing the perforated numbered stub, together with the hereinbefore mentioned "Ballot" envelope, and mailing envelope addressed to the depository, except that printed on the face of such mailing envelope, shal be the words "Absentee Ballot" and appropriate voting instructions shall accompany such mailing to the member. If the SecretaryTreasurer determines that such member is ineligible to receive such abstentee ballot, he shall nevertheless send such member the aforementioned ballot with accompanying material except that the mailing envelope addressed to the depository shall have printed on the face thereof the words "Challenged Absentee Ballot." The SecretaryTre 3urer shall keep records of all of the foregoing, includ­ ing the reasons for determining such member's ineligibility, which records shall be open for inspection by full book members and upon the convening of the Union Tallying Committee, presented to them. The Secretary-Treasurer shall send to all Ports, the names and book numbers of the members to whom absentee ballots were sent. (f) All ballots to be counted, must be received by the depository no later than the January 5th immediately sub­ sequent to the election year and must be postmarked no later than 12 midnight December 31st of the election year. SectioR 4. (a) At the close of the last day of the period for securing ballots, the Port Agent in each port, in addi­ tion to his duties set forth above, shall deliver or ifiail to Headquarters by regi.stered or certified mail, attention Union Tallying Committee, all unused baiJots and shall specifically set forth, by serial number and amount, the unused ballots so forwarded. " (b). The Union TallVinrCtoamtfi^®^^^ 18 fBII hook members. Two shaU be elected froni each of the 9 ports IfT^ew York, Philadelphia, Baltimore, Mobile, New Orleim^ llouston^ Ue^ty:; and St. IXMUS, The elec­ tion shall be held at the regular meeting, in December of the election year, or if the Executive Board otherwise deter­ mines prior thereto, at a special meeting held in the afore­ said ports, on the first business day of the last week of said month. No officer. Headquarters Representative, Port Agent, Patrolman, or candidate for office, or the job of Headquar­ ters Representative, Port Agent or Patrolman, shall be eligible for election to this Committee, except as provided for in Article X, Section 4. In addition to its duties herein set forth, the Union Tallying Committee shall be charged with the tallying of all the ballots and the preparation of a closing report setting forth, in complete detail, the results of the election, including a complete accounting of all ballots and stubs, and reconciliation of the same with the rosters, and receipts of the Port Agents, all with detailed reference to serial numbers and amounts and with each total broken down into port totals. The Tallying Committee shall have access to all election records and files for their inspection, examination and verification. The report shall clearly detail all discrepancies discovered and shall contain recommendations for the treatment of these discrepancies All members of the Committee shall sign the report, with­ out prejudice, however, to the right of any member thereof to submit a dissenting report as to the accuracy of the count and the validity of the ballots, with pertinent details. In connection with the tally of ballots there shall be no counting of ballots until all mailing envelopes containing valid ballots have first been opened, the ballot envelopes removed intact and then all of such ballot envelopes mixed together, after which such ballot envelopes shall be opened and counted in such multiples as the Committee may deem expedient and manageable. The Committee shall resolve all issues on challenged ballots and then tally those found valid, utilizing the same procedure as provided in the preceding sentence either jointly or separately. (c) The members of the Union Tallying Committee shall, after their election, proceed to the port in which Headquarters is located, to arrive at that port no later than January 5th of the year immediately after the election year. Each member of the Committee not elected from the port in which ^Headquarters is located shall be reimbursed for transportation, meals, and lodging expenses occasioned by their traveling to and returning from that Port. Committee members elected from the port in which Headquarters is located, shall be similarly reimbursed, except for transpor­ tation. All members of the Committee shall also be paid at the prevailing standby rate of pay from the day subse­ quent to their election to the day they return, in normal course, to the port from which they were elected. The Union Tallying Committee shall elect a chairman from among themselves and, subject to the express terms of this Constitution, adopt its own procedures. All decisions of such Committee and the contents of their report shall Ije valid if made by a majority vote, provided there be a quorum in attendance, which quorum is hereby fixed at The Committee, but not less than a quorum thereof, shall have the sole right and duty to obtain all mailed ballots and the other mailed election material from the depositoiw and to insure their safe custody during the course of the Committee's proceedings. The proceedings of the Committee except for their organizational meeting and their actual preparation of the closing report and dissents therefrom, if any, shall be open to any member, provided he observes decorum. Any candidate may act as an observer and/or designate another member to act as his observer at the counting of the ballots. In no event shall issuance of the above referred to closing report of the Committee be delayed beyond January 31st immediately subsequent to the close of the election year. In the discharge of its duties, the Committee may call upon and utilize the services of clerical employees of the Union. The Committee shall be discharged upon the completion of the issuance and dis­ patch of its report as required in this Article. In the event a recheck and recount is ordered pursuant to this Article, the Committee shall be reconstituted, except that if any member thereof is not available, a substitute therefore shall be elected from the appropriate port at a special meeting held for that purpo.se as soon as possible. (d) The report of the Committee shall be made up in sufficient copies to comply with the following requirements: two copies shall be mailed by the Committee to each Port Agent and the Secretary-Treasurer 'no later than January 31st immediately subsequent to the close of the election year. As soon as these copies arc received, each Port Agent shall post one copy of the report on the bulletin board, m a conspicuous manner, and notify the Secrmry-Treasurcr in writing, as to the date of such posting. This copy shall be kept posted until after the Election Report Meeting, which shall be the March regular membership meeting im­ mediately following the close of the election year. At the Election Report Meeting, the other copy of the report shall he read verbatim (c) Any full book member claiming a violation of the election and balloting procedure or the conduct of the same, shall within 72 hours of the occurrence of the claimed violation, notify the Secretary-Treasurer at Head­ quarters, in writing, by certified mail, of the same, setting forth his name, book number and the details so that ap^ propriate corrective action if warranted may be taken. The Secretary-Treasurer shall expeditiously investigate the facts concerning the claimed violation, take such action as may be necessary, if any, and make a report and recommenda­ tion, if necessary, a copy of which shall be sent to the member and the original shall be filed for the Union Tally­ ing Comimttee for their appropriate action, report and rec­ ommendation, if any. The foregoing shall not be applicable to matters involving the Credentials Committee's action or report, the provisions of Article XIII, Sections I and 2 being the pertinent provisions applicable to such matters. All protests as to any and all aspects of the election and balloting procedures or the conduct of the same, not passed upon by the Union Tallying Committee in its report, excluding therefrom matters involving the Credentials Committee's action or report as provided in the last sentence of the immediately preceding paragraph, but including the procedure and report of the Union Tallying Committee, shall be filed in writing by certified mail with the SecretaryTreasurer at Headquarters, to be received no later than the February 25th immediately subsequent to the close of the election year. It shall be the responsibility of the member to insure that his written protest is received by the Secretary-Treasurer no later than such February 25th. The Secretary-Treasurer shall forward copies of such written protest to all ports in sufficient time to be read at the Election Report Meeting. The written protest shall contain the full book member's name, book number, and all details constituting the protest. (f) At th'e Election Report Meeting the report and recommendation of the Union Tallying Committee, includ­ ing but not limited to discrepancies, protests passed upon by them, as well as protests filed with the SecretaryTreasurer as provided for in Section (e) immediately above, shall be acted upon by the meeting. A majority vote of the membership shall decide what action, if any, in accordance with the Constitution shall be taken thereon, which action, however, shall not include the ordering of a special vote, unless reported discrepancies or protested procedure or conduct found to have occurred and to be violative of the Constitution, affected the results of the vote for any office or job, in which event, the special vote shall be restricted to such office, offices and/or job or jobs, as the case may be. A majority of the membership at the Election Report Meetings may order a recheck and recount when a dissent to the closing report has been issued by three (3) or more members of the Union Tallying Com­ mittee. Except for the contingencies provided for in this Section 4(f), the closing report shall be accepted as final. There shall be no further protest or appeal from the action of the majority of the membership at the Election Report Meetings. (g) Any special vote ordered pursuant to Section 4(f) shall be commenced within ninety (90) days after the first day of the month immediately subsequent to the Election Report Meetings mentioned above. The depository shall be the same as designated for the election from which the special vote is ordered. And the procedures shall be the same as provided for in this Section 4, except where specific dates are provided for, the days shall be the dates applicable, which provide for the identical time and days originally provided for in this Section 4. The Election Re­ port Meeting for the aforesaid special vote shall be that meeting immediately subsequent to the report of the Union Tallying Committee separated by one calendar month. Section 5. Elected Officers and Job Holders: (a) A candidate unopposed for any office or job shall be deemed elected to such office or job notwithstanding that his name may appear on the ballot. The Union Tallying Committee shall not be required to tally completely the results of the voting for such unopposed candidate but shall certify in their report, that such unopposed candidate has been elected to such office or job. The Election Report Meeting shall accept the above certification of the Union Tallying Committee without change. Section 6. Installation into Office and the Job of Head­ quarters Representative, Port Agent or Patrolman: (a) The person elected shall be that person having the largest number of votes cast for the particular office or job involved. Where more than one person is to be elected for a particular office or job, the proper number of candidates receiving the successively highest number of votes shall be declared elected. These determinations shall be made only from the results deemed final and accepted as provided in this Article. It shall be the duty of the President to notify each individual elected. (b) The duly elected officers and other job holders shall take over their respective offices and jobs, and assume the duties thereof, at midnight of the night of the Election Report Meeting, or the next regular meeting, depending upon which meeting the results as to each of the foregoing are deemed final and accepted, as provided in this Article. The term of their predecessors shall continue up to, and expire at, that time, notwithstanding anything to the con­ trary contained in Article XI, Section 1. This shall not apply where the successful candidate cannot assume his office because he is at sea. In such event, a majority votq of the membership may grant additional time for the assumption of the office or job. In the event of the failure of the newly-elected Presi­ dent to assutne office the provisions of Article X, Section 11 shall apply until the expiration of the term. All other cases of failure to assume office shall be dealt with as decided by a majority vote of the membership. Section 7. The Secretary-Treasurer is specifically charged with the preservation and retention of all election records, including the ballots, as required by law, and is directed and authorized to issue such other and further directives as to the election procedures as are required by law, which directives shall be part of the election procedures of. tjtis Union. , , , Seafarers L()j( �\/ Artick XIV Other Beetlom SccdM 1. THal Committee. A Trial Committee shall be elected at a special irteeting held at 10:00 A.M., the next business day following the regular meeting of the Port where the Trial is to take place It shall consist of five full book members, of which three shall constitute a quorum. No officer, Headquarters Repre­ sentative. Port Agent. Port Patrolman, or other Union personnel may be elected to serve on a Trial Committee. No member who intends to be a witness in the pending trial may serve, nor may any member who cannot for any reason, render an honest decision. It shall be the duty of every member to decline nomination if he knows, or has reason to believe, any of the foregoing disqualifications apply to him. The piembers of this committee shall be elected under such generally applicable rules as are adopted by a majority vote of the membership. Scctica 2. Anpeab Committee. The Appeals Committee shall consist of seven full book members, five of whom shall constitute a quorum, elected at the port where headquarters Is located. The same dis­ qualifications and duties of members shall apply with regard to this committee as apply to the Trial Committee. In addi­ tion, no member may serve on an Appeals Committee in the hearing of an appeal from a Trial Committee decision, if the said member was a member of the Trial Committee. Article XV Trials and Appeals SectkM 1. Any member may bring charges against any other member for the commission of an offense as set forth in this Constitution. These charges shall be in writing and signed by the accuser, who shall ajso include his book number. The accuser shall deliver thc^ charges to the Port Agent of the port nearest the place of the offense, or the port of pay-off, if the offense took place aboard ship. He shall also request the Port Agent to present these charges at the next regular meeting. The accuser may withdraw his charges before the meeting takes place. Section 2. After presentation of the charges and the re­ quest to the Port Agent, the Port Agent shall cause those charges to be read at the said meeting. If'the charges are rejected by a majority vote of the port, no further action may be taken thereon, unless ruled other­ wise by a majority vote of the membership of the Union within 90 days thereafter. If the charges arc accepted, and the accused is present, he shall be automatically on notice that he will be tried the following morning. At his request, the trial shall be postponed until the morning following the next regular meeting, at which time the Trial Committee will then be elected. He shall also be handed a written copy of the charges made against him. If the accused is not present, the Port Agent shall im­ mediately cause to be sent to him, by registered mail .addressed to his last known mailing address on file with the Union a copy of the charges, the names and book numbers of the accusers, and a notification, that he must appear with his witnesses, ready for trial the morning after the next regular meeting, at which meeting the Trial Com­ mittee will be elected. In the event a majority of the membership of the Union shall vote to accept charges after their rejection by a port, the trial shall take place in the Port where Headquarters is located. Due notice thereof shall be given to the accused, who shall be informed of the name of his accusers, and who shall receive a written statement of the charges. At the request of the accused, transportation and' subsistence shall be provided the accused and his witnesses. Section 3. The Trial Committee shall hear all pertinent evidence and shall not be bound by the rules of evidence required by courts of law but may receive all relevant testimony. The Trial Committee may grant adjournments, at the request of the accused, to enable him to make a proper defense. In the event the Trial Committee falls beneath the quorum, it shall adjourn until a quorum does exist. Section 4. No trial shall be conducted unless all the ac­ cusers are present. The Trial Committee shall conduct the trial except that the accused shall have the right to crossexamine the accuser, or accusers and the witnesses, as well as to conduct his own defense. The accused may select any member to assist him in his defense at the trial, provided, (a) the said member is available at the time of the trial and (b) the said member agrees to render such assistance. If the accused challenges the qualifications of the members of the Trial Committee, or states that the charges do not adequately inform him of what wrong he allegedly com­ mitted, or the. time and place of such commission, such matters shall be ruled upon and disposed of, prior to proceeding on the merits of the defense. The guilt of an accused shall be found only if proven by the weight of the evidence, and the burden of such proof shall be upon the accuser. Every finding shall be based on the quality of the evidence and not solely on the number of witnesses produced. Section 5. The Trial Committee shall make finding as to guilt or innocence, and recommendations as to punishment and/or other Union action deemed desirable in the light of the proceedings. These findings and recommendations shall be those of a majority of the committee, and shall be in writing, as shall be any dissent. The committee shall forward its findings and recommendations, along with any dissent to the Port Agent of the port where the trial took place, while a copy thereof shall be forwarded to the accused and the accuser, either in person or by mail addressed to their last known addresses. The findings shall include a state­ ment that the rights of the accused under this Constitution, were properly safeguarded. The findings also must contain the charges made, the date of the trial, the name and address of the accused, the accuser, and each witness; shall describe each document used at the trial; shall contain a fair summary of the proceedings, and shall state the find­ ings as to guilt or innocence. If possible, all documents used at the trial shall be kept. All findings and recom­ mendations shall be made a part of the regular files. Section 6. The Port Agent of the Port of Trial shall, upon receipt of the findings and recommendations of the Trial Committee, cause the findings and recommendations to be presented, and entered into- the minutes, at the next regular meeting. Sectimi 7. The Port .Agent shall send the re<»rd of the entire proceedings to headquarters, which shall cMse sufficient copies thereof to be made and sent to each Port in time fdr' the next regularly scheduled meeting. July, 1976 i; Section 8. At the latter meeting, the proceedings shall be discussed. The meeting shall then vote. A majority vote of the membership of the Union shall: (a) Accept the findings and recommendations, or (b) Reject the findings and recommendations, or (c) Accept the findings, but modify the recommenda­ tions. or (d) Order a new trial after finding that substantial justice has not been done with regard to the charges. In this event, a new trial shall take place at the port where headquarters is located and upon application, the accused, the accusers, and their witnesses shall be furnished trans­ portation and subsistence. Section 9. After the vote set forth in Section 8, any punishment so decided upon shall become effective. Head­ quarters shall cause notice of the results thereof to be sent to each accused and accuser. Section 10. An accused who has been fotmd guilty, or who is under effective punishment may appeal in the following manner: He may send or deliver a notice of appeal to Head­ quarters within 30 days after receipt of the notice of the decision of the membership. Section 11. At the next regular meeting of the port where Headquarters is located, after receipt of the notice of appeal, the notice shall be presented and shall then become part of the minutes. An Appeals Committee shall then be elected. The Vice-President in charge of contracts is charged with the duty of presenting the before-mentioned proceedings and all available documents used as evidence at the trial to the Appeals Committee, as well as any writ­ ten statement or argument submitted by the accused. The accused may argue his appeal in person, if he so desires. The appeal shall be heard at Union Headquarters on the night the committee is elected. It shall be the responsibility of the accused to insure that his written statement or argument arrives at headquarters in time for such presenta­ tion. Section 12. The Appeals Committee shall decide the appeal as soon as possible, consistent with fair considera­ tion of the evidence and arguments before it. It may grant adjournments and may request the accused or accusers to present arguments, whenever necessary for such fair consid­ eration. Section 13. The decision of the Appeals Committee shall be by majority vote, and shall be in the form of findings and recommendations. Dissents will be allowed. Decisions and dissents shall be in writing and signed by those participating in such decision or dissent. In making its find­ ings and recommendations, the committee shall be gov­ erned by the following: •(a) No finding of guilt shall be reversed if there is sub­ stantial evidence to support such a finding and. in such case, the Appeals Committee shall not make its own find­ ings as to the weight of evidence. (b) In no event shall increased punishment be. recom­ mended. (c) A new trial shall be recommended if the Appeals Committee finds—(a) that any member of the Trial Committee should have been disqualified, or (b) that the accused was not adequately informed of the details of the charged offense, which resulted in his not having been given a fair trial, or (c) that for any other reason, the accused was not given a fair trial. (d) If there is not substantial evidence to support a finding of guilt, the Appeals Committee shall recommend that the charge on which the finding was based be dis­ missed. (e) The Appeals Committee may recommend lesser punishment. Section 14. The Appeals Committee shall deliver its deci­ sion and dissent, if any, to headquarters, which shall cause sufficient copies to be published and shall have them sent to each port in time to reach there before the next regular scheduled meeting. Headquarters shall also Send a copy to each accused and accuser at their last known address, or notify them in person. Section 15. At the meeting indicated in Section 14 of this Article, the membership, by a majority vote, shall accept the decision of the Appeals Committee, or the dissent therein. If there is no dissent, the decision of the Appeals Committee shall stand. If a new trial is ordered, that trial shall be held in the port where headquarters is located, in the manner provided for in Section 2 of this Article. Any decision so providing for a new trial shall contain such directions as will insure a fair hearing to the accused. Section 16. Headquarters shall notify the accused and each accuser, either in person or in writing addressed to their last known address, of the results of the api^al. A further appeal shall be allowed as set forth in Section 17 of this Article. ^ Section 17. Each member is charged with knowledge of the provisions of the Constitution of the Seafarers Inter­ national Union of North America, and the rights of. and procedure as to. further appeal as provided for therein. Decisions reached thereunder shall be binding on all mem­ bers of the Union. Section 18. It shall be the duty of all members of the Union to take all steps within their constitutional power to carry out the terms of any effective decisions. Section 19. Every accused shall receive a written copy of the charges preferred against him and shall be given a reasonable time to prepare his'defense, but he may there­ after plead guilty and waive any or all of the other n'ghts and privileges granted to him by this Article. If an accused has been properly notified of his trial and fails to attend without properly requesting a postponement, the Trial Committee may hold its trial without his presence. Article XVi Offenses and Penalties . Section 1. Upon proof of the commission of the following offenses, the member shall be expelled from membership: (a) Proof of membership in any organization advocat­ ing' the overthrow of the Government of the United States by force; fb) Acting as an informer against the interest of the Union or the membership in any organizational campaign: (c) Acting as an informer for. or agent of. the company against the interest of the membership or the Union; (d) The commission of any act as part of a conspiracy to destroy the Union. Section 2. Upon proof of the commission of any <rf the following offenses, the member shall be penalized up to and including a penalty of expulsion from the Union. In the event the penalty of expulsion is not invoked or recommended, the penalty shall not exceed suspension from the rights and privileges of membershif. for more than two (2) years, or a fine of $50.00 or both: (a) Willfully misappropriating or misusing Union prop­ erty of the value in excess of $50.00. (b) Unauthorized use of Union property, records, stamps, seals, etc.. for the purpose of personal gain; (c) Willful misuse of any <^ce or job, elective or not, within the Union for the purpose of personal gain, finan­ cial or otherwise, or the willful refusal or failure to execute the duties or functions of the said office or job, or gross neglect or abuse in executing such duties or functiotis or other serious misconduct or breach of trust. The President may. during the pendency of disciplinaiy proceedings under this subsection, suspend the officer or ^holder from exercising the functions of the office or job. with or without pay. and designate his temporary replacement. (d) Unauthorized voting or unauthorized handling of ballots, stubs, rosters, verification lists, ballot boxes, or election files, or election material of any sort; (e) Preferring charges with knowledge that such charges are false: ^ (f) Making or transmitting, with intent to deceive, false reports or communications which fall within the scope of Union business; (g) E)eliberate failure or refusal to join one's ship or mis­ conduct or neglect of duty aboard ship, to the detriment <rf the Union or its agreements; (h) Deliberate and unauthorized interference, or deliberate and malicious villification, with regard to the execution of the duties of any office or job; (i) Paying for, or receiving mon^ for, employment aboard a vessel, exclusive of proper earnings and Union payments; G) Willful refusal to submit evidence of affiliation for the purpose of avoiding or delaying money payments to the Union, or unauthorizedly transferring or receiving evidence of Union affiliation, with intent to deceive; (k) Willful failure or refusal to carry out the order of those duly authorized to make such orders during time of strike. (I) Failure or refusal to pay a fine or asesssment within the time limit set therefore either by the Constitution or by action taken in accordance with the Constitution. . ii J •Ij i- •- I i f t;; ; . m Section 3. Upon proof of the commission of any of te following offenses, members shall be penalized up to and in­ cluding a suspension from the rights and privileges of membership for two (2) years, or a fine of $50.00 or both: (a) Willfully misappropriating or misusing Union prop­ erty of the value under $50.00; (b) Assuming any office or job, vhether elective or not with knowledge of the lack of possession of the qualifica­ tions required therefor, (c) Misconduct during any meeting or other official Union proceeding, or bringing the Union into disrepute by conduct not provided for elsewhere in this Article. (d) Refusal or negligent failure to carry out orders of those duly authorized to make such orders at any time. Section 4. Upon proof of the commission of any of the following offenses, members shall be penalized up to and including a fine of $50.00: (a) Refusal or willful failure to be present at sign-ons or payoffs; (b) Willful failure to submit his Union book to Union representatives at pay-off; (c) Disorderly conduct at pay-off or sign-on; (d) Refusal to cooperate with Union representatives in discharging their duties; (e) Disorderly conduct in the Union hall; (f) Gambling in the Union hall; (g) Negligent failure to join ship. m?., '• Section 5. Any member who has committed an offetise penalized by no more than a fine of $50.00 may elect to waive his rights under this'Constitution subject to the provi­ sions of Article XV, Section 19 and to pay the maximum fine cf $50.00 to the duly authorized representative of the Union. Section 6. This Union, and its members, shall not be deemed to waive any claim, of personal or property rights to which it or its members are entitled, by bringing the member to trial or enforcing a penalty as provided in this Constitution. Section 7, Any member under suspension for an offense under this Article shall continue to pay all dues and assess­ ments and must observe his duties to the Union, members, officials, and job holders. Article XYII Peblicatiofis This Union may publish such pamphlets, journals, news­ papers, magazines, periodicals and geieral literature, in such manner as may be determined, from time to time, by the Executive Board. 'I; Article XVIII Beads I f I : I ; Officers and job holders, whether elected or appointed as well as all other em{ffoyees handling monies of the Union shall be bonded as required by law. Article XIX Section 1. In the event no contrary policies or instinctioas are in existence, the President may authorize, make, or incur such expenditures and expenses as are normaUy en­ compassed within the authority conferred upon him by Article X of this Constitution. Section 2. The provisions of Section 1 shall simOarly apply to the routine accounting and administrative proce­ dures of the Union except those primarily concerned with trials, appeals, negotiations, strikes, and dections. Section 3. The provisions of this Article shall supersede to the extent applicable, the provisions of Article X of this Constitution. Artkte XX (•come Section 1. The income of this Union shall indude dues. initiation fees, fines, assessments, contributions, loans, inter- Page 35 T 1^ �, est, dividends, as well as income derived from any other legitimate business operation or other legitimate source. Section 2. An official Union receipt, properly filled out, shall be given to anyone paying money to the Union or to any person authorized by the Union to receive money. It shall be the duty of every person afiBliated with the Union who makes such, payments to demand such receipt Section 3. No assessments shall be levied except after a ballot conducted under such general rules as may be decided upon by a majority vote of the membership, provided that(a) The ballot must be secret. (b) The assessment must be approved by a majority of the valid ballots cast. Section 4. Except as otherwise provided by law, all pay­ ments by members or other affiliates of this Union shall be applied successively to the monetary obligations owed the Union commencing with the oldest in point of time, as measured from the date of accrual of such obligation. The period of arrears shall be calculated accordingly. Section 5. To the extent deemed appropriate by the majority of the Executive Board, funds and assets of the Union may be kept in an account or accounts without separation as to purpose and expended for all Union pur­ poses and objects. ). k Article XXi Other Types of Union Affiliation 'V To the extent permitted by law, this Union, by majority vote of the membership, may provide for affiliation with it by individuals in a lesser capacity than membership, or in a capacity other than membership. By majority vote of the membership, the Union may provide for the rights and ob­ ligations incident to- such capacities or affiliations. These rights and obligations may include, but are not limited to (a) the applicability or non-applicability of all or any part of the Constitution; (b) the terms of such affiliation; (c) the right of the Union to peremptory termination of such affiliation and, (d) the fees required for such affiliation. In no event may anyone not a member receive evidence of affiliation equivalent to that of members, receive priority or rights over members, or be termed a member. Article XXII Quorums Section 1. Unless elsewhere herein otherwise specifically provided, the quorum for a special meeting of a port shall be six (6) full book members. Section 2. The quorum for a regular meeting of.a Port shall be fifty (50) members. Section 3. Unless otherwise specifically set forth herein, the decisions, reports, recommendations, or other functions of any segment of the Union requiring a quorum to act officially, shall be a majority of those voting, and shall not be official or effective imless the quorum requirements are met. Section 4. Unless otherwise indicated herein, where the requirements for a quorum are not specifically set forth, a quorum shall be deemed to be a majority of those com­ posing the applicable segment of the Union. Article XXIII Meetings Section 1. Regular membership meetings shall be held monthly only in the following major jmrts at the following times; • I jnicpiing shall he field OS Monday-—at New York; on TVeafay—at Philadeljdtia; on Wednesday—at Raltimore; and on Friday—at Detroit. During the next week, meetings sltall he eld on Monday—at Houston; on Tuesday—at NSftw Orleans; Wednesday—at Motnle; &» fl^Hrsday—at San Frtmcisco; ^ , d on Friday—^at St. I^uis. All regular membership meetin^^arfcoinnmenM^^^ local time. Where a meeting day falls on a Holiday officially designated as such by the au­ thorities, of the state or municipality in which a port is located, the port meeting shall tajfe place on the following business, day. Saturday and Sunday shall not be deemed business days. The Area Vice Presidents shall be the chairmen of all regular meetings in ports in their respective areas. In the event the Area Vice Presidents are unable to attend a regular meeting of a port, they shall instruct the Port Agents, or other elected job holders, to act as chairmen of the meetings. In the event a quorum is not present at 2:30 P.M. the chairman of the meeting at the pertinent port shall postpone the opening of the meeting but in no event later than 3:00 P.M. Section 2. A special meeting at a port may be called only at the direction of the Port Agent or Area Vice President. • No special meeting may be held, except between the hour of 9:00 A.M. and 5:00 P.M. Notice of such meeting shall be posted at least two hours in advance, on the port bulletin board. The Area Vice Presidents shall be the chairmen of all special meetings in ports in their respective areas. In the event the Area Vice Presidents are unable to attend a spe­ cial meeting of a port, they shall instruct the Port Agents, or other elected job holders, to act as chairmen of the meetings. Section 3. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary, all regular meetings shall be governed by the following: 1. The Union Constitution. 2. Majority vote of the members assembled. Article XXIV Definitions and Miscellaneous Provisions Relating Thereto It' Section 1. Incapacity. Unless otherwise set forth or dealt with herein, the term "incapacity," shall mean any illness or situation preventing the affected person from carrying, out his duties tor more than 30 days, provided that this does not result in a vacancy. However, nothing contained in this Article shall be deemed to prohibit the execution of the functions of more than one job and/or office in y which event no incapacity shall be deemed to exist with regard to the. regular job or office of the one taking over the duties arid functions of the one incapacitated. The period of incapacity thall be the time during which the circumstances exist Section 2. Unless otherwise set forth or dealt with herein' the term "vacancy" shall include failure to perform the functions of any office or job by reason of death, or resig­ nation, or suspension from membership or expulsion from the Union with no further right to appeal in accordance with the provisions of Article XV of this Constitution. Section 3. When applicable to the Union as a whole the term, "majority vote of the membership," shall mean the majority of all the valid votes cast by full book members at an official meeting of those ports holding a meeting. This definition shall prevail notwithstanding that one or more ports cannot hold meetings because of no quorum. For the purpose of this Section, the term "meeting" shall refer to those meetings to be held during the time {wriod within which a vote must be taken in accordance with the Con­ stitution and the custom and usage of the Union in the indicated priority. Section 4. When applicable solely to port action and not concerned with, or related to, the Union as a whole, and not forming part of a Union-wide vote, the term "majority vote of the membership," shall refer to the majority of the valid votes cast by the full book members at any. meeting of the^Port, regular or special. Section 5. The term, "membership action," or reference thereto, shall mean the same as the term "majority vote of the membership." Section 6. >^ere the. title of any officer or job, or the holder thereof, is set forth in this Constitution, all references thereto and the provisions concerned therewith shall be deemed to be equally applicable to whomever is duly acting in such office o^ job. Section 7. The term "Election Year" shall be deemed to mean that calendar ye^r prior to the calendar year in which elected officials and other elected job-holders are required to assume office. Section 8. The terms, "this Constitution", and "this amended Constitution," shall be deemed to have the same meaning and shall refer to the Constitution as amended which takes the place of the one adopted bv the Union in 1939, as amended up through | Section 9. The term, "member in good standing", shall mean a member whose monetary obligations to the Union are not in arrears for thirty days or more, or who is not under suspension or expulsion effective in accordance with this Constitution. Unless otherwise , expressly indicated, the term, "member," shall mean a member in good standing. Section 10. Unless plainly otherwise required by the con­ text of their use, the terms "Union book," "membership book," and "book," shall mean official evidence of Union membership. Section 11. The term "full l^k" or "full Union book", shall mean only an official certificate issued as evidence of Union membership which carries with it complete rights and privileges of membership except as may be specifically constitutionally otherwise provided. Section 12. The term, "full book member", shall mean a member to whom a full book has been duly issued and who is entitled to retain it in accordance with the provisions of this Constitution. meat upon aioy navigable waters, or days of employmeat in contracted employer unit represented by the Union. Seetiss *4. Tks tsrnt "in an unlicensed capacity at an American flag merchant vessel or vessels," shall inclu peraons^ employed in an unlicensed or licensed aboard dredges, tugboats, towboats and similar vessels to tow, propel, w push barges or other conveyances or J merchant vessel.* in docking or undocking, or persons other| wise employed in a contracted employer unit represented ^ticieIbcv Afflendments This Constitution shall be amended in the following manner Section 1. Any full book member may submit at any regular meeting of any Port proposed amendments to this Constitution in resolution form. If a majority vote of the membership of the Port approves it, the proposed amend­ ment shall be forwarded to all Ports for further action. Section 2. When a proposed amendment is accepted by a majority vote of the membership, it shall be referred to a Constitutional Committee in the-Port where Headquarters is located. This Committee shall be composed of six full book members, two from each department and shall be elected in accordance with such rules as are established by a majority vote of that Port. The Committee will act on all proposed amendments referred to it. The Committee may .receive whatever advice and assistance, legal or otherwise, 'it deems necessary. It shall prepare a report on the amend­ ment together with any proposed changes or substitutions or recommendations and the reasons for such recommenda­ tions. The latter shall then be submitted to the member­ ship. If a majority vote of the membership approves theamendment as recommended, it shall then be voted upon, in a yes or no vote by the membership of the Union by secret ballot in accordance with the procedure directed by a majority vote of the membership at the time it gives the approval necessary to put the referendum to a vote. The Union Tallying Committee shall consist of six (6) full book members, two from each of the three (3) d^artments of the Union, elected from Headquarters Port. The amendment shall cither be printed on the ballot, or if too lengthy, shall be referred to on the ballot. Copies of the amendment shall be posted on the bulletin boards of all ports and made available at the voting site in all ports. Section 3. If approved by a majority of the valid ballots cast, the amendment shall become effective immediately upon notification by the aforesaid Union Tallying Commit­ tee to the Secretary-Treasurer that the amendment has been so approved, unless otherwise specified in the amendment. The Secretary-Treasurer shall immediately notify all ports of the results of the vote on the amendment. EXHIBIT A Minimal requirements to be contained In Con­ stitution of subordinate ^odies ond divisions chor" tered by . or offilioted with the Seoforers Intemo' tlonol Union of North Amerieo-~-Atlontlc, Gulf. Lokes and Inland Waters District. I All members shall have equal rights and privileges, sub­ ject to reasonable rules and regulations, contained in this Constitution, including secret election, freedom of speech, the rigiii to hold office and the right of secret votes on assessment and dues increases, all in accordance with the law. II No member may be automatically suspended from mem­ bership except for non-payment of dues, and all members. shall be afforded a fair hearing upon written charges, with a reasonable time to prepare defense, when accused of an offense pnder the Constitution. III This Union is chartered by (and/or affiliated with), the Seafarers International Union of North America—^Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District, and this Ccmstitution and any amendments thereto, shall not take eff^t un­ less and until approved as set forth in the Constitution of that Union. IV . An object of this Union is, within its reasonable capacity, to promote the welfare of, and assist, the Seafarers Intematibnal Union of North America—^Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District. The charter (and/or aflSliation) relaticMishijp betv »n this Union and the Seafarers International Union. of North America—Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District . shall not be dissolved so long as at least ten members of this Union, and the Seafarers International Union of North America—Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District acting through its Executive Board wish to continue such relationship. VI No amendment to this Constitution shall be effective UIH less and until approved by at least a two-thirds vote of the membership in a secret referendum conducted for that pur­ pose. In any event, the adoption of this Constitution and any amendments thereto, will not be effective unless and. imtil compliance with Article II of the Constitution of the Seafarers^JSptemational Union of North America—Atlantic. Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District is first made. VII The Seafarers International Union of North America— Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District shall have the right to check, inspect and make copies of all the books and records of this Union upon demand. VIII This Union shall not take any action which will have the effect of reducing its net assets, calculated through recog­ nized accounting procedures, below the amount of its in­ debtedness to the Seafarers International Union of North America—Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District, unless approved by that Union through its Executive Board. IX So long as there exists any indebtedness by this Union to the Seafarers International Union of North America—At­ lantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District, that Union shall have the right to appoint a representative or repre­ sentatives to this Union who shall have the power to attend all meetings of this Union, or its sub-divisions, or goveraing boards, if any; and who shall have access to all books and records of this Union on demand. This representative, or theM representatives, shall be charged with the duty of as­ sisting this Union and its membership, and acting as a liaison between the Seafarers International Union of North America—Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District and this Union. So long as any unpaid per capita tax, or any other in­ debtedness of any sort i§ owed by this Union to the Sea­ farers International Union of North America—Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District, such indebtedness shall constitute a first lien on the assets of this Union, which lien shall not be impaired without the written approval of the Seafarers International Union of North America—At­ lantic, Gulf Lakes and Inland Waters District acting through its Executive Board. XI The per capita tax payable by this Union to the Seafarers International Union of North America—Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District shall be that which is fixed in accordance with the terms of the Constitution of that Union. XII This Constitution and actions by this Union pursuant thereto are subject to those provisions of the Constitution of the Seafarers International Union of North America—^At­ lantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District pertaining to affiliation, disaffiliation, trusteeships, and the granting and removal of charters. XIII This Union shall be affiliated with the Seafarers Interna­ tional Union of North America through the Seafarers In­ ternational Union of North America—^Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District. It shall share in, and participate as part of, the delegation of that District to the Convention of the Seafarers International Union or North America in accordance with the provisions of the .Constitution of the Seafarers International Union of North America—Atlantic. Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District. •V V Seafarers Log v • Page 3$ 1,^ �IE. \/ 36th Recertified Bosuns' Class The 36fh and last class in this phase of the Bosuns Recertitication Program graduated this month bringing to 402 the number of Seafarers who completed this important program. The current phase of the Bosuns Recertification Program lasted three years and during that time the Seafarers who spent one month at the Henry Lundeberg School and one month at Union Headquarters gained valuable knowl­ edge about the SIU, the problems it faces and the way it deals with them. The Bosun is the top unlicensed man on our SlU-contracted ships; he is the leader of the crew. The Seafarers who have participated in the Recertitication Program are more qualified to lead their crews, are able to hold better shipboard meetings, and should be better able to Tom Price Seafarer Tom Price, 42, has been a member of the SIU since 1951 and he began sailing as a bosun in 1959. A native of Long Is­ land, N.Y., Brother Price makes his home in Orange County, Calif., with his wife, Sachiko and four children. He ships out of the port of Wilmington. William MacArthur Seafarer William MacArthur, 47, has been a member of the SIU since 1952 and he began sailing as a bosun in 1968. A native of Massa­ chusetts, Brother MacArthur makes his home in Pasa­ dena, Calif, with his wife, Rose Marie. He ships out of the port of Wilmington. Michael Ignatius Malliiii . Seafarer Michael Ignatius "Moose" I Mallini has been I sailing in the epgine ' department since graduating from the i Harry Lundeberg School in 1973. Be­ fore attending the 'A' Seniority Up­ grading Program, Brother Mallini ob­ tained his FOWT endorsement at Piney Point. Brother Mallini is a native and resident of Mobile, Ala., and ships from that port. Jaymee Haga Brother Jay Haga has been sailing in the steward depart­ ment since gradu­ ating from the Harry Lundeberg School's trainee and third i cook programs in 1972. A native of Greenbelt, Md., Brother Haga now lives in Crystal River, Fla. He ships from the port of Baltimore. July,i976'" . answer questions by any crewmember. It is more important now than ever before that the SIU membership be an informed membership. In order for that to happen, the members themselves must take an interest in all that affects them and their Union, from events on the waterfront to actions in the Hallg of Congress. This objective was one of the main reasons for establishing this Program: to keep the SIU membership better informed, to take the message right to the ships rather than only hear­ ing it at the Union Halls. memberriiip is more fully informed, will the job security of all be assured for the future. NOTE: A special eight-page sup­ plement covering the highlights of the Bosuns RecetiHcation Program will appear in the next issue of the Seafarers Log. Albert H. Schwartz Seafarer Albert H. Schwartz, 57, has been a member of the SIU since 1947 and he began sailing as a bosun in 1955. A native of Chicago, Brother Schwartz makes his home in Midland, Tex. with his wife, Pauline. He ships out of the port of Houston. Richard Thoe Seafarer Richard "Blackie"Thoe,50, has been a member of the SIU since 1965 and he began sailing as a bosun in 1967. A native of Minnesota, Brother Thoe makes his home in Mobile with his wife, Levis. He ships out of the port of Mobile. Leo W. Gallagher Seafarer Leo W Gallagher, 50, has been a member of the SIU since 1946 and he began sail­ ing as a bosun in 1952. A native of Chelsea, Mass., Brother Gallagher makes his home there. He ships out of the port of Boston. John Little Seafarer John Little, 44, has been a member of the SIU since 1952 and he began shipping out as a bosun in 1959. A native of Kentucky, Brother Little makes his home there with his wife, Saundra. He ships out of the port of Houston. William .C. Osborne Seafarer William C. Osborne, 47, has been a member of the SIU since 1947 and he began ship­ ping out as a bosun in 1963. A native of the port of Tampa, Brother Osborne makes his home there. He ships out of the port of Houston. WiUiam Smith Seafarer William Smith, 53, has been a member of the SIU since 1946 and he began sailing as a bosun in 1950. A native of Texas, Brother Smith makes his home in Oregon with His wife, Beatrice. He ships out of the port of Seattle. David GUmore Seafarer David GUmore, 51, has been a member of the SIU since 1944 and he began ship­ ping out as a bosun in 1954. A native of North Carolina, Brother GUmore makes his home in Houston and ships out of that port. Ray Schrum Seafarer Ray Schrum, 48, has been a member of the SIU since 1945 and he began ship­ ping out as a bosun in 1957. A native of Lincolnton, N. C., Brother Schrum makes his home there with his wife, Emogene. He ships out of the port of Houston. Rufino Garay Seafarer Rufino Garay, 49, has been a member of the SIU since 1956 and he began sailing as a bosun in 1974. A native of New York City, Brother Gar^y makes his h6me in Flushing, Queens, N.Y. He ships out of the port of New York. After three years of putting Seafarers through this Program, with more and more recertified bosuns leading our crews, thqt goal has largely been ac­ complished. But more work must be done. For only when that goal is com­ pletely realized, when the entire SIU Six Graduate With 'A' Book The SIU's 'A' Seniority Upgrading Program has six more graduates this month, bringing the total number of Seafarers who have completed this pro­ gram to 239. They are Willie Chestnutt, Ron Smith, Abdul Hassan, Ron Farris, Jaymee Haga and Michael Mallini. These men spent two weeks at the Harry Lundeberg School in Piney Point where they attended Union dasses, reviewed the administrative procedures of the Lundeberg School and spoke to trainees during their engine, deck or steward training session. The six seniority upgraders then spent two weeks at Union Headquarters in New York. While in New York they visited all of the various departments that administer the Union*s funds, keep employment records, publish the LOG and keep track of SlU-contracted ships. They also accompanied Union patrol­ men servicing SIU ships. By going through this in-depth study of their Union's activities, both at the SIU's training facilities in Piney Point and at the administrative offices in New York, these Seafarers leave the 'A' Seniority Program with a better under­ standing of their Union, its purpose. Its membership, its role in the modern maritime industry and its problems. Willie Chestnutt • Seafarer Willie Chestnutt has been sailing with the SIU as an AB since his discharge from the U.S. Navy in 1970. Before attending the 'A' Seniority Upgrading pro­ gram, Brother Chestnutt upgraded to quartermaster at the Harry Lundebarg School. A native and resident of Chicago, Brother Chest­ nutt ships from the port of New Orleans. Ron Smith Seafarer Ron Smith began sailing with the SIU after graduating from the trainee program at the Harry Lundeberg School in 1972. Shipping as an AB, Brother Smith obtained his ticket at the Lundeberg School, as well as an LNG/LPG endorsement. A na­ tive and resident of New York City, Brother Smith ships from that port. Ron Farris Seafarer Ron Farris first sailed with theSlU inl973 after graduating from the trainee program at the Harry Lundeberg School. Brother Farris, who sails in the steward depart­ ment, also obtained his third cook's en­ dorsement at the Lundeberg School. A native and resident of St. Louis, Mo., Brother Farris usually ships out of San Francisco or New York. Abdul Hassan Seafarer Abdul Hassan began sail­ ing with the SIU in 1966 in the steward department. Usu­ ally shipping as a chief cook. Brother Hassan upgraded to chief steward at Piney Point before attending the 'A' Seniority Program. A native of Malaysia, Brother Hassan now lives in New York City with his wife Anna and their two children. He also ships from the port of New York. Page 37 f I'i- '• -S . I " i1 ^ • J 1• S- < If r-^ n ff •' • • ^ T- ; ,jr �For a Better Job Today ^ Deck Department ABLE SEAMAN The course of instruction is four weeks in length and leads to the Coast Guard en­ dorsement of Able Seaman—12 Months —Any Waters or Able Seaman—Unlim­ ited—Any Waters. Course Requirements: Able Seaman 12 Months—Any Waters. You must: • Be 19 years of age • Have 12 months seatime as Ordi­ nary Seaman, OR. Be a graduate of HLS at Piney Point and have eight months seatime as Ordinary Seaman • Be able to pass the prescribed physi­ cal, including eyesight requirements. Able Seaman Unlimited—Any Waters. You must: • Be 19 years of age • Have 36 months seatime as Ordinary Seaman or Able Seaman 12 Months • Be able to pass the prescribed physi­ cal, including eyesight requirements. Starting Dates: May 27, September 2. QUARTERMASTER The course of instruction leading to certification as Quartermaster consists of Basic Navigation instruction to include Radar; Loran; Fathometer; RDF; and Tlie Harry Lundleberg also includes a review of Basic Seaman­ ship; use of the Magnetic and Gyro Compass; Rules of the Road; Knots and Splices; Firefighting and Emergency Pro­ cedures. Course Requirements: Must hold en­ dorsement as Able Seaman (Unlimited— Any Waters). Starting Dates: April 29, August 2. LIFEBOATMAN The course of instruction is two weeks in length and leads to the Coast Guard en­ dorsement of Lifeboatman. Course Requirements: Must have 90 days seatime in any department. . Starting Dates: April 29; May 13, 27; June 10, 24; July 8, 22; August 5, 19; September 2, 16, 30; October 14, 28. Engine Department QMED-Any Rating The course of instruction leading to cer­ tification as QMED—^Any Rating is eight weeks in length and includes instruction leading to the Coast Guard endorsements which comprise this rating. Course Requirements: You must show 2 Get Lifeboat Tickets Flanking Lifeboat Course Instructor Tom Doyle on either side are Seafarers Gary Gross, left, and Roberto Burgos. The two received their lifeboat endorse­ ments after completing the Lundeberg School course. These Courses Will Be Start­ ing Soon: • Advanced Pumpman Procedures • LNG/LPG Watch the Seafarers Log for Starting Dates evidence of six months seatime in at least one engine department rating. Starting Dates: April 29; May 27; June 24; July 22. WELDING The course of instruction in basic welding consists of classroom and onthe-job training including practical train­ ing in electric arc welding and cutting; and oxy-acetylene brazing, welding and cutting. On completion of the course, an HLS Certificate of Graduation will be awarded. Course Requirements: • Engine department personnel must hold endorsement as QMED—Any Rating • Deck and steward department per­ sonnel must hold a rating in their department. Starting Dates: May 27, October 1. FOWT The course is four weeks in length and leads to endorsement as Fireman, Watertender, and/or Oiler. Course Requirements: If you have a Wiper endorsement only, you must: • Be able to pass the prescribed physi­ cal, including eyesight requirements AB Tickets for 7 Seafarers Seven more Seafarers upgraded this month through the Lundeberg School's course for able-seamen. They are, from the left: Richard Gayle; Ray Kauffman; Ruben Morales; Joe Edwards; Mark VVooley; Frank Campobasso, and Howard Anderson. Course instructor, not shown, is Chuck Dwyer. • Have six months seatime as Wiper, OR Be a graduate of HLS at Piney Point and have three months seatime as Wiper • If you have an engine department rat­ ing there are no requirements. Starting Dates: July 12. DIESELS The four-week course covers: types, designs, construction and characteristics of various diesel engines; nomenclature and principal design features of all parts of diesel engines; formulas and hydraulic principles; introduction to fuel, air, lubri­ cation and exhaust systems; use of vari­ ous gauges, meters and instruments used on diesel engines; care, operations main­ tenance and recording of diesel engine performance; signals used between bridge and engine room; fundamentals of elec­ tricity and refrigeration; basic fire fight­ ing, first aid and safety. Course Requirements: No require­ ments for those who are not, interested in receiving the Coast Guard license. Starting date: August 9. A College Career Is Available to You One college and two post secondary 2. Two-year community or junior col­ trade/vocational school scholarships are lege or post secondary trade/voca­ awarded to Seafarers each year. These tional schools scholarships. These awards are in the amount of $5000. scholarships have been specially de­ The trade/vocational awards offer varsigned to meet the educational needs of j-ious options if you'wish to continue Seafarers. dipping. In such a program you may Application requirements are geared develop a trade or skill which would im­ for the man who has been out of school prove your performance aboard ship as several years, so you will ohly be com­ well as help you obtain a better paying peting with other seamen with similar job when you are ashore. educational backgrounds. The awards are Eligibility requirements are as follows: granted in April, but you should begin 1. Have not' less than two years of your application process now. actual employment on vessels of These are the scholarships offered: companies signatory to Seafarers Welfare Plan. 1. Four-year college degree scholar­ 2. Have one day of employment on a ship. This award is in the amount vessel in the sixth-month period of $10,000. Page 38 immediately preceding date of ap­ plication. 3. Have 90 days of employment on a vessel in the previous calendar year. Pick up a scholarship application now. They are available in the ports or you may write to the following address and request a copy of the Seafarers Applica­ tion: , \ Seafarers Welfare Plan College Scholarships 275 20th Street Brooklyn, New York 11215 A College Education For Your Clilldren Four scholarships are awarded to de­ pendents of Seafarers. These four-year scholarships are for $10^000 each at any accredited college or university. If you have three years sea time, encourage your children to apply. They Should request the Dependents Applicatioh fropi the above address. Seafarers Log �\/ For Job Security Tomorrow Scliool Of Seannansliip Steward Dejoartment Steward Depaitment All Steward Department Courses Lead To Certification By HLSS. CHIEF STEWARD The course of instruction is six weeks long and covers all phases of Steward De­ partment management and operation. Course Requirements: All candidates must have seatime and/or training in com­ pliance with one of the following: • Three years seatime in a rating above 3rd cook or assistant cook OR • Six months seatime as 3rd cook or assistant cook, six months seatime as cook and baker, six months seatime as chief cook and hold HLS certifi­ cates of completion for eich program OR • 12 months seatime as 3rd cook or assistant cook, six months seatime as cook and baker, six months sea­ time as chief cook and hold HLS cer­ tificates of completion for the cook and baker and chief cook programs OR • 12 months seatime as 3rd cook or assistant cook, 12 months seatime as cook and baker, and six months sea­ time as chief cook and hold an HLS certificate of completion for the chief cook program. Starling Dates: April 29; June 10; July 22; September 2; October 14. CHIEF COOK The course of instruction is six weeks in length and students specialize in the prep­ aration of soups, sauces, meats, seafoods, and gravies. Course Requirements: All candidates must have seatime and/or training in com­ pliance with one of the following: • 12 months seatime as cook and baker OR • Three years seatime in the steward department, with six months as 3rd cook or assistant cook and six months as cook and baker OR • Six months seatime as •3rd cook or assistant cook and six months as cook and baker OR • 12 months seatime as 3rd cook or assistant cook and six months sea­ time as cook and baker and hold a certificate of completion for the HLS cook and baker training program. Starting Dates: Starting Dates: May 13; June 24; August 5; September 16; October 28. Note: Courses and starting dates are subject to change at any time. Any change will be noted in the LOG. High School Program Is Available to All Seafarers Do Over 800 Of Your Fellow Seafarers Have Done.... COOK AND BAKER ASSISTANT COOK The course of instruction is six weeks in length and students specialize in the selection and preparation of breakfast foods, breads, desserts, and pastries. The course of instruction is six weeks in length and students specialize in the selection and preparation of vegetables and salads. Course Requirements: All candidates must have twelve months seatime in the steward department, OR three months sea­ time in the steward department and be a graduate of the HLS entry rating program. Starting Dates: May 27; July 8; August 19; September 30. Course Requirements: All candidates must have seatime and/or training in com­ pliance with one of the following: • 12 months seatime as a 3rd cook or assistant cook OR • 24 months in the steward department with six months as a 3rd cook or as­ sistant cook OR • Six months seatime as 3rd cook or assistant cook and hold a certificate of completion from the HLS assist­ ant cook training program. I';, I Did You Know... Last month 80 Seafarers up­ graded their skills, earning power and job security through the vocational courses at HLSS. The Lundeberg School h^ an upgrading course to meet your career needs, too! Starting Dates: April 29; May 13, 27; June 10, 24; July 8, 22; August 5, 19; September 2, 16, 30; October 14, 28. r UPGRADING APPLICATION Name. Date of Birth (Last) (First) (Middle) Mo./Day/Year Address (Street) . Telephone #. (State) (City) . (Zip Code) Book Number (Area Code) Seniority Date Book Was Issued Port Presently .Registered In_ .Port Issued. Social Security #. Endorsement(s) Now Held. Piney Point Graduate: • Yes No • (if so, fill in below) Entry Program: Frorii, .to. 'i IS' Endorsement(s) Received. (Dates Attended) Upgrading Program: 'it's a very good program. I'm glad I went through it. The teachers give plenty of individual instruction, and they answer all questions you may have." , Endorsement(s) Received. to. From. (Dates Attended) Do you hold a letter of completion for Lifeboat: • Yes • No; Fire Fighting: • Yes • No Dates Available for Training I Am Interested In: Johii Ruiz • • • • "/ felt limited without it [a high school diploma]. Among other things, it's a prerequisite for all col­ lege courses.'* DECK AB-12 Months AB Unlimited Quartermaster Lifeboatman • LNG/LPG • Diesel • Welder Horace Jones Get the reading, writing and math skills you need for job security and upgrading through the high school equivalency (GEO) program at the Harry Lundeberg School. It only takes four to eight weeks, and your Brothers can tell you that it's really worth it! Interested? Pick up a copy of the pre­ test kit in your port or write to this address: Margaret Nalen, Director Academic Education Department Hany Lundeberg School Piney Point, Maryland 20674 When you complete the test, return it to the Lundeberg School. HLS will tell you the results and give you an estimate of the length of time you'll need to com­ plete the GED program. , . July, 1976 REMEMBER! This test is not to see who scores high or low. It helps HI.S de­ sign a study program just for you—a pro­ gram that our teachers will help you, as an individual, to follow. So apply today. It's easy to qualify. Just make sure that you have: 1. One year of seatime. 2. Are a memliier of the Union in good standing!. Your classes will be small (usually just six to eight students). You'll get lots of individual help. And completing the GED program .opcus the door to the other edu­ cational opportunities that the SIU has for you. A high school diploma is the first step towards qualifying for one of the three scholarships for Seafarers that are offered each year. STEWARD • Asst. Cook • Cook & Baker • Chief Cook • Steward ENGINE • QMED • FOWT • Dk. Mech. ADVANCED COURSES • Advanced Pumpman Procedures • Advanced Electrical Procedures • Refrigeration Container Mechanic. RECORD OF SEATIME — (Show only amount needed to upgrade in rating checked above or attach letter of service, whichever is applicable.) SHIP RATING HELD DATE OF SHIPMENT DATE OF DISCHARGE ' . ..I SIGNATURE DATE RETURN COMPLETED APPLICATION TO: LUNDEBERG UPGRADING CENTER, PINEY POINT, MD. 206 4 Page 39 �zing Se^arers -" the (oictiviHes whick &m. tJfte Seafarers Pr>!iii(^,'^ctr^^s Don i^s. Initiation fees, etc., fof j^itical^ contiikuticnis.l Eighteen yrM^p ' three have cohtributed Ifrmrffetds throf ^ the upa of fkaforers ofmtarff^ dGTM^i^ or^m0k\ ohibMtk^tisa^anvt^^ mmea^smdtsss part |i politics is through ifoiaat^^^iticaf of Congress have contribated $200, the honor rolls because the ^ist b<0^^ta^d if the livelihoods fe prm% IT" . "" iiSiiiii Annis, G. AnticijM. Antonio, J. Demetrios, J. Dickey, W. DiIling,L. ^Afldieon,© IJililinss HaU,W. Hamblet, A: Harris, J. H. 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Steams, B^ $7noo^ S7S SEAFARERS POUTIGAl ACTIVITY DONATION r$* FOURTH AVFMUi BROOKIYH, H.t. 11232 S.S.NO.. Date. .Book No.. Contributor's Name. Caffey,J. Campbell, A. G. Capella,F. J. Address City ... Cliefire,J. t *V WW,,-. Conley,M.,Msgr. Apostleshlp of the Sea lUhLmaJiamA -iM' jr V f.' •••' 71 Ifift Tirelli, E. Troy, S. Turner, G. iriM y^tir' .-state . .Zip Code SPAD is a separate sefregated fund. Its proceeds are used to further Its .object and purposes Including, but not limited to furthering the political, social and economic interests of Seafarer seamen, the preservation and furthering of the American Merchant Marine with improved employment opportunities for seamen and the advancement of trade union concepts. In connection with such objects, SPAD supports and contributes to politicial candidates for elective office. All contributions are voluntary. No contribution may be solicited or received because of force, Job discrimination, financial reprisal, or threat of such conduct, or as a condition of membership in the Union (SlUNA AGLIWD) or of employ­ ment. If a contribution is made by reason of the above improper conduct, notify the Seafarers iJnion or SPAD at the above address, certified mai! within thirty daw of the contribution for investigation and _ . refund, if involuntary. , Support SPAD to protect and further your economic, appropriate action and political and social interests, American trade union concepts and Seafarer seamen. (A copy of our report is filed with the Federal Election Commission and is available from the Federal Election Commission, Washington, D.C.) S20O£; Signature of Solicitor No. m Bergerla, S. Brand, H. Bni, R. DlGlorglo, J. Dryden, J. Drozak, F. Echevarrla, R. Foster, W. Lesnan8ky,A. Maher, T. McCullogh, L. McFarland, D. Nielsen, K. Paczkowskl,S.T.| Olesen, C. Rlchbiurg, J. Sanchez, R. � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Seafarers Log Issues 1970-1979 Description An account of the resource Volumes XXXII-XLI of the Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource July 1976 Description An account of the resource Headlines: BILL INTRODUCED FOR MARITIME AFFAIRS COORDINATOR UNEMPLOYMENT RISES IN JUNE; MEANY SAYS 10.2% POTTERY WORKERS AFFILIATE WITH SIUNA MANY OLD MARINERS GO VERY RELUCTANTLY BALTIMORE MEETING: DISCUSS SIU-IBU MERGER CARTER BACKS STRONG AMERICAN MERCHANT MARINE HALL, BARKER PRESENT MARITIME PLANK TO REPUBLICANS PROPER DOCUMENTS NEEDED FOR CARE AT USPHS FACILITIES SEAFARER GETS HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA THROUGH GED PROGRAM NEW ELECTION ORDERED FOR SABINE SEAMEN TUNA FISHERMEN AWAIT U.S. APPEALS COURT DECISION HLS PRES. HAILS LABOR CONTRIBUTIONS TO MARITIME SIU PRESENTS VIEWS CRITICIZING COAST GUARD ACTIONS CHIEF ENGINEER WRITES ABOUT SIU'S ALCOHOLIC PROGRAM HOW SIUNA MEMBERSHIP AFFECTS YOU, THE SEAFARER BROTHER AND SISTER FIND REWARDING CAREERS SEAFARER, 45, RECEIVES HS DIPLOMA AT LUNDEBERG SCHOOL THERE'S MAGIC IN IT AS TALL SHIPS DRAW 6 MILLION TO CELEBRATE BICENTENNIAL IN HARBOR BATTLE GOES ON TO KEEP USPHS HOSPITALS OPEN NOTICE OF ELECTION ON SIU-IBU MERGER Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 7/1/1976 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Newsprint Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Vol. XXXVIII, No. 7 1976 Periodicals Seafarers Log http://seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/31823b63db317c98e10af15b75013162.PDF 14a7c651c3cb4ee2f8f398ea77ee7148 PDF Text Text X - '"t] 1 "TA Carter Backs 9.5% O// Cargo Preference See Page 3 mi Emjarar E^l /•J . .m- : -i L-- - x iS-^"- ' i:S^ •••:r.Sr€v?C:-:v:- .•-* "• X ' " ,'IfX'V "'* .''^I'^jriX''"^ '""Tri'• • S^ Page 7. l¥-K^5 • SlU Attacks Coast Guard at Hearings .-S ?1"'' •- r-.-^fiT^ I See Page 5 Alaskan Oil Swap Plan Rejected See Page 10 SlU. NMU Sign Agreement to Study Merger See Page 11 i •'•. " ii'" • "' gfX" ' '!I �s Boatmen at CaribeTowing Approve 3-Year Contract A new three-year contract with Caribe Towing was recently wrapped up and overwhelmingly ratified by SIU Boatmen employed by Caribe in San Juan, Puerto Rico and on Caribe's off­ shore boats running from the U.S. mainland to the islands. At a special contract ratification meeting in the Santurce Union Hall on June 18, the members voted unani­ mously to accept the new agreement. It was also ratified aboard each offshore boat and by the two crews on the har­ bor boat in Jacksonville, Fla. . The new contract was drawn up along the lines of the "standard agree­ ment" which the SIU is negotiating for all the members in the towing industry. What happened with Caribe, therefore, is a step forward for all SIU Boatmen. The new contract won SIU Boatmen in both Caribe operations significant wage increases, welfare benefits and many beneficial work rule changes. Most important, it established an in­ dustry-wide SIU Vacation Plan for Ca­ ribe Boatmen. Vacation benefits will now be based on the number of days worked and will be paid to qualified employees for every 90 days worked after the effective date of the contract, July 1, 1977. The contract also made major im­ provements in the Seafarers Welfare Plan, including: • Full cost coverage for hospital ex­ tras • Full cost coverage for intensive care • Increased maternity benefits from $300 to $500 • Increased maximum surgery cov­ erage from $450 to $600 • Increased coverage for doctor calls • Increased death benefit to $5,000, and • A new benefit up to $5,000 for ac­ cidental dismemberment or loss of eyes. Higher pension benefits were an­ other major gain. All SIU Boatmen em­ ployed by Caribe are currently eligible for a $240 per month pension. The new contract increases the monthly payment to $340 for anyone eligible to retire after July 1, 1979. The contract made an important change in the grievance and abitration procedure requiring Caribe to give em­ ployees written notice of disciplinary action and the reasons, with a copy to the Union. Seniority provisions were also es­ tablished within each job classification. Layoffs and recalls must be in accord­ ance with seniority and present employ­ ees must be considered first in making promotions. ru D Ln Paul Hail [S©[o)®i7^ Oil Cargo Preference Hears For the U.S. Maritime Industry The U.S. maritime industry is on the verge of achieving a landmark goal that we, especially in the SIU, have been fighting to win for a long, long time. That goal is oil cargo preference for American-built, American-manned tankers. The breakthrough in this battle came earlier this month when President Carter announced that he will support a bill to require that 9.5 percent of all U.S. oil imports be carried in American bottoms by 1982. Under the provisions of this bill, U.S. tankers, which now carry only 3.5 percent of America's oil imports, would immediately be guaranteed a 4.5 percent share. The U.S. fleet's share would then increase 1 percent each year for five years until the 9.5 percent mark is achieved. (See full news story on Page 3) Before I talk about the benefits of this bill, however, I think everyone should be aware of two very important points. First, oil cargo preference is not now, nor has it ever been, strictly a maritime issue. When we talk about cargo preference, we are also talking about the economic and job structures of this nation, as well as America's overall national security picture. Second, President Carter's proposal concerning cargo preference is still just that—a proposal. The bill must clear both the House and the Senate, and we can expect strong opposition on this issue from our traditional opponents, the multinational oil lobby and foreign maritime interests. However, with the Administration's support, coupled with the continued grassroots political work of rnaritime labor, I am very confident that the new oil bill will soon be law. Now the question. What does it all mean? First of all, 9.5 percent oil cargo preference means the creation of as many • The new contract also provides that in the event of a death in the immediate family, the employee shall be given three days off with pay. Pay Transportation Costs Another highlight of the contract— one that benefits both the SIU Boatmen and the Union as a whole—is that Ca­ ribe agreed to pay round trip transpor­ tation costs incurred by an employee goine to the Harry Lundeberg School for upgrading courses. So that unlicensed personnel can get the necessary practical experience to upgrade, the Union was also successful in getting Caribe to carry trainee en­ gineers and trainee mates on its boats. The Caribe contract is an important step toward achievement of the SUTs long range goal to make benefits like these standard for employees of all its contracted towing companies. SIU Inland Boatmen from Puerto Rico gathered in the Union Hall to consider the new contract with Caribe Towing. Several of the members brought along their children—Boatmen and Boatwomen of the future. as 3,600 new jobs for American seaman on U.S.-flag tankers. It also means the creation of tens of thousands of new shipyard and related industrial jobs for Americans in the construction of new tankers. These vessels will represent both new additions to the existing U.S. tanker fleet, as well as replacements for older, worn-out ships that otherwise would simply be scrapped. In this regard, the new oil bill will further guarantee that America's peacetime shipbuilding industry, the life blood of the U.S. merchant fleet, will continue to expand its activities and help launch the U.S. fleet into a better competitive position among world merchant marine powers. In addition, the legislation will reduce America's dependence on the use of unsafe, undependable foreign-flag and flag-of-convenience ships for the carriage of our oil imports. Also, the increased use of U.S. ships will substantially help the U.S. balance of payments picture, which so far this year has been operating in the red. Despite all these positive benefits, though, I believe that the single most important point concerning this legislation that must be made here is this: for the first time in many, many years, a national Administration has recog­ nized the fact that a modern, industrial nation cannot expect to remain a a world economic or military power without a modern, competitive merchant marine. And I believe that it is only this kind of positive attitude toward maritime, both in the White House and in Gongress, that will enable us to achieve our ultimate goal of a completely revitalized, globally competitive U.S. merchant fleet. One more thing. Whether this particular bill makes it or not, SIU members in general should be proud of the critical role they have played in carrying the fight for oil cargo preference for U.S. ships this far. It was this membership's support of the Union's political apparatus that enabled the SIU to begin this fight in the first place. That was nearly seven years ago in the 92nd Congress. At that time, cargo preference was defeated in the Senate by seven votes. A few yearsv later, the SIU succeeded in mobilizing virtually the entire labor movement in support of a new oil bill, the Energy Transportation Security Act of 1974. As you know, we got that bill as far as President Ford's desk, where it died. Even though we were ultimately defeated both of these times, the SIU's work and perseverance throughout is what has now brought us to the threshold of victory on oil cargo preference. It has been a long and difficult fight, and it would be wrong to say that the fight is over. Quite the opposite, the fight to perpetuate our industry to the point where American ships carry a significant percentage of all U.S. cargoes is just beginning. It won't be easy. But then again, it never has been. Change of address cards on Form 3579 should be sent to Seafarers International Union, jAtfantic^Gulf Lakes and Inland Waters District, AFL-CIO, 675Tourth Ave., Brooklyn, N.Y. 11232. Published monthly. Second Class postage paid at Brooklyn, N.Y. Vol. 39, No. 7, 2/LOG / July 1977 �Starts at 4.5% 11; ' Carter Backs 9.5% Oil Cargo Preference WASHINGTON, D.C.—In a move that could nearly triple the amount of oil cargoes presently carried in Ameri­ can bottoms, President Jimmy Carter announced this month that he will sup­ port a bill to require that 9.5 percent of all U.S. oil imports be carried in U.S.built, U.S.-manned tankers. The Carter supported bill would ini­ tially set a 4.5 percent quota for U.S. tankers, with that figure rising 1 percent a year for five years until the 9.5 percent figure is reached in 1982. Presently, U.S. ships carry only 3.5 percent of America's oil imports annudly. Committee, predicted that with the President's support "this legislation will pass the Congress and be signed into law in very short order." Murphy, whose committee has al­ ready begun hearings on such a bill, added that the move to oil cargo pref­ erence for U.S. ships "is the cornerstone of a realistic national maritime policy," and it marks "the beginning of a new era for America, which may well achieve again the number one position in the world as a maritime nation as we were during World War II." SIU President Paul Hall called Presi­ dent Carter's decision to support oil cargo preference for U.S. ships ''an im­ portant step" towards strengthening the national security and creating needed johs. Shipyard Jobs In addition to new seagoing jobs, the bill will also create thousands of new jobs for Americans in shipbuilding and related industries. An extremely important aspect of the bill rejects the so-called concept of "reflagging," that is, allowing U.S. opera­ tors to buy idle foreign tankers, register them under the U.S. flag and participate in the oil trade. The rejection of the "reflagging" con­ cept guarantees that American yards will be kept busy in the construction of numerous new tankers, representing both new additions to the U.S. merchant fleet, as well as replacements for old Robert J. Blackwell, assistant sec­ retary of commerce for maritime af­ fairs, estimates that the bill will create between 2,500 and 3,600 "additional and much-needed jobs for American seamen" by 1982. The bill, of course, must still pass both the House and Senate before becoming law. However, Rep. John Murphy (D-N.Y.), chairman of the House Merchant Marine and Fisheries tankers scheduled to be scrapped. Also in regard to the shipbuilding aspect, Secretary of the Navy W. Gra­ ham Clayton, in testimony before the House Merchant Marine Committee, said that the increased activities of American yards in the construction of commercial tankers caused by a 9.5 per­ cent oil cargo preference bill, would not interfere with the Navy's shipbuilding program for the future. Presently, the entire U.S. tanker fleet consists of about 250 ships. In addition to the thousands of jobs the new bill will create on ships, in ship­ yards and related industries, the bill will also: • Reduce America's dependence on unreliable, often unsafe, foreign-flag vessels for the carriage of America's oil imports. • Provide for the maintenance of the shipbuilding industrial base required by our national security. • Substantially help relieve the defi­ cit knthe U.S. balance of payments pic­ ture. Opposition Expected Despite the support of the White House on the 9.5 percent oil preference bill, stiff opposition is still expected from the oil companies and foreign maritime interests. In fact. President Carter ignored a last minute effort by 11 maritime na­ tions, including Great Britain, Norway and Japan, to get the President to change his mind. In a note delivered to the State De­ partment two days before Carter made his announcement, this coalition of 11 nations said that they would be opposed to even a compromise plan on cargo preference for U.S. ships. They con- DEEP SEA eluded the note by saying that they hoped "the United States will bear in mind the common interest of her mari­ time trading partners. The oil companies are expected to come up with their old argument that consumer prices would be pushed up if a percentage of oil cargoes were re­ served for U.S. ships. However, a Commerce Department report on the legislation has already shot some holes in this argument. The report noted that even at maxi­ mum use of U.S. tankers, added transContiniied on Page 34 Flexibility^ Education Answering Maritime Industry's Needs Flexibility—it's the key to the SIU and the Lundeberg School's answer to industry needs. Our union and its con­ tracted companies are always studying shipping trends to forecast the need for men and skills in our industry. HLS has programs to give Seafarers new and better skills to meet these in­ dustry needs. Today, the future of American mer­ chant shipping looks very bright. All signs point to more and more ships un­ der the U.S. flag. This means many good jobs for Seafarers. HLS has the programs to help every member get ahead. At the same time, HLS gradu­ ates are ready to meet every manpower need of our industry. Seafarers know this. In recent months, many members have come to the school to upgrade. So, the school has scheduled more courses and has even doubled the size of some pro­ grams. During the month of July, for example, 260 Seafarers completed courses at HLS and moved up to higher ratings. Most of these Seafarers now hold jobs in the middle ratings—AB, FOWT and Assistant Cook. As these Seafarers move up, their former entry jobs will be filled by grad­ pared for better jobs and a brighter uates of the Basic Vocational Program future. at the school. The trainee classes at Today, these members are meeting HLS are growing, too. In the last three the manpower demands of U.S.-flag months, 163 trainees graduated and ships finally coming out of their long signed on their first vessel. This means lay-ups. When the industry was ready, there are trained Seafarers aboard so was the SIU.' ¥ every SIU ship at all job levels. Flexibility is the key to this readi­ But even "with these large numbers ness. Through the educational pro­ of students, quality is never lost at the ing and engineroom operations of these grams at HLS, Seafarers can meet any Lundeberg School. New staff members ships. Their former ratings were filled industry need and build good careers, have come to HLS as full- or part-time by graduates of other HLS upgrading too. instructors, teachers; tutors and aides. courses, who were followed in the entry Every Seafarer should be ready to Individual help for each student is re­ ratings Ijy HLS trainees. take advantage of the great job oppor­ sponsible for the success of HLS grad­ An even more recent example of tunities that are available now. Take a uates. These graduates have the read­ career growth for Seafarers and skilled big step ahead in your shipping career crews for industry is the manning of —fill out the upgrading application in ing, math and job skills to do their work the LNG Aquarius. Every unlicensed this edition of the Log and mail it to with real know-how. This quality of crewmember aboard this vessel grad­ HLS today. education at the school will never uated from the Lundeberg School's change. Of course, the present growth of the LNG Program. The entire standby crew also completed this program. As the U.S.-flag fleet is not the first time the Aquarius' 11 sister ships are launched, Lundeberg School and the SIU have there will be qualified Seafarers stand­ met the need for flexibility. There are many examples of this approach to ing by to man them. Entry-rated seamen Most Seafarers remember, too, those education. in all ports must showtheii gray days not too long ago when Amer­ A few years ago, many big tankers last six months' discharges he^ ican shipping was very slow because of and other new ships were launched. fore they can register for To get ready for these vessels, 623 Sea­ third flag ships and cut throat rates. shipping. So, many Seafarers spent their time on farers upgraded to QMED. They stood the beach studying at HLS. They pre­ ready to handle the complicated pump- Six Months' Discharges Overseas Chicago Dispatchers' Reports: Great Lakes Deep Sea Inland Waters Nev/ Houston Hall .. .Pages 12-13 INDEX Legislative News Washington Activities Coast Guard hearings Oil cargo preference . .. Page 9 ..Pages ..Page 3 Union News President's Report — Caribe contract SlU-NMU agreement ., Headquarters Notes .., Brotherhood in Action , Lakes Picture Inland Lines At Sea-Ashore Sabine: Dixie contracts SPAD honor roll . MCS and SIU merger . ..Page 2 ..Page 2 . Page 11 .. Page 7 .Page 38 .. Page 8 .. Page 6 . Page 17 Page 27 . Page 39 .Page 6 General News National unemployment •.. Page 27 Locks and Dam 26 Page 18 Laborers Union Page 32 Oil swap rejected ......Page 10 . PHS facilities Page 6 Adm. Moore telegram ... .Page 9 Ringling Bros ..Page 9 Shipping Tug Dennis Hendricks .... Page 7 77 Stuyvesant Page 27 LNG Aquarius ' Page 10 Around Houston harbor Back Page Wilt Colonna-Christine E. . Page 25 Ships' Committees Page 4 Ships' Digests Page 23 Page 7 Page 30 Page 24 Page 34 Training and Upgrading Inland upgrading Page 36 Meeting manpower needs . Page 3 Seafarers participate in 'A' seniority upgrading .Page 38 HLS courses and application Pages 36-37 Membership News Former scholarship winner Page 26 Engineer Lonnie Dooley . .Page 17 Boatwoman Bandelean .. Page 37 Laker Martinussen Boatman Whightsil New Pensioners Final Departures Page 26 Page 27 .Page 35 Page 33 Special Features Louisiana sweep and conference Pages 19-22 PL 489 cargoes Page 29 Swedish labor Pages 14-16 Articles of particular interest to members in each area can be found on the following pages: Deep Sea: 3. 4, 7.10.17. 23. 24. 38 Inland Waters: 2, 6. 18. 19-22. Back Page Great Lakes: 8, 26,30 July 1977/LOG/3 !• "T , , ' y I 1 } 7. J. �Pisces Committee Overseas Vivian Committee Last month at a payoff in the port of Baltimore, the Ship's Committee and a crewmember of the ST Pisces (Westchester Marine) were lead by (right) Re­ certified Bosun Burton Owen, ship's chairman. Others of the committee and the crewmember are (I; to r.) Deck Delegate F. M. Rose,- Education Director Thomas Long, Steward Delegate 0. Loper and AB S. Thomas. The ST Overseas Vivian (Maritime Overseas) paid off late last month at the GATX Dock in Carteret, N.J. Having their group photo aboard are the Ship's Committee and a crewmember of (I. to r.) Steward Delegate R. Gonzales, Chief Steward Dario Martinez, secretary-reporter; BR Herman Miller, Recertified Bosun J.W.Parker, ship's chairman; Deck Delegate A. G.Wilson. THE COMMITTEE PAGE Carter Braxton Committee Baltimore Committee Recertified Bosun Richard "Blackie" Thoe (2nd right) ship's chairman of the Mariner SS Carter Braxton (Waterman) poses with the-rest-of the Ship's Com­ mittee of (I. to r.) Chief Cook Johnny Young, Deck Delegate Joseph Blanchard, Steward Delegate Fred N. Lindsey and Education Director George Connell. The ship paid off recently at Brooklyn's Pier 7 in the port of New York. Here's the full Ship's Committee of the SS Baltimore (Sea-Land) at a payoff in Newark, NJ. They are (I. to r.) Deck Delegate Frank Buhl, Engine Delegate Frederick W. Neil, Recertified Bosun Bill Osborne, ship's chairman; Education Director N. Reiddi, Chief Cook E. Dale, Chief Steward Joseph De Use, sec­ retary-reporter and Steward Delegate Oscar Gatlin. Boston Committee Early last month in Port Elizabeth, N.J. at a payoff. Recertified Bosun Leyai Joseph (right) ship's chairman of the SS Boston (Sea-Land) is with the Ship's Committee and some of the crew. They are (I. to r.) Chief Cook S. Bell, steward delegate; Oiler R. Rodgers, Wiper Charles A. Campbell, OS Tom Carroll, Chief Steward James Keno, secretary-reporter: AB T. Ryan, deck delegate and Education Director D. R. Pase. 4/LOG/July 1977 Sam Houston Committee N.Y. Patrolman Teddy Babkowski (seated right) answers question of EngineDelegate Richard Hannon (seated center )as the rest of theShip'sCommittee of the LASH ship Sam Houston (Waterman) await a payoff. They are (I. to r.) seated Recertified Bosun Homer Workman, ship's chairman and standing. Deck Delegate Gordon L. Davis and Steward Delegate Ahmed Alammari. The payoff took place at Pier 7, Brooklyn. N.Y. on June 24. �Ai House Hearings on Coasf Guard: Drozak Blasts USCG Failures on Safety The SIU fired its first round of heavy criticism at the Coast Guard in hearings which began last month in Washington, and which could prove to be an historic step fbrward for the health and safety of American seamen. "The Coast Guard's actions have had dire implications for merchant seamen," SIU Executive Vice President Frank Drozak testified on June 23 before the House Coast Guard Subcommittee's hearings on merchant marine safety. "The time is long overdue for Con­ gress to undertake an extensive compre­ hensive investigation of the Coast Guard practices," he insisted, and "to decide whether another Federal body should be entrusted with jurisdiction over the merchant marine." A group of about 25 concerned SIU members came to Washington from a conference at Piney Point, Md. to hear Drozak's important testimony. His presentation is the first of several to be made at the Subcommittee hearings by StU. repi^sentatives. ^ : The hearings are the culmination of the SIU's intensive efforts over the past SIU Executive Vice President Frank Drozak shown testifying before the House Coast Guard Subcommittee. SIU members came to Washingtorv to see the. actual presentafHon of the Union's Importanttestimony on theCoast Guard. year to bring the Coast Guard's long­ standing failures to public attention. They follow the Union's unsuccessful attempts to gain the Coast Guard's co­ operation in correcting widespread ma­ rine safety problems. The hearings are also Congress' first long look at Coast Guard activities since it gave the Coast Guard the legal re­ sponsibility for merchant marine safety in 1946. Drozak's testimony was backed up by the Union's interviews with approxi­ mately 40 Seafarers, and by docu­ mented examples of accidents and deaths that might have been prevented by the Coast Guard. Incident after inci­ dent, Drozak said, proves that "the Coast Guard cannot be trusted to en­ force Congressionally-mandated na­ tional policy." Instead of preventing hazardous ship- hoard conditions, the Coast Guard has allowed these conditions to exist and, in some cases, has even created them, he explained. The conditions exist on deep sea, Great Lakes and inland vessels and in­ clude excessive overtime, too little port time, excessive engine room noise and dangerous vertical climbs aboard .ship. Drozak's examples revealed that these conditions lead to fatigue, tension, psy­ chological isolation, alcoholism, deaf­ ness, marine accidents and death. "For too long, American merchant seamen have been subject to the uni­ lateral whims of the Coast Guard. The results have been disastrous." Drozak explained to the Subcommit­ tee in detail how the Coast Guard's manning standards have caused exces­ sive overtime and severe health and safety risks for merchant marine crews. He cited overtime rates as high as 120 to 160 percent on the Falcon tankers and from 115-120 percent on the super­ tankers Brooklyn, Williamsburg and Massachusetts, where reduced manning has been in effect. The reduced crews on these ships and others such as the Chevron, Zapata and Sugar Islander class tankers, where the Coast Guard has eliminated all engine room ratings, not only must work ex­ cessive overtime in order to operate the vessel, but suffer an "intolerable bur­ den" if one seaman becomes ill and cannot perform his duties, Drozak said. Even in port, he continued, seamen often cannot take adequate time off be­ cause the Coast Guard's manning scales do not allow the necessary relief man­ power. Three men were killed, the Master, Continued on Page 30 Schulman: U.S, Seaman Have Rights, Too Howard Schulman, SIU general counsel, attacked the Coast Guard before a Congressional hearing last month for refusing to recognize that merchant seamen, "as American em­ ployees, are entitled to the protection of our national labor laws." Schulman testified along with SIU Executive Vice-President Frank Dro­ zak on June 23 before the House Coast Guard Subcommittee which is holding hearings on merchant marine safety. Both men strongly criticized the Coast Guard's reduced vessel manning policies because they threaten the safety of merchant seamen and violate their rights as American workers. Schulman stressed that labor and management have the sole rights, under national labor law, to determine work loads, hours and the number of workers on the job. The Coast Guard has a "limited veto power," he said, to inter­ fere in these agreements if they conflict with safe navigation. But the Coast Guard has reversed this procedure by determining vessel manning in advance without consulting the maritime unions, he explained. Moreover, it has done so in spite of its commitment before a Hcu.se Coast Guard Subcommittee meeting in 1975 that it would consult with labor on ves­ sel crews, he added. "We believe the Coast Guard's un­ willingness to carry through on its com­ mitments is a clear indication of its indifferent attitude towards the overall safety and well being of the seagoing work force." Instead of setting manning scales that would insure safe navigation of ves­ sels, the Coast Guard has eliminated ratings and caused the remaining crew to work excessive overtime, Schulman said. The result has been overworked crews operating vessels with a high risk of accident due to fatigue. yiolates OSHA Standards This policy not only violates labor law, but also the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970, which was passed to establish safe and healthful working conditions. Seven years after the passage of this act, Schulman, pointed out to the Subcommittee, the Coast Guard has still not done any­ thing to carry out its provisions in the maritime industry. Schulman also attacked the Coast Guard's "brazen disregard for the law by permitting the use of riding crews," that is, laborers who are employed to do maintenance and repair work on vessels instead of regular merchant sea­ men crew members. The law allows only regular crewmembers or passen- SIU General Counsel Howard Schul­ man explained to the Subcommittee how the Coast Guard has ignored the rights of American merchant seamen. gers to sail aboard merchant vessels. This practice "not only increases the risk of accident and injury," Schulman said, "but aLso, again runs counter to the Congressionally-mandated labor policy" of collective bargaining. By al­ lowing riding crews, he explained, the Coast Guard encourages employers to contract out work, which is "a proper matter of collective bargaining between representatives of merchant seamen and vessel operators." The Coast Guard also has failed to exercise its authority for safety of life on Outer Continental Shelf oil drilling rigs, Schulman charged. Many accidents resulting in death and destruction of property continuously occur in this in­ dustry, yet the Coast Guard has not is­ sued any safety regulations for work on this equipment, he said. Its only response has been to estab­ lish an advisory group to set regula­ tions, which has no labor representa­ tion. The group, composed almost entirely of industry representatives, has proposed regulations which would allow workers with no maritime train­ ing, or experience to work on these mo­ bile. self-propelled rigs, he protested. Schulman criticized another Coast Guard proposal, an amendment to the Independent Safety Board Act of 1974 which requires investigations of major marine casualties. "The Coast Guard would consider a major marine casualty only if six per­ sons were killed. We find such a pro­ posal the most shocking. The death of one person in a civilized society such as ours is a major marine casualty. Obviously the Coast Guard believes otherwise." Schulman concluded his remarks by asking for a Congressional investiga­ tion of the Coast Guard's practices, for new legislation to correct its failings and consideration for giving its author­ ity for merthant marine safety to an­ other Federal agency. July 1977 / LOG/5 �GAO Study Proves PHS Needs More Money After a General Accounting Office (GAO) study revealed that service and care in the PHS hospitals has been slid­ ing since 1973, Senator Warren Magnuson (D-Wash.) went to bat to get the hospitals and clinics more money. The GAO study, which was completed in May, blamed the problems in the PHS hospital system on spiraling inflation and limited budget increases. Based on the report, in June the Sen­ ate Committee on Appropriations voted $270 million for the PHS system; $210 million for patient care and back debts and $60 million for hospital and con­ struction and modernization which will help put the eight hospitals and 26 clinics in line with present life-safety and fire codes. Magnuson is chairman of the Senate Labor, Health Education and Welfare Appropriations Subcommittee which handles the PHS budget. He has closely followed the situation in the PHS sys­ tem and back in 1973 authored a bill requiring the hospitals to provide a level and range of services at least equal to that provided on Jan. 1, 1973. However, since 1973, the GAO re­ port revealed, the PHS system has had to reduce the level and range of health related activities, including training and research. It has not been able to main­ tain the staff at the authorized level, or keep an adequate inventory of drugs and other supplies. Obsolete equipment is not replaced, new advanced equip­ ment is not bought, while the whole system is deteriorating because there is not enough money to repair existing equipment and facilities. Alarmed at Trend The GAO expressed concern that "some hospitals and clinics are reduc­ ing direct patient care services or are increasing the waiting time to obtain such services." The study said that hos­ pital employees and officials were also alarmed about the trend. The GAO is the investigative arm of Congress. The $60 million for modernization of the buildings and facilities was in­ cluded as a result of an HEW study that Magnuson requested last year. An SlU-manned tug, the Maryland, operated by Great Lakes Towing Com- j "HEW reported to us that more than pany, won this year's International Tugboat Race on July 4th. The Maryland I $110 million would be needed to do beat out 13 other American and Canadian tugs in the race which is part of j the job completely," he said, noting that the annual Freedom Festival held between Detroit and Windsor, Ontario. • the $60 million would get the program under way. Jacksonville Magnuson favors more money for the PHS system partly because he I A new three-year contract has been unanimously ratified by SIU Boatmen thinks that the hospitals can expand j working for Caribe Towing Co. The wages and conditions in the new contract, their function in the future. He sug­ I which includes the SIU Vacation Plan, are among the best in the industry. gested that PHS hospitals which are lo­ I cated in medically underserved urban I St. Louis areas would be used as special com­ A week of rainfall has raised the water level of the Mississippi River above munity health centers. "Why should we I spend millions of dollars for new pro­ j the dangerously low level it had reached last month, but more rain will be grams and new facilities when we I needed this summer to assure unhampered navigation when the low water should be able to use a sound PHS hos­ I season hits this fall. Here's another weather-related item (and a nice cooling thought!): The pital system which is already in exis­ j tence," he asked. "The hospitals could I Coast Guard hopes to have at least one and possibly two air-cushion iceconduct some important studies which I breakers operating in the St. Louis District next winter, in order to keep the would help us get ready for any national J Illinois Waterway free of ice. The ice-breaker will hopefully prevent major ice health insurance program. And their I gorges which halted navigation last winter. professional staffs are more than capa­ ble of doing that type of work." Norfolk ! Although there was some opposition, The SlU-manncd Eileen McAllister of McAllister Brothers Towing has just j the PHS appropriation passed the Sen­ been crewed and put into service in the Hampton Roads harbor area. The i ate vote as part of the general aproprianew 6290 hp. tug joins a fleet of seven other company tugs in the area and is j tions for the Departments of Labor and the most powerful of them all. | Health Education and Welfare. As the Log goes to press, the bill is in confer­ Cleveland | ence between the House and Senate. The SlU-contracted Great Lakes Dredge and Dock Co. was the low bidder • The House had voted only $135 million on a harbor-deepening project to begin soon in Ashtabula, Ohio near here. S for the PHS hospitals and clinics, which I is exactly the amount the Carter Ad­ ministration requested, so the final ap­ Mobile I propriation has not yet been decided. Construction of the Tennessce-Tombigbee Waterway is moving along right ' on schedule. This important new waterway, which will connect the Ohio River j system with the Gulf of Mexico at Mobile, should be completed by 1980. Ac- i cording to SIU Port Agent Gerry Brown, the port of Mobile is busy getting ' ready for the large increase in traffic which is expected upon the completion j of U.S.-flag ocean carriers, maritime of the Tenn-Tom project. i labor unions, and shipbuilders. The NMC, a non-profit organization Port Arthur founded in 1971, has been credited with the creation of a new climate of I Two SlU-contracted companies, Sabine Towing and Moran of Texas, are unity within the entire U.S. maritime ' constructing new harbor tugs to be crewed sometime in the late summer or industry. It has also been influential in ! early fall. bringing about the existing labor-man­ I SIU representative Don Anderson reports that shipping is excellent in this agement stability and the development J port and all SIU book men are welcome. of a more responsive relationship be­ tween the exporter-importer community and the U.S. shipping industry. The organization consists of repre­ sentatives from labor, management, and Government. Barker Elected NMC Chairman WASHINGTON, D.C.—The Na­ tional Maritime Council Board of Gov­ ernors recently uanimously elected as their new chairman, James R. Barker who is chairman and chief executive officer of Moore-McCormack Re­ sources, Inc., in Stamford, Conn. He will succeed Paul R. Richardson of Paul Richardson Associates, Inc., Holmdel, N.J. Barker previously served as chairman of the NMC's Executive Committee. SlU President Paul Hall is also a member of the Board of Governors along with 34 other chief exccuuves Belle River Gets Set to Sail On July 12 the new 1000-ft. Great Lakes carrier M/V Belle River was christened at the Bay Shipbuilding Corp. Yard,' Sturgeon Bay, Wise. After trial runs it will join the SlU-contracted American Steamship Co. fleet in August. The self-unloader will go into exclusive service as a carrier of low sulfur Western coal to the Detroit Edison Co. 6 / LOG /July 1977 MC&S Merger With SIU A&G District Is Proceeding The SIU A&G District and the Ma­ rine, Cooks and Stewards' Union mem­ bers, at recent regular membership meetings, voted overwhelmingly in fa­ vor of a proposal for MCS to merge with the A&G. This action, as further directed by the membership, has been followed by meetings between commit­ tees representing both unions working out the details of the merger. The, committees have agreed upon many of the merger details so as to as­ sure that each respective niembership's job rights, security, pension and all other benefits are fully protected." At the same time, the committees have explored and tentatively devel­ oped programs which would make available greater job security and op­ portunities for each union's member­ ship. Of course, all final proposals which the committees may agree upon will ultimately be acted upon by the respec­ tive memberships in a referendum vote. Conferences and checking of legal documents and similar materials are continuing between representatives of the MCS. and the A&G lawyers, ac­ countants and other technicians. In this way, the merger, when submitted to and if adopted by the memberships, will be in accord with the many legal require­ ments and governmental rules and regulations. It is anticipated that the legal and paper work which the merger requires, including governmental action of ap­ proval of certain items where necessary, will be completed shortly. When finalized, the committees' ac­ tion which will constitute the merger proposal, will be submitted to appro­ priate membership meetings of both unions, publicized and then voted upon in a referendum by the memberships. �Headquarti^r^i by SIU Execiilive Vice President Frank Drozak Since its beginning, the SIU has faced a special challenge within the American labor movement: to maintain unity and solidarity for a member­ ship that is always on the move. At any given time, most of our members are away from home, spread out on waters throughout the country and the world. Yet we have never allowed our members to remain at sea in the sense of being out of touch with the Union. The Union is not just the officials and the hiring halls on the beach. It is for the most part, the shipboard members themselves who must keep up the flow of Union activity that binds us all together whether on land or sea. And the shipboard member who plays the most important part in this essential activity is the Ship's Chairman. The responsibilities of the Ship's Chairman are set forth in the SIU contract and in general Union procedures. Whether or not he carries them out can affect not only the crew aboard an individual vessel, but also the entire Union membership. The Ship's Chairman, designated by the contract as the Bosun, is the link between the shipboard crew and the Union leadership in the nearest Union Hall and in Headquarters. His duties in this capacity begin even before the vessel sails. It is the Ship's Chairman who must notify the Union if any member of the unlicensed crew do not report for duty. And he must do so within ample time for the Union to contact the missing member or to find a replacement. This is a major responsibility because it is the Union's last chance to prevent a ship from sailing short. And this is especially important now so that the Union can continue to prove its ability to meet the maritime industry's growing need for manpower. If the Ship's Chairman fails to do his part in seeing to it that all SIU crew positions are filled, he endangers the job security of all members. We have a contractual obligation with our operators to provide necessary personnel. If we don't, we are hurting our own reputation and our own chances to negotiate that next contract. But it hurts us in other ways too. For every ship that sails short, the Union loses money, or to be more accurate, you as an SIU member lose the money that would have been paid by the operator into the Union's Welfare, Pension and Vacation Plans for every day the missing SIU crewmember should have been on the job. A vessel that sails short also means the remaining crew has to bear the burden of performing the missing member's job in addition to their own. With vessel manning scales already at a minimum, this makes excessive overtime, fatigue and high accident risk inevitable. The Ship's Chairman also must notify the Union if the vessel will arrive in port short any crewmembers she sailed with. This gives the Union adequate time to line up relief manpower for shoreside duties. Once the ship sails, the Ship's Chairman takes on the important job of acting as the primary spokesman for the unlicensed crew. He presides at weekly shipboard meetings where he has the responsibility to bring any problems to light and to resolve them as quickly as possible. Since the crew cannot attend the membership meetings in port, these shipboard meetings are the crew's only chance at sea to exercise their rights as Union members. The SIU learned early in its history that a successful union is one that runs on strong leadership and a well-informed membership. And we have worked hard to make this ideal a reality for our highly mobile membership. A good Ship's Chairman not only deals with problems at shipboard meetings but uses this time to keep the crew up-to-date on important maritime issues. This is the time when he should bring out copies of the Log and other material sent to the ship. Reading and discussing articles at shipboard meetings is the way the Ship's Chairman can foster understanding and solidarity among the membership on the issues that affect our livelihood as merchant seamen. One Ship's Chairman at sea cannot alone meet the challenge of uniting a mobile, isolated membership, no more than one port agent or other Union official can, working alone on the beach. But if we all work together and carry our share of Union responsibility, we will achieve a network of effective communication and action that will defy our physical barriers. SlU-Contracted Overseas Chicago Used for Training The ST Overseas Chicago may not be the very first tanker to load oil from the Alaska Pipeline, but this SIUcontracted ship will probably know her way around the port of Valdez better than any other tanker by the time she takes on her first load of Alaskan crude. The Chicago, Maritime Overseas Corp.'s (MOC) new 89,700 dwt tanker, is seeing her first service as she trains ship's officer personnel for pilot and port familiarity in the Valdez area during July and August. She is the first SlU-contracted vessel used for this purpose. But before her training sessions even began, the Chicago carried off a rescue operation for the four survivors of a commercial fishing vessel that sank in the Gulf of Alaska. She picked up the four and the body of a fihh crewmem­ ber from a liferaft they used after their fishing vessel, the Pacific Surf, sank on July 11. The Chicago is being used in two training sessions, the first from July l.'i to July 22, and the second scheduled for July 23 through the first week in August. About 35 officer personnel from MOC and other companies are participating in each session. The ship carries a full SIU crew dur­ ing this time, plus additional members in the steward department to handle the extra officer personnel. The training takes place primarily from Cape Hinchenbrook to Bligh Reef, and includes familiarization op­ erations from Bligh Reef up to the port of Valdez. The Chicago is one of four brand new SlU-contracted MOC tankers un­ der time charter to Standard Oil Com­ pany of Ohio (SOHIO). She is due to load her first oil around Aug. 13. The first SOHIO oil out of the Alaska pipeline will be loaded by another SIUcontracted MOC tanker, the Overseas Alaska, on Aug. 5, to be followed by the SIU- contracted Overseas Arctic on Aug. 7. These dates may change, however, because of the several accidents that have plagued the pipeline operation since the oil started flowing on June 20. The most serious caused a 10 day shutdown following an explosion on July 8 that destroyed Pump Station No. 8 on the pipeline and took the life of one worker. This occurred after a twoday shutdown on July 4 due to cracks in a section of the pipe near Pump No. 8. Two other accidents happened this month, each time when a construction vehicle hit a section of the line. As of July 20, the oil was flowing again. The three other new SlU-contracted MOC tankers which will transport Alaskan oil are; the ST Overseas Ohio, due for service in October, the Overseas New York, due in November, and the Overseas Washington due in February, 1978. All four sisterships were built at the National Steel Shipyards in San Diego, Calif. SIU Executive Vice-President Frank Drozak, third from left, took part in the naming ceremony of the SlU-contracted SS Overseas Chicago in April at the National Steel Shipyard in San Diego, Calif. The Dennis Hendricks The SlU-contracted SS Overseas Chicago saw her first service this month training ship's officer personnel for pilot and port familiarity in the Alaska pipeline trade. She is shown here after leaving San Diego, Calif, for Alaska. The newest (and one of the prettiest) SlU-contracted towboats is the M/V Dennis Hendricks. The new 8,400 hp. boat was buUt at the Jeffboat Yard in Jctfersonville, !nd. for Northern Towing Company, also of Jeffersonville. Because of its large size the Hendricks will operate pri­ marily on the Lower Mississippi River, which has a relatively wide, deep channel. The new boat will push large tows of gen­ eral cargo barges. Northern Towing currently operates f^ree boats and plans to add several more to their fleet in the coming months. The company's next new boat will be another 8,400 from Jeflboat, the Joe Bobzien, to be chris­ tened this fall. July 1977 / LOG / 7 �The Lakes Picture Mariners' Church Remembers Sons Lost to the Great Lakes Cleveland Port Agent George Telegadas was taken suddenly ill in his office in June and is now recovering at the Huron Road Hospital, 13951 Terrace, Cleveland, Ohio. He will be away from the office for a while. Chicago Business is going on as usual with Lakes freighters bringing limestone and aconite (iron) pellets to the Inland Steel Company in East Chicago, Ind., and carrying coal out of Chicago, 111. to the Michigan and Wisconsin power plants. SIU ships stop in Chicago almost every day. Alpena The steamer/. B. Ford (Huron Cement), which laid up May 16, was sched­ uled to fit out on July 20. Her cre\v is looking forward to getting back to work. Diiliith On July 14 the old Ben Morell (Kinsman) was christened the Alastair Guthrie (Kinsman). The ship is named after Alastair Guthrie, who owned a shipping company in Duluth. More ships have been pulling into Duluth lately o pick up loads of low sulfur coal. Shipping The 1000-ft. self-unloader M/V Belle River was christened July 12 in Sturgeon Bay, Wise. After the trial runs, the bulk carrier will begin her first voyage during the first week in August. The SlU-contracted sandsucker Niagara recently celebrated her 80th birth­ day. The Niagara was launched at the Wheeler and Co. Shipyard in Bay City, Vlich. on May 29, 1897. In recognition of this, her captain was presented with a plaque by the Bay Area Chamber of Commerce on May 23. According to the Lake Carriers' Association, iron ore, coal and grain ship­ ments on the Great Lakes in May totaled 20,137,172 tons, slightly more than during May 1976. This is the best monthly figure during the past three years. Shipping is good for SIU Lakes sailors as well. Detroit The Great Lakes may get a Federal Maritime Commission office next year, if the Senate approves the funding. Although the Administration did not request money for a Great Lakes district office, the House of Representatives added the money to the Administration's budget proposal. Rep. James Oberstar D-Minn) was instrumental in getting the appropriation passed. The Federal Maritime Commission enforces the maritime commerce laws of he United States and works against discriminatory practices. Oberstar felt that a Lakes office would help the growth of U.S. flag service in Lakes ports, equalize competition with the ports of the East, Gulf and West Coasts, and help slow down the diversion of U.S. cargo through Canadian ports. The FMC now handles Lakes affairs through the New York office. Even though the Merchant Marine Act of 1970 named the Great Lakes as the fourth seacoast, the Government has been slow in implementing this. Officials in the area feel that a local office would be more sensitive to the needs of Lakes shipping interests. Altar boys lead procession In commemorative ceremony at the Mariners' Church in Detroit. The ceremony is held annually in memory of those seamen who lost their lives to the Great Lakes during the year. "In a musty old hall in Detroit they prayed, in the Maritime Sailors' Cathe­ dral. The church bell chimed 'till it rang twenty-nine times for each man on the Edmund Fitzgerald." Even before Gordon Lightfoot made the Mariners' Church famous nation­ wide in his song, "The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald", it was a landmark in downtown Detroit, Mich. Built in 1849 to serve the seamen of the Great Lakes, the stone Gothic church was GREAT LAKES moved en masse in 1955 to become a part of Detroit's new multi-million dol­ lar Civic Center. Since Lightfoot's song became popular, however, the Marin­ ers' Church has included the new-found title "Maritime Sailors' Cathedral" on all its bulletins. Each year, on the third Sunday in Lent, the Octorara Bell of the Mariners' Church chimes once for each seaman who lost his life on the Great Lakes during the past year. The ringing of the bell is part of the Annual Blessing of the Fleet, which many SIU Lakes Sea­ farers attend. The bell also rang over a sad city the day the Edmund Fitzgerald went down. During the Annual Blessing of the Fleet, the captains of Lakes vessels bring their ship's flags to be blessed and wreaths are presented to memorialize "all the Mariners of our Great Lakes who have lost their lives by storm . . . by reef ... by fire and by collision." This unique service uses the Seaman's Version of the 23rd Psalm and erids with the Mariners' Hymn. It is broad­ cast over Detroit radio and television stations. The Octorara Bell was originally built for the passenger steamer Octorara which began sailing the Lakes in 1910 on a Detroit-Buffalo run for the Penn­ sylvania Railroad. It is the largest bronze bell ever cast for a Great Lakes vessel. Many decorations on the walls and ark of the church also depict the waters and the seaman's trade. Announcing the First Annual 'Living Sober' Reunion August 19.20.21.1977 Schedule of EvcHts Friday^ Aupist 19 8:vJCp.m, Saturday, August 20 9:00 a.m. Open House 6:00 p.m. Come and visit the Center staff and your old friends 6:30 p.m. "Living Sober" Banquet v., 8:00 p.m. • Sunday, August 21 , '^ r V* ^ • '-A- / ' : 8/LOG / July. 1977 12:00 p.m. Open AA Meeting Everyone is Invited to share their experiences ' with others AA Speakers Meeting Guest speaker—Harvey M., fellow Seafarer, Seattle, Wash. Open AA Meeting Everyone is invited Renew your decision to stay sober 1:00 p.m. Cookout Call the Center at (301) 994-0010, Ext. 311. I'he Center . The Center^ • •• Anchor Dining Room Anchor Dining Room The Center The Center ] �MARITIME AUTHORIZATION The legislation to provide funds for fiscal year 1978 and 1979 has been reported out of the House Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee and is expected to go to the floor within the next week or two. The Senate has already completed action on a similar bill. COAST GUARD AUTHORIZATION House and Senate conferees have finished work on H.R. 6823, to authorize $1.26 billion for the Coast Guard for fiscal year 1978. The conference report, which is a compromise between the House and Sen­ ate proposals, has passed both houses and is awaiting the President's signature. COAL SLURRY PIPELINE The Subcommittee on Mines and Mining of the House Interior and Insular Affairs Committee adopted by a 13-12 vote Congressman Philip Ruppe's (R-Mich.) amendment to postpone until next year, action on H.R. 1609 which would grant the right of eminent domain over private lands to coal slurry pipeline operations. ALASKA GAS PIPELINE The President's recommendation for a route to transport Alaska natural gas is due Sept. 1. Three routes are being considered. The route which SIU strongly supports is the one proposed by El Paso Gas, also referred to as the All-America TransAlaska Project. The other two proposals are for routes a'cross Canada. El Paso Gas has agreed to buy all possible goods and services in the United States. It will mean a total of 765,500 man years of labor for Americans. The 20-year financing of the project would pay approximately $10 billion in taxes to the U.S. Canadian routes would have to be approved by each province and native claims must be negotiated. Each year of delay is estimated to add a cost of $1 million. If a Canadian route is chosen, it will always be subject to Canadian Govern­ ment taxes and control. The El Paso route consists of a 801 mile, 42-inch pipeline parallel to the oil pipeline, terminating at Gravina Point where gas would be liquefied and shipped on LNG carriers to California. Congress has 60 days after the President's decision to approve or reject it. OCEAN MINING The Subcommittee on Oceanography is to begin mark-up after the July recess of H.R. 3350 to allow Federal licensing programs for deep seabed min­ ing. Congressman John Breaux (D-La.) is chairman of the Subcommittee. OUTER CONTINENTAL SHELF Chairman John Murphy (D-N.Y.) has announced mark-up of H.R. 1614, on management and development of oil and gas on the outer continental shelf. Support SP/\1) LOCKS AND DAM 26 AND USER CHARGE The Senate has passed and sent to the House a bill to place user charges on barge lines. However, it may not come to the floor of the House because of a Constitutional question. If it is determined to be a revenue measure, only the House has authority to originate revenue bills and the Senate's move would be invalid. Several senators favored an 18-month study of the consequences of water­ way user charges; the point was made that railroads operate on rights-of-way given them by the Government. The debate lasted nine hours. Under the Senate provisions, the Secretary of Transportation would be re­ quired to set up a schedule by Jan. 1, 1979, to return 100 percent of Govern­ ment cost of operating and maintaining the inland waterways and 50 percent of Federal construction costs. The House Ways and Means Committee is asking that conferees not be ap­ pointed, since they consider it a tax bill. SPAD is the union*s separate segregated political fund. It solicits and accepts only Toluntarv contributions. It engages in political activities and makes con­ tributions to candidates. A member may voluntarily contribute as he sees fit or make no contribution without fear of reprisal. Seafarers are urged to contribute to SPAD. It is the way to have your voice heard and to keep your union effective in the fight for legislation to protect the securitv of everv Seafarer and his familv. A copy of our report is filed with the Federal Election Commission and is available for purchase from the Federal Election Commission, Mashinglon, D.C. Retiring MSG Chief Says Seapower Essential to U,5. "Maritime labor and maritime man­ agement constitute an industry which perhaps has contributed more to the security and economic well being of our nation than any group of comparable size." These are the words of Rear Adm. S. H. Moore, commander of the Mili­ tary Sealift Command, who retired this month after 35 years of active service in the U.S. Navy. The statement is part of a telegram Rear Adm. Moore sent to SIU President Paul Hall in announc­ ing his retirement from the Navy. - We think it appropriate that Rear Adm. Moore's statement be reprinted here in full. It reads: "As I end 35 years of active Navy life and relinquish command of the Navy's Military Sealift Command to Rear Admiral John D. Johnson, Jr., I take this opportunity to again express my appreciation for the support and co­ operation provided MSC by the SIU during the period I have served as MSC Commander. "The ships, services, counsel, man­ agement experience, skills, general ex­ pertise and other forms of assistance which have been provided to the De­ partment of Defense by commercial maritime organizations and the Unions have enabled the military services to fulfill demanding logistical require­ ments of U.S. military forces in both peacetime and emergency situations. "As was demonstrated during the evacuation of South Vietnam when merchant mariners employed by com­ mercial maritime organizations exerted tremendous personal efforts the skills and dedication of American seamen are as evident today as they have been throughout 200 years of U.S. history. "Together, maritime labor and mari­ time management constitute an indus­ try which perhaps has contributed more to the security and economic well being of our nation than any group of com­ parable size. As in all forms of en­ deavor, however, that record reflects the accomplishments of many organi­ zations and individuals. "During my many years in Navy uniform, I have developed a great ad­ miration for the U.S. merchant marine, which has been an indispensable ele­ ment of U.S. seapower. Though I am retiring, I intend to continue my efforts to support those who understand that seapower is as essential to maintenance of U.S. power and policy as it has been throughout the past 200 years. "Despite the technological achieve­ ments which have revolutionized the transportation industry, seafaring men and the ships they sail move the bulk of U.S. international trade and stand always ready to maintain the logistical lifelines necessary to sustain the opera­ tions of any military forces we may need to deploy. Please extend my best wishes for a satisfying and rewarding maritime career to the many members of the SIU as well as my thanks for the contributions they have made to MSC's successful accomplishment of its own sealift missions." AFL-CIO Ends Boycotf Of Ringling Bros. The AFL-CIO's nationwide con­ sumer boycott of the Ringling BrothersBarnum & Bailey Circus was ended on June 6 when the American Federation of Musicians (AFM) signed "a satis­ factory contract." The boycott was started in March by the AFL-CIO Executive Council after the circus derpanded elimination of long-standing conuact provisions thai the Musicians" Union said would have seriously, eroded working conditions. The new contract provides for the em­ ployment of local musicians in conjunc­ tion with a traveling cadre of musicians. During the dispute, the circus had ar­ ranged for band music from a group described as "an avowed bitter enemy" of the Musicians' Union. An official of the union said the boy­ cott "was very effective. Many, many block tickets weren't sold." AFL-CIO President George Mcany joined AFM chief Hal C. Davis in thanking AFL-CIO affiliates and their members and state federations and lo­ cal central bodies for giving full sup­ port to the boycott. Meany asked that all union members be told that "the circus is all union again." He added that, "those loyal sons and daughters (of union mem­ bers) who supported the boycott" be given "that age-old reward for good children—a trip to the circus." July 197? / LOG / 9 �BB Alaskan Oil Swap Plan to Japan Rejected Plans to sell surplus Alaskan Prudhoe Bay oil to Japan have been re­ jected by the Carter Administration. Under the "Alaska oil swap", in ex­ change, Mideast oil bound for Japan would have been shipped to the U.S. East Coast and Gulf Coast ports. As a result of Carter's decision, all the oil flowing through the Alaska pipeline will be reserved for American use. An estimated 500,000 barrels a day of oil that cannot be used by West Coast refineries will be shipped on American-flag tankers through the Panama Canal to the Gulf Coast and Northeast. The President's energy advisor, James Schlesinger, made the an­ nouncement July 10 while appearing on the NBC-TV interview program "Meet the Press." He said the oil swap was nixed "partly for political grounds, partly for other technical reasons." After sizing up the national mood, the President's advisors told him the public would have trouble believing in an energy crisis if American oil were sold abroad. Apparently, letters to the White House have been overwhelm­ ingly against it. In addition, the ad­ visors maintained, selling Alaskan oil to Japan would make it harder for Carter to get his energy program through Congress. Already Congress has passed legis­ lation allowing either house to over­ rule any presidential decision to exchange Alaskan oil. That law was flag tankers both to ship the oil to Japan and to bring the oil from the Mideast. Under the Jones Act, only American ships can carry oil from SIU Opposed Swap Alaska to other U.S. ports. Advocates of the oil exchange said The SIU had opposed sending that it would save money on trans­ American oil overseas while there is an energy crisis at home. Exchanging portation costs. However Schlesinger Alaskan oil for Mideast oil, the SIU noted that the Administration has been said, would only increase this nation's "unable to demonstrate clear-cut sav­ dependence on an insecure oil supply. ings to consumers" as a result of the Ironically, while the "swap" was l^ing swap. He added that the rejection of the considered, the Administration was making plans for a strategic oil re­ oil exchange "will have the advantage serve to tide the nation over in the of increasing pressure on the compan­ ies to bring pipelines from the West event of another Arab oil boycott. The oil industry had favored the Coast into the interior part of the swap partly because it would have country." It would take at least two allowed them to use their runaway- years to complete these lines. passed as a compromise after the House had voted to ban the exchange. Aquarius Completes Trial Cargo Runs in England The facts that the 936-foot LNG Aquarius is the first liquified natural gas carrier ever built in the United States, and the first such vessel to fly the Amer­ ican flag, are not the only distinctions that set her apart from all other U.S. merchant vessels. She is also the most carefully engi­ neered vessel ever built in the U.S., or for that matter, anywhere else in the world. And her unlicensed crew of Sea­ farers and licensed crew of MEBA Dis­ trict 1 members have probably under­ gone more intensified training for the operation of this ship than any crew has for any type ship in the history of the American merchant marine. Presently, the Aquarius, which is op­ erated by Summit Marine Operations, a subsidiary of Energy Transportation, is on her maiden voyage. According to Joe Cunio, president of Energy Trans­ portation, the ship has a 25-year time charter to carry liquified natural gas be­ tween Indonesia and an LNG terminal in Osaka, Japan. Before she actually took on her first full load of cargo in Indonesia, though, the Aquarius, the first of 12 identical sisterships planned to be built at the General Dynamics Shipyard in Quincy, Mass., visited various ports in England for extensive testing of her cargo tanks under actual sailing, loading and un­ loading conditions. SIU Executive Vice President Frank Drozak visited the Aquarius while she was in England to observe the vessel during one of her trial cargo runs. Upon his return to Union Headquarters, Dro- zak stated that "the Aquarius is func­ tioning beautifully, and all crewmembers are carrying out their duties in the highest tradition of professional sea­ manship." Safety Is the Thing The entire thrust of the Aquarius' special engineering features, coupled with the extensive training of the crew, is aimed at one very important goal— safe operation of the vessel. Among some of her more outstand­ ing safety features are a double bottom hull; a collision avoidance system, and the most sophisticated kind of naviga­ tion and electronics equipment. She is also equipped with extensive firefighting capabilities, including automatic sprin­ kler systems and eight dry chemical firefighting stations located at strategic points on deck. Safety was also the top priority in the design of the ship's five spherical cargo tanks and the cargo loading and un­ loading systems. The eight-inch thick aluminum cargo tanks are 120 feet in diameter and weigh 800 tons each. And they are pro­ tected by a thick steel outer shell, in ad­ dition to the protection of the ship's double hull. The cargo loading, unloading and ballast systems are completely moni­ tored from the ships automated Cargo Control Room, located on deck just above the manifold. The Cargo Control Room is super­ vised by a Cargo Engineer, a new rating developed specially for LNG vessels. Some of the unlicensed crewmembers of the Aquarius (Summit Marine) get together in the crew messroom «^lii!e the ship was in England for a photo with SIU Executive Vice President Frank Drozak, standing center, and Leon Sha­ piro, secretary-treasurer of MEBA District 1, standing to Drozak's left. Seated from the left are SIU members Neil McGowan, ordinary seaman; Emrriett Al­ bert, utility messman; Ed Sullivan, ordinary seaman; James Mullally, Billy Mitchell and Joe Morrison, able-seamen, and Tom Murray, wiper. Standing from left are Billy Nuckols, recertified bosun; Imro Solomons, QMED; Frank Drozak and Leon Shapiro; Frank Costango, steward/cook; Vasco Worrell, QMED, and Gene Bousson, able-seaman. 10/LOG/July 1977 iii SIU Executive Vice President Frank Drozak, left, conducts Union meeting aboard Aquarius. With him is Leon Shapiro, secretary-treasurer of MEBA Dis­ trict 1. Drozak met the ship in England where she underwent extensive sea tests on her cargo tanks. Because of the sophistication of the study of very low temperatures ). On top of their training at Piney cargo system, the Aquarius can load or unload a full cargo of 125,000 cubic Point, the entire licensed and unli­ meters of LNG in 12 hours. The LNG censed crew participated in a monthis maintained in the tanks at a tempera­ long training program in Quincy, Mass. just prior to boarding the Aquarius for ture of 265 degrees below zero fahrenher maiden run. heit. This program included more classes Also in relation to her cargo, the Aquarius is equipped with a huge inert on the properties and handling of the gasification plant to purge the cargo special LNG cargo. And the crew was tanks of active gases, such as oxygen, able to get a first hand look at the Aquarius and become more familiar after unloading. with her specifics before actually taking the vessel to sea. The course in Quincy also included an intense firefighting pro­ gram, given with the aid of the Boston Fire Department. No matter how many safety features are incorporated into a vessel's design Praise From Captain, Engineer though, the ship will not function prop­ erly without a well-trained crew. The most important thing, though, is In that case, there should be no prob­ that all this training has paid off. In lems at all in the operation of the separate letters to the Log, both the Aquarius because her crew of Seafarers Captain and the Chief Engineer of the underwent two full months of training Aquarius have commended the crew for before taking the vessel out on her their professional work aboard ship. maiden voyage. Chief Engineer R. Boemer wrote: The crew spent one complete month "The crew of this vessel has been out­ at the Lundeberg School in Piney Point standing during the first weeks of oper­ participating in the School's special ation. They have been cooperative, LNG Program. knowledgeable and willing in the per­ During the Piney Point course, the formance of their duties. crew had classes dealing with the prop­ Capt. H. Van Leuven wrote: "I erties and handling of liquid natural would like to advise you of the profes­ gas, and of course, classes on the poten­ sionalism that all members of the crew tial dangers of LNG and how to handle have shown in the performance of their emergencies should they arise. work since delivery of the Aquarius. The crew also studied the automated "During the voyage from Boston to features of the Aquarius' engine room England and during the gas trials, all and special Cargo Control Room, as personnel exhibited a wide spectrum of well as participating in a two-day expertise in handling all situations." course in firefighting. They also went The next LNG ship, to be named the on a field trip to the LNG terminal in Aries, is scheduled to be out in late Au­ Cove Point, Md., where they received gust. Like the crew of the Aquarius, the special safety hints from a Coast Guard crew of the Aries will undergo the same expert in the area of cryogenics (the kind of rigorous training schedule. �Will Set Up Committee SIU^ NMU Sign Agreement to Study Merger On June 20, 1977, SIU President Paul Hall and NMU President Shannon Wall signed an agreement to set up a joint committee "to develop steps which can be taken by both organizations to work more closely together in the maritime industry, and to outline steps that should lead to the eventual merger of the two organizations." According to the agreement, the Committee will begin work as of Oct..1, 1977, and will submit its first report by the end of the year. The complete text of the SlU-NMU agreement is reprinted below: MARITIME, NMU-SIU 1. The NMU and the SIU agree that it would be in the best interest of American seamen to have one union of seamen. This unity would make a contribution to the American merchant marine, its management, and to the national interests as well. In the past decade the number of jobs and the number of seamen and officers has declined sharply. In many ports there are duplicate halls. Duildlngs and training facilities. Consolidation could provide more effective services to seamen. In the declining merchant marine, the conflict over the union representation of new vessels is a source of serious conflict. 2. In the same way, it would be in the best interests of maritime officers —represented by MMP-ILA, MEBA and two radio officers unions—to have one union of officers. 3. The NMU and the SIU, in cooperation with all other maritime unions, have agreed to begin regular meetings in Washington to be better informed and more effective in the legislative arena and before executive and administrative agencies. 4. The NMU and the SIU have agreed to establish by October 1st a joint committee to develop steps which can be taken by both organizations to work more closely together in the maritime industry, and to outline steps that should lead to the eventual merger of the two organizations. An initial report shall be submitted by the joint committee by the end of 1977. Ad Hoc Committee Has Helped Union Cooperation If you had to describe the relation­ to work more closely together in the simply "to provide an opportunity has led to victories involving the ship of America's major maritime maritime industry, and to outline for all the unions in the maritime in­ bilateral shipping agreement cover­ unions in the last three years in just steps that should lead to the eventual dustry to meet on a regular basis and ing U.S. grain shipments to Russia, one word, that word would have to merger of the two organizations." discuss their problems." as well as several successful defenses be—cooperation. (see statement reprinted on this It was totally left up to the mem­ of the Jones Act. It wasn't always that way, but page. ) ber unions of the Committee to de­ Presently, the Committee is work­ since the formation of the Ad Hoc The issue, itself, of one unlicensed velop the structure of the Committee, ing on a coordinated legislative effort Committee on Maritime Industry seamen's union is not a new one. In and of course, by their actions or on such vital maritime issues as ocean Problems in June 1974 by AFL- fact, in the SIU's original proposals inactions, decide whether the Com­ mining; oil rig drilling on the U.S. CIO President George Meany, Amer­ in 1974 to the Ad Hoc Committee, mittee would be a success or a failure. Outer Continental Shelf; oil cargo ica's maritime unions have worked the SIU called for the eventual "mer­ The member unions took this preference for U.S. tankers; mari­ together in a spirit of cooperation on ger of all unlicensed AFL-CIO opportunity very seriously. They set time authorizations for fiscal 1978, vital issues regarding maritime legis­ seamen's unions into one AFL-CIO up a number of Subcommittees to and legislation to require the Defense lation; training and education; inter­ unlicensed seamen's union." deal specifically in such areas of im­ Department to use the private mer­ national maritime affiairs; jurisdic­ However, the latest SIU-NMU portance as legislation, training, and chant marine sector to the fullest pos­ tional disputes; Coast Guard regula­ agreement to talk about merger is a Coast Guard regulations. And they sible extent. tions, and Federal maritime policies. more concrete proposal for one very fulfilled their commitment to meet As important as all these legis­ When the Ad Hoc Committee was important reason. In the past three on a regular basis. lative issues, however, is the simple first set up, no one was really sure years, the SIU and NMU have met As a result of the total effort, there fact that the Ad Hoc Committee is how effective the Committee would at intervals under the auspices of the is no question that the cooperative functioning, and that maritime labor be in dealing with the many difficult Ad Hoc Committee and have both work of the member unions in the is working together for the good o: problems facing the U.S. maritime talked about the possibility of mer­ Committee has made it a definite all concerned in the industry. Mos industry. Yet, in its 36 months of ger, and have worked out some long­ success. importantly, though, it looks like existence, the Committee has proven standing disputes between the two In the past, the Committe's work more of the same for the future. over and over again tha: it is an unions. \ effective body in promotiijg the growth and stability of the industry West Coast Merger as well as jobs and job security for In addition to the SIU-NMU U.S. maritime workers. agreement, the open forum provided For instance, in the last two • Seafarers International • National Marine Engineers months alone, the grass roots work by the Ad Hoc Committee has also Union of North America Beneficial Association of the Ad Hoc Committee has helped helped to bring the SIU A&G District • American Radio Association • National Maritime Union bring about three significant devel­ a good deal closer to a merger with • United Steelworkers of opments concerning the health and at least one of the SIUNA's affiliated America • International Longshore­ well-being of the U.S. maritime in­ West Coast seamen's unions — the • Oil, Chemical and Atomic men's Association (Masters, Mates dustry and its workers. These devel­ Marine Cooks and Stewards Union. Workers International Union and Pilots Union) The SIU A&G District offered a opments are: merger proposal to all three West • President Carter's announced, Coast unions last February, but to support of 9.5 percent oil cargo pref­ date only the MC&S leadership has erence for American-flag ships. agreed to the merger, while the • The Admiiiistration's veto of leadership of the Sailor's Union of any plan that would include the the Pacific and the Marine Firemen, export of Alaskan oil to Japan or any Oilers and Watertenders Union have other foreign nation. temporarily delayed any actions in • The establishment of hearings this area. (The membership, of by the House Merchant Marine and course, of the SIU and the MC&S Fisheries Committee to study the will have to note on any final merger Coast Guard's failures in fostering proposal.) safety on America's merchant vessels. Not a Cure-All SIU-NMU Agreement Taking an objective look at the One other recent development that Ad Hoc Committee on Maritime In­ is a direct result of cooperation dustry Problems, it is not a cure-all through meetings of the Ad Hoc for the many difficulties facing to­ Committee is last month's agreement day's merchant marine. And no one between the SIU'and the National ever expected it to be. The original intent in setting up The Ad Hoc Committee on Maritime Industry Problems meets regularly Maritime Union to establish "a joint to discuss pressing issues involving the U.S. merchant marine. Above committee to develop steps which the Committee, as noted by AFL- photo shows one of these meetings that took place in February 1975. can be taken by both organizations CIO President George Meany, was Member Unions of Ad Hoc Committee July 1977 / LOG / 11 �N. The spacious new lounge and TV area was designed for the convenience of SlU brothers. SlU members are standing at the counter on the second floor of the new Houston Hall awaiting job postings. New Houston Hiring Hall 'T^he Houston Hiring Hall has reA cently been moved to a more modern, spacious and very im­ pressive building, just in time to bouse this month's regular mem­ bership meeting. The Houston Seafarers and staff all admit that the new Union facility is much more comfortable, better equipped and more acces­ sible now that it is in the down­ town area at 1221 Pierce St. (the new phone number is: 713-6595152). Joey Sacco, headquarters rep- An outside view of the new Houston Hall at 1221 Pierce St. Taking advantage of the air-conditioned Hall are (I. to r.): Fernando Urias, cook-baker; M. Degollado, cook-baker, and Johnny Corso, a visitor. Assisting Robert Black (far left), chief cook, and Patrick Henry Key, firemanwatertender, are, from left behind the counter: SlU Patrolmen "Sal" Salazar and Joe Perez, and Port Arthur Agent Don Anderson. Browsing through the Seafarers Log are (k to r.): Donald Foster, chief cook; T. Garcia, fireman; Frank Radz'vila, chief steward and a charter member of the SlU, and Tony Rabago, bedroom utility. 12/LOG/July 1977 that the facility is centrally located and has better accommo­ dations, including modern fur­ nishings, air conditioning, a TV ton^Joey sIccT a^^^ bership at the July meeting. �The Houston staff agree that this new facility is better equipped and more comfortable. From (i. to r.) are: Flossy Peak; Margaret Jett; Christina Frybarger (standing at tjie copy machine), and Dale Trahan. Opens; July Meeting Held room, and a larger shipping board. The Houston Hall is just one of many planned changes in a series of general upgrading for all the SIU's hiring facilities. The Jack­ sonville Union Hall in Florida has already moved and the one in San Francisco, Calif, has been reno­ vated. Later in August or early Sep­ tember, the Detroit Union Hall will he moved to Algonac, Mich., where a new building is now being completed. Although the surroundings were different, business went on as usual at the July membership meeting where Seafarers heard updated reports on the many is­ sues and problems facing the mar­ itime industry today. Some Seafarers are gathered in the lounge to await the regular membership meeting. The July membership nneeting was held in the new meeting room on the third floor. Houston Seafarers listen attentively to reports given at the regular membership meeting on July 11. - Patrolmiin Joe Perez (right) helps to fill out forms for Seafarer E. Wilson to take AB job on the Zapata Courier. A Seafarer listens attentively at the regular membership meeting. Brother Oscar Raynor of the steward department stands to ask a question at the membership meeting, while others look on. July 1977/ LOG / 13 * v .• I �Workers' Progress Stands Out in Visit to Sweden as officers and one union for all unlicensed seamen. We discussed shipping in both our countries and I learned that flags-ofconvenience vessels are also hurting Swedish shipping and shipbuilding con­ siderably. (Sweden is the third largest shipbuilder in the world.) by Marietta Homayonpour Editor, Seafarers Log "Production must be organised in such a way that human labour comes first." This simple sentence from an LO "Report on Labour Market Policy" helped sum up for me the many good feelings I had about the Swedish labour movement—what it has done and is striving to do to insure that the worker "comes first." As editor of the Log I was invited to be part of a 10-member AFL-CIO dele­ gation that visited Sweden for six days in April. The Swedish trade union movement and the Swedish Government had asked the AFL-CIO to send over a group of labour editors to meet with their union publicists and labor representatives. Never having gone on a trip like this, I was both looking forward to the visit and a little apprehensive. Two things can be said right away: the visit proved to be far beyond my expectations, and there was no need to worry. First of all, the people were delight­ ful. The warmth and friendliness of those 1 met made the trip personally rewarding. Secondly, the range of places visited and the type of program that was planned made the trip extremely mean­ ingful to me as a labour editor and strong supporter of the working man's rights. 1 also learned that one of the biggest problems confronted by Swedish sea­ men is the same one that plagues their American brothers, namely, Hags-ofconvenience ships. Perhaps the best way to provide a good rundown of the trip is to first explain the Swedish labour movement structure and to then give a day-byday account of the trip's highlights. A Way of Life Unions and unionism are a way of life in Sweden. Ninety-live percent of all blue collar workers in Sweden be­ long to unions and 75 percent of Swedish white collar workers are union members. Most blue collar workers are mem­ bers of unions that belong to a national confederation called Landsorgnisationen i Sverige, or LO. Founded in 1898, LO consists of 25 trade unions that represent 1.9 million workers. (The total population of Sweden is approxi­ mately eight million. Of that number. Participating in a discussion with union and management representatives at the Saab-Scania plant are, seated from left: Ken Lohre, editor of the Utility Reporter; Al Zack, who headed the delegation and who is director of the AFLCIO Department of Public Relations, and Olle Rytterbrant, press officer for LO. (Photo by Bjorn Myrman) about four million are in the work­ force.) Most white collar workers belong to unions that are members of an organi­ zation founded in 1944. Called the Tjanstemannens centralorganisation, or TCO, the group now has 24 member organizations that represent 950,000 workers. A much smaller confederation of unions in Sweden contains profes­ sionals, such as doctors, and is called the Sverigcs adademikers centraorganisation, or SACO. In 1975 it merged with the National Federation of Civil Servants (SR). Together they represent 165,000 people. But if workers in Sweden are well organized, so too are the employers. There are very strong employer organi­ zations, the largest of which is the Swedish Employers' Confederation (SAP) founded in 1902. Within this confederation there are 26,000 com­ panies alliiliated to 38 employer associations. On the whole, bargaining takes place between the labour confederations and the employer confederations. Of course, individual unions and employers would negotiate for their particular situation but the general terms would be worked out by the confederations. For instance, a six percent wage increase for one year might be negotiated by the Confedera­ tions. How that six percent is actually used by particular unions would be the decision of the individual union. The outline I've given of the Swedish labour movement is of course rough and oversimplified. For instance, there are some white collar workers in LO and some blue collar workers in TCO. But it should serve as a good general outline in describing the Swedish visit. DAY ONE: It was a day for meeting and learning. We met with some of the people who would accompany us on much of our travels. For instance, there was Bjorn Pettersson, Swedish labour attache to the U.S.; Olle Rytterbrant, press officer for LO, and Nils Ellcbring, press officer for TCO. These men and their assistants not only helped us in learning about Swe­ den and the trade union movement, but were very helpful in aiding us with any traveling problems. Their warmth and friendliness were an outstanding fea­ ture of the trip. On this first day we also met a num­ ber of union publication editors as well as union officials. Among them was Lennart Bodstrom, president of TCO, who expressed the desire for continued cooperation between his confederation and the LO. He noted that LO and TCO have similar aims and objectives and that the only real difference is in the area of politics. This was something that had also been pointed out to us earlier in the day at the lovely LO school outside Stockholm. LO actively .supports and closely co­ operates with Sweden's Social Demo­ cratic Party. LO is a socialistic trade movement and supporting the Social Democrats is one of the ways it ex­ presses its beliefs. TCO, however, does not support any particular party. It is a very progressive confederation, though, and of course it does back legislation which it feels is good for the working man. One of the editors I met the first day was Borje Hammargren of the Swe­ dish Ship Officers' Association. In Swe­ den there is one union for all ships LO School The LO school we visited this day is truly breathtaking. Located at Hasseludden, about 20 kilometers from Stock­ holm, the school is set in the midst of beautiful forest and sparkling water. Finished in 1974, it is the fourth school built by the LO. It contains 160 individual bedrooms with private bath. There are 15 teachers at the school and the courses can run anywhere from one week to three months. Among the courses offered to LO trade union members are: political sci­ ence; economics; negotiations; infor­ mation and communication. Individual trade unions can also con­ duct courses at the school. The school itself is a pleasure to be in. Plenty of clear glass used through­ out the facility lets in a great deal of natural light as well as'wonderful views of the magnificent scenery. Quite mod­ ern, uncluttered and neat, the school also seems to be very solidly built. There are a wide variety of recreational facilities in the school including an Olympic-size swimming pool in a room whose right wall is clear glass. DAY TWO: Democracy at the work place was the theme of the day as we visited the Saab-Scania plant in Sodertalje, not far from Stockholm. Produc­ ing trucks, buses and diesel engines, the plant employs approximately 5,000 workers. Since 1969, this plant, to­ gether with the trade unions, has been experimenting with new work forms. The purposes have been: (1) to let the worker have a greater say in his job situation (2) to make work more pleas­ ing (3 ) to increase production. We toured the truck engine assembly plant where a very unique work form is in operation—group assembly. In­ stead of the traditional assembly line, workers form teams and each team as­ sembles a complete engine. Each group determines how it wishes to distribute the work among themselves. This innovative work scheme is the result of worker-management partici­ pation groups known as production groups and development groups. A production group is a number of workers who make a finished product. Basically their job is to produce and they can make certain decisions on how 10-i That Visited Sweden The following people comprised the ten-member AFL-CIO delega­ tion that visited Sweden: t Looking at a truck (diesel engine at the Saab-Scania plant in Sodertalje are, from left: Elizabet Hoglund, from the LO press department; Mel Stack, as­ sistant editor of the Retail Clerks Advocate; Joan Kelley, managing editor of the Michigan AFL-CIO News; Marietta Homayonpour, editor of the Seafarers Log, and Mr. Selzer, a representative from Saab-Scania. cpnoto by sjom Myrman) 14/LOG / July 1977 • Albert J. Zack, Director of the AFL-CIO Department of Public Re­ lations—^he headed the delegation • Albert Herling, Managing Edi­ tor, B & C News, Bakery and Con­ fectionery Workers 9 Mel Stack, Assistant Editor, Retail Clerks Advocate, Retail Clerks International Union • Marietta Homayonpour, Edi­ tor, Seafarers Log, Seafarers Intcrnationl Union • Joan Kellcy, MauagiKtg Editor, Michigan AFL-CIO News, Michigan State AFL-CIO • Sal Perrotta, Editor, Los An­ geles Citizen, Los Angeles Coun^ Federation of Labor • Kenneth Lohre, Editor, Utility Reporter, International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 1245 • Bob Kalaski, Associate Editor, The Machinist, Machinists and Aero­ space Workers Union • Ted Bleecker, Editor-in-Chief, The New York Teacher, New York State United Teachers • Bill Lawbaugh, Editor, The Ironworker, Iron Workers Interna­ tional Union �Participant in 10-1^ember AFL-CtO Delegation to accomplish their work. Development groups were formed so that workers could have some say in the development and improvement of working methods and conditions. Made up of manage­ ment, industrial engineers and repre­ sentatives from the product groups, any­ one inside or outside the development group may make suggestions. Another form of work place democ­ racy—one that has been going on for 27 years at Saab-Scania—is the Works Council. The Works Council has nearly 400 members who come from manage­ ment and from the three unions whose members work at the plant. This Coun­ cil is "a body for information and con­ sultation between the management and employees." The purpose of the Coun­ cil is to increase both job satisfaction and productivity. A Mini-Library After visiting other parts of the SaabScania complex, such as the truck chas­ sis plant where there was a mini-library and green "plants" in the middle of the factory floor, we met with union and M^gemdnt repre^hftlfltdS'dt the fac­ tory for a question and answer session. Among the points made during this session, two stand out in my mind: (1) the company is working toward the elimination of any layoffs (2) when there are changes to be made in vehicle design, the changeover is made during the four-week vacation period. In the U.S., when there is a design change, workers are often laid off till the change is completed. When the session ended, A1 Zack who headed our delegation, noted a big difference between union-management relations in Sweden and the U.S. He said that "management has accepted unions in Sweden." Zack pointed out that in the U.S. it is an uphill struggle for workers; management still has not accepted the concept of unionism. DAY THREE: Beautifully combin­ ing old and new designs in architecture, the TCO operates a lovely school called Bergendal on an inlet of the Baltic Sea not far from Stockholm. Around a solid wood horeshoe shaped table, our group discussed the issues of industrial democracy and work environment with LO and TCO repre­ sentatives involved in these areas. A booklet put out by the Swedish Ministry of Labour entitled "Towards Democracy at the Workplace," begins: "Means of providing workers with a larger say in the running of their work­ places—whether described as workers' participation, co-management, co-deci­ sion, co-determination or joint regula­ tion—are at present a topic of lively discussion in many parts of the world." It was a topic with our group too, one that came up quite often during our visit since a law went into effect in Sweden on Jan. 1, 1977 called "The Joint Reg­ ulation in Working Life Act." The author of the above quote points out that the terms he used are not nec­ essarily synonymous. The term our group seemed to use most often was co-determination. What is co-determin­ ation? This morning in Bergendal the Swedish union representatives made some points about co-determination. It might include such things as: the right of workers to negotiate in all fields; the fact that an employee should be able to exert strong influence on the work situation—for instance, he could be in a position where he could influence the elimination of layoffs. These are general ideas. As we will learn later that afternoon, exactly how the new Swedish work law will be ap­ plied has not been worked out yet. Work Environment A good part of our discussion in Bergendal this morning was on a sub­ ject of great importance to Seafarers— work environment. Ingrid Wahlund from TCO gave us an excellent run­ down of a survey conducted by TCO entitled "Work Environment of White Collar Workers." I felt that many of its points could easily be valid for blue collar workers too. One of the survey's main aims was to study mental well-being. To quote from a booklet on the survey: "In a contemporary perspective, the working environment forms part of the work­ er's total environment. Accordingly the concept of work environment is now taken to include both the physical and the psychosocial conditions in which work is done. Work for the improve­ ment of the working environment, therefore, should not be confined to the elimination of factors which are known to be^ q^pable of causing iajury and dis­ ease; importance should also be at­ tached to the establishment of positive conditions conducive to mental health and job satisfaction." (Italics are my own.) The survey was begun in 1975 when a questionnaire (consisting of about 100 questions) was sent to every 70th member of TCO, that is, about 12,000 people. There was a very high response —10,000 replies. Of those, one third felt mental strain while one fourth sel­ dom or never felt mental strain. Some things that lead to mental strain were: inability to take time off; being too controlled by customers or patients; demands for high concentration. Among those who felt mental strain, nervous problems, gastric problems, etc., were experienced. The survey also found that two thirds of those surveyed felt their jobs gave them personal satisfaction. It is hoped that the results of the sur­ vey, which have been made into a film and slide presentation, will bring changes in the workplace. Also, TCO hopes to use the results in future labor-management negotia­ tions. Union Safety Representative In talking about work environment, a very interesting point was made. If a union safety representative thinks there is enough danger, he or she can close down a plant, mine, etc. While the work is stopped the company must still pay its employees. Of course, if the Swedish equi^'alent of the U.S. Occupational At the mini-library in the Saab-Scania chassis plant, Al Herling, managing edi­ tor of the 6&C News, holds up a plastic bag that says, "I have visited the li­ brary. Have you?" With him is Sal Perrotta, editor of the Los Angeles Citizen. (Pholo by Bjorn Myrman) Safety and Health Administration finds there was insufficcnt reason to have the work place shut down, then the com­ pany must be reimbursed. Also discussed was the Swedish labor ipovement'^ l^elief in job security for all, including making work available for people who would like to be employed but who feel there are no openings for them, such as, the handicapped and elderly. This feeling is well expressed in a January 1977 publication. Current Sweden-No. 143. "The following principles have acted as a guideline for labor market policy in Sweden in recent years: "Work is the basis of all welfare and every human being has the right to par­ ticipate in working life according to his ability. Every human being also has the right to work which can be experienced as meaningful. .... "The right to work is asserted with particular force-in the case of persons with handicaps. By means of labor mar­ ket policy society tries to give special protection to handicapped persons' op­ portunities for work. Working life should be designed according to the changing requirements of individuals, and work and work places must be adapted to individual needs." Meeting in Parliament Building One of the highlights of this trip was an afternoon meeting in the Parliament Building in Stockholm with the heads of LO and TCO and with Olof Palme, former Swedish Prime Minister and leader of the Social Democratic Labor Party, the party that had been in power for 44 years until the September 1976 elections. We met with each man separately, starting with Gunnar Nilsson, a man in his early fifties who is president of the two-million member LO and is also a member of Parliament as a Social Dem­ ocrat. Much of the discussion with Mr. a:»well afivyith Mr.PaJme, con­ cerned the recent transition of the gov­ ernment from Social Democratic to a coalition of Center, Liberal, and Con­ servative Parties. As of the September 1976 elections the Swedish Parliament contained 349 members, broken down as follows: Communists 17 Social Democrats 152 Center 86 Liberals 39 Conservative 55 LO supports the Social Democrats and for 44 years that party was in power. But the Center Party gained seats in the 1976 elections and together with the Liberals and Conservatives they formed a coalition which has one more vote than the Social Democrats and Communists. Mr. Nilsson noted that conservative forces are quite strong. He also pointed out that negotiations with employers had been going on for five months (this was in mid-April) with no result. Industrial actions, he said, were a possibility for the future. (A number of people we talked with in Sweden felt that employers were toughening their positions because they felt that they had the new government behind them.) Energy and inflation took up a good part of the diseussion. Inflation is eat­ ing away at the Swedish worker's pay­ check. Energy in a country like Sweden where there is no oil and coal, is of course, a vital issue. Mr. Nilsson also noted that "we try to have full employment." This is a be­ lief and practice 1 found expressed quite often during our Swedish visit. The un­ employment rate isj"arely over two per­ cent. Right now it is 1 Vi percent and that is felt to be much too high. Wide Variety of Issues The above photo shows part of a new work form at Saab-Scania called group assembly. Instead of being on the traditional assembly line, these workers are members of a group helping to assemble a truck diesel engine. They decide among themselves how the work is to be distributed. The head of TCO, Lennart Bodstrom who we had already met at a dinner, and some of his staff, discussed a wide variety of issues with us. Talking about world inflation, the TCO representatives said they had studied the problem and felt the inter­ nationalization of capital was the main cause. They felt that increased trade union cooperation around the world would help combat the problem. Turning to work methods, the TCO Continued ort next page July 1977 / LOG / 15 �10-Member AFL'C10 Delegation Visits Sweden Continued from preceding page group then discussed some successful experiments that have been done to eliminate the piece rate system. For in­ stance, in a shipyard in Molmo, Sweden a system of monthly salaries was tried and productivity has increased. Mr. Bodstrom then talked about how important trade union education is. Right now in TCO's local study circles there are 40,000 participants. TCO thinks the number will eventually climb to 60,000-70,000. It was pointed out that co-determina­ tion and how it will or should work is a topic that has very much interested the members. Talking about labour laws, it was noted that there is very little legislation on trade union matters. The law simply states that labour and management must negotiate if either side requests it. After that, the government does not interfere. I'here is a Swedish Labour Court whose job is to interpret con­ tracts when there is a problem. Other­ wise, it is up to labour and management to control their own members. In Sweden a heavy responsibility is therefore placed on both labour and management, Bodstrom noted, and so a high degree of information is needed by both sides. ish kronors (lSwK=$.23) must in­ form a general planning board. The BPA representatives explained that piece rate is based on the team. They also noted that there is a great deal of debate going on now about the forms of work and about the work en­ vironment. Of special concern are dan­ gerous materials. Because of possible dangers, they explained that many young people don't go into construc­ tion. For those who do, however, they can learn their crafts in public school and then can go on to gain more hours of experience as an apprentice. We saw recruitment signs encouraging young people—both male and female— to go into construction. The BPA representatives, in answer to our questions, pointed out that con­ struction does not stop in the long, cold winter months. The buildings are planned so construction can continue throughout the year. Visited Building Site Visiting a BPA building site near Solna, we met with some of the workers who have almost completed a low rise the rest of the land was either rented out to others or was forest. Those 1,065 hectares were worked by a total of 26 people: nine men in agriculture; eight running the tractors; three in the cattle factory; four people, two of whom worked half a day, in the hen house; one hunter; one steward; one clerk, and one foreman. Annual production was: 3,300 tons of corn; 1,500 tons of sugar beets, and 450 tons of green peas. There were 60,000 hens on the farm as well as cattle. The foreman explained that the workers were in LO and the adminis­ trators in TCO unions. As far as union activities, he noted that one of the dif­ ferences between a farm and a factory is that there is no union club on the farm (mainly because there are so few people.) There is, however, a union representative. An important point made at the farm was that farm workers have the same rights as all other workers in Sweden. We met with the farm workers' union representative who, in answer to our questions, explained that there are really no migrant farm workers in Swe- Meet With Palme A man who obviously enjoys discus­ sion, Olof Palme was a delight to talk with. He noted that the Social Democrats lost by a small margin and that the Cen­ ter Party had tried to scare people over the issue of nuclear power plants. The Social Democrats feel that cautious use of nuclear power is necessary in Swe­ den. However, the Center Party, stress­ ing possible environmental dangers, had contended it would greatly curb the use of nuclear power and would build no more plants. Citing the backdown on the pledge to curb nuclear power as one example, Palme said there has been "a period of broken expectations from the present government." He noted that the future of the Social Democrats "looks good" and that he sensed a revitalization of the labour movement in the 1970s. Pointing to three phases of democ­ racy—political, social and economic— Palme said that the first two have been achieved in Sweden. He defined eco­ nomic democracy as the power of pro­ duction lying in the hands of the people. DAY FOUR: In a suburb of Stock­ holm called Solna, we visited the BPA Byggproduktion AB, or simply, BPA. A construction firm, BPA is different from most businesses in that it is owned by the Swedish Trade Union movement and the Swedish Co-operative Union. The largest builder of private houses in Sweden, the BPA also builds many other structures, including administra­ tive buildings, hospitals, schools, and reservoirs, to name a few. Founded in 1967, BPA can handle a construction job from planning the site to putting in the last doorknob. We met with company and union officials of BPA. They told us that the construction industry was doing well in Sweden and that, in fact, there was a need for more pebple in carpentry and plumbing. In order to maintain full employment and to plan properly, any builder in Sweden who wishes to construct .some­ thing worth more than 200,000 Swed­ 16/LOG / July 1977 for a number of hours to discuss prob­ lems, production and other issues. DAY SIX: We visited one of the largest affiliates of LO, the Swed­ ish Commercial Employees' Union, or Handels. Founded in 1906, the Union represents shop employees, warehouse staff and clerical staff. Our group toured Handels' head­ quarters in Malmo and met with a num­ ber of the union officials. In answer to our questions, they explained that there is an equal wage principle for men and women (women comprise the vast ma­ jority of their members.) But in reality, they noted, women get less qualified jobs. Although minimum wage stan­ dards have been set, men will some­ times be paid higher than women by the employer, they pointed out. One of the union's biggest problems is that only 50-60 percent of their field is organized. We discovered also the fact that sales personnel, work, in general, on the basis of a group piece rate rather than on an individual one. Talking about unusual store hours, the officials explained that workers re­ ceive compensation for inconvenient working hours. Also, the union is trying to get em­ ployers to keep more than one person in a store at night in order to lessen the risk of robbery. Consumer Cooperative Movement The Saab-Scania plant at Sodertalje, near Stockholm, Sweden. apartment complex. One of the men we met was the club chairman of Building Workers Union Local 1. He explained that the workers were getting a very good hourly wage, since they were fin­ ishing the complex ahead of schedule and their pay went up accordingly. He also explained that almost all their work is done in normal working hours—approximately 7 to 4 with lunch break—since the workers do not believe in overtime if it can be avoided. A project that is not finished on sched­ ule, we learned, is subject to heavy fines. We were shown around some of the completed apartments as well as some units still being built. I have no exper­ tise in construction but some of my fellow delegates who do, felt that the buildings were very well constructed. The site confirmed what we felt from the men we met—a real pride in work­ manship. DAY FIVE: Early in the morning we left Stockholm for the third largest city in Sweden, Malmo, which is located in the extreme south of the country, just across the water from Copenhagen, Denmark. Here, in the morning, we visried a modern, higKly lhecfianized farni called the Trollenas estate and had a chance to talk with union representatives there. The foreman of the farm explained that of the estate's 2,700 hectares (ap­ proximately 6,700 acres), 1,065 were actually worked by the owners while den. At the peak of the harvesting sea­ son though, young people come from other countries, particularly Poland, to work on the Swedish farms. The union representatives explained that, at Trol­ lenas, the workers have no objection to the owners hiring help for harvesting, as long as they join the union. He graciously showed us around his home which is located on the farm and explained that the farm's owner rents him the house at a very reasonable amount. This contributed to his general satisfaction with the salary and work­ ing conditions on the farm which he said were quite good. However, he noted that not all farms had such good working conditions. See Food Processing Plant In the afternoon our group visited Foodia, a food processing plant built in 1971. Belonging to the Consumers Cor­ poration, the factory employs 400 peo­ ple who are members of three different unions. The workers' hours are 7 to 4 with 48 minutes for lunch and 12 min­ utes for a coffee break. There is a testing laboratory at the factory where each day the foremen and technicians check the processed food for its quality. A management representative, after a tour of the plant, explained to some of us that union and management rep­ resentatives get together once a week From Handels headquarters we went to a cooperative store to learn a little about the Swedish consumer coopera­ tive movement, a movement that is an important part of Swedish economic life. According to information published by the movement, more than 50 per­ cent of Swedish households are mem­ bers of one or more coop organizations. Wherever we had gone in Sweden, we often saw on the sides of buildings the mathematical sign for infinity «>. It stands for a large cooperative move­ ment called the Kooperativa forbundet (KF)—the Swedish Cooperative Union and Wholesale Society. In existence since 1899, KF is owned and managed by the Swedish local consumer coop societies which in 1974 numbered 1,757,000 people. We met with representatives of one of the KF affiliates—Solidar,.. a co­ operative retail society located in the southwestern part of Sweden. At the end of 1976, Solidar had 155,782 members. Many operations are run by Solidar including 89 supermarkets, 15 restaurants and 13 department stores. Solidar employs 4,300 people. Among its operations are two "hy­ permarkets," i Obs!. It was one of these that we visited and were told it contained 30,000 items. The store car­ ries clothing, household items, and lots of food. (I bought two kilos of a delici­ ous and wonderfully strong Swedish coffee blend). The hypermarket also has a bakery, a restaurant and lots of space. It was a very pleasant place in which to shop. * * • To say the least, I was highly im­ pressed with what I saw in Sweden. Of course, everj'thing is not perfect and there is always' room for improvement —as Swedes would agree since they seem to have very critical personalities themselves. But from what I saw, Swe­ den has gone tremendouslv far in achieving a just and meaningful life for working men and women. �Governors Island, N. Y. New international rules of the road to prevent collisions at sea went into effect on July 15, according to the U.S. Coast Guard. Among the rules are new dividing boundary lines between the high seas and inland waters. Other changes include strict responsibilities for lookouts, safe speed opera­ tion at all times, new sound signals and new lights. The boundary changes require both pleasure boaters and commercial opera­ tors to observe international navigational rules in some areas where U.S. inland rules apply. Major boundry changes in the Mid Atlantic area are at the entrances to N.Y. Harbor, Delaware Bay and L. I. Sound. Transport to haul 200,000 tons of coking coal until June 1978 from ports in Hampton Roads, Va. and the port of Baltimore to Alexandria, Egypt. ST Columbia or ST Potomac From Aug. 10-21, the ST Columbia or the ST Potomac (Hudson Water­ ways) will carry 21,652 tons of bulk wheat from a Gulf of Mexico port to Port Said or Alexandria, Egypt. SS Flor From Aug. 15-31, the SS Flor (Altar Steamship) will transport 23,000 metric tons of wheat from a Gulf port to Beirut, Lebanon. San Pedro, Calif. San Juan, P.R. President Steve Edney of the SlU-affiliated United Cannery and Industrial Workers of the Pacific, who is also a vice president of the California AFL-CIO, has been given the "Man of the Year" Award for 1977 by the Southern Cali­ fornia Ports Council of the AFL-CIO Maritime Trades Department. Head of the AFL-CIO California Labor Federation, John F. Henning, praised Edney for his outstanding contributions to the cause of advancing work­ ers rights. Sea-Land Service has begun a direct containerships run between the ports of Baltimore, Charleston, S.C., Jacksonville and San Juan. Previously, the run had been routed through Port Elizabeth, N.J. SS Robert E. Lee Disabled after an explosion in her engine room caused major damage was the 32,269 dwt LASH SS Robert E. Lee (Waterman) at Lat. 23.96 N., Long. 36.56 E. The vessel proceeded in tow to the Suez Canal. No injuries to per­ sonnel aboard the ship were reported by the company. SS Delta Mar » Twenty-five year old Seafarer Anthony Benedict aboard the LASH SS Delta Mar (Delta Line) fashioned a 1,700-knot shawl, 11 inches wide and 60 inches long. It took him 20 days to make. He noted that if any Seafarer wants to learn how to make a belt he would gladly teach him. Hew York, N. Y. SlU-contracted Ogden Marine has chartered part of her fleet to Maritime New Orleans Delta Line reports new trouble with Guatemala and wants the Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) to push its fine fees (50 percent of cargo value on her ships calling at U.S. ports) against that country's merchant fleet. On June 9, the Guatemala Congress enacted a law which allegedly deprives 600 importers of U.S. goods there of tax benefits if other than Guatemalan National Line or runaway vessels are employed. The FMC had until July 29 to impose the fines. Delta has had trouble with Guatemala since 1974. SS Delta Norte The SlU-contracted SS Delta Norte (Delta Line) has become the first LASH vessel to receive a Capt. Jones F. Devlin Safety Award. The ship sailed 827 days without a lost-time accident. The line's fleet had the lowest accident rate among dry cargo ships with a record average of 3.36 accidents for the year ending Dec. 31,1976. The award was given by the American Institute of Merchant Shipping in New York. Where Did Lonnie Doo/ey Get The Time to Do If All? If you look at all the things Lonnie Dooley has achieved in his 22-year career as a merchant seaman, you have to wonder where he found the time to do it all. He sailed on the old passenger ships as purser, yeoman, storekeeper and more. He sailed in every entry rating in Personals the deck, engine and steward depart­ ments. He has completed such courses at the Lundeberg School as QMED, Weld­ ing, LNG/LPG, Lifeboat and Firefighting. He achieved his 3rd Assistant Engi­ neer's License at the School of Engi- Personals Edward Eric "Scotty" Kunchich George Pierre Your daughter, Shirley, asks that you contact her at (201) 335-7734, 812 Cedar St., Boonton, N.J. 07005. (Day man on the Delta Argentina, summer of '75.) Mark S. Johnson asks that you contact him at 1805 Kempci Lane, Knoxville, Tenn. 37920, (615) 577-0548. George M. Miller Please contact the Log office at (212) 499-6600 ext. 242, 243. Orville Stitch Crewmembers of the SS Overseas Natalie M.A. "Bud" Gamblin asks that you contact him as soon as possible at Mike's, 98 Mason St., San Francisco, Calif., DO-2-0326. Crewmembers of the 55 Overseas Natalie, Voyage 3B, which left Corpus Christi, Tex. around June 16, 1975 headed for Odessa, Russia with a wheat shipment: the wife of AB Chadwick, Tarkenton asks that you contact her at Route 3 Box 38A, Powhatan, Va. 23139. Joseph Michael Novotny Your son Michael ask that 3'ou con­ tact him at 817 Main St., Portage, Pa. 15946 or call collect (814) 736-8236. Joseph A. McDougall Martin J. Irwin Mr. Hasey asks that you contact him as soon as possible. Your daughter Jacy asks that you contact her at 5603 Haywood St., Houston, Tex. 77016. neering and Navigation in Brooklyn, N.Y. in 1966. He got his 2nd Assistant's license 14 months later, and his 1st Assistant's license in 1973. And to do all this, the 52-year-old Seafarer, a life-long resident of Liberty, S.C., maintains a book in both the SIU and District 2 MEBA. Brother Dooley speaks modestly of his accomplishments as a merchant sea­ man. He attributes much of his success to the Union's educational programs at the Lundeberg School, which he calls "nothing short of excellent." Dooley also notes that "if an SIU member expects to ship in the future, he must get his training now," adding that "no other School (than HLSS) can offer this kind of comprehensive train­ ing in seamanship." Brother Dooley also had some advice for SIU members just starting out. He says that young seamen "should set their goals early in their careers and then pursue them vigorously." He added that a young seaman should not bounce around from depart­ ment to department, noting that "a sea­ man should choose his department when he first comes into the industry, . and then work his way up the ladder until he reaches the top of this depart­ ment." Dooley says that this type of special­ ization will "better equip a young sea­ man for the future, and will make it easier for him to get a license if he wishes to do so." DEEP SEA Lonnie Dooley Lonnie Dooley knows what he's talk­ ing about because has just about every engine room rating and license except Chief Engineer. Presently, Brother Dooley, who joined the SIU in 1955 after serving in the Army during the Korean War, is waiting toxatch a ship "to accumulate some seatime." July 1977 / LOG / 17 �User Fee Not Answer to Locks & Dam 26 The improvement of Locks and Dam 26, the sorely outmoded navi­ gation facility on the Mississippi River at Alton, 111., continues to run into delays and difficulties. In the latest round of trouble, the Senate tied the authorization for re­ construction of Locks and Dam 26 to the establishment of a system of user charges for commercial users of the waterways. Just this month, the House Ways and Means Committee approved its own version of the controversial is­ sue, linking the new project to the imposition of a towboat fuel tax in some areas of the inland waterways. While some segments of the Inland industry support the proposed House bill, the SIU and the Transportation Institute, a Washington-based re­ search and educational group for the maritime industry, have been the only voices consistently and flatly op(posed to any user charge or tax in any area. And the SIU maintains this posi­ tion because we believe it is the only way to prevent a dangerous prece­ dent for financing Federal navigation improvements. A user charge is too high a price to pay for Locks and Dam26. It would further delay and finally defeat the benefit of this badly needed new project. The present complex is 38 years old, deteriorating badly, and is too small to handle the increasing flow of barge traffic between the Lower Mis­ sissippi and the Upper Mississippi and Illinois Rivers. Designed as a key facility in the entire river system, it has become a major bottleneck caus­ ing costly delays. Cost efficiency and energy con­ servation—the great advantages of water transportation — are seeping away day-by-day at Alton. But if a user charge is tied to the improve­ ment of Locks and Dam 26, the widespread benefits the new project could bring to the towing industry and the economy of the Midwest may go down the drain. There is good reason to fear that the added cost of a user charge could not be absorbed by the inland water­ ways industry without hurting the industry itself, its labor force and finally the American consumer. We believe that the much-needed replacement of Locks and Dam 26 must be considered separately from the controversial and complex user charge issue. As a recent St. Louis Post-Dispatch editorial maintained: "In holding the Alton project host­ age in the user fee issue, the U.S. Senate has unnecessarily added com­ plications to a waterways project that even the strongest supporters of barge line fees say is necessary." Locks and Dam 26 has been under consideration for replacement for al­ most 10 years. During that time in­ flation has increased its estimated construction cost by millions of dol­ lars and rapidly growing barge traf­ fic on the Mississippi has overreached LETTERS TO THE EDITOR LOCKED UP! July, 1977 Rep.McKlnney:'Ship American' Should Be More Than Slogan The current edition of the Log and the June 17 issue of The Oil Daily ar­ rived in the same mail today and both contained stories concerning the possi­ ble export of Alaskan oil to Japan. The Log noted my efforts to prevent that from occurring and quoted the question 1 posed on the House floor: "Why, then, should we create more work for the foreign tanker industry by transport­ ing the oil to Japan while our merchant tank fleet suffers through hard times?" The story also quoted Federal Energy Administrator John O'Leary as saying that a U.S. flag fleet could be put together to handle the surplus of Alaskan crude. The Oil Daily story recounts a speech delivered in San Francisco by the president of Chevron Shipping Co., Lawrence Ford, wherein he advocates the deal with Japan and he points out that this arrangement "would save both money and fuel; a dollar per barrel in shipping costs." I instructed my staff to contact Chevron's Washington office to ask if it was correct that this $1 per barrel saving could only be accomplished with the use of foreign flag tankers. The answer: "Yes." While it's true, as Mr. O'Leary says, a U.S. flag fleet could be put together, let me assure you that if Alaskan oil is sent to Japan, that fleet won't be used. Believe me, the phrase "Ship American" has got to become more than just a slogan. Sincerely, Rep. Stewart B. McKlnney 4th District, Connecticut Pensioner Misses Friends, Sea My good brothers and friends of the Great Lakes and seas. Being retired, I miss all of you from Captain to Messman. I miss the great spirit of brotherhood that is found among good seamen. There has been so much we learned from one another while working and sailing together. Thoughts of this, and the keen interest good seamen show in mankind remain with me. I am grateful for the experience. _ Fraternally, Moses Crosby Seattle, Wash. 18/LOG/July 1977 the facility's capacity by millions of tons. We can't afford another 10 years of complications. Locks and Dam 26 must be authorized now, on its own, as a much deserved Federal naviga­ tion project. Official Publication of the Seafarers international Union of North America, Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District, AFL-CIO Executive Board Paul Hall President Frank Drozak Joe DiGlorgio Executive Vice President Secretary-Treasurer Earl Shepard Lindsey Williams Paul Drozak Vice President Vice President Vice President Gal Tanner Vice President Marietta Homayonpour 339 Editor-in-Chief James Gannon Managing Editor Ray Bourdius Ruth Shereff Marcia Reiss Assistant Editor Assistant Editor Assistant Editor Frank Cianciotti Dennis Lundy Chief Photographer Associate Photographer Marie Kosciusko George J. Vana Administrative Assistant Production/Art Director Published monthly by Seafarers International Union, Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District, AFL-CIO, 675 Fourth Ave., Brooklyn, N.Y. 11232. Tel. 499-6600. Second class postage paid at Brooklyn, N.Y. We Need Your Latest Address The SIU needs your latest address so that we can maintain an up-to-date mailing list and can be sure that important correspondence gets to you at your home. So please fill out the address form below and mail it to SIU Welfare Plan, 275 - 20th St., Brooklyn, N.Y. 11215. SIU See. Sec. No. Name Print Last Name First Name Print Number and Street City Middle Initial Address Date of Birth Mo / Day / Year ^ Vol. 39, No. 7 State Zip Code �J'' . • •._I- ' • -' fi •^••-. .', ' M:^' .v!r' \i':I . Transportation Institute President Herb Brand (center) explains the role of the Institute to the Boatmen when they visited there on June 23. On the steps of the Capitol In Washington, D.C. are the 21 Boatmen who attended the Louisiana Conference at Piney Point from June 20-6, along with Union officials. SlU Executive Vice President Frank Drozak (front left) with counsel Howard Schulman testifies June 23 before Rep. Mario Blaggl's (D-N.Y.) House Subcommittee on the Coast Guard. An attentive audience includes the 21 Boatmen and a Coast Guard delegation at the (right) rear. 21 From Louisiana Learn About SlU, industry Sth Boatmen's Conference Is an Education PINEY POINT, MD. — "Times are changing" in the towing industry, SIU Vice President Paul Drozak told 21 Inland Boatmen from eight Gulf companies who came to find out how it's changing at the Sth Boatmen's Educational Conference at the Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship here from June 20 to June 26. One who found out by the end of the conference was Deckhand Lester Ledet who's been sailing with the Crescent Towing Co. for five years up the Mississippi. He exclaimed that "Times are changing fast." So fast that before he came to the conference he ". . . didn't know what his $50 (Union) dues and $600 (Union) initiation fee were for. Before I didn't go to the Hall or vote." Now he says he'd "fight" for the Union. Two weeks before in conjunction with the start of the Conference, the SIU sent two-man service teams to "sweep" the New Orleans Harbor and surrounding areas. Besides serv­ icing Inland Boatmen on the boats there, they opened new channels of communication with Louisiana members of such companies as Dixie Carriers, National Marine, Red Circle and Baroid Co. A top highlight of the conference was seen on June 23 when the Boat­ men went to Washington, D.C to hear SIU Executive Vice President Frank Drozak blast the Coast Guard for lax safety and manning enforce­ ment in testimony before Rep. Mario Biaggi's House Subcommittee on the Coast Guard. Later they saw and heard more House of Representa­ tives' politics in action in a floor deContinued on Page 22 INLAND •.. •1• L •: ' Here's a front view of'the pushboat Dixie Power tied up to a Mississippi River dock last month In New Orleans Harbor. MIATFRR N.Y. Patrolman George RIpoll (seated center) heads meeting aboard the Dixie Power (Dixie Carriers). Listening are (I. to r.); Tankerman Ron Noble; Chief Engineer Dudley Bonvillln; Engneer Fred Adams; HLSS VP Mike Sacco, and Patrolman Lou Guarjpo, July 1977 / LOG / 19 mm �ii ^V'l hv^'i \ .. -> .\\ fh Xi€ hh- M i'"I §*•4 * 1 / HLS President Hazel Brown tells the group that the School Is free for all SID Boatmen who want to attend any of the academic or vonational courses. She encouraged members to participate and also urged them to recruit young men for the Entry Training Program. SlU Vice President Paul Drozak (center) gives "A" Seniority books to Deckhand Mike Henson (left) of Crescent Towing and AB James Larkin Jr. of Red Circle In Tampa, Fla. Not shown Is Deckhand Allen Rudd of Inland Tugs who also received his "A" book. -• ;i;. ^ xjsa^fe;^knbwijedge- ^ New Orleans Patrolman Don Tillman (right) tells Deckhand Curtis Ledet that "organizing is the key to calling the shots." Oiler Larry "Red" MInchew (left) of Mobile's Radcllff Materials swears to Union oath given by N.Y. Patrolman George RIpoll. After ceremony. Boatman MInchew said the "Union book made me someone. .i, ' AL- - •'Syii J •. •: r. iA,. '1^ 4- 'i > 1 • <6 t d- mm I ..••:a4as "The Union helped me," says Oiler Paul Solid of Radcllff Materials. "It's a nice school you have here. It's YOURS!" HLSS Port Agent George Costango tells the conferees. ^ Pfimeaux. a 1b-yeaF4®l^b of OMe Camem, SlU Inland Coordinator Chuck Mollard explains the economics of the industry. Ir x-i^ah SerYicf Teams .f »>. Pi.' Tankerman Harold Whightsll, Jr. of Dixie Carriers shows off his SPA'D receipts. A: Giving a tour of the HLSS library is librarian Mrs. Zenaida Schuffels (left) with vocational instructor Joe Wall. From left are: Dale Koenig; Capt. Paul Latiolais; Jim Larkin. Jr.; Kirby Jones; Graylow Hester, and SlU Representative Byron Kelley. Eduction Ccinfab^^ i A'i • V -•'-'''•sii'v-.V' ..i S- " J V . "• • L'Z . Y' 'V . f,' ..V A ^ >•< .•i- . -'..r , . • >-<0>v:Tr.A' . I'j-: • . .is-. Vi .•/••• ' • . -•" ''" . ... » « *t,. rt v.- iyS M ••Bi* af a M AB James Larkin. Jr. (2nd left) who later took part In the 5th Boatmen's Conference at PIney Point, Md.. watches as HLSS VP Mike Sacco (right) hands Log to Chief Engineer Frank Labrache of the Theresa F. (Red Circle). ABs John C. Colombo and Nick Lomas (center I. to r.) are lntei..3ted spectators. ; ;—; ; — ; The Theresa F. nudges a giant barge, the Freeport 2 of Cincinnati. Ohio, near the On the Mississippi pushing a barge load of tanks is the Baroid 108 of the port of shoreline of the river. New Orleans. ^ ^ ^ "J Aooard tho Barold 108 (Baroid Co.) Pilot Larry Martin (center) . Patrolman Lou Guarino (right) straighten out a paycheck problem Deckhand J. Boudreaux looks on. Pilot B. Hines (seated center) of the National Venture (National Marine) asks a question of Patrol­ man Lou Guarino (left). Tankerman Adell Gauthler (right) and HLSS VP Mike Sacco ( far left) await their turn to join in on the conversation. Reading Log is Capt. R. Asbrlde of the Venture. Tankerman 0. Sullivan of the National Venture. 'i km L_ . .z,.. �Engineer Dale Koenig of Whitman Towing declares that "It's good to know you have someone behind you." "It's a strong Union, " says Engineer Jimmy Rosser of Crescent Towing. learned a lot, too," emphasized Engineer W. Webb of Whitman Tow­ ing about the conference. "Before was ignorant, now I have a clear understanding." He plans to get others to join the Union. Capt. Marion Goodman of National conference). More than in the last 39 I t The conference was "The best opportunity in my life," said Capt. Paul Latiolais of Dixie Carriers. didn't know about the Union until now," exclaims Capt. Tim Donner, 23, of Crescent Towing. Capt. Gus "Harmonica" Le Blanc of Crescent Towing says the "SlU gave him his license and job as a captain." Deckhand Morris Thibodeaux of Whitman Towing said he likes the Union's "esprit de corps" and brotherhood. 21 From Louisiana Learn About SlU, industry Sfh Boatmen's Conference Is an Education Continued from Page 19 bate on economic aid to South Korea. In the afternoon, they toured the Transportation Institute and the AFL-CIO's Maritime Trades De­ partment. On the Conference's first day the Boatmen were shown the value of upgrading as they toured the HLSS educational facilities, especially the new Vocational Building. They then visited the Valley Lee Farm nearby which provides Piney Point with most of its food. By day's end, they viewed films and slides on the history of the American labor movement and the inland towing industry. The next morning they learned more about the maritime labor move­ ment and the SIU Constitution. Next, all welfare benefits and forms were HLSS Vice President Mike Sacco (left) talks ~1o Boatman Daniel E. Liddic (right) of the Dixie Charger (Dixie Carriers) who was the first-inland grad at the HLSS in March this year. At (center) is New Orleans Patrolman Jim Martin. explained. Continuing the following morn, pension benefits and the new U.S. pension law were gone over. Later the politics and economics of the inland field were discussed. That night the delegates visited the Sea­ farers Alcoholic Rehabilitation Center. The last few days were spent in observing the HLS Hiring Hall and the Shipping Rules and going over the new standard contracts for both the unlicensed and the licensed in the towing business. Summing it all up. Deckhand and Boat Delegate Allen Rudd of InlandTugs confessed to one and all, "I was a dummy about the Union. When I got questions on the boat I couldn't answer them. Now I can. Soon I hope to get more members into the Union." SIU Patrolman Lou Guarino (right) makes a point with Tankerman McLain of the Charger. Ray 22/LOG/July 1977 t- .. . ; ' .1'. :j'i\ . �ALLEGIANCE (Interocean Mgt. Corp.), May 22—Chairman, Recerti­ fied Bosun A. Lasnansky; Secretary G. Richardson; Educational Director J. Boyce. $24 in ship's fund. Some dis­ puted OT in engine department. Secre­ tary read the minutes of the last meet­ ing. Chairman reports that the Seafarers Log is received regularly and read by all crewihembers. A vote of thanks to the steward department for a job well done. Next port Lake Charles. NEWARK (Sea-Land Services Inc.), May 12—Chairman A. Vilanova; Sec­ retary Ken Hayes; Educational Director R. Coleman; Engine Delegate W. West; Steward Delegate Edward J. Kilford Jr., $8 in the ship's fund. No disputed OT. Chairman reported that the last payoflf ran very smoothly. Harvey Mesford, Seattle port agent who attended the payoff left reading matter in regards to the merger with the MCS which will be read and discussed at the next weekly meeting. The April issue of the Log is aboard the ship and the crew is re­ quested to read the Log to find out what is going on in the Union. There are some vacation plan applications on ship and they are available to those who want them. Educational director will hold a discussion on Union business for all crewmembers, on the topic, "Your Union and What It Means to You" in the coming week. A card was received from Marietta Homayonpour, editor of the Seafarers Log which was filled in and forwarded to the Log office advis­ ing them of our receipt of the Seafarers Log aboard ship. Next port Seattle. MASSACHUSETTS (International Ocean Transport), May 8—Chairman, Recertified Bosun J. L. Bourgeois; Sec­ retary Abdul Hassan. No disputed OT. Received the February and March issue of the Seafarers Log which was passed around and enjoyed by all. Chairman held a discussion on these issues on the Maritime Trades meetings and AFLCIO Executive Council maritime en­ ergy resolutions. Noted that every mem­ ber who reads the Log should realize the effort and the time it takes our Union officials to keep the membership working. Also discussed the importance of donating to SPAD. A vote of thanks to the steward department for a job well done. Next port Brazil. ZAPATA RANGER (Zapata Bulk Transport), May 14—Chairman, Re­ certified Bosun Don Hicks; Secretary G. DeBaere; Educational Director J. Bailey. Chairman reports that the Sea­ farers Log is received regularly. Also that he would like to extend his appre­ ciation to Captain S. S. Griffin for his consideration, effort and thoughtfulness during this trip and during the hospitali­ zation of the chairman in Leningrad, A vote of thanks to the steward depart­ ment for a job well done. OGDEN WABASH (Ogden Marine Transport), May 12—Chairman, Re­ certified Bosun J. Frazier; Educational Director A. Ratkovick. No disputed OT. Chairman reported that the April issue of the Log was received in Panama and the crew was asked to pass it around so everyone will have a chance to read it. The crew gave a vote of thanks to the steward and the BR for the good food and service when they were short three men. The steward did the chief cook's work and his ov/n job. The BR did the bakers job and his own job. Our Union needs more men like this steward and BR in the steward de­ partment. We repeat our thanks to these Union brothers. Digest of SEA-LAND CONSUMER (SeaLand Service Inc.), May 1—Chairman, Recertified Bosun F. Pehler; Secretary J. Davis; Educational Director K. Hart. No disputed OT. Chairman discussed the article in the Seafarers Log concern­ ing upgrading. Also on the merger with Marine Cooks and Stewards Union and the move of the USPHS hospital from Galveston to Houston. Next port Rot­ terdam. SEA-LAND FINANCE (Sea-Land Service Inc.), May 5— Chairman, Re­ certified Bosun J. Pulliam; Secretary Benish; Deck Delegate J. Long;'Engine Delegate A. Austin; Steward Delegate F. Pappone. Received the April issue of the Log which contained coverage of the Pension Supplement. Also received the Education Series No. 8 and the March Maritime News which were passed around for all to read. Next port Seattle. PANAMA (Sea-Land Service Inc.), May 7—Chairman, Recertified Bosun T. Chilinski; Secretary Higgins; Educa­ tional Director Subbillo. $12.20 in ship's fund. Some disputed OT in deck department. Educational director re­ quested all crewmembers to bring back educational material that is placed out, and magazines that have to do with our trade so everyone can enjoy them. Ex­ ecutive Vice President Frank Drozak's letter on matter sent to Headquarters during April meeting was read and will be posted. We appreciate the prompt reply that we received. A vote of thanks to steward department from ship's chairman for good food and a job well done. PISCES (Apex Marine Co. Inc.), May 22—Chairman, Recertified Bosun B. Owen; Secretary C. Loper; Engine Delegate James McDermott. No dis­ puted OT. The following motion was made and voted on: "Whereas, the present agreement lacks an index and without an index it is time consuming and difficult for many members to find the section they want. Many of them give up in disgust and lose money be­ cause they do not realize the benefits they have. Therefore, be it resolved that an index to the contracts be prepared and included in all future printings." Next port San Juan. SEA-LAND GALLOWAY (SeaLand Service Inc.), May 29—Chair­ man, Recertified Bosun George Burke; Secretary A. Seda. No disputed OT. Chairman suggested that all crewmem­ bers should read the Seafarers Log. Also discussed the importance of donat­ ing to SPAD. A vote of thanks to the steward department for a job well done. Next port Elizabeth. SEA-LAND VENTURE (Sea-Land Service Inc.), May 22—Chairman, Re­ certified Bosun Joe I. Justus; Secretary Roy R. Thomas; Educational Director Sam Hacker. No disputed OT. Chair­ man led a discussion on the good things in the April Log and that every crewmember should read the Log more. Also on the importance of donating to SPAD. Next port New Orleans. Official ship's minutes were also received from the following vessels: TRANSCOLORADO SEA-LAND MARKET BOSTON GALVESTON DELTA MAR CAROLINA SAN FRANCISCO EXCHANGE DEL RIO LONG BEACH SAMUEL CHASE OGDEN WILLAMETTE WACOSTA OVERSEAS ARCTIC SEA-LAND COMMERCE WESTWARD VENTURE MERRIMAC DEL ORO SEA-LAND ECONOMY PONCE TRANSINDIANA AQUILA DELTA NORTE EAGLE TRAVELER LOS ANGELES MONTPELIER VICTORY COLUMBIA COASTAL CALIFORNIA TRANSCOLUMBIA MARY CHARLESTON TAMPA GOLDEN DOLPHIN JAMES EAGLE VOYAGER SEA-LAND PRODUCER TEX YELLOWSTONE DELTA BRASIL MAUMEE CARTER BRAXTON BALTIMORE INGER SEA-LAND MC LEAN PUERTO RICO SEA-LAND TRADE RAPHAEL SEMMES BORINQUEN BAYAMON MAYAGUEZ ARTHUR MIDDLETON ALEX STEPHENS AGUADILLA SEA-LAND RESOURCE JOHN PENN ARECIBO FORT HOSKINS ROSE CITY TAMARA GUILDEN ROBERT TOOMBS (Waterman Steamship Corp.), May 29—Chairman, James L. Danzey; Secretary John S. Burke, Sr.; Educational Director Wil­ liam F. Egan. No disputed OT. Chair­ man reported that Brother John M. Cataldo, OS, fell and he was put ashore in the Azores, San Miguel Islands. The crew gave a vote of thanks to the cap­ tain for acting as fast as he did by wiring in to have the injured man removed from the ship. Observed one minute of silence in memory of our departed brothers. Next port Suez Canal. GUAYAMA (Puerto Rico Marine Mgt. Inc.), May 23—Chairman, Re­ certified Bosun W. Velazquez; Secre­ tary A. Aragones; Educational Director C. Mainers; Engine Delegate H. F. Welch; Steward Delegate R. Evans. No disputed OT. All communications re­ ceived were read and posted. Chair­ man discussed the importance of donat­ ing to SPAD. Educational director re­ ported on the rehabilitation program going on at Piney Point and how it was of great advantage and benefit to those who need it. Advised all brothers who need it to attend. Also, to contact Piney Point or any Union representative and they will gladly help any member with information. Observed one minute of silence in memory of our departed brothers. Next port Elizabeth. ZAPATA COURIER (Zapata Bulk Transport), May 8—Chairman, Re­ certified Bosun Sal Sbriglio; Secretary Paul Franco; Educational Director A. Bell; Deck Delegate Jones Ard; Engine Delegate James Chiaesc; Steward Ron­ ald Fluker. No disputed OT. Chairman reported that all the crewmembers were pleased to read in the Log about the new pension benefit. Steward advised all members to read the Log to know what is going on in the Union. Next port Frceport, Tex. BANNER (Interocean Mgt. Corp.), May 20—Chairman, Recertified Bosun I. Fahri; Secretary G. Rosholt; Educa­ tional Director F. Figuera; Deck Dele­ gate Henry Perkins; Engine Delegate Joseph Schueler; Steward Delegate Walter Cutter. $32.69 in ship's fund. No disputed OT. Chairman declared an open meeting and urged all members to speak on anything that was on their minds. The only way to have an open association is to have all problems brought forward at these meetings and have them resolved in the best possible way. Request lines at spaces where there are no rails on catwalk. Also lad­ ders are slippery to the captain and pilot room decks. Also advised all crewmem­ bers to fill in repair lists and everything possible will be done to see that these things are taken care of. Observed one minute of silence in memory of our de­ parted brothers. Next port Flushing, Holland. WORTH (Apex Marine Transport), May 14—Chairman, Recertified Bosun Emilio Sierra; Secretary J. W. Young. Some disputed OT in deck and engine departments. Two members of the crew were sent to the hospital in Singapore— James Ward with an apparent heart at­ tack, and John Mattingly who had an accident. Next port Anacortes, Wash. Six Months' Discharges Entry-rated seamen in all ports must show their last six months' discharge-s be­ fore they can register for shipping. July 1977/LOG/23 "> ' 1 �SlU Atlantic, Golf, Lakes & Inland Waters United Industrial Workers of North America PRESIDENT Paul Hall SECRETARY-TREASURER Joe DiGiorgio EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT Frank Drozak HTIVri? 1 '*n lOTT J JL lOU, ly / / *TOTAL REGISTERED Q^up, Class A Class B Class C Port TOTAL SHIPPED Groups Class A Class B Class C '^REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups Class A Class B Class C DECK DEPARTMENT Boston New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Tampa Mobile New Orleans Jacksonville San Francisco Wilmington Seattle Puerto Rico Houston Piney Point Yokohama Totals 3 116 14 26 22 12 29 90 49 33 17 47 7 68 0 4 537 0 17 1 1 5 3 1 16 3 3 1 6 2 4 0 0 63 0 9 0 0 3 1 0 1 4 1 0 1 0 5 0 0 25 Port Boston New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Tampa 2 99 15 18 15 9 3 20 2 3 6 i 1 5 0 0 1 2 Mobile 22 7 0 25 6 0 23 6 0 70 25 31 8 27 6 54 0 3 404 14 7 6 4 10 3 15 0 2 103 0 2 0 0 0 0 4 0 0 15 46 21 38 9 20 3 75 0 2 359 14 5 6 7 14 6 19 7 1 145 0 0 0 0 2 0 4 0 0 10 109 36 39 12 40 14 66 0 1 561 25 6 7 3 12 0 14 0 1 114 0 3 1 0 0 0 6 0 0 19 0 61 15 27 17 1 5 0 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 New Orleans Jacksonville San Francisco Wilmington Seattle Puerto Rico Houston Piney Point Yokohama Totals Port Boston New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Tampa Mobile New Orleans Jacksonville San Francisco Wilmington Seattle Puerto Rico Houston Piney Point Yokohama Totals Yokohama Totals Totals All Departments 1 45 6 8 3 1 1 29 11 6 6 8 2 26 6 1 160 0 6 0 0 3 0 0 0 4 0 0 1 0 6 0 0 20 7 157 15 46 29 12 31 137 54 64 25 66 19 104 0 6 772 2 15 0 4 6 3 3 13 2 5 2 7 2 7 0 1 72 1 7 0 0 1 1 0 1 1 1 1 0 0 5 0 0 19 0 3 0 0 0 1 2 139 16 34 27 3 3 17 3 7 8 2 1 6 0 0 1 1 ENGINE DEPARTMENT 5 1 73 48 8 1 15 4 7 5 11 1 STEWARD DEPARTMENT .. 0 43 6 18 14 1 2 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 -56 2 13 7 1 25 2 5 2 0 2 0 2 1 8 0 14 34 30 17 6 14 1 37 0 0 8 1 7 2 1 2 2 5 0 6 0 0 4 0 0 0 0 1 2 0 1 0 0 0 16 42 21 23 6 13 6 48 0 5 18 8 13 1 9 6 12 15 0 0 3 2 0 1 0 4 0 21 57 26 31 6 21 7 48 0 1 5 2 7 2 1 2 2 2 0 0 1 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 lO 0 0 1 0 0 242 33 4 261 122 15 342 34 3 3 127 21 47 18 7 10 57 31 37 11 36 12 39 2 12 122 0 11 1 1 0 1 2 10 2 11 1 33 0 Port Boston New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Tampa Mobile New Orleans Jacksonville San Francisco Wilmington SeatUe Puerto Rico Houston Piney Point 5 112 7 14 11 12 30 68 31 30 15 38 6 76 0 1 456 ENTRY DEPARTMENT 1 32 5 16 8 4 13 33 11 28 5 11 17 20 0 1 89 10 26 7 5 6 44 24 15 3 19 10 33 22 7 55 0 7 2 1 0 1 4 7 0 8 1 12 0 1 47 5 25 I4. 2 18 58 15 39 7 13 21 26 0 0 1 0 2 3 0 204 315 105 293 461 207 1,387 514 149 1,968 681 2« 1,076 427 45 "Total Registered" means the number of men who actually registered for shipping at the port last month. '"'Registered on the Beach" means the total number of men registered at the port at the end of last month. 24/LOG / July 1977 VICE PRESIDENTS Earl Shepard Lindsey Williams Cal Tanner Paul Drozak HEADQUARTERS 675 4 Ave., Bklyn. 11232 (212) HY 9-6600 ALPENA, Mich 800 N. 2 Ave. 49707 (517) EL 4-3616 BALTIMORE, Md. 1216 E. Baltimore St. 21202 (301) EA 7-4900 BOSTON, Mass 215 Essex St. 02111 (617) 482-4716 BUFFALO, N.Y 290 Franklin St. 14202 (716) TL 3-9259 CHICAGO, ILL..9383 S. Ewing Ave. 60617 (312) SA 1-0733 CLEVELAND, Ohio 1290 Old River Rd. 44113 (216) MA 1-5450 DETROIT, Mich. 10225 W. Jefferson Ave. 48218 (313) VI 3-4741 DULUTH, Minn 2014 W. 3 St. 58806 (218) RA 2-4110 FRANKFORT, Mich P.O. Box D 415 Main St. 49635 (616) 352-4441 HOUSTON, Tex 1221 Pierce St. 77002 (713) 659-5152 JACKSONVILLE, Fla. 3315 Liberty St. 32206 (904) 353-0987 JERSEY CITY, NJ. 99 Montgomery St. 07302 (201) HE 5-9424 MOBILE, Ala IS. Lawrence St. 36602 (205) HE 2-1754 NEW ORLEANS, La. 630 Jackson Ave. 70130 (504) 529-7546 NORFOLK, Va 115 3 St. 23510 (804) 622-1892 PADUCAH, Ky 225 S. 7 St. 42001 (502) 443-2493 PHILADELPHIA, Pa. .2604 S. 4 St. 19148 (215) DE 6-3818 PINEY POINT, Md. St. Mary's County 20674 (301) 994-0010 PORT ARTHUR, Tex. . . 534 9 Ave. 77640 (713) 983-1679 SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. 1311 Mission St. 94103 (415) 626-6793 SANTURCE, P. R. 1313 Fernandez, Juncos, Stop 20 00909 (809) 724-2848 SEATTLE, Wash. 2505 1 Ave. 98121 (206) MA 3-4334 ST. LOUIS, Mo. .4581 Gravs;5 ; Ave. 63116 (314) 752-6500 TAMPA, Fla. 2610 W. Kennedy Blvd. 33609 (813) P70.1601 TOLEDO, Ohio 935 Summit St. 43604 (419) 248-3691 WILMINGTON, Calif. 510 N. Broad St. 90744 (213) 549-4000 YOKOHAMA, Japan ..... P.O. Box 429 Yokohama Port P.O. 5-6 Nihon Ohdori Naka-Ku 231-91 201-7935 Shipping at deep sea A&G ports picked up considerably last month as 1,648 Seafarers found jobs on SIUcontracted ships. That's an increase of 414 jobs over the previous month's figures, and an increase of 415 jobs shipped over the same pe­ riod last year. Shipping is expected to remain from good to excellent at most ports for the foreseeable icuture. �Captain Charlie Bonniweii of the Will Colonna gives his book number and Social Security number to N.Y. Patrolman Ted Babkowski (left) for completion of a Patrolman's Report While aboard the Will Colonna, Assistant Engineer John Thomas (I) and Deckhand Richard Finley take a break to glance at the Log. • t ^ 'ft Posing on the stern of the Will Colonna are crew members (I. to r.); Charlie Bonni\A/oll, captain; John Thomas, assistant engineer; Jiles Hamon, cook, and Richard Finley, deckhand. Will Colonna and Christine E Visit N.J. fT^he Will Colonna (owned by Colonna and presently chartered by Steuart Transportation) was serviced by an SlU patrolman on Apr. 19, X while the tug unloaded a shipment of coal for the Kearney Generating Co. in Kearney, N.J. The patrolman helped clear up some probems and questions the crew had regarding pension, welfare and medical forms. He advised the crew members to always keep a completed medical claims form available at home in the event a member of their families became ill while they are on the boat. Recently in the New Jersey area also was the Christine E (Marine Towing and Transportation), up for repairs at the Tug and Barge Dry Dock in Jersey City, N.J. Upon completion of these repairs, the Christine E\s next scheduled stop was Port Everglades, Fla. to resume hauling oil. The cre//members of the Christine E (Marine Towing and Transportation) are posing in the galley /mile the tug awaits repairs. From (I. to r.) are: Paul Parson, AB; Richard Robinson, AB; Torn Ferguson, Cook, and Ken Davis, captain. The tug Christine E is shown laid up for repairs at the Tug and Barge Dry Dock in Jersey City, N.J. July 1977 / LOG / 25 �64 Scholarship Winner Joined the Peace Corps For Larry Carleton, a college educa­ tion provided the ticket for some faroff adventures and exotic study in grad­ uate school. The 1964 winner of the SIU four-year scholarship majored in mathematics at Michigan State Univer­ sity, East Lansing, Mich. After gradu­ ating in 1968, he joined the Peace Corps and worked in Swaziland, Africa for three years. Putting his education to good use, his job in the Peace Corps was to intro­ duce the new math into the junior high school system. First he taught the stu­ dents themselves. Then he spent a year training the teachers. "It was quite a challenge," Carleton said. "The native languages there are Swazi and Zulu. Although the students spoke English, they thought in their own language and as they translated back and forth in their mind, communication became difficult because languages have a different way of looking at the world." He also had to track down tubercu­ losis patients and encourage them to go for treatment, build his own school­ room, and teach basic science and Eng­ lish literature. ton said. Later on he hopes to continue his work while teaching at a university. The SIU scholarship got him off to a good start. "I was offered other schol­ arships," he said, "but the SIU grant was the best. As a full scholarship, it allowed you to study fulltime." While he was in college, his mother Ruth Carleton won a scholarship to study English at the same school. So the family gave up the farm in St. Clair, Mich, and moved to East Lansing. Lawrence's father, Monroe Carleton, stopped sailing wheelsman with the SIU on the Lakes in 1966 when he became a licensed officer. Right now, he is sail­ ing as a first mate on the Great Lakes. He recently earned his master's license. Larry Carleton He was fascinated by teaching. When he came back to the States in 1973, he went for a Masters degree at Michigan State University. Studying philosophy, his particular subject was how knowl­ edge is communicated or how people learn things. At present, he is continu­ ing this study while earning a doctorate degree at the University of Minnesota, Minneapolis. He chose that school be­ cause it has a good psychology depart­ ment. Unlocking the secret of how people learn is important for philoso­ phy, psychology and education. Carle- Once an Arctic Ocean Fisherman, He Sails Deck on Great Lakes Seamen from all over the world have settled on the Great Lakes. From Norway came Fridtjof "Fritz" Martinussen who has been an STU member since 1946, sailing as an AB, wheels­ man, quartermaster and bosun. He began his career in his native country in 1930, on a fishing boat in the Arctic Ocean. During the Piney Point course, the crew had classes dealing with the prop­ erties and handling of liquid natural gas, and of course, classes on the poten­ tial dangers of LNG and how to handle emergencies should they arise. The crew also studied the automated features of the Aquarius' engine room and special Cargo Control Room, as well as participating in a two-day course in firefighting. They also went on a field trip to the LNG tcminal in Cove Point, Md., where they received special safety hints from a Coast Guard expert in the area of cryogenics (the study of very low temperatures). On top of their training at Piney Point, the entire licensed and unli­ censed crew participated in a monthlong training program in Quincy, Mass. just prior to boarding the Aquarius for her maiden run. This program included more classes on the properties and handling of the special LNG cargo. And the crew was able to get a first hand look at the Aquarius and become more familiar with her specifies before actually taking the vessel to sea. The course in Quincy also included an intense firefighting pro- GREAT LAKES gram, given with the aid of the Boston Fire Department. The most important thing, though, is that all this training has paid off. In separate letters to the Log, both the Captain and the Chief Engineer of the Aquarius have commended the crew for their professional work aboard ship. Chief Engineer R. Boerner wrote: "The crew of this vessel has been out­ standing during the first weeks of oper­ ation. They have been cooperative, knowledgeable and willing in the per­ formance of their duties. Capt. H. Van Leuven wrote: "I would like to advise you of the profes­ sionalism that all members of the crew have shown in the performance of their work since delivery of the Aquarius. "During the voyage from Boston to Seafarers Welfare, Pension and Vacation Flans Cash Benefits Paid Number May 26 - June 22,1977 SEAFARERS WELFARE PLAN ELIGIBLES Death In Hospital Daily @ $1.00 In Hospital Daily (§ $3.00 Hospital & Hospital Extras Surgical ^ Sickness & Accident @ $8.00 Special Equipment Optical Supplemental Medicare Premiums DEPENDENTS OF ELIGIBLES Hospital & Hospital Extras Doctors' Visits In Hospital Surgical Maternity Blood Transfusions . Optical PENSIONERS & DEPENDENTS Death Hospital & Hospital Extras Doctors' Visits & Other Medical Expenses .. Surgical Optical Blood Transfusions : Special Equipment Dental Supplemental Medicare Premiums TOTALS Total Seafarers Welfare Plan Total Seafarers Pension Plan Total Seafarers Vacation Plan Total Seafarers Welfare, Pension & Vacation 26/LOG/July 1977 Amount MONTH TO DATE YEAR TO DAI E 10 256 130 7 1 4,626 1 95 15 83 2,218 1,413 81 13 31,571 11 673 181 354 53 91 1,0 — 73 MONTH TO DATE $ YEAR TO DATE 27,500.00 256.00 390.00 393.65 100.00 37,008.00 396.84 3,214.45 1,274.30 $ 275,043.06 2,220.00 4,239.00 11,546.73 1,679.00 252,568.00 4,561.55 20,755.76 8,958.80 2,434 466 665 113 13 544 128,120.87 3,132.10 15,479.85 4,800.00 752,072.69 23,869.33 115,325.59 42,634.00 1,347.86 16,036.01 19. 159 91 7 44 I 7 — 2,163 85 998 623 76 318 3 29 4 10,757 68,000.00 27,257.19 3.304.82 1,037.00 1,476.90 92.50 1,137.25 17,036.70 336,600.00 172,850.12 27,795.28 12,474.55 9,682.95 162.50 4,438.00 1,204.00 85,265.10 3 69 2,924.92 28,216.57 8,216 2,738 803 11,757 53,441 13,549 5,348 72,338 346,524.84 697,139.51 731,694.69 $1,775,359.04 2,211,546.45 3,458,152.37 5,215,202.69 $10,884,901.51 SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM "Fritz" Martinussen England and during the gas trials, all personnel exhibited a wide spectrum of expertise in handling all situations." The next LNG ship, to be named the Aries, is scheduled to be out in late Au­ gust. Like the crew of the Aquarius, the crew of the Aries will undergo the same kind of rigorous training schedule. And no doubt, they will respond in the same professional manner. 2,191.50 • �Contracts Ratified at Sabine Towing; Dixie Carriers In June, SIU Boatmen at Sabine Towing and Transportation and at Dixie Carriers voted to accept a new three year contract. The terms of these excellent new agreements brought all SIU Boatmen closer to the goal of establishing an industry-wide standard contract, As the most important step, the mem­ bers in both these Gulf Coast outfits will now receive vacation benefits which had previously been denied most Boat­ men in the Gulf area. The SIU aims to bring all the Union's contracted tug, towboat and dredging companies into the Seafarers Vacation Plan one by one as each company's con­ tract comes up for renewal. The decision to use standard lan­ guage and plans was made by delegates at the Boatmen's Contract Conference held at the Lundeberg School in Piney Point, Md. last March. In addition to the vacation benefit, both the licensed and unlicensed crews won wage increases that will amount to about 40 percent over the life of the agreement, an increase in overtime pay, cost of living adjustments, many new welfare and fringe benefits, and im­ provements in working conditions. After the negotiations were com­ pleted, the proposed contracts were first presented to the rank and file commit­ tee members who had attended the March confab. After the committee's recommendation, they were then sent to the members for a ratification vote. Voting Results At Dixie Carriers, crewmembers voted 104 to 13 to accept the contract. At Sabine Towing, the vote was 60 to 14 for acceptance. The industry-wide vacation plan was the most important new benefit nego­ tiated; The vacation pay depends upon the number of days worked and the rating sailed. Benefits may be cashed in every 90 days or accumulated for up to one year. For example, in the third year of the contracts, based on 240 days of em­ ployment, the yearly vacation benefits for various ratings in Dixie Carriers and Sabine Canal Division would be: • $933.60 for deckhands • $1,065.60 for tankermen, cooks. ABs, pilot trainees, engineer train­ ees and utility tankermen • $1,334.40 for pilots and licensed chief engineers • $1,600.80 for captains Boatmen on Sabine harbor and off­ shore boats will be receiving an addi­ tional sum over and above the vacation they already have. Major improvements in the welfare plans for all ratings include: full cover­ age of hospital extras and intensive care and an increase in maternity benefits and death benefits. A new benefit has been added which provides up to $5,000 for accidental loss of hands, feet or eyes. The agreement with Sabine and Dixie includes many advances in terms of Union recognition. For example, not only the company but any subsidiaries it forms during the life of the agreement must recognize the Union as collective bargaining agent. Moreover, the com­ pany has agreed to give the Union 24 hours notice for replacements which will give the SIU enough time to send these replacements from the Union Hir­ ing Hall. Important language has also been in­ cluded in the contracts that will assist the SIU in meeting the manpower need in the industry. Seafarers at Sabine and Dixie will have their round trip trans­ portation paid by the companies when they attend the Lundeberg School to up­ grade. And so that unlicensed person­ nel can receive the necessary practical experience to upgrade, the Union was successful in getting the companies to carry trainee engineers and trainee pilots on the boats. Both companies also agreed to grant three days off, with pay, to employees in the event of a death in their immedi­ ate families. New contract provisions have been set up for seniority within each job classification and present employees will be considered first in making pro­ motions. Also, disciplined employees shall be given written notice of disciplinary ac­ tion and the reasons for it, with a copy for the Union. In addition, the contract includes big improvements in the trans­ portation provisions. All in all, the new Sabine and Dixie contracts have brought SIU Boatmen in these companies important advance­ ments which the Union hopes to extend to all members of the towing industry. The Supertanker TT Stuyvesanf Is Set for Crewing The newly-coinpleted 225,OOO dwt supertanker, the TT Stuyvesant (Polk Tanker Corp.) now resting in the Seatrain shipbuilding facility in Brooklyn, N.Y., is scheduled to be crewed for her maiden voy­ age near the end of this month. The SllJ-contracted turbine tanker was chartered recently for three years to the Standarrl Oil Co. of Ohio (SOHIO). Preceded by her SlU-contracted sisterships, the TT Brooklyn in 1973 and the TT Williamsburgh in 1975, the 1,000-foot long, six-stories high TT Stuyvesant has completed her sea trials. The supertanker is powered by 55,000-hp turbines which turn a single screw. The ship can carry 1.5-niillion barrels of crude. A fourth sistership, the TT Bay Ridge is just about half completed at the Seatrain fa­ cility. All the ships were built by members of the SlU-affiliated United Industrial Workers of North America. A New Inland Contract Saves Member $9,604.35! PINEY POINT, MD.—A new SIU inland contract meant a $9,604.35 diference to Tankerman Harold Whightsil Jr., 47, who works for Dixie Carriers of New Orleans, La. "I would have had to pay a $9,604.35 hospital bill under the old contract. But I didn't have to pay a nickel, except for the telephone bill," Whightsil told his fellow Boatmen at the 5th Boatmen's Educational Con­ ference held here from June 20 to 25. Harold WhightsU Jr. "I'm so happy now I don't believe it!" he exclaimed to the conference delegates. The SIU had been successful in ne­ gotiating a contract with Dixie Carriers which included an increased hospital and surgical benefits plan for depen­ dents. Only three days after the new contract went into effect on Apr. 6, Whightsil's son, Allan Lee, was rushed to Chalmette (La.) General Hospital in a coma and convulsing due to lack of oxygen. Surgeons there immediately per­ formed open-heart surgery when the 12-year-old boy's heart stopped. They then corrected a congenital narrowing June Unemployment Up to 7.1% WASHINGTON, D.C.—June's U.S. unemployment rate rose to 7.1 percent from May's 6.9 percent though for the eighth straight month the number of Americans with jobs increased. Accord­ ing to the Labor Department, 271,000 people returned to work. This brings the total workforce pop­ ulation to 90.68 million, reports Labor Commissioner Julius Shiskin. Highlighting the jobless climb are the 483,000 adult women and teenagers out of school looking for work. Teenage unemployment climbed to 18.6 percent frcxn 17.9 percent. The jobless rate for adult women rose to 7.2 percent from 6.6 percent matching February and March's levels. AFL-CIO President George Meany said that unemployment, not inflation, ''remains the nation's No. 1 economic problem." He asserts that if one added to the •> jobless those who sought fulltime work but found only parttime jobs and those who gave up looking for work as futile, the "true" unemployment rate in June would be 10 percent. Unemployment for adult men dropped to a 5 percent rate from 5.3 percent.' The jobless rate for fulltime workers has stayed at a steady 6.5 per­ cent since April. The longterm unemployed — 15 weeks and longer — dropped by 100,000 to 1.7 million in June. Their ranks have shrunk by 775,000 since December 1976. Contrastingly, there was a sizable increase, 275,000, in those jobless for fewer than five weeks. The average duration of unemployment moved down to 14.4 weeks from 14.9 last month. The new level was the same as April and two-and-a-half weeks lower than June 1976. INLAND im of the main heart artery to put Allan Lee on the road to recovery. Under the new benefit plan at Dixie Carriers, the SIU paid the total $11,164.35 hospital bill; the old plan would have paid only $1,560! Included in the bill was $8,839.35 for the lad's hospital extras; the old plan paid only $300 for hospital extras—a big difference to Whightsil of $8,539.35! Also included in the bill was inten­ M H BBl JWATERS sive care costs which came to $1,740; the old plan would have picked up only $675—a difference of $ 1,065. Hospital room and board came to $585 and blood transfusions $740— both paid in the old and new plans. Whightsil, originally from Allenville, 111., has another son, Harold III, 17. The Boatman joined the Union in 1966 when he came to work for Dixie Car­ riers. Tankerman Harold Whightsil, Jr. (center) listens to SIU Claims Director Tom Cranford (right) explain welfare benefits at fifth educational conference in Piney Point, fvld. Looking on (left) is Union Vice President Paul Drozak. July 1977 /LOG/27 �r Eighth Part of Series Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid Are for You by A. A. Bernstein, SIU Welfare Director This is the eighth part in a series of articles which the Seafarers Log will be running, over the next few months, concerning Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid and how these Government programs affect you and your families. (This installment deals with the Medical Insurance part of Medi­ care. The next article will deal with Medicaid.) Eventually the series will be compiled into a booklet so that Seafarers can have all the information on these programs in one place. I hope this series will be an aid to you. Please let me know if you have any questions. Just write to me, care of Seafarers International Union, 675 Fourth Ave., Brooklyn, N.Y. 11232. MEDICAL INSURANCE Medical insurance under Medicare helps pay for doctors' services and a number of other medical services and supplies not covered by hospitalinsurance. People who want medical insurance pay a monthly premium. (See information later in this article about the medical insurance premium.) How you get medical insurance protection Nearly all people who become entitled to hospital insurance are automatically enrolled for medical insurance. If you can be enrolled automatically for medical insurance, you will receive information in the mail about 3 months before you become entitled to hospital insurance. The information you receive will tell you exactly what to do if you do not want medical insurance. Automatic enrollment for medical insurance, however, does not apply to people living in Puerto Rico or in foreign countries or to people who continue to work past age 65. These people sign up for medical insurance if they want it. Medical insurance has a 7-month initial enrollment period. This period begins 3 months before the month you become eligible for medical insurance and ends 3 months after that month. If you turn down medical insurance and then decide you want it after your 7-month initial enrollment period ends, you can sign up during a general enrollment period—January 1 through March 31 of each year. If you enroll during a general enrollment period, however, your protection won"t start until the following July, and your premium will be 10 percent higher for each 12-month period you could have been enrolled but were not. If you decide to cancel your medical insurance, your coverage and premium payments will stop at the end of the calendar quarter following the quarter that your written cancellation notice is received by the Social Security Administration. You can re-enroll in medical insurance only> once after canceling your protection. Medical insurance benefits Medical insurance will help pay for the following services: • Physicians' services no matter where you receive them in the United States—in the doctor's office, the hospital, your home, or elsewhere—including medi­ cal supplies usually furnished by a doctor in his office, services of his office nurse, and drugs he administers as part of his treatment which you cannot administer yourself. There is a limit on payment for covered psychiatric services furnished outside a hospital. Physicians' services outside the U.S. arc covered only if they arc furnished in connection with covered care in a foreign hospital. • Outpatient hospital services in an emergency room or an outpatient clinic of a hospital for both diagnosis and treatment. • Up to 100 home health "visits" each calendar year, if all the following four conditions are met: —You need part-time skilled nursing care or physical or speech therapy, —A doctor determines you need the services and sets up a plan for home health care, —^YoU are confined to your home, and —^The home health agency providing services is participating in Medicare. These visits are in addition to the post-hospital visits you get if you have hospital insurance. • Outpatient physical therapy and speech pathology services—whether or not you are homebound—^furnished under supervision of participating hospitals, skilled nursing facilities, or home health agencies; or. approved clinics, rehabilitation agencies, or public health agencies under a plan established and periodically reviewed by a doctor. • A number of other medical and health services prescribed by your doctor such as diagnostic services; X-ray or other radiation treatments; surgical dressings, splints, casts, braces; artificial limbs and eyes; certain colostomy care supplies; and rental or purchase of medically necessary durable medical equipment such as a wheelchair or oxygen equipment for use in your home. • Certain ambulance services. • Limited services by chiropractors. • Home and office services by licensed and certified physical therapists, with certain payment limitations. How much does medical insurance pay for these services? Each year, as soon as your covered medical expenses go over $60 (the annual deductible), medical insurance will pay 80 percent of the "reasonable charges"^ for all covered services you have for the rest of the year regardless of the number of bills you have. There are four exceptions to this general rule: • Laboratory and radiology services by doctors while you are an inpatient of a hospital are paid at 100 percent without your meeting the $60 deductible. • Home health services are paid at 100 percent after the $60 annual deductible. • Payment for services of independent physical therapists is limited to a maximum of $80 a year. • Payment for physicians' psychiatric services outside a hospital is limited to a maximum of $250 a year. 1 "Reasonable charges" are determined by the Medicare carrier—the organization selected by the Social Security Administration to handle medical insurance claims in the area where you receive services. What services are not covered? Medical insurance does not cover some services or supplies. For example, the insurance does not cover: • Services or supplies that are not necessary for the diagnosis or treatment of an illness or injury. • Routine physical checkups. • Glasses and eye examinations to fit glasses. • Prescription drugs and patent medicines. • Immunizations. • Hearing aids and examinations for hearing aids. • The first 3 pints of blood you receive in each calendar year. • Dentures and routine dental care. • Orthopedic shoes. • Personal comfort items. FINANCING MEDICARE The hospital insurance part of Medicare is financed by special contributions from employees,-their employers, and self-employed people. Each group pays the same rate. The contribution rate is 0.9 percent of the first $14,100 of yearly earnings for 1975. Medical insurance is financed by monthly premiums paid by people enrolled in this part of Medicare and by at least an equal amount paid by the Federal Government. If program costs increase because of higher charges for medical services, the premium may be increased. People who have medical insurance are always notified of any increase in the medical insurance premium. The present basic premium, is $7.70 a month plus 10 percent for each 12-monih period a person could have been enrolled for medical insurance but was not. WHO CAN GET MEDICARE? Practically everyone 65 or older is eligible for Medicare. Also, the following people under 65 are eligible: • Disabled people who have been entitled to Social Security disability benefits for 2 consecutive years or more; and • People insured under Social Security who need dialysis treatments or a kidney transplant because of permanent kidney failure. Wives, husbands, or children of insured people may also be eligible if they need kidney dialysis or a transplant. 28/LOG/July 1977 �•> An Imporfanf Victory for U.5. Seamen ) How the 1954 Cargo Preference Act Helps the Fleet This is the 13th in a series of articles which the Log is publishing to explain how certain organi­ zations and programs affect the jobs and job se­ curity of SIU members. This particular article^ however, is the second dealing specifically with cargo and cargo sources for American-flag ships. It was one of the SIU's first and most successful campaigns conducted on Capitol Hill. And in the 23 years since its passage, it has probably provided more cargo for U.S. ships and more jobs for U.S. seamen than any single piece of legislation passed since the end of World War II. It is the Cargo Preference Act of 1954, a mea­ sure the SIU fought to enact for a full seven years. Essentially, the 1954 Cargo Preference Act provides that at least 50 percent of all U.S. Gov­ ernment-financed foreign aid cargoes, be carried on American-flag ships. However, before more is said about the 1954 Act, Seafarers should be aware of the long and interesting history leading up to the bill's passage. At the end of World War II the U.S. initiated extensive foreign aid programs for the rebuilding of Europe (under the Marshall Plan) and the Far East. Although U.S. ships were getting as much as 30 percent of the aid cargoes, there was no law on the books guaranteeing the U.S. fleet a sub­ stantial percentage of these cargoes, or for that matter, any percentage at all. However, it was not until 1948 that the situa­ tion started to get out of hand. At that time, Paul Hoffman, head of the Economic Cooperation Ad­ ministration, proposed to Congress that U.S. ships be totally ignored in transporting foreign aid car­ goes on the grounds that U.S. ships were "too costly" to use. The SIU rose to block this attempt to scuttle the U.S. merchant fleet, and the Union initiated the fight for the so called "50-50" bill. Between the years 1948 and 1954, when the Cargo Preference Act was passed, the U.S. fleet managed to carry only 30 to 35 percent of the foreign aid cargoes. However, when the "50-50" bill was finally passed by Congress, it was done so against tremendous opposition from the State and Defense Departments, farm groups and foreign shipping interests. Covered PL-480 Cargoes One of the more important sections of the 1954 biU, though, provided that American ships were Many LASH ship operators today depend on PL-480 cargoes to top off their regular commercial cargoes. PL-480 cargoes often mean the difference between making or losing money on a voyage. Shown here is the SlU-contracted Robert E. Lee (Waterman). also entitled to at least 50 percent of all cargoes generated by the Agricultural Trade Development and Assistance Act, better known as Public Law 480, or simply PL-480. Public Law 480, which was also passed in 1954, was actually broken down into two parts. First, it authorized the low cost sale of America's surplus agricultural commodities to friendly governments. It also authorized the donation of agricultural goods to underdeveloped nations for humanitarian purposes. Originally, the emphasis of the PL-480 Pro­ gram was on the sale of surplus agricultural goods. However, in 1966 Congress placed foremost inter­ est on the humanitarian nature of the program by increasing shipments to underdeveloped coun­ tries." Kept Fleet Employed It is difficult to calculate exactly how much cargo has actually been carried in American bot­ toms since passage of the 1954 Cargo Preference Act. The important thing, however, is that the 1954 Act has provided U.S. shipping companies with a constant source of cargo for more than two decades. In addition, no one section of the merchant fleet has been able to monopolize carriage of the PL480 cargoes. When it was first passed, the bill specifically benefitted the U.S.-flag tramp ship fleet, which had been in a constant state of decline since the end of World Warll. In later years, PL-480 cargoes helped the U.S. tanker fleet in the form of grain shipments to India, Bangladesh, Egypt and other nations in the Mid­ dle East and the Far East. Presently, U.S. liner operators of LASH vessels and containerships depend heavily on PL-480 cargo. In many cases today, PL-480 cargo for U.S. liners is the difference between sailing half full or fully laden, and the difference between losing money and going out of business or turhing a profit. From the standpoint of U.S. seamen, of course, PL-480 and other Government financed cargoes mean jobs on U.S.-flag ships. There is no question that since the 1954 Act's passage, American sea­ men literally have filled thousands of jobs that would otherwise have gone to foreign sailors. Program May Expand Containership operators also depend on PL-480 cargoes to run their vessels fully loaded. More important, though, than what PL-480 cargo has already done for U.S. ships and U.S. seamen, is what this program will continue to mean for us in the future. Foreign aid in the form of agricultural com­ modities is still an important part of U.S. foreign policy, and will continue to be. In fact, the Carter Administration has indicated that this program may be expanded. In other words, U.S.-flag operators will have more cargo for their ships, and U.S. seamen will have greater job opportunities from which to choose. What has the 1954 Act really meant to the U.S. merchant marine? An independent study, con­ ducted last year to research the merits of the Cargo Preference Act of 1954 and PL-480, came to the following conclusion: "Whatever the merits for continuation or aban­ donment of the Cargo Preference Act, there is no dispute about the importance of the Act as a source of cargo for American carriers Plainly, without the Cargo Prefei'ence Act, the American merchant marine would not exist." At July 1977/LOG/29 �/ Drozak Blasts USCC Failures on Safety Continued from Page 5 Chief Mate and Second Mate of the 55 William T. Steele, Drozak told the Sub­ committee, in a tank loading operation of benzene in 1972. The National Transportation Safety Board found that a tank leak had occurred due to an oversight by the fatigued crew and li­ censed personnel, some who had been working over 24 hours at the time of the accident. Yet the Coast Guard chose to reject the NTSB's recommendation to establish guidelines to prevent such excessively prolonged duty periods. t' The Coast Guard also ignored a sim­ ilar NTSB recommendation which fol­ lowed the tug Carolyn's collision with the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel in the same year. The Board had deter­ mined that the Master's state of fatigue had contributed to the accident, Drozak reported. "How many more marine accidents must there be, and how many more merchant seamen must he injured or killed due to excessive overtime, fatigue and tlie resultant inability to respond and perform properly before the Coast Guard decides to act?" Drozak asked. The NTSB is only one of many Gov­ ernment bodies ignored or opposed by the Coast Guard with regard to mer­ chant marine safety, Drozak added. The Coast Guard also ignored its own com­ mitments made in 1975 to the House Coast Guard Subcommittee to provide maritime labor with notice and an op­ portunity for comment on new manning scales. And it has "vigorously opposed" the efforts of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, Drpzak said, to make maritime safety regulations. OSHA has the power to step in when another Federal agency does not issue necessary occupational safety and health regulations, which it proposed to do in the maritime industry last year. "OSHA expressed the opinion that it can promulgate occupational safety and health standards for merchant seamen because the Coast Guard has failed to Notke to MeaAers (h Proteihre When throwing in for work dur­ ing a job call at any SlU Hiring Hall, members must produce the following: • membership certificate • registration card • clinic card • seaman's papers In addition, when assigning a job the dispatcher will comply with the following Section 5, Sub­ section 7 of the SlU SSiipplng Rules: "Within each 'class of seniority rating in every Department, prior­ ity for entry rating jobs shall be given to all seamen who possess Lifeboatman ehdorsement by the United States Coast Guard. The Seafarers Appeals Board may waive the preceding sentence when, in the sole judgment^ of the Board, undue hardship will result or extenuating circumstances war­ rant such waiver." Also, all entry rated seamen must show their last six months discharges. and often with no help from a dockman, lookout or helmsman to assure safe un­ loading, Drozak said. Yet the Coast Guard's regulation would allow a li­ censed member of the watch to also serve as a tankerman. "We believe that combining the dis­ tinct and equally important responsibil­ ities of a tankerman and an officer in one person precludes the proper per­ formance of either," Drozak main­ tained. The Coast Guard has refused to recognize that proper working condi­ tions for vessel personnel can prevent pollution accidents as much as proper vessel design, he added. Although the Coast Guard has done nothing to enforce the Ports and Water­ ways Safety Act, it ironically has used this law as an excuse for not carrying out a vital safety problem in another area, Drozak stated—one that has al­ ready taken the lives of Seafarers. to do so," Drozak stressed. This means that "not only do we, as representatives of maritime labor believe the Coast Guard has been derelict in implement­ ing Congressionally-mandated national policy, but that another Federal agency has determined on its own that ship­ board conditions have deteriorated to such an extent that it must step in." Efforts Are 'Lip Service' The Coast Guard's failure to insure merchant marine safety are becoming increasingly dangerous, Drozak pointed out, in our growing coastwise, intercoastal and oceangoing tug and barge traffic. The Coast Guard has admitted that there is a problem here enforcing the three-watch statute on every tug and barge voyage over 600 miles, but its efforts to correct it have not gone beyond mere "lip service," he com­ plained. "We can no longer afford to allow the Coast Guard to shirk its responsi­ bilities under the Saw and to disregard the national policies and purposes em­ bodied in such laws as the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 and the three-watch statute." Barge traffic involves the dangerous operation of unloading oil or other haz­ ardous cargo, yet here again, Drozak said, the Coast Guard has not enforced Congressionally-mandated safety reg­ ulations, namely the Ports and Water­ ways Safety Act of 1972 which au­ thorized the Coast Guard to take all necessary steps to prevent pollution of U.S. waters. Rather it has proposed a manning regulation which does just the opposite, he explained. The regulation would allow vessels carrying hazardous cargoes to be op­ erated without a separate certified tankerman. Tankermen are already over­ burdened, working long hours alone 3 Lost on Lakes Three SIU members were killed in 1976 in accidents involving the use of household ladders instead of gangways on Great Lakes vessels. But when the Union asked the Coast Guard for action to provide safe climbs aboard ship, Dro­ zak reported, it responded (at the Coast Guard Marine Seminar in Cleveland, this year) that recent oil pollution inci­ dents have made the development of OSHA regulations on Great Lakes ves­ sels a low priority now. Another area that demands close at­ tention, Drozak told the Subcommittee, is the operation of uninspected towing vessels in the inland waters. Over 4,000 self-propelled vessels, many carrying hazardous materials, go uninspected and their crews are virtually free from Coast Guard training or work regula­ tions, he said. Yet of the 557 marine casualties re­ ported by the Coast Guard in 1975 on the inland waterways, 85 percent of the vessels involved are uninspected by the Coast Guard. "The potential for accidents is great in this rapidly growing area," Drozak said, as is the risk of loss of life. In fact, the information we received in our dis­ cussions with inland boatmen is fright­ ening and points up the need for swift corrective action." Drozak reported that tankermen off­ loading certain cargoes entails not only excessively long hours of work (12 to 40 hours) but inhalation of the fumes causes sickness, dizziness, fatigue and the chance of accidents. Engine noise oh tugs was also a frequent and serious complaint by in­ terviewed crew members. "The men complained about reduced hearing cap­ ability; nearly all older engine room employees are said to experience deaf­ ness," Drozak said. Moreover, they said that the noise prevents the engine room crew from communicating with the deck crew in the event of an emer­ gency such as a man overboard or an obstacle in the water. In spite of the high risk and proven danger in the inland towing industry, the Coast Guard's recent proposed reg­ ulations (Navigation and Vessel Inspec­ tion Circular #76) continue to allow reduced, untrained crews, excessive overtime and a two watch system which are all contrary to protecting safety of life and property at sea, Drozak pro­ tested. "We do not know," Drozak con­ cluded, "if it is by design or if there is some reason why the Coast Guard has for so long failed to act in these im­ portant areas. We do know, however, that the reasons are immaterial and that no excuse would justify the con­ tinued neglect of merchant seamen who are the wards of the Coast Guard." Dispatcheri Repoti TOTAL SHIPPED *TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups Class A Class B Class C JUNE 1-30,1977 **REGI$TERE0 ON BEACHf'rf-'rri AilGpiups All Groups Class A Class B Class C Class A Class B Class C DECK Alpena Buffalo Cleveland Detroit Duluth Frankfort ChicagoI . .-..J * a • V '« '• ••••,»»•••• T ^ ki Mi: . . • ,.v .,v If- V• ' ••• t • 7T • •..If .*. X- •2 ••-i" 1 ?. 0 0 6 _ 10 'J• S -.yryi-fy a .y -.Wy "• 1 ^ 5 0 0 0 'is'""''""""" 0 0 o '0 .... ,•••• •7 ' ' 2 1 8^; ''••4 19 5 Frankfort .:.-,;7vv7.-t7:77'777 7.7v.;:;'t' 8 Chicago 2 47 Totals* • t'ft •»ft'. • ft,'ft. ftft ft ft • • 137 Totals All Departments t 't,.t .t 4'. y'Total Registered/ means the number of ^'jft^ist^d on the,i|gach"'rn^^ •• 0 0 23 I m 6 0 ," 0 0 JPWARP OEPARTMEr^ 7 Alpena .. Buffalo . Cleveland Of 3^^ 0 0 4 0 ^ '0. t'-V" •'.i • 't,t -filKgi ENOiNEDEP/^TMENl -j; Chicago , .......... . t... .... /. 7 Totals •v"; .7-v.#;- ....... 4 •, t 2 0 3 0 19 .j:; Alpena Buffalo ......... Cleveland ...... .. Detroit ...... Duluth •"•f- a Frankfort .... .7 Detroit Duluth . • 3 0 /jte Alpena Buffald1.',-" aa Cleveiapd Detroit .it Duluth Frankfort Chicago Totals •- 8 6 • 6 :7> 11 „^7 •.5 ^7:' 'V 4 4 44 ''} *•.* '-O.'O-.-O, : 0 0 2 0 0 0 2 4 21 5 1 0 51 65 0 0 0 0 0 o 0 0 . 7: 12 21 5 2 63 5 0 0 10 3 2 1 21 X 6 0 2 8 2 G 0 18 • 0 0 2 0 0 .. •• wm -x.,- 150 88 12 77 actually registered for shipping at the port last month. of imen registered af the port at the end of last month. B m 0 1 fL 13 24 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 2"7. 26 3 1 20 10 4 17 12 8 51 4 3 53 2 3 17 2 1 1 35 29 135 94 42 219 30/LOG/July 1977 f 0 I 1 , �Two Old Battlers Remember Snug Harbor and Its Founder It was once a place where old, home­ less seamen could go and live in com­ fort with other men who had shared the trials and good times of long careers as merchant seamen. The place is Sailor's Snug Harbor, located on the picturesque rolling hills of the Kill Van Kull on Staten Island, in full view of New York City's sprawl­ ing harbor. But today it houses only memories, as New York City prepares to turn it into a cultural center. All but a few of the old "Snuggies" have been moved to the Harbor's new facility in Sea Level, N.C., a move that many of the residents did not want, but a move that they were powerless to stop. Two of these old battlers, though, fought the system and won. When every one else was moved from the Staten Island grounds to Sea Level, these two men refused to go. They wanted to stay in New York near their friends, so they fought it out in the courts for an equit­ able settlement. They won their settlement late last MEMBERSHIP MEETINGS' SCHEDULE Port i >y Date New York Philadelphia .... Baltimore Norfolk Jacksonville .... Detroit .... Houston . ... New Orleans . . . . . . . Mobile San Francisco . . Wilmington .... .. .. Seattle Piney Point .... San Juan Columbus Chicago ... . Port Arthur Buffalo . .. , St. Louis Cleveland Jersey City Deep Lakes, Inland Waters Randall, himself, would have enjoyed knowing. Capt. Bugel as a young seaman and a member of the SUP, remembers well conversations he had with Andrew Furuseth, the father of the American seamen's labor movement. And Anthony Pujol sailed on the famous Liberty ship, the Marcus Daly, in World War II, one of only a score or so of merchant ships that have been granted the title "Gallant Ship" of the U.S. merchant marine. From time to time, the two old sailors pass- by the Log office to say hello, and treat us to some of the best sea stories ever told. We wish them, and all the other "Snuggies" down in Sea Level, good sailing for the coming year. UIW 7 :00 p.m. 7 :00 p.m. :00 p.m. :00 p.m. 2:30 p.m 2:30 p.m Aug. 12 Aug. 15 Aug. 16 year, and now live in a pretty apartment complex not far from the old Snug Har­ bor itself. The two men. Captain Joha.^Bugel and Anthony Pujol, will never forget their old home, and last month on Memorial Day, they got together some friends, returned to the Harbor, and carried out an annual tradition. They placed a wreath, and said a prayer over the grave of Capt. Robert Richard Randall, who founded the home for "aged, decrepit and worn out seamen" in 1831. The wreath ceremony was a simple task, but one these men will faithfully try to carry out each year at this time. The two men, themselves, are quite a couple of characters, who Captain 2:30 p.m. 7:00 p.m. Aug. 26 Aug. Aug. Aug. Aug. Aug. 11 20 16 16 17 1:00 p.m. Anthony Pujol lays a wreath over the grave of Snug Harbor founder Capt. Robert Richard Randall, as former "Snuggies", Capt. John Bugel, center, and Lars Enberg join in the simple ceremony. The old sailors performed the annual ceremony appropriately on Memorial Day. Aug. 15 KNOW YOUR RIGHTS KNOW YOUR RIGHTS FINANCIAL REPORTS. The constitution of the SlU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District makes specific provision for safeguarding the membership's money and Union finances. The constitution requires a detailed audit by Certified Public Accountants every three months, which are to be submitted to the membership by the Secretary-Treasurer. A quarterly finance committee of rank and file members, elected by the membership, makes examination each quarter of the finances of the Union and reports fully their findings and recommenda­ tions. Members of this committee may make dissenting reports, specific recommendations and separate findings. TRUST FUNDS. Ail trust funds of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District are administered in accordance with the provisions of various trust fund agreements. All these agreements specify that the trustees in charge of these funds shall equally consist of Union and management representatives and their alternates. All expenditures and disbursements of trust funds are made only upon approval by a majority of the trustees. All trust fund finaneial records are avuilable at the hcadqu.irlcrs of the various trust funds. SHIPPING RIGHTS. Your shipping rights and senior­ ity are protected exclusively by the contracts between the Union and the shipowners. Get to know your shipping rights. Copies of these contracts are posted and available in all Union halls, if you feel there has been any violation of your shipping or seniority rights as contained in the contracts between the Union and the shipowners, notify the Seafarers Appeals Board by certitieil mail, return re­ ceipt requested. The proper address for this is: Frank Drozak, Chainiiati, Seafarers Appeals Luard 275 - 20th Street, Brooklyn, N.Y. 11215 Full copies of contracts as referred to are available to you at all times, either by writing directly to the Union or to the Seafarers Appeals Board. CONTRACTS. Copies of all SIU contracts are avail­ able in all SIU halls. These contracts .specify the wages and conditions under which you work and live aboard ship. Know your contract rights, as well as your obliga­ tions, such as filing for OT on the proper sheets and ,in the proper manner. 11, at any time, any SIU paliolnian or other Union ofiicial, in your opinion, fails to protect your contract rights properly, contact the nearest SIU port agent. EDITORIAL POLICY — SEAFARERS LOG. The Log.h.as traditionally reftained from publishing any ar­ ticle serving the political purposes of any individual in the Union, oHicer or member. It has also refrained from publishing articles deemed harmful to the Union or its collective membciship. This established policy has been reallirmed by membership action at the .September, 1960. meetings in all constitutional ports. I he responsibility for Log policy is vested in an editorial board which consists of the Executive Board ot the Union, i he Executive Board may delegate, from among its ranks, one individual to carry out this responsibility. PAYMENT OF MONIES. No monies are to be paid to anyone in any ollicial capacity,in the SIU unless an official Union receipt is given for same. Under no circum­ stances should any member pay any money for any reason unless he is given such receipt, in the event anyone at­ tempts to require any such payment be made without sup­ plying a receipt, or if a member is required to make a payment and is given an ollicial receipt, but feels that he should not have been required to make such payment, this should immediately be reported to headquarters. KNOW YOUR RIGHTS CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS. Copies of the SIU constitution are available in all Union halls. All members should obtain copies of this constitution so as to familiarize them.selves with its con­ tents. Any time you feel any member or officer is attempt­ ing to deprive you of any constitutional right or obligation by any methods such as dealing with charges, trials, etc., as well as all other details, then the member so alfected should immediately notify headquarters. EQUAL RIGHTS. All Seafarers are guaranteed equal rights in employment and as members of the SIU. These rights arc clearly set forth in the SIU constitution and in the contracts which the Union has negotiated with the employers. Consequently, no .Seafarer may be liisciiminated against because of race, creed, color, sex and na­ tional or geographic t>rigin. If any member feels that he is denied the equal rights to which he is entitled, he should notify headquarters. SEAFARERS POLIT ICAL ACTTVIT Y DONAT ION —SPAD. SPAD is a separate segregated lund. Its pro­ ceeds an? used to further its objects and purposes includ­ ing but not limited to furthering the political, social and economic interests of .Seafarer seamen, the preservation and furthering of the American Merchant Marine with improved employment opportunities for seamen and the advancement of trade union concepts. In connection with such objects, SPAD supports and contributes to political candidates for elective office. All contributions are vol­ untary. No contribution may be solicited or received because of force, job discrimination, linancial reprisal, or threat of such conduct, or as a condition of membership in the Union or of employment. If a contn'bution is made by-reason of the above improper conduct, notify the Sea­ farers Union or SPAD by certified mail within 30 days of the contribution for investigation and appropriate action and refund, if involuntary. .Support SPAD to protect an-l further your eeonomic, political and social interests. American trade union concepts and Seafarer seamen. If at any lime a Seafarer feels that .any of the above rights have been violated, or tbat Tie bas been denied his constitutional right of accc.s.s to Union records or infor- • Illation, he should iminediatcly notify SIU President Hall at headquarters by certified mail, return receipt requested. July 1977 / LOG / 31 . �1 LIU- On the job in the shop More than a half million crafts­ men, highly skilled in building and construction, proudly bear the title of member in the LA­ BORERS' tNTERNATIONAL UNION OF NORTH AMERICA. The term "laborer" is a very general one, used to describe workers who perform a variety of tasks ranging from general con­ struction workers to compressed air workers, who are among the most skilled in the construction industry. The public can be assured that when they use a project con­ structed by union Laborers, it has been built by skilled workers. The Laborers' Unioti emphasizes train­ ing and education to keep mem­ bers abreast of rapid technological developments. The Laborers' International Un­ ion (LIU) was founded in April 1903 when 25 delegates met in Washington, D.C. They formed the International Hod Carriers' and Building Laborers' Union of America. The Union's present name was adopted in 1965. The charter delegates at that historic meeting represented 8,000 members of locals in 17 cities. Today, the LIU has more than 650,000 members, including more than 100,000 public sector em­ ployees, in some 900 locals in the U.S. and Canada. The Union Label and Shop Card of the LIU were developed and used for the first time in 1968. Recognizing the Union's growth and increased organizing efforts In the building materials and re­ lated fields, the Union's leader­ ship devised the label and card to signify the quality work done by LIU members. Trade union members and their families can be assured that the LIU Union Label and Shop Card stand not only for decent wages a UNION LABEL feature UNION UIOIIEIS- INTCKNATIONAl UWON Of NORTH AMESKA, AFl-OO-CLC !>.. ,• t*« •< rw aimMfirtoMiw wtrea 9t moiH »m*KA and benefits to Laborers, but also for excellence in craftsmanship uS well. Members of LIU adhere to the principle that by patronizing un­ ion shops and buying union goods they are helping to make their own jobs more secure and strengthening their own standards of living. Zhought Me Was Jly'm' Migk at—MPMZ If you smoke pot or hashish or use any kind of drugs at all on ship or ashore, you might be interested in the following unusual story. It's true, no kidding. This guy, his name was Tom, went to a party this particular Saturday night, and between him and about five or six of his friends, smoked a couple of good sized pipes of hashish. In his own words, he "was smashed." The party broke up at about 3 o'clock in the morr'.ng, so Tom figured he'd call it a night and head home. As he stumbled down the block humming a tune, all he could think about was sink­ ing his oversized cranium into the soft pillow on his bed. He fumbled around a bit looking for his car keys and then took a minute or two trying to find the keyhole in the car door. He finally got the door opened, positioned himself in the driver's seat, started it up and turned the radio on. He let the car warm up for awhile as he listened to the music. He then turned the wheel and stepped on the gas but the car just whined a bit and wouldn't move. He went into a minor panic because he knew absolutely noth­ ing about cars. But he glanced at the steering ctdumn and noticed the car 32/LOG / Jui/1977 jariB'.-fff • As one of the policemen walked over was still in neutral. Crisis over. ' turned up his grass and hashish. to the car, Tom tried to calm himself He eased away from the curb and down. He figured that the best tact drove a few blocks to the entrance of In the long run, Tom got off pretty would be to remain as cool as possible, the Grand Central Parkway in Queens, easy, though. He was convicted of pos­ answer all questions politely, admit that N.Y. He had already gotten one speed­ session of small amounts of grass and he was speeding and simply accept the ing ticket on this exact same road the was given a fine. And the traffic judge ticket without an argument. previous month, so he promised him suspended his license for one year, The cop, a man of about 50 or so, self to be extra careful this night for along with slapping him with a fine. bent down a bit and asked Tom how he two reasons: first, he was flying high All in all, things worked out okay for and was afraid of killing himself; sec­ was feeling. Tom nervously answered Tom. But if he had been a merchant that he felt fine. ond, he had half an ounce of grass and seaman, his trouble would just have a small chunk of hashish on him, and The cop then asked him if he thought started. he deserved a ticket. Tom immediaieiy he was in no shape to face the law if he You see, any drug conviction of any expressed his sorrow for speeding and got stopped. kind is a sentence of life for a merchant So as he drove along the parkway, told the cop, yes, he did deserve a ticket. seaman. That is, the Coast Guard, by he stayed exclusively in the far right The policeman, looking a little bit no means as lenient as some local au­ lane letting the faster traffic pass him shocked, then asked Tom how fast he thorities when it comes to drugs, will on the left. thought he was going. Tom didn't really revoke your seaman's papers fur life, Flashing Lights know for surt. but since the speed limit and that means the end of your career Everything seemed to be going fine as was 50 mph, he said he thought he was at sea. he cruised along listening to the music. doing about 60 or 65. . But sure enough, he was on the highway The cop, looking more shocked than No matter what anyone says about no more than five minutes when he no­ ever, opened Tom's door and politely pot, however, there are some people ticed the flashing lights of a police car said, ''Son, would you mind stepping who will smoke it anytime, anywhere. alongside him to the left. The cop in out of the car." If you're one of those people, at least the passenger seat was motioning him In a deep panic now, Tom blurted have the courtesy not to smoke while to pull over to the shoulder. out, "Why, what seems to be the matter on duty, for your own good and the Tom obeyed promptly, but as he oflicer?" The cop said simply, "Son, you good of the entire crew. There are pulled over he went into a mild para­ were doing four," enough dangers involved with working noid panic. What was he going to say? Tom was arrested for driving while at sea. So don t make the situation How was he going to face these cops in under the influence of drugs, and was worse for anyone by trying to work his condition? .bookP-d f'or.,.po.s.sessioa jafxer -a-search - -while flyrng alongside the ffying bridge." �Stanton A. Jones, 43, died of lung can­ cer in the New Or­ leans USPHS Hospi­ tal on May 27. Brother Jones \ joined the SIU in the port of Baltimore in ^ 1958 sailing as an oiler. He was a graduate of the Andrew Furuseth Training School, Brooklyn, N.Y. that year. Seafarer Jones was born in French Harbour, Honduras and was a resident of New Orleans. Interment was in the St. Vincent de Paul Mauso­ leum, New Orleans. Surviving are his widow, Melva; a son, Stanley; two daughters, Selma and Carol and his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Archie Jones of French Harbour. Walter R. Kristianseii, 66, died of nat­ ural causes in a Hong Kong hospital on Apr. 4. Brother Kristiansen joined the SIU in the port of Seattle in 1961 sail­ ing as an AB. He sailed 44 years. Seafarer Kristiansen was born in Oslo, Norway, was a U.S. naturali2;ed citizen and was a resident of Yokohama, Japan. Cremation took place in Hong Kong. Burial was in the Foreign General Cemetery, Yokohama. Surviving are his widow, Chiyoko; his mother, Mrs. Mathilde J. Becklund, and a sister, Mrs. Edel Grav, both of Tonsberg, Norway. Pensioner Andrew Lewis, 55, died of a heart attack in the San Francisco USPHS Hospital on Apr. 30. Brother Lewis joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1954 sailing as a chief cook for Seatrain. Seafarer Lewis sailed 22 years. He walked the picketline in the 1961 Greater N.Y. Harbor strike and the 1962 Robin Line beef. Born in Ouccn City, Tex., he was a resident of Berkeley, Calif. Burial was in the Skyview Memorial Lawn Ceme­ tery, Berkley. Surviving are his widow, Mary; two sons, Benjamin and Melvin; eight daughters, Rosemary, Gallene, Ethel, Maxine, Jessica, Gwyn, Monica and Cozy; his parents. Emmet and Alberta Lewis of Berkeley; a brother, Willard, also of Berkeley and a sister, Ethel of Bowie, Tex. William E. "Bill" Oduni, 64, died on May 23. Brother Odum joined the SIU in the port of Norfolk in 1954 sailing as a fireman- watcrtender. He sailed 37 years. Seafarer Odum was a veteran of the U.S. Marine Cdrps in World War II. A native of North Caro­ lina, he was a resident of Houston. Sur­ viving are his widow, Tessie; a daugh­ ter, Louise; a stepson, James Earl Toole and two sisters, Mrs. June L. Channell and Ella Sue, both of Houston. Pensioner Harold H. Hollingsworfh, 65, died on May 21. Brother Hollingsworth joined the SIU in the port of Mobile in 1960 sailing as a cook. He sailed for 21 years and was a veteran of the U.S. Army in World War II. A native of Lake Charles, La., he was a resident there. Surviving are his mother, Maria of Elton, La. and a sis­ ter, Mr. Claude E. Donahue of Lake Charles. Pensioner Edwin W. Bartol Jr., 59, died of pulmonary disease on Mar. 22. Brother Bartol joined the SIU in the port of Baltimore in 1951 sailing as a firemanwatertender and QEMD. He sailed for 26 years and was an HLSS upgrader in 1968. Sea­ farer Bartol was a veteran of the U.S. Army in World War II. Born in Balti­ more, he was a resident of Hanover, Pa. Surviving are his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Edwin and Katherine Bartol Sr. of Reisterstown, Md.; a brother, Raleigh, also of Reisterstown and two sisters, Mrs. Everett Treadway of Baltimore and Mrs. Ann Utz of Reisterstown. ^ Pensioner Thomas W. Brightful, 53* died of a heart attack in the Baltimore Cancer Research Center on Mar. 30. He joined the SIU in 1948 in the port of Baltimore sailing as a cook. He sailed 29 years. Seafarer Brightful was a veteran of the U.S. Army's Chemical Warfare Service in World War II. A native of Baltimore, he was a resident there. Burial whs in Crest Lawn Cemetery, Baltimore. Sur­ viving are his widow, Nathalia and his parents, Oden and Beatrice Brightful of Baltimore. Pensioner Jarred G. Morton, 68, died in the Tampa (Fla.) Veterans Administration Hospital on June 1. Brother Morton joined the Union in the port of Duluth in 1955 sailing as an oiler for the Kinsman Marine Transit Co. He sailed for 25 years. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy in World War II. Born in West Virginia, he was a resi­ dent of Orlando, Fla. Surviving are three daughters, Mrs. Christian Morris of Kissimmee, Fla.; Jeannine, and Mrs. R. W. Nelson, both of Baker, La. Pensioner Leon J. Gordon, 66, died of a cerebral thrombosis I in the Touro Infirm­ ary, New Orleans on May 21. Brother Gordon joined the i SIU in 1946 in the port of New Orleans sailing as a chief steward. He sailed for 19 years. A native of Tunica, La., he was a resident of New Orleans. Inter­ ment was in Providence Park Cemetery, Metairie, La. Surviving are his parents, Mr. and Mrs. John and Mahalia Gor­ don and two cousins, Charlene C. Tusan of Silver Spring, Md. and Cecelia Tusan of New Orleans. Eugene H. Hennagir, 56, died of lung W W failure in the New to Orleans USPHS Hos" . pital on Apr. 13. Brother Hennagir joined the SIU in the port of New Orleans in 1965 sailing as a chief electrician. He sailed 40 years. Seafarer Hennagir was a veteran of the U.S. Air Forces in World War II. Born in Roosevelt, Minn., he was a resident of Metairie, La. Interment was in the Lake Lawn Park Mausoleum, New Or­ leans. Surviving are his widow, Pamela; a son, David; a daughter, Ellen Sue and his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd and Grace Hennagir. Parks D. Dampson, 52, died on June 21. Brother Dampson joined the SIU in the port of Tampa in 1957 sailing as a fireman-watertender for Ogden Marine. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy in World War II. Born in Greenville, S.C., he was a resident of Gibsonton, Fla. Surviving are his widow, Joyce; his mother, Juanita of Tampa; a brother, Troy and a sister, Katherine. Pensioner Patrick H. Cargol, 65, died of a heart attack in the Jo Ellen Memorial Hospital, New Orleans on May 1. Brother Cargol joined the Union in the port of New Orleans in 1961 sailing as an engineer for Dixie Carriers, for Coyle Lines from 1938 to 1973 and for the Combine Coal Co. from 1928 to 1938. He was born in Point Pleasant, La. and was a resident of Gretna, La. Burial was in Westlawn Memorial Park Cemetery, Gretna. Sur­ viving is his sister, Mrs. J. W. (lone) C. Fist of Gretna. Ahmed Abdo, 50, . died on Mar. 4. Brother Abdo joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1961 sailing as a wiper. He was born in Aden, Yemen and was a ^ m resident of Brooklyn, N.Y. Seafarer Abdo was a former mem­ ber of the SUP. Surviving is a brother, Ali Mohmcd Abdo of Dearborn, Mich. Jack K. Adams Jr., 33, drowned in the Mississippi River near the port of New Orleans on June 20. Brother Adams joined the Union in the port of Houston this year sailing as a deckhand for the Inland Tugs Co. from 1975 to 1976 and for the American Commer­ cial Barge Lines Canal Division from 1976 to 1977. He sailed nine years. Boatman Adams was a veteran of the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. Born in McComb, Miss., he was a resi­ dent of Summit, Miss. Surviving is his mother, Mrs. Virginia Travis of Plaqumine. La. Willard L. Moore, 34, drowned off an American Commercial Barge Lines' barge near the port of Mobile on June 17. Brother Moore joined the Union in the port of St. Louis in 1973 sailing as a deckhand for Inland Tugs from 1972 to 1976 and for ACBL this year. He was born in Cleveland, Ohio and was a resident of Fort Myers, Fla. Surviving are his widow, Mary; his mother, Mrs. Kenneth Stickle of Canton, Ohio; a stepson, Ray L. Webb and two step­ daughters, Mrs. Ethel V. Turpin and Lavonda K. Webb. Antonio Gonzalez, 49, died of in­ juries on May 21 in the Arthur C. Logan Memorial Hospital, New York City, after he was hit by a car. Brother Gonzalez joined the SIU in the port of San Francisco in 1976 sailing as a wi­ per. He was born in Puerto Rico and was a resident of Olongapo City, P.I. Burial was in Rose Hills Cemetery, Peekskill, N.Y. Surviving are his wid­ ow, Erlinda; a daughter, Virginia; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Pelayo and Fermina Gonzalez and a sister, Irma of New York City. Pensioner Thoma.s D. Harry, 74, died of pneumonia in Charity Hospital, New Orleans on Apr. 1. Brother Harry joined the Union in the port of New Orleans in 1956 sailing as a cook for the Crescent Towing and Salvage Co. from 1948 to 1964 and for the Graham Transportation Co. in 1963. He was born in Philcomel, Ala. and was a resi­ dent of Gretna, La. Interment was in the McDonegh Cemetery, Ne\v Or­ leans. Surviving are his widow, Ora and a daughter, Jacqueline. Pensioner William Minkler, 71, passed away on May 6. Brother Minkler joined the Union in the port of New York in 1960 sailing as a deckhand for the N.Y. Central Railroad from 1925 to 1964. He was a veteran of the U.S. Air Forces in World War 11. A native of Weehawken, N.J., he was a resident of -Edgew-ater, N.J. - Surviving is - bis widow, Katherine. Seventy-one ce remains in this^^^i ci^ bdlance of ji^yuients tMtd to tbe nation's ^ci Use U.,S.-flaf.shipS(TPs can shipper,pit; vessels!' to the national July 1977/tCX3/ 33 �Jail a Nightmdre for Yanks Busted Abroad for Drugs Every year, hundreds of American kids go abroad hoping to make an easy score by buying drugs at bargain base­ ment prices and smuggling them back into the U.S. for big profits on resale. Some of them make it, and no doubt some of them get rich. But when you think of the alternative—rotting away in a foreign prison in sub-human con­ ditions—you have to wonder if the potential monetary rewards of drug smuggling is worth the risk and possible consequences. Right now, the State Department says there are 2,200 Americans in jail abroad, and most of them are there on drug charges. Not all of the incarcerated Ameri­ cans are drug smugglers, either. Some are simply naive tourists unlucky enough to have been caught with a little pot on their persons. Whether you are a millionaire smug­ gler or just some poor joe who happens to get caught smoking a joint abroad, the odds are you're not going to get a fair trial, that's if you get a trial at all. If you have a lot of money for bribery, you might beat the rap. But if you're like most Americans who get caught abroad on drug charges, chances are you will be spending a long, long time in primitive jail conditions re­ miniscent of Papillon's Devil's Island. A Colombian Prison This is a story of one of those prisons —La Picota in Bogota, Columbia—as recently told by A. Craig Copetas, a reporter for the New York Daily News. Copetas visited the prison, where 1,900 Colombian and 20 Americans are in­ carcerated, during Roslyn Carter's good will tour of Latin and South America earlier this month. As Copetas approached the front gate of LaPicota's 20-foot high white­ washed walls, the first thing he saw was a pair of guards carrying the body of a young American prisoner who had just been stabbed by a thug. "We've had 10 stabbings in the past nine months and I don't know how many deaths," an American prisoner named Stefan told the reporter. Stefan, like most Americans at La Picota, has black holes in his teeth from malnu­ trition and lack of dental care. Stefan, who was busted 22 montbs ago for allegedly carrying cocaine through Colombia, has not even seen a judge yet. He laments, "we have to exist somehow. 1 rise at five-thirty, take a cold shower if lucky, drink and eat crap, dodge thieves, killers and rapists, ask the guard when the court will hear my case, and go to bed with one eye open." Another American prisoner named Kenny, 28, who had been first mate on a sloop out of Key West, Fla. told the reporter, "I don't know when I'm going to get out of here." The young seaman who after two years at La Picota is bald and nearly toothless, said bitterly, "I've been hear­ ing all this talk about human rights from President Carter. Well I ask him, what about us?" Yet another American prisoner, named Michael, who was busted for dealing cocaine in Bogata IVz years ago, cautions "when you're dealing with the Colombian guards you have to be very careful not to rub them the wrong way. All it takes is one bad deal and you're in the Calaboso (a 6 by 7 foot pit filled with human excrement)." Michael, who was forced to spend a week in the calaboso for being drunk on Christmas Day, said "that's where they throw you if they don't like your face." $100 a Month The American prisoners also told the reporter that it costs an American at least $100 a month to survive inside La Picota. If a prisoner can't get the money up from friends and relatives back home, he is incarcerated in an 8 by 4 foot cubicle with as many as five other prisoners. They are fed polluted sugar water, rotten corn and pasty bread. American officials in Bogata say they are powerless to do anything for the unfortunate American prisoners except to provide them with a list of local attorneys who will take on their cases. One Embassy official told the re­ porter, "I wish we could do more for them but we can't." Of course. La Picota's American prisoners feel that the American Em­ bassy isn't doing enough. One prisoner told of an incident that happened on Oct. 17, 1976, when a mentally dis­ turbed American inmate committed suicide. Complain About Smell The prisoner recalls, "the guards put his body in a pine box and phoned the American Embassy to pick up the cof­ fin. The damn Embassy didn't come for Ruppe Presses Coast Guard fa Consult Unions on Manning In a letter to Coast Guard comman­ dant, Adm. Owen W. Siler, Rep. Philip E. Ruppe (R-Mich.) ranking minor­ ity member of the House Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries, strongly urged the Coast Guard ". . . to adopt fair, balanced, objective proce­ dures that will insure that maritime labor representatives are consulted as the serviee develops appropriate man­ ning standards on U.S. merchant ves­ sels. "If the Coast Guard does not act ad­ ministratively in this area, I will recom­ mend that the Congress take remedial action," Ruppe concluded. In the letter, which immediately fol­ lowed a June 23 marine safety hearing of the House Subcommittee on the Coast Guard and Navigation where SIU Executive Vice President Frank Drozak testified, Ruppe wrote "... I am deeply concerned about the blatant, onesided behavior of the Coast Guard to favor vessel operators at the expense of merchant seamen. "The Coast Guard consults vessel owners but not the unions in set­ ting manning standards," the northern Michigan Congressman asserted. Ruppe's letter referred to Coast Continued from Page 3 portation costs would amount to "less than one tenth of a cent a gallon." This same report also stressed the im- Shipping Report for Inland Wa FOR THE MONTH OF JUNE 1977 • TOTAL JQBSPHIPPED k .. Relief Jobs Class A Class B Class C Class A Class B Class C BALTIMORE o.-. • 0 0 2 0 0 BOSTON 0/ 0 0 -O0 HOUSTON •7 - 1 0 0 - 0 JACKSONVILLE v.'-...,. :, :• 0 '/• ••• 1 0 0 0 ••0 NEW YORK . ' 0 0 0 0 MOBILE 0 147 30 0 NORFOLK •VvV. : "0 . 0 0 32 0 0 1:."^4 NEW ORLEANS . . ..^ 0 9 0 0 0 PADUCAH ..... 4 10 3 48 PHILADELPHIA . 0 0 0 71 17 0 PINEY POINT 0 .. - 0 •••• 0 0 0 0 PORT ARTHUR ; . . . . . 0 10 22 0 0 0 PUERTO RICO -v-V 0 0 16 ... .. 0 0 0 0 RIVER ROUGE 0 0 0 0 ..... 29 0 ST. LOUIS ....... 0 0 26 •- : ..... 17 .0 TAMPA ............. . . 0 0 Q. • •; TOTAL ALL PORTS . 8 \ 34/LOG / July 1977 97 J 255 50 Guard policy which "shuts out input from representatives of merchant sea­ men in the establishing of manning levels." The Congressman cited a current Coast Guard circular which says in part that ". . . owner must explain how his proposed manning complement can perform each operational task required by the vessel's mission with safety to vessel and crew and remain within the requirements of the law." Ruppe said "the charge that I find most serious" was SIU testimony that "Instead of regularly consulting, in­ forming and working with all parties affected by its actions, inactions and policies, the Coast Guard has generally rejected our offers of cooperation and chosen to act in a manner which seri­ ously threatens the safety of life and property at sea." In another maritime area Rep. Ruppe announced that he backed President Carter's support of a bill which would allow the U.S. merchant marine to carry, in five years, 9Vi percent of American oil imports. The U.S. tanker fleet would carry AV2 percent of the market the first year the law goes into effect. Oil Cargo Preference Jy Permanent Jobs the body until Nov. 21. And then only after prison officials began to complain about the smell." As the Daily News reporter left La Picota after three hours inside the dank prison walls, he passed by the body of the stabbed American he had seen car­ ried out hours before. The body was still lying in the ffatbed truck. The reporter asked a Colombian guard why the body had not been moved. According to Copetas, the guard "shrugged his shoulders and lit a cigarette." 'AS-/-.; 0 6 . 0 4.0. portance of having a U.S. tanker fleet "that can be called upon in the interest of security in possible national emer­ gencies." Years of Work When the Carter-supported bill fi­ nally does get passed into law, it will mark the culmination of years of fight­ ing by the SIU to win oil cargo prefer­ ence for U.S. ships. In 1974, the SIU, supported by this membership's contributions to SPAD, succeeded in getting the Energy Trans­ portation Security Act as far as Presi­ dent Ford's desk. However, the bill, which would have required 30 percent of America's oil imports to be carried in U.S. ships, was pocket-vetoed. A similar bill was narrowly defeated in the Senate in 1972. The present bill, requiring 9.5 percent cargo preference, is considerably less than the 30 percent the SIU has been working to achieve. Yet is is still nearly three times more than the U.S, fleef is presently carrying. In addition, the increased oil import cargoes, coupled with the opening of the Alaska Pipeline, should be adequate to keep .the. entire U.S. tanker fleet eii> ployed, as well as spurring the con­ struction of a considerable number of new U.S.-flag tankers. �Antonio "Pancho Villa" Alfonso, 69, joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1960 sailing as a chief steward. Brother Alfonso, also a building contractor, was born in Cuba (is a naturalized U.S. citizen) and is a resident of Miami Beach, Fla. Martin W. Badger, 65, joined the SIU in 1947 in the port of Boston sailing as a chief steward. Brother Badger attended an SIU Crews Con­ ference at the HLSS in Piney Point, Md. in 1975. He is a veteran of the U.S. Air Forces in World War II. A native of Boston, he is a resident of Lynwood, Wash. Recertified Bosun Steve Bergeria, 55, joined the SIU in 1941 in the port of Philadelphia sailing in the deck department. Brother Bergeria graduated from the Bosun Recertification Program in May 1975. He was on the picketline in the 1962 Robin Line beef. Seafarer Bergeria attended the first SIU's Crews Con­ ference in 1971 and two Piney Point Educational Conferences. Born in Philadelphia, he is a resident there. Claude R. Bosher, 51, joined the SIU in 1947 in the port of New York sailing as a cook. Brother Bosher won an SIU Personal Safety award in 1960 for sailing aboard an acci­ dent-free ship, the 55 Robin Locksley (Robin Line). He is a post World War II veteran of the U.S. Army. Seafarer Bosher was born in Hampton, Va. and is a resident of New Orleans. Robert A. Butler, 55, joined the SIU in 1947 in the port of New Orleans sailing as an AB. Brother Butler sailed 32 years and is a vet­ eran of the U.S. Coast Guard in World War II. Seafarer Butler was born in Paragould, Ark. and is a resident of New Orleans. Nicholas B. Cabahug, 66, joined the SIU in 1946 in the port of Nor­ folk sailing in the steward depart­ ment for 35 years. He was born in Bogo, Cebu, P.I. and is a resident of Rockaway Beach, Brooklyn, N.Y. Louis J. Cayton, 55, joined the SIU in 1949 in the port of Mobile sailing as a chief steward. Brother Cayton sailed 32 years. He is a vet­ eran of the U.S. Army in World War II. Seafarer Cayton was a member of the Marine Allied Workers at the Waterman Repair Yards in 1953. A native of Mobile, he is a resident there. Walter R. Colley Jr., 54, joined the SIU in 1949 in the port of Nor­ folk sailing as an AB and ship dele­ gate. Brother Colley is a veteran of the U.S. Army in World War II. He was born in Haysi, Va. and is a resi­ dent of Carriere, Miss. Freddie G. Davocal, 64, joined the SIU in the port of Seattle in 1959 sailing as a chief cook. Brother Dav­ ocal sailed 30 years. He was born in the Philippines and is a resident of Seattle. Ralph Fitzpatrlck, 63, joined the SIU in the port of San Francisco in 1954 sailing as a chief- steward. Brother Fitzpatrick sailed 26 years and is a veteran of the U.S. Army in World War II. He was born in Cov­ ington, Va. and is a resident of San Mateo, Calif. i Victor Egel, 63, joined the SIU in 1949 in the port of Norfolk sailing as an OS. Brother Egel worked for a brief time as a Union organizer. He was born in Estonia, and is a resident of San Pedro, Calif. Anthony J. Menkavitch, 63, joined the Union in 1939 in the port of Detroit sailing as a wheelsman. Brother Menkavitch was on the pick­ etline in the Hanna Boats-MEBA strike in Duluth, Minn, and helped to organize the McCarthy Boats in the Steinbrenner fleet. He sailed the shuttle between Korea and Japan during the Korean War. Born in Torrington. Conn., he is a resident of Edwardsville, Pa. Lewis E. Hartley, 59, joined the SIU in the port of Mobile in 1955 sailing as a fireman-watertender. Brother Hartley sailed 31 years and is a veteran of the U.S. Army's Corps of Engineers in World War II. He was born in Wilmer, Ala. and is a resident of Mobile. Thomas J. Argue, 65, joined the Union in the port of Elbcrta, Mich, in 1953 sailing as an OS. Brother Argue was born in Michigan and is a resident of Frankfort, Mich. Marcio Hidalgo, 73, joined the SIU in the port of Seattle in 1957 sailing as a cook. Brother Hidalgo sailed 28 years and during the Viet­ nam War. He was born in the Phil­ ippine Islands, is a naturalized U.S. citizen and is a resident of Seattle. Kazniir Lynch, 58, joined the SIU in the port of Boston in 1960 sailing as a chief steward. Brother Lynch sailed 26 years. He is a veteran of the U.S. Army in World War 11. Born in Detroit, he is a resident of San Francisco. Joseph F. Malyszko, 51, joined the SIU in 1948 in the port of Balti­ more sailing as a bosun. Brother Malyszko is a veteran of the U.S. Air Forces in World War 11. He was born in Chicago, 111. and is a resident of Seattle. Victor M. Perez, 48, joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1957 sailing as a chief steward. Brother Perez sailed 32 years and was on the picketline in both the 1961 Greater N.Y. Harbor strike and the 1962 Robin Line beef. He is a veteran of the U.S. Army after World War 11. Seafarer Perez was born in Salina, P.R. and is a resident of Catano, P.R. Edward A. Scvserko, 50, joined the SIU in tiie port of Philadelphia in 1951 sailing as an OS. Brother Seserko sailed 26 years. He is a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. He was born in Philadelphia and is a resident there. Recertified Bosun Verlis C. Smith, 65, joined the SIU in 1942 in the port of Baltimore sailing for 36 years. Brother Smith also sailed as a 3rd mate. He was a ship's delegate and graduated from the SIU's Bosun Recertification Program in August 1975. Seafarer Smith was born in Heflin, Ala. and is a resident of Tampa. Franciszck Szwestka, 63, joined the SIU in 1945 in the port of Balti­ more sailing as a fireman-water­ tender. Brother Szwestka sailed 39 years and received a 1960 Union Personal Safety award for sailing aboard an accident-free ship, the 55 Frances. He was on the picketline in the 1961 N.Y. Harbor strike and 1965 District Council No. 37 beef. Seafarer Szwestka was born in Rus­ sia and is a resident of Nesconset, N.Y. John F. Scanlon, 65, joined the Union in the port of Buffalo in 1961 sailing as a deckhand and oiler for Merritt, Chapman and Scott from 1959 to 1976 and for the Great Lakes Dredge and Dock Co. from 1957 to 1959. Brother Scanlon has been a union member since 1940. He was born in Buffalo and is a resident there. L* — Howard A. Bloodsworth, 69, joined the Union in the port of Balti­ more in 1964 sailing as a tug engi­ neer for the Curtis Bay Towing Co. from 1964 to 1977 and for the East­ ern Transportation Co. from 1937 to 1964. Brother Bloodsworth was born in Mt. Vernon, Md. and is a resident of Baltimore. Arthur J. Martini, 62, joined the Union in the port of New York in 1962 sailing as a ferry bridgeman and deckhand on the tug Brooklyn (N.Y. Tug Co.) from 1967 to 1971. Brother Martini also worked for the Erie-Lackawana Railroad at Bush Terminal, Brooklyn, N.Y. from 1951 to 1966. He is a resident of Brooklyn. Edward F. Simms, 61, joined the Union in the port of New York in 1963 sailing as a mate for the ErieLackawana Railroad from 1935 to this year. Brother Simms was a griev­ ance chairman in the company's Ma­ rine Division in 1967. Boatman Simms is a veteran of World War II. He was born in Jersey City, N.J. and is a resident of Mahwah, N.J. Alvin E. Tingle Jr., 62, joined the Union in the port of Norfolk in 1961 sailing as a chief engineer for the Wood Towing Co. and the Curtis Bay Towing Co. from 1947 to 1977. Brother Tingle was born in Orintal, N.C. and is a resident of Chesapeake, Va. DEPOSIT IN THE SIU BLOOD BANK- July 1977 / LOG / 35 �The Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship "For a better job today^ and job security tomorrow. 99 21 Get Inland Licenses HLSS Meeting Manpower Needs of Towing Industry In today's towing industry, there exists great opportunities for young Boatmen to advance to the higher pay­ ing, lic(Mised jobs aboard tugs and towhoats. Many SIU Boatmen are taking ad­ vantage of tliese opportunities by par­ ticipating in the Luudel)crg School's various upgrading juograms for SIU inland members. This month alone, 21 SIU Boatmen got Coast Cuard licenses after up­ grading at the School. Thirteen of these Boatmen got their Towhoat Operator's licenses after completing the Lundeberg School's Original Tow­ hoat Operator Course. And the other eight Boatmeni achieved engii»e roon>; licenses after completing the School's Diesel Engineer Program. In addition to these courses, the The 13 Boatmen who completed the Lundeberg School's Original Towboat Operator Course and got their Coast Guard Lundeberg School also offers several licenses for that rating are shown here before class. Seated from the left are: Tom Burke, Richard Finley, Ben Whaley other programs leading to an inland and Mike'Lydick. Standing left to right are: Tom Wilburn, David Domangue, Eddie Hendrix, G. T. Decker, Ronald Grey, license, including Master & Mate, Joe Roberts, William Ricci, Kevin Sousa and R. Theiss. First Class Pilot and Radar Observer. addition to the benefits it provides The School also offers inland upgrad­ ing courses leading to higher unlic­ SIU members, is enabling the Union ensed positions on tugs and towhoats, to meet the manpower needs of to­ including Ahle-Seaman, Tankerman day's and tomorrow's towing industry. and Towhoat Cook. The Lundeberg School offers these The Lundeberg School's overall inland courses on a regular basis. So if program for SIU Inland Boatmen you are interested in higher pay and a more responsible job on one of the is designed so that a young man just SIU's contracted tugs or towhoats, fill entering the industry can upgrade to the lop of his respective department in out an upgrading a]>plication and .send just a few years. it to the HLSS Vocational Educational Department, Piney Point, Md. This higiily successful program, in ABLE SEAMAN FOWT 'I'lii- course of insiruclioii is four weeks in lenglii and leads to the Coast (Aiard en­ dorsement of Able Seaman—12 Months —Any Waters or Able Seaman—Unlim­ ited— Any W aters. Course Requirements: Able Sea­ man 12 Months—Any Waters. You must: • Be 19 years of age The course is four weeks in length and leads jo eiiilorsemeiU as KiremaM, W alerleiider. aiul/or Oiler. Course Requirements: If you have a Wiper endorsement only, you must: • Have 12 months sealime as Ordi­ nary Seaman, OR Be a graduate of HLS at Piney Point and have eight montb.s seatime as Ordinary Seaman • Be able to j)ass the ])rescribed physi­ cal, including eyesi at requirements. Able Seaman Unlimited — Any Waters. You must: • Be 19 years of age • Have 36 months seatime as Ordinary Seaman or 12 Months Able Seaman • Be able to |)ass the prescribed physi­ cal, including eyesight requirements. Starting dates: Aug. 5, Sept. 2, Get. 28.Mnd ISov. 24, 1977. Note: Courses and starting dates are subject to change at any time. Any change will be noted in the LOG. 36/LOG / July 1977 • Be able to pa.ss the privscrihed physi­ cal, including eyesight requinmients • Have six months seatime as W ipcr, OR Be a graduate of HLS at Piney Point and have three months s(>atime as W iper • If you have an engine department rating there are no requirements. Starting date: Sept. 30,1977. LNG/LPG The course of instruction leading to cerlifieatiou .as. LX.G/1.PG crew consists of basic chemistry, tank and ship con­ struction, gasification. relicpiclication procedures, inert gas and nitrogen sysIcnrs, instrumentation, safely and lirefighting, loading, uidoading and Iran.sportlng Li\G/LPG. Course Requirements: Engine The eight Boatmeti to get their inland engine room licenses after completing the Lundeberg School's Diesel Engineer Program are, front row from the left: Harold Moore, Roy Lindley, Jr., Manuel Sampedro and Cosme Ballesteros. Standing from the left are Boatmen Robert Briley, Richard Holmes, Mike Pritchard and Dean Corgey. room personnel must hold QMED —Any Rating. Others, <leek and steward department personnel must hohl a rating in their department. The normal length of the course is four (1) weeks. Starting dale: ISov. 28. Steward Department All Stewar<l Department Courses Lead To Certification Bv HLSS. COOK AND BAKER The course of instruction is six weeks in length and students specialize in the selection and preparation of breakfast foods, breads, desserts, and pastries. Course Requirements: All candi­ dates must have seatime and/or electric arc welding and cutting; and oxyacetylene brazing, welding and cutting. On completion of the course, an HLS Cer­ tificate of Graduation will be awarded. Course Requirements: • Engine department personnel must have 6 months sealime in an engine room rating • Deck and steward department personel must hold a rating in their department. Starting dates: Aug. 4, 18; Sept. I, 15, 29; Oct. 13, 27; ISov. 10, 25, and Dec. 8, 1977. ASSISTANT COOK The course of instruction is six weeks in length and students specialize in the selection and preparation of vegetables and salads. Course Reqiurements; A!! candi­ dates must have 12 months seatime in the steward department, OR three months seatime in the steward department and be a graduate of the HLS entry rating program. Starting dates: Aug. 4, Sept. 15, Oct. 27 and Dec. 8,1977. �Dropped Out of School Twice, She Gets H.S. Diploma at HLS Boatwoman Diana Bandelean dropped out of high school in the 10th gTade, then returned to school and dropped out again when she was a senior. She began her career in the mari­ time industry as a painter for the SeaCoast Salvage Company in Chesa­ peake, Virginia, her home town. She then advanced to deckhand, wiper, or­ dinary seaman, and towboat operator. Sister Bandelean has been a mem- Course Cancellations The Lundebcrg School an­ nounced this month that the follow­ ing courses would be cancelled for the remainder of 1977; Quarter­ master, Automation and Mainte­ nance of Shipboard Refrigeration Systems. The Log will publish new starting dates for these programs as soon as they become available. her of the SIU for one year and has been shipping for five years. She found out about the GED program while she was attending the Vessel Operator Management and Safety Course. Sister Diana has also received her lifeboat and AB ticket at HLS. A friend of Diana's acquired his high school diploma at HLS and was very proud of it. This instilled in Diana the desire for her diploma. She said that she really enjoyed the high school equivalency program at HLS because "there is no pressure on you, hut because of this you want to do your best." Diana stated that, "When I first came to upgrade at HLS, my study habits were poor. With the help of the academic teachers, they are now better. I can learn a lot during the class session, but 1 still need to study. The teachers made everything a lot simpler to leam. I could work at my own pace and I received a lot of help when I needed it." Sister Bandelean would like to rec- ommend the high school equivalency program to all her fellow SIU mem­ bers. "A person would be foolish not to take advantage of the program." She also offers some advice, "Don't be scared that it is" going to show you up. The teachers are there to help and show you the way." 2 IV/n Tankerman katings Boatwoman Diana Bandelean, left, who dropped out of high school twice, is given her high school equivalency diploma by Margaret Nalen, director of the HLS Academic Education Department, after she completed the Lundeberg School's GED program. 18 in FOWT Graduating Class Brothers (I. to r.) James Allan and Ronnie Mason are shown here with their graduation diplomas from the Tankerman Course at the Lundeberg School. Another 18 Seafarers got their FOWT graduation diplomas. They are front (I. to r.) Philip Booher, Steven DInnes, Wllbert Miles, Tom Hartman, Darrell Camp, James Duhadaway, Jose Perez and John Penrose. In the rear row (I. to r.) are Donald Dokulll, Octovlanus Parlama, Mike Geygan, Mike Philips, Worcester Johnson Jr., Brett Principe, Jeff Burke, Spero Moche Jr. and Mike Stewart. Not In the photo Is FOWT grad Chris Benzenberg. July 1977 /LOG/37 �w 1. m' Pedro Sanchez Seafarer Pedro Sanchez, 24, gradu­ ated from the Lundeberg School in 1971 and return­ ed to the school to get his AB ticket in 1975. He also has his Cardiac Life Support Card. Bro­ ther Sanchez uw born in Cayey, Puerto Rico and now lives in Brooklyn, N. Y. He ships out of the port of New York. Brian Doherty Seafarer Brian Doherty, 24, gradu­ ated from the HLS Trainee Program in 1974 and received his Third Cook rat­ ing at the school. He earned his Car­ diac Life Support card during the cur­ rent "A" seniority upgrading program. Brother Doherty is a native and resi­ dent of Detroit but ships out of the port of Houston. mi DEEP SEA 12'A Seniority Upgraders Robert Torgersen Ray Kauffman Steve Fergus Seafarer Robert Torgersen, 23, graduated from the Harry Lundeberg School in 1974. He returned to the school in 1975 to earn his FOWT ticket and just re­ ceived his Cardiac Life Support card. Brother Torgersen was born in Brooklyn and lives there. He ships out of the port of New York. Seafarer Ray Kaufjman, 22, is a graduate of the HLS Trainee Pro­ gram which he completed in 1974. He went back to Piney Point in 1976 to earn his AB rat­ ing and his tankerman's endoKsement. He also holds the Cardiac Life Support card. Brother Kauffman was born in Dayton, Ohio and lives in Fort Pierce, Fla. He ships out of Jacksonville, Fla. Seafarer Steve Fergiis, 24, gradu­ ated from the Harry Lundeberg School in 1973. He re­ ceived his GED di­ ploma there at the same time and retttrned to the school in 1976 'o upgrade for his FOWT endorsement. He also has the Cardiac Life Support card. Brother Fergus is a native and resident of Gainesville, Fla. and ships out of Jacksonville. James T. Karaczynski Seafarer James T. Karaczynski, 23, graduated from HLS in 1975. He returned to the .school in 1977 to get his AB ticket and earned his Car­ diac Life Support card during his "A" seniority upgrading. He also holds a tankerman's endorsement. Brother Karaczynski is a native and resident of Brooklyn, N. Y. and ships out of the port of New York. Jonathan Faircioth Seafarer Jona­ than "Dave" Faircloth, 20, first .sailed with the SIU in 1974 after grad­ uating from the Trainee Program at the Harry Lunde­ berg School. He also earned his high school equivalency diploma there in the HLS General Educational Develop­ ment Program. He first shipped out as a Third Cook and later returned to the school for his AB ticket. Now a mem­ ber of the deck department, he ships out of the port of New Orleans. Brother Faircioth was born in Fort Campbell, Ky. and resides in Opelika, Ala. While taking the "A" seniority upgrading course, he earned his Cardiac Life Sup­ port card. Mark Johnson Seafarer Mark Johnson, 23, start­ ed .sailing with the SIU in 1974 after graduating from the HLS Trainee Pro­ gram. He earned his AB ticket in 1977 and his Car­ diac Life Support card during the current "A" seniority upgrading program. Brother Johnson was born in Knoxville, Tenn. where he still resides. He ships out of the port of New Orleans. Lewis Madara Seafarer Lewis Madara, 27, graduuated from the Lundeberg School in 1975 and has sailed with the SIU in the deck depart­ ment since that time. He now holds his AB ticket and just received his Cardiac Life Support card. Brother Madara was born in Sea Isle, N. J. and lives in Marmora, N. J. He .ships out of the port of Philadelphia. 38 / LOG / August 1977 Nelson Bumpers Seafarer Nelson Bumpers, 24, has been sailing with the SIU since he graduated from the HLS Trainee Pro­ gram in 1975. He also earned his GED diploma there and later returned to the .school to receive his FOWT rat­ ing. He completed the Cardiac Life Support course there during the "A" seniority upgrading program. Brother Bumpers was born, lives and ships out of the port of Mobile. John Castleberry Seafarer John Castleberry, 26, started sailing with the SIU in 1973 af­ ter graduating from the HLS Trainee Program. He earn­ ed his AB ticket at Piney Point in 1974. During the current "A" Seniority Upgrading Program he completed the Cardiac Life Support Course. Brother Castleberry was born in Durant, Okla. and lives in Weatherford, Tex. He ships out of the port of Houston. .y r s Brotherhood m .. for SIU members with Alcohol problem It is an accepted fact that education is important in preventing alcoholism and other drug problems. Alcohol is, after all, a drug. As a drug, it has the potential to be abused. The abuse of alcohol is not always the same thing as alcoholism. One kind of alcohol abuse can occur without the victim's even being aware of it. This kind of abuse is the combining of alco­ hol with other drugs—a practice which can be fatal. Anti-diabetic drugs, insulin for ex­ ample, interact with alcohol to increase the effect of the alcohol and to drastic­ ally lower the body's blood sugar to a dangerous level. Alcohol in combination with medication to lower blood pres­ sure will frequently cause the blood pressure to drop quickly and steeply; in combination with antibiotics, alcohol can make the blood pressure skyrocket. If you drink after taking antihista­ mines (medicines for allergy and the common cold), antidepressants (Marplan or Nardil, for example), tranquil­ izers (like Valuim and Librium) or most sedatives, your entire central ner­ vous system will be depressed and you are likely to find yourself dangerously oversedated. Obviously all of these many drugs which can cause trouble when taken with alcohol are legal. So, Seafarers who want to avoid alcohol abuse and/ or alcoholism have to be cautious about the drug alcohol. Just drinking moder­ ately is not enough. Another different kind of problem confronts Seafarers who are recovering alcoholics. These men are avoiding the drug whicTi led to their illness. But in the early stages of their recoveries, they may be subject to frequent depressions. Many doctors are very willing to pre­ scribe Valium, Librium and similar drugs to relieve this depression. But these drugs affect the body in the same way that alcohol does. The recovering alcoholic should not take them. The symptoms of his illness will not be cured by these drugs. His dependence on alcohol will just be transferred to_ dependence on another drug. The use of drugs, alcohol and other drugs, too, presents many hazards for Seafarers. The pattern of our lives— long days of work broken by short, in­ frequent stops in port—can encourage reckless shoreside drinking that can be the start of alcoholism. Illegal use of drugs means trouble with the law for most people—for us it can mean the end of our jobs forever. For these reasons, our Union is com­ mitted to educating our members about potential problems so that we can pre­ vent them. When it's too late for pre­ vention, we are committed to helping our brothers overcome alcoholism and make a new start in life. We are, every one of us, committed to these goals because, as Seafarers and SIU members, we have all worked too hard and come too far to be willing to sacrifice the welfare of even one SIU Brother. I Alcoholic Rehabilitaiion Center I am inlercslcd in attending a six-week program at tiie Aleoholic Rehabilitation C enter. 1 understand that all my medicad and counseling Clare Crane Seafarer Clare Crane, 19, has sailed with the SIU .since he graduated from the HLS Training Program in 1974. He also earned his GED di­ ploma at Piney_ Point at that time. He upgraded to Assistant Cook at the Lundeberg School in 1976 and com­ pleted the Cardiac Life Support course there during his "A" .seniority upgrad­ ing. Brother Crane was born in Seattle, lives in Lynwood, Wash, and ships out of the port of Seattle. records w ill be kept slriclly coiilideiitial, and that they will not be kept anywhere except at The Center. Name Book No. Address (Street or RFD) (City) Telephone No. Mail to: THE CENTER Star Route Box 153-A Valley Lee, Md. 20692 or call, 24 hours-a-day, (301) 994-0010 (State) (Zip) �377 Have lloiiatcil $100 or Alore i To SI'AII Since Iteoiiiiiiiiii of '77 j The following Seafarers and other concerned individuals, 377 in all, have demonstrated an active interest in participating in political and j legislative activities which are vital to both our job security and our social and economic welfare, by voluntarily donating $100 or more to j the Seafarers Political Activities Donation (SPAD) fund since the beginning of 1977. (The law prohibits the use of any union money, such as \ j dues, initiation fees, etc., for political activities. The most effective way the trade unionist can take part in politics is through voluntary political ^ contributions. SPAD is the union's separate segregated political fund. It solicits and accepts only voluntary contributions. It engages in political j activities and makes contributions to candidates. A member may voluntarily contribute as he sees fit or make no contribution without fear of reprisal.) Twelve who have realized how important it is to let the SIU's voice be heard in the Halls of Congress have contributed $200, two have contributed $300, one has given $400, and two $600. For the rest of the year the LOG will be running the SPAD honor rolls because the Union feels that in the upcoming months our political role must be maintained if the livelihoods of Seafarers are to be protected. (A copy i of our report is filed with the Federal Election Commission and is avail able for purchase from the Federal Election Commission, Washington, i D.C.) NOTE: Each month's SPAD Honot Roll contains the names of those individuals who have given $100 or more as of the last Friday 5 of the previous month. Diaz, R. Johnson, D. Gaston, T. Martinussen, C. Patterson, D. Ruzyski, S. Brown, I. i Abadi, H. Dicrcks, J. Johnson, R. Gavin, J. McCartney, G. Paulovich, J. Sacco,J. Browne, G. i Abas, I. Digiorgio, J. Johnsted, R., Jr. McCarthy, L. Gentile, C. Pecquex, F. Sacco, M. Abobaker, F. Bryan, E. Doak, W. Jones, C. Gimbert, R. McCaskey, E. Perez, J. Saeed, S. Adams, W. Bryant, B. Dolgen, D. Glidewell, T. Jones, R. McClinton, J. Peth, C. Salanon, G. Adamson,R.R. Bucci, P. Domenico, J. Jones, T. Goff, W. McElroy, E. Picczonetti, M. Saleh, H. Domingo, G. Adiuin, M. Buczynski, J. Jorge, J. Goldberg, J, McKay, D. Piper, K. San Fillippo, J. Donovan, P. Bullock, R. Air, R. N. Kastina, T. Golder, J. McNabb,J. Pool, D. Sanchez, M. Downon, P. Burke, T. Algina, J. Kauffmaii, R. Gooding, H. McNally, M. Porter, B. Schuhels, P. Drozak, P. Burnette, P. KeUer,D. Goodspeed, J. AU,A. McNeely, J. Prentice, R. Seabron, S. Drury, C. Caffey, J. Kerngood, M. Allen, J. Gorbea, R. Mehert, R. Pretare, G. Seagord, E. Dryden, J. Anderson, A. Caga, L. Kerr, R. Greene, H. Mesford, H. Prevas, P. Selzer, R. Ducote, C. Kingsley, J. Anderson, A. Callahan, J. Grepo, P. Mollard, C. Primero, F. Selzer, S. Dudley, K. Anderson, R. Campbell, A. Guarino, L. Klzzire, C. Mongelli, F. Prott, T. Shabian, A. Dwyer, J. Campbell, A. Antici, M. Knutsen, E. Guillen, A. Mooney, E. Pulliam, J. Shelton, J. Dyer, A. Campbell, A. Aquino,'G. Hagerty, C. Koflowitch, W. Morris, W. Purgvee, A. Sholar, E. Evans, M. Carbone, V. A.rle, Kouvardas, J. Haggagi, A. Morrison, J. Quinnonez, R. Sigler, M. Aspseter, H. Cavanaugh, J. Fagan, W. Hall,W. Mortensen, O. Kozicki, R. Raineri, F. Silva, M. Falcon, A. Aumiller, R. Celgina, J. Hall,M. Mosley, W. Kramer, M. Rankin, J. Smith, L. Farnen, F. Avery, R. Cheshire, J. Hannibal, R. Kwiatek, G. Muniz, W. Rattray, W. Smith, T. Cinquemano, A. Farrell, C. Badgett, J. Harildstad,V. Munsie, J. Kydd, D. Reck, L. Snyder, J. Faust, J. Cofone, W. Bailey, J, Harris, E. Murray, J. Lankford, J. Reinosa, J. Somerville, G. Fay, J. Bakarich, P. Conklin, K. Harris, W. Murray, M. Lawrence, W. Reiter, J. Soresi, T. Fergus, S. Barroga, A. Conning, E. Harris, W. Musaid, A. Lee, K. Rhoades, G. Spencer, G. Fester, M. Barry, J. Costango, G. Hatton, M. Mynes, A. Lelonek, L. Richburg, J. Stancaugr, R. Fgrshcc, R. Bartlctt, J. Cousins, W. Hauf,M. Myrex, L. Lennon, J. Riddle, D. Stankiewicz, A. Firshing, W. Bauer, C. Cresci, M. Haynes, B. Napoli, F. Lewis, L. Ries, C. Stearns, B. Fischer, H. Heimal, W. Cross, M. i Baum, A. Nash, W. Libby, H. Ripoll, G. Stevens, W. i Beeching, M. Cunningham, W Fiune,V. Heniken, E. Nauarre, T. Liles, T. Roades, O. Stubblelield, P. Fletcher, B. Neffe, J. Heroux, A. Lindsey, H. Roberts, J. i Bellinger, W. Curry, M. Sulaiman, A. Tobin, G. Florous, C. Curtis, T. Hersey, G. Nielsen, R. Loleas, P. Robinson, W. Sullins, F. i Beiioit, C. Tobio, J. Forgeron, L. Bergeria, J. Da SUva, M. Hill, G. O'Donnell, J. Lombardo, J. Rodriguez, R. Surrick, R. Troy, S. P. Fox, Berglond, B. Danzey, T. Holmes, W. Olson, F. Lundberg, J. Rondo, C. Swiderski,J. Truciiski, C. Franco, P. Dalman, G. Berlin, R. Homayonpour, M. Lynch, C. Omar, Y. Rosenthal, M. Tanner, C. Tsminrx, L. i Francum, C. Darden, J. Bishop, S. Howse, A. Pacheco, E. Lyness, J. Roshid, M. Taylor, F, Turner, B. Frank, S., Jr. Davidson, W. Bland, W. Hunter, W. Paladino, F. Magruder, W. Roubek, T. Taylor, J. Turner, L. Davis, J. Frederickson, E. lovino, L. Bobalek,W. Papuchis, S. Malesskey, G. Roy, B. Telegadas, G. Tuttle, M. Fuller, G. Bonser, L. Davis, J. Jacobs, R. Paradise, L. Manafe, D. Royal, F. Tcrpc, K. Underwood, G. Furukawa, H. Boudreaux, C. Davis, S. Jackson, J. Paschal, R. Martin, T. Rudnicki, A. Theiss, R. Vasquez, J. Boyle, D. Debarrios, M. Gallagher, L. Velandra, D. Dechamp, A. Gallium, R. Boyne, D. Velez, R. -ywv •1!^ Delgado, J. Bradley, E. Ganthier, C. Vukiiiir, G. Delrio, J. Garcia, R. Brand, H. Walker, T. SEAFARERS POLITICAL ACTIVITY DONATION Gard, C. Brongh, E. Demetrics, J. Weaver, A. (SPAD) Brown, G. Gardner, E. Dernbach, J. Webb, J. 675 FOURTH AVENUE BROOKLYN, N.Y. 11232 Weber, J. S.S. No.. Date. i West, D. $600 Honor Roll Westbrook, A. L. i .Book No.. Contributor's Name, Lilledahl, H. Pomerlane, R. Westerholm, G. ! Address. 1 Whitmer, A. i Whitsitt, M. City .State . .Zip Code $400 Honor Roll 1 Widnian, J. I acknowledge and understand ttiat SPAQ is a separate segregated fund established and administered i Wilburn, R. Manuel, R. by my Union to engage in political activities and to make contributions and expenditures for candidates Williams, L. i seeking political office and solicits and accepts only voluntary contributions, and I have the right to refuse to make any contribution without fear of reprisal, I may contribute such amount as I may volun­ Wilson, C. 1 tarily determine and I herewith contribute the sum of $ . This contribution constitutes my $300 Honor Roll Wilson,!. voluntary act and 1 am to to receive a copy of this receipt showing the amount of my contribution. A i copy of SPAD's report is filed with the Federal Ei-Ction Commission and is available for purchase from R. Winder, Quinter, J. Rpmolo, V. i the Federa;- C'ection-Gommission, Wash/ngtcr;, D.C. - Wingfield, P. Wolf, P. Signature of Solicitor $200 Honor Roll Port Woody, J. Solicitor's No. Worley, M. Frounfelter, D. Seibel, E. Aronica, A. Worster, R. Shields, J. Bernstein, A. Hail, P. Yarmola, J. Combs, W. McFarland, D. Stephens, Zeagler, S. Stewart, E. Drozak, F. Pow, J. i i D o 3 O a •t. 1977 July 1977/LOG/39 �Aboard the tug Laura Haden (G & H) are (I. to r.): Capt. James Ryan; AB David Green, and Chief Engineer Pat "Midnight" O'Brien. hen the hog visited Houston, the nation's third largest port, we found SlU Boatmen spread out over many miles of inland waterway .—on the Houston Ship Channel, Galveston Bay, and various side chaunels. Our first stop was right in town at the main G&H Towing Dock on the Ship Channel. Several tugs were out W Houston Ranging Port docking ships, but we had a chance to talk to ttie crews of the W. A. Wansley, the C, Hadden Masterson, and the Laura Haden. A few hours later we chanced to see three G&H tugs docking a ship at a Texas City oil dock. We caught the crew of another G&H boat, the Propeller' at dockside at LaPorte. One crewmember was trying his luck at fishing while waiting for the boat's next assignment. On the way back to town we Stopped at Jacintoport, a large bargefleeting area on the Houston Ship Channel. No SlU-manned haihor boats were around, as ttey were all out on the water working. However, we did find an SHJ-manned towboat, die Johnny Brown ot Slade Towii^ Chief Engineer Fred Hickman at the prow of the tug W. A. Wansley (G&H Towing). waiting to take oh two ba^e loi^ pf crude oil. Our last stop was at Blud^prfli Shipyard in Houston to visit the crew of the National Pride which was In for repairs. The crew bad a good long talk witih Union Repre­ sentative Sal Salazar about the SHJ Vacatkin Flan for Boatmmi and many oflier Herns €»f Interest. & H iugs, the Grampus, Francis E. Haden and the J. H. Masterson dock the ST Amoco Cremona at aTexas City, Tex. oil dock. � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Seafarers Log Issues 1970-1979 Description An account of the resource Volumes XXXII-XLI of the Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource July 1977 Description An account of the resource HEADLINES CARTER BACKS 9.5% OIL CARGO PREFERENCE BOATMEN AT CARIBE TOWING APPROVE 3-YEAR CONTRACT FLEXIBILITY, EDUCATION ANSWERING MARITIME INDUSTRY’S NEEDS DROZAK BLASTS USCG FAILURES ON SAFETY SCHULMAN: U.S. SEAMAN HAVE RIGHTS, TOO GAO STUDY PROVES PHS NEEDS MORE MONEY BARKER ELECTED NMC CHAIRMAN MC&S MERGER WITH SIU A&G DISTRICT IS PROCEEDING SIU-CONTRACTED OVERSEAS CHICAGO USED FOR TRAINING MARINERS’ CHURCH REMEMBERS SONS LOST TO THE GREAT LAKES RETIRING MSC CHIEF SAYS SEAPOWER ESSENTIAL TO U.S. AFL-CIO ENDS BOYCOTT OF RINGLING BROS. ALASKAN OIL SWAP PLAN TO JAPAN REJECTED AQUARIUS COMPLETES TRIAL CARGO RUNS IN ENGLAND SIU, NMU SIGN AGREEMENT TO STUDY MERGER AD HOC COMMITTEE HAS HELPED UNION COOPERATION NEW HOUSTON HIRING HALL OPENS; JULY MEETINGS HELD WORKERS’ PROGRESS STANDS OUT IN VISIT TO SWEDEN AS PARTICIPANT IN 10-MEMBER AFL-CIO DELEGATION USER FEE NOT ANSWER TO LOCKS & DAM 26 REP. MCKINNEY: ‘SHIP AMERICAN’ SHOULD BE MORE THAN SLOGAN 5TH BOATMEN’S CONFERENCE IS AN EDUCATION CONTRACTS RATIFIED AT SABINE TOWING; DIXIE CARRIERS THE SUPERTANKER TT STUYVESANT IS SET FOR CREWING A NEW INLAND CONTRACT SAVES MEMBER $9,604.35 HOW THE 1954 CARGO PREFERENCE ACT HELPS THE FLEET TWO OLD BATTLERS REMEMBER SNUG HARBOR AND ITS FOUNDER JAIL A NIGHTMARE FOR YANKS BUSTED ABROAD FOR DRUGS RUPPE PRESSES COAST GUARD TO CONSULT UNIONS ON MANNING HLSS MEETING MANPOWER NEEDS OF TOWING INDUSTRY HOUSTON- A WIDE RANGING PORT Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 7/1/1977 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Newsprint Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Vol. 39, No. 7 1977 Periodicals Seafarers Log http://seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/22fa86306bb8155c5a53f7d036f02833.PDF 1e1e9292850d0ccace2b6d380b990722 PDF Text Text Maritime Labor Wins Big On OCS Bill See Special Supplement Pages 19-22 Official Publication of the Seafarers International Union • Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District • AFL-CIO Seoforers Crew LNG 'J •I e. VOL. 40 NO. 7 JULY Paso Southern See Pages 12-13 X, r ' r - • v' * fit"-' r •V / . X-A-T-.- ' rv-'' ' X A-;,..-'- . '*•/•• """-'I -.-•'v V:.. ;• J '•: "'V--. '•' .'^^t,-.. V;;- . . The liquid natural gas carrier,F/ Paso Southern, is the 4th U.S.-flag LNG ship to be manned by Seafarers. Milestone Pact Signed With Great Lakes Operators Page 2 SlU Blasts Navy's Non-Use of Private Tugs Page 3 Hall Says 50,000 Maritime Jobs Endangered Page 5 SlU Boatmen crewed the new tug, Seahawk, this month in Norfolk, Va. The tug is owned and operated by Allied Towing. �r Milestone Pact Signed With Great Lakes Operators Great Lakes area SIU members are now in the process of ratifying a new contract between the Union and the Great Lakes Association of Marine Operators (GLAMO). Contract nego­ tiations were wrapped up last month and the ship-by-ship ratification vote is expected to be concluded by the end of July. The highlight of the new three-year agreement is the new vacation plan for Great Lakes seamen. Effective Jan. 1, 1979, the vacation plan will give crewmembers 30-days-off with pay every 90days-worked. The 90-days-on/30-days-off vacation package is a breakthrough both in the industry and for the SIU. Algonac Port Agent Jack Bluitt noted this was "the first time ever any unlicensed union rep­ resenting merchant seamen negotiated paid time-off for their members." Under the agreement, crewmembers will not be required to work more than As the Log goes to press, SIU Great Lakes Headquarters in Algonac, Mich, reports that the new three year pact has been accepted by the membership. SIU representatives visited the Union's contracted Great Lakes vessels one by one to tally the votes. The acceptance vote was 553 in favor and 51 against. [= Paul Hall 90 days at a time during the shipping season without time off the vessel. The crew also has the option to waive all or part of the vacation time which is com­ ing to them. The only circumstance that allows the company to delay a scheduled vacation is "an unforeseen emergency beyond the control of the company." Though the vacation plan is the major innovation in the Great Lakes contract, the agreement also provides substantial increases in benefits. The contract calls for a $100 jump in pension benefits. On Jan. 1, 1979, pension checks will go up $50 per month with a second $50 hike to take effect on June 16, 1980. Several improved welfare benefits are covered under the new agreement. The biggest increase is in death benefit cov­ erage. Active employees' death benefit coverage will now range from $5,000 to $20,000, depending on seatime. Under the old contract, the maximum death benefit was $5,000. Another important welfare benefit is improved Major Medical coverage for dependents of Seafarers. Under the old benefit schedule, the Welfare Plan would not pay more than $600 for any major medical expense. All charges above that amount came out of the Sea­ farer's pocket. The new major medical plan will pay up to $600 of doctor or hospital bills and then pay up to 80 percent of any charges above that amount. Great Lakes Seafarers also won pay rUx OXO, Un'OLb More Political Action Needed Next to health and home, the most important thing to a working man in this country is security. By security, I mean the ability to get and hold a job at decent wages without the constant fear that the job could be gone in the morning. Some American industries have a high degree of security built into the system for their workers. Unfortunately, our industry—maritime—is not one of them. In fact, American maritime has traditionally been an industry with one of the highest degrees of insecurity built into it. Merchant seamen have always been the first to feel an economic crunch brought on by recession. And among the last to benefit from economic recovery. It would be easy for us to sit back and accept anything that comes along and hope that things don't get too bad for maritime. But this has never been the way in the SIU. And if it had, there would be no SIU today worth talking about. The SIU has always worked hard to try and build a degree of security within our Union that will stand up to the toughest possible test. It has not been the easy way, but it has paid off for us. Right now, the SIU possesses the highest degree of job security in our history. We also possess the highest degree of job security of any other sea­ going union in the nation. We have been able to achieve this not only because we have worked hard. But because wc have worked hard in the right areas. We have worked in the area of education through the Lundeberg School in Piney Point. The educational tools provided us by the School are enabling us to cope with the technological changes that have already taken place in our industry, as well as preparing us for the changes sure to take place in the future. The School, as well, is supplying us with many new young members who will form the backbone of the Union's manpower picture for years to come. The SIU has also devoted a great deal of time and effort to political acti­ increases, retroactive to August I, 1977* and a hike in extended season compen­ sation. The agreement also provides a jump in transportation and daily subsistance money. Some work rule changes are included in the new contract. These are mostly clarification of onboard duties and pro­ visions for compensating crewmembers doing work other than the job descrip­ tion layed-out in the contract. The Great Lakes Association of Ma­ rine Operators covers most of the SIUcontracted companies on the Lakes. In­ cluded in GLAMO are: American Steamship Co., Cement Transit Co., Erie Sand Steamship Co. and Erie Nav­ igation Co., Huron Cement Co., Litton Great Lakes Corp., and Pringle Transit Co. The agreement covers about 58 ships and the 1200 SIU members who crew them. EUgibiUty Rules For Benefits Changed to 125 Days All Seafarers and Boatmen should be aware that as part of the changes in the Seafarers Va­ cation, Welfare and Pension Plans made to improve benefits resulting from our recent con­ tract negotiations, the Trustees have changed the eligibility rules. Now, to be eligible for benefits under the Seafarers Welfare Plan, a Seafarer or Boatman must accumulate at least 125 days seatime or boat-time in the previ­ ous calendar year and one day seatime or boat-time in the six month period immediately pre­ ceding the date of claim. Under the Vacation Plan, a Seafarer or Boatman must now accumulate 125 days seatime or boat-time before filing for vaca­ tion benefits. In addition, to be eligible for the Early Normal Pension (20 years seatime at 55 years of age. Seafarers only), or the Disability Pension (12 years service at any age), an eligible employee must accumulate 125 days seatime or boat-time in the calendar year immediately preceding his pen­ sion application. vities. Over the years, we have worked successfully on legislation affecting all areas of the U.S. maritime industry. We have won some very important fights in Congress. And we have taken our licks as well. But the important thing is we are in there punching in the political battleground—an area that is growing in importance to us every day. Another thing about politics. It is an area that is becoming more and more difficult to work in,effectively with any degree of consistency or continuity. The reason is that with every election, more and more new faces are popping up in the House and Senate. These are people that have little or no background or knowledge concerning maritime. These people are replacing a lot of old line Senators and Congressmen whom the SIU considered among our friends. In the face of these new happenings, the SIU is in the process of estab­ lishing a new and more comprehensive approach to politics to insure that the changing faces of the nation's legislators are friendly faces concerning maritime. All along, our political arm has been SPAD. For years, SIU officials have been asking for voluntary contributions to SPAD. And SIU members have always come through for the Union in this respect. The problem, plain and simple, is that the Union needs a larger political fund to continue to work effectively in this area. However, it is not fair to ask SIU members to dig deeper for out-of-pocket donations. This is where our new program comes in. Basically, it is a checkoff program for political contributions. A lot of unions already have such a system. But this is a new concept for us. The program is only a month old. But already, nearly 1,000 SIU members have signed the SPAD checkoff authorization, (see back page for more information). Essentially, what you are doing when you sign one of these forms is authorizing the Seafarers Vacation Plan to deduct 30 cents per day from the vacation benefit for each day worked, with the money being transferred to the SPAD fund. Thirty cents a day is a very small amount, and it may not seem like much. It may also seem a very small amount for a member to invest in his future security. However, with every SIU member supporting this program, the Union will be able to build a bigger and more effective political program than ever before—a program that is absolutely essential for the SIU to continue to be effective in politics. The job of protecting our interest in all areas has always been a very difficult one. No one has ever given us anything without a fight. No matter what we have achieved over the years we did so bv scratching and clawing And we achieved things because we stuck together and worked together as a unit. Our challenge on the political front may be the most important one we will ever face. But I am confident that the SIU membership will come through as we have always done in the past. Change of address cards on Form 3579 should be sent to Seafarers International Union, Atlantic, Gulf Lakes and Inland Waters District, AFL-CIO 675 Fourtl^v!^o«!!!r^"T^ 11232. Published monthly. Second Class postage paid at Brooklyn, N.Y. Vol. 40. No. 7, July 1978. Bi^ooklyn, N.Y. 2 / LOG / July 1978 �rSIU Blasts Use of Navy Tugs at Kings Bay Base The U.S. Navy policy of building, servicing and crewing non-combat sup­ port vessels, like tugboats, costs the gov­ ernment money that could be channeled towards construction of warships. Using commercial support services would not only be cheaper for the Navy but would provide them with trained, experienced boatmen to man the vessels. Hundreds of millions of dollars have already been spent on ships that will never be used in combat. These are large, and unnecessary, expenditures when the U.S. merchant marine can provide a well-trained, well-run aux­ iliary fleet for the Navy. A case in point occurred recently, when the Navy needed four tugs to serv­ ice their base at King's Bay, Georgia. Under federal contracting procedures, the Navy is required to solicit bids, called Request For Proposals (RFP), from commercial companies for sup­ port work. No RFP for private tugs on the King's Bay job was ever issued. Though the Navy asked for estimates on the job from some tug companies, along with the bid requests was a statement which said: "The Government does not intend to award a contract on the basis of this request for quotation." Bids were not requested from tug companies closest to King's Bay. In a letter to Rep. Charles Bennett, chairman of the House Subcommittee on Seapower and Strategic and Critical Materials, SIU Executive Vice Presi­ dent Frank Drozak said, "We believe this type of solicitation is designed only to provide the Navy with an excuse to say 'we solicited private industry and they did not respond.' " In fact, four SlU-contracted compa­ nies in the area were interested in the King's Bay job. Caribe Towing, Willis Towing, Marine Contracting & Towing and Gatco all told the Union they were willing to station tugs in King's Bay to serve the Navy. But none of the four was contacted for a bid. The Navy decided to use militaryowned, military-manned tugs at King's Bay. These tugs, part of the fleet of 125 harbor boats owned and operated by the Navy, will be transferred from bases at Mayport, Pensacola and Guantanemo. The Navy conducted a cost study on the tug operation and came to the con­ clusion that using their own tugs would cost them less than contracting the job out to a private company. But the study omitted a 20.4 percent add-on which is supposed to be included in all budgets for government performed work. The extra 20.4 percent covers the cost of pen­ sions and other benefits for government workers and would have put the cost of using Navy tugs above the highest pos­ sible private bid. The cost study on the King's Bay job wasn't the first time the Navy neglected to include the 20.4 percent add-on in their calculations. Earlier this year a tug servicing job at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, was awarded to Navy tugs under the same circumstances. Traditionally, it's been a U.S. policy to encourage private industry to per­ form work for the government when­ ever possible. Only as a last resort, if pri­ vate industry is unable to do a particular job, has the government stepped in. Both the SIU and representatives of private companies have tried repeatedly to remind the Navy of this commitment to American industry. Spokesmen for the Union and industry have said many times that the merchant marine is capa­ ble of, and willing to build and man any support vessels the Navy might need. But as long as the Navy continues to maintain their own fleet of harbor tugs, it is unlikely that private companies will be given a fair opportunity to bid for support work. An alternative, which the Navy itself considered and rejected three years ago, is to phase out the Navy's tug program. This would benefit the government by eliminating the tremendous cost of maintaining the Navy harbor fleet. And it would end the duplication of service that could be more efficiently and eco­ nomically provided by commercial tugs, crewed by trained, professional boat­ men. SIU Takes Election At Champion Auto Ferries The number of SlU-contracted com­ panies on the Great Lakes recently in­ creased by one when the Union won a representation election at Champion Auto Ferries Inc. in Michigan. The 13-2 vote, which took place June 7, gives the deckhands and pilots at Champion union representation for the INDEX Legislative News Rate Slashing Ocean Mining SIU in Washington Page 18 Page 3 Pages 9-10 Union News Navy Tugs Page 3 Great Lakes Contract Page 2 President's Report Page 2 Headquarters Notes Page 6 El Paso Southern Pages 12-13 Brotherhood in Action .. .Page 15 At Sea-Ashore Page 17 SPAD Checkoff Back Page Erna Elizabeth Page 24 Tug Sea Hawk Page 24 Great Lakes Picture .! Page 8 Inland Lines Page 6 SPAD honor roll ..; Page 39 Sea-Land Ships Page 27 General News National unemployment . .Page 25 Labor Law Reform Page 11 Alaska Oil Page 15 Contract Clarifications .. .Page 11 Ships'Digests Page 37 Dispatchers' Reports: Great Lakes Page 25 Inland Waters Page 36 Deep Sea Page 26 T. I. Scholarship Page 4 Great Lakes Tugs Page 16 Training and Upgrading 'A' seniority upgrading .. .Page 38 HLS course dates Page 31 Pumpman, Marine Electrical Page 14 Charlie Nalen Page 6 Piney Point Grads Page 36 Membership News New pensioners Page 28 Final Departures Page 30 Incorrect Addresses . Pages 32-33 Special Features Outer Continental Shelf Bill Pages 19-22 first time. SIU rep Byron Kelly is cur­ rently holding contract negotiations with the company and he expects to have an agreement by the end of July. The talks are focusing on wages and seniority but the Union is also negotiat­ ing for holiday and overtime pay and improved health and welfare benefits. Though the Union won out. Cham­ pion put up a fight to keep the SIU from representing their employees. While the Union was waiting for. the National Labor Relations Board to set a repre­ sentation election date, the company filed a protest with the NLRB. Champion said that since all their business took place in the state ol Michi­ gan, they should be subject to control by a state agency, not the NLRB. The Board regulates companies involved in interstate commerce. At the end of May, the Board held a hearing to determine whether or not the company was right. Key testimony for the SIU was presented by Mobil Oil, Champion's fuel supplier. All the fuel Champion uses comes into Michigan by pipeline from an Indiana refinery. The NLRB ruled that because the company's fuel supply comes from out of state, the company was subject to NLRB jurisdic­ tion and a date for the election was set. Champion runs car ferries across the St. Clair River from Algonac on the mainland to Hansens Island. The ferries are the only transportation for Island residents and they run 365 days a year. During the winter, the population of the Island numbers a few hundred. But the number jumps to nearly 10,000 dur­ ing thesummer months. Champion runs anywhere from one ferry during the win­ ter to four during the peak summer period. The boats are crewed by one pilot and one deckhand and the company has be­ tween ten and 18 men working, depend­ ing on the number of boats running. All four boats in Chdmpion's fleet are 350 hp and were built between 1965 and 1973. rhe North Channel andihe South Channel are 73 feet long, the Champion measures 75 feet and the St. Clair Flats is 79 feet long. The boats can handle 12 cars apiece. In the slow months of the winter, one ferry keeps to a lazy schedule, shuttling Island kids back and forth to school and their parents to work or shop on the mainland. It's slow going when the St. Clair River freezes but all four ferries can break ice and the boats require only occasional help from Coast Guard ice­ breakers. During the summer, one boat runs on a schedule but the rest of the fieet "runs wild," making the two-mile round trip as fast as possible. Deep Sea Members Accept New 3-Year Pact Ratification vote on the SIU's new deep sea contract is underway and the results are overwhelmingly in favor of accepting the three-year agreement, which was negotiated last month. At the time the Log went to press, 2,390 deep sea A&G members had cast their votes, either aboard their ships or during regular monthly membership meetings. So far, the tally is 2,368 in favor of accepting the contract and 22 opposed. The new pact, which went into effect on June 16, includes a 7'/^ percent wage hike for all ratings for each of the three .. years of the contract. Regular overtime, premium and penalty rates also in­ crease by the same rate. A new formula for computing vaca­ tion pay is another gain negotiated by the Union for the deep sea membership. Under the new Vacation Schedule, Sea­ farers who accumulate 365 days seatime will receive a vacation benefit equal to 120 days (4 months) base pay at the rating sailed. Improvements in pension and welfare benefits are also included in the new contract. The pension benefit will rise from $350 to $400 a month, effective Jan. 1, 1979. In June, 1980, pensions will jump an additional $50 monthly. Welfare benefit gains include: in­ creased death benefit coverage; crea­ tion of a Major Medical plan under the Seafarers Welfare Plan; extended cov­ erage for dependent children who are full-time students from age 19 to 25; extended hospital coverage and in­ creased optical benefits. The contract is explained fully in the June issue of the Log. Special Notice: IPIam® Building rin Fire The SIU regrets to inform the rhierhbership that a fire Ihe night of •Iiil.v 26 has caused niajo^ =<iamage (o the I .nion\ Welfare, Pension and Vacation Plans' huilding at Meadquarters in Brooklyn, N.V. This unfortunate tragedy means an interruption in services to the membership. .Although, as the Log goes to press, there is no way of telling how long it will take to hring the operation back to° normal. In the mean time, the I nion asks its members to be patienf I whilc^<a^^^,situation is beingj corrected. July 1978 / LOG / 3 as �His Dad Was a Seafarer With a Big Heart The literature of the 18th and I9th century and the movies and television of the modern era always picture the American seaman as an aimless drifter with little purpose in life other than to spend his earnings like a "drunken sailor." No douht there are seamen like this. Just as there are people like this in any profession. But the vast majority of .seamen are hard working family men who look for the same things in life— peace, security and happiness—as everyone else. This is the story of one of those .seamen. He was an SI LI member named Walter H. "Shorty" Cook. The story is told by his son. Walter Cook. Jr. of Hattiesburg. Miss. was foreign and place of discharge was Mobile. I did not find any more papers on him until Oct. 29, 1952, when he boarded the SS Alcoa Pointer as a messman in the port of New Orleans. I remember crying along with mother as he was leaving aboard the SS Topa Topa in New Orleans in 1961. I was ten years old. Bombs they were going to carry or had car/ied lined the dock. We met him in February at New Orleans when he returned. It was about Mardi Gras time. There were people and ticker tape everywhere. 1 remember one year he told me the company he worked for went broke. It was seven or eight years later before he got all his payoff. I think he was in Saudi By Walter Cook, Jr. Arabia. He had to stay there awhile un­ 1 always wondered what ship Dad was til President Kennedy could fly the crew on Dee. 3, 19.51, which was the day I was back to the "good ole U.S.A." as he used born. He had told me several times, but I to say. had forgotten until the other day. He flew on what he called a cattle I was going through some oldnapers 43lane with twin props. It rattled his eye and came across most of my Dad^s^is-"^ teeth and like to have scared the life out charge papers. I'm sure some of them of him That just about wound up his are lost, but 1 still have a good many of flying days. I believe he said the name of them left. the companv was Bull Fine Steamship On Nov. 29, 1951, Walter H. Cook, Co. Sr. (Shorty Cook) boarded the SS Al­ coa Cavalier in the port of New Orleans Scars From the Strikes and was discharged in Mobile Dec. 17, I remember him showing me scars on 1951 as a messman. He signed on the his head from the days of the strikes same ship the next day where he sailed where he had walked the picket lines. until Feb. 18, 1952. Nature of the voyage Some of his SIU books are stamped 1947 Isthmian Strike Clearance, 1946 General Strike and Wall Street Strike. Some say $10 Strike Fund Assessment, General Fund and Building Fund. I don't understand it all, but I'm sure most of the oldtimers will. I think Dad sailed about 45 years until his retirement in 1965. One SIU book is signed by Paul Hall and says "Paid Dues from April 1939." Some of his dis­ charges say Ufilitym.an, Galleyman, Cook, Steward Assistant and even Bell Boy. One says Messman or Crews Mess Dec. 6, 1941, Port of New Orleans aboard the SS Del Mundo. Another says Utility aboard the SS Del Argen­ tina. Mi.ssissippi Shipping Co. in New Orleans dated Oct. 2, 1937. Walter Cook, Jr. Most of these discharges are old. faded, cracked and taped. They meant a lot to him and to me. I intend to cher­ ish them as long as I live. He only had S'A years of schooling, but was more educated than most col­ lege graduates. He was kind, wise, friendly and well liked by everyone. He was the kind of man who would give you the shirt off his back or his last dime if you needed it. He told me of giving shirts to the children in India. The next day their parents would sell the shirts for food. Upon seeing the children without the shirts he would feel so sorry he would give them more clothes and soap. He suffered whenever he saw these children suffering and was happy in making them happy. Begged Him Not to Leave Other times he would tell me stories of his friends and ships that he knew well disappearing at sea during the War. He told me of how everything was painted black and no lights were to be on at night. One time he was leaving on the train for New Orleans to catch a ship he signed on. Mom said she had a feeling she would never see him again if he left. She cried and begged him not to leave. He got off the train. The ship left with­ out Dad and sailed under sealed orders. Two weeks later the ship disappeared at sea without a trace of it or any of the men. None of them have ever been heard of since. He knew most everyone aboard. Some of you may remember him differ­ ently. But I remember him as my father the seaman. I think about him every time I pick up a Seafarers Log. I never fail to check every month to see if any of my ole buddies are pictured in the Log. You see, I also sailed with the SIU dur­ ing 1968, 69 and 70. Dad always used to say, "Son, don't even go to sea unless you want it to get in your blood. It's a hard, rough, rugged life. She is unpredictable. Today she could be mean, dark and ugly. Tomor­ row she could be the most beautiful place on earth." But when I became 16 years old in be­ tween times of finishing high school I did go to sea. With some hard talking. Walter H. "Shorty" Cook he signed papers for me and I left Hous­ ton via New Orleans in June 1968 aboard the Halcyon Panther. I sailed as BR and later became an OS. I will al­ ways be thankful for this as long as I live. Going to sea did get in my blood. Dad was so right. How I remember those days. I came back home every year in order to finish high school. After graduat­ ing and sailing to Vietnam and making a complete shuttle run around the world, I came home to join the U.S. Marine Corps. Upon leaving the Marines and having gotten married and raising a family (I now have two children, a boy and a girl), I never made it back to sea. I'm now a full-time fireman and a part time em­ ployee with a well known company in the city. I am now living in. I was just thinking of Dad and the other seamen I know. Vou meet some fine people aboard those ships. I just wanted to let you know how much I miss it and how much Dad missed it after his retirement. I hope to make it back to sea some day. Dad will never make it again as he is now in heaven. But I still love the water, and Dad still lives in me. Delta Queen Shows Speed Supremacy in Riverboaf Race The SlU-contracted Delta Queen, the grande dame of riverboats, showed her stuff once again by winning the annual steamboat race at Louisville, Kv. on May 3. The elegant, 52-year-old vessel cap­ tured the honors from the home port favorite, the Belie of Louisville. Her winning time in the 14-mile race on the Ohio River was one hour and 45 minutes. Both competitors are authentic, oldtime rix erboats. The race, part of Ken­ tucky Derby festivities for the past 15 years, gives their passengers and crews a firsthand chance to experience the colorful Mark Twain era when riverboat races were commonplace. The Delta Queen has now chalked up eight wins, and her rival, six. The race was not held one year out of the 15 because of bad weather. The Delta Queen normally carries 192 overnight passengers and 75 crew members. Deckhands, galley and house­ keeping personnel are SIU. But close to 300 passengers were on board for this year's race. The crowd seemed to bear out Mark Twain's contention that riverboat racing is more exciting than horse racing—for the time being, at least, until they poured into Churchill Downs three days later for the Derby. At first glance, it would appear that 4 / LOG / July 1978 the Delta Queen has it all over the smaller Belle of Louisville. She is 1,650 gross tons. 285 feet long and has 2,000 hp. from her two steam engines. The Belle is 390 gross tons, 190 feet long and has only 600 hp. But larger size is not always an edge in the race. The course requires a turn­ around six miles out for the finish back at Louisville. The smaller Belle can pull away more quickly and can also maneu­ ver turns more easily. When llie riverboats blow their whis­ tles and start their huge paddlewheels Paddlewheel churning up the Ohio River, the SlU-contracted Delta Queen sails to victory in the annual steamboat race in Louisville, Ky. May 3. turning, it's anyone's guess which one will come in first. This year the Delta Queen was able to display the winner's prize once again on her pilothouse, a pair of gilted antlers, the symbol of speed supremacy on the rivers for 100 years. The Union-contracted Delta Queen Steamboat Company of Cincinnati, Ohio also operates the only overnight passenger steamboat on the rivers, the Mississippi Queen. She was built two years ago for $27 million. The Belle of Louisville, operated by Jefferson County, Ky., is an excursion boat that makes sightseeing trips around her home port. The Delta Queen, was originally built in Scotland for $865,000, said to be the most ever invested in a riverboat at the time. She has been declared a National Landmark and is now a priceless sur­ vivor of another era. She has a steel hull and a wooden superstructure, including ornate oak and mahogany carvings. All her fittings are brass and her interior also includes cut glass and stained glass set with copper. She operates by an Act of Congress which exempts her wooden super­ structure from the safety-at-sea regula­ tion. All other leatures are approved by current Coast Guard regulations. �/ Hall: 50,000 Maritime Jobs Imperiled In a stinging attack on America's lackluster attitude toward her merchant marine, SIU President Paul Hall pre­ dicted that "50,000 Americans will lose their jobs in the next five years because the U.S. is not building enough ships and we are not carrying enough of our own cargo." President Hall said that the imperilled Jobs involve "people who work in our shipyards and on American flag ships." He added that "most of these 50,000 Americans are black and members of other minority groups—people to whom this nation has made a commit­ ment and to whom the maritime indus­ try, more than most, has kept that com­ mitment." Hall levelled his charges late last month during a press briefing con­ ducted by the National Maritime Coun­ cil. The NMC is an organization com­ prised of labor, management and gov­ ernment people. It was established in 1971 for the purpose of fostering the growth of the U.S. maritime industry. SIU President Hall is a member of the Board of Governors of the Council. He was joined at this press briefing by James R. Barker, NMC board chairman and head of Moore-McCormack Lines, and Robert J. Blackwell, assistant secre­ tary of Commerce for Maritime Affairs. 'Outmoded Thinking' President Hall blamed the bleak outloolc for American maritime on the "outmoded thinking in this country that contends the rest of the world is so kind and fair and generous that we can de­ pend upon others for our international transportation needs." Hall also charged that unless the U.S. abandons its adherence to the false pol­ icy of "free trade" in the international in­ dustry, "the U.S. will have no fleet of its own." President Hall predicted that if the U.S. fleet is allowed to disintegrate "it will be too late for consumers to com­ plain about the doubling of the prices of imported goods because we no longer can influence transportation co.sts; it will be too late for Americans to wonder why this nation is helpless to support and supply its allies against the Rus­ sians or anyone else because we no longer have ships by which we can supply them." Hall concluded bluntly, "it's time we understood that a merchant fleet is as basic to American security and its econ­ omy as steel, automobiles and energy." Barker, Blackwell Charge Soviets James R. Barker blamed part of the American fleet's problems on rate cut­ ting practices of the Soviet merchant fleet. He charged that "predatory trade practices by the Russians are designed to push America from the high seas." He added that "widespread rate slashing by the Russians clearly is in­ tended for political primacy and is void of commercial consideration." Supporting Barker's statements. Maritime Administrator Robert Blackwell said that the Russians "have been quoting rates of up to 40 percent lower than those of U.S. flag or foreign flag vessels." Blackwell said, "there is no way for the U.S. or the Europeans to compete. This is a classic case of dumping." Blackwell also charged that the Rus­ sian fleet operating in the U.S. trades "does not provide U.S. jobs or one sin­ gle advantage to the U.S. maritime in­ dustry." He said that the Soviet fleet's earnings "never return to the U.S." Both Blackwell and Barker called on Congress to pass the Controlled Carrier Bill, now moving through the Hou.se. The bill, in brief, would force the Rus­ sians to raise their rates to compensa­ tory levels with the U.S. operators or be banned from the trade. In closing, Blackwell noted that there are more Soviet ships now operating in the U.S. trades than American ships. He called this "a terrible, inconsistent policy.' Poor Procedures Caused Liberian-Flag Sansinena Blast On the evening of December 12, 1976 the cloudless sky over Los Angeles Har­ bor suddenly erupted in a flash of fire and smoke. It was the Liberian-registered, "flagof-convenience" Sansinena, under charter to the Union Oil Company of California, exploding and burning at her berth while taking on ballast and bunkers. In a Coast Guard "Marine Casualty Report", recently received by the Log, we were not surprised to learn the cause of this disaster, which snuffed out the life of nine persons (eight crewmembers and one Terminal Security Guard) and injured 58 others. The explosion, the report concluded, was probably caused by the ignition of a hydrocarbon vapor cloud over the afterdeck of the Sansinena. The formation of the cloud itself, and its subsequent igni­ tion, was largely attributed to "poor op­ erating procedures"—not an uncom­ mon phenomenon on "flag-of-convenience" ships, like the Sansinena, Other factors which figured in the dis­ aster were improperly maintained equipment and poor design features. There was not much of a breeze in the harbor the night of the explosion. On the afterdeck of the Sansinena, in the lee of the midship house, there was even less of one. According to the report: "This slight airflow was not sufficient to disipate the hydrocarbon vapor cloud which had formed between the midship and after deck houses." On "flag-of-convenience" ships, im­ properly trained crews are a major cause of various kinds of accidents, many of which have caused loss of life and ship. But crewmembers are all too often made the scapegoats for the "big guys" who are actually responsible for man­ ning, operating, and inspecting the ships. The blame of such tragedies as the Sansinena must be shared. The Coast Guard report points the finger in all directions: "The inspection procedures of the cargo vent system by the shipboard per­ sonnel, classification society inspec­ tors, inspectors of the Government of Liberia, and company inspectors were inadequate to detect the relatively ex­ tensive deterioration that existed on the underside sections of the cargo vent pip­ ing. Furthermore, this lack of integrity allowed the vent piping to serve as a path of transmission for a flame to enter the cargo tanks." According to figures released by the Transportation Institute in January, 1977, "flag-of-convenience" tankers, comprising 26 percent of the world's tanker tonnage, were responsible for 40.7 percent of aU tanker tonnage lost. American oil companies manage to avoid taxes, labor costs, and certain safety standards and requirements by using "flag-of-convenience" ships. What is the cost, though, to the American peo­ ple and environment? The answer, in terms of lost jobs, pollution, and a weak- MTD Sets Up Council in Juneau The port of Juneau, Alaska is the site of the newest Port Maritime Council of the AFL-CIO's Maritime Trades De­ partment. This important addition to the family of port councils, now numbering 29, fol­ lows closely on the heels of the establish­ ment of a new council in Jacksonville, Fla. Elected president of the new Alaska Council was Greg S. O'Claray, regional vice president of the Inlandbbatmen's Union of the Pacific, Alaska Region, an affiliate of the SIUNA. SecretaryTreasurer of the Council is Thomas E. Cashen, business agent for the Alaska Statewide Local 1547 of the Electrical Workers. Paul Hall, president of the MTD, wel­ comed the new council to the Depart­ ment when he wrote to O'Claray; , "We would like to congratulate you on setting up the council, and wc are sure it will be most successful under your leadership and that of Thomas Cashen." Other charter members of the Port Maritime Council of Alaska are the La­ borers International Union of North America; the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America; the United Association of Plumbers and Pipefitters, and the International Union of Operating Engineers. The port councils serve as "the local arms of the MTD in its mission to foster the cause of the labor movement and the U.S. merchant marine. Jean Ingrao, MTD Administrator, called the coun­ cils the "backbone of the MTD." The-MTD, which is headquartered in Washington, numbers 44 national and international unions with a total mem­ bership of eight million workers. ened U.S. Merchant Marine, is clear. SIU President Paul Hall has called the use of these unsafe, improperly manned and maintained ships, "a sham against the American people." As a result of the Sansinena disaster, the Coast Guard has initiated a tanker boarding program. According to the Coast Guard, "the results of the boarding program to date have revealed that a large number of the tank vessels calling at United States ports have deficiencies in the aforemen­ tioned systems (cargo venting and han­ dling; safety-related equipment and in­ stallations)." An effective inspection system can help. But only effective legislation can rectify a situation whereby 96 percent of all American oil imports are carried in non-American ships. In an emergency situation, only American owned and manned ships can be relied upon. This was clearly proven during the Vietnam War when foreign countries and crews balked at carrying U.S. cargoes to the war zone. And American crews arc better trained and work on safer ships. Thus, the possibil­ ity of disasters like the Sansinena and the Argo Merchant is far slimmer on American crewed ships. Good legislation has been written to bolster the U.S. merchant marine. But powerful lobbying groups, such as the oil interests, have kept good legislation like the Energy Transportation Security Act of 1974, and the Carter Administra­ tion's cargo preference proposal, in 1977, from becoming law. So we've got to keep fighting. It's just too bad that so many Sansinena'x have to go up in flames before the battle is won. LNG imports Plan, Thought Dead, is Resurrected A massive LNG importation pro­ gram, thought dead because of a lack of government support, may yet be resurrected. The prematurely buried program calls for the importation from Algeria of nearly 700 million cubic feet of natural gas a year for 20 years. Two American companies are in­ volved in the contracts to do the import­ ing—El Paso Co. and Teneco Inc. El Paso signed a 20-year contract with the Algerian government in 1975. Ten­ eco signed a similar agreement in 1976. However, the two pacts have been in limbo since then while awaiting ap­ proval from the American government. (El Paso, under a completely different program, will soon be importing LNG from Algeria on six brand new U.S.-flag LNG tankers. SIU members will man these vessels. Infact. Seafarers are already aboard thefirst of the six vessels, the El Paso Southern. The remaining five vessels will be crewed at intervals over the next year pending construction delays.) The defunct Federal Power Commis­ sion had actually given preliminary approval of the programs in 1976. How­ ever, when the Carter Administration took over, the function of the FPC was replaced by the Federal Energy Regula­ tory Commission. The FERC promptly announced it was not going to "rubber stamp" the actions of its predecessor. The Algerian government initially gave the U.S. a cancellation date of Sept. 31, 1977. That date was extended to Dec. 31, 1977. When the U.S. government allowed the Dec. 31 date to pass without approv­ ing the contracts, Algeria signed con­ tracts to sell huge amounts of gas to West Germany. They also began nego­ tiating to sell to France, Sweden, Aus­ tria, Tunisia and Yugoslavia. 1 he deal with the U.S. looked to be a dead issue. But earlier this month, Al­ geria announced that she would still honor the contracts with El Paso and TenecO if the U.S. would render ap­ proval. Such an importation program would mean creation of thousands of jobs for U.S. workers. These jobs would be in shipyards for the construction of an un­ determined number of LNG tankers, as well as jobs for American seamen in manning them. The SlU's Washington staff has been working all along to encourage govern­ ment approval of these contracts. The SIU feels such a program will allow the U.S. to cut down on its dependence on imported Arab oil, while at the same time encouraging American industry to develop our own domestic natural gas resources. July 1978 / LOG / 5 �rCharlie Naien Named HLSS Vocational Director Washington, D.C. What ever happened to Locks and Dam 26 and the user charge bill? Nothing yet. When and if the outmoded Mississippi River lock will be replaced and u.ser charges imposed for the first time on the inland waterways are still unanswered questions. There a is that legislative action on the controversial measure has become even more complicated than it was to begin with. In May the Senate passed the bill, H. R. 8.309, authorizing these waterway developments. But its decision was different than the version of the bill passed by the House of Representatives in October, 1977. The Senate version instituted a higher fuel ta.x (12 cents per gallon) than the one approved by the House (6 cents per gallon). Moreover, the Senate tacked on amendments to the bill authorizing a number of public works water projects in addition to Locks and Dam 26. For these reasons, H. R. 8-309 must go before a joint House-Senate Conference to iron out the differ­ ences in the two versions of the bill before it reaches President Carter's desk. The President threatened to veto the bill soon after it was passed by the Senate. The Administration wants higher charges than those provided by both the House and the Senate. But in the meantime, thejoint conference has not been formed yet. This is because a new bill, H.R. 13059, was introduced recently in the House, as a way for the House to act separately on the public works projects included in the Senate version. These projects had not been previously considered in the House. Hearings were held in .June on this water resources development bill, but it has not yet reached the floor of the House. Once the House acts on H. R. 13059, it will appoint conference members to participate in the full decision on H.R. 8309. After that, it's up to the President. Charlie Nalen, newly-named Director of Vocational Education at HIS. The Harry Lundeberg School has an­ nounced that one of our fellow Sea­ farers, Charlie Nalen, has been made Director of Vocational Education at the School. SIU members have come to know Charlie personally while up­ grading at the School. Charlie joined the SIU after he com­ pleted the basic vocational program at HLS. He is one of the many young men that the Union has helped to begin careers in maritime. As a Seafarer, Charlie earned engine department rat­ ings as fireman, oiler, pumpman and electrician. He then attended the Calhoon MEBA School in Baltimore and earned his 3rd mate license. Charlie shipped as an engineer and then later returned to H LS as an Engine Department Instructor. Because Charlie is one of us—a Sea­ farer—he understood the unlicensed seaman's educational needs and heset up many programs that have helped so many Seafarers advance their careers. Since Charlie had upgraded to higher ratings as a Seafarer, he knew very well how technical and advanced a seaman's job has become. So he worked hard to develop the Automation Course and College Credit Programs we now have at HLS. Because Charlie is Director of Voca­ tional Education, all of us can be sure that our needs will be met through the courses and programs at HLS. All of us can be proud of our fellow Seafarer's success. Our School gave Charlie his start, and now he's making sure that the School will continue to work for us. Great Lakes Lakes Boatmen and Dredgcmen have gained new jobs through two more large dredging projects recently awarded to the SllJ-contracted companies by the Army Corps of Fnginccrs. Circat Lakes Dredge and Dock is doing a $3 million hydraulic dredging job, deepening channels in Bay City, Mich. I.ucdkte Engineering started a $2 million dredging project in Cleveland, Ohio this month, repairing sea walls in Lake Erie's outer harbor. Mississippi River System SlU Boatmen just crewed a brand new towboat, the Thruston B. Morton. The 4,200 hp. boat is the newest addition to the SlU-contracted fleet of Southern Ohio Towing Company of .leffersonville, Ind. Jacksonville, Fla. SlU-contracted Caribe Tugboat, Inc. will be operating two more triple deck, roll on, roll off barges out of this port ne.xt year. Shipyard orders for the 580-ft. giants have been placed for additional trailer barge service in the Caribbean. The first is expected for delivery next summer and the second by the end of 1979. The new barges will be identical to the two triple deckers beginning service this year. The first. La Reina, completed its maiden voyage in the Caribbean in May and the second, E! ConquLstacior, is expected to be delivered in Jacksonville in the fall. The barges can carry up to 374 40-ft. trailers and are the largest of their kind in the world. The 600 ft. long Lock 26 at Alton, III., shown here, is too old and too small to handle heavy barge traffic at this key point on the Mississippi River. But Congressional delays of legislation which would allow a new, larger lock—along with inland user charges—have been almost as long as the back-ups caused by the old lock. 6 / LOG / July 1978 If you know how fo keep things cold, you'll always be needed aboard ships that carry refrigerated containers. So take the Maintenance of Shipboard Refrigerated Systems course at HLS. it starts September 5. When you finish you get a certificate of completion from HLS—your ticket into the booming job market aboard U.S.-flag ships for seafar­ ers with reefer maintenance skills. To enroll, see your SIU Represen­ tative or contact HLS. �Headquar by SIU Exeoiilive Vice Presidcnl Frank Drozak It was one year ago that the SIU made maritime history by crewing the Aquarius, the first American-built, American-flag LNG tanker. This month, with the crewing of the FJ Paso Southern, the Union is manning a total of four LNG ships and there are more on the way. The El Paso Southern, which will transport liquid natural gas from Algeria to the U.S. East Coast, is one of six LNG carriers planned by that company. And several sister ships to the Aquarius will be coming out of General Dynamics Shipyard over the next few years. Another SIU crew on another LNG ship just goes to show that the future of shipping lies in new, highly automated vessels. Seafarers were able to crew LNG ships for just one reason. We had the training and the special skills required to operate them. LNG tankers are only one type of high technology vessel now operating. Since 1970, new types of ships including the SL-7, LASH, ULCCs,VLCCs and RO/RO's have become more and more common. Along with the new ships come new job opportunities for Seafarers. But without the necessary skills, it's not possible for a Seafarer to take advantage of these opportunities. The place to pick up the skills the new ships demand is the SIU's Harry Lundeberg School. HLS offers specialized courses that have been planned especially to qualify Seafarers to work high technology equipment. Two examples of this are courses offered to QMEDs. In six weeks qualified Seafarers can earn certification in Marine Electrical Maintenance or Pumproom Maintenance and Operation, which are of special importance on new ships. (See P. 11 of this month's Log.) The electrical course covers both in-class and practical training in the control, operation, maintenance, trouble-shooting and repair of rotating elec­ trical machinery. Overseas Arctic Committee In the pumproom maintenance and operation class. Seafarers receive instruction in cargo properties, tanker development and construction, tank cleaning, inert gas systems and firefighting, among other things. We ve been able to bring a lot of the newest ships under SIU contract because SIU members have taken the time to upgrade. By continuing to upgrade we 11 be able to keep on contracting these new vessels. LJpgrading is one very important way to secure new jobs and improve those we already have. Contract negotiations are another way. The SIU recently negotiated landmark agreements for both deep .sea and Great Lakes members. And right now. talks are underway on the West Coast on behalf of the Marine Cooks & Stewards. When the MCS merged with the SIU-AGLIWD last month, the A&G District became the negotiating agent for the West Coast stewards. As of now. the Pacific Maritime Association has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the A&G District. We've reached agreement on major contract issues involving representation and administration of pension, welfare and other benefit programs. The issue of wages and cost items have not yet been worked out. This is because wage items are negotiated jointly with the Sailors Union of the Pacific and the Marine Fireman's Union. But we are hopeful that these negotiations will be wrapped up soon. During contract negotiations, unions and management are on oppositesides of the table. But there are some issues where the two sides join forces to work for a common goal. An issue where union and management are of one mind is on opposing the Navy's request for government funds to build their own non-combat support vessels. (See P. 5 of this month's Log. ) The Navy wants S192 million to construct a cable repair ship even though the merchant fleet has a modern cable-layer which has been used on Navy jobs before. And the Navy has asked for hundreds of millions of dollars to maintain their fleet of 125 harbor boats. Industry spokesmen have joined the SIU in t)pposing the u.se of federal funds to build ships that are already available in the U.S. merchant fleet. It's a waste of money for the Navy to maintain a non-combat fleet. And it's a waste of the skills of the merchant sailors who could and should crew any commercial support vessel. In these days of high costs and tight budgets, it just makes more sense ft)r the Navy to spend its money for warships and leave the support work tocornmercial vessels and trained seamen. Smetimes you're faced siutforswim situation Recently at the Stapieton Anchorage (S.I., N.Y.) the Ship's Committee and a crewmember of the ST Overseas Arctic (Maritime Overseas) gather for pix. They are, (I. to r.) AB Francisco Zapata, deck delegate; Recertified Bosun Malcolm Cross, ship's chairman; Engine Delegate J. D. "Whitey" Harmon; 3rd Cook Steve Fakiroglou, steward delegate and Chief Cook Mollis Huff. Training Standards Set By IMCG An international agreement on train­ ing and crewing standards for merchant ships was reached this month by the Inter-Governmental Maritime Consul­ tative Organization (IMCG). The pact, titled "Convention of Standards on Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers," was initialed by delegates from 73 countries who attended the Conference, held in London from June 14 to July 7. The conference was the end result of five years of work by the Standards of Training and Watchkeeping Committee (STW) of IMCG. The STW Committee prepared documents, with input from the SIU and other maritime organiza­ tions, designed to improve maritime safety. The SIU was represented by Vice President Earl "Bull" Shepard and Bob Kalmus of the Lundeberg School. In all, 23 resolutions were adopted. But the most important are the Articles which set general crew requirements and watchstanding training qualifications for ocean-going ships over 200 tons. These standards do not apply to small vessels that travel only on in­ land waterways. In most cases, crew training require­ ments and qualifications parallel, or are less rigorous, than present U.S. require­ ments. For example, the resolution for "Ratings Assisting the Engineer of the Watch" is very similar to U.S. require­ ments for the QMED rating. The IMCG agreement does not become a binding treaty until after it is ratified by at least 25, countries that represent half the world's gross tonnage. IMCG's STW Committee will meet again early next year to begin devel­ oping standards for manning and to continue work on training and certifica­ tion requirements. 1' '^1- Weii Help You Step A fleet At HLS, we'll help you get the job security and the higher pay you need to keep your head above water. How? We'll help you get the skills you need for your FOWT endorsement. Better skills mean a better job and more security. Enroll in the FOWT Course now! Classes begin August 31, October 16. To enroll, see your SIU Uepreseuiative, or conlaei HLS. July 1978I LOG / 7 �The Lakes Picture ALiaiXAr In addition to the contract SIU reps negotiated with the Great Lakes Associa­ tion of Marine Operators (see p. 2 of this month's Log), the Union is in negotia­ tions with S&E Shipping Corp. and Bay Shipping Corp. These two corporations operate the Kinsman fleet of ore carriers which are not covered by the GLAMO contract. Talks on the new Kinsman agreement are close to completion and a ratification vote should take place by the end of July. SIU Port Agent Jack Bluitt was elected to the Executive Board of the Michi­ gan AFL-CIOat the Board's annual Upper Peninsula meeting in June. Bluitt will take the place of retired Board member, SIU Headquarters Rep Fred Farnen. During the two-day meeting, Farnen was presented with a plaque commemorat­ ing his service to the Michigan Federation by Executive Board President William Marshall. DULUTll All six ships in the Huron Cement fleet are running for the first time in two years. The L.G. Harriman, used as a cement storage silo since 1976, crewed on June 12. She started a regular run between Alpena and Escanaba, Mich, on July 6. CHirACai The crew of the Adam E. Cornelius (American Steamship Co.), laid up for repairs, was recalled July 6 and the ship started for Cleveland. CLEVELAIVD American Steamship Co.'s Consumers Power laid up in Cleveland for repairs on her self unloading equipment. Repair work is expected to take about three days. ST. LAWRENCE SEAWAY The St. Lawrence Seaway Development Corp. recently concluded another in a series of projects, studies and experiments geared towards extending the shipping season on the Seaway. The Seaway Development Corp., which administers the waterway for the U.S., demonstrated how two ice booms on the St. Lawrence River could be mod­ ified to allow ship passage year-round in that section of the river. Ice booms are used to keep ice Jams from forming around hydroelectric powerlines. They're made of 30-foot wood timbers chained to steel cables and anchored to the river bottom. The Seaway Development Corp. began the studies on ways to extend the shipping season in 1971 under a grant from Congress. The project is scheduled to run until 1979. ALL THE LAKES The fight over where a proposed $60 million Great Lakes icebreaker will be built continues. Pressures on Congress from different sources, including the former U.S. ambassador to Finland, want thegovernment to purchase a Finnish icebreaker. U.S. shipbuilders, suffering from a decline in new orders, want the vessel to be American built. Spokesmen for American shipbuilding companies are asking Congress to guarantee that the icebreaker and all other Coast Guard vessels be built at U.S. shipyards. Ships built for the Navy with government funds are all con­ structed at American yards. Figures from the Lake Carrier's Association indicate that sliipping overall on the Lakes has been good for the start of the 1978season. Iron ore shipments were up more than 50 percent from the same time last year and grain shipments also rose. The only decline was in the movement of coal, with only 2,172,206 net tons shipped during April. Notke to Members On Mt Call Procedure When throwing in for work dar­ ing a job call at any SIU Hiring Hall, members must produce the following: • membership certificate • registration card 8 / LOG / July 1978 • clinic card • seaman's papers INLAND Seafarer Raymond Kane, who works as a porter on the Consumers Power, puts his years of experience as a cook to use every chance he gets. Galley Gourmet Ray Kane Can Whip Up a Mean Stroganoff Land-locked Kentucky isn't the most likely state in the Union to spawn a sea­ man. But that's where Seafarer Ray­ mond Kane was born. Brother Kane, a night porter on the Laker Consumers Power (American Steamship Co.), has spent half his life shipping out. That's a considerable chunk of time because Kane is now 71 years old and still going strong. Brother Kane began his sailing career working on "sallies" as a cook. Great Lakes shipping is new to him. He joined the SIU in 1970, at the age of 63 because, he said, "I had no other pension but So­ cial Security and you can't live on that." Ray had a lot of practice as a cook be­ fore he ever set foot in a galley. During the Great Depression, when jobs were scarce, he answered an ad in a news­ paper for work at the Russian Bear Inn. Though he'd never eaten, much less cooked, Russian food before, Ray trained under the restaurant's chefs and eventually became top cook himself. His specialties included stroganoff, a beef dish named after a 19th century Russian count, and Russian pastries. One of the drawing points of the Rus­ sian Bear Inn was its orchestra. In his years at the restaurant, Ray became friends with the orchestra leader who gave his three sons music lessons. The boys learned to play balalaikas, three-stringed Russian instruments a little like guitars. All three of Ray's sons now play in a Russian balalaika or­ chestra. There wasn't too much call for Rus­ sian food when Brother Kane went to work aboard ship, but on holidays he might come up with something special. One Thanksgiving he served the crew a Russian rum cake. In between his deep sea sailing years and joining the SHJ to work on Lakers, Ray spent seven years feeding hungry tourists at Yosemite National Park. Ray ships out from Detroit where he raised his family and where his 14 grand­ children and one great-grandchild now live. Those kids are a big reason why Brother Kane decided to return to sea­ faring. "When I'm home," he said, "I like to be able to take them out and treat them to lunch or a movie. I can do that now but I couldn't on my Social Secur­ ity checks." It also seems that Ray's not much of a stay-at-home type. He's just happier when he's working, whether on land or on the water. SPAD is the SIU's political fund and our political arm in Washington, D.C. The SIU asks for and accepts voluntary contributions only. The Union uses the money donated to SPAD to support the election campaigns of legislators who have shown a pro-maritime or pro-labor record. SPAD enables the SIU to work effectively on the vital maritime issues in the Congress. These are issues that have a direct impact on the Jobs and Job security of all SIU mem­ bers, deep-sea, inland, and Lakes. The SIU urges its members to continue their fine record of support for SPAD. A member can contribute to the SPAD fund as he or she sees fit, or make no contribution at all without fear of reprisal. A copy of the SPAD report is filed with the Federal Elec­ tion Commission. It is available for purchase from the FEC in Washington, D.C. �Seafarers International Union of North America, AFL-CIO JULY 1978 Legislative, Administrative and Regulatory Happenings SIU Testifies in Support Of Sea-Level Canal Study SIU Legislative and Political Activities Direc­ tor Dave Dolgen (at right) voiced the strong sup­ port of an amendment proposed by Senator Mike Gravel (D-Alaska)-which would establish an International Sea-Level Canal Study Com­ mission. Senator Gravel (at left) is urging the study to update both the commercial and mili­ tary effectiveness of a deep-draft canal across Central America. In his testimony, Dolgen pointed out the in­ ability of the present canal to handle the more than 1,300 ships that are too large for transit. He stressed that there is "ample justificatioir for up­ grading the Canal Study Commission's 1970 re­ port in view of the economic difficulties in trans­ mitting Alaskan North Slope oil to Gulf and East Coast refineries. On the Agenda in Congress . . . A number of hearings are scheduled in both the House and Senate in the coming weeks which are of particular interest to Sea­ farers. These are hearings on bills which af­ fect the maritime industry and—either di­ rectly or indirectly affect the jobs and job security of all of us. Our Washington legislative and political staff will be attending many of these hearings, and will be in close touch with Congressional members of the House and Senate to let them know our position on these bills. IN THE HOUSE. CLOSED SHIPPING CONFER­ ENCES. The House Merchant Marine Committee will hold hearings later this month and in August on a bill which would authorize the formation and implementa­ tion of "closed conferences" and "shippers' councils" in the foreign ocean trades of the U.S. RECIPROCAL OCEAN AGREE­ MENTS. The Merchant Marine Subcom­ mittee will hold a hearing this month to finalize a draft of a bill which provides for prompt implementation of "reciprocal ocean agreements"—including "equal ac­ cess" and "cargo pooling" arrangements be­ tween U.S. liner operators and foreign ship­ pers in the U.S. trades. Further hearings will be held in October. AGRICULTURAL EXPORTS. The Subcommittee on International Economic Policy and Trade is in the process of drafting a final version of a bill to extend the Com­ modity Credit Corporation. The CCC is a federal financing agency which extends loan guarantees to foreign nations to buy U.S. agricultural products. Under present provi­ sions of the law, U.S. ships are not given preference—as they are under the P.L. 480 Act—for carrying the agricultural cargoes. We have testified at hearings on this bill, arguing that the loan guarantees are in effect "government-sponsored" and that cargo preference provisions should be written into the Act. NAVY-MARITIME ADVISORY BOARD. The Merchant Marine Subcom­ mittee is in the process of completing a draft of legislation which would establish a NavyMaritime Advisory Board. The purpose of the legislation is to establish closer coopera­ tion between governmental agencies and industry in order to coordinate efforts to strengthen our naval defense system by a more practical use of the U.S. Merchant Marine as a viable support system. GREAT LAKES VESSEL FINANC­ ING. The House Merchant Marine Sub­ committee is holding hearings this month on financing and mortgage guarantees for Great Lakes vessels. This legislation could be a spur to the construction of new bulkers on the Lakes. ALASKA NORTH SLOPE CRUDE OIL. The Special Investigations Subcom­ mittee of the House Interior Committee will be holding field hearings next month in San Francisco on the possibility of exchanging Alaska North Slope crude oil with foreign nations. One of the schemes is to send the Alaska oil to Japan, and import Indonesian oil on an exchange system. This would cut drastically into the U.S.-flag tankers trade out of Valdez, and our Washington legisla­ tive staff is watching this Congressional hearing very closely. TANKER SAFETY. The House Interna­ tional Relations Committee is planning hearings later this month on a Senate bill (S. 682) which would implement certain safety standards for tankers in the world trade. These standards were drafted by the recent International Maritime Consultive Organization (IMCO) meeting in London. GRASS ROOTS LOBBYING. The Com­ merce Subcommittee of the House Govern­ ment Operations Committee is holding hearings on "grass roots" lobbying by major industry groups this month. James Barker, chairman of the National Maritime Council, and Robert Blackwell, assistant Secretary of Commerce for Maritime Affairs will testify. IN THE SENATE. OCEAN MINING. The Senate Com­ merce Committee will mark up S. 2053, the Deep Seabed Mining bill, later this month. This bill has already cleared the Senate Energy Committee with "build American" and "hire American" provisions intact. Commercial mining operations in the deep seabeds by American industry has been delayed by the uncertainties surrounding the International Law of the Sea Conference. OIL POLLUTION LIABILITY. The Senate Environment and Public Works Committee will be holding hearings later this month on a wide-sweeping oil pollution liability bill. FEDERAL MARITIME COMMIS­ SION. The Senate Subcommittee on Merchant Marine & Tourism will hold hear­ ings next month on a House-sponsored bill which would cut back the power of the Fed­ eral Maritime Commission to suspend general rate increases or decreases in the domestic ocean trades, and to expedite the FMC's decision-making processes in its regulation of these trades. /// the Federal Ag.enctes SHIPPING COORDINATING COMMITTEE. The Working Group on Safety of Navigation, a part of the Shipping Coordi­ nating Committee's Subcommittee on Safety of Life at Sea, will hold a seriesvof open meetings this month in Washington. The purpose of the meetings will be to con­ sider matters relating to the upcoming session of the Subcommittee on Navigation, of the Intergovernmental Maritime Consul­ tive Organization (IMCO). The IMCO meetings will take place in New York from July 31 to Aug. 4. In particular, the group will discuss mat­ ters relating to ship routings, navigational aids, and navigational equipment. SAFETY OF LIFE AT SEA. The Safety of Life at Sea Committee is meeting in Washington at the Department of Transpor­ tation to prepare the U.S. position which will be presented to the Subcommittee on Ship Stability and Load Lines at the IMCO meeting in New York next month. RADIO COMMUNICATIONS. The Working Group on Radio Communications of the Subcommittee on Safety of Life at Sea will be meeting in Washington this month to prepare U.S. position documents for the IMCO meeting on Radio Communications which will be held in London in September. Included on the agenda will be a discussion of the Code of Safety Requirements for mobile offshore drilling units, and opera­ tional standards for shipboard radio equipment. July 1978 /LOG / 9 �^1: SlU in faosbinQto^^^^ fit WWi^? Industfy News SIU Opposition to More Tax Breaks For Foreign-Flag Shippers Gains Major Congressional Support The SIU is gaining major Congressional support in our opposition to a section of a tax treaty with the Republic of Korea which would offer further incentives to U.S. multi­ national companies to build and operate foreign-flag vessels. Support to amend the proposed tax treaty with Korea has come from Senator Daniel K. Inouye, chairman of the Senate Subcom­ mittee on Merchant Marine and Tourism; Senator Lloyd Bentsen (D-Texas); and Senator Maryon Allen (D-Alabama). This is what has been happening: U.S. tax treaty policy has traditionally provided that income from ships operated in international trade by American citizens would benefit from the treaties only if the ships were registered under the U.S. flag. The proposed Korean Tax Treaty—as well as similar treaties with other nations— would provide that foreign-flag ships owned by Americans would also qualify for the tax breaks. SIU President Paul Hall sent a stronglyworded letter of protest to all members of the U.S. Senate voicing opposition to the shift in treaty policy. In his letter. Hall asked the Senate to re-examine the tax proposals, and take whatever steps are necessary to amend it "so as not to create another tax incentive for the use of foreign vessels by U.S. citizens." In response to Hall's letter. Senator Inouye sent a letter to Senator John Sparkman, chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, asking that the treaty be reviewed and amended to strike out the section giving tax breaks for foreign-flag vessels. Senator Inouye said: "As chairman of the Merchant Marine Subcommittee, 1 believe Article 10 raises substantial issues as to whether it is consis­ tent with our national shipping policy to establish and maintain a strong merchant fleet, built in America, owned by Americans, manned by American crews, and fully capable of serving our international eco­ nomic, military and political commitments under all foreseeable circumstances." Senator Allen, the newest member of the Senate, said: "I agree entirely with the SIU that there is no justification for a policy change embodied in these new tax incentives for U.S. Plans Increase MARAD Data Shows U.S.-Flag Fleet Is Increasing In Oil Reserve Plan The U.S. Department of Energy has been given approval for a plan to increase the Strategic Petroleum Reserve to 1 billion bar­ rels by 1985. The present SPR program limits the reserves to 500 million barrels. In preparation the DOE has begun a study for new storage sites for the 500 mil­ lion barrels which will be added to the re­ serves of oil for use in national emergencies. The Energy Department has indicated that longer hauls may be involved for U.S. ships which will be transporting the crude oil re­ serves. The DOE also announced that it is includ­ ing "an additional 50 cents per barrel as an estimate of the additional cost of transport­ ing 50 percent of the oil in U.S.-flag tankers." An analysis of this stepped up program by the Washington-bas»^d Transportation Insti­ tute indicates that the availability of a Louisiana superport in the early 1980's would add a new source of employment for U.S.-flag ULCCs. 10/LOG/July 1978 owners of foreign-flag vessels, and I would support an effort in the Senate to amend the language of the U.S.-Korea Tax Treaty so that the treaty-making process not be misused to create further tax incentives for the use of foreign-flag vessels by United States citizens." SIU Opposed Bill: House Defeats Coal Slurry Pipeline Bill A bill which was being pushed by power companies, and oil and gas pipeline opera­ tors, to slush coal through pipelines from Western coal mines was killed this month by an emphatic vote of 246 to 161. Although a companion bill is pending in the Senate, the whole issue is dead for this session of Congress. The bill would have given pipeline opera­ tors the right to acquire property for rights of way to build pipelines from the coal beds in Wyoming to power plants in the TexasArkansas area. The idea was to pulverize the coal, mix it with an equal amount of water, and slush it through the pipelines. The bill was strongly opposed by the SIU because the technique would seriously cut into the coal transportation business of barge line operators. It was also opposed by environmentalists because the project would use enormous amounts of "pure water" which could not be reclaimed. Senator Maryon Allen (D-Alabama). The privately-owned, deep-draft fleet of the U.k Merchant Marine totalled 749 ships, comprising a record 21.2 million deadweight tons on June 1, 1978, according to the U.S. Mariume Administration. Compared to one year ago, the number of vessels in the U.S. fleet increased by seven, and its capacity increased by 2.2 million deadweight tons. The sharp increase in ton­ nage reflects the larger size of the newer ships in the U.S. fleet, and the comparatively smaller sizes of the older vessels which have been sold foreign or scrapped during the past year. The Maritime Administration also re­ vealed that as of June 1, 55 merchant ships, totalling nearly 4.3 million deadweight tons, were under construction or on order in American shipyards. The new vessels in­ clude: 14 tankers, 15 liquefied natural gas carriers, 10 intermodal vessels, 10 dry-bulk carriers, 3 break-bulk ships, and 3 specialtype vessels. U.S.-Russian Grain Pact Nears Accord Negotiations for a new minimum bulk rate for U.S.-flag ships in the Russian grain trade is moving ahead "with considerable progress", according to Robert J. Blackwell, Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Mari­ time Affairs. Blackwell, who just recently returned to Washington from Moscow from a meeting with Soviet shipping officials said that pros­ pects for a new rate to replace the present $16 per ton shipping rate on Russian grain purchases in the U.S. were better than might be expected in view of recent tensions aris­ ing from the trials of U.S. newsmen and bus­ inessmen in the Soviet Union. The MARAD chief did not reveal what the U.S. is seeking in a new rate, but he did indicate that it would be higher than the present rate to take into account increased costs this year, plus those anticipated for 1979. Under the present trade agreement— negotiated in 1972—one third of the Rus­ sian grain purchases must be carried in U.S.flag ships. Blackwell said that he hoped the new rate would attract more U.S. carriers into this trade. At the present time, neither U.S. nor Russian-flag ships are hauling their full, one-third shares of the trade. �Labor Law Reform Set Back By Filibuster t;i 1-- . OldI 1laws, like ships, needJ to be over­ hauled every now and then. The barna­ cles that accumulate to slow a ship down, are like the hidden flaws and loopholes that eventually surface to slow down a good law. The Labor Law Reform Bill (S. 2467), recently dealt a setback by anti-union forces in the Senate, would have scraped the barnacles off the Labor Relations Act of 1935 (Wagner Act). But a month long filibuster, which prolonged debate on the bill, finally caused it to be sent back to the Human Resources Committee in June for re­ vision. Delay, a favorite tactic of anti-union elements, has stopped the bill for now. But it is by no means dead. The bill is of vital importance to the entire labor movement, which will be looking for it to come out of committee —hopefully for final passage—later on this year. The National Labor Relations Act of . . . ....... 1935, the provisions of which the Labor Law Reform Bill seeks to strengthen, is probably the single most important piece of pro-union legislation in U.S. history. It was incorporated into the Taft-Hartley Act of 1947. The essence of the Act of 1935 is con­ tained in Section 7 of that Act: "Employees shall have the right to self-organization, to form, join, or assist labor organizations, to bargain collec­ tively through representatives of their choosing, and to engage in concerted activities for the purpose of collective bargaining or other mutual aid or pro­ tection." As good as the provisions of the 1935 Act are, unscrupulous employers have found ways to either circumnavigate it or to flagrantly ignore it. So the rights of employees continue to be infringed upon, and workers continue to be ex­ ploited. The Reform Bill, among other things, would create stronger penalties so that it . . . . . - ^ would no longer be cheaper for em­ ployers to break the law than to comply with it. As George Meany, president of the AFL-CIO recently put it, "it is directed against the law breakers, and only law breakers." Do we really need this law? No ques­ tion about it. In 1977 alone, according to the National Labor Relations Board, the government found that 7,552 work­ ers had been illegally discriminated against by employers. There is no telling how many workers had their rights infringed upon by em­ ployers but kept quiet for fear of reprisal or the humiliation of a lengthy battle in court. The Labor Law Reform Bill would not only create stiffer penalties for em­ ployers who break the law, but would also speed up the process of resolving employee grievances. The Carter Administration has called the Labor Law Reform Bill a fair law and has backed it since its conception. Secretary of Labor Ray Marshall, com­ menting on the bill's return to commit­ tee, which will require that certain changes be made in it, said, "I believe these changes can be made without weakening the bill's central thrust, which is to strengthen the rights of workers or to choose whether or not they want to engage in collective bar­ gaining." The Carter Administration has pledged to support the bill in the future. The key sponsors of the bill are Sena­ tor Harrison A. Williams, Jr. (D-N.J.), chairman of the Human Resources Committee, and SenatorJacobK. Javits (R-N.Y.). It is a sad state of affairs when work­ ers continue to be threatened—and sometimes fired—for simply exercising their rights as defined by the law. This is what is happening, and why it is important that the Labor Law Re­ form Bill resurfaces for passage this year. Notice: Clarification of Vocation, Death Benefits in New Deep Sea Pact The Lx)g would like to point out two clarifications concerning increased benefits under the new 3-year deep sea contract. Under the new Vacation Benefit Schedule, the Log reported last month that a Seafarer will receive 4 months ba.se pay in the rating sailed for 365 days worked. Seafarers should be advised that a "month" shall be interpreted as 30 days. So, under the new Vacation Schedule, for 365 days worked, a Sea­ farer will receive an equivalent of 120 days (4 months) base pay in the rating sailed. The other clarification involves the new increased Death Benefit for active Seafarers. The new Death Benefit can go as high as $20,000 depending on a deep sea member's seatime with SlU— contracted employers. The new Death Benefit and the seatime requirements for receiving it are as follows: • $5,000—125 days seatime in the previous calendar year, and 1 year employment in the 6 month period immediately preceding date of death. • $10,000 - 125 days seatime in each of the 3 consecutive previous calendar years, and 1 day in the six month period immediately preceding date of death. • $12,000— 125 days in each of the 4 consecutive previous calendar years, and one day in the previous six months. • $15,000—125 days in each of the 5 consecutive previous calendar years. Taiwan Unionists Visit Hdqrts. Representatives from the labor movement in Taiwan recently visiteo ine U.S. as guests of the Labor Department and the AFL-CIO. One of the stops on their tour of America's labor institutions was the SlU hall in New York. They were hosted by New York Agent Jack Caffey (third frorti right). and 1 day in the previous six months. • $17 000—125 days in each of the 6 consecutive previous calendar years, and 1 day in the previous six months. • $20,000- 125 days seatime in each of the 7 consecutive previous calendar years, and 1 day in the six month period immediately preceding date of death. The new Death Benefit Schedule is applicable to active Seafarers only. The Death Benefit for retired deep sea mem­ bers remains at $5,000. Seafarer Turned Teacher Draws on Shipping Experiences Louis N. Cirignano has been a loyal SIU member since he first shipped out from the old Stone Street Hall in Lower Manhattan in 1-944. He's been on the beach for 15 years now, ever since he began teaching fulltime in 1963. But he's still paying dues because, as he puts it, "the SIU is .some­ thing I believe in." Brother Cirignano makes no bones about it—it was his early experiences with the SIU which "provided the foun­ dation for my teaching and political career." Cirignano's initial experiences with the SIU came at atime when many ships were still coming up on the wrongend of Nazi torpedoes. His first vessel, the Liberty ship Thomas Wolfe, on which he served as messman for 13 months, was lucky enough to steer clear of them. This was luck, indeed, especially con­ sidering that the Woife had the dubious honor of holding down the deadly "cof­ fins corner" in several convoys she par­ ticipated in. Cirignano recalled that the Woife made some 30 runs between the British Isles and the Normandy beachheads, while he was aboard. In the English Channel at that time, there seemed to be a lot more worry about Cierman mines and the infamous German "88's" (long range artillery) than there was about subs or enemy planes. After the war, Cirignano continued to ship out with the SIU in both the Stew­ ard and Engine departments. He partic­ ipated in many union organizing drives and beefs in the late 1940's. It was this experience, as he puts it. "that helped me to understand the political animal." Cirignano served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War and entered college in 1952 when his tour was up. After receiving his degree in 1956, he continued to ship out full-time but began to do substitute teaching while on on the beach. The last vessel he served on was the dredge Zanzibar, which participated on Louis Cirignano the Chesapeake Bay Bridge and Port of Newark projects in the early I960's. Since 1963 Brother Cirignano has been a teacher with the Passiac, New Jersey school system. He recently won an unprecedented fourth term to the Passaic Board of Education. Cirignano's experience with the SIU, more than anything else, has taught him that, "he who perservercs will eventually succeed." Pcrservcrence is often the name of the game in the labor move­ ment. and this has obviously helped Lou Cirignano in his career ashore. Researching Vietnam Sealift Seafarer Mike Gillen is currently doing research for a book about the merchant marine during the Vietnam War. He is looking for stories, photos, etc. and would like to cor­ respond with anyone who was on the Vietnam run. Gillen was OS on the SS Fairport to Da Nang in 1969. Write to him, c/o Lee, 21-05 33rd St., Astoria, N.Y. II105. July 1978 / LOG / 11 �t % The El Paso Southern is an impressive sight in the Norfolk Shipbuilding and Drydock Co. yard. The ship measures over 948 feet in length, with a beam of 135 feet. The view from the Southern's bridge shows the top portion of her five cargo tanks. The structure amid­ ships is the Cargo Control Room. Wiper P. Sharp does some sprucing up atop one of the boilers inside the engine room's vapor hood. The El Paso Southern, like all U.S.-flag LNG ships, is equipped with a swimming pool. Storekeeper/Utility Ed Savickas looks ready to take the plunge—clothes and all. El Paso Southern,. 4th SlU-Contracted LNG SIU members took another big step forward this month in insuring their future job security. This 'step' was the manning of the first of six U.S.flag TNG carriers to he built for El Paso Co., the El Paso Southern. The Southern, joins Energy Transport Go's. LNG Aquarius, LNG Aries and LNG Capricorn as the fourth SIU •manned LNG vessel. These four liquid natural gas car­ riers, and others which are currentIv under construction. re[)resent a new era in ship[)ing for .SIU members. L.NG shif )s also present a new chal12 / LOG / July 1978 lenge to Seafarers because thev re' quire specialized training for their hatidling and in the handling of their uni(pie cargo. Seafarers can acapiire the needed skills by taking the LNG course of­ fered at the Harrv Lundeherg School in Finer Point, Md. The course ac.ijuaints students with the ve.ssels and the advanced technological (Mpiipmcnt utilized aboard them. Included in the course is \ital in­ formation about licpiid natural gas and its pro|)ert ies.' A prop(>r under­ standing of LN(j hel|)s to alleviate some of the fears that people have about it, while insuring that thev will maintain a fair amount of respect as to the [)ossihle dangers of LNG if it is not handled properlv. The HLS has been working in close cooperation with the El Paso Com[lany to train the men who will work on these ships. After completing trainirig at HLS, crewmemhers tra­ velled to Texas k & M Universitv to learn how to combat actual fires from LNG vapor before taking jobs on the hi Paso Southern. The El Paso Southern has been nick­ named "Arzew 1" because she will he transporting LNG between the liquification facility located in the port of Arzew, Algeria and the regasification facilities located in either Cove Point, Md. near Baltimore, or at Elba Island near Savannah, Georgia. James Stillwell who is currently re­ ceiving training aboard the Southern, and who will he the Master of the "Arzew 2" when it is completed, called the Southern ". . . the best ship I ve ever seen." He pointed out that the ship is equipped with "two of evervthing" in virtually all phases of opera- �Qua.ermaster R. E. Ramage opens one of the forward ballast tanKs R— whfcMs loS^inLde tTe°Ca^^^^^ located inside the Cargo Control Room. ^rads). The ship is also equipped with water sprinkler systems and the engine room has a carbon dioxide fire protection system. It's lunchtime and (1. to r.) David Pappas, baker, and Eric Stevens crew messman, are ready to serve up some turkey with all the fixin's to the Southern's crew. Chief Steward Harry Huston, left, and Chief Cook Bob Frazier seem to be enjoying their work as they prepare the midday meal. QMED Don Busby checks the readouts of Cargo Tank No. 3 from the displays on the Cargo Control Console. From here he is able to check the level of inert gases in the tank, as well as the temperature and pressure/ of the tank. Carrier, Is Crewed in Norfolk, Va. tion including dual radar and naviga­ tion equipment on the bridge. He said, "this is something I've never seen before." Stillwell pointed to the training the crew received at HLS, calling it "a valuable asset to have a well trained crew" and noting that "the Harry Lundeberg School has come a long way since its inception ten years ago." SIU Quartermaster R. E. Ramage was happy to conduct a tour of the Southern's Cargo Control Room for the Log, explaining in detail the various functions each console con­ trolled throughout the ship. Ramage noted that "everything on this ship has a hack up," and that is a fact. There are two heat detection con­ soles. And firefighting systems can he activated from either the CCR or the bridge. Ramage pointed to the ship's hydraulic and electronic ballast con­ trol systems and said, "she can run on fuel oil or on t^he boil-off of LNG vapors." This last fact is a safety fea­ ture and an economic plus onlv pos­ sible on LNG ships. The El Paso Southern is currently docked at the Norfolk Shipbuilding and Drydock Co. yard in Norfolk, Va. She is there undergoing final prepa­ ration and check out of her equip­ ment. The time spent here is also giv­ ing her first crew a chance to become familiar with her operations. The Southern will start sea trials sometime in August and after will travel to Cove Point to have her LNG tanks "cooled down." At t he end of t he month, t he South­ ern will make way for Ar/.ew, Algeria to take on her first cargo of liquid natural gas. QMED Sonto Mondone watches care­ fully as stores are lowered into the en­ gine room. July 1978 / LOG / 13 �PUMPROOM, MARINE ELECTRICAL COURSES Preparing for the Future of U.S. Maritime Thru Education For years, the word "automa­ tion" called up visions of ghost­ like factories where machines did all the work and of workers stand­ ing on long unemployment lines. But automation for Seafarers presents a challenge to learn new skills and be ready to work high technology equipment that is the future of the maritime industry. LNG tankers, LASH ships, and supertankers have been coming out of shipyards regularly and the SIU has a lot of them under con­ tract. In order to keep crowing these new vessels. Seafarers have to have the skills required to run them. Some Welding Classes Cancelled SIU members, should be aware that scheduling of the Specialized courses for Pumproom Operation and Maintenance and Marine Elec­ trical Maintenance has caused sched­ uling changes at the Lundeberg School. To accomodate these programs, Welding courses will be cancelled from July 24 to Sept. 29. Also the Pumproom course originally sche­ duled to begin Oct. 9 will begin Oct. 30, 1978. The Harry Lundeberg School offers several courses which teach Seafarers how to use and maintain the high technology equipment on new ships. For QMED's and Pumpmen there's a course in Pumproom Maintenance and Operation. Even if a seaman has been a Pumpman on an old tanker, it's a different job on the new ships. Automated load­ ing and discharging procedures are different and so are safety measures. The six-week Pumproom Main­ tenance and Operation course, being offered at HLS from August 7 to Sept. 15 and again from Oct. 30 to Dec. 8, provides in-class and practical training needed to work on automated ships. The School has its own full scale simulator of an automated engine room console. Completion of the course means certification to ship aboard the newest vessels afloat. Another important course geared to new equipment trends is Marine Electrical Maintenance, open to all QMED's and Electri­ cians. It teaches the operation and maintenance of the latest electri­ cal equipment used aboard ships. This course is especially impor­ tant for the QMED and Electri­ cian's jobs on LASH vessels. The next session of the class will run from Sept. 18 to Oct. 27. Knowing how to run the new equipment means Qualified Sea­ farers are ready for the future in shipping. It means new career opportuni­ ties and the extra monev that goes along with having skills in demand on automated ships. And every time a Seafarer goes through one of the advanced, specialized courses at HLS, he's pulling for the Union by helping protect the work jurisdiction of unlicensed seamen. Having the qualified personnel to meet the demands of the industry also means the SIU will be able to keep on contracting and manning new, automated vessels. Automation on today's high technology vessels presents Seafarers with the challenge of learning the new skills required to operate these ships. Huge supertankers, like the 265,000 ton Massachusettes require that pumpmen know how to work with automated" equipment for loading and discharge of cargo. The course in Marine Electrical Maintenance is especially important to rated engine department people working on LASH vessels 14 / LOG / July 1978 �Move Mounted to Export Alaskan Oil to Japan One year after Congress took the position that no domestically produced oil would be exported from the U.S., another move is on to ship Alaskan crude to Japan. Proponents of the move, including Department of Energy officials and the oil companies, claim exportation is nec­ essary to alleviate a "glut" of oil on the U.S. West Coast. According to Sen. John Durkin (D-N.H.), some Alaskan oil has already been shipped to Japan. He said that last month the Energy Department okayed the shipment of 200,000 barrels of Ala.skan crude to Japan, reaping in a $1.2 million profit for Tesoro Petroleum, an American oil company. Enraged by the move. Sen. Durkin said he was "shocked" by the deal and he vowed to introduce legislation "to out­ law this clear evasion of Congressional intent by specifically banning exports of refined oil products." Durkin said it "is outrageous that the country is exporting oil at the same time New Hampshire and New England are forced to pay such high prices for im­ ported oil." » The New Hampshire Senator said that "it's time we faced up to the need to preserve Alaskan resources for Ameriica. It makes no sense to export Alaskan oil to our foreign competitors in Asia, thereby increasing their economic might and enabling their exports to put more people out of work in New England." Sen. Durkin concluded that export­ ing Alaskan oil "may help the oil com­ panies' profits, but it will not help solve the country's energy problems." The SIU, as we have been all along, is opposed to any move that involves ex­ porting domestically produced oil. In just one year of operation, the in­ flux of Alaskan pipeline oil has enabled the U.S. to cut down on imported oil from 45.8 percent of total consumption to 41.3 percent. The whole purpose behind construc­ tion of the Alaskan Pipeline was to re­ duce America's dependence on im­ ported oil. Any move to export this oil is in direct opposition to both national policy and the original intent of Congress in ap­ proving construction of the pipeline in the first place. The SIU realizes that there is an ex­ cess of Alaskan oil on the West Coast. However, the problem is not as acute as the oil companies would like everyone to believe. The SIU also feels that the U.S. must not take the easy way out by simply ex­ porting the excess oil, especially when the nation as a whole is in the middle of an energy crisis. The SIU also feels that the Adminis­ tration must seriously consider alternate moves to keep Alaskan oil solely for U.S. u.se, including, 1.) construction of an .oil pipeline from Port Angeles, Wash, to the oil hungry Northern Tier States of Montana, the Dakotas, Wis­ consin and Minne.sota, and 2.) modificatioti of an existing, but idle, gas pipe­ line to carry oil from Southern Cali­ fornia to Texas. This line could handle 500,000 barrels a day. The SIU feels that it is in the nation's best interests to keep Alaska's huge re­ serves solely for domestic u.se. Export­ ing this oil can only deepen our de­ pendence on imported oil from the Arab states. J,500th Check Marks New Plateau for Inland Vacation Plan The SIU has reached another mile­ stone in bringing bigger and better vaca­ tion benefits to SIU Boatmen. This month Capt. Byron Davidson received the 1500th benefit check issued under the industry-wide SIU Inland Vacation Plan. The Plan started Just two years ago when it was first negotiated with Steuart Petroleum of Piney Point, Md. in Aug­ ust, 1976.The 1500 checks issued in that short period of time is a significant indi­ cation of how far the Union has come toward its goal of bringing the Vacation Plan to Boatmen within all SlU-contracted inland companies. But the real significance of the in­ creasing number of vacation checks lies in what these growing benefits mean to Boatmen. In many cases, it means the first sub­ stantial vacation benefit for Boatmen, like those from some companies on the Rivers and in the Gulf which provided 5 Brotherhood m Action an alcohol problem "I only drank beer. I didn't think that would hurt me. While at the Center I learned that beer is alcohol," said Sea­ farer Willie Palmer of San Francisco, who recently celebrated one year of sobriety. From the help he received at the Center and through his own determina­ tion, Brother Palmer was able to stop his drinking. He said, "I didn't have a severe prob­ lem but I always seemed to be involved in beefs on a ship. I also found it difficult to spend any length of time on a ship." Now that he is sober. Seafarer Palmer has noticed improvements in his life. He was able to sail on his last ship for six months. "I have also been able to save some money," he commented. Brother PalmerJoinedtheSIUin 1967, working in the Steward Department. He said that "since I have been through the program at the Center, I have gotten foresight about my career." He is cur­ rently enrolled in the Cook and Baker program at the Lundeberg School and plans to attend the Chief Cook and Chief Steward programs also. Seafarer Palmer would like to rec­ ommend the program to all of his bro­ thers. "There is a great staff at the ARC. If you think you have a problem with alcohol, the only thing for you to do is go to the Center," he said. "Some of my fel­ low Seafarers do have problems with alcohol and I would like to recommend the ARC to them. 1 hope you realize who you are and get the help you need." If you have a problem With alcohol, contact your SIU representative or the Seafarers Alcoholic Rehabilitation Center. only a small benefit or none at all. But even for Boatmen like Capt. Davidson, who received a good company benefit before the Plan started in his company, it means a better deal all around. Davidson has worked for Caribe Tugboat. Inc. in the Gulf and the Caribbean for five years, the last two as captain. The check he brought home to Wichita Falls, Tex. this month was for $1,599. Based on 214 days work, it is the largest vacation benefit he ever received for that period of time working with Caribe. This is because Boatmen who are eligible for a company benefit don't lose it when the industry-wide Plan goes into effect. They get both benefits. This is how it works: The Plan is based on a trust fund supplied by company contributions. The companies pay a certain amount into the fund for each day that each Boatman works. The amount is deter­ mined by the Boatman's rating and increases each year that the Plan is in effect under the contract. In other words, the more you work, the more vacation benefits you get. But the Plan goes one step farther for Boat­ men like Davidson to protect the company benefits they already had. Caribe also pays its own vacation benefit into the trust fund for Davidson and other Boatmen in the company who were eligible to receive it before the SIU Plan began. Davidson's check, there­ fore, represents what he used to get from Caribe, plus the new Union benefit. Capt. Byron Davidson Davidson keeps the company benefit only as long as he stays with Caribe. But if he goes to work for a new SlU-contracted company that has the Plan, he is still a.ssured of its benefits.That's why it's called an industry-wide plan. The growing number of SlU-contracted inland companies that have it means that Boatmen have greater bene­ fit protection throughout the industry. In short, the industry-wide Inland Vacation Plan means more opportuni­ ties to get more money, more often. The Boatmen who have received the 1500 checks so far know what that means. In time, all inland members will, too, since the Union is getting much closer to its goal of negotiating the Plan under all new contracts. Quarterly Finance Committee Alcoholic Rehabilitction Center 1 am inlcrcslcti in allcntlin^ a six-wcck proijiam al the Alcoholic Rchabililalion Center. 1 iindeislaiul that all m.\ medieal and eounseliny records will be kept slrlclly coiilidt'iiliiil. and that the> will not be kept anywhere except at The ( enter. Name ... Book No. Address (Street or RFD) (City) (State) Telephone No Mail to: THF. CFNTFR Slur Roiile Box 153-A Vallov Lee, IMd. 20692 or call, 24 lioitrs-a-el<iy, (30!) 994-(l()I() (Zip) Along with SIU Secretary-Treasurer Joe DIGiorgio, seated center, the seven-man Quarterly Finance Committee goes over the Union's records for the last quarter. This committee of rank-and-file members was elected by their fellow members at the regular monthly meeting for July in the port of New York. Seated clockwise around table are: Carroll P. Dwyer; Edward Polise; Louis Machirote; Secretary-Treasurer DiGiorgio; William Koflowitch (committee chairman); William Seltzer; William Lovett, and A. R. Hassan. July 1978 / LOG / 15 �sill Tugs Shine in Detroit's Juiy 4th Harbor Festival The annual International Tugboat Race on the Detroit River is becoming quite a popular event. Despite foul weather all day long, an estimated crowd of 200,000—twice the size of last year's spectator crowd—turned out on July 4 to watch 18 American and Cana­ dian tugs do battle. The number of tugs participating was an increase of 4 over last year's entries. The SI I-contracted tug Daryl C. Hannah (Hannah Inland Waterways Corp.), skippered by Captain Kim Gill, came in second. Another SHI tug, the Maryland (Great Lakes Towing Co.), was last year's winner. After getting off to an early lead this year, the A/ary'/azf</devel­ oped engine trouble and had to bow out of the race. After trophies had been handed out, and the water of the Detroit River had regained some of its former composure, crewmembers and guests relaxed with food and drink on the Canadian shore. The race, held last year for the first time in 17 years, is part of the Interna­ tional Freedom Festival which cele­ brates not only the signing of the Ameri­ can Declaration of Independence, but also America's long-standing friendship with her Canadian neighbors. The SlU-contracted Maryland (foreground), last year's winner, holds the Shannon (left) and the SlU-contracted Daryl C. Hannah at bay during early goings in the International Tugboat Race on the Detroit River. Retired tugmen Felix Knetchel (left) and Captain M. B. Kelley were guests of SlUcontracted Great Lakes Towing Co. Kelley skippered the winning tug 17 years ago. Knetchel and Kelley represent 80 years of tug experience. "We are putting a new dress on the Queen" said Larry Bernard, deckhand, (standing, rear) as he and deckhand Mike Slaght finish a fresh paint job on the Maryland in preparation for the race. Left to right: Engineer Jack Treadway; deckhand Rod Jeziorski and Captain Kim Gill, of the Daryl C. Hannah, show off their second place trophy. Deckhand John Marx finishes up the topside trim on the Maryland prior to the race. A MESSAGE FROM YOUR UNION /VARCOT/CS HAVE AfO P/.ACE JN P/^Of^£^pONAL S£AMAN'S CARBEJZ ... AND VOU LoS£ yo£/R EOR L/^ / 16 / LOG / July 1978 �Ji Ii New Orleans Besides its regular runs from the Gulf to the east coast of South America, west coast of Africa, the Caribbean and Central America, Delta Line now serves both coasts of South America from the U.S. East and West Coasts. This has been made possible through Delta Line's recent acquisition of 13 Prudential Line vessels. From the East Coast, Delta serves ports in Venezuela, Colombia,- Panama, Ecuador, Peru, Chile, the Caribbean and Central America. From the West Coast and western Canada, Delta's express passenger-cargo serv­ ice calls at ports in Mexico, Panama, the Caribbean, Central America, the east and west coasts of Colombia, Venezuela, Brazil, Uruguay, Argentina, Chile, Peru and Ecuador. Also from the U.S. West Coast, Delta's express cargo liners call at ports in Mexico, Guatemala, El Salvador, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, Panama, Colombia, Ecuador, Chile, and Peru. ST Flor From a Gulf port from Aug. 1-21, the ST (Altair Steamship) will sail to the port of Arica, Chile with a cargo of 23,500 metric tons of bulk wheat. ST Port Also from a Gulf port from Aug. 1-20, the ST Port (Asbury Steamship) will journey to Casablanca, Morocco carrying 13,400 metric tons of bulk wheat. ST Penn had to import 35 percent of her crude oil supply. Now it's 48 percent! By the end of May the tankers had delivered 21.8 million barrels of crude for stor­ age. Among the SlU-contracted ships involved are the VIX Cs Massachusetts -dnd New York, both 264,073 dwt, the 225,000 dwt Williamshuri^h. plus the S'rCr;//;g/M' (lOT) the ST 'Zapata Ranf^er and ST Zapata Patriot. Under the Merchant Marine Act of 1936, at least 50 percent of the crude cargo must be moved on U.S. flag, privately-owned tankers "if available at fair and reasonable rates." Total cost of the 1 billion barrels of crude oil stored would be roughly around $16 billion. In an emergency, 4 million barrels of crude could betaken out daily for nine months. Washington, D.C. President Jimmy Carter has commanded U.S. ships to pick up Indochinese "boat people" refugees, most of whom fled South Vietnam. The Presidential order would allow the refugees to settle in the United States. Carter's order was caused by a sudden jump in May and June of tlie number of refugees who landed from boats in Asian ports, mostly in fhailand, Malaysia and Australia, where refugee camps have been set up. At the start of the year refugees arriving at these ports numbered around 2,000 a month. But in May and June the number rose to 5,800 a month. Refugee organiza­ tions estimate that at least half the people who escape by boat from Vietnam perish at sea. Under the President's order, U.S. ship captains can assure port authorities that the refugees will soon be out of their countries to where they wish to settle in the United States. Also going to Casablanca from the Gulf on Aug. 1-20, the ST Penn (Alpine Steamship) will haul 13,400 metric tons of bulk wheat. Gulf Coast Salt Domes SlU oil tankers, chartered by the MSC, are delivering millions of barrels of crude for storage in Gulf Coast salt domes under the year-old U.S. Strategic Petroleum Reserve Program. The program's goal of stockpiling 1 billion barrels of crude by 1984 is to avert a nationwide oil and gasoline shortage during the Arab boycott in 1973-74. That cold winter cost the country $35 to $45 billion in lost gross national product and caused 500,000 job losses to U.S. workers. We all remember when we had to wait in line at gas stations for fuel. Today,' the U.S. is even more vulnerable to an oil embargo. In 1973, the nation I he Carter Administration will launch a comprehensive study of maritime prob­ lems through a U..S. Interagency Task Force. The Administration says the purpose of the study is to seek "a clear articulation of the issues which must be resolved and the options which are realistically available to the Administration in this area." The study calls for meetings of the various agency officials involved and the presentation of proposals in mid-summer. The task force includes representatives of the Office of Management and Budget, the Domestic Policy Staff and of the Departments of Commerce, Labor, Trans­ portation, State, Defense, Navy and J rcasury. It also includes the assistant attorney general, chairmen of both the Federal Maritime Commission and the Council of Economic Advisers and the assistant to the President for National .Securitv Affairs. Not a Telephone, but Better Than the Better Mousetrap His name may not go down in his­ tory alongside such people as Eli Whit­ ney or Alexander Graham Bell. But just the same, Felix Dayrit, a deep sea SIU member, is an inventor of some note. Felix's invention may never become as popular as the telephone. But those who may need it and use it will probably find it very practical, especially in an emergency. The 64-year old Seafarer's invention is a technical sounding contraption known as the Cyclone Generator. It's basically a hydro-electric gen­ erating system that can be used as an emergency power standby, or can be used as a primary power source for MEMBERSHIP MEETINRS' SCHEDULE Port Date Deep Sea Lakes, Inland Waters New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Jacksonville Algonac Houston New Orleans Mobile San Francisco Wilmington Seattle Piney Point San Juan Columbus Chicago Aug. 7 Aug. 8 Aug. 9 Aug. 10 Aug. 10 Aug. II Aug. 14 Aug. 15 Aug. 16 Aug. 17 Aug. 21 Aug. 25 Aug. 12 Aug. 10 Aug. 19 Aug. 15 2:30p.m 2:30p.m 2:30p.m 9:30a.m 2:00p.m 2:30p.m 2:30p.m 2:30p.m 2:30p.m 2:30p.m 2:30p.m 2:30p.m 10:30a.m 2:30p.m — — Port Arthur Aug. 15 2:30p.m Buffalo St. Louis Cleveland Aug. 16 Aug. 18 Aug. 17 — 2:30p.m — UIW 7:00p.m. 7:00p.m. 7:00p.m. 7:00p.m. — 7:00p.m. 7:00p.m. — — — houses or small buildings without electricity. The system uses dicsel fuel or gaso­ line to run a ground level pump which feeds water from a well to a raised storage tank. For power, a simple con­ trol valve sends water down to a lower level turbine-flywheel setup activating the generator. Right now, Dayrit is trying to get his invention patented. He has an applica­ tion already on file in the U.S. Patent Office. After getting his patent, Dayrit will have to seek out a manufacturer to build and help market his product. As he is finding out, inventing something is only half the battle. A lot more work is involved to actually market an inven­ tion into a consumer product. Dayrit, a native of the Philippines, has drawn on many years of experience sailing electrician to build his invention from an idea to a finished product. Felix Dayrit He has always sailed in the engine room since joining the SIU in 1946. Prior to that, Dayrit served in the U.S. Army during World War 11. He's a former resident of Brooklyn, N.Y. and now makes his home and ships from the port of San Francisco. Brother Dayrit knows he won't be­ come famous, or rich, from his inven­ tion. But then again, how many people know the name of the guy who invented the better mouse trap. 1:00p.m. — — — Deposit in the SIU Blood BankIt's Your Life July 1978 / LOG / 17 �Time to Leash Russian Rate Slashing program to capture as much of the sians have made tremendous inU.S. foreign liner trade as possible. , roads into the American shipping Their method of attracting business market. As a result, Russian ships are now has been to offer rates as much as 60 percent below accepted liner confer­ regular visitors to U.S. ports on all ence rates. Without any Congres­ three coasts and the Great Lakes sional restrictions against such anti­ leaving with cargoes on most of our competitive rate slashing, the Rus- major liner trade routes. The Soviets carry U.S. cargoes be­ tween American ports and the Far East, Northern Europe, the Medi­ terranean, India, Pakistan and the Persian Gulf. The end result of the Soviets' ac­ tivities in this area is painfully simple —less and less cargo for Americanflag liners. And that necessarily means a strain on the job market for American seamen. The SIU feels that the problems created by the expanding Soviet merchant fleet have reached a crisis level. Not only in respect to jobs for U.S. seamen. But also in regard to America's national defense picture. We raise the issue of national de­ fense for the following reasons. The U.S. merchant fleet is presently comprised of 577 deep sea vessels capable of carrying only 5 to 6 per­ cent of the nation's waterborne for­ eign commerce. The Russian mer­ chant fleet has grown in the last few years to 2,420 vessels capable of carrying more than 50 percent of their commerce. That means the Russians out­ number us 4 to 1 on the high seas in regard to merchant vessels. It used to be the other way around. If that's not bad enough, accord­ ing to Maritime Administrator Rob­ ert J. Blackwell, more Russian ships are now operating in America's for­ eign trades than are American-flag ships. In other words, the United States is now more dependent on the Soviet fleet for movement of our commerce than on our own flag fleet. The SIU believes that this is an in­ This letter is to express my thanks to the SIU for the $10,000 college tolerable situation—and a situation scholarship awarded to me last month. 1 will be attending Eastern Mennonite College in Harrisonburg, Va. for my pre-medical studies. that Congress must remedy soon be­ Before receiving the scholarship, my parents had been concerned about fore our dependence on the Russians college funds for myself and my twin sister, who will be attending the becomes irreversible. same college. Our prayers, though, were answered concerning this need. In all fairness to Congress, a bill is 1 understand that receiving a scholarship such as this entails many re­ moving through the House of Rep­ sponsibilities. With this in mind, I will strive to achieve the goals I have set for myself concerning the medical profession. Again, I wish to thank the Union for awarding me such an honor. Sincerely, SIgmund Seller Blenheim, N.J. Like a hungry shark that hasn't eaten in a week, the Soviet merchant fleet is devouring ever increasing chunks of America's foreign liner cargoes. When U.S. ports were first re­ opened to Russian ships in 1971, the Soviets embarked on an aggressive Scholarship Winner Thanks SlU Editor, LOG 675 Fourth Ave., Brooklyn, N. Y. 11232 Change of Address Or New Subscriber July, 1978 LOG Official Publication of the Seafarers international Union of North America, Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District, AFL-CIO Vol. 40, No. 7 Executive Board Paul Hall I would like to receive the LOG—please put my name on your mailing list. resentatives aimed specifically at halting the growing Russian threat. It is known as the ControllecLCar-?. rier Bill. It was marked up late last month by the House Merchant Ma­ rine and Fisheries Committee. No date has been set, though, for action by the full House. The bill, itself, is aimed at rates. The Russians, and other state owned fleets, have been able to corner so much of the U.S. trade market by of­ fering rates way below conference levels. American operators and other national flag fleets simply can­ not compete against these rates. The Controlled Carrier Bill, would force the Russians to raise their rates to a comparable level with accepted conference liner rates. The bill also empowers the Fed­ eral Maritime Commission to sus­ pend for a maximum of 180 days any rates that are not found to be "fair and reasonable." In other words, the FMC could ban Russian ships from a certain trade for non-cooperation on the rates issue. The SIU feels that the Controlled Carrier Bill is a good one. We have nothing against fair competition, be­ cause we feel that American liner companies can compete with foreign lines which must make a profit to exist. But the Communist bloc stateowned fleets care nothing about profit. The motive behind their mer­ chant marine buildup is the accumu­ lation of hard foreign currencies and, more importantly to them, po­ litical leverage over the U.S. The Controlled Carrier Bill is by no means the answer to all the U.S. maritime industry's problems. In fact, we are convinced that Amer­ ica must adopt a totally new na­ tional maritime policy which will in­ sure U.S. flag ships a significant share of all cargoes. But for the time being, the Con­ trolled Carrier Bill is a step in the right direction to return a fair com­ petitive spirit to the nation's foreign liner trades. The SIU urges swift adoption of this measure. President Frank Drozak {Print Informallon) Joe DiGiorgio Executive Vide President Earl Shepard Vice President NAME Cal Tanner Secretary-Treasurer Vice President Lindsey Williams Vice President ADDRESS UlOa NESl CITY STATE ZIP. Ray Bourdius Soc. Sec. # Bk # ./ TO AVOID DUPLICATION: If you are an old subscriber and have a change of address, please give your former address below or send mailing-label from last issue received. ADDRESS 18 / LOG / July 1978 389 James Gannon Editor SIU members please give: CITY V" STATE ZIP. Assistant Editor Marcia Reiss Assistant Editor Edra Ziesk Assistant Editor Mike Gillen Assistant Editor Frank Cianciotti Photography Dennis Lundy Marie Kosciusko Administrative Assistant George J. Vana Production/Art Director Photography Published monthly by Seafarers International Union, Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District, AFL-CIO, 675 Fourth Ave., Brooklyn, N.Y. 11232. Tel. 499-6600. Second class postage paid at Brooklyn, N.Y. �OUTER CONTINENTAL SHELF BILL OfficijI Puhlicjtion o( (he Scafjrcts Innrnalioiul Union • Alljniic, C.ull, I LOG jnil Inland Walin OrMricI • A( L CIO I Spedal Supplement JULY 1978 Hire American Provision Wins Support of House-Senate Confab: Victory for Maritime Labor A House and Senate Conference on July 20 voted overwhelmingly to re­ quire that vessels and equipment work­ ing the U.S. Outer Continental Shelf be' manned and crowed by American work­ ers. The House conferees adopted the 'Hire American' provisions by a unani­ mous voice vote. The Senate conferees voted 6-2 to support the bill. As adopted, the bill will require that American equipment must be manned and crewed by U.S. citizens. In addi­ tion, equipment that is owned 50 per­ cent or more by foreign nationals must be manned American to the extent that the foreign nation favors its own work­ ers on its outer continental shelf. The 'Hire American' provisions of the OCS Bill set some important prece­ dents for American workers—including Seafarers. What the bill does is to guarantee— for the first time—the right of Ameri­ can workers to participate in the job of developing the resources of American technology. Congress has, in effect, put the multi­ national oil companies on notice that they can no longer expect a free ride by exploiting American resources and at the same time exporting American jobs overseas. It was a little more than a year ago that the Senate first adopted its version of an Outer Continental Shelf bill. That version of the bill made no provisions for protecting the rights of American workers to participate in the develop­ ment of America's offshore resources. Then, in February 1978, the House passed its version of the bill (H.R. 1614). During hearings and committee consideration of the House bill, a Select House Committee on OCS added an amendment which was sponsored by Rep. Leo Zeferetti (D-N.Y.). It con­ tained the very important provisions re­ quiring U.S. documentation of offshore equipment; U.S. safety standards for offshore equipment; and jobs for Amer­ ican workers on U.S. offshore equip­ ment. Labor Fought Hard During this lime, the SlU—together with affiliates of the Maritime Trades Department of the AFL-CIO, and other AFL-CIO unions—formed the General Presidents' Offshore Construction In­ dustry Committee. This was to work toward ensuring that the final bill would contain provisions to protect and pro­ mote jobs for American workers. SlU President Paul Hall has been chairman of the Committee, and has worked actively within the AFL-CIO on behalf of maritime and construction workers whose jobs are directly in­ volved. As passed by the House-Senate Con­ ference, the Outer Continental Shelf Bill has to be considered as a sweeping victory for maritime labor. The 'Hire American' provision carries the imme­ diate potential of creating some 3,000 to 5,000 new jobs for Aitierican seamen and other workers aboard support and supply vessels and on the drill rigs themselves. Most importantly, the 'Hire Ameri­ can' provision sets an important prece­ dent in gaining Congressional recogni­ tion of the rights of American workers to participate in the development of our nation's energy resources. It is a prece­ dent that has strong application to the water transportation of America's energy needs. It represents a clear vic­ Rep. Leo Zeferetti Sponsored ^Hire American' Provision "fVe are, of course, primarily con­ cerned with extracting fossil fuels from the ocean floor. But, the interests of the American martime industry and Amer­ ican labor must also be of paramount concern. It makes sense to me to tie these national needs together in this bill." Rep. Leo C. Zeferetti (D-N.Y.) Congressman Leo C. Zeferetti has been a firm supporter of the U.S. Mer­ chant Marine and American maritime labor in his two terms as a member of Congress, and member of the House Merchant Marine and Fisheries Com­ mittee. It was Congressman Zeferetti who introduced the amendment to the Outer Continental Shelf Bill which guarantees the right of American workers to par­ ticipate in developing the resources of the American Outer Continental Shelf. Congressman Zeferetti was elected to the House in 1974 to represent the 15th Congressional District in Brook­ lyn, N.Y. He was elected to a second tory for American labor, and a signal defeat for the giant international oil in­ terests and their efforts to export the job opportunities of American workers. As this issue of the Log goes to press, the House-Senate Conference is wrap­ ping up the final sections of the OCS Rep. Leo C. Zeferetti term in 1976. In addition to being a member of the House Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee, Congressman Zeferetti is also a member of the House Committee on Education and Labor; the Select Committee on Maritime Edu­ cation and Training; the Select Com­ mittee on the Outer Continental Shelf, and the Pension Task Force. bill. When the total bill is reported out of Conference, it will be sent to both the House and Senate for final approval of the compromises. Following that ac­ tion, the final draft of the bill will be sent to President Carter for his signa­ ture. ICongrcssional Htcorfl United States oyAmerica Vol. 124 PROCEEDINGS AND DEBATES OF THE 95 CONGRESS, SECOND SESSION WASHINGTON, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 1978 No. I I Following is the actual debate that took place on the floor of the House of Representatives last February concerning the ''Hire American'' provi­ sion in the House version of the OCS bill. As shotvn in this debate, a serious challenge to remove the *Hire American' provision was soundly defeated. OUTER CONTINENTAL SHELF will be Americans or legally admitted LANDS ACT AMENDMENTS OF 1977 aliens with proper work visas. Likewise, a Mr. MURPHY of New York. Mr. prohibition against foreign-flag vessels and Speaker, I move that the House resolve drilling units on the OCS is unnecessary. itself into the Committee of the Whole America currently produces approxi­ House on the State of the Union for the mately 80 to 90 percent of the world's oil further consideration of the bill (H.R. and gas production equipment, and, thus, 1614) to establish a policy for the man­ the predominance of equipment and ves­ agement of oil and natural gas in the sels used on OCS lands will undoubtedly Outer Continental Shelf; to protect the be American. According to Offshore Rig marine and coastal environment; to amend Data Services of Houston, Tex., of the 141 the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act; drilling units currently on the American and for other purposes. OCS, 124 were built in the United States, The SPEAKER pro tempore. The ques­ 4 were built in U.S.-owned yards overseas, tion is on the motion offered by the gen­ and only 13 were constructed in foreign tleman from New York (Mr. MURPHY). facilities. The motion was agreed to. Second, Mr. Chairman, section 31 IN THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE would serve to protect a market that needs Accordingly the House resolved itself no protection at the cost of inviting re­ into the Committee of the Whole House taliation by other countries. The embassies on the State of the Union for the further of Great Britain, Norway, and the Euro­ consideration of the bill H.R. 1614, with pean Communities have protested the pro­ Mr. NATCHER in the chair. visions of section 31 and have noted that The Clerk read the title of the bill. their governments are under considerable The CHAIRMAN. When the Commit­ pressure from labor and industry to in­ tee rose on Wednesday, February 1, 1978, stitute similar "buy and hire national" .etitle II was under consideration and pend­ strictions in the North Sea oilfields. The ing was an amendment offered by the gen­ Department of Commerce reports that tleman from New York (Mr. MURPHY) 1977 U.S. exports of oil field machinery and a substitute amendment offered by the amounted to $2.7 billion, while imports of gentleman from Ohio (Mr. WHALEN). such products were insignificant. These The gentleman from Ohio (Mr. WHAL­ factors lead me to believe that protective EN) is now recognized for 5 minutes in restrictions such as those contained in the support of his substitute amendment. provisions of section 31 cannot be justified (Mr. WHALEN asked and was given on the basis of the needs of American in­ permission to revise and extend his re­ dustry or American workers, and in fact marks.) could lead to retaliatory measures by other Mr. WHALEN. Mr. Chairman, this nations to the detriment of an important amendment would delete section 31, U.S. export market. which would require U.S. documentation, Third, section 31 is contrary to current registry, and employment of U.S. na­ U.S. multilateral efforts to liberalize trade tionals for OCS facilities and vessels. Al­ through a variety of international organi­ though section 31 purports to maximize zations, including the multilateral trade U.S. employment and use of American negotiations (GATT), the Organization for equipment in OCS operations, it would Economic Cooperation and Development, accomplish neither of these legitimate and the International Energy Agency. In goals but could invite retaliation by other addition, the United States is actively en­ countries against U.S. nationals working gaged in bilateral talks with individual overseas and against a major export mar­ countries to open foreign markets to our ket for American products. Mr. Chair­ exporters to a much greater degree than man, I advocate deletion of section 31 for present. Adopting the restrictive measures three reasons; of section 31 while these negotiations are First, section 31 would not increase the taking place would seriously hamper our number of Americans working on the OCS efforts and would be viewed by other or the amount of U.S.-produced equip­ countries as a shift by America toward in­ ment used in OCS development. There is creased protectionism. As Charles L. no evidence that large numbers of aliens Schultze, Chairman of the President's are or will be employed in coastal drilling Council on Economic Advisers, warned operations. Rather, economics and logis­ recently in the Council's annual report to tics dictate that while operating off U.S. the President, the world and U.S. econocoasts, the vast majority of crew members Continued on next page �Sen. Henry Jackson (D-Wash.) United States America Vo/. 124 Sen. Frank Church (D-Idaho) Sen. J. Bennett John.ston (D-La.) Sen. James A. McClure (D-Idaho) Congressional "Recorcl PROCEEDINGS AND DEBATES OF THE 95'^CONGRESS. SECOND SESSION WASHINGTON, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 1978 Continued from preceding page mies could be seriously harmed by pro­ tectionism and the resultant slump in in­ ternational trade. Section 31 is unnecessary and counter­ productive. It is opposed by the adminis­ tration, including the Department of State and the Department of the Interior. A similar proposal was rejected by the House during consideration of the OCS bill in 1976, and no "preference America" lan­ guage is contained in the OCS legislation that was passed by the Senate last year. 1 strongly believe that section 31 is not in the best interests of the United States and I urge you to support my amendment to delete it from H.R. 1614. Mr. CONABLE. Mr. Chairman, will the gentleman yield? Mr. WHALEN. I yield to the gentle­ man from New York. Mr. CONABLE. I thank the gentleman for yielding. I strongly support the position the gen­ tleman is taking. It seems to me this is absolutely the worst time to try to enact a measure of this sort. The measure would be anticonsumer, and in my view it would be cutting off our nose to spite our face. We have a tremendous stake in the export trade, particularly of the type of high technology items we are here considering. (Mr. CONABLE asked and was given permission to revise and extend his re­ marks.) The CHAIRMAN. The time of the gen­ tleman has expired. At the request of Mr. ZEFERETTI, and by unanimous consent, Mr. WHALEN was allowed to proceed for 2 additional min­ utes. ) Mr. ZEFERETTI. Mr. Chairman, will the gentleman yield? Mr. WHALEN. I yield to the gentle­ man from New York. Mr. ZEFERETTI. I thank the gentle­ man for yielding. I have before me some offshore mobile drilling construction orders for the years 1978 through 1979, and in them there are some 12 rigs under construction that are being built by Finland, by Spain, by the Netherlands, by Nova Scotia, by Scotland, No. 11 by Singapore, and by Japan. I also have before me an assessment of the impact on the maritime industry, an assessment of offshore industry and a paragraph which I would like to bring to the gentleman's attention. In it it says that— One of the most apparent changes has occurred in the offshore oil and gas indus­ try where once the United States was vir­ tually alone in technological development, rig and platform fabrication and offshore production ... of 171 rigs constructed prior to 1970, 71 percent were built by yards in the United States, 16 percent were built in other parts of the world. Since 1970, 272 rigs have been delivered or are on order, and of this number the U.S. will have produced only 34 percent, Europe 28 percent, and the rest of the world 38 percent. With the growth in North Sea activity, Europe has assumed a place of leadership in semisubmersible construc­ tion and concrete structures. For that reason I have to oppose the gentleman's striking that section. Mr. WHALEN. I think that the funda­ mental issue was discussed last night when the gentleman from New York's (Mr. MURPHY) amendment was introduced. That is the effect that protection legisla­ tion of this kind will have in the long run. If we adopt protective legislation, certainly we are gong to see retaliation by our trad­ ing partners abroad. What is going to hap­ pen is that even while we enjoy this lead, we are not going to be able to take advan­ tage of it economically because we will be frozen out of these other areas. So for this reason I again would stress that section 31 be deleted from the bill. The CHAIRMAN. The time of the gentleman has expired. (At the request of Mr. MURPHY of New York, and by unanimous consent, Mr. WHALEN was allowed to proceed for 1 additional minute.) Mr. MURPHY of New York. Mr. Chairman, will the gentleman yield? Mr. WHALEN. I yield to the gentle­ man from New York. Mr. MURPHY of New York. I thank the gcitiicnsan for yielding. The longrange trend of dumping in the United States by different foreign countries is Sen. Dale Bumpers (D-Ark.) *5en. James Abourezk (D-So. Dak.) probably highlighted by Japan and the auto industry. I think as of now there are over 1,200,000 cars coming into the U.S. market, and I think we have put about 1,100 cars into the Japanese market. That is the type of reciprocity that we are deal­ ing with on an international basis. I think the gentleman from New York (Mr. ZEFERETTI), just pointed out that same trend is now established in the con­ struction on our own Continental Shelf. Mr. WHALEN. If I may just respond to the gentleman's comments, he has of course broadened the scope of my discus­ sion. It seems to me that the negotiations that are taking place right now in the fora to which 1 previously have referred hope­ fully will resolve some of these protection­ ist attitudes on the part of Japan and other countries. But if we become involved our­ selves in those very same practices it is very evident we are not going to amelio­ rate the problem to which I have referred. The CHAIRMAN. The time of the gen­ tleman from Ohio has expired. (On request of Mr. DUNCAN of Oregon, and by unanimous consent, Mr. WHALEN was allowed to proceed for 1 additional minute.) Mr. DUNCAN of Oregon. Mr. Chair­ man, will the gentleman yield? Mr. WHALEN. I yield to the gentle­ man from Oregon. Mr. DUNCAN of Oregon. Mr. Chair­ man, I commend the gentleman from Ohio for his remarks and I must say philosophically I am in complete agree­ ment with what the gentleman from Ohio has said. Also I am in accordance with the American building of these rigs but I am not in a position to support the gentleman 100 percent. I must emphasize to the House that this Nation is a trading nation and the opportunity we have at the pres­ ent time to recover from the very unfavor­ able balance of trade depends on our con­ tinuing to be a trading nation. The gentleman from New York, the chairman of the committee, raised the question of unfair trade practices, dump­ ing, and the gentleman in the well I think correctly distinguishes between that situa­ tion and the one we are faced with here today in the OCS bill. 1 agree that foreign trade must be a two-way street and 1 have supported the administration's move to stop the unfair trade and the dumping of Japanese products in this country. I think this House has likewise generally been supportive of the efforts to have fair free trade in the textile industry, but that is not what we arc talking about here. American rigs are all over the world and what we can expect from the passage What the Bill Means To American Workers When the House and Senate Confer­ ence voted July 20 to suport the amend­ ment which requires U.S. documenta­ tion of offshore rigs and vessels, U.S. safety standards, and hiring of Ameri­ can workers—Congress made it clear to the multinational oil companies that Americans were going to participate in the development of American technol­ ogy and American resources. Here is what the bill provides: DOCUMENTATION. Any vessel, rig, platform or other structure built or rebuilt more than one year after the ef­ fective date of such regulations (result­ 20 / LOG / July 1978 ing from this bill), which are used on the U.S. Outer Continental Shelf must be documented under the. laws of the United States. CONSTRUCTION STANDARDS. Any vessel, rig, platform or other struc­ ture engaged in Outer Continental Shelf activities must comply with design, con­ struction, alteration and repair stand­ ards established by the U.S, MANNING. Any vessels, rig, plat­ form or other structure used in Outer Continental Shelf activities more than one year after the effective date of these regulations must be manned or crewed by citizens of the United States or by aliens lawfully admitted to the U.S. for permanent residence. In addition, where any of the off­ shore equipment is owned 50 percent or more by a foreign nation, the Ameri­ can manning and crewing requirements will only apply when that foreign nation has implemented by its own laws or regulations a policy for a national man­ ning requirement for its citizens on equipment operating on that foreign nation's continental shelf. of the legislative change the chairman is endorsing from his own bill is reciprocity that will drive our rigs from the drilling sites all around the world, to the great deprivation and ultimate deprivation of labor in this country. I thank the gentleman for yielding. Mr. WHALEN. I thank the gentleman for his comments. Mr. STEIGER. Mr. Chairman, will the gentleman yield? Mr. WHALEN. I yield to the gentle­ man from Wisconsin (Mr. STEIGER). Mr. STEIGER. Mr. Chairman, I ap­ preciate very much my colleague, the gen­ tleman from Ohio, yielding. **What we are doing here is saying: Let American men and women have the jobs that are vital to this nation on our Outer Continental Shelf.'' Rep. John Murphy (D-IS.Y.) I would have to say I hope that the House does not make a decision on an is­ sue of this kind by trying to follow the logic of our friend, the gentleman from New York (Mr. MURPHY.) So far as I know there has never been an accusation made that these are dumped rigs that are competing with American rigs in the Outer Continental Shelf, nor is this an issue with the automobile industry. And, yes, the Japanese have a track record which indicates that they are less than willing to allow American products to come into Japan as we allow the Jap­ anese products to come in, but that is no reason to adopt section 31 with the Mur­ phy of New York amendment. It is one thing just to send Bob Strauss to see Min­ ister Uishiba or to see people in Britain and Malaysia or Hong Kong or Taiwan or anywhere else and it is another thing when the House of Representatives acts up and decides to accept this kind of clearly pro­ tective measure. We cannot have it both ways and we cannot argue that we ought to be trying to tear down the unfair bar­ riers that exist abroad when we are en­ acting barriers in the United States. The CHAIRMAN. The time of the gen­ tleman from Ohio has again expired. (On request of Mr. FRENZEL, and by unanimous consent, Mr. WHALEN was al­ lowed to proceed for 2 additional min­ utes.) Mr. STEIGER. Mr. Chairman, will the gentleman yield? Mr. WHALEN. I yield to the gentle­ man from Wisconsin. Mr. STEIGER. Mr. Chairman, I will say that is the reason the Whalen amend­ ment ought to be adopted. Then we have a fair shot at attempting to try to deal on a negotiated basis in a multinational set­ ting; but it clouds the issue and is exceed­ ingly shortsighted to adopt what is recom­ mended by the committee. Mr. FRENZEL. Mr. Chairman, will the gentleman yield? Mr. WHALEN. I yield to the gentle­ man from Minnesota. (Mr. FRENZEL asked and was given permission to revise and extend his re­ marks.) Mr. FRENZEL. Mr. Chairman, I want to congratulate the gentleman for making the amendment that I wanted to make my­ self. The gentleman has articulated cor­ rectly, and forcefully, that America is a trading nation. The combination of our ex­ ports and imports amount to now some­ thing over 12 percent of our gross national product. Our ability to provide for the general welfare of our people in the future will de­ pend on our ability to compete interna­ tionally. We are no longer an isolated country. If we lock up our markets to for­ eigners, that will simply lock up their mar­ kets to us. Certainly in this field, drilling, we have more to lose than in most areas because we get the lion's share of the drilling con­ tracts abroad. It will be a dreadful mistake to do anything other than pass the amend­ ment of the gentleman from Ohio. Mr. WHALEN. Mr. Chairman, I think the gentleman from Minnesota has effec­ tively defined the issue. �Mr. MILLER of California. Mr. Chair­ man, I rise in opposition to the amend­ ment. Mr. Chairman, it is with some difficulty that I speak in opposition to the amend­ ment, because I think many of the things people have said about this country being a trading nation and about this country depending on its trading partners is true; but one of the things I think is very trou­ bling is that we have seen while the United States has resisted protective actions, we have seen a steady encroachment on jobs of American citizens. 1 represent an area, the San Francisco Bay area, which is directly involved in the production of offshore oil rigs and let me tell you that the west coast steel industry is deeply concerned about our accelerated leasing program and the demand for rigs continues. The fact is that the Japanese are building these with Government sup­ ported steel and we cannot compete. We know they have a superior product, be­ cause they just built one of the largest rigs in the world now drilling off of Santa Bar­ bara in excess of 800 to 1,000 feet of water. I share the concern of the gentleman from Louisiana that some of the residents of the gentleman's State and the residents of the State of Texas may be called back from duty overseas; but the steelworkers in the west coast would like to share in this bountiful bill. The boilermakers would like to go to work. The carpenters would like to go to work. They have a possibility of doing that, not in my district, but at Mare Island and over in Oakland to work on these rigs, to assemble and build them. We see policies by Norway and Britain that the goods and services be purchased in their respective countries. I do not see anything inconsistent in having Mr. Strauss go and negotiate with these things in mind. I just think this is a rational statement that when we develop America's resources that American citizens, American job­ holders, have a right to participate. It still sticks in the craw of-the American people that Alaska oil was brought through our pipelines built with Japanese steel. I think we have a right when we de­ velop our resources to say that all the cross segments of our society will partici­ pate in the development, participate in the construction, participate in the manning, knowing they are working under proper safety regulations. I think that is what this amendment really does. There are excep­ tions to the amendment offered by the gen­ tleman from New York (Mr. MURPHV) to see that if the goods are not available, if a specific good is not manufactured here, you can go elsewhere; if it-will cause a delay, you can go elsewhere. If they are in short supply, you can go elsewhere; but where we have the capability to make steel in California and we have the capability to asemble it in California and we have the technology to man these rigs, let me say that our first priority ought to be to carry out that policy. I think it is very clear that in the tours of this committee overseas we have heard time and again that the only game in town is American technology and management; so I (Jo not think the adoption of the Mur­ phy amendment will cause the adverse effects that have been mentioned. If they do we can come back and examine this policy. If the trade negotiators or Mr. Strauss tell us we are ineffective, we can come back and reexamine it. But, why should we not make a state­ ment of this Congress as to the ability of the American people to participate in what is supposed to be the bounty of this coun­ try, in the development of these resources foi; the good of this country, so that they can go to work and have jobs? Mr. DUNCAN of Oregon. Mr. Chair- "Whaf we are doing is simply re­ quiring that the johs generated by the development of America's offshore oil and gas resources go to American workers to the fullest extent possible." Senator James McClure (R-ldaho) man, will the gentleman yield? Mr. MILLER of California. I yield. Mr. DUNCAN of Oregon. I cannot totally disagree, and the gentleman enun­ ciates, I think, a very popular viewpoint that will have a great deal of appeal to the people of the country, including the working people. But, I would ask the gen­ tleman to take a look at what happened to American intercoastal shipping under the Jones Act, intended to protect Ameri­ can shipping and American seamen's jobs. The experience of this country and virtu­ ally every other country in the world that has experimented with cabotage laws of this sort, which are intended to protect and furnish jobs, has inevitably been one of failure. I have personally tried to find inter­ coastal shipping on which to ship large cargoes from one coast to the other. It is just impossible. Intercoastal shipping, which has been protected by the Jones Act for years, just does not exist. The CHAIRMAN. The time of the gentleman from California has expired. (By unanimous consent Mr. MILLER of California was allowed to proceed for 2 additional minutes.) Mr. MILLER of California. I am not an authority on the Jones Act, but I sus­ pect that my chairman may very well be. If you had trouble with the Jones Act, let me tell the gentleman what happened in my district. Five hundred yards down the road from the existing Antioch Bridge, there is the American Bridge Co. They bid on a new highway bridge and lost the bid to Japanese steel. It was constructed and assembled in Japan; it was taken apart and shipped to Antioch, and is being assembled, and jobs were lost at American Bridge. We have sat around, we have seen these things. We have asked them to please not do it, but we have not taken firm and tough actions to protect these jobs. Mr. DUNCAN of Oregon. I agree with the gentleman on that problem he had with his bridge, and I think that situation prevails as a result of unfair trade dump­ ing of Japanese steel. Our Government has moved to correct that. We may have to take even stronger action, but I suggest that that is a really different proposition than the one we are facing here today. Mr. MILLER of California. I would respectfully disagree with..the gentleman. Mr. MURPHY of New York. Mr. Chairman, will the gentleman yield? Mr. MILLER of California. I yield to the chairman. Mr. MURPHV of New York. On the question of the Jones Act, 1 frankly do not see its relevance in this debate. The Jones Act was one of the first laws passed by the original Congress for one specific purpose, which was to insure that there was a shipbuilding industrial base, as well as an American-flag merchant marine. Since the passage of that act we have seen development of the inland waterways of America; the railways of America; the land-bridge concept. We have seen a vast change in the Interstate Highway System and various competitive modes of trans­ portation. What the Jones Act does today—and it is just as viable as it ever was—is to insure that our intercoastal trade is done in American-flag ships, and done by ships built in America. The CHAIRMAN. The time of the gen­ tleman from California has again expired. (On request of Mr. MURPHY of New York and by unanimous consent Mr. MILLER of California was allowed to pro­ ceed for 2 additional minutes.) Mr. MURPHY of New York. The fact that we have a dynamic transportation industry, and the fact that cargoes do not move from New York to Miami by ship, but perhaps move by rail or by truck or some combination of modes, is not an indictment of the integrity and the intent of the Jones Act. The Jones Act is imper­ ative to America's security as well as its shipbuilding and industrial bases. What I think we are faced with here is a misunderstanding in the Congress as to the various—let us call it special interest areas. We have basically the opponents of Build and buy American being agri­ cultural interests. For some years, we have come, in this country, to the point where a vast amount of our overseas trade in­ volves our agricultural products, and we are trying to offset with this amendment because of an inbalance due to manu­ factured imports. I frankly do not see the relevance of Smoot-Hawley in this argument today. The history of that act was that it was passed in 1930. There were amendments made in subsequent Congresses in which the President was given power to engage in reciprocal trade agreements to reduce tariffs on certain products and by 1939 America's trade balance was right back to the balance that it was at pre SmootHawley. That act, I do not think, is rel­ evant to this debate. It was a tariff act. What we are doing here is plainly and simply stating that there is foreign com­ petition; that we have seen other coun­ tries enact very specific and strict special preferences on constructing or manning and using, not only in their oil and gas industry, but also in their other industries. What we are doing here is saying, "Let the U.S. industry build the equipment to be used on the U.S. Outer Continental Shelf. Let the Americans have the jobs in the construction on those platforms." The CHAIRMAN. The time of the gen­ tleman from New York. (Mr. MURPHV) has expired. (By unanimous consent, Mr. MURPHV was allowed to proceed for 1 additional minute.) Mr. MURPHY of New York. Let the American men and women have the jobs that are vital on the Outer Continental Shelf. In the amendment that we are trying to strike here, we have the safety valve that if items are scarce, we will go foreign for them. If there is a lack of competition, we can still go foreign. If there is a tech­ nology we do not have, we can still buy foreign. If some contingency in those areas develop, the safety valve is there. But let us not prejudice America's indus­ try and America's working men and women. Mrs. FENWICK. Mr. Chairman, I move to strike the requisite number of words. Mr. Chairman, we are not moving in just think that this is a rational statement that when we develop America's resources, that American citizens, American jobholders, have a right to participate." Rep. George Miller (D-Calif.) a good direction if we fail to support the Whalen amendment. That is the right step for this House to take. We know where the protectionist road leads—we tried this before, as was said yesterday—right down the path to the Smoot-Hawley tariffs and all of the problems and dislocations of international trade that we experienced before. Mr. Chairman, I will not take the time of this House because I think everybody has given their views, but I hope that we will seriously consider that we live in an interdependent world and we must com­ pete successfully in world trade. America can do it if we determine to do it, and this Whalen amendment leads us in that direction. Mr. BROWN of Michigan. Mr. Chair­ man, I move to strike the requisite num­ ber of words. Mr. Chairman, I have listened to this debate. It has been very interesting. It seems to me that the debate poses about three questions. To the opponents of the Whalen amendment, I would ask, cannot this administration deal with dumping under existing law; and, cannot this ad­ ministration successfully negotiate in the negotiations that are being carried on and accomplish fair and free trade worldwide with all nations? If you answer those questions "yes," which I assume you would have to do, then it seems to me that the final question is, do you insist that our industry have a preference that we do not agree other nations should have? Mr. MURPHY of New York. Mr. Chairman, will the gentleman yield? Mr. BROWN of Michigan. I yield to the gentleman from New York. Mr. MURPHY of New York. I frankly do not see the relevancy of whether we are talking about this administration or other administrations. We had this same debate in the last Congress under a dif­ ferent administration. We heard the same arguments. I think they are relatively Continued on next page House Conferees Rep. John Murphy (D-N.V.) Chairman Rep. John F. Seiberlinf; (D-Ohio) Rep. F.dwin B. Forsythe (D-N.J.) Rep. John Breaux (D-r.a.) Rep. Morris K. Udall (D-Ariz.) Rep. George Miller (D-Cal.) Rep. Gerry Studds ID-Mass.) Rep. Joshua Eilberg ID-Pa.) Rep. Don Young ID-Alaska) Rep. William J. Hughes ID-N.J.) Rep. Christopher Dodd ID-Conn.) Rep. Hamilton Fish, Jr. IR/C-N.Y.) July 1978 / LOG / 21 •i �ernments are providing massive subsidies Then they are going to retaliate and say to their national companies enabling them they will have to have all Norwegian to "dump" their rigs and platforms on equipment used in the North Sea. drilling companies at below cost prices. We are already way ahead in this area, What we are dealing with here is the and I say that by adopting this kind of future of a potential billion-dollar indus­ legislation we are going to end up hurt­ United Stitc* ML try employing over 8,000 workers—oneing ourselves. Right now we are way fl^Amerkt PROCEEDINGS AND DEBATES OF THE 95 CONGRESS. SECOND SESSION fifth of these workers are minority group ahead, and we should not be taking this members. In addition, thousands of other sort of step. 1 strongly support the amend­ No. I I WASHINGTON, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 1978 Vol. 124 jobs in supportive industries, many lo­ ment offered by the gentleman from Ohio cated in the inner city, are also at stake. (Mr. WHALEN). Continued from preceding page the Nation. I think a second factor has to One of the major arguments used by 1 think it is a step in the right direction. philosophical. The gentleman comes from be considered here, and that is this: Is the opponents of Mr. MURPHY'S amendment I would be supportive of it if 1 thought a State which has been severely impacted administration under the leadership of is that such a "build American" provision it would help, but this is one area in which by foreign imports, and the jobs of the Bob Strauss doing an effective job? would lead to "retaliatory" tactics by for­ we do not need any help. men and women in his State are at stake. My response is that from what I can eign governments. In fact, this provision, Mr. LAGOMARSINO. Mr. Chairman, What we are oiscussing here is the philo­ see, he is doing a very effective job, and I which would be phased in over a period will the gentleman yield? sophical question: Does the U.S. Congress do not think this strengthens his hand; of time so as not to affect the operations Mr. FORSYTHE. 1 yield to the gentle­ move to protect America's industrial this weakens his hand. 1 would prefer to of equipment already in operation off our man from California. base, America's products, and America's leave this kind of thing in the hands of coasts, is quite similar to laws already in Mr. LAGOMARSINO. Mr. Chairman, jobs? our negotiators. effect around the globe. In the North Sea, 1 thank the gentleman for yielding. This administration is moving properly Mr. CONABLE. Mr. Chairman, will I would like to endorse the statements for example, both Norway and Great Brit­ in the tariff areas. What we are doing here the gentleman yield? ain have such "build national" provisions made by the gentleman from Louisiana is to try to write rational regulations to Mr. SIMON. 1 yield to the gentleman (Mr. BREAUX). for their offshore equipment. protect America's manufacturers. from New York. Mr. Chairman, 1 have a substantial off­ While foreign nontariff barriers are car­ Mr. BROWN of Michigan. Mr. Chair­ Mr. CONABLE. Mr. Chairman, I ap­ shore rig building industry in my district; ried out by Government edict or policy, man, 1 would suggest that the gentleman preciate what the gentleman is saying. I and 1 know that at this time most of what the United States can only respond by is rather myopic in his view of interna­ think one of the things that should be set they produce is going overseas. I think that passing a law. The U.S. trade .system does tional trade. He is saying that if we take straight is the fact as to America's ability industry in my particular district would be not allow for unwritten policies or Gov­ measures of this nature for the specific to compete. very adversely affected should the Whalen ernment pressures to accomplish goals industry he wishes to protect that there For one thing, in 1976 only $23 billion amendment not pass. such as building offshore equipment in the will not be retaliation or if there is, the of our exports were in agricultural prod­ MI. Chairman, 1 think that if we are United States. retaliation will be against someone else's ucts; we exported $105 billion worth of concerned about what might happen in As an example of the problem, at the constituent industries and, therefore, since goods. We have a trade deficit, to be sure, the future we should take another look multilateral trade talks, the United States the retaliation is against someone else, that at this point, but if we were not import­ at this matter later. But let's not put has listed some 600 nontariff barriers in is all right, just do not affect my industry. ing oil, we would have a $15 billion trade .something in this bill that might have an Europe. These devices effectively protect I think that is about as myopic as one surplus. adverse effect. Europe's markets, particularly for agri­ can be, and I think the gentleman's amend­ So in terms of our ability to compete Therefore, Mr. Chairman, 1 urge the culture goods. ment is myopic. abroad, our ability to compete specifi­ adoption of the Whalen amendment. Beyond these barriers, the governments I support the Whalen amendment. cally in this field is well known, and our Mr. ZEFERETTL Mr. Chairman, will of Europe also effectively pressure their Mr. SIMON. Mr. Chairman, I move to ability to compete abroad generally with the gentleman yield? industries to help each other. For example, strike the requisite number of words. re.spect to industrialized goods is also Mr. Forsythe; I yield to the gentle­ British Government pressure is expected Mr. MURPHY of New York. Mr. demonstrable by the statistics themselves. man from New York. to be applied to the oil companies in the Chairman, will the gentleman yield? Mr. SIMON. Mr. Chairman, if I may Mr. ZEFERETTL Mr. Chairman, I North Sea to build a large firefighting ship Mr. SIMON. I yield to the gentleman ask my colleague, the gentleman from thank the gentleman from New Jersey in Briti.sh yards. from New York. New York (Mr, CONABLE) to remain at (Mr. FORSYTHE) for yielding. The United States does not have the Mr. MURPHY of New York. Mr. the microphone, 1 believe I am correct in In answer to the gentleman from Louis­ same type of system and thus to accom­ Chairman, I may be myopic, but that this—the gentleman is on the Committee iana (Mr. BREAUX), we are not talking plish the same result we must pass this myopia is probably heightened by the fact on Ways and Means and can verify this— about televisions and appliances; but per­ "domestic preference" legislation. that I happened to look at the deficit in the last decade the number of American haps we should be talking about the loss Those who argue that the provision passed on to this administration by the jobs dependent on exports has doubled; is of another industry which will be the steel violates free trade ignore the European last administration, and those billions of that correct? industry if we do not take some cogni­ system of government pressure and pol­ dollars in deficit happen to be because of Mr. CONABLE. That is correct. Ex­ zance of the fact that we need that kind icy that cannot be duplicated by our form the imbalance in our trade and the advan­ ports now account for about 8 percent of of industry in this country. of government. To say no such system tage of our so-called trading partners and our gross national product. Ten years Mr. Chairman, the people laid off exists abroad is to ignore foreign nontariff the advantage they have taken of the ago they accounted for a little less than throughout the country, who work in the barriers which are more effective than any United States, and this is an effort to de­ 4 percent. steel industry, should be alerted to the tariff or quota system. liver a message in one particular industry Mr. FORSYTHE. Mr. Chairman, I move fact that if we do stop building rigs here, We must also keep in mind the environ­ as to how we can correct it and protect to strike the requisite number of words. the same thing could apply to that indus­ mental impact of the "build American" the United States. Mr. BREAUX. Mr. Chairman, will the try as happened to the shoe industry, the amendment. At the present time, the rigs Mr. BROWN of Michigan. Mr. Chair­ gentleman yield? TV industry, and the like. 1 do draw an and platforms operating off our coasts man, will the gentleman yield? Mr. FORSYTHE. I yield to the gentle­ analogy, in considering this type of amend­ represent a dangerous threat to our waters Mr. SIMON. I yield briefly. man from Louisiana. ment, to the loss of those types of and marine life. The Murphy amendment Mr. BROWN of Michigan. Mr. Chair­ Mr. BREAUX. Mr. Chairman, I thank industries. would ease this environmental threat by man, I trust the gentleman understands the gentleman for yielding. Mr. Chairman, 1 rise at this time to add compelling U.S.-built rigs and platforms that approximately six reassessments have I would just like to try and put this my enthusiastic support to the amend­ to meet rigorous U.S. Coast Guard safety been made by this administration with re­ issue in perspective. I think it is very im­ ment offered by my colleague from New standards, greatly reducing the risk of spect to dumping, and I know of two dur­ portant for the Members to understand York. leakage and blowouts. ing the previous administration and within we are not talking about television sets At the present time, there are no re­ For these reasons, I implore my col­ the last few years. and we are not talking about Hondas and strictions on the national origin of the leagues to consider all of the factors in­ Toyotas being imported into this country. Mr. MURPHY of New York. Mr. equipment used on the Outer Continental volved in this complex issue. Opponents We are talking about putting up a screen Chairman, if the gentleman will yield, this Shelf and foreign-made rigs are free to claim that the amendment smacks of pro­ around ourselves, and it can only hurt. is a tool we can give Mr. Strauss to use operate—costing valuable jobs for Amer­ tectionism. I say that the overall purpose About 90 percent of all the oil and in his visits to Japan in trying to correct ican workers. of the Outer Continental Shelf legislation gas equipment being used around the en­ the dumping problem. This would give After spending the past few weeks in before us is to more fully exploit our own tire world is already American-made. Mr. Strauss a strong bargaining hand in our home districts, most of us know that natural resources in the OCS. We should Most of the men and women who are those negotiations. two of the biggest problems on the minds be certain that we maximize these benefits working in the offshore oil and gas indus­ Mr. SIMON. Mr. Chairman, I rise in of the American people are jobs and the to our own economy rather than the econ­ try are already Americans, not only off support of the Whalen amendment. economy. This amendment is directed at omies of foreign governments. Therefore, 1 do so, recognizing that my colleagues our own coast but all over the world. helping to alleviate both of those con­ I will vote in favor of the amendment and from the States of California and New cerns: It would not only generate jobs for Who do we think is the most populous I ask my colleagues to do the same. York are dealing with a fundamental prob­ shoreside workers and a.ssist U.S. maritime Nation working in the North Sea? It is The CHAIRMAN. The question is on lem, but 1 do not think this is the way workers in gaining employment, but the us. We have hundreds of thousands of the amendment offered by the gentleman to deal with that fundamental problem. work and payrolls generated by this activ­ men and women who are working, not from Ohio (Mr. WHALEN) as a substitute Smoot-Hawley is relevant, in that in ity would, no doubt, result in a "ripple only in our coastal areas already, but in for the amendment offered by the gentle­ 1930 we also had a very serious problem effect" that would spur the entire Amer­ the North Sea, off the coast of Indonesia, man from New York City (Mr. MURPHY). of unemployment, and so Smoot-Hawley ican economy. and off the coast of South America. We The question was taken; and on a divi­ came along. The thinking was, of course, are already at every possible advantage in Many of us take it for granted that the sion (demanded by Mr. FRENZEL) there that we would protect American jobs in working world-wide in the oil and gas United States almost totally dominates the were—ayes 22, noes 21. the process, but what we did was to hurt industry. offshore rig construction market. How­ the employment opportunities in this The only thing we are going to accom­ ever, figures indicate that we are rapidly Nation. plish by passing this amendment is this: losing a large share of that market to for­ Mr. MURPHY of New York. Mr. Let us just take a look at my own State, We would say to the members of Parlia­ eign competitors. We need only look at the for example. Caterpillar, one of the major Chairman, I demand a recorded vote. ment in Great Britain and the members massive layoffs that have taken place in exporters in the United States, u.ses about A recorded vote was ordered. of other legislative bodies that "By golly, recent years in the rig construction indus­ 90 percent American steel. As these trade The vote was taken by electronic de­ we are the only ones who can have the try, as well as the worsening condition of vice, and there were—ayes 118, noes 280, barriers ri.se. Caterpillar will be able to jobs," and then they will say that if Amer­ the steel industry and other related areas, not voting 34, as follows; buy less and less American steel. icans can say only Americans can work to understand the inaccuracy of that In the following roll-call vote, the International Harvester and John on those installations, then they are going notion. NAY represent a rejection of the "Whalen Deere, manufacturers of major propor­ to pass the same type of legislation. Then Just 5 years ago the United States en­ compromise" and a victory for the Zefcrtions in my State, face the same kind of it would only be British citizens who joyed nearly a 6()-percent share of the etti "Hire American" amendment. Thus, situation. would be working in the North Sea, and it offshore rig construction market. That fig­ the margin of victory for the "Hire Amer­ I am concerned about the rising tide of would be only Norwegians who would be ure has plummeted to merely a 29-percent ican" amendment was a resounding 280 protectionism that 1 .sense here on the floor working in the Norwegian area of the share of world rig orders. The reason for to 118. of Congre.ss and out among the people of this dramatic drop is clear: Foreign gov­ North Sea. CDngrEBsionalTRtcord RECORDED VOTE �OCEAN MINING JOBS AT STAKE IN SEA LAW CONFAB Labor Wants Bil/ to Scrfe9uarcf Jobs Against Unfavorable Treaty This is the 21st in a series of articles which the Log is publishing to explain how certain organizations, programs and laws affect the jobs and job security of SIU members. If you tell three different people a story in ex­ actly the same way, and then you ask those three people what the story was about, you'll probably get three different answers. The United Nations Conference on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) has the same problem. Ex­ cept, by the seventh session of the Conference, held in May, 1978, there were 145 countries trying to make their points heard. The Law of the Sea Conference first convened in 1958. The purpose of the talks has been to create a formal, international agreement govern­ ing the use of the oceans and their natural re­ sources. _ Over the years, the Conference has debated hundreds of issues, including: a 200-mile eco­ nomic zone; rights of passage through straits by military vessels and aircraft; problems of pollu­ tion of the seas; freedom of scientific research; fishing rights; national security considerations and defense requirements. Most of the arguments dealing with the move­ ment of ships on the oceans' surface have been resolved. Right now, exploitation of what lies below the surface is the not issue. Ocean Mining Thirty years ago, mineral rich nodules found on the ocean floor were an untapped resource. Today, these potato-shaped masses, which con­ tain manganese, nickel, copper and cobalt, are mineable. And they are worth as much as $3 trillion. Who will miije the minerals of the oceans and how the profits will be divided are the questions UNCLOS has been trying to resolve. U.S. mining companies have the technological know-how to retrieve the nodules. But UNCLOS is dominated by more than 100 newly independent third world countries that want a piece of the action. The third world countries don't have the technology or the money to undertake deep sea mining operations. But they constitute a majority of the voting nations of UNCLOS and want a Law of the Sea treaty that is to their advantage. The third world countries want the Conference to formalize a U.N. resolution on deep sea min­ ing. That resolution calls the mineral resources of the oceans "the common heritage of mankind" and goes on to say that exploitation of those minerals should benefit all nations, particularly developing nations. To achieve this, the Conference has agreed on the creation of a U.N.-governed International Seabed Authority which sets up an international mining company. The Authority's mining com­ pany would compete with private companies for deep sea mining rights. The Deep Sea Miner II, a converted drill ship, now mining the ocean floor, is about one-fifth the projected size of mining vessels that will be used when this new industry gets into full swing. • require the American government to indi­ rectly support through subsidies, mining opera­ tions which will compete with our own. And it would mean a tremendous loss of jobs to American workers—as many as 20,000 new jobs by the year 2000, according to the AFL-CIO. .Seafarers have a big stake in deep seabed min­ ing also. American seamen could crew the ore carriers which will be needed to carry the minerals back to shore. And the mining vessels themselves will carry two rotating crews of between 80 and 100 men per ship. So the labor movement, along with the mining Man American Clause Loss of U.S. Jobs Developing countries want the Authority to have absolute control over deep seabed mining. They want to use the technology of countries like the U.S. to mine deep sea minerals while channeling the profits back to the Authority for their own use. Obviously, there's something unfair about that arrangement. The U.S. mining companies don't like it. And American labor doesn't like it, either. The kind of international treaty the developing countries are looking for will: • force American companies to surrender their technology; • give political control over ocean resources to the third world; companies, is pushing for bills in both the House and the Senate which will create national legisla­ tion governing deep seabed mining. The bill currently on the floor of the House is co-sponsored by Rep. John Murphy (D-N.Y.) and Rep. John Breaux (D-La.). It will allow U.S. companies to begin mining operations and pro­ tect them if an international treaty is ratified which would threaten their claims. It contains a "grandfather" clause, which means that if an international Law of the Sea treaty is ratified after U.S. companies have begun to mine, their claims are still valid under the na­ tional legislation. The bill also includes provisions for a revenue sharing fund. While U.S. mining companies are operating under national legislation, a certain percentage of their profits would go into the fund. This fund would then be turned over to the Inter­ national Seabed Authority if an international treaty is passed. Research vessels use a simple dredge bucket and line to bring up samples of the nodules. The SIU wants the legislation to insure that both the mining vessels and ore carriers used in seabed operations are U.S.-registered, and manned by American seamen. The bill is expected to come up for a vote later this month in the House and by the end of the summer in the Senate. If it passes, the first U.S. ocean mining vessel will begin operations in the fall. The U.S. supports the concept of an interna­ tional Law of the Sea treaty. Elliot Richardson, the U.S. envoy to the Law of the Sea Conference, called the Conference a vital effort "to construct a framework of international cooperation in the oceans." But the U.S. can't agree to a one-sided treaty that favors third world countries while robbing American workers of Jobs and American compa­ nies of needed mineral resources. When its last session ended, the Law of the Sea Conference was deadlocked on the ocean mining issue. The Conference is scheduled to resume in New York in August, but it's anybody's guess whether any progress will be made. July 1978 / LOG / 23 �Erna Elizabeth Brings Alaskan Oil To Houston, Via Panama Canal The fanfare that greeted the opening of the Alaskan oil pipeline last year is over. But since that historic event, ships like ihe Etna Elizabeth have been quietly carrying on the real work of bringing America's newest energy supply into U.S. factories and bomes. The SlU-contracted, 35,000 ton tanker was the first ship to bring Alaskan crude to the East Coast. She is now on a regular run picking up the oil at the Panama Canal and delivering it to terminals in Houston. The Log met the Erna Elizabeth early last month docked at a terminal on the Houston Ship Canal. Loading stores for the return half of the 15 day round trip run, her crew had good reports to make on the voyage from Panama. It included time for shark fishing and Bar-B-Q's on the stern, they said. ' '5s*» The Erna Elizabeth (Hudson Waterways) sailed out of the Houston Ship Channel last month on her way to pick up another load of Alaskan crude at the Panama Canal. Loading stores in preparation for the return trip from Houston to Panama are {!. to r.) AB s Lorenza Alvarado and Charles Davis. It's Your Move ... Getting lunch ready while the ship prepared to sail are (I. to r.) Steward/Cook A. Hollings and Chief Cook Richard Sessions. Tug Seahawk Crewed By SIU MAKE IT IN THE RIGHT DIRECTION Make your move toward good pay, excellent working conditions, a secure future. Enroll now in the LNG Course at HLS. Next class starts September 18. See your SIU Repre­ sentative or contact the Harry Lundeberg School, Vocational Education Department, Piney Point, Maryland 20674. 24 / LOG / July 1978 Some of the SIU crew on the brand new tug Sea Hawk, operated by Allied Towing of Norfolk, Va., gather for pix in galley. They are, from the left: George Reynolds, able seaman; Robert O'Neill, captain; Gerald Houts, mate, and Buck Dunning, cook. The Sea Hawk, the most powerful tugboat in Allied Towing's 21 boat fleet, was recently delivered to this SlU-contracted company in Nor­ folk, Va. The newly built tug has 4,200 hp. She will push a 100,000 barrel tank barge on ocean voyages, including intercoastal runs. Coming up in August is a trip from Norfolk to Seattle, through the Panama Canal, to deliver chemicals and asphalt. Allied's fleet is presently split be­ tween inland, coastwise and ocean going runs. But bigger boats and bigger barges for oceangoing use are the company's main plan for the future. �TowerJng Festival for July 4 Notice to Members On Skipping Procedure When throwing in for w ork dur­ ing a Job call at any Sli; Hiring Hall, members must produce the following: • membership certificate • registration card • clinic card • seaman's papers • valid, up-to-date passport In addition, when assigning a job the dispatcher will comply with the following Section 5, Sub­ section 7 of the SI Li .Shipping Rules: "Within each class of seniority rating in every Department, prior­ ity for entry rating jobs shall be given to all seamen who po.ssess Lifeboatnian endorsement by the United States Coast (iiiard. The Seafarers Appeals Hoard may waive the preceding sentence when, in the sole judgment of the Board, undue hardship will result or extenuating circumstances war­ rant such waiver." Also, all entry rated members must show their last six months discharges. Further, the Seafarers Appeals Board has ruled that "C classifica­ tion seamen may only register and sail as entry ratings in only one department." ... To know marino electrical maintenance. Why? Because these skills mean job security for you. The more you know, the more you're needed in the maritime industry. So, contact HLS or your SlU Representative. Sign up for the marine electrical maintenance course. In just six- weeks, you'll learn new skills and advance your career as a professional seafarer. Enroll new. Learn more • Earn more It's a good idea The Twin Towers of New York's World Trade Center provided a backdrop for Harbor Festival '78, which took place over the July 4 weekend. New York Harbor was alive with a vast array of vessels ranging from sailboats, such as those pictured above, to pennant decorated schooners, pilot boats, dredges, ocean liners and water-spewing fireboats, plus the usual assortment of ferries, excursion boats, lighters, and deep-sea cargo ships proving, beyond a doubt, that New York Harbor is far from deadi Unemployment Rate Dips to 5.7% for June, Lowest in 4 Years WASHINGTON, D.C. The country's jobless rate dropped sharply to 5.7 per­ cent in June, it's lowest unemployment rate in faur years and the fifth monthly decline of this sort in 15 years. The June rate was a healthy four 'tenths of a percentage point below the May rate of 6.1 percent. Most of the im­ provement occurred among teenagers. AFL-CIO President George Meany termed the substantial decline in the na­ tion's unemployment rate last month "heartening news." He added "it demon­ strates the effectiveness of targeted pro­ grams to provide jobs, particularly among teenagers," Meany noted that of the 2-million new jobs reported in June on an unad­ justed basis, 1.4-million went to teen­ agers. He called this a "tribute to the Carter Administration's new youth em­ ployment program.-" Meany said the trend must be sus­ tained "if the nation is at long last going to achieve full employment." Teenagers'jobless rate tumbled to an adjusted 14.2 percent last month from 16.5 percent in May. However, the rate among black youth remained very high, 37.1 percent. The rate for white teen­ agers was 11.6 percent in June down from May's 13.8 percent. Chairman of the U.S. Council of Economic Advisers Charles L. Schult/.c declared that the unemployment rate among black workers, particularly among black youth, had not improved as much as it had among whites and was "obviously too high." More and more, Schult/e said, the data indicates that unemployment must be attacked by aiming policies at specific "structural" problems that are native to the economy and society. Administration officials said that at least part of the decline in unemploy­ ment could be attributed to Govern­ ment efforts, including the public serv­ ice and public works jobs programs. T Personals Personals Tommie Louis Beckham Please call the editor of the i.og collect at (212) 499-6600, ext.242. Felix Santiago Please call the editor of (he Log collect at (212) 499-6600, ext. 242. Thomas J. Bush Your sister, Gert ude E. Bush, asks that you contact her at 5133 Charles St., Philadelphia, Pa. 19124. John Norman Siitton Your daughter, Mrs. Patricia Sut­ ton Siler asks that you contact her at 4593 Union Road, C heektowaga, N.Y. 14225 or call (716) 6.33-5072. George McAlpine Nick Olen would like you to get in touch with him at 404 Cahot St., In­ verness, Fla. 32650. Ronald Gilman Swanson ^ Please call editor of the Log collect at (212) 499-6600, ext.242. William Kare Please call the editor of the Log collect at (212) 499-6600, ext.242. Nick Vrdoljak Please call editor of the Log collect at (212) 499-6600, ext. 242. DISDittIm Bepgrt Isr Greit lakes TfTXri? 1 lOTR JUiNLr 1-OU, \.yiO *TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups Class A Class B Class C TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups Class A Class B Class C **REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups Class A Class B Class C DECK DEPARTMENT Algonac (Hdqrs.) 37 9 2 41 37 1 45 14 7 2 32 9 10 1 6 1 3 0 30 58 87 lli 82 1^ ENGINE DEPARTMENT Algonac (Hdqrs.) ... : 24 11 2 29 28 STEWARD DEPARTMENT Alcotiolism disease Algonac (Hdqrs.) It can be treated. 0 0 11 13 ENTRY DEPARTMENT Algonac (Hdqrs.) i 2 24 48 30 0 0 Totals All Departments 87 68 i4 E 78 4 *"Total Registered" means the number of men who actually registered for shipping at the port last month. **"Registered on the Beach" means the total number of men registered at the port at the end of last month. July 1978 / LOG / 25 m �c - SlU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes & Inland Waters United Industrial Woikers of North America PRESIDENT Paul Hall SECRETARY-TREASURER Joe DiGiorgio EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT Frank Drozak VICE PRESIDENTS Earl Shepard Lindsey Williams Cal Tanner IfTXri? 1 an iOTQ lOU, ly/o *T0TAL REGISTERED All Groups Class A Class B Class C Port TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups Class A Class B Class C "REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups Class A Class B Class C DECK DEPARTMENT Boston 7 1 1 6 1 4 11 2 0 New York 123 16 3 119 48 37 132 11 2 Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Tampa Mobile New Orleans Jacksonville San Francisco Wilmington Seattle Puerto Rico Houston 11 32 9 12 25 Ill 39 46 15 42 8 90 4 4 1 0 3 19 4 4 2 8 2 12 1 2 7 3 1 4 1 0 1 3 0 9 9 23 12 13 14 84 39 49 14 49 17 84 9 11 4 5 8 45 10 10 7 15 5 25 1 4 7 1 1 12 2 1 3 4 2 12 20 44 18 8 33 146 53 51 3 4 2 0 4 13 4 7 0 0 2 1 0 4 2 0 9 126 1 10 0 12 0 3 2 i 0 o 0 2 24 3 0 0 0 4 0 1 0 0 573 83 36 534 230 91 742 73 24 0 30 0 4 2 1 0 3 1 1 0 3 2 5 3 124 20 35 9 10 33 99 55 60 23 33 11 87 6 47 2 12 1 2 7 21 16 8 6 8 2 15 0 6 0 1 0 0 0 5 0 1 1 1 0 5 0 Piney Point Yokohama Totals Port Boston New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Tampa Mobile New Orleans Jacksonville San Francisco Wilmington Seattle Puerto Rico Houston ENGINE DEPARTMENT 1 105 10 10 8 9 21 69 29 42 12 29 9 56 4 37 2 10 3 4 5 14 13 6 1 7 3 13 0 4 0 1 2 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 4 2 87 6 16 9 5 11 66 27 32 10 29 9 62 2 55 4 5 6 7 5 25 7 9 4 11 8 23 Piney Point 0 6 0 0 23 0 0 0 Yokohama 0 1 0 1 1 0 2 1 0 419 129 13 372 195 52 604 154 20 Totals Port Boston New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Tampa Mobile New Orleans Jacksonville San Francisco Wilmington Seattle Puerto Rico Houston Piney Point Yokohama Totals STEWARD DEPARTMENT 2 55 4 5 11 0 1 9 6 0 0 4 0 10 Piney Point Yokohama Totals Totals All Departments 1 1 13 3 0 0 6 1 10 7 1 0 6 0 1 5 0 0 2 6 3 2 1 0 1 5 5 0 0 0 0 60 0 6 0 1 0 0 14 61 12 18 3 18 5 34 0 0 7 21 9 5 1 8 11 12 34 1 0 2 4 57 5 9 2 11 0 0 14 63 19 38 13 17 4 60 0 1 3 7 4 4 1 1 0 5 0 0 0 2 0 40 0 3 0 0 0 0 247 40 74 251 142 177 336 46 50 ENTRY DEPARTMENT 0 44 2 18 1 4 5 43 13 18 4 18 10 16 4 105 15 20 8 8 9 56 15 12 9 23 11 40 7 191 2 10 2 1 0 16 5 89 13 23 5 25 3 42 ,7 26 2 2 9 52 19 29 6 13 17 30 10 139 27 22 10 4 13 44 17 24 26 23 13 47 9 179 1 15 4 1 1 21 6 56 28 29 5 48 0 1 44 0 0 0 0 4 4 0 0 0 197 379 389 261 423 403 1,436 631 512 1,943 696 497 1,157 567 iio *"Total Registered" means the number of men who actually registered for shipping at the port last month. **"Registered on the Beach" means the total number of men registered at the port at the end of last month. 26/LOG/July 1978 3 71 2 12 14 14 54 12 23 7 15 3 35 0 0 Port Boston New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Tampa Mobile New Orleans Jacksonville San Francisco Wilmington Seattle Puerto Rico Houston 1 0 0 59 23 83 6 2 1 9 3 2 550 HEADQUARTERS^ 675 4 Ave., Bklyn. 11232 (212) HY 9-6600 ALGONAC, Mich. 520 St. Clair River Dr. 48001 (313) 794-9375 ALPENA, Mich 800 N. 2 Ave. 49707 (517) EL 4-3616 BALTIMORE, Md. 1216 E. Baltimore St. 21202 (301) EA 7-4900 BOSTON, Mass 215 Essex St. 02111 (617) 482-4716 BUFFALO, N.Y 290 Franklin St. 14202 (716) TL 3-9259 CHICAGO, ILL. .9383 S. Ewing Ave. 60617 (312) SA 1-0733 CLEVELAND, Ohio 1290 Old River Rd. 44113 (216) MA 1-5450 DULUTH, Minn 2014 W. 3 St. 58806 (218) RA 2-4110 FRANKFORT, Mich P.O. Box D 415 Main St. 49635 (616) 352-4441 HOUSTON, Tex 1221 Pierce St. 77002 (713) 659-5152 JACKSONVILLE, Fia. 3315 Liberty St. 32206 (904) 353-0987 JERSEY CITY, NJ. 99 Montgomery St. 07302 (201) HE 5-9424 MOBILE, Ala IS. Lawrence St. 36602 (205) HE 2-1754 NEW ORLEANS, La. 630 Jackson Ave. 70130 (504) 529-7546 NORFOLK, Va 115 3 St. 23510 (804) 622-1892 PADUCAH, Ky 225 S. 7 St. 42001 (502) 443-2493 PHILADELPHIA, Pa. . .2604 S. 4 St. 19148 (215) D£ 6-3818 PINEY POINT, Md. St. Mary's County 20674 (301) 994-0010 PORT ARTHUR, Tex 534 9 Ave. 77640 (713) 983-1679 SAN FRANCISCO, Calif 1311 Mission St. 94103 (415) 626-6793 SANTURCE, P. R. . 1313 Fernandez, Juncos, Stop 20 00909 (809) 724-2848 SEATTLE, Wash 2505 1 Ave. 98121 (206) MA 3-4334 ST, LOUIS, Mo. . .4581 Gravois Ave. 63116 (314) 752-6500 TAMPA, Fia. 2610 W. Kennedy Blvd. 33609 (813) 870-1601 TOLEDO, Ohio 935 Summit St. 43604 (419) 248-3691 WILMINGTON, Calif. 510 N. Broad St. 90744 (213) 549-4000 YOKOHAMA, Japan . Yokohama Port P.O. .. . P.O. Box 429 5-6 Nihon Ohdori Naka-Ku 231-91 201-7935 West Coast Stewards Halls HONOLULU, Hawaii ... 707 Alakea St. 96813 (808) 537-5714 PORTLAND, Or 421 S.W. 5th Ave. 97204 (503) 227-7993 WILMINGTON, Ca. . .408 Avalon Blvd. 90744 (213) 834-8538 SAN FRANCISCO, Ca. 350 Fremont St. 94105 (415) 543-5855 �Converted Seo-Landers on Foreign Runs With SlU Crews Three of four newly converted Sea-Land containerships took on their SIU crews recently and are now participating in foreign runs. The SEA-LAND ADVEN­ TURER, presently nearing comple­ tion in a shipyard in Japan is the only vessel not completed. She will soon join her D-6 Class sisterships, SEA -LAND PIONEER, SEA LAND LEADER, AND SEALAND PACER, which went into service earlier this year. All of these ships were converted to diesel-power, the first dieselpowered ships in Sea-Land's fleet of 58 containerships. While the PA CER and the PIONEER will operate in runs be­ tween Europe and the Middle East, the LEADER and the ADVEN— TURER will operate between Asia and the Middle East. All four of these 662-foot long ships were built using refurbished T-3 mid sections joined to new bow and stern sections. Prior to their conversion, the ships were a part of the Sea-Land fleet. Each ship can carry 595 contain­ ers and is fitted with two shipboard gantry cranes. The Sea-Land Leader arrives in port of New York on maiden voyage from Japan after conversion. Before the Sea-LandPacer sailed from Japan, SIU Yokohama Agent Frank Boyne boarded the vessel to take a vote on the new deep-sea contract which went into effect June 16,1978. The vote was unanimous in favor as shown in photo above. On the Sea-Land Pacer, SIU Yokohania Agent Frank Boyne, right, talks with the ship's Recertified Bosun Leonard Suchocki of San Francisco. The Sea-Land Pacer is shown in Japan shortly after her conversion to diesel power was completed. The Sea-Land Pioneer will run between North Europe, the Mediterranean and the Middle East. July 1978/ LOG / 27 �George W. Berthold, 68, joined the SIU in the port of New Orleans in 1955 sailing as afireman-watertender and 2nd assistant engineer. Brother Berthold sailed 37 years. He gradu­ ated from the MEBA District 2 Engi­ neering School, Brooklyn, N.Y. in 1966. Seafarer Berthold is a veteran of the U.S. Army in World War 11. He was born in New Orleans and is a resident of Smithville, Tex. Francisco Solis, 65, joined the SIU in 1945 in the port of New York sail­ ing as a chief cook. Brother Solis walked the picketline in the 1961 N.Y. Harbor strike. He also received a Union Personal Safety Award in 1960 for sailing aboard an accidentfree ship, the SS Robin Locksley. A native of Puerto Rico, he is a resident of Catano, P.R. Edward J. Esteve, 52, joined the SIU in 1944 in the port of New Or­ leans sailing as an AB. Brother Es­ teve was born in New Orleans and is a resident there. PINSIONIRS Arthur G. E. Sigler, 56, joined the SIU in the port of Houston in 1962 sailing as a chief cook. Brother Sigler sailed 22 years and rode the Robin Line. He is a paratroop veteran of the U.S. Army's 82nd Airborne Infantry Division, 55th Medical Battalion. Seafarer Sigler was also into aviation engineering and oil rigging. Born in Oklahoma, he is a resident of Okla­ homa City, Okla. William L. Jones, 65, joined the SIU in the port of Lake Charles, La. in 1957 sailing as an AB for 37 years. Brother Jones was born in Georgia and is a resident of Tallahassee, Tenn. Luis Hernandez, 58, joined the SIU in 1942 in the port of New York sailing as a wiper and OS. Brother Hernandez sailed 37 years. He hit the bricks in the 1961 Greater N.Y. Har­ bor beef. Seafarer Hernandez also rode the Bull Line. He worked as an AB on the San Juan (P.R.) Shoregang from 1977 to 197^ A native of San Juan, he is a resident of Bayamon, P.R. Dyer Jones, 68, joined the SIU in the port of Norfolk in 1957 sailing in the steward department. Brother Jones sailed 31 years. He was a dele­ gate to a conference in Piney Point. Seafarer Jones is a veteran of the U.S. Army in World War II. He was born in Ivanhoe, Va. and is a resident of Chesapeake, Va. Harry D. Hammond, 54, joined the SIU in the port of New Orleans in 1955 sailing as a cook for 31 years. Brother Hammond is a veteran of the U.S. Army in World War II. He was born in New Orleans and is a resident there. James J. Doyle, 63, joined the SIU in 1949 in the port of Philadelphia sailing as a wiper from 1949 to 1968 and as a cook from 1972 to 1977. Brother Doyle also rode the Bull Line. He upgraded at the HLS in 1977. Seafarer Doyle is a veteran of the U.S. Navy in World War 11. He was born in Philadelphia and is a res­ ident there. Ho Gien Ming, 56, joined the SIU in the port of San Francisco in 1951 sailing as a fireman-watertender and in the steward department. Brother Ming is a veteran of the U.S. Army in World War II. He was born in China and is a naturalized U.S. citizen. Sea­ farer Ming lives in San Francisco. Joseph W. Smith, 66, joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1956 sailing as an AB. Brother Smith sailed 30 years and during the Viet­ nam War in 1969. He was born in Peabody, Mass. and is a resident of Seattle. John IM. Yates, 50, joined the SIU in the port of Philadelphia in 1954 sailing as an AB. Brother Yates is a veteran of the U.S. Army in World War II. He was born in Columbus, Ohio and is a resident of Jackson­ ville. Klaus E. Wass, 65, joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1967 sail­ ing as a chief cook. Brother Wass sailed 31 years. He upgraded at the HLS, Piney Point, Md. in h975 and 1976. He was born in Finland and is a naturalized U.S. citizen. Seafarer Wass is a resident of New York City. KNOW YOUR RIGHTS KNOW YOUR RIGHTS TRUST FUNDS. All trust funds of the SIU Atlantic, Ciulf. Lakes and Inland Waters District are administered in accordance with the provisions of various trust fund agreements. All these agreements specify that the trustees in charge of these funds shall equally consist of Union and management representatives and their alternates. All expenditures and dishursements of trust funds are made only upon approval by a majority of the trustees. All trust fund financial records are available at the headquarters of the various trust funds. SHIPPING RIGHTS. Your shipping rights and senior­ ity are protected exclusively by the contracts between the Union and the employers. Get to know your shipping rights. Gopies of the.se contracts are posted and available in all Union halls. If you feel there has been any violation of your shipping or seniority rights as contained in the contracts between the Union and the employers, notify the Seafarers Appeals Board by certified mail, return re­ ceipt requested. The proper address for this is: Frank Dro/.ak, C'hairiiian, Seafarers Appeals Board 275 - 2(>fli Street, Brooklyn, N.Y. 11215 F'ull copies of contracts as referred to arc available to you at all times, either by writing directly to the Union or to the Seafarers Appeals Board. UONTRACrS. Copies of all SIU contracts are avail­ able in all SIU halls. I hese contracts specify the wages and conditions under which you work and live aboard your ship or boat. Know your contract rights, as well as your obligatiiMis, such as filing for O'l on the proper sheets and in the proper manner. If, at any time, any SIU 28 / LOG / July 1978 KNOW YOUR RIGHTS CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS AND OBLIGA­ TIONS. Copies of the SIU constitution are available in all Union halls. All members should obtain copies of this constitution so as to familiarize themselves with its con­ tents. Any time you feel any member or officer is attempt­ ing to deprive you of any constitutional right or obligation by any methods such as dealing with charges, trials, etc., as well as all other details, then the member so affected should immediately notify headquarters. FINANCIAL REPORTS. The constitution of the SIU Atlantic, Ciiill, Lakes and Inland Waters District makes specific provision for safeguarding the membership's money and Union finances. The constitution requires a detailed audit by Certified Public Accountants every three months, which arc to be submitted to the membership by the Secretary-Treasurer. A quarterly finance committee of rank and file members, elected by the membership, makes examination each quarter of the finances of the Union and reports fully their findings and recommenda­ tions. Members of this committee may make dissenting reports, specific recommendations and separate findings. «' Recertified Bosun P. G. Win^pld Jr., 56, joined the SIU in the phrt of Houston in 1963. He served as a de­ partment delegate and ship's chair­ man. Brother Wingfield graduated from the Bosun Recertification Pro­ gram in September 1974. Seafarer Wingfield was born in Roanoke, Va. and is a resident of Jacksonville, Fla. patrolman or other Union ollicial, in your opinion, fails to protect your contract rights properly, contact the nearest SIU port agent. EDITORIAL POLICY —THE LOG. The Log has traditionally refrained from publishing any article .serving the political purposes of any individual in the Union, ollicer or member. It has also refrained from publishing articles deemed harmful to the Union or its collective membership. This established policy has been reafiirmed by membership action at the Septemher, 1960, meetings in .all constitutional ports. The responsibility for Log policy is vested in an editorial board which consists of the Executive Board of the Union. The Executive Board may delegate, from among its ranks, one individual to carry out this responsibility. PAYMENT OF MONIES. No monies are to be paid to anyone in any ollicial capacity in the SIU unless an ollicial Union receipt is given for same. Under no circum­ stances should any member pay any money for any reason unless he is given such receipt. In the event anyone attempts to require any such payment be made without supplying a receipt, or if a member is required to make a payment and is given an ollicial. receipt, but feels that he should not have been required to make such payment, this should immediately be reported to Union headquarters. EQUAL RIGHTS. All members are guaranteed equal rights in employment and as members of the SIU. These rights are clearly set forth in the SIU constitution and in the contracts which the Union has negotiated with the employers. Consequently, no member may be discrimi­ nated against because of race, erecd, color, sex and na­ tional or geographic origin. If any member feels that he is denied the equal rights to which he is entitled, he should notify Union headquarters. SEAFARERS POLITICAL ACTIVITY DONATION —SFAD. SPAD is a separate segregated fund. Its pro­ ceeds are used to further its objects and purposes includ­ ing, but not limited to, furthering the political, social and economic interests of maritime workers, the preservation and furthering of the American Merchant Marine with improved employment opportunities for seamen and boatmen and the advancement of trade union concepts. In connection with such objects, SPAD supports and contributes to political candidates for elective office. All contributions are voluntary. No contribution may be solicited or received because of force, job discrimination, financial reprisal, or threat of such conduct, or as a con­ dition of membership in the Union or of employment, if a*contribution is made by reason of the above improper conduct, notify the Seafarers Union or SPAD by certified mail within 30 days of the contribution for investigation and appropriate action and refund, if involuntary. Sup­ port SPAD to protect and further your economic, poli­ tical and social interests, and American trade union concepts. If at any time a member feels that any of the above rights have been violated, or that he has been denied his constitutional right of access to Union records or infor­ mation, he should immediately notify SIU President Paul Hall at headquarters by certified mail, return recejpt requested. The address is 675 - 4th Avenue, Brooklyn, N.Y.11232. �[An Account of Union Busting and Head Busting On the San Francisco Waterfront in 1894 This article continues the story yf the American maritime unions told in newspapers of the day ind in other material gathered the Seafarers Historical Re­ search Depariment. Here Ls a colorful account of tearly union organization efforts Ion the San Francisco waterfront lew told by the waterfront reporter \of the San Francisco Call of May \28, 1894. UNION SAILORS ROUTED The Police Attacked by a Mob on Fremont-Street Wharf Clubs Used and Blood Flowed. How a Non-Union Crew Was Placed on Board the Bark Matilda —Des­ perate Fighting—One of the Mob Arrested. Skulls and clubs came in contact on Fremont-street wharf about 1 o'clock yes­ terday afternoon, and the clubs wielded by the strong arms of a number of stalwart policemen proved victorious. About 200 members of the Coast Seamen's Union at­ tacked the police offi<;ers and were quicklv routed, and many of the unioti .sailors will have sore beads for some time to come as a reminder of the fight. The battle was not a long one, such as are sometimes witnessed between profes­ sional fighters, but was short, sharp and very decisive. The trouble arose from the fact that Captain Swenson of the bark Matilda had shipped a non-union crew. There was nothing extraordinary in this, as it is being done every day in the week and sometimes twice a dav. In fact, the union men are beginning to think that too many vessels are going to sea with crews on board who don't belong to the union, and they made up their minds that it must be stopped. The men expected that Captain Swenson would try to ship a non­ union crew, and they kept a close watch on the bark in order to prevent a scab crew being placed on board. The vessel is bound for Honolulu via Nanaimo, and as she was booked to sail yesterday, the Captain went to the Sail­ ors' Home on Thursdav and ship[»ed nine sailors for the voyage. Two of the meji went on board the bark Thursdav night, and the remainder were to go on board yesterday morning. CAPTURED A SAILOR. By some means or other the union men discovered that the two men were on board the vessel, and about 11 o'clock vesterdav mortn'ng a do/en or more of them boarded her at Fremont-street wharf, and in the language of the citv front "went for the scabs." One of the men was soon captured and hustled over the side in no very gentle manner, assisted by half a dozen largesized shoes. The other man took refuge in the cabin, and the crowd started in to as­ sist him ashore. Before they could seize the man, however, the mate put in an ap­ pearance with a big Colt's revolver in his hand, and the union men beat a hasty retreat. In order to make sure of bis man the mate locked him up in the cabin and then mounted guard with the big pistol in his hand. While all this was going on Captain Swenson was not idle. He determined to get his crew on board at all hazards, and he applied to Captain Dunleavy of the Harbor Police for some officers to escort the men from the Sailors' Home to the vessel. He also went to the tugboat office and ordered the tug Wizard to be ready to tow the Matilda to sea. When he returned to the bark and learned what bad occurred he was mad, but be also realized tha*l three policemen were hardly adecpiate to handle the 200 or more angry men that stood ready to prevent his crew going on board. He jumped ashore again and soon lele[)honed the stale of affairs to Ca[)lain Dunleaw, who at on(!e dispatched five more officers to the seal of war under command of Sergeant Maboney. THE POLICE ATTACKED. The sijuad went down to the bark on a double-tpiiek, but to their sur[)rise not a sitigle union man was in sight. If thev were out of sight they were not idle, how­ ever. By some means it became known that the scab crew was comitigdown from the .Sailors' Home and they set out on a run to bead them off. It was while thev were awav on this er­ rand that the six officers reached the wharf and went on board the bark. The driver of the wagOn which carried ten men took a rather circuitous route and managed to r<'acb the wharf before the wagon was discovered by the enernv. The poor horse had a big load to pull, as not oidy were? the seven sailors and their bags in the wagon, but Officers Cook, Fllis and McGrath were also seated on top of the load. The driver saw the rnobas they charged the wagon and urged the steed to greater speed, but the nimble-footed sailors bad the outfit surrounded before thegangway could be reached, and began to drag both officers and sailors from the vehicle. One of them seized Officer Cook by ihelegand he was quickly landed on his back on the wharf, followed by Ellis and McGratb, who jumped to his assistance. In an instant the three officers were surrounded bv the mob, manv of them armed with pieces of wood picked up on the wharf, and it seemed as if they would be annihilated. CLUBS ARE TRUMPS. At this critical moment Sergeant Tom Mahoney and his squad rushed down the gangway of the vessel and took a hand in the fun. Their heavy locust clubs rose and fell like clockwork on the heads of the enemy and the crowd of sailors fell back before tbe onslaugbl. At this moment Officer Cook es[)ied the man who had [)ulled him from the wagoii-and be made a rii^h for him. The fellow, a big, burlv colored man, did not flincb wben tbe officfu 's club de­ scended on his head with force enough to break tbe locust in two. He was dazed for an instant and then s<uzed tbe officer in a grip like that of a bear, and before the other offi(;ers could lend a band tbe pair were rolling around in a first-class wrest­ ling match. The rest of tbe mob was (piicklv driven off tbe dock and the non-union men got on board the vessel, while the negro was ca[)tured and placed in irons. riie lines were (piickly cast off and the bark hauled out into t be stream bv the tug amid a vollev of stones from a crowd who ran down on the Beale-slreet wharf. Just as she cleared the wharf a boatful of union sailors shot out from tbe wharf toward the vessel, but the Captain stood on the poop with a Winchester rifle, and, after firing one shot in tbe air as a warn­ ing, he pointed the rifle at the boat and the men did not attempt to get on board. Tbe captured sailor was taken to the station at Fourth and Folsom streets and locked up. He gave his name as Charles Wilson and was full of fight, even when [ilaccd in a cell. He was charged with batterv and disturbing tbe peace. Warrants will be sworn out to-day for tbiiarrest of the ring­ leaders, and, as they are well known to the poli(;e, they will IM; ca[)tured in aday or two. A ' r'- •-'••I" �John A. Asmont, 55, died on Apr. 28. Brother Asmont join­ ed the SIU in 1943 in the port of New York and sailed asaQMED and 2nd assistant en­ gineer. He sailed dur­ ing the Korean War and upgraded at HLS in 1975. Born in Pennsylvania, he was a resident of Endwell, N. V. Surviving is a sister, Alfreda Johnston of Johnson City, N. Y, Pensioner Frank J. Meggie, 79, died of lung failure in Martland Hospital, New­ ark, N. J. on Apr. 22. Brother Meggie Join­ ed the SIU in 1942 in the port of New York and sailed as a chief steward. He sailed 46 years. A native of Panama, he was a resident of Newark. Surviving are two sons, Raymond and Frank, and a daughter, Fucrecia of Rahway, N. J. Pensioner Fideleon C. Damian, 75, died of heart and lung fail­ ure in the San Fran­ cisco USPHS Hospi­ tal on May 23. Broth­ er Damian joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1953 and .sailed as a chief cook. He sailed 40 years. Seafarer Damian was born in Belete, Copi/, P. 1. and was a resident of San Francisco. He was a naturalized U.S. citizen. Interment was in Loyola Memorial Park Cemetery, Manila, P. 1. Surviving are his widow, Avelina; two sons, Felipe and Leonardo, and a daughter, Mrs. Medina D. Recidoro of Manila. Pensioner Wilson H. Deal, 65, died of hepatitis in Tampa, Fla. on Apr. 25. Brother Deal joined the SIU in the port of Tampa in 1957 and sailed as an AB and chief steward. He sailed 46 years and attended an HLS Educational Conference at Piney Point, Md. Seafarer Deal was born in Camden, N.J. and was a resident of Tampa. Inter­ ment was in the Summcrville Cemetery, Dixie City, Fla. Surviving is a brother, Charles of Collingswood, N.J. *7 I Pensioner William p'E. Swilley, 61, died of heart and lung fail­ ure in the Slidell ^ (La.) Memorial Hos­ pital on May 7. Bro­ ther Swilley joined the SIU in 1941 in ithe port of New Or­ leans and sailed as a deck engineer. He sailed 29 years and walked the picket line in the 1961 Greater N.Y. Harbor strike. Seafarer Swilley was a veteran of the U.S. Army. A native of Picayune, Miss., he was a resident of Pearl River, La. Burial was in Pearl River Cemetery. Surviving is his widow, Dorothy. Allen R. Kurtz, 26, died on the ST Po­ tomac (Ogden Ma­ rine) at the Outer Anchorage, Chittagong, Bangladesh on Apr. 17. Brother Kurtz was a 1972 graduate of the Harry Lundeberg School, Piney Point, Md. when he joined the SIU. He sailed as a fireman-watertender when he up­ graded in 1975 and received his "A" Seniority book in 1977. Seafarer Kurtz was born in Chicago, 111. and was a resident of Hawthorne, Calif. Surviving is his father, Elmer of El Segundo, Calif. Pensioner Frank R. Rankin, 73, died of natural causes in Wyckoff Heights Hospital, Brooklyn, N.Y. on Apr. 23. |g||||B^[|HFV[ Brother Rankin . Hjoined the SIU in Ai® 1938 in the port of Baltimore and sailed as a chief steward and steward delegate. He sailed 47 years. Born in Morefield, Ky., he was a resident of Brooklyn. Burial was in Cypress Hills Cemetery, Jamaica, Queens, N.Y. Surviving is his widow, Lee. Pensioner William D. Rinehart, 79, died of lung disease in Franklin Square Hospital, Rossville, Md. Brother Rine­ hart joined the SIU in 1944 in the port of New York and sailed as a deck engineer and firemanwatertender. He sailed 22 years and during World War II. Seafarer Rinehart was born in Williamstown, Pa. and was a resident of Baltimore. Burial was in Morelands Cemetery, Baltimore. Sur­ viving is a niece. Mrs. Marie N. Shook of Baltimore. Hector J. Toro, Jr., 22, died at home in Brooklyn, N.Y. on May 13. Brother Toro joined the SIU in 1974 when he graduated from the HLS, Piney Point, 1 Md. He sailed as a fireman-watertender. Seafarer Toro was born in Brooklyn. Interment was in Cypress Hills Cemetery, Brooklyn. Surviving are his widow, Raquel, and his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Hector and Luz Toro of Brooklyn. Pensioner Enoch Buster Collins, 64, died of heart disease in the U.S.A. Medi­ cal Center, Mobile, Ala. on Apr. 12. Brother Collins join­ ed the SIU in 1939 in the port of New York sailing as a cook. He sailed 46 years and hit the bricks in the 1962 Bull Line beef. Seafarer Collins was born in Jacksonville, Fla. and was a resi­ dent of Mobile. Burial was in Oakland Cemetery, Mobile. Ahmed A. H. TaCfi, 30, died in Tampa General Hospital on May 26, 1977 of injuries sustained aboard the ST Mount Explorer (Mount Shipping ). Brother Taffi joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1971 sailing as an OS, wiper, and in the steward de­ partment. He took the Lifeboat Course at the HLS, Piney Point, Md. in 1975. A native of South Yemen, he was a resident of Houston. Surviving are his widow, Camelia, and a son, Jose, Pensioner Floyd H. Smith, 66, died in New Orleans on Apr. 16. Brother Smith joined the SIU in 1938 in the port of Mobile sailing as a fireman-watertender for the Alcoa Steam­ ship Co. in 1953 and for the Delta and Bull Lines. He sailed 36 years and dur­ ing the Korean and Vietnam Wars. A native of Oklahoma, he was a resident of New Orleans. Seafarer Smith's re­ mains were given to medical research. Surviving is a daughter, Mrs. Terry S. Breaux of Kenner, La. Pensioner .FMit Giller, 74, passed away in Baltimore on Apr. 12. Brother Gil­ ler joined the SIU in 1944 in the port of New York and sailed as a bosun. He was a survivor of the sunk­ en SS Issak Shelby torpedoed in World War II. Seafarer Giller hit the bricks in the 1958 Bull Line beef. A native of Russia, he was a naturalized U.S. citi­ zen. He was a resident of Steelton, Pa. Surviving is a stepson, Leroy M. Tepsich. Sr. of Middletown, Pa. Recertified Bosun Alfred R. Sawyer, 57, died of cancer in the Norfolk USPHS Hos­ pital on Mar. 30. Brother Sawyer joined the SIU in . -• 1943 in the port of ^ Norfolk. He had sailed for 40 years. He sailed for the American Coal Shipping Co. in 1957 and for McAllister Brothers in Norfolk in 1969. Seafarer Sawyer graduated from the Union's Bosuns Recertification Program in September 1975. Born in Norfolk, he was a resident of Chesa­ peake, Va. Surviving is his widow, Lena. Edward C. TiesI, Sr., 52, died of nat­ ural causes in Philadelphia on Feb. 21. Brother Tiesi joined the Union in the port of Philadelphia in 1973 sailing as a relief cook on the Tug Trojan (Inde­ pendent Towing) from 1975 to 1977, the Interstate Oil Co. in 1975, and for Curtis Bay Towing from 1973 to 1975. He was born in Philadelphia and was a resident there. Interment was in Holy Cross Cemetery, Yeadon, Delaware County, Pa. Surviving are two brothers, Joseph and Albert, both of Philadel­ phia. A Seafarer Is Buried at Sea Pensioner Moses A. Lucas, 83, passed away on May 9. Brother Lucas joined the SIU in 1939 in the port of New York and sailed as a chief steward. He sailed 52 years. Seafarer Lucas was born in South Carolina and he was a resident of Hyannis, Mass. Surviving is a daughter, Mrs. David (Elisbeth) C. Greene of Hyannis. Oscar R, Saar, 64, died of a hemor­ rhage, at home in Brooklyn, N.Y. on Mar. 26. Brother Saar joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1968 and sail­ ed as an AB. He was born in Estonia, USSR and was a naturalized U.S. citizen. Cremation took pla ce at the Greenwood Crematory, Brooklyn, Surviving is a brother, Ludvig of Baltimore, Draping the American flag over the ashes of the late Seafarer Herman D. Burger recently are (I. to r.): AB Willis Gregory; OS George Bowden; Chief Steward John Moggie, and Pantryman Robert Mateo. After a burial service at" sea on board the ST Overseas Traveler (Maritime Overseas) attended by all crewmembers, Capt. D. Richards put the departed's remains over the side. Brother Burger's last request was "that his ashes be blowing to the wind at sea and that his ashes be put on the sea." Recertified Bosun Arne Hodve then asked for one minute of silence for all the brothers that have passed away as well. 30 / LOG / July 1978 :ar »T- .ir- ;iivjriaPiui#«»AiSVkJt'iari'iig6aF»;iel-2ieiT^RacSfle*f*B3iP2C �HLS UPGRADING CLASS SCHEDULE 1978 Below is complete list of all upgrading courses^ and their starting dates, that are available for StTJ members in 1978. These include courses for deep seOtGreat Lakes and inland waters. SW members should be aware that certain courses may be added or dropped from the schedule as the need arises. However, the Log will try to keep you abreast of these changes. For further information regarding the courses offered at the Lundeberg School, members should contact their local SlU representative, or write to the Lundeberg School Vocational Edu­ cation Department, Piney Point, Md. 20674. or call the School at (301) 994-0010 July 1978 / LOG / 31 �Your Name Shouldn't Be on This List The SH}*8 Data Center at Headquarters in New York reports that a total of 837 SIIJ members have no address listing on file with the Union, Printed below is a complete list of these names accompanied by the member''s Social Security number. If your name appears on this list, please contact the SW Data Center informing them of your correct address as soon as possible. You may do so by writing, SIV Data Center, 275 20th St., Brooklyn, N.Y. 11215. It is extremely important to have a correct address on file since the Union makes regular mailings to SIU members concerning your jobs and benefits under the Seafarers Welfare, Pension and Vacation Plans. Abadi, H. Abbott, V. Abdo. A. Abdulla, A. Abdulla.F Abrams, A. Jr. Abshire, J. Acord, F Adams. A. Adams. J Adorno. A. Aldridge F Alexander. A. Algabri. A Algarin. G. All, H Alicea. M. Anderson, A Anderson. F Anderson, T Andicncehea, J, Antoine. L. Armer. G Arnlleaux. T Arriola, T. Jr. Asbridge. R Ashwortti. W. Asurnarl. 11. Atwell. A, Aumiller, R. Babbitt. W Baez, V Baler, E Bailey. W. Bailey. P. Baker. W. Baker. R, Balagtar, Iy1. Balbin, T. Ballard, D. Ballay. R. Banang, N, Banta, H. Jr. Barnard, E. Barrial, P. Barth, W. Bartholmey, S. Baugh, S. Bausch, J. Beale, R. Beamon, J. Jr. Becraft, R. Behrens, C Belcher. V. Belcher. J. Bell.S. Benedict, J. Benedict, F. Bennett, J. Bennett, S. Berger, S. Berlando, J. Bermudez, C. Berry, C Bethel, E. Beyette, S. Bigley, M. Billiler, M Biondo, J. Bishop, P. Blackwell, A Blanchard, W. Bobenia, G. Bodge, J. Bodie, A Boland, J. Booker, W. Boone, D. Born, B, Botana, J. Boykin, J. Brady, G, Bray, B Bray. J. Brazzell, J Brengle. J. Brennecke. 0. Breuning. D. Brewer. E, Broadus. E. Broadway, J Brooks. S Brooks. W Brown. R. Brown. A Brunet. A Buccioni. V Buckley, W Burch. W Burdick. R. Burnette, B. Burnsed, H 126-46-2467 Burrells, R. 465-68-8493 Burroughs, R. 283-36-4318 Butts, W. 050-44-0815 Butts, S. 545-94-3892 Byrd, J. 422-14-7648 Calebaugh, P. 138-36-0406 Callicotte, J. 459-02-9106 Calogeros, D. 230-94-5573 Camacho, A. 435-60-0117 Campbell, T. 581-92-7929 Candelaro, R. 428-12-1278 Cantrell. R. 223-58-6066 Capraro, E. 371-64-6726 Carawan, D 580-94-4396 Carbone, S, Jr Carlson, C. 050-46-3919 112-42-0789 Carroll, C. Cartwright, G. 080-26-6054 514-18-4345 Casey, C. Cashman, R 223-72-0950 Cassidy, R. 518-56-7157 438-01-2500 Cavanaugh, J. Chadwick, A. 456-62-1135 Chavez, V. 438-96-6059 Cherry, C. 453-06-0216 Chestang, D. 403-78-4526 Chestnut, J. 411-48-5713 Chevalier, N. 571-76-4579 Christenberry, R. 266-38-6243 Cintron, M. 312-18-9412 314-24-0163 Clark, J. Clark, L. 584-42-3053 Clark, T. 383-09-5103 Clary, J. 299-50-1721 496-20-9943 Clasen, C. Clemmons, 1. 412-82-1399 302-20-0150 Clifton, W, 570-62-5712 Cognevich, R Cnlburn, G. 586-60-4125 Cole, R. 235-78-2885 437-56-2343 Collet, R. 554-98-1429 Collier, H. 458-26-2451 Colon, R. 222-32-5923 Compton, R. Conde, R 219-22-0659 Connor, E, 186-09-9632 Cook, J. 458-06-8413 Cook, D. 025-40-2504 Cnnley, J 336-50-1.584 Cooper, G. 231-16-0399 Cosme, R 538-54-2024 Cossetti, D. 315-20-1668 113-18-9728 Costango, F, Costello, A. 218-42-4834 Cottongin, F. 228-38-8004 Couch, R. 056-18-4491 Cox, J. 438-34-5506 Coyle, R. 436-50-9300 .263 64-8938 Coyle, D. Crabtree, B. 241-74-2556 Craig, G. 057-01-4681 229-82-6845 Grain, K. Crawford, S. 584-80-5745 Crespo, C. 423-30-8027 173-28-0145 Crews, F. Crews, J. Jr. 381-60-6820 Grumpier, F. 214-48-6791 Cruz, A. 233-24-1799 Cumbest, W. 019-28-6341 Cunningham, J. 006-20-6590 Cuirie, J. 423-50-3505 Cutrer, 1. 238-82-6218 Dalhaus, C. 226-72-3781 Dangelo, R. 037-24-9926 Darson, L. 422-48-9716 Davidson, E. 493-24-8794 Davis, G. 488-32-1066 Day, L. 203-26-2638 Decker, C, 456-06-0487 Dees, H. 067-24-9121 Dellanavy, J. 555-96-7061 Delosreyes, J. 712-05-9538 Denhert, H. 539-56-8854 Derossett, A. 221-28-5018 Desmond, P. 255-36-8781 Destacamento, J. 262-84-2364 Devereaux, E. 439-98-3257 Diaz. D. 579-58-4246 Diaz. C 535-12-5926 Dickerson. D 449-66-1171 Dimarco. A 437-04-8093 Diosco. J. 257-42-9018 Ditomo. L. 717-10-6426 Dixon. R. 410-01-9036 Dokulil. D. 452-13-7808 Donlevy R 436-56-9876 Donnelly. J. Jr. 000-00-0002 Doyle. T III 378-16-3699 Dragazis. A. 247-54-1165 Drewes P. 416-22-6163 Dronet. A. 432-48-0701 Duggan. C. 259-40-9874 32 / LOG / July 1978 422-70-8032 517-66-6839 266-58-4080 456-27-5176 237-38-9846 214-26-8672 462-36-4628 077-24-9341 580-58-9643 437-56-6294 584-50-6670 587-07-2312 036-22-2204 256-13-9024 581-60-6511 422-05-6529 465-72-0104 366-62-8142 402-46-1868 024-26-3595 413-78-9507 565-40-8242 460-94-5164 097-18 2541 456-28-5674 419-76-8858 419-26-6541 583-80-9562 555-28-2830 212-28-5345 418-66-1671 434-10-0251 435-60-0608 552-92-2643 435-88-4092 418-46-1797 267-20-8097 436-72-5109 438-82-1690 232-72-8316 092-12-4690 405-38-8005 582-05-8446 224-26-5038 070-26-8892 555-60-5255 030-14-7852 547-56-0044 423-42-0812 452-28-4129 581-56-7792 066-22-6678 222-14-5609 547-03-1539 417-42-3828 450-74-0320 452-21-7988 204-36-0736 083-18-4036 240-52-9562 548-36-5226 266-19-9600 433-48-7618 014-20-2875 244-26-5905 421-20-9158 229-16-1359 055-22-0147 266-90-2664 142-56-1181 265-94-6843 436-18-4709 450-04-2574 131-20-0968 471-70-1277 448-01-8091 456-02-2873 461-96-4293 155-20-4557 421-20-4556 552-32-0088 124-14-0266 104-20-7410 264-16-7186 547-76-0882 097-18-8325 022-12-0379 056-18-8575 582-68-3240 425-96-6656 424-60-9385 433-28-9615 200-10-6709 704-01-5739 175-48-9797 390-44-8378 461-54-0736 436-66-3897 099-44-3145 079-20-4426 587-50-8821 700-18-9277 Duhon. R. Dunn. R. Duracher, H Durham. H, Dykes. A, Eimar, l\/l. Ellard.J. Ellette, D. Elliot, D. Elliott, B. Elmatrahi, N. Embrey, D. Escobar, C. Evans, C. Evans, R. Fairall, G. Fakiroglou, S. Faroun, A. Farrow. R. . Fcgan, D. Felts. C. Ferguson, J. Feris, B. Fernandez, B. Field, fy/l. Fielding, 0. Fiesel, J. Flader, D Flemming, R. Flores, R. Flynn, F. Forbes, J. Fountain, R. Franceschi, J. Fracne, F. Frazier, H. Freeze, A. Friend, C. Fuller, L, Jr. Galicki, H, Gallowitz, C. Garcia. C. Garcia, E. Garrett, D. Gatcwood, D. Gay, l\/). Gentry, H. Gharama, A Gibbs, G. Gibbs, D. Gibson, J. Gibson, F. Gilbert, D. Gilbert, D. Gilchrist, C. II Gillikin.W. Gilliland.E.Jr. Glisson, W. Glover, J. Godeke, K. Coins, S. Gonzalez, C. Gonzalez, H. Goodhue, W. Goodman, IVI. Gorman, J. Gould, M. Goza, J. Jr. Grace, R. Grant, C. Gray, C. Gray, R. Gray, P. Gray, E. Sr. Grayson, W. Greeff, L. Geene, H. Gremillion, J Grice, R. Griffin, R. Griffin, J. Grima, V. Groben, R. Groom, B. Grosso, R. Guerin, R. Guerrero, 0. Guidry, R. Guillory, C. Gutierrez, C. Haas, 8. Hackenberg, D. Hagan, T Hageman, J. Hagner, J. Haley, C. Hall, J. Hall, C. Hall.R. Haller, J. Halsey, J. Hammers, H. 436-08-7749 096-30-8372 439-50-4250 462-28-2476 411-62-4333 547-38-4114 462-26-2761 446-46-5212 530-25-5332 466-92-2666 129-32-6989 350-30-0228 584-42-0723 261-11-2725 550-74-7640 568-46-3823 337-48-2009 070-24-2963 228-20-5503 416-12-9402 404-30-6473 264-04-6832 465-28-3199 586-01-7554 416-58-7213 463-16-0650 547-38-2241 224-88-6054 195-50-6056 581-94-9095 529-68-1145 421-26-2579 587-42-9944 558-62-3986 141-20-0552 252-12-2818 484-28-4783 494-38-8731 452-74-2720 157-20-5585 082-44-5611 055-24-3918 584-62-9989 267-06-5608 240-26-2970 266-08-0062 263-70-1379 563-19-1809 158-60-8459 237-74-1667 237-44-6079 438-16-0172 081-38-3116 408-76-7583 463-68-7249 237-52-8734 491-05-9635 452-05-1355 456-48-3112 452-30-1179 410-20-7868 099-20-7158 581-48-0008 020-12-0769 437-07-7258 099-20-2928 438-76-2752 587-94-0065 562-86-9452 258-07.6635 456-84-6108 433-64-5501 149-32-9537 438-42-7445 456-26-0167 086-22-7751 047-22-9231 438-06-4563 375-30-0816 310-40-3638 454-02-7667 140-24-6474 199-36-0451 264-26-4224 563-98-1331 093-14-7902 547-32-8459 434-94-6907 437-30-3220 463-92-7286 587-90-3514 541-28-4278 486-64-1179 150-52-9527 198-44-5545 467-06-7579 416-80-9942 423-34-3024 263-48-0359 155-48-4282 228-74-8670 405-14-5022 Hampson, W. Hannon, R. Harbison, G. Hardy, R Harper. A. Harper. V. Harris. E. Harris, J Harris. W Hart. 8 Hatzigianis. E Hawkins. H Hawthorne. E Heald.C Jr Hearn. N. Jr Herbert, C. Herbert. J. Heilman. D. Henderson. H. Hendrix. E. Henkle. T. Hernandez. S. Hernandez. V. Hester. C. Hickman. J. Hicks. J. Hireen. B. Hodges. C. Hoitt. E. Jr. Holmes, R. Holt, W. Hood, E. Jr. Hopkins, L. Horger, T. Horvath, R. Howard, E. Howell, D. Hubabi, A. Hudson, R. Hughes, J. Jr. Hulsart, T. Jr. Hunt, K. Hyatt, V. Iglesias, E. Jackson, Ivl. Jackson, J. Jaegle, D. James, G. Janulu, E. Jenkins, D. Johnsen, C. Johnson, C. Johnson, G. Johnson, C. Johnston, C. Jones, B. Jones, J. Jones, 0. Jones, R. Jones, IVI. Jones, C. Jordan, J. Judd.W.Jr. Kaid, S. Kamedra, A. Kammet, H. Kampfmueller, F. Katsos, J. Keenan, T. Jr, Kendrick, D. Kennedy, C. Keramidas, K. Ketchbaw, D. Keys, L. Kilbride, T. Kimbrough. W. King, P. King, G. King, R. Kirk, B. Kittrell, E. Knight, A. Knight, W. Knox, J. Kohut.W. Kornmeier, ivl. Kowalski, A. Kukowski, T. Kusmierski, J. Kyle. R. Labit, J. Ladner. T. Lagrone. A. Jr. Lambis. P. Lampert. B. Landis. R. Lane, T. Lary, C Latimer, J. Lauricella, L. Lawrence, L. Lebda, F. 123-22-0198 422-54-9490 139-46-2327 455-58-4074 416-96-3868 393-16-6118 302-16-2982 461-18-7742 293-48-6777 216-68-8024 087-30-6741 303-42-0441 263-70-0612 110-44-5869 179-24-2123 439-89-9103 439-16-2845 157-26-5782 439-60-4721 231-86-4910 543-24-8401 118-20-5815 438-70-9565 249-44-7150 202-28-9998 420-78-0026 073-34-6937 459-46-7496 001-26-4198 238-86-1154 451-67-1081 457-11-4200 215-03-7504 457-27-3574 271-26-6626 265-44-8971 264-08-3212 075-34-0284 194-18-0406 433-11-6585 456-94-5342 268-30-9780 337-14-1685 583-42-8945 439-30-5581 465-58-1861 296-14-0270 437-90-0033 565-66-2651 449-92-6095 498-18-4117 495-64-9637 296-32-0286 412-20-1021 222-05-9737 459-68-8778 436-60-9763 452-62-0549 213-36-3636 413-80-6710 053-36-1923 235-82-6639 433-92-8693 109-34-3304 163-18-4834 062-22-8393 227-66-7092 013-12-1270 . 147-48-3308 279-34-9510 423-72-7888 016-36-1917 372-46-5794 495-58-0900 148-36-2113 402-56-0784 426-46-9200 451-05-8070 587-60-6779 444-56-8870 417-22-1710 223-64-5841 568-44-5173 421-32-4854 206-20-2849 289-40-7204 368-46-8257 170-40-8994 214-24-1795 325-38-9696 451-15-3737 425-06-5433 427-16-9974 236-42-8759 082-36-8617 550-66-1152 426-50-0937 450-29-5589 453-26-9347 433-92-5772 231-44-6087 087-22-2258 Leboeuf, A. Leclair, J. Leclerc, A. Ledermann, S. Ledet, D. Ledet, L. Ledet, C. Lee, L. Lee, C. Lee, J. Leech, J. Jr. Leicher, D. Lillie, W Lindsey, A. Lineberry, C. Lofton, R, Long, D. Lope,A, Lopez, J. Louviere, S. Lugo. F. Lynch, S. f\/lace. B. Madden, P. Madera, G. Mainer, B. Malave, F. Malave, J. Maldonado, W. Maldondo, A. Maneely, M. Mangini, R. Manint, E. Marchisio, J. Mareno, H. Marshall, G. Martin, J. Martin, W, Martin, L. Mathews, G. Mates, G. Mattingly, R. Mazouz, M. McClelland, J. McCormick, H. McCormick, J. McCormick, K. McCoy, L. McCullough, E. McDonald, L. McDuffie, T. McDuffie, F. McFadden, M. McGee, T. McHorney, W. McHugh, S. Mclntyre, J. McKinley, C. McLendon, E. McNeely, D. McRae, V. Medina, L. Meinke, R. Mejias, C. Mekosh, J. Menz, K. Meredith, R. Meuser, W. Miller. M. Miller, J. Miller, R. Miller, F. Miller, C. Miller, J. Minnier, D. Missing, M. Missing, M. Missing, M. Molina, G. Montague, E. Montenegro, A. Moore, J. Moore, W. Moore, M. Moore, W. Moore, H. Morera, C. Morgan, M. Morgan, D.Sr. Morris, E. Morris, C. Morton, S. Mushin, M. Muirhead, W. Mullally,J, Mullins, S. Mulvihill, J. Murphy, M. Murphy, J. Murshed, H. Musiad, A. Naklicki, F. 433-16-5175 033-40-2682 242-62-0515 225-74-8250 438-96-4101 438-02-5478 439-88-6287 425-17-8646 : 216-34-9970 099-26-0213 458-96-9200 439-17-6299 721-10-5322 026-22-5434 422-44-1442 427-82-9281 423-68-4827 586-60-7465 129-34-2286 459-08-9227 072-20-7967 222-42-2713 094-09-1857 347-40-2977 583-24-6502 460-92-8612 580-20-6524 580-20-6521 580-20-1619 079-22-0803 452-04-2928 584-20-4700 433-86-3858 460-02-9073 587-62-4454 467-96-0784 175-42-4551 435-88-9346 254-40-1849 262-17-5530 580-52-5171 405-62-2598 578-66-4500 265-34-9940 264-32-4922 233-32-5233 222-42-8452 423-58-1937 183-20-6873 458-62-4399 422-54-6251 421-74-3629 267-08-9213 457-29-6078 264-56-0552 438-09-3103 438-64-8622 456-78-2289 267-42-6084 434-80-4372 587-14-6953 105-22-8325 274-36-6576 580-80-9686 191-28-2236 493-62-4855 556-28-9884 512-52-9984 230-94-5902 263-22-9452 239-22-9386 434-24-3588 142-12-5358 587-50-8574 261-84-8308 000-03-0704 000-03-0209 000-03-0134 460-46-9183 048-12-6265 096-48-8397 449-23-2433 421-20-1894 119-40-9734 287-38-8670 420-28-7850 439-72-4075 264-68-0452 299-36-9138 466-38-2973 288-94-6831 436-66-4558 098-30-1667 587-44-0440 023-22-5165 441-24-3044 048-58-5796 224-86-4026 223-26-8615 072-34-2990 561-13-8010 048-12-4055 �Bradford Island Committee Erna Elizabeth Committee -m.. •J i, SI i Here's part of the Ships Committee of theSrSracytorP/s/anP(IOT)ata payoff on June 15 at the Exxon Dock in Bayway, N.J. They are (standing I. to r.) Steward Delegate Derreil Reynolds, Engine Delegate Paul Hanley and (sitting I. to r.) Deck Delegate Allen Campbell and Bosun E. Wilson, ship's chairman. Continued from preceding page f Nelms, L. Nelms, R. Nelson, S. Neu, 0. Newton, C. Nipper, D. Jr. Nixon, L. Nobles, J. Norris, A. Northrope, 1^. Nunez, V. Nunez, F. Nuttig, H. Nysia, C. Oakley, 0. Obaid, M. Obryan, K. Oconnell, D. Odom, 0. Odom, J. Odonohue, fyl. Ohara, J. Olderich, C. Olsen, H. Oneal, A. Ortega, A. Osburn, K. Oshaughnessy, C. Oshea, D. Osinski, Z. Osmond, 0. Overton, G. Owen, 0. Owens, C. Owens, B. Pacewicz, S. Pacheco, J. Pacheco, H. Packer!, A. Padgett, M. Padilla, S. Paloumdis, G. Parker, R. Parrish, J. Patty, E. Pearce, W. Peitrowsky, A. Perez, G. Perry, M. Jr. Petitpierre, fvl. Phillips, L. Jr. Piccionetti, M. Pickeries, J. Piechockf, S. Pierce, G. Pierce, R. Pindar, J. Piteris, M. Pitre. R. Plaisance, S. Plash, S. Ill Pollock, A. Postel, J. 265-08-6725 264-34-6318 458-04-8586 125-18-6158 422-26-5985 231-30-1437 452-74-4191 438-76-2496 420-10-8623 423-14-3453 539-42-8669 119-40-9609 559-50-9685 557-28-5277 120-50-7538 127-34-2664 267-19-6935 555-16-8125 416-40-6881 419-84-7066 499-68-6490 202-16-7207 025-42-7590 457-58-7497 217-26-0079 060-26-5384 232-20-8613 159-28-7094 423-62-1973 556-26-1570 568-74-7671 456-70-0073 435-40-4190 435-22-8335 246-12-4437 163-20-1067 095-22-1592 454-42-8206 130-03-9097 554-26-6917 133-22-4049 092-46-6488 436-46-1245 255-46-0682 436-44-9999 084-14-9873 172-24-1434 050-28-1234 039-09-5260 560-82-6561 436-58-0673 181-50-7061 430-34-5643 219-28-8840 225-28-8127 086-22-3625 145-46-7979 129-42-0442 439-72-8614 436-40-8127 467-19-8195 429 28-5847 463-94-0641 Potter, J. Potter, L. Powell, E. Prats, N. Prehn, W. Prehn, J. Pressley, E. Prevail, C. Price, B. Pridgen, W. Pruitt, J. Pugh, G. Purser, J. Guiles, H. Quinones, G. Quinones, N. Quion, B. Rader, J. Rainey, H. Ramirez, L. Ramirez, R. Ramos, J. Ramos, R. Ramos, R. Rankins, A. Rebollo, J. Reed, M. Sr. Rhoads, R. Rice, L. Richardson, G. Ridgeway, H. Rigby, H. Rinaldi, L. Rios, J. Rivas, N. Rivera, J. Roberts, C. Roberts. iH. Robinson, J. Robinson, J. Robinson, A, Jr Rogers, C. Sr. Rodriguez, 0. Rogers, G. Rojas, 0. Roman, L. Roman, A. Romano, fvl. Rood, D. Rosario, R. Rose, R. Rosen, G. Ross. T. Ross, R. Jr. Rosser, J. Russell, R. Russo, A. Ryan, G. Saar, 0. Saddy. G. Saeed, S. Salametes, J. Salazar. J. Saleh, 8. Salthrez, W. Sanchez, P. 246-68-0166 312-50-5160 453-50-7592 123-26-8394 229-86-4452 217-58-1338 401-20-7346 265-10-4997 226-34-4059 092-16-3394 229-54-6852 262-60-8397 231 -66-6489 099-32-5298 085-44-3096 127-22-8811 586-60-3364 575-62-5501 428-74-9225 438-06-7278 571-60-3323 583-09-5221 581-07-0271 129-42-0837 422-03-0316 582-76-7338 451-30-8326 446-46-4766 377-24-0023 419-20-3085 424-03-5203 419-44-3024 045-09-3462 074-40-9617 466-24-2847 581-36-3099 461-18-4025 460-22-1865 413-78-2934 251-22-2420 054-46-5397 453-24-7586 583-62-4150 156-44-4584 120-24-5851 580-42-1030 581-66-1288 110-32-5937 508-03-6078 112-44-6037 587-50-4018 184-46-4995 072-10-9630 421-94-7092 433-13-7535 561-24-9793 164-16-1888 456-35-3800 063-22-5699 437-52-5814 551-04-1302 041-52 5397 582-86-0919 050-46-8397 104-20-3973 085-44-0393 Sanchez, L. Sanders. B. Sanquiche, V. Santana, B Sarmento, F. Saucier. L Sayers, K, Schardein, E. Schemm, G. Schemm, R. Schilders, W. Schleier, R, Schmitt, A. Schneider, K. Schoenstein, J. Schuffles, B. Schuster, S. Scott, R. Scully, J. Sears, L. Sekella, E. Sepulveda, R. Shackelford, W. Shands, W. Shariff, M. Sharp, G. Shepard, E. Shiflett, G. Shircel, C. Short, J. Shurley, T. Shurley, J. Jr. Sidney, D. Simmons, J. Simons, R. Simpson, M. Sinush, E. Siverd, K. Slagle, J. Slater, W. Jr. Smallwood, R. Smith, W. Smith, B. Smith, R. Smith, J. Smith, T. Smith, H. Smith, C. Smith, R. Smith, R. Smith, J. Jr. Smith, W. Jr. Snowden, T. Solis, J. Somers, J. Sorenson, O. Soutullo W. Jr. Spalding, N. Spears, M. Spell. J Spencer, H Spe.-ry, F Jr. Splane, B. Spodar, J. Staab, Ivt. Stack, F. At a payoff early last month at the Hess Oil Dock in Houston are some of the Ship's Committee of the ST Erna Elizabeth (Hudson Waterways) of (I. to r.) Chief Pump­ man William Bealty, educational director; AB Spencer Lyie, deck delegate; Chief Steward Bob Fletcher, secretary-reporter and Wiper Daniel Bolerio, engine delegate. 583-48-2166 Slallings, T Jr Stanley, W Starrett, R. Steadham, G. 080-20-7196 Stephens, J. 436-94-2427 Stephenson. R. 371-58-1304 Stewart, L. 130-24-7867 Stewart,!. 465-30-9510 Stone, E. 190-14-8515 Storey, W. 452-98-2655 Straley, J. 113-30-4576 Strawn, J. 438-60-8816 Strickland, F. 438-98-0637 Stroh.M. 125-40-6611 Stubblefield, P. 019-50-4722 Sulentic, S. 397-22-5355 Sullivan, J. 434-68-9935 Swanson, A. 012-22-6052 Sylvester, R. 262-56-9878 Szeibert, S. Talbot, J. 193-32-7609 Talcott, G 581-38-9334 559-72-2929 Tanner, R. Taunton, B. 491-72-0619 385-52-9309 Taylor, G. 478-22-6649 Taylor, T. Jr. Teller, N, 106-44-7735 TennanI, W. 215-35-8651 369-03-9457 Thomas, M 223-34-2374 Thomas, P. Thomas, L. 453-11-0402 Thomas, R. 460-19-6351 003-22-9446 Thomas, R. 229-64-0632 Thomas, R. Thomas, F. 135-48-5628 Thomas, J. 104-44-4773 Thomas, G. 215-28-8469 Thompson, H. 433-86-4520 Thompson, A. 407-46-4283 422-42-4517 Thompson, M. 158-32-4757 Thompson. D 223-05-5507 Thompson, D. 384-58-2932 Thompson, P. 322-14-6994 Thorsteinsson, J. 301-30-9590 Tiesi, E 369-22-7522 Tillman, D. 242-32-4493 Tilt on, M. 564-34-8497 Timmons, F. 424-90-6686 Tingle, D. 096-44-2735 Toelle, A. Tofano, R. 423-52-6186 Torres, J. 264-58-2961 Torsch, J. 055-30-0126 Tousignant, A. 300-26-7540 Trail, E. 056-20-3012 Treamer, A. 701-10-3768 Treddin, H. 417-74-6539 Tremel, H. 303-48-9525 Triche, R. 359-50-7942 433-34-7141 Trinidad. G. Trotter. A. 466-92-3469 Truenski, 0 439-14-7354 Tuberville, A 439-02-6646 Turay. G, 188-14-9162 Tyler. G. 404-84-8912 Tyler, D. 560-68-9191 587-84-6795 582-22-7970 058-50-4505 225-.56-464.5 405-58-7557 578-03-1745 439-80-1287 469-92-8159 005-14-5285 438-80-0475 494-60-3387 266-90-1068 439-84-8221 281-12-2750 432-80-7119 567-07-0725 374-66-6641 400-42-9843 479-03-9927 505-34-4054 125-32-5869 093-26-6856 152-40-0101 166-16-3783 291-12-2604 013-14-6520 263-88-2087 230-01-9901 231-44-7176 453-88-1349 541-12-8531 456-44-0543 462-44-1126 361-21-7185 085-44-9568 262-46-1785 262-01-9644 215-14-6521 217-30-9121 581-84-2444 444-32-4158 439-05-3124 434-48-1472 213-28-3254 240-44-5747 050-20-0781 099-30-5746 198-12-8883 217-62-9143 456-16-1898 229-38-6031 227-82-2141 255-82-8717 123-54-9362 220-22-1578 403-50-5454 048-14-4410 311-16-2962 003-09-5224 422-46-1676 313-52-2862 435-02-0359 580-20-2920 57.'?-30-4218 150-12-7869 421-76-7658 537-60-2055 218-30-5492 563-62-9138 Tyler, R III Updyke, M. Urriola, J. Valdes, E. Valentine, P. Vanhorn, D. Vannatter, D. Vasquez, R. Vasquez, A. Vassilikos, A. Vaughn, F. Vaughn, D. Venzon, R. Vergara, R. Victory, E. Vilanueva, I. Villalba, R. Vinson, W. Vogel, J. Vola.O. Wagner, J. Wakefield, R Walker, E Walker, K. Walton, J. Ward, J. Weaver, H. Weaver, L. Webber, J. Welch, J. Wells, J. Wescovich, T. West, N While, H. White, G. White, R. Whitely, F. Whitely, J. Wilgus, J. Wilisch, E. Jr. Wilkins, G. Williams, R Williams, L. Williams, R. Williams, K. Williams, W. Williams, O. Williams, 0. Williams, J. Williams, L. Jr. Williamson, C. Williamson, H. Willkomm, J. Winfield.L. Witte, J. Witter, M. Jr. Woods, G. Wray, J. Wyatt, W. Wysocki, J. Ygama, A. Yocom, G. Young, J. Young, T, Jr Young. B. Jr Younghlood, W 263-04-5699 203-38-1469 529-78-2552 082-12-3119 433-30-7684 2.56-30-0495 230-74-0477 113-36-2655 449-28-8330 219-58-6255 •412-38-6200 226-88-1958 586-60-2508 582-40-3095 492-35-3923 581-88-9031 580-30-2394 400-66-7278 121-18-1576 079-20-6125 406-46-9230 457-20-8073 237-14-7778 449-25-1764 203-18-6763 428-40-8744 256-28-5578 417-76-8577 461-52-5549 268-66-7521 365-34-7175 417-62-9917 587-78-5833 226-34-0546 158-09-1505 297-07-6903 540-72-5492 243-62-9825 274-20-4824 215-68-9247 230-56-1431 220-20-3410 213-32-9114 490-62-4312 464-56-9759 031-20-1114 428-50-2176 438-48-4166 436-90-1602 422-54-6451 242-34-0952 229-16-0549 433-70-7867 277-72-5737 264-78-5675 254-92-7724 460-46-9049 333-44-1637 229-50-2716 375-58-6805 561-38-5368 452-26-1224 422-36-2642 185-40-9438 239-40-0304 438-76-5885 July 1978 / LOG / 33 �The Harrv Lundeberff "=^3' School of Seamanship *'t or a better job today, and job security tomorrow. A Chorus Line? Not quite the Rockettes. But then again, could the Rockettes fire a boiler? Either way, this undaunted group of would-be stars are a recent class of Seafarers participating in an FOWT class at the Lundeberg School. They are, front row from the left; Ken Moyer; George Varn; Ed Babola; Chuck Drury; Dave Frazier (instructor); John Oberson; Rick Cavender; Mitch "Kid" Samuels; Kirk Landry; Caro Tenteromano; Robert Orloff; Norman Geno, and Ted Bessent. Back row from the left are: W. B. McCants; Mark Paterson; George Dolan; R. Vranish; William Slayton; Andy Pandolfo, and Ray Bryant. Gourmets Three! Don't expect pheasant under glass from these three new assistant cooks, but you won't go hungry either. The recent grads of this Lundeberg upgrading course are, from the left: Philip Parisi; Robert Vance, and Frank Sirignano. •' 14 Have It Down Cold Able for Anything Now This group is ready to take jobs on an LNG ship after completing the LNG course at the Lundeberg School. The 14 Seafarers, who learned about cryo­ genics (the study of very low temperatures), are, front row from the left: Thomas Fleming; Everett Delande; John Fedesovich; Thomas Reading; Jack Rhodes, and Luciano Alfeo. Back row from the left are: Paul McMahon; Freddie Horn; Richard Fanning; Herbie Benzenberg; Leroy Fansler; John Wilson; Robert Marrero, and Billy Mason. This group of 18 Seafarers are ready to ship able-seaman now after complet­ ing the Lundeberg School upgrading course. They are, front row from the left: Howard Herolo; Mohamed Muthana; Ramzey Nasser; Kenneth Glaser; Santohir; Seied All Seied; Lorenzo McElroy, and Abdo Fotaih. Back row from the left are: Mark Emery; Dave Ferguson; Juan Sanchez; Larry Clement; Brendan Murphy; Don DeVlierger; Marshall Novack; Allan Hitt; Greg Hamil­ ton, and Dave Knuth. ' 3 Take Welding Course Five more Seafarers have gotten their welding endorsements through the Lundeberg School. They are from the left: Larry Gordon; Larry Gayle; Mark Freeman; Jim O'Meara, and Manuel Domingos. • 34 / LOG / July 1978 •X^ 9 Firemen, Oilers A recent class of Seafarers upgrading to FOWT poses for pix. They are, seated from the left- John Carr; Paul Russell, and Steve Bigelow. Standing from the left are: John Keough; Danny Johnson; Richard Parrish; Don Willy; Mike ' O'Toole, and Sean Mackey. �Legal Aid In the event that any SIU mcmhcrs have U'ftal problems in the various ports, a list of attorneys whom they ean eonsnit is being published. The mem­ ber need not ehoose the reeommended attorneys and this list is intended only for informational purposes: The following is a list of reeom­ mended attorneys throughout the United .States: NI-:W YORK, iN.V.—Schulman. Abarbancl Schlcsinucr 350 Filth AvcniiL' New York. N.Y. 1000! Tele. ^(212)279-9200 BALI IMORi:, MI).—Kaplan, Heyman, Grconberg, Engclman & Bclgrad , " Sun Life Buikling Charles & Redwood Streets Baltimore. Maryland 21201 Tele. #(301/539-6967 HOUSl ON, TLX.—Combs. Archer & Peterson Americana Building 811 Dallas Street Houston. Texas 77002 Tele. #(713)659-4455 TAMPA, FLA.—Hamilton, Douglas and Bennett, P.A. 2620 W. Kennedy Blvd. Tampa, Fla. 33609 Tel. #(813) 879-9482 SAN FRANCISCO, CALIF.— John Paul Jennings, Henning and Walsh 100 Bush St., Suite 1403 San Francisco, Calif. 94104 Tel. #(415) 981-4400 ST. LOUIS, MO.—Gruenberg & Sounders . 721 Olive Street St. Louis. Missouri 63101 Tele. #(314) 231-7440 NEW ORLEANS, LA.—Dodd. Barker. Boudreaux. Lamy 6 Gardner 1400 Richards Building 837 Gravier Street New Orleans. Louisiana 70112 Tele. it(504) 586-9395 LOS ANGELES, CALIF.—Bodle, Fogel. Julbei . Reinhardt & Rothschild 5900 Wilshire Boulevard Los Angeles, Calif. 90036 Tele.>(213) 937-6250 NMC Ads Promote U.S. Merchant Fleet Below is one of the many ads that the National Maritime Council is running in the national news media. To encour­ age support for a strong U.S. merchant marine, the NMC is running these ads in some of the major news publications, such as. Time and Newsweek. The Council wants to encourage A merican husine.ss to ship on U.S.-flag ships. So the ads are also running in husine.ss oriented publications like the Wall St. Journal. The National Maritime Council is composed of government, company and union representatives who are interested in promoting a viable U.S. merchant marine. When American flag ships take your cargo, they bring something back. Lots of mon^ for our country. In 1974, for example, our merchant marine was calculated to have favorably affected our balance or payments to the extent of $1.1 bil­ lion. Add to that, employment for 230,000 Americans directly involved with our mer­ chant marine and about 500,000 tax-paying employees in supporting industries. Then add the fact that 71 cents of every dollar received by U.S. cargo ships remains in the U.S. economy, and you'll see why we believe it's important to build up our merchant marine. Money. There are other reasons. A stronger American merchant marine means a stronger total Amer­ ican transportation system. It means a stronger voice against unfair freight rates and practices. It means a stronger defense line in case of emergency. If you export or import goods, specify that your general cargo goes on American flag American flac ships. You'll not only help your country; yoou 11 help yourself. yourse r. You'll benefit from technological advances, labor stability and reliable service, all at rates comf)etitive with most foreign flag ships. For more infor­ mation, send for our booklet on U.S. Flag Shipping. Write National Maritime Council, Box 7345, Washington, .20044 National Maritime Council • V . Management, labor and government working together for a strong, stable U.S. Hag shipping industry. MOBILE, ALA.—Simon & Wood 1010 Van Antwerp Building Mobile. Alabama 36602 Tele. #(205)433-4904 DETROIT, MICH.—Victor G Hanson 19268 Grand River Avenue Detroit. Michigan 48822 Tele. #(313^ 532-1220 FALL RIVER, MASS.--PatricK H. Harrington 56 N. Main Street. Bennett Bldg. Fall River. Mass. 02720 Tele. #(617) 676-8206 SEATTLE, WASH.—Vance. Davies. Roberts. Reid & Anderson 100 West Harrison Plaza Seattle, Washington 98119 Tele. it(206) 285-3610 CHICAGO, ILL.—Katz & Friedman 7 South Dearborn Street Chicago. 111. 60603 Tele. #(312)263-6330 DONTGIVE UP THE SHIPS July 1978 / LOG / 35 �Only 22, But T. 1. Scholarship Puts Boatman on Way to Top Job There's more than one way to get an inland license. But George Mowbray was fortunate enough to find the best way. Brother Mowbray got his license through the Transportation Institute's (T.I.) Towboat Operator Scholarship Program. He was one of 21 SIU Boat­ men selected for the first class, which started last February at the Harry Lundeberg School. Along with free tuition and room and board, which are provided for all HLS courses, the T.I. scholarship gave him $125 a week for the full 12 week course. It also gave him the preparation he needed to get his Second Class Opera­ tor's license after successfully comple­ ting the course in May. Only 22 years old, Mowbray will soon have enough seatime to automatically qualify for his First Class Operator's license—his ticket to a top job in the wheelhouse. Mowbray was no stranger to the Lundeberg School when he entered the Scholarship Program. He started out there as a trainee in January, 1977. Right after graduation in April, he shipped out from Piney Point as a deck­ hand for G & H Towing in Houston. Mowbray entered the HLS Trainee Program at the urging of a fellow SIU Boatman, Capt. Timber Turner, on his first job with Stone Towing in his home­ town of Wilmington, N.C. Capt. Turner had worked with a number of Piney Point graduates and knew from experi­ ence that the School was the best way for a young man like Mowbray to gain a strong foothold in a new career. Mowbray found out right away what Capt. Turner was talking about. He had been looking for a harbor job and his HLS training allowed him to land it at G & H. It was Capt. Turner again who en­ couraged Mowbray to apply for the Scholarship program. "He had read about it in the Log before I did," Mowbray explained, "and called me up to tell me about it. The next day I went down to the Houston hall to sign up for it." Mowbray said that the program was an excellent opportunity to gain exper­ ience and skills that a young deckhand doesn't get on the job, such as reading navigation instruments and actually operating a towboat. "We didn't just memorize answers to pass a test. That wouldn't do you any good when the time comes on the job to really know your stuff." While he was in the program, Mow­ bray also got his AB ticket, which is the rating he is now working in at G «& H. He will have enough seatime to automati­ cally qualify for his First Class Opera­ tor's license in November. Moving into the wheelhouse won't be long after that, since G & H, like moSt companies in the towing industry today, needs a steady supply of licensed wheelhouse personnel. That's why the Scholarship Program was started by the Transportation Insti- SL Galloway Committee Here is the ship's committee of the Sea-Land Galloway, which paid off late last month in Port Elizabeth, N.J. They are, from the left; R. Dell, educational director; Ben Freeman, engine delegate; A. Seda, secretary reporter; Recertified Bosun George Burke, ship's chairman, and Washington Williams, steward delegate. The Galloway's crew said that Brother Washington deserves an award as "Messman of the Year." Dispatchers Report for Inland Waters JUNE 1-30, 1978 •TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups Class A Class B Class C Port Boston New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Tampa Mobile New Orleans Jacksonville San Francisco Wilmington Seattle Puerto Rico Houston Port Arthur Algonac St. Louis Piney Point Paducah Totals George Mowbray Member Writing Book On Ports of SIU member J. Sean Nicholson is trying to gather material for a book on points of interest in Ports of Call throughout the world. He requests that fellow SIU members who feel they have something to contribute from their experiences ashore get in touch with him at the following address: GPO 53, 550 Manpr Rd., Staten Island, N.Y. 10314. Deposit in the SIU Blood Bank— It's Your Life 36/LOG/July 1978 Boston New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Tampa Mobile New Orleans Jacksonville San Francisco Wilmington Seattle Puerto Rico Houston Port Arthur Algonac St. Louis Piney Point Paducah Totals TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups Class A Class 8 Class C ••REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups Class A Class B Class C DECK DEPARTMENT .. r. 0 0 0 4 0 0 3 3 2 0 22.« 0 0 10 6 0 9 0 6 0 0 0 4 0 3 1 2 2 0 17 0 0 12 1 0 12 30 2 86 1 0 0 0 0 4 0 29 9 1 42 0 6 5 67 0 15 0 45 224 0 0 0 3 0 1 0 3 4 0 12 0 0 4 6 0 4 0 6 0 0 0 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 16 0 0 12 1 0 9 30 2 7!i 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 22 7 0 24 0 3 5 33 0 12 0 32 lAn 0 0 0 7 0 3 9 2 6 0 19 0 0 10 7 11 10 0 6 90 0 0 0 4 0 5 2 6 1 0 10 0 0 10 3 5 10 1 1 58 1 0 0 2 0 4 0 25 2 0 32 0 10 8 76 4 20 0 54 238 0 0 0 0 0 2 1 0 2 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 7 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .1 1 4 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 7 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 2 5 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 2 1 0 2 0 9 1 1 0 4 0 8 29 99 64 . 274 ENGINE DEPARTMENT Port i' •• tute, a research and promotional organization for the industry. And that's why the SIU,through the Lundeberg School, is working to make it an effective, worthwhile program for SIU Boatmen. .' 0 0 0 1 0 1 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 4 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 7 Port Boston New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Tampa Mobile New Orleans Jacksonville San Francisco . Wilmington Seattle Puerto Rico Houston Port Arthur Algonac St, Louis Piney Point Paducah Totals Totals All Departments 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 1 3 0 0 0 0 0 6 STEWARD DEPARTMENT 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 3 0 1 2 0 3 2 0 0 3 0 8 24 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 2 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 2 0 2 5 0 0 2 0 0 2 0 4 IB 89 72 255 46 80 164 *"Total Registered" means the number of men who actualiy registered for shipping at the port last month. ••"Registered on the Beach" means the total number of men registered at the port at the end of last month. - �SEA-LAND FINANCE (Sea-Land Service), May 14—Chairman, Recerti­ fied Bosun James Pulliam; Secretary A. Reasko; Educational Director R. Welch; Deck Delegate J. Long; Engine Delegate S. Moritani; Steward Delegate E. Cullerton. No disputed OT. Chair­ man reported, that the education series No. 10 was put out for all to read. Also a copy of the MC&S merger agreement. J itney service in all ports that don't have it should be taken care of. There should be platforms on the dock for lowering the gangway on. These platforms would save the gangway from being damaged. Educational Director reported that the Log was received and passed around for all to read. Also held a discussion on the importance of donating to SPAD. Next port Hong Kong. DELTA PARAGUAY(DeltaSteam­ ship), May 6—Chairman, Recertified Bosun Raymond Ferrera; Secretary Thomas Liles Jr.; Steward Delegate George A. Jackson Jr. $9 in ship's fund. No disputed OT. Vote of thanks to deck department for keeping messhall and pantry clean. Also a vote of thanks to the steward department for good food. Report to the Log: "President Carter was aboard the ship in Lagos, Nigeria," THOMAS LYNCH (Waterman Steamship), May 28—Chairman, Re­ certified Bosun J. W. Garner; Secretary F. Mitchell Jr.; Educational Director J. R. Johnson. No disputed OT. Chair­ man reports that each Sunday at sea at 3:00 PM a union meeting will be held and should a problem arise that war­ rants more time then the meeting will be held an hour later. Held a general dis­ cussion on progress in the Union, the aspects of shipping in the future, the im­ portance of donating to SPAD and also urged members who qualify to go to Piney Point and upgrade. Next port New York. DELTA BRAZIL (Delta Steamship), May 28—Chairman, Recertified Bosun C. D'Amico; Secretary A. Estrada; Ed­ ucational Director H. Wells; Deck Dele­ gate Charles P. Johnsen. $95 in ship's fund. No disputed OT. A vote of thanks to the steward department for a job well done. Observed one minute of silence in memory of our departed brothers. SEA-LAND COMMERCE (SeaLand Service), May 21—Chairman, Re­ certified Bosun Lothar Reck; Secretary J. Jones; Educational Director W. Al­ ton. No disputed OT. $25 in ship's fund. Chairman gave a vote of thanks for the milk that was donated for the orphan children in Hong Kong. Also advised all crewmembers to read the Log and to up­ grade as soon as possible. Observed one minute of silence in mc-mory of our de­ parted brothers. SEA-LAND CONSUMER (SeaLand Service), May 21—Chairman, Re­ certified Bosun Fred Pehler; Secretary Leon Webb; Educational Director Larry Kenneth; Engine Delegate Bob Mealor; Deck Delegate E. Scroggins; Steward Delegate M. B. Cox. No dis­ puted OT. Chairman held a discussion on the new contract and the new ships being crewed by the SIU. He urged all members to take advantage of the Piney Point upgrading classes. Also noted the importance of donating to SPAD. A word of thanks to the crew for the good I conduct and clean ship. A vote of thanks to the steward department for a job well done. SEA-LAND ECONOMY (Sea-Land Service), May 21 —Chairman, Re­ certified Bosun A. McGinnis; Secretary L. Nicholas; Educational Director L. A. Acosta; Deck Delegate B. Jarrett; En­ gine Delegate R. Celious; Steward Dele­ gate S. Morris. $221.60 in movie fund. No disputed OT. Chairman reminded everyone to check with the patrolman before payoff. Also discussed the im­ portance of donating to SPAD. All crewmembers were asked to note any re­ pairs that had to be made and to let the chairman know if they had any safety suggestions. A vote of thanks was ex­ tended to the Chief Electrician and Chief Engineer for the installation of a telephone in the crew messhall. Next port. Port Everglades. MOUNT WASHINGTON (Victory Carriers), May 28 Chairman, Recerti­ fied Bosun R. D. Schwar/.; Secretary J. R. Prestwood; Educational Director D. White. Some disputed OT in deck, engine and steward departments. A dis­ cussion was held on the President's Re­ port in the Log. Also on the importance of donating to SPAD. A vote of thanks to the steward department for a job well done. Observed one minute of silence in memory of our departed brothers. SEA-LAND MARKET (Sea-Land Service), May 7—Chairman, Recerti­ fied Bosun D. Rood; Secretary R. Hutchins; Deck Delegate F. Fromm; Engine Delegate E. Liwag; Steward Delegated. Alberti. Some disputed OT in steward department. A vote of thanks was given to each department delegate for their co­ operation in making this trip a smooth voyage. A reminder was made for all crewmembers to be safety wise. Ob­ served one minute of silence in memory of our departed brothers. Next port Portsmouth. MGNTPELIER VICTORY (Victory Carriers), May 7—Chairman, Recerti­ fied Bosun A. Armanda; .Secretary George W. Luke; Educational Director John McClelland; Engine Delegate Mit­ chell Reyes. $27 in ship's fund. No dis­ puted OT. A meeting was called to dis­ cuss safety on the ship and to notify members that there will be a weekly meeting held. It was noted that gravel will be mixed with paint as an anti-skid precaution on decks. A vote of thanks to the steward department for the job they are doing. Next port Corpus Christi. ( OA.STAL CALIFORNIA (Coastal Gas), May 29 Chairman, Recertified Bosun Fred Gosse; Secretary Jimmie Bartlett; Educational Director .lohn Smith. $16.25 in ship's fund. No dis­ puted o r. fhe chairman and the stew­ ard told the membership that this was one of the best crews that they had shipped with in a long time. All depart­ ments were functioning in a satisfactory manner and an efficient way. A vote of thanks was extended to the steward de­ partment for a job well done. Observed one minute of silence in memory of our departed brothers. Next port Port Hueneme. BORINQUEN (Puerto Rico Mgt.), May 7 Chairman, Recertified Bosun D. L. Gon/.ale/; Secretary H. Galicki; Deck Delegate O. V. Ortiz; Engine Del­ egate J. I. Newhouse; Steward Delegate F. R. Cordero. $7 in ship's fund. Some disputed OT in deck department. Chair­ man urged the crew to read the Log all the way through so they will know what is going on in the Union. A vote of thanks to the steward department for a job well done. Also, thanks to the 4-8 watch for keeping the crew recreation room clean. Next Port Elizabeth, New Jersey. Official ship's minutes were also received from the following vessels: AFOUNDRIA PISCES OVERSEAS ANCHORAGE PORT SEA-LAND PRODUCER OGDEN CHAMPION DELTA URUGUAY DELTA MAR MARYLAND MANHATTAN SEA-LAND TRADE JACKSONVILLE ERNA ELIZABETH SEA-LAND VEN I URE DEL RIO SEA-LAND GALLOWAY SEA-LAND LEADER OVERSEAS VIVIAN BEAVER STATE AREC IBO ' GATEWAY CITY CHARLESTON MAYAGUEZ TRANSINDIANA INGER CAROLINA ULTRAMAR TAMPA ULTRASEA STONEWALL JACKSON STUYVESANT OVERSEAS ALICE MONTICELLO VICTORY DELTA NORTE ZAPATA RANGER AGUADILLA JAMES ACHILLES WORTH DELTA SUD FLOR OVERSEAS NATALIE PUERTO RICO TAMARA GUILDEN SEA-LAND PORTLAND BOSTON PENN TRANSCOLUMBIA OVERSEAS TRAVELER JOHN B. WATERMAN FORT HOSKINS LONG BEACH (Sea-Land Service), May 28—Chairman Dave Manzanet; Secretary O. Smith; Educational Direc­ tor S. Green; Deck Delegate Frank Balasier; Steward Delegate J. Tulley. $75.23 in ship's fund. Some disputed OT in deck department. Chairman reported that the members of this vessel would like to convey their condolences to Ex­ ecutive Vice President Frank Drozak on the death of his brother Paul. We all miss him deeply. Secretary reported that the MTD Newsletter and the Log were read with great interest. Also discussed the importance of donating to SPAD. Steward would like to thank all for their help in keeping the messroom and recre­ ation room clean. Next port Palermo. DELTA ARGENTINA (Delta Steamship), May 7 Chairman, Recert­ ified Bosun F, Peavoy; Secretary H. Donnelly; Educational Director U. Sanders; Deck Delegate Griffith Dufore; Engine Delegate John Hrolenk; Steward Delegate Anthony Benedict. Educatii)iial Director noted that the new Logs were received and pas.sed around to the crew. A vote of thanks was given to Henry Bouganim for changing movies \vith the Dcha Brazil at anchor. Next port Abidjan, West Africa. BROOKS RANGE (Interocean Mgt.), May 21 Chairman, Recertified Bosun S. Monardo; Secretary D. Col­ lins; Educational Director Thomas J. Thomas. No disputed OT. This is a new ship and there are a lot of items to be corrected which will be done as soon as the proper people are told. A suggestion that anyone who has not attended the LNG school in Piney Point should do so. Reading matter on upgrading and the school can be found in the recreation room. Next port Montevideo. LNG ARIES (Energy Transporta­ tion), May 28— Chairman, Recertified Bosun H. B. Walters; Secretary A. DeChamp; Engine Delegate Thomas Maga. No disputed OT. A vote of thanks to the steward department for a job well done. Report to the Log: "Thanks for the Log news, very good re­ porting and keeping up with the times." Next port l obata, Japan. LNG AQUARIUS (Energy Trans­ portation), May 21 —Chairman, Re­ certified Bosun Billy Nuckols; Secretary Frank Costango; Educational Director Dominick Orsini; Deck Delegate Heinz. Ulrich; Engine Delegate Imro Salo­ mons; Steward Delegate Larry Dockwiller. $6 in ship's fund. Some disputed OT in deck and steward departments. Educational Director noted that the effort of all crewmembers in attendance at the Fire .Schoo! classes was great. All communications irom headquarters, two from Frank Drozak and two from Red Campbell, were read and posted. A vote of thanks to the steward depart­ ment for a job well done. Next port Nagoya. SAMUEL CHASE (Waterman Steamship), May 14 Chairman, Re­ certified Bosun William D. Morris; .Sec­ retary H. Scypes; Educational Director Valdes. No disputed OT. A discussion was held on the importance of upgrad­ ing at the school in Piney Point which is available for all to upgrade themselves. Observed one minute of silence in mem­ ory of our departed brothers. Next port Yokohama. Deposit in the SIU Blood Bank— It s Your Life July 1978 / LOG / 37 �mmm • ?. il Steven Reitz Paul Burke Paul Johnson Seafarer Steven Reitz, 24, gradu­ ated from the HLS Entry Program in 1973. He upgraded to A B there in 1975. Brother Reitz has firefighting. life­ boat and cardio­ pulmonary resusci­ tation tickets. He was born in Bryans Road, Md. where he lives and ships out of the port of New York. Seafarer Paul Burke, 20, graduated from the HLS Entry Program in 19/6. He upgraded to assistant cook there in 1977 and to chief cook this year. Brother Burke holds tickets for firefighting, lifeboat and cardio­ pulmonary resuscitation. Born in Mo­ bile, he both lives and ships out of that port. Seafarer Paul Johnson, 20, gradu­ ated from Piney Point in 1973. He upgraded to FOWT there in 1974. He has his firefighting, lifeboat and cardio­ pulmonary resusci­ tation tickets. A na­ tive of Mobile, he resides and ships out of that port. W James Emidy, III Charles A. Berryman Seafarer Wilbur Miles, 25, gradu­ ated from the HLS in 1973. He up­ graded to FOWT there in 1977. Brother Miles has the firefighting, lifeboat and cardioI pulmonary resusci­ tation tickets. Born in Mobile, he lives and ships out of that port. Seafarer Charles A. Berryman, 29, joined the S/U in 1967 in the port of New York sailing in the engine depart­ ment. He has fire­ fighting, lifeboat and cardio-pulmonary resuscita­ tion tickets. Brother Berryman up­ graded to FOWT at HLSS this year. He also earned welding and LNG endorse­ ments there at the same time. He was born in Aberdeen, Md., lives in Mobile and ships out of the port of New York. Mark McGIII Seafarer Mark McGill, 24, gradu­ ated from Piney Point in 1975. He upgraded to 3rd cook there in 1976. Brother McGill has his firefighting, life­ boat and cardio­ pulmonary resusci­ tation tickets. A native and resident of Arlington, Va., he ships out of the port of New York. DEEP SEA Richard McClusky James Clark Seafarer James Clark, 21, gradu­ ated from the HLS Entry Program in 1973. He upgraded to FOWT there in 1976. Brother Clark has firefighting, lifeboat and cardio''' pulmonary resusci­ tation tickets. He was born and resides in Brooklyn, N. Y. and ships out of the port of New York. Seafarer Richard McClusky, 26, graduated from the HLS Entry Pro­ gram in 1972. He 1 upgraded to AB at Piney Point in 1975. Brother McClusky ^holds tickets for J -firefighting, life­ boat and cardio-pulmonary resuscita­ tion. He was born in Paterson, N.J., lives in New York City and ships out of that port. Tugboat Crews in San Juan Seafarer James Emidy, III, 24, graduated from the HLS in 1974. He upgraded to FOWT there in 1977. Brother Emidy has his firefighting and lifeboat tickets. A native of Camp Lejeune, N.C,, he lives in Blackstone, Mass. and ships out of the port of Boston. He's also a motorbike buff and has 10 hours of airplane pilot instruction. J. Sean Nicholson Benjamin Tidwell Seafarer J. Sean Nicholson, 26, graduated from the Piney Point Entry Program in 1973. He upgraded to FOWT there in 1975. Brother Nich­ olson also has an M.A. in English from Richmond College, Staten Island, N. Y. He holds firefighting, lifeboat and cardio-pulmonary resuscitation tickets. A native and resident of Staten Island, he ships out of the port of New York. Seafarer Ben­ jamin Tidwell, 23, graduated from the Harry Lundeberg School \of Seamanship, Piney Point, Md. I in 1973. He up­ graded there to AB in 1977. Brother Tidwell has his firefight­ ing, lifeboat and cardio-pulmonary resuscitation tickets. Born in Texas, he is a resident of Knoxville, Tenn. He ships out of the port of Houston. If you just stand still, On board (above) the Tug Sea Racer (Caribe Tugboat) is the crew of (tront I. to r.) Cook G. Trinidad, Deckhand J. Ramos and OS P. Figueroa. In the back (I. to r.) are AB A. Lopez, San Juan Port Agent Juan Reinosa and Engineer V. Rosado. Also tied up in San Juan (P.R.) Harbor recently is the crew of the Tug Sea Monarch (below front I. to r.) of AB R. Candelario, AB S. Rivera and OS Suarez. Standing (I. to r.) are AB M. Negron, Mate D. Atkins, Cook W. Melendez, Mate H. Ramos, Capt, J. Hernandez and San Juan Port Agent Juan Reinosa. you're gonna have to run to catch up ... KEEP UP with the times. KEEP UP with the job opportunities KEEP UP with your industry. SIGN UP for the AB Course at HLS. Class starts September 18. To enroll, see your SlU Representative or contact HLS. 38/ LOG/July 1978 �4z02 Have Honated $100 or More To SHAE) Since Beginning of 1978 The following SIU members and other concerned individuals, 402 in all, have demonstrated an active interest in participating in political and legislative activities which are vital to both our job security and our social and economic welfare, by voluntarily donating $100 or more to the Seafarers Political Activities Donation (SPAD) fund since the beginning of 1978. (The law prohibits the use of any union money, such as dues, initiation fees, etc., for political activities. The most effective way the trade unionist can take part in politics is through voluntary political contributions. SPAD is the Union's separate segregated political fund. It solicits and accepts only voluntary contributions. It engages in political activities and makes contributions to candidates. A member may voluntarily contribute as he sees fit or make no contribution without fear of reprisal.) Fourteen who have realized how important it is to let the SIU's voice be heard in the Halls of Congress have contributed $200, four have contributed $300, one has given $400, one has given $500, and one $600. The Log runs the SPAD Honor Rolls because the Union feels that our political role must be maintained if the livelihoods of maritime workers are to be protected. (A copy of our report is filed with the Federal Election Commission and is available for purchase from the Federal Election Commission, Washington, D.C.) NOTE: Each month's SPAD Honor Roll contains the names of those individuals who have given $100 or more as of the last Friday of the previous month. ^ m m m m m Shaw, L. McKay, R. Pollack, A. Acevedo, M. Carey, W. Shelley, S. Prentice, R. McKay, R. Adams, E. Carter, R. Shopatt, H. Pretare, G. Meacham, H. FUer,W. Heacox, E. Castel, B. Adams, W. Sigler, M. Lewin, A. Mann, C. Prevas, P. Melfert, R. Heniken, E. Fletcher, B. Adamson, R. Caswell, J. Skala, T. Lewis, J. Mann, J. Miller, D. Pulliam, J. Hi^ins, J. Floroiis, C. Agugussa, A. Carr, J. Smith, B. Libby, H. Raines, R. Marchaj, R. Miller, R. Home, H. Foley, P. Aguiar, J. Carroll, J. Smith, L. Lindscy, H. Ramage, R. Mohlcy, R. Martin, T. Hotton, G. Francum, C. Air, R. Cavalcanti, R. Siiellgrove, L. Lively, H. Randazza, L. Mollard, C. Mathil, M. Houlihan, M. Frank, S. Cherup, N. Alcarin, G. Somerville, G. Loleas, P. Ratclifie, C. McCarthy, L. Mongelli, F. Houston, H. Frazier, J. ChUinski,T. Alexikis, A. Soresi, T. Long, L. McFarland, D. Reading, J. Moore, G. Hunter, W. Cinquemano, A. Frounfelter, D. Algina, J. Spady, J. Loveland, C. McFarland, J. Reck, L. Moore, J. Hurley, M. Fuller, E. Cline, L. AIi,D. Speller, J. Lunsford, J. McNeely, J. Regan, F. Moore, J. Huss, P. Cofone, W. Fuller, G. Allen, E. Spencer, G. Macmbci^, D. McCartney, G. Reinosa, J. Morris, W. lovino, L. CoUerIII,J. Allen, J. Furukawa, H. Malesskey, G. Stalgj', R. McCorvey, D. Reza, O. Morrison, J. Ipsen, L. Comstock, P. Gallagher, L. Alvarez, P. Mallory, A. Richardson, J. Stankiewicz, A. McElroy, E. Mull, C. Jacobs, R. Gard, C. Conklin, K. Amat, K. Mandene, S. Stearns, B. Richoux, J. McKay, M. Murray, R. Japper Gavin, J. Cooper, J. Ammann, W. Stephens, C. Ries,J. "I Musciato, M. Johnson, R. Gentile, C. Corder, J. Anderson, D. Stockman, B. I Myers, H. Rivera, L. I Nash, W. Jolley, R. George, J. Costa, F, Anderson, E. Stravcrs, L. Roades, O. I Jones, C. Gimbert, R. Costango, F. Anderson, R. Sulentic, S. Roberts, J. I Nelson, D. Pomerlane, R. Jones, R. Givens, J. Surrick, R. Costango, G. Antici, M. Rodriguez, R. I Newberry, H. I Nihom, W. Karlak, W. Costango, J. Swain, C. Glenn, J. Antone, F. Rondo, C. I Kastina, T. Appleby, D. Craig, J. Glenn, J., Jr. Sweeney, J. Royal, F. I Novak, A. Apuzzo, W. Crocco, G. Kenny, L. Glidewell, T. Tanner, C. Rung, J. I O'Hara, M. Antich, J. I Oldakowski, E. Ryan, T. Czerwinski, J. ' Gobrukouich, S. Kerr, R. Aquino, G. Taylor, F. I Olds, T. Kingsley, J. Dallas, C. Gooding, H. Arias, F. Sacco, M. Terpe, K. I $400 Honor Roll Dalman, G. Kirby, M. Aronica, A. Graham, E. Sacco, J. Terry, D. I Olivera, W. Kitchens, B. Aruz, A. I Olson, F. Grepo, P. Darley, B. Salazar, H. Thaxton, A. Lilledahl,H. I Kizzire, C. Guillen, A. Theiss, R. M. Davis, J. Sanchez, Atkinson, D. I Orn, L. Knoff, J. Hager, B. Davis, J. SanFillippo, J. Thomas, F. Aumiller, R. I Orsini, D. Hall, C. Koflowich, W. I Davis, J. San Fillippo, J. Thomas, J. Avery, R. Ortiz, F. 1 Hall, L. Kool, L. Thomas, 1'. Sapp, C. Andersen, R. Babkowski, T. Davis, S. Curtis, T. I Ortiz, F. Hall, P. Kowalski, A. Schabland, J. Thorbjorsen, S. Debarrios, M. Chartier, W. Balaga, C. Harcrow, C. 1 Paczkowski, S. Hall, W. Kramer, M. Schatz, G. Tilley, J. DeChamp, A. I Pagano, J. Barnes, D. I Hamblet, A. Krittiansen, J. Tillman, W. Deldaeh, T. Scheard, H. Papuchis, S. BarUett, J. i Hamilton, G. Lambert, H. Todd, R. Delea, G. Schwartz, A. . Bauer, C. Grima, V. Ahmed, F. I Passapera, F. Hampton, D. Lance, W. Troy, S. Dell, R. Schwarz, R. 1 Paulovich, J. Beeching, M. Hagerty, C. Bernstein, A. I Haney, L. Lankford, J. Turner, B. Del Moral, A. Scott, C. Bellinger, W. Cookmans, R. Kerngood, M. 1 Pelfrey, M. Hant, K. Lee, K. Demetrios, J. Uusciato, J. Seagord, E. Berglond, B. Dryden, J. Larkin, J. 1 Perez, J. Harris, N. Legg, J. Dengate, H. Selzer, R. Vanvoorhees, C. I Petak, P. Bjornsson, A. Ellis, P. Lombardo, J. I Harris, W. Lelonek, L. Di Domenico, Selzer, S. J. Velandra, D. Blackwell, J. McCuIlough, L. I Phillips, R. Firth, R. Hauf, M. Leonard, W. Diaz, R. Shappo, M. Velez, R. Bluitt, J. Pow, J. Forshee, R. I Pillsworth, P. Haykes, F. Lesnansky, A. Diercks, J. Sharp, W. Poer, G. Vukmir, G. Bluitt, T. Walker, T. DiGiorgio, J. Bobalek, W. Dillings, L. Wallace, S. Bonser, L. .ywv .••Wv' "..rW-t Ward, M. Bourgeois, J. L. Doak,W. Dobbins, D. Weaver, A. Bowker, A. SEAFARERS POLITICAL ACTIVITY DONATION Webb, J. Doherty, W. Boyne, D. (SPAD) Dolan, J. Whitmer, A. Bradley, E. 675 FOURTH AVENUE BROOKLYN, N.Y. 11232 Dolgen, D. Brady, J. Whitsitt, M. Donnelly, M. S.S. No., Brand, H. Date. Wierschem, D. Donovan, P. Wilhelmsen, B. Bronnlee, R. .Book No.. Contributor's Name . Domes, R. Williams, L. Brown, G. Drozak, F. Williams, R. * Address. Brown, I. Ducote, C. Wilson, B. Brown, I. .v. .Zip Code City .Stale. Dudan, M. Wilson, C. Bruce, C. I acknowledge and understand that SPAD is a separate segregated fund establishe.d and administered Dudley, K. Wolf, P. Bryant, B. by my Union to engage in political activities and to make contributions and expenditures for candidates Dwyer, J. Wood, C. Bryant, N. seeking political office and solicits and accepts only voluntary contributions, and I have the right to refuse to make any contribution without fear of reprisal. I may contribute such amount as I may volun­ Worley, M. Dyer, A. Bucci, P. tarily determine and I herewith contribute the sum of $ . This contribution constitutes my Elzahri, A. Wright, A. Bullock, R. voluntary act and I am to to receive a copy of this receipt showing the amount of my contribution. A copy of SPAD's report is filed with the Federal Election Commission and is available for purchase from Eschukor, W. Wright, F. Buffinton, O. the Federal Election Commission, Washington, D.C. Evans, J. Butch, R. Wydra, R. Byrd, J. Yarmola, J. Fagan, W. Signature of Solicitor Cafefato, W. Faitz, F. Port Yates, J. Solicitor's No. $ Caffey, J. Fanning, R. Yelland, B. Fay, J. Calogeros, D. Zai, C. vwyo »», oFergus, S. Campbell, A. Zeloy, J. ."••AS'' , W; SPAD Honor Roll X " $600 Honor Roll $500 Honor Roll $300 Honor Roll -r $200 Honor Roll nm 1978 July 1978 / LOG / 39 f .... . �u-r LOG 30 Cents a Day: A Small Price for Job Security What can you buy for 30 cents today? Much more than you think. For the price of a cup of coffee every working day or the price of a half a pack of cigarettes, you can buy yourself a lifetime of job security. Sound irnpossibie? It's not. It's only a new way to solve an old problem. For years we have exercised our right to participate in the political jrocess of this country. We have jacked candidates who support maritime labor and fought those who oppose us. It has taken hard work, organiza­ tion, manpower, but most of all— money. That's where the 30 cents comes in. 30 cents may not get you much on your own. But if we all put it to work together, it can give us a stronger foothold in politics than we ever had beiore. Up until now, the Union's onlyway to collect funds for SPAD (Sea­ farers Political Activities Donation) has been through appeals to the memhershij) for volunlarv contributions. We have been asking vou to give !f!20 or more whenever vou felt readv and able to make a donation. This program will continue because there is no doubt that your re.sponse to it has given the SIU the means to play an effectiy.e political role for maritime labor. But we need to ex­ pand that role. So we have come up with an additional program to signifi­ cantly increase voluntary political contributions. This is how it works: You can now sign a form author­ izing the Seafarers Vacation Plan to deduct 30 cents per day from your vacation benefit payments and trans­ fer that amount to SPAD. An example of the form is printed on this page. Ofliciil Publicjtion of ihc Srjfjrcri Union • Atlantic Gulf, Lik« JncI Inljnd Wjttrj Oistricl • AFL<IO • JtJLY 1978 HOS* FZJUUUgS This program is a convenient way for you to support SPAD. It is a better way for the Union to reach a mobile membership. And it can cut down the administrative costs of our collection efforts. But above all, if we all support the new program, it will guarantee that a regular, substantial flow of money will he there for political activity when we need it. And we need it now. We have an o[)porlunity to in­ crease our political programs with the new 30 cents daily deduction pro­ gram to boost SPAD. This could he the start of the most effective way ever to wield the political clout that we must carry this vear and in the future. And for the price of a cup of cof­ fee, vou can make it begin. ASSIGNMENT FOR SEAFARERS POLITICAL ACTIVITY DONATION (SPAD) TO: DATE Seafarers Vacation Plan 275 20th Street Brooklyn, N.Y. 11215 Effective from this date, I hereby assign, direct and authorize you to deduct from payments required to be made by you to me for vacation benefits and at the time of such payments, a sum equal to thirty cents per day for which I am entitled to vacation benefit payments and to pay and transfer such amounts to SPAD, 675 Fourth Avenue, Brooklyn, N.Y. 11232. This authorization shall remain in full force and effect unless written notice by certified mail is given by me to you of revocation of this authorization, in which event the revocation shall be effective as of the date you receive it and applicable only to vacation benefits both earned and payable to me thereafter. I acknowledge advice and understand that SPAD is a separate segregated fund established and administered by my union to engage in political activities and to make contributions and expenditures for candidates seeking political office and solicits and accepts only voluntary contributions and I have the right to refuse to make any contributions, including this authorization without fear of reprisal. I may contribute directly to SPAD such amount as I may voluntarily determine in lieu of signing this authorization and that the specified amount herein provided is to minimize administrative responsibilities and costs consistent with the facilitation for the making of voluntary con­ tributions. And this authorization for contributions, constitutes my voluntary act. A copy of SPAD's report is filed with the Federal Election Commission and is available for purchase from the Federal Election Commission, Wash­ ington, D.C. This authorization has been executed in triplicate, the original for you, copy to SPAD and copy to me. Member's name (Print) Me(;nber's Signature Social Security Number Memt^rs Home Address 1 City Book Number OFFICE COPY J- —14'/ K. I 6^^ state Port Zip .288 � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Seafarers Log Issues 1970-1979 Description An account of the resource Volumes XXXII-XLI of the Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. 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Title A name given to the resource July 1978 Description An account of the resource HEADLINES MILESTONE PACT SIGNED WITH GREAT LAKES OPERATORS ELIGIBILITY RULES FOR BENEFITS CHANGED TO 125 DAYS SIU BLASTS USE OF NAVY TUGS AT KINGS BAY BASE SIU TAKES ELECTION AT CHAMPION AUTO FERRIES DEEP SEA MEMBERS ACCEPT NEW 3-YEAR PACT HIS DAD WAS A SEAFARER WITH A BIG HEART DELTA QUEEN SHOWS SPEED SUPREMACY IN RIVERBOAT RACE HALL: 50,000 MARITIME JOBS IMPERLED POOR PROCEDURES CAUSES LIBERIAN-FLAG SANSINEA BLAST LNG IMPORTS PLAN, THOUGHT DEAD, IS RESURRECTED MTD SETS UP COUNCIL IN JUNEAU CHARLIE NALEN NAMED HLSS VOCATIONAL DIRECTOR SIU TESTIFIES IN SUPPORT OF SEA-LEVEL CANAL STUDY ON THE AGENDA IN CONGRESS… IN THE FEDERAL AGENCIESS… SIU OPPOSITION TO MORE TAX BREAKS FOR FOREIGN-FLAG SHIPPERS GAINS MAJOR CONGRESSIONAL SUPPORT HOUSE DEFEATS SLURRY PIPELINE BILL U.S. PLANS INCREASE IN OIL RESERVE PLAN MARAD DATA SHOWS U.S.-FLAG FLEET IS INCREASING U.S.-RUSSIAN GRAIN PACT NEARS ACCORD LABOR LAW REFORM SET BACK BY FILIBUSTER CLARIFICATION OF VACATION, DEATH BENEFITS IN NEW DEEP SEA PACT EL PASO SOUTHER, 4TH SIU-CONTRACTED LNG CARRIER, IS CREWED IN NORFOLK, VA. PUMPROOM, MARINE ELECTRICAL COURSES PREPARING FOR THE FUTURE OF U.S. MARITIME THRU EDUCATION MOVE MOUNTED TO EXPORT ALASKAN OIL TO JAPAN 1500TH CHECK MARKS NEW PLATEAU FOR INLAND VACATION PLAN TIME TO LEASH RUSSIAN RATE SLASHING HIRE AMERICAN PROVISION WINS SUPPORT OF HOUSE-SENATE CONFAB: VICTORY FOR MARITIME LABOR REP. LEO ZEFERETTI SPONSORED ‘HIRE AMERICAN’ PROVISION WHAT THE BILL MEANS TO AMERICAN WORKERS OCEAN MINING JOBS AT STAKE IN SEA LAW CONFAB LABOR WANTS BILL TO SAFEGUARD JOBS AGAINST UNFAVORABLE TREATY CONVERTED SEA-LANDERS ON FOREIGN RUNS WITH SIU CREWS AN ACCOUNT OF UNION BUSTING NAD HEAD BUSTING ON THE SAN FRANCISCO WATERFRONT IN 1894 30 CENTS A DAY: A SMALL PRICE FOR JOB SECURITY Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 7/1/1978 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Newsprint Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Vol. 40, No. 7 1978 Periodicals Seafarers Log http://seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/8fbe9f2e694810a7d009b95ebbd0c571.PDF 90c1fb753195aa8cfa27d73c764aa53f PDF Text Text - I } I Official Publication of the Seafarers International Union • Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District • API -no • Hall Takes Part in Carter's Camp David Sessions VOL 4i NO. 7 Crew 9th tNG, El Paso Howard Boyd Page 12 UBRMY i • • • imm u pRr MKBERC scHoa OF saM4«sap V] «?-•;? . -•'•',5' ^ J % f y--%gi ' r-v S ' . -iv' . • Page 3 -KiMs SI U Supports Revival of US. u Passenger ^ Ships •' itt • 1 •J Page J 3 ? » GAO Knocks Coast Guard Failures on Safety Page 4 '.'Ik] Lundeberg Trainees Whip 1] ^1 Field in 26th Annual International Lifeboat Race "A 'I • • • .1 t , •. • r^ * il. Pages 19-22^ A- •?--'!^iiiSSW;iBTS33:S'j£fS5«5Ha!r^^ ;;:P �Senate Vote, 74-3 To Keep Alaska Oil in US In a move that targets the energy needs of Americans as a top national priority, the U.S. Senate voted overwhelmingly this month to ban the export, sale or swap of Alaskan-produced crude to a foreign nation in any but the most critical emergency cases. By a tally of 74-3, the Senate endorsed the Export Administra­ tion Act Amendments of 1979, sponsored by Sen. Don Riegle (D-Mich.) The measure now moves to the House where its support is reportedly very strong. Senate passage of the bill was hailed as a major victory for the many consumer, public interest and labor groups who have waged an intense fight to have Alas­ kan oil reserved exclusively for domestic use. "Congress has become much more responsive to the energy needs of U.S. consumers," said a D. 0X0. spokesman for the Consumer Federation of America. "Op­ ponents of the Act in the Senate had a difficult time explaining why we should be exporting oil in the face of nationwide shortages." The Consumer Federation of America is an umbrella organi­ zation made up of 240 groups with a combined membership of close to 30 million. An 11th hour attack on S. 737 in the form of an amendment introduced by Sen. Ted Stevens (R-Alaska) was beaten back by a vote of 52-30. Sen. Stevens' amendment would have under­ mined the intent of the Act by allowing the U.S. to swap Alas­ kan crude for Canadian or Mexican oil. He also sought to limit the Act's tenure to one year. Aside from one relatively minor wording change, S. 737 was approved intact. The meas­ ure would allow the President to go ahead with an export or Paul Hall Organization With a Future ne of the truly great advantages that we as an organization have over companies, conglomerates and multinational corporations is people—our kind of people. We don't live and die by fluctuations in the stock market, the price of gold or profits of margin. The strength of our organization is carried within each and every member of this Union. And the margin of our success is measured solely by our ability to provide a better and better life for people who make their living on ships, tugs and towboats. The things we have achieved have not come easy to us. Our oldtimers especially know this. But because we have remained unified throughout-our four-decade history, we have advanced tremendously. This advancement has come not only in regard to wages, conditions and benefits, but also in regard to the uplifted position of the American seaman in American society. I believe that one of the real keys to our success is that the improvements and programs we fougTit to establish were always accomplished with the future in mind. Our philosophy has always been to develop programs that will yield not only immediate good, but long term benefits as well. This is a formula that has worked well for us. It is the same formula that went into the establishment of what I believe to be one of this Union's most important achievements—the Lundeberg School. I say this because the future is what the Lundeberg School is all about. We had the future in mind when the first class of trainees graduated from the brand new Lundeberg School in 1967. And we have the future in mind today as the trainees in class number 287 O exchange of Alaskan-produced oil only within the following strict framework: • the export would not lessen either the quantity or quality of crude available to U.S. con­ sumers; • the export would result in the reduction in cost of imported crude to American refiners and the cost of oil to American consumers. Cost items would have to be verified by a semi­ annual government audit. • if any exports are approved their contracts must be termin­ able; • the exports must be proved necessary for the protection of U.S. national security. The House version of the Export Administration Act Amendments of 1979, sponsored by Rep. Howard Wolpe (DMich) is basically the same as the Senate bill. If the House ap­ proves the measure, as expected. both versions would then be sent to a joint House/ Senate confer­ ence committee where any differ­ ences would be ironed out. Senate passage of S. 737 came during a summer when the primary concerns of the nation are energy-related. An aide to Sen. Riegle cited the country's critical energy needs as among the key factors behind the Sen­ ate's decisive support of the Act. "We need every drop of oil we produce to be brought to market in this country," the spokesman said. Congress became aware, the spokesman said, that "the only sure winners in any Alaskan oil export plan were the oil com­ panies." Congress was also re­ affirming their original intent in passing the Trans-Alaska Pipe­ line Act, he added. "From the beginning Alaskan oil was sup­ posed to go for domestic mar­ kets." take their training in preparation for their first job at sea, in the harbors or out on the Rivers. It is important to remember that the Lundeberg trainees of 10 and 12 years ago are among the veteran seamen of our Union today. • ^ In fact, in our most recent class of the Bosun Recertification Program, which finished up earlier this month, six of the 12 participants were Lundeberg School Entry Trainee graduates. One of them was actually in the first graduating class ever at the School back m 1967. '' Siniilaf'ptogress has also been made by Lundeberg Entry grads who chose to work in the Union's contracted inland fleet. A fine example of this progress is the fact that 50 percent of the most recent graduating class of the Towboat Operator Scholarship Program were Entry Trainees just a few years ago. These young Boatmen now have their Towboat Operator's licenses, a truly significant achievement in their individual careers. In addition, many of our "A" Seniority Upgraders of today were Lundeberg trainees just a few years ago. And they will be making up the heart of the SIU membership for years to come. This is how it works. The Lundeberg graduates of 10 years ago are thd veterans of today. And the graduates of today will be the veterans and leaders 10 years from now. This is what the Lundeberg School is all about—giving young people a break in life—giving them the opportunity for a rewarding career. In addition, the Lundeberg School, through the wide variety of upgrading programs for every SIU member, continues to do the indispensable job of providing well trained, competent manpower to our contracted ships and tugs. As it stands today, the Lundeberg School is the finest training facility for merchant seamen anywhere in the nation. It is a School that offers career opportunities that will help a young person go from an entry rated job to the top of his chosen department in a relatively short time. This is true for those who ship deep sea. Great Lakes or inland. It is a School that proves day after day that our Union is an organization that is not only anticipating the future, but is prepared for the future. Apd as such, we are an organization that has a future. We should all be proud of the progress and accomplishments of the Lundeberg School. We should be proud because each and every member of this Union has contributed to its success. Change of address cards on Form 3579 should be sent to Seafarers International Union, Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District, AFL-CIO, 675 Fourth Ave Brooklyn N Y 11232. Published monthly. Second Class postage paid at Brooklyn, N.Y. Vol. 41, No.7, July 197^. (ISSN #0160-2047) ' 2 / LOG / July 1979 y • �Hall Among Leaders At Camp David President Carter Hosts 10 Days of Meetings to Develop Energy Strategy lU President Paul Hall was among scores of national leaders from virtually every geographic area in the U.S., who were summoned to consult with President Carter early this month on the energy problem. For 10 days, some of the most influential men and women in the country helicoptered in and out of the President's Ciamp David, Md., retreat. They were partici­ pating in summit sessions on the country's critical energy situa­ tion. The skull sessions preceded Carter's nationally televised energy address to the country on Sunday, July 15. Carter had originally planned to speak ten days earlier but cancelled the broadcast. He opted instead, to speak with more than 150 leaders in labor, politics, economics and academics for counseling and advice. "1 decided to reach out and to listen to the voices of America," Carter said. "I invited to Camp David people from almost every segment of our society: business and labor; teachers and preach­ ers; governors, mayors and private citizens." SIU President Paul Hall par­ ticipated in a July 10 summit session, providing a strong voice from American maritime labor. Hall was one of 10 labor leaders who visited Camp David over a course of three days. Among the representatives of organized labor were: AFL-CIO Secretary-Treasurer Lane Kirkland, and Union Presidents Douglas Frazier (Auto Workers); Martin Ward (Plumbers); Jerry Wurf (AFSCME); Lloyd McBride (Steelyi^orkers); John Lyons (Ironworkers); Sol Chaikin (Lady Garment Workers) and Bill Wynn (Food & Commercial WorkersV The President also tapped a S INDEX Legislative News Senate Bans Alaska 01! Export Page 2 SIU in Washington Pages 9-10 U.S. Passenger Ships On Way Back? Page 13 Union News Hall at Camp David Page 3 President's Report Page 2 Headquarters Notes Page 7 Letters to Editor Page 16 Brotherhood in Action..—Page 37 At Sea-Ashore Page 18 SPAD Checkoff Back Page GAG Blasts Coast Guard Page 4 Great Lakes Picture Page 8 Inland Lines Page 6 SIU Wins Local 333 Beef ....Page 5 Feds Cold On LNG Page 17 i: AFL-CIO Secretary-Treasurer Lane Kirkland took part in one of the summit meetings which President Carter said had confirmed his belief in the "de­ cency and the strength and the wisdom of the American people." delegation of U.S. governors who left the annual meeting of the National Governors Assn. 4o meet with him. Carter saw several members of Congress including: House Speaker Thomas P. CNeil Jr. (D-Mass); Rep. Pete Domenici (R-N.M.) and Senators Daniel Moynihan (D-N.Y.), Russell Long (Chairman of the Senate Finance Committee and Edmund Muskie (chairman of the Senate Budget Committee). Members of Carter's present Cabinet and those who served former presidents were asked to some meetings as were clerical leaders, business representatives and university professors. Throughout the 10 days of conferences Carter was reported to have listened a great deal. Based on input from the meet­ ings, Carter announced a sweep­ ing energy plan in his July 15 television address. He filled in some of the details in two followup speeches the next day. The platform, billed as a "war on the energy problems," is a sixpoint plan which stresses quotas on imported oil, conservation, development of alternative en­ ergy sources and increased do­ mestic production. It's projected to cost $142 billion over a l()-year period. SIU President Paul Hall met with Carter at Camp David on July 10. Hall was among the many U.S. leaders who counseled and advised the President over the course of 10 days. Emerging from 10 days of summit meetings at Camp David, Md., Presi­ dent Carter delivered a speech on energy to the nation. Among the "war-type actions" outlined in the President's speeches were the creation of two federal boards. One would build the synthetic fuels industry. The other would speed-up regulatory procedures for synthetic fuel plants, refineries, pipelines and other energy projects. Camp David sessions, com­ mended Carter for his "forceful" address which set goals that are "both necessary and attainable." "We have long been urging action of the type the President is now spelling out," Meany said. "If his program is forcefully executed, America will be on the Reaction to the President's road to energy independence." "The President's six-point energy proposals from all sectors of American life followed swiftly energy program is good, long on the heels of Carter's speech. overdue and warrants the sup­ Statements ranged from "can do" port of the American people," optimism to extreme doubt about Meany stated, pledging that U.S. workers will accept 'their fair the plan's workability. AFL-CIO President George share of the sacrifice that must be Meany, unable to attend the forthcoming from everyone." H Railroiuls Edge Over Towboiits The SIU has lodged strong • The railroads would be free to set protests against a Senate bill which their own rates as well as their own would place the nation's railroads construction, line abandonment and above government regulation and consolidation arrangements. "The SIU does not oppose seriously threaten inland water transportation and the jobs of deregulation per se," Mollard told the Subcommittee. In fact, "both the inland boatmen. The Railroad Deregulation Act of railroads and the water carrier 1979 (S.796) is being debated by industry could prosper," from a Subcommittee of the Committee equitable, realistic deregulation. But S.796 does not contain on Commerce, Science & Transpor­ adequate safeguards to prevent the tation. railroads from setting artificially In a letter to Subcommittee Chairman Russell B. Long, SIU low rates which would he impossible Washington Representative Chuck for inland vessel operators to match. The Railroad Deregulation Act is Mollard pointed out that S.796 General News would give the rail industry an backed by the Carter Administra­ Ship's Digests Page 24 Dispatcher's Reports: artificial competitive edge over tion as a means of bailing the Great Lakes... ,..Page33 railroads out of deep financial Inland Waters...........Page 36 • water transport. The relationship between rail and trouble. But if the bill is passed in its Deep Sea Page 28 water carriers, Mollard said, is a present form it will deprive U.S. Training Upgrading "mixture of healthy competition ... shippers of the economical, efficient "A" Seniority Upgrading....Page 23 PIney Point Grads Page 39 cooperation and coordination. The option of domestic water transport. Upgrading Schedule ........Page 8 two modes directly compete for and And it will threaten the jobs and job coordinate in the carriage of bulk security of thousands of U.S. Membership News New Pensioners Page 32 cargoes." Passage of the bill, boatmen. Final Departures Pages 30-31 "There are over 4,000 towboats on Mollard said, "would seriously Steward Recertlflcatlon the nation's inland waterways," upset that balance." Program Pages 27 As it now stands, S.796 would Mollard told the Subcommittee, Long Lines Pages 34-35 remove the regulatory authority the "which provide jobs to almost Special Features Trainees Win Lifeboat Interstate Commerce Commission 45,000 boatmen. Their future health Race Pages 19-22 has over railroad freight rates and vitality will be affected by the Towboat Operator without replacing that authority direction that the Congress'takes in Scholarship Pages 14-15 deregulating the railroads." with any other form of regulation. July 1979 / LOG / 3 -rji • 4I �GAO Joins SlU in Criticism of Coast Guard WASHINGTON, D.C.—The SIU is not alone in its criticism of the U.S. Coast Guard. Right on the heels of the SIU's court case against the Guard comes a critical report of that agency by Congress' General Accounting Office (GAO). As the investigative and re­ search arm of Congress, the GAO issued a report calling for im­ provement of the Coast Guard's commercial vessel safety pro­ gram. The SIU's suit against the Coast Guard was filed on May 31 in U.S. District Court in New York. The suit charged the Guard and several other government agencies with failing to act "in accordance with their Congres­ sional mandate to promote the safety of life and property at sea." This court case comes after years of pressure by the SIU to get the Coast Guard to enforce safety at sea as mandated by Congress. Though not related to the court case, the GAO report gives added weight to the Union's arguments. The GAO report is entitled "How Effective Is the Coast Guard In Carrying Out Its Commercial Vessel Safety Re­ sponsibilities?" The GAO feels that the Coast Guard "could more effectively carry out the goal of its commer­ cial safety program—insuring safety of life, property, and the environment in waters subject to U.S. jurisdiction." Noted in the report is the increase in commercial vessel accidents between 1972 and 1976. There were about 2,400 in 1972 and over 4,000 in 1976. Critical of vessel inspections, the GAO said the Coast Guard does not have enough qualified inspectors. Many of the regular inspectors are not properly trained, the report said. Also, the report added, "at every location GAO visited, a staffing shortage existed. The Coast Guard was able to keep pace only by working inspectors overtime and by using trainees and reservists who were not always qualified as inspectors." Also, GAO noted that in the three districts it visited, "tankship safety examinations have been reduced from every 90 days to once a year and U.S. tankers generally have been excluded." The GAO also pointed to the "low priority being given to boarding uninspected U.S. com­ mercial vessels." Another conclusion reached by GAO was that the function of the shipping commissioner "has outlived its usefulness and should be abolished." GAO figures that this will result in a cost savings of $800,000 annually. GAO also concluded that since shipping is international more multinational safety efforts are needed. The U.S. Department of Transportation is the parent agency for the Coast Guard. In commenting on the GAO report, the DOT said it "is in substantial agreement with many of its basic tenets... disagreements exist in some areas." DOT also noted that some of the suggestions made by GAO are already under consideration by the Coast Guard. Atlantic Fishermen's Union Seeks Merger Into SlU-AGLIWD The SlUNA-affiliated Atlantic Fishermen's Union (AFU^ has formally applied for merger into the SIU, Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District (A&G). The written application was ac­ cepted by the Executive Board of the SIU, A&G District. Over the past few months reports of AFU's desire to merge have been given at the monthly SIU member­ ship meetings. At the May meetings, it was announced that AFU had made inquiries about the procedures for merger and the willingness of the A&G District to accept such a merger. The A&G Executive Board in­ formed the AFU that a formal written application must be made. The AFU's application was reported at the July SIU membership meetings. At the August meetings, A&G members will vote on whether or not to accept the merger. According to the A&G's constitution there is no need for a secret ballot of the A&G members since the A&G constitu­ tion will not be altered. AFU members"will be accepting the A&G constitution in full. As the Proposed Agreement of Merger between the two unions states, "AFU shall merge into and become W. C. Steward Welfare Claims To Be Handled By Hdqrs. The May issue of the Log announced the merger of the MCS-PMA Welfare Plan into the Seafarers Welfare Plan and explained the benefits that will result from that merger to all affected steward department personnel. In accordance with the terms of that merger, as of July 1,1979, the administrative responsibili­ ties and the processing of applications for benefits from the Seafarers Welfare Plan made by steward department employees formerly represented by Marine Cooks and Stewards Union will be done in New York. This action will allow for improved coordi­ nation between East and West Coast activities. It is designed to provide better and quicker serv­ ices and responses to seamen and their families. The reorganization will in4 / LOG / July 1979 crease efficiency and will elimi­ nate any administrative duplica­ tion. It is expected that those stew­ ard department personnel who apply for benefits under the new system will receive faster service now that claims are being sent from outports directly to the New York office. All former MCS seamen should take a few additional moments to study the benefit application forms and to insure that they are completed properly. Improper filling out and submission of these forms will cause delayed action on claims. This transfer of administrative responsibilities for the processing of welfare benefit claims is another step toward providing improved services to those who joined the SIU-A&G one year ago. an integral part of the A&G." In other words, AFU members will be dissolving their union and will be bound by the SIU A&G constitution. This was agreed to by the AFU Constitutional Committee that visited Headquarters recently. AFU members will therefore vote on this merger by mail referendum. The voting is taking place from July 30 to Aqgust 16. According to the proposed merger agreement, shipping and job rights for SIU and former AFU members will be separate. Those rights will depend upon whether a member has sailed in the appropri­ ate unit and for how long. Also, the officers of the AFU will continue in employment as A&G representatives until the next gen­ eral SIU election. The AFU represents commercial fishermen who generally sail from the northeast coast of the U.S., mainly from Massachusetts. Over the years the AFU has lost many of its jobs because of foreign fishing competition off the U.S. coast. But opportunities now seem very promising because of the recent 200 mile coastal limitation on foreign fishing. The AFU wants to take full advantage of this opportunity. The AFU feels that becoming an integral part of the A&G will greatly assist them in organizing the new jobs. At the same time, the officers of the SIU, A&G District believe that this merger will bring added strength and opportunities to SIU members by opening up to them a new job field in the American fishjng industry. The Constitutional Committee of the Atlantic Fishermen's Union visited SIU Headquarters earlier this month to talk about merger of their union into the SlUAGLIWD. From the left, are; Sammy Loicano, Anthony Manzo Leo Sabato Mike Orlando, (SIU Secretary Treasurer Joe DiGiorgio), and Paul Genovese ' Deposit in the SIU Blood Bank— It's Your Life ' �I SlU Scores Victory for East Coast Tug Jobs on<-li^Vk » A N aa \7iftr»r\7 victory f/\r for the jobs and job tation Employers Association security of SIU Boatmen, the was job jurisdiction. AFL-CIO found Local 333 (tug The tugmen voted to end the union) of the International Long­ work stoppage after employers shoremen's Association guilty of agreed to a contract clause violating the SIU's jurisdictional broadening the scope of Local rights under Article XX of the 333's representation. AFL-CIO Constitution. Under their previous agree­ The June 26 decision was ment, which expired April 1, handed down by an AFL-CIO Local 333's jurisdiction included impartial umpire. It was found "only all licensed and unlicensed that Local 333 was attempting to employees...on tugboats and cut into the SIU's jurisdiction self-propelled lighters.in the over Maine-to-Virginia coast­ Port of New York and vicinity." wise towing. This practice is Local 333 wanted that clause known as "raiding" and is ex­ broadened to include "any regu­ pressly prohibited by Article XX lar coastwise run having as one of of the AFL-CIO Constitution. its terminal points a point in or The 2800 Local 333 boatmen north of Norfolk and not custom­ who crew tugs and lighters in and arily and traditionally done by around the port of New York re­ other unions." cently ended an 88-day strike. Three of the principal compa­ The key issue in the dispute nies signatory to Local 333's between Local 333 and the agreement have subsidiaries and Marine Towing and Transpor­ affiliates outside New York. SIU members make up the unlicensed crews on boats belonging to the outport subsidiaries of McAllis­ ter Brothers, Ira S. Bushey & Sons and Moran Towing & Transportation, which do exten­ sive coastwise work from Nor­ folk and points north. Members of the Marine Engineers Benefi­ cial Assn. (District 2) fill licensed jobs on some of these boats. Even before the employers gave in to Local 333's jurisdic­ tional demands, the SIU and MEBA charged those demands were illegal and petitioned the AFL-CIO for a ruling by an impartial umpire. During a long hearing the impartial umpire heard testi­ mony from the SIU, MEBA, and Local 333 on the raiding charges. Ultimately the Umpire found Local 333 "in violation of... Article XX (Section's 2 and 3) of the Constitution of AFL- CIO." Article XX prohibits one AFLCIO affiliated union from at­ tempting to represent employees already working under a contract with another AFL-CIO affiliate. It also requires every AFL-CIO affiliated union "to respect any work of the kind which the members of an organization have customarily performed at a particular plant or work site." Local 333 has appealed the Umpire's ruling. They are en­ titled to a hearing before the Subcommittee made up of three members of the AFL-CIO Exec­ utive Council. If the Subcommittee upholds the impartial umpire's decision. Local 333 must comply with the order that the clause mandating jurisdictional changes in their contracts be stricken from the agreement. House, Senate Planning 'Sweeping' Changes in Maritime Policy Key members of the Senate and House of Representatives have put forth proposals concerning a total reorganization of the nation's maritime policy. Sen. Daniel K. Inouye (D-Hawaii), and Rep. John Murphy, (D-N.Y.) submitted legislation that, if enacted, would lead to sweeping, and as yet, unforseeable changes in the lives of American seamen. Sen. Inouye has introduced eight bills so far aimed at bringing about a co-ordination of merchant marine policy at the highest possible level. Basically, Sen. Inouye desires to establish a "National Maritime Marine Policy Council," which would consist of the following members; the President's Special Trade Representative; the Attorney General; the Secretaries of Defense, Treasury, State, Transportation, Commerce, Agriculture and Labor; the chairmen of the Federal Mari­ time Commission, Interstate Com.merce Commission, and Securities Exchange Commission; the Presi­ dent's assistant for National Secu­ rity Affairs; the director of the office of Wage and Price- Stability, and four Senate-approved maritime industry repre.sentatives, including at least one from labor. This Council would be "charged with monitoring Federal Agencies' compliance with national merchant marine policy and co-ordinate that policy's interpretation with other national interests." It would be required to meet at least once every 90 days. And it would be run by a full time executive director named by the President's Special Trade Representative. House Bills Rep. Murphy, chairman of the House Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries, has yet to submit his legislation. It is reportedly far more sweeping in scope than the Inouye bills, and would deal with specific issues affecting maritime rather than just concentrating on a reorganization of governmental functions. Issues affected under the Murphy legislation reportedly include sub­ sidy programs to U.S. shipbuilders, shipping conference changes and pooling arrangements. To emphasize the sweeping scope of the legislation. Murphy refers to it as his "omnibus bill." The SIU's Washington staff are studying the proposed bills to determine what affect they will have on the life of the average seaman. 1 * V NLRB Rules Favorably in Valerie F. Beef on West Coast The National Labor Relations Board has ruled that Bulk Foods, Inc., operator of the Valerie F.. unlawfully discriminated against members of the SIU-AGLIWD, the Sailors Union of the Pacific, the Marine Firemens Union and Marine Engineer's Beneficial Asso­ ciation. In March of this year, the Valerie F., (an integrated tug/barge unit) which had been carrying bulk rice from California to Puerto Rico, was laid up in Jacksonville for repairs. The crew was paid off. Several weeks later Bulk Foods Inc., the operator of the Valerie F., announced the transfer of the vessel to a new company. The staff of the new company, however, was the same as that of Bulk Foods. So too were the officers and the operating procedures. Upon reactivating the Valerie F., the "new company" hired only members of the Masters, Mates and Pilots Union. Bulk Foods had previously maintained a collective bargaining agreement to employ members of the SIU, SUP, MFU and MEBA. The unions joined forces in picketing the Valerie F., when she arrived on the West Coast. At the same time, they brought action against the company before the NLRB. Natalie Allen, regional director for the NLRB, decided that the employer operating the Valerie F. had unlawfully discriminated against members of the four unions. He based his decision on the fact that the new company was not in fact a new company. The staff was the same. The officers were the same. The operating procedures were the same. The only thing different was the name. Allen stated that the new com­ pany had been created merely by Bulk Foods to dodge its contractual obligations, obligations which ineluded payment of $100,000 to the pension and welfare funds of the various maritime unions. The SIU mans the steward depart­ ment on this vessel. Matson Containership A'building n When it's completed, this containership. under construction for Matson Naviga­ tion Co., will carry an SIU crew in the steward department. The growth of Matson's fleet, which is employed in West Coast-Hawaii freight service will help provide new job opportunities to West Coast seamen. July 1979 / LOG / 5 • J �Locks and Dam 26 The House of Representatives and a U.S. Senate subcommittee have okayed a $20-million appropriation for first-phase construction of new Locks and Dam 26 on the Mississippi at Alton, 111. starting in October. Next month a Federal judge in Washington, D.C. will have to rule on suits filed by environmentalists and the railroads against the U.S. Corps of Engineers. They hope to block the project. St. Louis While the Union Hall here is being remodeled in order to provide better service to the membership, a $317,000 appropriation has been approved by the U.S. House of Representatives and a Senate unit to study proposed improvements to the St. Louis Harbor and navigation facilities. Jacksonville Trailer Marine Transport Co. (TMT), a subsidiary of Crowley Maritime Corp., said its new triple deck R/O R/O barge, the La Princess, was due to go into service in late July. She arrived here on July 14 following launching June 16 at the FMC Corp. Shipyard, Portland, Ore. The La Princess joins two other triple deck barges each carrying 374 trailers in the TMT fleet which includes five double deck barges each carrying 180 trailers. She will sail weekly on the chemical run to San Juan, P.R. and its feeder network to the Islands. The company expects to add another triple decker to the fleet in 1980. And perhaps build two larger three deckers 720 feet long holding 464 40foot trailers each. • • * . The renovated St. Louis USPHS Clinic, Room 2457, moved back to its permanent location at 1520 Market St. and 15th St. on July 9. It is now open to patients after many months of remodeling and replacing of old equipment. River watchers here last month saw the renamed Towboat Dee Lane (Southern Ohio Towing) nee Towboat Betty LeBlanc sail upriver with a cargo of anhydrous ammonia to Marseilles, III. The boat is named for two daughters of Southern Ohio Towing Sales VP Charles Southern Jr. The USPHS Hospital here reports that a new dental clinic is now available for eligible seamen. * » » Grievances on firings were settled here with members involved being returned to their jobs. Overtime beefs were also settled and resolved. Great Lakes Luedtke Engineering Co. has been awarded a combination dredging and dike job in Dunkirk, N.Y. Great Lakes Dredge and Dock Co. won a Government dredgingjob in Conneaut, Ohio. It's a harbor-deepening project which should run through this fall. The company also has a new 46-foot twin screw tug, the MV Garden Stofte built by Diesel Shipbuilding Co., Jacksonville. She will carry 400 gallons of fresh water in a forepeak tank. Quarters are day-type with setee cushions in the aft end of the pilothou.se. Plus two berths with mattresses. The galley has a steel sink, manually operated supply and sump pumps and a plywood counter with a formica top. Paducah, Ky. Shipping is good in this "revitalized" port with "A" and "B" book members shipping out. And the port has sent five Boatmen to Piney Point's Towboat Operator Scholarship Course. Right now, 200 are applying for HLS courses and training. Mississippi River Systems A total of 3,700,918 tons of cargo passed through the 12 Mississippi River locks and dams in the Rock Is. District in June. Houston MARAD has okayed the American Commercial Barge Lines (ACBL) bid for a Title XI guarantee to build four towboats and 109 barges worth $34.1 million. The 145 to 150-foot towboats construction includes 35 covered hopper type barges, 50 open hopper types and 24 tank types which are being built by Jeffboat Inc., Jeffersonville, Ind., a subsidiary, with deliveries into September. Improving USPHS Care for Seamen Goal of SlU WASHINGTON, D.C.-Making industries, including: health care more effective for • a member of the vessel's crew maritime workers was emphasized must have advanced medical trainby the SlU during recent CQU;^^ ,:ing through ajanraved cojiriies. of gressional hearings held on the PHS study. system before the House Merchant • aboard the vessel there should Marine and Fisheries Committee. be a well-supplied medicine chest Speaking on the first day of the that is maintained and monitored by hearings, SIU Washington Rep­ Federal agencies. resentative Chuck Mollard pointed • an improvement in the ship-toto the importance of the Public shore radio satellite system involv­ Health Service system for seamen ing the PHS. In this way the and boatmen. shipboard medical person can talk He said, "our members continue directly to shore-based PHS physi­ to rely on it for the majority of their cians about the patient. health care. They have found the • a central PHS communication PHS system remains the best suited station must be set up and be for the special needs of U.S. manned around the clock. A photo­ maritime workers in terms of stat of all health records of Ameri­ prompt and priority health care of can mariners should be available at all types." this station. Talking about the SIU's success­ Also, Mollard noted that the SIU ful fight to keep the PHS system has been participating with other open, he added, "We can now turn organizations in the Seamen's to the more constructive issue of Health Improvement Program health care and the health needs of (SHIP). This program was estab­ U.S. maritime workers. lished by the PHS last year to help Mollard made a number of upgrade medical service for marine suggestions to the Committee to workers. help make medical care more He told the Committee "we effective for workers in the maritime believe that the work of the PHS 6 / LOGV July 1979 SHIP groups is one of the most important aspects of the PHS program and must be continued." about the necessity for a healthy work environment aboard ship, Mollard said, "the Americanflag merchant vessel is one of the last remaining areas of U.S. commerce that has no meaningful occupational safety and health rules." He urged the Committee to require the Coast Guard to formu­ late "basic safety and health laws for U.S. seamen and enforce them with the help of the PHS." The SIU believes, he said, that "American seamen deserve to have the same quality health care and safety in their workplace as other American workers." He noted that "by^additional regulations to up­ grade marine medical care and occupational and health rules, this goal can be attained." Notke t9 Memhea, t^Jl^ug ProteAire When throwing in for work dur­ ing a job call at any SIU Hiring Hall, members must produce the following: • membership certificate • registration card • clinic card • seaman's papers • valid, up-to-date passport 111 addition, when assigning a job the dispatcher will comply with the following Section 5, Sub­ section 7 of the SIU Shipping Riiles: "Within each class of seniority rating in every Department, prior­ ity for entry rating jobs shall he given to all seamen who possess Lifehoatman endorsement by the United States Coast Guard. The Seafarers Appeals Board may waive the preceding sentence when, in the sole Judgment of the Board, undue hardship will result or extenuating circumstances war­ rant such waiver." Also, all entry rated members must show their last six months discharges. Further, the Seafarers Appeals Board has ruled that "C classifica­ tion seamen may only register and sail as entry ratings in only one department." �•ttl'B Headquarters ii ^^tes by SIU Executive Vice President Frank Drozak Job Security is Up to You ''T^he SIU has always done a good job keeping up with the latest X technological innovations and changes that have taken place in our industry. SIU members have always risen to the occasion, learning and putting into practice new ways of doing things on SIUcontracted vessels. Wearing the SIU emblem is as good as wearing the words "welltrained and up to date—qualified." The SIU has a good reputation for supplying qualified, reliable men to deep-sea vessels and inland equipment. The fact that all American-flag LNG tankers are SlU-crewed proves this fact. But brothers, we must continue to work hard, and continue to upgrade and update our skills if we expect to maintain this good reputation in the years to come. We would be kidding ourselves to think we could keep pace with this ever-changing industry without a special effort on our parts. Technological changes are taking place faster than ever before. And as we enter the last two decades of the 20th century, we can be sure it's not going to slow down any either. It's this pace of change that calls for the special effort to keep up. The amount of change that has taken place in tankers, just over the last 20 years, is staggering. Anyone who has qualified in the past to do the pumpman's job on a T-2, is up against a whole new situation on the VLCC's and ULCC's of today. It's not just that the ships have grown. What's inside the ships has changed tremendously, as well. So ratings of years ago won't necessarily qualify a man to do the job on the newest vessels today. Tve talked about upgrading before, because change is sweeping our industry and there's no end in sight. How we meet the challenge by upgrading, will in a very real way effect our future job security. How individual Union members meet the challenge will determine the future viability of the Union itself. I've already touched upon the changes that have taken place in tankers, and the new demands put on pumpmen. This is one of the areas of specialized training that I want to concentrate on this month. The Harry Lundeberg School has developed an excellent course, designed to prepare pumpmen and QMED's to handle the pumprooms on the most modern ships. Check with the School about getting into the next Pumproom Maintenance and Operation class. Qualified tanker pumpmen are much in demand these days. Also much in demand are qualified diesel men. More and more ships are being equipped with diesels, so the demand for men to handle them continues to grow. The Diesel Engine course at the Lundeberg School is what you need to prepare yourself to take on that job. There's a course starting on September 3, and another starting on November 26. Other specialized courses to mention at this time are the Refrigeration Systems Maintenance and Operation course, and the Marine Electrical Maintenance course. These are two very important courses, set up to meet the increased demand in these areas. The Reefer course starts on October 1 while the next Electrical Maintenance course begins on August 20. Keep those dates in mind. Also, keep in mind the fact that if you successfully complete any of the courses I've mentioned, you're going to be a man just that much more in demand. And you'll have just that much more job security. You come out ahead, your family comes out ahead, and your Union comes out ahead every time you upgrade. Veteran Pumpman Finds New Tankers a New Bailgame "It's really a different job," said veteran Pumpman Jim Chlanese about his recent work assignment. For nearly six months he was the chief pumpman aboard the 390,000 deadweight ton tanker U.S.T. Atlantic (Interocean Management Corp.). The largest ship ever built in the Western Hemisphere, she mea­ sures twice the length and three Uhelaimed Wages For Waterman Seafarers who have worked with Waterman Steamship Corporation on the following named vessels, should check with any port agent to find out if they are entitled to unclaimed wages: SS Alex Stephens SS John Tyler SS Robert E. Lee SS Sam Houston SS Jeff Davis SS Iberville SS Thomas Nelson SS Carter Braxton SS Thomas Jefferson SS Robert Toombs SS George Walton SS Arthur Middleton SS John B. Waterman SS Thomas Lynch SS Joseph Hewes SS Samuel Chase SS Stonewall Jackson SS John PennSS Lyman Hall times the beam of a T-2 tanker. A highly automated ship, she only carries a crew of 32. Brother Chkinese, who joined the Union in 1955 in the port of New York, has been a pumpman for 15 years. He said that the work aboard the U.S.T. Atlantic was quite different from what he's encountered on previous ships. "I've been used to opening and closing valves," Chianese pointed out. Seafarer Chianese added that "you need the education" to work aboard today's high technology ships. "You need a good electrical background and a good hydraulic background." Special courses, such as Pumproom Maintenance and Operation and Marine Electrical Maintenance, are available at the Lundeberg School. Seafarers who want to work aboard automated ships should contact the School or their SIU representative in order to register for these classes. Talking more about the U.S.T. Atlantic, Brother Chianese said, "she's a beautiful ship." He pointed to the central air conditioning and the private rooms where everyone has his own refrigerator ^nd tele­ phone. He was also impressed with the sports equipment available on the ship. Chianese was on the U.S.T. Atlantic's maiden voyage. The ship loaded oil in the Persian Gulf off Saudi Arabia and discharged 60 miles off the Texas coast. The vessel, whose rudder alone is as tall as a four-story building, carries 180,000 barrels of bunker fuel. Brother Chianese, who was born in Brooklyn, N.Y., now lives in Rocky Point, N.Y. with his wife, Bernice. They have five children and will become grandparents for the first time in January. An Army veteran of World War II, Chianese served during the Korean War as a sergeant first class. I- 1 A Trip to the Sunken Gardens A little culture never hurt anyone. So on a recent trip to Yokohama, a couple of crewmembers for the Sea-Land Exchange joined Yokohahria Port Agent Frank Boyne for a look see at the Sunken Gardens. From left in above photo are; Frank Boyne, SIU agent; Jim Bolen, able seaman, and Vern Poulsen. recertified bosun. v^, » July 1979 / LOG / 7 • :Vi/ �The Lakes Picture UPGRADIMG \ Algonac SlU-contracted Kinsoian Lines is scrapping three old-time Lakers. The Henry Steinbrenner, built in 1970, is destined for the scrap heap in the near future. Scrapping of the George Steinbrenner, built in the same year, is already underway. The oldest vessel in the Kinsman fleet, the Kinsman Enterprise, may soon be sold for use as a storage barge. The Port Huron Seaway Terminal is reportedly interested in buying the Enterprise and mooring her-at their dock. The Enterprise was built in 1906 and is steampowered. The three vessels have not been in active service in recent years. The company, which added the William A. McGonnagle to their fleet in April, is scouting around for another ship. « * * The shortage of licensed deck and engine room personnel aboard Great Lakes ships has been well-known in the Lakes region for a long time. But it recently came to public attention as the Great Lakes office of the Maritime Administration released a study on the shortage. Marad stated that there was a 10.48 percent shortage of engineers and a 4.3 percent shortage of deck officers on Lakers. * * * Bob-Lo Island, a Michigan amusement park in operation since 1949, has changed ownership. The new owners, a group of seven businessmen, will upgrade the park which is reached via two SlU-manned ferries. The Columbia and the Ste. Claire run between the island and the mainland from Memorial Day to Labor Day which is when the park is open. The ownership change will not affect the ferries. Buffalo The SlU-crewed Charles E. Wilson (American Steamship) went aground in the Straits of Mackinac last month. The six-year old Laker was freed after part of her cargo of ore was offloaded. • » » It builds your future It builds your security LNG—September 17, October 15 Diesels for QMED's—September 3, November 26 QMED—October 1 FOWT—October 25, November 26 Reefer Maintenance—October 1 Diesel Licensing—September 3 Welding—^November 12 AB—September 13, November 8 Automation—^November 12 American Steamship's new vessel construction program is continuing. The company just signed a $25 million contract for a new 635 foot ore carrier. The keel will be laid at Bay Shipbuilding this fall and the selfunloader will be delivered in late 1980. American Steamship christened their newest ship, the 1,000 foot Indiana Harbor, this month. And a 728foot Laker, still under construction, should be plying the Great Lakes by May, 1980. All American Steamship vessels arecrewed by SIU members. Towboat Operator Scholarship Program—October 1 (Completed Applications must be received by September 1) Toledo Steward—September 17, October 15, November 12 Members of Local 158 of the International Longshoreman's Assn. have ended their strike against Toledo Lake Front Dock. The monthlong dispute was resolved as terms of a contract were agreed upon. Local 158 President Michael Wilde telegraphed the news that the strike was over to the SIU ind thanked the Union for honoring the Longshoreman's picketlines. "I want to personally express the appreciation of myself and my members," Wilde wrote, "for your respect of our picketlines in this dispute. We could not have achieved w liat we did without your support." Chief Cook—September 17, October 29 Quartermaster—October 15 First Class Pilot—October 8 Cook and Baker—September 17, October 29 Assistant Cook—September 3 Lifeboat—September 13,27; October 11,15; November 8, 22 Tankerman—September 13,27; October 11,15; November 8,22 Steward Recertification—September 3, November 12 Winter Navigation With summer weather upon the Great Lakes region, winter shipping seems a far off event. But the pros and cons of extending the Great Lakes shipping season continue to be argued. The Great Lakes Task Force recently reiterated its viewpoint that yearround navigation on the Lakes and the St, Lawrence Seaway be implemented. Several studies, the Task Force said, "have conclusively shown the viability of a season extension and the benefits of such a government investment." Tonnage Great Lakes tonnage figures for the month of April were released by the Lake Carriers Association recently. Iron ore shipments totalled 5,645,254 gross tons for the month, down slightly from the ^^pril, 1978 totals. Coal shipments for April, 1979 were way up over last year's figures. Grain cargoes totalling 2,004,318 were down slightly but the grain season begins in April and the tonnage figures are expected to pick up. 8 / LOG / July 1979 To enroll, see your SIU Representative or contact: Vocational Education Department Harry Lundeberg School Piney Point, Maryland 20674 Phone: (301) 994-0010 UPGBADHUG U pays Do It Now! �-- > m In I)9asl)ttt0ton Seafarers International Union of North America, AFL-CIO On the Agenda in Congress... A number of important maritime hearings are scheduled in both the House and Senate in the coming weeks. Among these are the following: • Omnibus Maritime Bills. The House Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee will be holding a series of meetings and open hearings on the Omnibus Maritime Bills package which was unveiled earlier this month by the committee chairman, Rep. John , Murphy, (D-NY). The first of the hearings began July 19, and are scheduled to continue on July 24, 26 and 31. It is expected that hearings will continue through this year. • LNG Facility Siting. Three subcommit­ tees of the House Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee will conduct joint hearings this month on H.R. 1414 and H.R. 3749, both regarding liquefied natural gas facility citing. Charlie Nalen, director of vocational education at the Harry Lundeberg School, is scheduled to testify. The three House subcommittees involved are the Merchant Marine, Oceanography, and Coast Guard. • Ocean Mining: Senate. The Senate Foreign Relations Committee has scheduled a markup on S. 493—legislation to promote the orderly development of hard mineral resources in the deep seabed. The session will be chaired by Senator Frank Church (D-ldaho). In the House, meanwhile, a companion bill has cleared the Interior Committee, and is awaiting further action by the Commerce Committee, and Foreign Relations Committee. • Ocean Mining: House. In the House, the Ocean Mining legislation is moving ahead... slowly. On July 11, the Ocean­ ography Subcomm.ittee of the House Merchant Marine Committee took final action and reported out H.R. 2795, the Deep Seabed Hard Mineral Resources Act. As reported by the Subcommittee, H.R. 2795 requires that mining and processing vessels and at least one ore transportation vessel at every mine site be documented under the laws of the United States. The Subcommittee also accepted an amendment offered by Rep. Daniel K. Akaka, (D-Hawaii) which changed the job opportunity priorities involved in the July 1979 Legislative, Administrative and Regulatory Happenings location of processing facilities. The Committee will continue hearings on water amendment, adopted by voice vote estab­ policy, and a variety of water project lishes as the first priority in the location of proposals. Senator Mike Gravel (D-Alaska) processing facilities "the need to maximize will chair the hearings. employment opportunities in the United • Vessel Legislation. The Coast Guard States." and Navigation Subcommittee of the House • Coal Shipping Rates. A hearing will be Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee held by the Joint Economic Committee on IS scheduled to finalize three the relationship between rapidly rising pieces of legislation affecting American-flag shipping rates and the reliance on foreign oil vessel Coast Guard requirements: H.R. imports. The initial hearing is scheduled for 1196, Vessel Documentation; H.R. 1197, July 24 with Senator Lloyd Bentsen (D- Tonnage Measurements; and H.R. 1198 Texas) as chairman. Lines of Demarcation. Congressman Mario • Coal Slurry. The House Interior Biaggi (D-N.Y.) will chair the markup Committee will conduct hearings on H.R. meeting on July 24. 4370, legislation which would authorize • Underutilized Fisheries Development. construction of a coal slurry pipeline. The Fisheries and Wildlife Subcommittee of Hearings are now scheduled for July 20 and the House Merchant Marine and Fisheries 23. Congressman Morris Udall (D-Arizona) Committee will hold a hearing on July 23 on is chairman of the committee. legislation which would encourage the • Water Projects Authorization. The development of an "underutilized" fisheries Water Resources Subcommittee of the program.Congressman JohnBreaux(D-La.) Senate Environment and Public Works will chair the meeting. Seniority Upgraders Visit Washington, D.C. For Look at SIU's Legislative Activities h i U SIU upgraders participating in last month's "A" Seniority upgrading program got an upclose look at how the Union works on the political and legislative front in Washington, D.C. The upgraders traveled from the Lundeberg School ir; Piney Point, Md., to the nation's capital where they toured the House and Senate, and the AFL-CIO Maritime Trades Departi^ent. Taking time out during the tour for a photo on the steps of the Capitol were "A"Seniority Upgraders Herbert Benzenberg, Raymond Hipp, Joseph Burns, Jerry Payne, John Emrich, Stewart Dixon, Kevin White, Osvaldo Troche and Arthur Shaw. Joining the tour was SIU Legislative Representative Betty Rocker and Piney Point Port Agent Nick Mak-rone. ( National Maritime Council Elects Amoss as Chairman The National Maritime Council has elected W. J. Amoss, president of Lykes Brothers Steamship Co., as chairman oifthe NMC Board of Governors. Amoss succeeds James R. Barker, chairman of the NMC's Board of Governors for the past two years. Mr. Barker is chairman of Moore-McCormack Re­ sources. Mr. Lee Rice, president of Ogden Transportation Corp., is the NMC's new executive committee chairman. Mr. Rice will also serve as vice chairman of the Board of Governors. The NMC, which represents management and labor in the U.S. flag shipping industry, named G. E. Bart as chairman of the organization's Western Region which / includes 13 states. Mr. Bart is senior vice president of marketing for American Presidential Lines, Ltd. Amoss and Rice each will serve two years in their respective positions. Mr. Bart's term is for one year. Members of the National Maritime Council include all major American ship­ builders, ship owners and operators, shoreside and seafaring unions which, together, compose the U.S. merchant marine. July 1979 / LOG / 9 1 �Industry News MARAD Chief Says He Will Bolster U.S. Dry-Bulk Fleet A major program to strengthen the U.S. dry-bulk fleet is being sent to Congress by the Carter Administration, according to Maritime Administration head Samuel Nemirow. He made this announcement in a speech this month to the annual convention of the International Longshoreman's Association. He said the package of bills will cover several points and will include proposals to: • Grant subsidized U.S.-flag dry bulk carriers freedom to trade in foreign-toforeign commerce, • Allow U.S. operators to qualify for subsidies on U.S.-flag vessels while operating foreign registered ships. (The law now requires all of the subsi­ dized operators' ships to be U.S. flag.) • Eliminate the requirement that opera­ tors maintain U.S.-flag registry on their ships for 20 years, and replace it with a 10-year requirement. The Administration bills join major maritime legislation introduced this month by Senator Daniel Inouye, (D-Hawaii) and Rep. John Murphy, (D-N.Y.). "Our bills may not be perfect but we think it's a good place to start," Mr. Nemirow said in an interview. "I think there's enough interest on the Hill in our objective of increasing dry bulk carriage that we'll get the bill out," he said. In his speech to the ILA, Mr. Nemirow said that although dry bulk commodities account for over 40 percent of U.S. ocean commerce; less than 2 percent of it moves in U.S.-flag ships. "The foreign flag monopoly of this trade is explained by the fact that wc have only 16 dry bulkers in our fleet—and nearly all of these ships are comparatively small ships in the 30-year age bracket," he said. Announce New Contract For Waterman RO/RO Vessel Samuel B. Nemirow, assistant secretary of Commerce for Maritime Affairs, announced the award of $69,769,836 subsidized shipbuilding contract to Sun Shipbuilding and Dry Dock Co. to build a third rollon/roll-off container vessel for Waterman Steamship Corporation. The vessel will be identical to two being built at Sun under a $137 million contract awarded last November, and will be used in liner cargo service between the U.S. Gulf and India, the Persian Gulf and Red.Sea. Nemirow, recently confimed by the Senate to succeed Robert J. Blackwell as Committee Action in Congress... Action is being taken by committees in the Senate on two maritime matters of particu­ lar importance. • Maritime Administration: Nomination of Sam Nemirow On June 29, the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee held a hearing on the nomination of Samuel B. Nemirow as Assistant Secretary of Com- v merce for Maritime Affairs. If confirmed by the Senate, Nemirow stated that he would devote special attention to the U.S. dry-bulk fleet; the development of trade relations with the People's Republic of China and the implementation of a. cohesive maritime policy. According to Senator Daniel Inouye (DHawaii) who chaired the day's proceedings, the nomination would be considered by the Senate shortly after the July 4 recess. • Passenger Vessels: "Big U" and the "Independence" On June 28, 1979, the Subcommittee on Merchant Marine and Tourism of the Senate Commerce, Science and Transporta­ tion Committee held a hearing on S. 1281 and S. 1365—separate bills with the common objective of returning the Ameri­ can flag to the dorhestic cruise trade. As a result of Alaska Bulk Carriers, Inc. v. Kreps, et al., S. 1281 was introduced by Senators Daniel Inouye (D-Hawaii) and Spark Matsunga (D-Hawaii). This bill is necessary to clarify the ability of a vessel built with subsidy funds, as was the S.S. United States, to operate permanently in the domestic trade after the expiration of the vessel's statutory life of 25 years. S. 1365 also introduced by Senator Inouye would direct the Coast Guard to redocument the S.S. Independence io allow it to engage in the coastwise trade. Charles Mollard, SIU Washington representative, noted that both the Inde­ pendence and the United States were built in the U.S. operated under the U.S.-flag, owned by American citizens, and would be manned by American crews. Samuel B. Nemirow, acting assistant secretary for Maritime Affairs, testified on behalf of the Maritime Administration. Nemirow characterized S. 1281 and S. 1365 as important steps forward in revitalizing the U.S.-flag passenger and cruise service in the U.S. domestic trade. He also stated that such legislation would significantly benefit the economics of Hawaii and the mainland and provide employment for U.S. merchant seamen, shipyard workers and other maritime related industries. Herbert Brand, President of the Trans­ portation Institute testified in support of both bills and urged the Committee to proceed as quickly as possible to restore the United States and Independence to active service under the American flag. Brand expressed the belief that the "opportunities presented ... constitute a challenge to American shipping manage­ ment, a challenge to American shipyards, and a challenge to the Federal gov­ ernment." Herb Brand, president of the Washington, D.C.hased Transportation Institute told the Senate Subcommittee that passage of S. 1365 and S. 1281 would give a shot-in-the-arm to the U.S.flag maritime industry and to American tourism as well. head of the Maritime Administration, noted that the ship is the 19th new merchant ves­ sel added to the orderbook of private U.S. shipbuilders since the current fiscal year began last October 1. "Fiscal year 1979 orders to date include 14 ships to be built with Federal subsidy, two others with Title XI financing guarantees, and three wholly financed with private capital," he said. "They have a combined tonnage of 600,000 deadweight tons, a total value of nearly $1.1 billion, and will provide an estimated 27,000 worker-years of employment for men and women in the U.S. shipbuilding and allied industries. Ship Safety Inspections Are Inadequate' Says GAO The General Accounting Office—Con­ gress' watchdog operation—thinks that there's lots of room for improvement in the Coast Guard's vessel safety inspection service. A recent check of the Coast Guard's activities in this area has brought the GAO to the conclusion that a number of things have to be done to improve the safety of ships—both U.S. and foreign—and their crews. Among the recommendations: • More frequent boarding and inspection by the Coast Guard of both U.S. and foreign-flag vessels; • Abolition of the position of shipping commissioner; • Legislation to require that pilots li­ censed by states also be required to have Coast Guard licenses; and • Imposition of technical and physical fitness requirements for seamen. One of the things found by the GAO was that many of the Coast Guard inspectors were "not trained or qualified" to do an effective job. SPAD is ih« SlU's political fund and our pdUical arm m WashinKfon, D.C. The SIU asks for and accepts voluntary contributioas only. The Union uses the money donated to SPAf> to support the election campaiftns of k-Kisltitors who have shown a pro-maritime or pro-labor record. SPAD enables the SIU to worft effectjyely on the vital nuritime issues io the Cont(ress. These are issues that have a direct impact on the jobs and job security of all SIU mem,bers, deep-sea, iaiand, aad Lakes. The SIU nrpes its members to coatinue their litre record of support for SPAD. A member can coatribnte to the SPAD fund as he or she sees fit, or make no contributioB at all without fear of reprisal, A copy of the SPAD report is filed with the Federal Elec­ tion Commission, It b available for purchase from the FEC in Washn^toa, D.C, 0 10 / LOG / July 1979 L �SlU Initiates Series of Confabs for Rivers' Boatmen T HE SIU conducted the first of two Pre-Contract Confer­ ences for National Marine Serv­ ice Boatmen at the SIU's Harry Lundeberg School in Piney Point, Md. between July 9 and July 14. The second Conference is scheduled for July 23 through July 28. SIU officials Joe Sacco and Chuck Mollard co-chaired the Conference. A total of 17 rank-arid-file delegates from the National Marine fleet participated. They were: Boatmen Robert Gulley, Floyd Wuellner, James Van Luven, William McBunch, How­ ard Ivey, Gustavo Flores, Ken Johnson, Linley McDonald, John Campbell, John Cossman, Walter Wells, Scott Grosjean, James Parase, Glen Strickland, Richard Zaber, Charles Kadish and James Benoit. The National Marine Con­ ferences are the first in a series of pre-contract conferences for SIU Boatmen on the Western Rivers. Eventually, rank-and-file dele­ gates from all the SlU-contracted companies operating on the Western Rivers Will have the opportunity to make recommen­ dations for changes and improve­ ments in their contracts. The overall goal of the Conferrences is to improve the con­ tracts for all SIU Boatmen work­ ing on the Western Rivers. National Marine Service oper­ ates 17 boats. The SIU mans all of these boats top-to-bottom. After the National Marine Conferences are over, rank and file delegates representing SIU Boatmen for American Com- mercial Barge Line (ACBL) and its subsidiaries will come in for the next round of Pre-Contract Conferences. These Pre-Contract Conferences are in keeping with the Union's commitment and belief in communication and education as some of the best weapons in the negotiator's arsenal. Time and again, an educated, unified membership has enabled Union negotiators to fight battles on their behalf from a position of strength. Last year's pre-contract con­ ferences for East Coast Boatmen, conducted by the. SIU, led to the best contracts ever negotiated in that area. The Union is confident that the same thing can be accomplished for the Western Rivers. Gathered for a photo are the SIU Boatmen and Union officials who participated in the first of a series of contract conferences for SIU Boatmen employed in the Western Rivers area. M/V Tom Frazier Newest Addition to SIU Inland Fleet The MI V Tom Frazier was decorated with banners and bunting for her christening in Louisville, KY., this month. The boat is the newest addition to the SlU-contracted American Com­ mercial Barge Lines fleet of towboats and barges. She's a big baby, too, measuring 145 feet long with a beam of 48 feet. She has a fully loaded draft of almost 9 feet. Her two diesel engines ' run at a combined 5830 hp. And her two steering rudders are operated by independent hydraulic rams. From her pilot house to her engine room, the tug is equipped with all the latest in technological navigation, ship control and safety equipment. The brand new Tom Frazier and her SIU crew will soon be plying the Mississippi River, moving tows. The boat is part of ACBL's i. "'r • • ..... construction program. Since 1970, the company has contracted to have 24 tugs and over 400 new barges built. Such boatbuilding activity is possible because of the financial assistance available for inland vessel construction under Title XI of the Merchant Marine Act of 1970. Under Title XI, the federal government provides mortgage guarantees and other aid of up to 87.5 percent of the total cost of a new vessel. Until 1970, aid for new construction was only provided for deep sea vessels. But due to the efforts of the SIU, the Merchant Marine Act of 1970 A I i u extended that aid to inland vessel operators for the first time. Just this month, the Maritime Administration granted Title XI assistance to ACBL and several other inland companies. ACBL applied for the aid to build four more towboats and 109 barges at a total cost of $34 million. Marad has agreed to guarantee 87.5 percent of that total. IN Because of Title XI funding, new boats like the A// F Tom Frazier vf 'iW be built for use on the inland waterways. And that means more jobs—and more Job security—for SIU Boatmen. Unemployment Dips to 5.6% WASHINGTON, D.C.—The country's unemployment rate dipped to 5.6 percent (lowest level in almost five years) last month from May's and April's 5.8 percent. The drops were reflected in lowered teenagers joblessness (130,000) down to 15.3 percent from May's 16.8 percent and April's 16.5 per­ cent. Also, the black jobless rate was down to 11.3 percent from May's 11.6 percent and April's 11.8 per­ cent. The white unemployment rate was 4.9 percent. The brand new boat, Tom Frazier, shown dockside in Louisville, Ky., is one of many new boats and barges built under the funding assistance program of the SlU-backed 1970 Merchant Marine Act. T,. The teenage jobless decline, say Government economists, means that either they had more success finding jobs when they got out of school now or that fewer of them were actively looking for work. Even the unemployment rate for parttime workers—many of them teenagers —dropped in June. The number of unemployed persons last month was 5.8 million. Working are 96.8 million. Adult male and female joblessness were unchanged at 3.9 percent and 5.8 percent respectively. Black adult men's unemployment rate was 7.9 percent and for black adult women it was 10.8 percent, both figures increasing. July 1979 / LOG / 11 i .. . �SlU Crews 9th LNG, El Paso Howard Boyd T world. The three ships already HE SIU is crewing its ninth built will eventually be part of a LNG ship this month. She's fleet of nine vessels (6 U.S.-flag) the El Paso Howard Boyd. Owned by El Paso Company, the bringing LNG from Algeria to vessel is named after the firm's the U.S. East Coast. Like her sister-ships, the El former chairman. Paso Howard Boyd was built at The multi-color ship—her hull Newport News Shipbuilding is painted beige, orange and dark yard in Virginia. The ships are brown—can carry 125,000 cubic 949 feet long and have a beam of meters of liquid natural gas. I his gas is carried at minus 260 135 feet degrees Fahrenheit. The extreme The reason for the multi­ cold reduces 600 cubic meters of colored hull ships is to provide gas to one cubic meter of liquid. maximum visibility under vari­ When regasified, the 125,000 ous atmospheric and sea condi­ cubic meters of LNG yields about tions. 80 million cubic meters of natural Besides the three El Paso ships, gas. the SIU is crewing six LNG ships One shipment aboard the El owned by Energy Transport Paso Howard Boyd is equivalent Company. Seafarers will be to more than an eight-day supply crewing another Energy Trans­ of gas for metropolitan Washing­ port LNG ship, the LNG Taurus, late this month. ton, D.C. The ship joins her two SIUThe SIU is crewing all the LN G crewed sister-ships, the El Paso ships that are under U.S.-flag. Southern and the El Paso Arzew. The reason is simple. The Union All three ships are part of El was prepared to handle these Paso's "Algeria 1 "Project. This is ships. the largest liquefied natural Years ago the SIU realized that gas transportation project in the LNG ships would be a part of The El Paso Howard Boyd is the 9th LNG ship-to be manned by seafarers. shipping's future. Courses were begun at the Lundeberg School in Piney Point, Md. And in true SIU spirit, the membership responded to the need. But the Union will not be able to man the LNG ships in the future unless the members con­ tinue their good record. Whether you're in the deck, engine or steward department, you should apply for the LNG course. Just write to the Lunde­ berg School or see your SIU representative. Liberian-Flag Dumps on New York; 120,000 Gallons Worth Another Liberian-flag ship has come to grief in American waters. This time the Port of New York has got to do the cleaning up. In what the Coast Guard has called a "major pollution event," the 648-foot, Liberian-registered containership Sea Speed Arabia ran aground in the Kill Van Kull June 30th, shortly after leaving Port Elizabeth, N.J. One witness said that two of her fuel tanks opened up "like a can opener."Some 120,000 gallons of heavy diesel fuel were spilled in the mishap. Even though this particular spill was small compared to the 7.5 million gallons dumped by the Liberian tanker Argo Merchant off Nantucket Island, Mass. in 1976, it posed a real and immediate threat to city beaches and wildlife. One twomile stretch of beach on New York's Staten Island had a two-inch thick band of oil washed up on it. The spill also disrupted Harbor Festival '79, the city's nautical extravaganza which took place the July 4th weekend. The Festival came off as scheduled, but not until routing changes were made in the Parade of ships (dominated, once again, by foreign-flag vessels). The U.S. Coast Guard, which will oversee the cleanup operation, practically shrugged off the incident by saying that, "this is a big port. Because we have so much activity. we are bound to have some in­ cidents." The reality of the situation, however, is the menace of the Liberian and other fIag-of-c6nvenience ships that U.S. policy allows to exist—on a large scale—in Ameri­ can waters. Only when U.S. vessels begin to haul a more respectable share of ocean-borne commerce through our waters will the odds of further disastrous oil spills be diminished. APL Puts 1St of 3 Former PFEL Ships Back in Business The President Grant, the first of three long-idled containerships made her first trans-Pacific run for American President Lines this month. SIU members man the steward department jobs, while the The President Grant and her two sisterships, the PresidentsNoover and Tyler, provide more container carrying capacity for their new owners, American Presi­ dent Lines. SIU members man the steward departments on these vessels. Above Grant is tied up at APL's Oakland, Calii. dock before her maiden Pacific run for the company. 12 / LOG / July 1979 SUP and MEOW man the deck and engine jobs. The President Grant is the first of the three vessels to be reactivated since APL bought them from Pacific Far East Line for $40.5 million last April. She was christened July 5 in a ceremony held at the port of Oakland, Calif. Scheduled to return to service over the course of the next few months are the other container vessels, renamed the Presidents Hoover and Tyler. "The return to service of these ships is import^t to APL, the West Coast shipping industry and the U.S. merchant marine," APL Presi­ dent W.B. Seaton told the crowd at the christening. "Jobs will be reactivated as the three formerly retired ships enter our fleet." But APL's plans for stepped up shipping and shipbuilding don't stop with the newly acquired contaiqerships. The company is planning to build three additional vessels which will be the largest containerships ever constructed in the U.S. The shipbuilding program will provide many shoreside jobs for U.S. workers. In addition, pending approval by the Maritime Administration, APL will begin a new West Coast to Guam service this summer. "Notwithstanding the continuing difficulties faced by the U.S. mari­ time industry," Seaton said, ''we hope for a new era for Americanflag ships." As the growth of the U.S.-flag fleet on the West Coast continues, the job opportunities and job security of West Coast SIU mem­ bers continues to grow along with it. �U.S. Passenger Ships on Their Way Back? SlU Favors Bill to Bring 55 United States, Independence Back Under U.5. Flag WASHINGTON, D.C.—A big boost to the once proud U.S. passenger ship industry could be provided by two U.S. Senate bills. The two pieces of legislation, S. 1365 and S. 1281, have been introduced by Senator Daniel Inouye (D-Hawaii). S. 1365 would permit Ameri­ can documentation bf the passen­ ger ship Independence for use in the U.S. coastwise trade. S. 1281 would enable the once famous passenger ship United States to run on domestic as well as foreign routes. Representatives from the SIU, the U.S. Commerce Department, and the maritime industry testi­ fied last month on behalf of the bills. Their remarks were given before the Senate Subcommittee on Merchant Marine and Tourism. Testifying for the SIU, Wash­ ington Representative Chuck Miollard said the bills are "essen­ tial to rebuilding the vital passen­ ger component of the United States merchant marine." Also, he pointed out that "these vessels would be reacti­ vated in viable commercial enter­ prises without the need for expenditure of federal tax dollars." Plus to Tourism Herb Brand, president of Transportation Institute, told the All the time in the world isn't worth a dime unless you make it work for you. Make your time in the engineroom pay Take the Diesel Engineer's Course at HLS Course begins September 3 To enroll, see your SIU Representative or contact: ^ Vocational Education Department Harry Lundeberg School Piney Point, Maryland 20674 Phone: (301) 994-0010 With a Diesel Engineer's License, Time b Money Subcommittee that the bills would have a threefold benefit. Not only would the legislation help the U.S.-flag maritime industry, but the bills also hold "the promise of beneficial effects for tourism and the American economy in general." Transportation Institute is a Washington, D.C.-based educa­ tional and research organization for the maritime industry. Brand added that through these Senate bills "we have a unique opportunity to augment the limited U.S.-flag passenger services that exist at present." Speaking for the U.S. Depart­ ment of Commerce was Acting Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Maritime Affairs Samuel B. Nemirow. He noted that "the Depart­ ment of Commerce supports the enactment of .both bills as im­ portant steps forward in revital­ izing U.S.-flag passenger and cruise service in our domestic trades." American Hawaiian Cruising Line, Inc. plans to buy the Inde­ pendence to operate it as a cruise ship among the Hawaiian Is­ lands. The Independence was con­ structed in Quincy, Mass. in 1950 by American Export Lines. She was sold foreign in 1974 and went under Panamanian registry. In recent years the ship has been laid up in Hong Kong. Because of a technicality in U.S. law it is necessary to get legislation passed in order for the ship to be used in U.S. domestic cruises. The United States is the largest and fastest U.S.-flag passenger ship ever built. Twenty-six years old, she's been idle since 1969. United States Cruises, Inc. (USCI) has a contract to buy the United States for use as a cruise ship on domestic and foreign runs. The domestic run would be between California and Hawaii. The American passenger line industry has gone through some very tough times in recent years. In fact, there are only four U.S.flag passenger liners in operation today. They are the four Delta Line ships, crewed by SIU mem­ bers, which run from the West Coast to South America. The SIU also mans the only overnight passenger steamboats in the U.S. fleet, the Mississippi Queen and the Delta Queen. The SlU feels that bringing the United States and the Indepen­ dence back into service is an important first step in revitalizing the passenger ship industry, once a thriving segment of American maritime. The Union feels that if these two vessels can be brought back into service and operated success­ fully and economically, it could very well lead to a resurgence in American seagoing jobs on American passenger liners. rf - 1 •1 u] SI Zapata Rover Crew Rescues 3 Off Fog Bound Cape May 'On May 11, while it was underway this story to can't get over such a in a fog off Cape May, the SIU- kind and humane thing your men manned Zapata Raver, picked up did." Mr. Skeele forwarded Mrs. Gusradio distress signals from a small privately owned boat which had ty's letter to the Log, along with his veered off course because of a own personal observation that the rescue might never have taken place defective compass. After searching for 43 minutes, without the new and improved radar the SIU vessel located the small boat equipment which had been recently on radar at a distance of five miles installed onboard the vessel. off shore. During the next hour the Zapata Sabine Boatmen Get Rover maneuvered into a position to assist and rescue two adults and one 5.7% COLA Increase Under the terms of their Union child from a 23 foot boat. The crew kept them safe until the arrival of the contract, SIU Boatmen employed by Sabine Towing & Transportation Coast Guard some time later. received a cost of living wage Mrs. Frances B. Gusty, the wife of the owner of the boat, sent a letter to adjustment of 5.7 percent, retro­ Robert Skeele, president of Zapata active to May 1. The 5.7 percent COLA is the Tankships. She expressed her grati­ tude to the Captain and crew of the second of two Sabine Boatmen have Zapata Rover for their rescue of her received under their current contract husband, son and grandson, all of which expires March 31,1980. SIU whom were aboard the boat at the members working Sabine's boats which call regularly at Houston, time of its rescue. In the letter she stated; "This was a New Orleans, Port Arthur and very traumatic experience for my Mobile, also received a COLA in family. They and all the people 1 tell May, 1978. July 19797 LOG / 13 I . n �• t- « Scholarship Prograip . is a Success Most SlU boatmen who wish to advance their careers know about the Towboat Operator Scholarship Program. This opportunity is made available by the Transportation In­ stitute, a Washington based re­ search organization that works with maritime relatecHssues. The prograntt, now in its second year is nothing short of a booming success. Over 100 SlU boatmen have successfully completed the course and earned their Towboat Operator's license. The success of these graduates shows what a fan­ tastic opportunity the scholarship program is for professional boatmen who want to move to the wheelhouse. The reasons for the success of the scholarship program are sim- pie. The students in the course are receiving the finest instruction avail­ able from dedicated professionals and the environment and training facilities at the Harry Lundeberg School provide an ideal location for practical instruction on the training vessels. A Transportation Institute Towboat Operator Scholarship can put you in the wheelhouse, too. Talk to your SlU Representative to find out how to apply for the scholarship course at HLS. Students in the towboat operator program also learn management skills while In training. The students In the basic vocational program work on the deck of the barges under the direction of the towboat operators. TRANSPORTATION INSTITUTE Students learn how to plot a course for the areas in which they will be working. Part of the Coast Guard examinations consists of plotting course directions In reference to tides and currents. Robert Marshburn works the controls of the tugboat CL-2. The students In the scholarship program receive extensive on-the-job training on the vessels of the Lundeberg fleet. aid eari nare later The Transportation Institute's Towboat Operator Schol­ arship Program provides you with everything you need to earn your license—a special tuition-free program at HLS, room, board and books free, and a weekly stipend, to help cover your expenses while you're away from home. The Susan Collins approaches the dock at HLS with a scholarship winner at the wheel. Through the practical Instruction, the students gain knowledge of steering and handling barges. ' 14 / LOG / July 1979 APPLY TODAY SEE YOUR SlU REPRESENTATIVE �1J N r- il To be the captain of a towboat or tug is the ambition of many boatmen. The Transportation Institute Towboat Operator Scholarship Program makes this dream a reaiity. More Licenses for Boatmen The Transportation Institute Towboat Operator.Scholarship Program has graduated more professional, licensed boatmen. These boatmen who won scholarships just a few months ago are now returning to work on the waterways. Having that license means a lot these days, and having the skills to back it up with means a lot more. This is where the scholarship pro­ gram is different from the overnight licensing operations. Learning the skills is what it's all about at MLS. These graduates are really qualified for higher paying positions and they also have an extra measure of job security that their license provides. To help boatmen take advantage of this opportunity, the scholarship winners get 125 dollars each week in addition to the free tuition, room, board and books while enrolled in the program. So, this program really pays. For the SlU boatman it's an opportunity to advance that he can't afford to ignore. And for SlU-contracted companies, it's their guar­ antee of qualified boatmen in the wheelhouse aboard their equipment. Maneuvering the schooPs towboat Susan Collins, a student uses the^ new skills that he has gained from the Towboat Operator Scholarship Program. Students work on tide and current problems in preparation for the U.S. Coast Guard testing. Because of practice in the wheelhouse, graduates from the scholarship program have the skills to back up their license. r:i "5 Daniel MInnier practices steering techniques while instructor Captain Irvin Gros stands by. July 1979 / LOG / 15 �Helped Us When We Needed It My husband, Roy E. Curtis and I want to thank the Union for the hospital benefits paid by the Seafarers Welfare Plan. We speak often to our friends and relatives about how good it is to have such a fine organization to help us when we are in need. Roy misses all his old friends who he used to ship with and he wants to say hello to all of them. Roy enjoys getting the Log each month and of course I read it too. This way we can both keep up with what's going on.. Thanks again. Walked the Lines for SiU I retired officially Aug. 1, 1978 and the notice of my retirement appeared in the Log. However, I'd like to add a few things about my involvement and participation in our Union. I started out with the SIU more than 30 years ago. I first assisted in organizing the crew of the SS Sea Hawk (Isthmian Lines) from September 1946 to April 1947.1 hold a strike clearance card for the 1946 General Strike. I participated in the Isthmian Strike and hold a picket card dated Aug. 14, 1947. I further participated in, and hold a picket card dated Aug. 1949. I have always been proud to be a member of the SIU. And I just want people to know that I helped contribute to the growth and success of our Union. Fraternally, Luke A. Clamboli, Sr. San Francisco, Calif. A Union Man to the End It is with great regret that I am writing to inform you of the loss of my husband William Rackley who passed away on June 15, 1979. On behalf of myself and my family, I want to thank the Union and the Seafarers Welfare Plan for all they did for Bill while he was alive and anytime he was ill. Without the help of the Welfare Plan we could never have met our obligations in paying the hospital and doctors who tried to help him. Since 1934 when Bill first went to sea, he always considered it his second home, as he loved the sea and the men he sailed with. He was proud to be a member of the SIU. One of his last wishes before passing away was that he be buried with his Union button, as he was proud to wear it when he was living. Thanks again to the Union for all they have done for the Rackley family over the years. Sincerely, Roy and Alma Curtis Port Arthur, Texas SS Carolina Crew—Thanks! This letter is to thank the officers and crew of the SS Caro/wfl for their sympathy during our time of bereavement on the loss of our son. The crew's donation and flowers were greatly appreciated and may God be with you all. Fraternally, James E. Gross, Chief Steward Rt. 1 Box 60 Camden, N.C. 27921 Pensioner Marries, Moves to Seattle I would just like all my old shipmates to know that I have gotten married to the former, Mrs. Edythe Dunn and I have moved to Seattle, Wash. I shipped for 24 years from 1944 to 1968. I sailed mostly on T-2 tankers on the Persian Gulf run. I was originally a member of the SUP and later came over to the SIU. I'm now retired on disability. I would appreciate a few lines from time to time from my old shipmates. Fraternally, Harry T. Justice 951-N-42 St. Seattle, Washington 98103 Sincerely, Mrs. William Rackley and Family Bayonne, N.J. ^New Orleans Will Miss Lindsey, Buck' I want to express my sincere wishes of duty and dedication to two former officials of the Seafarers International Union, namely Lindsey Williams and C.J. Buck Stephens upon learning of their retirement from the SIU. These men will really be missed ir the years ahead. The Gulf area and the port of New Orleans especially will really miss these two dedicated men. They worked hard over the years to bring greatness to the SIU. And I consider it an honor to have known these two fine men. Fraternally, Paul Capo, Retired Metairie, La. Courtesy, Kindness Shown My thanks to the Seafarers Welfare Plan for the Death Benefit check of $5,000, received one month after the death of my husband, William Brown. A special note of thanks for the courtesy and kindness I was shown by all in the SIU hall in Algonac, Mich. Sincerely, Christine Brown Trenton, Mich. 16 / LOG / July 1979 Pensioner Harry Justice with new bride, Edythe. The two were married last Valentine's Day. �• v.-r. . ' Feds Still Very Cold on New LNG Projects The fuel shortage has made the headlines more than once in the past few months. Long gas lines. High prices. Predictions of heat­ ing oil shortages which could ^ force schools and industries to close this winter. Obviously, the United States has to develop alternative energy sources. But finding environ­ mentally clean and economically sound alternatives to oil will take years. The U.S. doesn't have years to wait. There is an energy source, though, that's readily available to the U.S. That source is liquified natural gas, a by-product of refined natural gas. A number of Asian and African countries have plentiful supplies of LNG which they are more than willing to export. Alaska also has signifi­ cant reserves of natural gas. There are already terminals in the U.S.' equipped to handle the fuel. More would have to be built to aceommodate an LNG import program of any size. But'millions of man-years of employment for Ameriean workers would be created in building LNG termi­ nals and tankers. The U.S.-flag fleet of LNG earriers, crewed by Seafarers speeially trained in the handling and properties of LNG, is the best in the world. Just this month, we crewed our ninth LNG ship. They are good ships with good crews. And in the two years since we ment. Instead of stepping up the crewed the first one, everything lengthy approval process for has been full speed ahead. those projeets, the Department of Badly needed jobs, an alterna­ Energy is dragging its feet. Dozens of tentative contracts tive souree of fuel and revenue for U.S. industries are the rewards of between U.S. companies and importing LNG to the U.S. Indonesia, Algeria and other There's only one problem. LNG major LNG exporters have been import projects have to be allowed to drown in a sea of okayed by the Federal Govern­ bureaucratic red tape. LOG Official Publication of the Seafarers international Union of North America, Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District, July. 1979 Vol. 41, No. 7 Ak-CiO Executive Board Paul Hall President Frank Drozak Executive Vice President Joe DiGiorgio Cal Tanner Secretary- Treasurer Vice President James Gannon 389 -^rrMTTrTyj^ luioiptissl Editor Mike Gillen Edra Ziesk Ray Bourdius Assistant Editor Assistant Editor Assistant Editor Marietta Homa, Don Rotan Assistant Editor We't Coast Assistant Editor V Frank Cianciotti Writer! Photographer Marie Kosciusko Administrative Assistant Dennis Lundy Photography George Vana Production!Art Director Published monthly by Seafarers International UnKon, Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District. AFL-CIO, 675 Fourth Ave., Brooklyn, N.Y. 11232. Tel. 499-6600. Second class postage paid at Brooklyn, N.Y. (ISSN ff0160-2()47) •i The future of the latest LNG Associates, the company iil terminal, planned for a location charge of the California project. near Point Conception in Santa "We're hoping for a ruling this Barbara County, Calif., is still summer. If we get that approval uncertain. Under the sponsorship and everything goes according to of two California public utilities, schedule, we could start receiving the $632 million terminal would LNG by mid-to-late 1983." be able to handle 900 million The SIU has been calling for a cubic feet of LNG daily. A little rational U.S. LNG policy for'a more than half of that total long time. But the Government would be brought to the terminal has continued to stall. Right now, via LNG tanker from Indonesia. the energy needs of the nation are The rest would come down from too critical to be ignored. We strongly urge the govern­ Alaska. California's Public Utility ment to allow LNG to play a part Commission reaffirmed its ap­ in answering those critical needs. proval of the facility earlier this Speedy approval of the LNG month. The Commission origi­ terminal at Point Conception, nally okayed the project, which Calif., is a good place to start. was blueprinted in 1974, last July. Deposit in the But ground-breaking on the terminal can't begin until the SIU Blood BankEnergy Department gives it a green light. And even though the fuel shortage continues to take a toll on the quality of American life, the Federal Government has made no effort to speed up the approval process. "WeVe been trjdng to speed up that process for five years," said a It's Your Life spokesman of Western LNG I I i 1 / Ki •M July 1979 / LOG / 17 I i •' �At Sea ^ Ashore Mobile Waterman Steamship Co. got the green light early this month from M.ARAD to build its third R/O R O ship worth $69.8 million at Sun Shipbuilding and Drvdock Co., Chester, Pa. She will sail on the run from the Gulf to India, the Persian Gulf and the Red Sea. The 23,500 dwt vessel, to be delivered in 1981, will replace the 24-yearold C4 SS John Penn. So far this year, according to Acting Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Maritime Affairs Samuel B. Nemirow,14 new shipbuilding subsidy contracts plus five more to be built with U.S. backing, will provide 27,000 man-years of employment to U.S. shipyards and supplier industries. The tonnage of these vessels is 600,000 dwt costing almost $1.1 billion! Only the 1972-75 shipbuilding period topped these totals. SS Houston From July 27 from the Gulf, the Houston, will haul to Kingston, Jamaica 1,300 metric tons of bagged wheat flour. carried on most vessels sailing on oceans, coastwise. Great Lakes, on other lakes, bays, sounds and rivers be equipped with approved personal flotation device lights and retro-reflective material. The new life savers would help in night drifting rescues, they said. ^9ypi Egypt was loaned $13.1 million more to buy U.S. wheat and flour half of which must be carried on American ships. This makes it $212.1 million of wheat to be carried there. Food for Peace Program As mandated by U.S. law, half of the U.S. Food for Peace Program cargo-over 270 million tons during the past 25 years-must now be carried in American bottoms. The food—worth $28 billion—went to 55.5 million persons in more than 100 needy, developing countries. The food's value has gone from $430.9 million to $1.3 billion this year. The White House hopes these countries will become cash customers for U.S. farmers. Before helping those nations fight famine and drought, the, U.S. makes sure that there are adequate local storage warehouses available and that the countries will try in the future to grow their own food. Next year, $785 million will buy 5 million tons of food for the program. At least 75 percent of this will go to countries with per capita income as low as $580. yearly. About $556 million of this food will be given to fight international disasters with $184 million for ocean carriage. ^ Jacksonville Puerto Rico Maritime Shipping Authority's (PRMSA) 790-foot trailership SS Navieras Caguas built in 1974 made her debut here recently joining the company's fleet which includes five ofithe biggest R/O R/O ships afloat. PRMSA plans to stretch and overhaul the^'SPonc^ during the next 18 months and the SS Bayamon after that. The 25-knot Caguas is named for a city in central Puerto Rico. She can hold 385 trailers and 150 vehicles. The Caguas will sail from here every Friday arriving in the port of San Juan on Monday. She will leave the same day for arrival here on Thursday. She is 17,915 dwt and 90 feet longer than the other four R /O R/Os. She is on a 22-year lease from a subsidiary of the Sun Shipbuilding Co. where she was built. Washington, D.C. The U.S. Maritime Subsidy Board (MSB) has let the 91,000 dwt supertankers Golden Endeavor and Golden Dolphin (Aeorn Shipping) enter the bulk preference trades on the conditions that each must carry a minimum of 55,000 long tons of such cargo outbound per voyage at fair and reasonable rates at world market levels. The agreement will be reviewed after 2 years. * Early this month, the U.S. Coast Guard ordered that life pr^'servers SS Delta Boliva Carrying tin (cans) recently to Valparaiso, Chile, was the SS Delta Bolivia (Delta Lines). Actually, it was a complete can manufacturing and testing plant destined for the capital, Santiago from the port of New York. 30 Miles Off Cape Cod, Mass. Two 600-foot cargo ships—the Liberian freighter, SS Regal Swords and the U.S. tanker Exxon Chester collided in evening fog last month off here, with visibility at half a mile The foreign-flagger was awash at the stern in calm seas and going under as 38 of the crew abandoned ship into lifeboats and rafts to be picked up by the Boston Coast Guard. The tanker was undamaged. The Liberian ship was loaded with scrap iron from the Azores and the tanker had an asphalt cargo. Newport News Shipyard The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) early this month ordered the Newport News Shipyard to bargain with the United Steelworkers Union upholding an election won by them to represent 17,000 shipbuilders there at the end of January. The union had beat the company union, the Peninsular Shipbuilders Assn. by 9,093 to 7,546 votes. Despite union certification by the board last year and charges of "chain voting" in the election made by the company, a U.S. appeals court denied the shipyard after it/refused to bargain. Sam Houston Committee fs 'Msney Make year time as an OS pay. Upgrade io A8 ai UiS, Course Starts September 13 To ettroU, contact HIS or your SW Representative. 18 / LOG / July 1979 On Juiy 9 at Pier 7, Brooklyn, N.Y., the LASH Sam Houston (Waterman) paid off. SlU Patrolman Darry Sanders (seated right) is with a crewmember and the Ship s Committee of (seated I. to r.) Recertified Bosun Jimmy Garner, ship's chairman and AB Joseph Osorio. deck delegate. Standing (I. to r.) are QMED F DukesEducational Director, P. Walter; Chief Steward/Cook W. Deskins, secretaryreporter, and Chief Cook M. Wilkinson, steward delegate. �LIFEBOAT HLS Trainees Sweep to Victory In New York Harbor's 26th international Lifeboat Race '^here was no mistaking the J. winner of the 26th Interna­ tional Lifeboat Race held last July 4th weekend in New York Harbor. After burning up the milelong course between 'the World Trade Center and Battery Park, crossing the finishing line several lengths ahead of their nearest competitor, oars were raised by the victorious team who then let out a hearty cheer: "SIU! SIU! SIU!" The cheer was clearly heard by thousands of spectators lined along the seawall at Battery Park. If you've got it, as they say, why not flaunt it! The win l^y the SIU crew—all young trainees from the SIU's Harry Lundeberg School in Piney Point, MD.—is even more impressive when you consider the competition, the six other teams they beat out in the contest. Finishing in second place was the team from the Royal Na­ tional Lifeboat Institute (RNLI), flown over from London, Eng­ land especially for the race. They were considered the "team to beat"—before the race, that is. The third place finisher was the team from the Cunard Line's grand cruise ship Queen Eliza­ beth II (QE II). All professional seamen who proved, however, to be no match for the young men from the Harry Lundeberg School. The four other teams partici­ pating in the race represented the U.S. Coast Guard (Governor's Island); the U.S. Army (Ft. Hamilton); Norton Lilly & Co.; and the National Maritime Union. The International Lifeboat Race is an event that goes back many years. The current trophy, establislied in 1937, bears the engraved name of each year's winner. Soon the name of the SIU, Harry Lundeberg School will join such others as the U nited Fruit Co., combined crew (1937); Shipping their oars is the winning HLS boat in front of a Battery crowd in N.Y. Harbor. the Italian Line (1938); Nor­ wegian Ships, picked crew (1952 and 1953); and the Humble Oil Tankers, combined crew (1962 and 1963). The International Lifeboat Races, put together under the sponsorship and by the hard work of the Maritime Associa­ tion of the Port of New York, are more than just mere boat races. They are a display and test of basic seamanship skills, skills that can make the difference between life and death in an emergency situation at sea. Lifeboat work, in a very real way, embodies the essence of seamanship because it brings seamen into direct contact wifh the sea, something they're not likely to feel as much while riding the elevator of a modern, airconditioned supertanker. The Harry Lundeberg School stresses the importance of basic seamanship skills, including lifeboat handling, and has the best course of lifeboatinstruction in the country. Because it recog­ nizes that no matter how modern the ships become, they are still subject to the vicious whims of the sea. When it comes time to take to the boats, the odds are that the well-trained crew will also be the one that survives. Reflects Quality Training The clearcut victory of the Harry Lundeberg School's life­ boat team (composed of mem­ bers of class #282) is a reflection of the quality of training pro­ vided by the Harry Lundeberg School. It is also symbolic of the SIU's commitment to perpetuat­ ing these basic seamanship skills, as well as to education in general. The role of teamwork in shipboard life is also stressed in the HLS program of instruction. Again, no matter how the ships change, the element of teamwork will always be vital to the overall security and efficiency of a ship. Taking to the boats in a real emergency situation magnifies the importance of teamwork a hundred times. To instill a sense of teamwork and the competitive spirit in its trainees, the Harry Lundeberg School holds it's own lifeboat races every Saturday, on top of the 30 hours of lifeboat instruc­ tion each trainee receives before he ever goes to sea. To a large extent, the team­ work put into action by the various teams competing in this year's International Lifeboat Race determined each team's position in the final standings. There were bigger men, with much more seafaring experience, rowing in other boats, but the HLS crew won out largely for the superior teamwork it displayed. Before any member of the HLS lifeboat team ever sets foot on the deck of a ship or towboat, (other than an HLS vessel) he will receive several weeks' training in a multitude of subjects, besides lifeboat handling and seaman­ ship. SIU trainees receive instruc­ tion in firefighting, cardio­ pulmonary resuscitation, as well as the basics a trainee needs to enter the deep sea department of his choosing, or the inland industry. All SIU members, in addition Continued on Page 20 July 1979 / LOG / 19 • - |ii i �Continued from Pagel 9 to HLS trainees, are encouraged to upgrade at the school, to improve themselves and develop their skills further; to keep up with the changing demands of the industry. Academic Program Too Besides offering the best prac­ tical training in the field, the Harry Lundeberg School has built up a reputation for having one of the best academic educa­ tion programs in the country. Ov^r 1,200 Seafarers have received their high school equiv­ alency (GED) diplomas through the school's GED program that boasts a 96 percent success rate (as opposed to the national average of around 50 percent). In addition, most HLS up­ grading programs earn Seafarers credits towards a college degree. After rowing with the winning team in the 26th International Lifeboat Race in New York Harbor, HLS trainee Michael e -J tiT Schlayer, 19, said, I can now ,';'®7,L|a9ue's Arthur Praalen (left) presenis silver trophy to Deck Instructor Harry Coyle (right) with the HLS oarsmen standinq bv. • / ^ t a / Just before the race start are the winning HLS' boat (rear). Third place finishers from the cruise ship Queen Elizabeth lis are at the left, and the Coast Guard's entry (right) is from Governor's Is., N.Y hold my head up high." And he's not the only one. We're all proud of Michael Schlayer, of his lifeboat team­ mates, of the instructors who prepared them, and of the phil­ osophy and the organization behind it all. All of us who believe in the SIU and what it stands for, can look at the recent International Lifeboat Race as a clear sign that we're all on a winning team. Second place finishers were London's Royal National Lifeboat Institute oarsmen. The National Maritime Union's boat (foreground) readies for the starting gun. Here's the winning HLS lifeboat team crossing the race's finish line. A Reprint From: DAILYa NEWS New York, Monday, July 2, 1979 Sails up bat hails are down By MARTIN KING and GEORGE JAMES The shores of the Hudson River became tlie vantage point for thousands of New Yorkers yesterday as a parade of several hundred pleasure boats motored and sailed south to the Battery in the second day of Harbor Festi­ val 1979. "It is just great to walk around and enjoy," said John Gruner of Manhattan. The sights included the parade of Sail and Power, including Sunfish and 150-foot schooners. It started at 72d St. and went south to the Battery. Oarsmen aboard the HLS boat get set to put their oars into the oarlocks before the race. GelslKaSlsrPatHa^^^^^^^^^^ M ike M^ooie Mike'Srosh: Pa. fed Rescue exhibition About 750 persons watched a sea rescue demonstration at the foot of 69th St. in Brooklyn. And what one policeman termed a "very light crowd" witnessed a skydiving exhibi­ tion by the U.S. Army Golden Knights at Coney Island, which last night was also the locale for a fire­ works display. The 26th International Lifeboat races, conducted from the World Trade Center area to Battery Park, was won by the Harry Ludenberg School of Seamanship of Maryland, which beat six other nine-man crews. Winning lifeboat crewmember Mike Geisinger (left) makes presentation of SIU historian John Bunker's new book "Harbor and Haven" to HLS President HLS oarsmen (front left to righi) Coxswain Steve Eastham, Mike Hazel Brown (center) as Coxswain Steve Eastham looks on. This was part of awards ceremony at school Instruclo: Sere^h''""''"® honoring the victorious team. 20 / LOG / July 1979 July 1979 / LOG / 21 -t �-T— • ". • % •• •SE/iC"" •f>ySrE;A »«•':-• :j'•} P,oey Polnl, .eboa. -s l.m up me ROCO winner's plaque. Training/Tecii -..'y., . Mu dSt. ^ Sttategy. Mere^.b a rower h. *F ihc Harrv Lundeberg TT thp Lunacnc.5 Schoors ••last two years el l" I*...,;„ In the 26th imerMarine Academy ^tional Lifeboat 1" before he Sieduated harbor came as ' .-..e Mike "TheU .tP,rt "Meredithexpiaincu. ® edilh explained. -yTrStS:.'"!«»-. irirri---;'; 2iE==^S sr: w if-« SEHHH the nine ""^"''"^ace with a sense crew went m » .pt,j.re might of cauttous fP't^®'^- uncertainty have been a m°"t^"' ,,y after for some of thetn. brawny getting a lo you wav, to Keep tacn n "'^J'Then. with the coxswain counuj^ the strokes, they do a P^ ' ~ 10 strokes done w.th all they ye g ,nrougm • : onH the race .mining and the race .itselt. self „oted that_ »' "E •:t:r ^rwerar^^^^^^^^ 'rf^Ta boV by _ its cover. -Vciaffywlenitcomestoseaman- -• •- r—'« over, and the tea M' '"dHhthlsl'udeSlThey ^'''Tnee-ar^«bebigges.or - itfd' They were never sertously ^^he big difference, of cour.. is ^"'he'';hln trat made all lifeboat race, th prehm.nary heat •''^''•'""'Tchrorscrelwasrcnr/y. ^'^MlkrMereditremployed a few LundebergSchool is all And that's f ht ^cc givingyo""8 about in the f'r^« p^pare people the best ,ney might them for any jnland encounter at sea waterways. ^ as well. Because strategy 4 n:jrd:sT:mpletlng the «s«a. 'iftitT runK school It Was Teamwork for an additional three weeks, r" ,oung crew g „„ rstrrnetfcamworkandprepar='Xn asked how they did it. MJite strategy. -r eyes closed, a learn 10 row wtththeujy^^^^ technique whi . „ In the crew Meredith smiled fhd ^ ^ few matter of "teamwork...and *°:''r''T:eTo?th: boat itself, a better "feel" of to f^^^f-tricks" used by the Lunde- r.,-" a better feel "learned tc f" •'•' closed as with them open. 12 / LOG / July 1979 ;J lifeboat John Potts. from the nai y „|.„^pd 'em hov? and the wayn y that the Lundeoerg l^rg^thrth:Lnn^-Schc.. is the best such country-d not m^.^ also one of ^^erican seamen ship^^ crewed by Am will always have tne c K beat. �Union Has 12 New Recertified Bosuns T HE 12 bosuns who partici­ pated in the first class this year of the Union's Bosun Recertification program came from different parts of the country. They were of different ages and different backgrounds. And they had 12 different stories to tell about why they chose seafaring careers. But the 12 newly-recertified SIU bosuns have a lot in common since graduating from the twomonth program July 2. By participating in the Recertification Program they now have greater job security and financial security than ever before. And they also have a solid grasp of ments function on behalf of the what's going on in the maritime membership and much more. industry and in the SIU. Overall, the Recertification The bosuns spent the first 30 program is intended to give days of the program at the participating bosuns the infor­ Union's Harry Lundeberg mation they need to fulfill their School in Piney Point, Md. crucial shipboard roles. There they participated in train­ SIU bosuns serve as their ing sessions and took a good look Union's ship's chairmen. It's their at important spots in Washing­ responsibility to run shipboard ton, D.C., such as Congress, the Union meetings. That means a AFL=CIO Maritime Trades De­ bosun has to know the provisions partment and the Transportation of his SIU contract. He has to be Institute. familiar with the Union's other During the second month, the programs. And he must be able to bosuns were headquartered in answer questions about problems New York. They learned about confronting the U.S. merchant how the various Union depart­ marine and what the SIU is doing about them. An SIU bosun has a tough, responsible job. The Recertifica­ tion Program is providing the training and knowledge bosuns need to perform that job. There are two more sessions of the Recertification program scheduled for this year. One will run from Aug. 6 through Sept. 30, the other from Oct. 8 through Nov. 30. Each class is limited to 12 seamen. The word from the first gradu­ ates of the Bosuns Recertification Program is that the program is well-worth the investment of two months of time. New Full Book 'A' Seniority Upgraders Arthur Shaw Seafarer Arthur Shaw, 29, graduated from the HLS Trainee Pro­ gram in 1967. He upgraded to FOWT the next year and to QMED in 1979 at the Lundeberg School. Brother Shaw has the lifeboat, firefighting and cardio-pulmonary resuscitation ticketsr Born in Seattle, Wash., he lives there and ships out of that West Coast port. Herbert Benzenberg Seafarer Her­ bert Benzen­ berg, 22, is a 1976 graduate of the Harry Lundeberg School of Sea­ manship, Piney Point M d . VThere he was president of the Student Council. In 1978, he upgraded to firemanwatertender (FOWT) there. He also took the LNG and General Safety Courses at the Point. He has his lifeboat, firefighting and Cardio­ pulmonary resuscitation endorse­ ments. Brother Benzenberg was born in the Bronx, N.Y. and lives and ships out of the port of Houston. He was also a college freshman. John Emrich Kevin White Gerald "Jerry" Payne Seafarer John Emrich, 34, started sailing with the SIU in 1968 in the port of San Francisco ^ following a fivef year hitch in the U.S. Navy dur­ ing the Vietnam War. He upgraded to AB and quartermaster in 1976 in Piney Point. Brother Emrich has cardio­ pulmonary resuscitation, lifeboat and firefighting tickets. A native of Chicago, 111., he resides in La Habra, Calif, and ships out of the port of San Francisco. Seafarer Kevin White, 24, in 1976, gradu­ ated from Piney Point. He up­ graded to AB there in 1978. Brother White was a lance corporal in the U.S. Marine Corps 2nd Division before attending the HLSS, While in the Corps, he got his GED high school diploma from the U.S. Armed Forces Institute. He holds the cardio-pulmonary resuscitation, lifeboat and firefighting tickets. White was born in Teaneck, N.J., lives in Margate, Fla. and ships out of the port of Jacksonville. Seafarer Ger­ ald "Jerry" Payne, 56, sailed with the SIU from 1943 to 1951 when he re­ tired his book. He started ship, ping again in > 1965. He up­ graded to chief electrician at the HLS in 1973 and to QMED in 1976. Brother Payne attended a Piney Point Educational Conference in 1972. He has lifeboat, firefighting and cardio-pulmonary resuscitation endorsements. Born in Niagara Falls, N.J., he lives in Bayshore, L.L, N.Y. and ships out of the port of New York. Osvaldo Troche Seafarer Os­ valdo Troche, Stewart Dixon 36, began sailing Seafarer with the SIU in Stewart Dixon, 1968 in the 34, began sailing Vietnam War with the Union from the port of in 1976 from the New York. Bro­ port of New ther Troche also York. In 1978 at sailed as a ship's the HLS, he delegate. He upgraded in 1969 to upgraded to FOWT at Piney Point and to AB, quarter­ QMED there in 1978. Troche has his lifeboat, firefighting and cardio­ master and tankerman." Brother pulmonary resuscitation endorse­ Dixon is a graduate of the London ments. A native of Aguala, P.R., he (England) School of Electronics. He resides in Brooklyn, N.Y. and ships has the lifeboat, firefighting and cardio-pulmonary resuscitation out of the port of New York. endorsements. Born in Dundee, Joseph Burns Scotland, Dixon resides in New Seafarer York City and ships out of the port Joseph Burns, of New York. 22, graduated from the Lunde­ berg School in 1974. Brother Burns upgraded When throwing in for work durto FOWT there ing a job call at any SIU Hiring in 1978. He has Hall, members must produce the Jhis cardio-pul­ following: • membership certificate monary resuscitation, firefighting • registration card and lifeboat training. A native of Mobile, he lives and ships out of that port. Raymond Hipp Seafarer Ray­ mond Hipp, 25, graduated from the HLSS Entry Trainee Pro­ gram in 1973. He upgraded to FOWT there in 1975 and got his high school di­ ploma through Piney Point's Gen­ eral Education Program (GED). And he graduated from the General Safety Course. Brother Hipp earned his lifeboat, firefighting and cardio­ pulmonary resuscitation tickets, too. He was born and lives in New York City and ships from this port city. HoUce to Members On MA ffl// ProseJure • clinic card seaman's papers INLAND ] July 1979 / LOG / 23 �SEA-LAND ECONOMY (Sea-Land Service), May 19—Chairman, Recerti­ fied Bosun A. McGinnis; Secretary L. Nicholas; Educational Director H. Duhahaway; Deck Delegate B. Jarratt; Engine Delegate E. D. Bain; Steward Delegate H. Mobley. $135 in movie fund. No disputed OT. Chairman reminded everyone of the various classes now in session for upgrading at Piney Point. Advised all members to stand by for customs and immigration upon arrival to speed up clearance. The steward complimented the galley crew for a job well done. Next port. Port Everglades. ATLANTIC (Interocean Mgt.), May 13—Chairman, John F. Higgins; Sec­ retary S. Kolasa; Educational Director James Chianese; Deck Delegate Thomas R. Reading; Steward Delegate Homer D. Cross. $23.65 in ship's fund. Some disputed OT in steward depart­ ment. Chairman is going to write to the Union and request more books for the library and also ask for subscriptions to the Times, Newsweek and Sport maga­ zines. Meetings have been held regu­ larly on Sundays and everyone is doing a good Job. Observed one minute of silence in memory of our departed brothers. Next port, Texas. DELTA BRASIL (Delta Steamship), May 6—Chairman Michael Ventry; Secretary A. Estrada; Educational Director Hugh F. Wells; Engine Dele­ gate Roger White; Deck Delegate Frank Russo; Steward Delegate Daniel Boone. Some disputed OT in deck department. Chairman discussed the importance of donating to SPAD. Captain sent his regards to the crew for being so safety conscious on this trip. No accidents to date. A vote of thanks to the steward department for a job well done. Observed one minute of silence in memory of our departed brothers. Next port, Houston. SEA-LAND RESOURCE (Sea Land Service), May 19—Chairman, Recertified Bosun Donald J. Pressly; Secretary Theodore R. Goodman; Educational Director Raymond H. Ulatowski; Engine Delegate Alfred J. McQuade; Steward Delegate Joseph Roberts. No disputed OT. Chairman had high praise for the new Ordinary Seaman Margaret P. Whaley. A fine young lady. Thanked the crew for their cooperation. Secretary thanked the steward department and the crew for good cooperation. A special vote of thanks to the chief steward for his fine work. Next port, New York. SANTA MERCEDES (Delta Steam­ ship), May 13—Chairman, Recertified Bosun Egon D. Christiansen; Secretary S. M. Smith; Educational Director William Slusser; Engine Delegate Robert J. Jones. $221.45 in ship's fund. Some disputed OT in deck department. Chairman noted that when the fire and boat drills are taking place everyone should jump in and help and get the drills over with and not always the same ones. Suggested that all members who qualify should go to Piney Point and upgrade as there are plenty of jobs for experienced men. Also discussed the importance of donating to SPAD. Secretary reported that this has been a very good trip. Next port, Valparaiso. 24 / LOG / July 1979 OVERSEAS WASHINGTON (Mar­ itime Overseas), May 6—Chairman John D. Castleberry; Secretary Philip Salowsky; Deck Delegate C. Lambert. $26 in ship's fund. No disputed OT. A vote of thanks to the steward depart­ ment for a job well done. Report to Log: "Note of interest—If all our ships were as well handled as this one, we would never have any problems." Observed one minute of silence in memory of our departed brothers. OVERSEAS NEW YORK (Mari­ time Overseas), May 27—Chairman, Recertified Bosun James Boland; Steward Delegate Robert Rivera. No disputed OT. Report to Log: "As Chief Engineer on the Maritime Overseas vessel Overseas New York I am very pleased with the performance of the below named SIU members who are signing off the vessel at Marcus Hook, Pa. I would be pleased to have them back on this or any other Maritime Overseas vessel in the future. QMED Glenn Bumpas; QMED Jerry Makarewicz; WIPER Dave Boyd; QMEDPumpman, John O'Rowe." GREAT LAND (Interocean Mgt.), Chairman, Recertified Bosun Wrn. O'Connor; Secretary R. E. Taylor; Educational Director M. D. Stover. No disputed OT. Chairman explained some of the programs that you can take at Piney Point to better your chances of shipping. Educational Director noted that anyone who would like a form for upgrading to see him at anytime. A vote of thanks to the steward depart­ ment for a job well done. Observed one minute of silence in memory of our departed brothers. DELTA BOLIVA (Delta Lines), May 20—Chairman, Recertified Bosun Luther Pate; Secretary J. Freeman; Educational Director Allan Baxter. Some disputed OT in deck, engine and steward departments. The Log was received and passed around for all members to read. Chairman noted the progress of our officials in the area of new shipbuilding and the importance of having more job opportunities in the near future. Also suggested that mem­ bers should take advantage of Piney Point programs. A vote of thanks to the steward department for a job well done. DELTA SUD (Delta Lines), May 20—Chairman, Recertified Bosun R. Lambert; Secretary E. Vieira; Educa­ tional Director J. C. Dial; Steward Delegate John Adams. No disputed OT. Chairman reported at the safety meeting that was held that we have had another accident free trip. Also advised that it would be a good idea for those that are getting off to give ample notice in order to insure time to get replacements before the hall closes over the long weekend. A vote of thanks to the steward depart­ ment for turning out some fine food and keeping the messhalls running smoothly. MONTICELLO VICTORY (Victory Carriers), May 6—Chairman Frank J. Smith; Secretary Dxike Hall; Educa­ tional Director Juan Rodriquez; Deck Delegate Richard Daly; Steward Dele­ gate H. Connolly. No disputed OT. Secretary reported that all members who qualify should go to Piney Point for the Bosun Recertification Class. Everyone who can should go to Piney Point and upgrade because a better job means better pay. Chairman requested members to read the Log and to pass it around when finished with it so everyone will have a chance to read it. A request was made for the Ship's Chairman to call the Union Hall for replacements in all departments so ship will not sail short handed. Observed one minute of silence in memory of our departed brothers. Next port. Port Arthur. AMERICAN HERITAGE (Apex Marine), May 27—Chairman Jerry Borucki; Secretary M. Deloatch; Edu­ cational Director C. Merrir; Steward Delegate Teddy E. Aldridge. Some disputed OT in deck department. Chairman noted that the Bosun Recerti­ fication Program is now opened and all members with the necessary qualifica­ tions should take advantage of the pro­ gram. Secretary asked crew to cooper­ ate in helping to keep the messroom and crew lounge clean after night lunch. Everyone agreed that this is the best feeding ship in the fleet. The steward Marvin Deloatch is always putting out barbecued Chateaubriand, steaks, london broil and lobsters. The members agreed that they would never get this kind of food on any other ship. All the plates when they are served by the chief cook are garnished and very appetizing. Next port. Port Reading, N.J. SEATTLE (Sea-Land Service), May 13—Chairman, Recertified Bosun W. Kleimola; Secretary H. Alexander; Deck Delegate Joseph De Jessa; Engine Delegate Tom Herbert; Steward Dele­ gate Peter A. Siems. No disputed OT. Captain is very satisfied with the crew and noted that all are doing a good job. Members requested that phone num­ bers and addresses for ports be posted. Chairman pointed out that we have one of the better graduates from Piney Point in the Steward Department. A vote of thanks to the steward department for a job well done. PAUL THAYER (Pringle Transit), May 4—Chairman Bill Troux; Deck Delegate D. Hollingsworth; Engine Delegate D. Benson; Steward Delegate P. Schultz. No disputed OT. A discus­ sion was held regarding safety and the wearing of hard hats, shower slippers, running on dock and ship when working, putting on hatch clamps properly. Also discussed the importance of donating to SPAD. Observed one minute of silence in memory of our departed brothers. ALEX STEPHENS (Waterman Steamship), May 13—Chairman, Re­ certified Bosun Alfonso Armada; Secretary Charles Corrent; Educational Director W. Mitchell. $23.84 in ship's fund. No disputed OT. Ferris Antone passed away on May 3,1979 at sea from an apparent heart attack. Cable sent to Company and Brother Frank Drozak to notify the family. Chairman gave a lengthy talk on Union activities. Report to Log: "Rock of Gibraltar was a first for a lot of old time seamen and a good time was had by all." Next port Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. OVERSEAS ARCJIC (Maritime Overseas), May 13—Chairman, Re­ certified Bosun N. Beavers; Secretary Ken Hayes; Educational Director N. Trahan; Engine Delegate William C. Roach. $6 in ship's fund. No disputed OT. Chairman noted that the Logs were received and should be read by all to keep up with what is going on in the Union. If you have any questions about any of the articles in the Log please bring it up at ship's meeting. There were about 60 books changed with the British Resolution crew. Next port. Baton Rouge. Official ship's minutes were also received from the following vessels: COLUMBIA DELTA VENEZUELA OVERSEAS OHIO CHARLESTON PORT DELTA URUGUAY CAPRICORN SEA-LAND CONSUMER OAKLAND COVE TRADER MARYLAND OVERSEAS VIVIAN BORINQUEN HOUSTON DELTA PANAMA SEA-LAND MARKET JACKSONVILLE JOSEPH HEWES ZAPATA ROVER SEA-LAND GALLOWAY OGDEN CHARGER ZAPATA COURIER ROBERT E. LEE COUNCIL GROVE WILLIAMSBURGH TAMARA GUILDEN BROOKLYN COVE COMMUNICATOR SANTA MAGDA^.ENA OVERSEAS JOYCE CONNECTICUT CAROLINA OGDEN CHAMPION TRANSCOLUMBIA DELTA AFRICA DELTA ARGENTINA GALVESTON SEA-LAND ADVENTURER POTOMAC ULTRAMAR SEA-LAND LEADER SEA-LAND FINANCE LNG ARZEW DEL ORO SEA-LAND EXCHANGE ZAPATA RANGER OVERSEAS HARRIETTE ROBERT TOOMBS OVERSEAS VALDEZ MAUMEE OVERSEAS ALASKA GUAYAMA OVERSEAS ALICE ALLEGIANCE OGDEN CHALLENGER �SlU Plans Paid Over $17.7 Million in 6 Months During the first six months of this year, the Union's Welfare, Pension and Vacation Plans paid out over $ 17.7 million in benefits to SlU members—deep sea. Great Lakes and inland waters— and their dependents. The total figure is $ 17,779,135.38. These figures printed below demonstrate once again that job security is only one aspect of the overall security provided the SlU membership. Seafarers Welfare, Pension, and Vacation Plans Cash Benefits Paid January to June, 1979 SEAFARERS WELFARE PLAN ELIGIBLES Death In Hospital Daily @ $1.00 In Hospital Daily @ $3.00 Hospital & Hospital Extras Surgical Sickness & Accident @ $8.00 Special Equipment Optical Supplemental Medicare Premiums DEPENDENTS OF ELIGIBLES Hospital & Hospital Extras Doctors' Visits in Hospital. Surgical Maternity Blood Transfusions Optical Special Equipment PENSIONERS & DEPENDENTS Death Hospital & Hospital Extras ..r Doctors' Visits & Other Medical Expenses Surgical Optical Blood Transfusions Special Equipment Dental Supplemental Medicare Premiums y Number of Benefits 70 712 837 138 32 30,476 12 745 228 Amount Paid $354,969.00 712.00 2,511.00 40,450.27 12.227.80 243,808.00 3,431.72 28,443.82 13.699.81 3,101 1,241 1,177 199 9 638 1,204,955.19 79.024.65 226,392.80 72.321.66 1,426.00 23,693.26 96 1,277 934 124 271 7 23 21 11,562 361,062.20 331,080.11 89,312.75 32,444.85 9,682.67 1,067.20 6,625.71 2,772.38 111,147.88 MEDICAL EXAMINATION PROGRAM. COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM . BLOOD BANK PROGRAM SPECIAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT TOTAL SEAFARERS WELFARE PLAN 53,973 487,357.98 17,489.87 5,863.62 6,830.94 4,390,878.14 SEAFARERS PENSION PLAN Pension TOTAL SEAFARERS PENSION PLAN 14,715 14,715 4,018,597.89 4,018,597.89 SEAFARERS VACATION PLAN Deep Sea Great Lakes District Inland Boatman's Division TOTAL SEAFARERS VACATION PLAN 4,346 885 1,422 6,653 7,467,067.46 1,014,655.51 887,936.38 9,369,659.35 TOTAL WELFARE, PENSION & VACATION 75,341 $ 17,779,135.38 43 m iilvirrs?; July 1979 / LOG / 25 �-^VSX I II » Hall Tells Money People, Workers Must Get Their Fair Share SIU President Paul Hall last month represented the labor move­ ment at a conference on foreign investment in the U.S. in his capacity as senior vice president of the AFL-CIO. The conference, which was held in New York, was sponsored by the Financial Times of London. Hall, who is chairman of the AFL-ClO's Economic Policy Com­ mittee, talked about "puzzling" developments in foreign investments here. He said, "when we see United Technologies moving heaven and earth to get its aircraft-engine operations out of Connecticut and into foreign countries, and we see Rolls Royce just as eager to move in, we think of the game of musical chairs, and we wonder who's calling the tune." Hall said, however, that labor's concern is not with who owns the plants but with how the workers are treated. 1 he means of production, he said, must be "used for constructive purposes by socially responsible managers who concede that workers have a right to join together to seek a fair share in the benefits of pro­ duction." However, labor takes a different view of business enterprises that are operated by totalitarian govern­ ments as agents and instruments of their foreign policy. Hall pointed to the Soviet merch­ ant fleet. He said the Soviet Union is deliberately cutting shipping rates in order to drive vessels of nonCommunist nations from the seas. "Such operations," he said, "have nothing to do with trade. They are tools of economic warfare, and they ought to be treated for what they are." Talking about the way workers here are treated in foreign-owned plants. Hall said the record varies. Some treat their workers decently while others exploit their employees. In order to help combat the latter, American labor is strengthening its links with other national labor movements. Hall noted, "we have begun the job of establishing some solidarity across national borders in dealing with concrete problems, exchanging experience and information on relations with transnational and multinational corporations and on trade and job issues of every kind." Towboat Operators Facing Diesel Fuel Shortage on Waterways The shortage of fuel is becoming as severe on the nation's waterways as it is on some of her highways. U p and down the Mississippi and in the Gulf area, inland vessel operators, including many SlU-contracted companies, are struggling to get the fuel they need. Supplies of diesel fuel to power tugs and towboats have become extremely tight. In the St. Louis area, for example, one midstream fuel supplier reported his diesel fuel allocations this month were only 60 percent of what they were a month ago. "That's about 18 days worth of fuel for July," said a disgruntled boat operator, "what happens after that is anybody's guess." In addition to limited supplies, diesel fuel prices have skyrocketed. In some areas, fuel costs are 100 percent higher today than they were a year ago. The shortage is being blamed on a lack of refined crude. A spokesman for the operators said "the major oil companies have been directed by the Government to stockpile home heating oil." "There's less fuel being refined for diesel," he added, "and more for home heating oil." So far, inland operators have been able to keep their boats moving. But unless the Government guarantees 100 percent fuel allocations for tugs and towboats, inland vessels will be forced to lay up. And if the boats can't move, neither can their car­ goes. "Unless a dependable supply of diesel fuel can be assured," said one operator, "grains will not move to market." In addition, "fertilizer and fuels will not move to the farm, coal and residual oil fuels will be unavailable to public utilities and heavy industry, harvesting, storing and shipping 1979 crops will be disrupted. Roy Curtis Found That Welfare Plan Takes Care of Pensioners Roy E. Curtis spent the better part of 22 years as a member of the blackgang on SlU-contracted ships. He worked hard during those 22 years, first shipping as a wiper in 1952. Brother Curtis retired in 1974. But the welfare benefits he and his family are entitled to under the Seafarers Welfare Plan keep right on going. SIU pensioners and their depen­ dents receive full welfare coverage after retirement. Most other plans have no, or limited coverage for pensioners. Pensioner Curtis and his wife Alma know the Seafarers Welfare Plan is there to help them, because they've had occasion to use it. Right around the time Brother Curtis retired, Mrs. Curtis became ill. For the next five years. Alma was in and out of the hospital. Three times she required surgery. Once she needed radiation treatment. The four hospital visits, surgical 26 / LOG / July 1979 fees and hospital extras such as anesthesia and lab work totalled almost $6,000. But, because of the SIU's welfare coverage. Brother Curtis' out-of-pocket expenses from the $6,000 total came to only about $423. The Curtis family expressed their appreciation to the Union in a recent letter to the Log. "We speak often to our friends and relatives about how thankful we are to have such a fine organization to help us when we are in need," they wrote. "Thank you for the hospital benefits paid by the Seafarers Welfare Plan." Brother Curtis and his wife make their home in Port Arthur, Tex. Roy built up a whole lot of memories and made a lot of friends during his seagoing years. In his letter he wished them all well. The SIU also wishes Roy and Alma Curtis well. We hope the years ahead bring them good health and happiness. In order to avert a crisis for inland operators and the country as a whole, the SIU, along with many inland operators and maritime organizations is urging the govern­ ment to assure water carriers the fuel they need. In a letter to the federal Energy Regulatory Administration, Herb Brand, president of the Transporta­ tion Institute, whose 174 member companies include many tug and towboat operators, said; "Water carriers are unquestionably the most inexpensive and fuel efficient mode for the carriage of bulk com­ modities. "If this nation's tug and towboat fleet is not assured availability of its necessary fuel supplies," Brand cautioned, "the disruption in the massive movements of energy and farm cargoes by water will have a ripple effect in other essential segments of our industry." Personals Joseph Pazos Horace Alexander Wiltshire Please contact, Mr. D. Larive, Zapata Please contact. Miss Linda F. DeShazo, Rt. 2, Box 170, Glen Allen, Tankships Inc., P.O. Box 4240, Hous­ Va. 23060. ton, Texas 77001, regarding uncliamed wages and your Coast Guard discharge. Samuel Miller Jr. Please contact, your Grandmother, Mrs. Rosa Solomon, 3420 Ihalia Parkway, Apt. B, New Orleans, La. 70125. Salvatore J. Cino Please contact, Mr. D. Larive, Zapata Tankships, Inc., P.O. Box 4240, Hous­ ton, Texas 77001, regarding unclaimed wages and your Coast Guard discharge. Thomas Messano Please call home or Rod. Hubert Jackson Please contact Mr. D. Larive, Zapata Tankships Inc., P.O. Box 4240, Hous­ ton, Texas 77001, regarding unclaimed wages. Vesse Robinson Please contact, Robert McComiskey, 407 Decatur, New Orleans, La., 70130. Tel. 504-581-5981. Gently! She's a Hero! y- •' . ' The most decorated sub of World War II, the U.S.S. Silversides. gets ready to start on a new career with the help of the SlU-contracted tug Mary E. Hannah (Hannah Towing). The tug escorted the Silversides to her new home at Chicago's Navy Pier where she'll become a floating museum. �':vi* Apply NQW For Steward Recertification Program Improved job security and financial security are the payoffs for SIU chief stewards who participate in the upcoming Steward Recertification Pro­ gram. The first session of that pro­ gram is set to start at the Harry Lundeberg School in Piney Point, Md. on Sept. 3, 1979. One other session of the sixweek Steward Recertification course will be held in 1979 start­ ing Nov. 13. Eight classes will be offered during 1980. Starting dates for the 1980 classes are: Jan. 6, Feb. 18, March 31, May 12, June 23, Aug. 4, Sept. 15, and Oct. 27. Enrollment for' each class is limited to eight stewards who will be chosen by a Selection Com­ mittee of elected qualified stew­ ards. Qualified ehief stewards are urged to get their applications for the program in as soon as possible. Qualifications for the Steward Recertification program, as formulated by the Seafarers Appeals Board, include: • class "A" seniority; • three years seatime in a rating above 3rd eook or assist­ ant cook with at least one of the three years as chief cook, or; • four months seatime as 3rd cook, assistant cook or higher, plus four months as cook & baker or higher, plus four months as chief cook with certificates of completion from HLS for each course, or; • nine months seatime as 3rd cook or assistant cook'plus four months as cook & baker plus four months as chief cook with HLS certificates for cook & baker and chief cook courses, or; • nine months seatime as 3rd cook or assistant cook, plus nine months as cook & baker, plus four months as chief cook with an HLS certificate for the chief cook course. The first six weeks of the Steward Recertification program gives chief stewards the oppor­ Mi*s JVetv. Mi*s Made Far Yau. The Steward Recertifieation Program at HLS This program gives you the up-to-the-minute skills you need aboard today's vessels: Learn how to: * Manage the entire Steward Department * Control inventory * Prepare for Public Health inspections *Type * Polish your culinary skills * Plan menues and use food efficiently It's your ticket to job security. It'll put yoiTdn top in your profession Contact your SIU Representative or HLS to enroll. Sign up now! Program begins September 3. Deep Sea Lakes, Inland Waters .".... Aug. 6 Aug. 7 Aug. 8 Aug. 9 Aug. 9 Aug. 10 Aug. 13 Aug. 14 Aug. 15 Aug. 16 Aug. 20 Aug. 24 Aug. 11 Aug. 9 Aug. 18 Aug. 7 Aug. 14 Aug. 15 Aug. 17 Aug. 16 final two weeks of the program are spent at Union headquarters in N.Y. for an in-depth look at the concerns of the industry and the SIU. Take advantage of the topnotch opportunities the Steward Recertification program offers to top-rated men in the steward department. Fill out our applica­ tion, available at all SIU halls, to guarantee yourself a place in the Steward Recertification pro­ gram. SIIJ Stewards! Monthly Membership Meetings New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Jacksonville Algonac Houston New Orleans Mobile San Francisco Wilmington Seattle Piney Point San Juan Columbus Chicago Port Arthur Buffalo St. Louis Cleveland tunity to brush up on cooking, baking and nutritional skills in the modern galley at the Lunde­ berg School. The program also includes firefighting and first aid training. But the Steward Recertifica­ tion program doesn't stop there. Since chief stewards serve on their ship's Union committees, they have to have a good, working knowledge of what's going on in the maritime industry as well as in their Union. So the 2:30p.m 2:30p.m 2:30p.m 9:30a.m 2:00p.m 2:30p.m 2:30p.m 2:30p.m 2:30p.m 2:30p.m 2:30 p.m. 2:30 p.m 10:30a.m. 2:30 p.m — — 2:30p.m — 2:30p.m — Cove Sailor Committee UIW 7:00p.n>. 7:00p.m. 7:00p.m. 7:00p.m. — — 7:00p.m. 7:00p.m. — — — — 1:00 p.m. — With their backs to the Verrazano Bridge in the Narrows at Stapleton Anchorage, N.Y. Harbor is part of the Ship's Committee and two crewmembers of the ST Cove Sailor (Cove Shipping), formerly the ST Erna Elizabeth. They are (I. to r.) AB Herbert Thrower, deck delegate; Recertified Bosun Vincent Grima, ship's chairman; Chief Cook C. C. Williams, steward delegate; ABs Joseph Frassetta and Raymond Bunce III, and Chief Steward/Baker Manny Ciampi, secretaryreporter. The tanker paid off on July 9 sailing north the next day to take on grain in the port of Albany, N.y.—the state's capital. SECURITY IN UNITY July 1979 / LOG / 27 / �PI SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes & Inland Waters United Industrial Workers of North America PRESIDENT Paul Hall SECRETARY-TREASURER Joe DiGiorgio EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT Frank Drozak VICE PRESIDENT Cal Tanner HEADQUARTERS 675 4 Ave., Bklyn. 11232 (212) HY 9-6600 ALGONAC, Mich. 520 St. Clair River Dr. 48001 (313) 794-9375 Dispatchers Report for Deep Sea ALPENA, Mich JUNE 1-30,1979 •TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups Class A Class B Class C Port Boston New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Tampa Mobile New-Orleans Jacksonville San Francisco Wilmington Seattle Puerto Rico Houston Piney Point Yokohama Totals r 7 107 16 26 27 9 15 81 54 64 28 43 14 69 3 0 563 5 38 5 6 6 3 8 19 13 11 6 5 3 23 0 0 151 2 10 2 0 4 5 1 7 7 6 7 16 .0 9 0 1 77 5 80 12 21 32 8 14 78 42 46 7 48 31 94 5 1 524 7 71 8 12 9 9 7 31 22 12 8 15 7 38 14 0 270 4 8 1 3 12 9 0 6 8 6 2 15 3 9 0 2 88 8 148 14 31 20 11 25 118 63 69 54 60 14 110 0 1 746 1 40 5 6 9 3 6 28 15 5 10 10 3 23 0 0 164 0 9 2 0 3 1 2 13 4 4 14 21 0 17 0 0 90 4 122 19 28 19 7 34 116 29 41 17 48 .16 78 0 2 580 5 55 7 11 5 4 7 27 8 9 10 9 2 22 0 0 181 1 6 0 1 2 2 0 1 1 0 6 4 0 6 0 0 30 2 75 4 23 16 6 21 52 22 32 13 15 13 58 0 0 352 1 25 1 2 3 1 2 6 3 1 5 6 2 4 0 0 62 1 4 1 0 1 2 0 3 1 5 4 4 1 6 0 0 .33 1 36 5 23 6 2 11 40 ' 19 40 7 22 19 29 0 1 261 8 168 24 31 20 10 20 69 45 33 33 23 76 0 1 588 5 186 4 29 13 4 4 45 18 37 105 46 14 45 0 2 557 1,939 995 710 ENGINE DEPARTMENT Boston ... New York Philadelphia .. Baltimore Norfolk: Tampa Mobile ....... New Orleans .. Jacksonville .. San Francisco. Wilmington ... Seattle .: Puerto Rico ... Houston Piney Point ... Yokohama Totals 4 82 12 23 18 5 19 65 34 46 5 29 10 55 9 1 417 4 44 3 12 5 3 4 28 5 14 4 7 5 13 2 0 153 1 2 2 1 5 1 0 • 1 , 0 3 2 3 0 2 0 0 23 Port 1 64 6 11 19 7 10 52 42 37 2 26 11 49 13 0 350 2 41 4 12 11 5 8 31 15 24 3 14 8 25 8 1 212 1 6 5 4 14 2 0 1 0 4 1 5 1 4 0 1 49 STEWARD DEPARTMENT Boston New York Philadelphia .. Baltimore... ^. Norfolk Tampa Mobile ....... New Orleans.. Jacksonville .. San Francisco. Wilmington ... Seattle Puerto Rico ... Houston Piney Point ... Yokohama Totals Totals All Departments ••REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups Class A Class B Class C DECK DEPARTMENT Port Port Boston New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Tampa Mobile New Orleans Jacksonville San Francisco Wilmington Seattle Puerto Rico Houston Piney Point Yokohama Totals TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups Class A Class B Class C 0 51 2 16 18 5 15 28 17 14 5 9 8 34 4 0 226 1 16 1 1 5 1 2 4 3 0 3 5 1 2 5 0 50 0 1 1. 0 3 . 1 0 3 1 5 2 7 0 4 0 0 2B 0 35 2 20 19 3 10 43 23 17 3 19 9 23 6 0 232 4 34 3 5 12 0 3 23 11 0 2 13 7 15 40 0 172 0 10 2 3 13 3 0 16 4 23 0 19 1 13 • 0 0 107 ENTRY DEPARTMENT 0 179 4 99 18 17 22 6 13 52 40 20 18 30 12 53 56 1 461 0 82 5 15 31 6 2 30 13 24 38 35 5 27 0 2 315 1,385 815 443 20 ......... ......... 6 1 29 16 25 4 12 12 1.106 654 244 on •"Total Registered" means the number of men who actually registered for shipping at the port last month. ••"Registered on the Beach" means the total numlser of men registered at the port at the end of last month. BALTIMORE, Md. 1216 E. Baltimore St. 21202 (301) EA 7-4900 BOSTON, Mas^s 215 Essex St. 02111 (617) 482-4716 BUFFALO, N.Y 290 Franklin St. 14202 (716) XL 3-9259 CHICAGO, ILL. .9383 S. Ewing Ave. 60617 (312) SA 1-0733 CLEVELAND, Ohio 1290 Old River Rd. 44113 (216) MA 1-5450 DULUTH, Minn 2014 W. 3~St. 58806 (218) RA 2-4110 FRANKFORT, Mich .P.O. Box D 415 Main St. 49635 (616) 352-4441 HOUSTON, Tex 1221 Pierce St. 77002 (713) 659-5152 JACKSONVILLE, Fla. 3315 Liberty St. 32206 (904) 353-0987 JERSEY CITY, N J. 99 Montgomery St. 07302 (201) HE 5-9424 MOBILE, Ala 1 S. Lawrence St. 36602 (205) HE 2-1754 NEW ORLEANS, La. 630 Jackson Ave. 70130 (504)529-7546 NORFOLK, Va 115 3 St. 23510 (804) 622-1892 PADUCAH, Ky. 225 S. 7 St. 42001 (502) 443-2493 PHILADELPHIA, Pa. . 2604 S. 4 St. 19148 (215) DE 6-3818 PINEY POINTj Md. St. Mary's County 20674 , (301)994-0010 PORT ARTHUR, Tex. .. .534 9 Ave. 77640 (713) 983-1679 SAN FRANCISCO, Calif 1311 Mission St. 94103 (415) 626-6793 SANTURCE, P. R. .1313 Fernandez, Juncos, Stop 20 00909 (809) 725-6960 SEATTLE, Wash. 2505 1 Ave. 98121 (206) MA 3-4334 ST. LOUIS, Mo. . .4581 Gravois Ave. 63116 (314) 752-6500 TAMPA, Fla. 2610 W. Kennedy Blvd. 33609 (813) 870-1601 TOLEDO, Ohio 935 Summit St. 43604 (419) 248-3691 WILMINGTON, Calif. 408 Avalon Blvd. 90744 YOKOHAMA, Japan . Yokohama Port P.O. 28 / LOG / July 1979 (213) 549-4000 P.O. Box 429 5-6 Nihcn Ohdori Naka-Kn 231-91 201-7935 West Coast Stewards Halls HONOLULU, Hawaii . PORTLAND, Or The month of June wu an excellent one for shipping. A total of2,004jobs were shipped from SIU halls to SlU-contracted deep sea vmseb. Of this total, only 1,106 jobs were filled by "A" seniority members, with the rest going to and "C seniority people. This is the best indicator of all that shipping is good to excellent throughout the country for SIU members in all ratings and seniority classifications. .800 N. 2 Ave. 49707 (517) EL 4-3616 707 Alakea St. 96813 (808) 537-5714 421 S.W. 5th Ave. 97204 (503) 227-7993 WILMINGTON, Ca. .. 408 Avalon Blvd. 90744 (213) 834-8538 SAN FRANCISCO, Ca. 350 Fremont St. 94105 (415) 543-5855. �7 Foreign Tankers Collide Causing ' Worst Spill Ever' Causing what the U.S. Coast Guard has termed the world's worst oil spill "yet, two foreignflag supertankers collided at night on July 19 about 20 miles northeast of Tobago in the Carib­ bean. A total of 29 seamen are missing and presumed dead. Both ships are Greek-owned, with one flying the Greek flag and one registered in Liberia. Despite radar and navigation aids, the 1,139-foot Liberian registered ST Aegean Captain and the Greek-flag Atlantic Empress found themselves only 600 yards from each other just before the crash. The ships were carrying a combined 470,000 tons of crude, or 3.5 million barrels. The Coast Guard estimated that 1.6 million barrels had spilled into the sea. Until this tragedy, the worst oil spill ever occurred last year when the Amoco Cadiz (another Liberian registered tanker) dumped 1.3 million barrels of oil into the sea off the coast of France. The Aegean Captain had a hole stove in her starboard bow with forecastle fires put out after two days. She produced a 25-mile oil slick. Early last week after a toW she was anchored 10 miles off Trinidad. The Atlantic Empress was still burning early last week as she was towed away from land leaking Mobil-owned Arabian oil in a 60mile narrow wake. However, wind, currents and the sun were continuing to break up the light, slimy, black slicks keeping the blue-green waters and white beaches of Trinidad and Tobago clean. -.• Columns of black smoke billow and naptha flames burst out 700 feet from the deck of the crippled Greek-owned, Liberian registered supertanker Atlantic Empress 28 miles off the white beaches of Tobago and Grenada in the Caribbean as black oil leaks from her stern after the collision with the Liberian registered ST Aegean Captain on July 19. New USPHS Outpatient Clinic Opened in St. Louis SIU boatmen and seamen in the St. Louis area have a new, modern outpatient clinic to serve their health needs. The U.S. Public Heath Service Outpatient Clinic at 1520 Market Street, St. Louis, was officially opened at a dedication ceremony July 9. The Market Street facility was actually built in 1964. But the clinic got too small for the workload. With funding from the federal government's Bureau of Medical Services, the USPHS clinic got a top-to-bottom reno­ vation. Today, the clinic offers a wide range of services specially geared towards the needs of seamen, boatmen and their families. A full-time staff of 25 doctors, nurses and technicians provide general medical and dental care. There's an on-site pharmacy as well as a complete medical laboratory. The outpatient clinic also has a full-time physical therapist and all necessary therapy equipment for diagnosis and rehabilitation. Specialists in obstetrics, gyne­ cology, orthopedics, pediatrics and oral surgery make calls at the clinic twice a week. And two St. Louis-area hospitals—the Lu­ theran Medical Center and St. Louis University Hospital— provide care to American seamen Steve Leslie, 65, And Still Going Strong as Steve Leslie has come a long way Head of Local 25, lUOE from his days as a fireman aboard U.S. ships in 1935. At that time, Leslie was 21 years old. He'd been shipping out in the blackgang aboard Columbia Line ships, under contract to the old International Seamen's Union. In 1939,-the boy from Jersey City, joined the International Union of Operating Engineers. He's been active in Local 25 of that union and in the International ever since. And as he celebrates his 65th birthday this month he's still going strong. Today, Leslie is President and Business Manager of Local 25 of the Operating Engineers and a Vice President of the International. He's one of three original members still serving on the Executive Board of the AFL-CIO Maritime Trade Department, sharing that distinc­ tion with SIU President Paul Hall and Operating Engineers VP Jack McDonald. For the past three years, he's also been President of the North Eastern States Conference of Operating Engineers which represents 80,000 members from 31 Internationalaffiliated unions. Steve Leslie makes his home in Rumson, N J. with his daughter Karen. He's been a good friend and brother of the SIU for 40 years. We wish him smooth sailing and best of luck on his 65th and in the years that lie ahead. Steve Leslie shown here in 1935 photo with a friend aboard U.S. flag ship heading toward Panama. and boatmen on an in-hospital or emergency basis. The clinic is open Monday through Friday from 7:45 AM to 4:15 PM. Clinic Director Norbert P. Heib, Jr., expects the facility to service about 32,000 outpa­ tients during the coming year. About 18 percent of the total will be American seamen and boat­ men. "We want that percentage to be much higher," Heib said. "Unfor­ tunately, many seamen and boatmen don't know about the St. Louis USPHS clinic. We're doing our best to let them know we're here." Mr. Heib, who's been the director of the St. Louis clinic for 15 years, is proud of the facility. "We have some of the finest doctors at this clinic," Heib said enthusiastically. "I think we provide quality medical care." Quality medical care for the nation's merchant seamen is the tradition of the USPHS system. Public hospitals serving seafarers have been around in some form for nearly 200 years. In fact, the first St. Louis hospital for merchant mariners opened 124 years ago. Some government officials have tried, over the years, to close down USPHS hospitals and clinics. But the SIU has fought on behalf of Union seamen and boatmen for government funds Jo open new clinics and upgrade existing ones. The Union's efforts are paying off. The St. Louis outpatient clinic is the third, new USPHS facility to open in the past year. July 1979 / LOG I 29 �Jfmal Raymond Lofft Perry, 77, died of ,^heart-lung failure in the Nassau Bay (Houston) USPHS Hospital on Apr. 29. Bro­ ther Perry joined the SIU in 1942 in the port of Boston sailing as a chief steward. He sailed for 42 years. Seafarer Perry was born in Maiden, Mass. and was a resident of Houston. Burial was in Resthaven Cemetery, Houston. Surviv­ ing are his widow, Irene; a daughter, Mary Beth; his father. Dr. Fred A. Perry of Melrose, Mass. and a sister, Mrs. Ruth E. Jones of Melrose Highlands, Mass. William Frank­ lin "Bill" Bam­ berger, 56, suc­ cumbed to heart failure in Ala­ meda, Calif, on Nov. 16, 1978. Brother Bam­ berger sailed both licensed and unlicensed. He graduated from the MEBA District 2 Engineering School, Brooklyn, N.Y. in 1967. Seafarer Bamberger was born in the Philippine Islands and was a resident of San Francisco. Cremation took place in Olivet Memorial Park Crematory, Colma, Calif. Surviving is a daughter, Vivian of Milpitas, Calif. Pensioner John Ray Sercu, 70, died of heart-lung failure in the New Orleans USPHS Hospital in April. Brother Sercu joined the SlU in 1,944 in the port of New York sailing as a firemanwatertender. He sailed 45 years. And he was a stationary engineer. Born in Brighton, N.Y., he was a resident of Lacombe, La. Burial was in Forest Lawn Cemetery, Slidell, La. Surviving are his mother, Anna of Rochester, N.Y. and a sister, Mrs. Beatrice Baher, also of Rochester. Pensioner Wil­ liam Franklin Simmons, 63, died of cancer in| the Covington County (Miss.) Hospital in Collins on Apr. 14. Brother Simmons joined the SIU in 1942 in the port of New York Lon Folger sailing as an AB. He sailed 41 years. Jarrell Sr., 51, Born in Mobile, he was a resident ofdied on May 5. Ellisville, Miss. Burial was in the Mobile Brother Jarrell Memorial Gardens Cemetery. Surviv­ joined the SIU in ing is a son. Ransom, a 1970 Union the port of New scholarship winner. York in 1970 Pensioner . J _ sailing as junior Joseph "To­ i\ HI engineer, elec­ matoes" Stodolski, 75, died of a trician and fireman-watertender. He heart attack at graduated from the MEBA School of Sailors Snug Har­ Marine Engineering, Brooklyn, N.Y. in bor, Sea Level, 1969. Seafarer Jarrell was a veteran of N.C. on Mar. 11. the U.S. Navy in World War II. A native Brother Stodolski of Mt. Airy, N.C., he was a resident of joined the SIU in 1949 in the port of Levittown, N.Y. Surviving are his New York sailing as a bosun. He sailed widow, Lorraine and a son, Lon J. Jr. of 41 years. And he was on the 1961 N.Y. Lake Ronkonkoma, N.Y. Gilbert Payton, Harbor beef picketline. He also at­ 25, died at the tended a Union Convention in Wash­ University of ington, D.C. and a Piney Point Pen­ Southern Ala­ sioners Conference that same year. bama Medical Seafarer Stodolski was a veteran of the Center, Mobile on U.S. Navy after World War 1. Born in May 13. Brother Connecticut, he was a resident of Sailors Payton joined the Snug Harbor. Burial was in St. Joseph SIU in 1973 .National Catholic Cemetery, Stamford, Conn. Surviving are his widow, Helen following his graduation from Piney and a sister, Mrs. Kay B. Kulakowski of Point. He sailed as an AB. He upgraded at the HLS in 1974 and got his "A" book Vero Beach, Fla. in 1976. Born in Mobile, he was a Pensioner resident there. Interment was in Whis­ Lorenzo Perry pering Pines Cemetery, Prichard, Ala. Kimball, 68, died Surviving are his widow, Kristina; a son, of leukemia in Damario; two brothers. Seafarer John Riverside Hospi­ E. and Paul E. Johnson, both of Mobile, tal, Newport and a sister, Joyce .Ann JohnsonNews, Va. on Apr. 20. Brother Kim­ Pensioner Wil­ ball joined the liam Duward Walker, 71, passed Union in the port of Norfolk in 1962 away on June 9. sailing as a deckhand and pilot for the Brother Walker Pennsylvania Railroad, Norfolk from joined the SIU in 1937 to 1977. He was a former member 1939 in the port of of the Masters, Mates and Pilots Union New Orleans sail­ from 1942 to 1962. Boatman Kimball ing as,a firemanwas born in Newark, Ohio and was a watertender for 32 years. He was bom in resident of Miles, Va^ Interment was in McComb, Miss, and was a resident of St. Paul Annex Cemetery, Susan, Va. Hammond, La. Surviving is his widow, Surviving are his widow, Louise and a Edith. son, Thomas. 30 / LOG / July 1979 Tobe S. Beams, 65, died on May 21. Brother Beams joined the Union in the port of New Orleans in 1956 sailing as a chief cook, pilot, mate and deckhand for Dixie Carriers from 1956 to 1972. He sailed 26 years and also deep sea. Boatman Beams was a wounded veteran of the U.S. Army's 22nd Infantry Division in World War II. Born in Williamsburg, Ky., he was a resident of Fairfield, Ala. Surviving are his widow, Eva Mae; two daughters, Anna Mae and Elizabeth; and two brothers. Drew Beams of Valley Station, Ky. and H. J. Beams. Pensioner Harvey Mitchell Biggs, 63, suc­ cumbed to cancer in Washington Twsp., N.J. on Mar. 31. Brother Biggs joined the Union in the port of Philadelphia in 1960 sailing as a tankerman and oil barge captain for the Interstate Oil Transportation Co. He was born in Plymouth, N.C. and was a resident of Williamstown, N.J. Surviv­ ing are his widow. Pearl; three sons, Harvey Jr., Ronald and James and four daughters, Virginia, Joyce, Janice and Doris. Pensioner Miner Edwin Cook, 82, died of heart failure at home in Galves­ ton on Apr. 13. Brother Cook joined the Union in the port of Houston in 1960 sailing as a dragline oiler for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers from 1941 to 1943. He was also a member of the SlU-affiliated UIW working at the Galveston Wharves, Houston. Boatman Cook was also an elevator spouter, tripper and millwright assistant from 1943 to 1960. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army after World War I. Born in Houston, he was a resident of Galveston. Burial was in Old City Cemetery, Galveston. Surviv­ ing are his widow, Rosena and a niece, Mrs. George Monteau. Kenneth Roberts, 63, joined the Union in the port of Detroit in 1964 sailing as a 2nd cook for the Reiss Steamship Co. I and the Bob-Lo Co. in 1964. Brother Roberts is a former member of the Bartenders Union. He is a veteran of the U.S. Army Signal Corps in World War II. Laker Roberts was born in Minnesota and is a resident of Duluth, Minn. Thomas A. Carney, 25, died on Mar. 15. Brother Carney sailed on the tug T. B. Morton (Southern Ohio Towing) from 1978 to 1979 and for Inland Tugs in 1973. He was a resident of Granite, 111. Surviving is his mother, Leota of Granite. Larry Plasek died on Mar. 20. Brother Plasek sailed for the Barge Harbor Towing Co., Houston in 1978. He was a resident of Houston. Pensioner Syl­ vester Emmett Walsh, 81, died of heart failure in Scranton, Pa. on Feb. 22. Brother Walsh joined the SIU in 1939 in the port of Mobile sailing as an AB. He also worked as a plant security guard. Born in Forest City, Pa., he was a resident of Scranton. Surviving are a brother, Frank of Weirton, W. Va. and two sisters, Mrs. Margaret Hodhnodle of Beaver Falls, Pa. and Mrs. Agnes King of Harrisburg, Pa. Pensioner Ignasio Tirado, 63, died of natural causes in the Me­ tropolitan Hospi­ tal Center, New York City on Apr. 28. Brother Tirado joined the SIU in 1942 in the port of New York sailing as a chief, cook. He sailed for 39 years. He walked the picketline in the 1961 N.Y. Harbor beef. Seafarer Tirado was born in Samboli, P.R. and was a resident of New York City. Interment was in 'Vivardi Cemetery, Mayaguez, P.R. Sur­ viving is his widow, Altagrasia. AN Pensioner Jose Toro, 66, died on June 5. Brother Toro joined the SIU in 1944 in the port of New York sailing as a chief cook. He was Born I in Ponce, P.R. and was a resident of the Bronx, N.Y. Surviving are his widow, Gloria; a son, Robert; two daughters, Martha and Adelina and a mother-in-law, Mrs. Angela Roman. John Ed. "Johnny" Mitch­ ell, 50, died on Apr. 27. Brother Mitchell joined the SIU in 1947 in the port of Gal­ veston sailing as a deck engineer, . pumpman and electrician. He was born in Cameron, Tex. and was a resident of Houston. Surviving are his widow, Velma; three sons, John Jr., Guy and Joe; a daughter, Mrs. Melanie M. Stewart of Houston and Pleasonton, Tex. and his father, Lloyd. Pensioner Bennie Woodrow Morgan, 66, died of heart failure in the University of Southern Ala­ bama Medical Center, Mobile, on Apr. 22. Bro­ ther Morgan joined the SIU in the port of Mobile in 1958 sailing as an oiler and fireman-watertender. He graduated from the Andrew Furuseth Training School, Mobile in 1958. He also attended a Piney Point Educational Conference. Seafarer Morgan was a veteran of the U.S. Navy in World War 11. A native of Jackson, Ala., he was a resident of Chickasaw, Ala. Interment was in Wilson Annex Cemetery, Whistler, Ala. Surviving are his widow, Sadie and a son, John. �"~W— Pensioner Vik­ tor Makko, 67, died of arterio­ sclerosis in Balti­ more on Mar. 18. Brother Makko joined the SlU in 1943 in the port of New York sailing as a bosun. He sailed 41 years. Seafarer Makko was born in Estonia, U.S.S.R., was a naturalized U.S. citizen and was a resident of Baltimore. Interment was in Oak Lawn Cemetery, Baltimore County, Md. Surviving is his daughter, Martha. Pensioner Jo­ seph James Melita, 70, passed away from pneumonia in St. Joseph's Hospital, Balti-, more on Apr. 18. ,Brother Melita Joined the SIU in 1944 in the port of Balitmore sailing as a bosun. He sailed 30 years. A native of Baltimore, he was a resident there. Interment was in the Gardens of Faith Cemetery, Balfimore. Surviving arc his widow, Louise and a daughter, Jeanette. Pensioner Ed­ win Gabrial Mit­ chell, 68, passed away on Apr. 11. Brother Mitchell joined the SIU in 1940 in the port of New Orleans sailas a. chief steward and chief cook. He sailed 32 years. Seafarer Mitchell was a veteran of the U.S. Coast Guard in World War 11. Born in New Orleans, he was a resident .there. Surviving is his widow, Virginia. Richard Paul "Whitey" Mottram, 51, died on Apr. 21. Brother Mottram joined the SIU in 1945 in the port of Boston sailing as a chief pump ma n and QMED. He was born in Newburyport, Mass. and was a resident of Long Beach, Calif. Surviving are his widow, Wilma; four sons, Gary, Donald, David and Patrick; six daughters. Donna, Lara, L.B. Mottram, Brenda, Linda and Cheryl and a stepson, Darryl Woelger. James John O'Hara, 52, died ' of natural causes in the Staten Is'v; land,N.Y.USPHS p Hospital on Mar. V 2 9 . Brother t O'Hara joinedf the SIU in the port of New York in 1966. He sailed as a chief steward and chief cook for Sea-Land, Apex Marine and iOM. Seafarer O'Hara sailed 35 years and also with the MSC. He walked the picketline in the 1961 Greater N.Y. Harbor beef. And he was a veteran of the U.S. Army in the Korean War. A native of the Bronx, N.Y., he was a resident of Mt. Vernon, N.Y. Burial was in Calverton (N.Y.) National Cemetery. Surviving are his widow, Edith; three daughters, Jane, Helen and Maureen; his father, Frank of New York City and a sister, Mrs. Helen Galluci of Mt. Vernon. J. Caldwell died on May 30. Brother Caldwell sailed for Mariner Towing from 1972 to 1978. He was a resident of Norfolk. Ronnie Lamb died on June 13. Brother Lamb sailed from the port of St. Louis. He was a resident of Poplar Bluff, Mo. , Leo E. Watts, 59, died 'on Apr. 10. Brother Watts joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1950 sail­ ing as a chief steward and chief cook for the Delta Steamship Co. He sailed 31 years. Seafarer Watts was born in Louisiana and was a resident of Livingston, La. Surviving are his widow, Dorothy; a daughter, Susan and his mother. Gertrude of Livingston. Charles Edwin Smith, 57, died on Apr. 3. Brother Smith joined the .1 JSff ^• SIU in the port of New York in 1956 sailing as an AB, wiper and engine delegate for SeaLand and PR Marine. He attended Andrew Furuseth Training School, Brooklyn, N.Y. in 1959 for lifeboat training. Seafarer Smith was a veteran of the U.S. Air Forces in World War 11. He was. also a butcher. Born in Rockaway, N.J., he was a resident of Lake Hopatcong, N.J. Surviving is his mother, Mrs. Catherine Savage of Lake Hopatcong. J. Pensioner Charles Wade Thompson, 61, died on Apr. 29. Brother Thomp­ son joined the SIU in 1948 in the port I of New York sail­ ing as a firemanwatertender. He sailed 37 years. Sea­ farer Thompson was a veteran of the U.S. Army in World War 11. A native of Biloxi, Miss., he was a resident of Jacksonville, Fla. Surviving are a son, Nathan of Jacksonville and a sister, Elec Thompson also of Jacksonville.* Samuel Joe Castle 111, 29, was lost at sea off the 55 Sania Maria (Delta 13nes) enroute to Callao, Peru on Apr. 22. Brother Castle joined the SIU in the port of New Orleans in 1967 sailing as an OS. In 1969, he attended the HLS Entry Trainee Program. He also sailed for the Long Lines Co. Seafarer Castle was born in New Orleans and was a reside.nt of Oakland. Calif. Surviving are his widow, Lana; a son, Samuel Joe IV and his mother, Joyce of New Orleans. Charles M. Almond, 39, died on Apr 8. Brother Almond joined the Union in the port of Norfolk in 1977. He sailed as a cook and deckhand on the Tugs Margaret andShamokin{E\pre^.^ Marine) from 1974 to 1975. Inland Boatman Almond was born in Raleigh, N.C. and was a resident of New Berne, N.C. Surviving are his widow, Julia and two. daughters, Karen and Charlene. Pensioner Richard Halsey Cheatham, 71, passed away on Apr. 26. Brother Cheatham joined the Union in the port of Norfolk in 1961. He sailed as a ferry captain, pilot and mate for the Norfolk County Ferries from 1940 to 1955. And for McAllister Brothers from 1955 to 1971. Boatman Cheathani was a mem­ ber of the UMW District 50 from 1955 to 1961. Born in Suffolk, Va., he was a resident of Portsmouth, Va. Surviving are three sons, Richard, Marvin and Earl, all of Portsmouth, Pensioner Harold Otto Keith, 60, drowned in the Fowl River, Coden, Ala, on May 7. Brother Keith joined the SIU in ) the port of Tampa in 1957 sailing as a fireman-watertender and pumpman. He sailed 24 years. Seafarer Keith was a veteran of the U.S. Navy in World War 11. Born in Salco, Ala., he was a resident of Coden. Burial was in Pine Crest Cemetery, Mobile. Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Jackie Trawick of San Antonio, Tex.; his mother, Mrs. Willie V. Keith of Mobile and two sisters, Mrs. Idelle Eich of Miami, Fla. and Mrs. Marie K. Peery of 8 Mile, Ala. Pensioner George Augustus " • Kerr, 82, passed away from cancer in the Goddard Memorial Hospi­ tal, Stoughlon, Mass. on Mar. 17. Brother Kerr joined the SIU in 1938 in the port of Boston sailing in the steward depart­ ment for 51 years. He walked the picketline in the 1963 maritime beef and the 1965 District Council 37 strike. Seafarer Kerr was born in Jamaica, B.W.l. and was a resident of Sharon, Mass. He was a naturalized U.S. citizen. Burial was in Forest Hill Cemetery, Boston. Surviving are two sons, Dennis and Clifford and a daughter, Mrs. Josephine Chandler. Donald Ralph Kelley, 44, died of a heart attack in Charles Harwood Memorial Hospi­ tal, ChristianstedSt. Croix, V.I. on May 11. Brother Kelley joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1962 sailing as an AB. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army during the Korean War. Born in Uniontown, Pa., he was a resident of St. Croix. Interment was in Oak Lawn Cemetery, Uniontown. Surviving are a son, Donald Jr. of Milwaukee, Ore. four daughters, Chris­ tine, Lucinda, Katy and Teresa; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Roy and Anna Kelley of Monaca, Pa. and a sister, Mrs. Elsie Weimer, also of Monaca. Pensioner Henry Aloysius Mooney, 82, , > V f. passed away from natural causes in % Kings Highway (Brooklyn, N.Y.) \ Hospital on Mar. 19. Brother Mooney joined the SIU in 1946 in the port of New Yo;-k sailing as an oiler, deck maintenance, bosun and in the steward department for 42 years. He was on the picketline in the Greater N.Y. Harbor beef in 1961. Born in Albany, N.Y., he was a resident of Brooklyn. Burial was in St. Agnes Cemetery, Menands, N.Y. Surviving are a brother, Edward of Albany and a sister, Eliza­ beth, also of Albany. Richard M. Hitchler, 55, died on Miir. 15. Brother Hitchler joined the Union in the port of Norfolk in 1976 sailing as a cook and barge steward for 20 years. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy in World War 11. Born in Lugerville, Wise., he was a resident of Virginia Beach, Va. Surviving are his widow, Phyllis and a daughter, Mary Joan. Pensioner John Johnson died on May 28. Brother Johnson sailed out of the port of Frankfort, Mich. He was a resident of Arcadia, Mich. Surviving is his widow, Ila. Charles Odbert Zinn Jr., died on Feb. 21. Brother Zinn first sailed with the SIU in 1952. He was a resident of Mt. Rainier^ Md. Surviving is his widow, Dorothy. Harold Charles Lowry, 54, died of a heart attack aboard the SeaLand Resource on the high seas off Algeciras, Spain on Mar. 28. Brother Lowry joined the SIU in the port of Galveston in 1950 sailing as a 2nd electrician, reefer engineer and QMED. He was also an aircraft mechanic and machinist. Sea­ farer Lowry upgraded at Piney Point in 1974. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army. Born in New York City, he was a resident of Piney Point, Md. Cremation took place in Madrid, Spain and his ashes were flown to New York. Surviv­ ing is a sister, Mrs. Carol Vodopia of Long Island City, N.Y. Pensioner Francis Marvin Carmichael, 76, passed away from natural causes in the Staten Island (N.Y.) USPHS Hospital on Apr. 9. Brother Car­ michael joined the SIU in the port of San Francisco in 1961 sailing as a chief steward. He hit the bricks in the 1965 District Council 37 beef. Seafarer Carmichael was a former member of the SUP. Born in English River Twsp., Iowa, he was a resident of Brooklyn, N.Y. Burial was in Pinelawn Cemetery, L.I., N.Y. Surviving are his widow, Martha and a son, Michael. Pensioner Fernando Duque Dacanay 81, passed away from heart failure in the Good Samaritan Hospital, Islip, N.Y. on May 16. Brother Dacanay joined the SIU in 1947 in the port of New York sailing as a 2nd cook. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy in-^World War 1. Seafarer Dacanay was born in the Philippines and was a resident of Bayshore, N.Y. Interment was in Claverton National Cemetery. Surviv­ ing are a stepson, Arthur Weingard and a granddaughter, Kim Weingard, both of Brooklyn, N.Y. Keith Farmer died on May 11. Brother Farmer sailed from the port of Houston for Harbor Barge. He was a resident of Houston. July 1979 / LOG / 31 �Sylvester Cyral Delistovich, 60, joined the Union in the port of New York sailing as a deckhand for the Erie-Lackawanna Railroad from 1939 to 1979 and for the Delaware and Western Railroad from 1937 to 1939. Brother Delistovich was also a dockworker and a former member of the Teamsters Union, Local 518 from 1959 to 1963. He is a veteran of the U.S. Army in World War II. Boat­ man Delistovich was born in Jersey City, N.J. and is a resident there. V- Vernon C. Diggs, 66, Joined the Union in the port of Norfolk in 1976 sailing as a cook for the W.P. Hunt Co., Hampton, Va. from 1959 to 1979. Brother Diggs is a former member of the NMU. He was born in Mathews County, Va. and is a resident of Mobjack, Va. James H. Kelly, 62, joined the Union in the port of Philadelphia in 1961 sailing as a mate, pilot and captain on the tug B.M. Thomas for 23 years. Brother Kelly also sailed on the tug LCWMJ(Independent Towing). He was a member of the NMU and International Longshoremen's Union (ILA). Boatman Kelly was born in Philadelphia and is a resident of Zephyr Hills, Fla. Derwood Downing Kent, 64, j joined the Union in the port of Baltimore in 1957 sailing as a chief engineer for the Curtis Bay Towing Co. from 1951 to 1979. Brother Kent was formerly a shipyard worker. He was born in Wicomico Church, Va. and is a resident of Severna Park, Md. William Grover Mallard Jr.,62, joined the Union in the port of Norfolk in 1963 sailing as an engineer and deckhand for the Cape Fear Towing Co. from 1938 ^o 1979. Brother Mallard was also a member of the United Mine Workers Union (UMW) District 50. He is a veteran of the U.S. Army in World War II. Brother Mallard was born in New Bern, N.C. and is a resident of Wilmington, N.C. John William Ward, 61, joined the SIU in 1948 in the port of New York sailing as a cook and firemanwatertender. Brother Ward is a wounded veteran of the U.S. Army in World War 11. Seafarer Ward was born in Utah and is a resident of Seattle. Alfred Reese "Blackie" Haskins, 59, joined the SIU in the port of Philadelphia in 1953 sailing as a bosun. Brother Haskins was on the Seatrain Shoregang, Port Elizabeth, N.J. from 1970 to 1974. He was an LNG upgrader at the HLS in 1977. Seafarer Haskins is a veteran of the U.S. Army Infantry Corps Para­ troopers in World War 11. Born in Richmond, Va., he is a resident of Brooklyn, N.Y. Willy Frank "Cowboy" Manthey, 73, joined the SIU in 1946 in the port of Baltimore sailing in the, deck department. Brother Manthey sailed on the old Robin Line. He walked the picket line in the 1965 District Council 37 beef. Seafarer Manthey is a veteran of the U.S. Navy in World War II. A native of Poland, he is a naturalized U.S. citizen and a resident of New York City. 32 / LOG / July 1979 Harold M. Karlsen, 65, joined the SIU in 1941 in the port of New Or­ leans sailing as a chief steward. Brother Karlsen sailed 49 years. He was born in Norway, is a naturalized U.S. citizen and is a resident of Slidell, La. Elbert Dillon Winslow, 62, joined the SIU in the port of Norfolk in 1958 sailing as a bosun. Brother Winslow is a veteran of the U.ST Navy in World War II. He was born in North Carolina and is a resident of Camden, N.C. William Jackson McDonald, 56, joined the SIU in 1946 in the port of New Orleans sailing' as 2nd cook. Brother McDonald sailed 38 years. His son, William Scott McDonald of Abilene, Tex. is a 1974 winner of a Union college scholarship graduat­ ing from Baylor U., with a degree in accounting. Seafarer McDonald was born in Bedias, Tex. and is a resident of La Porte, Tex. Remigius A. McDonald, 62, joined the SIU in the port of Boston in 1959 sailing as a bosun. Brother McDonald is a veteran of the U.S. y'^rmy in World War II. He was born in Boston, Mass. and is a resident of Dorchester, Mass. Leon Clare Stillwell, 65, joined the Union in the port of Detroit in 1961 sailing as a fireman-watertender for the Mackinac City Transportation Co. from 1961 to 1979. Brother Stillwell sailed 38 years. He was born in Michigan and is a resident of Carp Lake, Mich. Juan Reyes, 66, joined the SIU in 1947 in the port of New York sailing as a chief electrician. Brother Reyes sailed 43 years. He was on the picketline in the 1961 N.Y. Harbor beef and the 1965 District Council No. 37 strike. Seafarer Reyes was" born in Puerto Rico and is a resident of Bayamon, P.R. James Edward Flynn, 60, joined the Union in the port of Philadelphia in 1961 sailing as a tankerman for ; lOT from 1950 to 1979. Brother Flynn is a veteran of the U.S. Army in World War II. He was born in Bowers, Del. and is a resident of Fredrica, Del. Harry Lee Collier, 67, joined the SIU in 1943 in the port of Baltimore sailing as a chief steward. Brother Collier sailed 37 years. He hit the bricks in the 1962 Robin Line beef. Seafarer Collier's daughter, Beverly, won a Union college scholarship in May 1971 graduating from Cornell University, Ithaca, N.Y., with a teaching degree. Born in Union City, Tenn., Collier is a resident of St. Albans, Queens, N.Y. Barney Emil DabI, 65, joined the Union in the port of Duluth in 1961 sailing as a deckhand and,firemanwatertender for the Great Lakes Towing Co. from 1942 to 1979. Brother Dahl was born in Duluth and is a resident there. Lorenzo Carrasquillo, 55, joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1952 sailing as a-2nd cook. Brother ' Carrasquillo sailed 33 years. He was ' born in Puerto Rico and is a resident of Chalmette, La. Oscar Cooper, 66, joined the SIU in the port of Mobile in 1962 sailing as a chief pumpman. Brother Cooper sailed 33 years. He was born in Orangeburg, S.C. and is a resident of Chickasaw, Ala.' Leon Warren Franklin, 65, joined the SIU in 1939 in the port of New Orleans sailing as a chief steward. Brother Franklin sailed 47 years. He was born in New Orleans and is a resident there. Bertil Per Olof Hager, 57, joined the SIU in 1946 in the port of Norfolk sailing as a bosun. Brother Hager sailed 42 years. And during the Vietnam and World War II. He was graduated from the Bosuns Recertification Program in 1975. He took LNG training last year. Seafarer Hager was born in Finland and is a resident of Woodbury, L.I., N.Y. Arthur J. Heroux, 66„ joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1958. He sailed AB. Brother Heroux sailed 38 years. He was born in Massachu­ setts and is a resident of Hiram, Me. Joseph Johnson Kemp, 63, joined the SIU in 1940 in the port of Tampa sailing as an AB. Brother Kemp sailed 39 years. He was born in Florida and is a resident of Carriere, Miss. John William "Blackie" Altstatt, 55, joined the SIU in 1943 in the port of New York. He sailed as a bosun. Brother Altstatt graduated from the Bosun Recertification Program in February 1974. He sailed with MSTS '' during World War II. Seafarer Altstatt was born in Keath, Okla. and is a resident of Dustin, Okla. Stephen Aloysius Divane, 63', joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1956 sailing as a chief electrician. Brother Divane sailed 38 years. He walked the picketline in the 1961 Greater N.Y. Harbor strike and the 1962 Robin Line beef. Seafarer Divane was born in Ireland and is a resident of Brooklyn. N.Y. �SlU Hdqs. Official Pete Laleas Retires SIU New York port official Pete Loleas, "Mr. Nice Guy" 69, retired early this month after a Union membership and sailing career which goes back to 1944. Pete, whose familiar face has been seen at the N.Y. Headquarters registration counter since 1968, upon his retirement told the Log that he had always "loved the sea" where he was "happy and serene." And that "the SIU was like family, his life." ' -Brother Loleas began his SIU sailing career in World War II in the steward department. At one point he sailed as night "glory hole" steward with shipmates Union SecretaryTreasurer Joe Di Giorgio and retired Hdqs. Rep Ed Mooney. They sailed aboard the cruise ship SS Cavalier (Alcoa) on 17-day round trip voyages from New York to the Caribbean islands. Previously, he had sailed from Brazil to Europe to the Far East as chief cook becoming chief steward in 1950. In 1959, Seafarer Loleas was called ashore for duty in the SIU's Maritime Advancement Edu­ cational Program. For five years, he trained cooks and stewards. Aboard ships, they inspected the galleys for good food and cleanliness. For another five years, Pete paid ships off as a patrolman until he joined N.Y. Representative Johnny Dwyerat the registration counter. At 19, as a restaurant worker, Loleas got strike scars literally hitting the bricks in the Great Depression 1929 picketline of the Horn and Hardart Automat restau­ rant chain's beef in New York. Knocked flat, Pete's cranium con­ nected with a gendarme's boot. He had just arrived from Greece after his high school graduation. Pete, from age IVi, grew up there after leaving his birthplace, the City of Brotherly Love, Philadelphia. Later on he was to walk the picketline in'the 1946 General Maritime, 1947 Isthmian, Bull Line, Valchamp Chemical Co. and 1961 Greater N.Y. Harbor beefs. With the U.S. in WW 2, we find Loleas in '42 toiling in 106 degree Persian (Iran) desert heat with a 200truck road-dock building USED civilian crew. He was there 'til '44 when the highway reached the Caspian Sea. It aided the U.S. Army's Persian Gulf railroad to deliver American tanks, planes. cannon and ammo to the be­ leaguered Russians. From there it was a Liberty ship to Port Said, Egypt for a month's wait for a ship to Italy. Then to home in February on the SS Juan de Fuca to a three-month construction job in Alaska's Aleutian Islands. Now, at his Mt. Vernon, N.Y. homestead, Pete, his wife, Dora and his son, Harry, who is an aide to Baltimore's mayor—look forward to a three-month voyage to see kin in Greece (she's never been there), Brazil and Europe. So Pete, Bon Voyage and Bon Chance. Pete Loleas Make More Bread! WageGuideline Gets Top Court OK Over Labor's Objections The U.S. Supreme Court has allowed the government to hold back Federal contracts from busi­ nesses that don't meet the Admini­ stration's wage and price guidelines. The Court did this by refusing to hear a case on the issue. The Carter Administration has threatened to withhold federal contracts exceeding $5 million to firms found to he violating its wage and price standards. Last March, the AFL-CIO and nine affiliated unions filed suit challenging the Administration's position. The AFL-CIO won the suit in a Federal District Court on May 31. The government then took the case to the U.S. Appeals Court for the District of Columbia. That Court, on June 22, ruled in favor of the Government. The Supreme Court was then formally petitioned by the AFLCIO to review that ruling. However, it takes four judges to review a case and only three of the Supreme Court Justices were willing to do so. They, were: Justices Deposit in the SIU Blood Bank— It's Your Life William Brennan, Byron White and Thurgood Marshall. The AFL-CIO stated that the Supreme Court's decision leaves the validity of the Administration's wage and price guidelines program "unsettled." George Meany, president of the AFL-CIO, said, "the inconclusive end of the litigation has not shaken our belief on the legal issue, which may yet be determined by legal actions in other cases." The AFL-CIO contends that the wage and price guidelines plan is unconstitutional since the threat of withholding federal contracts makes it a mandatory rather than a voluntary program. Upgrade in the Steward Department at HLS Steward—September 17 Chief Cook—September 17 Cook and Baker—September 17 Assistant Cook—September 3 See your SIU Representative to enroll DRntdieps Repirt for Grei! lies JUNE 1-30,1979 noTAL REGISTERED All Groups Class A Class B Class C TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups Class A Class B Class C ••REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups Class A Class B Class C DECK DEPARTMENT Algonac (Hdqs.) 47 15 11 44 23 7 ENGINE DEPARTMENT 52 76 11 Algonac (Hdqs.) 31 13 16 34 19 5 STEWARD DEPARTMENT 40 44 0 Algonac (Hdqs.) 6 0 6 2 3 7 ENTRY DEPARTMENT 15 21 4 Algonac (Hdqs.) 23 78 98 41 0 0 0 Totals All Departments 107 106 131 99 135 60 •"Total Registered" means the number of men who actually registered for shipping at the port last month. ••"Registered on the.Beach" means the total number of men registered at the port at the end of last month. 107 141 15 19 90 July 1979 / LOG / 33 �iCalling Long, long Distance? Thank the I HE SIU—contracted cable The sleek 511 foot vessel is a ship Long Lines paid a visit one-of-a-kind beauty in the SIU recently to the beautiful New fleet and a tribute to modern England port of Newington, technology. At peak operations N.H. She was there to unload the C.S. Long Lines can employ some cable at a local wire com­ up to 125 men, at least 68 of them pany. Meanwhile, she waited for Seafarers. orders about her next cableThe Long Lines is owned and laying assignment. •J 'if Y operated by the Transoceanic Gable Ship Company, a subsid­ iary of American Telephone & Telegraph. Her cable laying and repair missions may take her crew to all areas of the globe. Before reaching port in New Hampshire, the Long Lines crew -f ( ^ A I"?-; I . n-: . "r>'i Peering out of the window of the crane is deck department storekeeper Al Valente. With a crew as large as the Long Lines' A\'s got guite a bit of storekeeping to do. The cable ship Long L/nesis moo red to dock at Newington,New Hampshire. Note the unusual bow of the cable-layer. .TMJ Bosun Herb Libby gives directions as he waits below the main deck for the next craneload of stores to reach him. I \ y- Steward Utilityman Andy Perrone (left) and waiter David Maldonado help stock the refrigerator. Careful boys, that stuff's fragile! 34 / LOG / July 1979 • Herbie Benzenberg who received his new "A" Book last month is at the controls in the engine room. Herbie will be making his first trip on a cable layer and said she was "different from any ship I'd ever seen." �Long Lines had completed repairing a 700 mile stretch of cable in the midAtlantic. The job of repairing, splicing new cable, and relaying the cable was a new record for a mid-ocean repair and was finished in the relatively quick time of just under two-and-one half months. The crew was due to sign articles on July 16 and afterward the Long Lines would set sail for San Diego and points unknown to add another link to the ever expanding chain of world-wide telecommunications. Cable AB Joseph Carender is a veteran of many voyages on the C.S. Long Lines. The C.S. Long Lines as she lies in this picturesque New England harbor, Chief Steward Ira Brown (left) and Chief Cook R. Trotman are largely responsible for the ship's reputation as a "good feeder." KNOW YOUR RIGHTS KNOW YOUR RIGHTS SHIPPING RIGHTS. Your shipping rights and senior­ ity are protected exclusively by the contracts between the Union and the employers. Get to know your shipping rights. Copies of these contracts are posted and available in all Union halls. If you feel there has been any violation of your shipping or seniority rights as contained in the contracts between the Union and the employers, notify the Seafarers Appeals Board by certified mail, return re­ ceipt requested. The proper address for this is; Frank Drozak, Chairman, Seafarers Appeals Board 275 - 20th Street, Brooklyn, N.Y. 11215 Full copies of contracts as referred to are available to you at all times, either by writing directly to the Union or to the Seafarers Appeals Board. CONTRACTS. Copies of all SIU contracts are avail­ able in all SIU halls. These contracts specify the wages and conditions under which you work and live aboard your ship or boat. Know your contract rights, as well as your obligations, such as filing for OT on the proper sheets and in the proper manner. If, at any time, any SIU KNOW YOUR RIGHTS CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS AND OBLIGA­ TIONS. Copies of the SIU constitution are available in all Union halls. All members should obtain copies of this constitution so as to familiarize themselves with its con­ tents. Any time you feel any member or officer is attempt­ ing to deprive you of any constitutional right or obligation by any methods such as dealing with charges, trials, etc., as well as all other details, then the member so affected should immediately notify headquarters. FINANCIAL REPORTS. The constitution of the SlU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District makes specific provision for safeguarding the membership's money and Union finances. The constitution requires a detailed audit by Certified Public Accountants every three months, which are to be submitted to the membership by the Secretary-Treasurer. A quarterly finance committee of rank and file members, elected by the membership, makes examination each quarter of the finances of the Union and reports fully their findings and recommenda­ tions. Members of this committee may make dissenting reports, specific recommendations and separate findings. TRUST FUNDS. All trust funds of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District are administered in accordance with the provisions of various trust fund agreements. All these agreements specify that the trustees in charge of these funds shall equally consist of Union and management representatives and their alternates. All expenditures and disbursements of trust funds are made only upon approval by a majority of the trustees. All trust fund financial records are available at the headquarters of the various trust funds. Bosun'sMate William MacArthur makes sure all is well as cable is 'paid out' from the cargo tanks. EQUAL RIGHTS. All members are guaranteed equal rights in employment and as members of the SIU. These rights arc clearly set forth in the SIU constitution and in the contracts which the Union has negotiated with the employers. Consequently, no member may be discrimi­ nated against becau.se of race, creed, color, sex and na­ tional or geographic origin. If any member feels that he is denied the equal rights to which he is entitled, he should notify Union headquarters. IlilllllltUliniillllilltllHIiHillUllHlliUlllllllUilUllilUlllUllilililH patrolman or other Union oflicial, in your opinion, fails to protect your contract rights properly, contact the nearest SIU port agent. EDITORIAL POLICY —THE LOG. The Log has traditionally refrained from publishing any article serving the political purposes of any individual in the Union, officer or member. It has also refrained from publishing articles deemed harmful to the Union or its collective membership. This established policy has been reaffirmed by membership action at the September, I960, meetings in all constitutional ports. The responsibility for Log policy is vested in an editorial board which consists of the Executive Board of the Union. The Executive Board may delegate, from among its ranks, one individual to carry out this responsibility. PAYMENT OF MONIES. No monies are to be paid to anyone in any official capacity in the SIU unless an official Union receipt is given for same. Under no circum. stances should any. member pay any money for any reason unless he is given such receipt. In the event anyone attempts to require any such payment be made without supplying a receipt, or if a member is required to make a payment and is given an official receipt, but feels that he should not have been required to make such payment, this should immediately be reported to Union headquarters. SEAFARERS POLIIiCAL ACTIVITY DONAl ION •—SPAD. SPAD is a separate segregated fund. Its pro­ ceeds are used to further its objects and purposes includ­ ing, but not limited to, furthering the political, social and economic interests of maritime workers, the preservation and furthering of the American Merchant Marine with improved employment opportunities for seamen and boatmen and the advancement of trade union concepts. In connection with such objects, SPAD supports and contributes to political candidates for elective office. All contributions are voluntary. No contribution may be'' solicited or received because of force, job discrimination, llnancial reprisal, or threat of such conduct, or as a con­ dition of membership in the Union or of employment. If a contribution is made by reason of the above improper conduct, notify the Seafarers Union or SPAD by certified mail within 30 days of the contribution for investigation and appropriate action and refund, if involuntary. Sup­ port SPAD to protect and further your economic, poli­ tical and social interests, and American trade union concepts. If at any time a member feels that any of the above rights have been violated, or that he has been denied his con.stitutiunaI right of access to Union records or infor­ mation, he should immediately notify SIU President Paul Hall at headquarters hy certified mail, return receipt requested. The address is 675 - 4th Avenue, Brooklyn, N.Y.11232. July 1979 / LOG / 35 �Tug Defender and Crew on Coastwise Trade In the event that any SIU member.s have U'iial problems in the various ports, a list of attorneys whom they can consult is being published. The mem­ ber need not choose the recommended attorneys and this list is intended only for informational purposes: The following is a list of recom­ mended attorneys throughout the United States: NEW YORK, N.V. Schulman & Abarbanel 350 Fifth Avenue New York, N.Y. 10001 Tele. #(212) 279-9200 BALTIMORE, MD. Kaplan, Heyman, Greenberg, Engelman & Belgrad Sun Life Building Charles & Redwood Streets Baltimore, Maryland 21201 Tele. #(301) 539-6967 HOUSTON, TEX. Archer & Peterson Americana Building 811 Dallas Street Houston, Texas 77002 Tele. #(713) 659-4455 TAMPA, FLA. Hamilton & Douglas, P.A. 2620 W. Kennedy Blvd. Tampa, Florida 33609 Tele. #(813) 879-9482 ' SAN FRANCISCO, CALIF. John Paul Jennings, Henning and Walsh 100 Bush Street, Suite 1403 San Francisco, California 94104 Tele. #(415) 981-4400 ST. LOUIS, MO. Gruenberg & Sounders 721 Olive Street St. Louis, Missouri 63101 Tele. #(314) 231-7440 NEW ORLEANS, LA. Barker, Boudreaux, Lamy, Gardner & Foley 1400 Richards Building 837 Gravier Street New Orleans, Louisiana 70112 Tele. #(504) 586-9395 LOS ANGELES, CALIF. Fogel, Julber, Reinhardt & Rothschild 5900 Wilshire Boulevard Los Angeles, California 90036 Tele. #(213) 937-6250 MOBILE, ALA. Simon & Wood 1010 Van Antwerp Building Mobile, Alabama 36602 Tele. #(205) 433-4904 DETROIT, MICH. Victor G. Hanson 19268 Grand River Avenue Detroit, Michigan 48822 Tele. #(313) 532-1220 BOSTON, MASS. Joseph M. Orlando 95 Commercial Wharf Boston, Massachusetts 02110 Tele. #(617) 523-1000 SEATTLE, WASH. Vance, Davies, Roberts, Reid &. Anderson 100 West Harrison Plaza Seattle, Washington 98119 Tele. #(206) 285-3610 CHICAGO, ILL. Katz &. Friedman 7 South Dearborn Street Chicago, Illinois 60603 Tele. #(312) 263-6330 36 / LOG / July 1979 Late last montti the crew of the SlU-manned Tug Defender took time out for this group photo at the messtable.They are(l. to r.) Capt, Tom Dunton; Mate, Matt Drankowski; ABs William Williford and Ken Kirwin, Cook Richard Conway and Engineer Ed Sampson. Dispatchers Report for Inland Waters JUNE 1-30,1979 •TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups Class A Class B Class C Port Boston New York Philadelphia .. Baltimore Norfolk Tampa Mobile New Orleans ... Jacksonville ... San Francisco., Wilmington ... Seattle Puerto Rico ... Houston Port Arthur Algonac St. Louis Piney Point Paducah Totals 0 0 0 4 0 1 2 0 0 0 1 0 1 2 6 0 7 0 3 27 0 0 0 13 0 2 0 1 1 0 3 0 0 7 4 0 19 32 10 92 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 10 1 0 7 0 5 7 18 0 24 0 107 181 Totals All Departments 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 2 5 0 4 0 4 17 0 0 0 4 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 11 4 0 22 32 7 82 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 6 2 0 0 0 2 9 20 0 19 0 73 131 0 0 0 7 0 4 12 6 1 0 3 0 0 4 4 0 5 0 4 50 0 1 0 18 0 4 0 7 5 0 22 0 1 9 4 0 25 0 6 102 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 1 0 0 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 1 0 1 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 7 0 0 2 1 0 0 0 1 30 0 . 0 0 1 0 2 1 55 1 0 42 0 9 16 . 7 0 17 0 109 260 ENGINE DEPARTMENT 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 1 0 0 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 0 0 1 0 6 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 4 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 7 Port Boston New York Philadelphia .. Baltimore Norfolk Tampa Mobile New Orleans .. Jacksonville .. San Francisco. Wilmington ... Seattle Puerto Rico ... Houston Port Arthur Algonac St. Louis Piney Point ... Paducah Totals ••REGISTERED ON BEACH . All Groups Class A Class B Class C DECK DEPARTMENT Port Boston New York Philadelphia .. Baltimore Norfolk Tampa Mobile New Orleans .. Jacksonville .. San Francisco. Wilmington ... Seattle Puerto Rico ... Houston Port Arthur Algonac St. Louis Piney Point ... Paducah Totals TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups Class A Class B Class C 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 20 3 0 STEWARD DEPARTMENT 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 3 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 2 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 14 21 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 11 12 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 5 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 0 0 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 8 3 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 14 30 35 103 209 21 86 146 59 114 320 •"Total Registered" means the number of men who actually registered for shipping at the port last month. ••"Registered on the Beach" means the total number of men registered at the port at the end of last month. �O O O O O A Couple of Victories, Past and Present O O O O O The tradition of Victory lives on. Victory ships like the S.S. Binghamton Victory (left), were built for the War effort in 1944 and '45. But the ship, skippered by "Mad Dog" Olsen, remained in service for Bull Line (above photo taken in ,1953), hauling supplies for an Air Force Base at Thule, Greenland. The Binghamton's retired now, but the U.S.M.S. North Star III (right), christened the S.S. Emory Victory, is still going strong. The only diesel-built Victory ship is now operated by the Bureau of Indian Affairs. She was snapped recently in the Bering Straits. Help Your Brother Down the Road to Sobriety eeing a blind man walk down a street makes the rest of us thankful for our sight. Perfect strangers, as well as friends, don't hesitate to offer a guiding arm to the blind because we all think it must be a terrible thing tb be unable to see where you're going. An alcoholic can't see where he's going either, only alcoholics don't have friends. Because a friend wouldn't let another man blindly travel a course that has to lead to the destruction of his health, his job and his family. And that's where an alcoholic is headed. Helping a fellow Seafarer who has a drinking problem is just as easy—and just as important—as steering a blind man across a street. All you have to do is take that Seafarer by the arm and guide him to the Union's Alcoholic Rehabilitation Center in Valley Lee, Md. . Once he's there, an alcoholic SlU member will receive the care and counseling he needs. And hell get the support of brother SIU members who are fighting »•. the same tough battle he is back to a healthy, productive alcohol-free life. The road back to sobriety is a long one for an alcoholic. But because of ARC, an alcoholic SIU member doesn't have to travel the distance alone. And by guiding a brother Seafarer in the direction of the Rehab Center, youll be showing him that the first step back to recovery is only an arm's length away. S Alcoholic Rehabilitation Center I am interested in attending a six-week program at the Alcoholic Rehabilitation Center. I understand that all my medical and counseling records will be kept strictly confidential, and that they will not be kept anywhere except at The Center. Name Book No. Address (Street or RFD) (City) (State) Telephone No I I (Zip) I I I Mail to: THE CENTER Star Route Box 153-A Valley Lee, Md. 20692 or call, 24 hours-a-day, (301) 994-0010 July 1979 / LOG / 37 H �Cynthia Cole,'75 Scholarship Winner, To Be a Teacher Cynthia Marie Cole gave a lot of thought to what she wanted her life's work to be before she even entered college. And when she won the SIU's four-year, $10,000 college scholar­ ship in 1975, she had a very definite goal. She planned to become a teacher and eventually end up as a family counselor. The daughter of recently-de­ ceased SIU member. Recertified Bosun Lonnie Cole, Cynthia is It's A Good Idea! , V. It's a good idea to specialize in skills that ore needed today and mean job security tomor­ row. It*$ Q good idea to learn marine electri­ cal mamtena nee. So /aAre the course. Marine Electrical Maintenance cktss starts August 20. Enroll now. C^Qa§0ct HLS or your SIU Representative. It's a good idea! - about to graduate from the Uni­ versity of North Carolina at Greens­ boro. Shell have a degree in Child Development and Family Relations. She will also have teacher certifica­ tion for Kindergarten through grade 3, and a blueprint for the future. "I'd like to start out with a teaching position," Cindy said, "and work on my Masters degree at the University of North Carolina in the summers." She's planning to do her Masters work in counseling which will give her the training necessary for a job in marriage counseling, counseling problem children or parent training. "I really like the idea of working with parents, helping them handle their children who may be having problems in school or causing discipline problems," she said. Though she knows that teaching isn't a wide-open field these days, Cindy recently put in applications at the schools in her home town of Asheboro, N.C. She has two good reasons for wanting to wprk as close to Ashe­ boro as possible. First of all, she thinks her chances of landing a job in Asheboro are pretty good. "It's not the kind of place everyone goes to get a job," she said, "so that's a plus for me." Secondly, Cindy's planning to be married in December to her high school sweetheart. And he works in Asheboro. Community Involvement Cindy is well known in her home town where her scholastic achieve­ ments and community work have won the praise and appreciation of many of her neighbors. For three years, Cindy has worked in summer church programs. The past two summers she's been the director of church youth programs. "I enjoyed it a lot," Cindy said. "But it was a seven-day-a-week job. On weekdays I planned day camp activities for young kids. During the evenings I scheduled outings and Cynthia Cole retreats for teenagers. And on Sundays I led a Bible class." Cindy also got some experience with young kids during the school year, faking care of two children for one of her college professors. But thanks to the SIU scholar­ ship, she didn't have to hold down a full-time job while getting her college degree. "I'm very appreciative for the help I got from the SIU," Cindy said of the scholarship. "It took a big burden off my parents." "Winning the scholarship also mads my education seem so much more worthwhile to me," she ex­ plained. "If someone thought that much of me to pay for my full education, then f felt I wanted to work very hard to live up to that." Cindy's parents were also thrilled when their daughter won the Union's college award. Her father, Lonnie Cole, passed away last March after more than 30 years as an SIU member. Seafarer Cole joined the Union in 1947 in the port of Norfolk. He shipped AB for many years and graduated from the Union's Bosuns Recertification Program in 1975. A IMESSAGE FROIM YOUR UNION DONT GET TANGLED OP WrTH DRUG5 ~IF~ CAUGHT, VOii LO$E YOUR PAPERS FOR LIFE/ •e\/£e& 38 / LOG / July 1979 �From Classroom to Pumproom The Pumproom Maintenance upgrading class yielded five graduates. Shown l-r, L Tanner, J Siegel, G.Blanco, and J. Rozmus. R.Hipp, another pumproom grad, Is not in the photo. Current Electrical Grads The last Electrical Maintenance class posed for this pix at PIney Point Front row l-r: E. Fredrlckson, J. DelRlo, C. Coumas. Back row l-r G Glllland W White r' . o, w. Clausen. AB's A'plenty—Here Are Six and Twenty - i. V \ , - Graduates of the recent AB, course at the Harry Lundeberg School In PIney Point, Md., are, front row (l-r): D. CentofantI, A, Yazldl, J. Sparks, D. Huddleston, D. Law, J. Howe, T. Conroy, R. Brown. Second row (l-r): J. Girt, S. Anderson, W. HIckey, T.Epperson, J. Harris, M. Murdock, R. Mechler, 0. Moses, E. Rivera. Back row (l-r): J. Eckhart, J. Polder,.E. McKlnley, R. Van Dyke, D. Whitmore, 0. Taylor, M. Shean, R. Chavers, H, Hofmann. In Short Order—Cook & Bakers Juanlto Bayonita (left) and Howard Williams went through the HLS Cook & Baker course and came out with the diplomas they're displaying above. They'll Follow the Stars Since graduating from the Lundeberg School s course In Celestial Navigation, these nine SID members really can follow the stars. In the first row, l-r,they are: W. Brinkley, G. Mowbray. M. Bradshaw, C. Wood. Second row, l-r: J. James, G. Brown, "N. Teller, E. Proudfoot and'T. Hulsart. July 1979 / LOG / 39 �jm ^ LOG RESERVE A SPACE FOR THE FUTURE JULY 1979 Official Publkjllon of Ihr Seafarers Internaiionii Union • Ailantk, Gulf, Laket and Inland Waters Disiriii • AFL CIO DONATION (SPAD) ASSIGNMENT FOR TO: Seafarers Vacation Plan 275 20th Street Brooklyn, N.Y. 11215 ents required to be made ' cents per day for which »AD, 675 Fourth Avenue, h notice by certified mail hall be effective as of the thereafter. Effective from this date, by you to me for vacation b I am entitled to vacation b Brooklyn, N.Y. 11232. This is given by me to you of re date you receive it and appli .tablished and administered ures for candidates seeking right to refuse to make any directly to SPAD such amount Jfied amount herein provided is for the making of voluntary con< copy of SPAD's report is filed jral Election Commission, Wash- I acknowledge advice a, by my union to engage in pv political office and solicits ai contributions, including this au as \ may voluntarily determine it to minimize administrative respoi tributions. And this authorization with the Federal Election Commi ington, D.C. ) SPAD and copy to me. This authorization has been iW-Tiber's Signature Member's name (Pi W MI » i/ / Social Security Numbi \ f / /inribers Home Address / / Book Number • 1 State • Zip 2§§ DONT LET OUR SECURITY RUNOUT .A- 30'A DAY IS ALL IT TAKES Sign the SPAD check-off today. � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. 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Title A name given to the resource July 1979 Description An account of the resource HEADLINES SENATE VOTE, 74-3 TO KEEP ALASKA OIL IN US HALL AMONG LEADERS AT CAMP DAVID PRESIDENT CARTER HOSTS 10 DAYS OF MEETINGS TO DEVELOP ENERGY STRATEGY UNION KNOCKS BILL GIIVING RAILROADS EDGE OVER TOWBOATS GAO JOINS SIU IN CRITICISM OF COAST GUARD ATLANTIC FISHERMEN’S UNION SEEKS MERGER INTO SIU-AGLIWD W.C. STEWARD WELFARE CLAIMS TO BE HANDLED BY HDQRS. SIU SCORES VICTORY FOR EAST COAST TUG JOBS HOUSE, SENATE PLANNING ‘SWEEPING’ CHANGES IN MARITIME POLICY NLRB RULES FAVORABLY IN VALERIE F. BEEF ON WEST COAST IMPROVING USPHS CARE FOR SEAMEN GOAL OF SIU VETERAN PUMPMAN FINDS NEW TANKERS AT NEW BALLGAME NATIONAL MARITIME COUNCIL ELECTS AMOSS AS CHAIRMAN MARAD CHIEF SAYS HE WILL BOSLTER U.S. DRY-BULK FLEET ANNOUNCE NEW CONTRACT FOR WATERMAN RO/RO VESSEL COMMITTEE ACTION IN CONGRESS SHIP SAFETY INSPECTIONS ARE ‘INADEQUATE’ SAYS GAO SIU INITIATES SERIES OF CONFABS FOR RIVERS’ BOATMEN M/V TOM FRAZIER NEWEST ADDITION TO SIU INLAND FLEET SIU CREWS 9TH LNG, EL PASO HOWARD BOYD LIBERIAN-FLAG DUMPS ON NEW YORK; 120,000 GALLONS WORTH APL PUTS 1ST OF 3 FORMER PFEL SHIPS BACK IN BUSINESS U.S. PASSENGER SHIPS ON THEIR WAY BACK? SIU FABORS BILL TO BRING SS UNITED STATES, INDEPENDENCE BACK UNDER U.S. FLAG ZAPATA ROVER CREW RESCUES 3 OFF FOG BOUND CAPE MAY FEDS STILL VERY COLD ON NEW LNG PROJECTS HLS TRAINEES SWEEP TO VICTORY IN NEW YORK HARBOR’S 26TH INTERNATIONAL LIFEBOAT RACE TRAINING, TEAMWORK THE KEYS TO VICTORY IN LIFEBOAT RACE HALL TELLS MONEY PEOPLE, WORKERS MUST GET THEIR FAIR SHARE TOWBOAT OPERATORS FACING DIESEL FUEL SHORTAGE ON WATERWAYS ROY CURTIS FOUND THAT WELFARE PLAN TAKES CARE OF PENSIONERS FOREIGN TANKERS COLLIDE CAUSING ‘WORST SPILL EVER’ NEW USPHS OUTPATIENT CLINIC OPENED IN ST. LOUIS STEVE LESLIE, 65, AND STILL GOING STRONG AS HEAD OF LOCAL 25, IUOE SIU HDQS. OFFICIAL PETE LOLEAS RETIRES WAGE GUIDELINE GETS TOP COURT OK OVER LABOR’S OBJECTIONS Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 7/1/1979 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Newsprint Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Vol. 41, No. 7 1979 Periodicals Seafarers Log http://seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/ff456ff3560b5aec4c7cf6387ced99e5.pdf f3b873e19564302ae472e63c690c73f2 PDF Text Text 'I - • . • y - '^r ' Paul Hall • .ISl -:V. ?:v,f '- .. -'vJl • • -^-^r' •^'} :?vX - '"'A -t . ft. i' i '.ft". •• Iv- - » \ fv: , •SiS^ •ft : c; '•'^:''^?A., • • A • • ' -« : i 'f ? 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No matter how big, tough or powerful the opposition appeared to be, if there was a fight that had to be fought, Paul Hall fought it. I stood by his side in many of our Union's toughest battles. He led us in these fights with skill, tenacity and tireless enthusiasm. He never did anything half way. As a result, the SIU usually came out on top holding the banner of victory. But win, lose or draw,one thing is for sure.Paul Hall never lost his motivation to surge headlong into a battle. He hated the idea of complacency, because he understood that the survival of our Union depended on the ethics of hard work and constant vigilance. He lived out these ethics every day of his life. He had a deep realization that he was a product of his times. He, along with thousands of other seamen, suffered the indignities of the early days. He sailed during a time when a seaman was considered and treated as a third class citizen. He tasted the bitterness of indecent wages and conditions. He saw the despair of oldtimers who had no where to go and nothing to show for a lifetime at sea. Paul Hall's life was a constant struggle to right these wrongs—to continually improve the lives of American seamen—to insure that seamen could always live, work and eventually retire in dignity. Paul Hall believed in people. He believed in youth. He understood a young person's needs, desires and aspirations. He never passed up an opportunity to give a young person a b^eak. He gave me my first break when I was 16 years old. He has done the same for thousands more throughout the nation. The Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship is a living monument of his belief in the youth of this nation. Above all else, though, Paul Hall realized that no man is indestructable. He always worked and planned for the future. He fought to accomplish things and achieve things that would endure beyond his lifetime. He did the things he did because he felt they were right for seamen and right for the SIU. During his lifetime, Paul Hall afchiwd more for American seamen as a class of workers than anyone in the history of the seamen's movement. For his efforts, he gained the respect and admiration of the entire labor movement and the entire American maritime industry. He has left us a Union strong of character, deep in tradition and united in purpose. He has left us a legacy of achievement, fortitude and trust. The best tribute that we can pay to Paul Hall is to continue his work. We must continue to build upon the cornerstones of his achievements. We must continue to move forward. And we must do these things in the best tradition of Paul Hall and the SIU—with aggressiveness, brotherhood and dignity. As his successor, I pledge myself toward achieving these goals. F ;r-\-' iiiiia:' Hivftfti ." '5ul io • )' •:' <•; " •' J'" - • • U ,•; '•>' '--.if •' '' . ; a'"".* '• • '•>!'•," • "• , •-•>'}y:: ' ' !;> '= •>'•*;'' V? "•• '. -.CTAe• •i'' •>-' I ^ • . ft. ; ,ft.' ':-m Change of address cards on Form 3579 should be sent to Seafarers Irrtemationai Union. Atlant^, Quit 112327 Published monthly. Second Class postage paid at Brooklyn. N.Y. Vol. 42. No. 7, July 1980. (ISSN #0160-2047) 2/LOG / July 1980 - • Waters District, AFL-CIO. 675 Fourth Awe.. Brooklyn. N Y. �WTJMiii >'airwA.' 1"?.^ V Hall Dies of P AUL Hall, the man who built our Union with brawn and brains from a struggling organization of 500 seamen into the number one maritime union in the world, died on June 2^, 1980 at the age of 65. Brother Paul Hall, H-1, whose legendary battles emblazen the SIU's history with a deep tradi­ tion of victory, succumbed after ah eight-month fight against cancer. It's one of the few battles Paul Hall ever lost. Announcement of his death sent shock waves throughout the American labor movement and the world maritime industry. Union Headquarters was floodedwith letters and telegrams from the ships at sea and from around the nation. They expressed deep sorrow and regret for the passing of one of the giants of American labor. They also vividly showed the tremendous amount of respect and admiration Paul Hall earned in his life-long struggle to constantly improve the lives of American seamen. Hundreds of moumers, includ­ ing SIU members and labor, v industi^ and government leaders, paid their respects at Paul Hall's wake on June 23-24. Then, 500 people jammed SIU headquart­ ers for his funeral on June 25. Among the 500 were Vice President Walter Mondale, AFLr CIO President Lane Kirkland and New York Governor Hugh Carey. The Story Begins Paul Hall's amazing story begins in the tiny town of Inglenook, Alabama. His early years were marked by poverty. The son of a railroad engineer, Paul managed to get through eight years of scl^ooling. But his lack of education in no way deterred him from becoming one of the truly remarkable public speakers of our time. He was a self made man in the best traditions of America. He left home at an early age for work. In his own words, "I did a little bit of everything, from riding the rails to boxing." He started shipping as a teenager in the very early '^Os. He shipped mostly in the black gang as wiper and FOWT. He earned an^ Original 2nd Engineers li­ cense, but never sailed under it choosing to stay with his un­ licensed brothers. He shipped throughout the '30s and into World War II. He was a member of the old International Seamen's Union. death last month. When the SIU was founded in Paul Hall led the SIU in the 1938, Paul Hall was there with a General Strike of 1947 when small group of other seamen seamen won unprecedented gains determined to block the East in wages and conditions. He also Coast seamen's movement from keyed organizing breakthroughs the very real threat of a takeover for the SIU in bringing Isthmian by card carrying communist lines (125 ships) and Cities party members. Service Tankers under the SIU He was very proud of his banner. charter member book in the SIU, The Isthmian victory was the H-1. single largest organizing victory Paul Hall made his presence in the histroy of the deep sea feltihimediately. Hewasatou^, sailor's movement. And Cities hard nosed union activist who Service was the most notoriously backed down from no one. The anti-union company on the early waterfront battles left him waterfront. with ugly knife scars on his arms Paul Hall, through collective and legs. bargaining, also established for His first official post in the the SIU membership the Sea­ Union was as patrolman in the farers Welfare, Pension and port of Baltimore in 1944. He Vacation Plans, which today rapidly moved up to become port provide SIU people with the best, agent in New York and then most secure benefits in the Director of Organizing for the industry. SIU Atlantic and Gulf District. Paul Hall was always the Then in 1947, he became chief champion of the underdog. By executive officer of our Union, 1954, the SIU had aided with, as the SIU-AGLIWD, at the age of Paul used to say, "money, 32. He held this post until his marbles and chalk" a total of 75 at 65 , brother unions in strikes and organizing campaigns. .These constant battles to help other unions earned Paul Hall the lifelong reputation of one who got things done and who could always be counted on for help no matter what the problem. Succeeds Lundeberg In 1957, Paul Hall became President of the SIUNA succeed­ ing the late Harry Lundeberg^ a post he held uptil his death. In the. same year, he became President of the AFL-CIO Maritime Trades Department. When Hall took over the MTD it was a struggling organization made up of only^ix small unions. He built it ipto the most active and Continued on Page 38 Donations Can be Sent to Cancer Fund The family of Paul Hall requeste that anyone wishing to make donations, please make them in the name of Paul Hall to the American Cancer Society Fund. Frank Drozak Takes Over The Helm of the SKI Frank Drozak now holds the reins of leadership for the SIU. Drozak succeeds the late Paul Hall as PresidepJ of the S|U for the remainder of Pr^ident Hall's term of office. Drozak takes over as president as a result of an earlier decision by the SIU-AGLIWD Ext^utive Board. Under provisions of the SIU Constitution, the Executive Board imanimously adopted two motions at a meeting on Dec. 27, 1979 at Union Headqiwrtfits. First, the Executive Board moved that by rei^op of Paul Hall's illness and incapacity. Exec. Vice President Frank Drozak was to assume the President's duties and discharge the authority, powers and obliga­ tion of the office pending Paul Hall's return. Since then, Frank Drozak has ably discharged the o^ce of president. The Executive Board also ruled that in the event of President Hall's death prior to the expiration of the term of his office, that Exec. Vice President Drozak be automatically ap­ pointed as President for the balance of the unexpired term. The Exec. Board members who unanimously voted to make This month, at the July the recommendations on Dec. 27, membership meeting at Head­ 1979 were; Joe DiGiorgio, secre­ quarters, Frank Drozak was tary treasurer; Angus "Red" given a rousing vote of confi­ Campbell, vice president in dence in his ability to dischargil^ charge of contracts and contract the office of President. J enforcement; Leon Hall, vice During 'Good and Welfare' at president in charge of the Gulf Coast; Mike Sacco, vice presi­ the July meeting, Drozak pledged himself *to carry out the dent in charge of the Great Lakes duties of President under the and Inland Waters, and Frank Constitution of the SIU to the Drozak, executive vice president best of my abilities." and chairman. The Executive Board's action He also affirmed that "nothing was adopted by the membership will interfere with this ship. I at all regular membership meet­ intend to keep our Union on a ings in the month of January steady course, 24 hours a day, 7 1980. days a week." July 1980 / LOG / 3 ^ w,1: V-,. I I. i• B • 1• �•-.•^ti-iiii .aWwigi^gjawBBtaag.'gr;::-" I-JPT- • -f" i'i- > - - — w- ^ ; -fc? - Paul Hall Always'Kept the Faith;' It's Our Turn ^ by George McCartney, M-948 T HERE is a very large mural in the church of St. Paul the Apostle in New York City which shows St. Paul before he was put to death by the Romans. At the bottom of the mural is a quotation from one of St. Paul's epistles to Timothy which reads: "/ }uxve finished my course. I have fought a good fight. I have kept the faith.** These were St. PauTs last words. Paul Hall was an admirer of St. Paul and familiar with this particular quotation. In fact, one of Paul Hall's favorite expressions of farewell was "keep the faith." Paul Hall has now, too, finished his course which was at times a very difficult one. But he somehow always managed to steer a true course, one which kept our Union on an even keel in spite of the often stormy seas that we have sailed through. As far as having fought a good fight, I don't believe there ever was, or ever will be a fighter the equal of Paul Hall, He was a battler who loved the challenge of a rough, tough fight of which, during his life, there were many. He thrived on a good fight. One need only ask his opponents or check his record, as Paul would say, to confirm this. When it came to keeping the faith; Paul Hall did exactly that and then some. He kept the faith with all of us. Now it is our turn to keep the faith with him. I feel, very strongly that this is the least we can do. It is what Paul Hall would want and expect from us. « *. \ How do we do this? We do it by following the course laid out for us by Paul Hall. We have a new man at the helm, Frank Drozak, steering that course. But Frank is "new," only in the sense that he has just taken over the wheel. He is not a first tripper. He is a qualified quartermaster and has the discharges to prove it. He is a disciple of Paul Hall, the same as I am. Under Frank's leadership we must pull together. We must work together as a team united in our efforts to reach those goals that Paul Hall has set for us and if we follow his guidance we will succeed in our effort, We have some very rough seas ahead of us. The fight is far from over. There are many battles yet to be won, but then life itself is a battle. That is the way it always has been and probably always will be. V,»4-4-1A T'Vfto^ li- oliirovro Paul Hall has headed us in the right direction. It is our responsi­ bility now to keep headed in that direction. We must not change course. We must not break the faith." I first met Paul Hall when I was 18 years old and just starting out in our Union. It was my good fortune to have had the oppor­ tunity to work for him and with him down through the years. The experience of having known him was one of the greatest and most rewarding that anyone could have asked for. He was a tough skipper, but there never was a better or fairer one. So long, Paul, "smooth sailing." 'He did what he did because he felt it was right' T HE first time Ed Mooney met Paul Hall was in a bar on the West Side of Manhattan. Mooney was the bartender and Paul Hall was port agent in New York. The year was 1944. It was a seamen's bar, and a good place for Paul to jaw with the membership while having a few cold ones. Being a big friendly Irishman, who could play the roles of detec­ tive or priest better than the real thing, Ed Mooney became friends with many a seaman and then with Paul Hall. Before long, Ed Mooney was on a ship in the steward depart­ ment praying to God he wouldn't be blasted out of the water by a German torpedo and cursing |'r ::t-. Paul Hall for having put him there. After the war, Mooney came ashore and worked for the Union as an organizer, patrolman and agent. When he retired a few years back, he held the office of Headquarters Representative. He had never lost that big Irish ability to make friends. But on June 25, 1980, the day he helped bury Paul Hall, there was no tantilizing smile on Ed Mooney's^ face. Tears welled in his eyes as he performed the solemn duty as honorary pall­ bearer. When it was all over, Ed Mooney found it hard to talk, to recall the old days. But after awhile, the words spilled out from the man who is never at a loss for something to say. Mooney started out with endearment: "When we were young, Paul was a rough son of a bitch. You know, everyone thinks that Paul Hall only shipped in the black gang. But that's not true. He shipped awhile in the steward department. One trip, Paul was sailing cook and baker. He made some corn bread this particular day, and some of the crew refused to eat it and started complaining about it. The next thing you know, Paul comes flying out of the galley looking to kick the pants off anyone who wouldn't eat it." The words continued to flow. "There wouldn't be an SlU today if it wasn't for Paul Hall. Nobody could crack Isthmian Lines or Cities Service. They were the biggest finks on the waterfront. But Paul Hall cracked them, and we got nearly 150 ships." » Mooney continued: "The main thing about Paul is that if you came to him with a problem, he made it his problem. You never got lip service from Paul Hall. If you needed money, or someone was sick in the family, Paul would take it out of his own pocket and give it to you and then ask if it was enough. The money wasn't a loan either. He gave it to you and wouldn't take a re­ payment. • In happier days, attending the 13th Biennial SlUNA Convention in 1967. Flashing that big Irish smile is Ed Mooney (left) with close friends (l-r) Rose Hall, Paul Hall and Marguerite Bodin, switchboard operator at Union Headquarters for many years. I 4 / LOG / July 1980 "Paul did so many things for the community. He helped all the local churches and charities with money, manpower and time, and As an organizer, patrolman, port agent and Headquarters representative Ed Mooney was in tfie tfiick of many a figtit for tlie SlU. But thie tougfiest job of all came June 25, 1980, ttie day Mooney fielped to bury tiis friend and Union brotfier of 35 years, Paul Hall. never asked for a thing in return. He felt very strongly about community activities. He felt it was our responsibility to be active and helpful in community affairs." Mooney continued: "Paul was no armchair general. He never asked you to do anything he wouldn't do himself. If you worked 12 hours a day, he worked 20. If you stood on a picket line for 8 hours, he stood 12." The words came slower now as Ed Mooney fought back a few more tears. "Paul didn't like fanfare. He didn't like publicity. He did what he did because he thought it was right." �MIKC iv-.; Paul Hall, the Man: A Look inside by Max Hall forced to leave home and seek AUL Hall's death leaves employment. He boxed men those who knew him with a twice his age for a quarter a fight. void that can only be filled by He hoboed. He lugged groceries remembering who he was and from sun-up to sun-down. He what he believed in. He was one sent every extra penny he earned of the towering figures of the home so that his mother and modern seaman's movement. It is younger brother could eat. fitting that this edition of the Log His first big break came when contain rememberances of him he decided to ship out. He often by many of his friends and told friends that he owed every­ associaties, for no one person thing to the maritime industry for could ever do him justice: he was giving him the chance to make a complex man who had many something of himself. As bad as interests and a seemingly infinite conditions were in the merchant capacity for growth. marine fifty years ago, they were Paul Hall's life read like a infinitely better than the ones beautifully crafted picture book: Paul Hall had to cope with as a one compelling image followed fatherless transient roaming a another. His childhood was filled South plagued by economic with illness and crushing poverty. collapse. . His later years were years of Seamen Were Family personal triumph. He lived to see the union he helped establish He had a Southerner's sense of become the bedrock of the the extended family. When he American maritime industry. joined the merchant marine, While many segments of the seamen became part of his blood­ maritime industry have found­ line. Even after he became one of ered, the Seafarers International the most powerful and respected Union has held its own. Because labor leaders in the country, of Paul Hall's pereerverence and when he met with Presidents and leadership, the union is working conversed routinely with cabinet successfully in Washington to members, every old-timer was his reverse the decline of the Ameri­ brother and every trainee his son. can flag Merchant Marine. It is That he included seamen in his branching out to the rivers so that definition of family is a tribute to it can protect the rights of seamen them, for there was a special there, and it has helped its bond between the children of members improve the quality of Robert and Minnie Belle Hall. their lives by providing them with Even though they were often safer working conditions and separated, they possessed a increased wages, expanded closeness that never weakened. career opportunities, and topPaul Hall, his sister and four notch educational facilities. brothers were always conscious of being heir to a proud family The Early Years tradition. Their father had been Paul Hall's early years were an engineer for the LouisevilleNashville Line at the time when rugged ones. His father died when he was 11 years old. The railroads were exotic and power­ pension that was supposed to ful. But Robert Hall was more have supported the Hall family than just a railroad engineer. He never materialized. A friend of was a union member. To be a the family stole it and left Mrs. member of the union in the Hall and her six children im­ South at the turn of the century poverished. was to take a stand against social injustice, often at the threat of At the age of 14, Paul Hall was physical violence. The sailing life suited the IBT Local 810 young Paul Hall. He was able to provide his mother with a decent Gives $10,000 Local 810 of the International income. And while a $1.60 a day Brotherhood of Teamsters has wasn't much, the money was donated $10,000 in the name of Paul steady and the work honest. His favorite ports were New Hall to the New York University School of Medicine Cancer Center. Orleans and Baltimore. He loved Dennis Silverman, president of the them because they were cosmo­ New York based Teamsters Local, politan. To a young Alabama called Paul Hall "a staunch friend boy, they were down-right con­ and fearless fighter for economic tagious, with their strange sights, justice." Silverman said his union pulsating streets, and colorful was calling for contributions from honkey-tonk sections. others as well. ^ On a cool night, on leave from P a ship, with money in his pocket, it was heaven. Loyalty His Principle The seaman's life helped form Paul Hall. It provided him with a set of iron-clad principles. To be more precise: seamen value one quality above all others, and that is loyalty. Either one is loyal to one'is friends, or one isn't. To be able to quote Cicero in Latin is a wonderful thing, but if a person turns his back on you when you're in trouble, then to hell with him and to hell with Cicero. When Paul Hall joined the Merchant Marine, it was in a state of turmoil. Effective control of the seaman's movement had passed out of the hands of Andrew Furuseth, the selfappointed patron saint of the seaman's movement and one of the truly great labor leaders of the twentieth century. Less competent men were in charge, and they could not, or would not, live up to Furuseth's legacy. Conditions worsened. The fire that had burned brightly with the passage of the Seaman's Act of 1916 dwindled, and expired. Out of the ashes of a failed seaman's movement arose two unlicensed unions, the SIU and the NMU, Paul Hall was one of the 500 men who followed Harry Lundeberg's lead and became charter members of the SIU. Lundeberg an Inspiration Lundeberg was an inspiration to the men who followed him. He would fire seamen up with speeches; move them with rhet­ oric. Paul Hall would often study Harry Lundeberg's public per­ sona. Like any newcomer, he imitated what he admired in others. Soon, however, he de­ veloped his own forceful style, one unique to him. Others began to imitate Paul Hall. The clear speaking voice, the polished delivery, the controlled yet unm'stakeable Southern accent. He often told people that it was Lundeberg who first made him aware of the importance of communication. "You could be the most brilliant man in the world," he'd say, "and it wouldn't mean a thing if you couldn't communicate your ideas to other people. Lundeberg taught me that. He could read the telephone book and still capture people's attention." During World War H Paul Hall sailed as an oiler, even though he had received a second engineer's rating. Years later, when he would take time to talk to a trainee or upgrader, he would discuss the war years and his second engineer's rating: "I sat for my second engineer's, license because I wanted to prove to myself that I was as good as any s.o.b. onboard ship. I never had any intention of sailing as a licensed engineer. I liked being down in the focs'l too much to leave it. For me, a poor Alabama boy with only eight grades of education, getting that endorse­ ment was just something I had to do. It was a test of my will." After the war, he was elected to various union positions, includ­ ing Patrolman and Port Agent. In 1948 he became Sec.-Treas. of the SIU and Chief Officer of the Atlantic and Gulf District. Within five years of his election as Chief Officer, magazines as different in style as Fortune and Reader's Digest were running Continued on Page 7 "1 _• July 1980 / LOG / 5 A*' ^ �,V Political Fights: No One Fought 'em Better T HE late President Lyndon Johnson was philosophizing about politics this particular day as he entertained a group of labor leaders at an informal White House luncheon. Johnson had the reputation as a tough, hardnosed politician earned during his tenure as a Congressman and later as a Senator. But he knew well the realities of American politics. Johnson sat back and told the labor leaders, "nobody gqts everything he wants in politics. Not even the President of the United States." Then he leaned forward and pointed toward Paul Hall and said, "just ask Paul Hall. He knows what I'm talking about." Johnson was talking about a bill he had introduced realigning certain government agencies. Part of Johnson's bill was to take the Maritime Administration out of the Department of Commerce and stick it into the Department of Transportation, Paul Hall didn't like that idea since he felt maritime would be swept into the background in the Transportation Department, which handled the . airlines, trucking and railroads. President Johnson's bill went through Congress almost exactly as he wanted it, with one slight change. The Maritime Admini­ stration was not touched. , It stayed in the Department of Commerce. At the time, one observer said, "Paul Hall won that one singlehandedly." The fact that Paul Hall could almost singlehandedly "beat" the President of the United States on a particular issue is no doubt the highest compliment that can be Paul Hall supported Jimmy Carter in his 1976 Presidential bid and was the founder of a Labor Committee for Carter's 1980 re-election. Here Paul Hall meets with President Carter and former Energy Secretary James Schlesinger at the White House. porters ' started deserting the sinking ship in droves. The AFL-CIO Executive Council took a vote in support of impeaching Nixon. Only one man on the Executive Council voted no. Paul Hall. There was tremendous pressure on Hall to make the vote unanimous. But Hall stood by Nixon because he had made a commitment to him. Another case! In the last race for the mayor of New York, the SIU supported Mario Cuomo in the Democratic primaries against Ed Koch and a host of other contenders. The first primary was undecisive. There was a runoff, The SIU stepped up its support of Cuomo against Koch. Koch won. However, Cuomo got the Liberal Party endorsement and stayed in the race. Almost all of Cuomo's supporters jumped to Koch after the primaries because the polls showed him way ahead paid to his ability in the political arena. But why did Paul Hall, the president of a relatively small international Union, wield such a big stick in Washington? The answer is not a simple one. But probably the best way to put it is that no one was able to par­ lay the resources of the labor movement better than Paul Hall. From his early days in labor, Paul Hall and the SIU were always the first to lend a hand, walk a picket line, send assistance to a brother union. People do not forget this kind of support. And in later years, when the SIU needed support on an issue, the support was.N^here. But there's more to it than that. In the sometimes cutthroat world of politics, Paul Hall was known as a man of his word, as a man who/stood by his commitments no matter what. For instance, Paul Hall and the SIU supported Richard Nixon in his reelection bid in 1972. After the Watergate mess hit the fan, Nixon's bandwagon of sup- of Cuomo. Paul Hall and the SIU stuck with Cuomo. He almost upset Koch. Today, Mario Cuomo is Lieutenant Governor of the State of New York. Politicians, through experi­ ence, knew that Paul Hall's word was his bond. They khew they could depend on him for his support. So in return, the politicians more often than not gave the SIU theirs. There was another ingredient Hall's success, though. He had a Special charisma, and innate ability to move people, whether those people were standing beside him on a picket or rubbing elbows with him in the White House. Paul Hall did not win all his political battles. He'd be the first one to admit it. But you can be sure he won a lot more than he lost. Paul Hall never backed down from a political fight. When it came to the jobs and well-being or Anierican maritime workers, he was in there for the duration, as many a politician from residents on down, found out. President Lyndon Johnson,shown speaking with Paul Hall politi^anenacHy Advisory committee meeting, was well acquainted with Hall's The support and advice of Paul Hall was sought after by Democratic and Republican Administrations alike. In the photo above, Paul Hall lends an ear to John Dunlop, secretary of labor under President Gerald Ford. ' 6 / LOG / July 1980 - �He Cracked Tough Nuts, Isthmian, Cities Service Paul Hall "was never too pressed to forget organizing." So eulogized AFL-CIO chief Lane Kirkland who remembered that "in his early years, it was his genius for organizing that brought Hall to the forefront of his union " Retired Gulf Vice President Lindsey J. Williams recalled that "he never lost the desire for organizing." 'Hard work, long hours and the ability to weld together an organization for organizing drives and getting people to work together in harmony," was Hall's "genius," Lindsey pointed out." Shortly after President Hall was first elected to Union office as Baltimore patrolman, he was named SIU Director of Organiz­ ing of the Atlantic and Gulf District. Under his leadership, the SIU was victorious in 1947 in a major organizing breakthrough—the Unionization of the Isthmian Steamship Co. Line—the last of the big freighter companies to be organized! '* Isthmian—a U.S. Steel Corp. subsidiary—with 125 ships and 3,500 jobs, was strictly anti-union and an open-shop proposition. Low pay, long hours and sub­ standard working and living conditions peryailed. While N.Y. port agent in 1945, Hall set up an Organizing and Strike Committee with the late Atlantic SIU Vice President Earl "Bull" Shepard^ (then New Orleans agent) as field director, Lindsey Williams as Gulf di­ rector and Mobile Port Agent Cal Thinner and now New York Patrolman Ted Babkowski. Aid­ ing them were a host of rank-andfile voluntary organizers who rode the Isthmian ships. Two years later after a nation­ wide organizing drive, the first and biggest im maritime history, an Isthmain fleet ship-by-ship NLRB vote had the SIU the winner by 1,256 votes over the NMU's813. An SIU contract was "signed then by the then largest shipping company in the world the day before the Taft-Hartley Act went into effect. The contract had hiring hall and rotary shipping board provisions included. The next year Hall was elected SIU-AGIWD secretary-treasurer and Lindsey Williams was named director of organizing. In 1950 another major SIU organizing breakthrough came about when a Cities Service Oil Co. contract was won with 85 percent of the vote after a four-year fight. The pact won reinstatement for pror union seamen in their fleet who had been fired. In hearings in 1950, before a U;S. Senate labor subcommittee probing labor-management rela­ tions in the East Coast oil tanker industry, especially the anti­ union Cities Service Oil Co. of Pennsylvania, the committee found that, "It is almost un­ believable that any union could continue in existence in the face of this combination of legal stalling and violent anti-union activity. Certainly a smaller, poorer and less persistent union would have been destroyed." "The probe revealed Cities Service's stalling tactics and massive, anti-union operations, including a sophisticated and elaborate labor spy system used to ferret out pro-union seamen in their fleet. On one of their ships in 1949, 28 of the 32-man crew were fired forunion activity. With the company, Paul Hall testified extensively before the committee on Cities Service's use of "crimp h^ses and joints" in Bayonne, N.J., Jacksonville and Boston, Mass. and how the company fostered a companydominated Cities Service Tankermen's Assn. union. Paul Hail, the Man: A Look Inside Continued from Page 5 articles on him, describing him as being "a ,six foot blondish Viking who stands out physically, morally and intellectually." Fought Racketeers Most of the early publicity centered around his efforts to curtail the influence of organized crime on the waterfront, efforts which made him a favorite target of would-be-assassins. Despite the threats against his life, he pressed on, for he felt that the corruption on the waterfront robbed seamen of their dignity. It angered him that seamen were lumped together with crooks and gangsters in the press, and in the public mind. His whole career was aimed towards imbuing seamen with a sense of their own worth. He loved seamen, and wanted them to love themselves as much as he loved them. The '5(^ were a productive time in the career of Paul Hall and in the history of the SIU. It was the era of causes; good and Independence Crew Donates $200 The crew of the passenger liner Oceanic Independence, which just recently finished her maiden run with her SIU crew in Hawaii, has donated $200 to the American Cancer Society in the name of our late president, Paul Hall. bad would never again be so In 1957 Harry Lundeberg died clearly or comfortably defined. and Paul Hall succeeded him as The union fought Communist International President. His influence in labor. It fought mob career entered a new phase. control of the waterfront. It The issues that had dominated brought integration to the mari­ the fifties gave way to new ones. time industry, because in the New issues brought new styles words of Paul Hall, "segregation and new techniques. was as demeaning to whites as it Paul Hall looked around was to blacks." It helped lay the him and realized that gang wars foundation for financially sound and labor strikes were only part welfare and pension benefits. of the answer. Power was shifting The beefs were larger than life, from organized crime to some­ and so were the participants. thing more unmanageable. Con­ Take the great Cities Service gress. There was little use in Campaign. The union fought fighting other seamen on the corporate espionage, abusive docks of New York, if some hiring practices, wiretapping and obscure Congressman could crimping. It fought to legitimize decimate the American flag the concept of union hiring halls. Merchant Marine with one flick It fought to preserve the dignity ' of a pen; It was the realization that led of seamen. It fought to prevent men from having to go to Paul Hall to actively pursue a waterfront bars and company policy of reconciliation with flophouses to seek employment.' other unlicensed maritime If fought, it fought, it fought, it unions. One of his proudest moments came when the MC&S fought. decided to merge with the They were all involved in that beef: Paul Hall, Bull Shepard, Atlantic and Gulf Districts in Lindsey Williams, Cal Tanner, 1978. By 1960 he was making a A1 Bernstein. So was Rose Hall, only she wasn't Rose Hall then, concerted effort to establish a she was Rose Siegel. Thfey all presence in Washington. He worked together, like, a team. became active at the national They were young and full of level of the labor movement. In idealism. The issues that they 1962 he was named to the were fighting for were the kind of Executive Council of the AFLissues that capture the imagina­ CIO. It was unprecedented for tion of good thinking people the Council to appoint someone everywhere. There was a shared from such a small union, but Paul Hall had special qualities. He was dream. able to accentuate his strengths, even if at times they were severely limited in number and in scope. The Seafarers were numerically insignificant. They didn't have the funds available to larger unions. But they had members who were loyal, who would go out and help other unions if they were asked. The Seafarers de­ veloped a reputation for standing by their friends, and that reputa­ tion was what helped them get established on the national level. MID President Paul Hall became the Presi­ dent of the Maritime Trades Department at the same time he became President of the SIUNA. From a small paper organization in the early fifties, the MTD has grown to encompass some 43 unions representing nearly 8.^ million workers. It gaVe Paul Hall the power base he needed to become politically active. "It is one thing," he would tell a class of recertified bosuns when they visited headquarters, "for Con­ gress to overlook a handful of us broken down old sailors. It is quite another thing for Congress to ignore 8.5 million potential workers." Thanks in large part to the Maritime Trades Department, Paul Hall was able to get the Merchant Marine Act of 1970 passed. It was the single most Continued on Page 34 July 1980 / LOG / 7 Vw''-! ' Y'''' • \ i )- - ;^ \ v.3-;\ -..VrSTj I•V r • • .. �tma « .' O .-.- -' >- i' - - • iH ' \1;" « U' ^ ' Jl^ mim' ml^i §M • • •y -S-4^. r •V-'"-;- .J ••'m i|iw 'fui> M--5 •'Xr'^- r- ^ -j K :MA::'-":V;;^;::-T'" * - 'S > z. / - m S- m ..,v».-^.--.i »ii-; ». N I, ^ ' : '^SL- m •ff; ;'W2: i "HM ^: • III • " •yfhr' •:. 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J I," ' ' ; — "That big red Alabama heart of Paul Hall is now J .>••/ still, but the strong beat of it carries on . . . in the brighter and richer lives of thousands of young people who got a better chance in life because of him." .Lane Kirkland, June 25, 1980 ... . ;i:« Si;: 8 / LOQ / July 1980 - li.:.: i- 'J "I asasty.--., •. • �HE men who stood out­ side SIU Headquarters in Brooklyn on a hot June morning were Paul Hall's Union Brothers and his friends. They had stood side by side in many a battle for seamen's rights over the last 40 years. And today they stood shoulder-to-shoulder again, white caps on, in a final tribute to the 'Old Man.' On Wednesday, June 25, 1980, three days after his death at age 65, SIU President Paul Hall was brought to Union headquar­ ters for the last time. His casket was laid out on a white draped dais on the Union hall's second deck where Paul had presided at countless monthly member­ ship meetings. Hundreds of people came to pay their last respects to Paul Hall on that Wednes­ day morning. Hundreds more had come on the two preceeding days to his wake held at Riverside Chapel in Brooklyn. , There were politicians and union presidents. Shipping company executives and port officials. But mostly, there were Seafarers, the men Paul Hall loved best. Quietly they filed past the casket. The oldtimers who well remembered the days when they'd hit the bricks T Paul Hall's delivered a a close advisor and friend. Following the Vice Presi­ moving eulogy. "We are here to celebrate dent's address. Governor Hugh Carey of the State of a life, not just to mourn a New York, a long-time passing," said Carey, who Continued on Page 10 friend and political ally ^ with Paul, picket signs held high; when more than one battle had to be fought for decent wages and working conditions for seamen. And the young men, fresh out of Piney Point, the heirs of those early struggles. For two hours they filed past, stopping to speak with Paul Hall's family; his beloved wife. Rose; son. Max; daughter, Margo; and his two surviving brothers, Robert "Sailor" Hall and Peter. At 11:00 A.M., before 500 invited guests who crowded into the Union hall for the funeral services, the Vice President of the United States, Walter Mondale, walked to the podium at the front of the room. **Paul Hall loved his country and his country loved him back," the Vice President began, delivering an eloquent eulogy which spoke of Paul's leadership, loyalty and dedication id every^ decent cause .in America. Mondale read a message from President Carter in which the President said "America has lost one of its Union finest leaders, and I have lost An qiij Old-timer waits outside flSaSad^s t^ay farewell to PauKHan. llll-.J I ll^M" I I I'*' • Paul Hairs casket was among his closest friends and IJnion brothers_ i ne cal Tanner. Frank Drozak. Jo^ in a final tribute to Pa'J'jtScaffey. Ed Turner. Roman Gralewicz. Ralph Steve Leslie and Anthony Scotto. July 1980 / LOG / 9 �This mourner was among the hundreds who came to Union Headquarters on June 25 to pay their last respects. Attending the funeral service and also serving as pallbearers were two of Paul Hall's longtime friends, retired SlU Vice President Lindsey Williams (left) and Senior SlU West Coast Representative Ed Turner. Continued from Page 9 Joe DiGiorgio, Ray McKay, Wednesday, June 25, Paul commitment to his Union Spoke of Paul's passionate Frank MongeMi, Jack Hall was laid to rest in and to all working people, commitment "to the men Caffey, Ed Turner, Roman Greenwood Cemetery, close which had been the driving and women of this Union." Gralewicz, Ralph Quin- to the Brooklyn waterfront force of his life. He talked of Paul's "fierce nonez, John Yarmola, Leon he loved. Herbert Brand, When he finished speak­ loyalty," of his greatnes,s, Hall, Anthony Scotto and president of the Transporta­ ing, Brand spoke quietly and of the "tremendous Steve Leslie. The men in the tion Institute, gave a special with Paul's family. He was difference" Paul's life had white caps stood at attention eulogy before the interment. followed by politicians and made to the lives of working with tears in their eyes as Several hundred people union presidents, shippers, people in America, Paul Hall's coffin passed crowded close to hear Brand, shipbuilders. and seamen. Lane Kirkland, the presi­ between them. his words illuminating Paul And the men in the white dent of the AFL-CIO, gave On the afternoon of Hall's deep and abiding caps. the final eulogy. He called Paul, who had been the senior vice president of the AFL-CIO, the Federation's "strong right arm," adding that Paul had enriched all parts of the American labor movement "with his vitality, imagination and leader­ ship." • "A life so fully spent," Kirkland said, "is a triumph, not a tragedy." But, visibly shaken at the loss of a man on who's judgement he had men reftectThb^pre^^^^^^ had ea?ned ThS-arelr^^^ ® ^®'<^ ''^® '^®"- ''''^® relied so often, Kirkland Hugh Carey, and AFL-CIO President Lane Kirkland. VicePresidentWalterMondale:NewYorkStateGovernor appeared to take little comfort himself from the words meant to console others. A short funeral service, offered by the Reverend Robert H. Peoples, director . and Chaplain of the Sea­ men's Church Institute of Philadelphia, followed the eulogies. At the end of the quiet and dignified services, Paul Hall's casket was once again borne between a double row of white-capped seamen, the honorary pallbearers, who included: Lindsey Williams, Cal Tanner, Frank Drozak, > NMU President Sttannon Well (right) expresses his condotences to Paul Hall's »iddw, t^ose. and his son. Max. ' •iM- • •t.-1-. 'M' •••'" I • 9'' :-•• '• - • "'^^'1- . • . 10 / LOG / July 1980 • ^• riy^ . v.. •'ait; 'i Steve Troy, SlU West Coast Representative, says farewell. • . >,r- �tfriiiiiiift- iiiiri • . •• .A v'' F 'OR months, we have all feared this moment and berated the unkind fate that brought it to pass. None of us has been ready to accept the fact that Paul Hall's generosity and strength would no longer be here for us to lean on and draw upon. It is hard for any of us to offer consolation to others where we can find so little for ourselves. More time will be needed for that. You well know that a life so fully and remarkably spent, though far too short, is a triumph, not a tragedy. The fruits of Paul Hall's life and works extend far above and beyond the normal call of duty for any man of any span of years. They ought to be celebrated here rather than mourned. As much as any man ever did, Paul Hall combined the historic mission of the trade union movement: to agitate, educate and organize. As a sailor, he was one of_the small band of founding members who formed the Seafarers International Union in 1938. As a great organizer, he built the SIU into a vital force in the maritime industry and in the labor movement at large. As President of the SIU since 1957, complacency never caught up with him, nor did other burdens ever distract him from the challenge of organizing the unorganized. He was always a sailor's sailor, but he was determined that the waterfront not become an isolated segment of trade union and national life. He fought to keep the seafarers squarely in the mainstream of the labor movement and in so doing enriched all its parts with his vitality, imagination and leadership. s the senior Vice President of the AFL-CIO and as President of the Maritime Trades Department, he was the champion of every beleaguered branch of the whole family of labor—from the struggling farm worker in the field to the white-collar worker behind the desk or counter. He was the strong right arm of the AFL-CIO in all of its activities—organizing, political and legislative action; ecpnomiQ, energy and trade policy; international affairs; wherever we needed his expc^riencCj brains and vigor. No man ever had more demands made of his time, yet he never shirked or sidestepped a plea for help from his trade union brothers.' A friend in a jam always knew that he could count on Paul Hall to go the route, all the way and no ques­ tions asked. Paul Hall was a great educator, who lifted horizons and opened the doors of opportunity for untold thousands of his fellow men and women. There are many of us who can testify to what we have learned from Paul Hall, both by day and through the long watches of the night. But his proudest achievement was the creation, in 1967, of the Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship in Piney Point. HOSE of us who were privileged to watch this school grow from a dream in Paul's fertile imagination to its present state know the scope and range of that achievement. To Paul, it was far more than a matter of improving the level of preparation for the seafaring trade, important as that was to the union and to the industry. He saw it also as a way to give some of the most underprivileged young people from the city ghettoes and the hills and backwoods of Appalachia their first real break in life—a chance to free themselves from the trap of poverty and the shackles of ignorance. As part of the mission of the school, Paul established a High School Equivalency Program, through which more than 1,200 school dropouts have received high school degrees, as well as training and employment as seamen. He was ever generous of his time and counsel with young people, whether of high or low degree or station in life. Paul Hali lives still in the lives of all of us whose paths he touched and raised. Paul Hall was a tireless agitator for the cause of workers, for more vigorous approaches to their needs, and for the interests of SIU members and their trade and industry. His constant agitation was often all that kept alive measures neces­ sary to keep American-flag shipping afloat in the face of its enemies. Somehow I know that Paul would not appreciate our letting an assembly of this size pass without a good word for maritime. He knew, as too few people in power seem to know, that this nation qannot hope to survive, strong and free, with the disappearance of the brotherhood of the sea and the extinction of the opportunity for Americans to choose to go down to the sea in ships. That big red Alabama heart of Paul Hall is now still, but the strong beat of it carries on in the love of his family, in the memories of his friends, in the union he built, in the solid works that he did, and in the brighter and richer lives of thousands of young people who got a better chance in life because of him. Take it on a slow bell, Paul. We'll not soon see your like again. Lane Kirkland A T m-' If"-:;. II';-' Is,::? m-i|t«:; .. • I* • 1- •• j July 1980 / LOG / 11 •If -' iy • -'I �* I:V! . • V- V. p. Walter Mondale P f"I -• |^;:l|^l. t' ^ ' -t:mm . y ,..r ^ •-n'^. * • '•.'Ir-''- • I- <: AUL HALL loved his country, and his country loved him back. He understood the American story—knew the dignity of work; saw the goodness in our soul; felt the sting of our injustice; pushed our values into action. There wasn't a decent cause in America that Paul Hall didn't advance. Human rights, civil rights, civil liberties, education, rehabilitation: every fight for social justice had Paul Hall as an ally. He put his muscle into the merchant marine—and made our nation more secure. He put his heart into the free labor movement—and made our nation more just. He was a friend not only to maritime labor, but to every one of his working brothers and sisters—reaching out in solidarity to the needle trades, to AFSCME, to the farmworkers, to the taxi drivers, to workers everywhere. He wrote the textbook on leadership. If he talked bluntly, and he did—it was because he wanted you to know how he felt. If he worked around the clock, and he did—it was because he didn't know what "half way" meant. If he stuck by his friends when they were down, and he did—it was because he believed that loyalty runs deeper than fashion. If he stood by his committhents, and he did—it was because his integrity and honor meant everything to him. And if he stood by you, he did it the way Paul Hall always did—"Money, marbles, and chalk." One man Paul Hall stood by is the President of the United States. I spoke with him yesterday when he was in Yugoslavia, and he asked me to read this message: "America has lost one of its finest leaders; the labor nipvement has lost one of its most respected champions; and I have lost a close personal advisor and friend. "Paul Hall embodied the best in the American character—fundamental decency, unquestionable integrity, a deep love of his country, a strong commitment to public service, and a lifelong dedication to the highest ideals of the labor movement. A poet once said, 'Every one of us is given the gift of life, and what a strange gift it is. If it is preserved jealously and selfishly, it impoverishes and saddens. But if it is spent for others, it enriches and beautifies.' "Paul used his gift of life, always, for others: for his family, whom he loved; for the Seafarers, whom he led so ably; and for his country, which he served with all his heart and ability. The trade union movement is a more vital institution; New York is a more humane, progressive state; and America is a freer, more just, stronger nation because of Paul HalFs life and work. My heart and prayers go out to Rose, to Max and Margo; to Frank Drozak and the Seafarers Union; and to all those who will remember Paul, as I will, with love and respect and warm memories." Signed, Jimmy Carter. Paul loved to read. He loved history, and poetry, and anything that had to do with the sea. And I recall this morning some words he knew by heart: "I must down to the seas again, to the lonely «ea and the sky. And all I ask is a tall ship and a star to steer her by... And all I ask is a merry yarn from a laughing fellowrover. And quiet sleep and a sweet dream when the long trick's over. Paul's quiet sleep and sweet dream have come. We are blessed to have had him among us. "There wasn't a decent cause in America Paul Hall didn't advance. Human rights, civil rights, civil liberties^ education, rehabilitation. Every fight for social justice had Paul Hall as an ally." :S Close to 500 people crowded into Union Headquarters in Brooklyn, N.Y.. to hear SlU President Paul Hall eulooized by Vice ilterMondale. N.y.Governor Hugh Carey, and, AFL-CIO President Lane Kirkland. President Walter 12 / LOG / July 1980 Seafarers and politicians, shippers and union Presidents filed through SlU Headquarters on the morning of June 25 to pay their last respects to Paul Hall. I- M • �. ."i-'V" • v:;. '••'"• 'i/' •••"' •' •••'' . .-SKI •V Gov. Hugh Garey jr- O NCE or possibly twice in each of our lifetimes we meet someone who sums up for iis all the things we had imagined a great man to be. Paul Hall was such a m^n. A self-educated workingman incapable of pomposity or pretense, he was as much at home with deckhands as presidents. Although he lived and struggled 4n the rough and tumble world of the labor movement, he was a gentle man, devoted to his wife Rose and their two children. An idealist and a reformer, he never forgot the makeit-or-break-it arithmetic of a paycheck, nor was there any group of workers so lowly or unimpottant that he didn't care about their rights, their wages and their future. Above all else, Paul was a battler. Some of the battles he chose himself. Others were forced on him by those who imagined they could turn the labor movement to their own ends. Yet union busters couldn't break him. Extremists couldn't break him. He was a man who couldn't be bought off, or compromised, or dismissed or silenced. And at the end, in the face of what he knew was a terminal illness, where there might have been despair, there was still that same indomitable spirit. Paul simply didn't know how to give up. Sooner or later, anyone who worked with him or fought against him learned that he was willing to die as well as live for what he believed in. And because Paul lived by this faith, because \ he believed the Bill of Rights meant what it said, because he was fiercely loyal to working people, his life made a difference—a tremendous difference. I say that first of all because he was my friend. In the hours I spent with him in this hall he shared with me the dreams and visions he had for the labor movement. I saw and heard for myself the depth, the passion of his commitment to the men and women of this union. But his outpouring of energy and spirit sought nothing in return. His friendship came without I.O.U.'s. That friendship is the common bond herfe this morning, drawing together people of different regions and races and reljgions. It reaches out beyond these walls to the millions of working people who didn't know Paul personally but who are better clothed and fed and educated because he cared about them and made their struggle his struggle. To Paul it was all summed up in what he called "The Movement." The Movement was everything, that worked to create human happiness and dignity and freedom. It embraced seamen, taxi drivers, farni workers, whether black, or white, male or female. Northerner or Southerners. The Movement was like the ocean Paul had grown up on—boundless, inexhaustible, relentless. And for many of us, Paul himself came to embody that Movement, its strength and breadth and soul. Now it is his legacy to us, a legacy enriched by his example and his mempry. Perhaps then^ in spite of the real and terrible sense of loss we feel today, we should remember that death is too weak a thing to obliterate the goodness and greatness of this man's work. That we are here to celebrate a life and not just to mourn its ^passing. I think Paul would have wanted it that way, choosing for himself the words with which his namesake, St. Paul, took leave of his friends: You and I were together in the same fight. You saw me fighting before you and, as you have heard, I am fighting still. Cf Death is too weak a thing to obliterate the goodness and greatness of this man's work. 9 ••---• 99 ,' - .S i ' • All of New York mourned Paul Hall's,death as flags at all government buildings flew at half mast on June 24 and 25 by order of N.Y. Governor Hugh Carey. .r-' United States Vice President Walter Mondale (right) and SlU President Frank Drozak listening to eulogy durirjg funeral services for Paul Hall on June 25. Plumber's Union President Martin J. Ward, who served with Paul Hall on the AFL-CIO Executive Council was one of many union presidents who attended the funeral. July 1980 / LOG / 13 . .-J xxx-i-.tr--,, "i: V- �' i. • I- Herbert Brand i" T 3t i' Mi ••:r •i^t': HIS is the moment when we must take leave of Paul. But it is a separation that is only physical. Our ties to Paul and memories of him will be everlasting because he is bound in us and we are bound to him. We have heard stirring and accurate things said about Paul in the earlier eulogies, but there are other sides of our dear friend that we must recall. Paul's great love was people. He loved to be among them and he was fascinated with being involved with people as they were fascinated by him. His relationship with people really was his religion. Paul enjoyed his life, which was full, although too 1'^ L: • •s • • tli-: I' 14 / LOG / July 1980 iM short. He crowded 100 years of action and achievement into his 65 years. We knew Paul to be kind and we knew him to be tender, and we knew him to be loving, and we knew him to be tough. And in a world that could be cruel, Paul could be cruel when the situation demanded it. He was careful not to openly show affection, but we know that beneath that veneer there was a humaneness and a compulsion to help others. And, particularly, he was attracted to the cause of the underdog. Paul's passion about people cut across all lines. Who among us has not felt the warmth of his charm and affability? Who among us has not been a beneficiary of his generosity and charity? Who among us has not been .inspired by his words of encouragement and support in moments of stress and darkness? Who among us has not been strengthened by his unswerving loyalty and commitment? Yes, to us Paul was a man of love with a tremendous compassion for people. All of us have been lifted by his inspiration in times of defeat and despair. Of course, Paul would deny that he was a man of love. He would deny it for fear it would be taken as a sign of weakness in a world where it was necessary to be tough and sometimes even cruel to survive. Paul was a most magnanimous man. He cared greatly for his family, his friends and trade union brothers. And the measure of his caring were his deeds. His style, his thinking, his values have had a profound influence on the lives of all of us. And so. Rose, Margo, Max, Robert and Peter, it is for these reasons that now begins what will be our everlasting memories of this great man who was a dear friend to us all. �/ The year 1946.Paul Hall, agent in NewY ork at the time, explains shipping rules to Cong. Augustine Kelly at the old Headquarters on Beaver St. I •: , s, • V " . ' ' *" : . r- -tv Y: Paul Hall, lower right, signs contract with Waterman Steamship Co. in 1946. , r . Paul Hail—A Hisfoty in Pictures i' pil J si VJ, ^ s, „ The earliest photo we have of Paul Hall, an I.D. picture for his union book. Here's a pix of the first ever conventioi Of the the Seafarers InternationalUnion. The year 1947. It was held in Chicago. Paul Hall is third from right in middle row. Also in photo are, from left, bottom; Earl Sr lith, John Morgan, Harry Lundeberg, R.D. Thompson, and Charles Brenner. Middle row, rrom left: John Massey, W.H. Simmons, Bob Dombroff, Sonny Simmons, Paul Hall, Morris Weisberger and Ed Coester. Back row from left: Red Gibbs, Einar Nordaas, Fred Farnen, Cal Tanner, Tom Hill, Herbert Jansen and William McLaughlin. The SlU was alway out front to aid brother Unions. Here Paul Hall, left, presents an official of the insurance_ workers a check to help in a strike effort in Brooklyn. Paul Hall lead a band of white hatted Seafarers up Broadway in a Labor Day Parade in New York in 1959. July 1980 / LOG / 15 �1 t ••ii "T;!" ... „. ^ V Walking the picket line in the late 50s, Paul Hall, left, joins then NMU president Joe Curran protesting against the influx of run-away flag ships into the U.S. trade. . In 1947, the Shipyard Workers gave Paul Hall an award for ji^g ^elp the SlU gave them in a strike beef. Along with him in the photo is now retired SlU Vice President Lindsey vvilliams, center. Paul Hall joins SlU members on the picket line in support of the Building Trades Unions in a beef in 1962 in New York. 3 "f ,sA Iv 'I Paul Hall, left, with "some of the boys" in 1946 at the old hall on Beaver St. From the left are: Hall, then New York Agent; the late "Bull" Shepard, J.P. Shuler, Joe Algina and Gene Dauber. \ The year 1969. Paul Hall, seated left, signs historic document with NMU President Joe'Curran, forming pact to fight the runaway flags. 16 / LOG / July 1980 wtm 4 Walking the picket line, 1962. �^ You couldn't miss the SlU float as it passed the N.Y. Public Library on Labor Day, 1960, and ybu couldn't miss the scores of white-capp^ Seafarers marching behind it. Paul Hall and BuH Sheparfl buckled down to work on the Isthmian organizing drive in 1947. T - .1 ; -jv.; A b1g step forwardiPaulHall announcing increases in disability pensions for Seafarers attheMarch, 1953 membership meeting at SlU Headquartem. - > r:- • At the dedication of the Pete Larsen Memorial Clinic which opened at SlU Headquarters in 1957, Sen. Warren G. Magnusson ^ (D-Wash.) cuts the ribbon as Paul Hall stands by. ^ Stumping on the campaign trail in 1960, Paul Halllistens as former President Harry S. Truman addresses a crowd in Philadelphia. ^ July 1980 / LOG / 17 OiJr vij. N \ cr �• .. .• % '^' % ih <7:' / Mir mm KiJi -Ii 4^ Paumall gave the keynote speech at the Seventh Annual Humanitarian Award Dinner, held in New York City on Feb. 1, 1964. The.award recipient that year was ILA Vice President Anthony Scotto: • -• A -# * At the 1967 AFL-CIO-Convention. Paul Hall shares a story with A. Philip Randolph who bucked the nation's biggest railroads to found the Brotherhood of Sleeping Car Porters. Randolph, the Porter's first president, was a life-long activist for civil rights, organizing the 1963 March on Washington, the largest demonstration of its kind in U.S. history. paul Hall greeting one of labor's most dedicated supporters, Vice President Hubert Humphrey, in 1,967. Senator Robert F. Kerwiedy and Paul Ha* irt the early 1960's. When the SlU received a Certificate of Life Membership to theNAACP in June, 1964, the Rev; Martin Luther King, Jr.. was on hand to congratulate S(U President Paul Hall. -I ii' The AnthOefamation League of B-nai Brith nam^ Paul HaB their "Man of the Year" at an Award dinner in 1968. j:' 1« / LOG / July 1980 M �Ji President Paul;Hall during SlU Convention in 1961. Puerto Rico s first governor. Munoz was a staunch friend of working people and the SlU ' - • V . •| PaulHallmadesuremaritimelabor'svoicewasheardintheWhiteHouse.Hereheattends a luncheon meeting with then-President John F.Kennedy and AFL-CIO President George Jyleany (to Kennedy's right) in 1963, alongwith members of the AFL-CIO executive council. :• * •' -f •5) x^n Sept. 1964 Paul Hall (third from left) was one of several labor leaders flanking President Johnson at a press conference held on the steps of the White House. Also present were AFL-CIO President George Meany (to Johnson's right) and UAW President Walter Reuther (at Johnson's feft). Paul Hall held a"'shirt sleeve" press conference in Jan. 1961, following a meeting with I^.Y. Governor Nelson Rockefeller and N.Y. Mayor Robert F. Wagner. Paul Hall welcomes NMU President Joe Curran at SlUNA Convention held in 1959. July 1980 / LOG / 19 �tie - -V •5 11^ - i.- i- v. .^r F '=ri- •-m : Hanging from a lamp post in 1945, Paul Hall stirs a rally of AFL seamen and dockworkers against an effort by communist dominated CIO unions to muscle in on the New York waterfront. •^j' • • Si'' .•" -•ii • A: At . '• - •; •" • t"': •• t',"'' •' .'" ., i-- . • • . • • -. -i "I . . V •' .f"®-: -r -t 'i-: ^ .•;. ";#f ' * 4 I, isl % '•'i - " ft • l''l 1 1 V \ J '•> ^ -Jj ^ - 1"' 5^» .. • •-• • •^1 •r.. J 1^1, -^1 'L ^"p : •=y •- &#4-, f : r:F'mi-'L ; I A'A^: :.' - • 'V••' "••n-'A \ .''.'"Vv .' -/•- •. •; .AAAym^". •' • •>t- -•. FA- 1 �Testifying before Congress in 1964. . At a recent Port Agents conference, SlU President Paul Hali makes a point as Frank Drozak, then SlU Executive Vice President listens on. Paul Hall paid frequent visits to the Hqfry Lundeberg School in Piney Point, Md. This one was in the spring of 1979. CounS°p"rpT ^P''® ('"0 American Institute of Merchant Shipping Pres. James Reynolds: Shipbuilders Council Pres. Edwin Hood, Asst. Secretary of Commerce for Maritime Affairs, Andrew Gibson and U.S. Merchant Marine Academy Chaplin Rev. Cmdr. Donald F. Kingsley look on. ,/ •. vl?> 22 / LOG / July 1980 !' , .'J-.'.v-' 4 - r, -• 'v 7., �i' V SlU PresWent Pai^ Hall administers oath to 10 new full Iwok Union members in 1970 as Leon Hall, then New York Port Agent, looks on. Paul Hall (second from right) in California as part of an AFL-CIO Committee to Observe Farm Workers elections in California inl 975. -'J • A: •/i •1. Headirig up the tiflipn's delegation to the 1976 AFL-CIO Convention is SlU President Paul Hall. SlU delegates included SlUNA Vice President John Yarmola (center) and ther]Executive Vice President Frank Drozak. . "' . Paul Hall with AFL-CIO President George Meany at Federation convention in i976. '•} • • . •4 '.i if 1 As Harry Lundeberg's portrait gazes down. Paul Hall and NMU President Shannon Wall confer at SlU headquarters in 1973. MID President Paul Hall welcomes Puerto Rico's Governor CarlosRomero Barcelo (left) Secretary of Labor Ray Marshall at MTD Convention In 1977. • '• July 1980 / LOG / 23 1.1 I • - >* v.. i'J c' •- _ i'. . •' �: •;. -•'•J/- •ifi', •'T- -'-^4 Kicking off the Maritime Trades Department's midrwinter Executive Board meeting in March, 1979. is' MID President' Paul Half. f : SlU President Paul Hall appreciates a story told by President Richard M. Nixon at 1973 StUNA ConventionIn WasHngfch, D.G.• ' ^ ' . " . '• ' • At 1977 MID Convention, Paul Hall gets together with MTD Executive Secretary-Treasurer Jean tngrao (center) and National Field Coordinator John Yarmola. At aSenate Committee hearing in 1974, PaulHall testifies in favor of the Oir Cargo Preference bill. '.I BTIIMATIOMAL UHIOM Of •v NIAL rfiMvnmQtL WASHINGTON D.C Paul Hall greeting Sen Daniel Inouye (D-Hawaii) at 15th Biennial SlUNA Convention. ?4 ( LOG / ^ly At the 16th Biennial SlUNA Convention in 1973, Paul Hall thanks House Majority Leader P. "Tip" O'Neill for addressing Convention delegates. �Paul Hall was no stranger in the Oval Office. Here he meets with President Gerald Ford in March. 1975, following an earlier meeting with Ford. Hall and other maritime leaders. - iV' • ••V At 1979 MTD Executive Board meeting. Paul Hall introduces Rep. John Murphy, chairman of the House Merchant Marine & Fisheries Committee. At AFL-CIO Convention in 1977 are senior AFL-CIO Vice President PaulHall and AFL-CIO President George Meany. :• ...i: Following a meetingSpf President Carter's Export Council the President speaks with SlU President Paul Hall, vice chairman of the Council and other Council memtjers. PaulHallwithPresidentNixoninOcL.1972.followingannouncementthatHallwasheading up an industrial-maritime commission for the President's re-election. July 1980 / LOG / 25 -wra - .. 'c'lj'tg w'-rg" L.-.. �, ;«tl: •. '"i'.: •jiiii.:': SlU President Paul Hall and President Gerald Ford'have a tete-a-tete in the Oval Office. Following a 1976 General board meeting of the AFL-GIO, Paul Hall and President Jimmy Carter exchange a few words. At 1977 AFL-^CIO Convention SlU President Paul Hall greets AFL-CIO President George Meany and I.W. Abel (center) president emeritus of the United Steelworkers of America. Both long-time advocates of international human liberty Paul Hall (left) and AFL-CIO President George Meany (right) flank exiled Soviet Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn at 1975 AFLCIO Convention. SlU President Paul Hall addressed a monthly membership meeting at Union Headquarters for the last time on Nov. 5.1979, where he told Union members about the Union's progress on the organizing, collective bargaining and polit and Red Campbell, SlU vice president. 26 / LOG / July 1980- �.M Telegrams From the SKips at Sea : )4-" . I'-.-' It is with deep regret that we receive the news of the passing of Paul Hall. While he will no longer be with us personally, he leaves behind a living memorial through the American ships at sea today, and every seaman aboard them. •Because of his lifelong work, on behalf of his shipmates, each of us can walk proudly, better persons, with better conditions under which toJive and work. No man can strive to do more. He will be sorely missed. Officers and Crew, ' SS LNG El Paso Arzew Edgar Anderson, Ship's Chairman Brothers: . The crew of the Overseas New York would like to express their sadness at the passing away of brother Paul Hall, a man pivotal in making the Seafarers International Union the institution it has become in the last two decades. As one we mourn the death of an exceptional leader and a man which history may very well call great. Please accept this short note as an expression of our regret and an offer of condolences to his family. Respectfully, Curly Welch, Bosun and crew of the "•'4'-:. Overseas New York Mrs. Rose Hall: The news of your sorrow has just reached us. I think I can realize your loss because I know how empty my world seemed when we heard of the passing of our Union President Paul. It will be very hard for all of us who knew him well to carry on "without him. But we can be glad it was our privilege to have come in contact as long as we did with such a very lovely person. We shall always remember his kindness and strength. Very sincerely. Ship's Chairman and • . S/S Caguas Crew Crew of the 55* Sea-Land Exchange sends their deepest sympathy for the passing of our fine President Paul Hall. V Vemer Poulsen, Ship's Chairman SS Sea-Land Exchange A In reply.Torthe message received that our Union President passed away, we express sadness and condolences to Paul Hall's family. Crew of SS John Tyler Sympathy and love to the family and loved ones of Paul Hall from the crew and officers of the Cove Communicator. We share your grief and great loss to seamen and the marine industry. V T. R. McDuffie, Ship's Chairman and Capt. Hiram Glotfelter SS Cove Communicator Officers and crew of 5/ T Ogden Yukon Join in expressing heartfelt regret and sympathy over the untimely loss of our great leader, Mr. Paul Hall, who certainly will not be forgotten. Officers and Crew S/T Ogden Yukon Mrs. Paul Hall and Family: May we extend our sympathy and share the grief and sorrow over the loss of your husband and father our President and good friend, Mr. Paul Hall. The Officers and Crew aboard , The SS Point Susan > Brother Seafarers aboard S-L Leader sadly acknowledged news of the death of President Paul Hall expressing profound regret at this great loss to the family of Paul Hall and the Seafarers International Union. ^ Joseph Puglisi, P-474, Ship's Chairman, S-L Leader The crew of the LNG Gemini mourns with thousands of others the passing of Paul Hall. He will be sorely missed. Accept and forward our condolences to his family and all our brothers. Fraternally, Crew of the LNG Gemini The crewmembers of the Point Margo would like to express their warmest sympathy for the survivors of our late President Paul Hall and regret the loss of a leader considered irreplaceable by many. Crew Point Margo On the passing of our President Paul Hall, we feel a great loss. Condolences and our deepest sympathy to his family. • Crew of SS Santa Clara The crew of the Mj V Sea-Land Adventurer extends their deepest sympathy on the death of Paul Hall, one of the greatest maritime leaders of the world. Crew Sea-Land Adventurer The Crew and Officers of the SS Walter Rice send their regrets on the passing of a giant of industry and mankind, our brother, Mr. Paul Hall. He will be missed and never forgotten. Ship's Committee, SS Walter Rice Our deepest regrets on the passing of our President Paul Hall. V Ship's Chairman and Crew Sea-Land Panama Mrs. Paul Hall: With sincere sympathy on your loss from the officersand crew of the 55 Massachusetts. Our deepest sympathy on the loss of Paul Hall, a great Union leader and Union brother. We will all miss Paul Hall. He has helped many a young man. Crew of Cove Navigator Our sincere sympathy to wife and family ort the passing of jpur President, Paul Hall, The Crew of the 55 Roj/on Deepest sympathy for Mr. Paul Hall's passing away. Crew SS Bayamon 4 Our sorrow for the loss of Brother Paul Hall. Chairman/Crew Zapata Rover J?--; 41. Deeply saddened by Brother Paul Hall's passing. It's a great loss to membership and industry. Please convey sympathies to family. Crew Sea-Land Resource •\ , . \k: �V Maritime 1970 concerning passage of the and police cargo preference laws, Act Hall correctly observed: by a voice Vote without a dissent • elimination of the mterert on "After we have enjoyed the ORE thanany other per­ the construction debt owed view, we can shake ourse ve son, Paul Hall was ^ '^TThe''bill was the most^ i^ the St. Lawrence Seaway D back to the reality of the fight sponsible for the passage of the portant lepslative »<=»'on velopment Corporation, as weU that is yet to be won. ^ vital Merchant Marine Act of at revitalizing the merchmt fl^ as theTuture interest on thpdeM^ "That fight involves cargo. since the Merchant Manne Art . a system to phase out the "A thousand new ships anthe Vietnam war wound of 1936. That Art had mitiated "runaway- fleets of the unsubchored at every Amencan port down, HaU LnS fede^dl subsidies for the mer­ won't provide a single new job stimulus was needed if the U.S. chant marine's liner tr^rt. . '''•itipXr-.hat all com- unless we do our shme m the merchant marine was to survive At the time of ponents of all Amencan^ag to put passage. Hall said that the biU ships be made and assembled m .effort in the 197ffs. . . Hall did exactly what fte smo With that goal m mind, tiau "offers the mechanism ^ f"™® the United States. ^. must be done, D-^ngThe next became the architect and father new life of vigorous Chief spokesihan for the bill on decade,' he fought f« |®®f ® ^ of the modern merchant industry that has 1^ neariy the Senate floor was Senator , preference laws, f®' "j'®" He was to initiate and fi^t for knocked to its knees. ^ RusseU Long(D-La.). H® trade agreements, and for many measures to revitto the Among the P""" *^0 terized the measure as ® Pr^ !mpl®m®^t®»ion of the to ttat U S. merchant fleet. The 19 Merchant Manne Act of 1970 gram to revitalize our Merely provides American ships with no Merchant Marine Act was he were the following: , ^ , Marine AW so that it wiU iess than 50 percent of govern ereatest achievement in this area. I authorization for federal viable and workable in wartime The feat of getting thB Act funds to help construct 2W new "CKuccessingettingthe passed by Congress in the of cargo vessels over a 10-year ^"senatorwarren G. Magnuson Merchant Marine Art of 1970 1970 was suitably described atthe m-Wash), one of the sponsors oassed by Congress and signed by time by AFL-CIO Secretary- '^"°tmt deferment privUeges for UtfAct, told his fellow President Nixon jvill prohahly go Treasurer Lane Kirkland, who is all American-flag senators that, 'The bUl lays the down as his most outstanding now president of the ^hor Previously, under the Merchant legislative groundwork for a long Federation. He called the bill the Marine Act of 1936, these overdue rehabilitation of our legislative victory. As HaU himself wrote, the Art •miracle of the 91st Congress. privileges had only bera available The reason for that descripuon to 14 liner companies operating ^i^jieedsotoUrl^Pf'"^ "closes out an era ttot heg^_ years ago, and introduces a new «as that the bill was passed i^a on fixed routes. 1 and defense.'* . - ., L of rules designed to allow the year when Congress and the . extension of both construo However, the Merchant Ma­ U.S.-flag fleet to compete in the ^ministration had ooj-tailed tionand operating ^taidies^w rine Art of 1970 was on y a patterns of toda^ bulk carriers. These subsidies h^ beginning. With his usual^ trade One of the best tributes hat been available only to the ness, Raul Hall realized that no could be paid to Paul Hall will be handful of liner operators since matter how good the Act was, it the continuance and full use of ""Jn T?oU-caU vote, the House was still only a first step. In a anproved the Act by 343 to 4. The • authorization for the Seere- column he wrote in the Log m this Act. Se, with nearly 70 senators tary of Commerce to administer on the floor, adopted the measure M «i sr.rt.'-Kts.s " :/i-J -"y r: 28 / LOG / July 1980 �-?Lg. ^ -• -V .4H - Tributes irom Congress • IFollowing are the remarks of three United States Senators upon learning of Paul Hall's death. These statements were made^a permanent part of the Congressional Record Congressional Record—June 25,1980 Senator Jacob Javits (R-N.Y.) Sailor's Union of the Pacific which was headed by Harry Mr. JAVITS. Mr. President, Lundeberg, the founder and the this past Sunday, Paul Hall, the president of the SIU. Upon president of the Seafarers Inter­ Lundeberg's death in 1957, Hall national Union died of cancer in became president of the SIU and New York. The entire American also became president of the labor movement mourns the AFL-CIO's Maritime Trades passing of Mr. Hall, who served Department. not only as president of the SIU Last April 10, I had the but also as a vice president of the privilege of addressing the thou­ AFL-CIO. sands of labor union officials and Hall devoted his entire work­ members who gathered to honor ing life to seafarers and to the Hall at the annual dinner of the welfare of seafarers. He began his New York Harbor Festival working life on the sea as an Foundation. The great outpour­ engine room wiper earning $1.60 ing of affection for Paul Hall per day in the 1930s. In 1938 Hall expressed on that occasion amply participated in the founding of demonstrated his contributions the Seafarers International to seafaring generally^ to the Port Union, in an effort to develop a of New York, and, of course, to labor organization for seamen the members of the SIU. Paul Hall was truly one of that was free of Communist domination then prevalent on America's great modern labor\ leaders who came to leadership our Nation's waterfronts. After service in the merchant during the turbulent decades of marine in World War H, Hall the 1940's and 1950's. He admir­ returned to New York where he ably served not only the seafarers became a port patrolman, and he represented, but all American was elected the SIU's Port agent workers in his vision of economic for New York. In 1948, Hall progress and social justice for all. became chief officer of the SIU's I join with the members of the Atlantic, Gulf, Great Lakes and SIU and with the entire labor Inland Waters District—one of movement in mourning the pass­ two component organizations of ing of this distinguished labor the SIU, the other being the leader. United States Senate Congressional Record — June 25, 1980 A Senator Bill Bradley (D-N.J.) Mr. BRADLEY. Mr. Presi­ dent, I would like to pay tribute today to Paul Hall, leader of the Seafarers International Union, vice president of the AFL-CIO, and a truly great resident of New Jersey. Paul Hall was a most unique convergence of intellectual ca­ pacity and the common touch, strength and sympathy, and idealism and practicality not often found even in outstanding leaders. He fought the good fightsfirst against the Communists who sought to subvert the purposes of the Seafarers International Union during its beginning and, later, against racketeers attempt­ ing to infiltrate union halls and ships manned by his members. •J'. Paul Hall stood for integrity and enlightened leadership in the American labor movement and in the affairs of our Nation. We have lost a special citiz^p of qur country. Congressional Record—June 24, 1980 Senator Ted Stevens (R-Alaska) Mr. STEVENS. Mr. Presi­ dent, it is with deep regret that we note the passing of Paul Hall, president of the Seafaters Inter­ national Union of North Amer­ ica for nearly a quarter of a century. Mr. Hall has been one of the driving forces in the devel­ opment of U.S. maritime policy and leaves behind him a legacy to be carried on by his 80,000member union. Mr. Hall has had a long and distinguished career of public service. He has served as Presi­ dential-appointee to committees or commissions under four Presi­ dents—Johnson, Ford, Nixon, and Carter. During his distin­ guished career in the American labor movement, he rose to the position of senior vice president of the AFL-CIO. Mr. Hall has received numer­ ous awards for his work both in and outside of the American labor movement. In 1973, he received the labor rights award from the Jewish Labor Commit­ tee. In 1968, he received an award from the State of West Virginia for his help in providing jobs for disadvantaged Appalachian youth. In 1962, his work in the urban areas of this country was noted when he received the Civic Center of New York humanitar­ ian award for his work in rehabil­ itating youth offenders. The list of Paul Hall's awards and achievements are seemingly endless. Perhaps, his impact on the maritime community is best felt through the graduates of the Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship in Piney Point, Md., which was established by Mr. Hall. The school's graduates presently sail on more than 2()0 ) , American-flag deep sea ships world-wide and nearly 500 tugs and towboats throughout the United States. This country has, indeed, lost not only a great driving force in the maritime community but also a man of enormous civil achieve- . ;i' menl. ; r/ ' • '\ J ' • •; '-C July 1980 / LOG / 29 , �-v — '• •• •.- • , -:V"'• ,,'''i '•'". • •-.lie.- •>.-•»-•• ,-"<4 Tributes from Congress Following are the remarks of severalUnited States Congressmen on thefloor of theHouse of Representatives after they had learned of the death of SIU President Paul Hall. These statements were then printed in the official Congressional Record. Congressional Record—June 24, 1980 11 ;fV i I''%• m': A' Vaf-: '* 'll 1'!^' .»'-KC Mr. MURPHY of New York. Mr. Speaker, the death of Paul Hall, one of America's most exceptional and distinguished public figures, removes from th^ scene one of the American labor movement's finest statesrnen. I numbered him among my closest friends, and I am therefore doubly saddened by his passing. Paul exemplified the best in public-spirited, highly moti­ vated, and patriotic service to his brother seafarers, the maritime industry, and his country. He was a giant of a man whose remark­ able successes in life never altered his modest, self-effacing way. Paul Hall was a tireless propo­ nent of an improved merchant marine and an aggressive advo­ cate for improved working condi­ tions for American seamen. No stranger to the legislative process, he always insisted upon taking the high road in developing laws to enhance the standing of the seagoing work force. Mr. DINGELL. Mr. Speaker, a good friend of the Seafarers and a dominant force in America's maritime labor movement for four decades, Mr: Paul Hall, passed away Sunday afternoon, June 22, at Columbia Pfesbyterian Hospital. Mr. Hall was president of the Seafarers for nearly a quarter of a century. He joined the union as a charter member In 1938, in 1944 he was elected the New York port agent of SIU's Atlantic and Gulf district, and was elected the chief executive officer of SIU's Atlan­ tic and Gulf district in 1947. Mr. Hall was also a senior vice president of the AFL-CIO and, since 1957, president of its 8million-member Maritime Trades Department. MTD grew -from a small struggling organiza30 / LOG / July 1980 department of the AFL-CIO. For his contributions to the maritime labor movement and for his decision toward the advancement of the disadvan­ taged youth of this Nation, Mr. Hall has received numerous awards. Mr. Hall's proudest achieve­ ment, was the establishment of the Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship in Piney Point, Md., in 1967 for the training of young people for careers in the merchant marine. Graduates of this school can be found aboard more than 200 American-flag deep sed ships and 500 tug and tow boats throughout the United States. We will remember Mr. Hall's achievements, his friendship, and his devotion to the labor move­ ment. -'.-4 *•• ' .,::iL£r •• Congressional Record—June 25, 1980 Mr. BIAGGI. Mr. Speaker, I wish to note with extreme regret and deepest sympathy for his family, the passing of one of America's truly great leaders, Paul Hall, president of the Seafarers International Union of l^orth America. I have known Paul Hall for many years and have been the grateful recipient of his personal support and the support of his organization. In his nearly four decades as a labor leader, he has been one of the most articulate, forceful, and effective spokesmen for the working people of this Nation. His contributions to our society, and in particular to the society of the maritime industry, are impor­ tant, progressive accomplish­ ments which I predict will stand the test of time. As an active member of the Merchant Marine Committee, I understand the importance of having Paul Hall on your side. His help and support in pass­ ing the Merchant Marine Act of 1970 was indispensable. Without him, I do not think it an over­ Representative John Dingell tion to the largest and most active and politically influential (D-Mich.) •a TT 110^ X AO lAS w OI Representative John Murphy (D-N.Y.) Congressional Record—June 25,1980 ' . '-m . Representative Mario Biaggi (D-N.Y.) statement to say, there would have been no Merchant Marine Act. I truly feel that Paul Hall deserves the thanks and recogni­ tion of Congress and the nation for his contributions to the betterment of our way of life. And for his unsurpassed achievement in giving the U.S. maritime industry a present and a future, 1 would like to offer a title for Paul Hall fitting his accom­ plishments. With great pride for a true friend, I suggest the simple phrase 'Tather of the Modern American Merchant Marine." •• .-. Paul Hall was a gentleman of great distinction, high accom­ plishment, and vast wisdom. Hi^ loss, while severe, is made easier by the realization that he leaves behind one of America's finest labor unions, the Seafarers International, under strong new leadership, fashioned in his image. Congressional Record—June 25, 1980 HON. FRANK THOMPSON, JR. OF NEW JERSEY IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Tuesday, June 24t 1980 Mr. THOMPSON. Mr Speaker, the Nation and the labor movement are diminished today by the death of Paul Hall, who guided the Seafarers Inter­ national Union for the past 23 years as its president. Paul Hall's impact on the labor movement went far beyond his role as leader of the SIU. He was an effective and vocal spokesman for the rights of all working men and women and for the Nation they served. Paul was one of a rela­ tively small group of seamen who joined together in 1938 to orga­ nize the SIU. He knew at first­ hand the problems of the men who man our ships for he sailed himself as a wiper and as an oiler. He knew the men who were his shipmates and he devoted his life to improving their wages and ' K-W • • T_ • working conditions and as we know, he was an articulate and outspoken proponent of a strong American merchant fleet. Generations of young men and women who will go to sea in the years to pome will be indebted to Paul Hall and his leadership in establishing the Harry Lunde­ berg School of Seamanship which opened in 1967 in Piney Point, Md., to -train our young people for maritime careers. It is my hope that the graduates of that school will honor Paul Hall's faith in them, and dedicate their careers in the American merchant fleet to his memory. Mr. Speaker, I join with my colleagues to extend our sym-r pathy to .Mrs. Hall and their children in this hour of their grief. �• ... r/-•:-•••--. • • _.,. -.• J' C' , • "' .'•• IK.VK- 'i. -••- .-. Congressional Record—June 25, 1980 Representative Joseph time Trades Department, and senior vice president of the AFLAddabbo (D-N.Y.) PAUL HALL: "THE FATHER OF THE MODERN AMERI­ CAN MERCHANT MARINE" 1914-80 Congressional Record—June 24, 1980 Hon. Leo C. Zeferetti the Merchant Marine Act of of New York 1970, perhaps the most impor­ In the House of Representatives tant piece of maritime legislation Tuesday, June 24,1980 ever enacted by Congress. The TRIBUTE TO PAUL HALL, act enabled a faltering American OUSTANDING AMERICAN merchant marine fleet to rebuild MARITIME LEADER. and become more competitive Mr. ZEFERETTI. Mr. Speak­ with foreign shipping fleets. er, it is with deep sadness and As a result of Brooklyn's regret that I pay tribute to the proximity to the sea and the memory of the late Paul Hall, many docks add shipping piers president of the Seafarers Inter­ within my congressional district, national Union of North Amer­ Paul and I earned a mutual^ ica (SIU), who died June 22 at the admiration and respect, both oii^ age of 65. a personal and a professional As a close personal friend of level. We worked together on a Paul, I can attest to his unique number of projects designed to leadership qualities as well as his revitalize the New York City warmth as a human being. . Harbor, and the increasing vol­ Paul Hall represented the ume of maritime trade and epitome of the American work commerce passing through the ethic, having begun his career in city's harbors stands as a testa­ the 1930's as a fireman sailing out ment to Paul's leadership within of his home port of Mobile, Ala. the industry. ^ He joined the SIU as a charter Above and beyond his profes­ member in 1938 and worked his sional achievements, Paul Hall way up through the ranks to never lost the warmth and charm become president of the union in that made him so popular with 1957, where he worked tirelessly his many friends and acquain­ in shaping the organization into a tances. We became fast and thriving and vibrant union with a lasting friends, and I will sorely membership of more than 80,000. miss his expertise and advice in In addition to his role in the SIU, the years ahead, a time so crucial Mr. Hall served as president of to our merchant marine fleet. the AFL-CIO Maritime Trades Mr. Speaker, I want to express Department, which he „built into my deepest sympathies to Paul's the largest department within the wife. Rose, and to his family. I AFL-CIO, comprising 43 na­ also want to assure Frank tional and international unions Drozak, acting president of the with 8 million American workers. union, of my ongoing support in During his brilliant career, attaining the goals for which my. Paul served as an adviser to good friend, Paul Hall, worked ^ residents since the days of so lohg to achieve. He has arry Truman, and he was a certainly left us with a good central figure in the passage of foundation upon which to build. Mr. ADDABBO. Mr. Speaker, on Sunday, June 22, Paul Hall, one of the greatest labor leaders and humanitarians in this Na­ tion's history, passed away. In honor of his remarkable life, I would like to take this opportun­ ity to pay tribute to a man many consider "the father of the modern American merchant marine." I am sure my distiurguished colleagues present today will agree: when I say that America has lost a fighter, and friend to the millions of Ameri­ cans who earn their living from the sea. I had the honor of meeting Paul very early in my Washing­ ton career. I knew at the very outset of our friendship that Paul was a very special man, full of dignity, foresight, and compas­ sion. For four decades he gave all the energy his body could muster to the American maritime worker and for the American maritime industry. Paul was President of the Seafarers International (Jnion of North America since 1957. He was chief executive officer of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District since 1947, as well as serving as president of the 8 million member AFL-CIO Mari­ ClO. He was lio stranger to working with Presidents, serving on various commissions and Committees dealing with mari­ time needs since the Johnson administration. He was the chief architect of the Merchant Marine Act of 1970, legislation many consider the most important piece of maritime legislation to be passed in 50 years. This act enabled the American merchant fleet to vaylt into the age of automation and high technology of this and future generations. Perhaps his proudest achieve­ ment was the establishment in 1967 of the Harry Lundeberg. School of Seamanship in Piney Point, Md., for the training and upgrading of young people for careers iil the merchant marine. He believed in the. youth of America, considering them a precious resource that must be utilized to full potential. For his work on behalf of youth, Paul was awarded numerous awards for his work in providing jobs for young Americans, especially for disadvantaged youths. Paul Hall's passing has left a void in the maritime industry that will be hard to fill. His tremen­ dous contributions will long be remembered by those who have benefited from his work. My pt;a^rs go with him and are with hisBevoted wife Rose and his jMren in this difficult time. - '.i • /.t ''•t MM- . ^ •: ' �iu ..I I r- , I n11 I mn I II 1*^ Victor Riesel is a long time syndicated columnist for the Held Newspaper Syndicate. Mr. Riesel, a long time friend of Paul Hall, Iws specialiaed in labor reporting for many years. 'i i Requiem for the Seafarers' Paul Hall by Victor Riesel •' 'A '. • fe -'• • -.• •i.'Vf .. • 5^ h-m • i r-S .i» 'i- ,-•• ,• "S- 'f •• - 9 f'" i' ^ • •. - "J •^r- • - 'i NEW YORK—"They" tried to frame Paul Hall, the Seafarer. They, the mob, failed. They tried to execute him. They couldn't. They assigned a red-headed hood to walk into a Chicago Chinese restaurant and shove a loaded gun in his face. The thug was crunched. I met Paul Hall long ago when I ran all the way to the Seafarers International Union headquarters when it was in lower Manhattan on a tip that a man was hanging out awindow dripping blood. This wasn't a man. This was a goon with a gun who had shoved a hot pistol in Hall's gut demanding a card to ship out. Instead, after Hall slugged him, the gunman was bounced off the ceiling and the walls and was hung out to dry. Paul Hall, SIU chief since 1957, won most of his bouts—like beating the Chicago underworld in the fight over taxi jurisdiction orstandinginfrontof the Teamsters'jimmy Hoffa's sleeping quarters once, hollering, corne on out and fight you gutless—and bring your troops. Hoffa didn t stir. Last Sunday, battling as he had lived. Hail lost his final fight. He died of cancer. For almost a year he had defied it. Then they came to mourn. Some from the White House. Some from waterfront joints. Most of the nation's labor chiefs. And some of the country's major corporations' chief executives. For it wasn't all blood and guts. Hall, at 65, was the AFL-CIO's senior vice president. He could "belly up" to the bar in any stinking dockside slop joint, And he could scatologically outrace the language of any sailor without a year of shore leave. Yet when he sat in the AFL-CIO Executive Council or with Presidents of the U.S. and their most powerful aides or with such corporate chairmen as General Electric's Reginald jones, he was an erudite ocean transport scientist, a self-made scholar in governmental operations, taxation, health services costs and cooperative labor-management planning for the national good. Paul Hall, once a 6-foot blondish Viking type, also ran the most polished, heavily-financed political machine in the land. Once I heard a world famous analyst observe, "Hall is Talleyrand, Machiavelli, Disraeli, Golda Meir and john L. Lewis all in one." For years. Hall dealt in presidents and with presidents. He knew jerry Ford when most labor leaders didn't know the Michigan congressman from a Pinto. In 1976, Hall could have re-elected Ford becadse "Paul" always played arithmetic t politics. He had the votes to throw to his old friend Ford. But the ex-president, after having invited Paul to Vail, Colo., for conference, refused to back a cargo preference bill which would have put considerable oil and grain tonnage in American vessels. Jerry Ford vetoed that on principle. Hall vetoed Ford, as he had vetoed other Presidents. Years ago, some union chiefs lunched with the late President Lyndon Johnson. Irked by Hall's beating him on a congressional bill, Johnson pointed to "Paul" and said, "There's the one man in Washington I can't Cbeat." . When Jerry Ford killed the cargo preference bill and vetoed Ihe extended construction trades common situs picketing bill^ Hall geared up his political machine. He worked with tf^^ construction trades unions to support Carter, as he had for Dick Nixon because the latter had been a "good maritime president." Mall maHfk rp>rtain that lerrv Ford would lose New York state. 32 / LOG7 July 1980 But first. Hall got candidate Jimmy Carter to sign a long letter in the Park Sheraton Hotel here promising to deliver a cargo preference bill. Paul Hall watchers knew h'e could swing the "swing-state of New York. In 1974, he rolled out the barrels of campaign funds, the bandwagons, the loudspeakers, the strategy sessions, the precinct campaigners and pushed a relatively unknown Congressman, Hugh Carey, through the primaries. And then helped make him governor. Hall wasn't a one-man band. There were the other waterfront unions, the longshoremen and marine engineers, et al. But Hall was the organizer. He always played for the big political money. It was to Paul Hall, in the early '70s, that the late Nelson Rockefeller sent Spiro Agnew to ask for help. In the late '70s Jimmy Carter dispatched his men to woo "Paul." He didn't need urging. He knew the value of an incumbent president. So, he gabbed oneon-one with Hamilton Jordan—vyho listened and won. And Hall sat one-on-one with Charley Kirbo—who listened, too. And in 1979, Paul Hall created the Carter labor committee. But Hall didn't go to the White House. When he got such invitations, he'd defer to his chief, the late AFL-CIO President Meany. Hall was "George's" centurion, when the Old Man was healthy or ill. And for years. Hall built incumbent AFL-CIO President Lane Kirkland's power base. It always was "Paul" who kicked off the discussions at the Council meetings which made final AFL-CIO policy. The newer Council members, and Lane, looked to Hall. This is a requiem for Seafarer Paul Hall and not the "movement." But there will be changes. Who knows what? In the early 1950's Paul Hall, then head of the SIU A&G District, meets with columnist Victbr Riesel at Union Headquarters. �d'- :~ .-v. •' ,:.- •' . • the hJillti" * iT?"*?* '®'""'"M and a long lime official of the International Ladies Garment WorkersXInion. Paul Half: America's No, 1 By GUS TYLER Paul Hall is dead. After many decades of brawling and battling, daring and doing, dreaming and scheming on a global scale, the angel of death came to him on a mission of mercy. To those who never knew or even know of Paul (and they are millions) I should say that he carried the prosaic title of President, of the Seafarers' International Union. Paul would refer to himself as America's Number One Sailor. That title Number One Sailor—was much more than a statement of where he stood in the hierarchy. To Paul, the phrase summoned up the spirit and the tradition of the men who go down to the sea in ships and especially of those who fought the long bloody battles to free the tars from thetyranny of the despotic captains and their mates. If you met Paul and judged by his bulk, you would conclude that this rnan never got beyond talking in four letter words. If you saw him on a picket line, targeted by some gangsters, you would conclude that he was "The Hulk" in action. That was one side of Paul and a side he displayed proudly. The seas were not made for sissies, especially in earlier days. The elements were mean. The bosses were brutal. The colleagues were not concocted out of sugar and spice. The enemies were bestial and brutal. To survive, you needed guts, gumption, and an appetite for more. But then there was the other Paul, the pne with whom my wife and I spent a long afternoon and evening at his training school in Piney Point, Maryland—the Paul who spoke with" flawless grammar and rolling rhetoric, with many passing courtesies to the fair sex, and with regular references to the men who wrote the Great Books of Western Civilization. Paul could read and he did read widely. He was a quick study picking up by intelligence and by intuition. And, here too, he was a sailor, because among the wanderers over the waters, there is a long and honored tradition of intellectuality. America's greatest playwright, Eugene O'Neill, was a sailor. 3o was Richard Henry Dana, product of Harvard, who wfote Two Years Before the Mast." So was John Masefield, Britain's Poet Laureate, who wrote, "I must go down to the seas again." So was Joseph Conrad. So was my good friend, Noah Greenberg who founded and led the New York Pro Musica.^ The lure of the sea was hypnotic to many of these creative minds. The ship was the gateway to exotic worlds. The oceans were an escape from the insularity of the landlubber. The idle hours were moments for reading and contemplation. Sailing was as enriching for the mind as it was toughening to the body. In the councils of American labor, Paul commanded the highest respect. Many unions owe their life—their existence and their success—to Paul's muscle and mentality. He gave of both generously. In the top body of the AFL-CIO, he was known as George Meany's strong right arm among the international presidents. When Paul came to seafaring he was just a kid out of Alabama. He had distinguished himself as a bit of a prizef ighter Then one day, he discovered a great big world out there and he bullied and brained his way into it—to taste it, to enjoy it, and then to play his role in remaking it nearer to the heart's desire. Copyright, 1980, Cus Tyler Columns. With him froIn tL loJ 1/ that Paul Hall founded in 1979 meet with Evan Dobelle (far left), national chairman of the Carter/I^ondale Campaiqn Committee Shown Sol ChaikTn^ T president. Communications Workers of America: Paul Hall; William H. Wynn. president, UnitedFood and Commercial Workers InternSonal Un?^r? BrotherhSdS Rfll^iJrlTA Union; Murray Finley, president. Amalgamated Clothing and Textile Workers Union, and Jack Otero vice Sre^d^n^ nood of Railway and Airline Clerks. Not pictured but part of the Committee is Jacob Sheinkman. secretary-treasurer. Amalgamated Clothing and Textile Workers Union My 1980 / LOG / 33 0 , �Letters, Telegrams From Across the Nation Union Headquarters was flooded with letters and telegrams from every part of the country when Paul Hall's death was announced on June 22. Here are some of those letters. Paul Hall was the best company in the world. I met Paul Hall at the AFL-CIO merger convention in 1955. He was already something of a figure, lately in the lead in the fights on the New York waterfront. We started talking about the Seafarers and then about everything else, about ports of call and grand strategies and the qualities of men, and never stopped until recent years, talking sometimes into first light in Brooklyn and Piney Point and the Coachella Valley and other places. I always hated the talking to end. There was a heroic air about him, a sense of special fitness forthe job, the taste of almost unlimited courage of any variety, the utter commitment you read about in Andrew Furuseth and knew in Harry Lundeberg, the quality of the rock you saw in George Meany, the look in the eyes and the bearing of the captain that reminded you so much of John L. Lewis. We all knew that nobody in the labor movement of his or any other time had given or gambled more of himself for his brethren and his country, that he was a special kind of man. i He was a marvelous friend. John Hutchinson Professor of Industrial Relations University of California at Los Angeles Graduate'School of Management . Maritime labor has lost a giant of a man with the passing of Paul Hall. He leaves behind a heritage of accomplishments that will enshrine him in the memory of every seaman. The officers and members of the National Maritime Union mourn his loss and offer our deepest condolences to his widow and members of his family. ^ Shannon J. Wall, , President, National Maritime Union Please accept my deepest sympathy on the passing of your international president and my longtime associate, AFL/CIO executive council member, Paul Hall. For me to praise him would be senseless since his tremendous record of achievement for his members and for all other workers will always speak for itself. My heart goes out to you and the members of the family in this great loss. Matthew Guinan International President Emeritus Transport Union of America, AFL/CIO Mrs. Rose Hall and family ^ With sadddned hearts we've learned of Paul's death over the weekend, and I hasten, on behalf of the officers and members of the Marine Firemen's Union to extend our sincere and heartfelt sympathy on your great loss—a great loss not only to you, his family, but to the great Union he so competently guided as president until he was stricken, and his many many friends in the maritime industry and the labor movement as a whole. It is not necessary that Paul Hall have a monument—hismonument is every American flag ship that exists today because of his efforts on behalf of the merchant marine—and every government employe, federal, state and city, and their families have had a much better life because of his unselfish assistance to create one of the largest unions in the American Federation of Labor dedicated to their welfare. We'll miss his enthusiasm, his foresight, and his ability to keep his ideals in the main stream of his activities, but sincerely believe his legacy will live on and continue to be an inspiration to all of us. sincerely, Henry Disley, president, •7'• • • Marine Firemen^ Union ' San Francisco, CaliL 94105 • 1 Mrs. Rose Hall and family My deepest sympathy is with you at this time at the loss of your husband from a friend who had the honor of serving under him. A member of the brotherhood of SIU. • Peter J. Garay BookG-929 » * Dear Frank Drozak: I was saddened to learn of Paul Hall's death and wanted to extend my sympathies to you and the Seafarers at this time. Paul contributed a great deal to the labor movement and his work shall not be soon forgotten. Sincerely, Birch Bayh United States Senator Pool HalL the Man: A Look inside J.: •|. Continuedfrom Page 7 important piece of maritime legislation to be enacted in more than thirty years. Because of the role he played in securing its passage, he whs dubbed the Father of the Modem Merchant Marine. Paul Hall's ability , to spot trends before they actually occurred was almost uncanny. A case in point is the Harry Lundeberg School of Semanship. When he first devised the idea of opening a training and upgrading center for merchant seamen, people thought that he had lost all contact with reality. It is only now, 13 years after its inception, that responsible industry figure^ realize what Paul Hall knew all along: the Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship is the only thing that stands between this union and extinction. There has been a technological revolution M /LOG/ July 1^80 in the maritime industry, aiid only those seamen with the proper skills will be able to count on being employed in the future. Basically Shy' Despite his ipany honors and accomplishments, Paul Hall was basically a shy man: He disliked large affairs. His favorife form of entertainment was to go out To dinner with his wife Rose. He preferred quiet conversation to loud parties: elegant dining to conspicuous possessions: history books on the Civil War to anything else.^ The last year of his life was the happiest. He nurtured his be­ loved wife Rose to health after a serious illness. Her recovery brought him great joy. Their lives had been intertwined for more than thirty years, When he came to New York in the forties, she became his secretary. They came from two completely different cultures: he was a Southern Baptist from Alabama, she a nice Jewish girl from Brooklyn. Each gave something special to the other. He shared Ijis dreams wjth her. ^he made him aware of standards and values outside of his immediate world. When he fell ill, she rarely left his side. Every day for ^ght months, twelve hours a day, sometipies more, she was at the hospital, guarding him. rfis family was there, as was his long­ time business associate John Yarmola, who chose to stay with his old friend. Long after Paul Hall lost consciousness, members of the hospital staff came to visit him, for he had mesmerized them with his presence. When he died, there was a sense of loss at the hospital. Even people who had barely known him could feel their lives .diminished in some unexplained way. Some people's lives are linear, others are static. Paul Hall's was full. Every step he took he took with deliberation. At every juncture of his life, he strove to expand his skills and capabilities. He was. never without friends or admirers. Any person who met Paul Hall could expect a cordial receptibn. More often than not, he was able to bring out something special in the people he met, and this is .perhaps the measure of his greatness. He reacted to every person as if that person had something valuable to offer him. It is the rhre man who can do that, the exceptional human being who is able to grasp that no one man or woman understands it all,^ that even the humblest creature can teach you the most profound lesson. y• �When Underdogs Called, Paul HaM Was There ?tuL Hall was known as a P fighter. He didn't go out looking for fights, but when his friends needed help—or when someone in the labor movement called on Paul and his "white hats" for assistance, he was always in the front line beside his sailors. Paul especially liked to help the underdog—^the little outfit fight­ ing against big odds and needing a friend. One of the most dramatic examples of his readiness to lead his men in battle for an underdog was in the Chicago cab beefs of 1961 and 1962. Senator Paul Douglas of Illinois had become interested in the attempt of Chicago cab drivers to get rid of the alleged racket-dominated Teamsters Local 777, which represented the Chicago drivers. fight. A rival organization had been set up by Dominick Abata, called the Democratic Union Organizing Committee. In his courageoiis effort to take on the Team­ sters, Abata needed all the help he could get. Douglas. Abata and Irving Friedman, an attorney for the insurgent cabbies, contacted several big unions and asked for help. But they didn't get it. For one reason or another, perhaps because they hated to tackle Jimmy Hoffa's Teamsters, these outfits showed no interest. Then someone suggested Paul Hall and the Seafarers, which had acquired a reputation for being willing to do battle for an underdog. When they asked Paul Hall for tioned the National Labor Re­ help the answer was an imme­ lations Board for an election diate "yes." Paul felt no qualms based on the allegation that about pitting his small union of Glimco's local was engaging in seamen against the mighty unfair labor practices by resort­ Teamsters, with 100 times as ing to "threats, intimidation and many members. He had done it violence." The NLRB agreed. before in Puerto Rico and he Elections were held, and the hadn't found Hoffa all that DUOC had won the right to tough. represent Chicago drivers as their During the previous AFL- official bargaining agent. Now CIO convention Paul had, as the Glimco was out to upset this Chicago Daily News put it, ruling and take over again. "denounced Hoffa in words so With the help of Paul Hall's strong that the official minutes of sailors, Abata fought off this the convention had to be phony take-over. It was a tough amended to printable language.' fight, with the mob using violence The Teamsters had been expelled and intimidation to regain from the AFL-CIO several years control. DUOC came out on top. before. In January of 1962, Paul went A hard-hitting team of SIU to Chicago to present a charter to men from New York and other the new cab union. ports went to Chicago to set up "We sought a charter from machinery for the cab driver's Hall's union," said Abata, "because it is a clean union, the Joey Glimco, who had headed finest union in the world and is the Teamsters local, had been run by an honest man, Paul described as "Jimmy Hoffa's Hall." racketeering henchman." AtJust before the charter presen­ torney General Robert Kennedy tation, Paul found himself in the had ie'scribed him as "one of middle of a fight when Glimco's Jimmy Hoffa's hoodlum lieu­ men started a free-for-all at the tenants." Hamilton Hotel, where the The Teamsters were sure that ceremony was to take place. they had enough money and Paul, Abata and their friends muscle to overwhelm the sailors drove the attackers out into the and send them back to the coast sfieet, with Paul decking several in the process. When it was over, in defeat. But it didn't work out that way. he went back in for the ceremony Paul Hall and Abata and their and the picture taking. It later became known that this aides planned a careful strategy to combat the opposition's habit wasn't the first time that Glimco's of making the cabbies do what tough guys tried to rough up the they wanted through threats of head of the Seafarers—or worse. bodily injury, When Paul had gone to, DUOC had previously peti- Chicago late in 1960 to confer A committed champion of the underdog. Paul Hall never refused a request to help out in a just cause, no matter what the odds. He took his Seafarers to Chicago ip 1961 and waged a successful fight to purge racketeers from the Chicago cab drivers union. In 1962 he presented the cab union with an SIU charter. with dock workers and other labor leaders, an attempt was made to shoot him. They were dining in the Drake Hotel when the president of a Teamsters dock workers local walked up, revealed a gun beneath the hat he held in his hand and said "how do you want it... here or outside?" Someone diverted the man's attention. Steve Leslie, head of the Operating Engineers Union Local 25, sitting beside Paul, grabbed the gun and a battle broke out with a gang of Team­ ster sluggers. "We finally got out of the joint," Paul recounted later, "but we had to fight our way out." From the Drake, Paul, Leslie and several others went to another hotel where Teamster big shots were holding a confab. Paul ^^'ent up to them, handed over a paper bag and said, "Here's your gun. I don't want to keep any Teamster property." Because the cab drivers had not received a wage increase for 12 years and because they lagged behind in various benefits, the union declared a strike in March of 1962. Paul and his men went to Chicago again to help them in this battle. When Glimco threatened to walk in again and take over by breaking the strike with Teamster help, Paul drove up in front of Teamster headquarters and said, "I dare Glimco or anyone else to send men through our picket lines. Glimco is a fink. This is a battle of the ordinary little guys against the hoodlums. And I say we'll fight like hell." Glimco and the Teamsters did not accept the challenge. The strike ended after 20 hours, with the drivers winning a pay boost, a union shop, a bonus plan and other benefits. Thie Chicago cab beef can be summed up in these words from a "victory" booklet put out at the time. "Despite bverwhelming odds, a complete lack of finances, the combined weight of the Chicago crime syndicate and, the Team­ sters, the Chicago cab drivers have won their struggle." What the booklet didn't say was this. The struggle was won because Paul Hall was a fighter who never held back from leading his men when he thought he was fighting in a good cause. He instilled that spirit into his sailors, the 'Svhite hats" of whom he was always so proud. July 1980 / LOG / 35 v V- 1 ' .. �....A-. - y~^ ^ -S!ET=&v~'^--S-iiEfca • w- «%- Building Piney Point—It Didn't Come Easy by John Bunker M •r- •I Y fondest memories of Paul Hail are from the time I spent at Piney Point during the often-hectic period of turning this former naval station into a training school. Paul commuted regularly from New York and , Washington to Piney Point and there wasn't a detail he ever missed about the progress of construction. Every day he was there. Summer heat or winter cold, he would mount one of' the electric golf carts for a building-by-building, foot-byfoot survey of the operation. Several times I was shanghaied on one of thesie inspections, which meant a four or five hour ride. My job was taking notes. Some of the things that happened during those construc­ tion days didn't seem funny to staffers at the time, but they brought a lot of laughs later. Paul, in restrospect, liked to laugh about them, too. There was the time, for instance, when he called the staff together in the dining room after dinner for the regular progress reports... reports as to how work was coming along at the motel ... if the grey paint had arrived for the docks...if the New York carpenters were doing their job... if the phones were installed on schedule...a hundred and one things that all won his attention. After these reports were given it was about 9 p.m. It would be bed time at most places, but Paul leaned back in his chair and li,t one of those thin cheroots. He turned to me and said, "Johnny, go up to your storeJohn Bunker is director of the Seafarers Historical Research De­ partment, and a long time friend and associate of the late Paul Hall. room with a couple of the boys and bring down all that nautical stuff you've got stored up there." 1 had been collecting ship's wheels, lanterns, pictures and other things for eventual decora­ tion at the "Point." When we had assembled 40 or 50 such items, Paul positioned his chair for a commanding view of all walls and said, "O.K. boys, let's decorate. Start with that big ship's wheel." There was Eric Klingwald, the steward; Frank Mongelli, Ken Conklin, Bob Matthews, myself and several others. Paul directed our efforts like a field commander. "That wheel's too low...up a foot or so...there, there...that's better. Move that picture a little to the left... that harpoon looks better over there...that figure­ head should be in the corner... a little to the left." Around about midnight, when the gear was all hung to Paul's satisfaction he turned to me again and said, "Johnny, we need something big and salty to put in the entrance to the dining room. What have you got?" Paul never liked answers such as "maybe," "can't," or "1 don't know." The only thing 1 could think of quickly was one of the ponderous anchors from the old fishing schooner which had just come down from Nova Scotia. She is now known as the James Cook. "A big anchor!" Paul agreed. "Yeah, that's just what we need there." Turning to Frank Mongelli he said, "Take some of the boys and bring that anchor up here." Frank hesitated...and with good reason. The big iron anchor had been dumped over the side into the St • '*'• Here's Paul Hall, megaphone in hand, at Piney Point back in the late '60s during a dedication ceremony for the Zimmerman. Paul Half made sure that every last detail was handled properly during the building of Piney Point. harbor mud for use as a mooring. Frank explained the problem. - :As fa r as Paul was^ concerned, that was no reason why it still wouldn't make a good decora­ tion. "O.K., Frankie,"hesaid inthat soft tone which ho one who knew him ever mistook for anything but what it was...irrevocable firmness. "Take some of the boys and bring it up." Armed with flash lights, grappling hooks, ropes and other gear, Frankie's squad headed for the docks. Along about three o'clock in the morning the anchor was laying outside the dining hall. It had taken ten men to carry it. In another hour or so it was flushed clean of harbor muck, scrubbed and painted. It was then man-handled somehow into the entranceway and set up with a salty spray of chain and hawser coiled around it in fine nautical style. By then th„e first hints of dawn were breaking over St. Mary's Bay. Later, some telephone poles were sawed off and an artistic setting of pilings was created around the anchor to simulate the end of a wharf. But there was no rush about that, Paul said. It could be done after breakfast. To some folks, fishing an anchor out of an inky black bay at midnight might seem to be a most unusual procedure. But when Mongelli's "anchor gang" finally cleaned up, warmed up with jamoke, fired up with ham and grits and turned to for another day's work, it wasn't all that unusual. They knew Paul Hall and they knew that when Paul wanted something done it was "do it now... not tomorrow." No Admission Tests! ^Paul' Wanted it That Way OST schools require tests ' help—the youngsters who needed of some kind or other for a "boost up" to find a place in life. He was proud of Piney Point admission. and the men it produced. " But not Piney Point. Paul was proud of many And that's because Paul Hall things. wanted it that way. He was proud of how the SlU He envisioned Piney Point as a under his leadership had become place where young men who had an influential and respected member of the world family of desire and native "smarts" could find a place in life. He knew that labor unions...influential far references and social position beyond the size of its mem­ and academic qualifications and bership. He was also proud of what he all the other rigamorole neces­ sary for admission to most had done to strengthen the schools would eliminate the American merchant marine. But when Paul talked to young men he most wanted to M l i, !: f I • ii i i i 4 graduates of the upgrading program at Piney Point he almost invariably mentioned one of the things about his life of which he was most proud and which, he hoped, would en­ courage these Piney Point boys to keep on striving, "When 1 was going to sea in the black gang," he said, "I figured 1 was as smart as anybody else on the ship. Only 1 had to prove it. Saying you're smart doesn't make it that way. "So 1 got some books and studied for an engineer's license. There usually wasn't anyone else in the fo'c'sle who could help me with the problems—like figuring out boiler pressure and all those other things they ask you. It takes a certain amount of mathematics. 1 had to figure it out for myself. "But after several trips of battling with the books I decided 1 would sit for my license. And you know what? I made it. Got a good score, too. Got an original second engineer's license. Never sailed on it because I came ashore with the union. But 1 proved something to myself. Like any­ one else can do... if they try." . 36 / .LOG i July 1980 rv. �'i -^•L • -' ,•" '1.J"b:. ?T-ft y: : '• •'•''•"Vi',?'"yr5iV-" "- . 1 f-i'' *. L , ••' He Never Met a Kid He Didn't Like by Charlie Svenson P AUL Hall once told me that there wasn't a bad kid in the world who couldn't be turned around with a little tough love. From the very beginning the youngsters who came to Piney Point were the rough, un­ schooled and often rejected kids f^jom the poverty pockets of America. At first they came from Appalachia, from the hills and closed-down mining towns of West Virgiiiia. Later they were to come from the inner cities and the farms. They were rough-edged and unschooled, most of them. They h^ juvenile arrest records, many of them. But they were also proud and restless and eager to prove themselves. They were like Paul Hall, himself. Paul had a special feeling for these youn^ters. I was v^ith him many times when he would be showing someone or another around the school. One could sense his pride of accomplish­ ment when he pointed put the boats and classrooms and the other remarkable accoutre­ ments of this really unique training cenW. But there was another feeling when he watched the younger trainees as they marched and worked and played. And one could sense that feeling too. It was that of a loving parent, Paul didn't show his emotions. He kept that compassionate part of his humanness hidden behind a mask of grufness. Still, those warm human feelings shone through. I remember the times I was with him during graduation ceremonies at the school,^and I can still hear him talk excitedly about the opportunities that then lay ahead for those young men. And I remember that Paul was there when the first young man at the school received his diploma after completing the high school equivalency program there. His excitement then was not so much that the G.E.D, program was launched, but rather that oneyoung man had succeeded. It was Paul Hall's living philosophy that the students at the Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship be encouraged to succeed. He believed from his own living experience that faith in one's self counted for every­ thing. When he talked with the students that is what he talked about. He told them that they were important. He told them that if they tried they would be all right. He told them that it was okay to succeed. Paul Hall's encouragement to the young men at the Seafarers Union training school was more than his words alone. Hef put his own unique stamp on tbe educar tional programs there which encouraged individual effort to succeed. There were no entrance examinations and there were no final grades. Every educational program at the school was designed to help the individual student. Every teacher and instructor looked to develop the individual strengths of the students. Many of the young men who went through the Harry Lunde­ berg School of Seamanship never had an opportunity to talk with Paul Hall. That's sad. Still, they all felt in one way or another his encouragement and his belief in them. But if they had talked with Paul they would not have seen harshness nor sentiment. Rather, like those who have been with him, they would have been lifted by his optimism, tempered by his sternness, and encouraged by his geinuine interest in them. To Paul Hall, Education Was the Key "Education is for the total man. As he learns he grows bigger if not in stature, at least in spirit. And learning is one of the most remarkable exercises in all human endeavor." Those were Paul Hall's words. More than that, those words formed his comrnitmenf to a program to broaden the horizons of all seafarers. Paul believed that knowledge was the key to growth. He used to say that if we can understand our problems we can then begin to resolve them. To that end he launched a number of innovative Conferences where the ship's . educational programs within the crews came to the Harry Lunde­ Seafarers Union. They were berg School of Seamanship to programs to encourage the discuss and debate crucial issues growth of an informed member­ involving o\ir union and our ship which could collectively industry. initiate intelligent courses of There are the recertification action. They were also programs programs for bosuns and stew­ to improve the quality of life for ards. And there are the many the seafarers. upgrading programs to improve Many of us will remember the the skilly of working seafarers, "You Be The Judge" forums in and to provide them with a ladder the Seafarers Log. It was Paul's to greater satisfaction in jobs. way to lay out all of the pro's and Paul was justifiably proud of con's of an issue so that the the educational achievements of membership could form a rea­ the Seafarers Union. He was even more proud of the many indi­ soned opinion. There were the Educational vidual achievements of those Seafarers who enriched their lives through the educational pro­ grams of the union. But Paul was quick to point out that the SIU's educational programs were not perfect. We had not done enough, he would say. He knew that our educa­ tional programs should be con­ stantly reviewed, and must be readily adapted to meet changing conditions and new challenges. I remember he -said one time, "We must never lose sight of what our education programs are all about. They are for the improvement of the whole man." Seafarers Rehab Center—A Living Reminder of a Man Who Loved His Broth^s Alcoholism Is a disease* it affects the mdividual physically, emotionally and spiritually. It touches all of those around him in the famify, on the job and in the community. It is treatable; with help, the alcoholic can become happily and usefully whole. It is not easy for one who is not a recovering alcoholic, or one who is not trained in the treatment of recovery, to under­ stand and accept this truth. Yet Paul came to this under­ standing in his own unique way. It was in his nature to want to help his brothers. He had seen the problem in the broken lives of many of Ms brothers within our Union. And like many, he felt helpless to.affect some kind of change in those who were suffering, some of whom were very clos^to him. .And so he began to learn all he could about alcoholism. He turned to those who were experi­ enced in the medical and counsel­ ling fields. And he talked with recovering alcoholics. He wanted to find out how he could help. He held a seminar on alcohoL ism at the Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship, and he called in many of the leading medical and counselling authori­ ties. Present, too, were several recovering alcoholics. He was eager to learn all he could, and he held many long night sessions picking the brains and assessing the experiences of those who were closest to the problems of alcoholism. Paul used to say that our biggest enemy is ignorance. He would say many times that understanding is the key to solving our problems. And here, too, he came to understand that there was a way to help the alcoholic seafarer to recover and become a useful and whole person. With the help of those who shared their experiences with him, he set up the Seafarers Rehabilitation Center in Valley Lee, Maryland several years ago. Somebody said once that you may do all kinds of good works and you may win all manner of public acclaim, but if you do not love it is all worth nothing. This program to help the suffering "alcoholic begin his road to recovery is a living reminder of a man who truly loved his brothers. July 1980 / LOG / 37 'r\ v4: ) •.4 �Paul Hdii Dies of that he would rather sit around a table "talking to a few^ of the effective political force in the boys" than sit in ^he Oval Office family' of the trade union move^ of the White House with the ment. At his death, the MTD President of the United States. comprised 43 national and To the end, he supported th^^, international Unions represent­ underdog. A few years ago, h^ ing nearly 8 million American could be found tramping through workers. the fields pf California in support In 1962, Paul Hall was elected of the United Farm Workers. by his peers to the AFL-CIO Paul Hall never forgot where Executive Council. When he he came from. The SIU was his died, he was Senior Vice Presi­ A Legend in His Time life. Seamen were his brothers. dent of the AFL-CIO and one of Paul Hall was triily a legend in His long-term dream for the its most influential members. his time. From the famous Wall maritime labor movement was to Paul Hall's dream for Ameri­ Street Beef of 1947 where white havfc one union for unlicensed can seamen was all inclusive. He hatted Seafarers keyed a strike seamen and one union f<Jr wanted the best of everything for victory for financial workers, to licensed seamen. He was a An Adv|sot to Presidents SIU members. But he realized the tremendous battles between tremendous proponent of merger better than anyone, that no one Paul Hall has been named to was going to hand it to us on a committees and' commissions by Hall and Jimmy Hoffa's Team­ and consolidation for strength. silver platter. He fought continu­ President Johnson, Ford, Nixon sters Union, Paul Hall stood He believed deeply in the SIU ally at the bargaining table. In the and Carter. His most recent head and shoulders above his motto, "Strength in Unity." It was a year of tragedy for the words of SIU Vice President Red appointment was as Co-Chair­ opposition. He beat Hoffa in Campbell, "Paul Hall would go man to President Carter's im­ Puerto Rico in 1960 when he Hall family. He lost a sister and succeeded in winning an election his brother Bill Hall, also a long into a room of shipowners. portant Export Council. of 2,000 shoreside workers. He time official of the SIU, earlier They'd throw apples and oranges Other Presidential appoint-^ on the table and he'd come out me'nts included seats on the beat Hoffa again in the famous this year. He was heartbroken when his Chicago cab drivers' beef of the with the fruit salad." Labor Policy Advisory Commit­ old friend "Bull" Shepard, passed But Paul Hall wanted more tee; the Labor-Management early '60s. He survived two assassination away last year. than top pay and benefits for the Advisory Committee on Eco­ For Paul Hall, the long SIU. He wanted SIU members to nomic Affairs; the Maritime attempts by organized crime for have an opportunity to advance. Advisory Committee; the Na­ his work in trying to rid the struggle is over. But his victory is truly just beginning. Because And he wanted young people to tional Commission on Produc­ waterfront of racketeers. He reached out to help seamen Paul Hall's spirit of toughness, have the opportunity to take a tivity; the National Committee of other nations. He was a key strength and compassion lives on crack at a career at sea. for Industrial Peace, and the This-is why he established the Advisory Committee to the Cost- figure in developing trade uiiion in the SIU and in every SIU democracy for Canadian seamen. member who has gotten a better Harry Lundeberg School of of-Living Council. Toward the end of his career, shake in life thanks to him. ..V Seamanship in Piney Point, Md. Hall has also served with Paul Hall is survived by his in 1967. Since then the School distinction as chairman of nu­ Paul Hall was one of the most loving wife. Rose; his son. Max; has developed into the finest merous important committees powerful men in the country. He daughter, Margo, and brothers maritime training school in the for the AFL-CIO, including his hated fanfare and publicity. He country. And thousands of SIU most recent assignment as chair­ preferred to work behind th^ Peter and Robert. Paul Hall was laid to rest in scenes and let others take the members have advanced man of the Economic Policy Greenwood Cemetery on a grassy credit. skills, and thousands of young Comnllttee. hill overlooking a pond. It's only But no matter how important people from deprived hackPaul Hail has received nu­ a few blocks away from SIU grounds have found employment merous awards for his contribu­ he became, Paul Hall always Headquarters in Brooklyn, just and a chance in^tfe because of the tions in and outside the labor preferred the company of sea­ men. He said time and time again the way Paul Hall wanted it, School. movement. The School is a living, thriving He received the Labor Rights monument to Paul Hall's belief in Award in 1973 from the Jewish education and his desire to see Labor Committee. In 1968, he - SIU members get a better shake was awarded the B'nai B'rith in life. Anti-Defamation League's "Man of the Year" award. Also in 1968, Politics is Porkchdps he received an award from the The one thing Paul Hall State of West Virginia for his understood better than anyone is help in providing jobs for that the future of the American disadvantaged Appalachian merchant marine depends on the youth. In 1964, the National Com­ success of this organization in the mittee for Rural Schools pre­ political arena. Under his leadership, the SIU sented him an award for his became deeply involved in poli­ "vigorous advocacy of education tics at a very early date. Paul Hall and economic opportunities for helped lobby through Congress youth of all origins." And in the 50-50 Cargo Preference Act 1962, he received the Civic Center in 1954, which reserved for of New .York Humanitarian American ships at least 50. Award for his work in rehabili­ percent of all government gene­ tating youthful offenders. In 1968, Paul Hall was elected rated cargoes. to the Executive Board of the Boy There were many political Continued from Page 3 f-: i:. • k I at 65 victories for Paul.Hull, some big, some small. But his biggest victory came with passage of the Merchant Marine Act of 1970, which gave the American mari­ time industry new life and a future when it appeared that U.S. merchant marine might not survive the decade. He spearheaded the bill through Congress. And for his efforts, several U.S. Congress­ men, in eulogies to him, entitled Paul Hall, "The Father of Modern American Merchant Marine." 38 / LOG / July 1980 /. Scouts of America, the first labor leader to ever serve in that capacity. In addition, on April 11, 1980 the New York Harbor Festival Foundation sponsored a testi­ monial dinner to Paul Hall at which they named him the 1980 winner of the "Mr. Port of New York Award." �Following is a reprint of the last Paul Hall column that appeared in the Log just prior to the holidays last year. We feel this particular column embodies as well as anything Paul Hall's sense of compassion, vision and undying belief in the Brotherhood of the Sea, A Union of Believers . * .. r by Paul Hall T HE holidays have traditionally been a tough time for seamen. It's not much fun spending this time of year in the middle of the ocean or in some port thousands of miles away from home and family. N o matter what anyone says, you never get used to separation. It's one of the drawbacks of this business. But brothers, no matter where you are this holiday season—whether it be on a ship or a tug or if you are lucky enough to be home—SIU members have something to celebrate. I say this because as we enter the new decade of the 'SOs, we as an organization and as a class of workers have a solid, secure future to look forward to. The same thing could not have been said when this decade began ten years ago. At that time, shipping was tough and getting tougher all the time. Our domestic shipbuilding base was at one of its all time lows. There were a lot of people in maritime back then who really believed there was no future for the American merchant marine. And you know something, for those people, there really was no future. Because in this business, when you stop believing—when you stop fighting the good fight—and when you start savoring the 'good old days'instead of planning for the future, it's time to close up shop. I am extremely proud to say that the SIU is an organization of believers, an organization of fighters. When times were tough, we never hid our faces hoping our problems would all go away. Instead, we took the offensive. We launched new programs. And we did our damndest to create something good and turn things around. We were faced with an extremely tough situation in 1970. But in the ten years that have passed since then, we have truly turned things around. We started out the decade by devoting a total effort in Washington. Less than 11 months later, the Merchant Marine Act of 1970 was signed into law. The 1970 Act gave the industry hope. But it did more than that. It provided our industry with the tools to make a fresh start. At the same time, we put our training and upgrading programs in Piney Point into high gear. This enabled us to keep on top of the technological changes that were and continue to sweep our industry. As importantly, our educational programs gave us the inside track on nailing down contracts with new companies with dynamic new ideas—like the LNGs. ' In addition, we made two extremely important organizational moves involving mergers. In 1976, we in the SIU-AGLIWD and the former Inland Boatmen's Union completed a merger. Just about two years later, we and the former Marine Cooks and Steward Union merged. Both mergers have been extremely successful and benefical for everyone concerned. But our Union is an organization of individuals—people with needs and goals. And as the decade of the 70s progressed, it is important to remember that we as seamen made tremendous improvements in our standard of living. Through hard work and careful planning, we have made monumental gains in our wages and vacation benefits as well as in our Welfare and Pension Plans. It's not enough to simply have employment. The jobs we fill must also provide all the things necessary to make our lives secure. I sincerely believe we have achieved this level of security in our Union. So as we close out what in many ways has been a trying decade in our history, we can all feel a great deal of satisfaction. Because the gains we have made and the truly important things we have accomplished were achieved through a collective effort. Our Union was built on the qualities of brotherhood, unity and cooperation. We have progressed through hard work and determination. We will survive by cohtinuing to do the things that have"made us wl^dlwe are today—the best damn seamen's union in the world. : J-" . 'h i-i • , I /. . t • • July 1980 / LOG / �• vf- 1.4 .I'M SOME KKSONAL NOTES: Paul Hall: Different, Unique " i / ) .. He was different and he was unique. He was acutely intelligent. He poss^ed barrels of physical and spiritual courage, and he could define and articulate an issue in a way that would awe them all from the mightiest to the lowliest. He was, as they say of practical people, pragmatic. But he never swerved from his simple rule of personal loyalty to his brother union seamen and his friends. He was an easy touch, knd he was uncompromisingly tough. He was absolutely unorthodox in his style and he was challenged by seemingly impossible causes and objectives. He was the consummate gambler in a life that he understood was shaped and ihfluenced in so many ways by the elements of chance. Yes, Paul Hall was unique and different. Ask anyone who ever was an under-dog and went to Paul Hall when . every other means of help had evaporated. Ask anyone who ever had a good idea that fell on deaf ears everywhere else. Ask the many with unpopular but good causes who could get plenty of pledges elsewhere but not much backing. Ask the young kids who had made mistakes ahd were counted out by their communities and society—that is except for Paid Hall. Paul Hall was different and unique, all right—and he was so much more. It is universally agreed by everyone who knew Paul Hall or came into his presence that he enjoyed few things more than a chance to talk to people—strangers or friends, union brothers and corporate heads, college kids and politicians. Almost to a man they left in awe of his ability to see the world and things around us in the simplest terms. They were truly amazed by his facility for zeroing in on the crux of a problem, and in almost all ca^s, they were charmed by this seemingly huge matt, with his self-described "eight big grades"of schooling—who probably would have been stunted by higher education, although he regretted not having the opportunity. It was an odd phenomenon—but perhaps not—that first-time visitors to Paul Hall came away With an impression that he was a physical giant, considerably taller and broader in stature than he actually was. He stood at just about six feet, but many would swear he was at least six inches over that, such was the power and strength of his personal magnetism. Paul Hall conveyed a sense of absolute fearlessness in face of any difficulty or problem, spiritual or physical. But he would be the first to confess to mortal fears: what made him different from his peers in situations of this kind was his overwhelming instinct and desire for survival, and his fascination for challenge. Stories and recollections of Paul's activities and exploits far and wide as a rank-and-file union seaman and .aa,;, U. :. • -.«• V' v.:j. ^ • :'iH V. I ir..: -4- f1 •I' •Vf I • '.•ri !' .J.a ' • . i : " .-/- I;" •' -i 1• : \ !' 'J \ ;fe>^ - U ¥'• •s • /fc ; , by Herb Brand •- -i-r? ,i11 •i ' r -i '. r '• ; Herb Brand, a long time friend and assodate of Paul Hall, is farmer ed&or of the Log and premntly is PresUknt of the TransportoHon Instkute in Washington, D.C. '' y n ,.h..-\: LOG Official Puhlkalion of Ihr Scafarm Intrrnaiional Union • Allaniii. Outf. Laki'> jnil inianJ Walcr* Oisiral• AFL CIO July 1980 as a trade unionist in his crowded and busy years are already legend. He was exhilarated by them all. Though he was but 65, with much more potential for greater contibutions in behalf of his union, and his union brothers, and the maritime industy, Paul, in terms of experience, packed 100 years of living into his lifetime. He had decided some time ago to live his life "each day at a time." He was a fatalist but wouldn't be denied the opportunity to influence the events and the life in which he was involved. There were times, too, that Paul made mistakes. He was the one most able and quick to acknowledge errors in judgement in making tough decisionis. But as he said so often, the biggest mistake of all "is not to call a shot at all. w When the issue was a big one, when the shot was a tough one to call, Paul was not lacking in decisiveness Or courage. He didn't believe in playing it safe. "You win some and you lose some,"he said. Most important,he felt, was being in the game. Of all the responsibilities of his job as head of the Seafarers and his activities for the national labor movement, the moments he enjoyed most wefe those spent with his own union membership. He looked forward to his regular talks with each group of seamen as they completed training or upgrading studies at the union's Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship, which Paul founded. He loved to point to achievements by seafarers who advanced themselves by taking advantage of union-inspired programs and facilities. Paul Hall was different and unique. And he lived a full, but too short a life. His talent and his intelligence and his rare style were universally acknowledged by his union brothers and by his colleagues in the maritime industry where the likes of his influence will be a long time in reappearing, if ever. He was a trade union representative who enjoyed his life and his work. But leadership was his profession. Hwv^s an oM photo of« young Htrb Brand, IhMcdMor of tlw Log, wffh Paul Hall ridhig tho raHa to an 8IUNA convontlon In 1993. � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. 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Title A name given to the resource July 1981 Description An account of the resource HEADLINES PROPOSED SIU, MSTU MERGER MOVING AHEAD SIU BOATMEN ON STRIKE AGAINST IOT SIU BACKS TAX BREAK FOR CONVENTIONS HELD ON U.S. CRUISE SHIPS MEMBERS VOTING ‘YEA’ ON DEEP SEA PACT NTSB SLAPS USCG, OWNER IN POET LOSS SAFETY BOARD REPORT ON POET HOUSE-SENATE CONFAB WORKING ON FINAL ’82 BUDGET SIU, RESIDENTS FIGHT TO KEEP CARFERRIES IN FRANKFORT M.M. CAN MAN AUXILLIARY SHIPS BETTER, CHEAPER THAN NAVY SIU CALLS FOR BILATERAL SHIPPING PACTS IN COAL BILLS MEMBERS WARMLY INVITED TO DEDICATION OF PAUL HALL LIBRARY NEW BULKER AMERICAN REPUBLIC ON ORE RUN BILL INTRODUCED TO REDOCUMENT THE SS CONSTITUION HAWAII PASSES TAX AID FOR CRUISE SHIPS SIU, INDUSTRY SUPPORTS MOVE OF MARAD TO DOT NEW PRODUCT TANKER, OGDEN DYNACHEM, CHRISTENED MASS. GOV. NAMES SIU’S ORLANDO PILIT COMMISSIONER WORLD EVENTS AND THE U.S. MERCHANT MARINE NEMIROW, TIEGE STEP DOWN GREEN STEPS UP SPACE CHARTER PACT FOR U.S. LINES PL-480 SAVED HEARINGS HELD ON MCCLOSKEY JONES ACT WAIVER DROZAK TESTIFIES AGAINST ATTEMPT TO WEAKEN JONES ACT AFL-CIO SET FOR SEPT. 19 SOLIDARITY DAY RALLY FOREIGN FISHERMAN FINED $6.3M UNDER 200-MILE LIMIT SIU KNOCKS USCG FOR FAILURES ON SEA SAFETY HEROIC SEAFARERS OVERCOME BLAZE ON DELTA NORTE SEAFARERS HISTROCIAL RESEARCH DEPARTMENT LAUNCHES NEW ORAL HISTORY PROGRAM; WILL PRESERVE MEMORIES OF UNION MEMBERS SIU CREW LAUDED FOR SNUFFING BLAZE AT SEA DAMN THE COST, WORKERS MUST BE PROTECTED 1,000 HONOR DROZAK AT HISTADRUT DINNER KIRKLAND: U.S. MUST UPDATE TRADE POLICY SIU HELPS RESCUE PL-480 CARGOES FROM BUDGET AX UNION MANAGEMENT COMM. STUDIES PERMANENT JOBS, UPKEEP OF ‘A’ SENIORITY BETH STEEL V.P. THANKS DROZAK FOR SUPPORT OF U.S. SHIPBUILDING ACADEMIC STAFF TRIES DIFFERENT APPROACH IN TESTING SHLSS TRAINING PROVIDES BEST SHIPBOARD COOKS IN THE WORLD SIU BUILDS NATIONWIDE REPUTATION AS UNION ALWAYS READY TO CRACK TOUGH NUTS SIUNA AFFILIATED UIW AND CANNERY WORKERS MERGE AFL-CIO EXC. COUNCIL CLEARS UIW AFFILIATION ANN ARBOR PACT OKAYED; WILL KEEP CARFERRIES RUNNING THOUSANDS FLOCK TO GLOUCESTER FOR 54TH ANNUAL ST. PETER FIESTA SHLSS KIDS BATTLE ROYAL NAVAL LIFEBOAT INSTITUTE S-L PIONEER SAVES 3 IN SEA 3 DAYS OFF WRECKED YACHT SIU PD-PMA SUPPLEMENTAL BENEFITS FUN, INC. STOPPED ON PAGE 38 OF 1981-07 2ND TRY IN A MONTH TO SABOTAGE PL-480 BEGINS Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 7/1/1981 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Newsprint Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Vol. 43, No. 7 1981 Periodicals Seafarers Log http://seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/35d4749b7fd25e9596794548fc1dd8a9.PDF 36616078eaf2fbed9191dee2e8dc879b PDF Text Text OmeUl PabUcatlon of tbe Seafiwen Intematloiial Union • Atlantic, Golf, Lakes and Inland IVkters District • AFL-GIO ¥»L 44 Wo. 7 Jnljr M i-.: SlU Crews 2nd of 6 New CATUGS pages 18-19 t- tax Equity Floor Fighf • ,.*0 u'V Bill for At Sea Anticipated Conventions in "'S ard Moves tee Rtrw Fi Authorizations I Bill in House jjypgmUmimi^^^pages 2021 SHLSS Wins int'l Lifeboat Race in N.Y. p»a** SlU, NMU Reject Gov't Request for Wage Rollback sfory page 3 see President's report page 2 •' '•'V'jv ; • '" . ... :G -• ' • v.' ^ ' J- Y' �•.»3i-:-. President's Report oy Frank Drozok Record Speaks for Itself HE record will indicate that the SIU has made every effort to be logical and reasonable in understanding and dealing with the problems of Americ°an-flag shipping. It has been our policy that matters of this sort be discussed openly in our membership meetings so that each Seafarer would fully understand the economics of the industry and his part in it. Long ago we recognized that as th^ traditional shipping nations of the world captured an increasingly larger share of American foreign commerce—^and as the developing nations began to create an4 e^cpand shipping operations of their own—it was necessary for us to become more competitive and to allow the American-flag operator as much opportunity as we could to meet the competition. This does not mean that the labor force alone can make the difference in whether or not our ships are competitive. There is a whole range of other factors which are at least equally and perhaps more important in determining the ability of the national fleet to acquire cargo. But the labor force is a factor in some measure and to the degree that it is, we have attempted to act responsibly toward the success of our contracted operators. This policy has been effective—in the membership's best interests, and that of the industry and the nation. With the move toward a new maritirhe program in the late 60's and early 70's it was necessary to offer some incentive to American investors. America's fleet was terribly overaged. New ships would have to embody the latest in technology to be competitive. To provide incentive to American operators and others to invest in new vessels, the. SIU membership endorsed a policy allowing for realistic manning scales and other contract matters that were vital to attracting money into the business. As the membership knows, we were successful thereby in maintaining T and even increasing the job opportunities for SIU men. We were subjected to criticism and abuse because of our willingness to blaze a new trail that was so vital to the vvelfare of American seafaring people. We have made sacrifices and we understand a good deal about the problems of shipping management. It must be pointed put very strongly that when, we did work out collective bargaining agreements with management that offered incentive and realistic manning scales based on the new technology, management itself and government both did their shares in enabling the new operations to be successful. It was not a one-sided affair. And so when, on June 23, Maritime Administrator Harold Shear called the heads of the various maritime unions to a meeting in his office and asked us to roll back the wage increase that became effective June 16, we of the SIU flatly refused his request. We were joined in that position by the National Maritime Union whose president. Shannon Wall, attended the meeting. Others present were Capt. Robert Lowen, International Organization of Masters, Mates and Pilots; William Steinberg, American Radio Association; Jesse Calhoon, Marine Engineers Beneficial Association; Raymond McKay, Marine Engineers Beneficial Association District 2; and Chiles Calhoun, Radio Officers Union. A few days later, the SIU and the NMU issued a joint statement commenting on the Admiral Shear proposal and the unions' rejection of it. We were surprised by the bluntness of the request, which was made on the basis of the allegation that American seamen were overpaid. There had been no previous discussion°or communications on the subject other than the repeated references by the Office of Management and Budget Maritime Task Force and various Department of Transportation comments that alleged that American seamen are highly paid. As one OMB interim report to the President's Cabinet Council puts it, "American crew costs are the highest in the world." I think we should remind the maker of that statement that Americans in almost every calling are higher paid than their counterparts elsewhere.'(American doctors, American corporate presidents, American college professors and economists, American legislators and American bureaucrats are the highest paid in the world.) We pointed out to Admiral Shear that we are prepared to make sacrifices but we would like to knovy that they would not be in vain, that they would be part of a carefully considered objective. Admiral Shear could offer no assurance, not even a vague promise, that acceptance of the proposal would produce any cargo, and consequently ships and jobs. Under those circumstances, we had no choice but to reject the request. As an organization of professional seamen, we are always ready and open to proposals that will improve our lot and the state of American shipping. But we want a little more in return than being referred to as "nice guys." We want- something tangible and we want all who will benefit from our sacrifices to make similar sacrifices for the common good. U.S. Claims Court Rules: Carter Had Right to Umlt Wages of Gov't Employed Seamen Washington, D.C.—The U.S. Court of Claims here has ruled that the Carter Administration acted within its rights when it imposed wage caps on seamen, employed by the Federal Government. This decision adversely affects many seafarers (members of the former Military Sea Transport Union). Acting under President Carter's directive in fiscal year 1979 and 1980, government agencies employing mer­ chant seamen imposed the same wage hike caps on the mariners as were imposed on other federal employees. A law suit was then filed against the government. It argued that the merchant seamen, though working for the federal government, (such as the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Adminis­ tration and the Military Sealift Com­ mand) were covered by prevailing wage rate laws and should not have been subject to wage caps. The June 16 court ruling, by a majority of the three-judge court "affects between 1500 and 1700 unli­ censed personnel," said Roy "Buck" Mercer, SIUNA vice president who »•.<< - '"'W' - added that "the ruling means govern­ ment employed seamen will probably never get the same wages as commer­ cial seamen again." Mercer who was head of the former MSTU noted, how­ ever, that an appeal to the Court of Claims' decision was under study and would probably be filed. The suit was originally brought ''to decide whether the executive branch... may limit pay increases of certain prevailing rate employees to the rates of increase imposed on other fed­ eral employees by statute." Prevailing rate employees are employees whose wages are set "in accordance with wages in comparable private industry jobs in the particular locality . . ." However, as part of his "anti-infla­ tion effort" President Carter directed all federal agencies "to place a 5.5 percent ceiling on pay increases . . ." for all employees during fiscal years 1979 and 1980. "There is no escaping the fact that federal mariners are federal employees," the Court said, concluding that the Carter Administration therefore had the right to limit the government servicd mariners' pay hikes and that the "plaintiffs are not entitled to additional wages based on the decision of NOAA and MSC to limit their fiscal 1979 and 1980 base pay in accordance with executive directives." In a strong dissenting opinion Judge Wilson Cowen wrote that "the gov­ ernment acted without statutory authority in imposing a .cap on plain­ tiffs' wages . . . because, in doing so, the Executive Department completely ignored the guidelines set by Congress." Under the separation of powers established by the Constitution, Judge Cowen wrote, ". . . the President has no authority to alter policy and prin­ ciples declared by Congress . . ." In a related decision, the court ruled on a challenge to "certain overtime and premium pay practices of NOAA in connection with the pay ceilings. In fiscal 1979 and fiscal 1980," the court ruling explains, "MSC increased pre­ mium pay by 7.5 percent and 12.83 percent (the industry rate) while NOAA did not. MSC also paid overtime at these above-ceiling rates while NOAA did not." The court ruled that "those plaintiffs who were employed by NOAA are entitled to additional overtime and premium pay in accordance with pre­ vailing rates . . ." Note to Ship Secretary . All SIU ship's secretaryreporters are reminded of the necessity of. sending the ship's crew list regularly to Headquar­ ters for Important record keeping purposes and emergencies. When on foreign articles, the ship's secretary should send the crew list in from the first foreign port. On domestic runs, the crew list should be sent every 30 days, or after each payoff, whichever is shorter. Send crew lists to SIU, 675 4th Ave., Brooklyn, N.Y 11232. ATTN: Vice president "Red " Campbell. Change of address cards on Form 3579 should be sent to Seafarers International Union, Atlantic. Gulf, Lakes and Inland Voters District, AFL-CIO, 675 Fourth /We.. Brooklyn. N.Y 11232. Published monthly Second Class postage paid at Brooklyn, N.Y Vol. 44., No. 7, July 1982. (ISSN #0160-2047) 2 / LOG / July 1982 Fii; •I rj. •' sj ' ••• �c:--HiT-%T:•" "• -.Tr;- ,.'i . ' ,-- '^ •-';. ' Wage npHE SIU and the National Mar^ itime Union have jointly rejected a Reagan Administration request for a rollbaclc of the IVi percent deep sea wage increase which went^ into effect June 16, 1982. The Administration request was relayed to the heads of the nation's deep sea unions at a meeting in Washington, D.C. on June 23,1982, called by Maritime Administrator Adm. Harold Shear, (see ^'Presi­ dent's Report" page 2 for more information on this meeting.) Those in attendance were: SIU President Frank Drozak; NMU President Shannon Wall; MM&P President Robert Lowen; MEBA District 1 President Jesse Calhoon; MEBA District 2 President Ray McKay; American Radio Associ­ ation President William Steinberg T and Radio Officers Union President Charles Calhoun. After soliciting support from the unions for President Reagan's propo^ed maritime program, Adm. Shear made the request for the wage rollback stating that, "official Washington is nearly unanimous in its belief that American seamen and officers are too highly paid in relation to the remainder of the Amefican economy'' (chaired for the SIU by President Frank Drozak) drew up^a statement of rejection, which was promptly sent to all SIU and NMU contracted deep sea vessels. The statement noted that unlicensed seamen had already made great sacrifices in recent years in the loss of jobs due to automation, while at the same time cooperating with management to increase productivity on the ships. The statement also pointed out SIU, NMU Meet at SHLSS that although total U.S. crew cost The joint SIU-NMU decision to (including officers) are higher than reject the Administration's wage Japan and Western nations, wages rollback request came after much of unlicensed seamen "are more discussion at a meeting of the SIU- than competitive with our counterNMU Committee on Cooperation , parts on the national flag fleets of at the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg other Western nations and Japan." School of Seamanship in Piney The joint statement further noted Point, MD. on June 30, 1982. that, "the SIU and NMU are willing The SIU-NMU Committee to look at any program that will revitalize the U.S. maritime industry'' But in the absence of a national cargo policy which would significantly increase the number of ships and jobs available to American seafarers, the SIU and NMU had no choice but to "emphatically reject" a Wage rollback. SIU officers in attendance at the Piney Point meeting were: SIU President Drozak; Vice-President Mike Sacco; Legislative Director Frank Pecquex; Exec. Asst. to the President Jack Caffey, and Jack­ sonville Agent and Deputy Plans Administratdf Leo Bonser. Qfe^tbe. NMU side were: Secre­ tary-Treasurer Tom Martinez; Vice Presidents Lou Parise and James Paterson; Legislative Director ^ ^ . Elwood Hampton; Social Sei^ices Director A1 Zeidel, and legislative representative Tal Simpkins. Conventions-At-Sea Tax Bill Moves Up In House WASHINGTON, D.C.—A shipboard convention bill, strongly supported by the SIU, was passed this month by a House Subcommittee. The legislation, H.R. 3191, was very favorably marked up by the Select Revenue Subcommiftee, chaired by Rep. Pete Stark CDCalif.), and was sent on to the full Committee, Ways and Means. Originally introduced by Rep. Frank Guarini (D-N.J.), the bill would allow conventions that are held on U.S.-flag cruise ships to be tax deductible in the same way that land-based conventions are tax write-offs. Current tax laws allow deductions for conventions in Canada and Mexico as well as in the U.S. Tkx deductions for conventions held aboard cruise ships, regardless of their registry, were disallowed in late 1980 when Congress revised the Internal Revenue Code. Guarini's original bill simply called for tax deductions for conventions when thdy are held aboard U.S.-flag passenger ships that stop in North American ports. However, the bill as marked by the Subcommittee was amended to permit an American-flag vessel to travel to any port, whether doihestic or foreign, and still be able to host conventions which qualify as a tax deductible business expense. Another amendment adopted bjr the Subcommitt^^ould require tte Convention atrendee to pr^ide proof df^rticipation ax the convention's daily sessions. A similar requirement is contained in a Senate version of this legislation. During the mark-up process th? Treasury Department tUd not reverse any of its earlier objection to H.R. 3191. The Department still contends thrat cruise line vessels are inappropriate sites for holding business meetings. The SIU believes that this bill is extremely important to the survival of the fledgling American-flag passenger industry and is a necessity for its continued growth. H.R. 3191 still has a long way to go for final approval. If the House Ways and Means Committee acts favorably on it, the legislation must still go to the full House, be passed by the Senate, and signed by the Ftesident. The SIU's legislation team will continue to monitor and fight for this bill that could so favoinbly effect the livelihood of America's merchant seamen. The Spirit of Texas Is Launched As of Aug. 1, Seamen Must Use SIU CImios fur 'Duty' Slips In other words, as of August I, The Board of THistees of the Sea­ farers Welfare Plan ruled that, 1982, the Welfare Plan will no longer effective August 1, 1982, seamen accept private physician's determi­ must use the SIU's Welfare Plan nations of "Fit for Duty" or "Unfit * clinics and contracted pbysidans for for Duty". examinations to obtain *'Unfit For The Hustees took this action to buty" slips. insure an efficient, cost effective The United States Public Health Service, which was shut down Oct. procedure to determine duty status. I, 1981, formerly provided this The SIU CUnics, like USPHS, are service for seamen. However, since acutely aware of the health proMems the USPHS closures, seamen Iwve and n^s of seamen, and are in a been using private physicians, which much better position to fairly and has led to undue conftision and an accurately determine the seaman's inordinate financial drain on the health status in relation to the phys­ ical requirements of his job. Seafarers Welfare Plan. Another brand new bulk carrier, the horsepower of 15,400 moving at a 36,000 dwt M/V Spirit of Texas (Titan service speed of 16 knots. She has a Navigation) was launched early this beam of 93 feet and a draft of 50 feet. month in the Levingston Shipyard, Last year the Pride of Texas made Orange, Tex. her maiden voyage to Mainland China The $40-minion, 590-foot bulker, with a cargo of grain. Early this year, the last to be built for the Asco-Falcon the Star of Texas made her maiden Shipping Co. fleet, will shortly join voyage to Egypt. In September, the her two sisterships, the M/V Pride of Star will haul a cargo of phosphate Texas (delivered in May 1981) and the from Morehead City, N.C. to Karachi, M/V Star of Texas (delivered in January Pakistan. 1982.) The Spirit of Texas will probably be The Spirit of Texas is powered by twin diesel engines with a combined crewed up this fall. Juiy 1982 / LOG 3 �-sil n.. .' 'i\. SlU Supports House Bill: •'U' r^i- •. / m ^ m Senate OKs Reagan Vbrsion of Maraa Budget • .9-Xi-: . %^%0KK%am%0 wmw p . ^.u.itv^rvHifficult for U. S. rates make it very difficult for U.S. Washington, D.C.—^The Senate construction of-American vessels operators to secure bank loans to has passed a Maritime Authoriza­ in American yards. build American flag vessels without tions Bill for Fiscal Year 1983 that some kind of government backed, Shipyards Will Suffer incorporates most of the Reagan According to "Businessweek," loan program. Administration's austere budget The Senate bill also contains Ianiccuiiiiucuuauv.ua. recommendations. The Senate bill one of this nation's leading business differs substantially from the SlU- journals, 12 to 14 of this nation s gu^gg that would give direct aid to supported House version of the bill, shipyards would probably fold if certain owners of foreign flag vesUnder its terms, those foreign If the Senate bill is enacted in its U.S. operators were allowed to build present form, several important foreign. The rest would subsist on flag vessds already carrying toxic maritime programs woiild be frozen Navy work. Few if any private flag waste could continue to remain in or killed. The Construction Differ­ vessels would be built in this the trade, even though the Jones Act has been redefined to exclude ential Subsidy Program, which has country^ / In additfon to cutting the CDS foreign flag participation in the toxic made it possible for operators to build their vessels in American program and extending the build ^aste industry. shipyards, would be totally elimi­ foreign provisions for two more The Maritime Authorizations Bill years, the Senate also decided to covers a wide range of maritime nated. The Senate also voted to permit freeze the Title XI loan guarantee activity. Other monies allotted for subsidized U.S. operators to build program at $12 billion. In keeping Fiscal Year 1983 include $454 mil­ their vessels in foreign shipyards with that ceiling, new commitments lion for Operating Subsidies; $16.8 for at least two more years. The for loan guarantees will be limited million for Research and Devel­ original decision to allow U.S.^ to $675 million in 1982 and $600 opment, and $71 million for gov­ operators to build foreign was million in 1983. ernment training schools. The Title XI Program has become reached last year. It was intended to be a stop-gap measure. The plan very important to American operHouse Differences was to give the Administration time ators in light of recent economic The House version of the Mar­ to come up with a plan to stimulate conditions. Continuing high interest • itime Authorizations Bill differs dif from its Senate counterpart in four ways. It contains no build-foreign provision. It raises the Title XI ceiling by $3 billion, from $12 bil}ion to $15 billion. It would not allow any foreign flag incinerator vessels to be "grandfathered" into the American toxic waste industry. It would retain the Construction Differential Subsidy at a $100 mil­ lion level in Fiscal Year 1983. A number of high-fanking Con­ gressmen have expressed displea­ sure with the Senate version of the "bill. Rep. Mario Biaggi (D-NY) said that "the more 1 listen, the more I get the impression.., that there is no real intention of preserving the merchant marine." The House Bill has been reported out of the House Merchant Marine Committee. It awaits floor action. There is expected to be a spirited fight between supporters of the House Bill, and those who favor the Senate version. New Shipdocking Tlig Joins SlU Fleet in Charleston,S.C. rriHE Marine Contracting and A Towing Co. of Charleston, South Carolina has added a new shipdocking tug, the South Caro­ lina, to its SlU-contracted fleet. Purchased from the U.S. Navy at an auction held in Norfolk, Va., the newly acquired vessel was just about ready to go into service. The South Carolina received a good deal of streamlining and refurbishing, not to mention a fresh W' coat of paint. She certainly looks from the Navy, the America, is now service in about six weeks. America better in the colors of Marine Towing being refuFbished; She should will bring Martoco s SlU-contracted than she did in battleship grey. At follow the South Carolina into fleet to eight vessels, the time of the LCG'S visit to his­ toric Charleston, the South CaroUna's overhaul was nearly complete and she will be in service by the time this issue goes to press. Some equipment not usually found on commercial tugboats but utilized by the Navy, such as a sophisticated firefighting system, will be retained on the boat. This firefighting system should make the South Carolina a valuable asset in the Charleston harbor. Two GM diesel electric motors with a combined output of 1200 horsepower will provide the South Carolina with the necessary muscle for its shipdocking chores. Here's the crew of the South Carolina, from the left: Bob Mazyck, <»ptain; Norton A second tug, also purchased White, engineer; H. P. White, and Mike Sistare, deckhands. iaitclKlMrliv MUn nOTAL REGISTERED Aii Groups Class A Class B Class C JUNE 1-30, 1982 Port DECK DEPARTMENT 12 4, 0 ENGINE DEP/dtTMENT 22 2 0 33 8 . 0 0 STEVUARD DEPARTMENT 14 2 0 13 5 1 ENTRY DEPARTMENT 0 0 0 56 47 19 83 18 72 165 1 "'Total Registered" means the numtjer of men who actually registered for shipping at the port last month. ""Registered on the Beach" means the total number of men registered at the port at the end of last month. 24 24 5 2 1 Port Algonac Port 8 Algonac 29 14 3 107 22 4 Totals All Departments 4 / LOG / July 1982 46 63 —. Algonac......!.,......... The refurbished South Carolina. ''REGISTERED ON BEACH ^ Aii Groups Class A Class B Class C 1 Algonac Port - TOTAL SHiPFED All Groups Class A Class B Class C 1 47 14 �9'' • -..y. Drozak to Cong/ffess; •=.t'v.iyfii!.,, 3<,r Strong measures Needed to Enforce Cargo Laws Washington, D.C.—Unless Congress takes "strong measures" to put some muscle into U.S. Cargo Preference Laws, "we will continue to witness the undermining of cargo preference programs," which, SlU President Frank Drozak told a Senate Subcommittee, "are one of the last things keeping this industry alive." Testifying at hearings held June 16 by the Senate Merchant Marine Subcommittee of the Commerce, Science & Transportation Com­ mittee, chaired by Sen. Slade Gorton (R-Wash.) Drozak spoke bluntly about cargo preference, echoing the statement he made before a House Merchant Marine & Fisheries Committee hearing earlier in June. "It is one thing to have cargo preference laws on the books," said Drozak who is also president of the AFL-CIO Maritime Trades Depart-' ment. "But it an entirely different matter to have these laws obeyed. Over the years," he added, "there have been repeated actions by gov­ ernment agencies to avoid com­ plying with this law" The subject of the Senate Sub­ committee hearings was to receive comments on the status and work- SIU President Frank Drozak testifies at Congressional hearings recently. ability of the Cargo Preference Act of 1954. Known as F*ublic Law 664, the Act requires at least 50 percent of all government-generated cargo to be shipped on U.S.-flag ships. The major programs under PL. 664 are the Food for Peace program (PL480), the Agency for International Development's Loans & Grants program and the Strategic Petroleum and Minerals stockpiles. During two days of hearings maritime spokesmen, including Drozak, Adm. Harold Shear of the Maritime Administration, Peter Luciano, executive director of the Transportation Institute and Philip J. Shapiro of Apex Marine Corp., among others, spoke strongly in favor of the Cargo Preference laws. Wayne Nelson of the National Association of Wheat Growers tes­ tified against continuing U.S. cargo preference as did George L. Berg Jr., of the American Farm Bureau who said cargo preference is "costly to the American taxpayer... contrary to our foreign policy... constitutes a policy of protectionism and... inhibits exports." Expressing the view of the majority of witnesses before the Senate Subcommittee, Adm. Shear said "it would be difficult to exag­ gerate the importance of government cargo preference to U.S.-flag oper­ ators. For some carriers," Shear continued, government-generated "cargoes represent the difference between operating and going out of business." In his testimony, SlU President Drozak went a step further with his views on cargo preference. After citing several recent instances of non-compliance with PL 664 by the Dept. of Energy, the Agriculture Dept., and the General Services Administration, as the latest in ah ongoing series of examples, Drozak charged Congress to take "correc­ tive steps... before it is too late." Compliance with cargo prefer­ ence laws must be beefed up, Drozak said, by: • having the President issue "an Executive Order directing all agen­ cies to comply with the letter and the intent of cargo preference laws. Agencies must be put on notice that the President will not tolerate vio­ lations of thfe law;" • amending section ,901 (b) of the Merchant Marine Act to clarify those programs which are covered by cargo preference, making it more difficult for agencies to evade the law; • giving Marad the authority and the manpower to oversee compli­ ance. "Without teeth to enforce them Drozak told the Senators, "cargo preference laws will continue to be ignored." House Unit Slips Changes Into P.R. Passenger Ship BUI •v WASHINGTON, D.C.—The SIU has strong objections to sections of a Puerto Rican passenger ship bill that was passed this month by the House Merchant Marine Sub­ committee. The legislation, H.R. 1489, would..waive an 1886 U.S. law in order to allow foreign-flag ships to carry passengers between the American mainland and Puerto Rico—unless the Secretary of Transportation determines that U.S.flag passenger vessels are available. When the bill was introduced the SlU said it would not oppose the legislation as long as certain pro­ visions were met. These were: 1.) The Subcommittee should clearly note that the bill that is being waived by H.R. 1489 is an 1886 law and not the Jones Act of 1920 which deals with the carriage of cargo between U.S. ports. The SIU would oppose any effort to weaken the Jones Act. 2.) The qualifying clause con­ cerning the entry of U.S.-passenger ships must not be dropped. Language Changes As the bill stood originally, it was stated that if an American-flag pas­ senger ship became available, no foreign-flag yessels will be allowed to continue to operate between «.« w r n *1 _1 Puerto Rico and the U.S. mainland. However, the wording of the bill, as passed by the Subcommittee, leaves much to be desired. For one thing, whep, the bill mentions fqreign-flag ships leaving the run when American ships are available, the term "comparable service" is used. The Union sees this as presenting many difficulties. Also, the bill allows foreign-flag ships one year to get out of the service. The SIU feels that this time frame is too long. Because of consideration for the residents of Puerto Rico, the SIU had refrained from opposing H.R. 1489. As SIU President Frank Drozak had pointed out in a statement sub­ mitted to the Subcommittee last month, "because Puerto Rico is an island, Puerto Rican citizens who have a fear of flying or who are unable to fly for medical reasons have no readily available alternate method of transportation to the United States mainland." However, it appears that the original intent and proposed pro­ tections of the bill have b^n altered. The Union will be taking a closer look at the bill as passed by the Subcommitte in order to insure that American-flag Interests are pro­ tected. A_0¥TT MIv Feeey-tr»#ilj Sen. Tower to Navy; *We Need Merchant Marine^ Too' S ENATOR JOHN TOWER (RTex), head of the Armed Serv­ ices Committee, surprised an audi­ ence at the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis by issuing a strong challenge to the United States gov­ ernment to come up with a com­ prehensive national transportation policy that would take into account the needs of the American flag merchant marine. Tower had been expected to applaud the military and naval build­ up that the government has called for, and he did. He had also been expected to praise Tom Hayward, the new chief of naval operations, and he did. What he was not expected to do was remind the Navy brass that American security is inadequate without a strong Amer­ ican flag merchant marine. In defending the importance of the American flag merchant marine. Tower cited famous American mil­ itary strategists from Admiral Alfred Thayer Mahan to the late Dwight David Eisenhower. Tower noted the role that mer­ chant fleets played in the Falkland Islands dispute, the Vietnam and Korean Wars, and the rise of Soviet Naval Superiority during the past 20 years. He also made the following assertion: "I challenge our new Chief of Naval Operations to broaden the scope of our thinking on naval policy to include our vitally important mer­ chant marine and civilian ship­ building assets. We must turn from spending all our time on purely naval programming concerns and insert ourselves into the making of a national maritime policy—a mari­ time policy fliat will serve this nation in war and peace and will reflect the concerns of the Navy, the mar­ itime services, and the shipbuilding base." July 1982 / LOG 5 <!) �. : h,,:- 12Q Brit Seamen Voiiinteefs Get Pink Slips • DrilHE passenger liner Canberra was one of 54 privately owned British merchant vessels that played an important role in the Falkland Islands dispute. Its owners have come up with a very special way to show their gratitude to Britain's latest war heroes. Now that the media coverage of the Falkland Islands dispute has died down, 129 crewmembers who risked life and limb for their country have been fired and replaced with foreign seamen Who will be paid one-quarter their salary. The incident offers an important lesson for the United States and for American seamen. - When war broke out between T WW inter- Ptoama. teste Panama. The theory has been tested Argentina and Great Britain, the assumes in any just one tirrie. British government calied more than national dispute. I^il of Bntmn s During the 1973 Yom Kippur War, 50 privately owned vesseis into success lay m the ability of its merthe United States was frantically service to provide the Royal Navy chant marine to carry supplies from searching for ways to bring supplies with adequate seaiift capability. A the port of Southhampton to the to Israel, its loyal and embattled few of the vessels had been staffed soldiers and navymen stationed m ally. Despite pressure from the with foreign seamen. The British the South Atlantic, government, mindful of national The British are very senous alwut American government, William Tolbert, the late President of Liberia, security, refused to let those foreign their maritime power. And, unlike seamen man British merchant ves- the United States, they have gone issued an executive order that for­ bade Liberian flag vessels from sels during what it considered to be to some trouble to maintain a fairly carrying arms to the Middle East. healthy merchant marine. a national emergency. The firing of the 129 British Since the end of World War II, P&O, the company that owned seamen is not only in bad taste, it the Canberra, hired 129 British the U.S. government has adhered is a personal tragedy for the men seamen/volunteers for the duration to the "Effective U.S. Control Doctrine," which states that Amer- involved. A far greater tragedy, of the Falkland Islands dispute. The Falkland Islands dispute ican maritime interests can be pro- however, is the fact that the United proved once and for all the impor- tected by foreign fleets, most States does not have a viable mer­ tance that the merchant marine notably those of Liberia and chant marine to rely upon. Brand Makes Most of Shot at Nationwidediately Audience apparant, people can go years quite sympathetic. They came from all over the country: from Mobile, from Detroit, from California. Thanks to Herb Brand, a lot of people who did not even know that the merchant marine existed are now aware of some of its problems. From its inception, the maritime industry has been hurt by its relative obscurity. Most Americans take their merchant marine for granted. That's not their fault. The consequences of allowing the merchant marine to atrophy are hidden. Unlike irrespon­ sible tax policies, which are imme­ HERB BRAND, chairman of the Board at the Transportation Institute, recently appeared on the "Larry King Show!' Larry King is to late night radio what Johnny Carson is to late night television. His show is carried on 265 different stations nationwide, and has an audience of 20 million people. Brand is an acknowledged expert on the maritime industry. He was the first president of the Transportation Institute, a widely respected non-profit organi­ zation aimed at promoting maritime research and development. Last year, he was named Chairman of the Board. The Larry King Show follows a question and answer format. King is known for his direct style. His first question to Brand was, "what is the problem with the merchant marine?" Brand told him! For many years, he said, the United States has followed a free trade policy. That was fme in the Nineteenth Century. However, we are the only country today that insists on "free trade" in the maritime sector. Other countries have strict cabotage laws. They subsidize their merchant marine. They promote bilateral trade agreements. Brand said that during the election campaign Ronald Reagan without being aware that their gov­ ernment is following a bankrupt mar­ itime policy. The real value of a mer­ chant marine is most apparant during a national emergency. Unfortiinately, by that time it is usually too late to reverse ineffective policies. For a top maritime figure to be able to talk to an audience of 20 million Americans is an important event, for it gives the maritime industry a chance to let the American people know just what is involved in allowing the American flag merchant marind to dwindle. Responsibility. Respect. And more money, too. Herbert Brwd issued an eight point program for the maritime industry. One of those points stated that it was essential for any American president to direct all gov­ ernment agencies to negotiate bilateral trade agreements. That has not been done by the Reagan people, said Brand. Brand's discussion of maritime problems, was quite successful. An overwhelming number of calls were Karen Leslie Admitted to Jersey Bar THEY'RE THE THINGS YOU EARN WHEN YOU'RE THE CHIEF PUMPMAN. You're an SIU Seafarer— the most professional maritime worker in the world. Make it pay. Sign up for the Pumproom Maintenance and Operations Course at SHLSS. Contact SHLSS or your SIU Field Representative for details. Proud daddle, Steve Leslie, first general vice president of the Operating Engineers, Gives dauahter, Karen, a kiss after she was admitted to New Jersey law practice in recent Sriemonles In Henton. Leslie, a fwmer a^ber of th^lU, also serves as vice oresWent of the AFL-CIO Maritime Tfades Department. He Is also head of Local 25 of the Operating Engineers, which shares office space with the SIU at SIU Headquarters In Brooklyn, N.^ 6 / LOG / July 198^ Course starts September 27 �•i •^-[•^,'>' '^700.00, SlU WishiBS Happy 300th Birthday to 'City of Brotherty Love Amerlca'sBicentennlal?notthistlme.Thesetall8hlpssalledlntotheportofPhlladelphiarecentlytocetebratethe ance of eight SlU-contracted tugs from Curtis Bay, Taylor and Anderson, McAllister and Sonat, which v®'"" docked In Philly to help celebrateThe city's 300th birthday. The tall-masted ships, many of which had participated in the 1976 O^Sall ^^^ from South America to Philadelphia. The SlU was well represented at the harbor festlvitle^from the J'l® undock the tall ships, to SlU Representative Mark Tfepp who took these pix, to Mrs. John Gallagher, pictured above with AB Greg Newman. Mrs. Gallagher s husoana, John, Is a deep sea SlU member as are two of their sons, John Jr., and Leo. . Congress Overrides Reagan Veto of Copyright Act WASHINGTON, D.C.—Even ufacuring clause of the Copyright Act, countries of Asia. The Labor Dept. and Senate Judiciary Committee though there's a Republic,an majority which requires that most books by last year estimated that as many as Chairman Strom Th^imond (R-S-^ ) in the Senate, President Reagan's veto . Americans and other printed material 367,000 jobs would be wiped out, was a co-sponsor of the bill. nine . « 1 • .« T T __ J MAMA** nrk/1 /%4-liot* srr\tiac fr\ ciict5)1Tl thp V6tO CRITIC irOITl be produced in the United States or including jobs in paper mills and other votes to sustain the veto came from is not indestructible. Republicans. . .L . . For the first time, the Congress Canada to enjoy full copyright pro- printing-related industries.^ tection. The domestic manufacturing WITH A Republican majonty in the overrode a veto by President Reagan If the President's veto had been sus- requirement, which has been part of Senate and a strong conservative coaand thus prevented the further erosion tained, hundreds of thousands of U.S. the law since the year 1891, was lition in the House, Reagan has seldom of American jobs. jobs would have been wiped out by "sehg^led to expire this month, and had to veto legislation the AdmmisA 324-86 vote in the House and an 84-9 vote in the Senate saved the man- the shifting of printing to low-waee Con^^ approved a compromise bill tration opposed in order to keep it from extending it for another four years, becoming law. Of pight other vetoes, most were until July 1986. ^ allowed to stand without an attempt to Reagan vetoed the measure with the explanation thirt "my Administration override. That is exactly what happened has placed a very high priority on strengthening free trade" and America's recently with a Housing Stimulus BUI trading partners objected to the man- that inc^ded a program ^designed to ufacturing clause." cut mortgage interest rates by four perThe AFL-CIO responded that centage points for certain buyers of "America's workers ojbect even more new homes. strenuously to the loss of their jobs," The government was to bear only September 27 and October 25 and Legislative Director Ray Denison the administrative costs of the program called on Congress "to stand up to its because home buyers would have been convictions and make sure the bill required to pay back the subsidy. becomes law. To allow the veto to stand Nevertheless, the President vetoed the would be sharing responsibility for job bill, and with a single stroke of his pen prevented the construction of destruction," he warned. Before the vote, the AFL-CIO wrote 250,000 homes and creation of a halfmembers of Congress of labor's con­ million construction-related jobs. cern at the ripple effect of the job losses on top of already severe unemployment. The original legislation had strong partisan support despite the Admin­ istration's opposition, and the vote A temporary telephone system has changes didn't come close to blocking been installed at the SIU Pacific Disthe two-thirds needed for the override. trict-PMA Benefits Trust Fund Office, In the House, 213 Democrats and located at 522 Harrison Street, San 111 Republicans voted to override. Fr^cisco, Please make note of the Sevety-three Republicans and 13 following numbers in the event you Democrats supported the President. need to contact a Fund Office repre­ When the House first passed the bill, sentative regarding your pension and/ on June 15, only 40 Republicans and or vacation benefits. 7 Democrats voted against it. SIU Pacific District-PMA The Senate had originally passed the Pension Plan bill by voice vote, and the Republican (415) 495-5949 leadership had to drop far down on the SIU PD-PMA Supplemental seniority^ list—to New Hampshire's Benefits Fund Sen. Gordon J. Humphrey—to find a (415) 495-5949 or 495-6894 floor leader willing to support the As soon as permanent numbers are assigned, new listings will be pub­ President's position. Majority Leader Hpward H. Baker, lished. Jr. (R-Tenn.) voted to override the veto. Attention Seafarers . - • Diesel Engineers are now in demand. Apply for the Diesel Engineer Course at SHLSS. It pays to get ahead in your career. - I •I Temporary Phone # for PMA Ifust Funds July 1982 / LOG 7 ^ vV'"S.: ' 'v;' I �I'M , I Brand New Vessel Bririas Jobs to SlU: ifi'i j li • Orphan Golden Phoenix Adopted for BUIK Trade Norfolk, Va.—It's been a long ancTunusual road but Seafarers have finally crewed a brand new bulk ship named the Golden Phoenix. The 931 foot long-ship has a beam of 140 feet and is owned by Phoenix Bulk Ships. She's operated by SIUcontracted Titan Navigation. Crewed here last month, the ship went to New Orleans to load soy­ bean oil. Her next stop will be Pak­ istan. After that, she'll be heading to Rorea for conversion. iC-. r' - • - • ,, -t . . Why convert a brand, new ship? That's part of the long, unusual« story. The Golden Phoenix was origi­ nally supposed to be the El Paso Cove Point, a liquid natural gas carrier owned by SlU-contracted El Paso Co. She and two sister ships were built at the Avondale Shipyard in New Orleans, La. During gas trials two years ago, thousands of cracks were discov­ ered—a very dangerous situation for ships that are supposed to carry such volatile cargo as liquid natural gas. However, the ships were still quite salvageable and an enterprising company" saw the possibilities. Phoenix will use at least two of those former El Paso ships as bulk carriers. The former El Paso Savannah, renamed the Jade Phoenix, took on her SIU crew in May. She is already in Korea for conversion. Both the Jade Phoenix and the Golden Phoenix will have their LNG tanks removed so that they can be multi-purpose dry and liquid bulk carriers. The third ship that was scheduled to be an LNG carrier, the El Paso Columbia, is currently in Norfolk. However, she may not be taken over by Phoenix since she suffered extensive damage while being towed from Boston, Mass. to Halifax, Nova Scotia. -(. • • I- SIU Norfolk representative Mark Evans (I.) gives AB Tom Mitchell a receipt for his quarterly dues payment. Boatswain Luther Pate (i.) and AB Spiro Catechis take a moment to relax In the Golden Phoenix's mess hail. y . Day QMED Spiros Perdikis enjoys a cup of coffee before burning to in the engine room. AB Tom Holt in the crew mess. Oiler Sam Morales checks a reading on the engine room console. A beshaded David Burgess, AB, checks a valve that has not seen much use In the past four years on the former'El Paso Savannah's'deck. Ass t. Cook Kenneth Long (i.) and Chief Steward Bill Wroten handle a good portion of the galley chores aboard the Golden Phoenix. 8 / LOG / July 1982 '-'T - '• �•l*''..••••-.-V 5-" ' • . -•K' _ .;."• •,: -•••"•: V- • hington tn So.'it.iivrs l.iui.Tn.iti()ii.i! I'liioii i)t Nrirtli Amciii,.!. Ai l.-(.MC) July Recess The November elections are right around the corner. One-third of the Senate is up for re-election, and so is the entire House of Rep­ resentatives. Most Congressmen are taking full advantage of the July recess to line up their support back home. Needless to say, legislators have been preoc­ cupied with the upcoming election and the tra­ ditional month long August recess. Aside from the budget, little legislative activity is expected until after the election. Starting November 2, however, there will be a burst of activity. Congressmen and Senators will try to make up for lost time. They'll have to beat a January deadline, when a new Congress will have to start from scratch. Any legislation that has not been enacted by the end of the year will have to be re-introduced. Following is a rundown of some of the Washington activities, pending at this time, which affect the jobs and security of SlU mem­ bers. Law of the Sea: The Reagan Administration has decided not to sign the Law of the Sea Treaty on grounds that it does not adequately protect American interests. Interim legislation mandating the use of American flag vessels in any deep seabed mining ventures will still be in effect. Industry experts are divided on the veto's consequences. Some predict that the refusal of the Administration to sign the treaty will lead to an uncertain international situation, thereby retarding the develqping of an American seabed mining industry. UNCTAD: The United States was one of four nations that voted against the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development Liner Code, as 130 nations voted in favor of it, while 17 abstained. The UNCTAD Treaty is supported by the SIU. We feel the treaty s bilateral trade provisions would stimulate American shipping. Military Sealift Command: The Military Sealift Command recently unveiled plans for an ambitious new Sealift program that it con­ - :S ', -i'' f?' .'•. 1 •2 I ;-^-viS I July 1982 i--.—- • 1 J- ! t-^isl.itivf. AJmiitistrjrivi.' .mil KcsMil.mus. H-ippt-niiip Which would put American flag vessels on tends will help reverse the nation's declining equal footing with landbased convention facil­ sealift capability. The plan was well-received, ities, is essential to the development of the except that most industry figures felt that it American flag passenger vessel industry, and should brifeat^as a stopgap measure and the SIU fully supports it. that primary attention should be paid to rebuilding this nation's merchant marine. Strategic Petroleum Reserve: Amendments have been passed to the House and Senate Reagan's Maritime Program: After an versions of legislation dealing with Oil Anti­ unusually long delay, the Reagan Administration trust Exemptions (S.2332). Both the Senate unveiled the details of its new maritime program and House versions would establish a mandatory last month. The Program aroused immediate fill rate for the nation's Strategic Petroleum and intense opposition from the SIU on the Reserve to take advantage of the present oil grounds it would destroy U.S. shipbuilding. glut. The House Amendment, introduced by Reagan called for an indefini_Je extension of Rep. Dannemeyer (R-Cal), would establish a temporary legislation permitting subsidized 200,000 per day minimum. The Senate American operators to build foreign. He also amendment, introduced by Sen. Jackson (Dwants to cut funding for research and devel­ Wash), would establish a 300,000 barrel per opment as well as totally eliminate the vitally day minimum fill rate. U.S. ships must carry important Construction Differential Subsidy 50% of these cargoes, by law. Program. Reagan would put a ceiling on oper­ Maritime Authorizations Bill: The House ating subsidy funds and the Title XI Loan version was reported out of the House Merchant Guarantee Program for building new ships in Marine Committee recently. The Senate has U.S. yards.. already passed its version of the MaritimePbrt Development: More than 35 separate Authorizations Bill. The Senate version incor­ port development bills are before Congress. porates many of the Administration's recom­ One, HR 4627, would reserve 40% of all dry mendations. including the elimination of the bulk cargo for American flag shipping. The CDS program and the indefinite extension of SIU fully supports this bill. HR 4627 was the build-foreign program, which was meant reported out of the House Merchant Marine to be a stopgap measure. The House version Committee. The Water Resources Subcom­ of the bill which is much more sympathetic to mittee of the House Public Works and Transmaritime interests, awaits passage. The SIU portqjtion Committee, which has primary juris­ supports the House version. diction, is expected to pass its own version; The Senate version of the bill has been bottled up in the Finance Committee. The Adminis­ tration's decision to formulate a $440 million system of user fees has complicated the picture. Uncertain of its effect, local ports are backing away from the ambitious plans for development. Modernization of this nation's antiquated port system is essential if we are to develop our coal resources. ^ Guarini Bill: This bill would make con­ ventions on board American flag passenger vessels eligible for tax write-offs. The House Subcommittee on Internal Revenue Sen^ice marked up the bill. Passage of the Guarini Bill, SPAD is the SIU's political fund and our political arm in Washington, D.C. The SIU asks for and accepts voluntary contributions only. The Union uses the money donated to SPAD to support the election campaigns of legislators who have shown a pro-maritime or pro-labor record. SPAD enables the SIU to work effectively on the vital maritime issues in the Congress* These are issues that have a direct impact on the jobs and job security of all SIU mem­ bers, deep-sea, inland, and Lakes. - ^ The SIU urges its members to continue their fine record of support for SPAD. A member can contribute to the SPAD fund as he or she sees fit, or make no contribution at all without fear of reprisal. A copy of the SPAD report is filed with the Federal Elec­ tion Commission. It is available for purchase from the EEC in Washinjgton, D.C. ^ Ibwlwat Operator Diesel Engine Schoiarsiiip Students Visit D.C. Winners of lx)th ttie IbwiXMrt Operator, and Dtesel Engine Scholarships offered jointly by ttieltansportatlon Institute and the SIU went to Washington recently for a visit to Tl-ansportatlon Institute and to the offices of their Union's legislative repre­ sentatives. During their tour of the Congress, they paused for this photo on the steps of our nation's Capitol. Pictured from top right are Dennis Necalse, Benny Landry, Michael Halliburton, Robert Martin, Richard Cavalier, Gil Pruitt, Ben Elmore, David Hutching, Bill Noland, Rick Bauer, Melvin Ott and Eric Corgey. Continuing around, Curtis Alford, Steve Frantz, Jesse Barrera, Mark Pool, Don Toby, Roger Taylor, Robert Olvany, Greg Newman, Bill Harrott, Jasper Green, and SIU Legislative Representative Elizabeth Coker. July 1982 / LOG 9 WB- \ j-y �?: J Area Vice Presidents' Report Great Lidkes ahd Western Rivers, by VR Mike Sacco ¥M0:^"- Sii i I lU-contracted operators in the ^ Western Rivers continue to be hard hit by the nation's economic recession, which has deeply depressed the movejnen^of coal and petroleum products along the Mis­ sissippi River S]^stem. However, there have been some positive signs since my last report. Orgulf Transportation crewed up two boats recently which had been laid up. Orgulf now has 5 of 6 boats running, and they are building two new 8,400 hp towboats to go into service in November. In addition, SIU crews employed by Orgulf are anticipating contract negotiations. The present agreement with this company runs out in December. Heartland Transportation also broke out a previously laid up boat, the Harry Briendelle, and transferred it from the Canal to the River. This represents a net gain of jobs since River crews are traditionally larger than Canal crews. National Marine Service is running only 10 of 18 boats. The Union met with management recently to discuss the company's problems and the subsequent effect on unemployed SIU members. The meeting was very productive. As a result, management agreed to a temporary relief-job system to aid unemployed Boatmen with short term employ­ ment. All laid off National Marine employees should register at the halls servicing this company to take adv^tage of the temporary system. On the Great Lakes, the maritime industry continues to suffer through one'bf its more difficult seasons. Nearly 50 percent of the Great Lakes fleet continues to be laid up due to the severely depressed auto industry. There are no easy answers to the problems plaguing all Great Lakes industries. But one thing for sure, the Great Lakes situation will not cure itself. There must be action from Congress and the White House to reverse the decline of the Great Lakes. Gulf Coast, by VR Joe Sacco I:- •I.- -• • f .. -•> ULF area tug and barge comrpanies involved in the carriage of petroleum products continue to operate below capacity due to the continuing recession in the U.S. Deep sea shipping in the Gulf is also below normal, but we're holding our own nonetheless. We have a number of laid up ships in the d^Mf including four in Houston, three in New Orleans, two in Mobile, and six in the Jackson­ ville area, and three in Tampa. Members who already have their seatime requirements in for 1982 would be wise to use this time constructively to upgrade their skills at Piney Point. Those with the top rated skills always have good shipping. It's something to think about. In Mobile, SIU members crewed up the CATUG Grown, the second of six such brand new vessels to be put into service for Apex Marine. In New Orleans, where shipping was fair last month. Port Agent Gerry Brown attended his first meeting as a member of Louisiana's Task Force on Deep Draft Vessel Access to the Mississippi River. This important committee will formulate a report to La. Gov. Treen on the feasibility of dredging certain sections of the Mississippi to allow deep draft sea vessels to call at New Orleans and Baton Rouge. The SIU has remained extremely active in politics in the Gulf. On July 31, I'll be attending a statewide meeting in Austin, Tex. for the purpose of coordinating labor's support of candidates for the November elections. ^ The SIU will also Be attending endorsement meetings in Jacksonville, Fla. And we are cooperating with the Florida labor movement to make Florida's "Solidarity Day" (Aug. 28, 1982) a success. 10 / LOG / 3uly 1982 mfest Coast, by VR. George McCartney NTERNATIONAL events often have a direct and immediate impact on the American merchant marine. The recent ,war in the Falkland Islands between England and Argentina is such an event. Since the crisis' begarf last April, there has been a steady decline in the amount of cargo moving between the U.S. and Argentina. This has had a direct impact on the four Delta Line 'M' ships (combination passenger/ cargo vessels) which call regularly at Argentinian ports. The ships have been sailing with considerably less than full loads. Just this week the Santa Magdalena paid off and laid up. We are hopeful that this situation is only temporary and that the flow of cargo between the U.S. and Argentina returns to its regular levels. On another front we are eagerly awaiting the first West Coast-to-Hawaii voyage of the S5 Independence. This beautiful passenger ship's operator, American Hawaii Cruises, is testing the waters to see if there is a sufficient market for running the SS Independence on regular West Coast to Hawaii trips. At the present time, the Independence is undergoing a 6-week sprucing up and minor repair period in anticipation of the "maiden" run. I From July 19-22, 1982, the California State Labor Federation, AFL-CIO, hosted an important meeting in Anaheim for the purpose of determining who labor will support in the upcoming November elections. The SIUNA was fully represented at this meeting by myself; SIU €xec. V.F Ed Tiirner; SIUNA VP. Roy "Buck" Mercer; SIU Wilmington Agent Mike Worley; UIW National Director Steve Edney; SIU San Francisco Field Representative John Ravnick, and SIU Wilmington Field Rep Scott Hanion. Deep sea shipping was good in Wilmington in June, however there was an overall increase in the number of people 'Registered-on-the-Beaph.' We shipped 74 standby inland tankermen jobs last month here as well. We have a new Field rep in Seattle, Rich Berkowitz, who is adapting nicely to his new surroundings. Shipping in Seattle was good, where We recently recrewed the Sea-Land Philadelphia and the Santa Adela. East Coast, by VR Leon Hall (TTIVITY was brisk in the port Lof New York in the past month with a total of 37 ships in the port for payoff. There were 14 signons in N.Y. and SIU patrolmen also visited 13 ships in transit. I'm happy to report that shipping was good in New York with a total of 334 jobs shipped through the hall in Brooklyn during the month of June. In Baltimore, the SIU wrapped up a new contract with Harbor Towing, gaining wage increases of 8 percent, 7 percent, and 6 percent, respectively in the three years of the pact. We also gained provisions for COLA increases for the 2nd and 3rd years of the contract. Baltimore had two payoffs during the month of June with 18 SIU ships coming through in transit. The Bayamon is laid up at Maryland Drydock, but she is expected out by August I, 1982. Seafarers crewed a new vessel, the Golden Phoenix, in the port of Norfolk recently. The ship, initially intended to operate as an LNG, will instead enter the bulk trade after conversion in Korea. The SIU crew on her now will operate the vessel for a short time before taking her to the Far East, where conversion will take about six months. The important thing, though, is that this vessel represents a gain in job opportunities for Seafarers in the long run. SIU Boatmen in Philadelphia donated their time and talents last month to help the "City of Brotherly Love" celebrajte its 300th Birthday. Eight SIU tugs docked and undocked nearly a .score of "Tall Ships which sailed into Philadelphia harbor for the celebration. The be^tiful sailing vessels were a big hit during the festivities. �•••• -^a^:s&r:u5v.-;. m ifM y^. ,: - . • . ' iy ^ ;1'.' . SIU Welfare Plan Covers Entire BUI Baby Doing Fine, With Heip of God,^and $47,000 in Medicai Care S HE was only one pound, nine ounces at birth. Because she was so small, she couldn't breathe on her own. That was nine months ago. Tqday, baby Theresa Gail Sunirall, daughter of Seaferer Nathan Sumrall, is doing ju^t fine. However, the road to her recovery was paved with huge expenses. Her three-month stay in Forrest General Hospital in Hattiesburg, Miss, cost over $47,000. Since Brother Sumrall and his dependents are covered by the Sea­ farers Welfare Plan, that $47,000 bill was paid in full! It's one of the outstanding examples of the excel­ lent coverage that is provided by the Plan. The baby's mother, 26-year old Theresa Sumrall, told the Log that the family "would have been ruined" financially if the Seafarers Welfare Plan had not taken care of the b,ills. She particularly wanted to thank Debbie Beckerman in the Seafarers Claims Department "for her kindness and patience." Mrs. Sumrall also had a special Baby Theresa doing fine today with mom and big brother. request for the Log—a statement that she asked be put in this article. "I want to give Jesus Christ the praise for our baby girl being so perfect and in such good health. Only He could tum what could have been a nightmare of debt and sick­ ness into such a beautiful blessing." Baby Theresa was born on Aug. 26, 1981—three months premature. Because she was too little to suck a bottle, a tube had to be put down her in order to feed her milk. She suffered from respiratory troubles— at first needing mechanical devices to help her breathe. She also devel­ oped pneumonia. Now Baby Theresa is 14 pounds, 7 ounces and lives with her parents and six-year old brother, Ian, in their home in Sumrall, Miss. The southern Mississippi town of Sumrall was named around the turn of the century after Dan Sum­ rall, an ancestor of Brother Sumrall. Dan Sumrall ran a small grocery and post office in the area. Mrs. Sumrall found out some of these early details about the town from a 92-year old resident of Sumrall, Cora Russell. Seafarer Nathan Sumrall, who is 28 years old, sails with the SIU as an able seaman. A 1970 graduate of the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Sea­ manship, Brother Sumrall cornpleted the Union's "A" Seniority Upgrading course in December of 1976. The Seafarers Welfare Plan,' which provided the coverage for Brother Sumrall's baby. Was estab­ lished to help seamen and boatmen and their families meet their medical needs. Medical science does won­ ders nowadays but the financial cost is often high. A good medical plan, like the Seafarers Welfre Plan, can make a big difference in your life. Just ask the Sumralls. Tmnscolumbia Crew Gets Kudos for Space Shuttle Wings Run A complimentary letter gave high praise to the SIU crew and master of the SS Transcolumbia (Hudson Waterways) recently for their part in the safe delivery of the 58-foot. 50,000 pound fragile wings of the NASA 1985 Space Shuttle Discovery from Bayonne, N.J. to the port of Los Angeles. (See LOG story of Apr. 23, 1982; "Wings of New Space Shuttle Hitch a Ride iji inner Space on Trans­ columbia.") The letter from the Shuttle Orbiter Division of Rockwell International in California to Hudson Waterways said in part: "On Apr. 28, 1982, your .. vessel SS Transcolumbia successfully delivered the Space Shuttle wings for the Orbiter Vehicle Challenger from Bayonne. N.J. to the port of Los Angeles. columbia crew, has been a shining example of how a highly delicate space article was delivered safe and on schedule. "Part of the success should be con­ tributed to Capt. Robert L. Edmonds' tine performance and the total coop­ eration he provided during the voyage! "^. ..Edmonds has extended his responsibilities beyond his assigned duties and both Rockwell and NASA have benefitted by his dedication." It took a year to build the wings at the Grumman Aerospace Corp. in Long Isjand. N.Y. ''Edmonds dedication, coupled with the cohesiveness of the Trans­ Picked to transport the wings to California was the SlU-manned 523- ioox Transcolumbia because of her 71 Vi foot beam, unusually large cargo hatches and three lOO-foot cargo booms which weigh 45 tons each and can reach 50 feet over the side. From the port of Los Angeles, the wings were carried 95 miles to their final destination in Palmdale. Calif. Before arriving in Bayonne, the wings were towed to a dock in Oyster Bay, L.I.. loaded aboard a flat deck barge and .sailed 50 miles across Long Island Sound to the East and Hudson Rivers to Bayonne. A MESSAGETROIM YOUR UNION SAK^'« HHEP PEjTRoy. YOU AND 0ND YOUR CAREER AT $EA July 1982 / LOG 11 my" �• • r • • SlU Joins N.Y. Unionists at Albany Jobs Raiiy >1^;. • #i' : ?'! • :i::s:: .Mi •T--;• -•••- '•/ -' ,f : •.6^ What do we want? Jobs! When do we want them? Now! Albany, N.Y.—More than 3,000 trade unionists marched on the State Capitol in a soaking rain here last month in an AFL-CIO sponsored "Rally for Jobs." The June 29 demonstration, organized by the N.Y State Federation of Labor, was timed to coincide with the end of the 1982 legislative session. "The rally for jobs," said N.Y. State AFL-CIO President Ray Corbett, is for working people "to collectively express their opinions on the economy, jobs, social insur­ ance benefits and other issues that affect workers. Organized labor in New York State is angry" Corbett said, "and the unemployment sit­ uation must not be tolerated by government leaders." A fleet of chartered buses and vans brought the demonstrators to Albany from all comers of New York State. A contingent of SIU members—including a recent group of "A" Seniority upgraders made the trip from Union headquarters in Brooklyn, N.Y. In his keynote speech to the demonstrators AFL-CIO SecretaryTreasurer Thomas R. Donahue blasted the Reagan Administration's economic policies, charging the Administration with "using the same •'> 4% •y. •- 1^'.- . — The rain pooped out some of the younger demonstrators. Dad tries to keep her dry. The SiU banner is prominent as Lieutenant Gov. Mario Cuomo, (center with umbrella) who is running for governor of New York, greets demonstrators. Republican policies that brought programs, among others, Donahue his supporters want us to have," about the Great Depression of the said, are the "tax gimmicks and Donahue charged. Also speaking at the June 29 rally trade concessions that /hake it so 1930's." Donahue angrily denounced jhe -much more' profitable" for com­ were: William G. Lindner, pres­ Administration's promise That panies to "close plants here and ident, Transport Workers; Edward "prosperity is just around the open new ones overseas ... to sell J. Carlougb, president. Sheet Metal comer" as long as the U.S. stops out American workers and import Workers; Michael Mann, director, AFL-CIO Region VII; Harry Van funding "all the programs that ele­ the products of others." Concentration of all "the coun­ Arsdale of the New York City Cen­ vate the quality of life for plain try's physical and financial assets tral Labor Council and Ed Cleary, people." Coupled with cutbacks in cmcial in the hands of the smallest number secretary-treasurer. New York State health, education, housing, job of corporations . . . (is) the kind Building & Construction Trades training and unemployment benefit of country that Ronald Reagan and Council. Part of the huge crowd of unionists who attended the Albany rally for jobs. New Yorle State Federation of Labor President Ray Corbett addresses the rally. Wage Dispute on LIberian Tanker Ends After Near Mutiny f t: ^ m": FLAG - OF - CONVENIENCE ships are notorious for their poor working conditions and low wages. Recently a wage related labor dispute aboard a Liberian registered tanker almost led to a mutiny. Twenty-two crewmen kept the 890-foot Ypapanti at anchor 17 miles off Delaware for over a month because they had not received their pay. The ship's owner is Astrolabe Bay Shipping Corp., a Liberian registered company based in London with Greek and British principals. Astrolabe wanted to send its own team of men aboard the ship to handle the situation. But the U.S. Coast Guard refused to let them put to sea from Cape May, N.J. It was the company's plan to fine the crewmen, who were mainly Pakistanis and Indians, and to take them to Liberia for punishment. But President Reagan stepped into the dispute and Astrolabe agreed to repatriate the, men to New Delhi, India and Karachi, Pakistan. Officers from the Coast Guard and the FBI stormed the Ypapanti last month to take the crewmen off. According to the company the crew had wanted to delay payment of their wages until they came to an American port and could be paid in dollars. But when the ship, carrying 12 million gallons of crude oil, tried to dock in Philadelphia, she was denied entry because she lacked certain safety equipment. After the 22 crewmen left the vessel, some replacements were put on board and the ship was taken to the Bahamas. Because of unsafe and unsanitary working conditions, and the lack of respect for a seaman's basic right to be paid what he was promised, incidents of angry and unhappy crews aboard "flag-of-convenience ships are not uncommon. . 12 / LOG / July 1982 ^ �L. i -V.'-S.. . - . . . r-j?;*- .'.i^-•-•••,••• • •• V .. ...V • .' V-.'' •>j;-c,ri%j;..k--i.^\''^il^;'.i& & Xi HARRY LGNDEBERG SCHOOL OF SEAMANSHIP ' If'"- \ SSSSSSSS3SSS5^ UUL^ Piney Point Maryland Towboat Scholarship Program ":;fs Trains Boatmen For Inianti Waterways industry O ne of the many unique training programs at SHLSS is the Towboat Operator Donald Toby, who works for New York Dock Railway, handles the controls of the Susan Collins during an on-thejob training session of the T.I./SIU Towboat Operator Scholarship Program at SHLSS. Scholarship Program, a pioneering industry and labor effort to upgrade the skills of inland waterways boatmen, and to make the inland waterways transportation system a more efficient and profitable operation. In this program, the Trans­ portation institute,a resbarch and education organization con­ sisting of some 150 deep sea and inland waterways companies, together with the SlU under­ writes the costs and administers a program to offer training scholarships to employees of the companies. These scholarships enable eligible boatmen to take seven weeks off to come to SHLSS and participate in a thorough course which fullyqualifies them to hold a Towboat Operator's license. The next course yvill begin Oct. 25 and will run through Dec. 10. SlU Boatmen who are interested in applying for the Scholarship Program can write to: Seafarers International Union,. 4581 Gravois Ave., St. Louis, Mo.; or write to: Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship, Piney Point, Md. 20674. Jesse'Berrera navigates the Susan Collins in the St. George's River under the guidance of SHLSS Instructor Ben Cusic. In-the-wheelhouse training is a vital part of the upgrading curriculum for towboat operators. Jesse, who works for Moran Towing out of Port Arthur, is completing the Towboat Operator Scholarship Program which is jointly sponsored by Transportation Institute and the SlU. ^ QMED Courses Offer Solid Base in Engineering T he course is 12 weeks long, and When the students com­ plete it they have acquired a solid Seafarer Edward Marks of Seattle learns maintenance procedures on the coolant system of reefer boxes as a part of the QMED upgrading program at SHLSS. understanding of basic marine engineering which will enable them to perform their jobs more efficiently. The course is QMED Any Rating, and it consists of training in seven basic marine engineer­ ing responsibilities: pumpman, refrigeration engineer, electri­ cian, machinist, deck engineer, junior engineer, and deck engine mechanic. The courses in each of these areas are thorough and provide the students with a sound basic understanding of the theories and practical appli­ cations of the principles in­ volved. The use of hand tools and test equipment, the reading of schematics and diag4:;anls>.^and the safe use of all equipmi^nt is learned both in the classroom and in the machine shop or aboard one of the ships of the SHLSS fleet. This QMED course will give the students confidence in their skills, and will enable them to perform their duties aboard ship more effectively, more effi­ ciently, and more safely. The next 12-week course for QMED—Any Rating will begin Sept. 27 and will run through Dec. 16. Leslie "Butch" Bell of Duluth works on an electric control panel during a shop training period In the QMED upgrading course. Great Lakes Seafarers Chester Christeneson of Duluth, and Daniel Oberle of Algonac work on a diesei engine as a part of the 12-week QMED upgrading program. July 1982 / LOG 13 �'; ."v;!)-"./-; -v.. •• :,-i ..>-•• •; ,1- ;i'.r ti^lf -'"•Si S' ^ fif;- :l. 't ' . k ••••.• -- 1 -'M-' Seafarer Ernest Wise of Seattle cfiecks on ttie meat loaf as dinner-time nears. Care­ ful preparation of foods, sanitation, and cost efficiency are all stressed during Hie training of cooks and bakers. ,_ ,.,,,,4".. J'i: hatever the job, the individual culinary skills of each upgrading student at SHLSS is ,encopfaged. Upgraders are taught the W basics of food and pastry preparation, the importance of sanitation, careful attention to recipes, work organization, and cost efficiency. Both classroom Great Lakes Seafarer Robert Enochs of Aigonac prepares some goodies In the bake shop as part of the SHLSS upgrading program for Cook and Baker. 14 / LOG / July 1982 -Vgi-Ii Arble Ray, who ships out of the Port of Wilmington, takes a roast out of the oven in the SHLSS galley In preparation for the evening meal. All of the on-the-job training Is closely supervised by experienced sea-going cooks and bakers. work on nutrition and on-the-job training in actual food prepara­ tion are stressed. Topics covered in the Cook and Baker course include the bakings of bread, rolls, pies, cakes, cookies and breakfast pastries. Students will also concentrate on preparation of other desserts and breakfasts. Mark Simpson prepares desserts In the pantry of the SHLSS main galley. Brother Simpson, who sails out of New York, Is enrolled In the Cook and Baker upgrading program. • �\ !~'a^ •*^. f ..-»'i>..v'-irir-"—•• i_^' --•-. ... -^ VvV,pi r-K^,r ; y iAbfe Seaman Upgraders Learn ffie Ropes W orking in the rigging loft, on board the M/V Earl "Bull" Shepard, and in the classroom students in the Able Seaman upgrading course at SHLSS are getting the best advanced seamanship training available anywhere in the nation. Instructors are experienced seamen and qualified teachers. The course rhateriaf is kept up to date. The equipment is the same as the students will encounter when they go back to their ships. In the classroom and on the job, upgrading Able Seamen learn to use both the magnetic and gyro compasses," the Rules of the Road, wheel commands, wire and "rope splfcing, cargo boom rigging, first-aid and firefighting. The course is four weeks, and candidates must have one year of seatime on deck and be able to meet minimum Coast Guard physical requirements. The next class begins Nov. 8. :A/J •-."rr- V -ti' Splicing nylon line requires skili and patience... and a iot of practice. Seafarers enroiied in ttie Able Seaman class at SHLSS learn and acquire ail of tlie above. Here, from left, are Daniel Bertoldo, of San Francisco, Jolm Caswell, from New York; Jeffrey Davis, from Aigonac, and in the background Ralph Damron from Port Arthur, Tex. Classroom instruction is a part of the daily schedule for SlU members upgrading to Able Bodied Seamen. Here, Instructor Abe Easter explains the Rules of the Road. Coast Guard GommaiKler Visils SHLSS • •. " 'S " -t' •'•V i • L- . .. The ancient skill of "boxing the compass" is stiii in the lexicon of deck seamanship, and these young Seafarers are learning that skill under the tutelage of Abe Easter, a seasoned deck officer and instructor at SHLSS. His students are, from left, Marisa Stevens of San Francisco, and Kevin Sullivan, Archie Ware and Peter Ryerson, all from New York. • Admiral John D. Costello, Commander of the Fifth Coast Guard District at Portsmouth, Vs., expressed his admiration of both the quantity and the quality of the training operations at the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship. The Admiral spent a day at the school earlier this month, and has visited tfie school's training facilities twice before. In the photo above, Admiral Costello talks with SHLSS Vice Presidenti^Prank Mongelli, left, and SHLSS Deck Instructor Tom Doyle aboard the school's newly-acquired at-sea replenishment vessel, the M/V Earl "Bull" Shepard. Tfie Shepard will be used to train Seafarers to operate replenishment-at-sea merclwnt ships safely and efficiently as a needed adjunct to the U.S. Navy's line ships. .July 1982 / LOG 15 .'-.if'i I �". ' ^•' '• luie ., upgrading Cour: Through i i Programs Geared to improve Job Skills And Promote U.S. Maritime Industry The starting and completion dates for all courses are also listed. Inland Boatmen and deep sea Seafarers who are preparing to upgrade are advised to enroll in the courses of their choice as early as possible. Although every effort will be made to help every member, classes will be necessarily limited in size so Course schedules for the remainder of 1982 are announced by the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship. Once again, the course offerings are designed to upgrade the skills of SlU Seafarers and Boatmen, and to promote America's maritime industry by providing it with the best trained and most highly skilled workers in the maritime world. sign up early. For convenience of the membership, the course schedule is separated into four categories: engine departnrient courses; deck department courses f/n/and waters); deck department courses (deep sea); and steward department courses. u u- Class schedules may be changed to reflect membership demands. slU Field Representatives in all ports will assist members in preparing applications. Deep Sea Deck DepartPient Courses Engine Dqnilnient Courses Length of Course Course Check-in Date Compietion Date Marine Electrical Maintenance July 19 October 25 Sept. 9 Dec. 16 8 weeks 8 weeks Marine Electronics Sept. 13 October 21 6 weeks Automation August 30 Nov. 8 Sept. 23 Dec. 2 4 weeks 4 weeks Pumproom Maintenance & Operations July 19 Sept. 27 August 26 Nov. 4 6 weeks 6 weeks Refrigeration Systems Maintenance and • Operations October 25 Dec. 2 Basic Welding Sept. 27 October 25 Nov. 22 October 21 Nov. 18 Dec. 16 QMED—Any Rating Sept. 27 Dec. 16 Third Assistant Engineer August 16 October 14 Diesel—Regular Sept. 27 October 25 Nov. 22 Length of Course Check-in Date Completion Date Lifeboatman , August 2 October 25 August 12 Nov. 4 2 weeks 2 weeks Able Seaman Nov. 8 Dec. 16 6 weeks Quartermaster July 5 August 12 6 weeks Third Mate August 9 October 12 Sept. 24 Nov. 26 7 weeks 7 weeks Third Mate/Celestial Navigation (10) July 19 Sept. 20 Nov. 22 August 6 Octobers Dec. 17 Course -a . 6 weeks open-ended Cook and Baker open-ended Chief Cook open-ended 12 weeks Chief Steward open-ended 10 weeks Towboat Cook open-ended 4 weeks 4 weeks 4 weeks October 21 Nov. 18 Dec. 16 Steward Assistant Cook 4 weeks 4 weeks 4 weeks 3 weeks 3 weeks . 3 weeks Gallon Donor Makes Blood Bank Richer •. .r - '--IP inland Deck Department Courses Dec. 10 7 weeks August 9 -Sept. 13 Sept. 16 Oct. 22 6 weeks .6 weeks inspected Towing Vessel July 19 Sept. 3 7 weeks Tankerman Sept. 13 Nov. 8 Sept. 23 Nov. 18 Towboat Operator Scholarship -Oct. 25 Celestial Navigation • 2 weeks 2 weeks " QMED (1St Class) Richard Parrish has joined the honor roll of SlU members who have donated a gallon or more of blood to the SlU Blood Bank. Rich dropped by the SlU clinic in Brooklyn to give his eighth pint after returning to the States from a tour on the M/V Rover. Nurse Carole Brown did the honors. Thanks Rich! 'Note change of starting dates 16 / LOG / July 1962 f' �•' mabfim :.;KV , ,^ Apply Now for an SHLSS Upgrading Course Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship Upgrading Application, Name •: ' Date of Birth. (Last) (First) (Middle) Mo./Dav/Vear Address. (Street) (City) Telephone. (State) Deep Sea Member (Zip Code) Q (Area Code) Inland Waters Member • Boole Number Lakes Member Q . Seniority Date Book Was Issued. Port Presently Registered In. Port Issued Endorsement!s) or License Now Held. Social Security #. €:• : • Piney Point Graduate: • Yes Entry Program: From. No • (if yes. fill in below) to. (dates attended) Upgrading Program: From. Endorsements) or License Received . to. (dates attended) Do you hold a letter of completion for Lifeboat: • Yes No Q Firefighting: • Yes No • CPR • Yes No • Dates Available for Training. I Am Interested in the Following Coursefs). - .V DECK T' ti/;# i^'i •;• '-k '•'' ':l • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • ENGINE • FOWT • OMED - Any Rating • Marine Electronics • Marine Electrical Maintenance • Pumproom Maintenance and . • Operation • Automation • Maintenance of Shipboard Refrigeration Systems • Diesel Engines • Assistant Engineer (Uninspected Motor Vessel) • Chief Engineer (Uninspected Motor Vessel) • Third Asst. Engineer (Motor Inspected) Tankerman" AB Unlimited AB Limited AB Special Quartermaster Towboat Operator Inland Towboat Operator Not More Than 200 Miles Towboat Operator (Over 200 Miles) Celestial Navigation Master Inspected Towing Vessel Mate inspected Towing Vessel 1st Class Pilot Third Mate Celestial Navigation Third Mate STEWARD • Assistant Cook • Cook & Baker • Chief Cook • Steward • Ibwboat Inland Cook ALL DEPARTMENTS • • • • • • LNG LNG Safety Welding Lifeboatman Fire Fighting Adult Basic Education ki • RECORD OF EMPLOYMB)IT TIME ——(Show only amount needed to upgrade in rating noted ^ve or attach letter of service. i whichever is applicable.) I f VESSEL S SIGNATURE Please Print RATING HELD DATE SHIPPGD DATE OF OISCHAIIGE DATE RETURN COMPLETED APPLICATION TO: Seafarers Lundeberg Upgrading Center PINEV POINT, MD. 20674 July 1982 / LOG 17 s c,. �ri I z^'i'^.j' , • ^'^!;'>^''^''':;.--"-'";5,V;AVV \ Captain William Tender of the Grofon (2nd from right) stands with mem^xr^ e?Xchi5°S^ard'They are (i. to r.): Edward Singleton, steward deiJChief cook; Henry W. Roberts, ship s sec y/ChM^ . Jerome Sumiin, engine del./oller; Patrick Rankin, deck dei./AB and Fred Cooper, ship s chairman/Bos n. • 'Vr*'. '•• ^ • . ^ '' ' AB Patrick Rankin stands a watch In the Groton's wheelhouse. CATUG M/V Groton HE M/V Groton, number two equipped with modem hydraulic in Apex Marine's series of six pumping systems were constmcted new CATUG's, crewed last month by Bethlehem Steel in Sparrows and now she's purring along on. a Point, Md. The tugs, built by Halter regular run between St. Croix and Marin in Chickasw, Ala., measure 133 feet and are powered by 18,(XX) the East Coast. Like the Jacksonville before her hp twin diesel engines that reach and the Mobile, Philadelphia, New cmising speeds of 16'/2-17 knots. Diesel is one of the keys to the York and Baltimore to follow later this year or in 1983, the Groton is CATUG's success. The tug/barges are fuel efficient and cheaper to mn an integrated tug/barge unit. Built at two separate shipyards, than most ships of comparable size. The CATUG's carry a crew of the tug and barge units measure 691 16—eight officers and eight unlifeet when connected. The barges. T QMED/Pumpman William King checks the level In a tank on the barge section of the CATUG. Groton was carrying a load of diesei. 18 / LOG I July 1982 V Chief Cook Edward Singleton (i.) stands by as Chief Steward Henry W. Roberts stirs things up in the galley. �The bow of the CATUG Groton points up river as the vepsel lighters from its anchorage in New York's Narrows Bay. Joins the SiU Fleet censed SIU members. All six tug/ barge units have been named for East Coast and Gulf ports (Groton is near New London, Conn.) Apex plans to-'take delivery of one more CATUG this year, prob­ ably in late September. The last three are due during 1983. All six are "all product carriers" capable of handling oil, gas, jet fuel or No. 2 diesel fuel. Since all six tugs and all six barges were built to exactly the same spec­ ifications, they are all interchange­ able. But the units will be discon­ nected only if repairs or drydocking are necessary. The first Apex CATUG, the Jacksonville, began running between the East Coast and the Amerada Hess plant in St. Croix in early June. While the discharge points for the Jacksonville and the um —i Groton may change, the "load port will always be St. Croix" an Apex ^ picture of harmony as they pose on the barge's deck, (from i. to r.) they are: Fred Cooper, Bos'n; Gary Gehring, Second mate and Charlie Duncan. spokesman said. Chief Mate. . .. AS Billy Joe Lockhart '• refreshment of soda pop and ice cream. .»*•« ® — Thia craw of oilers three keep the Grofon's engine room running smoothly by night and by day. They are (I. to r): Arnaldo Oreilana, Jerome SumHn and Charley Smith, ' July 1992 / LOG 19 �' I •p-.- : _; , '•• '•. , • ( -r -M •'••;. •-.AL^Ai.'-^,,,'-' ..ii 1,1 -umj,- n- -'=•., ' i; -•' " - ftiaCi-W-r' ••• , , - •^;--:'r .,'^i. I T '":fVA '.-• •••••' r''%.A- ,,';.r;':..^ s;. I' 'JA . ... "'•• J-.- - ••• -'•-W .',' .A;.;v:"r'''AA ,:,.I..A;. , ' :v .-•-. ,-'•- ••?•;,•...—•• i,' •n'"-}'•"••' V; ~/-AAA:;].:A.. 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Ttm,mmnd«m d«ddln9t»mw«i"oc.r.t.»t..SHt^ wonth. r«m.^ New \brk, N.Y—Under sparkling blue skies the lifeboat team of SlU trainees from the Seafarers Hariy Lundeberg School of Seamanship pulled to a first place finish in the 29th Annual International Lifeboat Race, held here on a picture perfed Fourth of July. It was an SHLSS team's second victory in four tries (with two seconds) since 1979. Dipping their oars into the glit­ tering Hudson River to the rhythmic "Pull, Pull, Pull" call of Coxswain Mike Meredith, the nine oarsmen in the SHLSS boat glided to an easy victory in the finale over a Marine Transport Lines boat, crewed by NMU members, after a tough race in their first heat. But as they sped over the milelong race course between the twin towers of the World Trade Center and Battery Park in lower Man­ hattan, the crew from Piney Point were really racing against the ghost of their "archrivals," England's Royal Natlonal Lifeboat Institute which was unable to compete in this year s team's 1981 winning time. It was, therefore, disappointing when the The first meeting between an British oarsmen were unable to SHLSS lifeboat crew and the British travel to New York for this year's team, which specializes in lifeboat competition. But the time trials paid rescues, took place on Independ­ off anyway, as tne the SMLSO SHLSS iiTeooai lifeboat ence Day ,p79, with the SlU clocked the best time of the day at trainees scoring an upset over the this year's race, crossing the finish Englanders. line in 7:03. At the 1980 re-match, the British In addition to coxswain Meredith, triumphed by a single boat length a Towboat Instructor at SHLSS, the over the Union's team in the final Union's nine-man lifeboat included: heat, winning again by the same margin in the first heat at the 1981 Darrell McDonald, Rick Bumstead, Philip Knowles, Jerry international competition. Jones, Randy SantuccI, David This year, the Lundeberg School Cuffee, Randy Cook, Gregg team was determined "to avenge Hubley and Tom Gilliam. The 1982 last year's loss," in the words of one team was crewman. They worked rigorously rigorousiy leam wet& chosen wiuacn from more than » at Piney Point over the last month,rii 20 trainees who volunteered to bear rowing every evening over a course the SlU standard. They were matched against milA \Alith similar to the official mile with a teams representing Smith-Stockley single turn which they would be of and oeivii^ Service L.iiyMi^«>"'» Engineering OT Canada L/anaoa aflu facing on July 4. of San Francisco, Ca., In the first Trained Hard heat of the race. Marine Transport During the last two weeks, the training sessions intensified and the Lines, victor In the second heat, beat out the Canadian Coast Guard and Lundeberg crew raced the clock, a National Maritime Union team consistently battering the British race. before losing to the SlU in the third and final heat. Also part of the 1982 Lifeboat competition were the "City Heats," won by the Baldwin Bay Colony Rowers. Other city-based competing were the New York St^e i«^^ioiaiui Wf Norton i^wiwii Lilly will J ^ Legislature, & Co.,» the McSorleys Ale House Nine and the South Street Seaport Museum. Sponsors of the popular July 4th event, which drew thousands of spectators to the lower Manhattan waterfront, was the Maritime Asso­ ciation of the Port of New York, a 110 year old non-profit organization. On the night before the big race, all Competing teams were invited to a bash held at the Manhattan disco Les Mouches. The victorious SHLSS team was also feted when they returned with their trophy to ^7A7AV.A;.A''' >^ _ Piney Point. Treated to a party and . ...w, . _ — u a hero s welcome, each crewrnan was given an SlU jacket and hear^ wwffrairt. chalrpewon of the San Francisco Whalaboat Races, congratutartw congratulations from Frank MonMewSlthlTO of the SHLSS boat, on victory and invited a team ^ " """ gelli, vice president of the Lunde- S^LSS to partkHpats in the races In the 'City By the Bay' next year. Karen works berg School. for Saa-Uind in'Frisco. T-.T- ' • ' r,- ,'v .• ' . • ' J r--.A- r^ - ^ •Aii;- • A - • 1'rf .'ysr-t •'• - _ \v ,,L- r- >3®'' A'teK fl!i' 'te. - A; : •';A ' -»r= •'^'r '• •/• •7-:3A; Ai>Asf>'T» rri. -• 'A' ^••A: • Br ' a.» 7*' '•:>.^||rV. :t V '--. f -Agi?. ''•7... ^V">-^CVA?':AAA\",^^ 4ai:- A ' 'A'-;pj.jfc#j§»iy A'_ J. a . 7 J**.;., -A^r»AAA-a,-,A.A. ;AA/ A - - .-iii;;, ' ' ^ 'I i. L' •! I * -vifii ^ JAwczjy • c. ^ US - . " — - : •• "A, '.A;'AAi-7;i-; -.A • • ''-iA • .'VAA'-A -A.A.'',,A'-A:,- ' 7 ' :-f I'l^l % . |4 r , • 'r �,•#!»; '-a?-. • . r-ja^-.-.• •• • . . Dhfectory of Ports Frank Drozak, President Ed Ibrner, Exec, vice president Joa DIGIorglo, secretary-treasurer Leon Hall, vice president Angua "Red" Campbell, vice president Mike Saeco, vice president Joe Sacco, vice president George McCartney, vice president Dispatchers Report for Deep tv ,y • f .. i - '-i v»r , 'J: /•T JUNE 1-30, 1982 Port Boston . New librk Philadelphia .. Baltimore Norfolk .......... .v. Tampa . Mobile New Orleans San Francisco Wilmington Seattle Puerto Rico Houston Piney Point \fakohama Totals 4 • ' ' • « 4 • • « • • *4 . i 4 . » « 4 4 1 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 ! 4 4'.4 4 4 4 4 4 ..... ....'. ..... ..... 4 4 4 4 .4 4 4 4 4 4 ........ 4 4 4 4 4 26 38 13 54 ..; 4 ^. .... 0 442 ... 4. 4 Norfolk Tampa .-..... Mobile New Orleans Jacksonville.'. San Francisco Wilmington Seattle Puerto Rico ..; Houston Piney Point ...... \bkohama Totals 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4- 4 4 4 4 4 4' 4 4 4*4 . 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 . 4 4 4 . t , , , t , 4 4 4 4 Port Boston \ 4 4 New \fark ...... Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Tampa ; Mobile .-.. New Orleans Jacksonville San Francisco Wilmington .'. Seattle Puerto Rico ..... Houston Piney Point 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 '4 4444 i^4_ 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 .....: 3 < 0 ,15 44 ..... 22 : • • 32 ..... 20 . 4 , 4 4 1 . 4 . 41 0 0 349 ... . . 2 55 0 .:... ..... 4 4 4 • 444441444. 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 . 4 4 4 4 4 4 . < 12 0 10 32 : 12 17 . ^ • ;'---.-^-4—--- 4" 4 4' 4 4 4 4 4 4 ^ 4 4 4 4 i 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 . 4 4 4 4 4 a ...:. 4 -4-4'^4 3 21 0 1 5 0 1 6 2 20 6 ^ 4 3 : 1 1 0 74 ..... . ..... - 8 20 211 ^'REGISTERED ON BEACH All GroupsClass A Class B Class C 0 2 "0 0 1 0 0 1 0 3 2 - 0' 0 1 0 0 ID DECK DEPARTMENT 1 5 76 46 0 1 20 11 13 22 0 0 18 8 65 12 14 18 20 8 20 13 33 17 17 10 54 29 0 4 0 0 351 204 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 9 182 9 34 16 12 36 135 50 79 64 62 14 84 0 0 786 11 70 8 11 18 9 10 55 26 37 28 30 4 35 0 0 352 1 5 0 2 1 0 0 5 0 11 8 8 0 2 0 0 43 .0 0 - 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 0 2 0 0 0 0 6 ENGINE DEPARTMENT 1 3 81 30 1 0 13 8 9 13 0 0 11 8 37 13 24 19 18 17 14 , 7 26 4 9 9 37 16 0 7 0 0 281 154 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 5 57 6 11 14 8 8 26 17 26 16 26 5 25 1 0 251 0 0 0 0 0 , 1 1 0 0 7 3 4 0 1 0 0 17 STEWARD DEPARTMENT 1 2 56 45 0 0 15 5 7 12 0 0 10 • 4 26 11 5 ,5 13 29 10 7 21 20 5 6 15 ' 14 0 16 0 0 184 176 4 163 "6 33 20 10 32 89 35 63 28 50 11 83 0 0 627 - 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 2 74 , 1 10 13 4 24 67 20 26 12 34 13 46 0 0 346 6 60 3 5 5 5. 1 7 8 52 10 5 4 7 0 0 178 a 1 37 2 17 5 2 7 51 12 21 7 9 15 27 0 0 213 16 278 18 38 43 21 27 90 60 108 63 60 31 80 0 0 933 1,972 1,714 ; Vi'"'. . ' 4 . -X Totals Port Boston New Mjrk Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Tampa Mobile New Orleans Jacksonville San Francisco Wilmington Seattle Puerto Rico Houston Piney Point 2 31 1 3 . 7 0 6 18 16 13 10 14 5 14 1 0 141 TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups Class A Class B Class C Class C 4 33 2 7 14 0 4 22 16 14 9 17 9 27 0 . 0 178 0 27 15 0 15 72 * 4 4 i 4 -.If', • 4 4 Port Boston New Vbrk Philadelphia firni-im REGISTERED All Groups Class A Glass B 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 3 0 1 0 0 0 8 1 0 0 . 1 0 0 0 0 16 5 3, 1 1 0 0 28 ENTRY DEPARTMENT ;.. 4'# 4 4 4 » .• 44.4-4 4 .... ;.. , ... • .:.. ; 4 4 1>4* 4 4 . 4 4 4 4 1. 4 4 4 4 4 -4 . > 4 1 4* 4 • 4 V • 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 .... , ...V/V... .27 0 12 9 0 3 31 7 17 3 13 19 0 Totals 1,158 Totals All Departments .. 5 129 1 17 22 0 14 48 30 39 34 42 27 56 25 0 489 1 12 . 0 ^ 2 1 00 6 1 45 7 10 3 0 0 0 88 882 112 - . •' * . ,• 816 ' • . •• _ '1 i,. 534 '' 4 1 45 0 5 4 0 1 - 10 . 3 108 29 25 5 7 JO 0 243 331 "Total Registered" means the number of men who actually registered for shipping at the port last month. ""Registered on the Beach" means the total number of men re,:istered at the port at the end of last month.' I ' . Shipping in the month of June was up considerably over the month of April. A total of 1,354 jobs were shipped in June to SiU contracted deep sea vessels; that's more than 300 more Jobs than the previous month. Of the 1,354 jobs shipped, 816 or about 60 percent were taken by "A" seniority members. The rest wera filled by "B" and "C" seniority people. 22 / LOG / July 1982 HEADQUARTERS 675 4 Ave., Bklyn. 11232 (212) 499-6600 ALGONAC, Mich. 520 St. Clair River Dr. 48001 (313) 794-4988 BALTIMORE, Md. 1216 E. Baltimore St. 21202 (301) 327-4900 CLEVELAND, Ohio 1290 Old River Rd. 44113 (216) 621-5450 COLUMBUS, Ohio 2800 South High St., PC. Box 0770, 43207 (614)497-2446 DULUTH, Minn. 705 Medical Arts Building 55802 (218)722-4110 GLOUCESTER, Mass. 11 Rogers St. 01930 (617) 283.-1167 HONOLULU, Hawaii « 707 Alakea St. 96813 (808) 537-5714 HOUSTON, Tax. 1221 Pierce St. 77002. (713)659-5152 JACKSONVILLE, Fla. 3315 Liberty St. :^2206 (904)353-0987 JERSEY CITY, N.J. 99 Montgomery Sf. 07302 (201)435-9424 MOBILE, Ala. 1640 Dauphin Island Pkwy. 36605 (205) 478-0916 NEW ORLEANS, La. 630 Jackson Ave. 70130 (504)529-7546 NORFOLK, Va 115 3 St. 23510 (804)622-1892 PADUCAH, Ky. . .225 S. 7 St. 42001 (502) 443-2493 PHILADELPHIA, Pa. 2604 S. 4 St. 19148 (215) 336-3818 PINEY POINT Md. St. Mary's County 20674 (301) 994-0010 SAN FRANCISCO, Calif 350 Fremont St. 94105 (415) 543-5855 SANTURCE, P.R. 1057 Fernandez, Juncos, Stop 20 00909 (809) 725-6960 SEATTLE, Wash. 2505 1 Ave. 98121 . (206) 623-4334 ST LOUIS, Mo. 4581 Gravois Ave. 63116 (314) 752.-6500 TOLEDO, Ohio 935 Summit St. 43604 (419) 248-3691 WILMINGTON, Calif. 408 Avalon Blvd. 90744 (213) 549-4000 �[' . - At Sea/Ashore Kirkland; 'Among Friends With the Beys in White Caps' Point Margo to Sail to Mombasa From a Gulf port late this month the St Point Margo (Point Shipping) , will sail to Mombasa, Kenya with a cargo of 32,500 metric tons of wheat. Ex-SIUer's Art Mfork on Exhibit The artist and veteran ex-Seafarer, Norman Maffei, who drew the famous Paul Hall portrait in pencil which appeared in the LOG last year, has an exhibit of his realistic, pen-and-ink World War II combat sketches on display now in Oklahoma City, Okla. The 1982 exhibit in the 45th Inf. Thunderbird Div. Mu^m shows sketches drawn by tha then 18-year-old private of 4he 158th Field Artillery Battery of the 179th Inf. Reg. in the Sicily, Anzio and Salerno Campaigns in 1943 and 1944. Maffei drew the sketches depicting Nazi prisoners in tow and medics^ and ambulances carrying wounded, on lined tablet paper, wrapping paper and V-Mail stationery from the beds of moving Army trucks and the bottom of roadside ditches. Today, he's a Franklinville, N.Y art dealer. His war work appeared in the 46th Div. News and was featured at the division's 1981 reunion last August. ^ Beside the Hall portrait, Maffei has sketched and painted in oil many of the SlU ships he sailed on. AFL-CIO President Lane Kirkland (3rd left) In the port of Wilmington, Calif, early last month with (I. to r.) SlU AB Paul Grepo, Patrolman Jess Soils, Field Rep Scott Hanlon, Port Agent Mike Worley and FOWT RIcardo Gill. Earlier Kirkland told 2,M0 Southern California trade unionists In the Hollywood Palladium that Reaganomlcs was a "failure" and called for a change on Election Day Nov. 2. Kirkland reman^ that whenever he sees "the Ijoys In white caps, I know I'm among friends. Twentyfour SlU members provided security for Kirkland while he was In Los Angeles. To Israel for the Tamara Guilden 'Brotherhood of the Sea' Almys From Aug. 1 to Aug. 15, the bulk carrier Tamara Guilden (Transport Commercial) will haul 22,000 long tons of grain to Haifa or Ashdod, Israel. mikM Independence Softballers Bury Coast Guard 14-2 Last month under the experienced hard-ball eye of Recertified Bosun Maurice 0. "Duke" Duet, the SS Independence (American Hawaii Cruises) Softball All-Stars of the ship's Deck Blues and Stewards Reds teams whipped the Coast Guard's Nawilliwilli (Hawaii) Chiefs 14 to 2. Previously, "Hawaii's Floating Island" Blues edged the Reds 3 to 2. %. 1 i-i ff. »/: Si Del Valle, Monte Off to Monrovia Jn early August, from a Gulf port the SS Del Va//e (Delta Line) will sail to Monrovia, Liberia as will the SS Del Monte with cargoes of bagged rice. 300tfi Load for LNG Virgo in Bontang / Aboard fantall of SS Independeitce (American Hawaii Cruises) on National Maritime Day, crewmembers and (right) Recertified Bosun Maurice "Duke" Duet "sterrto their captain read d memorial service for merchant seamen lost in wartime l^fore the memorial wreath (right) was consigned to the deep. (The Log regrets not being able to run this photo with our Maritime Day coverage in the June issue.) Seafarers Back Striking Teachers Late last month, all hands aboard the LNG Virgo (Energy Trans­ portation) celebrated with a pool party for carrying the 300th load of LNG out of the port of Bontang, Indonesia. Good food and drink was served under the supervision of Chief Steward Charles L. Shiral. Overseas Marilyn to Haifa Next month the ST Overseas Marilyn (Maritime Overseas)will trans­ port 23,500 long tons of grain to Haifa or Ashdod, Israel. J urr. ff' Converted Lurline Resumes Service The SS Lurline (Matson Line) converted from a R/0 R/0 trailership to a combination container carrier left for the port of Honolulu on July 2 from the West Coast. . She will team up with the containership SS Manulani at the port of Oakland in August when the SS Maui completes drydocking. The SS Maunawili and the SS Maunalei will then be placed in the reserve ^|00^ The Lurline's $42 million conversion involved a 126.5 foot midbody insertion which increased her length to 826.5 feet. Cargo capacity was hiked from 434 to more than 1,100 containers. SlU members (center) show their support with the SlU banner last month backing year-long striking civilian teachers of the United Federation of Teachers Union at Christ the King High School, Middle Village, Queens, N.Y.C. Also demonstrating were members of the Central Labor Council, Meat Cutters and R>od Store Union and Jewelry Workers Union. July 1982 / LOG 23 �•^•''.v- - •'**'•-•,- ... .. - -• , '• " T/.-i'v'i.''^-.^'.- I ' From Humble Beginnings, Sill li'aining by Jolm Bunjker NE of the most successful training programs in the history of the maritime unions was conceived on a waiting room bench in New York's Pennsylvania Station. It was back in 1953 and it came about in this way. Ed Turner, president of the San Francisco-based Marine Cooks and Stewards Union and Paul Hall, late president of the Seafarers international Union, had been trying to coordinate their schedules to talk about organizing and crewing new passenger ships that were to come out of shipyards and go into the various Pacific trades. "I had to catch a train for Wash­ ington," Turner recalls, "and Paul was coming to New York from Washington, so we decided to meet at Penn Station and then have dinner somewhere nearby. But we never got to dinner. We sat on a bench at the station for three or four hours and talked. Out of it all came the Marine Cooks and Stewards training school at Santa Rosa, California." From the time of its opening to the merger of the Marine Cooks and Stew­ ards with the SIU-AGLIWD in June of 1978, this school trained 5,000 steward department people, a record of which Turner, now SIU-AGLIWD Exec. Vice President, is rightfully proud. But he likes to point out that the school was Hall's idea. "First of all," he says, "we talked that night about the many passenger ships that would be coming out of the shipyards in the next several years and the importance of getting them under contract, lb do that meant furnishing capable personnel for the steward departments on these ships. We con­ sidered the possibility of recruiting men from the East and Gulf coasts and the Lakes. But there w^ the problem of robbing ships in these areas to get enough good men and keeping them out in the Pacific once they got there." Dien Hall said, "Start a school. Train your own West Coast people. That way you'll have a dependable supply of. skilled men who want to ship from West Coast ports." Before I got the last train to Wash­ ington that night we had drafted a rough plan for the school, including buildings, staffing and curriculum." „ Turner sold the plan to his mem­ bership and the school opened in May of 1957. It ran for 21 years. • O ! '«V • t •* .r.' K . J %• •m m-- 1# .'fF- • I' Helped in Banner Line Beef The school truned out to be a great thing for the SIU's Atlantic Gulf and Inland Waters District, too. When the SIU was trying to put a crew on the new Banner Line passenger ship Atlantic at Mobile in May of 1958, a chartered plane brought men from the Santa Rosa school to apply for jobs on the new liner, which was then unor- i ' ganized. set up a Joim training program for ttw upgrading of unlicensed deck and engine department personnel to licensed engineers and deck officers in 1966. Above pix shows early class of SiU upgraders in Jan. 1967. dep^ment men from the National Maritime Union walked off the Atantic before its maiden voyage from Brooklyn, hoping to tie up the ship, another draft from the Santa Rosa school were flown to New York to take their place and the Atlantic left for Europe on schedule. Enabling SIU men to improve their skills and earning edacity and achieve meeting in New Orleans to introduce a resolution calling for a union training program for entry ratings and upgraders. The resolution was overwhelmingly endorsed there and at meeting in the other ports. In 1952, this program was initiated with an upgrading school at the New York headquarters, to be followed later by similar schools at Baltimore, History of the SIU, Part XIX the self-respect that comes with edu­ cation was a life-long objective of SIU President Paul Hall. As far back as 1946, Hall and several othes took the floor at a membership fnininn -—•-—i_ _ Mobile, Houston and New Orleans, Called originally the Seafarers liaining School, it was devoted to deck training, with such things as knot tying, rigging of staging and bosun's chairs and other «„„« - - . . . , when some 50 steward shows Seafarers taking Iftoboat class at Min Basin, Brooi$^o|!nim» ywre^ 24 / LOG / July 1982 thin^essential for an able seamen. LifeboV training, of course, was an essential part of the program, preparing men for the Coast Guard AB exams. In New York lifeboat handling was-done at the Bull Line pier on the Brooklyn waterfront. Humble Beginiiings The SIU's training programs have operated under several names: Seafarers Training School, Maritime Advance­ ment Training Program, Andrew Furuseth Training School, Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship, and now the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship, It is interesting to recall that tfie New York school had a humble beginning — : TWning Program. Above photo �'' J-i>:^r', •c' V *,:<?>re.' ;' '' ;• • / ':," ti '. - '' r • • •', •' '•' • .-T- '' Programs Develop into Best in Nation in 1951 when Frank Mongelli, now head of the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship, started a lifeboat class in the old gym at headquarters. There were no lifeboats available there, so he set up a simulated boat with chairs and broomsticks instead of thwarts and oars, teaching youngsters how to respond to such elementary lifeboat commands as "oars", "make way!' "trail oars" and "hold water." Later on, the SlU schools were expanded to include upgrading for steward and engine department people as well. SIU contracted companies cooperated by allowing engine upgraders to practice in the engine rooms of their ships in port. Steward department people used the various SIU cafeterias, with their bakeries and butcher ships. They also received refresher training in food handling and storage, menu preparation and sani­ tation. From the very beginning, the various union training programs were joint ventures of the union and its contracted companies. The training program was vital to SIU manning needs during the Korean War when a"large number of ships were _ taken out of reserve fleets and needed full crews. SUP School for WWII Training for entry ratings and upgraders in the SIU goes back to 1941 when the affiliated Sailors Union of the Pacific foifesaw the need for men to sail the wartime emergency fleet and started a school at its headquarters on Clay Street in San Francisco. This school was soon expanded and became the Andrew Furuseth School of Sea­ manship, with both shore facilities and the 136 foot, two-masted schooner Invader for teaching the arts of' hand, reef and steef' During the peak of World War 11, the Furuseth school turned out 1,000 trainees and up-graders every month. The SUP still maintains a seamanship school at its San Francisco headquarters under direction of the well known Tommy Zee. In 1955, the SlU's Atlantic and Gulf District opened a school of entry ratings and up-graders at Bayou La Batre near Mobile and operated it there for a brief period. This was also known as the Andrew F-uruseth Training School and used .a two masted schooner named Andrew Furuseth, skippered by Capt. Al Urbelis, a veteran bosun who learned his trade in sqCiare riggers. The school was set up for two week courses, turning out 30 men in each class. Life­ boat training was included. Training programs were continued, meanwhile, at the other ports, with the emphasis on lifeboat handling to qualify for the Coast Guard exam. A big jump forward in training was made in 1963 when the union leased space at Mill Basin in Broolyn and ":"r" . • ly- p, . ?•- - S.<.um«h.r.D.nny G»,n»r, "Pip-" B™n„.n. Frank Sample, Cmill Ruah. Mike Vhdale, Johnny "Jojo" Jordan, Jeriy Pow and Harold Monplalslr. invested about $200,000 in converting three large, decked New York harbor cargo barges into floating school touses with classrooms a machine houses, with Classrooms, ma shops, galley and lifeboat facilities. Lifeboat training was emphasized here- "This school," said Paul Hall, "is an example of what trade union cooperation can accomplish for the benefit of workers and the security Of the ^^ ^ ^ ^t te^holt^™ ^ f <•^ he started going to sea and what he 188 men obtained originaj third assistant engineer licenses through this joint program. . ' From 1966 to 1969 this school also truned out 5,000 engine room endorsements. So far, more than 500 SIU men have obtained original engineer licenses through this school, with about 75OT them now sailing as chief grams, He always used these get-togethers to stress the value of education and self-improvement. He would tell the men about his own lack of higher edu­ cation and how he had earned a second engineer's license by struggling ^ , u with the books during off-watch hours at sea. ^ Lundeberg School of Seamanship, honoring the first president of the SlUNA. A joint union-employer trust for this school dgtes from September 30, 1965. For licensed ratings, the SIU and the Marine Engineers Beneficial ^ngineere^ Onhe^ dedToffidere program, no less than 30 are now sailing r as master. provided the b^st in educational programs and facilities for its members. fi-'e iirt f-n vmi The opportunity is kAM here. It's up to you to take advantage of it. The future is wide open. You can go straight to the top." Providing the means whereby SIU at MEBA's School of Marine Engincering and Navigation, quarters m Brooklyn. These were informal get-acquain(ed Piney Point Opened This school was phased out when the union opened the Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship at Piney Point, Md. ^ Union training activities were incorporated under the name Harry ^Opportunity Is Here' When he was president of the SIU, 1: _g SIU. • Tlr. SIU up fh. Harry LunrMram School ol Smunanablp In 1965 to bHng young p«M>la |nto the martUm. Industry, a. well as provide facilities for upgrading for SIU members. July 1982 / LOG 25 1 �tV I • rr H' W fr >?;. ^?f •vf- 4;: -\• •";i •1' The SS Constitution (right foreground) of AmwlwnHawali Cruises berthed last month In the port of Honolulu. nonoiuiu. l>tv •'" :Tf '•il": • ' •fi';--: •. r: • •r. 1' •• 'ii {%• 5l P„r»r Barbara Btoral. (canter, teba. .In« out te p«. wite bar Aa... Puraar, Janica MateuaWma and Jamie KImbrew. ^ m m Constitution a Hit in Hawaii Assr'.r^:^^ „ . • full service passenger ship, the SS «oc_ the Hawaiian Islands. are proving very successful, With her inaugural Hawaiian voyage on June 6 (see June 1982 Log), the Constitution joined her sistership, the SS Independence, in the revival of the American-flag passenger ship business. Both ships leave from Honolulu, one on a Sat­ urday night and the other on a Sunday night. Riding on that first trip of the Constitution was SIU Vice President Mike Sacco who help^ to work out the minor problems that are bound to arise on a first voyage. Thft delegate deleoate structure is firmly in The place among the crew now and when beefs mse, they are often handled aboard ship. Among the more than 300 SIU^ members aboard the Constitution is the first female purser in the U.S. Merchant Marine, Barbara Biodini. Between the Consitution and the Independence (formerly the Oceanic Independence) there are well over 600 SIU jobs. If these ships continue to be as successful as they are now, they niean a steady flow of work over the ye^s for thousands of Seafarers. On this page you'll find some photos taken on the Constitution's first Hawaiian voyage. Musician David Tfask III gives a ukulele lesson to some of the passengers for the vessel's amateur night talent show. MAchlntet William "Gus" OMtelton works the lathe. ^^l»^stomsl.AastStotel»epei po^Kallyflomtumaavalva. Like hors d'oeuvres? Larder/Pantryman James Richardson prepares the appetlwra. 20 / LOG / July 1982 - --V- ^ v., ,. • —. -s.., • -.1 �'• • ^• •- .: -V ; ;'• '' v' I'r ., _ V •• - - - II Living It up with a good meal In the Steward Department Messhali are aome members. of Its young personnel, all SlU "' • -tw.^'.-,. - K... '^ic> • • H- Steering the passenger liner Is Quartermaster Robert H0nKG> >1 New Name for Sister stiip • -'-'rAi'Saft;!."::. - .'X* . If you have a aweettooth, here a tha daaaarta lor tha uppanlack bufW p«J^ by (lalt) Soua Cl»l Scotty Anderaon. Waltera Kan Leo (cantor) and Lao Portar (right) do the serving ^ 5> ,«toparidanca waa lanamad almply tha SS mdapaigaiK!^ InTS^airoTa ^ tt» apoakara rt ca,«nony waa San. Dan Inouye (D-Hawall). •A: Seattle and 2nd Electrician John Blatchford. July 1982 / LOG 27 V-',' ,• �2®cerf/f/e£y r^^^'yW. H Tn^ Th.p cr,?«"S*o??«".'?};« * •/ <^® Wnute OfSfc °" P^Pa^o^®" '° ?s;jr"»«.,», R°AT'^''^ "" ^g®^'^anc/ ^®Porfec/f^ ° °''spiyfec/ L 3r£;s'~si"-"a? ^S'-s fo if^eat '-eminTf s^'fSlaSS? 1®°"'a^'°' >htZT°'3lo ^ofe Of fh ^^^tionai n clec/r ?' 'Paofcs to to "™a ive !^^®," Same ,°' 'Pa pom n ® P'aivam ^ "ote . ®"ence /n ,>, ""Se/vew^ eofii«„.._ f. «°'"A-00e«, ^a^e ""Hoog Oeo?^Pf"ona/SS°PPatee S?"" 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There the Alaskan on the Ogden Willamette, and Sea­ service by the end of the summer, crude oil she had taken on in Panama farer Rudy DeBoissiere, chief according to her owners. was unloaded and the water that steward, had high praise for the Ogden Marine Corp., which built had tJooded the engine room was competence with which their fellow the 38,000-ton ship in 1969, said pumped out. Seafarers handled the lifeboat. that the tanker will need about two Justus said the crew was an While in the Islands, the U.S. months for repair work following Coast Guard boarded the vessel to "exceptionally good one" and her troubles in the Caribbean last investigate the cause of the flooding. DeBoissiere said he was "proud of The Coast Guard's report will the SIU crew." He attributed much month. Early on the morning of June 16, probably take several months before of their lifeboat ability to the training that is given at the Seafarers Harry the Ogden Willamette's 33-man it is issued. crew (plus one cadet) had to abandon None of the crew, 22 of whom Lundeberg School of Seamanship ship when it was discovered that were under SIU contract, was in Piney Point, Md. As related by the bosun and she was taking on water about 35 injured during evacuation of the ship miles off the coast of Jamaica. into one lifeboat, in the dark, in steward, the general alarm on the It was feared that the fully loaded rough seas with four foot swells. Ogden Willamette went off shortly ship, whose decks, were awash. (One engineer who became ill was after midnight on June 16. There had been no explosion or crash but the engine room was flooded and ^ the cause unknown. The crew abandoned ship at about 1:30 a.m. The fear was that the ship might explode if the water liit the boilers or through ignition by a spark. Because of rough seas on the starboard side and trouble with a lifeboat there, the crew all entered a lifeboat on the port side. The Chilean freight ship, Copiapo, rescued the crew a short time later. According to the Steward, the Chilean ship maneuvered between the Ogden Willamette and the lifeboat so that, if the tanker sank, the suction wouldn't pull down the lifeboat. _ -i^i a-" ^ASH Edward Rutledge Bound for Mid East W ATERMAN Steamship's newest LASH, the 18 month-old Edward Rutledge made an infrequent appearance in the port of New York last month. The vessel was just up from its home port of New Orleans The Edward Rutledge left New Yoik on June 26th and will spend the summer traveling to ports in the Middle East, Ceylon, India, Arabia and the Persian Gulf before returning to New Orleans in the fall. and was taking on cargo bound for the ship, closeness breeds contempt but. Middle East. this ship is unusual in that everyone Chief Steward Paul Hunt made note is compatible." of the "really good personnel" aboard. The Rutledge is out to sea for 90"especially my department (Steward)," 120 days per voyage widi a lot of ocean he said. Hunt added, "generally on a between ports. - • ,1 • -frt, I.. 11 ^ GSU Raoul "Fbnzee" Inglesias Jr. aboard the Edward Rutledge. Taking a break last month is AB Eugene Kyzar. QMED James McGinty reads a copy of the LOG. Coming down the gangway is Recer­ tified Bosun Alejandro X Ruiz. If Shlpmues on the Etftvercl RulMge a« (I. to r.) QIMEDs C. Langley and Mike King. In the galley the LASH are (I. to r.) Chlet Cool. Crt.ln Ttoxclalr. Saloon Messman Enrique Agosto and Chief Steward Riui Hunt. """e-se loading cargo In pott of N.Y July 1982 / LOG 29 - �'•" !rw- • • , •£SiL5L,^r"'i- Pensioner FredI erick John Dunn, 69, succumbetf to a heart attack on arrival at the Paul Kimball Hospital, Lakewood, N.J. on Apr. 29. Brother Dunn joined the SlU in 1943 in the port of Boston sailing as a junior engineer and chief electrician. He sailed 43 years and in World War II. Seafarer Dunn was on the Sea-Land Shoregang at Port Elizabeth, N.J. from 1967 to 1979. And he hit the bricks in the 1962 Robin Line beef and the 1965 District Council 37 strike. A native of St. John's Newfoundland, Canada, he was a resident of Lakewood. Interment was in St. Mary's Cemetery, Lakewood. Surviving is his widow, Agnes. Bobby Fletcher Bryant, 51, died of heart-lung failure in St. Luke's Hospital, Jacksonville on Mar. 5. Brother Bryant joined the SIU in the port of Jacksonville in 1970 sailing as a QMED. He sailed for 23 years. Seafarer Bryant was a veteran of the U.S. Army in the Korean War. And he studied Business Administration at the Florida State University for three years. A native of Blountstown, Fla., he was a resident of Jacksonville Beach, Fla. Burial was in the Nettle Ridge Cemetery, Calhoun County, Fla. Surviving are his father, Leon; his mother, Mrs. Ethel Stanfill of Jacksonville and a sister, Mrs. Latrele White. l. '1 #v-- Recertified Bo­ sun Felix Rafael Bonefont Sr., 43, became stricken aboard the 55 George Wythe (Waterman) and died in the Colombo (Sri Lanka) General Hospital on Apr. 26. Brother Bonefont joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1960. He graduated from the Andrew Furuseth Training School, Brooklyn. N.Y." that year and walked the picketline in the 1965 District Council 37 beef and the 1971 maritime strike. Seafarer Bonefont was an aviation mechanic veteran of the U.S. Air Force after the Korean War. Bom in POnce, PR., he was a resident of the Bronx, N.Y. Surviving are his widow, Eliza; six sons, Felix Jr., Jose, Dennis, David, Ramon and Hector;,three daughters, Yolanda, Evelyn and.Debra and his mother, Mrs. N. Bonilla Bonefont of B^yamon, PR. John Sidney Burke Jr., 29, aboard a Delta Line vessel died in Lome, Togo, West Africa on Mar. 8. Brother Burke joined the SIU in the port of Mobile in 1974 sailing in the steward department. He was a veteran of the U.S.^Army in the Vietnam War. Bom in Mobile' he was a resident there. Surviving are his widow?, Blonda; a daughter, Nalishia and his father, John Burke Sr. of Mobile. Pensioner Wil­ liam Clyde Farmer, 71, passed away on Apr. 16. Brother Farmer joined the SIU in the port of San Fran­ cisco in 1968 sailing as a bosun. He upgraded to quartermaster at Piney Pbint in 1974. A native of McCurtain, Okla., he was a resident of Eureka, Calif. Sur­ viving are his widow, Ruth; a son, Kevin and a daughter. Celeste. Recertified Bo­ sun Burton Hirshj 65, succumbed to cancer in Gibsonton, Fla. on Mar. 25. Brother Hirsh joined the SIU in 1939 In the port of Mobile. He gradu­ ated from the Union's Recertified Bosuns Program in April 1975. Bom in Philadel­ phia, he was a resident of Gibsonton. Cre­ mation took place in the West Coast Cre­ matory, Clearwater, Fla. Surviving are his widow, Juanita of Tampa; two sons, Joseph and Michael of Camden, N.J. and two daughters, Andrea and Lauren. Thaddeus Jef­ Pensioner Flo­ ferson Jones, 68, rentine Crespo died of cancer in the Sayo, 61, died on Monroe County May 23. Brother Hospital, Monroe- ' Sayo joined the SIU i ville, Ala. on Feb in the port of NevJ 2, 1980. Brother Yoik in 1955 sailin| Jones joined the SIU as a chief electrici in in the port of Mobile and 3rd assistant in 1959 sailing as a FOWT and 2nd assistant engineer. He sailed 36 years. He hit tl e engineer. He sailed 33 years and in World bricks in the 1961 N.Y. Harbor beef. SeifWar II aboard the U.S. Army transport 55 farer Sayo also worked as an electrician Puebla in the Southwest Pacific. A native at the Erie Basin Todd Shipyard, Brooklyn, of Frisco City, Ala,, he was a resident of N.Y. He was also an electronic technician. Bay Minette, Ala. Interment was in Shiloh A native of Manila, PI., he was a resident Cemetery, Monroe County. Surviving is of Daly City, Calif. Surviving is a brother, his widow, Letha. George of Clarmont, Del. Pensioner Wil­ lis^ Edward Leuscbner, 71, passed away from a stroke in Seaside Hospital, Crescent City, Calif, on Apr. 30. Brother LeusI chner joined the SIU in 1946 in the port of Philadelphia sailing as a bosun. He was bom in Posen, Poland, was a naturalized U.S. citizen and was a resident of Crescent City. Cremation took place in the Ocean View Crematory, Eureka, Calif. Pensioner Iferral McRaney, 68, died of heart-lung failure Pensioner Dionin the Ben Taub issious Loukas, 81, Hospital, Houston passed away Pensioner on May 10, 1981. recently in Salamis Stanley Curry Brother McRaney Is., Greece. Brother Fauntleroy, 61, ^ joined the SIU in Loukas joined the died of heart-lung ' 1942 in the port of SIU in the port of failure in the Uni­ Mobile sailing as an oiler. He was a veteran of New York in versity of Maryland of the U.S. Navy in World War II. Bom 1955 sailing as an Hospital, Baltimore in Mississippi, he was a resident of AB. He sailed 19 years and walked the on Feb. 20. Brother Houston. Cremation took place in the picketline in the 1961 N.Y. Harbor beef. Fauntleroy joined, Brookside Crematory, Houston. Surviving Seafarer Loukas was bom in Greece, was . the SIU in the port of New York in 1955 are his widow, Dorothy and two daughters, a naturalized U.S. citizen and was a resident sailing as a cook for 38 years. He was Erment and Villanie. of Salamis Is. Surviving are his widow, bom in Baltimore and was a resident there. +lelen, and two brothers, Pangiotis of New Interment was in Arbutus Cemetery, Anho, Pensioner Ivar York City and Peter of Salamis Is. Md. Surviving are his-widow, Jda Mae Johanna Kalroth, 79, succumbed to a Pensioner Robert and two sons, Wadell and I^mell. heart attack in F. Donnelly, 60, Pensioner Lewis Sailors Snug Harbor died of a heart attack IE. Hartley Sr., 65, Hospital, Sea on arrival at the i died on May 18. Level, N.C. on Apr. Jersey Shore Med­ ] Brother Hartley 4. Brother Kalroth ical Center, Nep­ i joined the SIU in joined the SIU in the tune, N.J. Brother 1946 in the port of Donnelly joined the port of New York in 1951 sailing as an Mobile and sailed as AB. He sailed 43 years and hit the bricks iSIU in the port of i a QMED. He sailed in the 1961 N.Y. Harbor beef and the 1962 New York in 1950 sailing as a chief steward. 31 years. Seafarer Robin Line strike. A native of Finland, He was on the picketline in the 1965 District Council 37 strike. And he was a veteran Hartley was a veteran of the U.S. Army he was a resident of Sea Level. Burial was of the U.S. Army in World War II. Born Corps of Engineers in World War II. Bom in Carteret Gardens Cemetery, Beaufort, in Irvington, N.J., he was a resident of in Wilmer, Ala., he was a resident of N.C. Surviving are a daughter. Mrs. Aeila Bricktown, N.J. Interment was in the Ocean Mobile. Surviving are his widow, Muriel; Dahlin of Labbnes, Dragsfjord, Finland County Cemetery. Dover Twsp., N.J. Sur­ two sons, Lewis Jr. and Daniel and a and a sister. Mrs. Edith Dahjin, also of brother, Lonnie of Mobile. Labbnes. viving is his widow, Gladys. 30 / LOG / July 1982 -- Pensioner Mari­ an Lubiejewski, 74, passed away on Jan. 4. Brother Lubiejewski joined the SIU in 1943 in the port of New York sailing as a bosun and ship's d^ate. He failed for 47 years and in World War 11. Seafarer Lubiejewski upgraded at Piney Point in 1970. Bprn in Poland, he was a naturalized U.S. citizen and was a resident of Warsaw, Poland. Surviving are a son, Waype and two daughters, Mrs. Sophie Lisicka of Gydna, Poland and Mrs. Paula M. Rocchio. Ffensioner Robert I William School1 craft, 73, passed away recently. 1 Brother Schoolcraft I joined the SIU in 1946 in the port of I New Orleans sailing as a chief steward. He sailed 52 years. Seafarer Schoolcraft was a wounded veteran of the U.S. Navy in World War 11. Bom in St. Paul, Minn:, he was a resident of Wilmington, Calif. Surviving are two brothers, John of Morristown, N.J. and Robert of Whippany, N.J. William Edward Kirven Jn, ^ 29, died oh Mar 25. Brother Kirvin p joined the SIU after I his graduation from the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship Entry Trainee Program, Piney Point, Md, in 1972. He sailed as an OS. Bom in Mobile, he was a resident there. Surviving are his parents, Mr. and Mrs. William E. and Margaret Kirven Sr. of Mobile and two sisters. Grant Vick Warmboe,43, was dead on arrival at the Memorial Hos­ pital, Iron Mt., Minn, from carbon monoxide poi­ soning sustained in a house fire on Apr. 2. Brother Wamiboe joined the Union in the port of Detroit in 1971 sailing as a FOWT for Kinsman Marine. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy after the Korean War. A native of Duluth, Minn., he was a resident of Crystal Falls, Mich." Cremation took place in the Memorial Crematory, Green Bay, Wise. Surviving are his lather, Lloyd of Crystal Falls and a brother. Stewart of Sagola, Mich. �Donald Eugene S^ey, 49, was lost^. at sea aboard the SS Golden Dolphin tW e s t c h Q^-t c r Marine) which-sank on Mar. 6. Brother Sidney joined ' the SlU following his grduation from Piney Point in 1969 sailing from the port of Seattle. He last sailed as a chief electrician, pumpman and QMED. Seafarer Sidney was a veteran of the U.S. Navy in the Korean War. A native of Lit­ tleton, N.H. he was a resident of New Orleans. Surviving are his widow, Gloria; three daughters, Brandi Lyne, Denise and Barbara and his mother, Gertrude of St. Cloud, plaPensioner Man­ ual Barros Silva, 66, died on May 18. Brother Silva joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1959 sailing as a BR utility and AB. He sailed 41 years. And was a former member of the Teamsters Union and the MC&S. Bom in Hawaii, he was a resident of Milledgeville, Ga. Surviving in hfs widow, Mabel. Pensioner Billy Sing, 78, passed away on Apr. 5. Brother Sing joined the SIU in 1948 in the port of New York sailing as a J chief cook. He also I sailed in World War 11. Seafarer Sing was bom in China and was a resident of San Francisco. Surviving is his widow Fang Jun of Yokohoma, Japan. Recertified Bo­ sun Frank J. Smith, 56, died of a heart attack aboard the SS Ogden Leader (Ogden Marine) on May 20. Brother Smith joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1961 and graduated from the Union's Recertified Bosuns Pro­ gram in February 1981. He was a wounded veteran (Tawara) of the U.S. Marine Corps in World War 11. Bom in Mt. Vemon, Ala., he was a resident of Chalmette, La. Surviving are his widow, Lorraine; a son, Stephen of Houston; a daughter, Carol Joyce, also of Houston and his mother, Henrietta of New Orleans. Michael Clarence Linde, 41, died of cancer in the Swedish Hospital, Seattle on May I. Brother Linde joined the SIU in the port of Seattle sailing as a chief pumpman. He was bom in Seattle and was a resident there. Cremation took place in the Forest Lawn Crematory, Seattle. Sur­ viving are his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Gene and Dorothy Linde. Pensioner Lester M. Gray, 71. passed away from a heart attack in Rockport, Mass. on Apr. 19. Brother Gray joined the SlUmerged Atlantic Fishemien's Union |[AFU) in the port of Glouce.ster. Mass. sailing as an engineer. He was born in Gloucester and was a resident of Rockport. Burial was in Calvary Cemetery, Gloucester. Sur­ viving is a daughter. Mrs. Gloria Quinn of Rockport. Keith Joe Swille, 34, was lost at sea off the SS Stonewall Jackson (Water­ man) on Apr. 8. Brother Swille jpined the SIU in the port of New York in 1971 sailing as a FOWT He was born in Green Bay, Wise, and was a resident of Little Suamico, Wise. Surviving is his mother, Mrs. Violet Elliot of Little Suamico. Steve Ivan Kotovich, 58, suc­ cumbed to a hem­ orrhage in the s p i ta1, Cadillac, Mich, on Mar. 22. Brother Kotovich joined the Union in the port of Detroit in 1965 sailing as an AB for the Gartland Steamship Co. in 1964. He was a former member of the Iron Bridge Workers Union. And he was a veteran of the U.S. Army. A native of Michigan, he was a resident of East Jordan, Mich. Burial was in Mt. Bliss Cemetery, East Jordan. Surviving are a brother, John of East Jordan and a sister, Mrs. Mary A. Bloomfield of Southfield, Mich. Cecil Edward Morey Jr., 54, died of heart failure in St. Vincent's Hospital, Toledo, Ohio on J Dec. 13, 1981. Brother Morey joined the Union in 1948 in the port of Detroit sailing as a chief steward for the National Gypsum Co. He was bom in Alpena, Mich, and was a resident ofTbledo. Interment was in Forest Cemetery, Toledo. Surviving are his widow, Dorothy and his mother, Mrs. Cecil Morey Sr. of Alpena. Pensioner Ray­ mond Francis PUlef, 68, died of a heart attack in the Northwoods Manor Annex Hospital, Escanaba, Mich, on Aug. 20. 1981. 1 Brother Paler joined the Union in the port of Detroit in 1960 sailing as an oiler for 46 years. He was born in Escanaba and was a resident there. Burial was in Holy Cross Cemetery, E.scanaba. Surviving are his widow, Priscilla and a daughter, Jeanne. Yehia Mohssein Meftah, 37, succumbed to a hemorrhage aboard the SS Santa Magdalena (Delta Line) enroute to Valpariso, Chile on Oct. 19, 1981. Brother Meftah joined the SIU in the port of San Francisco in 1977 sailing as a wiper. He was bom in Aden, Yemen and was a naturalized U.S. citizen. Seafarer Meftah was a resident of San Francisco. Surviving are his widow, Muznh; five sons, Nabr, Abdul, Musid, Mohammed and Qassim; two daughters, Malkeh and Muniera and a brother, Ahmed of San Francisco. Pensioner Edward Henry Smith. 80. passed away from a stroke at home in Toledo. Ohio on Jan. 11. Brother Smith .sailed on the Great Lakes. He was bom in Michigan. Burial was in the Toledo Park Cemetery. Surviving are his widow. Linda and a brother. Floyd of Port Huron, Mich. Eino Amd Salo, 70, died in May. Brother Salo joined the Union in the port ofDuluth, Minn, in I960 sailing as an oiler for 43 years and during World War II. He upgraded at Piney Point in 1977. Laker Salo was also a machihist. Bom in Superior, Wise., he was a resident of Wentworth, Wi.sc. Surviving are his widow. Helmie; two sons. Richard and Reino of Poplar. Wise, and two daughters. Terry and Mrs. Jean D. Sloan of Superior. Pensioner Guy Sorenson, 76, passed away on May 8. Brother Sorenson joined the Union in the port of Elberta, Mich, in 1953. He sailed as a coal pas.ser during World War 11. He was bom in Arcadia, Mich, and was a resident of Frankfort, Mich. Surviving are three sisters. Mrs. Anna Mack of River Rouge, Mich.. Mrs. Bertha Blue of Manistee. Mich, and Mrs. Ethel Kittleson of Frankfort. Pensioner Ha­ rold Brooks Vin­ cent, 73, passed away on Apr. 30. Brother Vincent joined the SIU in the port of Baltimore in 1955 sailing as a ship's delegate and chief pumpman. He sailed 22 years. He attended Piney Point's Pensioners Con­ ference No.6. Seafarer Vincent was a vet­ eran of the U.S. Marine Corps before World War II. He was also a machinist and painter. A native of West Virginia, he was a resident of Dundalk, Md. His remains were donated to the Anatomy Board of Maryland. Sur­ viving is his widow. Pearl. ftnsioner Newt Williams, 71, suc­ cumbed to cancer in Mercy Hospital, New Orleans on May 3. Brother Williams joined the SIU in 1938 in the ' port of Baltimore sailing as a chief steward. He sailed 39 years and in World War 11. And he was a veteran of the U.S. Army. Seafarer Wil­ liams was bom in Poplarville, Miss, and was a resident of New Orleans. Burial was in Providence Parte Cemetery, New Orleans. Surviving are his widow. Marguerite; two daughters, Sefreda and Janice and a sister!, Mrs. Lily M. Bailey of Detroit. Pensioner Charles Gay Starling. 68. died on Mar. 7. Brother Starling joined the Union in the port of Norfolk in 1961 sailing as a cook for McAllister Brothers in 1956 and Mariner Towing in 1973 and for IBC. He was a fomier member of the UMW. Local 50 from 1957 to 1961. Boatman Starling was a chief steward vet­ eran of the U.S. Coast Guard in World War II. A native of Rtx:ky Mountain. N.C.. he was a resident of Norfolk. Surviving are his mother. Molly of Norfolk; a brother. Henry of Tampa; a si.ster. Mrs. Sally Hal­ lowed P)well of Norfolk; two .sons. Charles Jr. and Robert and three daughters. Linda, Cassandre and Olena. J - ' •M',' ' Pensioner John Henry Calvin Ratliff, 69, died of heart failure in the Benson (Ariz.) Hospital on Mar. 21. Brother Ratliff joined the SIU in the port of Galveston, Tex. in 1951 sailing as a chief steward. He was bom in Houston and was a resident of Benson. Burial was in Benson Cemetery. Surviving is his widow, Gertrude. Pensioner Juan Patino Taboada, 84, passed away recently. Brother Taboada joined the SIU in 1946 in the port of New Yoik ^ sailing 25 years and I • in World War 11. He was bom in Spain, was a naturalized U.S. citizen and was a resident of Milan, Italy. Surviving are his widow, Elma; a daughter, Mrs. Rafaela P. Gonzales of La Coruna, Spain and a sister Mrs. Betty Ward of Baltimore. John Valladares, 62, died in the Elmhurst Hos­ pital, Queens, New York on Mar. 30. Brother Valladares joined the SIU in the port of of New York in 1952 sailing as a FOWT He was a veteran of the U.S. Army in the Korean War. Bom in Ecuador, he was a resident of Flushing, N.Y. And he was a naturalized U.S. citizen. Cremation took place in the Trinity Crematory, New York City. Surviving are his mother, Mrs. Rudesinda Cuelle of Chinbarazo, Ecuador, a sister. Carmen of Flushing and a nephew, Julio Valladares, also of Flushing. Recertified Bosun and Pensioner John Leonard Worley, 50, succumbed to cancer on June 20. Brother Worley joined the SIU in 1949 in the port of New York. He gradu­ ated from the SIU Bo­ sun Recertification Program in June 1975. Seafarer Worley participated in the Bull Line. Cities Service and Farmworkers Union beefs. He also served as UIW busi­ ness agent in the port of San Francisco. From 1968 to 1972. he was bosun-mate of the Sea-Land Shoregang in Oakland. Calif. From 1972 to 1975 he was on the Waterman Shoregang in San Francisco. Born in Florida, he was a resident of Daly City. Calif. Cremation tot>k place, in Califomia and his ashes were scattered over Finnia Lake, his favorite fishing .spot, in Northern Califomia. Surviving arc his widow. "Mickie"; two sons. John L. Jr. and Richie; two daughters, Anna and Joy: his mother. Zora of Pensacoia. Ra. and five brothers. SIU Wilmington Port Agent Mike Worley. Seafarer Richard Worley. John, Hobart and Aughtley, July 1982 / LOG 31 & 1 �TMO- a0r [ii^5>Q(e \jy[i[La>aw(a Take the Basic Welding Course atSHLSS. Course starts September 27 1M5}! i'-f Send in your application today. Dispatchers Report for Inland Waters JUNE-1-30, 1982 •TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups QIass A Class B Class C . ' Port Boston Newlbrk Philadelphia Baltimore ... Norfolk Mobile New Orleans iy San Francisco Wilmington Seattle Puerto Rico Houston. Algonac St. Louis Totals ;.. .......... . i. ,.'...........;.. ;.; . '. , '..... . •.... ;......,...... .....' Port Boston . . . .;......... Philadelphia Baltimore .-. ... •. Norfolk Mobile .................. 'New Orleans .;............. ...... : Jacksonville .......... i. San Francisco Wilmington Seattle Puerto Rico ;....... Houston Algonac St. Louis ... Piney Point Totals .. .......; 7 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 1 0 -5 0 8 DECK DEPARTMENT 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 2 3 -0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 2 • 0 0 4 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 2 0 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 ENGINE DEPARTMENT 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0. 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 00 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 3 STEWARD DEPARTMENT 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 d 1 0 0 0 0 1. 0 0 0 2 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 0 4 10 13 0 0 0 4 0 1 1 6 0 2 0 0 5 0 4 0 23 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 • 0 • ' Port Newlbrk . ..Philadelphia ......; .^v... .. . i... .. , Baltimore :.................,..... Norfolk .. . Mobile ., New Orleans ............. ....... San Francisco Wilmington : Seattle Puerto Rico Houston Algonac St. Louis Piney Point Totals . . ... ............... \ • . ;...... Totals All Departments TOTAL SHIPPED Alt Groups Class A Class B Class C 27 7 8 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 ••REGISTERED ON BEACH Alf8roups, Class A Class B Class C • 00 0 0 0' .0 0 2 0 2 0 0 0 12 0 3 3 8 0 21 0 0 10 0 7 0 64 0 0 0 d 0 0 0 . 0 0 0 2 0 0 2 5 0 1 0 d 6 0 3 0 19 0 0 0 0 0 0 22 0 2 0 1 4 0 20 0 31 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 3 0 0 0 5 b d •0 0 1 0 0 4 0 d d 5 0 d d 0 1 d . d d .1 d d d 0 1 d 0 d 0 0 d 1 0 d d d 0 d 0 0 d d 1 d 2 d d 1 d 1 d 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 1 0 0 2 0 5 71. 23 41 d d *"Total Registered" means the number of men who actually registered for shipping at the port last month. **"Registered on the Beach" means the total number of men registered at the port at the end of last month. Personals Harold Berggren Your mother asks that you contact her. Warren Raymond Hodges Please contact, Captain Evans at Puerto Rico Marine Inc., PO. Box 1910, Elizabeth, N.J. 07207. Dan Kingkorn Please contact Robert Derke at 9537 48th Ave., N.E., Seattle, Wash. 98115, or phone (206) 523-4862. Herbert Wesley Davis Your daughter, Kathy Davis Dupuis, wishes you to get in touch with her at Rt. 2 Box 41, Lot 21, Layfayette, Lou­ isiana 70507. General If you sailed on the SS Poet please contact Robert J. Pessek at 1298 Commonwealth Ave., Apt. 22, Boston, MA 02134. Telephone (617) 735-0279. Pessek is a writer who is gathering information on the Poet. He also spent three years as a salt water merchant seaman and three summers on the Great Lakes. Mike Shaw Please contact, Malea Guiriba, 10913 Bonnelly Dr., Jacksonville, Fla. 32218. Ashley Melvin Toffelmire Please contact, Amos Grooms. Urgent! Tel. (219) 362-4174. , Mark Thomas (Popeye) Please contact, Rhonda McKinley, 8345 Triola, Apt. 32, Houston, Texas 77036. Tel. (713) 981-0884. Urgent! Eugene Frederick Lillard Please contact, Clara Huffan, Tel. (313) 464-0873 or Juanita Shores, Tel. (501)237-4462. 32 / LOG / July 1982 -jf -SSSti Mmmrn Legal Aid In the event that any SiU members have legal problems-ln the various ports, a list of attorneys whom they can consult Is being published. The member need not choose the recom­ mended attorneys and this list Is intended only for Informational pur­ poses: NEW YORK, NEW YORK Schulman & Abarbanel 358 Fifth Avenue New York, New York 10001 Tele. # (212) 279-9200 BALTIMORE, MD. Kaplan, Heyman, Greenberg, Engelman & Belgrad Sun Life Building Charles & Bedwood Streets Baltimore, f*/ld. 21201 Tele. # (301) 539-6967 BOSTON, I^ASS. Stephen J. Abarbanel Latti Associates 30-31 Union Wharf Boston, fyfass. 02109 Tele. # (617) 523-1000 't CHICAGO, ILL. Katz & Friedman y 7 South Dearborn Street • Chicago, III. 60603 Tele. # (312) 263-6330 DETROIT MICH. Victor G. Hanson 19268 Grand River Avenue Detroit, Mich. 48822 • Tele. # (313) 532-1220 GLOUCESTER, MASS. Orlando & White 1 Western Avenue Gloucester, Mass. 01930 Tele. # (617) 283-8100 HOUSTON, TEXAS Archer, Peterson and Waldner 1801 Main St. (at Jefferson) Suite 510 Houston, Texas 77002 Tele. # (713) 659-4455 & Tele. # (813) 879-9842 LOS ANGELES, CALIF Fogel, Rothschild, Feldman & Ostrov 5900 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 2600 Los Angeles, Calif. 90036 Tele. # (213) 937-6250 WILMINGTON, CALIF Fogel, Rothschild, Feldman & Ostrov 239 South Avalon Wilmington, Calif. 90744 Tele. # (213) 834-2546 MOBILE, ALA. Simon & Wood 1010 Van Antwerp Building Mobile, Ala. 36602 Tele. # (205) 433-4904 NEW ORLEANS, LA. Barker, Boudreaux, Lamy, • Gardner & Foley 1400 Richards Building 837 Gravier Street New Orleans, La. 70112 Tele. # (504) 586-9395 PHILADELPHIA, PA. Kirschner, Walters. Willig, Weinberg & Dempsey Suite 1100 1429 Vlfeilnut Street Philadelphia. Pa. 19102 Tele. # (215) 589-8900 SI LOUIS, MO. Gruenberg, Sounders & Levine Suite 905—Chemical Building 721 Olive Street St. Louis, Missouri 63101 Tele. # (314) 231-7440 SAN FRA'NCISCO, CALIF John Paul Jennings Henning, Walsh & Ritchie 100 Bush Street, Suite 440 San Francisco, Calif. 94104 Tele. # (415) 4400 SEATTLE, WASH. Davies, Roberts, Reld, Anderson & Wacker 100 West Harrison Plaza Seattle, \Afetsh. 98119 Tele. # (206) 285-3610 TAMPA, FLA. Hamilton, Douglas, Hamilton, Loper & Macy, PA. 2620 West Kennedy Boulevard Tampa, Florida 33609 Tele. # (813) 879-9842 ii -IT �.JSfe- 'y,. LNG Aries Plucks 'Boat People' From 15 Ft. Seas T HE crew of the 5.5. LNG Aries (Energy Transportation) has had a lot of practice with at-sea rescues. On her maiden run to Osaka, Japan, the Aries rescued 21 crewmen from a lifeboat after they were forced to abandon their sinking Panamanian-flag ship. In late 1980, when the Aries was » underway in the South China Sea, en-route from Tobdta to Arun, Indonesia, the SIU crew rescued a boatload of Vietnamese refugees. That rescue earned Chief Mate Bill "Doctor" Gatchell and Cargo Engineer Randy "Skip" Doty a reputation as a crack "medical team." That reputation was confirmed last month, as the LNG Aries per­ formed another dramatic sea rescue in the South China Sea. En-route, once again, to Arun, the third mate spotted a boat which held 40 Indochinese refugees on the afternoon oT June 24. Conditions were hazardous with winds running at 35 knots and 12-15 foot seas. "The transfer of refugees was difficult and very hazardous," said Captain Spence, master of the Aries. "The transfer of the smallest chil­ dren was done with danger to Amin Rajab, AB, and Randy Doty, cargo engineer. These two seamen," Capt. Spence added "hung onto'the bottorn gangway platform and pulled four small children up onto the gangwayr AB Bill Mullins, deck delegate aboard the Aries, reported in a letter to the Log that "it was truly a team effort all around. It didn't stop until 11:00 that night,'' said Mullins, noting that the boat had been spotted at 3:00 that afternoon. "The crew worked into the night treating the jobs of arranging for places to put working on those that needed sick, bathing the children and the refugees, dbnating clothing and, immediate aid," said Capt. Spence! feeding the babies." of course, jthe first aid teams "I am proud of these people." Out of Food, Water The refugees picked up on June 24 were not in good condition having spent seven days in their bright idea. With those Argie warplanes small boat without food or.water. In Argentina War Zone When they carne aboard, Mullins Following is a reprint in part of in mind, he would (have painted by said, "it seemed like they were half- two columns written earlier this monA the SIU deck department) two Amer­ dead. Some could not even walk." by "San Francisco Chronicle'* col­ ican flags on the two most visible parts One woman was brought aboard umnist Charles McCabe, who was a of the ship. (Later Waitress Ihger Walia photo­ the Aries, unconscious, running a passenger recently on the SlU-manned dangerously high fever of 104.9 Santa Maria on a trip to Argentina graphed the 50-star encrusted flags hung by the Seafarers on each side of "She responded to treatment sug­ during the Falkland Island crisis. the Santa Maria on the highest row gested by a U.S. Navy doctor in "I never thought I would welcome of the top containers). San Francisco," Capt. Spence a fire-and-lifeboat drill. I hated them "... Next day we saw two flags, 12 reported, adding "all refugees are during the war. (World War II)." by 20 feet -on the metal top of the in much better shape due to a team .. We had a lot of them aboard casing. We were released by the Coast effort by a 'medical team' headed the 55 Santa Maria (Delta Line). We ' Guard before the crew had a chance by Doctor Gatchell." AB Mullins neared the war zone in the last days to paint in the 50 stars. But the stripes noted that, by June 25, the day after of the Falkland Islands War.. .and we were clearly visible. This was an the 'boat people' were rescued were a little scared. We did everything American vessel. And we were not but get into the lifeboats and the only absolutely sure whether it would be a "everyone was all smiles." Coming through when it counts, thing that stopped this was that there good thing or bad to be so clearly iden­ like so many of their SIU brothers were sick and infirm people among the tified. "... We resumed our voyage and have done the Aries crew "passed passengers. "Capt. Adrian "Cool" Jennings told everything was according to Hoyle until the hat" collecting over a thousand us: Take along everything you will need June 10 when we found out what it dollars for the refugees. if I give the order to abandon ship. I was like for someone to meet the dis­ Bosun Ron Rood and AB Mullins had my blue watch cap, my red fire­ pleasure of the Argentines in a war rounded up clothing, shoes and other man's jacket, my raincoat and my zone. basic necessities from the crew, blanket—all except the blanket encased "From the diary of George H. Harr, including paper and pencils which in (my) lifejacket. (Even the term life- a passenger from Reno (Nev.): About the 'boat people' put to immediate jacket became more vivid than ever 3 o'clock, just after lunch, all hell broke use. "It seems all were writing to before.) loose. I had my racing glasses on and their loved ones in Vietnam telling "The next day we would go into the saw the whole thing. We were being them about their journeyr Mullins unknown. We didn't know what the buzzed by six Argentine Air Force hell would happen. We didn't even fighting planes. They were prop jets. said. The steward department went know whether the U.S. was considered And I was pretty sure I heard a bomber right to work, preparing food for neutral by Argentina. All anyone on in the background. "No injury was done to us.. .Later the Aries' "visitors" and kept them the ship knew about the progress of the war was in the daily AP mimeo­ (I was told) that the Santa Maria was provided with three square meals a graphed newspaper the purser's office buzzed three times that day. 'The first day until the refugees were dropped supplied us (with). time was about 3 in the morning... And off at Singapore. "One thing we did know was the it (she) was buzzed ag^n about 7 in "It was really gratifying to see awesome power of the Argentine the morning...' all of the crew pitch in on various bombing warplanes. They had sunk a "A Liberian-flag, American-owned British destroyer. What if they took a tanker about 30 miles from us that day potshot or two at an unarmed Yankee was bombed, we learned from our ship passenger-freighter? Better not to think newspaper the next day. Why did we about it. We were the only Yankee craft get off Scot-free? I like to think Capt. that would be in and about the Argen­ Cool's two American flags on the top tine waters for the next couple of days.' of the ship had something to do witfi "Capt. "Cool" Jennings... had a Old Glory May Have Saved the Day for Santa Maria HURRY . . . The Transportation Institute Scholarship Program for Towboat Operators will be awarded SOON Apply Now! 'm - • 'V • See your SIU Field Representative for details and applications at your local Union Hall. For course starting October 25 ALL applications must be received by September 3. Old Giofy" may have saved the day for the Santa Afar/a. July 1982 / LOG 33 % " I �'• I Rdbeit Lincoln Smith, 73, joined the SiU In the port of San Francisco in 1971 sailing as a QMED. Brother Smith is a veteran of the U.S. Navy before World War II. He was born in Malone, N.Y and is a resident of Reno, Nev. Stephen Anthony Sloneski, 65, joined the SIU in 1949 in the port of New York sailing as a cable AB aboard the CS Long Lines (AT&T). Brother Slon^gki upgraded at Piney Point in 1968. Seafarer Sloneski was born in New York and is a resident of Kissimee, Fla. Saieh Ahmed Ali, 65, joined the Union in the port of Detroit, Mich, in 1967 sailing as a FOWT. Brother Ali was born in Yemen and is a resident there. . • w• Melvin Thomas Rainier, 60, joined the Union in the port of Norfolk in 1960 sailing as a captain for the Penn Central Railroad for 42 years. Brother Rainier is a veteran of the U.S. Coast Guard in World War ii. He was born in Blakes, Va. and is a resident of Gloucester, Va. *. Alois Lloyd Vanderport, 62, joined the Union in the port of Duluth, Minn, in 1961 sailing as a deckhand on the tug Illinois (Great Lakes Towing) from 1959 to 1976. Brother Vanderport sailed for Great Lakes Towing from 1955 to 1982. He was a former memljer of the Bpilermakere Union, Local 177 in Superior, Wise, from 1941 to 1961. Laker Vfewiderport was bom in Superior andis a resident there. Maurice Kramer, 56, joined the SIU in 1945 in the port of Boston sailing as a bosun. Brother Kramer was born in Rhode Island and is a resident of Metairie, La. Charles Victor Majette, 61, joined the SIU in 1938 in the port of Bal­ timore sailing as a bosun and 3rd mate. Brother Majette sailed 45 years. He was borri in Redart, Va. and is a resident of Portsmounth, Va. /•. Charles Linwood Johnston, 65, joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1955 sailing as a chief cook. Brother Johnston also sailed as a waiter on the Banner Line. He sailed ^35 years. Seafarer Johnston hit the bricks in the 1961 Greater N.Y. Harbor beef, the 1962 Robin Line I strike and the 1965 District Council I 37 beef. And he upgraded at the [..Andrew Furuseth Training School, Brooklyn, N.Y in 1957 and 1959. Johnston is a veteran of the U.S. Navy in World War II serving as a 2nd class gunner's mate: He is also a painter. Bom in Queen Ann Count,, Md., he is a resident of Brooklyn, N.Y. 34 / LOG / July 1982 o.. J Francis Xavler Donovan, 62, joined the SIU in 1941 in the port of Boston, Mass. sailing as a bosun. Brother Donovan is a veteran of the U.S. Army in World War II. He was born in Boston and is a resident of Cohasset, Mass. Eduardo Colmenero, 67, joined the SIU in the port of Baltimore in 1962 sailing in the engine depart­ ment. Brother Colmenero is also an auto mechanic. He was born in Florida and is a resident of Baltimore. Richard Paul Gralickl, 59, joined the SIU in 1946 in the port of New York sailing as a cook -and baker. Brother Gralicki is also a draftsman. He was born in Massachusetts and is a resident of San Francisco. Frank Acha Arana, 62. joined the SIU in 1947 in the port of New York sailing in the engine dep't. and as ship's delegate. Brother Arana sailed 40 years. He was born in Manila, PI. and is a resident of Daly City, Calif. Preston Llyod Ayers, 65, joined the SIU in the port of New Orleans in 1952 sailing as an oiler. Brother Ayers was born in Georgia and is a resident of Cullman, Ala. Listen N. Lanier Jr., 59, joined the SIU in the port of Baltimore sailing as an AB. Brother Lanier was born in North Carolina and is a resident of Beulaville, N.C. Deles Snead, 65, joined the SIU in the port of San Francisco in 1959 sailing as a chief cook. Brother Snead sailed 27 years. In 1955, he did organizing and picketing at the Bay Line. And from 1953 to 1954 he worked at the Norfolk Naval Ship Supply Depot. He was born in Ports­ mouth, Va. and is a resident of Phil­ adelphia. Berry Edward Feagin, 64, joined the Union in the port of St. Louis in 1964 sailing as a chief engineer for ACBL; for Commercial Transport from 1964 to 1970, Inland Tugs in 1972, Northern Towing in 1977 and for Ohio Towing in 1980. Brother Feagin attended the 1979 ACBL Engineers Conference at Piney Point. He is a former member of the MEBA from 1960 to 1964. Boatman Feagin was born in Paducah, Ky. and is a resident there. - I I j_)il II Alton Watts Mackin, 59, joined the SIU in 1949 in the port of New York sailing as a BR utility. Brother Mackin hit the bricks in the 1961 Greater N.Y Harbor beef and the 1962 Robin Line strike. He is a former member of the American Bakers Assn. Union. Seafarer Mackin was also a radiator mechanic. Born in East Point, Ga., he is a resident of Atlanta, Ga. James Kouvardas, 55, joined the SIU in 1942 in the port of New York sailing as a QMED. Brother Kou­ vardas is a veteran of the U.S. Navy in World War II. He was born in Law­ rence, Mass. and is a resident of Reno, Nev. • Robert .Leslie Wells, 65, joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1955 sailing as a chief steward. Brother Wells sailed 37 years. He is a veteran of the U.S. Army in World War II. Seafarer Wells was born in Florida and is a resident of Bayou La Batre, Ala. Tommy Raquepo Gonzales, 76, joined the SIU in the port of Seattle in 1961 sailing as a chief cook. Brother Gonzales sailed 35 years. He was bom in Magsinga, liocos Sur, Pi. and is a resident of Seattle. Michael Marcello, 66, joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1957 sailing as a cook. Brother Marcello sailed 34 years. He walked the picketline in the Chicago taxi beef. Sea­ farer Marcello is an MP veteran of the U.S. Army in World Wfar 11. A native of Bridgeport, Conn., he is a lii resideht of Brooklyn, N.Y Chan Rit Neu, 65, joined the SIU in the port of Seattle in 1956 sailing as an AB. Brother Neu sailed 25 years and was a member of the MC&S from 1952 to 1955. He was born in China and is a resident of San Francisco. Norbet Pruszka, 60, joined the ISIU in 1943 in the port of New Yark sailing as a FOWT. Brother Pruszka was born in Milwaukee, Wise, and a is a resident of Baltimore. Guy Duran Reagan, 65, joined the SIU in 1945 in the port of New Orleans sailing as a bosun. Brother Reagan sailed 40 years. He is a former ironworker. Seafarer Reagan was born in Dallas, Tex. and is a resident of Brazoria, Tex. George Henri "Frenchy" Ruf, 67, joined the SIU in 1942 in the port of Mobile sailing as a bosun. Brother Ruf sailed 51 years. At one time, he was a San Francisco Union patrolman. He was born in New . Jersey and is a resident of Wilmington, Calif. �^i(t-..-.-K»- V*^~I n • .*:• "• •!-.J- .;v; , - • . -•-'? • • ->.'' • - Willie Paimer Five Years Into His New Life W ILLIE PALMER has a fairly full crop of grey hair gracing his handsome noggin. Yet on June 15, he celebrated only his fifth birthday. A genetic impossibility? Nope! Willie Palmer has lived five years of his new life—a life of sobriety. As Willie tells it, it was June 15, 1977 that he completed the Seafarers. Alcoholic Rehabilitation Program in Valley Lee, MD. He hasn't had a drink since. And his life has changed dramatically for the better because of it. Willie, who recently completed the SIU's Steward Recertification Program, dropped by the LOG office to ask if he could share some of his experiences with the mem­ bership. Following therefore are some of Willie's thoughts, in his own words, concerning alcoholism and how he is dealing with it. by Willie Palmer r 44^ TRUTHFULLY, I never thought I had a drinking problem. For 30 years all I drank was beer. Bergorneister beer was my drink. In fact, my friends called me 'Bergomeister Willie.' "It was Steve Troy (SIU representative, San Francisco) who talked me into going to the Alcoholic Rehab Center. I really didn't think Chief Steward I was an alcoholic until I began participating in the program and learning about alcoholism. It really opened my eyes and truly changed my life. "For all the years 1was drinking, I never got married and never had a bank account. I'd go out with $200 in my pocket and come home broke. Nobody on earth can drink $200 worth of beer in one sitting. But still my money was gone and I didn't remember how I spent it. "I never actually got fired for drinking. But a lot of times, I'd get into an argument with the Captain or Mate or someone and I'd go into a 'take-this-job-and-shove-it' routine and pile off the ship. "After completing the program at the ARC, I began going to regular Willie Palmer AA meetings. I really can't put into words what AA is like. You have to experience it. You have to live it. A lot of good things have happened to me since I've been sober. For one, I got married to a wonderful lady named Margie. I have a savings account, too. Recently, I was able to buy Margie a new car for cash. "People react to me differently as well. I get a great deal of respect on the ships now, especially from the young kids coming out of Piney Point. Captains and shipmates I used to sail with come up to me and congratulate me. "It's funny! A lot of people ashore tell me now that they couldn't stand being in the same room with me when I was drinking. Some of my old shipmates tell me they hated to see me coming up the gangway. "The important thing to me alx)ut being sober is the way I feel within myself. It's important to me to be able to say to myself and my friends that I haven't had a drink in five years. "I've pretty much been on my own since my father died when I was 15, and I moved from Houston to the West Coast. I have some good memories of things I did during all the years I was drinking. But looking back on it, I believe that that's not what I was put here on earth for. "I'm going to do my best to stay sober. I feel that by going back to drinking I'd be letting more than myself down. I'd be letting down the whole Alcoholic Rehabilitation Program and so many of my brother seamen who have gone through the program and stayed sober. "I'm 60 years old now. And when I retire from going to sea, I hope to set up a catering business if my health holds out. "I'd like any member out there who wants to talk to me about alco­ holism to know that I am always available. Of course, in the final analysis, it must be the individual who decides to stop drinking. "But I feel that if I can help just one alcoholic to stop drinking I'll have accomplished something important." Help A Friend Deal With Alcoholism Alcoholicsr don't have friends. Because a friend the care and counseling he needs. And he'll get the wouldn't let another man blindly travel a course that has support of brother SIU members who are fighting the to lead to the destruction of his health, his job and his same tough battle he is back to a healthy, productive family. And that's where an alcoholic is headed. alcohol-free life. Helping a fellow Seafarer who has a drinking problem The road b^ick to sobriety is a long one for an alcoholic. is just as easy ^and just as important^as steering a blind But because of ARC, an alcoholic SIU member doesn't man across a street. All you have to do is take that have to travel the distance alone. And by guiding a Seafarer by the arm and guide him . to the Union's brother Seafarer in the direction of the Rehab Center, Alcoholic Rehabilitation Center in Valley Lee, Md. you'll he showing him that the first step back to recovery Once he's there, an alcoholic SIU member will receive is only fm arm's length away.' • r REH/\a///>. There's Strength in Nnmben And Our numbers are OrewingI Alcoholic Rehabilitation Center I am interested in attending a six-week program at the Alcoholic Rehabilitation Cer^er. I understand that all my medical and counseling records wili be^ept strictly confidential and that they will not be kept anywhere except at The Center. Name I Address J I ........... Book No. (Street or RFD) (City) "..... (State) Telephone No ;.. j (Zip) I I I Mail to: THE CENTER Star Route Box 153-A VaUey Lee, Md. 20692 or call, 24 hours-a-day, (301) 994-0010 July 1982 / LOG 35 - - �i.95ir.4fi»- 1^-: 0%rK -' .» !' ^ s^SgSii •.\ f •• • - '>>i- . . il- .. •M-' •' -V^iy'" -W-- • '• • • ^&:P' i t itfe'; ' ' nl'C •;l; ^V 3ii^^ ^ 1; • ;•! :c, ^ •' 1 - : II g: .• t-4fer% My i - n lA v , li Diane Kathleen MIchener Seafarer Diane Kathleen "Dandl" MIchener, 25, graduated in the top third of her class at the Sea­ farers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship (SHLSS) Entry Trainee Program, Piney Point, Md. in 1979 sailing in the steward department. Sister MIchener earned the lifeboat, firefighting and cardio-pulmonary resuscitation (CPR) tickets. And she studied political science at Brooklyn College for two years. Born in Man­ hattan she is a resident of Brooklyn., "Dandi" ships out of the port of New Vbrk: ' Brian David Morron Seafarer Brian David Morron, 26, is a 1969 graduate of Piney Point where he was Student Council president and a "great student." Brother Morron now sails as an AB and Quartermaster. He sailed aboard the LNG Aquarius (Energy Transport). Previously, he worked as a tankerman and deckhand inland for the Ingram Tug and Barge Co., Nashville, Tenn. in 1974. Today he is going for his 3rd mate's license. Morron earned the CPR, firefighting and lifeboat tickets. He has two years at the College of Santa Fe, N.M. studying political sci­ ence. His hobbies are music and art. Born in Claremont, N.H., he is a resident of Ridgewobd, N.J. and ships out of the port of New York. Ruben Luis Maldonado Jr. Seafarer Ruben Luis Maldonado Jr., 24, graduated from Piney Point in 1979 now sailing as a cook and baker. Brother Maldonado is the son of SlU member Ruben Luis Maldonado Sr. Ruben Jr. holds the CPR, firefighting and lifeboat endorse­ ments. He was born in Brooklyn, N.Y, is a resident there and ships out of the Frank Dennis Byers Jr. port of New York. Seafarer Frank Kyle Michael White Dennis Byers Jr., Seafarer Kyle 27, graduated Michael White, 22, from the SHLSS graduated from Entry Trainee the SHLSS in Program in 1971 1980 and sails as now sailing as a a cook and baker. QMED. Brother Brother White \ mife. Byers holds the sailed aboard the CPR, lifeboat and LNG Sonatrach, firefighting papers. He was born in Paul Kaiser and Tampa, Fla., is a resident of Brooksville, Arzew (all El Paso) and the LNG Leo Fla. and ships out of the port of Jack­ (Energy Transport). He hopes to join sonville. the CS Long Unes (AT&T) this month. Kyle holds the firefighting, lifeboat and Alan Arthur Barnetl Seafarer Alan (5PR endorsements. A native of KirkArthur Bamett, 33, land, Wash., he is a resident of La Verne, first sailed with the Calif, and ships out of the port of Seattle. . SlU in 1974 from Michael Edgar Calhoun the port of New Se af ar er York, sailing now Michael Edgar as an AB arid Calhoun, 25, I Quartermaster. He graduated from I has the CPR, lifeSHLSS in 1980 boat and fire­ and is now sailing fighting documents. Brother Barnett is as cook and baker. a U.S. Navy veteran of the Vietnam Brother Calhoun is Wfeir. And he was born in Baltimore, and the son of Charles is a resident there and ships out of that "Charlie" D. Cal­ port city. houn, president of the Radio Officers Union, AFL-CIO, Jersey City, N.J. His John Joseph Bluitt Jr. Seafarer John brother Tim is also a merchant seaman. Joseph Bluitt Jr., Mike has the firefighting, lifeboat and 27, joined the SlU CPR documents. He is a veteran of in 1976 in the port the U.S. Navy serving as a 3rd cook of Detroit sailing (E4) aboard the Aircraft Carrier USS as an AB, deep Saratoga during the Vietnam War. He sea and inland. is a graduate of the Navy's Cooks and Brother Bluitt Bakers School. Calhoun has studied qualified for his electronics at Pima (Ariz.) Junior Col­ lifeboat, fire­ lege and forestry at the University of fighting and CPR papers. He was born Wyoming, Laramie. Born in Ashland, in New York City, is a resident of New Ohio, he is a resident of Englewood, Port Richie, Fla. and ships out of the N.J. and ships out of the port of New York. port of Detroit. 36 / LOG / July 1982 Henry Whitley Daniels Jr. Seafarer Henry Whitley Daniels Jr., 27, graduated from Piney Point in 1979 now sailing as a cook and baker. Brother Daniels has the CPR, lifeboat and _ firefighting en­ dorsements. He is a veteran of the U.S. Army's Field Artillery Battery B serving during the Vietnam War. Daniels was awarded the U.S. National Defense Service medal. Born in Brighton, N.C., he is a resident of Estill, S.C.- and ships out of the port of Savannah. Theodore Van Hawkins Seafarer Theo­ dore Van Haw­ kins, 52, first sailed with the SlU in 1971 out of the port of San Fran­ cisco. He now sails as a QMED. Brother Hawkins holds the lifeboat, firefighting and CPR tickets. He is a veteran of the U.S. Air Forces serving in England during the Korean War. He attended Fresno City and Sacramento City Junior Colleges. He is a native of Texarkana, Ark., is a resident of Sac­ ramento and ships out of the port of San Francisco. Jim Edward Dawson Seafarer Jim Edward Dawson, 27, is a 1974 graduate of Piney Point's Trainee Program nbw sailing as a quar­ termaster. He also ^ sailed as a deckhand inland for G&H Towing from 1974 to 1979. In 1977, he helped in an organizing drive. Brother Dawson has the CPR, fire­ fighting and lifeboat tickets. He was bom in Houston, lives in Century, Fla. and ships out of the port of Jacksonville. Kenneth James Park Seafarer Ken­ neth James Park, 38, began sailing with the SlU out of the port of Jack­ sonville sailing as an AB and QuarItermaster. Brother Park upgraded to LNG AB in 1979 at SHLSS. He holds the lifeboat, fire­ fighting and CPR documents. And he is a veteran of the U.S. Navy in the Vietnam War. Park was born in New London, Conn., lives in Norfolk and ships out of that port. to -7^^. Improve Your Math Skills HOW? SHLSS has self-study materials in the areas of fractions, decimals, percent, algebra and geometry. Upon your request, SHLSS will_send hem to you to study in your spare time. You can use these math skills: i'Vr''-.*. • • in your JOB • to improve your math skills for UPGRADING • to review old math skills ot learn NEW SKILLS • NoO j / am an SIU member. YesD Social Security No. _ i Book Number is Department Sailing In 11 joined the SIU in 19 : Please send me the area(s) checked below. J ( ) Fractions [ ( ) Decimals I ( ) Percents |( ) Algebra ^ :( ) (Geometry ^ \ Send my area(s) here: :Name ; ! Street City Zip State Cut out this coupon and mail it to this address: Academic-Education Department Seafarers Harry LundeSerg School of Seamanship Piney Point, iMD. 20674 ATTN: Sandy Schroeder Send it today! V •; ^ �•Mci'7=t •J~: ' p , -. - " .',' ' '•^7i'-''•••: *•' .-W^r •^''<<. •'^"-X-r .• V -xi},, -:•„,&::: STEWARCI RECERTlficATioN A N even dozen SlU stewards graduated from the second Steward Recertification Program of 1982, picking up their Recertification certificates at the Headquarters membership meeting on July 6. The 12 stewards rolled through the eight-week course which began May 10, spending six weeks at the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship and winding up with two weeks at Union headquarters in Brooklyn, N.Y At Piney Point, the stewards sharpened up their galley skills, working with the SHLSS instructors on the latest methods of menu preparation and putting together well-balanced meals in line with dietary guidelines. As part of the Recertification Pro­ gram the stewards spent a day in Washington, D.C., visiting with the Union's legislative team and touring Capitol Hill. Keeping busy during their two week stay in New york, the stewards got a top-to-bottorh education in the operation of the Union, learning about the Welfare, Pension and Vacation plans and taking a looksee at the Data Processing, Records and Log offices. The 12 stewards participating in the latest Steward Recertification class were Edward Tinsley, Willie Palmer, Robert Outlaw, Thomas Bolton, Curtis Vea:^ie, Paul G. Ligh­ ten, John Calhoun, Samuel Davis, Abdul Hassan, J.D. Wilson, Giov­ anni Aquino and Felizardo Motus. Fellzardo Motus Curtis Vsazle Edward Tinsley Thomas Bolton John Calhoun Robert Outlaw •X-"; I Willie Palmer J.D. Wilson KNOW YOUR RIGHTS Samuel Davis Giovanni Aquino KNOW YOUR RIGHTS Angus "Red" Campbell Chairman, Seafarers Appeals Board 275 - 20th Street, Brooklyn, N.Y. 11215 Full copies of contracts as referred to arc.available to you at all times, either by writing directly to the Union or to the Seafarers Appeals Board. CONTRACTS. Copies of all SlU contracts are avail­ able in all SlU halls. Thc.se contracts .specify the wages and conditions under which you work and live aboard your ship or boat. Know your contract rights, as well as your obligations, such as filing for Ol on the sheets and in the proper manner. If, at any time, any SlU Alxlul Hassan KNOW YOUR RIGHTS CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS AND OBLIGA­ TIONS. Copies of the SlU constitution are available in all Union halls. All members should obtain copies of this constitution so as to familiarize themselves with its con­ tents. Any time you feel any member or officer is attempt­ ing to deprive you of any constitutional right or obligation by any methods such as dealing with charges, trials, etc., as well as all other details, then the member so affected should immediately notify headquarters. FINANCIAL REPORTS. The constitution of the SlU Atlantic, Gulf. Lakes and Inland Waters District makes specific provision for safeguarding the membership s money and Union finances. The constitution requires a detailed audit by Certified Public Accountants every three months, which are to be submitted to the membership by the Secretary-Treasurer. A quarterly finance commitfee of rank and file members, elected by the membership, makes examination each quarter of the finances of the Union and reports fully their findings and recommenda­ tions. Members of this committee may make dissenting reports, specific recommendations and separate findings. TRUST FUNDS. All trust tunds of the SlU Atlantic, Gulf. Lakes and Inland Waters District are administered in accordance with the provisions of various trust fund agreements. All these agreements specify that the trustees in charge of these funds shall equally consist of Union and management representatives and their alternates. All expenditures and disbursements of trust funds are made only upon approval by a majority of the trustees. All trust fund financial records are available at the headquarters of the various trust funds. SHIPPING RIGHTS. Your shipping rights and senior­ ity are protected exclusively by the contracts between the Union and the employers. Get to know your shipping rights. Copies of these contracts arc posted and available in all Union halls. If you feel there has been any violation of your shipping or seniority rights as contained in the contracts between the Union and -the employers, notify the Seafarers Appeals Board by certified mail, return re­ ceipt requested. The proper address for this is; Paul G. Ughtell patrolman or other Union official, in your opinion, fails to protect your contract rights properly, contact the nearest SlU port agent. EDITORIAL POLICY —THE LOG. The Log has traditionally refrained from publishing any article serving the political purposes ol any individual in the Union, officer or member. It has also refrained from publishing articles deemed harmful to the Union or its collective membership. This established policy has beer, reaffirmed by membership action at the September, 1960, meetings in all constitutional ports. The responsibility for Log policy is vested in an editorial board which consists of the Executive Board of the Union. The Executive Board may delegate, from among its ranks, one individual to carry out this responsibility. PAYMENT OF MONIES. No monies are to be paid to anyone in any official capacity in the SlU unless an official Union receipt is given for same. Under no circum­ stances should any member pay any money for any reason unless he is given such receipt. In the event anyone attempts lo require any such payment be made without supplying a receipt, or if a member is-required to make a payment and is given an official receipt, but feels that he should not have been required to make such payment, this should immediately be reported to Union headquarters. EQUAL RIGHTS. All members are guaranteed equal rights in employment and as members of the SlU. These rights are clearly set forth in the SlU constitution and in the contracts which the Union has negotiated with the employers. Consequently, no member may be discrimi­ nated against because of race, creed, color, sex and na­ tional or geographic origin. If any member feels thaft he is denied the equal rights to which he is entitled, he should notify Union headquarters. SEAFARERS POLITICAL ACTIVITY DONATION —SPAD. SPAD is a separate segregated fund. Its pro­ ceeds are used to further its objects and purposes includ­ ing, but not limited to, furthering the political, social and economic interests of maritime workers, the preservation and furthering of the American Merchant Marine with improved employment opportunities for seamen and boatmen and the advancement of trade union concepts. In connection with such objects, SPAD supports and contributes to political candidates for elective office. All contributions arc voluntary. No contributioii may be solicited or received because of force, job discrimination, financial reprisal, or threat of such conduct, or as a con­ dition of membership in the Union or of employment. If a contribution is made by reason of the above improper conduct, notify the Seafarers Union or SPAD by certified mail within' 30 days of the contribution for investigation arid appropriate action and refund, if involuntary. Supr port SPAD to protect and further your economic, poli­ tical and social interests, and American trade union concepts. If at any time a member feels that any of the above rights have been violated, or that he has been denied his constitutional right of access to Union records or. infor­ mation, he should immediately notift' SIU President Frank Drozak at Headquarters by certified mail, return receipt requested. The address is 675 - 4th Avenue, Brooklyn, N.Y. 11232. July 1982 / LOG 37 �=*>iisjiL,-i=s*--": Sea Lawyer Has Juris Doctor Tlianks to SIU m "''?- >'•. LETTERS V",;i| t?M'•'•'• •fii|r •• TO THE EDITOR 'IP--' 'f®!- Faithful Reader for 40 Tears I wolild like to tliank the Union for an outstanding jod in pudlishing the. LOG each month- Years ago when I stopped Railing, I requested that the LOO continue to be sent to me. And I have received it ever since. I read it regularly (since 1941), and often times I get to pass it along to retired SIU members. After leaving the sea, I became a member of the Interna­ tional Association of Bridge, Structural and Ornamental Iron Workers," AFL-CIO. I am still a member in good standing. I have served as an officer in the Local Union and Metal Trades Council. I am now moving to a new address. My only request is "keep the LOG coming." Fraternally, CecU D. Aaerbacli Gliarleston, S.G. i ;rf „ •" 'if -. -^•1^' -•\Vi%: •.'; • •« -wit ; . • y^j''- ir'ji>-v •m T ''•!ru;.:-- Friend of 38 years Buried at Sea '^T->'" :» ^ L-. fti :> 'W-' I •''^¥-: ^u On May 31, 1982, the M/V Sealand Esqplorer was stopped in Lat. 38-02 Worth, Long, 166-18 East, approximately 1,310 nautical mUes from Japan, 3,387 nautical miles from San Francisco, and the remains of Wilham E. Leuschner were com­ mitted to the deep. A proper burial service was conducted. Some of Bm's old shipmates were on the B:i®lorer and were present for the service. BUI, better known as "Whitey," was a dear friend of mine for 32 years. He had no known living relatives and he was not married.^ I wish to t.iiank Captain BertU Von Gerber of the Explorer and the employees in the Sea-Land office in San Francisco who took part in making possible "Whitey's" final wish. Fraternally, LnEe Clamlioli, Sr. San Francisco, Calif. SIU BCis Best Investment - 'H :Mf: I wolUd like all to Imow how much I appreciate the prompt attention paid by the Seafarers Welfare Plan to my medical problems. I was told by SIU Vice President Ed Turner a long, long time ago when he gave me my book that "it's the best investment you co\Ud have made." Believe me, he was right. I was yoimg and full of salt water. lUness never crossed my mind. When it did come though, it knocked me down for good. I hope all the young fellows realize what an opportunity they have. Because if they take care of the Union, the Union will take care of them when they need it the most. Many ^a-nks. Sincerely, Rol>ert O. Lyons, L-8113 Berkeley, Calif. Greetings From Oldtimer And His Dog If •W \f.- P' It has been a long time and many years from the Union's first hall on Stone St. in lower Manhattan, to Fourth Ave. in Brooklyn. Being in Miami, I miss the old faces from New York, especially Joe DiGiorgio, Teddy Babkowski and Johnny Dwyer. These days, I go hunting and fishing a lot. I have an old hound dog that's about the same age as me and I'm 67. He says hello, too. I am glad to see the Union is progressing in so many ways. I want to thank the membership and staff for all they have done for me over the years. Fraternally, "Curly" Goodwin Miami, Fla. I am a 1978 recipient of the SIU $10,000 college scholar­ ship awarded to an SIU member. It was due to the SIU schol­ arship that I was able to attend law school. My last year was very fulfUling. I attended a fall semester at the University of Puget Sound School of Law in Tacoma. In lieu of my final semester, I worked from Januaiy untU May 1982 at the Seattle Public Defender's Office, being given sole responsibUity for over 60 misdemeanor cases including six jury trials. It was an invaluable experience. On May 30, 1982 I received a Juris doctor degree from Northwestern School of Law in Portland, Oregon. Recently, I have worked as an oUer aboard the SS Gal­ veston, shuttling between Anchorage, Kodiak and Seattle. I've been studjring for the Washington State Bar examination, too, which wUl be given this month. I would like to thank every SIU member for making my legal education possible. Furthermore, I urge every SIU sailor who has any inclination toward a formal education to apply for the SIU scholarship. In 1978, only six Seafarers applied for the $10,000 scholarship reserved for members. Now there are more of the scholarships to go around. Increased levels of education are vital to maintaining a democratic union. Thank you brothers and sisters. Fraternally, Jolm Merrlam, M-8873 Services as Seafarer Wished I appreciate the great service the SIU has done in arranging the burial at sea off the M/F Ambasai^dor on Dec. 14, 1981. A folder with a letter from SIU representative Ray McDonald along with pictures of the service, a copy of the prayer read at the service and the ship's log records make me feel that all was done with great care and carried out as my late husband, Charles Murphy, wished. Sincerely, Mrs. Charles Murphy Bradenton, Fla. Proud To Be SIU This is just a brief note of thanks to the Welfare Plan for payment of my hospital bfils. I'd also like to take the opportu­ nity to thank the SIU, officers and members for everything over the yeais. I a-m proud to be a member of this organiza­ tion since 1946. Fraternally, Walter Compton, C-96 Norfolk, Va. ^ Monthly Membership Meetings Port Date Deep Sea Lakes, Inland Water$ New York Aug. 2 ........... y 2:30 p.m Philadelphia ..,. Aug. 3 - • • - • • 2:30 p.m. ..... Baltimore............ Aug. 4.. 2:30p.m Norfolk......;....... Aug. 5 9:30 a.m ..... Jacksonville Aug. 5 ......... 2:00 p.m. ......... Algonac ........... -. Aug. 6 2:30 p.m. Detroit - Aug. 6 ........ 2:30 p.m ..... Houston ............. Aug. 9 ............. 2:30 p.m New Orleans Aug. 10 2:30 p.m Mobile Aug. M - 2:30 p.m.......... San Francisco Aug. 12 2:30 p.m. ......... Wilmington Aug. 16 2:30 p.m..... . Seattle .... Aug. 20 ... 2:30p.m •••• • Piney Point , Aug. 14 ....,.,....... 10:30 a.m. SanJuan ..,Aug. 5........ - 2:30 p.m . Columbus Aug. 21 .............. _ St. Louis Aug. 13 ... 2:30 p.m Honolulu Aug. 12 2:30 p.m. ........ . Duluth Aug. 11 2:30 p.m Jdfcrsonvillc Aug. 19 .......2:30 p.ih < Gloucester ........... Aug. U .......,...... 2:.30 p.m. ....., yJersey City Aug. 18.............. 2:30 p.m. ...V 38 / LOG / July 1982 ... UIW 7:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. 7.00 p.m. 1:00 p.m. �^ Yi' i I . . , , . /i- ... 0 : . Need Bilateral Trade to Revive Maritime I N mid-July, a Republican Research Committee in the House of Representativesjssued a report on regulatory reform in the maritime industry. The conclusions of the brief report were that "more not less of a free market approach should be considered to ensure a viable U.S. merchant marine." Applying textbook logic, the Republican Task Force stated: "The­ oretically, unfettered competition would balance, liner supply and demand, apply downward pressure on rates, push out excess capacity, reduce costs and pro­ duce downward optimal fare/service combinations." There's only one thing wrong with this tidy little cure-all for the ills of the merchant marine. It's founded on the once-upon-a-time, remember-the-goodold-days early 19th century economics. Free trade—where everybody has an equal chance to compete in an open marketplace—simply 4oes not exist in today's world. And no world shipping power operates under free trade prin­ ciples except the United States. Quoted in a recent issue of U.S. News & World Report magazine, W. Bruce Seaton, president of American Presi­ dent Lines said "our major competition is with foreign government policies that are extremely supportive of their own merchant marine." It's difficult for the American-flag merchant marine to compete against fleets that are heavily subsidized by their governments. France, for example, requires that two-thii^s^of its oil imports and half of its coal imports be carried in French ships. Japan offers shipping companies tax breaks of up to 40 percent on all export net income. And Mexico kicks in one half the cost of fuel used by Mexican merchant ships. But the key to a strong fleet is cargo. And almost every national shipping power relies on arrangements such as bilateral trade agreements which allow them to guarantee their fleets enough cargo to survive. For the past 40 years, cargo has been slipping out of the holds of Americanflag ships and the United States has been slipping in seapower, sliding from first in the world in 1950 to number 11 today. During the years when America was the premiere world shipping power, our ships carried 43 percent of U.S. imports and exports. Today, the U.S.-flag share of American cargoes is less than four percent—and still falling. Unless the government acts quickly to move some cargo back into U.Siflag vessels, the American merchant marine is going to disappear. The dangers of over-reliance on for­ eign-flag vessels to carry strategic minerals and raw materials are obvious. -m- We leave ourselves vulnerable to polit­ ically or economically motivated supply disruptions which would not exist if the bulk of U.S. imports were carried on U.S. ships. An insufficient merchant marine poses an even more dangerous threat to U.S. military preparedness. "There is not a single overseas war plan," said Maritime Administration chief Adm. Harold Shear recently, "that we could carry out without sufficient merchant marine ship tonnage to back it up. Everything from a NATO war to a brush fire in the Middle East," requires seapower, Shear added. But the Reagan Administration is either unconcerned or ignorant about the crucial importance of U.S.seapower. Having requested the largest military budget in peacetime U.S. history, the U.S. would be unable to muster the ships to move all that military hardware and the necessary troops in the event of a war. While there is no single solution to reverse the dangerous decline of the U.S. maritime industry, the key to any realistic maritime plan must be cargo. The negotiation of bilateral ship­ ping agreements with major U.S. trading partners—all of them—would go a long way towards assuring cargoes for American ships. And if there are guaranteed cargoes, ship owners and operators will invest in new equipment to transport them, stimulating both shipboard and shoreside employment in the process. There's an additional benefit in the negotiation of bilateral trade pacts aside from ensuring a substantial portion of U.S. cargo to U.S. ships—they don't cost anybody anything at all. Offidal Publicolion of the Seoforers Iniemolionol Union of North America Alfonlic. Gulf. Ute^ one) Inland \Milen Dinrict, AFICIO July 1982 Vol. 44, Np. 7 Executive Board Frank Drozak President Joe DiGiorgio Secretary-Treasurer Ed lUrner Executive Vice President Angus "Red" Campbell Mike Sacco Vice President Vice President Leon Hall Vice President Joe Sacco Vice President George McCartney Vice President MV Log Staff James Gannon Editor Ray Bourdius Assistant Editor Don Rotan Mfesf Coast Associate Editor EdraZlesk Assistant Editor Marietta Homayonpour Assistant Editor Max Siegel Hall Assistant Editor Frank Cianclottl Director of Photography> Writer Dennis H. Lundy Photography Marie Kosciusko Administrative Assistant George J. Vane Production Art Director ^biished rnonthly by Seafarers International Union. Atlantic. Gulf, Lakes and Inland Vteters District. AFL-CIO. 675 Fourth Ave . Brooklyn, N.Y 11232. Tel. 499-6600 Second Class postage paid at Brooklyn. 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Title A name given to the resource July 1982 Description An account of the resource HEADLINES CARTER HAD RIGHT TO LIMIT WAGES OF GOV’T EMPLOYED SEAMEN SIU, NMU REJECT REQUEST FOR 71/2% WAGE ROLLBACK STRONG MEASURES NEEDED TO ENFORCE CARGO LAWS HOUSE UNIT SLIPS CHANGES INTO P.R. PASSENGER SHIP BILL SEN. TOWER TO NAVY: ‘WE NEED MERCHANT MARINE, TOO’ 129 BRIT. SEAMEN VOLUNTEERS GET PINK SLIPS BRAND MAKES MOST OF SHOT AT NATIONWIDE AUDIENCE SIU WISHES HAPPY 300TH BIRTHDAY TO ‘CITY OF BROTHERLY LOVE’ CONGRESS OVERRIDES REAGAN VETO OF COPYRIGHT ACT ORPHAN GOLDEN PHOENIX ADOPTED FOR BULK TRADE BABY DOING FINE, WITH HELP OF GOD, AND $47,000 IN MEDICAL CARE TRANSCOLUMBIA CREW GETS KUDOS FOR SPACE SHUTTLE WINGS RUN SIU JOINS N.Y. UNIONISTS AT ALBANY JOBS RALLY WAGE DISPUTE ON LIBERIAN TANKER ENDS AFTER NEAR MUTINY TRAINS BOATMEN FOR INLAND WATERWAYS INDUSTRY QMED COURSES OFFER SOLID BASE IN ENGINEERING COOKS AND BAKERS LEARN NEW CULINARY SKILLS ABLE SEAMEN UPGRADERS LEARN THE ROPES CATUG M/V GROTON JOINS THE SIU FLEET SHLSS ROWS TO VICTORY IN ‘BIG APPLE’S’ JULY 4TH INT’L LIFEBOAT RACE FROM HUMBLE BEGINNINGS, SIU TRAINING HISTORY OF SIU PART XIX PROGRAMS DEVELOP INTO BEST IN NATION CONSTITUTION A HIT IN HAWAII OGDEN WILLIAMETTE EXPECTED BACK SOON AFTER CLOSE SHAVE LASH EDWARD RUTLEDGE BOUND FOR MID EAST LNG ARIES PLUCKS ‘BOAT PEOPLE’ FROM 15FT. SEAS OLD GLORY MAY HAVE SAVED THE DAY FOR SANTA MARIA WILLIE PALMER FIVE YEARS INTO HIS NEW LIFE NEED BILATERAL TRADE TO REVIVE MARITIME Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 07/01/1982 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Newsprint Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Vol. 44, No. 7 1982 Periodicals Seafarers Log http://seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/d994d59d595d246073d94026511b09aa.PDF 4dc764fe6c53d504f2cc6c3c9bef6e0b PDF Text Text »,!_aV^^-—*- - ..s:i««-..=5;;T-,=.^.^ j=t* Ai• •v>f^ --•7r»-,»,»i» LIBRARY .( Coming Next Month: NOV 3 01983 • 1, At Sea and Ashore With SiU Gloucester Fishe^m^ RiCAL SOCIETY ISCOMJIIN " Wl *13701 • i:ti; 1:, P. if Domina«ng .he at^the annfSt Peter's Fiesta In Gloucester. Mass. is the 700-pouncl statue of the saint. Aj-^9 f^he-- j^esjhe d^p ••i OMrfrf .1 tl« tater^tu-urt V«fcm . A««rtte Ollll, I-l». Md MMd w««. Dtatttet. AFWaO They didn't win this year, but the Lifeboat Team from the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship gave It their best shot against some stiff competition In the annual race July 4 In New York Harbor. Congratulations! Vol. 45 Wo. 7 Jely 1M3 Frank Drozak had a busy schedule as he attended three congresslorial hearings last month on legislation that affects the jobs and job security of our membership. i i ^ bBSfL. ^ She's every Inch a queen, and she's manned with a SIU crew that treats her like a lady. (See page 1S-22.) SIU Boatmen are the best In the worid. They accept the challenges of their jobs with boldness and confidence. This Is a record tow (count the barges) being guided by a SIU crew. (See page 9.) ' �An Open Letter: To Secretary Sawyer For a Job Well Done The Honorable George A. Sawyer Assistant Secretary of the Navy for Shipbuilding and Logistics U.S. Department of the Navy Washington, D.C. 20360 PresidenKs Report by Frank Drozok wo YEARS AGO, when RonX aid Reagan was campaigning for the presidency, he made a num­ ber of promises to our industry and to the men and women whose live­ lihood and security depend upon it. Reagan pledged to "re-establish the U.S.-flag commercial fleet as an effective economic instrument to support U.S. interests abroad." He said fhere was a "dire need" for a "rational, reasonable and ef­ fective maritime industry." Among the proposals included in his maritime revitalization pro­ gram were; (1) a unified Navy/ merchant marine shipbuilding pro­ gram; (2) a strong shipbuilding mo­ bilization base; (3) an "equitable portion" of foreign commerce available to U.S.-flag ships; and (4) continued subsidies to ensure cost competitiveness for U.S.-flag operators. Those were candidate Reagan's promises. Here is the reality: Reagan's program in 1983 in­ cludes: (1) encouraging construc­ tion and repair of U.S. ships in foreign shipyards; (2) providing im­ mediate eligibility for re-flagged foreign-built ships to carry govern­ ment-impelled cargoes; (3) permit­ ting foreign investors to own up to a 75 percent interest in U.S.-flag ships; and (4) cutting or eliminating all subsidies. President Reagan's performance in his two years in office is a consistent record of broken prom­ ises to labor, industry and small business. Look at some of the statements he made during the campaign in 1980. Compare those promises with the reality of 1983. "There are 8 million Americans out of work. I want to put millions of them back to work." (Lima, Ohio, Oct. 15, 1980) In 1981 when Reagan took office, the unemployment rate was 7.4 percent. Right now unemployment has climbed to 11.2 percent, and that means that more than 12 mil­ lion Americans are out of work. "We will work to strengthen the small business sector which cre­ ates most of the new jobs we need for our people." (Jersey City, N.J., Sept. 1, 1981) The reality is that small busi­ nesses continue to founder and go under. In the first quarter of 1981, 3,460 small businesses failed. In the first quarter of this third year in Reagan's reign, there were 7,733 small business failures. Our organization will continue to work to protect and promote the best interests of our member­ ship and our industry through our many friends in Congress. And we will not forget the bro­ ken promises of Ronald Reagan. LOG Dear Mr. Secretary: As you complete your term of office and reflect on a job well done, we hope you will view the part you played in developing the promising trends that exist between our two organizations and the Mllitaiy Seallft Command as one of your foremost contributions to the security of our country. We appreciate the Navy's, and your recognition, that the successful bids made by our contracted operators on the T-5 Replacement Program, the T-AKX Program (13 out of 13 for the S.I.U. and 10 out of 13 for District 2) and the most recent award of the Roll on/Roll off vessel, American Eagle, were due in large measure to the reasoned, fair and cooperative agreements offered by our two organizations to those operators. The relationship based on confidence, trust and efficiency that we have tried to develop has been greatly enhanced by your willingness to reach an honest compromise and we hope that willingness will be a hallmark of your successor's approach as well. We hope also, that you will convey to your successor not, only oiu* perspective in general terms, but our desire to allay specific reservations about command and control issues which were discussed at our meeting with you, especially our willingness to: • accept security checks for civilian maritime personnel; • establish a workable arrangement for permanent crewlng; • utilize the Searfarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship and the District 2 training facility in Dania, Florida to train personnel to meet Naval requirements; and • permit crews to join reserve units and provide a "no strike" agreement which will guarantee the availability of trained seagoing crews for any situation, bar none. We have attached backgroimd materials further explaining our views and we are confident that these proposals -will add further momentum to the positive, cooperative structure you worked so vigorously to buHd. Again, please accept our appreciation and our wish that you find only fair winds and following seas. Sincerely, Raymond T. McKay President District 2 Marine Engineers Beneficial Association Associated Maritime Officers President Joe DIGIorgio Ed Turner Secretary-Treasurer Vice President Executive Vice President Mike Sacco Vice President Joe Sacco Vice President Mike Hall Associate Editor New York Vol. 45. No. 7 Executive Board Frank Drozak Charles Svenson Editor Ray Bourdlus Assistant Editor Washington Sincerely, Prank Drozak President Seafarers International Union of North America Olflclal Putriicatlon of Hie Seefarers International Union of Noitti Amehcan, AUantic, Gulf. Lakes and Inland tWateis District, Aa-CIO July18S3 Angus "Red" Campbell Marietta Hom^onpour Associate Editor . Leon Hall Vice President George McCartney 1 ^ Vice President Washington Max Hail Assistant Editor New York Lynnette Marshall Assistant Editor Washington Deborah Greene Editorial/Administrative Assistant Don Rotan Assistant Editor San Francisco PuW'sf'el monthly by Seafarers international Union. Atlantic. Gulf. nfi7G w'nri 5201 Auth Way. Gamp Sjprinos. Md. 20746. Tel. 899maiiL nH?roc Prince Georges. Md. &7M-9998 and at additional Md 28746 POSTMASTER: Send address changes to the LOG. 5201 Auth Way. Gamp Spnngs. 2/LOG/July 1983 A -4^ �y: Export Awaits Vote New Reports Slam Alaska Oil Export Proposals It is now up to each house of Congress to decide if Alaskan oil will be exported. The ban, contained in the Export Admin­ istration Act expires in Septem­ ber. An extension of the ban is contained in both the House and Senate versions of the new Act, which has passed the committee stage and now awaits a floor vote. As the time draws closer, op­ ponents are scrambling for sup­ port of a position that has even received luke-warm response from the White House. The Heritage Foundation, an ultraconservative nght wing "think tank" has come up with a study based more on fantasy than real­ ity. The Coalition to Keep Alaska Oil, a labor, industry and con­ sumer coalition including the SIU and AFL-CIO, issued its own response and, in addition, a new study by Robert Nathan Associates for the American Maritime Association points to the dangers of exporting the oil. "The Case Against Exporting Alaska's Natural Resources" finds gross inaccuracies and misleading claims in the Foun­ dation's report. But the chief error, according to the Coalition draft, is the main premise of the argument the Foundation has so desperatelv sought to promote. "One can seriously qiiestion whether pumping oil out of the ground in Alaska for the sake of exporting it to Japan is a judicious management of re­ sources when we are still one of the world's largest importers of oil," the Coalition report reads. The Foundation claims the U.S. could negotiate oil con­ tracts with Mexico to replace domestic oil supplies. Oil ex- Modern and efficient ships like this—built in American shipyards under the Merchant Marine Act of 197(^ would be lost to our nation's economy and defense readiness if Alaska oil is exported. Gone too would be the jobs of thousands of American seafarers. ported to Japan would gain rev­ enue for the U.S. and the profit could be used to diminish the nation's debt to Japan. Mexican oil is cheaper than the OPEC oil the U.S. today imports al­ most exclusively. .According to the Coalition, this way of thinking could un­ leash "a political nightmare." With no open markets except Mexico, the price of crude could top oil embargo rates of the ' 1970s. And refinery costs would soar since American plants are not equipped to refine crude oil like the type found in Mexico's wells. The profits outlined in the Heritage report are unconvinc­ ing. The supposed profits to the Treasury alone are off by be­ tween 300 to 800 percent. And the Heritage Foundation shows a "total neglect of revenue losses"' that would result from the exportation in terms of un­ employment. reduced income taxes and loan defaults, the Co­ alition maintains. The maritime industry and the security of the nation do not fare well in the bargain. Ac­ cording to the Coalition onehalf of the domestic tanker fleet would face lay-up and would be slimmed to 100 ships. "The Export Administration Act does not 'prohibit' the free commercial export of Alaskan fossil fuels; it allows the export of fossil fuels on the condition that exports serve to enhance .the national interest, benefit consumers through price reduc­ tions and do not reduce the House Considers Need for Survival Suits For the cost of a captain's pay for a month or the price of operating a ship for two days, a merchant ship could be out­ fitted with survival suits for un­ licensed and licensed crew. A new bill in Congress calls ex­ actly for that. Sen. Paul S. Trible (R-Va.) recently introduced legislation calling for survival suits on all commercial coastwise and ocean eoing vessels, and on all off­ shore rigs which operate in waters of less than 60 degrees Fahrenheit. The Coast Guard is currently considering regulations calling for the suits on certain vessels, but Trible's bill goes further than the proposed regulations (see June LOG). Trible noted that during the past decade, five separate cold water disasters claimed the lives of 168 persons who could have been saved if they had beeti equipped with the survival suits. 'The $200 to $300 per suit is a modest price for the preser­ vation of life," he said. In addition to requiring the suits, Trible's bill would make violations of the law punishable by a two-year jail term and fines of up to $100,000. "I believe that safety is a serious matter and calls for se­ rious penalties." he said. availability of oil in the U.S. It requires the president to make such a finding and provides for congressional concurrence." The Nathan report provides some shocking figures on what the export of the oil could mean to the nation's economy. The maritime industry alone could lose some $324 million annually and the federal government would lose money too, in the form of tax revenue losses and loan defaults. The nation's gross national product would be reduced by at least $250 million a year and 7,700 jobs in maritime and sup­ port industries would vanish, the Nathan report said. While the report did say the export could lead to an improve­ ment in the bilateral trade po­ sition with.Japan, it would lead only to an increased depend­ ence on foreign oil. Independent shipping com­ panies "would -suffer revenue losses so great as to threaten the viability of some," the re­ port said. Also the only shipping benefits would probably be to the ships owned by the oil com­ panies. The report concluded that the impact of the oil export would be "almost universally nega­ tive." July 1983/LOG/-3 r, f'b i• 4 I �Congress Urged to Approve Waiver Cunard Re-flag Would Double Passenger Fleet One-and-a-half million North Americans will spend some $4.9 billion on foreign cruise ships this year, according to industry projections. In an attempt to keep some of that money in the United States, the SIU and others urged Congress last month to allow the re-flagging of two foreign built vessels. The House Merchant Marine subcommittee heard 13 wit­ nesses testify on the re-flagging of two Cunard Line ships which an American company plans to buy and operate in the U.S. coastwise trade. But because the Jones Act requires that such ships be built in the U.S., Con­ gress must grant a waiver to a normal three-year waiting pe­ riod before re-flagging. "The maritime community is not, and never will be, in favor of granting Jones Act waivers on a willy-nilly basis. In fact we feel strongly that the Jones Act is the sole cause of having any U.S.-flag coastwise trade, and in some areas should even be strengthened. But priorities must be noted," said Jerome E. Jo­ seph, vice president of MEBA District 2. SIU President Frank Drozak told the committee that the ad­ dition of the Cunard Princess and Countess would double the size of the U.S.-oceangoing pas­ senger fleet. It presently con­ sists of only the SS Constitution and the SS Independence. "It's truly unfortunate that almost all of the nearly 100 pas­ senger vessels that operate in the United States are of foreign registry. This situation needs to be changed," Drozak told the committee. The bill to grant the waiver, H.R. 2883, would cost the gov­ ernment no money, said Trans­ portation Institute Executive Director Peter Luciano. "It is not often that an op­ portunity arises to rejuvenate a critical national resource, such as the American-flag passenger ship industry, at no cost to the federal government," Luciano said. The two passenger ships would carry about 900 persons each and create more than 1,000 un­ licensed and licensed jobs be­ tween them, Drozak said. In addition to the jobs created and the money kept within the United States, the two five-yearold Danish-built ships could be used as troop transports or hos­ pital ships for military purposes. "The recent Falkland Islands conflict underscored the impor­ tance of passenger vessels in an emergency situation. Three British vessels . . . were used as troop and hospital ships dur­ ing the crisis. Certainly the United States, with far greater international security require­ ments than the British met in the Falkland conflict, would re­ quire more than the troop car- Humanitarian Award to Lesiie Accepting the First Annual Humanitarian Service Award of the SchneiderLemer Memorial Branch of the American Cancer Society's Brooklyn, N.Y. Unit is Stephen J. Leslie, first vice president of the International Union of Operating Engineers and executive vice president of the AFL010 Maritime Trades Department. With Leslie are Lou Hoyos, executive director of the Cancer Society's Brooklyn Unit and Tania Mersky, vice president of the Schneider-Lerner Memorial Branch. ff. •I 4/LOG/July 1983 SIU recertifying stewards attended hearings on Capitol Hill as part of their educational program last month. Pictured here in the House Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee hearing room with Mario Biaggi (D-N.Y.), chairman of the House Merchant Marine Subcommittee, are (standing I. to r.) Patrick Geary, Ernest Harris, Joseph Pitetta, David Sacher, Angelo Romero, Thomas Malay and Robert Marion. Seated (I. to r.) are Alfred Salem, Jacinto Gullies, Simon Gutierez and SIU Legislative Representative Liz DeMato. rying capability offered by the two U.S.-flag vessels presently sailing in the Hawaiian trade," Drozak said. Robert Lambert, president of Cruise America, the firm which will operate the ships, told the panel that during the Falkland crisis the conversion from pas­ senger to military ship was com­ pleted in less than seven days. Also, Lambert said, the reflagging of the ships would mean some $5 million in shipyard work to bring the vessels into line with U.S. regulations, plus mil­ lions more each year in repair and maintenance work, all of which must be done in U.S. shipyards. U.S. Ships May Carry Grain to Soviets Again Talks resumed this month in Moscow in an attempt to reach a long-term grain sale agreement between the two countries. The previous agreement expired in September 1981, but was re­ newed each year. Along with the grain agree­ ment, the U.S./U.S.S.R. mari­ time agreement expired in 1981. Under the terms of that nineyear pact one-third of the grain shipped to the Soviet Union was reserved for ships of each coun­ try while the remainder was available for third-flag fleets. In letters to Secretary of State George Shultz and other top administration officials, Peter Luciano, executive director of the Transportation Institute, urged the renegotiation of the maritime deal. "Without an agreement, U.S.flag operators will be denied the opportunity to carry a meaning­ ful portion of U.S. grain ship­ ments to the Soviet Union. With a maritime agreement, the United States will be an active party to U.S.AJ.S.S.R. maritime trade, thereby increasing employment opportunities for the U.S. fleet," Luciano said. He pointed out that several other western nations have reached bilateral trade agree­ ments with the Soviets which were based on the model of the former U.S./Soviet pact. "In the past, U.S. grain ex­ ports to the Soviet Union have constituted a large portion of total trade between the two countries. Therefore it is im­ portant that a new U.S./U.S.S.R. maritime agreement be negoti­ ated in tandem with a new U.S./ Soviet grain pact," he said. That new grain pact could provide even more jobs than the last one. Reports from the talks indicate the U.S. will ask to have the minimum grain pur­ chase raised from the current 6 million tons while the Soviets have asked to buy more than the maximum 8 million tons. The U.S. has offered to sell the Soviets up to 17 million tons above the current levels. Seafarers may have the op­ portunity to sail to the Soviet Union again if a new grain deal and maritime agreement can be succesfully negotiated by the two governments. �-Vr--- First Step to Passage Little Opposition to Boggs Bill at House Mark-Up No major changes were made in the Boggs Bulk Bill during subcommittee mark-up late last month, and the legislation cleared its first hurdle to passage when the subcommittee passed it along with only two dissenting votes. The bill now goes to the full House Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee for further action. The mark-up session is when committee members may offer amendments to the original bill. Aside from a series of tech­ nical amendments from chair­ man Mario Biaggi (D-N.Y.), the only other action came from Rep. Gene Snyder (R-Ky.j. His amendment specified that no ship operating under the bill may receive Operating Differ­ ential Subsidy, and if it was built with Construction Differential Subsidy money a proportion must be repaid. "If there is a guaranteed pool of cargo available to U.S.-flag vessels, then government sub­ sidies are not necessary," Synder said. During the debate on the bill, Rep. Jack Fields (R-Texas), us­ ing figures cited by the Reagan administration (see accompa­ nying storyXquestioned the cost to American consumers, whether the bill would indeed enhance American security and the exact" number of nations which do have some sort of cargo preference. Biaggi and other Boggs sup­ porters refuted the claims. He said the administration was us­ ing "worst case scenario" fig­ ures and that the administration did not give the proposal a "fair assessment." "The majority of nations which have viable merchant ma­ rine fleets have cargo prefer­ ence," Snyder said. "There is clearly a national security interest in new designs that can be adapted for military requirements . . . if a viable U.S. merchant marine is a necessary component of our national pol­ icies, then we must do those things necessary to have it and we must do it with a minimum of cost to the U.S. economy. We are faced with the choice of whether we will have or not have a merchant fleet," Rep. Herbert Bateman (R-Va.) said. There has been some debate on how well suited the com­ mercial ships built under the Boggs bill would be for military purposes. One possible answer to that question was provided by Rep. John McKernan (RMaine). Under his amendment, which he withdrew but may introduce at full committee level, a $30 Representatives Mario Biaggi (D-N.Y.), chairman of the House Merchant Marine Subcommittee and Gene Snyder (R-Ky.), ranking miniority member, confer during Boggs bill mark-up. million fiind to develop and adopt a standard design for the types of ships built under the Boggs bill would be established. He said that it could lead to cheaper construction costs be­ cause of standardization and se­ ries construction, and would also allow for designs with military needs included. "I think it is time that the United States government re­ newed its commitment to our merchant marine. H. R. i242 would let the industry and the world know we recognize the value of our maritime indus­ try—and that we intend to as­ sure its growth and develop­ ment," Biaggi said. Reagan's Maritime Script ifs a Fantasy That Hips and Flops A good actor can take any script, repeat the words con­ vincingly and then walk away from the part without believing a word of it iri real life. That's what Ronald Reagan has done with his maritime script. During the campaign, his script writers came up with some pretty good words and he put on a great performance. In real life he has done nothing. Just last month he said no to the Boggs bill, as he has to almost every other piece of maritime support legislation since he took office. This Is What the Boggs Bill does 1. Mandates a minimum 5 percent U.S.-flag requirement for all the nation's imports and exports. 2. Increases that requirement by 1 percent a year until 20 percent of the nation's imports and exports are carried by U.S. ships. 3. Requires a 15 percent reduction in both construction and operating costs of U.S. ships. 4. Allows the Secretary of Transportation to determine fair and reasonable rates for U.S. ships. If these rates cannot be met shippers would be free to use foreign vessels. 5. Calls for the construction of between 168 to 258 new bulk vessels to meet the demand for American bottoms. This is what the Boggs bill costs the United States govern­ ment and the American taxpayer: 500.00 'We cannot support the ap­ proach taken by H.R. 1242 which employs the mechanism of cargo reservation, a measure which distorts the free market to achieve those objectives," Adm. Harold E. Shear, Reagan's mar­ itime administrator said. But when Reagan was run­ ning for office he would tell group after group of maritime interests that there was a "dire need" for the industry. He also said one of the keys of his pro­ gram would be to make avail­ able an "equitable portion" of foreign commerce to American ships. Where the U.S. merchant ma­ rine will find an "equitable por­ tion" of cargo in a world of cargo preference and reserva­ tion does not seem to be a ques­ tion the administration can an­ swer. The free market in shipping just does not exist. In addition he promised to maintain a strong shipbuilding base. That is exactly what the Boggs bill would do. While there has been some activity in Amer­ ican shipyards due to new mil­ itary contracts, there certainly has not been enough to maintain the 27-yard mobilization base. In fact, Reagan has encour­ aged the death of American yards with his proposals to buy, build and repair foreign. During Shear's testimony, he cited figures that indicated the Boggs bill would cost billions of dollars for American con­ sumers. As one congressman mentioned during additional hearings, figures from the administration now are almost automatically suspect. Other figures indicate that with the mandated construction cost reduction and operating reduc­ tions, American shipping would become more competitive in the marketplace. In addition, the administra­ tion's figures fail to take into account the cost of the Reagan program in terms of unemploy­ ment, balance of payments, welfare and lost taxes. The American merchant ma­ rine has had to struggle for years against subsidized foreign com­ petition, against U.S.-firms' third-flag fleets and now against its own government. Perhaps it is time to toss out the Reagan script for the U.S.flag fleet. It's a flop. July 1983/LOG/5 .1 �'r'' Labor, Management and Government Without Cooperation U.S Fleet Has No Future use the 'free trade' label are usually hiding behind it^—while If the U.S. maritime industry they quietly work to create a is to have any future, then labor, monopoly in their own busi­ management and government nesses." Pointing out the inconsisten­ must cooperate. That was the message deliv­ cies in Reagan as a candidate ered last month by SIU Presi­ and as a president, Drozak said dent Frank Drozak at a lunch­ that "as a candidate, Mr. Rea­ eon of the Propeller Club in the gan seemed to recognize the fact that international shipping does port of New York. He told the audience that "if not take place in a 'free trade' . labor and management don't start setting." Drozak quoted*Reagan the cooperating with each other— stop playing one against the candidate as saying, "A major other—cutting side deals with goal of my administration will various government agencies— be to assure that Artierican-flag chopping one part of what is left ships carry an equitable portion of this sick industry—then we of our trade." In his speech, Drozak also are certainly heading for the spelled out the sorry state in chain locker." Drozak, in stressing the need which the U.S. maritime indus­ for more cargo for American- try finds itself. Noting that flag ships, asked for strong sup­ "we're like a sinking ship with SIU President Frank Drozak asks for cooperation among labor, man­ port for H.R. 1242, the Com­ the rats heading for the hawse agement and government at a Propeller Club luncheon held in the port petitive Shipping and Shipbuild­ pipe," he stated that "the pri­ of New York in June. At left is Jerry Joseph, MEBA-District 2 vice president, and president of the New York Propeller Club. vately owned U.S.-flag fleet ing Act of 1983. This legislation, introduced by dropped from 2^332 ships in 1946 Lindy Boggs (D-La.), would re­ to a mere 466 vessels in January just after World War 11." construction, and Korea re­ serve 20 percent of all U.S. bulk of this year." Discussing the way in which serves for its flag fleet all major Though oceanbome trade other countries help their mer­ designated cargoes. cargo for American-flag ships. The requirement would be during that time increased al­ chant fleets, Drozak pointed out Drozak concluded by asking phased in over a 15-year period, most 600 percent, the percent­ the following: labor, management and govern­ beginning with 5 percent one age carried on U.S.-flag ships • France reserves two-thirds ment "to begin a new day for year after passage and increas­ dropped from a high of 62 per­ of her oil imports and 50 percent the future of our maritime in­ ing 1 percent every year until cent to about 4.6 percent today. of her coal imports for French- dustry. Because, ladies and the 20 percent goal is reached. "In terms of jobs," he added, flag vessels. gentlemen, tomorrow is also a A very significant feature of "we dropped from a 1946 high • Venezuela reserves 50 per­ day." this legislation is that it requires of 115,000 to about 16,000 in cent of all commercial cargo and belt-tightening across the board. January 1983. . . ." 100 percent of all governmentShipboard labor, ship opera­ He noted, though, that the impelled cargoes for Venezue­ tors, and shipyards must reduce Soviet Union's state-controlled lan ships. costs 15 percent below a base fleet has more than doubled in • Mexico reserves 100 per­ rate set by the Secretary of size in less than two decades. cent of government impelled Transportation. "Their merchant fleet has cargoes and all oil exports for An identical bill—S. 1000— reached 2,456 vessels and ranks Mexican-flag ships. has been introduced in the Sen­ sixth in size in the world, com­ • Japan and Korea provide Rep. Mario Biaggi (D.-N.Y.), ate by Paul Trible Jr. (R-Va.), pared to their 23rd place ranking below-market financing for ship head of the House Merchant Russell Long (D-La.) and Dan­ Marine Subcommittee on Coast iel Inouye (D-Hawaii). Guard and Navigation, will re­ Droz^ praised those in Con­ ceive the 1983 Admiral of the gress who are trying to help the Ocean Sea Award (AOTOS) for U.S. merchant marine. But he "distinguished service to the had little good to say about the American merchant marine." Reagan administration. The United Seamen's Service He compared the actions of (USS) award will be presented other countries concerning their in New York City on Oct. 14. merchant fleets with this coun­ Former AOTOS winners were try. "Other nations are increas­ the late SIU President Paul Hall ing support for their nationaland AFL-CIO chief Lane Kirkflag fleets while the United States land. government is reducing its as­ "Mario Biaggi's leadership in sistance to our merchant ma­ promoting legislation that will rine. The reduction in govern­ Maritime Trades Department Executive Secretary -Treasurer Jean Ingrao strengthen America's maritime (I.) was part of the AFL-CIO's delegation to the International Labor ment support for the U.S.-flag Organization's annual meeting in Geneva, Switzerland. With her are (I posture is certainly worthy of fleet is being justified in the to r.) Morris Paladino, executive director of the Asian-American Free recognition by the industry," name of a 'free trade' system." Labor Institute (AAFLI); Irving Brown, director of the AFL-CIO Department said Rear Adm. Bruce Keener He added that "those who of International Affairs, and Charles Gray of the AAFLI 111, USS president. By Marietta Homayonpour ^ -1 •55^ t, 'tji. i - I':- ' Biaggi Honored For Sen/ice to Merchant Marine • lis "ft ^ At the World Labor Meeting •y^- h •i 6/LOG/July 1983 �.uJ' . •. • V,-... ;•>. ^ .^-f- ;•-. - ...'^-.-r"- -. . /r-^ Would Replace Current Laws 'H. • i'i • Changes Asked in Jones Cargo Preference Bill A new cargo preference law designed to streamline current regulations and add some en­ forcement muscle to the law, was introduced in Congress last month. It received support from maritime unions and the ship­ ping industry, but not without suggestions for some changes. The bill, H.R. 2692, intro­ duced by Rep. Walter Jones (DN.C.), chairman of the Mer­ chant Marine and Fisheries Committee, would replace cur­ rent cargo preference laws and resolutions with a single act. The legislation could help do away with the "flagrant disre­ gard by our government agen­ cies for America's maritime laws," SIU President Frank Drozak told the House Mer­ chant Marine subcommittee during hearings on the bill. Currently several laws, some dating back to the turn of the century, deal with cargo pref­ erence issues. The corner­ stones, P.L. 480 and 664, have been on the books since 1954. For almost 30 years a constant battle lias been waged between the U.S. merchant marine and several government agencies which consistently tried to deny guaranteed cargo to American ships, dozens of times success­ fully. "The absence of a compre­ hensive, coherent and consist­ ently applied maritime policy has been ah obstacle to the maintenance and expansion of an efficient U.S.-flag fleet since the close of World War Two" Peter Luciano, executive direc­ tor of the Transportation Insti­ tute told the committee. The new bill would mandate that 100 percent of all govern­ ment cargo related to national security be shipped on U.S. bot­ toms. That includes the Stra­ tegic Petroleum Reserve which currently only carries a 50 per­ cent U.S. requirement. Also 50 percent of all cargo in which the government is directly or indi­ rectly involved must move on American ships. One of the major problems with existing preference legis­ lation has been government agency attempts, especially the Department of Agriculture, to avoid the laws by claiming they did not apply to certain pro­ grams or denying government involvement. In addition there is little enforcement power to make up denied tonnage. "One of the most important functions H.R. 2692 could fulfill would be that of strict enforce­ ment," Luciano said. Under the proposed law, if a federal agency is found to have violated the preference require­ ments during the fiscal year, it would be forced to make up the deficiency immediately. Even under current laws which call for 100 percent military and 50 percent government impelled cargo to be shipped in American vessels, only 35 percent of all government cargo is trans­ ported by American ships. Es­ timates show that the new law would hike the portion to 60 percent or about 3 million ad­ ditional tons per year. "Under the old law American ships must be available at "fair and reasonable rates," but it contains no definition of "fair and reasonable." The Jones bill would change that to "compet­ itive rates" but it sets a complex formula to determine what those rates would be. SIU President Frank Drozak listens to questions from members of the House Merchant Marine subcommittee during hearings on a new cargo preference bill which would rewrite current regulations. The formula is somewhat complex. It would take the world scale rate for similiar cargo and then add to that a figure based on the difference between the U.S. gross national product and that of other countries. In effect it would take into account the higher standard of living and other costs. Some supporters of the gen­ eral concept of the bill said that they felt the formula was too Congress Affirms U.S. Maritime House Axes Third Proviso; Many SIU Jobs Are Saved A bill to repeal the Third Proviso of the Jones Act gained majority approval last month as congressmen suspended the rules and voted 373-44 to keep do­ mestic waterborne trade from being diverted from the state of Washington through Canada on foreign-flag vessels. The day before the vote, the debate escaped Controversy with only one congressman voicing dissent. Rep. Don Bonkers IDWash.), sponsor of the bill, Don Young (R-Alaska), a key sup­ porter, and others testified to the damage and harm that would result in the Pacific Northwest to maritime and support indus­ tries if the loophole in the Jones Act were allowed to stand. The Jones Act, enacted in 1920 to encourage growth in the maritime transportation indus­ try, was revised with the addi­ tional Third Proviso so that goods could be carried from the Mid­ west to New England by the only route available, through Canada by rail and ferry. In sponsoring the bill. Bon­ kers had told colleagues that applications to divert domestic trade filed by foreign-flag ship­ ping operators would not benefit national economic interests. In­ stead, he said, "Canadian rates would be set only low enough to drive U.S. ships from the Alaskan trade. The savings would not be passed on. And once U.S. ships departed the trade, rates would be free to skyrocket. In the process, U.S. investment, employment and income would be undermined." The bill has been sent to the Senate and is awaiting a hearing date on the Senate agenda. SIU lobbyists will fight for the meas­ ure to pass the Senate as vig­ orously as they did in the cham­ bers of the House to protect the seafaring industry. complex and open to abuse and suggested that the present "fair and reasonable rates" be main­ tained. Other problems pointed out by witnesses included the defi­ nition of American-flag ships (including an age limit), defini­ tions of certain types of cargo, clarification of exactly who should settle disputes, and some re-flagging provisions. The bill defines a U.S. ship as one not more than 25 years old, unless it has been substan­ tially rebuilt within the last five years. While witnesses agreed that so-called ''rustbuckets'' must be removed from the seas, they argued that age is only one factor determining seaworthi­ ness. "We certainly agree that a ship may be declared too old or too unsafe . . . there are old vessels which have been undermaintained, but there are also older vessels which have been maintained by their owners," said Rear Admiral W. M. Benkert, president of the American Institute of Merchant Shipping. Drozak suggested that in the case of older ships, safety and seaworthiness be determined on a case by case basis, not a simple age limit. Opponents of the bill include petroleum companies, agricul­ ture interests and foreign-flag operators. Mark-up of the bill is set for later this monthT w SiqiportSPAD July 1983/LOG/7 J �-r • ... - . _ - •*":*-''T ^*1'" "Vt •• OnmeComanche^Jj^2 ;5 • '• SWJoSSiA!:^ TAKX Seam rruv^^ • Challenged in ° ^ ^ •. ; fciVv •i'i „ the TAKX sbips posal to own the ^^,^1 to was replaced by ^^^ision to The TAKX charter ihemstudNavy's P!»"'°^osiuomng fleet charter was hi® -nod by the ships for rt P ^ —could be les, both eomm conducted t^g firm 'pV^^Vinleopard^^^^ Navy, which by a 11"°"®' m,c consultant. tTtheTnt^re adopted^ and an eeon°m signed 'n'° of the program Terminat'on o ^bs t'rr»"- •'• the vessels. (p-Texas) s-=S::» °™"g wim" s;""S; "s^'irxs.. troducedamendment » hahthepro^amm^ members on boarder ^j^at all 13 SrieTrewedbvAmencan *^"" 0 the contrary. Pmkle is thit the service concontends entract into which Ah ^tntit had purchased money than if believes tborized in 197 ^ fje seatary of Defense to^P the Treasury will wind thattheU.S. ir difference lift s"PP°lJf marine ampbibious ploymentofm^n up s ^ax revenues, through ie in Congress, brigato tp built-to-purTo many obscures TAlpC ®J"P , ii.off containerTose, roW^^ °« 0 ,,h.,us^ the ci"®^^^°"^bons involved m ships. The sn p program: how to entheTAKXprogr^,^ oahance this n the depability and to ^can-flag dine of the merchant manne. tTAS'sbipsl-'her.tbepro- f# ^ • - .'SwW**®®' •'* Aae-]t (r.l are on aecx Congress Rebuffs mirlen Alaska Owners ....MHave t-Kat would have ^endrun tta seaforU.S. sWps was stopped and Senate last ^ g^p. tried to butattheurpngoftheSn Raftery Is buffed in the^®"®n successful, If they had heen su crewed Goiaen f,ave sneak an ame y f,ave said Frank ^^lae islative <iireAt°t' ^^j^jgscon"•^^'''^dttet vSsel and other beenapreced ^ j^g ships exempted that ceming all hsn pi ^ fish praAe®®i"8 5 thethree '^-easons for the spected vess minimum could "TiidS manpower watch !V®*^ mv requirement. move were . of the three U.S. C't«®"f the size and the with the elinimation ^ Because of the ^ f-^ast liowed to hire way they °P®ta J^pfocessors watch Guard clasafle "''n:°^gn crew and fewer more foreign ^ inspecas cargo ships a safety costs with regnirements. tions mandated by tne the same s^ ^ t tried to sneak Guard. The owners Wst their waiver onto a Ho r- ,:.^- _ „r,.sident Lawrence M.R^ery,pm«^ ,. ^ He later served the an apprentice. H an apprennc ^^ business local as a truste agent. From . international business agent o ^ rrvictpmV°f''''= Trai^S', fom emthe AFL-CIO, an her of the "® pjpartinent, died AFL. Raftery "a® *'^^^937 Md sec dent of the ,042. He wa Tetary-treasurer m first elected ^es^^^ m tl ""r'rigaTthor^einSt. LOUIS, on June matms Mo. He was 88 V'^m of the Raftery w 13 years until Painters Union for u * his retirement in 1W_ A well known figure m politicsfornearly Ojar;- ?:e:ulive council of the AFi CIO in 1958. lU 1" ^ r"r-r.:werfu.me„in the Labor Movement He started out Raftery "^.d^rthrM^"' J Sl5 of-he painters union as r �'• • t "--r. Inland News •it,', •i. SlU Continues Active Schedule for Inland Members National Eagle Crew Cited by Coast Guard For Chopper Rescue In Galveston Bay Boatmen of the towboat Na­ tional Eagle (National Marine) manned a skiff to pick up the crewmembers of the sinking When a U.S. Coast Guard helicopter with a crew of four went down into Galveston Bay off Texas City, Texas recently. 'The S|U Doesnt Forget. . .' I am writing to express my sincere appreciation to the entire membership, staff and elected officers of the SIU. My reinstatement at ACBL, as reported in the May LOG, was a result of tJie constant, imwavering representation our Union has shown since I began working on the rivers in 1978. As the LOG article noted, we haven't had a contract at ACBL (Inland Tugs Co.) since December 1979. My reinstatement with back pay and full seniority clearly shows the SIU doesn't forget its supporters at ACBL. I'U continue working here. Til continue supporting the SID, and I hope that we, together, can get the company to sit down and negotiate a contract which includes all SIU benefits. Let me express special thanks to Buddy Cutler of the law firm Segal, Isenberg, Sales and Stewart, and to Mike Dagon of the St. Louis SIU staff. They were both veiy helpful on this particular beef. p 9 Solidarity forever! BiclE Gantly New Orleans^ La. One of the largest tows de­ parted Reserve, La. on May 21 bound for Cairo, 111. The towboat Robert A. Kyle, operated by Heartland Transportation Co., was shoving 82 jumbo barges plus the dead boat Dave Carlton when it departed Tri­ angle Fleeting Corp. The tow was 11 barges wide and eight barges long, with a five-barge notch on the port side as it left the fleet. The huge tow covered 13.18 acres, required 384 sets of rigging to assemble, and took 113-3/4 hours to put together. The normal tow for the Kyle is about 56 barges. The gargantuan undertaking was accomplished by the fol­ lowing SIU crewmembers: Ed­ ward Underwood, deckhand: Ron "Cotton" Dike; Alvero Elzy; Robert Cashman; Louise Pinkston, cook; and Dennis Allmon, assistant engineer. Once again SIU rivermen prove that no task is too large— or too small! chopper. Coast Guard cutters would have arrived too late on the scene to effect a rescue. Saving the helicopter crew were Capt. Billy Mines, Relief Capt. Ed Strauss and Tankermen Leo McGeoghegan, Char­ lie O'Brien and Don Causey. Rear Adm. W. H. Stewart, commander of the Eighth Coast Guard District, wrote to Na­ tional Marine Service (NMS) in the port of Houston that the National Eagle crew is "a credit to the professionalism and fel­ lowship of the maritime com­ munity." NMS President W. A. Creelman wrote from the port of St. Louis to the National Eagle Boatmen that their actions "are in the longstanding tradition of seafarers helping one another. . . . Our hats are off to you and your crew for a job well done." Red Circle inks 3-Year Pact, Crowley Voting Strike activities at Dixie Car­ riers are time-consuming for SIU workers and representatives, but other work must go on. Union representatives have been busy with their normal work, serv­ icing the membership and han­ dling beefs and contract nego­ tiations on the Inland waterways and along the East, West and Gulf Coasts. Two new contract agreements have been reached, with one ratified and the other being voted on. Red Circle Line and its Boat­ men okayed a new, improved three-year contract in the port of New Orleans. The old Red Circle contract expired on June 30. Included in the new agree­ ment were daily wage increases for licensed personnel of $3.50 the first year of the contract, $5 the second year and $5 the third year. J ?, • SlU-Crewed Vessel Pushes Record Tow • i .m • •M! -.l • it- ' • \:y The Robert A. Kyle pushes its record tow of 82 jumbo barges and the dead boat Dave Carlton. July 1983/LOG/9 �'X. Voting On the Allison C Here's the crew of the tug Allison C after they voted on a new contract with New Orleans Port Agent Pat Pillsworth (3rd left^ SIU Solidarity: On the Line at Avondale In Memoriam Pensioner Burvil Wilbert Owens, 65, died of cancer in St. Mary's Hospital, Philadelphia on May 20. Brother Owens joined the Union in the port of Philadel­ phia in 1961 sailing as a captain, pilot and mate for the Warner Sand and Gravel Co. from 1941 to 1958, Taylor and Anderson from 1958 to 1972 and for McAllister Brothers from 1972 to 1977. He was a former member of the NMU and the Masters, Mates and Pilots Union, Lo­ cal 50. Boatman Owens was a veteran of the U.S. Armed Forces in World War II. Bom in Columbia, N.C., he was a resident of Philadelphia for the last 41 years. Interment was in Sunset Park Cemetery, Lower Southampton, Twsp., Pa. Surviving are his widow, Rebecca; a son, Terry; three daugh­ ters, Nan Curry, Barbara Flowers and Patricia Adair and two brothers, George and Delmar of Columbia. Richard "Dick" Noon Jr. died on May 30. Brother Noon joined the Union in the port of Paducah, Ky. and sailed for the Orgulf Transportation Co. Sur­ viving is his father, Richard Noon Sr. James J. McBride Jr., 25, died on May 28. Brother McBride joined the Union in the port of Baltimore in 1980. He was a resident of Reisterstown, Md. Surviving is his mother, Barbara of Reisterstown. James Yates Britt died on March 28. Brother Britt joined the Union in the port of Norfolk in 1962. He was a resident of Lumberton, N.C. Surviv­ ing are his brother, George of Petaluma, Calif, and an uncle, Clem G. Britt of Rowland, N.C. Chief Engineer Slim Whightsil (I.) of the Dixie Avenger (Dixie Carriers) and AB Bob Small on strike duty at the Avondale Shipyard. 'H -Ji ;;; •f, • f •: At the Avondale Shipyard in the port of New Orleans are Dixie Carriers picketeers (standing I. to r.) Mike Haney, Ed Davis and Bob Small and (kneeling I. to r.) Robert McBride and George Bonitto. • 10/LOG/July 1983 Pensioner Paul William Flyrai, 71 died of natural causes on April 4. Brother Flynn joined the Union in the port of New York in 1960 sailing as a deckhand for the New York, New Haven and Hartford Railroad and the Penn Central Railroad from 1941 to 1974. He also worked as a machinist's helper for the American Steel Co. from 1938 to 1940. Boatman Flynn was a former member of the Masters, Mates and Pilots Union from 1941 to 1960. Bora in New York City, he was a resident of Rosedale, N.Y. Burial was in St. Charles Cemetery, Farmingdale, N.Y. Surviving are his widow, Mar­ garet and three daughters, Margaret, Rita and Patricia. George Folz, 73, succumbed to can­ cer in the West Jersey Hospital, Ber­ lin, N.J. on Nov. 22, 1982. Brother Folz joined the Union in the port of New York (Jersey City, N.J.) in 1960 sailing as a deckhand for the Pennsyl­ vania Railroad from 1940 to 1970. He was born in Hungary and was a resi­ dent of Williamstown, N.J. Cremation took place in the Harleigh Crematory. Surviving is his daughter, Margaret I. Byrne of New Hyde Park, N.Y. Pensioner Gerald Glen Suedmeyer, 59, died on April 23. Brother Suedmeyer joined the Union in the port of Paducah, Ky. in 1966 sailing as a chief engineer for National Marine Service on the towboat National Gate­ way and for the company from that year to 1981. He attended the Gulf Educational Conference at Piney Point in 1977. Boatman Suedmeyer was bora in Arapahoe, Neb. and was a resident of Sikeston, Mo. Surviving is his widow, Imogene. Pensioner Joseph Paul Mrozek Sr., 79, passed away on June 8. Brother Mrozek joined the Union in the port of Baltimore in 1956 sailing as a deck­ hand for the Curtis Bay Towing Co. from 1920 to 1964. He was bora in Baltimore and was a resident there. Surviving are two sons, Joseph Jr. and Albert; a daughter, Mary; a brother, David of Baltimore and a sister, Laura. Pensioner Calixto N. Oxinio, 80, suc­ cumbed to cancer in St. Mary's Hos­ pital, Philadelphia on May 22. Brother Oxinio joined the Union in the port of Philadelphia in 1961 sailing as a cook for the Warner Co. from 1948 to 1958 and on the tug Jupiter (Independent Towing) from 1961 to 1962. He was a former member of Local 1800. Boat­ man Oxinio was bora in the Philippines and was a resident of Philadelphia. Burial was in the New Cathedral Cem­ etery, Philadelphia. Surviving are a son, Ancadio and a daughter, Yvonne. Pensioner George Schanunel, 74, passed away on June 7. Brother Schammel joined the Union in the port of Baltimore in 1957 sailing as a chief engineer for the Curtis Bay Towing Co. from 1934 to 1971. He was bora in Baltimore and was a resident there. Surviving is his widow, Marie. On the Line Slim Whightsil, Dixie committee­ man, carries a picket sign in front of the Dixie tug Vigilant. �Crescent Towing Delegates Dunbar & Sullivan Wins 2 Dredge Jobs Dunbar and Sullivan last month was awarded a two-port contract to dredge the harbors in Conneaut, Ohio and Ashtabula, Ohio on Lake Erie. The dredging work was to begin after the July 4th holiday. McAllister BUys* Old Excursion Ship McAllister Brothers Steamboat Co.—nonoperating since 1938—re­ cently bought the City of Keansburg, a former N.Y. Harbor excursion vessel, laid up since 1968. ^ .u ^aoa Tug and Barge Dry Docks of Jersey City, N.J. surveyed the 1926 ship to estimate the cost of renovation. McAllister plans to give the vessel to the South Street Seaport Museum in New York City. Crowley Gets Barge for Arctic Sealift The last one of four high-capacity dry cargo deck barges was deli^red to Crowley Marine last month in the port of Seattle by the FMC Corp. Crowlev will use the barges this month on its annual Arctic Tug Sealift to its 37-barge North Slope fleet in Prudhoe Bay and the Kuparuk River New Orleans Port Agent Pat Plllsworth (standing right) is with the newiyeiected Union delegates from Crescent Towing, ""iey ®re (^^ed I. to r.) Engine Delegate David Walker, Canel Delegate Eric Stiort. North Hartior Delegate Jim Rosser, South Hartror Delegate Don Tillman and (Standing left) Captain Tim Heimer. A $9,000 SiU Benefit Check ^'^Each^oHhe $20-million barges measures 400 feet long and has a '^^Crowley^usually uses eight deepsea tugs on the sealift to tow the barges which hold oil field equipment picked up in Washington and California ports for the Trans-Alaska Pipeline. 'WinHnw" The 10-knot tug and barge flotilla usually has an ice free window of about six weeks to reach Prudhoe Bay from Puget Sound, Wash. Believe I'm a deckhand on a tugboat, it's the only life I know. I've worked the Mississippi, and I've worked the Ohio. I've worked the Inter Coastal and the Gulf of Mexico. And I hope I'm on a tugboat 'til my earthly days are o'er.^ And now that you know what I am. there's something I have to say: It's Vacation Time I've always been'a Union man, a Union man I'll stay. For if it weren' t for the SIU, I'd be a sailor not. And even though the shipping's slow, I'm glad of what I've got. When I lost my job with ACBL, by the SIU I was not scorned. I had not the money to pay my dues; they paid for my first born. So don't complain to me my friend 'bout the Union not doing their part. You shouldn't have Joined up anway, if you didn't have the heart. I've heard complaints without re­ straints, behind the Union s back. But face to face, inside the halls, the loyalties intact. Well I refuse to listen when slanderous things they say. And they do, too, when time rolls 'round, to draw vacation pay! Boatman Teddy Carlise of the towboat National Mission (National Marine) and friend Tammy Riggio put in for his SIU vacation pay. Yes, shipping now is slow my friend, but do not be bereaved. The SIU is true to you, in this you must believe. Count the miles we've come so far; for us what we've achieved. The SIU is the BEST DAMN UNION that's ever been conceived. R.M. Curtsinger Port Arthur, Texas Holdino a $9,000 SIU welfare benefit check is Gloria Cambronwo right), wife of Pensioner Isaias Cambronero (2nd left) with New Orleans Port Agent Pat Plllsworth (I.) and Gulf VP Joe Sacco (r.). Inland Pensioners Paul William 81monton, 64, joined the Union In Port Ar­ thur, Texas in 1961 sailing as a captain for Moran Towing of Texas from 1941 to 1983. Brother 81monton was t)om in Port Arthur and is a resident there. Aria Junior Norria, 62, joined the Union in Port Arthur, Texas in 1961 sailing as a chief engineer for Moran Towing of Texas from 1946 to 1983. Brother Norris was born in Century, Fla. and is a resident of San Antonio, Texas. Clinton Leon McMahon, 70, joined the Union in the port of Philadelphia in 1962 sailing as a captain and marine superintendent for the Sheridan Transportation Co. from 1948 to 1983 and for the Gulf-Tampa Drydock Co. Brother McMahon was bom in Norfolk arxl is a resident of Tampa. Allen SIden, 61, joined the Union in 1960 sailing as a mate for the N.Y. Dock Railway Co., Brooklyn, N.Y. Eastem District Terminal. Brother Seiden was Ijom in Poland and is a resident of Brooklyn. July 1983/LOG/II 6 �>»idents'^ „0ste%s- '- ar..t w"- E ^veifo^ 1 was certatniy i «-e ac^Os tot list. l-.T^rt-e veiled Prophet Fesiu| attended to park by the tival at the . of the Great Archway »w ,,,0 SIUSteamboatRace contracted vesse ^ Each yaat * between the the addiewheeler the DclM to newer Mis- ^ «* hv V P- Jo® Sacco Gulf Coast, by v.r \kS"™'2S«° srs»'>«••>**"" Carriers. ^^:„pd to win the is blatantly attempt g S%°srrs: Tnd Its CUS"-t/raCensetC that a '"®' Orleans stemming J„,y 5 in torges we from the tinfa ^mSk t"" mord to sept. 19. 19 S That trial date has ^.^''.^^panv. We're ^soTeC to.^ona. "S.to wm^ „„ ,.pi,y liveliness. T's^^^bead ot her rival. gight days to less then a half m Orleans and 5(5 between the two The race begtns m New^_.^ ^otoests b^^^^ coto'e'-sTthfdeligh' of the universe competition 'Ltos some »t *y"b^atod toe '*0 7^^^^^ pieces of equipment ^^c^etoS'start tortW^,,,e adelphia (Apex) as ^och Hm^^Ohio^^ rhed a tentative three- "»d agreement with Red Circle Une Finally, because •: If- In Houston we rec y^cBL) beef, we ha company „Lcts will be coming nnX'nl^sUl monto HlgmanXowlng. and up in Houston. They are Bay Western Towboats. * huVP George McCartney iileet Coaet, by v.P. " f _ K,II!LY2,lw.asinHonoluiu XT 1 WAS 11 kN JG Ll A full -v- "°r«;els theSS E..t Co..t. by VP. Leon Hall -M THE i'0'^;f„°rth!'^too IMORE we ^'PPP 17. She had Isabel (Delta) o repairs been laid up tor 30 dayy ^^^^ 1 "srs-srs-- ^rui^eadl^te^est coast ing ship Lo"« Ljjj« „{ June. Cable) paid off torn. ^bout "ekTXXhdingtoWathree weeks toor^^^^^ she's ek- I service P»®'®"fAmerican ' Hawaii I Constittoto" (Ame^ppy to report Cruises). I to j her sister ship, that both she and her the SS '""'^Pfj^^eliarerunning outoflayuponJuneiis.e Itawaii™ SSwlt through A g 6the/ndepena"""^''mmak^ atrip from Honospend two weeks on SSrAngeto ^d ^^7j;^'7ock an^^p^^^itV^Ser- ' year. She has no c . .^^ork. Alaska (Maritime only be going f' f"XCe recrewed the '"'^"^"'.be toe^ed-tug'» ^u^e t»Tn that port we tccrew^^^^^^^^^ rieNorfolKShipbuading.an^^-rO^^rs^^^^^^ Duke Duet, has th ceremonies take on all prancisco we Patt'otoTli" waterfront strike In the port of ^ . Thursday of toe 19 p^pmber of the commetoorati^ billed-Nick Bo^® • jpngshoreman. urhen two s^to w Howard fl»"T^ California Ports blarine Cooks and Wilmington, the Southe ^ honored c=ssj«'r3s%;..'S»3sis This three day fishermen in Glouces • carrying of fr..S^fi.a.«-»s;i:^ --..•' 12/LOG/July 1983 - V I- . �T«^'^'-'^»=-e=a«*iWP»Mf#*:»^-H»«i-«'«»v .3*7'.ax""-'^- ..tywir^'— Its Pay-dff Time on the San Juan S lU REPRESENTATIVE Kermett Mangram visited the SS San Juan (Puerto Rico Ma­ rine V when that ship paid off at Port Elizabeth after a trip to Puerto Rico. The San Juan has been on the New York to San Juan route for quite some time. Manv of the crewmembers have family in both Puerto Rico and New York, and snecitically chose the San Juan because sne visits those two ports. Mangram is quite popular with the crew. They are used to seeing him whenever the ship hits port, and treat him like an old friend w hen he comes to pay off the ship. Before and after the member­ ship meeting, members came up to Mangram and asked him questions about the contract. A few were concerned about the state of the merchant marine, and asked him about the pro­ cedure lor writing their con­ gressmen. Mangram helped iron out some problems that came up uuring the vovage. A number of crewmembers complimented Chief Steward Juan Oquendo for the way that he ran the steward department. According to one crewmember. "the food was good and the mess hall spotless. Oquendo. he's a tough guy. He runs a tight ship." Harold Spillane. deck delegate, checks with SlU Representative Kermett Mangram, sealed to see it his dues are al! paid up. Carlos Figueroa, (center) and V. Martinez (r.) wait to haye their picture taken while R. Quinonez looks on. Figueroa is an AB, Martinez the engine delegate, and Quinonez the fireman oiler. July 1983/LOG/13 . • Ai . .A" �./. .4 I ..'t • '•.«_":.,.- •' In its monthly series of interviews and reports, PROFILES will highlight key government officials instrumental in shaping national profiles and maritime policy. senator Ted Stevens senator Russell B. Long •' I ••I %•- -# '•^j, '-t • •'•k; r?' #• •u^V-'^V: 'm #• if , it= •:4- i.;V r>-^' *'« LONG-TIME supporter of the American maritime in­ dustry and a personal friend of the Seafarers International Union, Sen. Russell Long (DLa.) ranks second in seniority among the 100 senators of the United States Senate. Elected to the U.S. Senate in 1948, Long was re-elected to the Senate in 1950, 1956, 1962, 1974 and 1980. Until the Repub­ lican Party won a majority of the Senate seats in 1981, Long served as chairman of the Sen-» ate Finance Committee. Presently, the senator's com­ mittee assignments include: Commerce, Science and Trans­ portation Committee where he sits on its Merchant Marine Subcommittee, National Ocean Policy Study Subcommittee and the Surface Transportation Sub­ committee of which the senator is the ranking minority mem­ ber; Joint Taxation Committee; the Finance Committee where " he is the ranking minority mem­ ber and is a member of its Tax­ ation and Debt Management Subcommittee, Oversight of the Internal Revenue Service Sub­ committee and Social Service and Income Maintenance Pro­ grams Subcommittee. Politics in America, a bio­ graphical reference book on congressional members, wrote about Sen. Long that "even those who bitterly oppose him find it impossible to dislike the man. He has an irrepressible sense of humor and inexhaus­ tible supply of down-home sto­ ries that he uses to take the steam out of an over-heated ar­ gument. He is refreshingly can­ did in a body where circumlo­ cution is the norm." This description of Sen. Long is all the more real in light of a recent legislative battle con­ cerning the Caribbean Basin Economic Recovery Act. Dur­ ing the Senate Finance Com­ mittee mark-up of this bill (S. 544) in May of this year, an amendment was to be offered to allow the deduction of busi­ ness expenses for conventions held on foreign-flag passenger ships. 14/LOG/July 1983 gr \ cjO.j N THE 98TH CONGRESS, Sen. Ted Stevens (R-Alaska) is the new chairman of the Mer­ chant Marine Subcommittee of the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee. As the Assistant Majority Leader (Republican Whip) and the sen­ ior member of the Alaska Congressional Delegation, Sen. Stevens holds an important po­ sition among his Senate col­ leagues. Recently, SIU's President Frank Drozak testified before Stevens' Merchant Marine Sub­ committee on the administra­ tion's latest legislative promo­ tional proposals. During the subcommittee hearing, Stevens and Drozak acknowledged com­ mon concerns on the loophole existing in the Third Proviso and the diversion of American cargo. Both leaders pledged their com­ mitment and joint efforts in working to return American cargo to American ports, par­ ticularly to Alaska and the Great Lakes, and hauled on American bottoms. Appointed to the U.S. Senate in 1968, Sen. Stevens was elected to his first full term in 1972 and re-elected in 1978. In addition to his Merchant Marine Sub­ committee position, he is a member of the Aviation and Communications Subcommit­ tees of the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee. Other Senate committee as­ signments include: Senate Eth­ ics Committee of which he . is chairman; Senate Governmen­ tal Affairs Committee where he sits on its Intergovernmental Relations Subcommittee and chairs the Civil Service, Post Office and General Services Subcommittee; Appropriations Committee where he is a mem­ ber of its Interior and Related Agencies Subcommittee, Com­ merce, Justice, State and Judi­ ciary Subcommittee, Labor, Health and Human Seiwices, and Education Subcommittee, I A i i>.:- ,• . , ^ Sen. Russell B. Long (D-La.) SIU's Frank Drozak, as pres­ ident of the Maritime Trades Department, sent a letter in op­ position to this amendment, urging its defeat to every mem­ ber of the Senate Finance Com­ mittee prior to the committee's consideration of the legislation. At the scheduled committee mark-up. Long read the entire letter from the MTD to the as­ sembled senators. "... The MTD believes that extending this provision of foreign-flag vessels would be a severe blow to the expansion of the U.S.flag industry non-taxpaying for­ eign-flag workers, most of whom are not even citizens of Carib­ bean Basin countries." Through the champion efforts of Sen. Long, this disastrous amend­ ment was defeated in the com­ mittee mark-up. Sen. Long is an original cosponsor of the Competitive Shipping and Shipbuilding Act of 1983, S. 1000, realizing that enactment of this legislation will have many positive effects for Louisiana and all states of the U.S., not just those with signif­ icant maritime interests. SIU will continue in this dec­ ade to work with Russell Long on revitalizing the American maritime industry as we have for the last three decades. To­ gether, we can make America even greater than the sea power she once was. (ft A great pilot can sail even when his canvas is rent.' Seneca, EPISTLES. Sen. Ted Stevens (R-Alaska) Legislative_Branch Subcommit­ tee, and the Defense Subcom­ mittee, of which he is chairman. In May of this year, Stevens introduced legislation to extend the use of the Capital Construc­ tion Fund to onshore fish proc­ essing facilities. "Extending the use of the fund to onshore pro­ cessors would give a further stimulus for expansion of the U.S. fishing fleet. Both types of expansion are needed to move foreign fishing and processing vessels out of Alaska waters." Sen. Stevens also introduced bill 5. 1197—admitting certain passenger vessels—the Cunard Princess and the Cunard Count­ ess—io the coastwise trade. Upon its introduction on May 3, 1983, Stevens said on the Senate floor that "re-flagging these ships in the United States would be an important first step in revitalizing a domestic indus­ try for large passenger cruise vessels which has fallen com­ pletely to the domain of foreignflagged vessels." Sen. Stevens is an advocate of maintaining U.S. government adherence to the cargo prefer­ ence requirements in the P.L.480 programs. On two separate occasions in 1981, he voted to retain cargo preference applic­ ability to the Agriculture Trade and Development Act. More recently, he has been in the forefront of arguing that pro­ grams such as "blended cred­ its" and "payment-in-kind" are actually direct government in­ volvement in the farm industry and, therefore, are subject to existing government cargo pref­ erence laws. �"-A s -i"..' ^ -J .- --nrt. Jir'ttUt' ' .gyB« . ' -nr, "-J - ;; n ,- "/'y = . • SAs-n - - ^..--r. Seafarers v HARRY LUNDEBERG SCHOOL -f OF SEAMANSHIP ' Piney Point Maryland SHLSS Reefer Course •!;I- Down A White House poll of Amer­ icans' views on education as reported by The Washington Post has suggested to the Rea­ gan administration that a new emphasis should be placed on teaching technical skills. Amer­ icans are concerned about being left behind in the competitive race for foreign trade markets, especially since they equate un­ employment with the importa­ tion of high technology products and foreign competition. The Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship is teaching Seafarers skills for to­ day and is teaching Seafarers skills for the future of the mar­ itime industry. The six-week refrigeration systems maintenance and op­ eration curriculum is designed for Seaferers looking for a spe­ cialty or career as a refrigeration engineer. It is among the list of SHLSS QMED specialty courses Seafarers must complete by Dec. 31, 1984. Three types of SlU-contracted vessels, container ships, bulk refrigerated cargo and pas­ senger ships require refrigera­ tion engineers today. QMED watchstanders maintain ship stores, plant air conditioning, and ice and water cooling sys­ tems. Qualified QMED-any rat­ ing seamen who have a combi­ nation of specialty skills have more job opportunities. SlU-contracted shipping com­ panies provide actual reefer equipment to give Seafarers hands-on training so they are ready when the job is ready for them. The refrigeration course gives students a detailed famil­ iarity of such equipment at the industrial workshop facility on the Lundeberg premises. "I try to make it as much of a hands-on practical learning experience as 1 can, says Eric Malzkuhn. SHLSS instructor. Each student has the oppor­ tunity to learn the nuts and bolts of the standard refrigeration shipping models. Seafarers al­ ready sailing with refrigeration engineer endorsements often take the class for review or to keep up with fast paced and ever-changing technology. The initial weeks of the course are devoted to a review of the refrigeration segment from the QMED-any rating SHLSS cur­ riculum. The newly established requirement for six specialty courses will polish qualifica­ tions at sea in his estimation. "Almost everyone in the class­ room will be able to do a better job when they complete the class." Differential pay provides an incentive. "A lot of Seafarers are probably a little resentful about it, about having to come back to take the specialty courses, but once they get going in the classes they will begin to see the utility." Malzkuhn is preparing well trained men and women for the maritime industry by looking to the need for the QMED spe­ cialty courses and the individual needs of students as well. "If students see an opportu­ nity to work with a particular company they will naturally want • a' -' "I .--J .. 1 I . Eric Malzkuhn, SHLSS refrigeration instructor inspects the diesel-driven Thermo King' reefer donated to the Lundeberg School by Coordinated Caribbean Transport. The unit is among machinery housed in the SHLSS industrial workshop where students gain hands-on experience. to become familiar with the equipment the company has in­ stalled. In this course students can concentrate on particular reefer vocations and equipment for the job they hope to get." During the first three weeks, students study gener^ refrig­ eration theory and refrigeration Did Their Best for SHLSS The crew and Captain Mike Meredith freely volunteered their time in many long hours of rigorous practice along the St. Georges Creek at the Lundeberg School to get in shape for the annual lifeboat race in New York City. They didn't win. but they did their best, trouble-shooting as well as her­ metic refrigeration units such as ice machines, water coolers, pantry refrigerators, beverage coolers. The third week stu­ dents work on the various units in the SHLSS shop, practicing servicing techniques and, as a class project, construct a mini­ ature refrigeration system. The last weeks students learn the mechanical and electrical components of container refrig­ eration units, shipboard air con­ ditioning and bulk cargo refrig­ eration and storage plant refrigeration. Aboard the Earl "Bull" Shepherd, a floating school ves­ sel used as a laboratory for teaching students, the refriger­ ation class meets during the final classes to do reefer procedures on the ship's stores plant. Upgrade for Job Security July 1983/LOG/15 xil•hy . iS. u'.^t • ' ' f �/ '- f^•— -i": V*"^ SHLSS Arts Center Expands Imaginations: Seafarers Find Enrichment In Arts and Crafts .IV: • i Creativity begins with ideas. It was an idea, an originai thought that gave wings to man. A ka­ leidoscope of mental images brings the grace of dancers to the stage, just as the application of steam energy pushes riverboats along channels of the Mississippi. The Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship of­ fers several art programs to stu­ dents. Instruction and use of the arts and crafts facility is open to all Seafarers, no matter how well developed their talents. The center is open on a drop-in in­ formal basis seven days a week. Three Charles County Com­ munity College courses with credits that may be applied as electives or credit toward a de­ gree in art are taught. .M. •*• •? 't •"(;, • iK tV; ?• , Roscoe Williams of San Francisco models leather document case he made at the Arts & Crafts Center. Bud Adams, director of the center was at its unveiling six years ago. By adapting art in­ struction to the seafaring life and toning art to the individual the four instructors try to give Seafarers hobbies that can be taken aboard ship. "The whole idea behind what we do here," he said, "is to teach people that 100 students may sit down to draw a still life picture of an apple and you will get 100 different versions of that apple." In Basic Drawing, students have the option of sketching still life objects or studio life models. For students with an interest in the elements that make up art, Basic Design is an introduction to color, shape, value, the line and the whole picture layout. A third course. Recreational Crafts, teaches leather work, silversmithing and woodworking. 16/LOG/July 1983 Woodworking Is among the many creative skills that can be learned at the Arts & Crafts Center at SHLSS. This hand-carved walnut porpoise is a beautiful example. of taking kitchen match sticks and gluing them together to build intricately detailed model ships. The Sea Gypsy, his first in a series of models was christened and contributed to the Lunde­ berg School. The Gypsy is a 17th century warship. So thor­ ough was his handiwork that 100 individually carved match sticks represent the ship's gun­ nery stations. QMED John O'Reilly spends time at sea crafting show-piece replicas of early 45 calibre pis­ tols and rifles, the era of the Wild West. Once completed and home, the firing devices are clipped into the gun and the piece is taken on the road to target rifle matches. O'Reilly's current creation is like the dragoon guns carried in saddle horseback holsters. It was carved out of a 5-inch block of black English walnut. O'Reilly used a vinegar solution to give the barrel of the gun an antique metal sheen and carefully adapts brass fittings for the guns he buys at auctions. At the center, creativity is regarded as a learned talent. Instructors try to help Seafarers relax and not feel frightened about their own self expression. Then slowly and with patience, solving each problem as it comes along. Seafarers may learn a skill that can expand their lives. "What you do in your spare time is a direct correlation to how you work aboard ship," explained Adams. It seems good therapy for all. Just walking into the center on a whim, students become attracted to different arts and crafts by observing others at work. The shop has the smell and glimmer of an art studio. New sights and smells greet the newcomer; India ink and sepia dyes for coloring leather; wood­ working lathes; macrame twine; sheets of the highest grade handblown European glass in a rain­ bow of shades, emerald, ebony and marble; and hand tools for glass cutting and leather work. Instructors demonstrate the art of scrimshaw. Carving fine maritime sea settings in whale bone and ivory is an ancient art that provides students with a sense of the history of the be­ ginnings of the merchant marine from the whaling industry. Over the years leather work­ ing, scrimshaw, macrame, stained glass, enamel and wood­ working are a few of the crafts students have learned at the center. Instructors assist stu­ dents in learning the techniques of any particular medium that strikes an interest. They take students from the beginning to the end of their projects, helping students develop their own unique styles and teaching them the step-by-step processes to the finished project. For the serious student of art, instructors review the student's portfolio and develop exercise assignments that will help the student quickly advance his tal­ ent. for a project. Instructors have complete files on the cost, qual­ ity and location of art supplies across the nation so a student's project will be brought out in the best light and will end^e over time. There seems to be no end to the talent and enjoyable hours Seafarers discover their imagi­ nations bring. With individual­ ity at a premium, there are many inventive ideas that students have displayed at the school, in area art shows or gift wrapped in boxes to families and friends. Mapy Seafarers with center training, are selling their work or find they can build useful items and save money. While Raffaele Ascionnne was upgrading to chief cook at the Lundeberg School, he thought Students may ask instructors how to obtain the best materials Raffaele Ascionne displays the Sea Gypsy, the first In a series of model ships he constructed entirely of kitchen match sticks. �•»^jro!yctMa.v>is..v>wwi!iVW ILII.IIAI liH.mir'WIi^ ' 1'. - " ~ "~ .,'riMi w»i --fc—a- • ' .i' • :L.: V • Upgrading Course Schedule Through December 1983 vr4 /•^. Programs Geared to Improve Job Skills And Promote U.S. Maritime Industry Deck Upgrading Courses Following are the updated course schedules for July through December 1983 at the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship. Completion Date For convenience of the membership, the course schedule is separated into three categories: engine department courses; deck department courses; and steward department courses. Course Mate/Master Freight & Towing Vessels September 12 November 4 The starting and completion dates for all courses are also listed. Inland Boatmen and deep sea Seafarers who are preparing to upgrade are advised to enroll in the courses of their choice as early as possible. Although every effort will be made to help every member, classes will be limited in size—so sign up early. Class schedules may be changed to reflect membership demands. SlU Field Representatives in ail ports will assist members in preparing applications. Towboat Operator Scholarship September 26 November 11 Able-Seaman October 24 December 2 Quartermaster September 12 October 21 Third Mate September 12 November 18 Celestial Navigation July 18 November 7 November 21 August 12 December 2 December 16 k • ^ Engine Upgrading Courses • • it;. ii- Check-in Date <k October 10 Lifeboatman October 21 i.'i . • il Course Check-In Date Completion Date^ QMED—Any Rating September 26 December 15 Automation^ October 24 November 21 November 17 December 16 August 29 October 21 Refrigeration Systems, Maintenance & Operations October 10 November 18 Fireman/Watertender & Oiler September 12 October 20 Welding October 24 November 21 November 18 December 16 Diesel—Reguiar September 12 October 7 Marine Electrical Maintenance Over 1,500 Seafarers HAVE DONE IT! Join the crowd and get yoi^ HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA • felt:' 'P>' ^ Third Assistant Engineer September 5 November 1»1 Tankerman October io October 20 t'V The GED program at the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship offers small classes with lots of individualized help from the teachers. If you are interested in getting a Maryland State High School Diploma to fill out yourjife, fill out the coupon below and mail it to: Academic Department Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship Piney Point, Maryland 20674 ' •'•k: • -ll.- : NAME : ADDRESS Steward Upgrading Courses Course Check-®n Compiietion Date Length of Course Assistant Cook Cook and Baker Chief Cook Chief Steward Towboat Cook Open-ended Open-ended Open-ended Open-ended Open-ended 6 weeks 6 weeks 8 weeks 8 weeks 6 weeks m' S' est : Is' • y-i City' State ZP c • SlU Book Number \G Please send me a GED application kirand pretest packet !• Please send me more information on the GED program. July 1983/LOG/17 iiaar '(lui T �.as:. Apply Now for an SHLSS Upgrading Course (Please Print) (Please Print) Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship Upgrading Application Name. Address. .Telephone. (Zip Code (State) (Area Code -.^1,,-, LaKes Member Inland Waters Memoer i ~ Deep Sea Member • Pacif(C . Seniorili Book Number. Date Book Was Issued. /,••ji Mo./Day/Year (Street! (City) i/-c Date of Birth — (Middle- (First) (l^) Port Presently Registered In _ Port Issued. Endorsement(s) or License Now Held. Social Security # No • (if yes, fill in below) Are you a graduate of the SHLSS Entry Program; • Yes ii-'7^;Entry Program: From. to. (dates attended) Have you attended any SHLSS Upgrading Courses: • Yes Course(s) Taken No • (if yes, fill in below) — Do you hold a letter of completion for Lifeboat: • Yes No • Rrefighting: • Yes No • CPR: • Yes No • Dates Available for Training I Am Interested in the Following Gourses(s) Checked Below or Indicate Here if Not Listed. ENGINE DECK rV- i • Tankeiman • AB Unlimited • AB Umited • AB Special • Quartemnaster • Towboat Operator Inland • TowtK>ard Operator Not More Than 200 Miles • Towtx>at Operator (Over 200 Miles) • Celestial Navigation • Master Inspected Towing Vessel • Mate Inspected Towing Vessel • 1st Class Pilot • Third Mate Celestial Navigation • Third Mate # r^- 'i-: V •" -f • FOWT • QMED — Any Rating • Marine Electronics • Marine Electrical Maintenance n Pumproom Maintenance and Operation • Automation n Maintenance of ShiptX)ard Refrigeration Systems n Diesel Engines • Assistant Engineer (Uninspected Motor Vessel)• Chief Engineer (Uninspected Motor Vessel) • Third Asst. Engineer (Motor Inspected) No transportation talll lie paid unless you present original receipts upon arriving at the School. STEWARD • Assistant Cook • Ox)k& Baker P Chief Cook • Steward • Towboat Inland Cook ALL DEPARTMENTS • Welding • Ufeboatman • Adult Basic Education (ABE) • High School Equivalency Program (GEO) • Nautical Science Certificate Program • Scholarship/Work Program RECORD OF EMPLOYMENT TIME—(Show only amount needed to upgrade in rating noted above or attach letter of service, whichever is applicable.) VESSEL SIGNATURE RATING HELD DATE SHIPPED DATE Please Print RETURN COMPLETED APPLICATION TO: Seafarers Lundeberg Upgrading Center PINEY POINT, MD. 20674 1jR/LPG7Jul.y. 1983 DATE OF DISCHARGE �',- • •A..,r.-..iTfr.-t-. «S.£H.£;£^ vv^v-rp-^ :'i=^'=aPBfc?«WVrTar,,-^«ir=«-* S .»r 's River Royalty Steamboatin' Magic is Sti :# - •^••.,• ''v ;••• .-SiKi • • • :.-:;:;;#;ifiiSiifi STpSShe Mississippi River, the Mis^ssippi Queen takes her passengers back to a gracious age in American history. . [ ... I now come to o phase of the Mississippi River life of the flush times of steamboating, which seems to me to warrant full examination—the marvelous science oj piloting, as displayed there. I believe there has been nothing like it elsewhere in the world. ASHIONED AFTER the F steamboats of old, the SIUcrewed Mississippi Queen (Delta Queen Steamboat Co.) rivals any of the luxury passenger lin­ ers of today. Her exterior lines, often de­ scribed as a "white wedding cake," are similar to the riverboats of a century ago. With twin stacks towering 81 feet above the water, the $27 million paddlewheeler has an all-steel welded hull and super­ structure. She is 382 feet long with a beam of 69 feet, and boasts a giant red steam-pow­ ered paddlewheel and the world's largest and loudest calliope— along with brass trim, beveled mirrors, parquet dance floors and plush carpeting throughout. But she is also very much a part of the 20th century with such conveniences as elevators. a swimming^ool/jacuzzi, sauna and gym, movie theater, roomto-room telephones, and indi­ vidual climate control. On July 25, 1976, as part of the bicentennial celebration, the Mississippi Queen was commis­ sioned in Cincinnati, Ohio, join­ ing her sister, the legendary De/m Queen (built in 1926), and al­ ready has become the third larg­ est revenue producer for the SIU. The Mississippi Queen was built at the Jeffboat Shipyard in Jeffersonville, Ind., where, dur­ ing the 19th century, 4,800 steamboats were built—includ­ ing the racing steamer Natchez and the J. M. White. But she is no ordinary paddlewheeler. The intent from the very be­ ginning was to build the largest, most spectacular riverboat ever. And she certainly is! "To cruise on the Mississippi Queen is to enjoy a uniquely American experience," said Stanley S. Thune, president of the Delta Queen Steamboat Co. "History comes alive once more as the Mississippi Queen steams through our country's heart­ land. The frolicking entertain­ ment, the outstanding New Or­ leans-style cuisine and the gracious hospitality of her ailAmerican crew combine to pro­ duce the same ambience that drew thousands to the river dur­ ing the Great Steamboat Era." Sailing under the American flag, the Mississippi Queen cruises the year round. She car­ ries 396 passengers along 1,700 miles of the Mississippi River— from New Orleans in the south to Minneapolis/St. Paul in the north—and shows them a tmly unique and unforgettable view of America. Helping to make history come alive for the passengers of the^ Mississippi Queen are the many SIU members who crew the paddlewheeler. Some of them are pictured on these four pages. Up the River • 1850's The photos of the SIU crewmembers on these four pages were taken by Bob Vahey, Safety Di­ rector of the Seafarers Interna­ tional Union. Quotations are taken from Mark Twain's "Life on the Mississippi." the Mississippi steamboats were ''magnificent''... they were "floating palaces"—terms which had always been applied to them; terms which did not over-express the admiration with which the people viewed them. . . . July 1983/LOG/19 •."•5 • h; 1 r J'. • • �J. 1 ^• ,i;4vv"'- •' ::w • ' f • —23^=;-'^5- j,i- - i"- -;>-,^--j^,i:.tg,.iT^^ MZi- ' .."•4 ;• S'pj Vi ?!rt| Im im] i^V « Cathy Kraatz, purser, and Dick Karnath, watchman, stand on the gangway of the Mississippi Queen as the boat takes on passengers. Posing on the bow of the Missis­ sippi Queen is Bill Freitas, head deckhand, and Susanna Sample, purser. (• Two porters stand in front of the Mississippi Queen in New Orleans. They are Mike Perez (I.) and Jeff Charron. mm. *SK^ move up the river—always through enchanting scenery , there being no other kind on the Upper Missis­ sippi. . . . \r: #"' • iffei;:'' BAAX- !;•.• •;•:•: W00Xry. • ii^;l f m ..^1 - y- ;-/•• y . •; ' •* f •» < Nf.' lAf' •'. X .. • ^ *A^'-.:., r. ^^.y• . -«« •.-• «r •;. -•' • . _ • .• ;• ;f5r'- y;.'^' X'i., ' : „v,., I '!• -: I — • Now w/ien / had mastered the language of this water [the Mississippi], and had come to know every trifling feature that bordered the great river asfamdiarly as I knew the letters of the alphabet, I had made a valuable acquisition. ... .. Kelly Lavigne (I.) and Maureen Macher are two of the maids on the luxury riverboat. Here they are waiting for passengers on the mam deck. ... In the old days, to load a steamboat at St. Louis, take her to New Orleans and back, and discharge cargo, consumed about twenty-five days, on an average. . . . .'•f4 '4 , - = -_^ ^1 f- J! Two of the paddlewheeler's deckhands are Bill Freitas (I.) and Dan Taylor. Solidarity Aboard the Queen Posing for their picture in the passenger dining room are (I. to r.) Frank Brown, waiter, and Jimmy Johnson, utility man in the galley. The job of the Mississippi Queen porters is a large one. They have to get all the passengers' bags organized and on and off the boat. Since the Mississippi Queen arrives and departs on the same day, usually Friday, it's a busy day! Pictured here are porters Bill McDonagh (I.) and Mike Perez. •>, Tadeusz Kornecki is a fireman on the Mississippi Queen, but he has not always been a riverboating man. Tadeusz is from Poland, and on December 13, 1982 he jumped off the Polish ship, the MIS Zawiercie, when it got to the U.S. Tadeusz was a member of Solidarity, the Pol­ ish labor union, and his family remains behind in Poland. He hopes to become a full book SlU member in the near future. 11' "li •^'1 • • • II • Alvino Lopez (I.) and Al Cooper are both utility men aboard the Mississippi Queen. - :.r. r-Ji-A" -S — •. - --3K '-Vi ' �^-r-' The Mississippi Queen one cannot see too many summer sunrises on the Mississippi. They are enchanting ... and when the sun gets well up, and distributes a pink flush here and a powder of gold yonder and a purple haze where it will yield the best effect you grant that you have seen something that is worth remembering: . . . r' Fine dininq is a way of life aboard the Mississippi Queen, and these three mThelp to make it so. From the left are Tony Ocanno, galley utility; Norman Grissom. waiter; and Keith Thompson, galley utility. Norm is now in his second season as a waiter. •;i,. •w Some of the steamboater's crew include (I. to r.) Rick Liebold, porter, Bob Sella, oiler; and Bob Jaskowiak, porter. -# •3li L:!> :• «i iv- r Enjoying the good food on the luxury paddlewheeler are (I. to r.) Ken Bray, 1st cook, and Willie Williams, utility. f Starting the preparations for a tasty meal for the crew are (I. to r.) Tyler Stein, first cook and steward department delegate, and Kevin Caesar. 2nd cook. - .a-"", • Duane Mize, porter, gives the pas­ sageways of the Mississippi Queen a final once-over before the pas­ sengers arrive. ••m-\ Pi ^ iift, Sitting in the dining room is waiter Jere Anderson. Chef Pete Tomlow stands in the main dining room of the Mississippi Queen. "/r- 22/LOG/July 1983 1 HP! There are employment oppor­ tunities aboard the Delta Queen Steamboat Co. boats, particularly for chefs and cooks. For further information, contact the SIU New Orleans hall. �- .•' •;< ' ?:•.. • 'ij -- - L. r^r' ,^1]-^ ,« : .:•• :• 'pSiiK-Xi-' X - .. .i A Valued Friend and Mentor Charlie Zimmerman Is Dead Charles S. Zimmerman, a for­ mer vice president of the Inter­ national Ladies Garment Work­ ers Union and head of the New York Dressmakers, died June 3 in New York City at the age of 86. His career spanned two con­ tinents and encompassed many of the major trends and battles of the New York and American Labor Movements. His life had special meaning for members of theSIU. A close friend of this Union, he had a training ship named after him at the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seaman­ ship in Piney Point, Md.—the Charles S. Zimmerman—upon which almost every trainee, upgrader and official of this Union has stepped foot since her chris­ tening in 1969. Zimmerman strongly be­ lieved in education, and was a strong influence in this area on the late Paul Hall. At the christening of the Charles S. Zimmerman, then SIU President Paul Hall de­ scribed the garment worker as a longstanding friend of the Sea­ farers Union, "one of the very few" who came^tp its assistance in the days when it was small and weak. "Because of the ef­ forts of labor leaders like Charles Zimmerman," HaU smd, "toe lives of many people, including our Seafarers, are much richer today." A power in both toe garment industry and the N.Y. Labor Movement, Charles Zimmer­ man's reputation extended far beyond the confines of those two worlds. He played an active role in promoting the twin causes Of education and civil rights, not only in this country, but on an international scale as well. During his long career, Zim­ merman served on numerous charitable and educational boards. He represented orga­ nized labor on the AFL-ClO's Civil Rights Committee and its Committee on Social Security. He was president of the Jewish Labor Committee, chairman of the National Trade Union Council for Human Rights, and chairman of the board of the American Chapter of Histadrut, the Israeli labor organization. He was a trustee of the National Urban League, and a member of the governing boards of the United Housing Foundation and the Health Insurance Plan of Greater New York. He served on the New York City Human Rights Commission. When he retired in 1972, Zim­ merman was a general director of the New York Joint Board of the Dress and Waistmakers Union and the Dressmakers Joint Council of the ILGWU. The board represents 80,000 union dressmakers in an eight-state region surrounding New York. Zimmerman was in the front­ line of many important fights. A onetime member of the Com- PMA Shipping Scene June 1983 REGISTERED SHIPPED SAN FRANCISCO Class "A"......... Class "B" Class "C"... Relief Grand Total (All Groups).... WILMINGTON Class "A" Class "B" Class "C" Grand Total (All Groups) Class -A"... Class'B" Class U".... Grand Total (All Groups) 58 I " 62 16 „i 1 ^ 12 2 ^ I " SEATTLE •••• ..... " ^ ^ „ HONOLULU Class A'..,.. Class "B".. Class C Grand Total (All Groups)....... ' _ 1^7 5 J 14 . -i] Charlie Zimmerman spoke of his dream of education for all workers at dedication ceremonies in November 1968 of the Schoolship Charles S. Zimmerman at the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg, School of Seamanship in Piney Point, Md. munist Party, he broke with the Party in 1929 over the issue of union democracy and workers' rights. His inner struggle mir­ rored what was happening throughout the American Labor Movement and indeed through­ out much of the educated elite of this country. Before Franklin Roosevelt came to office, America was a different country. Far-sighted people saw the abuses of an unrestrained capitalist econ­ omy: worker misery, high un­ employment, severe social dis­ location. Yet men and women like Charles Zimmerman re­ jected the easy route—com­ munist and left-wing rhetoric— and forged a new path by em­ bracing democracy and social justice through a free American Labor Movement, Charles Zimmerman and the ILGWU forged a coalition with the Seafarers International Union in the '40s and '50s to make the unions in New York and the outlying regions free of com­ munist influence. They also fought together to keep orga­ nized crime from gaining control over the New York Labor Movement. Zimmerman, a mild man­ nered man, risked death and physical injury fighting for these principles. His nose was broken in a strike during the 1930s. Later, in 1959, he was beaten with a blackjack in an attempt by the underworld to intimidate his union and break strikes. Typical of the exposure that the SIU received from its close connection with the ILGWU was this article from The New York Times describing an ILGWU rally in 1948 aimed at controlling the influence of organized crime in the New York garment in­ dustry. Fifty thousand people attended. The SIU sent hundreds of its members to ensure that the protesters would be safe from physical harm: "Scattered throughout the crowd," said The New York Times, "were hundreds of white-capped Seafarers who drew enthusiastic cheers and applause for the aid they were giving the ILGWU in its war on the gangster hood­ lums." Zimmerman came to this country in 1913 at the age of 16 from Talne, Ukraine in Russia. He was forced to leave the country because of religious persecution. A Jew, h^was de­ nied advancement even though he had pursued a secular edu­ cation at a local Russian school. He attended school at night in order to advance his career and received his first real break when he joined Local 25 of the ILGWU. He was elected shop chairman and his career took off. A dedicated family man, Charles Zimmerman and his wife brought a personal touch to their business dealings. They were warm people who understood the importance of fair play and personal integrity. Both Charles Zimmerman and his wife Rose were known throughout the Labor Move­ ment for their generosity and graciousness. Meeting Paul Hall's daughter Margaret for the first time, Mrs. Zimmerman looked at her neck and said, "Here tatele (Yiddish for dear one), take this." She then re­ moved a simple but elegant Star of David that she had been wearing and gave it to the young girl. "No nice Jewish girl should be without one." Charles Zimmerman is sur­ vived by his wife Rose, his son jPaul, and two grandchildren. July -{^JLQGjn �- ^.w~,> ^7'' In Port Elizabeth Payoff and Meeting Greet Sea-Land Express AB Joe Polsney is all set to help load stores on the Sea-Land Ex­ press. Charlie Misak, a member of the shore gang, rests for a moment between tasks. I: •c; r:^k -v? j'J " Most people agree that payoff time is the sweetest part of any trip. The crewmembers onboard the Sea-Land Express are no exception: They were certainly pleased when the ship docked in Port Elizabeth, N.J. for a few days after a short trip to Bremerhaven and Rotterdam. Shipboard life in port takes on a familiar pattern. This trip was different in one respect: One last fire and boat drill was held before payoff, as if to pro­ long channel fever. The ship, which had been taken care of by an efficient SIU crew, was spotless. Chief Steward Ken Hayes, who had been onboard the ves­ sel long enough to read every one of the books in the ship's library, played an active part in the Union meeting, as did a number of seamen. The Union meeting is a place where seamen iron out beefs. It is also the place where seamen can learn about their Union first­ hand. and where Union officials can get a feel for the wishes of the membership. SIU Representative Joe Air ran an up-front Union meeting. "I'm here to tell you about a number of things that will affect your future. As you all know, shipping has been bad. We at the SIU have been doing every­ thing we can to turn that around. We've been working like crazy to pass the Boggs Bulk Bill, which would create some new jobs for American seamen. "Since shipping is bad, we've had to experiment with things like relief trips. Things have been tough all around. The clos­ ing of the Public Health Hos­ pitals has cost the Welfare Plans $1 million a month in extra costs. "Yet, we are responding to the challenge. We're putting in a new computer system that will speed up the time it takes to process vacation pay and wel­ fare benefits. "The new headquarters building gives the SIU a good place to make a stand where it counts the most: Washington. The maritime industry is the most heavily regulated in the country. We have to make sure that Congress knows we exist." After the meeting. Air met with members of the crew to iron out disputed overtime and other such beefs. Those who didn't have any problems wasted no time in making the most of their liberty. Port Elizabeth is just a short distance from New York, and New York is a good seaman's town. For two days, the shore gang took over the operation of the ship. Even in port, the SeaLand Express was impressive. The galley was warm and cozy, and there was plenty of space for seamen to make themselves at home. The library, which contained several hundred pa­ perback books, had a desk and a couple of arm chairs. There was a small but fully-equipped gym. It contained a steam room, a bike, weights and a rowing machine. Two officers on the Sea-Land Express were asked to comment on what was special about the ship. They replied without hes­ itation, "The crew." QMED A. Strawinski, who stood duty while the Sea-Land Express was in port, stands in front of the ship's control panel. James Mastrokalis, AB with the shore gang, takes a minute to slice some oranges and grapefruit in the galley. Thomas Vamyi, crew mess for the Sea-Land Express during her time in port, takes a look at the LOG. V. Shore gang Bosun Tony Guillen, who has been with the SlU since 1946, uses a crane to load stores \ on the Sea-Land Express. 24/LOG/July 1983 .3S\CjOJ\ YIUL SIU Representative Joe Air (far right) meets with the Ship's Committee of the Sea-Land Express. They are (I. to r.) B. Walden, chief cook and steward delegate: Bob Lerak, AB and deck delegate; Andrew Lesnesky, bosun and chairman; Joe Atchinson, electrician and education director, and Ken Hayes, steward and secretary-recorder. Chief Steward Ken Hayes dem­ onstrates some of the gym equip­ ment onboard the Sea-Land Ex­ press. �•• ^ I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I T r iJl • ;.-B Irinatm tttk Seafarers International Union of North America, AFL-CIO Washington Report The maritime industry has a problem and it is called the Reagan administration. Admiral Harold Shear, Marad admin­ istrator, announced earlier this month that the Reagan administration plans to oppose two bills favored by all segments of the maritime industry; the Boggs Bulk Bill and the Government Impelled Cargo Act of 1983. Both bills seek to reverse the long standing decline of the American-flag mer­ chant marine—the Boggs bill by stimulat­ ing activity in the near extinct U.S.-flag bulk trade and the Government Impelled Cargo Act by strengthening the cargo preference laws that already are on the books. Despite the announcement, both bills continued to pick lip support. The Boggs Bulk Bill, which is officially called the Competitive Shipping and Shipbuilding Act of 1983, now has over 150 sponsors. The Government Impelled Cargo Act, HR 2692, was introduced earlier this year by Rep. Walter B. Jones (D-N.C.), who is chair­ man of the House Merchant Marine Com­ mittee. The Third Proviso The House has voted to close a loophole in the Jones Act that could have led to third-flag invasion in the Alaska-Lower 48 states trade. The loophole, known as the Third Prov­ iso, has never been used. Earlier this year, however, an owner of a foreign-flag vessel made an unsuccessful attempt to cash in on it. Fearing widespread abuse of the loophole, this Union and other supporters acted quickly to have it closed. The bill, HR 1976, was passed by a margin of 373-44. It is expected to have a rougher time in the Senate, however. While there is widespread support in the Senate to protect the integrity of the Jones Act, a leading opponent of the Third Prov­ iso legislation. Sen. Ted Stevens (R-Alaska), is chairman of the Senate's Merchant Ma­ rine Subcommittee. It is therefore impor­ tant for SIU members to write their sen­ ators about this piece of legislation. Frank Drosak in New York In an address before the Propeller Club of New York, SIU President Frank Drozak again warned against the precipitous decline in this country's merchant marine. "I am speaking to you tpday from the biggest shipping port on the Eastern Sea­ board with the least American-flag ships sailing in and out of its harbor. This reflects the critical, neglected condition of our American merchant marine—where it s been—where it is—and where it is headed. "The most important reasons for the decline of the U.S. merchant marine are the shipping policies of other nations and our government's failure to act realisti­ cally in response to those policies. More July 1983 Legislative, Administrative and Regulatory Happenings and more nations are coming to realize that the development of a merchant fleet can provide a country with tremendous economic and defense benefits. To gain these benefits in a highly competitive worid market, many nations have resorted to subsidies, tax benefits, preferential financ­ ing, and cargo reservation laws designed to give their fleets a competitive edge. "Our merchant marine is badly needed for the survival of this country. If labor, management and government don't start cooperating with each other, stop playing one against the other, cutting deals with various government agencies, chopping up what is left of this sick industry, then we are certainly heading for the chain locker." Bauxite The United States has agreed to double its purchase of Jamaican bauxite this year for use in the strategic mineral stockpile. The government had originally ordered 1 million metric tons of Jamaican bauxite. Edward Seaga, Jamaica's prime minister and a close ally of the Reagan administra­ tion, urged the president to reconsider that figure in light of Jamaica's potential eco­ nomic problems. World demand for baux­ ite, Jamaica's leading export, is down 30 percent from last year. American-flag vessels are required un­ der existing statutes to carry 50 percent of all cargo bought for the strategic mineral stockpile, because that cargo is govern­ ment generated. Grain Deal The United States is hoping to negotiate a new grain agreement with the Soviet Union before the present contract expires in December of this year. This develop­ ment offers the U.S. government the per­ fect chance to reaffirm its commitment to the maritime industry, according to Peter Luciano, executive director of the Trans­ portation Institute. Luciano urged that "a U.S./Soviet mar­ itime agreement be negotiated in tandem with a new grain pact." Moreover, the new accord "should not be undertaken without prior consultation with the mari­ time industry" because the U.S./Soviet bilateral trade agreement is "a model on which similar agreements are based." The U.S./Soviet maritime agreement, first established under the Nixon admin­ istration in 1972, provided for equal shar­ ing of oceanborne commerce between the two nations. Participation under the terms of agreement authorized one-third of bi­ lateral trade to be carried by the United States, one-third by the Soviet Union, and one-third to third-flag vessels." Luciano stressed that a new maritime agreement between the two countries "would increase employment opportuni­ ties for the U.S. fleet." He noted that the Soviet Union has a bilateral trade agree­ ment with other countries such as Algeria, Brazil, Greece, India, Mexico, Italy and Portugal. Maritime Devetopment Bank Rep. Mario Biaggi (D-N.Y.) has intro­ duced a new maritime promotion bill, HR 3399, which would create a self-financing maritime development bank. Biaggi, who is chairman of the House Merchant Marine Subcommittee, said that the program "would promote'innovation"^ and "increase productivity, competitive­ ness and capital investment in maritime enterprise." Under the terms of the biU, $4 billion would be allocated in direct and indirect loans to spur construction of new vessels, rehabilitate older ones and provide ship­ owners with a line of credit to obtain fixed rates bplow market financing options. SPAD is the SlU's political fund and our political arm in Washington, D.C. The SIU asks for and accepts voluntary contributions only. The Union uses the money donated to SPAD to support the election campaigns of legislators who have shown a pro-maritime or pro-labor record. SPAD enables the SIU to work effectively on the vital maritime issues in the Congress. These are issues that have a direct impact on the jobs and job security of all SIU mem­ bers, deep-sea, inland, and Lakes. The SIU urges its members to continue their fine record of support for SPAD. A member can contribute to the SPAD fund as he or she sees fit, or make no contribution at all without fear of reprisal. A copy of the SPAD report is filed with the Federal Elec­ tion Commission. It is available for purchase from the EEC in Washington, D.C. July 1983/LOG/25 ; -sa / X �•Sailors Turn SmokeFew things cause more dam­ age to a ship and her crew than fire. On land people can be evac­ uated, and trained firemen are called in to put out the flames. Onboard ship it's the crew who has to take over these respon­ sibilities. Since many of our ships carry highly flammable mate­ rials, the necessity of having a crew trained in firefighting tech­ niques is of the utmost impor­ tance. Every trainee at the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg, School of Seamanship (SHLSS) attends one week (for two hours each day) of classroom instruction on fire prevention and firefighting. Included in this training is a oneday field trip to the Military Sealift Command's firefighting school at Earle, N.J. Here the emergency situations which have been discussed in the classroom become reality—but under con­ trolled conditions. The experi­ ence of fighting different kinds At close quarters a fire such as this of fires and the mistakes that can look ominous, but with team­ are sure to be made become work it is extinguished in less than learning experiences rather than a minute. fatal errors. Dressed in firefighting gear, the students are first given class- wm I: 9-. -s (,• I •• Daniel McLaughlin hand cranks the oxygen supply to a hose mask vyhlle Charles Woodson watches for kinks in the hose. 26/LOG/July 1983 - Shawn McAllister, Duayne Fischer and Lawrence Menard leave the smoke house after removing their oxygen breathing apparatus. �,._ r-r^T ! • "':-! - :A'if: ";p'S||fit':':;' Eaters for S room instruction on equipment and safety. The instructors then spend the rest of the time dem­ onstrating how to control and extinguish various types of fires. The students get "hands-on" experience putting out grease fires, bilge fires, spill fires and tank fires. In addition, the stu­ dents learn to work together as a firefighting team, each gaining the experience of working at the three positions which make up the team—hose man, back-up man and nozzle man. Instruction is also given in how to wear oxygen breathing apparatus. Every student is ex­ pected to put on a mask, enter a smoke filled room, remove the mask, count to ten and leave the room. By the end of the day the students are worn out. But they are confident that should a fire occur onboard their ship they will know what to do to control and put out the fire. Fighting a large fire calls for teamwork, safety and planning. Instructor Dick Peyrek of the Military Sealift Command's Firefighting School positions each man and demonstrates how to approach and put out a hatch fire. Shawn McAllister prepares the fire extinguisher for recharging. Gavin Pennington uses a CO, fire exMnguisher to put out a grease fire. July 1983/LOG/27 �r- -I-• •. Deep Sea Pensioner Tiburico Cuenca Ibabao, 95. passed away on May 2. Brother Iba­ bao joined the SIU in the port of San Francisco in 1955-. He was born in Nu* iKincia. P 1. and was a resident there Inierment was m the Roman t aiholic C emetery m Numancia. Surviving are two nieces. Mrs. Eufemia F Macahilas ot Stockton. Calif, and Isidra hvangeiisia of the Philippines. i- ' •> - V ,\ Pensioner Douglas Lee Albert Robbins. 70. died of a lung ailment at home in Pusan. Korea on April 14. Brother^ Robbins joined the / SIU in 1948 in the port of New York sailing as a bosun and 3rd mate. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy before World War II. Seafarer Robbins was bom in Maine. Cremation took place. Surviving are his widow. Mija; a son. Albert; two daughters, Martha A. Tay­ lor of Carson City, Nev. and Dong Erin and a sister. Mrs. L. Guerin of Portland, Me. Pensioner Floyd Walker, 66, died of a heart attack in the West Florida Hos­ pital in Pensacola. Fla. on May 20. Brother Walker joined the SIU in ^ 1948 in the port of -' Mobile sailing as a chief cook for SeaLand. H».was a veteran of the U.S. Coast Guard in World War II. Seafarer Walker was bora in Alabama and was a resident of Lillian, Ala. Burial was in the Morgan Cemetery in Pensacola. Surviving is his widow, Frances. Pensioner Thomas M. Wabbiis, 82, passed away on J une 15. Brother Wabolis joined the SIU in 1942 in the port of New York sailing as a chief cook for SeaLand. He walked the picket line in the 1962 Robin Line beef. Seafarer Wabolis was a resident of Dobbs Ferry, N.Y. Surviving are his widow .^Frieda and a stepson. Wal­ lace Flezia. Lester I. Wolfe, 66, died on Sept. 10, 1982. Brother Wolfe joined the SIU in 1944 in the port of Baltimore sailing as a chief electrician. He was born in West Virginia and was a resident of Pomona. Calif. Surviving "-jare his widow, Nellie and a sister, tmma Madaline Kelly. 28/LOG/July 1983 Stanlon Linwood Grice, 65. died of heart failure in the Colonial Manor Home. Rayville, La. on Feb. 9. Brother Grice joined the SIU in 1949 in the port of New York sailing as a FOWT. He also worked as a steve­ dore and was a veteran of the U.S. Manne Corps oefore World War 11. Seatarer Grice was born in Mississippi and was a resident of New Orleans. Cremation look place m the Rayville Masonic Crematory. Surviving are two ^isiers Mrs, Amos iSarah' W. Bateman 0} Fuliorn. Ga. and Frances ol Canton Miss, and an aunt, Mrs. Nell CrooK of C»reenwood. Miss. Pensioner Ira Wesley Wright. 66. died of a lung ail­ ment in the Houston Veterans Adminis­ tration Medical Cen­ ter. Brother Wright joined the SIU in the port of New York s^ing as a chief electrician. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy dunng and after World War II. Seafarer Wright was also a Boilermaker. Bora in Ar­ kansas, he was a resident of Baytown, Texas. Inierment was in the Houston National Cemetery. Surviving is his widow. Patricia. Recertihed Bosun Walter Luther Compton Jr., 60, died of a brain tumor in the Portsmouth (Va.) General Hos­ pital on May 23. Brother Compton joined the SIU in 1947 in the port of Norfolk sailing for Sea-Land and has been sailing as a bosun since '4964. Seafarer Compton hit the bricks in the 1965 Chicago taxi organizing drive beef. He was graduated from the Union's Recertified Bosuns Program in November 1975 and was a veteran of the U.S. Army during World War II. A native of Virginia, he lived in Portsmouth. Burial was in the Olive Branch Cemetery in Portsmouth. Sur­ viving is his widow. Virginia. Hector Llanos Vargas Sr., 38, died at home in Brooklyn, N.Y. on Feb. 17. Brother Vargas joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1979 sailing in the steward department. He was bora in Ponce, P.R. Interment was in the Ponce Cemetery. Surviving are his son. Hector Jr.; his parents, Luis and Luz Vargas and two brothers. Luis and Radames of Brooklyn. Brian Adams Watson, 23, died in Chirique Grande, Panama while riding the SS Overseas Natalie (Maritime Overseas) on Oct. 27. 1982. Brother Wat.son joined the SIU following his graduation from the SHLSS in 1980. He .sailed as a GSU . Seafarer Watson was born in Washington. D.C. and was a resident of Bethesda, .Md. Cre­ mation took place. Surviving are his parents, Walter Scott and Elizabeth of Chevy Chase. Md. In Memory of Robert L. Tremblay Oct. 13, 1955-Jan. 1, 1983 Now a Part of the Ocean of Thought We were the boys who would never grow old or up or wiierever it is old surters grow to. We were once Boys of Summer just like you. The swells were our heartbeat ciud when the waves came or when we went to the waves, we were the first and the strongest and the hottest. It is our footprints that you follow to your waves todav. trials we blazed and breaks we conquered and aooraed with our names in tribute to ourselves. We are the Boys of Summer. It is the spirit ot summer wiiich propels us through our days, which burns our hair and bodies and tones our muscles in anticipation ol the next pertect swell. Summer to us is not a season but a slate ol mind." as much a part of us as we are a pari of it. And it is the promise ol endless summer that motivates our emotional and financial etTorts toward warmer shores where summer is eternity. Summer—the feeling of a warm offshore wind in your face as you drop into a pertect tube: the heat of the sun oti \our back as you walk to your favorite break. To the resi iif the world we are all that is summer, all that is young and free and golden. 1 love you. vour little brother Kevin Jack Edward Harris. 58. succumbed to heart disease in the port of Houston on Nov. 21,1982. Brother Harris joined the SIU in that port in 1977 sailing as an assistant cook. He was a veteran of the U.S. Armed Forces. Seafarer Harris was bora in Canastota, N.Y. and was a resident of Somerville, Texas. Bunal was in the Holy Sepulchre Cem­ etery. Houston. Surviving are his widow, Margaret and two daughters, Jeanne and Therese Strickland of Sonier\ille. David Hayes, 55, died of heart-lung taiiure in the Virginia Beach (Va.) Hospital on Feb. 24. Brother Hayes joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1980 sailing as an AB. He was bora in Ensley, S.C. and was a resi­ dent of Virginia Beach. Interment was in Greenville. S.C. Surviving is his sisier. Mrs. Roy E. Williams of Vir­ ginia Beach. Keith Joseph Swille, 35, was washed overboard at night off the LASH SS Stonewall Jackson (Waterman) on April 7. Brother Swille joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1971 sailing as an AB. He was bora in the United States ai^J was a resident of Little Suamico. Wis. Surviving is his mother, Violet Elliott of Little Suamico. Robert James Burgess Tallman, 45, died on Feb. 5. Brother Tallman joined the SIU in 1945 in the port of New York sailing as an AB. He was bora in Auburn, N.Y. and was a resident of Binghamton, N.Y. Surviving are his widow, Chong Suk; a daughter, Judy Rose Carlotta and a sister, Rene Lee of Binghamton. Emmit Alvin Connell Jr., 64, died of cancer in the Singing River Hospi­ tal, Pascagoula, Miss, on May 3. Brother Connell joined the SIU in 1938 in the port of San Francisco sailing as an oiler for the Waterman Steamship Co He was a veteran of the U.S. Army Infaniry in World War II. In­ terment was in the Orange Grove Cem­ etery, Jackson City. Miss. Surviving is his sister, Esteila of Pascagoula. Ulysses Scott "Scotty" Weems, 62, died on March 4. Brother Weems joined the SIU in 1945 in the port of New Orleans sailing as a chief pumpman aboard the SS Sandcuptain (Construc­ tion Aggregates) in 1958. He was also a machinist. Seafarer Weems was born in Winnfield. La. and was a resident of Metairie, La. Surviving are his widow, Concetta; his mother, Mrs. T. F. Weems of Kenner. La. and a brother in the SIU. Pensioner Stanley Begbie Wrigbt, 70, passed away on May 8. Brother Wright joined the SIU in the port of New Orleans in 1951 sailing as a cook. He was bora in England and was a U resident of New Orleans. Surviving is his widow. Annette " Great Lakes Pensioner Francis Leroy Slygh Jr., 61, died of heart failure in the Lakeland (Fla.) Medical Center on May 12. Brother Slygh joined the Union in the port of Lorain, Ohio in I%1 sailing as a deckhand and FOWT for the Great Lakes Towing Co. from 1947 to 1983. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army in World War II. Laker Slygh was bora in Sandusky. Ohio and was a resident of Lakeland. Cremation took place in the Lakeland Crematory. Sur­ viving are his widow, Gail; a son, Robert and a daughter. Debra. Marine Cooks Richard C. Washington, 59, died of cancer in the Providence Medical Cen­ ter in Seattle, Wash, on Nov. 23,1982. Brother Washington joined the SIUmerged Marine Cooks and Stewards Union in the port of Seattle in 1%2 sailing as a steward utility for the American President Line. He was also a former member of the Alaska Fish­ ermen's Union. Seafarer Washington was a veteran of the U.S. Army in World War IE Bora in Marlin, Texas, he was a resident of Seattle. Burial was in the Washelli Cemetery, Seattle. Surviving are his widow. Alberta and his mother, Dora of Seattle �-J- SeaLog X-Word By Debbie Greene •• You Must Have A Valid Passport -..'V The SIU wants to remind all its deepsea members that they must have an up-to-date, valid passport. In a ruling by the Seafarers Appeals Board that went into effect on Jan. 3,1978, it is stated that "a requirement for shipping is that all seamen must possess a valid up-to-date passport." The SAB took this action to insure that those who throw in for fly out jobs will be fully pre­ pared to take them. By possessing an up-to-date passport, Seafarers are enhanc­ ing their job opportunities and are enabling the Union to con­ tinue to meet its manpower commitments to its contracted companies. Personals Lambertine (Tennie) C. Burton Mrs. Patty Ferguson asks that you get in touch with her. You may write to her at Box 264, Olney, Va. 23418, or you can call at (804) 787-3058. Answers Next Month! 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Periods of guard duty In addition Parts of ships' structures Hockey great Pertaining to the sea Kind of tide Relating to the moon even keel On deck Freshwater fish Back talk Not in Domesticated hog Performed alone At the pinnacle God of love Previous Propel a boat with a single oar Trap Caused ice to form Reverse; disassemble Musical note and behold! Not on shore Abraham, and Jacob Breaker; sea Dine Uncle ^ Musical note once Mack (Red) Chapman Mark Johnson asks that you contact him at 3208 Bamhill Dr., Charlotte, N.C. 28205; tele­ phone (704) 568-4660. Edmund Pacheco Please write to mom. She hasn't heard from you in a long time and is very worried. —your sister, Jeanette Answers to Previous Puzzle I'' B £ u £ S\ A 1^ o rri Is A. r £ A L •L F ~A k ra u Dispatchers Report for Great Lakes JUNE 1-30, 1983 •TOTAL RKISTERED All Groups Class A Glass B Class C Port 21 Algonac Pwt Algonac. — 0 4 ~ 13 ' DECK DEPARTMENT 41 11 ••REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groops Class A Class B Class C 49 4 6 2 BIGIIIE DEPARTMENT 17 8 0 25 7 9 2 1 2 44 24 19 36 36 • 0 TOTAL SHIPPED AIIGioups Class A CIttsB Class C d 3 Port S o ro <5 <s L£j\u co T L sj I T / in H T1 \ w w / A Af L L B s 01/ i AT o s "si £ r As e / £\ T A (J T O S /V // £• \r // T A Algonac 3 1 1 STEWARD DEPARTMHIT 12 9 0 Port Algonac 19 16 6 BITRY DEPARTMENT 0 0 0 120 70 28 0 56 17 12 Totals All Departmeiils .... •"Total Registered" means the number of men who actually registered for shipping at the port last month. ••"Registered on the Beach" means the total number of men registered at the port at the end of last month. .• ' i • * . Legal Aid In the event that any SIU members have legal problems in the various ports, a list of attomeys whom they can consult Is being published. The member need not choose the recom­ mended attorneys and this list Is In­ tended only for Informational pur­ poses: NEW YORK, NEW YORK Schulman & Abarbanel 358 Fifth Avenue New York, New York 10001 Tele. # (212) 279-9200 BALTIMORE, MD. Kaplan, Heyman, Greenberg, Engelman & Belgrad Sun Life Building Charles & Redwood Streets Baltimore, Md. 21201 Tele. # (301) 539-6967 CHICAGO, ILL. Katz & Friedman 7 South Deartjom Street Chicago, III. 60603 Tele. # (312) 263-6330 DETROIT, MICH. Victor G. Hanson 19268 Grand River Avenue Detroit, Mich. 48822 Tele. # (313) 532-1220 GLOUCESTER, MASS. Orlando & White 1 Western Avenue Gloucester, Mass. 01930 Tele. # (61.7) 283-8100 HOUSTON, TEXAS Archer, Peterson and Waldner 1801 Main St. (at Jefferson) Suite 510 Houston, Texas 77002 Tele. # (713) 659-4455 & Tele. # (813) 879-9842 LOS ANGELES, CAUF. Fogel, Rothschild, Fetdman & Ostrov 5900 Wi: hire Boulevard, Suite 2800 L(» Angeles, Calif. 90036 Tele. # (213) 937-6250 WILMINGTON, CAUF. Fogel, Rothschild, Feldman & Ostrov 239 South Avalon Wilmington, Calif. 90744 Tele. # (213) 834-2546 MOBILE, ALA. Simon & Wood 1010 Van Antwerp Building Mobile, Ala. 36602 Tele. # (205) 433-4904 NEW ORLEANS, LA. Barker, Boudreaux, Lamy, Gardner & Foley 1400 Richards Building 837 Gravier Street New Orleans, La. 70112 Tele. # (504) 586-9395 PHILADELPHIA, PA. Kirschner, Walters, Willig, Weinberg & Dempsey Suite 110 1429 Walnut Street Philadelphia, Pa. 19102 Tele. # (215) 569-8900 ST. LOUIS, MO. Gruenberg, Sounders & Levine Suite 905—Chemical Building 721 Olive Street St. Louis, Missouri 63101 Tele. # (314) 231-7440 SAN FRANCISCO. CAUF. John Paul Jennings Henning, Walsh & Ritchie 100 Bush Street, Suite 440 San Francisco, Calif. 94104 Tele. # (415) 981-4400 SEATTLE, WASH. Davies, Roberts, Rekl, Anderson & Wacker 100 West Harrison Plaza Seattle, Wash. 98119 Tele. # (206) 285-3610 TAMPA FLA. Hamilton & Douglas, P. A. 2620 West Kennedy Boulevard Tampa, Florida 33609 Tele. # (813) 879-9842 ^ �Digest of Ships Meetings '.V i *. 1 ; 1' 1, ARECIBO (Puerto Rico Marine), May 1—Chairman J. Gomez; Secre­ tary H. GalicKi; Educational Director 8. Wala; Deck Delegate B. Berberena; Engine Delegate G. Silva; Stewart Del­ egate 0. Gonzalez. No disputed OT. There Is $170 In the movie and ship's fund; some money was used to send books to the Paul Hall Library In PIney Point and some for splitters for the TV sets In the office and crew messhalls. The latest LOG was read and Frank Drozak's column was discussed by crewmembers. It was again urged that the membership write to their congres­ sional representatives on the Boggs bill and all other legislation that per­ tains to shipping. A vote of thanks was given to Brother Drozak for the fine work he Is doing In Washington In trying to keep the maritime Industry alive. Everything aboard the Arecibo Is running smoothly. Crew were re­ minded to keep the messroom and pantry clean at night and not to remove chairs frOm the messhall for gangway watch or lookout on the bow. Thanks were given to the steward department for a job well done. Payoff will take place In the next port: San Juan, P.P. BALTIMORE (Sea-Land Service), June 5—Chairman G.R. KIdd; Secre­ tary George W. Gibbons; Educational Director W.J. Dunnlgan; StP'"ard Del­ egate James C. Wadswortn, No dis­ puted OT. There Is $15.25 In the ship's fund which Is In the captain's safe. The Ice-making machine, or lack thereof, was the main topic of discussion at the meeting. The old Ice machine has not been working for several months, and a new one was promised by the port captain In New Orleans. But It did not arrive. The steward said that they are making Ice as fast as they can, but It does take time. Especially now with the hot spell of weather. Ice Is really needed. The chairman said that If the Ice machine Is not on the dock when they arrive In New Orleans, he will call the Union hall. The chief en­ gineer thanked the crew for keeping all doors closed, which helps keep the rooms cooler, and a vote of thanks was given to the steward department for a job well done. Next port: New Orleans. La. DELTA CARIBE (Delta SS Line), May 8—Chairman K. Koutouras; Sec­ retary R.A. Cobb; Educational Director V. Brunell. No disputed OT. A discus­ sion was held about the ship's treasury and film fund, and all communications received from the company and from headquarters were posted. The chair­ man announced that the next port would be Haifa, Israel, with a sched­ uled arrival date of May 15. He also talked about the Alaska oil Issue and about the Boggs Bulk Bill—stressing that crewmembers write to their conJ gressmen to ask for their support In passing legislation which would benefit the merchant marine. He also empha­ sized the importance of upgrading at PIney Point and of donating to SPAD. A vote of thanks was given to the steward department for a job well done. All hands observed one minute of si­ lence In memory of our departed broth­ ers and sisters. Next port: Haifa, Israel. INGER (Reynolds Metal Co.), May 8—Chairman Stanley Jandora; Sec­ retary Joseph Bennett Jr.; Educational Director P. Aubaln. No beefs or dis­ puted OT. There Is $10 In the ship's fund. The chairman reported that three allotments were sent out this voyage. Payoff Is scheduled for May 15 In the port of Hopewell, Va. The ship will carry fertilizer to Stockton, Calif, and will then proceed to Hawaii to load sugar for a port In the Gulf. The steward urged the crew to take advantage of the upgrading programs available at PIney Point. "I have proof from the baker who attended, and he Is one of the best. Congratulations to Ryan Spence of Houston." The steward de­ partment was given a vote of thanks for a job well done, and they. In turn, thanked the unlicensed personnel and officers for their cooperation with the steward department. The steward claimed It was one of the best crews he had had the pleasure of sailing with. Next port: Hopewell, Va. KOPAA (Pacific Gulf Marine), May 5—Chairman Manuel A. Sllva; Sec­ retary M. Thrash; Steward Delegate John Pennell. There was some dis­ puted OT In the deck department. The ship's fund contains $39. No commu­ nications were received aboard the Kopaa, but the chairman talked about some of the Union rules and regula­ tions and about the Importance of do­ nating to SPAD. He also suggested that each crewmember write his congressional representative to ask them to support the Boggs Bulk Bill and other legislation to help build a strong merchant marine. The chief electrician talked about how things are going In the Industry, and stressed that each man do his particular job and do It well and with pride. The bosun will be getting off at the next port, and he' thanked the crew for their cooperation In making this a good voyage. NEW YORK (Apex), May 22— Chairman Clyde J. Smith Jr.; Secretary R.R. Maldonado; Educational Director J.A. Slay; Deck Delegate Samuel A. Solomon; Steward Delegate Emanuel Lowe. There were no beefs or disputed OT reported. There Is $123 In the ship's barbeque furid which will be left with the captain aboard ship for recrewlng. The chairman announced that the crew would be paid the following day and then the ship will be laid up for about three weeks, "so keep up the good work and leave your room clean." A number of books are now onboard the New York, making a nice little library for anyone with the extra time to read. A letter was received from Vice President Campbell regard­ ing the status of permanent jobs. Everyone should read that letter, and If there are any comments, crewmem­ bers should forward them to Brother Campbell at headquarters. All hands were asked to help keep the laundry area clean. The chairman told the crew that they have been doing a good job on the CAT-TUG and that the company Is happy ... and happy companies mean more contracts. NEWARK (Sea-Land Service), May 1—Chairman D. Manning; Secretary J. Wright; Educational Director R. South; Deck Delegate A. Janacek; Engine Delegate C. Ball; Steward Delegate L. LIghtfoot. No disputed OT or beefs were reported. Two new safety films are onboard, and all hands should take the time to see them. The chairman reminded everyone to check with the patrolman before getting off, and stressed the Importance of signing the SPAD checkoff. The Newark has been receiving LOGs and mall regularly; all communications from headquarters are read and posted. Crewmembers were reminded to wait until the gangway Is properly rigged before going ashore. A vote of thanks was given to Patrol­ man George Vukmir for getting the payoff on arrival (so all hands can get some time off) and to the steward department for a job well done. Next port: Seattle, Wash. OQDEN LEADER (Ogden Ma­ rine), May 10—Chairman W.E. Bab­ bitt; Secretary Neville Johnson. No disputed OT or beefs were reported. The ship will pay off In New Orleans this trip. The chairman reminded everyone to fill out vacation forms completely and make sure your Social Security number Is correct; otherwise It may take more time. The treasurer reported that there Is currently $118 In the ship's fund. Forty-seven dollars were spent on a TV booster and $18 for a cable. The crew agreed that they would donate money to the fund at payoff. A vote of thanks was given to the steward department for a job well done. OQDEN YUKON (Ogden Marine), April 3—Chairman C.O. Falrcloth; Sec­ retary C.R. Moss; Educational Director G.E. Dickens. The ship Is coming out of lay-up, and the hope Is that she will keep going for a while. This trip Is to be a short one, so the slop chest will supply only the basic needs. Crew­ members were urged to take advan­ tage of the upgrading opportunities at PIney Point, and the Importance of contributing to SPAD was stressed... "to keep our ships going." A new video cassette Is now aboard the Ogden Yukon for the enjoyment of everyone. All hands were reminded to keep the washing machine clean as well as other areas of the ship. One minute of silence was observed In memory of our departed brothers and sisters. Next port: Panama. ^ OVERSEAS CHICAOO (Maritime Overseas Corp.), May 29—Chairman J.R. Thompson; Secretary Bobble W. Stearns; Deck Delegate R. Rodrlques; Engine Delegate E. Whisenhaut; Steward Delegate R.G. Dixon. No dis­ puted OT. There Is now $395 In the ship's fund which Is locked up In the captain's safe. The chairman reported that the pumps are In bad shape and that the ship might anchor In the river for repairs before returning to the U.S.A. from Panama. Two letters were re­ ceived from headquarters. One per­ tained to safety aboard tankers. The other was a letter from Vice President Campbell about the permanent jobs. Crewmembers will be asked for their reactions and opinions on this Issue, and they will be fonArarded to head­ quarters by mall from the first U.S. port. At this point, most hands are against permanent jobs. They feel that the system of rotary shipping works the best and Is fairer. They also sug­ gested that training at SHLSS be stopped until shipping has Improved. Everyone was urged to write their sen­ ators and congressmen to let therh know how they feel about the way the president Is treating the merchant ma­ rine and to ask for their support. The Importance of donating to SPAD was also stressed. A very special vote of thanks was given to the steward for the pizzas and also to the chief cook for all the great food prepared this voyage. OVERSEAS OHIO (Maritime Overseas Corp.), May 7—Chairman Pete Garza; Secretary A. Goncalves; Educational Director J. Shuler. There was no disputed OT reported. The subject of a ship's treasury was dis­ cussed, particularly since there Is al­ ways a need for such a fund. It was suggested that the crew come up with an arrival pool with half of the take going toward the fund. The chairman reported that everything Is running smoothly, but that as of this writing, no one knows when the ship will pay off. He urged all hands who may need training to take advantage of the PIney Point upgrading programs and stressed the Importance of donating to SPAD. He Is aware that the members get tired of hearing the word SPAD, "but fel­ lows, that's what keeps us alive. ... Instead of giving that extra $20 to the giri In the bar, give It to SPAD ... It means JOBS, JOBS, JOBS." The sec­ retary read the March Issue of the LOG and discussed several of the important articles with the crew: American ships 30/LOG/July 1983 • |4 �. ... •„ ' "s., •. ..ni'lif.- t' for keeping a clean ship, and reminded crewmembers to read the LOG In order to keep current of SID and maritime happenings. One minute of silence was dbserved In memory of our de­ parted brothers and sisters. Next port; Nederiand, Texas. carrying flour to Egypt, the Alaskan oil Issue, the Caribbean Plan and CDS Paybacks. He also mentioned that If anyone does not know the names of his congressional representatives, he will get them for him—and urged that they write to these people now! It might mean the difference between a job three or four years from now or un­ employment. A suggestion was made to have the company repair the auto­ matic clocks—not one Is working. There was also some comment about the noise of the elevator at night and about loud noise In the passageways. Mem­ bers were asked to use common cour­ tesy and keep the noise level down. Another suggestion was that head­ quarters be asked to extend the reg­ istration period from the present 90 days to 120 days, especially during this slow shipping period. A vote of thanks was given to the steward de­ partment for a job very well done this trip. OVERSEAS WASHINGTON (Maritime Overseas Corp.), May 1— Chairman, Recertified Bosun B.C. Browning; Secretary, Recertified Steward C.A. Guerra; Educational Di­ rector L.P. Wright; Deck Delegate Rob­ ert E. Alien; Engine Delegate Felipe A. Torres; Steward Delegate Teddy E. Aldrldge. No disputed OT. A motion was made to build a ship's fund from donations at payoff. All communica­ tions from headquarters were read and posted. The chairman thanked every­ one for their splendid cooperation this trip In taking on stores. The voyage has been a good one—with no beefs. Payoff Is scheduled at Nederiand, Texas upon arrival on May 4. Chairman Guerra also stressed the Importance of do­ nating to SPAD. The steward ex­ pressed his appreciation to all hands PHILADELPHIA (Sea-Land Serv Ice), April 17—Chairman A. Vllanova Secretary P. Lopez; Educational Dl rector Sam Hacker; Deck Delegate G Taylor; Engine Delegate A. Austin; Steward Delegate G. Elegan. No dis­ puted OT. There Is $280 In the ship's fund. Payoff Is scheduled upon arrival In port. The chairman reported that everything, so far, has beep running smoothly. He stressed the Importance of donating to SPAD and of the ne­ cessity of writing to your respective congressional representatives on bills pending In Congress which relate to building a strong merchant marine. A reply was received from headquarters pertaining to the motion and resolution on permanent jobs, it was discussed and posted, and everybody seemed satisfied. To be taken up with the patrolman at payoff will be a question about survival suits for the crew. The officers ^ave these suits, and the crew feel they should have them as well. Next ports: Anchorage and Kodlak, Alaska and Seattle, Wash. PUERTO RICO (Puerto Rico Ma­ rine), May 1—Chairman W. Crawford; Secretary J.R. Colls; Educational Di­ rector D. Able; Engine Delegate P. Gago; Steward Delegate G. RIos. Some disputed OT was reported in the en­ gine department. The chairman noted that there has still been no answer from headquarters about the ramps. The steward reminded the crew about the Importance of donating to SPAD and of reading the LOG (and then returning It to the rec room so that others may have a turn at reading It). Crewmembers asked that the bosun check with the patrolman about mall service onboard ship. Apparently no­ body Is taking care of the crew's mall In the various ports. A vote of thanks was given to the steward department for the good food and service during this voyage. Next port: Charleston, N.C. SAM HOUSTON (Waterman SS Corp.), May 1—Chairman Teddy R. McDuffle; Secretary Floyd Mitchell Jr.; Educational Director Harry E. Messick; Deck Delegate Jose Rodrlgues; En- DiacsS of Ships Neetinss gine Delegate S.O. Sandven; Steward Delegate William Karplak. There were no beefs or disputed OT reported. The chairman Indicated that all is running smoothly at this time. The vessel has a lot of ports to make, but there should be no problems since the Sam Hous­ ton has the necessary speed. A gen­ eral discussion took place during which crewmembers were reminded of the Importance of donating to SPAD and of upgrading at PIney Point. Many of the new ships require skills which some of the members may not have—but which they can acquire by attending upgrading courses at PIney Point. It was also requested that an official Union committee look Into the per­ manent jobs ruling. The steward re­ quested that all mernbers help keep the local people out of the messrooms and living quarters. Heading out to Ceylon, Chlttagong and the Suez, then back to New York for payoff. SANTA JUANA (Delta SS Lines), April 24—Chairman V. Vanzenella; Secretary W. HIggs Sr.; Educational Director D. Rose. No disputed OT, but some beefs were reported In the deck department which will be taken up with the patrolman. There Is $161.46 In the ship's fund. Since the ship Is going Into lay-up, the crew was In favor of giving the sum to the Apostle of the Sea In order to help other seamen. The cooks have put on a few cookouts which have been enjoyed by all the crewmembers. SEA-LAND ECONOMY (SeaLand Service), May 8—Chairman John F. HIgglns; Secretary David B. Sacher; Educational Director William Rakestraw; Deck Delegate B. Jarratt; Engine Delegate M. Berry; Steward Delegate E. Hoitt Jr. No disputed OT. There Is $250 In the movie fund and $25 In the ship's fund. Everything Is going well. Payoff Is expected In New Orleans on May 18. The captain thanked the crew for tuming In all extra cigarettes In Rotterdam due to the customs search. The chairman urged everyone to take advantage of the SlU scholarship fund for themselves and their families. He also stressed the Importance of crew­ members writing to their congressional representatives to ask for their support In legislation to help build a strong merchant marine. The educational di­ rector emphasized to those attending the meeting that the only way the Union knows what's going on aboard ship Is through the minutes of these meetings, and he also stressed that crewmem­ bers understand all the facts when voting In general elections. When asked why no leftovers were put out at night, the steward explained that there Is very little left, and whatever there Is Is used to make other meals. Heading out to Port Everglades and Houston, then to New Orleans for payoff. SEA-LAND EXPLORER (SeaLand Senrlce), May 8—Chairman L.C. Cope; Secretary J. Doyle; Educational Director W. Bllger. No disputed OT or beefs. There Is $26.28 In the ship's fund. The chairman reported that upon arrival In Long Beach, no one may go ashore until the ship Is properly cleared. To do otherwise could mean a possible fine and further delay In clearance. A VTR was purchased with donations from the bosun and the QMED. It Is In the officers' library, and anyone may use It when available. A discussion was held regarding SPAD donations and how they are used—^and also about a possible merger of the SlU and the NMU. The members seemed to feel that there would be few benefits from such a merger. "All we would get Is more members competing for less jobs." One minute of silence was ob­ served In memory of our departed brothers and sisters. Next port Is Long Beach, Calif. Then on to Oakland for payoff. Official ships minutes were also re­ ceived from the following vessels: DONT END UP IN THE GARBAGE./ YOU WORKED HARD TO BE A PROFESSIONAL 8EAVIAN- DON'T TOSS IT AWAY ON July 1983/LOG/31 -i. �rv At l/kMmm Cove Tide, Communicator Off to Kenya With a cargo of 23,300 metric tons of bulk wheat. Hawaii Cruiseship Independence Back on Run Fvpn after a six-month layup, the "aloha spirit" still remained with Even after a six rnonm y ^ independence (American-Hawaii Mth beer and Dukes famous barbeque chicken served, the hlXork aKS Sfprepared the vessel for her June 18 sailing date. Tamara Cuilden, Point Manatee to Israel On July 15 and July 20 respectively, from Gulf or Atlantic P<^. the ST Po/nt Manate^^^ Shipping) and the ST Tamara Gwlden (Transport Commercial) will sail to Haifa or Ashdod, Israel with cargoes of around 20,000 long tons of grain each. Four SfU Lines, MSG Cited for Safety Records QUI cic iinaraders had a chance to visit the nation's Capitol and see fhe lawSsIn artl Pictured here a,e Wilbur Adams, Nichoias Aguiiera, Lucretia Anderson, Albert Brown, Johri Ca^idy, Anthony Curran Gordon Dalman, John Davis, David Eng'ehart John Foster, Erdwin Fuentes, Gaston Gavran Harry Gearhart, Scott Getman, Ronnie Herian, Don^d Mines Hubert Johnson, Douglas Laughlin, David Kopp, Mata Patrick Mathes, Michael McNally, All Musaid, Raymond Nugent, Alfred O'Krogly, Dominick Orsini, James Parker, Jesse Parrish, Micha^ Phillios Pierce Phillips, John Ponti, John Raba, Aubry Robinson, Rene Sto, Si Rose,' Robert Sanchez, Pedro Selian, Lloyd Shaw, Gumerslndo Triguero, Ruben Velez and George Wilson. 0 Port New Yorlr....: Pluladelphia Baltimore Norfolk JaeksonviUe Algonac Detroit Houston New Orleans Mobile San Ftnueisco Wilmington Seattle Piney Point San Juan rS.....* • '5.- Honolulu...... Duluth JeffersonviUe Gloucester. Jersey City Date Deep Sea Lakes, Inland Waters Monday, August 8..................•.• Tuesday, Au^st 9 . .^. Wednesday, August 10 Thursday, August .Thursday, August 11 • • .Friday, August 2 Friday, August 12 Monday, August 5 Tuesday, August 16 Wednesday, August 17. Thursday, August 18 Monday, August 22 , .Friday, August M Friday, Au^st 12 Thursday, August 11 :.....Friday, Au^st 19.^ Thursday, August 11 Wednesday, August 17 Thursday, August 18 Tuesday, Au^st 23 Wednesday, August 24 Matson Reports Surge in Auto Cargo to Hawaii The Matson Line reported last month that shipments of autos from the West Coast to Hawaii from January to June were up 35 percent over the same time in 1982. or o QRA in thp The line carried 12,610 cars there so far this year and 9,285 in the first five months of 1982. . ooioo in The increase was attributed to a 16 percent rise in auto sales in Hawaii and to the stability in the state's tourist trade. . Lusitania Sunken Treasure Yields Ho Riches—Y et Monthly Membership Meetings ,.; 1.1 Four SIU companies, one inland, one Great Lakes and two on the West Coast and the MSC were Cited last month for outstanding safety performances during 1982 by the American '"st'tute of Merc^ 'Shipping and the Marine Section of the National . Cited for accident-free operations were Dixie Carriers, the American Steamship Co. and the American President and Matson Lines, and the U.S. Military Sealift Command. P-^ P-^ P-^a.m. 2;™ P-^' P-^p.m. • • • "» P-^"P P-^ • • "O P ™2;»P-^P-^•••vMom 3;^ p. • 2.30 p.m. ; OP- P-^' P ™Z MP-^P-^ ""F ".. Divers are coming up with anchors (two) propellers (three) portholes (37) and watchcases (1,000) from the torpedoed luxury liner ^us/ten/a (Cunard Line) sunk by a German U-Boat on May 7, 1915, 12 miles off Cork, Ireland with a loss of 1,000 lives, some American. The sinking triggered the United States entry into World War L However, the Germans, before the passenger ship had left the port of New York on May 1, warned that she was a military target as-she was armed and carrying munitions to Europe. So last summer when the big U.S. commercial diving firm Oceaneering was asked by Cunard to lead a five-and-a-half month salvage expedition to search for the Lusitania's gold bullion and other riches in the North Sea's 310 feet of water, the allure of recovering sunken treasure and solving a historical mystery was too much to forego. They found 50 shipwrecks in a 10-square mile area around the ship. Luckily, the first artifact brought up was the Lusitania ship's bell. Later they found the ship's whistle. « ^ Also unearthed were 8,707 silver-plated spoons and Cunardinscribed pottery and plates. As for armaments and history, only timed fuses were found on the vessel As for the gold, they are "almost certain" the bullion will be found in the ship's specie room yet to be completely examined and in the vessel's safes scattered throughout the Lusitania. Will Oceaneering continue the search? Yes, if someone comes up with the $30,000 to $35,000 daily financing required. Deposit in the SIU Blood Bank—It's Your Life iT 32/LOG/July 1983 4. �• ij'-'S- -•J^_ • Maritime Day 1983 L AST MONTH the LOG didn't have room to publish all the pictures from Maritime Day. So here is a roundup from the West Coast and New York. While the words were different around the country, the mes­ sage was the same: Remember those who have sacrificed their lives in service to their country and in the merchant fleet, and the nation cannot afford to let the merchant marine die. Rep. Gary Anderson (D-Galif.) speaks during the San Pedro Maritime Day ceremonies. Seated behind him are (I. to r.) Capt. John Guest, USCG; Mike Worley, SlU port agent and Rev. Arthur Bartlett SlU passenger ship stewardess Julie Cooney shares the flying bridge of the SS Jeremiah O'Brien with SlU Executive Vice President Ed Turner. The old Liberty Ship makes an annual Seamen's Memorial cruise during Maritime Day in San Francisco. Weisberger Quits S.F. Port Council; Dempster Succeeds After more than 25 years as head of the port of San Fran­ cisco's MTD Port Council, exSUP chief Morris Weisberger retired last month due to ill health. Weisberger in parting said, "The port council is in fine shape and whoever takes niy place, it is my hope that he will keep the banner flying high." Nominated and elected as his successor was SUP President Paul Dempster. Also elected were Tom Stapleton of the In­ ternational Union of Operating Engineers, Local 3 as vice pres­ ident and Brendon Tynan of the Marine Staff Officers Union as secretary-treasurer. In Kings Point, N.Y., Rep. Mario Biaggi (D-N.Y.) called for the renewal of the American merchant fleet and spoke of the sacrifices merchant sailors have made for the country in war and peace. Jobs, Health. Education. Safety Solidarity Day III Marches On '"Across America-—We Will Be Heard." That is the central theme for Solidarity Day III, a series of events, rallies and marches to take place in every state on Labor Day, Sept. 5, 1983. In laying the groundwork for Solidarity Day III, the Ameri­ can Labor Movement promises to speak out and be heard on the issues of jobs, trade, health, safety, education and other con­ ditions affecting the working men and women of this country. Solidarity Day 1, the giant rally in Washington, D.C. in 1981, drew crowds of trade unionists from all over the coun­ try who, according the AFLCIO President Lane Kirkland, "gave voice and visibility to our opposition to the disastrous Reagan policies." At Solidarity Day II—the march to the polls on Election Day 1982—significant changes were made in governors, state legislatures and the composition ACROSS AMFJIICA . .V,// jcJL IJIBOR DAY 1. » • S • 3 sauMRrrv iHYni of the U.S. Congress. Solidarity Day HI will begin the mobilization for the 1984 election. It will be the first step in building the organizational structure needed to carry a united Labor Movement into the pri­ maries and the caucuses, and then on to victory in the general election. A variety of activitiesparades, marches, rallies and picnics—are being planned at more than 130 locations across the country. Each state will have at least one event—all spon­ sored by central labor councils. Be sure to find out what's happening in your state and how you can help. Together we can show our opposition to the Rea­ gan administration's policies, and together, across America, we will be heard. July 1983/LOG/33 .: �• Deep Sea George Franklin Turner, 53, joined the SIU in 1946 i? the port of New York sailing as a FOWT and assistant engineer for MEBA Dis­ trict 2. Brother Turner is a veteran of the U.S. Army Infantry. He was born in Bartow, Fla. and is a resident of Tampa. Maurice Joseph Olson, 65, joined the SIU in 1944 in the port of Boston sailing as a recertified bosun. Brother Olson began sailing in 1939^ I;® also sailed on the Lakes aboard the SS Inger (Reynolds Metals). He was born in Milwaukee, Wis. and is a resident of Somerville, Mass. Rodolfo Cancela, 64, joined the SlU in 1944 in the port of Tampa sailing as an AB. Brother Cancela was born in Tampa and is a resident there. Charles Thomas Hall, 62, joined the SiU in 1944 in the port of New York sailing as a chief cook for SeaLand and Westchester Marine. Brother Hall was born in Ohio and is a resident of Reno, Nev. Marion F. Kamlnski, 57, joined the SiU in 1947 in the port of Bal­ timore sailing as a steward utility. Brother Kaminski was born in Bal­ timore and is a resident there. Ernest Edgar Waters, 65, joined the SIU in the port of New "^rk in 1972 sailing as an OMU for Ogden Marine. Brother Waters began sail­ ing in 1965. He was born in London, England, and is now a resident of Kingston, Jamaica. Luis Lorenzo Rivera, 68, joined the SIU in 1941 in the port of New York sailing as a FOWT for SeaLand. Brother Rivera was born in Toa Baja, P.R. and is a resident of Orlando, Fla. James Edward Rose, 55, joined the SIU in 1944 in the port of New York sailing as a bosun. Brotfier Rose sailed for the Delta Line. He was born in Sharon, Mass. and is a resident of Parkville, Md. U* --v.-. Great Lakes Alderson James Gibson, 65, joined the Union in the port of Cleveland in 1955 sailing for Kinsman Marine. Brother Gibson was born in Virginia and is a resident of Rose Hill, Va. Floyd David Olson, 62, "'11,^®, Lester Raymond Smith, 59, port o* Algonac, Mloh. in 1951 feroS joined the SiU in 1946 in the port Lakes Tug and Dredge Co. from 1951 to 1982. Brother of Norfolk sailing as a recertifiM 0\son was born in Duluth, Minn, and^is a resident bosun. Brother Smith was born in Washington, N.C. and is a resident there." of Chesapeake, Va. Atlantic Fishermen George Andrew O'Berry, 55, joined the SiU in 1945 in the port of Mobile sailing as a chief steward. Brother O'Berry wasborn in Brooksville, Fla. and is a resident of Phiiadeiphia, Miss. KNOW YOUR RIGHTS Philip Salowsky, 65, joined the SlU-merged Atlantic Fishermen s Union in the port of Gloucester in 1968 Brother Salowsky also sailed on the Lakes on the SS Inger (Rey­ nolds Metal Co.) as a chief cook. He was born in Massachusetts and is a resident of Chelmsford, Mass. William Albert latum Jr., 63, joined the SIU in 1949 in the port of New York sailing as a FOWT for the Delta Line. Brother Tatum was born in Savannah, Ga. and is a resident of Lucedale, Miss. KNOW YOUR RIGHTS KNOW YOUR RIGHTS CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS AND OBLIGA­ TIONS Copies of Itie SIU consiitution are iriiMAivriAL The constitution of the SIU FINANCIAL REPORTS. KLru ^3^ E&rrir=r;=!5ri:s 5 h. -7 months, which are to e su . fl^ance committee should immediately notify headquarters. ,he Secretary-Traasbrer A 4-mrty ^ „„„harship. Of rank and file EQUAL BIGHTS. Ail nrembera are [he finances of the empCls Consequently, no member may be discnmiTRUST FUNDS. Ml trust funds of the SlU llii|)lj|in^ffl|iinm'iiilhiiiiyllttiiittlllliMtf>iltt^ theE various trust uusi funds. SHIPPING RIGHTS. Your shipping rights and senioray'are protected exclusively Union are posted and available :SuSaV.,,ouf.eU^^^^ of your shipping nearest SIU port agent. ai r a^ Sa d«n"4 barnful fo .he Unioo or ifs collee...e y„;on and the employers, notify Board by certified mail, return refhi ExKotte Board of .he Union. The Execunve Board m Chairman, Seafarers Appeals Board 5201 Aolh Way and Britannia Vl^y Prince Georges County Camp Springs, Md. 20746 ' s notify Union headquarters. SEAFARERS POLITICAL ACTIVITY DONATION —SFAD SPAD is a separate segregated fund. Us pro ifds are used to further its objects and purposes includ­ ing but not limited to, furthering the political, ^ conoriic interests of maritime -orkers^ the P-s rvaUon •md furthering of the American Merchant Marine wii improved employment opportunities for seamen an boatmen and the advancement of ^ In connection with such objects, SPA . ^ contributes to political candidates for elective , • carry out this responsibility. PAVMFNT OF MONIES. No monies are to be paid 7 a con.ribu.ion ia made by rea»n o. '""Sd eonduel. noiify ihe Seafarers Union or SPAD hj mail wilhin 30 days of the eon.ribntion and appropriate aelion and refund, if mvoLuntary. Wp port SPAD to prolecl and furlher your economic, pohK and social inicrcaia. and Anrcriean frade union concepts. or to the Seafarers Appeals Board, unless 's ®i payment be made without attempts • , 1, jr a member is required to make a supplying a ^ j , receipt, but feels that he a.rx™-.ss. your ship or boat. Kn 34/LOG/July 1983 y ^ rT^rht^eCn r^qutd ^nafce'sneh paynrenf, .his Sf3 tomediafeiy be reporied ,0 Union headqi.ar.era. If at any time • member feels that any of the above been vioialed, or that he nas been denied his ««s. to Unk« records or inforn«tkm. he shouW bnnm^ SIC President Frank Drozak at Headquarters by certHM 'nl^^requ.«.ed.Theaddr«»b5^IAuJ^^ Way, Prince Georges County, Camp Springs, Md. Zir? . �rv . • -.v .-'i, . ,v: Directory of Ports Frank Drozric, President Ed Turner, Exec. Vice President Jon DIQIorglo, Secretary-Treasurer Leon Hell, Wee President Angus "Red" Campbell, Wee President Mike Sacco, Wee President Joe Sacco, Vice President George McCartney, Wee President HEADQUARTERS The Lurline, once one of the Matson Lines' queens of the Pacific, won't end up on the scrap heap if two San Francisco businessmen are successful. The two say they will buy the 51-year-old ship and turn j]®'" ® "skinny horizontal 30-story office complex plus private club," on the Embarcadero. Now in layup, the Lurline had been sailing for the Chandris (Greek-flag) Lines since Matson sold her in 1963. Dispatchers Report for Deep Sea JUNE 1-30, 1983 'TOTAL REGISTERED Ail Gnwps diss A diss B diss C Port Gloucester... New York.. .. Ptilladelphia Baltimore.... Norfolk Mobile New Orleans . Jacteonville.. San Francisco Wilmington .. Seattle Puerto Rico .. Houston..... Point Gloucester New York —.. Ptilladelphia Baltimore Norfolk Mobile..... New Orleans Jacksonville San Francisco Wilmington Seattle Puerto Rico Houston Piney PineyPPoint Totals. Port Gloucester... New York.... Philadelphia Baltimore.... Norfolk Mobile New Orleans . Jacksonville.. San Francisco Wilmington .. Seattle Puerto Rico .. Houston Piney Point .. Total Port Gloucester... New York.... Philadelphia.. Baltimore.... * ••••• : 4 91 0 14 11 22 55 32 27 13 30 6 52 0 357 5 31 0 5 7 6 13 15 6 10 10 3 17 0 128 2 80 0 13 7 23 40 19 24 9 30 5 40 0 292 .4 17 0 3 7 6 12 12 9 6 9 3 14 0 102 1 29 0 1 8 15 19 11 9 4 15 6 19 0 137 2 21 0 1 3 .0 5 4 31 1 7 0 5 0 TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups Class A Class B Class C DECK DEPARTMENT 0 1 0 0 0 0 2 1 1 1 1 0 1 0 8 0 72 0 11 20 15 . 33 31 21 14 21 12 44 0 294 - 1 , 46 0 3 11 11 3 21 7 8 5 1 20 2 139 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 ENGINE DEPARTMENT 0 0 0 19 0 0 0 3 0 15 0 9 0 4 0 8 0 14 0 7 0 7 0 5 0 4 ^ 0 0 0 95 0 " 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 1 0 0 0 4 0 73 0 ? 7 13 22 26 16 6 14 5 37 0 224 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 2 STEWARD DEPARTMENT 0 0 0 0 36 43 0 0 0 0 3 6 0 6 12 0 6 16 0 4 14 0 7 24 1 41 9 0 8 4 0 11 12 0 0 4 0 13 23 0 4 0 1 139 187 1 • V- Trip Reliefs "REGISTBRED ON BEAdI All Groups Class A Class B Class C 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 2 0 3 0 1 0 7 10 155 5 41 26 32 131 53 79 45 70 11 118 0 776 14 69 6 14 25 6 36 31 24 30 30 10 48 0 343 0 2 0 2 0 0 3 2 6 1 3 0 2 0 21 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 2 3 137 6 .39 19 25 102 32 51 32 60 14 91 0 611 8 46 4 8 15 3 31 21 20 21 19 5 28 0 229 2 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 6 0 1 0 1 0 12 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 65 4 8 16 23 53 21 33 15 24 9 53 0 326 % 5 35 1 1 8 4 17 13 73 10 15 3 17 0 202 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 2 7 1 1 0 0 0 12 3^ 39 3 18 6 4 43 12 37 3 17 12 45 0 242 25 209 13 48 40 30 105 80 152 62 66 40 111 1 982 0 17 1 2 0 3 13 .. 7 60 5 16 4 2 0 130 1,964 1,756 175 BITRY DEPARTMENT 0 38 0 7 4 5 20 5 24 3 12 4 16 0 138 Norfolk Mobile New Orleans . Jacksonville.. San Francisco Wilmington .. Seattle Puerto Rico .. Houston Piney Point .. Totals 8 83 0 12 16 14 32 21 55 22 33 11 30 6 343 0 6 0 1 0 3 0 2 20 0 3 1 0 0 36 Total All Off*rfmfwtv ®24 653 50 685 373 1 "•Total Reolstered" means the number of men who actually registered for shipping at the Port last month_ ""Registered on the Beach" means the total number of men registered at the port at the end of last month. Ir» tha month of June was up considerably from the month of May. A total of 1,066 Job# were lobs have boen shipped. 5201 Auth Way Camp Springs, Md. 20746 (301) 899-0675 ALGONAC, Mich. 520 St. Glair River Dr. 48001 (313) 794-4988 BALTIMORE, Md. 1216 E. Baltimore St. 21202 (301)327-4900 CLEVELAND, Ohio 1290 Old River Rd. 44113 (216)621-5450 COLUMBUS, Ohio 2800 South High St., P.O. Box 0770, 43207 (614)497-2446 DULUTH, Minn. 705 Medical Arts Building 55802 (218) 722-4110 GLOUCESTER, Mass. 11 Rogers St. 01930 (617)283-1167 HONOLULU, Hawaii 707 Alakea St. 96813 (808) 537-5714 HOUSTON, Tex. 1221 Pierce St. 77002 (713) 659-5152 JACKSONVILLE, Ra. 3315 Uberty St. 32206 (904) 353-0987 JERSEY CITY, N.J. 99 Montgomery St. 07302 (201)435-9424 MOBILE, Ala. 1640 Dauphin Island Pkwy. 36605 (205) 478-0916 NEW ORLEANS, La. 630 Jackson Ave. 70130 (504)529-7546 NEW YORK, N.Y. 675 4 Ave., Brooklyn 11232 (212) 499-6600 NORFOLK, Vs. 115 3 St. 23510 (804) 622-1892 PHILADELPHIA, Pa. 2604 8. 4 St. 19148 (215) 336-3818 PINEY POINT, Md. St. Mary's County 20674 (301) 994-0010 SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. 350 Fremont St. 94105 (415) 543-5855 SANTURCE, P.R. 1057 Fernandez Juncos St. Stop 16 00907 (809)725-6960 SEATTLE, Wash. 2505 1 Ave. 98121 (206) 623-4334 ST. LOUIS, Mo. 4581 Gravois Ave. 63116 (314) 752-6500 WILMINGTON, Calif. 408 Avalon Blvd. 90744 (2t3) 549-4000 Support SPAD July 1983/LOG/35 J jrf i I 1^. f %• i.'iC �..'.—i-i*, * jw-ii .'. -7 •J!^' ;".•''' -i. Ji.J^-j.~' ' iivfeSwiiri-'. _ SSS'L •'• Help '.~"m0/i Friend .^y f;- Deal With PV p. Alcoholism a ir \-V'."'' ^v„ V> k-'.,' •' .""iv •''• •i: o o •/ % 1 %- 'Kfi; • • Ml &:• It'St.. Alcoholics don't have friends. Because a friend wouldn't let another man Mindly travel a course that IIM to lead to the destruction of his health, his joh and his family. And that's where an alcoholic is headed. I Helping a fellow Seafarer who has a drmking ProWem I Alcoholic Rehabilitation Center | te just as easy-and just as important-as steering a blind { I am interested in attending a six-week prograni at the Alcoholic | man across a street. All you have to do is take that 1 Rehabilitation Center. 1 understand that all my medical and counseling Seafarer by the arm and guide •»"» <» the Unions ' records will be kept strictly confidential, and that they will not be kept y Alcoholic Rehabilitation Center in Valley Lee, Md. I anywhere except at The Center. | Once he's there, an alcoholic SIU member will receive Book No. ............ | the care and counseling he needs. And 8®*|® ! Name support of brother SIU members who are fighting the same tough battle he is back to a healthy, productive I Address •••• j I (Street or RFD) (City) (State) (Zip) alcohol-free life. The road back to sobriety is a long one for an alcoholic. I Telephone No j But because of ARC, an alcoholic SIU member do«n t I I Mail to: THE CENTER | have to travel the distance alone. And by » I Star Route Box 153-A | Mother Seafarer in the direction of the Rehah Center, I Valley Lee, Md. 20692 1 you'll he showing him that the first step back to recovery I or call, 24 hours-a-day, (301) 994-0010 | I • • "W'" I is only an arm's length away. i : i �-r-^. ^=^il' J-J:^ •".^-•..-.li'.r^^;^;.-" ^ • s the 1984 school sea­ son nears, it's not too early for hjgh school sen­ iors to start thinking about Sep­ tember 1984, and college. For dependents of Seafarers and Boatmen, the financial burden of college can be greatly eased if they win an SlU scholarship. The awards, known as the Charlie Logan Scholarship Program, are given each year under the auspices of the Sea­ farers Welfare Plan. For dependents, four $10,000 scholarships are offered. But the Scholarship Program is not exclusively for depend­ ents. A $10,000 award and two $5,000 scholarships are available to active Seafarers and Boatmen. Also, when there are exception­ ally qualified Seafarers and Boatmen, the Board of Trustees of the Welfare Plan may grant a second $10,000 award to an active member. The Scholarship Program was begun in 1952 to help members and their children achieve their educational goals. Several years ago it was named after Charlie Logan, a labor consultant and arbitrator who died in 1975. He helped establish the Seafarers Scholarship Program and then worked hard to keep it strong and growing. A Seafarer Requirements Seafarers and Boatmen who are applying for scholarships must; • Be a graduate of high school or its equivalent. • Have credit for two years (730 days) of employment with an employer who is obligated to make contributions to the Sea­ farers Welfare Plan on the employee's behalf prior to the date of application. • Have one day of employ­ ment on a vessel In the six month period immediately preceding the date of application. • Have 125 days of employ­ ment on a vessel in the previous calendar year. Pensioners are not eligible to receive scholarship awards. Dependent Requirements Dependents of Seafarers and Boatmen who apply for a schol­ arship must be unmarried, under 19 years of age, and receive sole support from the employee and/ or his or her spouse. Unmarried children who are eligible for ben­ efits under Plan #1 Major Med- Don't Wait! Apply Now For 1984 SlU College Scholarships ical are eligible to apply for a dependent's scholarship up to the age of 25. Each applicant for a depend­ ent's scholarship must: • Be unmarried at the time application is made. • Be under 19 or 25 years of age (whichever is applicable). • Be eligible for dependent benefits under the Seafarers Welfare Plan. • Be a graduate of high school or its equivalent. The applicant's parent must; • Have credit for three years (1,095 days) of employment with an employer who is obligated to make contributions to the Sea­ farers Welfare Plan on the employee's behalf prior to the date of application. • Have one day of employ­ ment in the six month period immediately preceding the date of application. • Have 125 days of employ­ ment in the previous calendar year. The last two items above cov­ ering worktime requirements of the applicant's parents do not apply to applicants who are the children of pensioners or eligible deceased employees. Must Take SAT Or ACT For both active members and the dependents of eligible mem­ bers, the scholarship grants are awarded on the basis of high school grades and the scores of either College Entrance Exam­ ination Boards (SAT) or American College Tests (ACT). The SAT or ACT exam must be taken no later than February, 1983 to ensure that the results reach the Scholarship Selection Committee in time to be evalu­ ated. For upcoming SAT test dates and applications, contact the College Entrance Exami­ nation Board at either: Box 592, Princeton, N.J. 08540 or Box 1025, Berkeley, Calif. 94701, whichever is closest to your mailing address. For upcoming ACT test dates and applications contact: ACT Registration Union, RO. Box 414, lowia City, Iowa 52243. Scholarship program appli­ cations are available to active members or their dependents at any SlU Hall or through the Sea­ farers Welfare Plan, 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, Md. 20023. Scholarship winners will be announced in May, 1984. The deadline for submission of ap­ plications is April 15, 1984. July 1983/LOG/37 �Wow More Than Ever . . ^$$:$$$:SSSSSSS^SS:SSSSSSS^ fc LETTERS TO THE EDITOR A« f. 1980 Four Year Scholarship Awardee, I am writing to r^nr^eafarers and their dependents to apply for encourage ^ Charlie Logan Scholarship Program]. ""wia toTS Of^® scholarship, I was able to complete my With the help 01 m College, WUkes-Barre, sXS and their dependents to apply for 'Share in a Dream • • •' I would use to express to eUmy brothers ^d sisters in the Sia and to the trustees of the CharUe Logan Scholarship Fund my deep thanks and appreciation at being chosen as a recipient of a Special Seafarers Scholarship. I have managed to attend three years of college on w earnings as an AB, hut with times as they are and tmUon going up eveiy year, I would not have heen ahle to contmue without this award. ^ My field of study at St. Louis University is SpeecM^^^e Paaology which involves working with people with speech^ p™?of various kinds. Since I need a Masters certified by the American Speech and Hean^ Association. have three more years of schooling ahead of me. I have gained much from my eight years of shipp^ with the SIU. I hope someday to be m a position to provide • speech therapy for Seafarers and retired Seafarers, on th® ZTo^e requirements as tor other medical ben^ts. Many speech disorders can go undiagnosed for y^e^s. and are often not covered under medical plans. It womd be a shame if some Seafarers were prevented by undetected speech SLorders from sharing in Paul Hall's dream of education for all seamen. Once again, "thanks" to the SIU! • .• }.;•' Si • ft' - y i- ' ^ • ; -.i' ; ''. • i ••.} •"•';iiXw-tl_ Fratemally, David A. Murray M-a384 S8 Cave Explorer yi'- ^Thanks for the Leadership . . •i i.; ^ 1,1 • :•!. ii I want to commend SIU President Frank Drozak on the excellent job he has done in representmg the mterests of the U.S. shipping industry and the American public before the 98th Congress. Mr. Drozak has been a famihar fi^e on Capitol Hill in the past few months, working tirelessly m support of H.R. 1242 (the Competitive Shippmg Shipbuilding Act, also known as the Boggs Bill) and H.R. (the Wolpe-McKinney Amendment to the Export iSi'Vjf'' r-Jrii'.-'-i' •ii. -l: , hit'f1 -'M '^^^STco^spoTsOT I am Pleas^ moving steadily toward passage by the House The , McKinnsy Amendment, which would extend the ban on the export of Alaskan oil, has been incorporated mto a comprehensive extension of the Export _ That bin, H.R. 3231, was reported favorably by the full Foreign Affairs Committee on June 9. The Boggs BUI, which would graduaUy mcrease the portion of American imports and exports that is carried by U. .- ag vessels from the current 4 percent for markup 1^ the Merchant Marine Subcomimttee on J^e 29 S is became of the leadership of men like Mr. Drozak and SIU Gulf Coast Vice President Joe Sacco that these mo cmci measures are receiving prompt attention and broad-based - ^4 i'y fiis. 4 4:;, ..'6 .' "'t •U ' I s one'^f^m^y congressmen who are deeply by the decline in U.S. shipping, and who beUeve that .it has serious implications for both our economy and security, I am eager to work for this important legislation passage by the fuU House. Very truly yours, Micliael A. Andrews MemDer of Congress CaStii District, Texas) h 7 lil have. Sincerely, Elaine C. Czaclior Wilkes-Barre, Pa. 'Keep Up the Good Work . 1 would like to take this time to express w deepest and humble gratitude to the Seafarers WeUareTlan. I suffered a bad broken wrist aboard ship last 1988, and have been unfit for duty for nearly one year. But my wTpre^ant, experienced ... a disorder "i^eTlo^^t^^hort^wlthout the Seafarers Welfare Han, there was no way we could have taken care of our <nireical therapy and hospital biUs. Without a doubt, in these this world, we needed a kmd and dear friend like the SIU to lend a helping hand. It was deeply appreciated, and again we say thanks to Seafarers and keep up the good work. God bless. Sincerely, D. O. Hewsome N-460 Gkesapealce, Va. 'The sni Was There I want to thank the Union for taking care of my medical bills after I retired. My wife recently had a m^or operation and the Union paid over $9,000 in medical biUs. When you are retired, that is when you need your SlU welfare ^neflts most, and the SIU was tiiere to help me and ^m^lS^again and my regards to all my old shipmates. Isaias Camlaronero C 1499 New Orleans, Iia. 'A Comforting Peeling . • I want to thank you for your prompt acUon in the handling of my hospital bUl. It is a comforting feeling—to my family and me-to know that the SIU stands behind its members in a time of great SIU is a welcome addition to the Lewis famuy. Thanks again, WUliaxn L. Lewis Philadelphia, Pa. <Kelp Save the John W. Brown • • Thanks for the arUcle in the April '83 issue of the LOG ^ about efforts to save the Liberty Ship John W. Brown throu^ legislative action by Rep. Mario Biaggi. Many other people are interested in supporting this effort ... so could you let your readers know they can help by writing^to: John W. Brown Preservation Project 105 Washington St. 2nd Floor Uew York, N.Y. 10006 Paul W. Beinhardt Dover, N.J. .38/LOG/July 1983 •• I. •• Ml • •. - \ �• V, - •! .^^K:-' /', ;'±''f-} "I"_ - ';-' , Meeting the Challenges of Technology: Automaton: It Works Because We Were Ready Automation! It used to be a dirty word to many workers. To some people it still is. But the SIU has used auto­ mation to its advantage. Instead of throwing in the towel or'fight­ ing the inevitable, the Seafarers planned ahead and worked with the changes that have inevitably come to the U.S. maritime in­ dustry. The result, overall, has been jobs for our membership that would otherwise have been lost. Though automation means fewer crewmembers onboard a particular ship, more ships are available on which to sail. For instance, an old Cities Service 16,000 dwt tanker car­ ried as many as 30 crewmem­ bers. The modern, automated 395,000 dwt tankers Atlantic and Pacific (interocean Manage­ ment) carry a crew of only 19. If the SIU had not been willing and prepared to crew those vesr sels, there would be 38 fewer jobs on the shipping board. The Union saw the automa­ tion trend coming many years ago. Back in the late 1960s and early 1970s, Falcon Carriers was building four tankers. Each was 672 feet long and could carry 300,000 barrels of oil. The ships were highly automated and re­ quired an unlicensed crew of only 16 seamen. The SIU was not about to let four tankers slip away. Because we had the skilled personnel to run these modem ships and be­ cause we were flexible enough to accept smaller crews, SIU members got the jobs on the Falcon Lady, Falcon Princess, Falcon Countess, and Falcon Duchess. ~ Training and upgrading to meet the needs of a changing industry has been the theme of this Union for many years. That's why the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship was de­ veloped and that's why the Union has so vigorously encouraged its members to upgrade their job skills. The courses at the school are geared to keep up with the changing U.S. maritime indus­ try. Especially in the engine department, the Union has es­ tablished many courses that are necessary for today's highly au­ tomated engine rooms. There are many specialized courses such as Marine Elec­ tronics, Pumproom Mainte­ nance and Operation, Diesel engines, and of course. Auto­ mation. The SIU has not allowed the modernization of the fleet to catch us unprepared. Because we have been prepared, we've secured many of the new ships that have come off the ways over the past decade—ships like the Ambassador and Senator (Caribbean Coordinated Trans­ port). Each of these roll-on/rolloff ships carry a crew of 15. Automation may mean fewer jobs aboard each ship, but it has also meant more ships and con­ tinuing job security for our membership because we have Seafarer Rajab Honored for Rescue SIU member Amin Ben Rajab (center) proudly displays the Merchant Marine Meritorious Service Medal he received for his part in the rescue of a sinking Vietnamese boat. Pictured at left are Frank Pecquex, SIU legislative director and Angus "Red" Campbell, SIU ^e president. To his right are Hadijah, his wife, and Adm. Harold E. Shear. More than a year ago, AB Amin Ben Rajab (an SIU mem­ ber) and cargo engineer Randy C. Doty stood on the bottom of a wildly swaying gangplank in the middle of the storm-tossed Pacific and pulled 47 Vietnam­ ese refugees aboard the LNG Sea-Land Launches First Run to Halifax Sea-Land last month launched the first direct, regularly sched­ uled weekly containership west­ bound run by a U.S. company to Halifax, Nova Scotia, Can­ ada from Northern Europe. The D-6 Sea-Land Adven­ turer, sailing from Felixstowe, United Kingdom, made her first port of call in Halifax on June 13. Four Sea-Land D-6 contain- erships will make the weekly run from Northern Europe, each carrying 635 40-foot and 35-foot containers. Sea-Land selected Halifax because it is the closest Cana­ dian port to Europe. It's free from navigational obstacles and is one of the three best natural deepwater harbors in the world. The company sees in the next Sea-Land's four new D-6 class contalnerships, like the Sea-Lancf Leader pictured here, are 662 in length'and carry 635 containers. anticipated changes in technol­ ogy and prepared for them. And because we have the skilled Seafarers, we will continue to get more jobs. We will make sure that automation will con­ tinue to work to our advantage in the future. few years an average 4 percent annual growth rate on the run. The returning empty ships will carry Scotch whiskey, bakery products, auto parts, airplane engine parts, resins and oilfield equipment and parts from the United Kingdom. Late in June, Sea-Land began a weekly eastbound run from Halifax with three D-9 containerships, each carrying 897 35foot and 40-foot containers, in­ cluding 209 refrigerated con­ tainer slots to Rotterdam, the Netherlands and Bremerhaven, West Germany. Besides military cargo, the vessels on the eastbound run will carry fresh frozen fish, shellfish, meats and poultry, produce, inorganic chemicals, dried peas and beans, and plas­ tics and resins. Aries (Energy Transport). This month Rajab and Doty received Merchant Marine Mer­ itorious Service Medals for risk­ ing their lives to save the men, women and children from the sinking and fragile boat. The rescue was an example of the "strong tradition among seafarers of courageously and unhesitatingly going to the aid of those imperiled on the high seas," Admiral Harold E. Shear, maritime administrator said. In addition the ship's captain, ; Daniel O. Spence, was given a letter of commendation for his skillful maneuvering of the Aries, and the crew received com­ mendation letters for their hu­ manitarian efforts. The Aries was enroute from Indonesia to Japan when the refugee boat was spotted. After Spence brought the large vessel into position for a rescue, a gangway was lowered. Several attempts to bring the refugees up did not work and that was when Rajab and Doty volunteered to station them­ selves on the bottom of the gangway and haul the refugees from the heavily rolling small boat with a life ring rigged from the deck. July 1983/LOG/39 �.i. ' --r :.Jt . ^"..•.,1.- -, .•X'-l:'' ..: :•• � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Seafarers Log Issues 1980-1989 Description An account of the resource Volumes XLII-LI of the Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993; Seafarers Log Scanned Issues 1984-1988, 1994-Present Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Document A resource containing textual data. 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Title A name given to the resource July 1983 Description An account of the resource HEADLINES AN OPEN LETTER: TO SECRETARY SAWYER FOR A JOB WELL DONE NEW REPORTS SLAM ALASKA OIL EXPORT PROPOSALS HOUSE CONSIDERS NEED FOR SURVIVAL SUITS CONGRESS URGED TO APPROVE WAIVER CUNARD RE-FLAG WOULD DOUBLE PASSENGER FLEET U.S. SHIPS MAY CARRY GRAIN TO SOVIETS AGAIN LITTLE OPPOSITION TO BOGGS BILL AT HOUSE MARK-UP REAGAN’S MARITIME SCRIPT: IT’S A FANTASY THAT FLIPS AND FLOPS WITHOUT COOPERATION U.S. FLEET HAS NO FUTURE BIAGGI HONORED FOR SERVICE TO MERCHANT MARINE CHANGES ASKED IN JONES CARGO PREFERENCE BILL HOUSE AXES THIRD PROVISO; MANY SIU JOBS ARE SAVED TAKX SEALIFT PROGRAM CHALLENGED IN CONGRESS CONGRESS REBUFFS GOLDEN ALASKA OWNERS RAFTERY IS DEAD AT 88 SIU CONTINUES ACTIVE SCHEDULE FOR INLAND MEMBERS RED CIRCLE INKS 3-YEAR PACT CROWLEY VOTING SIU-CREWED VESSEL PUSHES RECORD TOW IT’S PAY-OFF TIME ON THE SAN JUAN SENATOR RUSSELL B. LONG SENATOR TED STEVENS SHLSS REEFER COURSE SEAFARERS HAVE IT DOWN COLD IN QMED COURSE SEAFARERS FIND ENRICHMENT IN ARTS AND CRAFTS SIU’S RIVER ROYALTY STEAMBOATIN’ MAGIC IS STILL ALIVE LIFE ON THE MISSISSIPPI QUEEN CHARLIE ZIMMERMAN IS DEAD PAYOFF AND MEETING GREET SEA-LAND EXPRESS THE THIRD PROVISE BAUXITE GRAIN DEAL MARITIME DEVELOPMENT BANK FRANK DROZAK IN NEW YORK SAILORS TURN SMOKE EATERS FOR SAFETY MARITIME DAY 1983 SOLIDARITY DAY III MARCHES ON WEISBERGER QUITS S.F. PORT COUNCIL; DEMPSTER SUCCEEDS AUTOMATION: IT WORKS BECAUSE WE WERE READY SEAFARER RAJAB HONORED FOR RESCUE SEA-LAND LAUNCHES FIRST RUN TO HALIFAX Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 07/01/1983 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Newsprint Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Vol. 45, No. 7 1983 Periodicals Seafarers Log http://seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/dfbc0ae9ff62e3ea54e8c1992fbe2cb6.PDF 1f3c567b80ffcfbf9d9f1a7da82d47d7 PDF Text Text pWclalPukUcaMoiioltlMiSealormliitMiiatfciiMllInlMi* Altontlc, Cull, lakes and Inland water. Dlrtrlcl.AFWao Vel. 4* No. 7 Jnly I»M First Two Are Crewed SIU Fast Sealift Ships Mean New Jobs for Seafarers The SlU-crewed USNS Algol is the first of the Navy's converted SL7s to join the Fast Sealift Ships Fleet. At recent sea trials she proved she was indeed fast, clocking a speed of more than 36 knots (42 tnph). SlU members will crew each of the first four SL-7s which carry V ah ufllicensed crew of 26. See page 4 for more photos of the Algol. Gam Grane Rating On Meystone State Pages 20 & 21 ODS Buy-Out Scheme, Bad Idea—Drozak Page3 On ihe Mme In Port of ^obtle p^^ • rr::;-;- Gat Ships Out Take Health Care To Heart Paeget^ SlU Boatmen in the port of Wilmington, N.C. just crewed up the newly-recondihoned tug Fon Fear Towing). A 3.000 horsepower engine pushes the 95-foot long tug up the Ca^ Fear River. other tugs in the company's fleet and is equipped with firefighting capabilities. Onginally buift ® military workboat, the tug was brought out of mothballs in 1981 and reconditioned. She is named after a former colonial governor, Gabriel Johnston. Beware Reagan's "Bum Boat" Pagese 3 V'V. . - -'mMr, �^ - President's Report bv Frank Drozak San Francisco . . .1 hope the administration and the candidates of all parties saw the 150,000 men and women from dozens of unions marching down Market Street be­ cause there was a message for them. "America Needs Jobs!" The rosy unemployment figures of the so-called "economic recov­ ery" do not tell the story. No matter how you cut it, 10 percent of the eligible workforce is not working. More than 10 million peo­ ple who want to work do not have jobs. Three million American in­ dustrial jobs have been shipped overseas, along with massive parts of America's industrial base in­ cluding our maritime industry. America needs jobs, not prom­ ises. Sure more people are working today than were last year. But how many of those people are flipping hambjurgers instead of building cars, making steel, sailing U.S.-flag ships and working in shipyards. Until the administration realizes that economic recovery does not occur until the pocketbooks and checkbooks of America's indus­ trial workers recover, we will have an economy like a movie set. It looks pretty and substantial from the front, but it is propped up with sticks and wires and there is noth­ ing to it. I hope that message was heard. It was a message not from just the 150,000 in the streets, but from the millions of Americans who are not sharing in the "economic recovery." . The Democratic convention here produced the Mondale/Ferraro team that can build America's future. They share a vision of economic and social fairness and justice which has been missing in recent years. While the labor-led parade had a message for politicians of both parties, there is another message for our SIU brothers and sisters. You must register to vote if you want to make a difference. You must learn about the issues if you want to make a difference, You must vote in November if you want to make a difference. During the weeks and months to come, we will be talking more about the issues and the election. Listen, read and learn because you can make the difference. Your help will be needed in the coming months. Defense Bill: Battleground for Maritime Issues Usually when a merchant ma­ rine issue comes before Con­ gress, it is assigned to the proper committee, hearings are con­ ducted, people have a chance to voice their opinions, and it's either rejected or passed along. But that's not the only way business is done on Capitol Hill. As the House and Senate were trying to wrap up work before a long summer recess, the De­ partment of Defense (DOD) Au­ thorization bill became a battle­ ground for the merchant marine^ The authorization bill basicalljf tells the DOD how much money it can spend on what projects. It runs into hundreds of billions of dollars. With time running out and a busy campaign ahead, congres­ sional representatives on both sides of the merchant marine fence used a time-honored method to try and get their is­ sues before the Congress—the amendment. In each house, more, than 50 amendments were introduced to the DOD authorizations. Some were approved, some weren't. Several concerned the merchant marine. Thanks to effective leg­ islative relations and lobbying, the SIU and its friends were able to prevent two anti-mari­ time amendments from passage and pushed through three others that will have a positive impact on the industry. Because each house passed differing versions of the DOD authorizations, they must nieet in conference to hamnter out a version agreeable to both sides. Sonie of the issues may remain, others may not. But here's a look at five. ALASKAN OIL The fight over of the export of Alaskan oil has been going on for years. But it appeared to be finished earlier this year when both the House and Senate passed a new version of the Export Administration Act which forbids the export of the oil. While the entire Act has not been reported out of the House/ Senate conference, the two sides have agreed to a six-year exten­ sion of the export ban. During the debate on the DOD, up popped Sen. Frank Murkowski (R-Alaska). Murkowski has argued for the permission to export the oil for years. After all,.it would certainly benefit the state of Alaska, but not the merchant marine, the nation's economy or the national secu­ LOG •. i His TT- :J__ r.— to allow the tHut was wnc tabled. that rity. idea was MILITARY CARGO export of some crude oil to This issue didn't even make countries where American mil­ itary bases are located. The the­ it to the floor of the Senate, but ory was to allow those countries it caused a great deal of hustling behind the scenes to stop the the same amount of Alaskan oil as the American military bases amendment which would have consumed, some 22,000 barrels thrown American ships out of work hauling military cargo. a day. At issue were the cargo ship­ "On the surface this amend­ ment might seem reasonable, in ments to the American Navy reality it is unnecessary. U.S. base in Iceland. Because no forces overseas do not use or American firms had been avail­ need crude oil, but use refined able to carry the cargo for sev­ products . . . Current law per­ eral years, it was being shipped mits the exports of refined prod­ by an Icelandic shipping com­ ucts from the United States. . . . pany with one of its own ships Clearly this amendment is an­ and three foreign-flag ships un­ other attempt to raise the issiie der charter. Recently an American firm of Alaska oil exports ... It has been before Congress four times acquired two ships and applied in the past 10 years. Each time to carry that cargo. The 1904 soundly defeated. As the situ­ Cargo Preference Act says ation in the Middle East wors­ American ships must carry mil­ ens, it is more important than itary cargo if the ships are avail­ ever to protect our domestic oil able. It seems simple enough, supplies," SIU President Frank the U.S.-flag ships should carry Drozak wrote in a letter to all the military supplies. But during the DOD floor ac­ senators. When Murkowski realized that tion word leaked out that an he had little support for the amendment was about to be intro­ export idea, he did not bother duced which would have pemutto introduce it. He did offer an ted the continued carriage of the amendment that would have set cargo by the Icelandic company. Quick action and hard lob­ up a presidential study commissipn to look at the idea of Alas­ bying by SIU and other mari(Continued on Page 5.) kan oil export. But eventually Official Publication ot4he Seafarers Infemafional Union of North America, Atlantic. Gulf. Lakes and Inland Waters District, AFL-CIO July 1984 Executive Board Frank Drozak President Joe DiGiorgio Secretary-Treasurer Angus "Red" Campbeii Vice President Charles Svenson Editor Marietta Homwonpour Associate Editor New York Ray Bourdkis As^stant Editor WasNngton : tWI Asststant Editor New York Joe Sacco Vice President Ed Turner Executive Vice President Mike Sacco Vice President Leon Haii Vice President George McCartney Vice President Mike Haii Associate Editor Washingtorr • Daborah Gteene Lynnatta Marahait Assistant Editor Assistant Editor Washington Washington The LOG (ISSN 0160-2047) is published monthly by Seafarers International Union, Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District, AFL-CIO, 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, Md. 20746, Tel. 8990675. Second-class postage paid at M.S.C. Prince Georges. Md. 20790-9998 and at additional POSTMASTER: Send address changes to the LOG, 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs. Mfl yfl/an 2/LOG/July 1984 Vol. 46. No. 7 �a-. ODS Buy-Out a Step in Wrong Direction—Drozak ican operators in the overseas the negotiation and implemen­ trades to compete with cheaper tation of any new ODS con­ priced foreign competition. tracts. We all know the admin­ Basically during a long-term istration would like to eliminate contract between the govern­ ODS. The only reason the pro­ ment and the operator, the gov­ gram exists today is because of ernment agrees to make up some the government's contractual of the difference in operating an obligations. By permitting con­ American ship, including crew tracted companies to terminate or amend their existing con­ costs. Under the program the op­ tracts, and by refusing to imple­ erators who receive ODS funds ment new contracts, the admin­ must use American crews, U.S.- istration can effectively kill the program," Drozak told the Sen­ built and U.S.-flag ships. They also are not allowed to enter ate Merchant Marine Subcom­ into domestic or Jones Act trade. mittee during hearings on the The buy-out proposal does not buy-out proposal. The proposal is "a cosmetic carry any of those require­ attempt on the part of Marad to ments. Under the buy-out scheme, cover up its inability to come the government would simply up with a comprehensive mari­ pay out hundreds of millions of time program," MEBA Presi­ dollars to the operators. For dent Jesse Calhoon testified. "A new overall merchant ma­ example, if an operator had an ODS contract which covered rine policy must be developed. the next 10 years with $100 Until that is done, however, it million in ODS payments esti­ is better for the United States mated, the government could government to do nothing than buy it out for $90 million today to take the step of bailing the and claim it had saved $10 mil­ ODS operators out of their con­ lion. One case before Marad tracts through a huge bonus buy­ SIU President Frank Drozak attacked a proposal by the Reagan now could cost the government out program," Peter J. Finadministration to allow the government to pay off CDS operators. He more than half a billion dollars nerty, Sea-Land Corp. vice said it was just another step in dismantling the nation's maritime policy. president for public affairs said. if approved. The hearing was held to allow "Over the past four years . . . the ODS program has quietly the government to outline their but consistently been weak­ reasons for supporting such a ened . Funding for ODS has been plan and of course for oppo­ senting its workers over any steadily reduced for the past nents to speak out. Congress closed an unsavory chapter in labor-management changes it seeks to make in four years, and the administra­ (Continued on Page 27.) tion has unilaterally suspended relations by barring employers existing union contracts. It can't any more unilaterally from twisting federal bank­ Mondale Visits Cieveiand Hail ruptcy law into a weapon against tear up its contract as soon as it files for bankruptcy—as did unions. President Reagan signed the Continental Air and some other firms that made no secret of bill July 10. It passed the House by a 394- their intent to take advantage of 0 rollcall and then cleared the bankruptcy proceedings to get rid of unions. Senate by voice vote. Under the new legislation, SIU President Frank Drozak said the action "will return basic which takes effect with the pres­ rights to employees and give ident's signature, a firm will have back the kind of protection to show that it has bargained in needed to keep some callous good faith before asking a bank­ employers from simply tearing ruptcy court to modify a union up union contracts whenever contract. The employer's proposal they feel like it." AFL-CIO President Lane would have to represent only Kirkland said the new legislation those "necessary modifications "takes collective bargaining out in the employees' benefits and (Continued on Page 5.) of the courts and returns it to the negotiating table where these AGLiWD issues should be handled. SIU Field Rep Martin Vittardi shakes hands with Democratic presidential By rectifying a Supreme Court Election Notice candidate Walter Mondale at the Cleveland SIU hall on May 5. Also decision, "this action closes the Nominations for officers of the Seafar­ pictured are Ohio Governor Dick Celeste; Congressworfiari Mary Rose door on the use of bankruptcy ers International Union, Atlantic, Gulf, Dakar; Tim Hagan, Cuyahoga County Commissioner; Bill McTaggart, Lakes and Inland Waters District will laws by unscrupulous employ­ AA to Rep. Dakar, and Ron Rasmus, president of Great Lakes Towing[ be open until August 15,1984. All let­ ers," Kirkland said. Co. SIU members in the photo include Bernie Schndetzer, Thomas Lee, ters of nomination must be sent to the In the future, a company that William Slepko, Gregory Vliek, John Polder, John Vliek, Eric Paszter, Credentials Committee, Seafarers In­ files for bankruptcy reorpniternational Union, 675 Fourth Ave., Ron Bujnovsky, Don Kapela, Rick Springs, Andy Kasky, Ray Smith and zation will have to bargain in Brooklyn, N.Y. 11232. Ted Fetzek. good faith with unions repre­ ._ A schema by the Reagan administration to gut one of the last remaining maritime support programs and award operators hundreds of millions of dollars in windfall profits was slammed by maritime labor and manage­ ment during a Senate hearing last month. ^ SIU President Frank Drozak called the Operating Differential Subsidy "buy-out" plan just an­ other step by the administration in its dismantling of the nation's maritime policy. The ODS program was de­ signed by the 1936 Merchant Marine Act as a way for Amer- • . * _ — _ _ ^ ^ ^M 4-4 M^ «% I^ rir> An_ Bankruptcy Protection For Workers Restored July 1984/LOG/3 EM'' �First Two TAKR Ships Crewed in San Diego Aboard the SlU's V '-f = ty The Navy wasn't kidding when it decided to name its TAKR program Fast Sealift Ships. The USNS Algol proved that to the 26 SIU members who make up her crew when the former SL-7 hit more than 36 knots (42 mph) during her recent sea trials. Sea-Land has won the con­ tract to operate the first four of the military cargo carrying ships, and two, the Algol and the Capella, have crewed up. The other two, the Antares and the Bellatrix, will crew up later this summer. All four ships will carry unlicensed crews of 26. Con­ tracts for the remaining four ships have not been awarded yet. The ships will be based in Violet, La. and Jacksonville, Fla. and used to rapidly move tanks, helicopters and other mil­ itary vehicles. The Algol is the • former Sea-Land Exchange. It was, converted by the National Steel and Shipbuilding Co. in San Diego. The Capella, which crewed in Philadelphia, begins its sea trials this month. Because of heavy Naval security require­ ments at the U.S. Navy Yard in Philadelphia, no photographs were permitted. The LOG will carry coverage of the Capella in later issues. v':' -y:... lili iiillP isiiiir Chief Cook Charles Colston In the galley. Seafarers Will Crew the First Four of the New Sealift Ships This Is one of the stern cranes on the Algol. i 4/LOG/July 1984 The Algol's ship's committee Is (I. to r.) Charles E. Colston, chief cook/ steward delegate; Joe Barry, electrician/education director; Jack Olsen, bosun/chalrman; Rick Metcalf, OS/deck delegate; Robert Scrlvens Jr., engineer/engine delegate, and Billy Miles, steward/ship's secretary. �Checking pay rates on the newly-crewed Algol are AB Charles Bonllla, Jr. Engineer Robert Scrivens and QMED Mike Mclwain. iilKI This is the helicopter landing pad on the Algol's main deck. Bosun Jack Olsen (r.) explains helicopter landing procedures J>, Wilmington Port Agent Mike Worley. Defense Bill: Battleground for Maritime Issues _ (Continued from Page 2.) time groups, and from maritime supporters in the Senate, stopped the amendment before it could get to the floor. CDS PAYBACK On a more positive note, the authorizations process allowed Rep. Roy Dyson (D-Md.) a chance to reinforce existing maritime law. He introduced a measure, and it was accepted by the House, giving the sec­ retary of the Navy the right to veto any transfer of a subsidized tanker into the Jones Act trade. The CDS payback issue has been on the Hill for almost two years. The administration wants to allow subsidized ships to pay back Constructional Differen­ tial funds and then enter the domestic and non-subsidized trades, mainly the Alaskan oil trade. Drozak has spoken many times on the danger of such a policy. There are still questions on the authority of the Department of Transportation to change the current rules, which for the most part forbid paybacks. One of the more important arguments against payback has been that .. 11 ,.„„i it would put. .1 the smaller tankers, so necessary for military use, out of business as huge super­ tankers took over the routes. Dyson's amendment directly addresses the military issue. If the secretary of the Navy de­ termined that a CDS ship would drive a defense-important ship out of the trade, the secretary could veto the move. fv.i=> requirements i-0nii;r<>m<^nte set e<^t iin meet the up in in the amendment, but opponents labeled the effort another at­ tempt to allow two Cunard Line ships into the trade. Biaggi named five vessels which could meet the require­ ments, and others were named during the debate. After a long session, the amendment was ap­ proved 237-159. RE-FLAGGING DEFENSE COMMISSION The House and Senate both added similiar amendments call­ One of the lengthier debates during the authorizations hear­ ing was on an amendment pro­ posed by Rep. Mario Biaggi (DN.Y.) and chairman of the House Merchant Marine Subcommit­ tee. The amendment called on the secretaries of defense and transportation to allow two pas­ senger ships, meeting 'certain requirements, to be allowed into the nation's domestic passenger trade, which is virtually domi­ nated by foreign-flag cruise ships. One of the main arguments Biaggi and other supporters made was the fact that the nation has a critical shortfall in sealift, es­ pecially troop transport, and two additional vessels would be available if needed. More than a half-dozen ships inff for the creation for a Mer­ N ing chant Marine Defense study commission. Some language must be ironed out between the House version, sponsored by Rep. Walter Jones (D-N.C.) and Rep. Charles Bennett (D-Fla.) and in the Senate by Sen. John Warner (R-Va.) and Sen. Robert C. Byrd (D-W.Va.). Final action on the amend­ ments must wait until Congress returns at the end of July when each of these issues could be ap­ proved or defeated. Bankruptcy Protection (Continued from Page 3.) protections that are necessary to permit the reorganization." Before coming to the court, the employer or the bankruptcy trustee would have to meet in good faith with the union rep­ resentatives, "in attempting to reach mutually satisfactory modifications" of the contract. Then, if an agreement hasn't been negotiated, the bankruptcy court may put the employer pro­ posal into effect only if the union representatives have rejected it "without good cause" and "the/ balance of the equities clearly favors" the proposed changes in the agreement. The legislative battle that led to final passage began last Feb­ ruary as a response to the Su­ preme Court's Bildisco deci­ sion. In that case, the court majority said a company could abrogate its union contract as soon as it filed for bankruptcy reorganization. And it set leni­ ent standards for eventual court reviewjof the unilateral contract change. ^ July 1984/LOG/5 �Vice Presidents' Report East Coast, by V.P. Leon Hall Gulf Coast, by VP. Joe Sacco 4 -i?. • r. '-V I"" i li''.,'. J • i' •h •!': ii. • '.v, ^ 'HIS month our strike against Dixie Carriers is 16 months old. The situation with Dixie is a classic example of the anti-union sentiment so prevalent in this country. For well over 40 years the Union had a smooth relationship with Dixie. Then the company was bought by a conglomerate called Kirby Industries in the midst of the union busting policies of the Reagan administration. ^ i. Dixie would not bargain in good faith and the SIU was forced to call a strike on April 1, 1983. Since the start of the strike we have been picketing Dixie equipment and have been distributing informational leaflets about this unionbusting company. We also have two important cases pending against Dixie. One case is in the State District Court in Tex^ and the other is with the National Labor Relations Board m New Orleans. _ Another example of the anti-union attitude in this country is the Continental Airlines strike which is almost a year old. Recently m the port of Houston, SIU members took part in a demonstration held by the striking workers at Continental. The demonstration took place in front of the Stouffers Hotel in Houston where Continental stock­ holders were meeting. The SIU joined the striking workers of the Airline Pilots, the Flight Attendants and the Machinists. Unfortu­ nately, the SIU was the only other union to participate m the demonstration. . .. • i i . In other news, I'm happy to report that the shipping rule changes that went into effect on June 16 are having a very good impact m the Gulf ports. The rules have resulted in a definite improvement in the iob situation. . r. * w Out of the port of New Orleans we are preparing for negotiators with SlU-contracted Gulf Atlantic Transportation Corp. (GATCO). The contract at this company, which runs boats between Puerto Rico and the Gulf, expires on Oct. 31. u i ® i, A new three-year contract at Radcliff Materials was overwhelmingly ratified in the Gulf. Radcliff, whose headquarters is in Mobile, Ala., runs towboats and dredges in Alabama, Louisiana, Mississippi, Texas and Florida. , .• • i fUo In the port of Mobile we crewed up several ships including the Sacramento (Ogden Marine) and the newly-acquired T5 Navy Tanker, Yukon, which is operated by American President Lines (APL). The SIU represents the steward department on all APL ships. UE in large part to our new 'shipping rules, shipping has 5 picked up in the port of New York. Deep sea shipping in the port of Philadelphia is excellent, accord­ ing to Port Agent Bob Stevens who said that tug and barge work also remains strong. I attended the last of the SON AT Marine conferences held at the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship in Piney Point, Md. last month. These very worthwhile ' conferences provided an excellent forur^D discuss J variety of issues such as the Pension Welfare and VaLion Plans, and the upcoming contract negotmfons for D ^TtheT-rf of Norfolk the SlU-contracted integrated tug-barge lAnex) has been laid up since June 27 for repair work. Her sistL ship, the Baltimore, was crewed up in Norfolk in late ^"we're still in negotiations in that port on the Allied Inland contract and the Allied Coastal agreement. The SlU-contracted C&O Railroad in Norfolk has a new boat for docking ships at the coal piers. I'll have more details on this boat, named the Seaboard, in my next column. In the port of Baltimore we're getting ready to go into negotiations with two of our SlU-contracted inland companies; Curtis Bay and Charles Harper. Both agreements expire on Sept. 30. Up in Gloucester, the annual St. Peter's Fiesta was held from June 28 through July 1. As usual, the feast was a happy and successful event. The bishop who blessed the fishing fleet Used the SIU Union hall to prepare himself during the feaSt. e. n . Coffee and cake was available at the hall during the St. Peter s Fiesta for our members and their families as well as for the clergy who used the hall. ,•, . u •• St Peter is the patron saint of fishermen and it s through contributions from Gloucester's fishing boats that the feast—first held in 1926—is funded. West Coast by V.P. George McCartney 'M HAPPY to report that in a recent two-week round trip from Honolulu to California and back, the SlU-contracted Independence (American-Hawaii Cruises) car­ ried a full load of passengers on Great Lakes & Western Rivers, by V.P. Mike Sacco both legs of the journey. 'HE high water on the rivers— The ship traveled from Honolulu _ the result of heavy rains—has to Los Angeles and then came up caused many temporary layups of to San Francisco before heading our tug and barge equipment. back to her home port. We hope that will clear soon and Here on the West Coast, nego­ work should start to improve as tiations are under way with Pacific the grain crops start coming in. Maritime Association on a contract As usual, the annual Veiled for our Pacific District SIU members. I'll keep you informed on the Prophet Festival held in St. Louis over the July 4th holiday was a big outcome of these talks in a future column. As the LOG goes to press, we're preparing for a United Labor success. The carnival atmosphere was made even happier by the Parade in San Francisco on July 15. This parade, which is expected Great Steamboat River Race which to draw thousands of participants, is a combined effort of the AFLhas become an annual event in St. CIO, the Teamsters, and the International Longshoremen's and Louis. The race is held between two SlU-contracted ships—the Delta Warehousemen's Union. Among those taking part in the parade will Queen and the Mississippi Queen, and the finish line is near the great be AFL-CIO President Lane Kirkland and SIU President Frank arch in St. Louis harbor. Who was the winner this year? It was the Drozak. Two years ago, when a similar parade was held, 75,0()0 people Delta Queen by a boat length. participated. Up on the Great Lakes, negotiations are going very well on a new On July 5 here in San Francisco, the SIU was among the 500 contract with the Great Lakes Associations of Manne Operators participants attending a commemoration of the 50th anniversary of (GLAMO). I'll have more details in my next column. "Bloody Thursday," 1934. At that time, during a general waterfront Meanwhile, the weather has been beautiful on the Lakes where strike, two strikers were killed—Nick Bordaise, a member of the shipping is fairly decent and there are a large number of relief jobs. Concerning our tug and barge equipment on the Lakes, SIU- Marine Cooks and Stewards, and Howard Sperry, a longshoreman. Up in Seattle, SIU Port Agent George Vukmir reports that he contracted Luedtke Engineering Co. has been awarded a job m Alton, 111 Also, the company will be doing a dredging job in Lake Calumet, crewed up the 55 Bangor (Bangor Trading Co.) which had been in III. and the Calumet River near Chicago. On top of that, the company layup for six months. Unfortunately, the ship is headed on a one way trip to the Far East to be scrapped. will soon begin a dredging project in Green Bay, Wis. 6/LOG/July 1984 i: �., • .JE'' The U.S. Interstate Com­ merce Commission (ICC) is to decide on July 24, in a landmark case, whether to let the CSX Railroad—number 3 in the U.S. and a top coal carrier—acquire control of the American Com­ mercial Barge Line (CSX-Texas Gas Corp), number 1 in the U.S. and a major coal carrier as well. CSX bought Texas Gas and its subsidiary, ACBL, last Au­ gust and asked the ICC in No­ vember for the green light on operation of the barge line. Even with the ICC okay, court ap­ peals and congressional action is seen. The 1912 Panama Canal Act forbids a railroad from owning a barge line unless the ICC de­ termines the merger doesn't re­ duce competition. The 1980 Transportation Act, however, gave the ICC the power to ap­ prove railroads buying or merg­ ing with barge lines. Barge line owners contend that if a precedent is set by the ICC, other railroads (already a monopoly) could acquire con­ trol of other barge lines and eventually dominate the indus­ try. -ri'i^'^-' •ft." Inland News ICC May Decide CSXvACBL Merger July 24 -i - :J : tug/tow barge/dredge House Passes Port Development Bill; Senate Action Soon Senate measure, like the House The U.S. House of Represen­ tatives passed H.R. 3778, the Water Resources, Port Devel­ opment Dredging and User Fees Authorizations bill sponsored by Rep. Robert Roe (D-N.J.) by an overwhelming vote of 259-33 on June 29. The port development part of the bill would provide $2 billion from the federal government over the next 10 years for dredging and improvements of harbors, inland waterways and channels. In the amended House-passed port development section of the bill; • Port user fees may only be levied on vessels which require a channel of more than 45 feet (e.g., big foreign-flag colliers). The U.S. would pay 100 percent for dredging under 45 feet and federal and local entities would share dredging costs for over 45 feet on a 50-50 basis. • Only vessels which are subject to these user fees are required to submit to U.S. Cus­ tom Service tonnage certificates and cargo manifest. • The U.S. Attorney-Gen­ eral or any other party may petition a U.S. District Court for injunctive relief to restrain a local port from imposing or At the SONAT Conference collecting user fees in a manner inconsistent with the provisions of the legislation. In the U.S. Senate Finance Committee, the S. 1739 bill may be considered on the floor in either August or September. But the port-sharing cost provisions are substantially higher than in the House-passed bill. And the bill, allows the imposition of user fees on towing vessels to fund channels in excess of 45 feet. The SIU favors amending S. 1739 to include a clear-cut pro­ hibition against the imposition of unfair user fees on the nonbeneficiaries of super-deep ports. !->i.! • s iA- i- Crowley to Shift 8 Tugs to Caiifornia Crowley Marine will shift eight 5,000 h.p., 126-foot tugs to the ports of Wilmington, Long Beach and San Francisco from the Gulf. Six of the tugs will be there in August, the rest by the end of the year. They do offshore towing at 13 knots and have a fuel storage capacity for 36 days at sea. C&O Adds New Tug in Norfolk The Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad (C&O) has added the new 5,000 h.p. tugboat Seaboard to its fleet for coal piers' docking in the port o.' Norfolk. New contract negotiations were still continuing here at both the Inland and Coastal Towing Co. (Allied Towing) and the Cape Fear Towing Co. of Wilmington, N.C. The last company's contract expires in August. Contract Talks Soon at Cu 'tis Bay in Baltimore Contract negotiations were set to start soon at the Curtis Bay Towing Co. in the port of Baltimore. Crescent Towing Pact Ok'd in New Orleans Crescent Towing's new contract has been negotiated and signed in the port of New Orleans. A one-year contract extension at Whlteman Towing here also has been negotiated. IDT Contract Negotiations Set to Start lOT (Sonat Marine) contract negotiations were scheduled to begin this month in the port of Philadelphia. Their agreement ends on Aug. 14. Self Towing in Mobile Signs Pact Boatmen at the Self Towing Co. in the port of Mobile got a new threeyear contract signed, sealed and delivered. Company officials from SONAT came to the SlU conference for SONAT boatmen to talk about the company's programs. Phil Sanborn, vice president for SONAT Operations, is on deck fielding questions from the SlU membership during one of the conference workshop sessioiis. Seated at his left is John Burns. SONAT labor relations officer. In the Photo at right is Capt. T. Dunton, who was chairman of the workshop session on the Union Contract. At left is SlU Representative John Fay chairman of the SONAT Conference. (For more photos on the SONAT Conference, see page 10.) I' Alabama has launched a promotion drive for the Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway which will be open June 1,1985. Farmers and shippers straddling the new canal in seven states will receive more than 100,000 color brochures, copies of slide show photos, maps and charts, a directory of barge and towing companies and facts about the port of Mobile to show them how to save time and money by using the waterway. The Tenn-Tom will link the Gulf to Pittsburgh and St. Paul, Minn, via the Ohio and Mississippi Rivers—a distance of 16,000 miles. I, July 1984/LOG/7 �Chief Mate Leon Pulley has a clear view from the deck house where he works escorting barges to the breakwater and back to Petty s Island. in the shadow of the TMT barge, the Sea Monarch moors for the night. Sea Monarch on Puerto Rico Run The tug Sea Monarch (Crowley Marine) has been helping tow two of the world's largest barges on the Delaware River on standby assignment at Petty's Island, N.J. for several months. At a rendezvous location three hours down river, she is connected to one of two TMT 550-foot and 720-foot barges towed starboard by a larger ocean-going tug and acts ds a rudder on the trip back to the island TMT loading docks. Once there, since the barges have no power on their own for docking, the Sea Monarch carries out the procedure, awaits containers loaded with perishables and manufactured goods to be driven and stacked on three levels in the barge, and then follows it back to the first meeting place. San Juan is the clearinghouse, and since Puerto Rico is an island, the ^^kly trip is a life line to the Canbbean. With assistance from the Sea Monarch, at peak capacity the TMT barge carries more than 300 trailers to a harbor clearinghouse in San Juan. < •'8/LOG/July 1984 Captain 'Corky' Anavitate relaxes and calls it a day as the sun goes down over Petty's Island. �y;. F>>-.4ic -afiwrw 1 U.S. Navy Commandos to Battle Pirates For the very first time since the 1880s, the U.S. Navy has formed a specialized commando unit to assist merchant ships which are under attack by pirates. It seems the modern day bucaneers bear little resemblance to their brigand forebears depicted in Hollywood except that they are still very dangerous. Ships from West Germany, Japan, Sweden and Singapore have reported incidents of piracy in 1982 off Sputheast Asia and West Africa. The reports cite an increase in piracy in the Indian Ocean, the South China Sea and the Mediterranean. In Memorlam Pensioner An­ thony F. Bursich, 87, passed away from heart-lung failure in the Frankford Hos­ pital in Philadel­ phia on May 11. 'Morjarra' Fish Eat Transcoforado Barnacles! Brother Bursich A MSG "Old Salt." Capt. Gene Laski. master of the ST Transcolorado joined the Union in the port of (Hudson Waterways) and out of Southampton, L.I.. N.Y., vows it's a Philadelphia in 1961 sailing as a true story: FOWT for the U.S. Army Corps There are fish swimming around Rota, Spain which actually eat of Engineers. He also sailed barnacles off ship hulls. with Tucker Towing from 1948 Capt. Laski said he saw it only last year after he rejoined his command to 1953, Curtis Bay Towing from there. 1953 to 1954, P.F. Martin from The Transcolorado's hull was "exceptionally clean," he remembered, 1955 to 1956 and for McAllister even though it hadn't been "scamped" in his absence with rotary Brothers. He sailed for 54 years brushes. seeing every country except Ja­ Laski reported the fish are called "mojarra" and indeed are known to eat barnacles. They are "flatfish" about a foot long at full growth, have pan. Seafarer Bursich was a very sharp teeth and are silver gray with vertical black stripes. former member of Local 1800. He Was born in Austria, coming here in 1914 at the age of 17. He was a U.S. naturalized cit­ izen and a resident of Philadel­ phia. Interment was in St. Dom­ inic's Cemetery, Philadelphia. Clyde H. Branton, 64, joined deckhand for G & H Towing in the Union in the port of St. Louis, 1952. Brother Kellett is a veteran Surviving are his widow, Mary Mo. in 1972. He sailed as a of the U.S. Air Force in World and two daughters, Eleanor tankerman for the struck Dixie War II. He was born in Ames-' Butch and Evelyn. Carriers from 1961 to 1969 and bury, Mass. and is a resident of for National Marine Service from Port Aransas, Texas. Pensioner Hu­ Ernest Troy Ford, 62, joined 1970 to 1984. Brother Branton bert "Hughie" is a veteran of the U.S. Army the Union in the port of New James Dempsey, during World War II. He was Orleans in 1968 following his 70, passed away born in Foxworth, Miss, and is graduation from the SHLSS on April 4. there. Brother Ford sailed as an a resident there. Brother Demp­ AB with the Red Stack Co. and sey joined the Lee 0. I. Clifton, 60, joined the Puget Sound Barge Co. in Union in the port the Union in the port of Norfolk, 1972 and the Moran Towing Co. of New York in in 1977. He began sailing in Va. in 1966 sailing as a main­ 1960 sailing as a tug deckhand tenance man for the Virginia 1941. Boatman Ford was born and mate for the N.Y. Central Pilots Assn. Brother Clifton was in Alma, Okla. and is a resident and Penn-Central Railroads from a former member of the Car­ of Breckehridge, Texas. 1940 to 1974. He was a former penters Union and is a veteran member of the Masters, Mates of the U.S. Army in World War Melvin Leroy White Jr., 42, and Pilots Union. Boatman II. He was born in Washington died on Dec. 12, 1983. Brother Dempsey was born in Esopus, Cty., N.C. and is a resident of White joined the Union in the N.Y., and was a resident of Norfolk. port of Norfolk in 1966 sailing Union City, N.J. Surviving is as a chief engineer for Allied his widow. Ruby. John Gllborne Fellp Jr., 62, Towing and Ocean Towing from joined the Union in the port of 1965 to 1983. He was born in Philadelphia in 1969 sailing as Norfolk and was a resident of Pensioner John Paul Collins, a tankerman for Marine Towing Mobjack, Va. Surviving are his 76, passed away from heart fail­ (lOT) and Bulkfleet Marine. widow, Norene; a Robert ure in Farmville, Va. on Jan. 1. Brother Felip also worked as a and a daughter, Laurie. Brother Collins joined the Union meatcutter for the Acme Super­ Pensioner Hershal M. White­ in the port of Norfolk in 1961 markets and was a former mem­ side died on Dec. 28, 1983. sailing as a chief engineer for ber of the Amalgamated MeatBrother Whiteside joined the McAllister Brothers in 1955 and cutters and Butchers Workmens Union in the port of Houston, for Allied Towing in 1962. He Union of North America, Local He was a resident of Port Ar­ was a former member of the 198 from 1953 to 1969. He is a kansas, Texas. Surviving is his United Mine Workers Union veteran of the U.S. Navy's Sub­ from 1953 to 1961. Boatman widow, Shirley. marine Service in World War II. Marcus Gerald Fay, 56, died Collins was born in Norfolk and Boatman Felip was born in Phil­ was a resident of Farmville. on Jan. 11. Brother Fay joined adelphia and is a resident of Burial was in the Rosewood the Union in the port of New Thorofare, N.J. Orleans in 1978 sailing as a cook Gardens Cemetery, Virginia Beach, Va. Surviving are his Robert Francis Kellett, 62, for Inland Tugs. He was born widow, Thelma and a son, Don­ in Detroit and was a resident of joined the Union in the port of ald. New Orleans. Houston in 1957 sailing as a Pensioners Luis Gulermo Lopez, 39, suc­ cumbed to pneumonia in the Tulane Medical Center, New Orleans on Dec. 3,1983. Brother Lopez joined the Union in the port of New Orleans sailing as a waiter. He was bom in Ca­ racas, Venezuela and was a res­ ident of New Orleans. Burial was in the Jardines de la Cinita Cemetery, Maracaibo, Vene­ zuela. Surviving are his parents, Emesto and Alicia Lopez and a brother, Alberto, all of Mara­ caibo. Pensioner Au­ gust Benson, 86, passed away from pneumonia in the Perry Cty. (Miss.) Hospital on March 19. Brother Benson !joined the Union 'Mm in 1938 in the port of Mobile sailing as an AB. He was born in Norway and was a natural­ ized U.S. citizen, residing in New Augusta, Miss. Burial was in the New Augusta Cemetery. Surviving is his widow, Jewell. Pensioner Walter Robert Grimstead Sr., 71, died on April 16. Brother Grimstead joined the Union in the port of Norfolk in 1%1. He sailed as a tankerman and chief engi­ neer for the U.S. government from 1938 to 1940, N. Lee Hudgins & Son in 1941, Allied Towing in 1962 and Southern Carriers in 1966. He was born in Mathews, Va. and was a resident there. Surviving are his widow, Harriet; a son, Robert Jr. and a daughter, Selena. Pensioner Carl Franklin Hudg­ ins, 80, passed away on April 15. Brother Hudgins joined the Union in the port of 1 Norfolk in 1960. it irll He sailed for the Pennsylvania Railroad in 1942 and was a former member of the Masters, Mates and Pilots Union from 1942 to 1960. Boat­ man Hudgins was born in Ma­ thews City, Va. and was a res­ ident of Norfolk. Surviving is his widow, Doris. July 1984/LOG/9 ::-.=^¥aS^ V^. , - •}• �m- SONAT Conference stresses unity ... The third and final SONAT Crews Conference ended on a high note as the 31 delegates acted to support their Union's efforts to secure the best con­ tract possible in the upcoming contract negotiations. Bargain­ ing talks with SONAT Marine are scheduled to begin shortly. Over the course of three con- to this Union than just the boat or the hiring hall. They've never seen headquarters, they've never seen the Union's upgrading and recreational facilities. And they have no idea about the Union's legislative activities in Washing­ ton." While each of the three SONAT conferences followed Larry Snider, a mate for the Mariner fleet, made sure the Union knew how he felt about the issues. •' 'U !; ur ferences, the delegates made over 100 contract suggestions covering such topics as health and welfare benefits, seniority, wages, bumping, transfer of equipment, serviciiig, the state of the tug and barge industry, and the Union's legislative ac­ tivities program. The three conferences were open to all SONAT employees who wanted to attend. Also in­ vited were our members' wives and children. Those members who did attend had a chance to see for themselves what their Union is all about as well as to make recommendations con­ cerning what they would like to see included in the upcoming contract. Dorothy Anderson, wife of S.A. Anderson, a cook for the Mariner fleet, pretty much summed up the attitude of the delegates and their wives when she said, "I had no idea of the scope of the Union's activities. It makes you feel better to know that you're not alone, that there are a lot of people supporting you." Richard Forest, an AB who sails for the I.O.T. fleet, had a similar reaction to the confer­ ence. "A lot of people who sail in the SONAT fleets," he said, *have no idea that there is more 10/LOG/July 1904 1hadI played _i J an instrumental .•^c-ti-iim#»ntnl role, role in trying to persuade Congress to enact legislation that would turn things around for the mar­ itime industry. Sanborn's assessment of the Union's role in promoting the maritime industr industry maritime was echoed by Congressman Bill Gray (DPa.) who talked to the delegates and their wives. He told the delegates that "no company or union is doing more to protect the job security of tug and barge workers than the SIU." Delegates to the conference and their wives crowd around Leo Bonser, center, administrator of ttie SiU Pension and Weifare Plans, in order to ask him questions about their benefits. the same format, each confer­ ence shed light on a different aspect of the Union's activities. The delegates to the second conference were particularly in­ terested in the SIU pension and welfare benefits. The delegates to the third conference were more interested in the Union's political activities and the state of the tug and barge industry. As with the second confer­ ence, the company asked John Fay, chairman of the confer­ ence, if it could send a repre­ sentative to talk to the mem­ bers. The delegates agreed to accept SONAT's offer. SIU Inland Coordinator Frank PaTwo of the company's top ladino (I.) talks with Robert Hern, Don Smart, AB for the Mariner fleet, officials—John Burns and Phil lOT fleet senior captain. and his wife inspect the Union's Sanborn—talked to the dele­ farm. gates. They stressed that whil§ they could not discuss the up­ coming contract negotiations between the Union and the com­ pany, they did say that they wanted "very much to come to some sort of agreement." Sanborn spent much of his time talking about the state of the tug and barge industry, and the attacks that are being made against it by the Reagan admin­ istration. While he admitted that the Union and the company have differences over a number of important issues—manning, wage scales, etc.—^the company SIU President Frank Drozak talks to Gene Parks, mate for the lOT fleet, ^ did acknowledge that the Union ard his wife. �,'vv Education Is the Key Strength, Success: SlU Scholarships Scholarship Program. The op­ portunity is there and it is avail­ able to Seafarers of all ages, as well as to their dependents. So if you have been considering returning to school for a tech­ nical or college education, I urge you to put a pen to paper and fill out an application. E DUCATION is the key un­ locking the doors of oppor­ tunity and success for all SIU members and their families. Since its inception in 1952, over 100 Seafarers and their dependents have been the re­ cipients of SIU's Charlie Logan Scholarship Program. During these 32 years, the cash awards have amounted to $987,143 in scholarship money. Every year, four $10,000 scholarships are awarded to de­ pendents of Seafarers. In addi­ tion, one $10,000 scholarship and two $5,000 scholarships are awarded annually to active Sea­ farers. In the case of a tie where two Seafarers have identical, excel­ lent qualifications, the Schol­ arship Committee awards an ad­ ditional $10,000 scholarship to the third, active Seafarer. In late April of each year, the Charlie Logan Scholarship Committee reviews all the ap­ plications. The 1984 Scholar­ ship Award Committee is, itself, a "Who's Who" of academia, with such illustrious members as Dr. Charles Lyons, the dean of admissions at Fayetteville State University of North Car­ olina; Dr. Gayle Olson from New Orleans; Dean Charles O'Connell, vice president and dean of students at the Univer­ sity of Chicago; Dr. Trevor Car­ penter from Charles County Community College in Mary­ land; Dr. Michael Glaser, as­ sociate professor of English at St. Mary's College of Maryland, and Rev. Dr. David Boileau from New Orleans, La. Although all applicants are "winners," the committee is challenged with the awesome task of selecting only seven can­ didates for the scholarship awards. These scholarships help our members and their children achieve their educational goals. Scholarship winners have been able to broaden their horizons when financial considerations might have otherwise precluded them from pursuing a college degree. Winners through the years have acquired degrees in science, law, the humanities and the arts, and have majored in disciplines from archeology to zoology. "Four years ago I did just that, and the SIU scholarship enabled me to continue my ed­ ucation as a full time student at the Ohio State University Col­ lege of Law. Although it has required a goodly amount of hard work, returning to school has been a rewarding and grat­ ifying experience. I have now completed my legal education and have recently been admitted to the Bar," Bacha said. Charles Logan (1900-1975) The success stories of SIU's Welfare Plan's winners read like the scripts from ABC's "Lot­ tery" program. Bill Lopez was a rank-and-file member of the SIU when he enrolled in the GED program in the mid '70s at SHLSS. After eight and a half years as a Sea­ farer, he won a Charlie Logan Scholarship to attend Reed Col­ lege in Portland, Ore., where he received a degree in history and social science with a political science major. While attending college, Lo­ pez worked as an organizer for Culinary Local 9 in Portland and became interested in pursuing a law degree. Before long, Lopez was a law student at the Uni­ versity of Oregon and a law clerk for the firm of Kulongoski, Heid, Durham and Drummonds in Portland. Now he works full time for the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) Council 75 and is finishing his last se­ mester of work at the University of Oregon for his law degree. For Council 75, Lopez handles contract negotiations for AFSCME employees in several counties of Portland. "I intend to continue in the Labor Movement after I finish law school," says Lopez who spent much of his life in Texas but now considers Oregon his home. \ 1;^ 1 i-.' He was accepted to Cornell University where he studied ho­ tel management and business. The Cornell curriculum con­ sisted of extensive courses from hotel design to gourmet cook­ ing. These stories speak for them­ selves. We are proud of SIU members and their children who pursue advanced academic and vocational goals. SIU is hon­ ored to share in all Charlie Lo­ gan Scholarship winners. July 1984/LCX3/11 l7' X.'' In 1978, Jimmy Mann was the first steward department recip­ ient of the SIU Charlie Logan Scholarship. In order to supplement the Seafarer Michael Bacha has tremendous financial burden of just passed the Bar exam! He an entire has written his own story—a Cornell, Mann worked year as 2nd cook and baker testimonial of great inspiration to our membership and their aboard' Delta Line's luxurious . Santa Barbara, proving to be families. an excellent training ground for "Over the years, being a the type of gourmet cooking that member of the SIU has provided Mann hoped to leam at Cornell. me with numerous opportuni­ During breaks at Cornell, ties for growth and advance­ Jimmy returned frequently to ment. Foreign travel and ship­ SHLSS to upgrade. board experiences have enriched In December of 1984 Mann my life and brought me tremen­ dous personal satisfaction. Up­ was graduated from Cornell. grading classes at Piney Point With his education and experi­ have enabled me to acquire ence, he will wait for the right modern nautical skills and to opportunity. There is his love increase my earning power. As of the sea. There is his desire seamen, we are all keenly aware to do things that are "first class, that such continuing educa­ where I can put what I learned tional programs are an absolute in school and on ships to use, necessity in today's changing and more importantly, leam world," Bacha said. more." "The SIU has long recog­ nized this need and has provided the membership not only with the superb facilities at Piney Point but with virtually unlim­ ited educational possibilities through the Charlie Logan n-vi ;• �ir^OF\UES" will and reports^ shaping national Congressman Joe Kolter Senator_ CarllJ®"" --ELECTED to E(R®P''®'®"^rent the Fourth described by the ^^^.^ejingly '''•"'uffnl and conscientiousthoughtful ®n ot be a man whose ®„erced." bought, lease ^nd our For our better records in Ihfsenate the Senai than Levin's. 'rh^^^"Tsues a^d his overall maritime percent. Levin labor reco dis97^ is the solid -butetoAmerpeople who c j^mty and are ica's econo^c .stab'^nVrica always ^in recognizes is threatened^ Lfries j^^unthat U.S. mdustneji • h-- Sen. carl Levin ® -r.,. fcfc canity training and better Amencan-flag conventional forces. ofT982 to reP^^nia, ConDistrict ^ Iter (D-Pa.) has gressmanJo .. ^man" s'aovercome his^ strides tus and bn^. -^g unemploV" toward " for the entire ment. H's® ; dustD bave transportation pmtmg b®en .tn^W^^I^'to work. Americans .ug House GovKolter sits on t Committee ernmentOperat ^ and Pttbb® Stee. In addiportation Gasman serves on onH 2ind lion, the cong Forces, several congressional among them, *® pgnnsyWania Coal Group, tg-mion, and Congressional (,^pcus, our the Congressional b Reprjoe Kolter r the Congressional member of t ^as been Steel Caucus Ron be gf working to s jh,s unfairly s"bs'd> gp,y country. Impot . jt also allied Industrie to the deficit. He and contributes . trade rreofthe origf the Fair Trade -ks'srss-'. monitoring P industry and T** a framework for an inthe domestic st develoP a fram modLate this ^Pri^?dJ^ffor raLajt year "to he vital role dustrial trial base, im- nounced b'® ®^ 5 Senate. His its employ®®®^ . Kolter recognizes tn ernize our . .j^ity and make election tothe • fons o gontributed to s the American m®nh^®;'; D .S. lion prove our productivity^^^^ this country an American prod ^ts from piays m the boatd. He ov®r 25 P®vindustry whmh^ ^^g^^s economy ^ro ^^e Cornirthe meantime, we on November 6. abroad, in m . indusendorsed H.. and Shipbuild* cent- H.R^5 percent on of appto)®^®!®'^ gf h^g must ir foreign trade Steel imports tor a F . tries from allow years. Additiona^; Additionahy. ;ears. practices. few rpauires thai teinvestthe sacrifices ^^^^e JromMiclugan-and^^^^eord lation tegub" *g"'i„ years to be m but when it IS ing forward people '^Ter probu®b^^ or nsk is a good theory, ^tnencan ing m ^ff®' Pgction of quotas, and my pmns eo-chair of only one-^^^ cannot losing the pr the believes requirements m workerwilllo Domestic of M'®b'®®" he Senate to design develop jobs forstralegic Petroleum R®" This nte^""!, d by the quotas allow that fo hW^- ^t^i^t, 1 an effort m profits ®®"®!^'gsted to maintain content 1®®'® , one way to new P''®®'^'' , I've proposed - »'" for the f"'"!^®' . to foster a "•^e'ently, the congre-^ strongly , J that we are ^how the worid tha^^^^j^.^,y policies '^®®If. „n labor and dustries. partnership overnment. S^ab^rkeeping jobs i,nth- management an B r;r^ourembers'votes united s^®-®;^x . I :» I' S ^%«vices Kolter ®®""""g{\ke vast U.S. ' Armed Service committee, 1 the development of th grtgf :f ever comhave ^'^sed reason- tween ®oal r®s®f^®^ ®"°gmmodity on phia. Such a line roughly • small Bu^fto monitor the our allies about ^ gg„. Levin IS ® ^andgrappl® pleted, would ®f®/ , yish the this abundant able the burAmerican-flag g pgsiU.S. industnal^ other 50,000 jobs an ^ more defense needs gressman has of En^ with its ts for the senator den of , resolves the trade tion in ?,,.es to expend key a®"®"*" oovernmental Af- and more faidy between grgy wh'oh r j(,g gominclude the G ^^^^d disputes which jx^ter appropnaiob refairs Co"";!? ^n-ittee. The sen'' race 1 have urged that mitment ot g,„nKoUer re­ Services '^°'"todtoa"astrong human race, adversaries search. Congre ,,we should ator IS comm^ ^toertalk «Pb our a „ siststhisapproaob _ ,o America. human exist- about finding a path t tbout nnu.nh " V-. , „„ri„ w ii./ dg evofybbn® in out ^ ,his lean 5e®o"*y ^" soviet Union ,noe real and canand other s re- '".a •• »•"""" '"s.r r.siS". b® i-^rv^elm^^^^ ®f *•: not be -f ° f „orbe to buy spouse should every ^vadabl® tem We ;;:enr;a:enu c.®at O®®^12 /LOGMuly 1984 global "'ff- President Franklin �etlr- Seafarers HARRY LUNDEBERG SCHOOL OF SEAMANSHIP Piney Point Maryland SHLSS Gets Cookin' With New Galley The galley at the new Seafarers Harry Lundeberg Training and Recreation Center has all of the latest equipment and offers seafarers who are upgrading in the Steward Department new and diverse experiences. The galley is a central galley and services three dining areas. Both the upgraders and trainees dining rooms are cafeteria style service while the Executive Dining Room, which is reserved for special functions, is waiter serviced. Between the three dining rooms the Center could easily serve one thousand people. The main Galley features char broilers, convection ovens, salemanders (finishing ovens), a large steam area with various sized trunnion kettles, two ware washing areas and walk-in refrigerators and freezers. The central bakery consists of bake ovens, convection ovens. brick ovens, steam ovens, proof­ ing cabinets, various sized mixers from 60 quarts to 80 quarts. In the galley the Steward Department trains seafarers to be Chief Stewards, Chief Cooks, Second Cook and Bakers, Assis­ tant Cooks, Trainee Third Cooks and Messman. On-the-iob training and in­ struction Begins at 4 a.m. and ends at 8 p.m. The work is handled in two shifts and continues seven days a week. The Steward Galley Instructors consists of eight men. All are Chief Cook/OJT Instructors. Under the guidance of the Steward instructors the meals are planned and prepared by Seafarers upgrading their skills by gaining valuable knowledge and experience at the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg Training and Recrea­ tion Center. lr-4 ' i The Executive Dining Room offers waiter service and is reserved for speciai functions. , The Upgraders' Dinjng Room offers cafeteria style service. The Trainees' Dining Room is set up for Cafeteria Style Service. July 1984/LOG/13 �"i-i •? Keep Your Head Above Water Take the SHLSS Lifeboat/Water Survival Course H4-' Survival is the keyword in the Lifeboat/Water Survival course taught at SHLSS. Due to the isolated confines of a ship, seafarers must be more dependent on their own abilities and their fellow seaman in a time of crisis. The four week Lifeboat/Water Survival course is required for all entry-level trainees and available to aH upgrading students. Many SIU members choose to take the lifeboat course while they are enrolled in other programs, and r:-' - some come to SHLSS specifically to get their lifeboat endorsement. The course consists of over forty hours of classroom time and thirty hours of practieal training. Sub­ jects taught include emergency drills, lifeboat construction, launching and recovery, basic compass navigation, liferaft construction, launching and maintenance, rowing, survival training and use of all lifeboat and liferaft equipment. All "State of the Art" equip­ ment is used during ^truction with a strong emphasis'l>n audio visual presentations. The SHLSS has prepared its own water survival manual, video tapes and teaching aids. Individualized instruction is available through the Learning Center depending on the needs of each student. Members of the U.S. Coast Guard come to the Lundeberg school to test the lifeboat students. This exam is given in English only. The Coast Guard test consists of davit operation, boat handling, and a written exam. The written exam may be taken orally at the students' request, but the test will only be given in English. The entry-level trainees must pass an additional Coast Guard test on knot tying. •IP''. • J' 1. I Should a disaster occur, the SHLSS Lifeboat/Water Survival course gives our seafarers the training, knowledge and con­ fidence to safely evacuate a ship. Trainees Roger Mlgnone demonstrates how to stay warm and dry In 30 degree water. 14/LOG/July 1984 Davit launching Is practiced by the Hawaiian crew members. "• �•ifew '• r- /; mULga mmmiyiL SjO^[y^. SEAFARERS HARRY LUNDEBERG . SCHOOL OF SEAMANSHIP. Instruction is given at the embarkation deck. -v/ ,' s 4 'W ••k- •~5'^ :J.:| The newly revised Water Survival Manual was written and prepared at the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship. preparing to get underyray. SHLSS COURSE GRADUATES Master/Mate Freight & Towing Instructor John Chanslor, Dan L. Parker and Danny (George) Taylor. Quartermaster Instructor Abe Easter, Ken Hagar, William John Mullins, James Darda, Thomas Commans, Mike Russo. Nautical Science Certificate Program Barry Kiger with wife Sandie and son Barry Kiger Jr. receiving Nautical Science certificate from SHLSS VicePresident Frank Mongelli. I"-" Welding Front row I. to r.; Robert Page, Ron Laver, Ray All. Second row I. to r.: Instructor Bill Foley, John Herrlein, Tony Adamaitis, Michael Goins, Greg Hill. , Towboat Operator Scholarship Program Front row I. to r.: Vltallano Maldonado, Kenny Soulant Jr. Daniel A. Loupe, Bret S. Mattel. Second row I. to r.: Tom Dowdell, Kerry Gibson, Paul Cornwell, Bill Lewis. Not pictured; Tom Crockett. QMED Front row I. to r.: Rot>ert Shaw, John Miller, David Picciolo, Frank Panette, Les Lorber, Dave Millard. Back row I. to r.: David TImmons, Sverre Paulsen, David O. Johnson, Arthur Omdahl, Al Gimiel, Ed Smith, Steve Walter, Frank Karisson, LA. Dave Whittle. July 1984/LOG/15 - . �t Upgrading I'® » Course Schedule\ « August Through October 1984 «„ Programs Geared to Improve Job Skills ^ And Promote U.S. Maritime Industry Following are the updated course schedules for August Steward Upgrading Courses through October 1984 at the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg Course Check-In/ Completion Date Length of Course Assistant Cook Cook and Baker Chief Cook Chief Steward bi-weekiy bi-weekly bi-weekiy monthly vanes varies varies varies School of Seamanship. For convenience of the membership, the course schedule is separated into five categories: engine department courses; deck department courses; steward department courses; recertlflcatlon programs; adult education courses. The starting and compietion dates for aii courses are aiso listed. Inland Boatmen and deep sea Seafarers who are preparing to upgrade are advised to enroli in the courses of their choice as early as possible. Although every effort will be made to help every member, classes will be limited in size—so sign up eariy. Class schedules may be changed to reflect membership demands. SiU Representatives in aii ports wiil assist members in preparing applications. The following classes will be held through October 1984 as listed below: I':: 'i'. -i"; Engine Upgrading Courses Course '(Rv •t: Refrigeration Systems, Maintenance & Operations Pumproom Maintenance & Operations Automation Fireman/Watertender & Oiler Diesel Scholarship QMED Welding Diesel - Regular Tankerman Marine Electrical Maintenance Check-In Date Completion Date September 9 October 26 September 2 October 19 October 21 August 12 November 23 September 27 October 28 August 5 September 30 August 5 October 7 September 2 December 21 October 26 November 2 September 7 October 18 November 2 A^ult Education Courses Check-In/ Course Completion Date Length of Course Developmental Studies August 27 August 31 September 10 September 14 October 1 October 5 October 29 November 2 (GED) High School Open-ended Equivalency Program (ESL) English as a Second Language Open-ended (ABE) Adult Basic Education Open-ended WANTED Deck Upgrading Courses Course Lifeboatman Abie Seaman Quartermaster Master/Mate Freight And Towing Vessels Towboat Operator Scholarship Program Third Mate Celestial Navigation/ Master/Mate F.T. Check-In Date Completion Date September 23 October 21 August 26 October 7 October 19 December 6 October 12 December 14 September 16 November 9 September 2 September 2 November 9 Octobers Recertlflcatlon Programs Course Check-In Date Bosun Recertification August 26 Steward Recertification October 21 16/LOG/July 1984 Completion Date October 8 December 3 Steward Department Upgraders Upgrading means JOB SECURITY. Assistant Cook Cook and Baker Chief Cook Chief Steward Fill out the application in this issue of the Log, or contact Admissions Office Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship PIney Point, Maryland 20674 �•\. • •' ^ \ . - :; ^ , • 'm'--ikuif:-*»^--'m»Mesij^' ii<i«Viitf|i'~iiiMitfiii''^>ii' i''^?^iyi>"""!.'i SMN'^ JIL'' ' ?_" '•'••-ii "—-^" aU>' '^Aat»C'-:'- *4^' Apply Now for an SHLSS Upgrading Course .If Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship Upgrading Application Name (Last) Date of Birth (Middle) (first) Address. *. Mo./Day/Year (Street) TCHy) (State) Deep Sea Member • Social Security ^ (Zip Code) ~ Inland Waters Member • . Telephone ~ ' Lakes Member • Book// Date Book Was Issued. (Area Code) Pacific G Seniority 1.4 Port Presently .Registered ln_ Port Issued. Endorsement(s) or License(s) Now Held. No n (if yes, fill in below) Are you a graduate of the SHLSS Trainee Program; G Yes Trainee Program; From 16 to (dates attended) •i Have you attended any SHLSS Upgrading Courses; • Yes Course{s) Taken No • (if yes, fill in below) ' ib i- Do you hold a letter of completion for Lifeboat; • Yes No Q Firefighting; • Yes No • CPR; • Yes No • Date Available for Training I Am interested in the Following Cpurse(s) Checked Below or Indicated Here if Not Listed . DECK I; Tankerman .(] AB Unlimited ij AB Limited ^ AB Special Quartermaster Towboat Operator Inland Towboat Operator Not More Ttian 200 Miles Towboat Operator (Over 200 Miles) Celestial Navigation Master Inspected Towing Vessel Mate Inspected Towing Vessel 1st Class Pilot Ttiird Mate Celestial Navigation Third Mate . ENGINE U FOWT LJ OMED—Any Rating • Marine Electronics U Marine Electrical Maintenance U Pumproom Maintenance & Operation U Automation • Maintenance of Shipboard Refrigeration Systems U Diesel Engines • Assistant .Engineer (Uninspected Motor Vessei) • Chief Engineer (Uninspected Motor Vessel) [: Third Asst. Engineer (Motor inspected) — i ALL DEPARTMENTS • Welding • Lifeboatman ADULT EDUCATION DEPARTMENT • Adult Basic Education (ABE) • High School Equivalency Program (GEO) • Developmental Studies • English as a Second Language (ESL) STEWARD No transportation will be paid unless you present original receipts after course completion. • Assistant Cook ;: Cook & Baker : . Chief Cook . ; Steward : Towboat Inland Cook COLLEGE PROGRAM • Nautical Science Certificate Program • Scholarship/Work Program RECORD OF EMPLOYMENT TIME—(Show only amount needed to upgrade in rating noted above or attach letter of service, whichever is applicable.) VESSEL RATING HELD DATE SHIPPED DATE OF DISCHARGE July 1984/LOG/17 /N �y •• •' •"-ygag^i •i^ra^.-Jc^TUi^iL^ *-v.^ • •.;W: •»'.• '1.s« ' r' ':'M^'fi\:'- VC Help ...ji f Friend '1- •• . /L. .; • '' Deal $W' w With :r'. kjt; -4^ p"i', .- Alcoholism I • • Alcoholics don't have friends. Because a friend wouldn't let another man blindly travel a course that has to lead to the destruction of his health, his job and his family. And that's where an alcoholic is headed. Helping a fellow Seafarer who has a drinking problem is just as easy—and just as important—as steering a blind man across a street. All you have to do is take that Seafarer by the arm and guide him to the Union's Alcoholic Rehabilitation Center in Valley Lee, Md. Once he's there, an alcoholic SIU member will receive the care and counseling he needs. And he'll get the support of brother SIU members who are fighting the same tough battle he is back to a healthy, productive alcohol-free life. The road back to sobriety is a long one for an alcoholic. But because of ARC, an alcoholic SIU member doesn't have to travel the distance alone. And by guiding a brother Seafarer in the direction of the Rehab Center, you'll be showing him that the first step hack to recovery is only an arm's length away. 18/LOG/July 1984 4. Alcoholic Rehabilitation Center I am interested in attending a six-week program at the Alcoholic Rehabilitation Center. I understand that all my medical pnd coun.seling records will be kept strictly confidential, and that thdy will not be kept anywhere except at The Center. Name Book No. I Address (Street or RFD) (City) (State) Telephone No. Mail to: THE CENTER Star Route Box 153-A Vallev Lee, Md. 20692 or call. 24 hours-a-dax, (301) 994-00JO (Zip) I I -5-*' �• iwi|'^'r<VaW»iikwiwaz^ .Lm mmv<t • - •'— -i.r.i m in toosliinQto Seafarers International Union of Nortii America. AFl.-CIC) July 1984 Legislative. Administrative and Regulatory Happenings WASHINGTON REPORT ALASKANOIL , It's all over but the shouting. Walter Mondale has finally captured enough delegates to be nominated the candidate of the Democratic Party on the first ballot. This development ushers in a new stage of the election year. Mondale, who is trailing Reagan badly in the polls, now must concentrate his efforts on get­ ting his message across: that the Reagan administration has been unfair. What's worse, it has been inept. Over the past four years, the Reagan adminstration has allowed the industrial base of this country to shrink. The mari­ time industry has been one of the hardest hit. In some parts of the country, the unemployment level .in our industry is approaching 50 percent. Seamen have a vested interest in getting involved in this year's campaign. At the very ledst, they should register to vote. As SIU President Frank Drozak is fond of saying, "Had one more person in each district of this country voted for Hubert Humphrey in 1968, then he would have been elected president. Think of what that would have meant to this country!" The SIU has not gone on record as supporting Mondale yet. Still, the former vice president recently issued a four-point program aimed at revitalizing the maritime industry. While he has not made any extravagant promises, he has gone on record as promising to carry out all exist­ ing maritime programs. That in itself is a big improvement over the present admin­ istration which has refused even to carry out its mandated duties. .• When asked to comment on the Union's plans for the future, SIU National Political Director Marianne Rogers said, "No of­ ficial announcement has been made yet. But one thing is certain. I can't see this Union backing the one president in mod­ ern times who has tried to dismantle the maritime industry." Like a corpse that refuses to remain dead, certain members of the House are trying to bring up the issue of Alaskan oil again, even though it is clear at this point that the country does not wish it to be exported. SIU lobbyists were able to .defeat by a 54-29 margin in the Senate an attempt by Sen. Frank Murkowski (R-Alaska) to cre­ ate a commission to study the merits of exporting Alaskan oil to those foreign countries where U.S. troops are stationed. The move was an ill-disguised attempt by Murkowski to persuade the Senate to adopt a policy that has consistently been rejected in the past. PASSENGER VESSELS The SIU was able to win another battle on the Passenger Vessel bill by attaching an amendment to the House version of the Department of Defense (DOD) bill which would allow the reflagging of two unspeci­ fied seagoing passenger vessels. This de­ velopment is another example of this Union's perseverance in protecting the rights of its members. If passed, the bill would create more than 1,000 sea-going jobs. SSROOTS Congress is in recess untilJuly 23 COMMISSION One commission that is needed is the one that SIU President Drozak has pro­ posed to study the problems of the mari­ time industry, an industry which has reached its lowest point in modem times. Last September, Drozak testified before a House Armed Services Subcommittee on the merits of such a commission. Since both the House and the Senate approved this amendment over the opposition of the administration, it has a very good chance to be passed into law. SIU President Frank Drozak is travel­ ing across the country to dmm up support for this nation's grassroots campaign. At the center of this campaign is Drozak's realization that this country is being badly hurt by the inability of the present admin­ istration to come up with a coherent policy on trade and economic (development. Seafarers are urged to get involved. Contact your nearest port to find out what you can do to protect your job security. CARGO PREFERENCE Another attack is being made on the cargo preference laws of this country. Sen. Roger Jepsen (R-Iowa) has intro­ duced a Concurrent Resolution in the Senate, whose number is 56, that explicitly opposes expansion of the cargo preference laws of this country. The Senate Merchant Marine Subcommittee is holding hearings on this resolution. The SIU strongly opposes the concept behind this resolution. Cargo preference laws are essential to the rebuilding of the U.S. merchant marine, and we feel that any language limiting them would be highly counterproductive. Luckily, the bill is being introduced in the form of a resolution, which does not have the force of law. Still, we are putting a lot of energy into defeating the resolu­ tion, especially since it is all too easy for such a resolution to be converted into an amendment for another piece of legisla­ tion. a SPAD is the SIU*s political fund and our political arm in Washington, D.C. The SIU asks for and accepts voluntary contributions only. The Union uses the money donated to SPAD to support the election campaigns of legislators who have shown a pro-maritime or pro-labor record. SPAD enables the SIU to work effectively on the vital maritime issues in the Congress. These are issues that have a direct impact on the jobs and job security of all SIU mem­ bers, deep-sea, inland, and Lakes. The SIU urges its members to continue their fine record of support for SPAD. A member can contribute to the SPAD fund as he or she sees lit, or make no contribution at all without fear of reprisaL A copy of the SPAD report is filed with the Federal Elec­ tion Commission. It is available for purchase from the EEC in Washington, D.C. The Senate version of the DOD bill makes no mention of the issue. The dis­ crepancy must be resolved by a joint House-Senate conference. July 1984/LOG/19 i ..s �••• - • • " • • -- ;^P-«^-"'>^-" V' to Milit«>^ Scali/tComm and Ctane :v ,i :;J«;'5g.5'•* . • _ int of HERB'S a teractivHV at Va., in Newport r<e it probably "O ^ {tbe Key ilr^bao the crew ° •'on' ^'frhS rt- at Pteaagernent). ^ traimttS ogaent, acrt'tng aa a Sea and part of het „tading hy farera who are ^^nparticipatins rating coura dling and cran® ^^ t^e st# designedan ^yV^nnd at the Seafar seamanship berg School or (SHLSS). ^ cc President Formerly the " C "m s-«Sr:«S ships under ^and itary Seahft the crane ^SC to unload con^ ship ^dl l5e a . :hve ports >^dh tainershipsiup^ in modern ^n lifting fa^tm^tainer cranes P^^^ttn—edhyfXh- S»" otil any hie port ^cdity ^ effect, a porta _ ^ con The Keyrtone S ««rrr the .««i as atva"»"» ^ ctat6 son/® [n Newport • Uo«The two-week cour^pedence. NVothfosaaP^S;tk^Td^om ^ 1 the course m Scafotcta ^ eertifi^ tune and recei rs c^es on Juue 2^ ^^rrups from encouraging Fundebefg the serfa^t^;fr^^^hip to tahc School o course, advantage o _ ^^di- twin mode opera twin mode ope^ « p,ok jring up ^eeUWtn thereof speeds two cranes work UP heavier foadi^^i; (,^h.ch are X 20-foot ^trtainers to w«r^great- Te ^ SHLSS attached to jo place) geon ^ay^ « on pedestala» rotating ctanes on P II on the 'thwat^fthrtc^rme^^^ move them ftotnP the te then tackled, ^^^t ma- the end of August, tr ^p. t spreaders. the ship IS he snip students ttVth ao-footspreauojegrees. ,„:ve cranes, eacn uvenngthew ^opneuventrg the . ^ tandem opdegrees. i^e etan^s, Ihese massive ^^jgt„„g " final etterciaeta ^ firtftt exerc _,.onp,s nrre erational at tne These map ^ weiglrmg Ul feet 121 fe®^ ttigh J. au^^^^puterare computcr- .{r^ion in which foot c^ __rv rvrtA riOUndS, fir<it ol 700,000 poonrt®'^^^ grst of o°®u®imcks, helicopcontroUedan dandasaem^. ^ load tanks, to non-self-aosta mih traditional hlShi P- nr"c;mthenon,h;a^i;:pVac- erships, which with coaaPOtCQ^rreral Efc?"®; ter of practtee, estimates mrilyoaefoia,%%eAdmu^ grammed by requires a tice. ^'though /although average freighters,den, WiUiam forking tf f "irating mattoC" "c^ _,^mer that 10 ^i„mes minutes is thcontainer, great deal ot op luander o PQ^^^mand. Siu tnembem ^ Jgnm well harv Scof.Sile changes me "°SHLSSjristitJ^<^^®}inge of to perform tht He said, t n . deman®^ trammg compf wege toofJimgohandlhtganrt under SIX tnmme „^^^full;scate based on the eco teaching the ewg and will prove itwi ^ork of today s Lced >vitb 1^^^ crane opera 'OJ ^^rriculurn- A operation im performing up liPP'"®ttebt:ndevelor wrtting a eo^ jrimself, He^ 20 hours per day, P reality, we ha^® dapt non-se" to 300 lifts. uiSS upgraders iugprogra^^i^nershipstomce, weg^aidhe^f,i';;ts.And sustaimngc ^itemen • ^•'^Tme firnt group of^tey strategic seahft r H formed the ^.^urse. They The Keys'one Sm^^aue pan dents for tf"® " ^s of achievereceived certi become crew of apem^f^is effortmentonMay mne Swre s dlers are part o with the^.ftf °irentandbetter part of the gieven more permanent crew. ir AB uses hand r^.li«iF Bade Jf 'p ' hand-heW ^®%rhe"^o'cmne operator more efficiently? ^shiP- . _r.oeeds up'tr^r^iirrra S-C-S •"•-'KSS «-S- «•" 'TJX" ,; LOG/July t®®* �Hi '•- r;;:-.fc33v^ Is computer The control room m each programmed. • -•:;:';:--X:i'vi unds v;'"^ iiilSlli 1;:^: • 'Ilii iiftilii l^HiS / •illi *« •8Si i«ili .pouttotrooKuptoacohtalnertomovelttrom is Edw,ard^'eCerwill-'am Mullms, certificate otachlev^ and crane operating course. 1*5^^ Michaei Russo, ^ ^OG121 �Steve Leslie, Operating Engineers Part li The SIUNA Convention 'We'll stay With You' The First Vice President of the International Union of Op­ erating Engineers, Steve Leslie, opened his speech with high praise for SIUNA President Drozak. Leslie, who is also vice pres­ ident of the AFL-CIO Maritime Trades Department, said that Drozak was a "forward looking leader." The SIU's grassroots politiqal program was singled out by Les­ lie who said that cargo prefererice legislation was essential for the survival of the U.S. mer­ chant marine. It's "a matter of self preservation," he said. Noting that this nation relies on foreign countries for the car- The Triennial Convention of the Seafarers Internation^ Union of North America (SIUNA) was one of the busiest and most productive conventions in the Union's 46 year histoiy. The mood was positive, and the speakers addressed the problems boldly. Because we were unable to fully cover the convention in the June issue of the LOG, we are devoting this section of the July LOG to a continuation of the highlights of the three-day meeting at the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship in Piney Point, Md. David Tolan, Sea-Land 'We Must Work Together' Steve Leslie riage of its goods, Leslie said that "other nationals control the flow of trade to and from the U.S." He ended by saying, "We'll stay with you whether the seas be calm or the seas be rough." Speaking on an upbeat note about the future of the U.S. merchant fleet was David Tolan, executive vice president of America's Division of Sea-Land Service, an SlU-contracted company. Referring to the fact that SeaLand is now an independent Herb Brand. Transportation institute 'Reagan Has Abandoned Our industry' Herbert Brand, chairman of the Board of Transportation In­ stitute, told the delegates that "the Reagan administration has abandoned the U.S. merchant marine." Brand reminded the audience that when Reagan was running for president in 1980 he outlined a merchant marine policy. How­ ever, "after the election that all changed." Blaming much of Reagan's present disregard for the U.S. maritime fleet on his advisors. Brand asked, "Can this country afford the dissolution of the merchant marine?" Herb Brand He added that current mari­ time policy has included the decimation and emasculation of the U.S. Maritime Administra­ tion. Brand praised this nation's seafarers saying that "you don't find seamen anywhere in the world who are more skilled." The TI Board chairman cau­ tioned the delegates against being intimidated by the opposition. He said the "choice is to lie down and die or to join with others like Ray McKay to fight." (McKay is president of MEBA District 2-AMO.) Brand ended by advising the delegates to stress the need for national security in fighting for a strong merchant marine. James Hammer. Pacific Maritime Assn. 'Labor Relations Getting Better Giving an overview of the maritime situation on the West Coast was James Hammer, vice president of the Pacific Mari­ time Association with which the SIU has contracts. Hammer told the delegates that he sees trade increasing on the Pacific by 5 percent over the James Hammer 11 1 ..^1 . next five years. He added that "labor relations are the best they've been in years on the West Coast." On the negative side, howevei". Hammer pointed out that the Pacific 13 is going to be "ov- \ Uic raciiiv.ertonnaged" in the next five J years resulting in some "very The delegates noted with sad­ ness the passing of many good friends and colleagues in the SIUNA and in other areas of the tVade union movement. Those mentioned were; Omer Becu, International Transport Workers' Federation; Thomas M. Bradley, president, Mary­ land State and D.C. AFL-CIO; Gene Dakin, former AG LIWD SIU Boston Port agent; John brutal" competition. The out­ come of the competition will probably be rate wars. Hammer stated. I X-.199 In his closing comments. Hammer complimented the Lundeberg School calling it a "magnificent institution." in Memorlams "Saki Jack" Vincent Dolan, SeaLand shoregang; David Dubinsky, retired president, Interna­ tional Ladies' Garment Work­ ers Union; Tim Gurley, tankerman; "Sailor" Robert Henry Hall; Jack Hatton, Marine Firemen's Union; William David Telan company after 15 years as a subsidiary of a large firm, Tolan said, "Sea-Land is just one of several U.S.-flag companies en­ tering the mid-'80s in command of its own destiny." Tolan was also encouraged by what he sees as "a greater com­ mitment by labor and manage­ ment to work for the greater good of our industry." The Sea-Land executive, who was speaking on behalf of R. Kenneth Johns, president and chief operating officer of the company, told the delegates that "there is a renewed commit­ ment to respond to the chal­ lenges of international trade." He also noted, though, that "it almost goes without saying that political stability and peace among nations are necessary if the world is to have trade." On one area of international trade, however, the SIU and Sea-Land do not agree. Tolan said his company was against the UNCTAD Code. The SIU strongly supports this United Nations Code which mandates that countries carry a certain percentage of their own inter­ national commerce. W. Jordan, past president of the Marine Firemen's Union and former SIUNA vice president; Bill Kaiser, SIU chief steward; Burt Lanpher, secretary-treasr urer. Staff Officers' Associa­ tion; Captain E.A. Macmichael; Raleigh G. Minix Jr., SIU QMED; Ray Murdock, SIUNA legal counsel; John O'Sullivan, chief engineer; Ernest "Red" (Continued on Page 23.) 22/LOG/July 1984 4r'' -f .* 1^-^- i �' Frank Lonardo, Longshoremen ... ~ '•-- ' T"'. ' George Aud, St. Mary's County, Md. 'U.S. Ships Laying There' 'St. Mary's County Loves You' "Things are being done today that would have been unthink­ able at your last convention^' said Frank Lonardo, president of ILA Local 1814, located in Brooklyn, N.Y. He talked about the cutbacks in welfare programs and said Frank Lonardo that "more stringent require­ ments for Medicare and Med­ icaid mean that more and more people won't qualify." Lonardo, who is also vice president of the International Longshoremen's Association, talked about the anti-labor forces in the country which are pitting union against union. Citing the terrible state of the U.S. mer­ chant marine, he said that "the only American ships you see in Brooklyn today are not being used. They're just laying there." Talking about the current fight for the Democratic nomination for president, Lonardo said there's "a danger in all cam­ paigns. If we believe it's a dogeat-dog world we might wind up eating some of our allies." George Aud Richard Daschbach, SlU international Affairs 'The U.S. Needs the UNCTAD Code' "I'm not disappointed. Rea­ gan is as bad as I thought he'd be," Richard Daschbach, as­ sistant to the SIUNA President for International Affairs, told the Convention delegates. Though the U.S. historically has a great maritime policy in writing, Daschbach said that the present administration is doing all it can to avoid implementing that policy. He cited the many instances where the Reagan administration has severely harmed the U.S. merchant ma­ rine, such as its positions on Construction Differential Sub­ sidies, the USPHS hospitals and government impelled cargoes. Richard Daschbach have people in office now with a commitment to the U.S. mer­ chant marine." Speaking about international issues with which the SIUNA is involved, Daschbach said that this country sadly won't go along with most of the world on the UNCTAD code. He also men­ tioned the SIUNA's work with world bodies, such as the Inter­ national Maritime Organization of the United Nations. Daschbach noted that the U.S. Department of Agriculture is "splitting hairs" to avoid send­ ing certaiin products on U.S. vessels and added that "we don't SIUNA Vice President Ed Turner seconded the nomination of Frank Drozakfor SIUNA president. Brother Turner is also executive vice pres­ ident of the SlU A&G District. One of the featured speakers, Pamela Harriman, chairman of the board of directors for "Democrats for the '80s" has iunch with Ken Gonklin. commandant of the base at the Lundeberg School. Warmly welcoming all the delegates to St. Mary's County Md., was George R. Aud, pres­ ident of the St. Mary's County Commissioners. Aud then spoke about the 350th anniversary of the found­ ing of Maryland, noting that the founders first settled in St. Mary's City in 1634. He said that St. Mary's County still follows the ideals of those founding fathers and that the SHLSS reflects the best of those ideals. Pointing out that residents in the county were a little wary when the school was first estab­ lished at Piney Point in the 1960s, Aud said that today "St. Mary's County loves the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seaman­ ship." At the end of his speech, Aud presented SIUNA President Drozak with a framed emblem of St. Mary's County. Sailors Union .of the Pacific official Gunnar Lundeberg reads the re­ port of the International Affairs Committee. IN MEMORIAMS (Continued from Page 22.) Gerald Ramsay, agent. Marine Firemen's Union; Lawrence M. Raftery, president emeritus. In­ ternational Brotherhood of Painters and Allied Trades; Sose Sione, SIU waitress; Martin J. Ward, president. United Asso­ ciation of Journeymen and Ap­ prentices of the Plumbing and Pipe Fitting Industry; Wilbur Frank Yarrington, Marine Fire­ men's Union; Charlie Zimmer­ man, retired vice president. In­ ternational Ladies' Garment Workers Union; nine sailors aboard the SS Golden Dolphin', 31 sailors aboard the Marine Electric. Continued on Page 24. July 1984/LOG/23 \ • '1 �A Picture Survey SIUNA Convention •. " ' i!J One of the big hits of the Convention were the lovely y°^"9 served as escorts for the speakers, bringing them auditorium to the stage. At right is Trainee Lon Jackson, ^J®" ® ® retraining waitresses from the S.S. Constitution, Jan Clarke, Nita Sheppherd and Laura Morgan. f I r f i I f ¥ Henry "Whitey" Disley, SlUNA vice president and president of the Marine Firemen's Union, reads the report of the Legislative and Government Agencies Committee. lil 'i •• -.1 Teresa Hoinsky of the Fishermen's Union of America, Pacific and Car­ ibbean reads the joint report of the Fishermen's and Fish Cannery Workers' Organization and Griev­ ance Committee and Fishermen and Cannery Workers Conference. Going over some notes at the SlUNA Executive Board meeting are, from the left; Secretary-Treasurer Joseph DiGiorgio; SlUNA General Counsel Howard Schulman; President Frank Drozak; Carolyn Gentile, special counsel to the Seafarers Plans, and Leo Bonser, administrator of the Seafarers Plans. !• ' ' t k- .5 ?, .•f j; - •> Reading the lengthy report of the SlUNA Executive Board which met prior to the Convention is Bob Vahey, assistant to the SlU president. At right, SlUNA Secretary-Treasurer Joseph DiGiorgio. 24/LOG./July 1984 -•L ' kit' i.. F, r Maritime Trades Department Executive Secretary-Treasurer Jean Ingrao (third from left) headed the behind-the-scenes crew that helped make the SlUNA Convention such a success. Here some of them gather for a photo in the dining room of the SHLSS. From the left are: Frances Brown of the SlU: Mike Rosanio with the MTD; Ingrao; Joanne Herrlein with the SlU; Einar Petursson with the SlU; Bonnie Riley with the MTD, and £dwin Schmidt who works with the AFL-CIO. �Charles Bortz (B-996), who makes his home in Hellertown, Pa., writes to the LOG from aboard the M/V Ranger. In these days of computerized engine rooms and shipboard au­ tomation, a ship's cat is as rare a find on an SIU vessel as a belaying pin or a real southwesfer. However, the M/V Ranger (O.C.I.) was blessed, until re­ cently, with not one, but two. Leaving Diego Garcia after a year's stint off that scenic isle, the Ranger was as pet-and-germfree as any other tanker in those distant waters until her first port of call. The moment she had slid out her gangway in St. Theodora, Greece, a scrawny, lean-flanked black and white tabby came scrambling up, meowing all the way. Ignoring the clutching hands of assorted deckhands, she streaked right for the after house—and the galley. Here was a cat who obviously knew ships. Not only did she know ships generally, but she seemed to have an uncanny knowledge of the exact structural details of the M/V Ranger. Having suc­ cessfully negotiated her busi­ ness with the galley, she began crying to get topside to the crew's quarters. Just as the crew was about to write if off as another of the sea's unexplained mysteries, along came Skip, the 12-to-4 AB and identified her as the late mascot of the M/V Courier. The Courier at that moment was just disappearing over the western horizon. Cat apparently knew all about shore leave, but was weak on sailing boards (a failing which, later, was to cost her dearly). On the trip to Rota, Spain, Cat settled comfortably in Skip's foc'sle, sallying out whenever the fancy took her to enliven the ship's affairs. She would appear on the bridge at mid­ night, rubbing against the legs of a startled look-out or follow the butterworth gang along the well deck, attacking a dangling tag line, and being drenched occasionally by a sudden spurt from a butterworth hole. At Rota she was the first one down the gangway and had to inspect every suspicious cranny The Ship's Cat By Charles A. Bortz on the dock, including the in­ terior of the cargo hoses. A couple of days out of Spain, it became apparent that Cat had done more in Greece than visit the Acropolis. She began to swell visibly in the mid-section and as time passed, her distended paunch swung ever closer to the deck plates. Weeks passed as the ship be­ gan shuttling between Vene­ zuela and various U.S. ports and still no cuddly balls of fur made their appearance. This was a time of anxiety for her nu­ merous adopted family. Cat grew fatter and thinner at the same time and splotches of blood ap­ peared on her after section. It was a toss-up whether the Ranger was going to host a blessed event or a sea burial. Finally one hot, muggy morn­ ing in the Gulf, Bos'n Victor undogged the midship locker and Cat staggered out, bawling, be­ draggled and pounds thinner. It took a detailed search to locate the nest. Cat had scorned the elaborate laying-in facilities pre­ pared by the crew in the after house to deposit her litter in a steaming corner of the butter­ worth locker shielded by two huge spare valves. By standing on one of the valves, you could peer down and make out four pink and hairless shapes, feebly wriggling on a pile of rags. Three were wriggling anyway. One had been born dead. This touched off one of the few disputes to disturb the har­ mony of what was otherwise a most placid voyage. The mid­ ship house was an oven. Both Cat and kittens were obviously panting for breath. Moreover, it had to be dogged down against the weather from 5 at night until 8 in the morning. This was a long stretch during which the feline family would be cut off from the ship's facilities and left to swelter in its own juices. In the after house were all the comforts a nursing mother could ask for—all, that is, except pri­ vacy. The dispute looked as if it might have to be settled by mor­ tal combat. Finally, the Scien­ tific Husbandry advocates won out over the "Let Nature Have Its Way" party. The litter was moved to the DEU's room. At first light. Cat appeared in the passageway with a protest­ ing kitten dangling from its jaws and proceeded purposely on its way to the now open midship lockers. She accomplished the journey two more times until the family was once again in­ stalled in a dusky comer of the bench under the carpenter's work table. This was the first of her many odysseys. Every evening, Char­ lie, the DEU, would cart the litter back to his room. Every morning. Cat would haul them back to the midship locker, each time searching out a better hid­ ing place. Feeble to begin with, this con­ stant dragging about finally did two of the kittens in. Cat was scrawny when she came aboard in Greece, and when the litter was born it appeared that only one milk outlet was truly flow­ ing. This was always appropri­ ated by one burly black ball of fur who seemed to have ab­ sorbed ail the vigor missing from its nest mates. Down to one kitten. Cat re­ signed herself to rearing it in Charlie's room. Besides, she was getting bored with motherhood, spending more and more time on deck and less and less on kitten-tending. Still, the morning we docked in Carteret, N.J., she was out in the passageway again, strug­ gling to hoist a now highly re­ sistant kitten in the direction of the midship lockers. Kitten wanted no part of it and would scramble away at every chance. The struggle was still going on when the call came for "all hands." What with tying up, taking on the hoses, hustling stores, there was no time to think about domestic problems. Indeed, no one thought about the cats at all until we had passed outbound under the Verazzano and were once again at sea. With the ship settled down, the quiet in the passageways made itself felt. No squalling kitten, no meowing mother cat. It wasn't until the next morn­ ing when Bos'n Vinny entered the butterworth locker and heard a plaintive crying overhead that the mystery was solved. There was Kitten, fighting to get out of a cardboard box on one of the top shelves. From the state of its neck, bloody and deeply bitten, it had put up a fierce fight on the way to its original birthplace. No doubt but that this bat­ tered kitten was a survivor—a true descendent of that tough and fabled breed—the ship's cat. As for its mother . . . well, if a scrawny black and white tabby runs up your gangway while your smp is in Carteret, take her in if you have a mind. But don't grow attached to her. She's one of the roving kind. •" Deposit in the SIU Blood Bank—It's Your Life July 1984/LOG/25 i �Directory of Ports Frank Drozak, President Ed Turner, Exec. Vice President Joe OIGIorglo, Secretary-Treasurer Leon Hell, Vice President Angus "Red" Cempbell, Vice President Mike Secco, Vice President Joe Secco, Vice President George McCartney, Vice President HEADQUARTERS Wilmington Port Agent Mike Worley and the A/go/'s crew get together for the shipboard meeting. Dispatchers Report for Deep Sea June 1-30, 1984 .™„i REGISTERED G„.A"'g3 . Gloucester J New York 66 Philadelphia.'...... 12 Baltimore , 22 Norfolk.....; Mobile.. ^ New Orleans .• 56 Jacksonville , 53 San Francisco 99 Wilmington 22 Seattle 43 Puerto Rico ,1^ Honolulu . 5 Houston 27 Piney^Point........... ^^0 Gloucester New York ;.n I . .• Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Mobile New Orleans Jacksonville.,. San Francisco Wilmington Seattle Puerto RICO Honolulu Houston g^Point - ...i 7? 71 . 342 '^•"1' Gloucester NewYork .• Norfolk.. Mobile New Orleans Jacksonville San Francisco Wilmington Seattle Puerto Rico Honolulu Houston.... Totals All Departments. 9 , ""niiS;?"™" C,«SC 24 ^9 36 3 ^ 17 u 40 13 0 0 0 J 0^ 0 ^ 0 u 4 0 334 8 469 0 4 ^ ' n 8 .3 1J 58 31 4 4 J 4 9 R.ll.t CI,«.'"grB C,«G 8 42 16 6 18 3 0 0 0 10 0 1 8 3 1 g 0 2 0 .2 18 0 1 0 0 0 ^ 0 2 0 ^ 0 g • 0 7 - . 151 12 28 26 36 ,9 ENGINE DEPARTMENT ' a ^ 10 0 0 136 7 4 6 35 27 it 11 1 2 1 5 8 0 10 7 14 2 17 0 230 6 15 3 5 110 0 0 0 0 0 g 0 0 0 10 0 0 10 0 1 0 1 0 4 0 g 4 0 1 0 11 21 17 30 81 55 52 39 49 14 7 82 0 595 n l 0 n 34 2 ' 1 0 0 2 0 0 1 i l i 0 u " 0 n n 0 1 " 1 42 42 1 ^^0 n 4J c 90 ii Q 0 0 0 9 STEWARD DEPARTMENT 4 14 1 0 0 0 0 0^0 23 0 u ^ 3 5 9 15 38 s 24 24 116 iio g O 0 0 0 0 0 1 J 145 o 170 7 257 0 146 16 20 15 17 0 8 n ii n 27 U 16 ' 5 1^ J 15 160 26 RI u 4 38 ^2 1 n ]3 439 I 135 0 0 0 1.092 798 190 734 536 160 li V 0 1 12 9 20 24 22 13 20 2 13 13 1 i94 9 . 9 0 0 0 3 2 1 3 0 6 -0 0 17 > 0 1 0 3, 3 2 10 11 60 10 12 2 50 g 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 4 0 50 g 0 324 0 211 0 58 24 0 8 60 0 48 61 3 ... 9 32 1? ' 9 15 18 52 23 41 15 26 10 5 3^ 5 - n ^ 110 45 196 10 ' 0 ^ 1 3 68 37 5-2 g O 1 0 1 4 0 2 Q 0 ' 9 0 8 35 31 25 i 32 35 ° 293 47 2 z 3 1 1 « 8 31 i 9 3fi 36 ca . 81 63 49 g3 15 9 .,02 0 750 ENTRY DEPARTMENT NewYork Baltimore R - ? ,I fl 100 ^9 11 Port Gloucester Philadelphia..... > n 1 15 24 7 ^4 1 1 Houston Pi",^jPoint • M: IR n 2 5 ifl 18 „ 0 0 9 0 S 0 0 2 0 0 1 0 0 0 3 „ ^2 / 2 ,2 ClasAA^gS , J n ^2 fi ,9*2 20 J « S 36 8 59 R 18 5 :.... Philadelphia Baltimore :...... Norfolk Mobile New Orleans Jacksonville..... San Francisco Wilmington — Seattle" Puerto Rico ..., Honolulu CIASSC 5 5 20 1; 4 § 3 11 19 7 7 17 5 12 11 Port TOTAI SHIPPED 0 23 0 » 23 32 6 16 10 • 10 32 0 ^54 43 172 89 59 15 150 45 0 963 6 19 1 7 3 175 1 0 224 26 1,923 1.661 317 * r • , .j 10 25 2 5201 Auth Way Camp Springs, Md. 20746 (301> 899-0675 ALGONAC, Mich. 520 St. Glair River Dr. 48001 (313) 794-4988 BALTIMORE, Md. 1216 E. Baltimore St. 21202 (301)327-4900 CLEVELAND, Ohio 1290 Old River Rd. 44113 (216) 621-5450 DULUTH, Minn. 705 Medical Arts Building 55802 (218)722-4110 GLOUCESTER, Mass. 11 Rogers St. 01930 (617)283-1167 HONOLULU, Hawaii 707 Alakea St. 96813 (808) 537-5714 HOUSTON, Tex. 1221 Pierce St. 77002 (713)659-5152 JACKSONVILLE, Fia. 3315 Liberty St. 32206 (904) 353-0987 JERSEY CITY, N.J. 99 Montgomery St. 07302 (201)435-9424 MOBILE, Ala. 1640 Dauphin Island Pkwy. 36605 (205)478-0916 NEW ORLEANS, La. 630 Jackson Ave. 70130 (504) 529-7546 Toll Free: 7-800-325-2532 NEWYORK, N.Y. 675 4 Ave., Brooklyn 11232 (212) 499-6600 NORFOLK, Vs. 115 3 St. 23510 (804) 622-1892 PHiLADELPHIA, Pa. 2604 S. 4 St. 19148 (215) 336-3818 PiNEY POINT, Md. St. Mary's County'20674 (301)994-0010 SAN FRANCISCO, Caiif. 350 Fremont St. 94105 (415) 543-5855 SANTURCE, P.R. 1057 Fernandez Juncos St. Stop 16 00907 (809) 725-6960 SEATTLE, Wash. 2505 1 Ave. 98121 (206) 623-4334 ST. LOUIS, Mo. 4581 Gravois Ave. 63116 (314) 752-6500 WILMINGTON, Caiif. 408 Avalon Blvd. 90744 (213) 549-4000 ••'Total Registered" means the number of men who actually registered tor shipping at the port last month^ ••"Registered on the Beach" means the total number of men registered at the port at the end of last month. Shipping in the month of June was up from the month of May. A total of 1,456 jobs were ship^d on SlU-cortracted deep sea vessels. Of the 1,456 jobs shipped, 734 jobs or about 50 percent were taken by "A" seniority members. The rest were filled by "B" and "C" seniority people. A totai of 26 trip relief^s were shipped. Since the trip relief program began on April 1, 1982, a total of 627 relief jobs have been, t; I -•) 1 shipped. 2f/i.pO/July 1984 % 7:^' - • siM 'J'v �ODS Buy-Out Scheme Slammed (Continued from Page 3.) Garret E. Brown, chief coun­ sel for Marad, had little he could tell the senators. Because Marad is considering two ODS buy-out proposals from operators, he declined to answer specific questions about the plans. At one point, however, he did ad­ mit that he didn't know if an economic impact study of the issue had been made by Marad on the ODS issue. While the government did lit­ tle to bolster its case for the buy-out scheme, witnesses for the major maritime unions and sever^ operators tore apart the government position. The main reasons cited by all the witnesses included: • Marad does not have the legal authority to take such action; • It would give the subsi­ dized operators who are al­ lowed to accept buy-out money an unfair advantage over unsubsidized opera­ tors; • The scheme does not ad­ dress the major problems facing the U.S.-flag fleet and it offers nothing to re­ place a successful govern­ ment program. "The U.S.-flag fleet competes in an international maritime en­ vironment in which "free trade" exists only in the minds of speech writers and those who wish to avoid the sometimes difficult ef­ forts necessary to support a healthy U.S.-flag fleet. The elimination of ODS would not be objectionable if the American maritime industry could fall back on a well-crafted substitute pro­ gram which deals effectively with the competitive advantages pro­ vided by foreign governments to their own fleets. Unfortu­ nately we have seen nothing of this kind," Drozak said. In addition to attacking the buy-out plans, witnesses had several suggestions for what could be a large surplus of ODS at the end of this fiscal year. The surplus has been built up because of the decline in U.S. shipping activity. All the wit­ nesses agreed the funds should not be used to buy out any ODS contracts, but used in ways to help the merchant marine. Drozak suggested that Con­ gress would have to agree to any new use for the ODS funds, that the surplus could be used to help finance seamen's health care, pension funds or to create new maritime jobs. Drozak pointed out that since the government closed the U.S. Public Health Service hospitals in 1981, after they provided health care to merchant seamen and their families for 200 years, "the financial burden of this unexpected responsibility has Legal Aid been very high and it has seri­ ously strained the limited re­ sources of the entire industry." He also noted that throughout the entire industry unfunded pension obligations are about $500 million. The Seafarers Plans dre financially sound, but many other unions and companies face serious problems. If surplus ODS funds would help relieve some of the burden, Drozak said that could benefit the industry as a whole. U.S.-U.S.S.R. grain trade has been renewed, and Drozak sug­ gested that surplus ODS funds could be^sed if a bilateral mar­ itime agreement was renewed too. In the 1970s ODS money was used for the carriage of grain on U.S. vessels to the Soviet Union. "This would provide work for laid up U.S. ships and jobs for beached seamen," he said. PMA Shipping Scene June 1984 REGISTERED SHIPPED SAN FRANCISCO 29 67 •••••• 2 4 • 0 0 • . Class "A" Class "B" Class "C"... Relief Grand Total (AH Groups) WILMINGTON Class "A".. Class "B" >.!.... Class "C"...... •• Grand Total (All Groups).......... SEATTLE Class "A" * Class "B" Class "C" Relief ••• Grand Total (AH Groups) • HONOLULU Class "A" Class "B". Class "C" Grand Total (AH Groups) TP "Sr"" 8 39 0 71 • •b. 10 2 V • 0 12 3 1 0 4 19 2 0 0 21 12 0 5 1 18 1 0 0 1 4 0 8 6 ' Dispatchers Report lor Breat lakes TUNE 1-30,1984 Class CL 19 CS'L Class NP 3 • ••• 1 ' y 7 6 Port ^ ^ 0 — ' ^ — J ^ 20^ Class L Class NP DECK DEPARTMENT 41 23 0 ENGINE DEPARTMENT 21 5 0 STEWARD DEPARTMENT 11 2 0 '" " P»rt Alaonac Class CL 2 3 ENTRY DEPARTMENT n 0 0 — 73 30 0 Class CL 42 Class I Class NP 7 4 19 8 0 5 1 0 28 20 5 94 36 » in the event that any SlU meml)ers have legal problems In the various ports, a list of attorneys whom they can consult is treing published. The member need not choose the recom­ mended attorneys and this list Is In­ tended only for informational pur­ poses: • - NEW YORK, NEW YORK Schulman & Abarbanel 358 Fifth Avenue New York, New York 10001 Tele. # (212) 279-9200 BALTIMORE, MD. Kaplan, Heyman, Greenberg, Engelman & Belgrad Sun Life Building Charles & Redwood Streets Baltimore, Md. 21201 Tele. # (301) 539-6967 CHICAGO, ILL. Katz & Friedman 7 SoQth Dearborn Street Chicago, III. 60603 Tele. # (312) 263-6330 DETROIT, MICH. Victor G. Hanson 19268 Grand River Avenue Detroit, Mich. 48822 Tele. # (313) 532-1220 GLOUCESTER, MASS. Orlando & White 1 Westem Avenue Gloucester, Mass. 01930 Tele. # (617) 283-8100 HOUSTON, TEXAS Archer, Peterson and Waldner 1801 Main St. (at Jefferson) Suite 510 Houston, Texas 77002 Tele. # (713) 659-4455 & Tele. # (813) 879-9842 LOS ANGELES, CALIF. Fogel, Rothschild, Feldman & Ostrov 5900 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 2600 Los Angeles, Calif. 90036 Tele. # (213) 937-6250 WILMINGTON, CALIF. Fogel, Rothschild. Feldman & Ostrov 239 South Avalon Wilmington, Calif. 90744 Tele. # (213) 834-2546 MOBILE, ALA. Simon & Wood 1010 Van Antwerp Building Mobile. Ala. 36602 Tele. # (205) 433-4904 NEW ORLEANS, LA. Gardner, Robein & Healy 2540 Severn Avenue, Suite 400 Metairie, La. 70002 Tele. # (504) 885-9994 NORFOLK, VA. Peter K. Babalas & Associates, P C. Suite 700 Atlantic National Bank BIdg. 415 Saint Paul's Boulevard Norfolk, Va. 23510 Tele. # (804) 622-3100 PHILADELPHIA, PA. Kirschner, Walters, Willig, Weinberg & Dempsey Suite 110 1429 Walnut Street Philadelphia, Pa. 19102 Tele. # (215) 569-8900 ST. LOUIS, MO. Gruenberg, Sounders & Levine Suite 905—Chemical Building 721 Olive Street St. Louis, Missouri 63101 Tele. # (314) 231-7440 SAN FRANCISCO, CAUF. Jotin Paul Jennings Henning, Walsh & Ritchie 100 Bush Street, Suite 440 San Francisco, Calif. 94104 Tele. # (415) 981-4400 SEATTLE, WASH. Davies, Roberts, Reid, Anderson & Wacker 201 Elliott Avenue West, Suite 500 Seattle, Wash. 98119 Tele. # (206) 285-3610 TAMPA, FLA. Hamilton & Douglas, P. A. 2620 West Kennedy Boulevard Tampa, Florida 33609 Tele. # (813) 879-9842 July 1984/LOG/27 ' . �6sWt4iiiiliTit 1 nnkft Forward to Next Voyage Inger Crew Makes the Most of N.Y SIU Rep Kermett Mangram paid off the /ngtr (Reynolds Metal) when it docked in New Jersey last month. The members were glad to see him, especially since they had a number of questions concerning the up­ coming contract talks, the re­ cent Crews Conference at Piney Point, Md. and certain provi­ sions in the Union's Constitu­ tion. It was a highly productive meeting. And after it was over, the members ran to get their pay so as to make the most of their time in port. By all accounts, it was a tightly knit ship. Buffalo Orloff, one of the crewmembers who. got off the trip before, stopped-by to say hello to some of his friends. He's a resident of Brooklyn, and was willing to show his former shipmates New York's hot spots; Xenon and Studio 54. Everyone complimented the steward department for a job well done and said they look forward to the next voyage, which promises to take them to Hawaii, Seattle and New Orleans. SIU Rep Kermett Mangi^m listens listens to one of the members make a point about the upcoming contract talks. 1 • i" I !' U,uisDiesso OMU, is a Seattle Seahawks SIU Rep Kermett Mangram and Wi^r Jimmy Nicholson are AB Bill Eastwood is real proud M*A*S*H t-shirt. LOUIS uiesso.u old friends who went to Piney Point together. tan. •f'v- 28/LOG/July 1984 mm �.-yV-" '' ' ' S>*tv T:-'". -' ? ' "• :''^ : ••m:m • ;':• • • • - ';; -V''': •. ^ «Ar •.,, ^ •' V "^-s. I _<V / ; •• 'i-1 \ • " :-.it •liii / "' .m Stan Dore and his wife are happily reunited los Mark Field and Chief Steward Winston, Battles have a •question about the Crews Conference. Stan Dore, bosun, listens to SID Rep Kermett Mangram talk about the Crews Conference. Robert Gilbo sails as Engine Utility. Kent Scratt sails as an AB. July 1984/LOG/29 �NAME Checks Await Seafarers The following SIU members have wages and overtime due to them from Maritime Overseas Corp. If your name is on the list, contact Maritime Overseas Corp. directly at 43 West 42nd St., New York, N.Y. 10036, telephone (212) 5363678. S.S. # NAME Raymundo Gomez Lawrence Mays Robert Delmont John Clarke Clitford Bellamy Benjamin Balerlo Norman Tolbert Harry Granger Jacob Groby Claude Dick Howard Cole Paul Parsons Joseph Zeldy Norwood Y. Bryant David R, McCullough Donald M. Hood James L. Camp Abdula A, Mohsin Clarence M. Houchins Theodore Weems Chas. M. C. Segrest Mousid S. Omar Pantelis Koutsouradis Andrew D. Pandolfo Rodney D. Borlase Linton L. Reynolds Jr. Anthony M. Alleyne Collie Loper Jr. Wm. J. Grant Robt. L. Rieger Larry Bradley Jack A. Morgan James c. Dies Ray C. Miller Tom M. Arriola II Wm. A. Daly Joseph Dallas, Enos A. Allen Nicholas A. Nagy Herschel L. Myers 1:8 r VESSEL 463-40-4647 Alaska 420-12-3044 Alaska 360-18-0647 Alaska 173-26-9856 Alaska 525-34-7257 Alaska 460-50-8008 Alaska 569-48-8733 Alaska 437-12-8513 Alaska 252-38-7658 Alaska • 460-16-0193 Alaska 458-16-2977 Alaska . 245-30-9495 Alaska 417-28-1573 Alaska 240-48-7471 Alice 242-94-6818 Alice 230-68-5168 Alice 243-66-7561 Alice 376-58-6889 Alice 245-30-4767 Alice 419-20-8139 Alice 462-15-0845 Alice 377-68-9715 Alice 105-42-2285 Alice 100-46-7009 Alice 130-07-3453 Alice 479-46-9829 Alice 106-50-2492 Alice 416-30-2845 Alice 264-58-1024 Alice 508-76-4901 Alice 225-84-6274 Alice 548-42-3948 Alice 458-26-8106 Arctic 217-16-2821 Arctic 453-06-0216 Arctic 534-44-1201 Boston 109-56-4941 Boston 070-24-5827 Boston 379-38-5616 Boston 310-18-5325 Boston Don D. Spencer Shawn T. Evans Robt. K. Cunningham Richmond 0. Collins Luis Perez Mark Stevens Frank Kraemer Jose G. Bagat Robt. L. Gilbo Donald J. Gilbo Vance Sanderson Mushin A. All Leonard P. Bonnot Scott Surprenaut Ronald J. Fluker Reynaldo C. Hernandez All A. Hassan Daniel Blackmore Saleh All Vafai Antonio Hernandez Fernando Maldonado William Matsoukas Elias Ruiz Marc S. Oswald Clyde A. Kreiss Ernest A. Watson Raymond J. McPhillips Luis Moreno Wm. F. Connolly Rodollo Rodriguez Ernest A. Watson Robt. H. Bell Sr. James R. Thompson Robert H. Bell Jr. Nathan Adams P. Wright J. Roundtree M. Lipitz Raymond J. Moore R. Barrack W. Shanks Pierce Phillips Patrick Lyons Michael Marth David Goosby E. Liwang Michael Marth C. Edwards Michael Foley L. Lovick A. Linnette K. Eckel George Wilson Aubrey Davis Curtis Spencer William Geary Gerald Hyman Jose A. Santiago B. Loane B. Ricks J. Rodriguez T. Chilinski J. Baker KNOW YOUR RIGHTS S| t t'''"' Ir •'•ii 1^ ifi { if 1; • ^ f! !i ! 'g. VESSEL 466-82-5953 Boston 565-86-8748 Boston 513-58-2839 Boston 422-46-1495 Boston 108-26-4155 Boston 565-41-0586 Boston . 439-60-4633 Boston 459-98-8287 Boston 538-72-6337 Boston 374-20-9873 Boston 262-47-6159 Boston 545-94-2941 Boston 543-88-2070 Boston 045-50-5325 Boston 436-78-8068 Boston 456-27-3501 Boston 385-54-7016 Boston 532-72-1481 Boston 128-48-6275 Boston 096-24-4812 Chicago 096-24-9432 Chicago 089-14-6077 Chicago 092-52-3542 Chicago 148-56-7227 Chicago 096-20-8233 Chicago 464-30-3447 Chicago 037-12-9802 Chicago 434-62-4358 Chicago 208-16-3243 Chicago 230-46-3690 Chicago 464-30-3447 Chicago 423-30-5002 Chicago 424-22-0450 Chicago 262-94-6925 Chicago 452-62-5254 Chicago 228-74-2708 Harrlette 224-80-8315 Harrlette 179-34-5551 Harrlette 203-26-6455 Harrlette 231-86-2075 Harrlette 230-74-4662 Harrlette 191-34-3227 Harrlette 032-05-1408 Harrlette 184-48-7271 Harrlette 265-80-7566 Harrlette 224-52-1212 Harrlette 184-48-7271 Harrlette 134-44-3622 Harrlette 170-22-9770 Harrlette 228-86-6745 Harrlette 227-98-7558 Harrlette 147-54-3572 Harrlette 082-46-0510 Harrlette 228-86-3336 Harrlette - 228-92-1845 Harrlette 117-52-4955 Harrlette 227-08-5198 Harrlette 580-22-9343 Harrlette 219-62-1982 Harrlette 224-86-9969 Harrlette 106-36-0815 Juneau 058-18-4305 Juneau 544-58-1882 Juneau M. Grill Michael P. Homan P. Fanle Kenneth U. Bradley Melvin E. Morgan John 0. Frazier Morris J. Danzey Jr. . Wayne C. Drtggers Richard F. Decker Michael Manlon Randy S, Cook Wm. F. Sharp Jr. Wayne K. Johnson Steve L. Cody Cecil H. Mills Harry J. Kinsman Jr. Thomas R. Wright Jr. Patrick J. Dorrlan John Smith James W. Barnett Emanuel M. Douroudus Kenneth W. Sullivan Charles A. Mullen Robt. D. Bridges Stanley A. Stigen Thomas Kubek Jim Elbe Barrett R. Denson Timothy Olvany Bennle J. Anding Eugene Kyzar Robert L. Cooper Jerry P. James Joseph BIdzllya Horace C. Hunt Harrin Maclp Julio C. Arzu Michael J. Barnett Eddie L. Jackson Royce Bozeman Revels R. Poovey Frederick Washington Tom Saenz Vincent LImon George Mike Leonard Nixon Thomas Boland Samuel Pappas John R. Mclntyre Ronald Charles Wm. Christopher Diogenes Santos .' Billy Jarvis John Lee Carlos Merlda Louis Hachey Edward J. Roklckl Scott J. Galbralth Aubrey V. Sprulll James J. Gorman Marlsa L. Stevens Pamela C. Monaco Billy J. Lockhart S.S. # KNOW YOUR RIGHTS TRUST FUNDS. All trust funds of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf. Lakes and Inland Waters District are administered in accordance with the provisions of various trust fund agreements. All these agreements specify that trustees in charge of these funds shall equally consist of and management representatives and their expenditures and disbursements of trust funds are niade only upon approval by a majority of the trustees. AH trust fund financial records are available at the headquarters of the various trust funds. SHIPPING RIGHTS. Your shipping rights and senior­ ity are protected exclusively by the contracts between the Union and the employers. Get to know your sh'PP'Ug rights Copies of these contracts are posted and ava lable in all Union halls. If you feel there has been any v'ojat on of your shipping or seniority rights as contained in the contracts between the Union and the the Seafarers Appeals Board by certified mail, return re ceipt requested. The proper address for this is; Angus "Red" Campbell Chairman, Seafarers Appeals Board 5201 Auth Way and Britannia Way Prince Georges County Camp Springs, Md. 20746 Full copies of contracts as referred to are available to you at all times, either by writing directly to the Union or to the Seafarers Appeals Board. CONTRACTS. Copies of all SIU contracts are avail­ able in all SIU halls. These contracts specify the wages and Conditions under which you work and live aboard vour ship or boat. Know your contract rights, as well as your obligations, such as filing for OT on the propw sheets and in the proper manner. If. at any time, any SIU llimilllllinilllll llllllNUIIillllUlllllllillHll patrolman or other Union otficial, in your opinion, fails to protect your contract rights properly, contact the nearest SIU port agent. EDITORIAL POLICY—THE LOG. The Log has traditionally refrained from publishing any article serving the political purposes of any individual in the Union, officer or member. It has also refrained from publishing articles deemed harmful to the Union or its collective membership. This established policy has been reaffirmed by membership action at the September. I960, meetings in all constitutional ports. The. responsibility for Log policy is vested in an editorial board which consists of the Executive Board of the Union. The Executive Board may delegate, from among its ranks, one individual to carry out this responsibility. PAYMENT OF MONIES. No monies are to be paid to anyone in any official capacity in the SIU unless an official Union receipt is given for same. Under no circum­ stances should any member pay any money for any reason unless he is given such receipt. In the event anyone attempts to require any such payment be made without supplying a receipt, or if a member is required to niake a payment and is given an official receipt, but feels that he should not have been required ta make such payment, this should immediately be reported to Union headquarters. S.S. # NAME VESSEL 570-66-7972 Juneau 543-33-7719 Juneau 273-37-1908 Juneau 236-92-8960 Juneau 264-68-0452 Juneau 426-36-5287 Marilyn 423-14-4021 Marilyn 266-78-5300 Marilyn 265-35-4200 Marilyn 198-44-4044 Marilyn 461-23-1230 Marilyn 236-88-4859 Marilyn 217-60-6095 Marilyn 022-58-0015 Marilyn 317-20-3957 Marilyn 261-31-1321 Marilyn 258-32-6300 Marilyn 205-22-5031 Marilyn 202-22-9128 Marilyn 421-16-9771 Marilyn 081-42-8014 Marilyn 400-06-6889 Marilyn 227-78-4473 Marilyn 411-32-0820 Marilyn 387-16-3049 Natalie 497-68-1102 Natalie 294-30-6043 Natalie 104-54-0310 Natalie 181-38-9357 Natalie 437-34-3241 Natalie 587-48-4316 Natalie 466-36-6712 Natalie 267-49-1049 Natalie 173-22-2573 Natalie 227-26-1836 Natalie 435-60-7975 Natalie 094-44-2819 Natalie 461-19-4450 Natalie 416-38-2416 Natalie 423-42-0909 Natalie 240-30-2965 Natalie 433-64-3801 Natalie 455-54-2618 Natalie 454-52-9356 Natalie 012-18-9405 Natalie 456-30-7614 New York 484-20-2442 Ohio 319-22-0452 Ohio 424-22-6573 Ohio 438-98-2160 Ohio 417-56-8672 Ohio 433-66-3653 Ohio 422-34-2166 Ohio 461-38-8446 Ohio ilo 435-04-3306 377-42-6399 Ohio 146-42-5136 Vivian 458-11-5507 Vivian 227-78-6713 Vivian 099-20-2928 Valdez 220-62-6702 Valdez 569-33-6030 Valdez 429-72-6048 Valdez specific provision for safeguarding the memberships money aSd Union finances. The constitution requires a detailed audit by Certified Public Accountants every hree months, which are to be submitted to the membership by the Secretary-Treasurer. A quarterly finance committee of rank and file members, elected by the makes examination each quarter of the finances of the Union and reports fully their findings and tions. Members of this committee may make dissenting reports, specific recommendations and separate findings. 30/LOG/July 1984 Ir S.S. # NAME Joseph DAquIno Melvin J. Skipper Arthur J. Lennon James K. Armstrong Henry L. Wyatt Stanley T. Grooms Robert W. Layko Bill E. Ware Pierre A. Bailey Saleh Hasson Javier Gonzalez Ballard Browning Nick Grigoratos Ollle Purdy Gllberto Rodriguez Marcus S. Johnson John L. Ballentlne John H. Shepherd Howard R. Harvey VESSEL Valdez Valdez Valdez Valdez Valdez Valdez Valdez Valdez 565-50-9088 Valdez 271-48-6256 Valdez 114-50-1069 valdez 307-20-6218 Washington 389-56-1751 Washington 225-14-0129 Washington 466-88-3336 Washington 421-20-7616 Washington 220-66-0969 Washington 430-21-2759 Washington 410-30-4003 Washington 098-38-0062 217-16-6956 129-22-5825 257-02-9656 460-70-7221 267-42-3990 531-62-2736 421-70-3718 Personals Charles D. Howell Anyone knowing the where­ abouts of Charles D. Howell is requested to contact his family. Write to Frank R. Howell, 5315 Hilton Head Dr., Dallas, Texas 75252, or call (214) 248-4338. Generoso C. Crispaia Please contact your wife as soon as possible. Andrew Thomas McDonald Please contact your nephew,. Cornelius G. Farley, 8 Sienna Way, San Rafael, Calif. 94901. Matthew M. (Buddy) Brown Please call your mother. Phone number is listed in Mobile di­ rectory. KNOW YOUR RIGHTS CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS AND OBLIGA­ TIONS. Copies of the SIU constitution are available in all Union halls. All members should obtain copies of this constitution so as to familiarize themselves with its con­ tents. Any time you feel any member or officer is attempt­ ing to deprive you of any constitutional right or obligation by any methods such as dealing with charp, trials, e c. as well as all other details, then the member so affected should immediately notify headquarters. EQUAL RIGHTS. All members are guaranteed equal rights in employment and as members of the SIU. These rights arc clearly set forth in the SIU constitution and m the contracts which the Union has negotiated with the employers. Consequently, no member may be discrimi­ nated against because of race, creed, color, sex na­ tional or geographic origin. If any member ^ denied the equal rights to which he is entitled, he should notify Union headquarters. SEAFARERS POLITICAL ACTIVITY DONATION —SPAD. SPAD is a separate segregated fund. Its pro­ ceeds are used to further its objects and purposes includ­ ing. but not limited to. furthering the political, sbcial and economic interests of maritime workers, the preservation and furthering of the American Merchant Marine with improved employment opportunities for seamen and boatmen and the advancement of trade union concepts. In connection with such objects. SPAD supporis and contributes to political candidates for elective office. AH contributions arc voluntary. No contribution may be solicited or received because of force, job discrimination, financial rxiprisal. or threat of such conduct, or as a con­ dition of membership in the Union or of employment, a contribution is made by reason of the above improper conduct, notify the Seafarers Union or SPAD by certified mail within 30 days of the contribution for investigation and appropriate action and refund, if involuntary. Sup­ port SPAD to protect and further your economic, poli­ tical and social interests, and American trade union concepts. ir at any time a memfter feck that any of the above rights have been violated, or that he has been denied his constltuthmai right of access to Union records or Information, he should Immediatdy nodiy SIU President Frank Drozak at Headquarters by certified maU, return rccript requested. The address b 5201 Auth Way andBikannla Way, Prince Georges County, Camp Sprii^is, Md. 20746. �in and Around the Port of Mobile " '7 Engineer Jim Moody, left, and Deckhand Tom Hilburn pause for a quick refreshment aboard the Carolyn M. (Ideal Cement). Aboard the tug Mobile Bay (Crescent Towing of Mobile) are (I. to r.) SID Patrolman Ray Sipgletary, Deckhand O.D. Dowd, Deckhand Esau Wright, Eng. William Broadus, and Capt. Ronnie Williams. siU Port Agent Tom Glidewell (I.) poses aboard the ITS Philadelphia with Bosun Hubert Cain and AB Sam Soloman. -A ' Payoff aboard the Pride of Texas brought smiles from (I. to r.) Antulio Garcia, DEU; J.W. Mullis, AB; and D.R. Laughlin, QMED. Ray Singletary, SlU patrolman, poses with some of the crewmembers aboard King Fisher (Ideal Cement). They are, from the left: En­ gineer Bruce Jackson, Cook Kenneth Pick­ ens, Deckhand SamuelBrown and Deckhand Frank Allen Jr. I?: • 41-. -^0 SlU Patrolman Jimmy Battle (I.) gives Sonny Rankin fhis pension check at the Mobile hall. Sonny started his seagoing career back in 1938 in Mobile. f...' jf. Th^B^^^H^^STBilemcently. Pictured here with Jimmy Battle (seated) are. from the left: Vagn Nielsen, chairman; Herbert Hollins, steward department delegate; Dave Horton, engine department delegate, and Claude Johnson, Secretary. The tug Fort Conde (Crescent Towing of Mobile) waits to give assistance to the ITB Philadelphia. July 1984/LOG/3^ -= • vS-. -... - • �Deep Sea Leo Martin Brown, 58, joined the SiU in 1946 in the port of Seattle sailing in the steward department. Brother Brown is a veteran of the U.S. Navy in World War II. He was born in Baltimore and is a resident there. Herbert Calvin Chattom, 57, joined the SIU in the port of Mobile in 1953 sailing as a wiper. Brother Chattom is a veteran of the U.S. Army in World War II. He was born in Whistler, Ala. and is a resident of Mobile. 1^ ic. h Charles "Chuck" Everett Demers, 62, joined the SIU in 1943 in the port of Boston sailing as a bosun and ship's delegate. Brother Demers hit the bricks in the Bull Line beef. He is a veteran of the U.S. Army before World War 11. Seafarer Demers was born in Boston and is a resident of Houston. J, H iV t- i'- Edward Kelly Sr., 64, joined the SIU in 1949 in the port of Mobile sailing as a recertifed chief steward. Brother Kelly was graduated from the Union's Recertified Stewards Program in 1981. He worked on the Mobile Alcoa Shoregang and was on the SIU Contract Negotiating Com­ mittee in 1965. Seafarer Kelly is a veteran of the U.S. Army during World War II. Born in Flomaton, Ala., he is a resi­ dent of Theodore, Ala. Hans Sverra Lee, 65, joined the SIU in the port of Seattle in 1960 sailing as a recertified bosun. Brother Lee was grad­ uated from the Union's Re­ certified Bosuns Program in January 1974. He also sailed during the Vietnam War. Sea­ farer Lee was a former mem­ bers of the SUP from 1943 to 1945, the Alaskan Fisher­ men's Union in 1955 and the IBU in 1960. His "... sea­ going career spanned an era from steam schooners to LNGs, LASHsand OBOs...." Lee is a veteran of the U.S. Army's 14th Coast Artillery Bn. in World War II. A native of Aalusund, Norway, he is a resident of Seattle. ' Cooper Harris McMlllin, 71, joined the SIU in the port of San Francisco in 1968 sail­ ing as a chief cook. Brother McMillin was born in Missouri and is a resident of Boise, Idaho. I 'm:m^ Julius Paul Thrasher, 62, joined the SIU in 1944 in the port of New York sailing as a recertified bosun. Brother Thrasher Was graduated from the Union's Recertified Bo­ suns Program in December 1975. He sailed as an LNG bosun. Seafarer Thrasher was iDom in Westminister, S.C. and is a resident of Alexandria, La. Great Uikes Leo Paul Drouin, 65, joined the Union in the port of Detroit in 1960 sailing as a conveyorman. Brother Drouin was born in Canada and is a naturalized U.S. citizen. He is a resident of Toledo, Ohio. Troy T. Massey, 62, joined the Union in the port of Cleve­ land in 196T Brother Massey was born in Tennessee and is a resident of Cleveland. Edward Arne Miller, 62, joined the SIU in the port of Baltimore in 1952 sailing as a chief steward. Brother Miller Wilbert Lawrence PInney, 63, joined the sailed in World War II on MC&S and NMU ships and during Union in the port of Duluth, Minn, in 1961 the Vietnam War. He was born sailing as a FOWT and AB for the Interlake ^\li in Tacoma, Wash, and is a Steamship Co. from 1940 to 1942 and for resident of Savona, British Great Lakes Towing in 1946. Brother Pinney is a former member of the Tug Firemen, Columbia, Canada. Linesmen, Oilers and Wipers Union, the ILA Aubrey Anthony Rankin, and the IBL. He is a veteran of the U.S. 62, joined the SIU in 1942 in Army in World War II. Laker Dredgeman the port of Mobile sailing in Pinney was born in Duluth and is a resident the steward department. of Two Harbors, Minn. Brother Rankin was born in Mobile and is a resident there. IXI Atlantic Fishermen Howard Grant Schneider, 66, joined the SIU in the port of San Francisco in 1968 sail­ ing as a chief steward. Brother Schneider is a veteran of the U.S. Army in World War II. He was born in Chicago, III. and is a resident of Seattle. Anthony S. Gallo, 64, joined the SIUmerged Atlantic Fishermen's Union in the port of Gloucester, Mass. in 1980 sailing in the engine room. Brother Gallo was born in Massachusetts and is a resident of Glouces­ ter. ONIY A DUNCE USES NARCOTICS SF CAUGHT YOU LOSE YOUR FVXPERS fORl/FE/ 32/LOG/July 1984 mt �.. SlU Health Talk < ;i . Disease: America's Number One Kilier ISEASES of the heart (heart attack, stroke and related disorders) kill more Americans than all other causes of death combined, according to the American Heart Association. In this country, 1.5 million people suffer heart attacks each year. That's more deaths than were caused by cancer, accidents pneumonia and influenza com­ bined. Seafarers are no exception to these high death statistics. In fact, SIU clinics report that heart disease is the leading health problem detected in Seafarers coming in for routine physical examinations. D The Heart The human heart is a muscular organ that pumps a continuous and incredible quantity of blood throughout the body. Every day, the heart beats 100,000 times and pumps 4,300 gallons of blood. Blood circulates from the heart and lungs, carrying oxy­ gen and other nutrients to all organs and tissues of the body, ^t also picks up waste products from the cells of the body which are filtered and eliminated through the kidneys and the liver. The pumping action of the heart is controlled by a natural pacemaker, a small bundle of highly specialized cells that gen­ erate electrical impulses nec­ essary for coordinated contrac­ tions of the heart. When the heart relaxes, blood flows in; when the heart con­ tracts, blood is forced out of the heart to the lungs and the rest of the body. through them is eventually de­ creased or blocked entirely. De­ creased blood flow may damage the heart muscle. Complete blockage of blood flow deprives an area of the heart of its needed oxygen and nutrients, causing death of that area of heart mus­ cle. When that happens, a heart attack results. In addition to a heart attack, another result of narrowed ar­ teries is the chest pain called angina. In this case, the arteries are open but are much narrower than normal. This means that while the heart may appear to be normal most of the time, the arteries may not always be able to deliver additional oxygen needed by the heart in times of emotional excitment or unusual physical exertion. Chest pains and other suffocating symp­ toms result. What IS a Heart Attack? Blood flows through the heart and lungs to the body through arteries and veins. When these conduits are impeded, or when something goes wrong with the heart's natural pacemaker, or when the blood that supplies nutrients to the heart itself is blocked, a heart attack occurs. In most cases, a heart attack is caused by arteriosclerosis, the gradual buildup of fatty de­ posits (composed mainly of cho­ lesterol) in the inner walls of the arteries. As these deposits nar­ row the artery , the flow of blood Recognition During your routine physical examination at the SIU Clinic or by your personal physician, you will be tested to determine the possibility of your getting a heart attack. Heart attacks can strike any­ one. When it occurs, there is no time for delay. Advance warn­ ing signals are not always given by the body in a person about to have a heart attack—nor are symptoms the same with each individual. But certain symp­ toms should alert you that help— immediate help—is needed. An uncomfortable pressure, fullness, squeezing or pain in the center of the chest (that may spread to the shoulders, neck or arms) lasting for two minutes or more is one of the more common symptoms of a heart attack. (Sharp, stabbing twinges of pain are usually not signals of a heart attack.) Sweating, dizziness, fainting, nausea or shortness of breath may also occur as a result of a heart attack. These signals are not always present. Sometimes they subside, only to later re­ turn. The natural reaction of many people is to refuse to understand what's happening, attributing the pain to heartburn or indigestion that will go away on its own. But the American Heart Asso­ ciation estimates that 350,000 heart attack victims died last year in the U.S. before reaching a hospital because they refused to believe they were having a heart attack. In many cases, if trained med­ ical personnel are immediately available, they can get a stopped heart beating again through the use of electrical shock, heart massage, drugs—or a combinatiqn of all of these techniques. Cardiopulmonary resuscita­ tion (CPR) has also been proven to be a lifesaver. The general public, as well as police, firemen Leading Causes of Death (United States: 1980 Estimate) Disease of Heart and Blood Vessels Cancer Accidents Pulmonary Disease Pneumonia/ influenza 55,810! ^ 52.720 ioo , U:. Treatment Heart disease, whether it re­ sults in a heart attack or angina, can also be treated with drugs. Some of the drugs improve the blood flow by supplying more oxygen to the heart. Other drugs reduce blood pressure, thereby reducing the heart's workload. Still other drugs may also be used which increase the pump­ ing ability of the heart to ensure a regular heartbeat or to prevent blood clots from forming or en­ larging in the veins and arteries. But the best treatment of all is to recognize the warning sig­ nals and respond quickly. Most heart attack victims die within the first two hours after the signals begin. Surgery is often used for im­ proving the blood supply to the heart muscle. This type of sur­ gery, known as coronary artery bypass surgery, is becoming al­ most routine today. Surgeons use a vein, usually from the patient's leg, to construct a de­ tour around the blocked artery, bypassing the clogged blood vessel. Prevention Ail Other Causes ^5 and paramedics, have been trained to use this emergency lifesaving technique. It is aUo one of the courses taught at the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship. CPR combines mouth-to-mouth breathing with closed chest car­ diac compression to maintain the flow of oxygen-rich blood to the brain when the heart st^ beating. The American Heart Associ­ ation estimates that as many as 200,000 heart attack victims in the U.S. alone can be saved annually if CPR is available and used in time. Chances of recovery from a non-fatal heart attack are better than ever before. The key to survival lies in being able to recognize the warning signals of a heart attack and to get im­ mediate medical attention. 200 300 400 500 ^0 700 800 900 (Number of Deaths, in thousands) source; National Center for Health Statistics. U.S. Public Health Service. OHHS 1000 Scientists have identified sev­ eral factors that contribute to the risk of a person having a heart attack. Some factors can­ not be changed, such as hered­ ity, sex, race and age. It appears that a tendency toward heart (Continued on Page 34.) July 1984/LOG/33 »I• �... •-•!••.• ••;! • .^ -ffiy; • .• • . Seafarer Turns immigrant's Dream ^ . into American Success Story out and suggested I call the city." O often they are the national figures in politics and people And with that start, Klaus met in prominent positions who get the director and finance spe­ all the attention. Rarely do we cialist of the Neighborhood take note of the men and women Business Revitalization pro­ in the working classes, the hard­ gram of the Mayor s Economic working people of this nation Development Council, and the ... the ones who give our Blue Boy Sandwich Shop is now profession a good name. undergoing a $150,000 expan­ sion as a result of that govern­ Seafarer Klaus Teschke is one ment program. such man, and his success story There will be a 1,152-sq. ft. is one in which we can all be addition which will house the proud. new kitchen, restrooms, en­ trance, displays and order In 1958, at the age of 17, Klaus counter. The existing structure Teschke immigrated to Ormond will be renovated into a dining Beach, Fla. with his parents, Kiat irjeschke and his wife Brigitta oversee the renovation and enlargeroom seating 40 people, and it fleeing from the Communist re­ mrSbusineLs, the Blue Boy Sandwich Shop. (Photo courtesy will be air conditioned. There gime in East Berlin which had of the Florida Times-Union.) will be a paved parking area forced his parents' business to outside the shop for 16 cars. close. The decision to leave their gitta, and they settled in Florida. to enlarge the shop into a dining native land was not an easy one, Klaus plans to expand his Together, and with lots of hard room with seats for 28 people. but for young Klaus, at least, it work, they bought a small sand­ Sixty percent of the business hours, too, not just catering to was a new beginning. the luncheon crowd. "I will open wich shop on the north side of was take-out orders. But the Blue Boy did not have at 6 a.m. for the breakfast trade In 1960 he went to sea, work­ Jacksonville on Jan. 1, 1973. Formally a bungalow, the Blue efficient air conditioning, so the to serve the biggest, freshest ing as a merchant seaman until Boy Sandwich Shop had just Teschkes had to close the shop and best doughnuts in Jackson­ he was drafted into the Army nine counter stools. Klaus would every year from May to Octo­ ville," he proudly announced. late in 1964. (In 1963 he became For a 17-year-old immigrant wake up at 2:30 a.m. to be at ber, the hottest months. an American citizen.) He was They had wanted to expand the shop by 3 to begin making with ambitions, goals and plain stationed with the Army in West and renovate for some time. In hard work, Teschke, now 42, is bread and rolls—the selling point Germany as a mechanic. Fol­ of the small establishment. The fact, in 1979 they purchased the seeing his dream of running a lowing his discharge in 1967, Blue Boy became somewhat of lot next door. But obtaining bank - successful business finally come Klaus returned to the sea, sail­ financing and backing was dif­ ing as Able Seaman and working an institution to the working ficult. "I really wanted to ex­ true. Klaus Teschke is one of for his future security as a mem­ people on the north side of Jack­ pand the shop and put in good sonville, and was a pleasant al­ America's success storiesber of the Seafarers Interna­ ternative to the fast food chains air conditioning," Teschke said, somewhat of a local hero, you tional Union. "so I went to the. SBA [Small in that area. Business Administration]. They might say. And Klaus Teschke During their first decade in On one of his voyages to West sent me a lot of papers to fill is an active member of the SIU. Germany, Klaus married Bri- business, the Teschkes were able S : i!,* (Continued from Page 33.) Heart Disease: America's #1 Killer 1 disease is hereditary, that men have a greater risk of heart at­ tack than women, that black Americans have almost a 45 percent greater chance of hav­ ing high blood pressure (a con­ tributor to heart attack and stroke) than whites, and that nearly three in four of all heart attack deaths occur after age 65. But other risk factors can be changed or controlled by each individual, often under the di­ rection of a doctor. The first is cigarette smoking. Persons who smoke a pack of cigarettes a day have more than twice the risk of heart attack " than a person who has never smoked. And the risk for a smoker of more than a pack a day is three times greater. For those of you who have given up the cigarette habit, the death rate eventually declines almost to that of people who have never smoked. By contin­ uing to smoke after one heart attack, however, the chances of a second attack increase greatly. The second major risk factor that can be changed is high blood pressure. High blood pressure usually has no specific symp­ toms but can be detected by a simple, painless test. A person with mild elevations of blood pressure often begins treatment with a program of weight re­ duction, if overweight, and a low-salt diet. A third controllable factor is blood cholesterol level. Too much cholesterol can cause buildups on the walls of arteries which narrow the passageway through which blood normally flows, leading to heart attack and stroke. A doctor is able to measure the amount of choles­ terol in the blood. If it is too high, diets low in saturated fat and cholesterol will help lower the level. Medications are also available to help maintain cho­ lesterol levels within the normal range. Diabetes is another disease which appears most frequently during middle age, more often in people who are overweight. In its mild form, diabetes can escape detection for many years, but it can sharply increase a person's risk of heart attack. A doctor can detect diabetes and prescribe changes in eating hab­ its, weight control and exercise programs and medication to keep it in check and help prevent heart disease. Other related contributing factors to heart attacks are obe­ sity, lack of exercise and stress. In most cases, eating too much and exercising too little places a heavy burden on the heart. To reduce weight, doctors usu­ ally recommend a program that combines exercise with a low calorie diet. There is no guarantee that a heart attack can be prevented, but medical scientists say that reducing your risks will give you a better chance. Take a long look at the way you live, and be sure to see a physician for thorough periodic check-ups. Your life may depend on it. * * Next month this column will report on the problems associ­ ated with being overweight. 34/LOG/July 1984 ^'7#^ r �•- It V ••si J:'V:- 'i - •• I r Deep Sea Pensioner Claudio Rivera Ortiz Anavitate Sr., 78, passed away on April 27. Brother Anavi­ tate joined the SIU in 1942 in the port of New York sailing as a FOWT. He sailed 42 years. Seafarer An­ avitate hit the bricks in the 1961 Greater N.Y. Harbor beef and the 1965 District Council 37 strike. Born in Guayanilla, P.R., he was a resident there. Surviv­ ing are his widow, Ana and a son, Claudio Jr. of Guayanilla. Pensioner Carl Brunson An­ drews, 79, suc­ cumbed to heart failure in the Thomas Hospi­ tal, Fairhope, Ala. on April 3. Brother An­ drews joined the SIU in the port of Mobile in 1956 sailing as a deck engineer. He was born in Cuba, Ala. and was a resident of Daphne, Ala. Burial was in the Daphne Baptist Cemetery. Surviving is his widow, Sarah. Pensioner Fe­ lix Benitez Cardona, 70, passed away from kid­ ney failure on June 10. Brother Cardona joined the SIU in the port of New York in I960 sailing as a FOWT. He was born in Luquillo, P.R. and was a resident of San Juan, P.R. Interment was in the Puerto Rico Memorial Cemetery, Santurce, P.R. Surviving are his sister, Frances of New Orleans and a cousin, Esther Santos-Benitez. PensionerHarvis Clifford Dyas, 68, died on April 18. Brother Dyas joined the SIU in . the port of Mobile in 1957 sailing as an AB for the Mobile Towing Co. He also sailed dur­ ing the Vietnam War. Seafarer Dyas walked the picket line in the 1965 Chicago (111.) taxi beef. He also worked as a building trades iron erector worker and was a former member of the Piledrivers Union, Local 438, AFL, from 1952 to 1957. Dyas was a wounded veteran hit by shrapnel in the U.S. Army's invasion of Sicily (Italy) in World War II. Born in Bay Minette, Ala., he was a resident of Mo­ bile. Surviving are three daugh­ ters, Alicia, Sandra and Debo­ rah and two sisters, Alice and Fannie Mae, both of Mobile. Pensioner Wil­ liam Thomas Gardner, 78, passed away from heart fail­ ure in the Singing River Hospital, Pascagoula, Miss, on May 10. Brother Gardner joined the SIU in 1939 in the port of Mobile sailing as a bosun. He was a veteran of both the U.S. Navy from 1924 to 1928 and the U.S. Coast Guard from 1928 to 1934. Seafarer Gardner was born in Albany, Ga., and was a resident of Pascagoula. Interment was in the Greenwood (MacPelah) Cemetery, Pascagoula. Surviv­ ing is his widow, Mary. Peter Goodzuk, 63, died of arteriosclerosis in Seattle, Wash, on Jan. 7. Brother Goodzuk joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1961 sailing as a bosun. He began sailing in 1951. Seafarer Goodzuk walked the picket line in the 1961 Greater N.Y. Harbor beef. Born in Camden, N.J., he was a resident of Bethel Park, Pa. Interment was in Glenn Haven Cemetery, Glen Burnie, Md. Surviving are three daughters, Lorraine Far­ ley of Baltimore, Yasmin and Michelle of Seattle, and three sisters, Helen Luparelli and Lil­ lian Decker of Glen Burnie, Md. and Ann Fredericks of Bethel Park, Pa. Roland Gifford Grigg Jr., 62 died of heart failure in the Jidda, Saudi Arabia Medical Center on March 29. Brother Grigg joined the SIU in 1943 in the port of Boston sailing as an AB. He rode the SS Antinous when she was involved in a collision on the Mississippi River in 1952 and received a Union Personal Safety Award in 1960 for riding aboard an accident-free ship, the 55 Elizabeth. Seafarer Grigg was also an auto mechanic. Bom in Gloucester, Mass., he was a resident there. Burial was in the Seaside Cemetery, Gloucester. Surviving is his widow, Martha. Pensioner Miguel Calvo. Llovet, 79, suc­ cumbed to heartlung failure on May 26. Brother Llovet joined the SIU in 1945 in the port of New York sailing as a cook. He was born in Salinas, P.R., and was a resident of Ponce, P.R. Burial was in the La Piedad Cemetery, Ponce. Surviving are his widow, Petrin; a daughter, Maria of Ponce; a brother, Rafael of Cent Aquirre, P.R. and a sister, Maria, also of Ponce. Pensioner Jose Aviles Maldonado, 68, suc­ cumbed to heart failure in Fajardo, P.R. on May 19. Brother Maldonado joined the SIU in 1939 in the port of San Juan sailing as an oiler. He was born in Fajardo and was a resident of Puerto Real, P.R. Surviving are a brother, Jose of Ceiba, P.R., and two sisters, Lydia Gomez and Jenny. Szczepan "Steve" Kazimierz Murawski, 65, died of heart failure in the Mt. Carmel Hospital, Columbus, Ohio on Sept. 11,1983. Brother Mur­ awski joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1970 sailing as a chief cook. He was a graduate of the Andrew Furuseth Train­ ing School in Brooklyn, N.Y. Seafarer Murawski was born in Culmensis, Poland and was a resident of Yukon, Pa. Burial was in Mt. Calvary Cemetery, Wheeling, W.Va. Surviving is his widow, Josephine. /• Pensioner Nick Mutin, 69, passed away on May 17. Brother Mutin joined the SIU in 1944 in the port of Boston sailing as a chief stew­ ard. He was born in Ohio and was a resident of Hampton, Va. Surviving is his widow, Mary. Pensioner Ju­ lio Garcia Riv­ era, 65, died of a heart attack in San Juan on May 13. Brother Riv­ era joined the SIU in 1943 in the port of New York sailing as an AB. He was on the picket line in the 1961 N.Y. Harbor beef. Seafarer Rivera was bom in Anasco, P.R. and was a resident of San Juan. Surviving is his widow, Mar­ garita. Pensioner John Saiad, 90, passed away on Oct. 30, 1983. Brother Saiad joined the SIU in 1941 in the port of New York sailing as a bosun. He began sailing in 1914! And he hit the bricks in the 1961 N.Y. Harbor strike. Seafarer Saiad was born in the Philippine Islands and was a resident of New York City. Surviving are his widow, Consuelo and a daughter, Ramona. Great Lakes Pensioner John Francis Dunlap, 70, passed away in the Ashland (Wis.) Medical Center on May 30. Brother Dunlap joined the Union in the port of Detroit in 1960 sailing as an AB for the Reiss Steamship Co. He was born in Ashland and was a resident there. Cremation took place in the Park Hill Ce­ metery Crematory, Duluth, Minn. Surviving are his widow, Jean and a son, Dobris. July 1984/LOG/35 Km �O»r,ee»„~ asked to remember to rewind the virfo« I'lTM f ® "''PP "°d<'ng tso'day? AMERICAN ijeM.* MSuneI'-?h "'"®® '^P®" ^^tXofrefafrv:;' mSr,f?:Toe''®'=°"pp""p"p^ Ma^fs??? ^°P"P Steamship Line), way 13-Chairman William Kratsas ";"9 90^ fPPd and service. One^P" ute of silence was observed in momr. df our departed brothers andfsTer^ Heading back to Stapleton, N.V., hen ™%okf"Pr,P''^''^''"PP''P"P'S' iSliao!ff °®®'<D®tegateJohn No»orreT~'" mrow in on a ohrLr;®"'''®'® P° "<" status Ttie sernnH P PP* permanent ',1: asanyme;rer7tt,:unfn"'°"3 •v4 vi' 25"™3'ssr,?r ££;s£i-;-r ~xs-cs::r rranotf "P P'^'P 'P te /s of'r°'''"9 ""Peck. He acting tosunrf®"^ '"P" as me ehip w^go rrLfh"®" '"P' Jaoksonvilie, Fla. on jf^ 7 T''' i" the steward denJn "P® 9'"®" '0 done ''®P®d'Pent for a job well Ser:!r:or?Lru« Jdnet, so this may mean afmpom^' -aT'rSrr-- l-psfl . '^'IIMngTm^^ aye, out ma IS on thp w/ai/ A "TaofsSefastr'PP""On"^^^ '?' f rnr^^-rndTs » 'f - tional Director P J Pn ' Delegate H Yepli Deck i*V.. "• Yaekel, Engine DeleaatP i.SVXi?®-,,''™ s^?sTJ!!r . •• ™. ™i"'„"sr.~'« V^. ^ 'O ^-te Crrw or .to LWa rie^)®May'd?^h^'P®PPPP ®"''< Car- teKrrhef''-'"'"P''''"9'®def- oSrf KSs== 'hat the Cornanohe Tahllf^"®' v.^ ^S^ ZTZ T '""""^ PPPard out to the rnpmh^ ^ fflms from wtrict, lo%^sl%ve^^" Afene'^^ 'oXf g;^.w'ca,"ss punching bao^ohlii!'®."®®®®'®- S tariff f-^aS ••;~XS2S£S" families In thSr hom ^P^ "f®® members wi to IPPP®- ^rew- SrSSpsS Members were thSd f^PSf' SHHPi thetm'lSorThe^of^^^^ Chf",?anfI|'fo®|*cf'se'' f crew Is looking forward to Sa^n ^e^efefnobff^°'^''9"®'®^ reportenhefSf,?^'*'^"•®d OT S"ars.err""p-^^^ P®-"® aboard theCoveTea,^!'® ^ZZ'::i:,ro£tiL7£' 36/LOG/July 1934 as.jrsss:sr going ashore. "Don't l7t them"' up with drugs" Next Japan ' ^^obato. Off for t®,^®g^"Pf"P®«'belald S^htyt^f-- "P"*' 9id was ®®"PP®' Sor^r^;:: E. Dawseri^X'Sfh^l^sC ai«d the lmpodan?e of 7^^^!?proposed new contran Thi ^ expressed his appreciatioi^?o Srn I s,??™- the next port ThP arSn'"'^''''P^ ^PPP'PP'P^e ?Gaf m helping keepTe strolern°r the Ship's fuS°?tomtoaTUH®'""" "as taken to reZ, Zn ' subscriptions. The mm =55?^^^ h s all smiles foi thesp Vi i C.pr/cor.. Vfeinamese refugees, abou, m h. el! p^ieS'Se'^;j?«' p;.'®®'° p® instructions were roaa^'®!''®' ^®® meet the shTp Tn San P " "'" .•~":=lSs mXtrofafF'»^~ or:i'rirt?'rF-^ S'"c^££®xs honed a 3^!, P®" men- gate Edward fzrr q ^'P® °®l®George Quinn Nn ? "®"' Delegate OTre^,,fj"?Hef,S°f®P".'®df"ndand$,50lnfefew:reS Congress who can dXeTfc^^® °' me movie fund u/iii K« • """• OMi /1 or, 1turned over to equipment^ ®® [PP"'®®' subsidies and other willpayoffinBaWow^^T time the oatroim ' *®®'3t which problem abm?t T ^he membTr wKo no hartoT'"^^ had to leave ship in® �,r w ber's six month person should be a next port instead Next port: ChiPa, jxtpou. —• u H ...A. get oft at the off. the meeting. ^gg rnedicai treat mate did "<« S- another was that ment ,ood is pretty pohiS;eTtStt, ^ervthin. seems to be: running smuuu smoothly. ..,. The former 's.^ ^^rstrong maritime to help them ^'9 . help our brothindustry. Th® et into troobte e,s ahd ®'®l®'® I'S A vote of thanks during union act departrnent SEA-tAND ^^g|55II*anTHlggins-. Tormtrewo:fbf®P--°V®9®.N®i<< Land Serv'ce), Educational DiSecretary D- Sac pelegate B. port: irt: Nagoya, ivay'-'y"' Japan. - • rector W. ^g ;^guilera; jarratt; Engine °®^^Latts. No beefs Steward Delega 8 in the Tanatttm ? SEA-tAW^^^^man a Mu'fV.i or disputed OT. ^g^g purST^Engine D®'®g mpJirt^ m the o,ovie fund until jg $50, but leaSni S^'®2n Som®'"i®P">^ Some disputed ^^gp that, motor D.I. John^^^- ®rsteward dechased last tr M^dves m Port rrew prepare a deck P®P®':^"'!,ling smoothly. The by the time the ®"'P^.dbe$100.The OT w®® '®.^g®(,hairman rapcl®^ ®" gverything '®J"" g^d to say that he Everglades, there Red partment. The ^^g^g con chairman wasp v^,th only one th® iatest nev^s^g.,ot, g^j a discu^ bosun has nioping mies. He has a good |g getting along • Mo also announced Campbell regard^ 9 ^ to participate in ference at [ ®®y ^ghous aspects last trip. beadquarexception, eve^ also discussed sion was held o concern to also urged a" ^ ^s campaign to munlcations -graining to just fine, The ch^® noting thatt.rnes which were of th g and penthe unions gjs^®®2)0Ut the pUgW been received the shipP'"9 g 'he stressed, had members-'welfare^ dir®ctor inform the pub^c a p^gpig osed c^iange gn^rnlttee are tough. Eve^®n®'^.g .g^, pd the maritime ndu^^ The educational sion rnss is being made dtheres^tsofthe^c^^p.^^^ better stand up interests. Conwho will helprebuW ^g^ibers watch reported that better the welfare h®lP P^®\®"'PSTS one way to h^P was held on these at the conferences j^jggtion was director asked th . p|p gnd take discussion |.gpair tributing to SPA gyrvivial. The of Seafarers. More c on the Union m ^ P . to Bastanura, Delegates ^g,^tbelr areas particularnoleofW^ ^ - requested by "^®7status for "A" sewere asked t g^j^e the unempl^^®" trom ship jded f®P^"^®.;_.:on in the wheelSaudi '^faP'^-^pces are being taken. Texas and tvew nioritymenwh procedures ^ about sanitat after six "'^^Dgrticularly when work- f s^'Sal vote of and that water.s^^ were stressed ^ggK, and ^ •'= "r o" Uking ffof®:''® ind vote m t Tpyas rxiport-Baytov.n,Te*as. 1. '^'"V qoott-Educational .cretaryC-Scott^t ^ =. Figueroa. N^ jn talked ab ^^g^e tbe motions t members Jom Red uctional Uirecto ^mvams; Engine Delegate oeleg^e Delegate D. D^ ^ disputed OT R. Hunt. NO be^s or ^^.p.g reported, Advised members fund. The f ot the many upto take advantag^^^^^p.ggy Point. grading dai skills are becom?fe noted that spec^i gp.,ps. crews ing more e®®®"^'^gg to automation^ become jd that anxiety and . The secretary s ^^g grder apprehension appe concerned '• ^^'TrecSed and posted. 3ll were ^ new shipprimarily oor^ce^ ^.^ggtor ''''• '''%mbers that they be ited to membeT g^d active 'n Un rtance of doilressed the imp p^achine I to SPAD. . ^ medical ow been hxedandned onboard ies have bee^'^^pat members bia. ,dportoTP<»y _ wTranspor minutes were dso reOfficial ships following vessels. ceived from the AMCO TRM>® UIBAWK RUROW Educational Direct g^,p g BAYAMOM pmedOT.There.s$8f5;^^,^gg,.,ng CA6UAS fund. Mi"®'®®, n^eoted. The bosun were read ""1^ fmm the Crews COVE SAIlflR mad recomm^®b°"^^^ggd them with conference^ „ ,nl,y support tW Sxw«»«'» the crew, vv® roming from the »«« recommendations ^pow about a strike or me ^rews Crews Confere^^^^^l^li^g,ogive it was not easy . . gt thanks nuMSf&s ALASW that will be adopted ^g OVERSEAS^** AUCBCC&S ALICE me crews conference a^® go,, Conference. ^ gv^ait official word bers just ®" rters lyiail and copfrom SlU ,^7amteing received fairly ies of the LOG are o y ^ggationai SS& OVERSEAS VAU>« PtnsBURW _ PRfflt OF TiStl STitW faJiSSS^ S[lSSi& |».LAMD PRODUCER Stu»Vwt« !^T^inVE*WK sTOMEUVtU- Jfccuso* tularly, ®®®°"^rmei^Sld that mem^'®®'°^"fhrLOGCroughiyslhc®d B(0®anCajeisVMay1fr_^ bers read the ^ , ^formation and is a ready sourc .^ggks was exgducation. A Reward department for Waters Date sgate Jose ^ ^^ps Elizabeth, N.Jizabexn, i^ ")T. There ^ ut„oharge in SEA.tAHOP^«:r^o^SS Id ^P'P^rtShe chairman, and Jay, mpCfJ" igan the tanks. ) out to sea gj^d go ®;.1?:es; secret^ r^en return to To y ^g^ Educalional "'pomckJ lairn; Engrh® ,e shipyard. pgyg^f wilV DeckOefegatePaW ggefs received as ^^mded crewOetegale (J®^' Pp°Jd. The bosun . The secreta^ , ^gg or disputed OT P ^g„act. U® 3grs goi"9 ^g at anchorage talked about the passed ^ainedthepenstehplan^ (ination pilot ladder jtthe dock^Using^^.^^ pgld ^Sundlit®'f:?Xaete.y, B®",^ ingerous. j^tgrence recomPiney Pomt ® ,e at th® coht®'jt the Crews .^gg ^^as made Oullaw, was a he saii^, idations. ®"^partment working g„se. Most ot ™LOQ. It titer® rs lave -h wpe of ship, i ®-can be •°®"'!^,s don't understand, ,s ntade for each ^ anything -""^^outd be glad to ^ a four-person d P ^ ^Q. he said ^®^„Lopference, and I think ee-person cr'e«members "it was a good ^g gf what went rson ilep®p"lrt mat when getimg most o1 you «'«^Pg gduised to take .,e also advised mat jhouid adkSne at Ihe union is we the labels type^ y^,biie nportant, 'o'" *^111 be leglW® ®"^ ,n ship, <b®l®^t®«n be obtained. It ne right medicine can o Port New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Jacksonville •••••* ' Houston.. New Orleans Mobile • •• • • San Francisco . .Wilmington ••••*' Seattle .• Piney Poir** •" V" San Juan St. Louis • Honolulu Gloucester Jersey City • • • • Monday. AU8»^' ruesday-AuS®'®'. ••• • •.WeJnesdaV.AuSf'«• "••., .Thunday.AUk® ® •••• .Thursday. Au8®'' '''' ., .Friday, August t» _— ' "•• .Monday, August tJ. - Tuesday.Auguarlt • —-.Weduesday.Augus l5••• ••••••.Thursdav.Augusrl®• •• .Monday. August20 :. . .Friday. August 24 •, .Friday. August to • • • •• Thursday. AuguslO •••• •.•.'.•.Friday. August " - • • •• Thursday, Augus ".Wednesday. Augus fS.. •• Tuesday. August 21 Wednesday, August 22. 2:30 p.m. . . . . 2:30 p.m. .... 2:30 p.m. 9.30 a.m. ... 2:00 p.m. ' ... 2:30 p.m. ....2:30 p.m. .... 2:30 p.m. ''."...2:30p.m. ' 2:30 p.m. •" .. 2:30 p.m, . 2:30 p.m. • 3:00 p.m. ... 2:30 p.m. """ .... 2:30 p.m. ••"".... 2:30 p.m. ... 2:30 p.m. 2:30 p.m. ' " . ... 2:30 p.m. July: 1984 / l-OG' 3^ �• faw-. I' ', • • •w-"' Financial Committee at Work Ii0LLGfS To The Editor 'Wives Included in Sonat Conference . rrs,^ ' I would like to thank eveiydtle involved in the ^o^at coherence of June 24 for making my stay at the Hariy Lundeherg Scho^ a most nleasant and informative one. When I iolned my husband, I came a wife who knew nothing about my husband's job. When I left one week later, I hah what his work was about and what the SIU has given us an it has to offer its membership, if they would just use it. I have spoken to some of my Mends ahout toelr heallih pla^ from their employers, and not one of them had the coverage or Getman, William Lovett and Luther Pate. At "?Sr^uTnra.rTr IStms me come to toe 00—^ and letting us. toe wives, share a small part of what toe SUPis all about. ' Sincerely, Mrs. Thomas CUelen) Farrell Philadelphia, Pa. ^ 'Confid.ence in Mondale . • .* This letter is to thank you for the June 1984 LOG pages on on Mondsle Ihad iT- '^ty 'l... nofmai up my nSid who I was for. We—mv wife and I—had made up our mmds on Smiling Irishman President Ron Reagan.... ^ the stupidity of people, meaning peqple who say, I m gomg vote for a wlnnerl" It's strange to me toe malonty of people are not fed up vrtth this smiling actor, one who heheves with confidence he Is aWe to put over anything on toe dumb pubUe. "Ln Will the people wake up to tols ^ does not represent the people? His main concern is promoting to again for another four years, my fears are what a trampling he Is going to give to toe , Mondale ... you believe him when he calls for a new nartnershlp between toe government and toe maritme todustry" and that "all channels of commumcataon between maritime labor and industry must be open and active Mondale Is saying something here. He expects and wants to '^T^Sf.^b^eve he will do exactly that. As I have confidence in Mondale now, I expect the American people will also grow to this— \ - Proud to l>e one of your brothers, Paul Tribble Miller Place, N.T. ,-:iv •I ' ;i' i -'« ^ <I.et's Take a Bow . I see in The Wall Street Journal issues of April 19 and 24 that both Sea-Land and American President have posted strong profit increases for the first quarter/1984i Let's aU of us with the SlO stand and take a bow! Tours truly, Leonard BarlJolinson J-88a New Orleans, La. y; LOG/July 1984 • Msto nj3/ Cove Navigator Sailln' from Houston On Julv 15 or later the ST Cove Navigator (Cove Shipping) will sail from the port oT™hauling 26,600 long tons of clean crude oH for the U.S. Military Sealift Command. She wiH saH into the port o Jacksonville, Fla. or into Charleston or Beaufort, S.C. U.S. Winter Wheat Sold to Soviets The U S Deoartment of Agriculture sold 500.000 metric tons of U.S. hard red winter wheat last month 1984-1985 under the first year of the long-term ^ram agreement which started Oct. 1. The delivery year began So far in the first year, American gram sales to the Soviets totaled 12 158,700 metric tons consisting of 6.110,700 metric tons of wheat ^ AlsTuTsate^o?^"^^^^^^^^ Russians totaled 416,200 metric tons in the first year of their grain pact. Pride of Texas, Ogden Sacramento Off to Egypt fin Julv 18 the ST Pride of Texas (Titan Navigation) and the ST Ogden Sacramento (Ogden Marine) wiii steam Alexandria or Port Said, Egypt, each with cargoes of 33,500 metric tons of bulk corn. Rep. Jones Asks Veteran Status for Mrw II Mariners Reo Walter B. Jones (D-N.C.), chairman of the U.S. House of Reoresentatives Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee, with 28 other congressmen and congresswomen last month asked the Reagan SSrconfer veteL status on those an. mariners Who participated in Allied invasion efforts during Wor d Wa H. Jones, uSng the occasion of the 40th anniversary of the U.a mvasion of the Omaha and Utah beachheads in northern France on June 6, 1944 wrote to Air Force Secretary Verne Orr requesting this action By earlier legislation, such determinations of conferring veteran status on seafarers for wartime service were left to the Air Force secretary. On Feb 7 Orr determined and directed that the World War II service of merchant crewmen on the SS Keswick at the Ba'"e of Cofr^|dof i" the Philippine Islands against the Japanese Empire should be considered military and thus entitle them to a number of benefits open to such v©t©r3ns Jones pointed out that merchant mariners in such circumstances were "under essential military control, performed wartime responsibiiities in combat areas, were very often the target of enemy attack ... were subject to being taken jirisdner by the enemy ... and "ere generaky encouraged to believe they were functioning as a part of the U.S. Armed Forces." Delta Norte or Delta Sud to Jamaica On July 28, from either the port of Houston, Texas or Lake Charles, La. the SS Delta Norte or the SS Delta Sud (both Delta Line) will carry a cargo of 5,277 metric tons of bagged rice to Kingston, Jamaica. �- - 'i'-'l, .. ^ ' :s Bum Boat More Election Year Promises? They're called bum boats. They used to come out to meet the ships and try to make a quick buck selling shoddy doodads to the crew. Piloted by a local merchant, with a sales pitch that would do Am way proud, they would conduct a floating "Lets Make A Deal.'' There was never anything behind Door Number 3. You don't see too many of them anymore, mainly because sailors are a pretty bright lot and after being burned by glass trinket gems and fancy but fake Swiss watches, they learned to be a bit skeptical. The maritime community had better remember the bum boats because there is one paddling around right now. It's the same one we saw in 1980 and it has the same salesman, Ronald Rea­ gan. The folks who were shop­ ping that bum boat at a recent Republican National Commit­ tee Platform meeting should re­ member what they bought there the last time. The batteries were not included and it fell apart as soon as they took it home. Four years ago that package looked all shiny and new. Rea­ gan was full of promises about rebuilding the merchant marine. That package was going to start a unified merchant marine/ Navy shipbuilding program. It was going to maintain a strong shipbuilding base. It was going to continue subsidies. It was going to ensure that U.S. ships carry an "equitable portion" of the nation's foreign trade. It has done none of that. In­ stead this is what we have re­ ceived: Elimination of construction subsidies; No new operating subsi­ dies; ix Attempts to "buy out" ODS contracts; Efforts to allow "pay­ backs" of CDS which would allow subsidized ships into the domestic trades and throw Jones Act tankers out work; Encourage building Amer­ ican ships in foreign ship yards; Lack of enforcement of cargo preference laws; Hardline "free t^ade" pol­ icies. CSraO Government Doliars Help Farms, Too This month farm state sena­ tors and agricultural lobbyists tried to push through a resolu­ tion attacking government cargo preference programs. They said the programs were inefficient, too costly and government handouts to an industry that should compete in the "free market." What would the farm lobby do if they were faced with a Senate resolution that called for no expansion of farm subsidies? What would the farm lobby do if it were pointed out that u.inHrpH^ of nf millions of govern­ eovernhundreds ment dollars were given to farm­ ers not to grow food? What would the farm lobby do if it were pointed out that the government has paid billions of dollars over the years to buy their crops to distribute around the world instead of forcing agri­ business to compete in the open and "free mai*ket"? The farm lobby would raise the barn roof. They would say that Ameri­ ca's agricultural industry is vital to the nation. It could not sur­ vive without government help he! in some form. They would say that governments around the world heavily subsidize their ag­ ricultural industries and agri­ cultural exports. They would say it is just impossible to com­ pete in such an unfair market place. They would be right. The merchant marine faces similar problems. On balance, these programs work for our maritime industry, the agricul­ tural industry, and our nation. The programs are necessary and beneficial to the U.S. They sta- Just because this year's pack­ age may be wrapped up in new paper with different ribbons doesn't mean what's inside is any different. If the maritime community makes another buy from Reagan's bum boat, they've got nobody to blame but them­ selves. They ought to remember one of the cornerstones of "free trade"—Let the buyer beware. bilize both the maritime indus­ try and agri-business, they put our nation's economy on a firmer footing, and they promote jobs for American workers. Let's not pit two vital and important American industries against each other for silly, shal­ low and short-sighted political reasons. Thefe is room for im­ provement and new ideas in both industries. The next time the farm lobby attacks the merchant marine, they should step back for a min­ ute and look at their own in­ dustry. July 1984/LOG/3a •• 1 :• -k'i �-. .-, H'l- •n ^MAU PRICE PAY POP 'i- • X %•• - � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Seafarers Log Issues 1980-1989 Description An account of the resource Volumes XLII-LI of the Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993; Seafarers Log Scanned Issues 1984-1988, 1994-Present Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource July 1984 Description An account of the resource Headlines: DEFENSE BILL: BATTLEGROUND FOR MARITIME ISSUES ODS BUY-OUT A STEP IN WRONG DIRECTION - DROZAK BANKRUPTCY PROTECTION FOR WORKERS RESTORED ABOARD THE SIU'S ALGOL IN SAN DIEGO DEFENSE BILL: BATTLEGROUND FOR MARITIME ISSUES ICC MAY DECIDE CSX-ACBL MERGER JULY 24 HOUSE PASSES PORT DEVELOPMENT BILL; SENATE ACTION SOON SEA MONARCH ON PUERTO RICO RUN SONAT CONFERENCE STRESSES UNITY STRENGTH, SUCCESS: SIU SCHOLARSHIPS SHLSS GETS COOKIN' WITH NEW GALLEY KEEP YOUR HEAD ABOVE WATER SHLSS TRAINS KEYSTONE CRANE OPERATORS PART II THE SIU CONVENTION THE SHIP'S CAT INGER CREW MAKES THE MOST OF N.Y. IN AND AROUND THE PORT OF MOBILE HEART DISEASE: AMERICA'S NUMBER ONE KILLER SEAFARER TURNS IMMIGRANT'S DREAM INTO AMERICAN SUCCESS STORY BUM BOAT GOVERNMENT DOLLARS HELP FARMS, TOO Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 7/1/1984 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Newsprint Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Vol. 46, No. 7 1984 Periodicals Seafarers Log http://seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/0c97f55cde8035bb5060a203fba4fb78.pdf 1a6198b5654a6f5e5b5c20775d01f3e2 PDF Text Text Official Publication of the Seafarers International Union• Adantl~ Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District• AFL-CIO Vol. 47 No. 7 .July 1985 More Military Jobs SIU Crews Up New PFC Dewayne Williams It was a busy time in Newport News Shipyard last month as Seafarers readied the PFC Dewayne Williams for a military career with the Maritime Preposition Fleet. Later in the month when the Williams steamed from the Newport marine terminal to the Pacific Coast to take part in her first military exercise, 21 SIU members were onboard. The vessel was built in Quincy, Mass. by General Dynamics Corp. She is the second of five ships to be built by General Dynamics for the Preposition Fleet. Last spring, the first, the 2nd Lt. John P. Bobo, was brought into service. The Williams' design duplicates the specifications of her sister ship, the Bobo. A RO/RO vessel, 671 feet long with 14 decks, the Williams has the storage capacity to supply a Marine amphibious brigade with vehicles, artillery, war supplies and provisions for 30 days in any region of the world. Its highly sophisticated technologies will enable the vessel to carry out defensive maneuvers in the shortest time possible. She travels 18.8 knots powered by twin diesel engines. Five 40-ton cranes, a modern slewing stern ramp and an assisting warping tug mean that in just five days every cargo bay can be emptied when the vessel is anchored off-shore. And when the Williams is at pier anchorage, the bay cargoes can be offloaded in three days. A helicopter deck allows a Marine surge team to be air lifted aboard the (Continued on Page 23.) PFC Dewayne Williams Inside: Jobs Saved-Alaskan Oil Ban Upheld Page 3 New Trainee Program Ready Page 4 Lessons from the Pilots Strike Pages Aboard the SIU's Paul Buck Page Lundeberg School News The maritime industry is taking a united stand against certain provisions contained in the administration's tax reform plan which have the potential to inflict great damage on the American-flag merchant marine. SIU President Frank Drozak (left) and Jesse Calhoon, president of the Marine , Engineers Beneficial Association, expressed their concerns in detail before the House Merchant Marine Subcommittee. Washington Report a Pages 9-11 Page 15 �President's Report by Frank Drozak B y now I hope most of you have received a questionnaire which covers a wide range of issues important to the future of this Union and you. The SIU has to be prepared to meet the future, and you have to help. To be able to effectively plan and lead while representing your views , we need to know what you believe is important. Remember, the basis for leadership doesn't come out of my office or the Executive Board. It must come from you because that is why we are here, to reflect your views and needs. It is very important that each one of you fill out the questionnaires. Answer honestly about what you believe. I have asked that each one of the questionnaires be sent directly to me. I will read them. This is a chance for us to communicate. To do the job that you have elected me for, I must know what you think is important to you, your Union and your future. The maritime industry faces some tough problems and , of course, our first and foremost concern must be jobs and job security. Every day the SIU is hustling to find work for you, whether it is military or commercial, inland, Lakes or deepsea. If you look back at the past year you will find an unequaled record for jobs at a time when the industry is in serious trouble. But what I want to do is plan for the future. And while jobs are the bottom line of any union, so are the services provided. When our Union was in its infancy in this country, our concerns were very basic: a wage that would allow us to live and support a family , a workplace that wasn't a death trap and a little human dignity. This was true of all labor unions in their beginnings. Throughout history, this country's unions have been in the forefront of change: public education, civil rights, women's rights, workplace safety, voting rights. As the Labor Movement's goals have expanded, the basics have remained the same-to protect the jobs and job security of America's workers--new challenges and new needs have developed. Recently unions have been able to provide such necessities as daycare centers for parents who work, health clinics, educational and training programs, services a union member 100 years ago could never have imagined. During the history of the SIU there has been a pattern of extraor- dinary service to the members that few other unions can match, especially the establishment of health clinics and the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship. Tens of thousands of Seafarers and their families have benefited. Now it is time to think about what else needs to be provided. We must now move out in a new direction. These may sound like some pretty big dreams to some, but they are possibilities to me. Should we build a retirement home for Seafarers and their families at Piney Point? Should we build a hospital and convalescent home for our members? The SIU has a history of taking care of its own. Should we carry it even further? During the past few years there have been several changes ma~e in the way we ship. Now it's time to see if those changes are working. While each has been overwhelmingly approved by the SIU membership, we have all had time to study the results. Each of these changes, the six months and four months rules, the central manpower office and others, were made with the best interests of the Union in mind. Now we need to know how you feel about them. Are the people you depend onthe port agents, patrolmen, field and headquarters reps--doing their jobs for you? Do they keep you informed? These are just some of the questions we need answered. I want to know how you feel about these issues. So I urge you to fill out the questionnaire and return it as soon as possible. If you have not received one, ask your port agent or write to me. You can play a large part in the future of the SIU, but to do that we must all communicate. So let us hear from every one of you, and together let's face the future and point this Union in the right direction. Two Percent COLA Won In Standard Tanker, Freightship Contracts Effective July 1, a 2 percent Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) will be included in the Standard Freightship and Tanker Agreements . The COLA, negotiated by the SIU, applies to base monthly wages, premium rates, Monday to Friday overtime rates and offwatch penalty rates. The COLA will cover all vessels included in the two agreements. Earlier this month, the most recent class of recertified stewards had a chance to meet and talk with SIU President Frank Drozak. SHLSS Commandant Ken Conklin was also there. The recertified stewards are Scott Anderson, Louis Pion, Charles J. Miles, Juan B. Gonzalez, Lois V. Ware, Vernon Deuglas, Robert Adams, Oscar Johnson, Steven Wagner, B.E. Fletcher, R.J. Lowe and Thomas H. McQuay. LOG July 1985 Olfic:iaJ Publication of the Seafarers International Union of North America, Attantic, Gulf, lakes and Inland Waters District, Afl-tlO Executive Board Frank Drozak President Ed Turner Executive Vice President Mike Sacco Charles Svenson Vol . 47, No. 7 Leon Hall Vice President Roy A. Mercer Editor Vice President Mike Hall Managing Editor Ray Bourdlua Assistant Editor Max Hall Assistant Editor Lynnette Marshall Assistant Editor/Photos 2 /LOG/ July 1985 Deborah Greene Assistant Editor The LOG (ISSN 0160-2047) is published monthly by Seafarers International union, Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District, AFL-CIO, 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, Md. 20746, Tel. 8990675. Second-class postage paid at M.S.C. Prince Georges, Md. 20790-9998 and at additional mailing offices. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to the LOG , 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, Md. 20746. �Alaskan Oil Export Ban Extended Until 1990 The maritime industry won an important victory when Congress passed the Export Administration Act (EAA), which includes a provision extending the ban on the export of Alaskan oil until 1990. As many as 40 SIU tankers would have been affected had this oil been exported to Japan. Most would have been forced into lay-up. For the past several months, the ban on the export of Alaskan oil was controlled under emergency presidential powers. The EAA expired last year, but Congress was unable to deal with many other troublesome issues covered by the broad EAA, most notably the transfer of sophisticated technology to the Soviet Union and the question of trade with South Africa. Even though the ban on the export of Alaskan oil was controlled under emergency presidential powers, the SIU made enactment of the EAA a high legislative priority because such a ban could have been reversed. Numerous special interest groups, most notably "Big Oil," tried to do away with the export ban on Alaskan oil. For a brief time last year, there was some question as to whether or not Congress would continue the ban. The SIU waged a strong lobbying effort and pointed out that the export of Alaskan oil would pose a security threat to this country and boost the cost of petroleum products to consumers. By the end of the 98th session, it was more or less agreed that the ban should be extended. But by that time, Congress was embroiled in a bitter fight over the budget and could not deal with other aspects of the Export Administration Act. 100°/o U.S. -Flag for DOD Truck Shipments Upheld WASHINGTON, D.C.-"We won the battle today," intoned a friend of the SIU and the merchant marine, Rep. Helen Delich Bentley (R.-Md.) at a press conference at the Capitol on July 12 she declared that future Department of Defense (DOD) purchases by any agency of the government will be shipped 100 percent on American bottoms. Earlier she had lodged protests with both the DOD and the General Services Administration (GSA) over reports that 1,964 Japanese Mitsubishi pickup trucks worth $10.4 million built for Chrysler and the U.S. Army would be shipped on foreign-flag ships despite provisions of the 1904 Military Transport Act which mandates that only U.S. vessels may be used to move supplies for the Armed Forces. The GSA said that it was only following regulations in the 1984 Federal Acquisition Act which stipulates that only a minimum of 50 percent of government cargo be carried on U .S.-flag ships. Rep. Helen Delich Bentley Rep. Bentley added that these foreign purchases of trucks and other items by the U.S. government have been going on sjnce the passage of the 1979 Trade Agreements Act. Great Lakes Pioneer Fred Farnen Dies at 82 Fred Farnen, secretary-treasurer of the Great Lakes District for many years, died in Tampa, Fla. on July 7 at the age of 82. Many Seafarers and SIU officials will remember Farnen who was a member of the old ISU, the union of Andrew Furuseth. Farnen's life ran parallel with the history of the SIU. In 1938 Fred Farnenjoined the SIU. The ISU was dissolved arid the SIU and the NMU came into being. The SIU was part of the AFL in those days, and the NMU was with the CIO. The AFL and the CIO merged in 1955, but they were bitter rivals in those early days. In recent years there has been talk of a merger between the NMU and the SIU-and so the times change. In 1942 Farnen became an SIU patrolman on the Great Lakes. He had sailed as a fireman on the old coal burning ships. By 1943 he was assistant secretary-treasurer of the Great Lakes District, and in 1945 he became the secretary-treasurer. In those early days, when there was only the McCarthy fleet, Harry Lundeberg, the president of the SIU, used to help finance the Great Lakes. Jack Bluitt, lifelong friend ofFarnen and former port agent for the Great Lakes, recalled those early years for the LOG. "Fred was a rough and tough guy. He held the Great Lakes together with a shoestring." Bluitt went on to say that among others, Farnen knew Jimmy Hoffa quite well. "Fred was in on all the early organizing drives and he was well known by the big wheels oflabor. "Farnen was responsible for all of the programs getting started on the Great Lakes, the contracts and the collective bargaining," Jack Bluitt remembered. "He built it up," he said of Fam en's work toward developing the Great Lakes District. In those days the Union hall was on 3rd Street in downtown Detroit. In 1957 it was moved to River Rouge, Mich., and it was there until 1978 when it moved to the modern hall at Algonac on the St. Clair River. When the Great Lakes District merged with the SIU in April 1972, Farnen became headquarters representative in charge of the Great Lakes. He retained his title of vice-president of the SIUNA until his retirement in 1978. Fred Farnen, secretary•treasurer of the Great Lakes District, speaking at the 1957 SIUNA Convention in San Francisco. With him is Paul Hall, newly elected president of the SIU and SIUNA. The convention honored Harry Lundeberg who died in January of that year. Fred Farnen was a colorful leader whose rugged face was easily recognized at SIUNA conventions throughout the years. His contributions to the building of the Great Lakes District and the strengthening of the SIU cannot be forgotten. Funeral services were held on Fri- day, July 12, at St. Paul's-on-the-Lake, in Grosse Pointe, Mich. Farnen is survived by his daughter, Theresa, who was a secretary at the Detroit hall; his son, Henry; six grandchildren, and eight great-grandchildren. Toll-Free Number for Welfare Questions Seafarers in Seattle joined forces with more than 700 others to protest proposed cuts in Medicare, Medicaid and Social Security at a rally sponsored by the National Council of Senior Citizens and Washington Fair Share. Pictured are (left to right) Frank Airey, president, Seafarers Seattle Pensioners Club; Richard Geiling; Rich Berkowitz, SIU field rep, and Steve Mason. If you have a question or problem with any of the benefits administered by the Seafarers Welfare Plan, a new toll-free number has been opened to help solve your problems. You may call 1-800-633-3390 for almost any question you have, including: • Reporting an error in a hospital or doctor's bill; • Information regarding the status of a claim; • A question about a letter or explanation of a benefit statement mailed to you; • Report a duplicate payment or payment for services you did not receive; • Or any question you may have concerning the Seafarers Welfare Plan and you. July 1985 /LOG/ 3 �Port Agents Bluitt and Reinosa Have Retired Former Algonac (Mich.) Port Agent and Headquarters Rep John "Jack" Joseph Bluitt, 58, and ex-San Juan (P.R.) Port Agent Juan Jose Reinosa, Sr., 64, have gone into retirement. Brother Bluitt was Algonac agent from 1975 to 1985 and headquarters rep in 1981. He became a Union official in 1958 and a port of Detroit patrolman in 1961. Jack Bluitt Laker Bluitt joined the SIU in 1944 in the port of New York sailing as a bosun. One of his five sons is Seafarer Thomas Bluitt. Jack Bluitt was born in New York and is now a resident of New Richey, Fla. Brother Reinosa was port agent from 1976 to 1985. He became a Union official in 1964 and was a patrolman in the port of San Francisco from 1972 to 1975. Seafarer Reinosa joined the SIU in 1944 in the port of New York sailing as a chief steward and ship's delegate. Juan Reinosa sailed from 1939 to 1964. He hit the bricks in the 1946 General Maritime beef and the 1961 Greater N.Y. Harbor strike. In 1960 he received a Union Personal Safety Award for riding aboard an accidentfree ship, the SS Robin Locksley (Robin Line) . Born in Puerto Rico, he is now a resident of Santurce, P.R. Juan Reinosa (right) Incinerator Ships Eyed Toxic Waste Could Be Solved by at-Sea Burning Few people realize it, but within the next three to five years, the maritime industry is expected to play an important role in helping this country dispose of its deadly toxic wastes. SIU President Frank Drozak has already submitted testimony to the House Subcommittee on Natural Resources, Agriculture Research and Environment and the Senate Subcommittee on Environmental Pollution on this issue. "It is imperative that the United States proceed with a well regulated program for the safe disposal of hazardous wastes that are produced on a regular basis by American industry," Drozak said. Studies conducted by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) show ocean incineration is the logical alternative to land disposal, which is be1 coming increasingly more difficult to employ because few localities are willing to live with the uncertainty of playing host to toxic waste dump sites. According to studies conducted by Waste Management Inc., there are no cost differentials between ocean and land-based incineration of toxic wastes. Currently, only about half of the nation's incineration capacity-all of it on shore--is being used to destroy liquid hazardous waste. The only exception, but an important one, is PCBs, whose capacity has already been reached. If approved by the EPA, three incineration ships would be immediately available to start operation. By approving these ships, the U.S. incineration capacity could be doubled overnight. Ocean incineration of toxic wastes has long been employed by many European nations. Still, the practice has not been adopted here. The Coast Guard has testified that the chances of collisions and other accidents at sea are "extremely remote." Opponents of these incinerator vessels point out that a spill of toxic wastes on the ocean would have a potentially ·•devastating'' effect on the marine environment, and could seriously harm the tourist and fishing industries of Southern California. Still, ocean incineration tests have shown that hazardous wastes can be destroyed with a 99.5 percent to 99.9999 percent efficiency rate. According to the EPA' s Office of Policy, Planning and Evaluation, there have been no casualties or spills during 320 voyages made since 1972 by European incineration ships operating in the North Sea. The debate over ocean incineration has been confined mainly to the West Coast, because that is where the first ocean incineration vessels are expected to operate. The San Francisco Chronicle, long an opponent of ocean incineration, had a change of heart earlier this year. It recently ran an editorial stating that ocean incineration of toxic wastes is something that should not be dismissed out of hand, and should be given serious consideration. "It's not a matter of approving or disapproving toxic wastes. These toxic wastes already exist, and the question is, where are we going to put them," Drozak said. Was Good Friend of Seafarers New Trainee Program Ed Carlough Is Dead at 81 Set to Start in August In recent years, vessel certification by the U.S. Coast Guard has indicated a tendency toward eliminating the ordinary seamen, wipers and messmen jobs from U.S.-flag vessels.•This procedure, in time, would eliminate the ability to replace those who retire or pass away and to prevent obtaining the necessary seatime to upgrade to certified ratings required by the vessels certificate or to train and provide competent personnel for the steward department. In an effort to prevent such a situation from happening, a new trainee program will be started on or about August 1 and will work in the following manner. 1. Trainee applications will be obtained from and evaluated by the SHLSS. 2. Those selected will have a fourmonth preparatory course at the school as a deck, engine or steward department trainee. 4 / LOG I July 1985 3. Upon completion of the four-month course, they will be assigned to a contracted vessel for a period of six months as a deck trainee, engine trainee or steward trainee. 4. At the conclusion of the six-month period of training aboard ship, they will return to the school for another two-month period in which they will receive additional training to obtain their blue AB ticket, FOWT endorsement or cook & baker endorsement. 5. Upon completion of the training and obtaining their endorsement from the Coast Guard, or certification from the school, they will be classed as "BL" or "B Limited" seniority. 6. After obtaining 1,095 days seatime aboard vessels designated by the Seafarers Appeals Board from the list of military vessels awarded to SIU companies through the RPF (Continued on Page 23.) Edward F. Carlough, general president emeritus of the 150,000-member Sheet Metal Workers' International Association, died July 9, 1985 at his home in Alexandria, Va. He was 81. Carlough was born in the Bronx, N. Y. He spent his youth in New York City before enlisting in the U.S. Navy where he served as a coxswain on the hospital ship USS Mercy. Following his naval service, Carlough began his training as a sheet metal worker. After completion of his apprenticeship program in 1927, he was initiated as a journeyman into Local Union 28 of New York City where he became active in union affairs. In 1959 Carlough was elected general president of the Sheet Metal Workers' International Association. He was reelected in 1962 and 1966. Carlough is considered to be the father of the welfare plans in the building and construction trades industry, having negotiated the first such plan for Local 28 in 1946. He also put into effect the first pension plan in the construction industry four years later. Ed Carlough was a member of the AFL-CIO Maritime Trades Department and a strong supporter of the SIU. �Inland News What We Can Learn from the Airline Pilots' Strike The just-ended strike by the Airline Pilots Association holds a lesson for all organized labor. It demonstrates that when the employees of a company are united and they are supported by the other employee groups in the company, it is very difficult for the company to break the union. This was a strike by professionals against a giant company, United Airlines. The message for maritime workers, particularly for wheelhouse personnel, is clear. The rising tide of big business actions to break their employees' unions can be stopped by concerted labor action. The pilots broke a string of setbacks that began with airline deregulation and the bitter strike at Continental Airlines in 1982. The United pilots broke the pattern. The pilots have realized that militant union action was not reserved for airline mechanics and attendants. Pilots must hit the bricks to save their contract. Throughout the marine industry, licensed personnel are under assault, as the companies claim they are "su. pervisors'' and take them out of the collective bargaining agreement, with lower standards and lesser wages to follow. A tug captain or ship captain needs a union just as much as an airline pilot. To the large maritime corporations such as MTL, Sonat, Foss and Trinidad, a captain is an interchangeable part just as much as a valve on the engine is. And they want the most for their money. So, in the name of "productivity" they seek to cut wages and benefits. But first they must divide and conquer. In many cases, it's too late to stop what has already been accomplished by the corporate union busters, where they have destroyed a wheelhouse contract. But like the Airline Pilots Union, the entire industry must be ready for the next one that tries this tactic. So like them, we can put a stop to the idea that you can bust your licensed maritime union contract. Every licensed wheelhouse and engineroom - member of the SIU and every other maritime union that reads this should take heart from what the United Airline Pilots did-they stuck together and won a tough beef. They kept the benefits they had built up over decades. Captains, pilots , mates, engineers and other licensed personnel in the maritime industry can do the sameif we stay united and work together. Like the Airline Pilots, we can beat the union-busting companies that want to break our contracts and our Union. The King's Challenger (Tumpa Tugs) has been sailing out of Honolulu since last year on a long-term military contract. The tug makes three-week long voyages to various military bases in the Pacific supplying petroleum products to U.S. forces there. The crew includes Steve Housinger, Richard Wilson, Roland Seyb Jr., Danie T. Vallier, Daniel C. Tauscher, Carl Hopkins, Raymond Socherson, Kim Gill, Mark Duncan and Bill Hasting. Great Lakes D & D to Build Globe's Top Combo Dredge The Great Lakes Dredge and Dock Co. has okayed the spending of $30 million to build the world's biggest combination dipper/clamshell dredge with her dump barges. Contracts to build the jumbo dredge and barges have been signed with the Harnischfeger Corp. , Milwaukee, Wis. and the Bay Shipbuilding Corp. , Sturgeon Bay, Wis . In a related development, their subsidiary, the North American Trailing Co. (NATCO), has completed feasibility studies and an engineering design and soon will be taking bids to build a 7 ,200-cubic yard, self-propelled hopper dredge. NATCO's dredge Northerly Island left July 3 after five or six days of dredging in the Algonac, Mich. area. About that time the company's dredge Dodge Island had completed a dredge job 125 miles north of Algonac at Bay City, Mich. and was about to begin ajob in the Detroit area. Contract Talks On in the Port of Norfolk Contract negotiations are under way in the port of Norfolk for Boatmen at Marine Oil Service, the Assn. of Maryland Pilots, Steuart Petroleum and Shawn's Launch Service. NLRB Says No to Dixie Carriers Decertification Bid WASHINGTON , D.C.-The U.S. National Labor Relations. Board (NLRB) here on July 1 ruled 4 to 1 denying Dixie Carriers' appeal of their previous ruling, which had thrown out the company's petition to decertify from the SIU. Here's part of the crew of the tug Samuel Guilds (Marine Contracting) during a stop in Florida from its South Carolina home. They are (left to right): Deckhand Eddie Richardson, Capt. Johnny Waters and Deckhand Danny Nolan. The NLRB ruled that the failure of Dixie Carriers to settle the unfair labor practice charges barred the granting of the decertification appeal. The decertification appeal petition had been filed with the NLRB before Dixie Carriers ended a two-year strike by the SIU by signing a new threeyear contract with the Union on Jan. 29, 1985 for the company's unlicensed Boatmen. Now remaining is the status of the 80 licensed Dixie Carriers captains, mates and pilots whom the company claims don 't have the protection of the NLRB . However, this issue is being appealed in a Harris County (Houston) Texas court. July 1985 I LOG/ 5 �New Pensioners Legal Aid In the event th--t any SIU members have legal problems In the various ports, a Hat of attorneys whom they can consult la being publlahed. The member need not choose the recommended attorneys and this Hat la In• tended only for Informational pur• poses: NEW YORK, NEW YORK Schulman & Altman 84 William Street, Suite 1501 New York, New York 10038 Tele. # (212) 422-7900 BALTIMORE, MD. Kaplan, Heyman, Greenberg, Engelman & Belgrad Sun Life Building Charles & Redwood Streets Baltimore, Md. 21201 Tele. # (301) 539-6967 CHICAGO, ILL. Katz & Friedman 7 South Dearborn Street Chicago, Ill. 60603 Tele. #(312)263-6330 DETROIT, MICH. Victor G. Hanson 19268 Grand River Avenue Detroit, Mich. 48822 Tele. # (313) 532-1220 GLOUCESTER, MASS. Orlando & White 1 Western Avenue Gloucester, Mass. 01930 Tele. # (617) 283-8100 HOUSTON, TEXAS Archer, Peterson and Waldner 1801 Main St. (at Jefferson) Suite 510 Houston, Texas 77002 Tele. # (713) 659-4455 & Tele. # (813) 879-9842 LOS ANGELES, CALIF. Fogel, Rothschild, Feldman & Ostrov 5900 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 2600 Los Angeles, Calif. 90036 Tele. # (213) 937-6250 WILMINGTON, CALIF. Fogel, Rothschild, Feldman & Ostrov 239 South Avalon Wilmington, Calif. 90744 Tele. # (213) 834-2546 MOBILE, ALA. Simon & Wood 1010 Van Antwerp Building Mobile, Ala. 36602 Tele. # (205) 433-4904 NEW ORLEANS, LA. Gardner, Robein & Healy 2540 Severn Avenue, Suite 400 Metairie, La. 70002 Tele. # (504) 885-9994 NORFOLK, VA. Peter K. Babalas & Associates, P.C. Suite 700 Atlantic National Bank Bldg. 415 Saint Paul's Boulevard Norfolk, Va. 23510 Tele. # (804) 622-3100 PHILADELPHIA, PA. Kirschner, Walters, Willig, Weinberg & Dempsey Suite 11 O 1429 Walnut Street Philadelphia, Pa. 19102 Tele. # (215) 569-8900 ST. LOUIS, MO. Gruenberg, Sounders & Levine Suite 905-Chemical Building 721 Olive Street St. Louis, Missouri 63101 Tele. # (314) 231-7440 SAN FRANCISCO, CALIF. John Paul Jennings Henning, Walsh & Ritchie 100 Bush Street, Suite 440 San Francisco, Calif. 94104 Tele.# (415) 981-4400 SEATTLE, WASH. Davies, Roberts, Reid, Anderson & Wacker 201 Eliott Avenue West., Suite 500 Seat11e, Wash. 98119 Tele. # (206) 285-3610 TAMPA,FLA. Hamillon & Douglas, P. A. 2620 West Kennedy Boulevard Tampa. Florida 33809 Tele. # (813) 879-11842 I/ LOG/ July 1985 Freddie Lee Creer Sr., 65, joined the Union in the port of Norfolk in 1972. He sailed as a chief engineer for the Curtis Bay Towing Co. from 1970 to 1985 and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers from 1951 to 1970. Brother Creef was a former member of MEBA District 1 from 1948 to 1972. He was born in Wanchese, N.C. and is a resident of Norfolk. Clinton Gill, 57, joined the Union in the port of Houston in 1960. He sailed as an engineer for National Marine Servicefrom 1953to 1985. Brother Gill helped organize National Marine Service, and he attended a 1979 National Marine Service Inland Conference at the SHLSS in Piney Point, Md. His last port was Mobile , Ala. Boatman Gill was a former member of the Boilermakers Union. He also worked as a welder at the Ingalls Shipyard, Pascagoula, Miss. from 1951 to 1953. He is a veteran of the U.S. Army after World War II. Born in Escatawpa, Miss., he is a resident of Pascagoula. 1985. Brother Hickman also sailed for the Sabine Towing Co., Port Arthur from 1954 to 1957. He was a former member of the NMU. Boatman Hickman was born in Salisbury, N.C. and is a resident of Lufkin, Texas. John A. H~U, 65, joined the Union in the port of Philadelphia in 1961 sailing as a deckhand for the Curtis Bay Towing Co. from 1947 to 1985. Brother Hassell is a veteran of the U.S. Army during World War II. He was born in North Carolina and is a resident of Wenonah, N.J. Jasper John Mamoliti, 62, joined the Union in the port of Baltimore in 1957 sailing as a captain for the Curtis Bay Towing Co. off and on from 1941 to 1984. Brother Mamoliti also sailed for the state of Maryland aboard an icebreaker from 1947 to 1951. He is a veteran of the U.S. Navy in World War II, serving aboard the U.S.S. Fersenden and U.S.S . Francovich, earning the European Theater of Operations (ETO) Medal and Ribbon with two Battle Stars, the American Theater Medal and Ribbon, the Good Conduct Medal and Ribbon and the Victory Medal and Ribbon. Boatman Mamoliti was born in Vandergrift, Pa. and is a resident of Baltimore. Frederick Charles Hickman Sr., 73 , joined the Union in the port of Houston in 1959. He sailed as a chief engineer for the G & H Towing Co. , Pier 10, Galveston from 1957 to Dispatchers Report for Inland Waters JUNE 1-30, 1985 Port Gloucester .. . ................. , .. • . • , . . . New York ...... . ....• .. ... . .......... . . . Philadelphia .... . ..... . .... . ... .. .... ... . Baltimore .. . .. .. ..... . .....•............ Norfolk ................................ . Mobile .................. . ........•..... New Orleans . .. ...... . .... . .. . ....•. . ... Jacksonville . .. .. . .... . ..... . . . ...... . .. . San Francisco .. . ....... . ............... . Wilmington . ... . ... . . ... .. .. . . .... .. ... . Seattle ............. . .................. . Puerto Rico ....•... . .......... . ....•.... Houston .. . .. . . .. .. . . . .. . .. . . . . .. . . . . .. . Algonac ..................... . ....... . . . St. Louis .............................. . Piney Point ....... . . ... . .. . .. . . .. . . . . .. . Totals ..................... . ........... . Port Gloucester .......... ... ............ .. .. . New York ....... . ..... .. ............. . . . Philadelphia .....•.. . ... . .... .. .. . . . . . .. . Baltimore . .. ........................ . .. . Norfolk ....... . .... . . . ............. . ... . Mobile .. ... .... . ...... . .. . .. . ...... .. . . New Orleans ...... . . . .. . ............. . . . Jacksonville .... . ....................... . San Francisco ........ . ............... . . . Wilmington . . .. . ... . ... . .. . .... . .... . .. . Seattle . . .. .. . .................. .. ..... . Puerto Rico . . ..... .. ... . .... . ..... .. ... . Houston .. . ......................... . . . . Algonac .. . ...... . •. . . . .. .. .... . ... . .... St. Louis .. . .. . .. . .. . ... . .............. . f~':aer/~i_n_t_:: :::: : ::: :: : : :: : : :: :: : :::::: Port Gloucester . . .. . .. . ...... . . .. . .. ...... . . . New York ... . . .. . . . . . . . .. .. . . . .. . ...... . Philadelphia ... . ....... .. .. . . . .. .. ...... . Baltimore .. . . .. .. . . . . . .. . .. . . . .. . ... .. . . Norfolk . ...... . .. . . .... . . . . . . ....... . . . . Mobile .... . .. . .... . . . .. . ... . . . . . ... .. . . New Orleans . .. . .... .. . . . . . . . .. .. . . . ... . Jacksonville . . ..... . ........ . .... . .. . ... . San Francisco . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Wilmington . .. . .. . . . .... ......... . . . ... . Seattle ......... . .. . ......... .. .... .. .. . Puerto Rico .. .. . .. . . ........ .. ..... . ... . Houston . .. ... . . . . .. . . . . . .... .. . . ..... . . Algonac .. ... . .... . ... . ... . .. . .. .. . . .. . . St. Louis .•.... . .....• . ..... . ..... .. .... Piney Point .. . . .. .. .. . .. . .. ........... . . Totals . . . ... . .. . .............. . ........ . *TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups Clan A Class B Class C TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups Clan A Class B Clan C **REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups Class A Clan B Clan C DECK DEPARTMENT 0 0 3 11 54 0 3 6 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 10 0 4 2 0 0 0 5 0 0 2 0 0 0 1 0 0 8 0 0 0 8 15 1 0 4 2 1 3 25 0 0 0 1 1 0 16 0 0 22 0 44 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 104 4 7 0 0 48 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 20 0 0 84 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 11 0 0 0 0 0 0 6 0 14 0 0 5 11 69 1 4 6 0 4 0 0 6 34 10 1 151 0 0 0 0 1 21 0 0 0 0 11 0 6 1 0 9 0 0 0 11 3 0 42 15 50 0 0 0 0 0 0 30 0 116 ENGINE DEPARTMENT 0 0 0 2 7 0 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 10 0 0 22 0 0 0 0 0 4 0 0 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 6 0 0 11 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 6 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 1 26 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 38 4 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 3 STEWARD DEPARTMENT 0 0 0 0 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 0 15 0 9 0 34 TolllsAII .,.,....... .... .. . . . . .. .. .. ... 135 31 54 99 11 • "Total Registered" means the number of men who actually registered for shipping at the port last month. •• "Registered on the Beach" means the total number of men registered at the port at the end of last month. 11 214 55 153 0 0 1 0 6 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 • 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 9 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 10 0 4 0 0 1 5 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 2 2 1 2 0 0 0 4 2 0 0 0 7 0 0 0 8 15 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 4 �SIU Crews Valiant Tug :}}4t In Memoriam Johnny L. Ham, 48, died on May 12. Brother Ham joined the Union in the port of Paducah, Ky. in 1978 sailing as a deckhand. He was born in Missouri. Surviving is his brother, Glen of Elgin, Ill. Pensioner Edward P. Keelan Jr., 84, passed away from heart failure in the West Hudson Hospital, Kearny, N.J. on May 20. Brother Keelan joined the Union in the port of New York working for the Penn Central Railroad there. He retired in 1966. Boatman Keelan was a veteran of the Armed Forces in World War II. He was born in Newark, N .J. and was a resident of Harrison, N.J. Surviving is his widow, Mary. , , , ,❖, ,., , , , , ,., , .,.,.,. ,. <-;r-·~~~~~li¾¾t,:Z✓~ it Pensioner Earl M. Osborne died on May 19. Brother Osborne retired in 1975. He was a resident of Philadelphia. Pensioner Rudolph Albert Savoy, 68, died of heartlung-kidney failure in the Orange (Texas) Hospital on May 21. Brother Savoy joined the Union in the port of Port Arthur, Texas in 1964 sailing as an AB and 2nd engineer for the Slade Towing Co. From 1946 to 1957, he was self-employed. Boatman Savoy was a veteran of the U.S. Army during World War II. Born in Eunoe, La., he was a resident of Orange. Burial was in the Forest Lawn Cemetery, West Orange, Texas. Surviving are a son, Doyle; a daughter, Diane, and a brother, Roman of Groves, Texas. Personals Harold Bowen Harold Bowen (or anyone knowing his whereabouts) should write to Midge Edens, P.O. Box 112, Huntington, W. Va. 25706. Fred Dickey Please get in touch with your sister Jean at Rt. 4, Box 223, Waynesboro, Tenn. 38485 or your mother at Rt. 2, Box 281, Collinwood, Tenn. 38450. Bulk Fleet Marine's MN Valiant steams on the Schuylkill River. The 12-person crew on the Valiant is SIU top-to-bottom. The tug runs oil from a Gulf Oil refinery in Philadelphia to New England. Robert B. ("Mike") Meister Mike (or anyone knowing his whereabouts): please contact your parents, 2402 W. 16th St., #GS, Yuma, Ariz. 85364. Rosendo Mora Please contact your sister, Carmen Martin, at 5341 Navarro St., Los Angeles, Calif. 90032. Bernard Toner Please contact Mrs. Chong M. Toner at the following address: C. 0. Chung Nan Kim, Esq., 1255 Post St., Suite 800, San Francisco, Calif. 94109. On the deck of the Valiant are Cadet E. Smith (left) and Motorman R. Grant. Delta Queen Steamboat Co. Relocates to New Orleans The Delta Queen Steamboat Company marked the Grand Opening of their new facility, located on the wharf area in New Orleans, La. At the official dedication last month of the first steamboat passenger terminal in America, Franklin Fried, president of the Delta Queen Steamboat Co., offered remarks to the gathered guests. The SIUcrewed Mississippi Queen paddlewheeler is seen in the background. Mate David Ellis poses on the aft deck of the Valiant. William Parrish Rudy Luizzi Tomas Alia Peirce Stan Lindsay Don McKinney Nick Nagy Jack Drews Your old shipmate Jimmie Stephens has not shipped out in several years and would like to keep in touch. Drop him a line at RR #1, Box 263, Two Harbors, Minn. 55616 or call (218) 834-4397. Looking for Shipmates William Calefato is looking for some former shipmates. Tom Curtis (formerly of the National Defender) and crewmembers aboard the Sea-Land Endurance (from January to June 1981) should contact William Calefato at Sound Service, Box 490, 2318 2nd Ave., Seattle, Wash. 98121. July 1985 I LOG / 7 �New T-5 for SIU The Paul Buck Steams for the MSC with SIU Crew Despite a continuing maritime slump in commercial shipping, SIU members are finding work, and many of the hundreds of new jobs are militaryrelated, just like the 15 new jobs on the MN Paul Buck (Ocean Carriers). The Buck, charted to the Military Sealift Command, will carry almost 240,000 barrels of petroleum cargo for American forces around the world's seas. Crewed in late spring, the Buck is the first of five new T-5 tankers for Ocean Carriers, all of which will be chartered to the MSC. The Seafarers on the Buck and other military ships are proving to the Navy and other branches of U.S. armed services that SIU crews are the best trained and most dependable available. Here's a stern view of the MN Paul Buck launched last month in Tampa, Fla. The Buck, which carries a IS-member unlicensed crew, is the first of five new T-5 tankers which the Military Sealift Command will charter. (See June LOG for details.) Jacksonville patrolman Danny Griffin (left) and AB Mike Vanderhorst shake hands as they stand alongside some of the modern UNREP (underway replenishment) gear on the stern of the Buck. Flaking a line on the deck of the Buck are (front to back): ABs Emmanuel Gazzier, David Murray and Joel Lechel. It takes a lot of work to get a new ship ready to sail, and the MN Paul Buck (Ocean Carriers) was getting ready last month for its first trip with an SIU crew. Here, taking on and stowing the new mooring line are (left to right): Bosun Alejandro T. Ruiz, ABs David Murray, Emanuel Grazzier and Joel Lechel. 8 / LOG / July 1985 Getting some last minute paperwork completed before the maiden voyage are (left to right): Patrolman Danny Griffin, QMEDs Fredrick Harris and Ronald Gordon and AB David Murray. �SH LSS Steward Department Scores Another First The SHLSS steward depanment is proud to announce its chapter's acceptance into the American Culinary Federation (A.C.F.). The school's chapter, '' Professional Seafarers Culinarian Association, Incorporated" (P.S.C.A.), is the first to be accepted in the A.C.F. from the Maritime field. The formal induction of officers was held at a well-attended banquet on June 9th, 1985. The honored guest speaker was A.C.F. National President Harold Baron Galand. Speeches were also given by SIU Vice President for Contracts Angus "Red" Campbell and SHLSS Commandant Ken Conklin. Romeo Lupinacci, SHLSS Certified Executive Chef, was Master of Ceremonies. Having a chapter of the A.C.F. at SHLSS gives many opportunities to both the steward staff and the SIU information and opportumt1es offered through the American Culinary Federation. The A.C.F. has over 150 chapters throughout the United States. It publishes a monthly culinary magazine which features recipes, information on educational seminars and culinary competitions, articles on new trends and cuisines, helpful hints, and news from international chefs. The A.C.F. strongly stresses education. It offers scholarships, apprenticeship programs; it sponsors culinary competitions, culinary shows, and offers educational seminars throughout the year. For more information about the A.C.F. or a request for a membership application write to Charles Harrison, Steward Department, Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship, Piney Point, Md. 20674. ,r,~~~-··: . Master of Ceremonies Romeo Lupinacci, the SHLSS Certified Executive Chef, welcomes guests to P.S.C.A. banquet. l I Father Mussy delivers the invocation during the P.S.C.A. banquet. The formal induction of officers was conducted by A.C.F. National President Harold Baron Galand (2nd from left). The P.S.C.A. Officers are from r. to I. Greg Herring - accepting Vice-Presidency for Arsenic Gusilator, Leland "Buck" Buchan - Secretary, Joe Zeinda - Sergeant-at-Arms, Charles Harrison accepting the Presidency from Harold Galand and Romeo Lupinacci. John Cleveland - Treasurer was unavailable for the photo. Ronald Resnick serves salad to banquet guests. July 1985 /LOG/ 9 �tt ....-: : : ships on deep sea vessels out of the port of N.Y. Edward Wilisch Receives Second Mate License Edward Wilisch was ecstatic to hear from the U.S. Coast Guard that he had passed his Second Mate License exam. He is the second student to receive this license through the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship. Wilisch first attended SHLSS in 1973 as a trainee. He returned in 1976 for the A Seniority program. In March of 1985 he enrolled in the Third Mate course to prepare for his Second Mate License. ''The Three-day Coast Guard test was hard,'' said Wilisch, ''but having the test here at the school made it less nerve wracking. ' ' ''The course material and the instructor were well organized, which made all the difference,'' said Wilisch. "My one regret is that I didn't take advantage of the educational opportunities offered through the Union sooner.'' Ed's future plans include studying for his Chief Mate license and eventually becoming a Captain. QMED Update It is extremely important to notify the SHLSS if there is any change in your rating. Verification is required; include copies front and back of seamen's documents or a copy of your license. Fill out the coupon below and send to the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship, Piney Point, Md. 20674. . ......................................................•... N 0 Mail To: Seafarers Har~ndeberg &hool of Seamanship Director of Vocational Education Piney Point, Maryland 20674 The following information is provided to upd;ite my records: I received my QMED rating on Date I have completed the following specialty course(s): Marine Electrical Maintenace _ _ _ Diesel Regular _ __ T I Aircraft Intermediate Maintenance Support Office (AIMSO) Conference Held at'SHLSS C E Date Date Refrigeration Systems, Maintenance & Operations _ __ Date Pumproom Maint & Operation _ _ _ Hydraulic _ __ Date Date Marine Electronics _ _ Welding _ _ Automation ___ Date Date I hold a valid 3rd/ 2nd Assistant Engineer License issued on Date Date NAME _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ SS# _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ BOOK# ADDRESS TELEPHONE# Note: Each member should provide a photocopy of evidence to substantiate changes in the above records . ............................................................. - H L S S COURSE GRADUATE Diesel Engine Technology Left to right: Eric Malzkuhn (Instructor), Scott Burnap, Jack Croft, Josh Lanier, Gary Gateau. .w, " Recertified Stewards Front row, I. to r.: Scott Anderson, Louis Pion, Charles J. Miles, Juan B. Gonzalez, Lois V. Ware, Vernon Douglas. Second row, I. to r.: Laymon Tucker (Instructor), Robert Adams, Oscar Johnson, Steven Wagner, B.E. Fletcher, R.J. Lowe, Thomas H. McQuay. 10 /LOG/ July 1985 Marine Electrical Malnenance Three Man Steward Left to right: Laymon Tucker (Instructor), Glenn C. Bamman, Jennifer K. Jim, Connie Helter. Seallft Operations • 'Maintenance Left to right: Tom Ball, James Wingate Jr. Jeff Yarmola, John Ponti, Augie Collison, Kelly Davis. Not shown: Luciano Alfeo, Charles Horseman, Dasrll Panko, Francis J. Monteiro, Richard Groening . .,· First row, I. to r.: Charles Mlspagel, Richard Tankersley, Monica Kohs, Maurice White. Second row, I. to r.: James Duffy, Bob LeClalr, Juan D. Sanchez, Bill Winters. Third row, I. to r.: Kenneth Biddle, David Fowkes, Michael Presser. Fourth row, I. to r.: Joe Pomranlng, T.J. Dowd, Tony Adamaitis. Top row, I. to r.: Richard Buchanan, John F. Bass, Jim E. Kash, Bob Richardson. Not shown: Charles Noell. Cruise Ship Training Lifeboat Class First row, I. to r.: David Rubin, Michael Sholt, William Lucius, Connie Helter, Steven Fonua, Greg Cudal, Melecio Sison. Second row, I. to r.: Ben Cusic (Instructor), Henry Commager, Jamie Coleman, Brian Ortiz, Clay Mciver, Alex Caravalho, John Nagoskl, Michael Bio. �Upgrading Course Schedule Refrigeration Systems Maintenance & Operation August 2 September 20 September 19 November 7 Hydraulics September 6 October 10 Fireman Watertender & Oiler October 11 November 28 Steward Upgrading Courses Following are the updated course schedules for Augustthrough October 1985, at the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship. SIU Representatives in all ports will assist members in preparing applications. Deck Upgrading Courses Course Celestial Navigation Check-In Date September 13 Completion Date October 11 Able Seaman September 20 October 31 Sealift Operations & Maintenance September 6 October 10 Radar Observer October 11 October 24 Lifeboatman September 6 September 19 Course Assistant Cook Check-In/ Completion Date bi-weekly Length of Course varies Cook and Baker bi-weekly varies Chief Cook bi-weekly varies Chief Steward monthly varies Three Man Steward Dept. monthly varies Recertification Programs Course Bosun Recertification Programs Check-In Date September 1 Completion Date October 7 Steward Recertification October 27 December 2 Adult Education Courses Engine Upgrading Courses Course QMED Check-In Date September 13 Completion Date December 5 Marine Electrical Maintenance August 30 October 3 Check-In Date August 16 Completion Date September 13 August 16 (ABE) Adult Basic Education (GED) High School Equivalency Program August 2 September 13 Course (ESL) English as a Second Language September 14 ···························································································································-------------I I am interested in the following Name (Last) (first) course(s) checked below: ti~OD\ Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship Upgrading Application \ AFL-CIO / ___ ,,,,, ... DECK DEPARTMENT Date of Birth - ~ ~ ~ ~- - -Mo./Day/Vear (Middle) Address, _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _- - n = = r r - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - (City) (State) Deep Sea Member D Telephone (Zip Code) Inland Waters Member D ---rr,c-=-c-,..-=,..,,.------ (Area Code) Lakes Member D Pacific D D Tankerman D AB Unlimited D AB Limited D Quartermaster • Celestial Navigation D 1st Class PIiot D AB Special D Towboat Operator Inland D Towboat Operator (NMT 200 miles) D Towboat Operator (Over 200 MIies) D Master/Mate Inspected Towing Vessel D Third Mate D Radar Observer Unlimited D S(mulator Course Social Security# _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Book# _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Seniority _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ Date Book Port Presently Was lssued _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Port lssued _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Registered In _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ Endorsement(s) or License(s) Now Held _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ Are you a g_raduate of the SHLSS Trainee Program: D Yes No D (if yes, fill in below) Trainee Program: From -------,,,=-=-to=,,.,,.....-----(dates attended) No D (if yes, fill in below) Have you attended any SHLSS Upgrading Courses: D Yes Course(s) Taken _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ Do you hold a letter of completion for Lifeboat: D Yes No D Firefighting: D Yes No D CPR: D Yes No • Date Available for Training - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -- - - - -- ENGINE DEPARTMENT D D D D D D FOWT D Automation QMED-Any Rating D Diesel Engine Marine Electronics Marine Electrical Maintenance Pumproom Maintenance & Operation Refrigeration Systems Maintenance & Operations D Chief Engineer/Assistant Engineer (Unlnspected Motor Vessel) D SecondfThlrd Asst. Engineer (Inspected) STEWARD DEPARTMENT D D D D Assistant Cook D Chief Cook Cook & Baker D Chief Steward Towboat Inland Cook Three Man Steward Dept. ALL DEPARTMENTS D Welding D Lifeboatman C Sealift Operations & Maintenance RECORD OF EMPLOYMENT TIME-(Show only amount needed to upgrade in rating noted above or attach letter of service, whichever is applicable.) VESSEL RATING HELD DATE SHIPPED DATE OF DISCHARGE ADULT EDUCATION DEPARTMENT D Adult Basic Education (ABE) D High School Equlvalency Program (GED) D Developmental Studies (DVE) D English as a Second Language (ESL) COLLEGE PROGRAM SIGNATURE -----~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~;;.. _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ DATE _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ No transportation will be paid unless you present original receipts and successfully complete the course. RETURN COMPLETED APPLICATION TO: Seafarers Harry Lundeberg Upgrading Center, Piney Point, MD. 20674 D Nautical Science Certificate Program D Scholarship/Work Program D Other July 1985 / LOG / 11 �Area Vice Presidents' Report on fringe benefits. We believe that such a tax would jeopardize this nation's private system of health care and pensions. East Coast by V.P. Leon Hall W E had some good news up in New Bedford, where we came out ahead in an organizing election for 31 fishing vessels. There were some challenges, but we expect to have the matter resolved in no time. We are presently involved in an election for 50 more fishing vessels. And I think we'll win. We have some dedicated people working on our behalf. Joe Piva, Gene Magan and Henri Francois signed up with this Union when they realized that the fishermen in New Bedford were not being represented properly. They put in long, hard hours fighting for a cause that they believed in. Together with Headquarters Representative Jack Caffey, they have made this organizing drive a success. Things have been pretty rough for our brothers and sisters who make their living as fishermen. Leo Sabato and Mike Orlando from Gloucester, Mass. tell me that there is a crisis in the way that fishing vessels are being insured. Earlier this month, fishing vessels in the Gloucester area lost their insurance coverage. As of today, the local and state governments there have done nothing to rectify this situation. In addition, Gloucester Marine Protein, Inc., a local dehydration plant, had closed. The plant is the state's only major processor of fish waste. Processors and fishermen have been hard pressed to find an inexpensive alternative. In the interim, a barge is now taking gurry to sea from the State Fish Pier. But this has had a two-fold effect. Foreign fishermen are making use of this barge and, in effect, are receiving a hidden subsidy. In addition, operating costs for Gloucester fishermen are now higher than ever before. There have been a number of military ships in the port of Norfolk recently (Stephen W. Pless, John P. Bobo, Dewayne T. Williams, Borinquen). I mention this to remind the members that most of the new work that is being generated in the maritime industry are vessels that have been contracted out to the private sector by the Navy. It is therefore important for our members to think about getting a security clearance, and to check with their Union Rep to see if they need any kind of special training to be eligible to fill these positions. We are losing a good man in the port of Philadelphia. Tom Farrell, who worked as an AB in SONAT's IOT fleet, has returned to his old job after having helped the Union out for a couple of months. Also in Philadelphia: members and officials in that port are working with other unions in the area to publicize an important issue, the proposed tax 12 /LOG/ July 1985 Gulf Coast by V.P. Joe Sacco I recently attended a meeting of the Executive Board of the SIU at the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship in Piney Point , Md. While there, I took a trip to Capitol Hill to see President Drozak appear before the House Merchant Marine Committee. President Drozak stated hi~ opposition to a ruling that the Department of Transportation has proposed which would allow subsidized operators to compete in the domestic trade routes of this country once they paid back their Construction Differential Subsidies. President Drozak noted that the proposed ruling would disrupt existing trade routes, reduce the number of maritime jobs and cost the American government hundreds of millions of dollars in lost revenue . Watching President Drozak testify reminded me just how extensive this Union's dealings are. In order to protect our membership, we have to work at the state, federal and local levels. We have to service the membership on the ships and in the Union halls. We are literally involved in every aspect of American life, from the halls of Congress, to the precinct wards in Houston, to the ocean-borne commerce that makes this country run. One interesting aside: it was recently announced that the first Labor Day rally in the history of Mobile will be held later this year. The Greater Mobile Port Maritime Council will besponsoring a float. Seamen who are in that port on Labor Day should show their appreciation to a labor movement that has fought hard to improve their living and working conditions. people who were lucky enough to get another job, 40 percent are working part time or for lower wages. The people in the Great Lakes and Midwest were hit disproportionately hard by that recession. So were seamen. And unfortunately for the maritime industry, there was no recovery to cushion the effects of the 1982 recession. I mention all this to make a point. It is important that you ta~ advantage of opportunities while they are still available to you. Seven years ago, we had to beg our members to get their A books. Those who listened are in a good position. Even though things are tough, all our A books can still get out. Today, the only work being generated in the maritime industry is on vessels contracted out by the Navy. So it is important that you do all you can to make yourself eligible for this work (i.e., get your security clearance, take any special courses that you might need). Just remember this: the American economy has been in the middle of a recovery. Can you imagine what shipping will be like if there is another recession? Still, there are some bright spots. Things have been busy in the Great Lakes dredging industry. Dredging is definitely better than last year, though much of this activity has been due to ongoing projects. New projects have been slow in being bid. The Great Lakes Dredge and Dock Company was the low bidder on a river and dredging project that is due to begin in the port of Buffalo in three weeks. The company just finished a harbor dredging project in the port of Cleveland, and is in the process of completing another project in Sandusky, Ohio. NA TCO is completing a dredging project within eight miles of the Algonac hall. It also has a harbor deepening project in progress in Toledo, Ohio. Two major projects are due to be bid on soon in the Duluth and Milwaukee harbors. They involved two larged dyked areas that will have to be dredged . Each is expected to cost more than $10 million, and will be federally financed. At a meeting of the Maritime Advisory Committee in the port of Los Angeles, a representative from ARCO noted that the company was taking a longrange view of the situation, and was working toward eliminating the ban when it expires in 1990. At that same meeting, a discussion was held on potential drilling sites off the coast of Southern California. The SIU on the West Coast is keeping abreast of these developments. We are represented on the West Coast Policy Committee of the General President's Offshore Construction Council. Other unions, such as the Painters and the Electricians, are also inyolved with this issue. We have been active in two strikes, one against United Airlines which was recently settled, and an ongoing strike by the United Food and Commercial Workers against Ralph 's Food Markets. We also have been trying to maintain good relations with our companies. Acting upon recommendations made at the Inland Boatmen's Conference, we are attending quarterly meetings with both the management and the rank and file members at Crowley . These meetings are being held to iron out problems that the rank and file have with the management. By scheduling meetings like these, we hope to create a climate where management and labor can work together to turn things around for the inland industry. SUP President Paul Dempster was named "man of the year" by the Maritime Port Council out here. We'd like to congratulate him for his many contributions to the maritime industry. We'd also like to congratulate Matson Lines, which has announced plans to rebuild the Matsonia. The 700 ft. trailer will be converted from a RO/ RO to a RO/LO. The project will triple the ship's cargo capacity. Government Services by V. P. Buck Mercer W West Coast by V. P. George McCartney Great Lakes and Western Rivers by V.P. Mike Sacco I recently read a troubling statistic. Roughly half of all the people who lost their jobs during the 1982 recession are still unemployed. And of the T HE big news on the West Coast is that Congress has approved an extension on the ban of Alaskan oil until 1990. That is good news, especially for our members in Seattle, who have made a special effort to publicize this issue on a grassroots level. Still, it is important to remember that there are a lot of people who would like to do away with this ban. E are trying to resolve a problem that has bothered our members out here. For the past two years, they have not been given a retroactive wage increase that is rightfully theirs. It appears that there is no dispute about the wage increase itself. The problem is administrative. There have been a number of changes in the makeup of the Military Sealift Command over the past year or so-top officers have retired or moved to different jobs-and this has caused a severe back-log. In addition, 13 appeals have been submitted on A-76 award. We have submitted an appeal on the oceanagraphic ship, a T-AGOR vessel. �SIU vessels Around the world OVERSEAS VIV/AN-Everything is running smoothly aboard the ST. Overseas Vivian (Maritime Overseas) out in the Philippines, according to Chief Mate Peter E. Hermanns. "The ship looks good and the crew has performed well-meeting the extra demands that working for the MSC requires-in addition to their regular shipboard duties." Singled out for special praise was Joseph San Filippo, relief bosun, who "in his 50 days aboard, kept the deck crew in line, followed the contract, and worked hard getting the exterior of the ship chipped and painted before the rainy season puts an end to outdoor work." PRESIDENT GRANT-The SS President Grant recently was honored for her safetyaccident-free-record. She was the safest ship in the APL fleet for 1984! Present at the award ceremony were, from the left: Gunnar Lundeberg, SUP; Ed Turner, SIU executive vice president; George McCartney, SIU vice president; Dave York, MM&P vice president; Capt. Ray Wood, master, SS President Grant; Tom Haller, vice president of marine operations, APL; Gary Valentine, chief engineer; Doc Cullison, MEBA, and Whitey Shoup, MFOW vice president. . ., OVERSEAS ALICE---Crewmembers aboard the Overseas Alice· (Maritime Overseas) donated uniforms and baseball equipment to the Cavite City (Philippines) Little League Baseball Team. Present at the ceremony for the distribution of the gifts were, from the left: Chief Steward Collie Woper Jr.; P.D. Butcher, Commander Naval Surface Group, Western Pacific; AB T. Howell, and Capt. A.F. LaPalme. CABRIUO-The SIU harbor tour boat Cabril/.Q (Star & Crescent Tours) operates out of San Diego, Calif. LNG CAPRICORN-A safety-conscious crew contributes to vessel efficiency, productivity and reduced cost of operation. So stated SIU Vice President "Red" Campbell in his letter of congratulations to the crewmembers of the LNG Capricorn (Energy Transportation Corp.) who have just completed their third accident-free year. Bosun M.B. Woods (left) and Steward Robert H. Forshee attach the latest addition to the safety plaque. CONSTITUTION/INDEPENDENCE-"Big John" Bulaway (I.), executive chef aboard the SS Independence, meets up with "Little John" Worrall (r.), executive chef aboard the SS Constitution. In the center is Edward Grant, butcher aboard the Independence. July 1985 / LOG I 13 -- �After a long trip, crewmates (left to right) QMED Mike Bagley, Chief Electrician Duke Gardner and Wiper Ahmed Salim pose for a final picture. Transcolorado Gets An Overdue Rest AB John Roundtree takes a break from the hot work onboard the Transcolorado. Third Cook Reginald Melville takes a break on the deck of the Transcolorado before a final payoff and lay-up in Jacksonville. A ice, the Transcolorado was readied for a well-deserved rest by her last crew. During her last assignment, as part of the Near-Term Preposition Force and a floating " ammo dump," the SIU crew received high praise from the MSC brass for their professional operations during the long voyage. FTER two-and-a-half years on station in the Mediterranean and I 8 years under charter to the Military Sealift Command (MSC), the SS Transcolorado (Hudson Waterways) entered layup in Jacksonville, Fla. Home to hundreds of Seafarers in its almost two decades of MSC serv- Stowing gear and lines before lay-up are Transcolorado crewmembers (front to rear): ABs Ralph Brown, Pasquale Dibrase, Angel Ortiz and Glen Johnson. -- 14 / LOG/ July 1985 Here' s the steward department of the Transcolorado (left to right): Steward Assistant Ernie Hill, Chief Steward Curtis Broadnax, Saloon Messman Tate Johnson and Crew Messman Roosevelt "BB" Johnson. �• I I I I I i t StU ht I I I I I Seafarers International Union of North America. AFL-CIO I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I - I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I - Legislative. Administrative and Regulatory Happenings Washington Report: Communication fringe benefits would be taxed, though at lower levels than originally envisioned. Members of this Union should think back on all of President Drozak' s speeches and columns over the past two years_ He talked a great deal about communication, and about the need for organized labor to get its message across to the public at large_ If you still doubt the validity of his assessment, think about the hostage crisis in Beirut, and about the daily, even hourly reports on the hostages and their families. Recall the image of two hooded terrorists reading the following message to the American people over the nightly news: "If you ever retaliate, we will do it again." Power in American society is based on the transmission of ideas and information through the media. Perhaps the tragic and exhausting episode in Beirut will wake American workers up to this basic fact of life. Cargo Preference Tax Reform I I I July 1985 For the past few months, the administration has concentrated most of its efforts in getting its tax reform plan passed. According to recent newspaper accounts, however, there are indications that the administration has decided to revise that strategy. The administration has grown increasingly concerned over the inability of the House and Senate budget conferees to reach an agreement on a spending package that would achieve a significant reduction in the federal deficit, which is now projected to top $200 billion in fiscal 1986. The administration has therefore decided to concentrate on resolving the budget deficit. That is not to say, however, that the president's tax plan is dead. The president plans to use the congressional recess in August to review suggestions for modifying the tax plan and to prepare for a renewed campaign to overhaul the tax code. Hearings on the tax plan have been scheduled at least through the end of July in the House Ways and Means Committee and the Senate Finance Committee. The SIU has strongly opposed those provisions in the president's tax reform bill that it feels would have an adverse effect on the American maritime industry. SIU President Frank Drozak expressed his concern earlier this month when he testified at a special hearing of the House Merchant marine Committee (see photo, page l). Among other things, the tax reform bill as it now stands would repeal deductions for convention expenses incurred onboard U _S,flag passenger vessels: eliminate the investment tax credit and lengthen vessel depreciation schedules. It would also repeal the Capital Construction Fund, which has played an important role in promoting the construction of American-flag vessels. The tax reform bill also contains provisions to tax fringe benefits, something that the SIU strongly opposes. In part because of the publicity that organized labor was able to generate, the Department of Treasury was forced to modify its original proposal on the taxation of fringe benefits. Still, as the plan presently exists, The battle over cargo preference continues unabated. The Senate Commerce Committee rejected by a 9-7 vote the Agricultural Trade Amendment Act of 1985, better known as S. 721. The bill would weaken this nation's existing system of cargo preference laws_ Among other things, it states that cargo preference laws do not apply to export activities undertaken by the Secretary of Agriculture. The present Secretary of Agriculture, John Block, is an ardent foe of cargo preference. If enacted, S. 721 would redefine the present status of the blended credit and payment-inkind programs, both of which now fall under the provisions of the Cargo Preference Act of 1954. In addition, the bill would clarify the status of the Bonus Incentive Export Program (BICEP). As reported in the last issue of the LOG, it is not certain if BICEP falls under the provisions of the 1954 Act because the exact details of the bill have yet to be made public. Cargo preference remains one of the major issues of the 99th Congress. The issue came to a head after a federal court judge ruled that 50 percent of all cargo generated under the blended credit program had to be carried on American-flag vessels. More than 20 pieces of anti-cargo preference legislation have already been introduced. While the decision by the Senate Commerce Committee not to report out S. 721 marks an important victory for the maritime industry, most observers believe that an attempt will be made on the floor of the Senate to bring the bill to a vote. In testimony given before the Senate griculture Committee earlier this year, SIU President Frank Drozak noted that promotional programs that fall under the provisions of the Cargo Preference Act of 1954 are designed to promote two American industries, not just one. In the debate over S. 721, Sen. Ted Stevens (R-Alaska) made what many in the maritime industry say is a critical point. "We have," said Stevens, "to keep our minds on the real problem: only 22 U .S.-flag dry cargo vessels are in the fleet; without cargo preference, those vessels would disappear." "Cargo preference," said Stevens, "costs less than .8 of 1 percent of the $18.4 biullion subsidy for U.S. agriculture in fiscal year 1985. Legislative Update Despite the hostage crisis and the continuing and time-consuming debate over tax reform, there was movement on a number of important maritime issues. ALASKAN OIL: After having failed to renew the Export Administration Act (EAA) in the last session of Congress, the House and Senate agreed on a compromise version of the bill. Included in the EAA is a ban on the export of Alaskan oil, which remain in effect until 1990. Renewal of the ban has been a high priority of this organization. We estimate that as many as 40 of our tankers would have been affected had the ban been rescinded. WAR RISK INSURANCE: Congress passed into law a bill that extends the Title XII War Risk Insurance program for five years. Previous authority for the program had expired -Sept. 30, 1984, but the 98th Session of Congress ended before the issue could be addressed. COAST GUARD USER FEES: Hearings were held on the administration's proposal to impose user fees on Coast Guard services. In testimony submitted before the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Navigation (House Merchant Marine and Fisheries), Drozak strongly opposed the administration's proposed plan. According to Drozak, "The SIU believes that the majority of the items for which fees would be charged are the result of statutory requirements enacted by Congress for the common good. The industry must comply with statutory requirements such as vessel inspections and licensing and certification of seamen. These are clearly designed to benefit the nation as a whole." "These services," he said, "do not properly lend themselves to cost recovery via a user fee." - DELTA QUEEN: Legislation was reported out of the House Merchant Marine Committee that would allow the Delta Queen to remain in operation for at least five more years. The Delta Queen is one of the last wood framed vessels still in operation. Such boats require a special waiver from Congress. In a letter to the committee, the SIU noted that safety and maintenance precautions on the Delta Queen are of the highest order. The boat generates hundres of jobs and milions of dollars in revenue for the Mississippi Valley. CDS PAYBACK: Several bills dealing with the payback of Construction Differential Subsidies are floating around the House and Senate. The issue is an important one because the DOT issued a final ruling May 3, 1985, giving CDS operators one year from June 6, 1985 to repay the subsidy in full if they want to enter the domestic trade. The SIU has consistently opposed the concept of CDS paybacks because it feels that such a step would upset the balance that presently exists in the Alaskan oil trade. Given the prevailing mood in Washington, however, the Union has been willing to discuss some kind of compromise, especially one that preserves a maximum number of vessels and jobs. Administration officials believe that the repayment of CDS funds would reduce the deficit. Opponents of the legislation disagree. In a tersely written letter to The New York Times, Rep. Barbara Mikulski (D-Md.) noted that "Uncle Sam could lose as much as $475 million over the next five years if the CDS rule is allowed to remain in effect." Yet according to Mikulski, "the most compelling argument against blanket CDS repayment is its national security implications" because such a step would eliminate between 30 and 60 tankers from the existing Americanflag sealift capability. In the House Supplemental Appropriations Bill for fiscal year 1985, language is included ~ (Continued on Page 17.) July 1985 /LOG/ 15 �In the Port of Norfolk SGT. MATE] KOCAK-In the messhall during a recent visit to the new TAKX Naval Support Vessel are, from left, Pat Hawker, bosun; SIU Rep Mike Paladino, anci Mike Tremper, QMED. PFC EUGENE A. OBREGON-During/a visit to the TAKX Naval Support Vessel last month, some of the crew posed for this photo in the crew mess. Clockwise from left are: George Johnson, chief electrician; John\(,eonard, AB; SIU Rep Mike Paladino; James Stiller, AB; Gerald Torelli, AB; Fritz McDilllie, AB, and Don Johnson, steward assistant. M/V ARCHON-Norfolk Patrolman Mike Paladino poses with three crewmembers during a recent visit to the Naval Support Vessel. From left are Ralph Lopez, AB; U.S. Lindsey, bosun, and John Robinson, chief cook. In the Port of San Juan The MN Expwrer just received its latest copies of the LOG. From the left are: Capt. Ted Vickers; SIU Patrolman Angel Hernandez; Kirby Nelson, cook, and Mike Davis, OS. Aboard the MN Borinquen (Puerto Rico Marine) are, from the left: Leonard Charles, Jose Luis Gomez, Stephen Rivera and SIU Rep Angel Hernandez. Ken Barron, AB, greases the winch aboard the MN Expwrer. 16 /LOG/ July 1985 SIU Rep Angel Hernandez (I.) checks out the Borinquen's engine room with Tony Mohammed, engineer. �I The SIU In Washlnpon I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I (Continued from Page 15.) - that prohibits the DOT from using funds to implement the CDS repayment rule. In addition, the House version of the Department of Defense Authorizations bill for fiscal year 1986 has been amended to prohibit the repayment of Construction Differential Subsidies unless the Secretary of the Navy determines that such actions will not reduce the number of• 'available militarily useful tankers." OCEAN INCINERATION: SIU President Frank Drozak submitted testimony on the ocean burning of toxic wastes to the Senate Subcommittee on Environmental Pollution (Senate Committee on Environmental and Public Works) and to the House Subcommittee on Natural Resources, Agricultural Research and Environment (House Committee on Science and Te~hnology). According to Drozak, "The Seafarers International Union supports the Environmental Protection Agency' s (EPA) proposed rule regulating the ocean incineration of toxic wastes.'' Citing a number of studies, Drozak said "the burning of hazardous waste at sea may be preferable to land incineration. One reason is that ocean bum sites are at a considerable distance from populated areas ." PASSENGER VESSELS: The administration has taken one giant step away from developing a domestic passenger vessel industry. Last year, the Customs Department of the Treasury issued a proposed rule that would eliminate all restrictions on the J ime that passenger vessels documented un er foreign flags may spend in American 'imrts. The rule is scheduled to go into effect later this year. UR IGHTS PORT DEVELOPMENT: Action is being taken on port development in both the House and the Senate. Up until recently, action on port development has been stymied by the philosophical differences between the administration and Congress over the funding of such projects. The administration has generally opposed any kind of federal funding for local dredging projects, and has pushed for the imposition of user fees. Many senators and congressmen have pointed out that the imposition of user fees would place a heavy burden on the inland maritime industry. The Senate version of the Port Development bill, which was just reported out of the Environmental and Public Workers Committee, is closer to the administration's position. It states that fees shall be established "pursuant to a state hearing and shall reflect a reasonable determination of the service and benefits provided." In other words, it gives the local ports a great deal of flexibility in setting user fees. The House version, which was reported out of the Public Works and Transportation Committee, takes a slightly different approach. It prohibits the imposition of user fees on deepdraft ports for the following reason: most vessels requiring channels greater than 45 feet are registered under foreign flags . The House bill also sets a graduated costsharing ratio between the federal government and local governments on projects depending upon their size. Dredging projects larger than 45 feet would require a 50 percent outlay of funds. Projects between 20 and 45 feet would require a 25 percent outlay. Projects less than 20 feet would involve only a IO percent outlay. SHIPPING RIGHTS. Your shipping rights and seniority are protected exclusively by the contracts between the Union and the employers. Get to know your shipping rights. Copies of these contracts arc posted and available in all Union halls . If you feel there has been any violation of your shipping or seniority rights as contained in the contracts between the Union and the employers. notify the Seafarers Appeals Board by certified mail. return receipt requested . The proper address for this is: Angus "Red" Campbell Chairman, Seafarers Appeals Board 5201 Auth Way and Britannia Way Prince Georges County Camp Springs, Md. 20746 Full copies of contracts as referred to are available to you at all times. either hy writing directly to the Union or to the Seafarers Appeals Board. CONTRACTS. Copies of all SIU contracts are available in all SIU halls. These contracts specify the wages and conditions under which you work and live aboard your ship or boat. Know your contract rights. as well as your obligations. such as filing for OT on the proper sheets and in the proper manner. If. at any time. any SIU Support SPAD OUTER CONTINENTAL SHELF: The Maritime Trades Department of the AFL-CIO and the Building Trades Department of that same KNOW YOUR RIGHTS KNOW YOUR RIGHTS CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS. Copies of the SIU constitution arc availahle in FINANCIAL REPORTS. The constitution of the SIU Atlantic. Gulf. Lakes and Inland Waters District makes specific provision for safeguarding the membership's money and Union fin ances. The constitution requires a detailed a udit by Certified Public Accountants eve ry three months. which are to he suhmitted to the membership by the Secretary-Trea surer . A quarterl y finance committee of rank and file members. elected by the membership. makes examination each quarter of the finances of the Union and reports full y their findings and recommendations. Members of thi s committee m ay m ake dissenting reports. specific recommendations and separate findings . TRUST FUNDS. All trust funds of the SIU Atlantic. Gulf. Lakes and Inland Waters District are administered in accordance with the provisions of various trust fund agreements. All these agreements specify that the trustees in charge of these funds shall equally consist of Union and management representatives and their alternates . All expenditures and disbursements of trust funds are made only upon approval by a majority of the trustees. All trust fund financial records are available at the headquarters of the various trust funds . organization have issued a joint letter asking members of Congress to retaip a ''Build American" clause in the fiscal year 1986 appropriations bill. The "Build American" clause, which was adopted by members of the House Interior Appropriations Subcommittee, states that all offshore equipment used for exploration, drilling and production activities on the U.S. Outer Continental Shelf be constructed in the U.S. with at least 50 percent domestic materials, including steel and steel components. The provision is aimed at maintaining the technological skill as well as the domestic employment base associated with the design and construction of vessels, mobile drill rigs, and offshore production platforms used on federal lands that are leased to oil companies who seek to recover oil and natural gas resources. One mobile drill rig represents 425 direct and 1,200 indirect jobs for domestic shipyard, maritime, steel and related supply industry workers. all Union halls . All n1cmhcr, should obtain copic, of this constitution so as to familiarize themselves with ih contents. Any time you feel any member or olliccr is attempting to deprive you of an y constitutional right or ohligation hy any methods such as dealing with charges. trial,. etc .. as well as all other details. then the mcmhcr ,o affected should immediately notify he adquarters. EQUAL RIGHTS. All mcmhcr, arc guaranteed equal rights in cmploymi.:nt a nd as mcmhcrs of the SIU . These rights arc clearly set forth in the SIU constitution anJ in the contracts which the Union has negotiated with the employers . Consc4uently. no member may he di,crimi · nated again,;t because of race. creed. color. ,c, and na~ tional or geographic origin . If an y member feel, that he i, denied the c4ual righh to which he is entitled . he should notify Union headquarters. 11111111m111111111111ll1111111111111111n1111111ll1111111ll1111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111 patrolman or other Union otli:::ial. in your opinion. fails to protect your contract righ1s properly. contact the nearest SIU port agent. EDITORIAL POLICY - THE LOG. The Log has traditionally refrained frlim publishing any article serving the political purposes of any individual in the Union. officer or member. It has also refrained from publishing articles deemed harmful to the Union or its collective membership. This established policy has been reaffirmed by membership action al the September. 1960. meetings in all constitutional ports. The rcsponsihility for Log policy is vested in an editorial hoard which consists of the Executive Board of the Union . The Executive Board may delegate. from among its ranks. one individual to carry out this responsibility . PAYMENT OF MONIES. No monies arc to he paid to anyone in any otlicial capacit y in the SIU unless an ofticial Union n:ccipt is given for same. Under no circumstances should any member pay any money for an y reason unless he i~ given such receipt. In the event anyone attempts to require any such payment he made without supplying a receipt. or if a member is required to make a payment and is given an ollicial receipt. hut feels that he should not have been re4uircd to make such paymcnl. thi, should immediately h..: reported to Union headquarters . SEAFARERS POLITICAL ACTIVITY DONATION -SPAD. SPAD is a separate segregated fund. Its proceeds arc used to further its objects and purposes including. but not limited to. furthering the political. social and economic interests of maritime workers. the preservation and furthering of the American Merchant Marine with improved employment opportunities for seamen and boatmen and the advancement of trade union concept... . In connection with such objects. SPAD suppnrts and contributes to political candidates for elective ollice . All contributions arc voluntary . No contrihutiou may he solicited or received because of force . joh discrimination. 11nanc1al reprisal. or threat of such conduct. or as a condition of membership in the Union or l,f employment. 11 a contribution is made hy rca,on of the above improper conduct. notify the Seafarers Union or SPAD hy certified ma il within 30 days of the contribution for invc,tigation and appropriate at!tion and refund. if involuntary. Support SPA D to protect and further your economic. political and ,ocial interests. a nd American trade union concepts . If at any time a member feels that any of the above rights have been violated, or that he has been denied his constitutional right of access to Union records or information, he should immediately notify SIU President Frank Drozak at Headquarters by certified mail, return receipt requested. The address is 5201 Auth Way and Britannia Way, Prince Georges County. Camp Springs, Md. 20746. July 1985 /LOG I 17 �.. > > ·• Deep Sea Pensioner John David Cantrell, Jr., 65, succumbed to cancer in the Doctor' s Hospital, Mobile on April 15. Brother Cantrell joined the SIU in 1944 in the port of Mobile sailing as a chief electrician. He was born in Mobile and was a resident of Whistler, Ala. Interment was in the Byrd Cemetery, Georgetown, Ala. Surviving are his widow, Flora Della and his mother, Minnie . Pensioner Bruce Harold Caufman, 84, passed away in Houston on April 29. Brother Caufman joined the SIU in the port of Houston in 1959 sailing as a bosun. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army after World War I. Seafarer Caufman was born in Erie , Pa. and was a resident of Houston. Surviving is a sister, Amelia Johnson of Houston. Pensioner William H. Chadburn died in San Francisco on June 1. Brother Chadburn retired in 1980. He was a resident of San Francisco. Surviving is a sister, Agnes of San Francisco. Walter Edward Clifton, 59, died on May 26. Brother Clifton joined the SIU in 1944 in the port of New Orleans sailing as an AB. He hit the bricks in the 1946 General Maritime beef. Seafarer Clifton was a veteran of the U.S. Army Infantry in the Korean War, earning the Combat Infantry Badge, National Defense Service Medal, U .N. Service Medal, Korea Service Medal with Bronze Star, Republic of Korea Presidential Unit Citation and the Good Conduct Medal. Born in Lakeland, Fla., he was a resident there. Surviving are his widow, Mrs. Walter J. Clifton; his mother, Margaret of Lakeland, and his sister, Mabel Cook of Lake City, Fla. Pensioner Albert James Costello, 72 , died of heart failure at home in Thailand on June 3. Brother Costello joined the SIU in the port of San Francisco in 1960 sailing as a bosun. He was an avid coin collector and was a veteran of the U.S. Coast Guard in World War II. Seafarer Cos18 / LOG I July 1985 tello was born in San Francisco. Cremation took place in the Wat Thepprasart Crematory in Thailand. Surviving are his widow, Nipa; a son , David Sr. of San Francisco, and a grandson, David Jr. of Pacifica, Calif. Hewson was a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps in World War II. Born in Albany, N. Y., he was a resident of Pensacola, Fla. Surviving is his widow, Vera. Pensioner Bryden John Dahlke, 69, died in South Houston, Texas recently. Brother Dahlke joined the SIU in the port of Houston in 1970 sailing as a QMED. He retired in 198 l. Seafarer Dahlke was born in Chicago, Ill. and was a resident of Houston. Pensioner Urbin E. Labarrera died on May 12. Brother Labarrera joined the SIU in the port of New Orleans. He retired in 1974. Seafarer Labarrera was a resident of Houston. Surviving is a sister, Henrietta of New Orleans. Pensioner William Franquiz died on June 11 . Brother Franquiz sailed for the Waterman Steamship Co. from 1964 to 1967. He retired in 1967. Seafarer Franquiz was a resident of Tampa. Surviving is his widow, Grace. Miller Ettain Lowery Jr., 30, died on April 17. Brother Lowery joined the SIU following his graduation from the SHLSS Entry Trainee Program, Piney Point, Md. in 1974 sailing as an oiler. He was born in San Francisco and was a resident of El Cerrito, Calif. Surviving are his widow, Yolanda; his parents, Miller and Chris Lowery Sr., and an uncle, Smead Williams, all of Richmond, Calif. Pensioner Clarence Willard Gabriel Jr., 74, passed away Pensioner Kjell Oddvar Lyngstad, 70, from a heart attack in the De Paul Hospital, Norfolk, Va. on June 8. Brother Gabriel joined the SIU in the port of Norfolk in 1956 sailing as a FOWT. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy during World War II. Seafarer Gabriel was born in Meadow, N.C. and was a resident of Norfolk. Cremation took place in the Holloman-Lynnhaven Crematory, Virginia Beach, Va. Surviving are two daughters, Frances McClain and Nancy Frodge, both of Kannapolis, N .C. and a sister, Mildred Newell of Charlotte, N.C. E.C. Gardner, 59, died recently. Brother Gardner joined the SIU in the port of San Francisco in 1%7 sailing as a cook. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army in World War II. Seafarer Gardner was born in Gould, Ark. and was a resident of San Francisco. Surviving are his father, Clint of McGee, Ark.; a sister, Annie Spencer of Chicago, Ill., and a cousin, Rose Allie of Los Angeles , Calif. Pensioner Donald Joseph Hewson, 64 , died on June 13. Brother Hewson joined the SIU in the port of Baltimore in 1957 sailing as a FOWT. He retired in 1984. Seafarer succumbed to a liver ailment at home in New Orleans on June 4. Brother Lyngstad joined the SIU in 1947 in the port of New Orleans sailing as a waiter. He retired in 1971. Born in Norway, he was a naturalized U.S. citizen. Burial was in the Cypress Grove Cemetery, New Orleans. Surviving is his widow, Cecelia. Pensioner David Neill died recently. Brother Neill retired in 1981. Pensioner John Charles Ramsey, 73, passed away on Feb. 12, 1984. Brother Ramsey joined the SIU in 1944 in the port of New York sailing as a deck engineer. He retired in 1975. He was a veteran of the U.S . Army, serving as a private after the Korean War. Seafarer Ramsey was born in Bedford, Va. and was a resident of Franklin, Pa. Surviving are his widow, Mildred; two daughters, Mary and Crojnahan, and a brother, James. Pensioner Bernardino Gonzales Rivera, 70, succumbed to a liver ailment in Guaynabo, P.R. on April 22. Brother Rivera joined the SIU in 1940 in the port of New York. He retired in 1977. Seafarer Rivera was born in San Juan, P.R. and was a resident of Guaynabo. Surviving are his widow, Luz and two sisters, Carmen and Juanita, both of Carolina, P.R . Pensioner Frank Walter West Sr., 75, passed away on June 1. Brother West joined the SIU in 1939 in the port of New Orleans sailing as a chief cook. In 1960 he received a Union Personal Safety Award for sailing aboard an accident-free ship, the SS Del Valle (Delta Line). Seafarer West retired in 1984. He was born in Jeanette, Pa. and was a resident of Jefferson, La. Surviving are his widow, Lena; three sons, Frank Jr., Warren and Edward, and a sister, Annette Shaw of New Orleans. Darrell Lynn Rye, 33, died of heart failure aboard the SeaLand Producer in Bremerhaven, West Germany on May 7. Brother Rye joined the SIU following his graduation from Piney Point in 1973 where he was security bosun and outstanding student. He sailed as AB and 3rd mate and was commended in 1975 by the Union crew of the ST Ogden Challenger (Ogden Marine) in a signed letter of recommendation for seniority upgrading for his "outstanding conduct and performance of his duties." Seafarer Rye was born in Richmond, Calif. and was a resident of Bedford, Texas. Surviving are his parents, Ted W. and Bobbiette Rye Sr. of Bedford; a brother, Ted Jr. of Quitman, Texas, and a sister. Atlantic Fishermen Pensioner Jerome J. Scola, 67, died on June 15. Brother Scolajoined the SIUmerged Gloucester (Mass.) Fishermen's Union in 1961 sailing as a cook. He retired in 1981 . Fisherman Scola was a veteran of the U.S. Army in World War II. He was born in Gloucester and was a resident there. Surviving is his widow, Mildred. �... LNG AQUARIUS (Energy Transportation Corp.), June 2--Chairman R.J. Callahan; Secretary J.W. Bass, wiper; Educational Director C.W. Dahlhaus, QMED. The engine department reported some disputed penalty OT. There is $178.85 in the ship's fund. Morale is high, and all is well aboard the LNG Aquarius, according to the secretary. The crewmembers seem to be having a great time on their Far East voyage. Magazine subscriptions are being updated, and the ship plans to order the Stars_alld-S,tripes as well. One problem is that the magazines being received in Japan come weeks late. This will be discussed with the chief mate. In their report to the Seafarers LOG: "We had a baseball game against the plant workers in Arun, Indonesia. We unfortunately lost, but when we return we will challenge them again. It is a good morale booster, and the cookout is enjoyed by all." Next port: Tobata, Japan. LNG CAPRICORN (Energy Transportation Corp.), June 9--Chairman M.B. Woods; Secretary Robert H. Forshee; Deck Delegate Michael Kadderly; Engine Delegate Walter Kimbrough ; Steward Delegate William Christmas. No beefs or disputed OT. The $235 in the ship's fund is in the steward's safekeeping. A letter of congratulations was received from SIU Vice President "Red" Campbell : "On behalf of Frank Drozak and all of the Union officials, we wish to salute the crew on their threeyear accident-free operation. A safety-conscious crew contributes to vessel efficiency and productivity and reduced cost of operation. We trust the pennant will be flown forever on the LNG Capricorn." The educational director discussed the importance of upgrading. He cited, as an example, the difference in salaries between Group 1 QMEDs and Group 3 QMEDs. A vote of thanks was given to all departments for a job well done. Next ports: Himeji, Japan; Arun, Indonesia; Osaka, Japan. 0111 CHARGER (OMI), May 5--Chairman F. Schwartz; Secretary E. Lambe; Educational Director W. Yaber; Deck Delegate Ted Weems; Engine Delegate Linton Reynolds; Steward Delegate F. Urias. No disputed OT. The $214 left in the ship's fund was put in the master's safe while the ship was in idle status. The pumpman reports that a video recorder and tapes were bought with some of the money. They are for all to use-and take care of. The tapes will be kept in the pumpman's room while the ship is in port. The chairman reports that the ship loaded grain in Houston for the Sudan and that everything is running just fine. A motion was made that suggested a change in the rule which says that a permanent SIU member taking his time off has to register in the port where he was relieved. It was felt that he should be able to register in his home port. Another motion was made to reduce the 120-day sea time to 90 days due to slow shipping and few jobs. The 4 to 8 watch was asked to help keep the pantry clean at night. And one member suggested that the "no smoking" rule (on tankers carrying grain) be brought up at payoff. A vote of thanks was given to the steward department for a job well done. OVERSEAS ALICE (Maritime Overseas), June 1--Chairman Thomas E. Howell; Secretary C. Loper; Educational Director L. Cowan. Some disputed OT was reported in the deck department. There is $150 in the ship's treasury. The crew spent some time in a discussion of the new contract and In viewing a videotape of President Frank Drozak. All in all this has been a good crew and everyone is working well together. One especially nice gesture by the crewmembers of the Overseas Alice was that they donated uniforms and baseball equipment to the Cavite City (Philippines) Little League Baseball Team. A letter from P.O. Butcher, commander of the Naval Surface Group, Western Pacific, to the captain of the Overseas Alice stated, "The ceremony for the distribution of the uniforms and baseball equipment took place in Cavite on Saturday, 4 May 1985. Your efforts in supporting this project assisted in ensuring a successful Handclasp Project with our Filipino neighbors and reflects favorably of the esprit de corps of your supberb ship." A vote of thanks was given to the steward department for a job well done. Next port: Subic Bay, Philippines. ROVER (Ocean Carriers), May 19Chairman Wayne Shackelford; Secretary Ernest E. Harris; Educational Director S. Simpson; Deck Delegate Daniel Bullock; Engine Delegate Michael McNally; Steward Delegate Felix Camacho; Treasurer Terry Mouton. No beefs or disputed OT reported . The Rover will arrive in Bahrain and will load for Guam. She should be in Guam by June 9 and will then go back to the Persian Gulf area and load for Diego Garcia. The secretary reminded crewmembers to take advantage of the school at Piney Point. "Upgrade yourself for a better paying job. You also can take college courses there." He noted that the school has some very good instructors who take a sincere interest in each member. Everyone was asked to try and be quiet in the lounge and passageways as others are trying to steep. A new carpet is needed in the crew lounge, and regular chairs " like in the officers' mess" are needed in the crew mess. A vote of thanks was given to the steward department for the good menus and well-cooked food-and the fabulous salad bar! A special vote of thanks went to the chief cook, Sergio Morales, for catching and cooking fresh fish almost daily. ST. LOUIS (Sea-Land Service), May 12--Chairman Frank Teti ; Secretary Humberto Ortiz. The ship is running smoothly with no beefs or disputed OT reported . The secretary stressed the importance of donating to SPAD. He mentioned that the leaders of the Maritime Administration, the Military Sealift Command and the Navy recently visited the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship. They got a first-hand look at the upgrading program where we furnish qualified personnel to handle their ships. "Our officials are working hard to get jobs for our members, so sign up for SPAD. " Many rounds of thanks were given out: to the chief steward and his department for a job well done; to the chief mate and the deck gang for their concern in providing clean living quarters; and to the staff of the Seafarers LOG for all the information they provide to the membership. SEA-LAND MARINER (Sea-Land Service), June 2--Chairman Billy E. Harris; Secretary S. Amper; Educational Director A. Bell. No disputed OT. The Sea-Land Mariner is scheduled to go into the shipyard for conversion on July 27. She will remain there for about 35 days. No unlicensed crewmember will be able to remain onboard for that time; everyone will be coming back to the States. Next ports before payoff in Tacoma, Wash.: Yokohama and Kobe, Japan. SGT. MATEJ KOCAK (Waterman-MSC), May 7--Chairman Patrick M. Hawker; Secretary Courtney Rooks; Educational Director 0. Peterson. No beefs reported. There is to be no drinking of alcohol aboard this vessel , according to a letter that the captain received from the company. This is a military charter, and anyone found drinking will be subject to discharge. A copy of the new contract was received. The educational director said he will make extra copies for anyone who is interested. Some problems with the menu were brought up, and all those involved said they would try to improve the situation. One minute of silence was stood in memory of our departed brothers and sisters. Next port is, as yet, unknown. SOUTHERN CROSS (IOM), June 5Chairman Nick Kratsas; Secretary G. Sinkes; Educational Director S. Walla. No disputed OT. The bosun thanked the crew for a job well done. He noted that even though the majority of the members were inexperienced, they handled their jobs very well. All communications were read and posted, and the minutes of the last meeting were sent to headquarters from Rota, Spain. The steward asked that all linen, clean and dirty, be returned to the linen locker before signing off, and that all room refrigerators be defrosted and cleaned. The steward department was given a vote of thanks for a job well done. Following a stop-off in New Jersey, the Southern Cross is expected to pay off in Norfolk, Va. on June 17. STONEWALL JACKSON (Waterman), May 19--Chairman C. Lineberry; Secretary Joseph Moody; Educational Director C. Hemby. No disputed OT. There is $255 in the movie fund which will be given to Electrician C. Hemby when he leaves the ship this trip. The chairman reports that it has been a good trip. The master, mates and department heads all cooperated with the crew in loading and discharging the vessel. The Stonewall Jackson is now on her way to Norfolk shipyard for lay-up. The payoff notice will be posted soon. A safety meeting was held aboard ship for all department heads and delegates. Special firefighting movies dealing with safety aboard ship were shown. One seaman died at the start of the trip in New Orleans. The crew collected $236 for his family and sent flowers. One man also was taken off sick in Singapore. A replacement came aboard in the Suez. Next port: Norfolk, Va. Official ships minutes also were received from the following vessels. LNG ARIES AURORA BEAVER STATE CAGUAS COURIER COVE UBERTY COVE SAILOR FALCON LEADER GOLDEN MONARCH GROTON STAR OF TEXAS (Titan Navigation), May 17--Chairman Gene Paschall ; Secretary Roy Fletcher; Educational Director Tad Ziglinski; Deck Delegate Henry Scott. No beefs or disputed OT. The ship will pay off in Houston on May 20. The tanks are all clean and ready to load. It has been a good trip "with an excellent crew, " according to the chairman. He reminded all men getting off to please leave their rooms clean and to help support our political programs. A vote of thanks was given to the steward department for a job well done, especially with a short crew. Report to Seafarers LOG: "Had a very good trip. All the crew enjoyed the shore leave in Casablanca, as it was the first time there for most of the members." Next port: Houston, Texas. OAKLAIID OMI CCN.UMBIA OMI HUDSON OMI MISSOURI DMI SACRAMENTO OMIWABASH OVERSEAS HARRIETTE PITTS8URGH PUERTO RICO ROBERT E. LEE SEA-I.AND ADVENTURER SEA-WID COISUIIER SEA-LAID ECONOMY SEA-WID EXPLORER SEA-WID EXPRESS SEA-LAND LEADER SEA-UNO PIONEER SEA-t.AIID PROINJCER SEA-WID VEl11JRE SENATOR SPIRIT OF TEXAS TRINSCOUIMBIA Monthly Meanbership Meetings Deep Sea Lakes, Inland Port Date Waters Piney Point .. ..... .. ...... . Monday, August 5 . .... .. .... ......... . . 10:30 a.m. New York .. . .... . .. . .. .... Tuesday , August 6 . .. .. . . .. ...... . ... .. 10:30 a.m. Philadelphia ... ... .. . .... . . Wednesday, August 7 ....... . . . . ..... .. . 10:30 a.m. Baltimore . . . . .. .. .. . . . .... Thursday, August 8 ...... . ............. 10:30 a.m. Norfolk .. .... . . . . . ..... .. . Thursday, August 8 ................ .. .. 10:30 a.m. Jacksonville . ...... . .. . .... Thursday, August 8 . .. . ...... . ... ...... 10:30 a.m. Algonac .......... . . .. .. ... Friday, August 9 .................. . .... 10:30 a.m. Houston .... . ..... .. ....... Monday, August 12 .. .... . .. .. . ... ... ... 10:30 a.m. New Orleans . .......... . . . Tuesday, August 13 . . . ........... .. .... 10:30 a.m. Mobile ......... . . . .. . .. .. . Wednesday , August 14 ....... . ........ . . 10:30 a.m. San Francisco .. . .... . .. . .. Thursday, August 15 . .................. 10:30 a.m. Wilmington .. . .. . . . ........ Monday, August 19 . . ... . ...... .. . . ... . . 10:30 a.m. Seattle .................. .. Friday, August 23 . .......... . ... . .... . . 10:30 a.m. San Juan .... . ............. Thursday, August 8 .. ... . .............. 10:30 a.m. St. Louis ............ . .... . Friday, August 16 . . ............. . .... . . 10:30 a.m. Honolulu ... .... ........... Thursday, August 15 . ...... ... . .. ...... 10:30 a.m. Duluth . . ... . ... . .......... Wednesday, August 13 .. . ... . ........... 10:30 a.m. Gloucester. ................ Wednesday, August 21. ............. . ... 10:30 a.m. Jersey City ................ Wednesday, August 21. ............... . . 10:30 a.m. July 1985 /LOG/ 11 �. Deep Sea Gordon Ellsworth Dalman, 57, joined the SIU in 1944 in the port of New York sailing as a chief pumpman for the Delta Line in 1963. Brother Dalman hit the bricks in the 1946 General Maritime beef. He last shipped out of the port of Houston. Seafarer Dalman was born in Michigan and is a resident of Galvest?°, exas. -- Peter John Dolan, 65, joined the SIU in the port of Baltimore in 1966 sailing as a chief electrician, educational director and LNG QMED. Brother Dolan is a veteran of the U.S. Navy in World War II. He was born in Baltimore and is a resident there. Leonardo Leo Fiorentino, 63, joined the SIU in 1945 in the port of Philadelphia sailing as a passenger BIR. Brother Fiorentino's last port was New Orleans. He was born in New York City and is a resident of New Orleans. Hubert Hollis Johnson, 63, joined the SIU in 1944 in the port of Mobile sailing as a chief electrician and QMED. Brother Johnson was a candidate for Union office in 1980. His last port was the port of New York. He is a veteran of the U.S. Navy during World War II. Sea. farer Johnson was born in Enville, Tenn. and is a resident of Henderson, Tenn. Charles Mitchell Lambert 65 , joined the SIU in 1949 in the port of Mobile sailing as an AB. Brother Lambert is a veteran of the U.S. Navy in World War II. He was born in Alabama and is a resident of Mobile. Ray Cleveland Miller, 65, joined the SIU in the port of New Orleans in 1968 sailing as a cook, baker and waiter. Brother Miller is a graduate of the Union's Steward Training and Recertification Program in 1962. His last port was tt ~ port of Houston. Miller was born in Hagerstown, Md. and is a resident of Port Aransas, Texas. George Walker Richardson, 62, joined the SIU in the port of Tampa in 1956 sailing as a chief steward for IOM. Brother Richardson's last port was Houston. He was born in Alabama and is a resident of Sulphur, La. It' John Davis Tucker, 58, joined the SIU in the port of Baltimore in 1954 sailing as a QMED. He walked the picket line in the 1946 General Mar• itime beef and the 1947 Isthmian l Line strike. Seafarer Tucker is a 1 veteran of the U.S. Army after the Korean War serving as a mechanic. A native of Moundsville, W. Va., he is a resident of Cumberland, Md. Arthur Saller Turner, 64, joined the SIU in the port of Norfolk in 1958 sailing as a FOWT. Brother Turner was a former member of the Marine Firemen, Oilers and Wipers Union. His last port was Wilmington, Calif. He was born in Santa Clara, Calif. and is a resident of San Pedro, Calif. Anthony "Tony" Vilanova Sr., 57, Ernesto Ruiz, 64, joined the SIU in the port of Baltimore in 1955 sailing as a cook, baker, chief cook and ship's delegate. Brother Ruiz received a 1960 Union Personal Safety Award for sailing aboard an accident-free ship, the SS Cooctaw. He was born in Playa, P.R. and is a resident of Baltimore. John Frank Smith, 62, joined the SIU in 1943 in the port of Mobile sailing as a chief electrician and chief pumpman. Brother Smith's last port was St. Louis . He was born in Missouri and is a resident of Steelville, Mo. joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1960 sailing as a bosun for IOM. Brother Vilanova began sailing in 1948. He participated in many strikes and helped in organizing drives. Seafarer Vilanova's last port was Seattle, Wash. He was born in Pennsylvania and is a resident of Eugene, Ore. Glen Eric Vinson, 55, joined the SIU in 1947 in the port of New York sailing as an AB. Brother Vinson also sailed during the Vietnam War. His last port was Mobile, Ala. Seafarer Vinson is a veteran of the U.S. Army after the Korean War. A native of Bloomfield, N.J., he is a resident of Chickasaw, Ala. Atlantic Fishermen Edward D. Synan, 55, joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1960 sailing as a chief electrician. Brother Synan last sailed out of the port of New Orleans. He was born in Fall River, Mass. and is a resident of New Orleans. Joseph P. Misuraca, 62, joined the SIU-merged Gloucester Fisherman's Union in the port of Gloucester, Mass. in 1967. Brother Misuraca was born in Gloucester and is a resident there . Vito J. Palazzola Jr. III, 62, joined the Gloucester Fisherman's Union in the port of Gloucester in 1980. Brother Palazzola was born in Detroit, Mich. and is a resident of Gloucester. DON'T GET OUT ON A LIMB WITII !)RUGS .... IF YOU~E BUSTED/ YOU LO~E YOIJR PAPER&FOR LIFEDII Oo 20 / LOG I July 1985 - �CL L NP I Directory of Ports Dispatchers Report for Great Lakes JUNE 1-30, 1985 I I -Company/Lakes -Lakes -Non Priority *TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups Class CL Class L Class NP Frank Drozak, President Ed Turner, Exec. Vice President Joe DIGiorglo, Secretary Leon Hail, Vice President Angus "Red" Campbell, Vice President Mike Sacco, Vice President Joe Sacco, Vice President George McCartney, Vice President Roy A. Mercer, Vice President **REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups Class CL Class L Class NP TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups Class CL Class L Class NP - DECK DEPARTMENT Port Algonac .. ........ .... . . .... . 10 19 6 12 10 5 24 7 Port Algonac .. . . ....... .. .. . .... . 7- 8 5 ENGINE DEPARTMENT 21 4 6 4 11 2 Port Algonac ....... .. ............ 2 3 2 4 2 27 24 35 35 STEWARD DEPARTMENT 8 2 3 HEADQUARTERS ENTRY DEPARTMENT Port Algonac ..................... 18 31 15 45 18 37 0 0 24 11 21 0 19 66 Totals All Departments . .. ..... 58 *"Total Registered" means the number of men who actually registered for shipping at the port last month. **"Registered on the Beach" means the total number of men registered at the port at the end of last month . Dispatchers Report for Deep Sea JUNE 1-30, 1985 Port Gloucester ... .... . . .... ... . . New York . . . . ....... : . .. .... Philadelphia ................. Baltimore .............. . .... Norfolk ... ............ ..... . Mobile .................. ... New Orleans ................ Jacksonville .............. .. . San Francisco . .. ............ Wilmington .... ... ..... .. . .. Seattle ....... ........ ...... Puerto Rico .......... .. .. .. . Honolulu .............. .. . .. Houston ... ...... ... . .. .. .. . St. Louis ................. : . Piney Point .. . ... .. •........ Totals . ..... . ... ............ Port Gloucester .... ... . ... ....... New York ..........•........ Philadelphia ... . .......... . .. Baltimore ... .......•... . .... Norfolk ............... .. . . .. Mobile ..................... New Orleans ................ Jacksonville ................. San Francisco . . .... . ........ Wilmington . . .. ....... ..... . Seattle .. .. ........ ......... Puerto Rico ......... . .. ..... Honolulu .......... ........ . Houston ............. . ..... . St. Louis .. .. ... ... . . .. .. .. . Pinet Point .. . . . . ...... .. .. . Tota s.................. .. .. Port Gloucester .................. New York . .. .......... .. .... Philadelphia ...•........... . . Baltimore ..... . . ...... ..... . Norfolk ..... ... . .. ..... ..... . Mobile ...... . .... ...... .... New Orleans ............. .. . Jacksonville ... .... .......... San Francisco .... .. .. . .. .. .. Wilmington ... . . .. .... ... ... Seattle . .. .................. Puerto Rico ..... .. . .. ..... .. Honolulu ................... Houston .. . .... . ............ St. Louis . ........... ... . ... Piney Point . . ............... Totals ...................... *TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups Class A Class B Class C 0 66 8 5 12 23 50 39 26 19 39 25 7 37 0 0 3 9 8 4 9 6 6 11 8 8 6 4 16 4 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups Class A Class B Class C 1 46 8 3 30 18 43 33 22 19 2 15 1 16 0 0 DECK DEPARTMENT 1 3 12 0 2 0 .4 0 8 0 4 0 4 0 25 0 7 0 5 0 4 0 0 3 12 3 3 0 0 0 0 0 ENGINE DEPARTMENT 0 0 7 0 0 0 5 0 5 0 1 0 3 0 6 0 1 0 3 0 8 0 0 0 19 2 0 0 0 0 1 0 356 102 4 257 1 52 5 7 7 24 33 25 20 17 23 7 2 32 0 2 1 10 6 3 5 4 6 5 1 3 13 3 18 6 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 24 2 2 22 13 29 21 11 9 14 6 1 12 0 0 257 0 33 4 3 5 13 15 8 28 5 17 7 6 13 0 1 158 86 0 3 0 1 4 2 1 8 5 1 9 1 20 2 0 1 58 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 12 0 0 0 13 166 96 59 4 2 STEWARD DEPARTMENT 1 0 0 27 10 0 3 0 0 2 1 0 16 3 0 10 4 0 22 6 0 11 9 0 17 6 0 19 4 0 21 3 0 8 3 0 7 71 101 12 3 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 175 127 101 Trip Reliefs **REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups Class A Class B Class C 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 4 5 1 2 1 14 4 0 0 33 3 123 9 14 30 14 102 77 60 57 76 29 8 85 0 2 689 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 5 4 1 7 1 5 3 0 0 101 12 12 18 13 76 8 61 35 55 17 4 73 0 5 3--' 3 32 11 6 15 4 12 35 21 33 34 4 21 20 1 1 253 3 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 7 1 17 8 2 10 6 12 15 14 18 29 2 17 14 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 12 0 1 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 27 493 166 16 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 5 4 1 2 54 2 0 0 0 58 5 12 12 11 42 18 105 13 43 14 6 32 1 1 373 0 11 4 1 3 2 5 6 15 6 15 2 27 2 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 5 1 0 0 7 4 116 26 6 38 16 40 9 66 60 92 14 130 1 4 0 1 0 0 4 3 5 0 4 0 74 1 0 0 71 100 Port Gloucester .. .... .... ....... . New York . . ....... . ......... Philadelphia .. ... ...... . .•... Baltimore .... .. ............. Norfolk .. . .... . . .. .... . ... . . Mobile ......... .. ... . .. .... New Orleans .. ..... ...... ... Jacksonville .... ...... .... .. . San Francisco ...... ..... .... Wilmington ........• . ..... .. Seattle . ... . ...... ......... . Puerto Rico .. . ........... .. . Honolulu . . .. ... . .. . •.. .. . .. Houston . .. .... ... ......... . St. Louis . ...............•.. Pinet Point .... ... ..... .. ... Tota s. ........ ... .. ..... ... 178 335 201 0 0 0 0 386 669 97 Totals All Departments . . ..... . 949 581 220 598 282 107 131 1,941 1,188 127 ENTRY DEPARTMENT 1 32 3 4 5 10 21 8. 32 14 15 11 5 17 0 0 3 55 16 2 10 8 19 22 20 18 37 5 96 21 0 3 1 1 0 0 0 0 4 2 2 0 2 0 188 0 1 0 2 60 3 4 10 8 29 13 114 41 40 17 10 35 0 0 46 0 6 5201 Auth Way Camp Springs, Md. 20746 (301) 899-0675 ALGONAC, Mich. 520 St. Clair River Dr. 48001 (313) 794-4988 BALTIMORE, Md. 1216 E. Baltimore St. 21202 (301) 327-4900 CLEVELAND, Ohio 1290 Old River Rd. 44113 (216) 621-5450 DULUTH, Minn. 705 Medical Arts Building 55802 (218) 722-4110 GLOUCESTER, Mass. 11 Rogers St. 01930 (617) 283-1167 HONOLULU, Hawaii 707 Alakea St. 96813 (808) 537-5714 HOUSTON, Tex. 1221 Pierce St. 77002 (713) 659-5152 JACKSONVILLE, Fla. 3315 Liberty St. 32206 (904) 353-0987 JERSEY CITY, N.J. 99 Montgomery St. 07302 (201) 435-9424 MOBILE, Ala. 1640 Dauphin Island Pkwy. 36605 (205) 478-0916 NEW ORLEANS, La. 630 Jackson Ave. 70130 (504) 529-7546 Toll Free: 1-800-325-2532 NEW YORK, N. Y. 675 4 Ave., Brooklyn 11232 --> (718) 499-6600 NORFOLK, Va. 115 3 St. 23510 (804) 622-1892 PHILADELPHIA, Pa. 2604 S. 4 St. 19148 (215) 336-3818 PINEY POINT, Md. St. Mary's County 20674 (301) 994-0010 SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. 350 Fremont St. 94105 (415) 543-5855 SANTURCE, P.R. 1057 Fernandez Juncos St. Stop 16 00907 (809) 725-6960 SEATTLE, Wash. 2505 1 Ave. 98121 (206) 441-1960 ST. LOUIS, Mo. 4581 Gravois Ave. 63116 (314) 752-6500 WILMINGTON, Calif. 408 Avalon Blvd. 90744 (213) 549-4000 *"Total Registered" means the number of men who actually registered for shipping at the port last month. **"Registered on the Beach" means the total number of men registered at the port at the end of last month. Shipping In the month of June was down from the month of May. A total of 1,118 jobs were shipped on SIU-contracted deep sea vessels. Of the 1, 118 jobs shipped, 598 jobs or about 53 percent were taken by "A" seniority members. The rest were filled by "B" and "C" seniority people. A total of 131 trip relief jobs were shipped. Since the trip relief program began on April 1, 1982, a total of 1,330 jobs have been shipped. Support SPAD _... July 1985 / LOG / 21 -- �'Preparing for the Future . /" Letters Tone Editor 'To Our Misinformed Critics . . . ' (Note: the following letter by an SIU member is a reprint from The Florid.a Times Union in answer to an article criticizing the U.S. merchant marine.) __ In reference to the letter to the editor on March 27 concerning the merchant marine, I would like to set the record straight for the lady. An able seaman's base pay is approximately $1,200 per month for eight hours a day, seven days a week, including weekends and holidays. Any more pay is for extra hours worked. Ordinary seamen make less. In order for a seaman to make a living wage, he has to be gone from his family eight months a year. He cannot retire after 20 years like the military because he has to have 20 years actual seatime. This takes 30 years or longer. Retirement is far less than 50 percent of his pay and there are no cost-of-living increases. He has no free medical or PX or commissary privileges. The merchant marine played a big part in World War II and in Vietnam where many lost their lives. I don't want to knock anyone's retirement, just a little tired of everyone knocking the merchant marine. • • ' I would like to encourage the membership to take advantage of the upgrading facilities at SHLSS. The time has never been better to do this. The teachers and courses are first-rate. Classes are designed to broaden the scope of the jobs that you qualify for, or to better educate you as an individual. Also now, with the new Navy contracts that the SIU has acquired, it is vital to learn the job methods taught in the Sealift Operation and Maintenance course. These contracts are going to be an integral part of the merchant marine and the SIU, more so in the future. Believe it, and get ready for it. Transportation is now paid to and from SHLSS. Families are welcome in the beautiful Seafarers While Stephen Garay was attending the bosun recertification program at Hotel, run with pride by Eddie G. SHLSS, his daughter Mariah went and his fine staff. My family and I fishing in the SHLSS pond. Six-yearconsidered my upgrading old Mariah caught a 10 lb, 28 inch experience as both a learning catfish, but she released it-so it's experience and a real vacation. still there swimming around. Because of our leadership and Frank Drozak, we are doing more than just surviving. We are preparing for the future. I would like to thank Frank Drozak and the leadership of the SIU for perpetuating the dream, and keeping alive the spirit of Andrew Furuseth, Harry Lundeberg and Paul Hall. Smooth sailing. Praternally, Stephen B.. Garay G-1072 St. Maries, Idaho BillyJlarell lliddleburg, l'la. 'Obregon'& Captain Praises Crew. .. ' 'Job Well Done ... ' I would like to take this opportunity to praise and give just credit to the SIU Deck Department of this vessel. We have just completed a 98-day, around-the-world voyage that has proven to be the best and most productive voyage that I have made in several years. These men have performed an outstanding job, and each man can take great pride in a job well done. They are: Roger Pinkham, bosun; Geqrge Lugo; John Robbins; Al Mccants; Jim Edmonds; Jim Kirchner; Ray Gorju, and Donald Plummer, all ABs. My special thanks goes out to all of these men for being excellent sea.men and great shipmates. It has been a privilege to have them aboard, and I am looking forward to working with them again in the future. Jlon sincerely, James C. Bolen Jlaner X. V. fla6ar l'.alander 'Taking an Interest in the Future . . . ' I have just completed my second year in college as a Seafarer recipient of the Charlie Logan Scholarship for 1982. I transferred to Maine Maritime Academy this year and now have two more years to go before I graduate. I decided upon an academy education after a careful review of the dwindling merchant marine job market and the growing complexity of the engineering technology facing today's marine engineers. I saw a degree in marine engineering to be the best way to assure future job security. I would like to encourage all Seafarers to take an interest in their future and apply for a Logan Scholarship. The educational assistance and encouragement that our Union offers us goes a long way toward helping achieve career goals, whatever they may be. I would like to close by saying a heartfelt "thank you" to the Union for all their help. . Sincerely, Barbara Dill"inno canine, Jlaine ... 22 / LOG I July 1985 I personally wish to thank you all for a job well done. To each and every member of the unlicensed crew, all departments, and particularly the deck dept., electrician and pumpman who hMr&--_MII___.~._-., the operation of this vessel a lot easier and almost a pleasure at times. Since taking delivery of the vessel, and all throughout the repair periods and in particular the loading operations, I believe that the s · has gained a reputation as a no problem, CAN DO ship. You all have contributed to this and I thank you. I also thank the de dept. for the amount of freedom that I have been given to do my job the way I feel it necessary. I wish you all the best, to have a pleasant vacation, and am looking forward to seeing you all return to the vessel in August. Yours very truly, James P. Olander Chief Officer BB PPC IIU/Jene A. Obregon 'Logan Scholarship Helps Attain Dream. .. ' This past year was the final year in my difficult struggle to obtain a B.S. in electrical engineering at Purdue University. Most of my time was spent working on a senior design project, and any time that was left; was spent keeping up with my other classes. If I had not received the Charlie Logan scholarship, I would have had to give up a large amount of my school time to a job. This obviously would have had a large effect on my grades. I am happy to say that the scholarship has pulled me through another year. It has helped me get past the death of my father in 1983 and the everyday difficulties associated with a college education. In the end, I would have to say that part of my degree belongs to the Charlie Logan scholarship since I could not have been so successful in college without it. Thank you once again for helping me attain my dream of an engineering degree. Sincerely yours, John B. Lud'Wricki Dyer, Ind. �Summary Annual Report SIU Pacific District-PMA Pension Plan This is a summary of the Annual Report for the SIU Pacific District-PMA Pension Plan, Employer Identification No. 94-6061923, for the year ended July 31, 1984. The Annual Report has been filed with the Internal Revenue Service, as required under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA). Basic Financial Statement Benefits under the Plan are provided by a trust arrangement. Plan expenses were $15,503,167. These expenses included $979,868 in administrative expenses, and $14,523,299 in benefits paid to participants and beneficiaries. A total of 8,215 perso?S were participants in or beneficiaries of the Plan at the end of the plan year, although not all 1 of these persons had yet earned the right to receive benefits. The value of Plan assets, after subtracting liabilities of the Plan, was $118,637,367 as of the end of the Plan year compared to $119,041,797 as of the beginning of the Plan year. During the Plan year, the Plan experienced a decrease in its net assets of $404,430. This decrease included unrealized depreciation in the value of Plan assets; that is, the difference between the value of the Plan's assets at the end of the year and value of the assets at the beginning of the year or the cost of the assets acquired during the year. The Plan had total revenue of $22,564,733 , including employer contributions of $10,177,715; earnings from investments of $11,779,006, settlement income from bankruptcy proceedings and miscellaneous income in the amount of $608,012. The Plan incurred book losses in the amount of $1,847,602 from the sale of certain assets; therefore, the net revenue to the Plan was $20,717,131. Your Rights to Additional Information You have the right to receive a copy of the full Annual Report, or any part thereof, on request. The items listed below are included in that report: 1. An accountant's report; 2. Assets held for investment; 3. Transactions in excess of three (3) percent of Plan assets; and 4. Actuarial information regarding the funding of the Plan. To obtain a copy of the full Annual Report or any part thereof, write or call the office of the Plan Administrator, 522 Harrison St. ~San Francisco, Calif. 94105, telephone (415) 495-6882. The charge to cover copying costs will be $5.00 for the full Annual Report, or $.10 per page for any part thereof. You also have the right to receive from the Plan Administrator, on request and at no charge, a statement of assets and expenses of the Plan and accompanying notes, and/or statement of income and expense of the Plan and accompanying notes, or both. If you request a copy of the full Annual Report from the Plan Administrator, these two statements and accompanying notes will be included as part of that report. The charge to cover copying costs given above does not include a charge for the copying of these portions of the report because these portions are furnished without charge. You also have the legally protected right to examine the Annual Report at the main _.. office of the Plan, 522 Harrison St., San Francisco, Calif. 94105, and at the U.S. Department of Labor in Washington, D. C., or to obtain a copy from the U.S. Department of Labor upon payment of copying costs. Requests to the Department of Labor should be addressed to: Public Disclosure Room, N4677 Pension and Welfare Benefit Programs Department of Labor 200 Constitution Avenue , N. W. Washington, D.C. 20216 Minimum Funding Standards An actuary's statement shows that enough money was contributed to the Plan to keep it funded in accordance with the minimum standards of ERISA. New Trainee Program Ready (Continued from Page 4.) bid process or in the hotel section of the contracted cruise ships, they will be awarded class " B " seniority. 7. These seamen, after 730 days additional seatime aboard (RFP) military-contracted vessels, designated by the Seafarers Appeals Board or by being employed in the hotel section of the cruise ships, in a rating above the entry level, may then apply for "A" seniority, after completion of a two-week indoctrination period at the school. 8. Class "B" members who are not graduates of the new trainee program may obtain class "A" se- Williams Crewed (Continued from Page 1.) vessel to help discharge the cargo at an even faster pace. The Williams also has facilities for ensuring the health of the crew. Gymnasiums, Nautilus equipment and a sauna provide for a rigorous workout. A shipboard hospital with direct satellite hook-up to a private medical advisory company will allow inquiries to be made about medical symptoms and methods of treatment for injuries, illness and disease. The vessel is named for a Marine Corps hero posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor by Congress. PFC niority in the same manner as provided to the trainee graduates with class " B" seniority. That is, by serving aboard (RFP) military-contracted vessels designated by the Seafarers Appeals Board or in the hotel section of the cruise vessels, for a period of 730 days in ting above the entry rating level. r Seafarers who need copies of their discharges to replace those that are lost should write to: Commandant, MVP 2100 Second St., S.W. Washington, D.C. 20593 u Missin Important Mail? We want to make sure that you receive your copy of the LOG each month and other important mail such as W-2 Forms, Union Mail and Welfare Bulletins. To accomplish this, please use the address form on this page to update your home address. If you are getting more than one copy of the LOG delivered to you, if you have changed your address, or if your name or address is misprinted or incomplete, please fill in the special address form printed on this page and send it to: SIU & UIW of N.A. Address Correction Department 5201 Auth Way Camp Springs, Maryland 20746-9971 Your home address is your permanent address, and this is where all official Union documents, W-2 Forms, and the LOG will be mailed. -----------------------------------------------------------HOME ADDRESS PLEASE PRINT Date: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ Social Security No. Phone No. ( Area Code Your Full Name Street Apt. or Box# Dewayne T. Williams died in Vietnam in 1968 when his patrol was ambushed in Quang Nam province by Viet Cong guerillas. Williams threw himself onto a hand grenade thrown into his patrol. Taking the full force of the explosion in his chest, he saved his comrades from being maimed or killed by the impact. The vessel was christened by his mother, Barbara C. Williams. Need Copies of Your Discharges? Book Number 0 SIU City 0 UIW State D Pensioner ZIP Other _ _ _ _ _ _ __ UIW Place of E m p l o y m e n t - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Thia wtll be my permanent llddrea for all offlclal union malllnp. Thia llddrea should remain In the Union file un.... otherwise changed by me peraonally. (Signed) _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ ------------------------------------~----------------------~ July 1985 / LOG / 23 - �SIU Solidarity With Pilots Boosted Morale During Strike Airline Pilots Say in Letters of Thanks -- SHLSS employee Dale Moore joins a striking United pilot at National Airport earlier this month. The SIU's strong show of support for striking United Airlines pilots was a "shot in the arm" for the 5,000 flight crew members who struck the airline for more than a month. At airports and United Airlines ' properties around the country , SIU members and their families joined the pilots on the picket lines and at rallies . Union members were at many of the sites every day of the strike until a tentative agreement was reached last month. "We both know that good morale is essential for an effective strike. Your support as president, on behalf of the Seafarers International Union of North America, was a real shot in the arm for our troops ," Henry A. Duffy , president of the Airline Pilots Association, said in a letter to SIU President~ ank Drozak. In New York, Seafarers threw their__ weight behind the pilots on picket lines at the city's major airports . Pilots' strike coordinator for New York, R. K . Bartsch credited the SIU with major help during the strike. In a letter to Port Agent Augie Tellez, Bartsch said , "One of the more enjoyable tasks remaining to be accomplished as we close down our strike center is to say thank you to the new found friends among our brothers and sisters in the labor movement. Your organization is at the top of my list because your people came out and supported us on the picket line before anyone else in the New York area. As I'm sure you will recall , it was your Union who provided the largest number of people at our LaGuardia rally earlier this month and that support will be long remembered . . . Let me simply tell how very welcome was the support of your Seafarers and how much it is appreciated ." Dustin Heindel got an early start in union education when he joined his father, Philadelphia Port Agent Dave Heindel, and his mother Tammy on the United pilots' picket line at the Philadelphia airport. SIU members around the country threw their support to the pilots during the dispute. The Airline Pilots Association is a Maritime Trades Department affiliate. I In San Francisco, Seafarer Ron Koski (second from left) joins an SIU brother and two United pilots in front of the company's downtown ticket office which, thanks to union solidarity, did little business during the strike. SIU members from coast to coast pitched in to help United pilots. Here in Seattle, SIU member John Mansfield joins a United pilot on picket duty at a Westin Hotel, owned by United Airlines. I• ! L AFL-CIO President Lane Kirkland is interviewed about the United strike at National Airport. SHLSS Hotel Manager Ed Gildersleeve (center) looks on. 24 / LOG I July 1985 Seafarers from the New York area were out in force each day to help the United pilots in their fight. Here at LaGuardia SIU members march with the pilots. � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. 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Title A name given to the resource July 1985 Description An account of the resource Headlines: SIU CREWS UP NEW PFC DEWAYNE WILLIAMS ALASKA OIL EXPORT BAN EXTENDED UNTIL 1990 100% U.S. FLAG FOR DOD TRUCK SHIPMENTS HELD GREAT LAKES PINONEER FRED FARNEN DIES AT 82 PORT AGENTS BLUITT AND REINOSA HAVE RETIRED TOXIC WASTE COULD BE SOLVED BY AT-SEA BURNING NEW TRAINEE PROGRAM SET TO START IN AUGUST ED CARLOUGH IS DEAD AT 81 WHAT WE CAN LEARN FROM THE AIRLINE PILOTS' STRIKE NLRB SAYS NO TO DIXIE CARRIERS DECERTIFICATION BID THE PAUL BUCK STEAMS FOR THE MSC WITH THE SIU CREW SIU VESSELS AROUND THE WORLD TRANSCOLORADO GETS AN OVERDUE REST SIU PACIFIC DISTRICT-PMA PENSION PLAN SIU SOLIDARITY WITH PILOTS BOOSTED MORALE DURING STRIKE AIRLINE PILOTS SAY IN LETTER OF THANKS Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Seafarers Log Scanned Issues 1984-1988, 1994-Present Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 7/1/1985 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Newsprint Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context No. 47, No. 7 1985 Periodicals Seafarers Log http://seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/93849ef362ade5de6b5113ca82946daf.pdf 3bd18f821b38d804deeadeb60d6e1ab5 PDF Text Text Official Publication of the Seafarers International Union• Atlantic, GuU, Lakes and Inland Waters District• AFL-CIO Vol. 48 No.? July 1986 Steady 'Hands' Needed in Unrep Seafarers onboard the SIU-contracted 1st Lt. Baldomero Lopez (Amsea) got a chance to put some of their training to use recently during an underway replenishment exercise off the Virginia Capes. See page 9 for photo coverage of the refueling. Ex-Member Uses Art Skills to Prom The first thing Marcel Scuderi ever drew was a tugboat. Since he drew his first tugboat, the 29-year-old Scuderi has gone from '' directionless'' teenager to Piney Point grad (Class 189) to QMED. A lot of Seafarers have made the same large jumps in their lives. But Scuderi has gone a bit further. Four years ago he left the sea to enter one of the country's more prestigious art schools, the Corcoran School of Art in Washington, D.C. Just last month he left with his Fine Arts degree and an impressively designed campaign to help the public understand the plight of the U.S. merchant marine. Scuderi is intense and passionate about helping the U .S.-flag fleet and about giving back something to the Union and industry that helped him so much. "You guys showed me the world. I got my QMED ticket at Union expense and now I want to give something back,'' he said, explaining why he spent the six months of his senior year creating the seven-poster ad series. Late last year he approached the SIU and the Transportation Institute about the project. With the encouragement of both organizations and TI' s Executive Director Peter Luciano, Scuderi began his work. The result-"I've got stacks of stuff all over. It took a long time before I settled on a design.'' The centerpiece of each design is a blue freighter bow with a large white American flag star and blue and red stripes extending stemward. Depending on the short and simple message' 'Our Merchant Marine Is Going Down Fast and We Need Your Help!" "If We Don't Carry More Export Cargo Our Fleet Will Just Disappear!" "Security and Trade Are Assured With a Newly Revitalized Merchant Marine!"-the ship's bow is portrayed a bit differently, symbolizing the message. The designs with the above messages illustrate the technique. In the first the bow points dangerously skyward as if the ship is just minutes from slipping under the ocean. With the warning about a disappearing fleet, the how's coloring is much lighter, fading into the background. On the last, the ship is quickly cutting through the seas steaming ahead. ''The images might look simple, but this has to be understood by everybody-the farmers in Iowa-everybody," Scuderi said. Apparently the series does create an interest for people who know little about the U.S. merchant marine. He said that during the months he worked on the project at the Corcoran his professors began asking questions and became interested in the problems. Like most college grads this time of year, he is job hunting, hoping his degree, free-lance work and internships, along with his impressive project will land him a job as a graphic artist. His work was on display at the SHLSS' s recent conference on strategic sealift where dozens of industry representatives had a chance to view ~~-. S. Fleet Marcel Scuderi displays the ads he developed to help promote the U.S. merchant marine. it. It also will be displayed at SIU headquarters this month. Scuderi has come a long way from that day aboard ship when he used every pen and pencil he brought with him to draw during his off hours. Finally he bought a half-empty ballpoint pen from a crewmate so he could keep drawing to the next port. In the process, he has given something back. Inside: Vet Status Granted to WW II Seafarer A West Coast Maritime Vacation-Part 2 File Your Welfare Claim for Quick Results Cocaine Kills Across Age and Class Unes Page 3 Page 14 1 Page 16 Page 17 • �• 's res e by Frank Droza Maybe persistence does pays off. For years the SIU has been trying to find ways to increase this country's passenger ship fleet. In a nutshell, more passenger vessels mean hundreds of jobs for American seafarers of all unions. These ships generate millions of dollars for the ports they call on and the owners who run the ships. And perhaps most important they serve this country's national defense interests. But despite our years-long effort, there are only two U .S.-flag passenger ships, the SIU-crewed SS Constitution and SS Independence. In the past several years other unions have fought against us. Congressional leaders have sought compromises. The administration refused support. But now things may be changing. For the first time Marad has shown Perhaps this ITF action will make the administration and Congress realize that American military might must rely on American ships and American crews. is now in the U.S. Senate, it has given qualified support to the bill. Unfortunately, like so many other important maritime issues, there are some powerful opponents--other unions, business interests and others. Too many of these people are arguing their cases from a stance of very narrow self-interest with short-sighted opinions and sometimes blatantly false statements. Let's face it. No American passenger ship has been built in the United States in three decades, and none will be built. It is simply too costly. In the meantime, foreign-flag ships are taking billions of American dollars in the booming passenger ship trade. And thousands of seagoing and shoreside jobs are being denied to American workers. * * * If we are going to have a healthy U.S.-flag fleet, a new system of subsidy for our liner companies (which have shrunk by more than half in the last 15 years) must be designed to replace the Operating Difft~rential Subsidy program which the administration is phasing out. Like so many other issues facing the maritime community, no one can agree on what should be done. Unions, companies, owners and politicians have been pulling in different directions, despite warnings from such maritime allies as representatives Mario Biaggi (D-N. Y .) and Walter Jones (D-N .C.) that if they don't come together it will be too late to pass any legislation this year. It is time to put our differences aside or it will be too late to do anything but sit on our thumbs as ODS disappears and nothing is left. * * * favor to a bill which could allow up to five foreign-flag passenger ships to re-flag U.S. While the administration has some reservations about a bill that Finance Committee Checks SIU Expenses The Union's Finance Committee held its quarterly meeting at SIU headquarters last month. The committee, made up of rank and file Seafarers, spent several days examining the Union's expenditures. Pictured above (I. tor.) are Anthony Gregoire, Terry Mouton, Christos Florous, Frank Costango, SIU Secretary Joe DiGiorgio, Cal James and Frank Rodriguez. While the administration appears to have come around on the passenger ship issue, it still needs to look very closely at this country's strategic sealift shortfall. Basically there are not enough U .S.-flag merchant ships and merchant sailors to carry the needed military supplies and troops if any major conventional conflict breaks out. Navy forces have increased, and the nation's Ready Reserve Fleet has also grown. But Navy strategists admit that is still not enough. Defenders of the current sealift policy claim that the shortfall will be made up by using flag-of-convenience (FOC) ships owned by Americans and ships of our NATO allies. The SIU has argued that these ships cannot be counted on because they are manned by crews who would not sail into an American war scene. A resolution adopted by the International Transport Worker's Federation (ITF) Seafarers Section may finally prove our point. The resolution gives seamen the right to refuse to proceed on ships bound for a war-like operations area. Maritime unions from more than 50 nations, including most of our NATO allies, are parties to the resolution. While the SIU fought against the action, the ITF and International Labor Organization has included this resolution in every document and issue for the past 18 months or more. Several hundred ships this country counts on for a military emergency are FOC or NATO vessels, but if the crews refuse to sail, those ships are useless. * * * If you think every time you read my column I say something about drugs, there is a reason for that. Drugs, especially cocaine and alcohol, are ruining lives and too often ending them. The deaths of Len Bias, University of Maryland All-American basketball star and Boston Celtics' first-round draft choice, and Don Rogers, a Cleveland Browns' defensive back and former rookie of the year, are examples that cocaine doesn't care who it kills. Those two young men were probably as healthy as anyone can be, yet both died from single episodes of cocaine use. There is no doubt that cocaine can certainly get you high, there should be no doubt anymore that it can kill too. Is that 10 or 20 minute rush worth the risk? On another level, if drugs are found in your urine after a required drug test, which more and more of you must take if you want certain jobs, you won't get that job. Is that 10 or 20 minute rush worth losing months of work for? If you do have a problem with drugs or alcohol, get help now. The SIU wants to help you help yourself. Talk to your port agent or call the Seafarers Alcohol and Drug Abuse Rehabilitation Center, please. It could save your life. Official Publication of the Seafarers International Union of North America, Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District, July 1986 Vol. 48, No. 7 AFL-CIO Executive Board Frank Drozak President Joe DiGiorgio Ed Turner Executive Vice President Secretary Angus "Red" Campbell Vice President ~fl Charles Svenson Editor Mike Hall Assistant Editor 2 I LOG I July 1986 L~nette •.. Leon Hall Vice President Joe Sacco George McCartney Roy A. Mercer Vice President Vice President V/Ce President ..,o;~ '"'';ii{.·, 'o'"'.. Deborah Greene Associate Editor Ray Bourdlua Vice President I Managing Editor Max Hall Associate Editor Mike S8cco Marshall Assistant Editor/Photos ~ i The LOG (ISSN 0160-2047) is published monthly by Seafarers International Union, Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District, AFL-CIO, 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, Md. 20746, Tel. 8990675. Second-class postage paid at M.S.C. Prince Georges, Md. 20790-9998 and at additional mailing offices. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to the LOG, 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, Md. 20746. �John Cleveland, SIU Cafeteria Manager, Killed in Crash SIU Headquarters cafeteria manager John "Johnny" Travis Cleveland Sr., 28, died of injuries sustained in a two-car collision in Compton, Md., St. Mary's County on June 30. Brother Cleveland, of Compton, and the driver of the other car, Timothy William Mathers, 27 , of Lexington Park, Md., were pronounced dead on arrival at St. Mary's Hospital in Leonardtown, Md. Piney Point cooking instructor Johnny Cleveland (left) helping student cooks improve their culinary skills. Earns Medals for Mulberry Operation Seafarer Wins Vet Status It took more than 40 years, but finally Seafarer Winston Edward Battle Sr. is getting the recognition he rightly deserves. Battle, who was one of hundreds of American merchant seamen who took part in Operation Mulberry during the Normandy Invasion in June 1944, is being officially recognized as a veteran of that military operation. Seafarer Battle, who is 62 and still ships as chief steward, was given an Honorable Discharge certificate and medals for his services in the European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign. He was also awarded the Good Conduct Medal and the Honorable Service lapel button. His veterans status entitles him to benefits from the U.S. Veterans Administration. "I'm going to wear these medals with pride and dignity finally,'' Battle said. His wife, Cora in Compton, Calif. added, "We're going to frame the discharge certificate. It makes me happy that my husband has finally received his recognition.'' ''Our ship (the SS Victory Sword) was among 32 ships that were intentially sunk by our men to create a breakwater effect, thus calming the waters of the [Mulberry] Harbor so that infantrymen could have an easier time coming ashore," Battle explained. "Only some of those ships and their personnel were recognized for their efforts," he said. "For years I and others have tried to receive that same due recognition. It took the Mulberry Winston Battle Veterans Act (Public Law 95-202) to open up the way for the rest of us to be recognized.'' A notice was published in many newspapers asking for veterans who served on these ships including the Victory Sword to contact the U.S. Army Reserve Personnel Center so they could receive their long-delayed recognition. ''They finally got around to realizing they would never have won World War II without merchant seamen,'' Battle said. Seafarer Battle, who hit the bricks in the 1946 General Maritime and 1946 Isthmian beefs, later sailed during both the Korean and Vietnam Wars. He has been a member of the SIU since 1942. Sharing his honors as a "Mulberry Vet" along with his wife are Battle's son, Seafarer Vance F. Battle and his daughter, Linda Whitaker. Yost Takes C.G. Command Admiral Paul Alexander Yost Jr. became the 18th Commandant of the United States Coast Guard on May 30, 1986. He was nominated to that position while serving as Commander of the Atlantic Area, Commander Mar- There were no passengers in either vehicle. According to the county sheriff's department, Mathers was driving north on the road at about 9:55 p.m. when his car crossed the center line to pass two cars on a curve, skidded sideways and crashed into Cleveland's southbound auto. Cleveland began working for the Union in 1981 at SHLSS. In May 1983 he took over the cafeteria at SIU headquarters in Camp Springs, Md. He was a graduate of the U.S. Navy Culinary School at Patuxent Naval Air Base in Lexington Park, Md. Cleveland was the founder and first president of an American Culinary Federation chapter in Southern Maryland. Burial was in the SIU Cemetery at Valley Lee, Md. Surviving are his widow, Cheryl; a son, John Travis Jr.; his parents, and a brother and sister. Commenting on Cleveland's death, Gus Gusilatar, co-worker for six years and headquarters cafeteria chief cook said, "to me, John was a very intelligent guy and a well-coordinated worker. He was a good instructor.'' Romeo V. Lupinacci, Piney Point chief chef and president of UIW Local 31 said, "John had a lot of vision. He was a cleancut, typical American man. And aggressive and he had a quick mind. He wanted to make it . . . he wanted to be a great chef . . . he was very ethical and a great outdoorsman. He was like a son." UIW lawyer Charles Monblatt who knew John for almost four years said, "Johnny Cleveland was a good person." "John was friendly, helpful, courteous, a gentleman of good character. He was strict but fair," LOG staffer Ray Bourdius said. A special memorial service for Cleveland was held at SHLSS July 3. Several hundred people from headquarters, the school and the community attended. In addition, co-workers and friends have established a special trust fund for Cleveland's son. itime Defense Zone Atlantic, and Commander Third Coast Guard District in New York City where he was assigned in 1984. In these roles, Yost was responsible for Coast Guard operations in the Atlantic, Caribbean, and Gulf of Mexico including drug interdiction, maritime law enforcement, and search and rescue, as well as maritime coastal defense under the authority of the Commander Atlantic Fleet, United States Navy. Prior to his Third District assignment, Admiral Yost was Chief of Staff of the Coast Guard for three years. He was promoted to flag rank in 1978 and served as Eighth District Commander in New Orleans, La. for three years. Admiral Yost graduated from the Naval War College at Newport, R.l. in 1964. He received master's degrees in international affairs from George Washington University (1964) and in mechanical engineering from the University of Connecticut (1959). The Commandant's awards include The Distinguished Service Medal, Silver Star, Legion of Merit with combat "V", a gold star in lieu of a second Legion of Merit, Meritorious Service Adm. Paul Yost Medal, Combat Action Ribbon, Korean Service Medal, and United Nations Service Medal. A native of St. Petersburg, Fla., Admiral Yost is married to the former Jan Worth of Wakefield, Mass. They have five children. News Notes In a late-breaking development, a contract has been ratified by SIU members who work onboard the SS Constitution and Independence. The new contract will cover more than 1,000 SIU members. The two vessels are owned by American Hawaiia Cruise Lines. They constitute this country's entire passenger fleet. More details on the contract will be carried in next month's LOG. * * * * Ed Pulver, regional director of the SIU, was named as a delegate to the National Labor Council for Latin American Advancement, it was announced by Jack Otero, president of LCLAA and an official of the Brotherhood of Railway & Airline Clerks, AFL-CIO. Pulver is a long-time member and official of the SIU working in the New Jersey area. * * * * The many-talented Louis Cirignano, Seafarer, teacher, town councilman and public-spirited citizen, showed up in the Congressional Record May 13 where he was recognized as one of ''The Boys at Myrtle & Monroe of the City of Passaic, N .J. '' July 1986 I LOG I 3 �profiles In his six years in the U.S. Senate , Alfonse D' Amato (R-N. Y.) has been an active supporter of the U.S. Merchant Marine. On virtually every major maritime bill to come before the full House in recent years, the senator has supported those that protect the American flag. In particular, he has supported the cargo preference compromise, registry of Cunard vessels in the American passenger trades, P.L. 480 maritime subsidies and tax deductions for conventions at sea. The 49-year-old senator also has landed Staten Island a major naval role as homeport to Navy nuclear construction projects which will give employment opportunities to hundreds of Staten Island maritime workers in the years ahead. Senator D' Amato was elected to office in 1980, and today, six years later, is favored to win re-election. It probably will not make a difference who runs against Senator D' Amato this year. For as everyone in New York seems to know, D' Amato has brought home the bacon to New York on countless occasions while successfully lobbying for federal funding for his state. And it is for this reason the majority of voters, both Democrat and Republican, are supporting D'Amato in '86. Chief among D'Amato's accomplishments has been a bargain he made to beef up drug enforcement in New York. A bargain was struck in 1983 after Reagan aides approached D' Amato for his vote on the MX missile. The president would have his vote if, in return, New York were given money to hire drug enforcement officials, D'Amato told the Reagan aides. New York gained millions of dollars to pay a new work force of border customs agents while D' Amato voted for the MX. In another instance, D' Amato worked out a coalition in the Senate Sen. Alfonse D' Amato to pressure the administration to continue funding subsidies for the N. Y. transit authority. Although D' Amato has had success in his campaign against drug trafficking, it is in the area of transportation that he has established his political career. D' Amato, joining other senators, said he would vote down a gasoline tax bill unless a portion of receipts from the bill were allocated toward the New York transit system. The plan worked, and D'Amato secured through 1986 from Congress $1 billion for New York commuters. On other issues, D'Amato has come out strongly in favor of retaining state and local tax deductions in the federal tax laws, and in a number of ways helped to create jobs by helping to create small businesses. D'Amato is also credited with keeping the administration from withdrawing tax exempt industrial development bonds, a source of jobs for New York. Senator D' Amato serves on the Senate Appropriations Committee, the Committee on Housing and Urban Affair~ the Small Business Committee and the Joint Economic Committee. One Size Fits All In its monthly series of interviews and reports, "PROFILES" will highlight key government officials instrumental in shaping national and maritime policy. Idaho Governor John V. Evans is a moderate Democrat in Republican country. Governor since 1977, Evans is seeking to unseat the current Republican officeholder in this fall's U.S. Senate elections. The shifting political climate in Idaho has made the Democratic issues and values Evans has fought for his entire career a difficult battle. Three times the state legislature has overturned the governor's veto of right-to-work for less legislation. But organized labor and Evans campaigned long and hard to obtain enough citizen support to put the issue on this November's ballot. For Evans, the governorship has not been easy. He leads a state that has been changing radically, both demographically and politically. Idaho has become one of the fastest growing states in recent years, with most of the growth coming from residents moving to Idaho from conservative Orange County, Calif. Between 1960 and the current election year, Idaho has shifted in party affiliation from Democrat to Republican. Now it is one of the more conservative states in the union. Evans is challenging incumbent Senator Steven Symms and so far into the campaign, Evans has the respect and support of organized labor, especially after his long fight to keep Idaho from becoming a right-to-work state. Evans' three vetoes of right-towork legislation attests to the anti-labor climate in a state which would not let the issue rest after a first veto. Evans also has fought to retain Davis Bacon prevailing wage standards. On major issues, Governor Evans has had a wholesome affect on Idaho. He has kept the state financially solvent without having to raise taxes. He has led the state further along the path of industrial development. In addition, he has worked · to improve education and called for licensing requirements at daycare centers to reduce child abuse , an emotional issue in this election year. Among supporters of Evans are conservatives who have become disenchanted with Symms. Symms' politics are more closely attuned to the conservative mood of the state, but his unpredictable and often outlandish remarks have upset many voters. Added to this is the fact that Symms has Gov. John V. Evans accomplished nothing major to keep Washington 'off the backs' of state residents as he campaigned to do in the 1980 election espousing libertarian anti-government philosophy. What the senator has done while in office is to vote against government programs without offering acceptable alternatives. Symms' flamboyant behavior is not likely to have gained him much in the way of voter support either. Symms for instance, was one of a handful of senators who voted against a resolution condemning vote fraud in the Philippines. He has criticized South African Nobel prize .winner Desmond Tutu. In 1981, Symms proposed that the food stamp program be trimmed by asking the poor to purchase their own food stamps. With this record, Symms has established an image for himself as being against the underdog. One could not expect that he would support working labor issues. In fact, Symms has a low threshold for labor causes. He also has not given his support to the maritime industry and to working Seafarers. In experience as well , Evans surpasses Symms. He has given three decades of service to the people of Idaho. He began his political career in 1952 serving first as senator in the Idaho State Senate. He was elected state lieutenant governor in 1960 and mayor of Malad City, Idaho in 1967. A decade later,.in 1977, he was elected governor of the state. Uberty Ship John W. Brown To N. Y. Harbor as Museum Seafarers come in all sizes but survival suits come in just one. The picture above dramatically illustrates that 'these suits do fit everyone. On the left is 110-pound Julian Lopez; on the right is his Sea-Land Patriot shipmate, 275-pound Andrew Reasko. 4 I LOG I July 1986 The Maritime Administration will give the Liberty ship John W. Brown to the non-profit Project Liberty Ship of New York City for preservation and development into a merchant marine memorial museum. The project to preserve the John W. Brown as a museum was formed in 1977. It made a bid for the ship in October 1985 and plans to move her to a site in N. Y. Harbor later this year from the stored James River (Va.) National Reserve Fleet. She took part in 1944 in the World War II invasions of Southern France and Anzio, Italy and is one of the better preserved of the few remaining Liberty cargo vessels built during that war. In 1985 the John W. Brown was named to the National Register of Historic Places. After the war, the Liberty ship housed a Manhattan, N.Y. maritime high school in the Hudson River before reverting back to the U.S. government in 1983. �I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I • Seafarer International Union of Passenger Vessels • I "Our commercial (merchant marine) fleet has an essential national security role to fulfill, and it is a national responsibility-not just a Navy or Defense Department responsibilityto see that this national asset is properly supported." These words were spoken by Deputy Chief of Naval Operations VADM Thomas Hughes Jr. at a House Merchant Marine Subcommittee hearing. He cited Defense Department sealift projections for 1992 to show a shortfall of 70,000 to 100,000 tons in our sealift capability. ·'Clearly the decline in the size and capacity of the U.S. merchant marine is of grave concern to us in the Department of Defense responsible for security planning," he said. I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I • I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I Marad administrator John Gaughan gave qualified approval to S. 1935, legislation that would permit the re-flagging of up to five foreign-flag passenger vessels under the American registry. This is the first time that the administration ha taken this stand. The SIU has been working hard to try to get S. 1935 passed. It has met with opposition from some segments of the maritime industry who point to proposed domestic-build project that they say will produce new passenger vessels. "Not one cruise vessel has been constructed in a U.S. yard since 1958," said Frank Pecquex, head of the SIU's legislative department. "Unless S. 1935 is enacted, it is unlikely that this country's domestic fleet will be increased. It now stands at exactly two." Sealift I I I I I I July 1986 Legi lative, Admini trative and Regulatory Happening MARAD Leans to Passenger Ship OK I I I I I I I I I I orth America, AFL-C 0 Tax Refor... The Senate passed a sweeping tax reform bill by a near unanimous vote of 97-3. If enacted, it will have major repercussions for all Americans, including those employed in the maritime industry. Under the terms of the bill that the Senate passed, the tax code would be changed in the following ways. The depreciation schedule for vessels would be extended to I 0 years from the current five-year schedule; the investment tax credit would be repealed, and the tax treatment of foreign-sources income would be altered. In addition, the measure would retain present law with respect to monies deposited into a tax-deferred Capital Construction Fund and maintain the tax deductibility of business expenses incurred while attending conferences held onboard U.S.-flag passenger vessels. The House has already passed its version of tax reform. Because there are difference between the House and Senate versions of tax reform, a conference committee made up of members of the Senate Finance Committee and the House Ways and Means Committee must meet to iron out a compromi e bill. Momentum seems to be building on enactment of some kind of tax reform bill. Two months ago, tax reform was virtually dead. Today, no one i betting against it. Liner Fleet • SIU President Frank Drozak ha called upon Congress to enact legislation to promote this country's declining liner fleet. The time to do something is now, before there is no more liner fleet left to revitalize, said Drozak in a recently issued press release. He has applauded the attempts of the House Merchant Marine Committee which is looking into ways to preserve this important segment of the maritime industry. As currently envisioned by the House Merchant Marine Committee, attempts to revive this country's liner fleet would revolve around the following programs: • a streamlined operating differential subsidy program, • ome kind of build foreign authorization, coupled with incentive for the domestic shipbuilding and repair industry, and • the relaxation of a number of regulatory controls on vessel operation. Current ODS contracts will be phased out during a 15-year period starting in 1987. Unless they are replaced, said Drozak, the liner fleet will experience a further decline. The House Merchant Marine Committee has been conducting hearings on this matter. Noting the seriousness of the issue, Rep. Mario Biaggi (D-N.Y.) urged the various segments of the maritime industry to put aside their differences in order to present a united front to the administration. Service Contract Two amendments have been attached to the Department of Defense Authorizations bill that would "profoundly" restrict the application of the basic wage protections for the Service Contract Act of 1965. If these amendments are enacted, then the job security and wage stability of seamen employed on military vessels will be jeopardized, said SIU President Frank Drozak in a letter to the Senate Armed Services Committee. The first amendment would dramatically raise the applicable employee and financial thresholds of the Service Contract Act. At present, projects that employ five people or cost more than $2,500 fall under the terms of the Act. If the amendment is passed, then only projects employing 25 employees and costing $1,000,000 would be covered. The second amendment would exempt all Department of Defense-sponsored maritime services contracts from the provisions of the Service Contract Act. According to Drozak, "It is patently unfair to arbitrarily reclassify the job function performed by American seafarers. Regardless of how a seaman's occupational function is examined, it is a service activity and, as such, falls within the jurisdiction of the Service Contract Act. "The bottom line is this," said Drozak. "If these amendments are enacted, then the job security and the wage tability of eamen employed onboard military vessel will be jeopardized. "Simply put,,. aid Drozak, .. the federal government hould not be promoting the payment of sub tandard wages. Enacting these amendments would be tantamount to penalizing tho e employees who provide e . ential service to the federal government." Alaskan Oil The Commerce Department has issued a report calling for the export of North Slope Alaskan oil even though that report concedes that such a move ''would have a negative impact on the U .S.-flag tanker fleet and the industries that it supports.'' For the maritime industry, removal of the export ban would lay up an estimated 30 tankers totalling over 4 million dwt. It would expose ''approximately $382 million of Title XI federally guaranteed mortgages to default,'' according to the Commerce Department. In addition, according to the report, private tanker owners and oil companies that own tankers "could be subject to an additional default of approximately $540 million.'' Seafaring employment would be the hardest hit by removal of the ban, said the Department of Commerce. Displacement could be as high as 52 percent of the U.S. tanker workforceabout 2,000 workers. According to the report, "Displaced seafarers would have difficulty finding work in other types of shipping since employment opportunities in the U.S. merchant marine at large are poor.'' Ostensibly, the reason for removing the ban would be to improve the trade balance. Yet according to the Commerce Department, there are factors that could lead to a negative change in the trade balance. For instance, if oil replaced on a barrel for barrel basis by oil imports is carried on foreign tankers, the U.S. would lose the transportation costs of each transaction. The Commerce Department was willing to accept these developments because removal of the ban ''would reduce government-caused economic distortions and inefficiencies. ''There is no better argument for continuing the ban on the export of Alaskan oil," said Frank Pecquex, head of the SIU's legislative department, ''than the report that the Commerce Department issued. I find it difficult to believe that this administration would accept the wholesale sacrifice of an entire American industry.'' Congress to Recess July should be a relatively quiet month for legislation. Congress will be in recess until the 14th. Politicians usually use this time to campaign back home. Seafarers reading this paper might think about sending letters to the district offices of their congressional representatives about pending maritime legislation. Support SPAD July 1986 I LOG I 5 �Area Vice Presidents' Report Great Lakes by V.P. Mike Sacco S HIPMENTS of iron ore, coal and grain on the Great Lakes totaled 14,000,000 tons last month, a decrease of 13 percent from the same period last year. As a result of this decline, the U.S.-ftag fleet operated only 49 out of its 88 bulk carriers during the month. This latest piece of news did nothing to dispel the gloom of the Great Lakes maritime industry. The American Great Lakes maritime industry steadily has been losing ground over the past 30 years. In 1984 U.S.-ftagvesselscarried just 6.4 percent of the U.S./Canada trade; the U .S.-ftag share for 1953 was 29.2 percent. Given this gloomy picture, the SIU has been doing fairly well. While the dredging industry is ''no great shakes,'' according to Algonac Port Agent Byron Kelley, SIU jobs number about the same as last year. Still, the SIU has been politically active in this area. In Ohio, we are taking the lead in supporting the reelection campaign of John Glenn and Dick Celeste. Both races are extremely important. One interesting footnote: SIU Field Rep Martin Vittardi is one of just two labor representatives to be elected to city councils in Cuyahoga County in Ohio. (He's from Parma, a suburb of Cleveland.) "My opponents try to say that I am a member of a special interest group," said Vittardi. "I say, if fighting for better working conditions and more jobs means that you are part of a special interest group, then fine, I'm a member of a special interest group.'' versity of Maryland. Rogers was a star football player for the Cleveland Browns. Both were well liked by their fellow teammates. Both were extremely talented and had bright futures. The only good thing to come from their deaths is the publicity about the dangers of drug abuse, especially cocaine. This is a national problem. It exists everywhere, including the U.S. Navy and the private-flag merchant marine. Yet my immediate concern is with the use of drugs by unlicensed crewmembers aboard MSCPAC ships. I say that it is time to protect those people who do not make use of any drugs and who are being put in jeopardy because of those who are users. At present, the Personnel Rehabilitation Program (PRP) only applies to crewmembers who are assigned to the USNS Kilauea, an ammunition ship. Yet because of the growing epidemic of drugs, private steamship companies are demanding that corrective action be taken and have requested that language be negotiated into contracts on the utilization of drug screening tests. The use of such tests in some shape or form is probably inevitable. And when they are used in the private sector, it will not be too long before MSCP AC will demand the same thing. It is my strong suggestion to those of you who use recreational drugsto clean up your act now, before it is too late. T HE tragic deaths of two prominent sports figures from cocaine overdoses have underscored the severity of this nation's drug problem. By now, everyone has probably heard about the deaths of Len Bias and Don Rogers. Bias, who was drafted by the champion Boston Celtics, was a prominent basketball star at the Uni6 I LOG I July 1986 East Coast by V.P. Leon Hall A West Coast by V. P. George McCartney S Gulf Coast by V.P. Joe Sacco T Government Services by V.P. Roy Mercer The SIU has had a first-hand glimpse of this anti-labor bias, most recently with National Marine. Many labor officials no longer believe that they can get a fair hearing before a Labor Relations court. This is not to paint a bleak picture of the maritime industry, just to remind people that political action is extremely important. On a more positive note, we were able to get a waiver from Congress to allow the Delta Queen to continue operating for at least five more years. This will mean a lot to workers in the Gulf and the inland rivers, and especially workers in Louisiana, which now has the highest unemployment rate in the country. In addition, we were able to negotiate a contract with Marine Contracting and Towing. Unlicensed members employed in SONAT Marine's Mariner fleet have approved the company's contract proposals. This does not, however, settle the long-standing dispute over SONAT's unilateral decision to reclassify the captains, mates and barge captains in its various fleets as "supervisors." Queen Mary, the luxurious ocean liner which was turned into a land-based hotel. It is staffed with members of the United Industrial Workers Union, an affiliate of the SIU. One last thing: I want to thank Marad Administrator John Gaughan for saying that merchant seamen should be granted veterans status for their activities during World War II. Only those seamen who served in the now famous Mulberry Operation have been granted that status so far, but as far as John Gaughan and I are concerned, all merchant seamen deserve it. One of our members who served in the Mulberry Operation, Winston Battle, was recently written up in the papers out here for his heroic actions during World War II. He and thousands of other merchant seamen like him risked their lives so that all Americans could be free. HE SIU has placed a high priority on its grassroots activities, especially in Texas, where democratic governor Mark White is up for re-election. White has been a good friend to the SIU and to the maritime industry. He is a stand-up politician who is willing to go to the wall for the things he believes in. This year's elections will be extremely important. For one thing, they will help set the tone for the 1988 presidential race. Whoever is president in 1988 will have the chance to nominate several justices to the Supreme Court. President Reagan has had the chance to nominate three people-Rehnquist, O'Connor and Scalia. If you think that they are pro-labor or pro-maritime, then think again. Half of all the sitting judges on the federal courts and the National Labor Relations Board have been appointed by President Reagan. This has made things extremely difficult for workers, especially in their dealings with owners. HIPPING on the West Coast has picked up in recent weeks, while things in Hawaii have slowed down a little. The fact that the Independence is back from her lay-up helps a bit, though. We've been busy trying to negotiate contracts for our members who have until July 10 to vote on Crowley's final proposal. In addition, members who work onboard American Hawaii Cruise Line vessels are voting on a new threeyear contract. Both were difficult sets of negotiations. From Mike Lowry' s congressional race in Washington to Tom Bradley's bid to become the new governor of California, the SIU has been playing an active role on a grassroots level. This year's elections will help determine the fate of the American-flag merchant marine, so I urge all members to register to vote. Members in Wilmington have a new hall which is located at 510 North Broad Street. Dennis Lundy, our new field rep there, was asked to serve on the Board of Directors of the Seamen's Church Institute. I know my good friends on the East Coast will be busy celebrating the lOOth anniversary of the Statue of Liberty this Fourth of July. I want to remind all our members that this year also marks the 50th anniversary of the LL eyes will be on New York this Fourth of July, where the Statue of Liberty will be celebrating her lOOth anniversary. The country has taken the occasion to its heart. There has been an almost universal outpouring of love for Lady Liberty and all that she represents. This nation's maritime and labor heritage will be highlighted in the Fourth of July celebration. An armada of tall ships will make their way down the Hudson River in order to be inspected by the Lady, as the statue is fondly called. The statue's lOOth anniversary comes one year after the modern seamen's movement celebrated its one 1OOth anniversary. Lady Liberty, the labor movement and merchant seamen have come a long way in 100 years. Unfortunately, today's political and economic climate has not been good for the maritime industry or for the labor movement. Seamen and other workers have had to struggle to maintain the benefits and wage increases that they've won over the past 100 years. With the growing trade deficit, foreign-flag shipping and attacks on the labor movement, it has not been easy. Still, all across the country, the SIU is making headway with its grassroots political activities. These activities all boil down to this: we are urging the government to adopt a comprehensive policy on maritime affairs that will cover everything from deep-sea sailors, to inland boatmen, to fishermen, to Great Lakes sailors to cannery workers. For without a strong maritime industry, there would never have been a Lady Liberty. �Bob-Lo's Lake Boats Too Mariner Contract, 3 Other Inland Pacts Ratified SIU members recently approved five Inland and Lakes contracts, including three which authorized inland SPAD check-offs. One of the contracts that was ratified covered "non-supervisory personnel" in SONAT Marine's Mariner fleet. The Mariner contract, which was sent out for approval in May, comes a year-and-a-half after the old one expired. Negotiations between SONAT Marine and the SIU were complicated by the company's unilateral decision to reclassify the captains, mates and barge captains as supervisory personnel. The SIU and the Mariner Negotiating Committee made a decision to reach an agreement on those categories of workers that the company was willing to discuss at negotiations, and to simultaneously pursue all legal remedies for the captains, mates and barge captains. ''The Union's decision to negotiate for the unlicensed personnel,'' said John Fay, SIU assistant-secretary, "in no way waives its right to bargain on behalf of the captains, mates and barge captains.'' SONAT's decision to reclassify some of its workers is part of a larger antiunion trend that is gripping the tug and barge industry. That is why the decision of the Inland members at three companies to include a SPAD check-off in their contract is so important. The three companies where this happened were Sabine Towing, C.G. Willis Towing and Red Circle Transport. "This is an historic development," said SIU Vice President Joe Sacco. ''The members at these Inland companies realize that the only way to protect their rights in this day and age is through political action." Sacco pointed to developments at SONAT Marine and National Marine as evidence of this anti-union bias. ''Since Ronald Reagan took office,'' said Sacco, "management-labor negotiations have been extremely difficult. In some areas, it is virtually impossible to get a fair hearing before the National Labor Relations Board.'' The fifth contract covers SIU members who work for the Great Lakes Ferry Company, which is owned by the Bob-Lo Company. Seafarers working under this contract help carry passengers from Detroit to Bob-Lo' s Amusement Park, on the Ste. Clair and the Columbia. On the Great Lakes, the SIU crews two large ferry boats which operate from Detroit to Bob-Lo Island Amusement Park. About 28 people each work on the Ste. Clair (above) and the Columbia. Luedtke Wins 'Rock Job' Luedtke Engineering was the low bidder on a "rock job" in Euclid, Ohio on Lake Erie for outside dredging and repair and replacement of the breakwater. Dunbar and Sullivan won the contract to do the shoreside work there. Dredging Cleveland Harbor Annual dredging of the Cleveland River and harbor is being done by the Great Lakes Dredge and Dock Co. Later the company will dredge the Rouge River and deposit the dredged up material at Pt. Moulee, Mich., 18 miles below Detroit. Red Circle Boatmen OK New Contract Red Circle Boatmen in the port of New Orleans have ratified a new contract with an hourly wage increase. The old contract ended June 30. Workers at Sabine Towing in Houston who man the Titan and other tugs, recently approved a new contract which included a SPAD check-off for the flrst time. In Memoriam Pensioner Myron Arrington Garrish Jr., 65, died of heart disease on May 7. Brother Garrish joined the Union in the port of Norfolk in 1961. He sailed as a mate for McAllister Brothers from 1956 to 1976. He was a former member of the United Mine Workers Union from 1953 to 1961. Boatman Garrish was a veteran of the U. S. Coast Guard during World War II. A native of Norfolk, he was a resident of Chesapeake, Va. Burial was in the Riverside Park Cemetery, Norfolk. Surviving are his widow, Edna, a daughter, Susan, and his mother, Nora Gashill. Marine Allied Wor er of the Atlantic and Gulf Coast Union from 1915 to 1957. Boatman West was a veteran of the U.S. Army during World War II. Born in Rockdale, Texas, he was a resident of Galveston, Texas. Surviving are his widow, Winnie and two daughters, Judy and Joyce. Glenn McDonough, 28, died on June 10. Brother McDonough joined the Union in the port of Jacksonville in 1976. He sailed as a deckhand for Caribe Towing from 1974 to 1975 and for Crowley Marine from 1985 to 1986. He was a 1978 SIU Inland Towboat Scholarship winner. Boatman McDonough was born in Townsend, Wash. and was a resident of Jacksonville. Surviving are his father, James of Lake Charles, La. and his mother, Darlene of Jacksonville. · Pensioner Walter Wayland West, 67, died on May 2. Brother West joined the Union in the port of Houston in I 957. He sailed as a chief engineer for G & H Towing from 1956 to 1982. He was a former member of the SIU member Dave Jarvis, oiler, shows off one of the five large walleyes he caught from the SIU dock in Algonac, Mich. The fish measured 271/i'' and weighed eight pounds. July 1986 I LOG I 7 �New Pensioners Thomas John Antoncic, 64, joined the Union in the port of Philadelphia in 1965. He sailed as a tug mate for the Reading Railroad Co. from 1952 to 1962. Brother Antoncic last sailed out of the port of New York at Jersey City, N .J. He was a former member of the Masters, Mates and Pilots Union from 1943 to 1959. Boatman Antoncic was born in Philadelphia and is a resident of Cinnaminson, N.J. Edward E. Austin, 62, joined the Union in the port of Norfolk. Brother Austin is a resident of Virginia Beach, Va. Dennis Slaber Hooper, 65 , joined the Union in the port of Norfolk in 1972. He sailed as a chief engineer for Allied Towing from 1970 to 1977. Brother Hooper is a veteran of the U.S. Navy during World War II , the Korean Conflict and the Vietnam War. He was born in Kentucky ands is a resident of Portsmouth, Va. Gerald Nicholas Keller Sr., 59, joined the Union in the port of New Orleans in 1956. He sailed as a deckhand and captain for Crescent Towing from 1954 to 1986. Brother Keller attended both the 1977 Piney Point Gulf Educational Conference and the Louisiana Inland Crews Conference there. He was also a member of the MAW-HIWD 498. Boatman Keller is a veteran of the U.S. Navy during World War II. Born in Algiers, La., he is a resident of Gretna, La. Absie Mitchell Le Beouf, 65, joined the Union in the port of Port Arthur, Texas in 1961. He sailed as a chief engineer for Moran Towing in 1939 and for D.M. Picton from 1964 to 1975. Brother Le Beouf last sailed out of the port of Houston. He was a former member of the Sabine National Tugboat Assn. District Independent Union from 1946 to 1961. Boatman Le Beouf was born in Cameron , La. and is a resident of Port Arthur. Patrick Albert O'Brien, 70, joined the Union in the port of Houston in 1975. He sailed as a chief engineer for G & H Towing from 1968 to 1977. Brother O'Brien was a former member of the SUP. He was born in Kansas and is a resident of Houston. 8 I LOG I July 1986 Jimmie Tatum, 61, joined the Union in the port of Houston in 1960. He sailed as an oiler for National Marine Service from 1957 to 1960 and for G & H Towing from 1965 to 1974. Brother Tatum was a former member of the IBL Union from 1957 to 1960. He was also ~ former member of the NMU. Boatman Tatum is a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps in World War II. A native of Edna, Texa , he is a resident of Ingleside , Texas . John Walter Trawka, 62, joined the Union in the port of Philadelphia in 1951 sailing as an AB and 3rd mate for IOT from 1970 to 1978. Brother Trawka began sailing during World War II. He also worked as a rigger and machinist at the Sun Ship- yard , Chester, Pa. from 1968 to 1970. Boatman Trawka is a veteran of the U.S. Army in World War II. A native of Philadelphia, he is a resident there. Aboard the Dixie Power The tug Dixie Power came out of layup June 3 and is now running to the fuel docks in and around Woodriver, Ill. Aboard the Dixie Power are, from the left, Robert W. Katzara, engineer; Dudly Bonvillain, chief engineer; Bill Mitchel, pilot, and J.B. Phillips, cook. Dispatchers Report for Inland Waters JUNE 1-30, 1986 Port Gloucester .. .. . ... ... .. . . .... .... . New York . .... . ... . ............. . . Philadelphia ..... ... .. . ... . ... . ... . Baltimore . . ...................... . Norfolk ... . .. .. ..... . .. ... .. . ... . Mobile ..... .. .... . ............. . . New Orleans ........ . .... . ... . .. . . . Jacksonville ................ .. .... . San Francisco ..... . ... . .. . ....... . . Wilmington .......... . . . .... . ..... . Seattle .. ... . ............... . .... . Puerto Rico . .... . .. . ...... . ... .. . . Houston .... . . . .. . ....... . .. . ... . . Algonac . . ............. . . ... . ... . . St. Louis . . .. . ........ . .......... . Piney Point .. .... . .. ..... . ........ . Totals . . . ...... . . . . . ............ . Port Gloucester ... . . . .... . .. .......... . New York . ....... .. . .. . .......... . Philadelphia ... . .. ................ . Baltimore .. .... . . . ........... . ... . Norfolk ... . . ... . . . . ........... . . . Mobile ...... .. ...... . . . . .. ..... . . New Orleans . . . ................... . Jacksonville ... . .... . . . . .. . ... . .. . . San Francisco ......... . ... . ....... . Wilmington . .. . ......... . .. .. .. .. . . Seattle .. . ............. . ..... . ... . Puerto Rico .. ... . . ... ..... ... .... . Houston . . .. . . ... . . .. . ....... . ... . Algonac .. . .... . ................. . St. Louis . . . ..... ................ . Piney Point . ...................... . Totals ..... . . . ................ . . . Port Gloucester ....................... . New York ........................ . Philadelphia .. . . . ................. . Baltimore ... . .................... . Norfolk ......................... . Mobile .......................... . New Orleans ...................... . Jacksonville .................. . ... . San Francisco . .................... . Wilmington ....................... . Seattle .......................... . Puerto Rico . . ................. .. . . Houston .. . .......... • ............ Algonac ......................... . St. Louis ...... . ... . .. . .......... . Piney Point .......... ... .......... . Totals .......................... . Totals All Departments .. ... .... .... .. . *TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups Class A Class B Class C TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups Class A Class B Class C **REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups Class A Class B Class C DECK DEPARTMENT 0 0 2 3 52 1 5 4 0 4 0 0 5 10 2 0 0 0 2 0 10 2 3 3 0 2 0 0 0 5 0 0 88 27 0 0 0 0 10 0 3 1 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 3 8 0 17 0 0 1 0 8 0 39 0 0 0 0 0 0 10 0 0 0 2 5 0 0 0 0 2 6 2 2 2 0 0 0 0 4 3 0 0 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 83 0 23 2 56 0 2 7 1 4 0 4 0 13 0 0 0 0 0 0 133 0 0 0 21 0 0 1 0 4 0 0 3 30 3 0 62 0 0 0 0 0 10 3 0 19 0 0 7 0 9 0 48 0 0 0 0 12 0 1 0 0 0 0 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 83 4 5 0 0 4 0 0 5 29 2 1 ENGINE DEPARTMENT 1 0 0 2 4 0 0 21 0 0 0 3 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 3 0 0 8 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 7 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 9 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 18 0 0 2 29 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 0 1 0 0 1 46 24 5 0 0 0 0 11 0 2 2 0 0 0 0 0 27 0 3 1 0 2 0 0 0 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 STEWARD DEPARTMENT 0 0 0 0 8 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 3 0 1 0 0 0 3 0 0 16 0 2 2 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 7 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 125 42 44 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 6 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 16 1 0 6 0 0 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 7 3 1 0 33 38 11 99 29 14 212 124 64 1 *" Total Registered " means the number of men who actually registered for shipping at the port last month . ** " Registered on the Beach " means the total number of men registered at the port at the end of last month . �Lopez Participates in UNREP Exercise The wind was gusting up to 50 knots as the SIU-crewed 1st Lt. Baldomero Lopez and the Navy's oiler USS Kalamazoo participated in an underway fuel replenishment (UNREP) exercise off the Virginia Capes in May. It was a good test for the SHLSStrained crew and the equipment. The conditions were certainly not fierce, the winds and the seas added some difficulty to an already tricky maneuver. The two ships came together twice for about two hours in the morning and afternoon. Each time the large fuel lines were passed successfully between the Lopez and the Kalamazoo, with only a few dozen yards separating them. ~ . (Photos by Bill He~lwege) Crewmembers on the Lopez brave about 40 knots of wind whipping across the decks as they signal the fuel-laden Kalamazoo. The highline chair was passed from ship to ship. This is the view from the refueling station as the Kalamazoo is alongside and readying for the transfer. This is the single probe refueling station on the Lopez., where the fuel line from the Kalamazoo will be attached. The hook-up is almost complete as the fuel probe is brought aboard the Lopez.. July 1986 I LOG I 9 �Seafarers Lundeberg School Hosts First Annual Sealift Conference The First Annual Sealift Conference was conducted at SHLSS on June 24 thru 26, 1986 with union, SHLSS, company, government and military representatives. The conference was designed to provide an opportunity to review the Sealift Training Program and to discuss ideas and goals for all concerned within the sealift community. The ·conference was a two part affair with the unions, SHI.SS and military contracted shipping companies meeting on the first day. Topics for discussion were as follows: 1. Crew training for Present/Future IJobs I Skills 2 . Sealift qualification for Crew /Licensed Personnel 3. Past/Present performances of crews SHLSS Sealift Coordinator Bill Hellwege discusses the objectives of the conference. 4. Training Money /Incentives incorporated into future contracts 5 . Recent efforts by SIU I SHI.SS for Sealift equipment 6 . Coordinated efforts to supply up-to-date training information to SHI.SS and ships 7. Ship Types/Manning levels I Manpower Military and government .representatives joined the conference the second day where the agenda topics were reviewed and discussed more extensively. A cross exchange of ideas and mutual concerns were discussed, with SIU President Frank Drozak delivering an address to the conference. ''We need young, well trained, highly qualified seamen to man our military vessels" said Drozak. "The school and the SIU need only to know what the shipowners and military want and we can do it here at the school and save everyone money by doing it. I hope that this conference will be the beginning of a joint program between the shipowner, maritime industry and military to better prepare for the future. Time is running out. We must prepare now in order to have a future.'' The goal of the school is to Michael Meahallic- Naval Sea Systems Command asks questions about the SIU Manpower capabilities. John Mason (seated r.) explains the SHLSS Vocational Training program to Mike McKay. SIU President Frank Drozak discussed the present and future goals of the SIU, In relation to military contracted vessels. Present and future contracts are discussed by Angus "Red" Campbell SIU Vice President. 10 I LOG I July 1986 provide sealift training to all SIU members. Because of the reduced manning level found aboard military contracted vessels, it is necessary that crew members from the deck, engine and steward departments are thoroughly trained. The SIU presently has under contract or has bids on 80 ships with various companies. This has led to a need for a more coordinated effort and cooperation for training. Since an estimated. 60 % of the work available to SIU members will be in the military sector by 1990, the training for the military ships has become essential. As in any new program, there are problems to solve and new potentials to be explored. This conference was designed to do both. With the shipping companies, labor and government working hand-in-hand, this can certainly be accomplished for the benefit of all concerned. Training is the KEV to the success of this industry and we want to make this program the best. Bob Kesteloot · Tl Vice Chairman explains recent efforts by the SIU for Sealift Training/Equipment. Captain Pete Johnson · Pacific Gulf Marine and Bob Rogers · 1.0.M. listen intently during the conference. &t*i~~W~t Joe Conwell · Bay Tankers, Bart Rogers -SIU Manpower and Carmine Bracco • Bay Tankers discuss manpower capabilities. �- I Gerry Carbiener ·APL, Bill Hellwege · SHLSS, Bart Rogers -SHLSS, Bob H~lmstead · Maersk Lines LTD. emphasizes the Ed Kelly· MEBA-AMO District 2, Capt. Pete Johnson -Pacific Gulf Marine and Art Friedberg • U.S. Department of Transportation. SIU Manpower Coordinator Bart Rogers discusses the manpower office and procedures for crewing vessels. George McCarthy· Sea Mobility Inc. and Harrison Glennon. Sea Mobility discuss contract problems. July 1986ILOGI11 �--Second Annual P.S.C.A---Induction of Officers Awards Dinner No one can put on a feast like a group of chefs and the members of the Professional Seafarers Culinary Association Incorporated (P.S.C.A.) really excelled at their Annual Induction of Officers Awards Dinner. The dinner, held on May 25, 1986, was well-attended. The guest speakers were Edwin Brown -National Administrator, American Culinary Federation Inc. (A.C.F.), Paul Pontano -Executive Vice President Eastern Region, A.C.F. Inc., Larry Conti -Chairman of the Board of Chefs Academy and Jack Braun -Chairman A.C.F. Educational Institute. Speeches were also given by SIU Secretary Joe DiGiorgio and SHLSS Hotel Manager Ed Gildersleeve. Romeo Lupinacci, SHLSS Certified Executive Chef, was Master of Ceremonies. The new P. S. C. A. ""' Officers are: Greg Herring -President, Charles Harrison Vice President, Leland ''Buck'' Buchan - Secretary I Treasurer. Executive Chef Romeo Lupinacci was presented the Maryland State 1986 Chef of the Year Award. The P .S.C.A. is a chapter of the American Culinary Federation Inc. and the only chapter from the maritime field. Having many opportunities to both the steward staff and the SIU Steward membership. Interested SIU Stewards can join the P.S.C.A. and take advantage of the information and opportunities offered through the American Culinary Federation Inc. For more information about the A.C.F. or a request for a membership application write to; Greg Herring, Steward Department, Seafarers Harry Lunde berg School of Seamanship, Pine Point, Md. 20674. Baltimore Sea Scouts enjoy an afternoon touring the SHLSS facilities. The scout members are: Russell Grau (SkipP,er), Christopher Williams, Ronald Holland, Daniel Conway, Wilber Anderson, Robert Swells, Robert Mohammett, Charlie McColhem (Mate). Charles S. Zim111erman The P.S.C.A. Banquet was attended and enjoyed by all. well Touring the SHLSS facilities are (I. to r.) John Mason, Enver Tocoglu -President of Railwork Workers Union of Turkey, Ken Conklin, and Mustafa Yondem - General Secretary of Seafarers Union of Turkey. End of an Era The Charles S. Zimmerman was purchased by the SIU in ~1967. The vessel was reconstructed to accommodate classrooms, library and an auditorium and brought to the Lundeberg School in 1969. As the school expanded and constructed more buildings, the need for the Zimmerman grew less. Recently this vessel was sold and on June 24, 1986 it was towed to a shipyard in Norfolk, Virginia for refurbishing. The Zimmerman will be berthed in Yonkers, New York where it will be used as a Catering Restaurant. 12 I LOG I July 1986 Romeo Lupinacci, William Sallee and Chuck Harrison put finishing touches or:t the banquet t~ble John R. Kearney (c.) receives a plaque from Jackie Knoetgen (I.) and Ken Conklin in appreciatio'n of his accomplishments as the Charles County Community College Coordinator at SHLSS. John Travis Cleveland, SHLSS Steward Instructor, dies at 28. See page 3. �Curtis Hintze SIIlSS Self-Study Student .::;~ .,.,,,,,w:rn1:m:m:m1111:mtr1:::t::::::::j:::::ti:::::::tr: ·;: I Curtis Hintze (r.) works with SHLSS Instructor Jim Brown on a Celestial Navigation problem. Part of the underlying philosophy of education at the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship is to provide all SIU members with every opportunity to learn new skills and upgrade their ratings. For some courses and some students this means daily class sessions and extensive instructor guidance. For others it means a self-study course that combines prepared materials with personal initiative. For Curtis Hintze, a tenyear SIU veteran who ships out of Philadelphia, it has meant both. Before his current stint at SHLSS, Hintze received his Radar Observer, Unlimited endorsement by attending classes in January of 1986. He also holds an AB Unlimited License and a Tankerman Rating, both obtained through classroom study. Right now, however Brother Hintze is attending SHLSS in the Master Mate Freight and Towing self-study course. He stays on the SHLSS campus during the week and commutes to his home in Silver Spring , Maryland on the weekends. "Anyone living on the East Coast, from New York to Norfolk, should take advantage of SHLSS self-study'', says Hintze. One of the best things about any self-study course, according to Hintze is that it helps you make constructive use of your free time aboard ship. Although self-study is not used for original licenses, many SIU members find it a convenient way to upgrade their ratings. Among the strong points of the program he's taking now, Hintze cites the books, videotapes, library and instructor Jim Brown's "excellent" study guides. All these things help in the learning process but, says Hintze, "you have to apply yourself to selfstudy programs." --QMED Classification------------QMED Classification Information: The QMED ·Any Rating course is twelve (12) weeks long. The subject breakdown is: Weeks 1, 2 - Generals/Pumpman Weeks 3, 4 - Machinist Weeks 5, 6, 7, 8 · Electrician/Deck Engineer Weeks 9, 1O - Refrigeration Weeks 11, 12- Junior Engineer The ten (10) specialty courses are: 1. Automation - 4 weeks. 2. Marine Electrical Maintenance - 10 weeks. 3. Marine Electronics - 6 weeks. 4. Refrigeration Systems Maintenance & Operations - 6 weeks. 5. Welding - 4 weeks. 6. Pumproom Maintenance & Operations - 7 weeks. 7. Diesel Engine Technology - 6 weeks. 8. Hydraulics - 4 weeks. 9. Hagglund Crane Maintenance - 6 weeks. 10. Refrigerated Container Advanced Maintenance - 6 weeks. The classification steps are: 1. 4th Class QMED - SHLSS QMED certificate or Coast Guard QMED -Any Rating. 2. 3rd Class QMED - QMED with 2 or 3 SHLSS specialty courses. 3. 2nd Class QMED - QMED with 4 or 5 SHLSS specialty courses. 4. 1st Class QMED - QMED with 6 or more SHLSS specialty courses. 1. All SHLSS specialty course certificates will be retroactive to the dates obtained. Example: If a member completed a class in 1977, it will count. 2. No more than two (2) specialty courses can be taken consecutively. A member needs "on-the-job" experience to go along with the theory. 3. A minimum of three (3) months seatime will be required before obtaining the next higher QMED class rating. This gives the member a chance to try out day working jobs they are being trained for. Example: 2nd Electrician. 4. A test for certification will be given, if the member can show evidence of a class .(es) taken elsewhere. 5. Any member with an Engineer's License will be classified .as a 1st Class QMED. 6. Any member with more than two (2) years of discharges from a day working job will be able to take a practical test in lieu of the specialty course. Example: A member with three (3) years Chief Pumpman discharges can take the Pumproom Maintenance and Operations test, instead of the course. If he/she passes the test, he/she will receive the certificate. 7. SHLSS will be increasing the number of classes offered in the ten (10) specialty courses, to make sure everyone has the opportunity to take the classes. 8. SHLSS will be getting new equipment to beef up the courses for larger class sizes, and to update the training programs. Example: Two (2) or more Diesel Engines, Tanker Cargo Control Simulators and a Regulator Panel with Modular Card Packs, and a new Cargo Crane. Celestial Navigation I. to r. Jim Brown (Instructor), Harold Berggren, Stephen Argay, Alan Barry, Chris VonRabenstein, Robert Saylors, Don Plummer, Jim Harris, Claude Dockrey. ~.-~Jl j•,,\ -43'/ 71 '; Diesel Engine Technology I. to r. Greg Thompson, Todd Smith, John Miranda, Edgar Young, Carl Merritt, V.L. Kirksey, Eric Malzkuhn (Instructor), Aldo Santiago, Steven Ahrens. Radar First row (I. to r.) Harry Berggren, C. vonRabenstein, Rick Cavalier, J. Harris, Gary Hetherington. Second row (I. to r.) Jim Brown (Instructor), Chuck Dockrey, Donald W. Plummer, Alan Barry, Robert Saylors. Recertified Steward First row (I. to r.) Rudy Spingat, Kumlau Koon lau, Dana Paradise, James tucker, Steven Aken. Second row (I. to r.) Frankie Ross, Ken Conklin (Commandant), Urlab Fernando, Peter Gonsalves. Third row (I. to r.) Gerald Slnkes, Carroll Kenny, Harold Markowitz, WI Ille Manel. First row (I. to r.) Willie Zisis, Jerry Bas, Joseph Krebs, Andy Eckers, Roosevelt Johnson. Second row (I. to r.) Mark Grendahl, Michael Morales, Mark Field, Phillip McKenzie, John Cronan, Ocie Jones Ill, David Cuffee, Jeff Diethelm, Bill Foley (Instructor). Third row (I. to r.) Willie Howard, H.T. Hinnant, Jon Beard, Bernie Hutchings, Frank Kole, Frank Doherty, Thomas Hogan. ·~ ,'. SeaLlft Maintenance & Operations First row (I. to r.) Joe Marshall (Instructor), Michael Stein, William Jackson, James Longo, Earl Mallory, Hampden Lea, James Bloodworth, Bill Hellwege (Instructor). Second row (I. to r.) John Steeber Jr., Ed 'Thumper' Johnston, W.C. Colman, Monroe Monseur, David Reed, Mark Jones, Regina Ewing, Harry Alongi (Instructor). Third row (I. tor.) F. Smith, J.S. Clarkson, Mike Schveler. Fourth row (I. to r.) Manny Basas, Alan Lautermilch, Robert Fryett, Raymond Vicari, George Wilkey, Greg Linkous. FOWT July 1986 I LOG I 13 �From Baja to Alaska Maritime History Abounds USSR Part II In the June issue of the LOG we gave you a brief account of maritime places of interest on the East Coast, Great Lakes, Inland Waters and the Gulf Coast, hoping that some of you could include one or more in your vacation plans. This time we will take you along the West Coast and hope that either this summer or next you will be able to enjoy one or more of these. Maritime museums, living history exhibits, replicas, restorations and such have become prime daytime entertainment. by Dorothy Re Let's travel along the coastline as the gray whales do, from the Baja Peninsula, where they spend the winter months, to the Bering Sea, where they spend the summer. Cruise ships take interested spectators from Los Angeles or San Diego on tours of the Gulfo de California in Mexico, where scientific instruction is also a part of whale watching. Kodiak Island At San Diego's Point Loma you can watch the whales from shore at Cabrillo National State Park lookout station. The whales swim just off shore, in one of the longest migrations in the animal kingdom, and their arrival at this point is as predictable as the return of the famous swallows to San Juan Capistrano which is not far up the coast. Canada Pacific Ocean British Columbia San Diego is a busy port, and the San Diego Maritime Museum is here as is the Naval Undersea Center. Star Crescent Harbor Tours' (an SIU-contracted company) Marietta will take you around one of the most beautiful harbors in the world. The Star of India sails in splendor here. After fire, ice and sad neglect, interest in this square-rigger was sparked for her restoration through the combined efforts of John Bunker and Capt. Alan Villiers who made her story known to the public through the San Diego Chronicle. As we head north, let's stop at Dana Point Marina near Laguna Beach. San Juan Capistrano is not far from this large marina where a replica of Richard Henry Dana's Pilgrim is berthed close to the point where they threw the hides off the cliff to the waiting ship below in Two Years Before the Mast. A perfect book for reading on a nautical safari. San Francisco ••Oakland Monterey Carmel California \~ At Newport Beach, just south of Long Beach and just north of Laguna Beach, the Southern California Wooden Boat Show is held every June. Los An1geles ·.Long Beach San Diego , "'-..... ___ ,.\ \ I " Mexico ·...... The Queen Mary (staffed by UIW members) is at Long Beach in Los Angeles Harbor next to Howard Hughes' Spruce Goose, the enormous airplane that didn' t fly very far. Next door to the Queen there is a British village, and tours of the luxury liner are available. The Princess Louise, built in 1921, a steamboat of the Canadian Pacific's British Columbia Coastal Service, is a restaurant in San Pedro, Calif., a suburb of Los Angeles, and the Catalina, another coastal steamer on a run from San Pedro to Catalina Island, is still being restored and is located in Long Beach. From Los Angeles Harbor boats will ferry you across to Santa Catalina Island, known as "Cat" to natives, and to the other off-shore islands along the coast. The SIU-crewed cruise ships Independence and Constitution, although based 14 I LOG I July 1986 in Honolulu, Hawaii, sail into L.A. Harbor occasionally. Honolulu is also the home of Falls of Clyde, a four-masted schooner that sails this lovely land of trade and trade winds. It belongs to the Bishop Museum there. Of more recent fame, or infamy (Dec. 7, 1941), is the USS Arizona Memorial at Pearl Harbor. A tour of the harbor and the memorial, built over the sunken hull of the Arizona, is free. In Monterey, back on the mainland, there is a new Oceanographic Museum and Aquarium that was built only two years ago after a study was made of many other aquariums around the country. Every aspect of undersea life is available here for those who wish to explore the vast canyons of the ocean. Both Monterey and Carmel are teeming with surface craft, and in Monterey the Allen Knight Maritime Museum adds to the harbor's bustle. San Francisco is one of the largest and busiest harbors in the country. It has many maritime attractions, and there are several famous ships that sail this harbor reminding San Franciscans of their glorious past. Sailing ships helped to build this harbor city. The Flying Cloud sailed into this great port in 1851. Her maiden voyage around Cape Hom was a record, under 90 days, equalled only twice-once by the Flying Cloud herself. The San Francisco Maritime Museum, located near Fisherman's Wharf, a world famous attraction in itself, and not far from the Golden Gate Bridge, was begun in 1951 by Karl Kortum who sailed the square-riggers and is still the leading force at this unique place. In 1978 the San Francisco Maritime Museum merged with the San Francisco Maritime Historical Park, which was adjacent to it, and together they became the National Maritime Museum, San Francisco. The most famous ship that sails San Francisco Bay was, and still is, Balclutha (which means the town of Clyde R~ver in ancient Gaelic). She was the museum's first and was saved by men who sailed in square-rig, Kortum and Harry Lundeberg of the SUP, notable among them. The C.A. Thayer and the Alma, sister ships to the Balclutha, sail the bay with her. The Thayer is a four-masted schooner that sailed the Bering Strait for cod and made off-shore voyages to Guaymas in the Gulf of California and to Honolulu, Hawaii. The Alma is a San Francisco Bay scow schooner that was an early cargo ship carrying hay and other commodities. Other ships in this collection are Eureka, a walking-beam ferry capable of 18 knots that carried railroad cars and passengers, and the British steam paddlewheeler, Eppleton Hall. This unusual vessel, actually a tug and the last of her kind, has two side-lever engines, one for each paddlewheel. The National Maritime Museum, San Francisco, has the greatest collection of marine steam engines. The Wapama, a wooden steam schooner, is an example of a "single-ended" steam engine. Unfortunately, she has been up on a barge for (Continued on Page 19.) �illia s a • Sails Into San o·ego Ha bo The PFC Dewayne T. Williams (American Overseas Marine Corp.) pulls into port in San Diego, Calif. The PFC Dewayne T. Williams began her military career with the Maritime Preposition Fleet in June 1985. She was the second of five ships to be built by General Dynamics of Quincy, Mass. for the Preposition Fleet. The previous year, the first, the 2nd Lt. John P. Bobo, was brought into service. The Williams' design duplicates the specifications of her sister ship, the Bobo. A RO/RO vessel, 671 feet long with 14 decks, the Williams has the storage capacity to supply a Marine amphibious brigade with vehicles, artillery, war supplies and provisions for 30 days in any region of the world. Her highly sophisticated technologies enable the vessel to carry out defensive maneuvers in the shortest Tony Mohammed, QMED/pumpman, comes from a seafaring famity. His dad is an engineer with MERA-District 2. Learthur Jordan, steward assistant. (Photos by Dennis Lundy) time possible. She travels 18.8 knots powered by twin diesel engines. Five 40-ton cranes, a modern slewing stern ramp and an assisting warping tug mean that injust five days every cargo bay can be emptied when the vessel is anchored off-shore. And when the Williams is at pier anchorage, the bay cargoes can be offloaded in three days. A helicopter deck allows a Marine surge team to be air lifted aboard the vessel to help discharge the cargo at an even faster pace. The vessel is named for a Marine Corps hero posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor by Congress. PFC Dewayne T. Williams died in Vietnam in 1968 when his patrol was ambushed in Quang Nam province by Viet Cong guerrillas. Alphonso Davis, steward assistant. Jeff Strozzo, QMED. July 1986ILOGI15 �Follow These Instructions for Quicker Payments DENTAL CLAIMS HOW TO FILE A CLAIM-Yellow Shaded Form You can speed the payment of your claim by using care in filling out your claim form. The SIU Claim Form, the shaded/ colored area, must always be completed and signed by the individual. Please answer every question so that it will not be necessary to return the claim to you for completion. When using the Medical Benefit Application, the form that has the yellow shaded area, please have the doctor or hospital complete their section or attach their standard form to the SIU form. When there is a prolonged series of doctors' calls or when there is a hospitalization, attach all of the bills to one completed claim form. It is not necessary to complete a separate claim form for each bill when sending m several bills at the same time. ATTENDING PHYSICIANS The physicians and their staffs are probably familiar with the requested information. Therefore, the Seafarers' Welfare Plan will accept their attached form for the needed information to process your claims. MEDICARE CLAIMS If you are on pension and are eligible for Medicare, send all bins first to Medicare. After Medicare has made its payment or denial, send to the Plan, a copy of Medicare's statement along with the corresponding bill. Do not send a Medicare statement without a bill nor send a bill without a Medicare statement. After you have filled out the SIU Dental Form, your dentist will complete the remaining portion of the form. If you are faced with extensive dental service which may cost a lot, you may want to know the amount of benefits that will be paid by the Seafarers' Welfare Plan. You may request a pre-determination of coverage. Ask your dentist to complete the bottom portion of the claim form, listing the anticipated procedures and charges and send them to the Plan. You , as well as your dentist will be notified by the Plan , how much will be paid. X-rays will be required for extensive services other than your routine oral exams , cleanings , flouride treatments and filings. PRESCRIPTION DRUG CLAIMSMembers and Pensioners Only If your doctor prescribes medicine for you because of your medical condition, have your druggist fill out the SIU Drug Form. Attach the druggist's bills to the form and mail to the Plan. Over-the-counter drug charges are not reimbursable. TIME LIMIT FOR FILING CLAIMS Most claims should be filed within 180 days after the medical or dental service is provided. The exceptions are: Maternity, Death, and Sickness and Accident Benefits. MATERNITY AND DEATH BENEFIT Claims must be filed within 365 days from the date of birth or death. The Druggists Bills Should Look Like This: 1. Full name of patient (Separate bill for each.) ABBOTT'S PHARMACY 100 State Street Umbrella City PATIENT'S FULL NAME: Alice M. Goodwin J. Goodwin SS# 424-50-7611 la. Name & SS# of insured Date 2. Date of each purchase------~Sept. 3. Prescription number and ____ name of drug ALBERT B. CASE, M.D. 150 State Street Umbrella City 1. Full name of patient (Separate bill for each.) FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES TO: ta. Name & SS# of insured 2. Date of each treatment and charges Alice M. Goodwin Goodwin SS# 424-50-7611 "-+----11~ "'--+I~ J. Date of Treatment 9 Charge Condition or Service $ 8.00 Ulcer 8.00 8.00 15.00 " Suture -laceration of right foot 5. Doctor's Federal ID# charge for each prescription $2.73 1.40 Dr. Case 5.68 #42249 6.50 404-50-1061 6. Druggist's Fed. ID# if bill is not paid by you Sickness and Accident Benefit claim must be filed within 60 days after discharged from the hospital on an inpatient basis or 60 days from the first date you are disabled on an out-patient basis. This application is for filing for the following benefits: Optical, Sickness & Accident, Pension, Death , Alcohol and Drug Abuse Benefits. When using this form , the member must complete in all the required information in each section with the exception of the Optical Benefit and the Death Benefit. The Optician/Optometrist must complete a portion. Also, for the death benefit, the beneficiary must complete a portion. It is very important that you have an enrollment beneficiary card on file with the Plan office listing all dependents. Also, it is important to have a copy of your marriage certificate noted as well as copies of all dependent children's birth certificates. It is also important that you complete a new card whenever: (A) You wish to change your beneficiary. (B) There is a change in your dependency status. (C) Change of address. ELIGIBILITY RULES FOR BENEFITS 404-50-1061 16 I LOG I July 1986 Dr. Case Dr. Case INITIAL ELIGIBILITY A new employee will establish initial eligibility for benefits under the Plan immediately upon completion of 75 days of employment in a calendar year or after 75 days of continuous employment whichever occur sooner. MAINTAINING ELIGIBILITY In order to maintain eligibility for benefits under the Plan , an employee must have worked for signatory employers at least 120 days in the calendar year immediately preceding the date his claims accrue. For the Death Benefit, eligibility is maintained if an employee works 125 days for signatory employers in the two calendar years immediately preceding the date of death. CHANGES TO REPORT 3. Treatments " 12 shown separately.c-..--,..-Oct. 7 4. Specific condition or service #38846 #39999 Charge Show------+--------~ HOW TO FILE A CLAIM-Blue Shaded Form Physicians Bills Should Look Like This: Doctor 1 4. Prescribing physician 5. 7 Prescription Number In order to receive benefits, you must first meet the employment eligibility requirements. ADDITIONAL ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS In addition to the 120 day requirement, a member must have one day of covered employment either in the six calendar months preceding the date of his claim or in the month which his claim accrues. The employment must occur prior to the claim. ALTERNATE ELIGIBILITY One (1) day of covered employment if taken ill or is injured aboard ship/ vessel. This eligibility will entitle you to payment of the initial emergency treatment only, after injury. (Continued on Page 28.) �v • • 'There are a number of people who have to come back here two or three times before they can refrain from using drugs or alcohol,'' said Rick Reisman, head of the Seafarers Alcohol and Drug Abuse Rehabilitation Center in Valley Lee, Md. How did these people fall off the wagon? Did they encounter rough times? Was the desire for drugs and alcohol so powerful that they had to give in? ''As far as I am concerned,'' said Reisman, "you can give any reason for drinking or using drugs, but it all boils down to the same thing: most of the people who have to come back here a second or third time just stopped working the AA or NA program ." As one recovering alcoholic said , "As long as you ' re alive, you ' re going to have problems. Your wife is cheating on you. The bills are piling up. You can' t get along with the guy on your watch. There will always be an excuse." Yet, as the AA program says, it is not a matter of willpower (Step one: ''We admitted we were powerless over drugs/alcohol ... ). It is a matter of working your program. Recovering alcoholics and drug abusers have certain tools at their disposal. If they are in port, then the most important tool is attendance at AA, NA or CDA meetings. There are AA meetings in every city in this country and in every country of the world. Of course, Seafarers who are in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean might well find it impossible to make an AA meeting. Yet, if there is another recovering alcoholic or drug addict on your ship, then the two of you can hold your own meeting. ''Many Seafarers have found through experience that there is usually at least one other person onboard who has been through the ADARC," said one recovering alcoholic. ''It's not unusual to run into a shipmate at an AA meeting in port." Sometimes a recovering alcoholic will just take the matter into his own hands. All you have to do is post a message in the mess hall saying that there will be a meeting 'for the friends of Bill W.' Bill W. was one of the founders of the AA program, and recovering alcoholics and drug abusers use his name as a sort of code. "I've always found the tapes that the ADARC makes extremely helpful," said another recovering alcoholic. "They help me feel connected to the program even when I can't make it to a meeting.'' Other tools include the AA literature, which can be carried anywhere. Alcoholics Anonymous, which is known to most alcoholics as the Big Book, contains short autobiographical stories of the people who founded AA. Reading the book is almost like going to a meeting. A lot of members have found that it is helpful just to put their feelings on paper. "Writing is definitely an important tool," said Reisman. "Sometimes, all you need is to get something off your chest.'' If a Seafarer is at home, it is recommended that he get a sponsor. A sponsor is someone who is successfully utilizing the AA program in his or her own life. You can call that person up for guidance and support. If you ' ve been sober or drug-free for a while, you might even think about sponsoring someone yourself. Giving service is also an important tool. (Giving service is AA slang for helping out.) It doesn't matter how you give service: it can be to AA or to the community at large. There is an old AA saying, ' 'The more you give to the program, the more you will get in return." Here are some examples of service: driving someone to an AA meeting; making yourself available to listen to a family member's problems ; being active in your union meeting. Of course, by giving service you are making productive use of your own time. "The big threat to most seamen,'' said Rick Reisman , ' 'is unstructured time. " In addition to giving service, you might want to develop a hobby-photography, writing, painting. You might want to use your spare time to look over upgrading material, or even to take a personal inventory (the 4th Step) or to make a list of all persons you had harmed while drinking or taking drugs (the 8th Step). If things get too hectic, or too dull, you might find a quiet moment for prayer and meditation. ''The aim of AA and other programs like it," said Reisman, "is to teach people how to live a productive life. Knowing the program is not enough. It is important to live it.'' And above all else, the road to recovery is based on respecting the "anonymity" of your fellow AA'ers. As the program says, what someone tells you in confidence should never be repeated. Anonymity is the spiritual foundation of the AA/NA program. The Twelve Steps SIU members who elect to make use of the Union' s Drug and Alcoholic Rehabilitation Center (ARC) in Valley Lee, Md. learn about a new way of life. It is a way of life that is based on spiritual, emotional and physical health. It is a life that emphasizes recovery over immediate gratification; community involvement over isolation; life over death. It is a way of life that has enabled hundreds of thousands of Americans to regain their sobriety and lead productive, happy lives. In the upcoming months, individual SIU members will share their stories of recovery with you-how, after going to the ARC, they were able to regain their sobriety. Star's Death Shows Danger of Cocaine On Tuesday, June 17, college basketball star Len Bias was on top of the world. He was the first-round draft pick of the Boston Celtics. Two days later, he was dead of a heart attack. Autopsies revealed that the attack had been induced by cocaine. Bias had everything to live for. He was on the threshold of a lucrative career. The general consensus was that he had the potential to be one of basketball's all-time great players. His personal life was just as rewarding. He had a warm and supportive family. He was one of the most popular students at the University of Maryland. Sports writers referred to him in glowing terms: " friendly ," "gracious, " "All-American." The one good thing to come out of this tragedy is the attention that it is drawing to the growing drug epidemic in this country. It also is making people aware of some important information about cocaine. For one thing, cocaine users are at a high risk of having sudden heart attacks. The really scary thing about this is that the heart attacks cannot be predicted with any accuracy. It can happen the first time you use the drug or it can happen the hundredth time. It makes no difference. The one question that peopl~ are asking is WHY? Why had Bias turned to drugs? Red Auerbach, president and former coach of the Boston Celtics, said he thought that the pressures of joining the NBA probably played a part. He also said that the sudden change in Bias' financial status-the money he would soon have at his disposal-was probably a factor. In many ways, Seafarers who abuse cocaine have the same problems as Bias. Seafaring is a very stressful job. And as every seaman knows, at payoff time, there is a lot of available cash. Luckily, Seafarers who abuse cocaine or any kind of chemical, including alcohol, have a tool at their disposal. They can contact their Union representative about going to the Alcohol and Drug Abuse Rehabilitation Center in Valley Lee, Md. The ADARC's facilities have been expanded to handle drug problems. Over the past 10 years, nearly 900 Seafarers have gone there to work out their problems with drugs and alcohol. It's made a difference in their lives, and it can make a difference in yours. During the past 10 years, 875 of your fellow Seafarers have regained their sobriety by sharing their hopes, dreams and aspirations with their fellow Seafarers. By doing this, they have been able to look themselves in the mirror and put their lives in order. Up until 50 years ago , alcoholism was considered to be incurable. A small group of people suffering from this disease got together and formed a new group, Alcoholics Anonymous. What modern medicine at that time couldn't accomplish, sharing, friendship and commitment did. Within a few years, the new group had gained worldwide attention. A book entitled ''Alcoholics Anonymous'' was written that embodied this new way of life. It is based on a simple plan of recovery known then and now as the Twelve Steps. Each step serves as a rung on a ladder to a new way of living. Of course, recovery is not possible if someone does not take the first, most difficult step, which is to admit that he or she is powerless over alcohol, that their lives have become unmanageable. It sounds like an easy thing to do, but it is not. As some of the AA literature says, no one likes to admit defeat, no one likes to admit to themselves and to the whole world that the way they have been living their lives just isn't working. Many alcoholics who regain their sobriety have come to regard their disease almost as a blessing. They believe that they would never have been able to put their lives in order if it did not become obvious to them that they had to do something about their drinking. Almost everyone who enters into AA, who makes a serious attempt to work the Twelve Steps, becomes quickly acquainted with the miracles of the program. People who have been close to death, who had lost the capacity to love, to feel, to care about others, are now leading normal lives. They don't need alcohol or drugs or any other kind of addictive behavior to make themselves feel better. Life is harder this way, but deep inside they know that they have passed a certain point, and that it is the only way that they can be part of the living. So really, it isn't a choice between drinking and not drinking. It is a choice between life and death. Most people who are confronted with that choice don't know it. At least alcoholics do, and they have a program of recovery that can guide them through life's inevitably difficult times. July 1986ILOGI17 �Piney Point: Seafarers 'Snug Harbor' The consensus of the first four retired Seafarers' pensioners now living at the SHLSS hotel in Piney Point, Md. is that it is a •'wonderful place, a good deal." Typical were the orchids of crusty Seafarer Max Steen. Max, who is 77, shipped in the steward department and should know his onions, said: "excellent rooms and food." Max, who has lived in Miami, Fla., joined the SIU in 1946 in the port of Savannah, Ga. after leaving his native home in Lund, Sweden. He shipped out of the port of Seattle. "Best deal" was the comment of senior citizens Mr. and Mrs. Arthur (59) and Joan (54) Gilliand. "Here, two can live cheaper than one," they added. "When you're on a fixed income, with prices going up and Social Security payments going down, that's important," explained Arthur and Joan. Recertified Bosun Gilliand, born and bred in t.he South Bronx of New York City, beefed only about ''too much salt in the soup and too much sugar in the sweets" (desserts). So "special diets are needed" they declared. During World War II, Arthur was aboard the C-2 SS De Soto (Waterman) when the Japanese bombed Allied shipping in the harbor of Calcutta, India. Seafarer Howard Rode, 63, who joined the SIU in 1945 in the port of Baltimore sailing as a bosun, exclaimed that the Point was a "wonderful place" for retirement. He also saw the need for "special diets" for some retirees. Howard lived 15 years in Guadalajara, Mexico and had a shop in Houston selling Mexican antiquities and artifacts. Brother Rode was torpedoed twice; once on May 6, 1942 in the Windward Passage between Cuba and Haiti where he took to the boats for two days before landing in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. He even sailed on a World War I Hog Islander, the Latvian-flag SS Abgdra, and loaded ammo into a 5inch cannon aboard ship. Rode was in the invasion of North Africa at Casablanca, Morocco and at the dropping of an atom bomb in the South Pacific. Seafarer George Hand, 65, a bachelor, said "Big Mike" of the port of Baltimore "will be comin' here to retire." George joined the SIU in 1957 and sailed as a chief pantryman. Born in South Carolina, he was a bosun mate in the U.S. Navy's amphibious forces in World War II serving 18 months in the South Pacific. Form No. P-125 Original 1/86 SEAFARERS BENEFIT APPLICATION Application for PENSIONER HOUSING at the Training and Recreation Center of the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship in Piney Point, Maryland For further information, or for help with this form, contact Seafarers Pension Department, 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, Md. 20746 or call: (301) 899-0675. Note: Fili this form out completely. Be sure to sign this form. I. Pensioner's Name: - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Soc. Sec. No. (Please Print) D D D DD DODD Address----------------------------------------Apt . or Box N . Street City State ZIP 2. What type of monthly pension benefit are you receiving? D D Early Normal Normal D Disability Note: Individuals who are receiving deferred vested pension benefits, or who have opted to receive a lump sum pension benefit are not eligible. 3. Are you presently married? D Yes D No lf''Yes," pkase provide yours~use's n a m e : - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - (If you have not already provided the Seafarers Pension Plan with a copy of your marriage certificate, please attach a copy to this form.) 4. What is the amount of your current monthly pension benefit from this Plan? $ - - - - - - What is the current amount of your monthly Social Security check? $ _ __ {Please attach a copy of your most recent Social Security check .) Social Security Filing Tips Any worker who is already 62 or will reach social security retirement age by early 1986 and who plans an end-of-the-year retirement should check with social security to discuss the possibility of filing now for monthly benefits. Although 65 is the current retirement age for full social security benefits, most men and women choose to elect them early at a reduced rate. The reduction can range from 20 percent less at 62 to only five/ninths of 1 percent less in the month prior to age 65. Social security officials point out that there are both advantages and disadvantages to taking benefits early. The primary advantage is that the retired worker can receive as much as three full years of payments prior to 65. But the major disadvantage would be that such a payment would be reduced and remain at a reduced rate even after the worker reaches 65. The same is true for any spouse's benefits which are taken at a reduced rate before age 65. If the beneficiary lives more than approximately 12 or 13 years that he or she is ahead taking reduced benefits, . then the advantage gained by taking them early is lost. A worker's election of reduced payments before 65 also can result in a somewhat smaller survivor benefit to an eligible widow or widower upon the worker's death. Anyone thinking about filing for monthly retirement benefits can call the telephone number listed for social security in any local telephone directory to get information about possible benefit amounts. If the person then chooses to file, this can often be done by telephone and mail, thus avoiding a time consuming trip to the social security office. Those filing for retirement benefits will need to submit a certified copy of a birth or baptismal certificate recorded before the age of five, or two old pieces of documentary evidence of age if no birth record exists. Many also will need W-2 wage statements for the two preceding years, proof of military service and information about any other family member who also may be planning to apply on the worker's record. If you wish to take advantage of this benefit you must agree to sign over two-thirds (2/3) of the monthly pension benefits that you are or will be receiving from the Seafarers Pension Plan, and two-thirds (2/3) of the monthly benefits you are or will be receiving from the Social Security Administration. If you agree to these conditions and are interested in applying for this benefit, please sign and date the statement below. I, , hereby agree to have two-thirds (2/3) of my monthly pension benefits and twothirds (2/3) of my Social Security benefits apply toward the costs of my room and board at the Seafarers Training & Recreation Center, located at the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship in Piney Point. Md . When completed, mail this application to: Seafarers Pension Dept. Seafarers International Union 5201 Auth Way Camp Springs, MD 20746 Support American Labor-Buy Union Made Products ... LOOK FOR THE UNION Signed--------------------- LABEL Date--------------------........ 21 Union Label and Service Trades Oepartmenl AFL·CIO 18 I LOG I July 1986 �Maritime History Abounds (Continued from Page 14.) eight long years waiting for repairs. Her fate is to be exhibited as if in dry dock, a fine solution to a difficult problem. It would cost $10 million to restore her, and skilled craftsmen are scarce. Steel ships are much easier to maintain. Over the years other ships have been added to the above. The steam tug Hercules; a reconstructed ftucca, Matilda D.; a Monterey fishing boat, and several other smaller craft. Closeby is the submarine, Pampanito, which is privately owned. Plans to bring home the Vicar of Bray are gaining momentum. A large three-masted schooner, a hardy ore carrier, she sailed into San Francisco Bay in 1849. At present she is berthed in the Falkland Islands. Prince Philip and many California politicians are behind this project. for the San Francisco Maritime Heritage Week in September. This is a good place to remind you that we have only hit the high spots and that a call to the closest Chamber of Commerce will give you more details as to events and other places of interest. The storeship Globe, recently designed and reconstructed by Melbourne Smith, is at her new berth on the Old Sacramento riverfront where she has been joined by a colorful paddlewheeler, Delta King. This boat was built in Glasgow, Scotland and shipped to California where it was used to carry passengers from San Francisco to Sacramento in the Roaring Twenties. The Delta King will house a museum, restaurant, hotel and theater. A replica of Elisabeth Louise, a stem wheeler, is under construction in Sacramento, Calif. She will have a 40-note calliope when completed and will replace the Delta King on the Sacramento River. The Jeremiah O'Brien, one of the last of the WW II Liberty ships, is now a merchant marine museum docked at nearby Fort Mason. Also at Fort Mason is the schooner Neptune. President Roosevelt's (FDR) yacht Potomac is across the bay in Oakland at 95 Jack London Square. There are several recently restored cruise ships on the Sacramento River, or a drive around the bay and over the bridges would be another way to survey this harbor. For a bird's eye view you can try Twin Peaks, a famous vantage point. North of Oakland at Point Richmond the East Brothers Light Station has been saved by preservationists and is now a museum and restaurant. The tall ships sail into San Francisco Bay during the summer months, and watch The Humboldt Bay Maritime Museum is in Eureka, Calif., which is on the way to the Redwood National Forest if you are headed in that direction. The Columbia River separates Oregon and Washington, and in Port- KNOW YOUR RIGHTS land, Ore. , an inland seaport, there is a maritime museum where the San Mateo, a ferryboat, is on exhibit. There are cruises on the Columbia River which is also famous for white water rafting. The Northwest Seaport (Naval Reserve Center) is in Kirkland, Wash. near Seattle on Puget Sound. Featured in this collection, a lightship, Relief, and the Arthur Foss, a tugboat. The Wanona, a three-masted schooner sails in Seattle Bay, and in Seattle there is a Center for Wooden Ship Building. The Steamer Virginia V. Foundation is located here, and there are several refurbished ferryboats on Puget Sound and in Seattle Bay. The Strait of Juan de Fuca lies between Puget Sound and the Island of Vancouver between the United States and Canada. Vancouver, British Columbia, will be celebrating its lOOth birthday by hosting Expo '86 (May 2 to Oct. 13). The tall ships, the Canadian Bluenose especially, will be on view there prior to the 4th of July celebration for the Statue of Liberty, and several will be there on July 12 to 31. British Columbia is known for its totempole Indians, the Northwest Coast Indians, who fished and sailed in the waters of the Pacific Ocean before history was recorded. The gray whales swim past, still close to shore, and swing out across the Aleutian Islands and into the Bering Sea. They have reached their summer feeding grounds in a few months. KNOW YOUR RIGHTS SHIPPING RIGHTS. Your shipping rights and seniority are protected exclusively hy the contracts between the Union and the employers. Get to know your shipping rights. Copies of these contracts arc posted and available in all Union halls. If you feel therr has been any violation of your shipping or seniority rights as contained in the contracts hetween the Union and the employers. notify the Seafarers Appeals Board hy certified mail. return receipt requested. The proper address for thi 1s: Angus "Red" Campbell Chairman, Seafarers Appeals Board 5201 Auth Way and Britannia Way Prince Georges County Camp Springs, Md. 20746 Full copies of contracts as referred to are available to you at all times. either hy writing directly to the Union or to the Seafarers Appeals Board. CONTRACTS. Copies of all SIU contracts are available in all SIU halls. These contracts specify the wages and conditions under which you work and live ahoard your ship or boat. Know your contract rights. as well as your ohligations. such as filing for OT on the proper sheets and in the proper manner. If. at any time. any SIU Museums in Alaska? Of course, of course. There were 22 at last count. The Dinjii Zhuu Enjit Museum at Fort Yukon is all about the Athapascan Indians, the Trail of '98 at Skagway is all about the Gold Rush, and at Juneau Historical Museum, the University of Alaska Museum in Fairbanks, and at Heritage North in Anchorage, there will be exhibits of maritime interest. There are several whale watching stations, or vantage points, in Alaska. Sort of instant aquariums as the whales jump and roll in the ocean. One is in Sarichef on U nimak Island in the Aleutians. Others are on Kodiak Island in the Gulf of Alaska and on St. Lawrence Island near the Bering Strait and Nome. Whale watching has become somewhat of a national sport, and income from cruises competes with revenue brought in by whaling of years ago. Our tour of the West Coast is completed. We have taken the springsummer route as the gray whales do. (They reverse this trek in the fall.) We hope your summer will be as cool as theirs and that we have helped to make it more fun. Smooth sailing. K OW YOU IGHTS CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS. Copies of the SIU constitution arc availahle in FINANCIAL REPORTS. The constitution of the SIU Atlantic. Gulf. Lakes and Inland Waters Di trict makes specific provision for safeguarding the membership's money and Union finances. The constitution requires a detailed audit by Certified Public Accountants every three months. which are to be suhmitted to the membership by the Secretary-Treasurer. A quarterly finance committee of rank and file members. elected by the membership, makes examination each quarter of the finances of the Union and reports fully their findings and recommendations. Members of this committee may make dissenting reports, specific recommendations and separate findings. TRUST FUNDS. All trust funds of the SIU Atlantic. Gulf. Lakes and Inland Waters District are administered in accordance with the provisions of various trust fund agreements. All these agreements specify that the trustees in charge of these funds shall equally consist of Union and management representatives and their alternates. All expenditures and disbursements of trust funds are made only upon approval hy a majority of the tru tees. All trust fund financial records are available at the headquarters of the various trust funds. Only the Eskimos in Alaska are permitted to hunt whales in these waters as they have done for centuries. The International Whaling Commission protects whales around the world and have kept the grays, among others, from becoming extinct. all Union halls. All mcmher-. -.houlJ ohtain copic-. of this constitution so as to familiarize themselves with ih contents. Any time you feel an) memher or otliccr is attempting to deprive) ou of any con-.titutional right or ohligation hy any methods such as dealing with charges. trials. etc .. as well as all other Jetails. then the memhcr -.o affected should immediately notify headquarters. EQUAL RIGHTS. All mcmhcr-. arc guarantccu equal rights in emplo) 1111.:nt anu a-. mcmhcrs of the SIU. These rights arc clearly set forth in the SIU constitution anu in the contracts v.hich the Union ha-. negotiatcu with the employers. Con-.cqucntly. no member may he di-.crimi natcJ against hccause of race. creed. color. -.c, anu national or geographic origin. If any member feel-. that he i-. denied the equal righh to which he i-. entitled. he -.hould notify Union headquarters. 11111nuu111H1111111n1mulllu11111111111111n1111111n1111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111 patrolman or other Union ollbal. in your opinion. fails to protect ) our contract rights properly. contact the nearest SIU port agent. EDITORIAL POLICY - THE LOG. The Log has traditionally refrained frnm puhlishing any article serving the political purposes of any individual in the Union. officer or memher. It ha-. al...,o refrained from puhlishing articles deemed harmful to the Union or its collective membership . This established policy has been reaftirmcd hy mcmhership action at the Septcmher. 1960. meetings in all constitutional ports. The rcsponsihilit) for Log policy is "Vesteu in an editorial hoard which consi ts of the Executive Board of the Union. The Executive Board may delegate. from among its ranks. one individual to carry out this responsibility. PAYMENT OF MONIES. No monies are to he paid to anyone in an; otlicial capacity in the SIU unless an ofticial Union receipt is given tor -.ame . Under no circumstances should any memher pay any money for any rca . . on unle s he is gi\en '>Lich receipt. In the event anyone attempts to require an~ such payment he made without supplying a receipt. or if a mcmhcr is required to make a payment and is given an otlicial receipt. hut feels that he should not have hcen required to make such payment. this should immediately he reported to Union headquarters. SEAFARERS POLITICAL ACTIVITY DONATION -SPAD. SPAD is a "eparatc segregated fund. Its proceeds arc used to further its ohjech and purpo-.e-. including. hut not limited to. furthering the political. -.oci.tl and economic interests of maritime v.ork.cr-.. the prc-.ervation and furthering of the American Merchant Marine v.ith improved employ n1cnt opportunitic-. for -.ca men and hoatmcn and the ad\anccmcnt of trade union concept-. . In connection 'Wtth such ohject-.. SPAD "uppl)rh and contributes to political candidates for elective ollicc . Ail contrihutiom. arc voluntar). No contrihutio11 111<1) he solicited or rcceivcu because of force. joh di,crimination. t1nanc1al repri-.al. or threat of such conduct. tlr a-. a condition of membership in the nion or tlf cmplo~ ment. If a contribution is made h) rca-.on of the above impwper conduct. notifv the Seafarers Union or SPAD h) certified mail v.ithin Jc) da)" of the contrihutiPn for inve-.t1gation and appropriate action and refund. if involuntar) . Support SPAD to protect and further )Ollr economic. politictl and -.ocial interests. and Amer ican trade unitrn concepts. If at any time a member feels that any of the above rights have been violated, or that he has been denied his constitutional right of ~ to Union records or information. he should immediately notify SIU President Frank Drozak at Headquarters by certified mail, return receipt requested. The addres.s is 5201 Auth Way and Britannia Way, Prince Georges County, Camp Springs, Md. 20746. July 1986ILOGI19 �e L.A. Aboard the OMI Dynachem and the Manhattan (Photos by Dennis Lundy) The Manhattan lies at anchor in_Los Angeles Harbor as crewmembers take the launch service ashore. In the galley of the Manhattan are (I. to r.) Chris Kunde, standby GSU; Ed Slaney, standby 3rd cook, and Joe Johnson, steward/baker. El Sayed Amasha, utility on the Dynachem. 20 I LOG I July 1986 Fro~ Jesus Rodriguez, FOWT, in the engineroom of the Manhattan. aboard the Manhattan-going ashore! The Dynachem's chief cook, Perley Willis. �.A. ABs Kenneth Gahagan (left) and Joe W. Moore view Los Angeles Harbor from the deck of the OMI Dynachem. Don Collins, steward/baker aboard the OMI Dynachem. The OMI Dynachem ties up at a Los Angeles Harbor dock. Joe Spell, QMED aboard the OMI Dynachem. Sal Fiore, QMED aboard the OMI Dynachem. July 1986 I LOG I 21 �Six "Smart Ships" SIU Manned Vessels Are ''Smart,'' Says MSCPAC Six MSCPAC ships have been named "Smart Ships" for Fiscal Year 1985 with one additionally awarded the VADM Roy A. Gano Award for FY 1985. The USNS Chauvenet, Ponchatoula, Narragansett, Albert J. Myer , Observation Island and Kilauea (also the Gano award winner) were awarded "Smart Ship" honors for their excellence and reliability. Noted RADM W. T. Piotti, COMSC, in a recent letter announcing the "Smart Ship" and VADM Gano awards to Capt. M. A. Hallier of MSCPAC, "It is with genuine pleasure that I approve these awards and congratulate the officers and men . . . for their outstanding performance of duty in achieving the superior standards of administration and operational readiness required to win these coveted awards. ''Throughout the year, these ships have accomplished their missions with the highest degree of effectiveness and reliability, reflecting the exceptional leadership of their officers and the professional competence of their crews. To the entire crew of each ship, I extend a 'Well Done'." The ships honored will each receive a plaque and a "Smart Ship" pennant. The Chief of Naval Operations authorizes the Navy "E" ribbon for Navy personnel serving on USNS ships which have earned the MSC ''Smart Ship'' Award and the VADM Gano Award. The USNS Kilauea (photo by U.S. Navy). The USNS Ponchatoula (photo by U.S. Navy). The USNS Albert J. Myer (photo by U.S. Navy). - The USNS Observation Island (photo by U.S. Navy). 22 I LOG I July 1986 The USNS Narragansett (photo by U.S. Navy). �Kilauea Stacks Up Honors Everything is running smoothly aboard the USNS Albert J. Myer. From the left are AB Ernest Silva, Union Rep Mike Paladino, Bosun James Blincoe and OS Robert Ratcliffe. MSCPAC Promises Tough Action on Failure to Report by Buck Mercer It is a known fact that everyone loves a vacation, especially mariners who spend most of their time thousands of miles from home. Shoreside workers go on vacation. once each year for, two, three or four weeks, whatever they are allowed. Then, on a designated day, they return to the place of their employment, barring any emergency. If they do not return on that designated day, they risk the chance of being fired. Recently at MSCPAC there has been a problem with an increasing number of mariners failing to report for duty after a period of scheduled annual The USNS Kilauea (T-AE 26), already selected as MSCPAC's 1985 winner of the Smart Ship and V ADM Roy A. Gano awards, was recently nominated for yet another honor. MSCPAC's ammunition ship is the only vessel in the worldwide MSC command to be considered for the National Defense Transportation Association's (NDTA) annual unit award for Calendar Year 1985. The NDT A is an association of commercial and military agencies dedicated to the interests of military air, sea and lane transportation. The Kilauea was nominated for the award after an impressive 12 months in 1985 when the ship was forward deployed to the Western Pacific and Indian Oceans. With the exception of a 60-day yard period in November and December, the Kilauea provided continuous logistic support to U.S. Navy and Marine forces ashore and afloat in 1985. The ship's impressive accomplishments from January through October include ammunition redistribution to several Far East ports, direct support to the USS Midway and her battle group, surveillance of Soviet naval activity in the Western Pacific, participation in two important naval exercises, and a lengthy deployment in the Indian Ocean. Prior to entering the yard Nov. 4, the Kilauea handled 5 ,381 ordnance lifts and 777 retrograde lifts, performed 190 CONREP and VERTREP evolutions, transported 450 passengers and transferred 21.5 million barrels of fuel for Seventh Fleet units. While citing her 1985 achievements in a message to CTF SEVEN THREE recently, the Kilauea was unable to respond immediately to the request for information. Her tardy reply gives a hint why the busy ship was selected for the NDTA award. ''Regret late submission of the nomination," said Kilauea's message back to CTF SEVEN THREE. "Operational tempo and ·other commitments precluded earlier collection of required data.'' leave. For that matter, those on leave fail to call their Placement Officers to say when they will report. Management has decreed that this practice by mariners must cease and desist. Hereafter, marine employees who fail to report after a period of scheduled annual leave will be disciplined, unless an emergency exists. Even then, there is a procedure for leave extensions and the employee had better use them. There is no reason why marine employees should foul their employment records with uncalled for and unnecessary disciplinary actions. Remember, even an official reprimand puts you in a two-year reckoning period. - Unrest in Liberia Increases Does the following scenario sound familiar? The United States, for strategic reasons, supports a corrupt and tyrannical dictatorship. The inevitable blowup occurs. The United States, once "the great friend and protector," is now villified because the inhabitants of that country associate it with the old regime. Iran? Nicaragua? Ethiopia? No. Liberia, potentially the largest supplier of sealift capability to this nation's armed forces. The scenario is not yet complete. But it is well on the way to becoming a reality. The details of what is happening in Liberia are available to anyone within walking distance of the White House. Bookstores one mile away from 1600 Pennsylvania A venue carry the Liberia Alert which documents civil rights violations that are being carried out by Sgt. Doe's ruling military dictatorship. Incredibly, some of the abuses are being carried out in the name of the United States! "In August 1981, as the Reagan administration was increasing efforts to isolate Libya's Kadaffi, Sgt. Doe ~ accused Thomas Weh Syen (the vice chairman of Doe's own political party) of leading a Libyan plot. Web Syen was arrested on Sunday and, after a brief show-trial, was executed that Thursday along with other soldiers, most of whom were from Sinoe, Weh Syen's country of origin. Gen. Quiwonkpa used that occasion to warn other Liberians that Liberians with 'anti-American' sentiments would be similarly dispatched.'' The paper documents such violations of civil rights as executions without trial, detentions without trial, and improper prison conditions. In addition, it paints a grim picture of life in Liberia, especially for those professionals who were not lucky enough to get out during the early days of the new regime. In order to stem the outward flow of professionals and civil servants, the ruling People's Revolutionary Committee announced in June 1980 that no Liberian would be allowed to leave the country without permission from the Armed Forces High Command. A law was passed in July 1984 which made it a felony to spread "rumors, lies and disinformation'' about the regime. Engine Utility Paul Guidry, center, proudly displays his IO-year Federal Service Award which was presented to him by Capt. R. P. Cushing, right, MSCPAC chief staff officer. SIU Business Agent George Grier was on hand to help celebrate this happy occasion. There is one important difference between what is happening in Liberia and what happened in Iran, Nicaragua and other such countries. While those countries played an important role in securing this county's regional interests in such places as Central America and the Middle East, the United States did not rely on them for its basic military needs. The United States has let its merchant marine dwindle to fewer than 400 vessels. It has increased slightly the number of vessels in its Military Sealift Command. American-owned vessels documented under the Liberian flag account for a large percentage of vessels that the Department of Defense classifies as under "Effective U.S. Control." Marcos Supporters Fail in Coup Attempt Hundreds of military and civilian supporters of former Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos attempted to overthrow the government of Corazon Aquino by taking over the plush Manila Hotel. The attempted coup was headed by Arthur Tolentino, Marcos's running mate earlier this year. The take-over attempt never went anywhere and fizzled out after two days. It occurred while President Aquino was out of the country on a goodwill tour. She said the coup was just "a minor annoyance." The Reagan administration expressed strong support for Aquino and said that it had repeatedly warned Marcos that his efforts to undermine the new government "was inconsistent with his status as a guest in the United States." July 1986 I LOG I 23 �Pensioner Floyd Bauer died on May 29. Brother Bauer joined the SIUmerged Marine Cooks and Stewards Union in the port of San Francisco. He went on pension in 1968. Seafarer Bauer was a resident of San Francisco. Pensioner Lee Gusta Blount Jr., 58, died of heart-lung failure in the Kaiser Foundation Hospital, Vallejo, Calif. on April 23. Brother Blountjoined the SIU-merged Marine Cooks and Stewards Union, Local 20 in the port of San Francisco. He first sailed on the West Coast in 1950. Seafarer Blount was a veteran of the U.S. Army during the Korean War. He was born in ..._ Mississippi and was a resident of Vallejo. Interment was in the Skyview Lawn Cemetery, Vallejo. Surviving are his widow, Janice; three sons, Raymond, Michael and Dedrick, and four daughters, Michon of Portland, Ore., Stennis, Tracy of Vallejo and Tanya. Pensioner Daniel Lee Wright Brannon, 73, passed away on June 15. Brother Brannon joined the · SIU in 1947 in the port of Mobile sailing in the engine and steward departments. He hit the bricks in the 1946 General Maritime beef. Seafarer Brannon was born in Alabama and was a resident of Mobile. Surviving is a cousin, George Turner of Mobile. - - Pensioner Ira Cecil Brown Sr., 58, died on May 28. Brother Brown joined the SIU in I 945 in the port of San Francisco. He sailed as a recertified chief steward aboard the C.S. Long Lines (Transoceanic Cable) from 197 I to I 982 and graduated from the Union's Recertified Chief Stewards Program in 1980. Seafarer Brown was a former member of the SUP in 1972. Brown last worked for the Marine Contracting Co. A native of Natchez, Miss., he was a resident of Ponchatoula, La. Surviving are his widow, Jeanette; a son, Ira Jr. ; four daughters, Margaret (a SIU 1968 Charlie Logan College Scholars.hip winner); Clara, Susan and Sharon, and his mother, Ollie of North Carolina Pensioner Ramos Candelario, 73, passed away on June 2. Brother Candelario joined the SIU in 1944 in the port of New York sailing as a chief electrician. He hit the bricks in the 1962 Robin Line beef and attended the 1970 Piney Point Crews Conference No. 6. Seafarer Candelario was born in Puerto Rico and was a resident of Brooklyn, N. Y. Surviving are a son, Enrique Guzman and an aunt, Augustinea Pacheco of Brooklyn. 24 I LOG I July 1986 Pensioner Isauro S. Cardeal, 87, succumbed to pneumonia at home in Santos, Brazil on May 4. Brother Cardeal joined the SIU in 1943 in the port of Norfolk sailing as an AB. He walked the picket line in the 1946 General Maritime beef. Seafarer Cardeal was born in Sergipe, Brazil and was a naturalized U.S. citizen. Burial was in the Memorial Cemetery, Santos. Surviving are his widow, Angelina; a son, Nilton, and three daughters, Elizabeth Carralho of Santos, Elsa Caravallho of Paulino, Brazil and Direceu Cardeal. Pensioner Juan Jimenez Cruz Sr., 79, passed away in the Montifore Hospital, Bronx, N.Y. on May 7. Brother Cruz joined the SIU in 1939 in the port of Baltimore sailing as a recertified bosun. He walked the picket lines in both the 1961 Greater N. Y. Harbor beef and the 1962 Robin Line strike. Seafarer Cruz was born in Puerto Rico and was a resident of the Bronx. Interment was in the Municipal Cemetery, Catano, P.R. Surviving are his widow, Carmen and a son, Juan Zesu Jr. Joseph Dedmond, 63, died on June 16. Brother Dedmond joined the SIUmerged Marine Cooks and Stewards Union in the port of Wilmington, Calif. in I 959 sailing as a cook for the American President Line. He began sailing in 1945 on PMA ships. Seafarer Dedmond was a veteran of the U.S. Army during World War II. Born in Timothy, La. he was a resident of New Orleans. Surviving are his widow, Ordlea and a daughter, Patricia Jenkins of New Orleans. Barbara Jane Malecek Dininno, 30, was missing at sea aboard the SS Courier (Ocean Carriers) on March 10. Sister Dininno joined the SIU in I 978 following her graduation from the Union's Harry Lundberg School of Seamanship Entry Trainee Program at Piney Point, Md. where she was a bosun and in the top third of her class. She last sailed as a QMED out of the port of Seattle. She had also sailed as a waitress and knew woodworking. Seafarer Dininno was a 1982 $10,000 Union Charlie Logan College Scholarship winner. She studied engineering at the University of Washington, Seattle in 1983 and at the Maine Maritime Academy, Castine in 1985. Barbara also attended the Napa (Calif.) Community and Sacramento City (Calif.) colleges. She was born in Mexico-Audrain, Mo. Surviving are her widower, Arthur of Governor's Is., N. Y.; her father, Edward; her mother, Mary Lou of Shelbyville, Ind., and a sister, Christina Sherwood of Bothell, Wash. Maritime and 1947 Isthmian beefs. Seafarer Harris also attended a Piney Point educational conference and workshop. A native of Mobile, he was a resident there. Interment was in the Oaklawn Cemetery, Mobile. Surviving are his widow, Annie and a sister, Vergie Davis of Mobile. Pensioner Richard Benjamin Doupe, 81, succumbed to lung-heart failure at home in Gaithersburg, Md. on May 2. Brother Doupe joined the SIU in 1944 in the port of New York sailing as an AB. He was on the picket lines in the 1946 General Maritime and 1947 Isthmian beefs. Seafarer Doupe was born in New York City. Burial was in St. Michael's Cemetery, Queens, N. Y. Surviving is a niece, Frances Morris of Gaithersburg. William Swindell Lewis, 70, died of heart-lung failure in St. Cloud, Minn. on May 9. Brother Lewis joined the SIU in the port of Boston, Mass. in 1958 sailing as a FOWT. He was born in North Carolina and was a resident of St. Cloud. Cremation took place in the Central Minnesota Cremation Service, St. Cloud. Surviving is a brother, James of Wilmington, N.C. Pensioner Frank Earl Edmonds, 68, died on May 24. Brother Edmonds joined the SIU in 1947 in the port of Norfolk sailing as an AB. He hit the bricks in the 1946 General Maritime, 1947 Isthmian and 1948 Wall St. beefs. Seafarer Edmonds was born in Anderson, N.C. and was a resident of Mobile. Surviving are his widow, Choycie and his mother, Emma of South Mills, N .C. Antoine Gurney, 56, died on June 11. Brother Gurney joined the SIU in the port of Baltimore in 1959 sailing as an oiler. He last sailed out of the port of Seattle and was a former member of the Canadian Seamen's Union. Seafarer Gurney was a veteran of the U.S. Army after the Korean War. Born in Canada, he was a naturalized U.S. citizen and a resident of Hoguiam, Wash. Surviving are his widow, Dolores and an aunt, Irene Kolinchuk of Transcona, Manitoba, Canada. Benjamin C. Lucrisia died on March 29. Pensioner James Henry McDonald, 66, died on June 11. Brother McDonald joined the SIU in 1949 in the port of Tampa sailing as an oiler. He also sailed during the Vietnam War. Seafarer McDonald was on the picket line in the 1946 General Maritime beef. He was a Puerto Rican delegate to a Piney Point conference in 1970. McDonald was a veteran of the U.S. Army in World War II. Born in Wilmington, N. C., he was a resident of Baltimore. Surviving are his mother, Esther Mae Sanders of Wilmington and a sister, Ellen Spearbraker of Milwaukee, Wis. Darryl Harris, 35, died in the San Francisco (Calif.) General Hospital on Feb. 21. Brother Harrisjoined the SIU in the port of New Orleans in 1%9 sailing in the steward department. He was born in New Orleans. Cremation took place in the Olivet Park Crematory, Colma, Calif. Surviving are his father, William of Louisiana and his mother, Lila Mae of New Orleans. Pensioner Howanl Francis Menz, 77, passed away on June 6. Brother Menz joined the SIU in the ,.. port of New York in 1951 sailing as a chief pump man and ship's delegate. He also sailed in the Vietnam War. Seafarer Menz attended the Piney Point Educational Conference Workshop No. 1. And he worked, too, as an ironworker. Menz was born in Sewickley, Pa. and was a resident of Hialeah, Fla. Surviving are his mother, Bertha of Sewickley; a nephew, Samuel Lanzarotta of Hialeah, and a niece, Stella Lanarotta of Sewickley. Pensioner Theodore Thomas Harris, 76, pased away from cancer in Providence Hospital, Mobile on May 13. Brother Harris joined the SIU in 1938 in the port of Mobile sailing as a chief steward. He walked the picket lines in the 1946 General Pensioner Ralph Nelson Motley, 70, succumbed to a stroke in the U.S. Veterans Administration Medical Center, Salisbury, N.C. on May 14. Brother Motley joined the SIU in the port of Houston in 1969 sailing as a cook. He also sailed inland for Slade Towing, Higman Towing and �Sabine Towing in 1966. Seafarer Motley was a veteran of the U.S. Army in World War II and the Korean War. A native of Cabarrus Cty., N.C., he was a resident of Orange, Texas. Burial was in Oakwood Cemetery, Concord, N .C. Surviving are his sister-in-law, Edith of Orange and a nephew, Jerry Furr of Concord. Pensioner Mitsuo Pepe Nakagawa, 68, died of a liver ailment in the Chinese Hospital, San Francisco on Dec. 6, 1985. Brother Nakagawa joined the SIUmerged Marine Cooks and Stewards Union in the port of San Francisco in 1957 sailing as a waiter for APL. He began sailing on the West Coast in 1951. Seafarer Nakagawa was born in Hilea Kau, Hawaii and was a resident of Honolulu, Hawaii. Cremation took place in the Cypress Lawn Park Cemetery Crematory, Colma, Calif. Surviving are two sisters, Margaret of Kahului Maui, Hawaii and Maskako of Nagasaki, Japan. Pensioner Armando Ortega, 66, died on May 26. Brother Ortega joined the SIU in the port of Miami, Fla. in 1955 sailing as a waiter. He last sailed out of the port of Jacksonville on the SS Golden Monarch (Apex Marine) in 1984. Seafarer Ortega was born in Los Arabos, Matanzas, Cuba and was a naturalized U.S. citizen. Ortega was a resident of Miami. Surviving are his widow, Rina and a daughter, Sandra. Pensioner Jerome Andrew Prodey, 64, succumbed to arteriosclerosis at home in Baltimore on June 3. Brother Prodey joined the SIU in 1949 in the port of New York sailing as a cook. He also sailed during World War II and hit the bricks in the 1946 General Maritime and 1947 Isthmian beefs. Seafarer Prodey worked at the Baltimore hall, too. And he was born in Baltimore. Burial was in the Oak Lawn Cemetery, Baltimore. Surviving are his widow, Mary; a son, Timothy; a daughter, Cecelia of Baltimore, and his mother, August of Baltimore. Pensioner James L. Sanbouzans, 76, passed away on April 5. Brother Sanbouzans joined the SIU in 1944 in the port of Boston sailing as a bosun. He hit the bricks in the 1946 General Maritime, 1947 Isthmian and the 1961 Greater N. Y. Harbor beefs. Seafarer Sanbouzans was born in Spain and was a resident of La Estrada, Pontevedra, Spain. Surviving are a brother, Manuel and a sister, Dorimda Villaverde, all of Pontevedra. Grant W. Smith, 28, died on May 29. Brother Smith joined the SIU following his graduation from the Union's Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship Entry Trainee Program in Piney Point, Md. in 1979. He was born in California. Surviving is his father, Frank of Topeka, Kans. Pensioner Lovis Burnie Thomas, 83, passed away from pneumonia in the Bay Harbor Hospital, Los Angeles, Calif. on May 17. Brother Thomas joined the SIU in 1944 in the port of New York sailing as a chief steward. He was a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps before World War II. Seafarer Thomas was born in Jemison, Ala. Cremation took place in the Live Oak Crematory, Monrovia, Calif. Surviving is a daughter, Frances Simpson of Los Angeles. Pensioner Otto Tonner, 84, passed away on May 25. Brother Tonner joined the SIU in the port of San Francisco in 1963 sailing as an AB, deck officer and master. He attended the 1970 Piney Point Crews Conference No. 11. Seafarer Tonner was born in Germany and was a naturalized U.S. citizen and a resident of Baltimore. Pensioner Samuel Usher Sr., 74, succumbed to cancer in St. Mary's Hospital, Reno, Nev. on May 23. Brother Usher joined the SIU-merged Marine Cooks and Stewards Union in the port of San Francisco in 1957. He began sailing on the West Coast in 1930. Seafarer Usher was a former member of the SUP in 1965. A native of New York, he was a resident of Fallon, Nev. Cremation took place in the Mt. View Crematory, Reno. Surviving are his widow, Doris; a son, Samuel Jr., and a daughter, Phyllis. Pensioner Carlos Escalante Vega, 66, succumbed to arteriosclerosis in Tampa General Hospital on May 24. Brother Vega joined the SIU in the port of Tampa in 1957 sailing as a wiper. He was a sheetmetal and shipyard worker, too. Seafarer Vega was a veteran of the U.S. Navy during World War II. He was born in Tampa where he was a resident. Cremation took place in the West Coast Crematory, Clearwater, Fla., and his ashes were scattered at sea. Surviving are his widow, Alice and his mother, Elvira of Tampa. Pensioner Cecile Glenn Young, 58; died on May 24. Brother Young joined the SIU in 1947 in the port of New Orleans sailing in the engine department. He was on the picket lines in the 1946 General Maritime and 1947 Isthmian beefs. Seafarer Young's last port was Houston. Born in Louisiana, he was a resident of Splendora, Texas. Surviving are his widow, Margaret and his father, Acy of Masshulaville, Miss. Great Lakes Frank Joseph Patterson Jr., 56, died on June 6. Brother Patterson joined the Union in the port of Cleveland, Ohio in 1961. He sailed as a FOWT and AB for _, the Great Lakes Dredge and Dock Co. from 1951 to 1953, Merritt, Chapman and Scott from 1953 to 1955 and for the Great Lakes Towing Co. from. 1955 to 1961, and from 1984 to 1986. He was a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps during the Korean War. Laker Patterson was born in Cleveland and was a resident of Avon Lake, Ohio. Surviving is a daughter, Pamela of Avon Lake. Pensioner Walter E. Peters, 79, passed away on June 16. Brother Peters joined the Union in the port of Frankfort, Mich. in 1953 sailing as an oiler. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army during World War II. Laker Peters was born in Manistee Cty., Mich. and was a resident of Elberta, Mich. Surviving is his widow, Mildred. Raymond T. Widra Jr., 57, succumbed to pneumonia in the U.S. Veterans Administration Medical Center, .._ Cleveland on Jan. 26. Brother Widra joined the Union in the port of Cleveland in 1967 sailing as a deckhand for the Great Lakes Dredge and Dock Co. from 1984 to 1985. He was a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps in the Korean Conflict. Laker Widra was born in Cleveland and was a resident of Fairview Park, Ohio. Cremation took place in Cleveland. Surviving is a brother, Gilbert of Fairview Park. IF YOU'RE ALJRIFT WITH J)RUG~ OR ALCOllOiREscuE YOURS'EL.!=/ CONTACT YOURPO~T AGENT OR 9./. l/ PRUG ANO 4LCONO/.. - PROGRAM ATP/NEY POl~MD. July 1986 I LOG I 25 - �Deep Sea Donald Albert Alt, 63, joined the SIU in 1947 in the port of Norfolk sailing as an AB. Brother Alt hit the bricks in both the 1946 General Maritime and 1947 Isthmian beefs. He last sailed out of the port of San Francisco. Seafarer Alt is a veteran of the U.S. Navy during World War II. He also sailed during the Vietnam War. A native of Spring Green, Wis., he is a resident of San Francisco. Bernard Alfonso Baa, 62, joined the SIU in 1942 in the port of New York sailing as a chief cook. Brother Baa was born in New York City and is a resident of Christiansted, St. Croix, Virgin Islands. Jimmy Barbaccia, 63, joined the SIU in 1943 in the port of New York sailing as a bosun. Brother Barbaccia walked the picket lines in the 1946 General Maritime beef and the 1947 Isthmian strike. He was born in New York City and is a resident of Wading River, N.Y. Pablo Barrial, 64, joined the SIU in 1943 in the port of New Orleans sailing as a recertfied bosun. Brother Barrial graduated from the Union's Recertified Bosuns Program in 1975. He rode the M/V Del Oro (Delta Line) in 1960. Seafarer Barrial was born in Cuba and is a resident of New Orleans. ,. Robert Markette Boyd, 59, joined the SIU in 1946 in the port of New Orleans sailing as a chief steward. Brother Boyd was on the picket lines in both the 1946 General Maritime and 1947 Isthmian beefs. He was born in Mississippi and is a resident of Brookhaven, Miss. Ervin Bradley, 65, joined the SIU in 1941 in the port of Mobile sailing as a chief steward. Brother Bradley received a Union Personal Safety Award in 1960 for sailing aboard an accident-free ship, the SS Antonius. Seafarer Bradley was born in Sumpter, S.C. and is a resident of Mobile. - Generoso "Nick" Cristino Crispala, 62, joined the SIU in 1947 in the port of Baltimore sailing as a chief electrician. Brother Crispala hit the bricks in the 1946 General Maritime beef and the 1947 Isthmian strike. He last sailed out of the port of Seattle. Seafarer Crispala was born in the Philippine Islands and is a resident of Seattle. James Martin Dawson, 65, joined the SIU in 1946 in the port of New York sailing as a bosun. Brother Dawson last sailed out of the port of Seattle. He walked the picket lines in the 1946 Maritime, 1947 Isthmian and the 1965 District Council 37 beefs. He ran for Union office in 1969 as a West Coast VP alternate. Seafarer Dawson is a veteran of the U.S. Navy in World War II. Born in San Antonio, Texas, he is a resident of Mt. Lake Terrace, Wash. Winfield Scott Downs Jr., 65, joined the SIU in 1945 in the port of New York sailing as an oiler. Brother Downs hit the bricks in the 1946 General Maritime beef and the 1947 Isthmian strike. He was born in New Jersey and is a resident of New Gretna, N.J. Woodrow "Woody" Drake, 66, joined the SIU in 1953 in the port of New York sailing as a recertified bosun. Brother Drake last sailed out of the port of Seattle and graduated from the Union's Recertified Bosuns Program in 1974. He walked the picket line in the 1961 Greater N. Y. Harbor beef. And he is a veteran of the U.S. Air Force in both World War II and the Korean War. Seafarer Drake also sailed during the Vietnam War. A native of Alabama, he is a resident of Lacey, Wash. Bill Galvez Fernandez, 65, joined the SIU in the port of San Francisco in 1969 sailing as an AB. Brother Fernandez was born in the Philippines and is a resident of San Francisco. James Capeland Flippo, 63, joined the SIU in 1945 in the port of Mobile sailing as an AB. Brother Flippo was on the picket line in the 1946 General Maritime beef. He last shipped out of the port of Houston. Seafarer Flippo is a veteran of the U.S. Army in the Korean War. Born in Alabama, he is a resident of Jasper, Texas. Elmer Clarke Jr., 65, joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1964 sailing as an AB. Brother Clarke began sailing in 1938 and last shipped out of the port of Mobile. He was a former member of the Machinists Union, Local 1133. Seafarer Clarke was born in Spring Hill, Ala. and is a resident of Wilmer, Ala. Antonio Garza, 57 ,joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1957 sailing as a QMED. Brother Garza last sailed out of the port of New Orleans and worked on the Delta Line Shoregang there. He was a former member of the Marine Allied Workers Union (MAW). Seafarer Garza is a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps during World War II. A native of Kingsville, Texas, he is a resident of Gretna, La. Enrique V. Connor, 65, joined the SIU in the port of San Francisco in 1969 sailing as a cook. Brother Connor was born in the Philippine Islands and is a resident of San Francisco. Frank Gonzales, 61, joined the SIU in the port of New Orleans in 1951 sailing as a FOWT. Brother Gonzales last sailed out of the port of San Francisco. He was born in California and is a resident of Daly City, Calif. 26 I LOG I July 1986 Howard Ross Harvey, 60, joined the SIU in the port of Seattle in 1958 sailing as an AB. Brother Harvey last shipped out of the port of Jacksonville. He is a veteran of the U.S. Army in the Korean War. Seafarer Harvey was born in Michigan and is a resident of Jacksonville. Evaristo Jimenez, 63, joined the SIU in 1943 in the port of New York sailing as a 2nd assistant engineer. Brother Jimenez hit the bricks in the 1946 General Maritime and 1947 Isthmian beefs. He was born in Puerto Rico and is a resident of Brooklyn, N. Y. Frederick Henry Johnson, 64, joined the SIU in 1942 in the port of New York sailing as a recertified bosun. Brother Johnson graduated from the Union's Recertified Bosuns Program in 1974. He last shipped out of the port of Mobile. Seafarer Johnson was born in Boston, Mass. and is a resident of Mobile. Richard Lee Johnson Jr., 62,joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1964 sailing as a chief cook. Brother Johnson last shipped out of the port of Jacksonville. He is a veteran of the U.S. Army in World War II and also worked as a mason. Seafarer Johnson was born in Augusta, Ga. and is a resident there. Vernon "Johnnie" Myers Johnston, 61, joined the SIU in the port of Baltimore in 1959. He sailed as an AB and deck delegate. Brother Johnston last sailed out of the port of New Orleans. He was born in Middleway, W.Va. and is a resident of New Orleans. Roy Johnson Jones, 61, joined the SIU in 1947 in the port of New York sailing as a recertified bosun. Brother Jones hit the bricks in the 1946 General Maritime, 1947 Isthmain and the 1948 Wall St. beefs. He last sailed out of the port of San Francisco and worked on the SeaLand Shoregang, Oakland, Calif. in 1968. Seafarer Jones was born in Charleston, S.C. and is a resident of San Francisco. Ernest K. H. Kam, 74, joined the SIU-merged Marine, Cooks and Stewards Union in the port of Wilmington, Calif. in 1955. He sailed as a storekeeper and 3rd steward aboard the SS Oceanic Independence (American-Hawaii Cruises). Brother Kam sailed on PMA ships from 1934 to 1978. He last shipped out of the port of San Francisco. Seafarer Kam was born in Honolulu, Hawaii and is a resident of Walnut Creek, Calif. Leonard Karalunas, 66, joined the SIU in 1947 in the port of Philadelphia sailing as an AB and deck delegate. Brother Karalunas walked the picket lines in the 1946 General Maritime beef and the 1947 Isthmian strike. He last shipped out of the port of New York. Seafarer Karalunas was born in Pennsylvania and is a resident of Kingston, Pa. �Leo Armas Karttunen, 63, joined the SIU in 1946 in the port of New York sailing as a QMED. Brother Karttunen was on the picket lines in the 1946 General Maritime, 1961 Greater N. Y. Harbor and the 1962 Robin Line beefs. He was born in Finland and is a naturalized U.S. citizen. Seafarer Karttuen is a resident of Middle Island, N. Y. Billy Earl Lynn, 61, joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1960 sailing as an AB. Brother Lynn began sailing in 1947 and last shipped out of the port of Seattle. He is a veteran of the U.S. Navy serving as a coxswain in World War II and the Korean War. Seafarer Lynn attended West Texas State College. A native of Clarendon, Texas, he is a resident of Seattle. ·Joseph John Magyar, 65, joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1956 sailing as an engine utility. Brother Magyar last sailed out of the port of St. Louis, Mo. He was born in Illinois and is a resident of Granite City, Ill. Robert Nelson Mahone, 64,joined the SIU in 1943 in the port of Norfolk. He sailed as a LNG recertified bosun and deck delegate. Brother Mahone graduated from the Union's Recertified Bosuns Program in 1983. He walked the picket line in the 1946 General Maritime beef. Seafarer Mahone also worked as a railroad car inspector and was a former member of the Brotherhood of Railroad Carmen's Union. Born in Newport News, Va., he is a resident of Hampton, Va. Richard Eugene McAll, 57, joined the SIU in the port of Mobile in 1955 sailing as a chief cook. Brother McAll was on the picket line in the 1946 General Maritime beef. He was a former member of the Boilermakers Union, Local 693 and the Industrial Union of Marine and Shipbuilding Workers of America, Local 18, AFL-CIO. Seafarer McAll was born in Louisiana and is a resident of Saraland, Ala. Armand Paul Lupari, 63, joined the SIU in the port of Baltimore in 1964 sailing as a QMED. Brother Lupari last shipped out of the port of New Orleans. He is a veteran of the U.S. Army during the Korean War. Seafarer Lupari was born in McKeesport, Pa. and is a resident of Kenner, La. Henry Mobley, 65, joined the SIU in the port of New Orleans in 1960 sailing as a cook. Brother Mobley is a veteran of the U.S. Army in World War II. He was born in New Orleans and is a resident there. 0 Jose Lopez Morales, 65, joined the SIU in the port of Baltimore in 1962 sailing as a chief pumpman, chief electrician and engine delegate. Brother Morales last shipped out of the port of Jacksonville. He attended the 1970 Piney Point Crews Conference No. 3. Seafarer Morales was a former member of the Marine Firemen's Union. He also worked as a hotel clerk. Born in Jayuya, P.R., he is a resident of St. Petersburg, Fla. Peter F. Patrick, 57, joined the SIU in 1946 in the port of New York sailing as a chief steward. Brother Patrick hit the bricks in the 1946 General Maritime beef and the 1947 Isthmian strike. He was born in Pennsylvania and is a resident of Spotswood, N .J. George Clayeon Pierce Pierre, 61, joined the SIU in 1946 in the port of New York sailing as an AB. Brother Pierre walked the picket lines in the 1946 General Maritime and 1947 Isthmian beefs. He last shipped out of the port of Mobile . . Seafarer Pierre was born in Port of Spain, Trindad, W.I. and is a resident of Mobile. Walter Lee Pritchett, 62, joined the SIU in 1948 in the port of New York sailing as a chief pumpman. Brother Pritchett hit the bricks in the 1946 General Maritime, 1947 Isthmian and 1948 Wall St. beefs. He last shipped out of the port of New Orleans and is a veteran of the U.S. Navy in World War II. - Seaiarer Pritchett was born in Casper, Wyo. and is a resident of Denham Springs, La. Adam Quevedo, 65, joined the SIU in the port of Baltimore in 1960 sailing as a wiper. Brother Quevedo was born in Puerto Rico and is a resident of Ponce, P.R. John Robinson, 64, joined the SIU in 1947 in the port of New York sailing as a chief cook. Brother Robinson was on the picket lines in the 1946 General Maritime and 1947 Isthmian beefs. He last shipped out of the port of New Orleans. Seafarer Robinson is a veteran of the U.S. Army in World War II. Born in Louisiana, he is a resident of New Orleans. Union Horace Sanders Jr., 58, joined the SIU in 1947 in the port of Norfolk sailing as a chief electrician. Brother Sanders hit the bricks in the 1946 General Maritime and 1947 Isthmian beefs. He last __,. shipped out of the port of Mobile. Seafarer Sanders was born in Alabama and is a resident of Bay Minette, Ala. Harvey Elmer Shero Jr., 61,joined the SIU in the port of New Orleans in 1950 sailing as an AB. Brother Shero hit the bricks in the 1963 Maritime beef. He last shipped out of the port of Houston. Seafarer Shero received the Union Personal Safety Award in 1960 for sailing aboard an accident-free ship, the SS Del Oro (Delta Line). A native of Buffalo, N.Y., he is a resident of Houston. Harry Robert Singleton, 70, joined the SIU in 1939 in the port of Baltimore sailing as 2nd assistant engineer. Brother Singleton graduated from the Union-MEBA District 2 Engineering School, Brook- ... lyn, N. Y. in 1966. He walked the picket lines in the 1946 General Maritime, 1947 Isthmian and 1961 Greater N. Y. Harbor beefs. Seafarer Singleton was a former member of the AFL Union, Local 7437 in 1938. A native of New York, he is a resident of West Islip, N. Y. Mariano Pasion Marcelino, 63, joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1955 sailing as a chief cook. Brother Marcelino last sailed out of the port of New Orleans. He was born in Dingras, P.I. and is a resident of Madison, Wis. Vincent Leroy Ratcliff, 65, joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1958 sailing as an AB and deck delegate. Brother Ratcliff is a veteran of the U.S. Army in World War II. He also worked as a radar repairman. A native of Speer, Ill., he is a resident of Wyoming, Ill. Harold William Spillane, 65, joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1951 sailing as an AB. Brother Spillane was on the picket lines in the 1961 N. Y. Harbor, 1962 Robin Line and 1965 District Council 37 beefs. He attended the 1970 Piney Point Crews Conference. He also worked as a bookkeeper and typist. Seafarer Spillane is a veteran of the U.S. Coast Guard in World War II. Born in Jersey City, N .J., he is a resident of Miami, Fla. Delmar Buckwalter Missimer, 61, joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1953 sailing as an AB. Brother Missimer last shipped out of the port of New Orleans. He is a veteran of the U.S. Navy in World War II. Seafarer Missimer was born in Pottstown, Pa. and is a resident of New Orleans. Juan Reyes, 68, joined the SIU in 1942 sailing as a chief electrician, chief pumpman and engine delegate. Brother Reyes walked the picket lines in the 1946 General Maritime, 1947 Isthmian, Rotobroil and 1965 District Council 37 beefs. He was born in Puerto Rico and is a resident of Rio Piedra, P.R. Lionel Oliver Strout, 65, joined the SIU in the port of Mobile in 1969 sailing as a chief steward. Brother Strout is a veteran of the U.S. Air Force during World War II and the Korean War. He was born in Mechanic Falls, Maine and is a resident of Selma, Ala. (Continued on next page.) - July 1986 I LOG I 27 �(Continued from Preceding page.) Robert Morris Sullivan, 65, joined the SIU in the port of San Francisco in 1969 sailing as an AB. Brother Sullivan was born in South Dakota and is a resident of San Francisco. Correction Due to a research slipup, Recertified Bosun Fred A. Olson was listed as sailing on the Great Lakes. He sailed deep sea always. Joseph Lorain Cooksey, 62,joined the Union in the port of Chicago, Ill. in 1963 sailing as a deckhand and scowman for the Great Lakes Dredge and Dock Co. from 1963 to 1976. Brother Cooksey last shipped out of the port of Jacksonville. He was born in Hammond, Ind. and is a resident of Lakeland, Fla. Francis F. Millin, 62, joined the Union in the port of Chicago in 1963. He sailed as a tug oiler for Hannah Marine in 1963. Brother Millin last shipped out of the port of Algonac. He also worked as a switchman for the E.J. & F. Railroad Co. from 1955 to 1963. Laker Millin was a former member of the Brotherhood of Railroad Trainsmen' s Union starting in 1955. He is also a veteran of the U.S. Air Force in World War II. Born in Chicago, he is a resident there. Daniel Arthur Gardiner, 68,joined the Union in the port of Detroit in 1960. He sailed as a bosun for the Boland and Cornelius Steamship Co. Brother Gardiner sailed 45 years. He last shipped out of the port of Algonac, Mich. Laker Gardiner was born in Kankakee, Ill. and is a resident of Tawas City, Mich. James Robert Sayward, 62,joined the Union in the port of Chicago in 1968. He sailed as an AB for the Great Lakes Dredge and Dock Co., Dunbar and Sullivan and Hannah Marine in 1977. Brother Sayward last shipped out of the port of Algonac. He was a former member of the Boilermakers Union, Local 374 Great Lakes CONTINUATION OF COVERAGE WHILE DISABLED OR UPGRADING AT HARRY LUNDEBERG SCHOOL OF SEAMANSHIP - - If you are fully eligible to benefits under the Plan and collect Maintenance and Cure from your employer or Sickness and Accident Benefit from the Seafarers' Welfare Plan, the payment of either will preserve your eligibility for 273 days and six months thereafter. If you are fully eligible for benefits under the Plan and you are accepted and complete any upgrading program, with the exception of the Alcohol and Drug Abuse program at the Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship, each 28 I LOG I July 1986 Donald John Swanson, 61, joined the Union in the port of Detroit in 1960 sailing as a watchman. Brother Swanson last shipped out of the port of Algonac. He is a veteran of the U.S. Air Force in World War II. Laker Swanson is also a machine shop production specialist and a photographer. Born in Ironwood, Mich., he is a resident of Toledo, Ohio. Hassan Nasser Madry, 61, joined the Union in the port of Detroit in 1966. He sailed as a gateman for the Boland and Cornelius Steamship Co. in 1966. Brother Madry was a former member of the Steelworkers Union, CIO. He was born in Yemen, Saudi Arabia and is a naturalized U.S. citizen. Laker Madry is a resident of Dearborn, Mich. Levison Winborne, 65, joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1961 sailing as a chief cook. Brother Winborne last shipped out of the port of Norfolk. He was born in Newport News, Va. and is a resident of Chesapeake, Va. (Continued from Page 16.) Robert William Smith, 72, joined the Union in the port of Detroit in 1961. He sailed as a deckhand and FOWT for Dunbar and Sullivan from 1947 to 1948 and for the Great Lakes Towing Co. from 1948 to 1974. Brother Smith was a former member of the Gas Workers Union from 1936 to 1938. He is a veteran of the U.S. Navy during World War II. Laker Smith was born in Gloucester, Mass. and is a resident of Detroit. Robert E. Lyons, 62, joined the Union in the port of Sault Ste. Marie, Mich. in 1962 sailing as a deckhand. Brother Lyons last shipped out of the port of Algonac. He was born in Sault Ste. Marie and is a resident there. Robert Columbus Thomas, 65, joined the SIU in 1947 in the port of Philadelphia sailing as a chief steward. Brother Thomas hit the bricks in the 1946 General Maritime beef and the 1947 I thmian trike. He is a veteran of the U.S. Army in World War II. Seafarer Thomas is also a projector operator. A native of Philadelphia, he is a resident there. Filing a Claim and the Laborers Union, Local 6 working at a waterworks from 1952 to 1968. Sayward is a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps during World War II. A native of Newburyport, Mass., he is a resident of Chicago. Eugene Paul Leo, 62, joined the Union in the port of Chicago in 1961. He sailed as a tugman for Swift & Co. from 1952 to 1956 and for the Great Lakes Towing Co. from 1956 to 1977. Brother Leo last shipped out of the port of Algonac. He is a veteran of the U.S. Air Force during World War II. Laker Leo earned a degree in Business Administration and worked as a salesman. he was born in Clinton, Ill. and is a resident of South Holland, Ill. day you are in these programs will count for welfare eligibility just as if you were employed aboard a signatory vessel. SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS' ELIGIBILITY During the period a seaman i in the Scholarship Award Program, this period will be considered as eligibility for welfare benefits. Al o, it prevents a "break-in-service" and i not to be con idered as eligibility credit for pension benefits. Michael '.'Mike" Thomas Doherty, 62, joined the Union in 1949 in the port of Detroit sailing as a bosun and ship delegate. Brother Doherty last shipped out of the port of Algonac. He also sailed during the Vietnam War and was a former member of the United Auto Workers Union. Laker Doherty was born in Detroit and is a resident of Westland, Mich. Atlantic Fishermen Michael L. Fontana Jr., 62, joined the SIU-merged Gloucester (Mass.) Fishermen's Union in the port of Gloucester. Brother Fontana is a resident of Gloucester. John Michael Nicastro, 64, joined the Gloucester Fishermen's Union in the port of Boston in 1961 sailing as a fisherman. Brother Nicastro is a veteran of the U.S. Navy during World War II. He was born in Gloucester and is a resident there. Joseph Nicastro, 52, joined the Gloucester Fishermen's Union in the port of Boston in 1980 sailing as a deckhand. Brother Nicastro was born in Massachusetts and is a resident of Gloucester. Personals----David Denzer Contact the Legal Department at SIU headquarters regarding a matter of benefit to you. Write: SIU Legal Department, 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, Md. 20746; or phone (301) 899-0675. Henry Kozlowski Please call Dennis Lord collect at (216) 226-1625. Clarence Lee Lagle i Plea e call Andy Hamilton or Alan Wagner collect at (813) 223-7000. 'The Good Old Days . .. ' George L. Greene, an ex-official of the old Marine Cooks and Stewards Union, is now living in a veterans' home in Washington state. He would appreciate hearing from some of his old shipmates. You can write George at the Washington Soldiers Home, P.O. Box 500, Orting, Wash. 98360. �Diaes• of Ships Mee•inas AMERICAN EAGLE (Pacific Gulf Marine), May 11-Chairman Walter Harris; Secretary/Treasurer Norman Duhe ; Educational Director Lawrence lvanauskas; Deck Delegate V. DeJesus; Engine Delegate John McAvoy; Steward Delegate Martin Ramos. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Norman Duhe, the treasurer, will be getting off this trip and so turned the ship's fund of $35 over to Engine Delegate John McAvoy to hold for the new treasurer. The educational director discussed all items from the captain's safety meeting held the previous day-particularly stressing the point about not smoking in bed. Bosun S. Krawczyski stated that Walter Harris, who assumed the ship's chairman post, had done a fine job. He also recommended a vote of thanks be given to the steward department for a job well done. Krawczyski will assume the chairman's job for the next trip and said that he was pleased to find such a good crew. Next port: Bayonne, N.J. COVE LIBERTY (Cove Shipping), May 11-Chairman John Neff; Secretary Gerald McEwen; Engine Delegate/Educational Director James Beatty. No disputed OT. There is $61.29 in the ship's fund. The Cove Uberty is proceeding to the shipyard in Jacksonville, Fla. for repairs. The chairman advised crewmembers to keep in touch with the Union hall for call-backs. He also reminded them to strip their bunks and clean their rooms before getting off ship. A vote of thanks was given to the steward department for the wonderful meals and good service this trip. Next port: Jacksonville, Fla. GUS W. DARNELL (Ocean Ships, Inc.), May 18--Chairman Kenneth Craft; Secretary David Cunningham; Educational Director Jonathan Haight; Steward Delegate Betsy Nathan. No disputed OT. The chairman reported that there will be two payoffs in the next couple weeks. The first will take place when the ship's articles are broken; the second is the company's quarterly payoff. Anyone wishing to go home from Japan may do so, and transportation costs will be paid by the company. Since this vessel mainly pays off at sea and away from the Union hall or Union representative, crewmembers would like clarification of what to do in the case of disputed OT. It also was noted that the lifeboats contain emergency drinking water packets approved by the Coast Guard, but many of the packets are leaking. These should be checked. There is also a need for a drinking fountain or suitable substitute to be located on deck. Since this vessel spends most of the time in very hot climates, members must go into the engine room or up to the messhall to get water. Next port: Bahrain. LNG GEMINI (Energy Transportation Corp.), May 18--Chairman Luther Myrez; Secretary Guy De Baere; Educational Director J. Camelo; Deck Delegate E. Brown; Engine Delegate Ramon Ali; Steward Delegate W. Watson. No beefs or disputed OT reported. There is $100 in the ship's fund. The chairman reported that the ship is stopping in Singapore for a new chief cook and additional stores. A Coast Guard inspector also will come aboard for the ship's annual inspection. Chief Cook Worobey fell down the stairs, so since May 11 the steward and GSUs have done the best they can. According to Steward Guy De Baere, "I do have good help, especially W. Watson. He will make a good chief cook someday." The educational director stressed the importance of keeping a safety attitude on ship at all times. He also reminded members to upgrade "for your own good and your future." A suggestion was made to bring the OS and GSU base pay up to par with the wiper since there is no port time. A vote of thanks was given to the steward department for their fine meals and "those nice pool parties." Next port: Arun, Indonesia. OMI COLUMBIA (OMI), June 8Chairman J.R. Broadus; Secretary Chester Moss; Educational Director/Pumpman A.G. Milne; Deck Delegate Edward Collins; Engine Delegate Willie B. Butts. No disputed OT. From the chairman: "As you know, we have two trainees aboard from last trip. They are doing a good job and are also a big help to the steward department. Everything is running smoothly." A vote of thanks was given to the steward department and to all who helped keep the ship in good shape. "We have lots of movies aboard" and "We support SPAD" were noted by crewmembers as the ship sails north to Alaska. OVERSEAS CHICAGO (Maritime Overseas), June 8--Chairman Chuck D'Amico; Secretary Clyde Kreiss; Educational Director W.T. Christopher; Deck Delegate J.D. Brown; Engine Delegate E. Whisenhant; Steward Delegate V. Garcia. No disputed OT reported, although there still is one beef in the deck department concerning the helmsman standing wheel watch on the wings of the bridge. The chairman said that he would like to see this beef resolved soon. The educational director stressed that all members who qualify should go to the school at Piney Point to upgrade their skills. A motion was made to lower the seatime and age requirements for pension eligibility and raise the amount of the pension. Everything is running smoothly aboard the Overseas Chicago with all crewmembers helping keep the living quarters clean. Something, however, should be done about the rusty water. Next port and port of payoff: Texas City, Texas. PONCE (Puerto Rico Marine), May 25Chairman R. Rivera; Secretary C. Rice; Educational Director R. Tompkins; Deck Delegate R. Molina; Engine Delegate L. Santiago; Steward Delegate J. Gant. No beefs or disputed OT reported. R. Rivera stated that he was stepping down as ship's chairman in order to let another member participate. He said that he had the honor and satisfaction of serving for 11 months and in doing so learned a lot about the problems of the Union and about the contract under which the ship was working. He felt that every member should help out by serving as chairman or as one of the delegates aboard ship. Next port and port of payoff: Jacksonville, Fla. PUERTO RICO (Puerto Rico Marine), May 11-Chairman Paul Butterworth; Secretary Jose Colls; Educational Director D. Able; Engine Delegate James B. Koesy. No beefs or disputed OT. Three fishermen were picked up by the Puerto Rico out of Charleston, S.C. They had been missing for two days. The bosun and chief steward made sure that the men were well fed before the Coast Guard picked them up and returned them to port. A vote of thanks was given to the steward department for the good food and service. Next port and port of payoff: Jacksonville, Fla. ROBERT E. LEE (Waterman), May 18--Chairman T.J. Hilburn; Secretary B. Guarino; Educational Director B.F. Cooley; Engine Delegate J. McCage. No beefs or disputed OT. There is $60 in the general fund and $360 in the movie fund. Members were reminded to lock all doors while in foreign ports. It was noted that all repairs that were put in for last voyage have now been completed. If anyone has a beef aboard ship, they should first go to their department delegate and not directly to the chairman. The importance of donating to SPAD was stressed. "It's helping us maintain the jobs we have right now." Members were also advised to take advantage of the upgrading opportunities at Piney Point. It was suggested that the chairman check on the launch service in Newport News. The service was very poor last trip. One minute of silence was observed in memory of our departed brothers and sisters. SENATOR (CCT), May 26-Chairman Mark L. Lamar; Secretary George W. Luke; Educational Director M. Patterson; Deck Delegate Dennis R. Baker; Engine Delegate Carl D. Lowery; Steward Delegate Angel B. Correa. No beefs or disputed OT. The ship is due in Miami on May 28 and will pay off at that time. She will then go back on the Venezuela run. A motion was made that since wages have been reduced to the 1981 wage scale, Union dues should also be reduced to 1981 levels. All members aboard the Senator voted in favor of this. A microwave oven is needed in the pantry so that members can use it at night when the galley is closed. A can opener is also needed in the pantry. A vote of thanks was given to the steward department for their fine job. One minute of silence was observed in memory of our departed brothers and sisters. Next port: Miami, Fla. however, needs to be obtained at payoff regarding cleaning of the stoves. The master wants them cleaned once a month, but the steward delegate says they really need to be cleaned at least once a week. Payoff will take place June 4 in the port of- Philadelphia, Pa. There will be no backdating of articles. Articles will commence June 5. The chairman congratulated everyone for making this a smooth voyage, particularly in keeping the interior of the house free from coal dust and dirt. The repair list was given to the master, and a new dryer is on order. A motion was made to reduce normal retirement to 62 years of age with the necessary seatime of 5,475 days of service. This will coincide with the ability to secure Social Security and Medicare and will be in line with the Boatmen and Great Lakes tug members. A vote of thanks was given to the steward department for a job well done. Next port: Philadelphia, Pa. ST. LOUIS (Sea-Land Service), June 8--Chairman Ronald Jones; Secretary H. Ortiz. No beefs or disputed OT. Everything is running smoothly aboard the St. Louis. All correspondence from headquarters has been posted, and the most recent copies of the LOG were passed around. They contained some good information about our continuing fight for more ships and seafaring jobs. The secretary advised those members who qualify for engineers licenses to apply now to sit for the U.S. Coast Guard exam. A vote of thanks was given to the steward department for a job well done. STUYVESANT (Bay Tankers), June ?-Chairman D. Ellette; Secretary Willie J. Smith; Educational Director Ken Couture; Deck Delegate Jim Kirsch; Engine Delegate Jim Martin; Steward Delegate Martin Sierra. Some disputed OT was reported in the deck department. The vessel will arrive in Long Beach, Calif. on June 9. Standbys will be ordered for the next day. No payoff is scheduled for this trip, but those getting off will be paid at noon. The captain was notified of the needed repair of the crew's VCR. An arrival pool is needed to raise money for a movie fund. A vote of thanks was given to the ship's committee and delegates-and also to the chief steward and his department for the excellent food and very clean mess areas. Next port: Long Beach, Calif. 2ND LT. JOHN P. BOBO (AMSEA), May 8--Chairman Allan Voss; Secretary Paul Stubblefield; Educational Director J. Rogers; Deck Delegate Steven Boettcher; Engine Delegate John Rizzo; Steward Delegate Agustin Pagan. No disputed OT. There is $58 in the ship's fund. Payoff is scheduled for May 13. Personnel are reminded to inform the captain of the amount of money they desire in cash and the amount in check prior to payoff. The ship is scheduled for deployment in Europe on May 16. A movie, "Ethics and You," was shown to new members of the crew. A big thank you was given to Red Wilson for the clams and goodies he bought for some of the cookouts. A vote of thanks also was given to the steward department for a fine job. Rooms should be cleaned prior to crewmembers reporting aboard. "Have a little consideration for your relief. Don't leave your room in shambles." STAR OF TEXAS (Seahawk Management), June 1-Chairman Gene Paschall; Secretary I. Fletcher; Educational Director J. Nr.than. No disputed OT. Clarification, Official ships minutes also were received from the following vessels: ALTAI AMERICAI COIDOR AMERICAI CORMORAIT AURORA BALTIMORE COITE DER COYE LEADER FAl.COll PRI CESS DUI LAWREICE H. GIAIELLA MAUI MOIU PAHU DAil.AiD OMI CHARGER OMI LEADER OMI YUKOI OVERSEAS ALICE OVERSEAS ARCTIC OVERSEAS JUIEAU PATRIOT Pll lADEl.PHIA CHARD 6. MATTHIESEI SAi JUAI SEA-WO ADVEmRER SEA-WO COISUMER SEA-WO DEFEIDER SEA-WO DEVELOPER SEA-WO EIDURAICE SEA-WO EXPLORER SEA-WO F EEDOM SEA·WD I IOVATOR SEA-WO LEADER SEA-WO PACER SEA·WD PIOIEER SEA·WD PRODUCER SEA-WO VOYAGER SPIRIT OF TEXAS USIS STALWART STD EWALL JACKSOI SUGAR ISi.AiDER Monthly Membership Meetings Port Date Deep Sea Lakes, Inland Waters Piney Point .............. Monday, August 4 .................... 10:30 a.m. New York ............... Tuesday, August 5 ................... 10:30 a.m. Philadelphia .............. Wednesday, August 6 ................. 10:30 a.m. Baltimore ................ Thursday, August 7................... 10:30 a.m. Norfolk ................. Thursday, August 7 ................... 10:30 a.m. Jacksonville .............. Thursday, August 7 ................... 10:30 a.m. Algonac ................. Friday, August 8 ..................... 10:30 a.m. Houston ................. Monday, August 11 ................... 10:30 a.m. New Orleans ............. Tuesday, August 12 .................. 10:30 a.m. Mobile .................. Wednesday, August 13 ................ 10:30 a.m. San Francisco ............ Thursday, August 14 .................. 10:30 a.m. Wilmington .............. Monday, August 18 ................... 10:30 a.m. Seattle .................. Friday, August 22 .................... 10:30 a.m. San Juan ................ Thursday, August 7 ................... 10:30 a.m. St. Louis ................ Friday, August 15 .................... 10:30 a.m. Honolulu ................ Thursday, August 14 .................. 10:30 a.m. Duluth .................. Wednesday, August 13 ................ 10:30 a.m. Gloucester ............... Tuesday, August 19 .................. 10:30 a.m. Jersey City ............... Wednesday, August 20 ................ 10:30 a.m. July 1986 I LOG I 29 - �CL L NP -Company/Lakes -Lakes -Non Priority Directory of Ports Dispatchers Report for Great Lakes JUNE 1-30, 1986 *TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups Class CL Class L Class NP Port Algonac .. . ....... . . . .. . ... 13 22 9 Port Algonac ....... . . . . ...... . . 4 4 8 Port Algonac ..... . . ........ . . . . 2 2 4 TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups Class CL Class L Class NP Frank Orozak, President Ed Turner, Exec. Vice President Joe DiGiorgio, Secretary Leon Hall, Vice President Angus "Red" Campbell, Vice President Mike Sacco, Vice President Joe Sacco, Vice President George McCartney, Vice President Roy A. Mercer, Vice President **REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups Class CL Class L Class NP DECK DEPARTMENT 11 40 2 25 6 6 2 12 5 STEWARD DEPARTMENT 7 10 6 3 6 4 ENTRY DEPARTMENT 0 0 0 10 26 14 29 26 ENGINE DEPARTMENT Port Algonac . . . . .. . .......... . . 12 33 12 40 27 46 21 7 17 71 23 40 Totals All Departments ..... . . . *"Total Registered " means the number of men who actually registered for shipping at the port last month . **" Registered on the Beach " means the total number of men registered at the port at the end of last month. 69 HEADQUARTERS Dispatchers Report for Deep Sea JUNE 1-30, 1986 Port Gloucester . . . .. .. . .. .. ...... New York . .. . .. . ...... .. . .. . Philadelphia .. . ... . .. . ... . .. . Baltimore . .. . . .. .. . ...... .. . Norfolk .... .. .. . .. .. .. . .. ... Mobile . . . .. ......... . ...... New Orleans ..... ... .. .. . . . . Jacksonville .. ... . .. .. ....... San Francisco .. . .. . ...... . .. Wilmington . ...... . ... . ... . . Seattle ......... .. .. ... ..... Puerto Rico .... .. ..... . ..... Honolulu . .. .. . .. . . . ... . .... Houston . ... . ... . .... ... . . .. St. Louis ............ . ...... Piney Point . . .. . .......... . . Totals .. . .. . ................ _.., Port Gloucester ........... . ..... . New York . ........ . . .. .. . ... Philadelphia ...... . .......... Baltimore ................... Norfolk .. . .............. . ... Mobile ..................... New Orleans .... . .. . .. . ..... Jacksonville . ................ San Francisco ............... Wilmington ........ . ........ Seattle ...... . ..... . ....... . Puerto Rico .............. . .. Honolulu ............ . ...... Houston . . .................. St. Louis . .................. Piney Point ............ . .... Totals . . .. .. .. . . .. . . .. .. .... Port Gloucester . .. . . ............. New York . ..... . ............ Philadelphia . . .. . ... ..... .... Baltimore .. . ................ Norfolk .. . ..... ... ... . . .. ... Mobile ......... .. ......... . New Orleans . .. ...... . ...... Jacksonville . .. . ..... . .. . .. .. San Francisco .. . .. .. .. . . ... . Wilmington . ... . .... . ....... Seattle ... . .. .. . .. .. .. . . ... . Puerto Rico ....... . ...... . . . Honolulu .... ... .. .. .. . . .... Houston .. . ... . ... .. ..... .. . St. Louis . . .... . .. .. .. . .. .. . Piney Point ....... . ... . .. .. . Totals ..................... . _,,,,,,,.. *TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups Class A Class B Class C 7 47 4 20 21 8 41 27 23 16 38 0 7 51 0 0 2 18 2 12 8 5 8 13 8 5 12 0 18 8 0 4 0 0 0 0 1 0 4 3 2 4 0 0 2 1 0 0 **REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups Class A Class B Class C TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups Class A Class B Class C Trip Reliefs 2 40 0 20 16 5 38 33 13 10 27 0 3 39 0 0 DECK DEPARTMENT 0 0 8 0 1 0 12 0 1 9 6 0 7 2 1 9 1 10 2 1 4 1 0 0 15 2 8 1 0 0 0 0 0 6 0 4 2 1 9 3 6 3 5 1 15 5 0 0 9 117 13 16 28 14 94 52 69 35 55 0 10 65 0 2 579 192 23 0 4 0 0 3 0 1 1 2 1 4 1 21 7 0 0 2 87 5 11 17 10 47 39 39 35 48 0 6 50 0 2 5 11 1 2 9 1 9 6 8 19 0 18 6 0 2 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 5 0 0 0 91 10 310 123 17 246 2 41 3 13 13 10 26 24 11 20 24 0 7 36 0 1 2 5 1 3 6 3 5 6 3 7 12 0 17 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 6 0 0 0 0 30 1 11 8 9 24 24 12 7 15 0 2 27 0 0 ENGINE DEPARTMENT 0 0 0 6 0 0 1 0 4 1 0 3 3 9 6 0 1 0 4 0 0 3 0 0 10 4 4 0 0 0 0 0 51 8 231 75 10 170 0 27 1 8 4 10 22 9 34 11 29 0 6 17 0 1 179 1 1 0 1 2 2 3 5 2 4 7 0 21 0 0 1 50 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 27 0 0 0 28 0 14 1 8 5 4 16 10 30 14 16 0 5 18 0 0 141 STEWARD DEPARTMENT 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 4 0 0 0 2 0 7 0 0 3 1 0 8 1 0 0 31 38 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 30 4 8 3 3 22 10 22 12 26 0 7 15 0 1 1 34 2 8 7 8 14 14 14 5 22 0 99 7 0 1 0 1 0 0 2 0 5 0 3 1 0 0 184 0 0 0 0 17 0 7 2 1 14 5 23 12 17 0 5 13 0 0 ENTRY DEPARTMENT 1 0 18 0 0 0 7 0 3 3 4 0 12 5 11 1 0 2 4 0 16 2 0 0 115 206 4 0 0 0 0 0 Port Gloucester .... .. .. . ....... . . New York . . . .. .. .. ... . . . .... Philadelphia ...... . ... ... .... Baltimore ......... .. .. . .... . Norfolk . . . ........ .. . .. .. .. . Mobile ...... . . . ... . .. . .. ... New Orleans . . . . ... . ...... .. Jacksonville .... . .. .. .. . ... .. San Francisco . . .. .. . .... .. . . Wilmington ........ . ...... . . Seattle ... . .... . .. .. .. . .. ... Puerto Rico ........ . ..... .. . Honolulu ...... ... .. .. . . .... Houston .... . .. . . . . .. ... . . .. St. Louis . ..... . ... . .. . ... .. Piney Point . . . .. . .... . .. . ... Totals ... .. .. . ... ..... .. .. . . 163 236 196 116 Totals All Departments . . ...... 883 484 251 673 58 39 197 217 397 274 60 7 36 8 11 16 3 8 26 18 7 20 0 20 8 0 4 16 0 2 0 0 0 0 4 3 3 4 0 0 5 1 0 1 45 398 113 0 10 0 1 1 1 4 2 4 5 5 0 43 3 0 0 1 50 2 8 10 14 31 15 70 11 40 0 8 20 0 1 1 9 4 0 2 2 4 3 7 5 9 0 32 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 26 0 0 0 10 0 5 0 0 1 0 17 5 7 2 0 0 323 0 0 0 79 281 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 7 54 9 7 15 5 36 14 83 25 45 0 9 24 0 2 79 77 5 10 13 12 27 24 37 18 39 0 138 7 0 3 8 29 0 329 414 361 184 1,587 798 421 *"Total Registered" means the number of men who actually registered for shipping at the port last month. **"Registered on the Beach " means the total number of men registered at the port at the end of last month. - Shipping in the month of June was up from the month of May. A total of 1,528 jobs were shipped on SIUcontracted deep sea vessels. Of the 1,528 jobs shipped, 673 jobs or about 44 percent were taken by "A" seniority members. The rest were filled by "B" and "C" seniority people. A total of 184 trip relief jobs were shipped. Since the trip relief program began on April 1, 1982, a total of 3, 151 jobs have been shipped. 30 I LOG I July 1986 5201 Auth Way Camp Springs, Md. 20746 (301) 899-0675 ALGONAC, Mich. 520 St. Clair River Dr. 48001 (313) 794-4988 BALTIMORE, Md. 1216 E. Baltimore St. 21202 (301) 327-4900 CLEVELAND, Ohio 1290 Old River Rd. 44113 (216) 621-5450 DULUTH, Minn. 705 Medical Arts Building 55802 (218) 722-4110 GLOUCESTER, Mass. 11 Rogers St. 01930 (617) 283-1167 HONOLULU, Hawaii 636 Cooke St. 96813 (808) 523-5434 HOUSTON, Tex. 1221 Pierce St. 77002 (713) 659-5152 JACKSONVILLE, Fla. 3315 Liberty St. 32206 (904) 353-0987 JERSEY CITY, N.J. 99 Montgomery St. 07302 (201) 435-9424 MOBILE, Ala. 1640 Dauphin Island Pkwy. 36605 (205) 478-0916 NEW BEDFORD, Mass. 50 Union St. 02740 (617) 997-5404 NEW ORLEANS, La. 630 Jackson Ave. 70130 (504) 529-7546 Toll Free: 1-800-325-2532 NEW YORK, N.Y. 675 4 Ave., Brooklyn 11232 (718) 499-6600 NORFOLK, Va. 115 Third St. 23510 (804) 622-1892 PHILADELPHIA, Pa. 2604 S. 4 St. 19148 (215) 336-3818 PINEY POINT, Md. St. Mary's County 20674 (301) 994-0010 SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. 350 Fremont St. 94105 (415) 543-5855 SANTURCE, P.R. 1057 Fernandez Juncos St. Stop 16 00907 (809) 725-6960 SEATTLE, Wash. 2505 1 Ave. 98121 (206) 441-1960 ST. LOUIS, Mo. 4581 Gravois Ave. 63116 (314) 752-6500 SUBIC BAY, Rep. of Philippines 34 21st St., W. Bajac Bajac Olongapo City C-2201 222-3533 WILMINGTON, Calif. 510 N. Broad Ave. 90744 (213) 549-4000 �'A1bestos: Cornering the Culprit . • • ' !>- Recently, there has been an on.going investigation by federal authorities to bring a class-action suit against whomever is responsible for "asbestosis" suffered by merchant seamen in the course of their duties aboard U.S. vessels in the past. In retrospe.c t, their findings should explain a lot of deaths within the former USPHS system formerly attributed to other causes, mainly tuberculosis. I can remember when the monthly issues of the Seafarers LOG appeared to have two or three pages of "final departures," which seemed excessive at the time. This was at a time when steam-pipes were covered with asbestos to prevent loss of heat and also to keep anybody who came in contact with them from being burned. So it served a double purpose. I can only surmise, then, that the "bottom line" is that the medical authorities have finally cornered the culprit. 'Easing the Pain . . . ' I received a check in the mail for my medications .. . I thank you very much .. . I hope for the sake of the strong and healthy and the fair-minded that the Seafarers Welfare Plan stays strong. You're the ones making things humanly possible for the rest of us. Fraternally yours, Clarence L. Cousins Butler, Pa. 'Security Through the Years ... ' We would like to give a heartfelt thanks to the Seafarers Welfare Plan for the feeling of security that has been ours down through the years. It was there at the birth of three children and their childhood accidents and illnesses when hospitalization was necessary. It was there for four major surgeries for myself and for my husband Jimmie since the closing of USPHS. Last year it provided a five-way coronary by-pass for him, which was a very expensive procedure, and many months of follow-up. Jimmie Ls back to work now, but is secure in knowing that next year his early normal retirement pension will be there for him. Again, our thanks. Mrs. Jimmie Jackson Kingsland, Texas Sincerely, Richard J. Piaskowski P-770 Alpena, Mich. 'Gratitude to Plans • • • ' I want to express my gratitude for the special Pension Plan checks I received recently. They will come in handy for the bills my husband incurred during his long illness. May the Lord bless you and prosper you in the future. Wi'th 'thanks, Bu'th B.oden Honolulu, Hawaii AMaritime Primer Anyone connected with the maritime industry knows the problems U.S.flag companies face. But it seems after almost six years in office, the Reagan administration has no idea there is a crisis. Almost every maritime-related program which costs money has been slashed or killed, yet little has been offered to replace those programs. Last month , in another attempt to convince the administration of the desperate need for action for the U.S.flag fleet, the following position paper was presented to Vice President George Bush. At presstime there had been no response. The paper was prepared by the Council of American-Flag Ship Operators. Summary Statement On Urgent Need For New National Merchant Marine Program • The Congress is currently considering legislation which will determine whether or not the United States will have a viable privately owned liner fleet or whether by default we will turn over our foreign trade to foreignflag or U.S. government-owned ships. • Since 1970 the number of U.S. liner companies has declined from 21 to nine. Of the remaining: One is currently operating only a single U.S .-flag ship; A second has only two ships; A third is in bankruptcy; A fourth has had all three of its After Six Years In Office, Administration Still Has Not Mastered the Basics remammg ships arrested for nonpayment of bills; The other five all suffered significant operating losses during the first quarter of 1986. • Unless something is done, manyperhaps most--of these remaining companies will be forced to go out of business or re-flag foreign during the next several years . • Our problem is also the nation's problem because a strong U .S.-flag merchant marine is absolutely essential to all of our defense planning. Vice Admiral T.J. Hughes Jr. , USN, Deputy Chief of Naval Operations (Logistics) , stated before the House Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee on May 1, 1986 that: ''Today, and in the short term future, there is no substitute for U.S.-ftag commercial ships in the fulfillment of our strategic seal.ift objectives. If there were no U.S.-ftag merchant marine, it would have to be replaced by a governmentowned and -operated sealiftfleet----at considerable additional expense to acquire and operate. As an option, such an alternative is neither practical nor cost effective . ... Cu"ent military planning depends on the U.S. merchant marine to provide the major portion of the U.S.fla,g sealift. . . . This shortfal.l of nearly 100,000 short tons (of available U.S. merchant type shipping to support overseas military contingencies) cannot be made up simply by using the available merchant ships of our NATO allies. These assets are already fully committed to the surge in resupply ofstrategic sealift support in the European and Pacific theaters of operations. Furthermore, the EUSC militarily useful vessels are not numerous enough to make up for this shortage . ... Clearly the decline in the size and capacity of the U.S. merchant marine is of grave concern to those of us in the Department of Defense responsible for national security planning. '' • There is a solution to this problem which is both effective and cheap. • The principal competitive disadvantage which our operators face is the fact that for defense reasons all of our crewmembers must be citizens of the U.S. These highly trained seafarers deserve and receive compensation based on the U.S. standard of living. This is much higher than the wages paid to most of our foreign competitors, particularly those from state owned and less developed countries. • At the present time most U.S .flag operators have wage differential (ODS) contracts designed to put them on a wage parity with their foreign competitors. However, these contracts impose restrictions making operations uneconomic and prevent the operators from acquiring fuel and labor efficient foreign built vessels. • Over the past several years , U.S.flag operators have developed and implemented state-of-the-art services and operations. Current restrictions on vessel acquisition and operating flexibility have kept these operations from being as efficient and competitive as they could be. • The three operators who do not have such ODS contracts have all testified as to their need for such assistance, but because of current administration policy no new contracts are being signed. Legislation pending before the House Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee would eliminate regulatory restraints, permit U.S . liner companies to acquire their ships from foreign yards and make wage differential payments available to all operators. • The government's exposure under the existing program could approximate $2.8 billion over the next 10 years. This is a "going out of business'' program at the end of which there will be zero ships under subsidy and very possibly zero liner ships under the U.S. flag. The proposed solution would cost about $3 to $3.5 billion over the same 10 years, and will result in the U.S. having from 125 to 135 new efficient liner ships operating in our international trades. • Thus the cost of maintaining a viable fleet over paying off "going out of business" contracts is only about $20 million to $55 million per year. • We suggest that there is a serious national defense problem which can be solved quite cheaply and which we believe will be solved if it receives attention at the highest levels of government. Your consideration of this matter is earnestly solicited and greatly appreciated. July 1986 I LOG I 31 �SIU's Libra Rescues 38 Viet Refugees Still Cling to Dreams of Freedom More than IO years after the Vietnam war, people are still fleeing that country in rickety boats across dangerous seas. American merchant ships are still rescuing them. The SIU-contracted LNG Libra (ETC) plucked 38 refugees, 14 men, 12 women, 11 children and one infant from the South China Sea June 15. The story of the "Boat People" has faded from American minds over the years. Many merchant ships, according to refugees and United Nations officials, make no attempt to rescue the refugees. But SIU ships and their crews and officers continue to live up to the law of the sea. "Indirectly we wave our flag to the whole world to show how great the American way can be," said Dasril Pank, the educational director onboard the Libra. "I want you to know that our office is aware of the great responsibility you took . . . I appreciate the fact that you did not hesitate to save lives," Mirza Hussain Khan, a U .N. High Commissioner for Refugees official wrote to Capt. George Legnos and the crew. The 38 refugees were taken to Singapore. Crewmember Dasril Panko helps bring one of the children aboard the Libra during rescue operations. Capt. George Legnos and Bosun Pete Waters with the refugees. This is the boat on which the 38 were jammed together. AB Victor Beata passes out juice to the Vietnamese following their rescue . • 32 I LOG I July 1986 � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Seafarers Log Issues 1980-1989 Description An account of the resource Volumes XLII-LI of the Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993; Seafarers Log Scanned Issues 1984-1988, 1994-Present Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource July 1986 Description An account of the resource HEADLINES STEADY ‘HANDS’ NEEDED IN UNREP EX-MEMBER USES ART SKILLS TO PROMOTE U.S. FLEET FINANCE COMMITTEE CHECK SIU EXPENSESE JOHN CLEVELAND, SIU CAFETERIA MANAGER, KILLED IN CRASH SEAFARERS VINS VET STATUS LIBERTY SHIP JOHN. W. BROWN TO N.Y. HARBOR AS MUSEUM MARAD LEANS TO PASSENGER SHIP OK PASSENGER VESSELS SEALIEFT ALASKAN OIL SERVICE CONTRACT TAX REFORM CONGRESS TO RECESS LINER FLEET MARINER CONTRACT, 3 OTHER INLAND PACTS RATIFIED SEAFARERS LUNDEBERG SCHOOL HOSTS FIRST ANNUAL SEALIFT CONFERENCE SECOND ANNUAL P.S.C.A INDUCTION OF OFFICERS AWARDS DINNER FROM BAJA TO ALASKA MARITIME HISTORY ABOUNDS DEWAYNE T. WILLIAMS SAILS INTO SAN DIEGO HARBOR PINEY POINT: SEAFARERS ‘SNUG HARBOR’ EYE ON L.A. ABOARD THE OMI DYNACHEM AND THE MANHATTAN SIU MANNED VESSELS ARE “SMART,” SAYS MSCPAC KILAUEA STACKS UP HONORS MSVPAC PROMISES TOUGH ACTION ON FAILURE TO REPORT UNREST IN LIBERIA INCREASES MARCOS SUPPORTERS FAIL IN COUP ATTEMPT A MARITIME PRIMER AFTER SIX YEARS IN OFFICE, ADMINISTRATION STILL HAS NOT MASTERED THE BASICS VIET REFUGEES STILL CLING TO DREAMS OF FREEDOM Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Seafarers Log Scanned Issues 1984-1988, 1994-Present Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 7/1/1986 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Newsprint Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Vol. 48, No. 7 1986 Periodicals Seafarers Log http://seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/e69ed51c2992550dedccd3c04c9f2a02.pdf 0a6c65a943045e55b47aa64539b5bb3a PDF Text Text Official Publication ol the Seafarers International Union • Atlantic:, GuU, Lakes and Inland Waters District • AFL-CIO Congressional Criticism Is Heavy Few Salute Flag Pole on Kuwaiti Tanker Plan Maritime labor leaders strongly criticized the administration's plan to reflag 11 Kuwaiti tankers under the American flag, and politicians of both parties questioned the plan's political wisdom at recent congressional hearings. But all indications are that those ships will be sailing with U.S. Navy protection this month. Kuwait requested the reflagging in an attempt to protect its ships from Iranian attack in the Persian Gulf, especially through the narrow Strait of Hormuz where Iran can control the area with sophisticated surface-to-ship missiles and other weapons. Kuwait has been a long-time ally oflraq during the seven years of the Iran-Iraq war. It has allowed its ports to be used for shipment of commercial and military supplies to Iraq. Both warring nations have attacked commercial shipping in the Gulf. "We do not propose to address this issue on a foreign policy basis, we do feel qualified to discuss the merits of this scheme as it affects long-established national maritime policy,'' SIU President Frank Drozak told the House Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee during a day-long hearing on the issue last month. Much of the hearing centered around the manning requirements for reflagging. The administration has used a loophole in a 100-year-old law to claim that only an American captain is needed on each of the reflagged tankers. In addition, it has granted a one-year waiver for certain U.S. safety requirements. U.S. maritime law requires that any ship which flies the U.S. flag must carry a 100 percent U.S. citizen licensed crew and at least a 75 percent U.S. unlicensed crew. During the reflagging paperwork, the Coast Guard claimed that because none of the ships would ever enter or leave a U.S. port, an American citizen crew would not be required. SIU's Sealift Conference Studies RFP's, Manpower and Training SIU President Frank Drozak tells committee members that U.S. seafarers are ready and trained to crew any reflagged tankers. With Drozak are (from the left) James Patti representing the Masters, Mates and Pilots; Ed Kelly, vice president District-2 MEBA, and Joe Penot of the Radio Officers Union. "[This] is apparently based on a provision in the law covering citizenship requirements on U.S.-ftag vessels which provides that after leaving a U.S . port an American-flag vessel operating outside the commerce of the United States can replace both licensed and unlicensed U.S. citizen crewmembers if the operator is 'deprived' of U.S. citizen personnel. This exception to the rule is more than 100 years old and was clearly designed to cover an emergency situation where a U.S. crewmember would not be able to physically meet the vessel . . . This general and temporary exception is little used in today's world where the movement of seamen from a point in the United States to a foreign destination via air transportation is gener(Continued on Page 3.) Marad OKs CDS Payback The SIU's second Annual Sealift Conference brought together labor, industry and military representatives. Military work is the fastest growing segment of the maritime industry, but it also presents many problems. See pages 15-18 for a special report. Jones Act Threatened on Lakes Inland Tug and Tow News Page 3 Pages 6-7 Onboard the Sgt. Kocak and MIV Arion SHLSS News Seafarers Vacation Plan Report Page 8 Pages 9-14 Page 27 Out of the entire maritime community, Marad and a few owners of large tankers are the only groups that ever supported CDS payback. Yet despite some of the most united opposition ever mounted against a proposal, Marad once again approved the CDS payback concept. That means three huge tankers which paid back the CDS funds under a 1985 rule, which a federal judge later declared invalid, will be able to remain in the lucrative Alaskan oil trade. That domestic trade, according to American maritime law, is reserved for nonsubsidized ship operators. In January a federal judge ordered Marad to revise the rule because it did not meet legal requirements. A court will review the new rule and several groups are expected to file suit or seek injunctions against the CDS payback regulations. In addition, a House-Senate conference committee, days after the Marad announcement, passed legislation which prohibits the Department of Transportation from using any funds to implement the new rule. The language is included in the FY 1987 supplemental appropriations bill. Because the rule was issued before the bill was approved, CDS payback supporters say the restrictions do not apply. That issue may end up in court too. One issue that is not in dispute is what the payback rule has done since the tankers were allowed into the domestic trade. Contrary to DOT' s original estimates that seven tankers would repay $277 million in subsidy to the Treasury, during the effective period of the rule only three vessels elected to pay back the subsidy resulting in approximately $106 million being returned to the U.S. Treasury. At the same time, however just as opponents of the rulemaking had predicted, implementation of the rule cost the government $182 million in defaults under the Title XI Vessel Loan Guarantee Program and the Economic Development Administration loan program. If the rulemaking is reinstated, DOT estimates that an additional $88 million in Title XI defaults will occur. However, industry projections indicate that additional defaults will approach $200 million based on the expected decline of Alaska North Slope oil production and the shift in the trade to the West Coast. Historically, the Navy has relied on (Continued on Page 4.) �President's Report by Frank Drozak There are many reasons why the administration's plan to reftag 11 Kuwaiti tankers under the Stars and Stripes is a bad idea. It has drawn criticism from Democrats and Republicans alike for various political and foreign policy reasons. But I'll leave it to the politicians and foreign policy experts to debate the wisdom of the move. I am concerned with maritime implications of the reflagging. It seems as if the SIU, and all maritime interests, have been battling to protect our industry and our job security ever since the Reagan administration took office. We have seen attacks on cargo preference, the Jones Act, subsidies and now crew citizenship requirements. We are dealing with policy makers who are either ignorant of maritime law or are outright hostile to the U .S.-ftag merchant marine. On some days I think it's the latter, on others I hope it's just ignorance. the various maritime unions have come together to fight this assault. I appeared with representatives from the MM&P, D-2, the Radio Officers Union and the NMU at a recent hearing. In addition, all other maritime unions have lobbied against the plan. This united front, rare as it is, may "Under the reflagging plan, the only American citizen who will be required to be onboard a U.S.-flag ship, sailing with U.S. Navy protection, paid for by ·U.S. taxpayers' money, will be the captain. That's just flat-out wrong" Under the reflagging plan, the only American citizen who will be required to be onboard a U .S.-ftag ship, sailing with U.S. Navy protection, paid for by U.S. taxpayers' money, will be the captain. That's just flat-out wrong. The administration based the crewing decision on a 19th century law and even misinterpreted that law. The law says that when a ship is "deprived" of an American crewmember while on a foreign voyage, a seaman of any nationality can be hired. That made a great deal of sense in the last century. Today we can have a Seafarer from anywhere in the U.S. to a ship anywhere in the world within 24 hours. On top of that, I can't figure out how these tankers have been "deprived" of an American crew. We certainly haven't turned down any offer to crew the ships. The NMU hasn't. None of the officers' unions has. Maybe the one silver lining to this reflagging controversy has been that actually accomplish some good. Congress probably will let the 11 tankers sail with only an American captain. But that loophole could very well be closed thanks to an amendment from Rep. Mario Biaggi (D-N.Y.). His amendment to the Coast Guard Authorizations bill would require 100 percent U.S. citizen crews for U.S.flag ships. It approved, that would eliminate the possibility of the U.S. becoming a flag-of-convenience registry. Even today there are 25 U.S.-ftag vessels which do not call on American ports; technically some of those American merchant sailors could be replaced by foreigners. We are hoping that the united support from the maritime industry can get this vital piece of legislation passed. Shannon Wall, Gene DeFries, Ray McKay and I have sent letters to all House members urging their support. I think we'll get it. *** NMU Celebrates 50th The National Maritime Union is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year. Formed from the remnants of the old International Seamens Union in 1937, the NMU has been in the vanguard in the continuing battle to promote job security and rights for all seamen. ''The NMU has an important and a proud place in the history of maritime labor. We've gone around and around with each other in these 50 years, but the bottom line has always been the lives and working conditions of American seamen," said SIU President Frank Drozak. The NMU's first president was Joe Curran, an AB who led a strike on the old U.S. Lines California in 1936. At the time West Coast sailors had established themselves and their union to the point where companies were using hiring halls. Seamen had won the eight-hour day, cash for overtime and higher wages than their counterparts in the East in the ISU. In the fall of that year insurgents within the ISU had grown to a majority of the membership and a large East and Gulf Coast strike was called. In 80 days 25 seamen were killed in skirmishes with "goon squads" and police. But shipowners finally gave in and agreed to pay increases, overtime and the use of hiring halls. In 1937, dissatisfied with both the ISU leadership and the American Federation of Labor (AFL), most members left the ISU and formed the NMU on May 3, and affiliated with the Congress of Industrial Organizations (CIO). In 1938 the SIU was formed and became part of the AFL. While the two unions differed on some issues, there were times of cooperation for common goals. Both unions paid a high price in keeping U.S.-manned ships crewed during World War II. Overall, more than 6,000 NMU and SIU men gave their lives in the war effort. The early ideological differences that separated the two unions were part of a larger split within the labor movement. Yet by 1955, many of those differences had narrowed, as evidenced by the merger between the AFL and the CIO. In the late 1950s the unions threw their joint support into trying to stop runaway, flag-of-convenience ships. A worldwide four-day strike tied up more than 200 ships. Efforts were made to organize foreign seamen into the International Maritime Workers Union formed by the NMU and the SIU. During those years there was talk of merging the two unions, but while the NMU and the SIU have been able to unite on the important issues over the years (the 1970 Merchant Marine Act, Alaska oil ban, Jones Act protection, CDS payback and most recently the Kuwaiti reflagging scheme), getting together has proven difficult. ''The n~ture of the maritime industry has changed dramatically,'' Drozak said, "and we all have to change with it or we won't be there. But the one thing we're both concerned about is the men and women who crew these ships. We want to make sure there is a healthy merchant marine and that the workers sailing are given their due in security and respect. Maybe someday we can set aside our real and imagined differences, but until then we will work together where we can and protect our memberships where we have to." Years ago our fights used to be on the waterfront. Today, this reftagging issue is another example of why playing the Washington game is so important. What is happening on Capitol Hill could mean the loss of hundreds of jobs or the protection of seafaring rights and law. That is why we are here. That is also why we need -your continued support for our Washington activities. It may not always look it, but we're talking jobs when the SIU is talking to congressmen. The Kuwaiti plan is a key example. SPAD is what finances our presence and gives us the power to play in the same game with the corporate giants and the runaway flag millionaires. Keep that in mind. Donate to SPAD. We're talking about jobs and job security. Official Publication of the Seafarers International Union of North America, Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District, AFL·CIO July 1987 Vol. 49, No. 7 Executive Board Frank Drozak President ~71 Angus "Red" Campbell Joe DiGiorgio Vice President Secretary Charles Svenson Joe Sacco Mike Sacco Leon Hall Vice President Vice President Vice President George McCartney Roy Mercer Steve Edney Vice President Vice President Vice President Editor Mike Hall Managing Editor Max Hall Deborah Greene Associate Editor Associate Editor The LOG (ISSN 0160-2047) i~ published monthly by Seafarers International Union, Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters D1stnc~. AFL-CIO, 5201. Auth Way, Camp Springs, Md. 20746, Tel. 89906~~· Sec?nd-class postage paid at M.S.C. Prince Georges, Md. 20790-9998 and at additional ~~1.112g ~~~es. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to the LOG, 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, 7 2 I LOG I July 1987 �Kuwaiti Reflagging Plans Take Heat from All Sides (Continued from Page 1.) ally done in less than 24 hours," Drozak said. Government witnesses from the departments of State, Transportation and Defense had trouble justifying the interpretation of the law and if the ships were indeed "deprived" of a U.S. crew. When questioned, they simply stated that the since the ships never will call on a U.S. port, American crews are not mandated. Drozak explained to the committee that the crew requirement laws were designed to make sure a pool of trained civilian crews would always be available to the United States in time of emergency. Several other witnesses also noted that American merchant sailors have worked closely with the Navy in training exercises and are familiar with Navy operations. Even James Patti, who testified for the Masters, Mates and Pilots (who are providing the captains for the ships), expressed concern that the Kuwaiti decision on manning will set a precedent for others to reflag without hiring U.S. crews. Some witnesses and committee members asked why little effort was made to suggest the Kuwaitis charter some of the more than 40 modern U.S. tankers now laid up. While that was apparently suggested by Marad Administrator John Gaughan, he said he did not push the idea. "Operators of U .S.-flag vessels have told me that they have offered their services to Kuwait and the administration and been refused," Drozak said. Several bills have been introduced in both houses which would close the loophole allowing the use of foreign seamen on American ships. But there is little indication that any legislation prohibiting the Kuwaiti deal will pass. The Senate Foreign Relations Committee approved a bill to delay the ''American foreign policy succeeds when our mission is clear, when the administration and the Congress act in concert and when the American people understand and support our ·goals. None of these conditions are present in the hastily concocted scheme to flag Kuwaiti tankers . . . This is a sham and a deception, a rent-a-Navyscheme," he said. Drozak and D-2's Ed Kelly confer in the hallway during a break in the hearings. During a break in the day-long hearing, SIU lobbyist Liz DeMato and Marad Administrator John Gaughan trade thoughts. Jones Act on the Table a e a s Hed Between U.S., Canada If you can answer the following question, you have a good understanding of the latest threat to the Americanflag merchant marine. Q: What's the film capital of North America? A: Canada. Surprising? Hardly. The Canadian dollar is undervalued in relation to its American counterpart. Any film producer who crosses the border enjoys an automatic 25 percent price advantage. What does this mean for American seamen? A great deal. Right now, the United States and Canada are in negotiations over a proposed ''free trade'' pact which would eliminate most, if not all, so-called bariers to ''free trade'' between the two countries. On the list of topics to be discussed is the Jones Act, which restricts domestic shipping to American carriers. Mel Pelfrey, vice president of District 2-Marine Engineers Beneficial Association, has met with government officials to make them understand that America's cabotage laws "are not barriers to free trade," but rather part and parcel of this nation's defense and transportation network. They enable, Pelfry says, the United States to sustain "a strong merchant marine, able to carry the nation's commerce and provide assistance to the U.S. armed forces in time of emergency.'' Numerous differences have arisen refiagging, and the House is expected to consider such a move later. But congressional leaders say their action is more an effort to get on the record opposing the plan than to actually stop it. They do not believe they have enough votes to override what would certainly be a presidential veto. The major political objections are that the reflagging would align the U.S. with Iraq in the war and possibly drag the U.S. into the conflict, especially if the tankers or the Navy escorts are attacked. Critics also say the plan has been poorly thought out and is mainly an attempt to counter Soviet influence in the area. The Kuwaitis chartered three Soviet tankers earlier. The oil from Kuwait goes mostly to Europe and Japan, and some congressional leaders have said those countries should help provide protection and foot the bills for escorts. Perhaps the strongest criticism of the plan came from Rep. Tom Lantos (D-Calif.) who called it "ill-conceived and ill-advised." between the two sides. "With under four months to go before negotiators must meet a deadline," wrote Leo Ryan in The Journal of Commerce earlier this month, "the U .S.-Canada free trade talks have entered the critical last phase It promises to be a long, hot summer as the giant poker game draws to a close and the players must close thelf final cards. ''Their deadline is firm: in order for a trade pact to pass Congress under President Reagan's fast-track negotiating authority, the document must be completed by Oct. 5. If it is not, Congress will be free to amend whatever proposal the negotiators come up with ... ·Financial services have grabbed the limelight . . . But Canada is also pushing its own interests on the transportation front, proposing an extension of each country's airline landing rights in the other country. The Canadians are also trying to get Washington to agree to modify at least some aspects of the Jones Act so Canadian ships could get a share of the U.S. coastal trade now restricted to U.S.built vessels manned by U.S. crews and registered in the United States." If the Jones Act is weakened, predicts Pelfry, the Great Lakes fleet would be put out of business. Canada could then seek entry to other U.S. trades, such as the Alaska North Slope oil run, by building a U.S. Runaways-Won't Fly Flag But Seek U.S. Navy Protection When the Kuwaiti-reflagging story broke, Chris Dupin of The Journal of Commerce predicted that shipping companies would waste little time in exploiting any newly publicized loopholes in maritime law. His prediction has already been borne out. Days after the administration announced its decision to reflag the 11 Kuwaiti tankers, the Federation of American Controlled Shipping (FACS) was gearing up its lobbying machine. F ACS, composed of large multi-national corporations which have grown rich by evading American taxes, safety standards and wage rates, opposed the reflagging. Unfortunately, it used the occasion to plug two ofits pet projects: getting the American government to protect Panamanian and Liberian-flag vessels operating in the Persian Gulf, and asking Congress to repeal a provision in last year's tax reform bill which required American owners of foreign-registered vessels to pay taxes on profits they made from the operation of vessels they had dpcumented under foreign registries. F ACS even had the gall to say that these flag-of-convenience owners should be given protection because they '"paid" American taxes. Yet as they were asking for repeal of the Tax Reform Act, they had yet to pay taxes, and they had successfully evaded American taxes, safety standards and wage rates by relocating their operations overseas. More than that, they created a serious sealift crisis for the United States and its NATO allies. deep-sea fleet or acquiring ocean-going tonnage abroad. In the May issue of the American Maritime Officer, Pelfry reported that the following items are now on the table: ( 1) The Merchant Marine Act of 1920-more commonly known as the Jones Act. The law reserves all domestic waterborne commerce for U.S. merchant vessels. (2) U.S. "Buy American" laws, which require federal, state, and local government agencies to purchase goods and services from U.S. suppliers. (3) The Capital Construction Fund program-CCF-set up in the Merchant Marine Act of 1936. CCF allows U.S. shipping firms to defer federal income tax payments on profits invested in American-flag ships built in U.S. yards. (4) The U.S. merchant ship operating differential subsidy program established in the Merchant Marine Acts of 1936 and 1970. ODSA is not available for ships built abroad. (5) The Maritime Administration's Title XI U.S. merchant vessel construction loan and mortgage guarantee (Continued on Page 4.) July 1987 I LOG I 3 �July Marks 53 Years Since "Bloody Thursday" The 53rd anniversary of "Bloody Thursday" was honored by West Coast seamen and unions July 3 in San Francisco. The observance was held on the corner of Steuart and Mission streets, site of a mural/sculpture honoring Nick Bordoise, Howard Sperry and all the maritime workers who stood united during the 1934 Longshoremen' s Strike. Bordoise and Sperry were the two trade unionists killed by San Francisco policemen when employers mounted a campaign to open up the port which had been shut down in the summer of 1934 by striking seamen and longshoremen. As John Bunker, former head of the SIU's Historical Research Department, wrote, the West Coast strike marked the beginning of the modern seamen's movement. ''The Seafarers International Union of North America (and the National Maritime Union) were born in the hectic, strike-ridden days of the Great Depression, the worldwide economic slump of the 1930s," wrote Bunker. The Longshoremen's Strike of 1934 marked a turning point for maritime workers. Their clout had been weakend by decreased membership roles, a worsening economic situation and a bitter defeat during the 1921 general maritime strike. "West Coast dockworkers," wrote Bunker, "had gone on strike May 1934 for more money, a 30-hour week, unionrun hiring halls and a coast-wide contract. "West Coast seamen walked off their ships in support of the dock workers and presented demands of their own for higher wages, union recognition in collective bargaining, and better conditions aboard the ship. East Coast sailors of the ISU (the precursor union of both the SIU and NMU) then decided to support the strike in all areas .... "The owners rejected all demands. ''Shipping in San Francisco and other West Coast ports was soon at a standstill. Within a few days, more than 50 ships were idle at their docks or at anchor. Piers were filled with cargo. "Shipowners and other business interests then determined to open the port. Plans were made through the Industrial Association to run trucks through the gauntlet of pickets to get cargo off the piers, with Pier 38 as a start ... "On the morning of Thursday, July 3, more than 5,000 longshoremen, seamen and curious onlookers had gathered on the Embarcadero near Pier 38 . . . (The picketers and the police became engaged in a bitter fight after a convoy of trucks unloaded dozens of truckloads of cargo). ''There was no action on Independence Day, but by 8 a.m. on July 5 some 3,000 picketers had gathered on the Embarcadero. When a Belt Line locomotive came along with cars for the pier, the battle began again . . . "Pickets set cars on fire, hundreds of policemen charged . . . A full scale engagement began, with bricks and bullets, clubs and tear gas on near-by Rincon Hill, a knoll along the waterfront. When police charged up the hill, shots were fired and two pickets were killed. Scores were wounded. "The unions retaliated by calling a general strike on July 16. This action paralyzed the city. Nothing moved. Stores closed. Only a few restaurants were permitted to open. Business life came to a standstill. "The 1934 strike, which lasted 39 days, resulted in substanitial gains for both longshoremen and seamen, with the latter obtaining wage increases, a three-watch system onboard ship and better living conditions." ILA's Teddy Gleason Retires, Led for 24 Years A little more than 68 years ago Teddy Gleason joined the International Longshoremen's Association. In 1963 he was elected ILA president. The 86-year-old Gleason will retire Augu st I. "The SIU and the ILA have had their differences for years, but I'll tell you this, Teddy Gleason fought for his membership. He was a tough, hard negotiator at an age way past when most men retire," said SIU President Frank Drozak. Gleason began working on the New York docks when he was 15, in 1915. He worked steadily as an ILA docker until the Depression when he was blacklisted from the piers because of his union activity. Shortly after Franklin D. Roosevelt was elected president of the U.S. , laws guaranteeing the right to join labor union were passed , and Gleason once again began work on the docks. In the 1930s he was elected as a local union president and business agent. He advanced through the ILA's ranks as a general organizer, executive vice president and was elected international president in 1963. He is the senior ranking AFL-CIO vice president on the Executive Council. He is also a vice president of the International Transport Workers Federation and serves on its board of directors. Gleason served the ILA during some very stormy times. In 1953 the union was expelled from the AFL-CIO following charges of racketeering and corruption. During that time the SIU Marad OKs CDS Payback (Continued from Page 1.) the privately owned commercial fleet as the primary source to supply it with militarily useful, handy-sized tankers to transport petroleum products dur- ing a national emergency. Citing the disruptive effect of this rulemaking on the commercial fleet since the proposal's initial inception, the Navy in comments submitted to the Maritime Senator Honored in Algonac formed the International Brotherhood of Longshoremen. After six years of battling, the ILA was readmitted to the AFL-CIO in 1959. Waterfront observers give Gleason credit for improving dockworkers' status from low-paid laborers to some of the best-paid and protected blue collar workers. He was able to begin the Guaranteed Annual Income program in 1964, a job security program, and won wage increases in each contract until 1986 when the depression of the maritime industry, a shrinking membership and new competition for jobs forced concessions and wage cuts for ILA members. John Bowers, 61, ILA executive vice president since 1961, is expected to be elected to the top post. Administration on April 28, 1987 opposed reissuance of the payback scheme pointing out that it expects to buy a minimum of 20 tankers at a cost of more than $200 million to meet requirements that the private sector is no longer able to fulfill. On top of this projected outlay, the Navy must spend an additional $1 million per year for maintenance of each vessel in the Ready Reserve Fleet. In addition to the layup of more than Teddy Gleason 10 militarily useful coastwise tankers resulting from the implementation of this rulemaking, our defense posture has been further weakened through the loss of hundreds of seafaring jobs. Such losses only highlight the conclusions reached in the Navy's 1986 Manpower Study that by 1992 the shortage of qualified seafarers for a wartime emergency will amount to more than 8,100 individuals or more than 25 percent of the Navy's requirements. U.S./Canada Hold Lakes Talks Pictured above at a reception held at the Seafarers hall in Algonac, Mich. are (I. to r.) Vernon Wallen, second cook, Lakes member; U.S. Sen. Carl Levin (D-Mich.); John Stafford, deckhand, Lakes member, and Larry D. Querry, SIU Field Rep. Algonac. The reception was held in honor of the St. Clair County Board of Commissioners, sponsored by the St. Clair County Democrats. Levin was an honored guest at the event. 4 I LOG I July 1987 (Continued from Page 3.) program, also established in the Merchant Marine Act of 1936. Title XI backs private financing for U .S.-built, U.S.-flag tonnage. (6) A 1965 amendment to a military appropriations bill requiring that hulls and superstructures ofU .S. Navy vessels be constructed in U.S. shipyards. (7) The Military Transportation Act of 1904, which requires that all U.S. defense cargoes be transported on U.S. flag ships. (8) Public Resolution 17 of the 73rd Congress, which requires that all cargoes generated by U.S. loans be carried on American vessels. The resolution permits waivers to 50 percent when conditions warrant them. (9) The Cargo Preference Act of 1954, which reserves 50 percent of all non-defense government cargoes for American-flag ships. (10) The U.S. maritime-agriculture grain cargo preference pact included in the 1985 omnibus farm bill. That just about covers every single maritime promotional program still on the books. Is it any wonder that Amerika , ABC ' s widely-publicized miniseries on an imaginary Russian takeover of the United States , was filmed north of the border? �In its monthly series of interviews and reports, "PROFILES" will highlight key government officials instrumental in shaping national and maritime policy. Rep. Fred Grandy Sen. Richard Shelby R R EP. FRED GRANDY (R-Iowa) was sworn into the U.S. House of Representatives on Jan. 6, 1987. Winning the seat vacated by Berkley W. Bedell, who chose not to seek reelection due to health problems, Grandy represents Iowa's sixth congressional district, a largely agricultural area in the north-northwest comer of the state composed of 23 counties. Grandy's entrance into politics began shortly after his graduation from Harvard College. His career began as a legislative aide and speech writer for Rep. Wiley Mayne (R-Iowa) who represented Grandy's home district in Iowa. Following his tenure with Mayne, Grandy took some time off to pursue a long-time ambition in the theatre. He has appeared in several successful off-Broadway plays and two feature films. Beginning in 1975, Grandy became best known to TV audiences for his role as "Gopher" in the highly popular series "The Love Boat." Grandy also wrote several scripts for the show. The congressman serves on the House Agriculture and Education-Labor committees. Both of these committees deal with many issues that affect his constituents. House Republican Leader Bob Michel, in commenting on the appointments, called it "almost unprecedented" that a freshman member of Congress is named to two major committees such as these. In his first months in office, Grandy introduced his first piece of congressional legislation and has since cosponsored other bills. "The Agriculture in Transition Program" and the Rep. Fred Grandy "Rural Worker Readjustment Act" were designed to target assistance to areas heavily impacted by the distressed farm economy, resulting in the displacment of farmers. He also mounted a successful charge against a House Resolution that would have commended the European Economic Community for the 30th anniversary of its existence. "Now is not the time to be sending a bouquet to the Europeans," said Grandy, "considering some of their unfair trade practices that are hurting Iowa farmers." Grandy said a host of European import protections and export subsidies have enabled the Europeans to ''drastically reduce the ability of the American farmer to compete fairly for his share of the world market-depressing prices, causing enormous surpluses and expensive storage problems for the American industry.'' It was a symbolic vote, Grandy noted, ''but a safe way to send a strong message to our trade partners in Europe that American farmers are tired of being pushed around.'' ICHARD C. SHELBY of Tuscaloosa, Ala., was elected on the Democratic ticket to the U.S. Senate on Nov. 4, 1986, following four terms as Alabama's seventh district congressman. With a B.A. from the University of Alabama and a law degree from the University of Alabama School of Law, Shelby began his professional career as a practicing attorney and small businessman in Tuscaloosa. After working as the Tuscaloosa City Prosecutor and Special Assistant Attorney General for the state of Alabama, he was elected to the Alabama State Senate in 1970 where he served as chairman of the Legislative Counsel. Following eight years in the Alabama legislature, Shelby was ready to move on. He had worked to strengthen laws against child abuse and child pornography and was strict on the issue of government ethics. Shelby was viewed as a progressive Democrat during most of his Alabama political career, but after his Nov. 7, 1978 election to the U.S. House of Representatives, he managed to erase that reputation, compiling a consistent conservative record on the floor and voting the industry position on all major issues in the Commerce Committee. During those years, however, Shelby was able to establish a strong record of leadership. He sponsored a constitutional amendment requiring a balanced federal budget and pushed initiatives to improve Alabama's and America's business climate. He supported legislation to strengthen the farm credit system and to ease the regulatory burden on small businesses. He fought foreign trade prac- Sen. Richard Shelby tices and worked to provide funding for research on cancer and heart disease and to improve our social security and medicare programs. As a member of the Senate, Shelby sits on the Committee on Armed Services, the Committee on Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs, and the Special Committee on Aging. He is also a member of the Congressional Competitiveness Caucus. The Senate Armed Services Subcommittee on Projection Forces and Regional Defense, of which Shelby is a member, recently held a hearing on the issue of sealift. He attended the hearing and asked Admiral Walter T. Piotti Jr., commander of the Military Sealift Command, what was being done to build up the merchant marine force structure. While the senator believes some progress has been made in this area of late, there is still far to go, and Shelby has given his assurance that he will continue to work toward solving this problem in the months and years to come. E. B. McAuley, Veteran SIU Official, Dies at 63 Eustace "E. B." McAuley, who waged a 16-year battle against a debilitating spinal tumor, died June 11 at the White Bluff Manor Convalescent Center in Savannah, Ga. not far from his home. He was 63. McAuley had served the SIU in a number of important positions and was a participant in some of its major campaigns, including the Isthmian and Cities Services organizing drives and the American Coal beef. From 1954 to 1962 he served as an administrative assistant to the late Paul Hall. Along with Lindsey Williams, Bob Matthews and the late Sonny Simmons, he was responsible for negotiating contracts that led to substantial improvements in the wages, benefits and working conditions of SIU seamen. From 1962 to 1964 he served as this Union's West Coast representative. He was later reasshmed to the port of New York where he helped to train a whole new generation of union officials. "E. B. McAuley taught me everything I knew,'' said Jack Caffey, special assistant to SIU President Frank Drozak. "E.B. had a commanding knowledge of the contract,'' said SIU Vice President Mike Sacco. "He was an incredible teacher.'' McAuley joined the Union in 1946 in Savannah. He was an official observer in the Isthmian elections and was chairman of the ''Stop Work Committee." After his retirement, McAuley continued to monitor events in the Union and maintained a lively correspondence with headquarters. Being laid up really helped him understand the benefits that he and the SIU had helped secure for the membership. Writing about how important his Union pension was, McAuley said, "I was thinking of letting my senator know that Social Security ain't what they say it is . . . Without a good union pension, people in this country ain't got too much goin' for them." Known for his sense of humor, McAuley was well-liked by everyone who worked with him. "E. B. was one of the most articulate spokesmen on behalf of the Union's program who ever climbed a gangway to make a payoff," said SIU Vice President George McCartney. "E.B. McAuley made an important contribution to the development of this Union,'' said SIU President Frank Drozak. "He will be remembered." A special service for McAuley will be held at Seafarers Haven Cemetery in late August where his ashes will be interred. McAuley is survived by a daughter, Janet Dubinski, and two stepsons, Herbert and Joseph Reyes. In the early 1960s, McAuley served as the SIU's West Coast rep, where this picture was taken. July 1987 I LOG I 5 �! lnla Delta Queen's SIU·Crews Win Praise for Professionalism The SIU has always been proud of the fact that this Union produces some of the best seamen and boatmen in the world. The skills and professionalism come from our members' hard work and dedication and from the educational and training opportunities the SIU and the SHLSS provide all Seafarers. The following letter from David W. Kish, Delta Queen Steamboat Co. vice president, is further proof that SIU members can crew any type of vessel that floats. Dear Mr. Drozak: This letter is to express Delta Queen's continued satisfaction with the Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship. As time goes by, we are using the school more and more, with excellent results. Back in January 1986, we had an initial group of four go for a twoweek course in firefighting, first aid, CPR, safety and seamanship. Last January, the course expanded to three weeks and our number of participants doubled. Beyond this course, we have had quite a few of our people enroll in the standard courses . One crewmember just returned with a QMED and Electronics endorsement and we now have another going for the Fireman-Watertender-Oiler course. Overall, the school has done a number of things for our company. It has improved our operations and the professionalism of our crew. Our loss history is better and we even experienced a decrease in our P & I premiums. There is a certain pride in being skilled at what one does. More than anything, the school has brought our crews that pride. Sincerely, David W. Kish Marine Contracting & Towing The tug Samuel A. Guilds is one of the several boats SIU members crew for Marine Contracting and Towing. SIU Captain Named Docking Pilot President Capt. Henry W. Gamp, a veteran SIU tugboat captain for Curtis Bay Towing Co. in Baltimore, has been elected president of the Atlantic and Gulf Coast Docking Pilots Association. "Docking pilots are tugboat captains who board and then dock ships. We are employed by various tugboat companies. Most of us in fact work for SIU-contracted companies," Gamp said. Capt. James Register of Cape Fear Towing was elected vice president and Capt. George L. Moore of Moran Towing of Florida was re-elected as secretary/treasurer. 61 LOG I July 1987 The Atlantic and Gulf Coast Docking Pilots Association is an organization dedicated to strengthening the common bonds of docking pilots throughout the Atlantic and Gulf Coast seaboard of the United States. It encourages the utilization of docking pilots thus promoting safety in berthing and unberthing in harbor movements. It reviews local, state and national legislation affecting docking pilots and makes proposals and recommendations. We work to increase the usefulness of docking pilots to shipping companies, shipping agents, stevedores, harbor masters and the public at large. SIU Boatman in Charleston, S.C. crew the boats of Marine Contracting and Towing. Pictured above are (I. to r.) Deckhand Walter Lyon Jr., Capt. Steve Browder and Deckhand/Engineer Warren E. Fort Jr. �In Memoriam Curtis Bay's Macleod to Head Moran Towing Pensioner Jack Flemming, 86, succumbed to cancer April 23. Born in North Carolina, Boatman Flemming joined the Union in 1957 in the port of Baltimore. He retired in 1969. Burial was at King Memorial Park in Randallstown, Md. Flemming is urvived by his wife, Larnice, of Baltimore. Clyde M. Merryman, an active SIU member, died Feb. 9 ofa heart attack. He was 54. Born in Arkansas, Boatman Merryman joined the Union in 1973 in the port of Paducah. He sailed in the deck department, most recently with National Marine. Burial was at Pine Hill Cemetery in Jonesboro, Ark. Merryman is survived by a daughter, Beverly J. Hom, and a sister, Rebecca Parish. Chesley R. Sabiston, 49, died March 17 ofrespiratory failure. Born in North Carolina, Boatman Sabistonjoined the Union in 1980. He sailed in the steward department. An active member at the time of his death, Sabiston last sailed with Steuart Transportation Co. Burial took place at the Willis Family Cemetery in Williston, N .C. He is survived by his wife, Elna Inez, of Williston. Pensioner John C. Simpson, 65, died of cancer March 8, Born in North Carolina, Boatman Simpson joined the Union in 1961 in the port of Norfolk. He sailed in the deck department, most recentl y with McAllister Brothers, retiring as a captain in 1982. Burial was at Rosewood Memorial Park in Virginia Beach, Va. Simpson is survived by his sister, Connie H. Leary, of Chesapeake, Va. New Pensioners The following Inland members have retired on pension : Baltimore Adam Wodka Jacksonville John S. Williams Mobile Jerry Lee Carl Sr. New York Robert W. Kutzner Gerald J. Cooke Norfolk Virginia K. Haynie Julian R. Wilson Philadelphia Guenther F. Bischoff Wilmington John L. O'Rourke Malcolm MacLeod (second from left), former president of the SIU-contracted Curtis Bay Towing in Baltimore, has been named president and chief operating officer of Moran Towing and Transportation. Moran is Curtis Bay's parent company and is located in Greenwich, Conn. Pictured are SIU Inland Rep. Frank Paladino, MacLeod, Bill Ditweiler, president of Steamship Trade, and Baltimore Port Agent Bobby Pomerlane. Negotiations at Curtis Bay in Baltimore This is the 1987 Contract Negotiating Committee for SIU members at Baltimore's Curtis Bay Towing. They are (front row I. tor.) Engineer Bill Epps, Shop Rep. Edward Pfrang, Capt. Roman Jankowiak (back row) Mate Robert Gordy and Deckhand Robert Henninger. Dispatchers Report for Inland Waters JUNE 1-30, 1987 Port New York ......................... Philadelphia . ... . .... .............. Baltimore . .. ... ... .. .. . .... . . .. ... Norfolk ................... .. .. . .. Mobile ........................... New Orleans ....................... Jacksonville ....................... San Francisco ............ . .... ..... Wilmington . . .... .. . . .. .......... . . Seattle ..... . .................. . .. Puerto Rico .. .. ... ............. .. . Houston ................ .. ...... .. Algonac .............. . ......... .. St. Louis .. .. ......... . .. . .... . .. . Piney Point .. . .. .. . .. . . . .. . . . . .. ... Totals .. .. ... .. .......... ... . .. .. Port New York .. ....................... Philadelphia . . ........... . ......... Baltimore ... .. ..... . . . ............ Norfolk .......................... Mobile ....... . ................... New Orleans ....................... Jacksonville . .................... .. San Francisco ...... .. .............. Wilmington .... .. .. .. ............ . . Seattle .. ...... ... .. ... ... .. . ..... Puerto Rico ... .. ...... ' ......... .. Houston .......................... Algonac ............... . .......... St. Louis ......................... Piney Point ........................ Totals ........................... Port New York ... ....... . .. . . ...... .. . . Philadelphia . .... .. ................ Baltimore .... . .................... Norfolk .......................... Mobile ........................... New Orleans ................ . ...... Jacksonville ....................... San Francisco ...... ........... .... . Wilmington ..... .... .. .... ....... .. Seattle ......... .. ................ Puerto Rico ....................... Houston . .. . ... .. ................. Algonac ..... .. ................... St. Louis ............... .... ...... Piney Point ..... . .......... ..... .. . Totals ......... . . . . ...... .. ...... Totals All Departments .. .............. *TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups Class A Class B Class C TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups Class A Class B Class C **REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups Class A Class B Class C DECK DEPARTMENT 0 0 6 37 1 1 1 0 4 0 0 6 17 0 0 73 0 0 0 12 0 0 0 5 1 0 7 0 3 32 0 Q 0 0 1 4 0 0 0 6 1 21 0 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 1 14 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 14 0 1 0 0 2 58 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 28 9 4 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 1 0 9 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 1 1 4 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 0 4 0 0 0 0 6 42 1 1 1 0 0 0 8 1 1 4 0 51 21 0 1 0 0 0 0 6 0 48 0 0 22 0 4 3 0 2 0 0 11 0 0 0 0 0 2 26 0 0 0 0 0 3 89 42 ENGINE DEPARTMENT 0 0 0 0 15 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 2 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 20 1 0 0 0 37 0 4 STEWARD DEPARTMENT 0 0 1 0 7 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 3 0 0 0 0 1 0 4 4 40 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 13 0 0 3 0 0 0 3 13 0 6 0 0 0 0 8 0 9 39 7 0 2 0 28 2 0 0 2 60 99 37 85 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 25 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 16 0 0 0 0 0 4 4 0 0 0 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 41 12 5 0 0 0 0 11 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 3 0 6 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 0 7 0 2 1 0 3 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 4 12 0 6 0 1 0 15 14 0 13 138 52 61 155 63 103 0 13 10 0 9 114 40 71 0 0 0 1 0 *"Total Registered " means the number of men who actually registered for shipping at the port last month. **" Registered on the Beach " means the total number of men registered at the port at the end of last month. July 1987 I LOG I 7 �All's Well Aboard the Sgt. Matej Kocak The Sgt. Matej Kocak (Waterman) is a smooth running ship, thanks to the efforts of a fine SIU crew. So says Milton J. Phelps, steward/baker, who sent along these photos. The voyage started in Rota, Spain, with a stop in Las Palmas, Canary Islands. The next port of call was Morehead City, N.C., where the ship will lie at anchor for approximately one month. Then, following MSC exercises in the Atlantic, it's up to Boston and back across to Spain where the present crew will be relieved. And from the crew: ''A vote of confidence to President Frank Drozak and the Negotiating Committee for their efforts on our behalf. Keep up the good work!" "Speedy" Sal Buzali, assistant cook Charles Yancey, GSU pantry (left), and Archie Rowe, GSU B.R., in a moment of levity. "Chef Louie" (Louis Babin, chief cook) John Kane, bosun SIU's Arion Pays Off In Tampa The Arion (Apex Marine), SIU's newly-contracted vessel on a recent visit to Tampa. Chief Mate Tony Kostalos (a former SIU member), left, and Bosun Richard Wardlaw at the Arian's payoff in Tampa. At payoff (I. to r.): Jimbo Padgett, QMED; Willie Harris, steward/baker, and Bill Connolly, steward assistant. 8 I LOG I July 1987 James Redgate, AB �Second Annual Sealift Conference SHLSS Is the Key to Manpower Training and manpower requirements for the growing military sector of the Maritime Industry was the thrust of the second Annual Sealift Conference, held June 22-24, 1987, at the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship in Piney Point, Md. Participants at the conference included representatives from 15 SIUcontracted companies which have secured military work contracted out by the Navy; officials from the SIUAGLIWD and District 2-MEBA; ma- rine transportation and defense specialists from the Transportation Institute , and representatives from the military and from various government agencies. Bill Hellwege, Sealift training coordinator, gave an overview of the Sealift Maintenance and Operations course; Bart Rogers, manpower coordinator for the SIU, talked about the functions of the manpower office and how this vital operation can be improved. But while the focus of the conference was on manpower and training, it was the Request for Proposal (RFP) process that elicited the most heated discussions. Red Campbell, SIU vice president of contracts, talked about the RFP process and the difficulty involved in obtaining military work that has been contracted out to the private sector. He noted that it often takes more than a year to process such a bid and that companies can spend anywhere from $50,000 to $600,000 just to do the preparatory work on the bid-without any assurances that they will get the work. SIU President Frank Drozak also addressed the RFP problem. "I don't know what's going on," Drozak said , "but the administrative roadblocks in the RFP process have been multiplying.'' Drozak summed up by saying, ''The goal of the MSC program is to have the ships ready for sea at any time they are needed. It will take cooperation from all sides of the triangle-government, management and labor-to make this program work." Bart Rogers, SIU manpower coordinator, talks about manpower procedures and requirements. Bill Hellwege, Sealift coordinator, explains the Sealift Operations and Maintenance program at SHLSS. During the second day of the conference, government and military representatives were asked by Union officials and company representatives for an assessment of the SIU's training program and for suggestions on how to make it more relevant to the military' s needs. "Tell us what you want," said SHLSS Vice President Ken Conklin. "We can do anything here." The information and ideas exchanged during the second Annual Sealift Conference pointed the way toward solving the problems that now exist with the growing military sector work. Taking it a step further, representatives agreed that next year's conference would also include panel discussion groups to address specific issues facing the maritime industry. ~r ~L:~*~i#. t~-~+i? Ken Conklin, SHLSS vice president, welcomes representatives to the second Annual Sealift Conference at SHLSS. Mickey Lewis, MSC, and SIU Vice President Buck Mercer talk about personnel and training requirements on MSTU vessels. Larry Byers, Waterman; Bart Rogers, SIU manpower coordinator, and Anne Kane, Ocean Shipholding. John Hinkell (left), MSC, and Martin Fink, NAVSEA, discuss training and equipment. SIU President Frank Drozak makes a point to Captain Frank J ohnson of Strategic Sealift. Joe Conwell (left), Bay Tankers, and SIU Vice President Red Campbell speculate on T AKR operations during a break. July 1987 I LOG I 9 �- Ron Spencer (left), MEBA-2, and Captain Peter Muth, USCG, consider the common goals of the maritime industry. Laymond Tucker, director of culinary services, addresses the conference on the SHLSS culinary department and what it can do for our companies. SIU Vice President Red Campbell talks about the RFP process. SFC Meany (left) and Lt. Col. Edmunds confer on reserve training at SHLSS. Bart Rogers, SIU manpower coordinator; Larry Byers, Waterman, and Bob Holmstead, MAERSK, share a lighter moment. SIU President Frank Drozak (center left) listens to Lt. Col. Edmunds talk about load-out procedures on military vessels. j From the left: Mike Swayne, Transoceanic Cable; Joe Conwell, Bay Tankers; Bob Rogers, IOM, and Bill Lockwood, IOM, have a final word following the conference. Major Carlos Tibbetts (left) and Bob Bryan, Marad, reflect on "Stick Boom" ships left in the Reserve Fleet. 10 I LOG I July 1987 Richard Evans (left), Puerto Rico Marine, and Chris Krusa, MSC, reminisce during a coffee break. SIU Vice President Red Campbell; Peter Lawrence, AMSEA, and Bill Fennick, AMSEA, listen to a point being made at the conference. Harry Glennon (left), Sea Mobility, makes a point on manpower requirements for the TAGOS ships. �--A High School Diploma Can Open A Lot Of Doors For You ' 'According to statistics, one third of all American adults over the age of 16, and out of school, do not have high school diplomas.'' Thus, since 1970, the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship has offered seafarers the opportunity to earn their high school equivalency (GED) degree. The skills obtained in the GED program help seafarers in preparing for their job, for future upgrading and college courses, and for their everyday situation. Recently, six seafarers successfully completed the SHLSS GED program . J ohn Davis, Candido Cas t ro, Ronald Koski, Jay Anderson, Willie Lindsey and Glen James have joined over 2 ,000 seafarers who have completed the GED program. Three of these six seafarers have already upgraded since receiving their diplomas and the rest plan to upgrade in the near future. These seafarers recognized the need to improve their skills for upgrading. As vocational education becomes more advanced and specialized, the need for academic skills to master highly technical instructional manuals is evident. SHLSS 's GED program offers skill improvement in the reading areas of science, social studies, and literature as well as in the other content areas of math and English. Diagnostic tests are given in the content areas to determine what the student needs to learn or review. The GED instructors evaluate the tests and design a course of study that will meet each student's specific needs. Students work at their own pace through small group or individualized instruction. Even though the GED program is a non-graded course, the students are given regular progress reports to evaluate their GED performance. These evaluations guide students in their studies. Many students have experienced success in the GED program because of the special learning conditions. With personal and creative approaches used in the GED instruction, the students progress confidently through the course materials. At the same time, interest and motivatiOn is enhanced when enthusiastic instructors demonstrate how basic skills can be applied to the student's maritime career. The program also includes study and test-taking skills which not only prepares the student to sit for the one day state administered test, but also prepares the student for future courses. The GED program is only one of the many successful These SHLSS upgraders recently completed the six-week GED program and have gained the skills and confidence for future vocational courses. Kneeling (I. to r.) Willie Lindsey, Candido Castro, Ronald Koski. Second row: John Davis, Jay Anderson, Glen James. Don't Miss Your Chance to ltnprove Your Skills on't Miss Your Chance-- --To Improve Your Skills-Apply now for the Adult Education program or course that you would like to take in 1987. The Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship Adult Education Department will offer the Adult Basic Education (ABE), High School Equilavency (GED), and English As A Second Language (ESL) programs two more times this year. They will be offered August 3 through September 14 and November 2 through December 14, 1987. These six-week long programs are available to all SIU members who are in good standing with the Union and have paid their dues. It is important to note that seafarers will be given travel reimbursement for successful completion of the Adult Education courses as they do for any of the vocational courses. All the Adult Education programs have been designed to help the seafarer reach his educational goals. The Adult Basic Education program will help improve basic English, reading, writing, math and study skills. The English As A Second Language program can help a seafarer improve his use of the English Janguage by emphasizing reading, writing and speaking skills. The High School Equivalency program will prepare him for the GED exam by studying in the five content areas of science, social studies, English, math and literature. All of these programs stress skills that can be applied to the seafarer's maritime career. Interested seafarers may find it helpful by taking an Adult Education course prior to a scheduled upgrading class. However, seafarers may come back for the Adult Education classes at any scheduled times. In order to register for a course, it is important to send in your application as soon as possible for processing. Applicants can be pretested and arrangements made prior to the scheduled course dates. If you are interested in any of these programs, look for the SHLSS course schedule and fill out the application form in this issue of the LOG. If there are any questions, write to: Sandy Schroeder Director of Adult Education SHLSS Piney Point, MD 20674. educational opportunities offered at SHLSS to prepare the seafarer for the future and the program has already opened doors for many seafarers. How? SHLSS has self-study materials in many areas. Upon your request; SHLSS will send them to you to study in your spare time. You can use these skills: on your job. to improve your skills for upgrading. to further your education. Please send me the area(s) checked below: MATH Fractions D Decimals D Percents D STUDY SKILLS Algebra D Listening Skills D Geometry D How To Improve Your Memory D D Tri~onometry D How To Use Textbooks ~pane) D Spherical) D Study Habits D Test Anxiety D ENGLISH: Writing Skills Test Taking Tactics D Grammar Books D Stress Management D Writing Business Noteraking Know-How letters D D SOCIAL STUDIES D Geography D COMMUNICATION SKILLS D U.S. History Basic Metrics D D Economics * * * Name Street City _ _ _ _ __ State _ _ _ _ __ Zip _ _ _ __ Book No. Social Security No. Department Sailing In _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 11 Cut out this coupon and mail to: Adult Education Department Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship Piney Point, Maryland 20674 Send it today! July 1987ILOGI11 �Navy Seabees and Army Personnel Conduct Combined Training at Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School Military personnel prepare to lift a 40 foot container with our recently acquired 40 foot container spreader. Twelve Navy Seabees and two Army Cargo Handling personnel joined forces to attend the Hagglund Crane course at SHLSS. The Navy men, from the Navy Reserve Cargo Training Battalion in Yorktown, Va., and the Army personnel, attached to the Army Transportation School in Ft. Eustis, Va., trained and worked together under the watchful eyes of Richard Dickerson, crane instructor. This was the first time that two military services trained together at SHLSS. Since June 1986, a total of 105 military personnel have trained on the SHLSS Hagglund Crane. A military truck is lifted clear of the barge as the signalman gives the slew signal which will move the crane to the right. 7~;::~ ~i The signalman on the left gives the signal to raise the jib and the 40 foot container clears the pad. Richard Dickerson instructs his students in placing a Jet engine in its container on a barge. One of the Navy Seabees signals "slew the crane to the right" pnor to hooking up to a semi-truck. HLSS COURSE GRADUATE ";}. Navy Training Group First row: (I. to r.): CMCA Peter Worthington, CM3 Gary Vandoren, Richard Dickerson (Instructor). Second row: CE3 Eugene Boucher, E03 Mark Langdon, CM1 Jeffrey Inman, CM2 Stephen Ohls. Third row: E01 Russell Johnson, SW3 Kurt Searsone, BU1 Steven Miller. Fourth row: CE3 Mark Phillips, BU1 Patrick View, E03 James Swann. QMED Front row: (I. to r.) Jimmy Soto, Chuck Clark, Kenneth Biddle, Ron Koski, Gary D. Fuller, Jose A. Quinones, Charles D. Lore. Second row: Ellis Young, David Dunklin, Milton Israel, Ronald Lukas, Guy V enus, Stephen Mlgllara, Kirk D. Bushell, John Anderson. Third Row: Charles Polk, L. Craig, Stan Spoma, Terrance "T" Reed, Mark A. Sundling. Navy/Army Training Group First row: (I. to r.) SKSN Bolt, BM2 Downey, BM1 Ford, Richard Dickerson (Instructor). Second row: EM1 Jenkins, SFC Mutchie, SN Harvie. Third row: SSG Bellamy, BM C. Schley, BM3 Blackmon. Fourth row: BM1 K. L. Cross, BM1 D. C. Hatt. Fifth row: SK2 Hiiiyard, BM2 G. J. Hawkins, BM1 D. R. Morrow. Lifeboat (L. to R.) Ben Cusic (Instructor), Richard Femetti, Obaid H. Ali. Able Seaman First row: (I. to r.) R. G. Broadway, John Giiiiam, Raymond Corpus, Ronnie Giangrosso, Steve Schwedland. Second row: Jim Brown (Instructor), Sherman Hudson, Glen Roy. Third row: K. L. Kirksey, Biii McNeal. Seallft Operations and Maintenance Kneeling: (I. to r.) Glenn Roy, Ralph Broadway, Raymond Dailey. Second row: Steve Schwedland, John Miranda, Sherman Hudson, John Gilliam, Charles Smith, Harry Alongi (Instructor). Third row: K. L. Kirsey, C. D. Polk, L. Craig, Scott Speed, Ed King. 12 I LOG I July 1987 Steward Recertification First row: (I. to r.) Emanuel Douroudous, Ruperto Peralta, Jaime Quinones, Sigrid Connard, James Jones, Joseph Williams. Second row: Henry Manning, Frederick Washington Sr., Guillermo Thomas, Larry Ewing, Robert Brown, Robert Hess, Laymon Tucker (Instructor). ··~~ Lifeboat (L. to R.) Gebar Ogbe, Ron Giangrosso, June Hughes, Wilhelmina Ortiz. �Steward Upgrading Courses 1987 Upgrading Course Schedule Course Programs Geared to Improve Job Skills And Promote U.S. Maritime Industry August 1987 - December 1987 The following is the current course schedule for August 1987 December 1987 at the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship. For the membership's convenience, the course schedule is separated into six categories: Deck Department courses; Engine Department courses; Steward Department courses; Adult Education courses; All Department courses and Recertification Programs. Inland Boatmen and deep sea Seafarers who are preparing to upgrade are advised to enroll for class as early as ~hie. Although every effort will be made to fill the requests of the members, the classes are limited in size - so sign up early. The course schedule may change to reflect the membership's needs and the needs of the industry. SIU Representatives in all ports will assist members in filling out the application. Assistant Cook *Sea lift Operations Assistant Cook *Sea lift Operations Assistant Cook * Sealift Operations Cook and Baker * Sealift Operations Cook and Baker *Sealift Operations Chief Cook *Sealift Operations Chief Cook * Sealift Operations Chief Steward *Sea lift Operations Chief Steward *Sealift Operations & Maint. & Maint. & Maint. & Maint. & Maint. & Maint. & Maint. & Maint. & Maint. Course QMED · Any Rating *Sea lift Operations & Maint. Fireman/Watertender, Oiler * Sealift Operations & Maint. Fireman/Watertender, Oiler * Sealift Operations & Ma int. Completion Date December 11 January 8 October 2 October 30 December 4 December 31 Variable Speed DC Drive * Sealift Operations & Maint. Electro-Hydraulic Systems *Sea lift Operations & Maint. September 21 November 2 November 9 December 21 October 30 November 27 December 18 January 15 Refrigeration Containers - Advanced Maintenance *Sealift Operations & Maint. Diesel Engineer - Regular *Sealift Operations & Maint. August 31 October 12 October 12 November 23 October 9 November 6 November 20 December 12 Deck Upgrading Courses Check-In Date August 31 September 28 October 26 Completion Date October 23 November 20 December 18 Sealift Operations & Maintenance August 10 September 28 October 26 November 23 September 4 October 23 November 20 December 18 Celestial Navigation November 2 December 4 Radar Observer August 17 December 7 August 28 December 12 Radar Observer (Renewal) Open ended course, however, must notify SHLSS before entering this course. Towboat Operator September 7 October 30 Inland Deck Shiphandling Simulator October 12 October 16 Course Able Seaman/Sealift Operations & Maintenance Recertification Programs Course Steward Recertification Check-In Date August 31 November 2 Completion Date October 5 December 7 Bosun Recertification September 21 November 2 Completion Date September 2 October 19 October 14 November 30 November 25 January 11 September 2 November 2 October 14 December 14 September 2 November 2 October 28 December 28 September 2 November 2 October 28 December 28 October 16 November 13 November 27 December 24 January 8 February 5 October 30 November 27 December 11 January 8 October 30 November 27 December 25 January 22 October 30 November 27 December 25 January 22 Adult Education Courses Check-In Completion Course Date Date For students who wish to apply for the GED, ESL, or ABE classes for the first six months of this year, the courses will be six weeks in length and offered on the following dates: High School Equlvalency (GED) August 3 November 2 September 14 December 14 Adult Basic Education (ABE) & English as a Second Language (ESL) August 3 November 2 September 11 December 11 Engine Upgrading Courses Check-In Date September 21 December 14 August 10 October 5 October 12 December 7 Check-In Date The Developmental Studies Class (DVS) will be offered one week prior to some of the upgrading classes. They will be offered as follows: FOWT Towboat Operator August 3 September 7 August 7 September 11 College Programs Course Associates in Arts Check-In Date August 17 October 26 Completion Date October 19 December 18 Third Mate Course Update The Celestial/Terrestrial Navigation-Third Mate course offered at the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School is a quick paced course and should not be taken unless the student is prepared to surrender his social life to six (6) hours of study per night seven days per week. It is not a course that should be taken lightly, a basic understanding of navigation is needed. Celestial/Terristrial Navigation is offered prior to the Third Mates course and it will last approximately six (6) weeks. It is advisable for the Third Mate candidate to take this course, the basic Celestial and Terrestrial Navigation are very important parts of the Third Mates training. Those who feel proficient in these sections will benefit by this course. They can use the time to hone their navigation skills. Following navigation will be Navi~ation General. Deck General, Rules of the Road and Safety, each section lasting approximately two (2) weeks. Please keep in mind these dates are not rigid. They will fluctuate according to the needs of the student. Celestial and Terrestrial Navigation Schedule March 14, 1988 -April 29, 1988 Third Mate Schedule April 29, 1988 - June 24, 1988 July 1987ILOGI13 �rse c Upgradin ranSHL S 0 Appl .......................................................................................................................................... Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship Upgrading Application Name (Last) (first) (City) (State) Deep Sea Member D Date of Birth -~~-_.....---­ Mo./Day/Vear (Middle) Telephone -.......--,---......------(Area Code) (Zip Code) Inland Waters Member D Lakes Member D Pacific D Social Security# _ _ _ _ _ _ Book#_ _ _ _ _ _ Seniority _ _ _ _ _ _ Department _ _ _ _ __ Date Book Port Presently Was lssued __________ Port lssued __________ Registered In _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ Endorsement(s) or License(s) Now Held _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ Are you a graduate of the SHLSS Trainee Program: D Yes Trainee Program: From ____.....r-,.--to_.,_____ (dates attended) No D (if yes, fill in below) Last grade of schooling completed _ _ _ __ Have you attended any SHLSS Upgrading Courses: D Yes No D (if yes, fill in below) Course(s)Taken _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _.,..__ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ Do you hold a letter of completion for Lifeboat: D Yes No D Firefighting: D Yes No D CPR: D Yes No D Date Available for T r a i n i n g - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Primary Language Spoken - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - I Am interested in the Following Course(s) Checked Below or Indicated Here if Not Listed DECK D D D 0 D D D D D D o D D D D STEWARD ENGINE Tankerman AB/Seallft Special AB/Seallft Limited AB/Sealift Unlimited Towboat Operator Inland Towboat Operator Not More Than 200 Miies Towboat Operator (Over 200 Miies) Celestial Navigation Master Inspected Towing Vessel Mate Inspected Towing Vessel 1st Class Piiot Third Mate Celestial Navigation Third Mate Radar Observer Unlimited Simulator Course No transportation will be paid unless you present original receipts and successfully complete the course. D FOWT D QMED-Any Rating D Variable Speed DC Drive Systems (Marine Electronics) D Marine Electrical Maintenance D Pumproom Maintenance & Operation D Automation D Ref rlgeratlon Systems Maintenance & Operations D Diesel Engine Technology D Assistant Engineer (Unlnspected Motor Vessel) D Chief Engineer (Unlnspected Motor Vessel D Third Asst. Engineer & Original Second Asst. Engineer Steam or Motor D Refrigerated Containers Advanced Maintenance D Hydraulics D Electro-Hydraulic Systems D D D D D Assistant Cook Utility Cook & Baker Chief Cook Chief Steward Towboat Inland Cook ALL DEPARTMENTS D Welding D Llfeboatman D Seallft Operations & Maintenance ADULT EDUCATION DEPARTMENT o Adult Basic Education (ABE) D High School Equlvalency Program (GED) D Developmental Studies (DYS) D English as a Second Language (ESL) D ABE/ESL Lifeboat Preparation COLLEGE PROGRAM D Associates In Arts Degree D Nautical Science Certificate RECORD OF EMPLOYMENT TIME-(Show only amount.needed to upgrade in rating noted above or attach letter of service, whichever is applicable.) VESSEL RATING HELD DATE SHIPPED DATE OF DISCHARGE SIGNATURE~~~~.~~~~~~~~~~-DATE~~~~~~~~~~~~~~­ RETURN COMPLETED APPLICATION TO: Seafarers Harry Lundeberg Upgrading Center, Piney Point, MD. 20674 14 I LOG I July 1987 c �Manpower and Training on Agenda but ... RFP Problems Highlight SIU Sealift Conference The only way a company can secure military work is through the Request for Proposal (RFP) process. Once the RFP game was just a bit complicated; now it can be a nightmare. That was the message from industry and union delegates at the SIU' s annual Seafiift Conference last month in Piney Point. While the conference's focus was on manpower and training for the growing military sector, the RFP process elicited the most heated dialogue. Participants included representatives from 15 SIU-contracted companies which have secured military work contracted out by the Navy, officials from the SIU-AGLIWD and District 2-MEBA, marine transportation and defense specialists from the Transportation Institute, and representatives from the military and various government agencies. The main topic of discussion turned out to be a recent RFP award. Most people in the industry believe that the award raises serious questions about the RFP process. The Military Sealift Command (MSC) put out an RFP to attract bids for operating a hospital ship. A number of companies spent more than a year preparing their bids, only to find out the MSC had prepared one also and declared itself the winner. Many companies questioned the methods employed by MSC in making its determination. According to an appeal filed by Marine Transport Lines (MTL), which is not an SIU-contracted company, the MSC used questionable figures in computing its wage rates, manning requirements and training costs. MTL also alleged that MSC did not make public information known inside the agency. The MSC turned down MTL' s appeal. While the SIU-contracted companies are competitors for the same work, they made no bones that all private maritime companies share a common concern: to ensure the RFP process be as fair as possible. Interested companies spent anywhere from $50,000 to $600,000 in preparing their bids, only to come away with the impression that the bid was not put out in good faith. Toplevel staffmembers-accountants, researchers and lawyers-spent more than a year preparing the detailed, voluminous and often confusing RFP's. ''If the MSC was not serious about making this RFP,'' said one company representative, "then these people's time and expertise were wasted." ''This decision should not be allowed to stand," said another company representative. ''If it is somehow not overturned, then no one in the business will be willing to spend the time and money going through a process that is perceived as being inherently unfair." The ironic thing, said SIU President Frank Drozak, is that private companies could save the government millions of dollars by operating just one vessel on a short-term basis. "Multiply that by several years and dozens of ships, and you're talking about a potential savings of hundreds of millions of dollars, maybe even billions." Yet there was more on these delegates' minds than just government waste. "Let's not kid ourselves," said one company representative. "The short-term survival of most Americanftag companies depends on obtaining this kind of work. There's nothing else left." That goes for unions even more so, because they don't have the option of re flagging. During the two-day conference, union representatives presented figures demonstratingjust how important this military work is to their survival and to the job security of their members. Take the SIU. During the past three years, the American-flag merchant marine has declined by 25 percent. During this same time, the Union has been able to pick up 58 new vessels generating more than 700 new jobs. No other union can make this claim. As for the stated objective of the conference, reviewing the training facilities at Piney Point, none of the company representatives present expressed any dissatisfaction with the SIU training program. A few company representatives made specific suggestions with regard to the AB Sealift course. A number wrote comments like "excellent" and "very good'' on questionnaires they had filled out before the conference began. During the conference, one or two of the company representatives alluded to the letters of commendation that SIU crews had received in performing support funtions in military operations and exercises. Some company representatives The SIU is willing to go to any lengths to protect the job security of its members, said SIU President Frank Drozak. praised the work that Bill Hellwege and the rest of SHLSS staff have done in building the Sealift program from scratch. Still, the companies had one major concern about the training program, which is that the MSC has not spelled (Continued on Page 18.) Bidding for Military Work Is Costly Not many SIU members understand the difficulty involved in obtaining military work that has been contracted out to the private sector. If it wasn't the only game in town, then most people would probably rather not be bothered with bidding for it. For one thing, even if you get this military work, it is usually only for a short period, the average time being around three years. Once your charter is up, you have to rebid all over again. And there's no guarantee that you'll win. It often takes more than a year to process a bid. Companies spend anywhere from $50,000 to $600,000 just Representatives from various branches of the military discuss the day's events at the second Annual Sealift Conference. to do the preparatory work on the bid. And if a company doesn't get the work, it's money poured down the drain. Lately, there have been a number of disturbing signs that the RFP process is not being conducted properly. This adds one more problem to the Union's list of concerns. When the Union first got involved in going after this work, the average size of a Request for Procurement (RFP) was 200 pages. Four years later, it's 800 pages. "I no longer need to own barbells," said SIU Vice President Red Campbell at the second Annual Sealift Conference. "I now pick up RFP's to stay in shape." "I don't know what's going on," said SIU President Frank Drozak at the same conference, "but the administrative roadblocks in the RFP process have been multiplying. The Reagan administration has to check into this, especially since privatization of this kind of work is the centerpiece of its maritime program.'' Robert Kesteloot, vice chairman of the Transportation Institute and the former head of the Navy's Sealift Division, has a plan to revise the present RFP process to make it more equitable. Among other things, Kesteloot would overhaul the present system of procuring RFP bids, which involves what is known as a two-step process. The two-step process works like this: First, a determination is made to see if a company is "qualified" to perform the work. Once that is deter- mined, the contract automatically goes to the lowest bidder. Sometimes, says Kesteloot, the lowest bidder is not always the best equipped to handle the job. More weight should be placed in finding a contractor who is both inexpensive and qualified. What sometimes happens, said one company official, is that four or five companies will be dubbed "qualified." That puts them all on equal footing, even though one company may have a great deal of experience with the kind of work to be performed (i.e., cable laying) and another one has little or no experience. Still, as the. system now stands, the work automatically goes to the lowest bidder, even if the company has never done the work before. If the company cannot meet its obligations, then the work goes back to the military and is lost to the private sector even though there are qualified companies capable of handling it. Kesteloot would prefer a ''one-step'' system which would weigh both the cost of the bid made by the companies and their work records. Of course, none of the companies could get this work without a ready supply of skilled mariners. "Manpower is our greatest need," said one company representative. "It is important that we be able to fill a slot at a moment's notice." When making a bid, the company not only has to put in a resume for itself, but it has to file separate r.esumes for the crewmembers who are expected to fill the slot. July 1987ILOGI15 �SHLSS Makes Sure Seafarers Have Skills For New Military Jobs Several years ago, SIU officials realized that military work was the only growth area for the private merchant marine. To ensure that Seafarers would have an opportunity to work these specialized jobs, new training programs were designed to meet the military's needs. In addition, these programs provide SIU-contracted companies with reliable and trained manpower when they bid for the military work. The goal of the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship (SHLSS) is to provide sealift training to all SIU members. Because of the reduced manning level found aboard military contracted vessels, it is necessary that crewmembers from the deck, engine and steward departments be appropriately trained. The SIU presently has under contract or has bids on 80 ships with various companies. This has led to a need for a more coordinated effort and cooperation for training. Since an estimated 60 percent of the work available to SIU members will be in the military sector by 1990, the training for the military ships has become essential. As in any new program, there are problems to solve and new potentials to be explored. This conference is designed to do both. With the shipping companies, labor and government working hand-in-hand, this can certainly be accomplished for the benefit of all concerned. Training is the KEY to the success of this industry, and we want to make this program the best-and it will be with your help. The Sealift Operations and Maintenance Program was developed in early 1984 by the vocational teaching staff at the school. The program was designed to meet the training requirements to man and operate the specialized equipment of military-contracted ships. The first program was developed when a contract was awarded to Inter-Ocean Management for the Keystone State ACS-I, which was the first heavy lift crane ship. This type of ship operation was new to all concerned and placed a unique training requirement upon the school. Personnel have to be trained to operate the heavy lift cranes. This requirement was met in two ways. The first was to send a deck instructor from SHLSS to the ship to observe procedures and collect data that could be implemented in a curriculum for the crane course. Shortly afterward, a three-day training course for crane operations was established at the school, and SIU members were sent to the school prior to reporting aboard the Keystone State. Crewmembers were then given additional classroom instruction along with hands-on training by SHLSS instructors aboard the Keystone State. These training procedures established the crane operator pool required to meet manning needs. The second was to acquire a 32-ton Hagglund shipboard crane for installation at the school. The crane allowed the school to conduct training without the constraints or interferences of everyday shipboard activities. The next major development in the school's program occurred when a contract was awarded to Sea-Land forfourT-AKR class ships (converted SL-Ts) for military use. A need for additional training besides crane operations became evident. The task then became to train the ships crews in all phases of sealift operations. This was done in two ways. First, a deck instructor from the school was sent to these ships to coordinate training of the crew. Second, members were trained at the school so that a large manpower pool of trained seafarers would be available to man these ships. The program design developed from these two early experiences includes Underway Replenishment, Helicopter Operations, Damage Control, Fork Truck Operations and Crane Operations. The School's acquisition of the Hagglund crane, in addition to the school's extensive watertront equipment, optimized the school's training capabilities to conduct the above listed programs. A large classroom with a capacity for 40 students was exclusively designed for the use of the Sealift course. Conferees Impressed With SIU/D-2 Unity News NewJ News Delegates to the second Annual Sealift Convention were quick to see the close working relationship between the SIU and District 2-MEBA. For many people, that was the highlight of the two-day conference. In an industry where unity is an often stated but rarely achieved goal, the working relationship between District 2 and the SIU-AGLIWD offers an important lesson. While other licensed unions have tried to infringe upon the job security of unlicensed seamen, District 2 understands that seamen must unite if they are to protect their interests in a changing world. Alone among the licensed unions, it has encouraged unlicensed seamen to make their way up the focs'le. A good number of District 2 members got their start in the industry sailing as wipers or ordinary seamen in the SIU-AGLIWD. The close working relation- 16 I LOG I July 1987 Only a few years know Baldomero Lo Bobo. Now they are military-contracted sh others. The SIU has been a and ready crews for While others in the m moan and groan a industry, the SIU-i bership-is forging ah security and to provide Following is the list ships crewed by the S SHIP Algol Altair American Cormorant Alatna Antares Assurance Baldomero Lopez Bellatrix Bonnyman Cape Decision Cape Douglas Cape Ducato Cape Henry Cape Horn Cape Hudson Capella Chatahoocbee Contender Cpl. Louis Hauge Denebola Gem State Grand Canyon State Gus W. Darnell Harry Fisher Indomitable Jack T. Lummus Keystone State Lawrence Gianella Ron Spencer, director of Marine Engineering for D-2's Navigation School, chats with a representative of the military. Dwindling crew sizes are making it very difficult to maintain vessels, he said. "Let's not kid ourselves," said Harrison Glennon, president of Sea Mobility Inc. ''Military work is the only game in town.'' Curriculum Development The curriculum development effort has been directed to meet the needs of our military-contracted companies. In developing the curriculum, the deck instructors acquired as much written material as possible, visited the ships to better understand the training needs and equipment and worked closely with the companie and the military. All areas of needed training were investigated: Underway Replenishment, Helicopter Operations, Damage Control, Fork Truck Operations and Crane Operations. A thorough Sealift Operations and Maintenance manual was compiled by the staff at SHLSS. The manual has been continually revi ed and updated and is now in its 12th edition. Thirty-one videotapes have been acquired to supplement all aspects of the Sealift Training Program. (Continued on Page 18.) ship between the SIU and District 2 dates back more than 30 years when the Brotherhood of Marine Engineers, the forerunner of District 2, was founded as an affiliate of the SIUNA. In 1960, the BME became an affiliate of the Marine Engineers Beneficial Association. But the close association between the SIU-AGLIWD and the licensed union never stopped. Ray McKay, president of District 2, often alludes to the close ties between the two organizations. Two of his sons made their way up the foes 'le to become licensed officers. "I know what Piney Point did for my boys," said McKay, "It gave them a chance to make something of their lives. It has done the same for hundreds of other seamen who have taken advantage of the SIU' s training facilities and the close association between our two unions.'' Robert Holmstead, personnel manager for Maersk Lines, said his company spent $600,000 preparing one RFP bid. 2nd Lieutenant J.P. Bobo Major Stephen Pless Nodaway Paul Buck Persistent PFC James Anderson PFC William Baugh PFC Eugene A. Obregon PFC Dewayne T. Williams Pioneer Contractor Pollux Prevail Regulus Richard G. Matthiesen Samuel L. Cobb Sgt Matej Kocak Southern Cross Stalwart Triumph USNS Bartlett USNS Bowditch USNS Chauvenet USNS Desteiguer USNS Dutton USNS H H Hess USNS Harkness USNS Kane USNS Lynch USNS Silas Bent USNS Wilkes USNS Wright USNS Wyman Vindicator William R. Butto1 �Strategic Sealift; A Key to Our National Defense kills bs hips go, Seafarers didn't z from 2nd Lt. J.P. crewing those two ps and more than 60 le to supply trained variety of missions. itime industry may ut the state of the leaders and memd to protect its job highly trained crews. f military-contracted U as of last month. The following questions and answers are based on an article written by Capt. Robert Kesteloot, USN (Ret.), for Seapower magazine. Kesteloot is vice-chairman of the Transportation Institute, a non-profit maritime research organization. His last active duty assignment was as director of the Strategic Sealift Division in the Strategic Office of the Chief of Naval Operations. Q: How important is Sealift? Cmdr. Michelle L . Lewis, with the Military Sealift Command , speaks with another delegate during a break in the conference. COMPANY IMC Bay Tankers PGM Crowley IMC Sea Mobility Amsea IMC Maersk Barber Barber Barber Barber Barber Barber IMC Crowley Sea Mobility Maersk Bay Tankers IOM IOM Ocean Shipholding Maersk Sea Mobility Amsea IOM Ocean Ship holding Am sea Waterman Crowley Ocean Shipholding Sea Mobility Maersk Maersk Waterman Amsea IOM Bay Tankers Sea Mobility Bay Tankers Ocean Shipholding Ocean Shipholding Waterman IOM Sea Mobility Sea Mobility La vino Lavino La vino La vino Lavino La vino Lavino Lavino Lavino Lavino Lavi no IOM Lavino Sea Mobility Am sea A: Let me quote Winston Churchill: ''The battle of the Atlantic was the dominating factor all through [World War II]. Never for one moment could we forget that everything happening elsewhere, on land, at sea, or in the air, depended ultimately on its outcome, and amid all other cares we viewed its changing fortunes day by day with hope or apprehension.'' Q: What does this have to do with sealift? A: Well the battle of the Atlantic was one great big supply effort to provide England with the necessary tools, cargo and manpower to fight the Axis war machine. And the overwhelming majority of that cargo was carried on commercial merchant vessels. Q: Do you support the administration's plan for a 600-ship Navy? A: Yes. To ensure control of the seas requires a strong Navy, composed of the right kind of ships. But just as important is the means to transport all of the equipment and supplies of war to the scenes of battle. World War II, the Korean and Vietnam Wars, and the Falkland conflict all served to validate the necessity of a strong merchant marine. Q: What about airlift? A: Despite the claims of those who advocate the merits of airlift-and those merits are very real, but very limited-the fact is that in time of war 95 percent of all dry cargo and 99 percent of all petroleum products required by the front-line forces must move by sea. Q: What kind of ships are needed for this resupply effort? .. · ·.::. .· .. . .. . ::·. ··. :· ··.·· Capt. Robert Kesteloot (USN Ret.), vice chairman of the Transportation Institute, wants to overhaul and streamline the RFP process. Mercer Reminds MSC That Good Crews Are Backbone of Fleet SIU Vice President Buck Mercer, head of the Union's Government Services Division, addressed the second Annual Sealift Conference. Among other things, he told the MSC officials present that they should listen more closely to suggestions that the Union makes with regard to conditions and complaints. ''A member can come to me to talk about something that's bothering him quicker than he can go to a captain,'' said Mercer. ''There are a lot of conditions that are bothering the people out there. You have to correct them." For one thing, said Mercer, members just don't understand why the MSC feels the need to hold up their pay or why it doesn't automatically give a CIVMAR his shipping card when he signs off a vessel. While these are relatively minor matters to the MSC, said Mercer, they are extremely important to the individual seamen. A: Not the haze-gray ships of the Navy, but rather the "black-bottoms" of the merchant marine. Commercial sealift-or perhaps, the non-availability of that sealift-is going to play a crucial role in any future conflict involving the United States. Q: Why is that? A: Every potential U.S. adversary or ally, except for Canada and Mexico, is overseas. There is no plan for major overseas military operationswhether it be a contingency operation in some remote corner of the globe or part of a general war involving the Soviet Union-that does not postulate use of the seas for the injection of U.S. and/or allied military forces and the sustaining of an American presence in the area. Former Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Thomas B. Hayward perhaps said it best: "Without adequate and reliable sealift, none of the military plans is executable." Q: How would you describe America's military strategy? A: The United States relies on and is committed to a "forward defense" strategy, the rationale for which is to move the nation's front line of defense to shores as distant as possible from the U.S. mainland. Q: Is this sensible? A: Of course-it's in the interest of every American that any potential conflict be as far away from our shores as possible. But to make this plan work the United States must possess an assured way to get the required men, materials and supplies to the war zone and to sustain, on an indefinite basis, the combat forces there. Q: Is this being done now? A: Hundreds of billions of dollars are now spent by the United States each year on defense, but very little on the sealift needed to transport the equipment bought with those dollars. The defense strategy of the United States, in effect, ignores the importance of mobility and, therefore, lacks credibility. SIU Vice President Buck Mercer told representatives from the MSC that they need to iron out some problems. Union officials play an important part in boosting the CIVMAR's morale, he said. Mercer pledged to do all he could to help those MSC members who were suffering from alcohol or drug addiction to get back on the road to recovery. Again, he asserted, an undertanding union repre entative can make a big difference to a CIVMAR who is in trouble. "'They can talk to us," said Mercer. "They can go to us for help." Mercer, like the other delegates (Continued on Page 18.) July 1987/LOG/17 �Crews Are Key (Continued from Page 17.) present, said that this country needed to do a great deal more to improve its sealift capability. Among other things, said Mercer, this country needs a comprehensive maritime polity to stimu- late activity in both the governmentcontrolled and private fleets. Despite the occasional problems that crop up onboard vessels, said Mercer, the SIU has the finest sailors in the world. (Continued from Page 16.) Equipment Acquisition As the curriculum was developed, the need for equipment that would be necessary for conducting training became apparent. This equipment is still being acquired through a variety of sources by various means including company donations, government surpluses and school purchases. In the Crane program, we now have various military vehicles, boats and container equipment to instruct and practice the actual lifts that are required for shipboard load-on and load-off operations. Two Clark 6000-lb fork trucks are used to simulate shipboard operations on our extensive obstacle and cargo handling facilities. Additional UNREP equipment has been acquired and updated to supplement our extensive inventory in this area. Actual helicopter equipment has been obtained to better demonstrate this operation aboard ship. Damage Control equipment and training aids are still being added and developed in addition to what has already been acquired. Student Enrollment The Sealift Program is a required course for all members at the school. Union members apply for the program through the SHLSS Admissions Office. Upon completion of the program, students are given a course certificate and are placed on the Sealift Trained Personnel Computer printout. This shows the member's training and the date of course completion. The list is constantly updated for manpower and is a valuable tool in supplying our companies with trained sealift members. The first Sealift class began in January 1985. As of today, 22 classes have completed training, qualifing over 500 SIU members in the Sealift Program. In addition, a total of 105 military personnel have completed the Hagglund Crane Course. The stories and photographs for this special report on the SIU's second Annual Sealift Conference were prepared by LOG Associate Editor Max Hall. Specialized Training The variety of vessels, types of operations and service branches involved in military operations have created different training needs for the companies under military contracts and for the military itself. With Army, Navy and Marine Corps personnel involved in cargo handling for many of these ships, a mutual goal of supplying trained crane operators has been realized. The school has conducted crane training on our 32ton Hagglund crane for both Army and Navy personnel. These specialized training programs were conducted at the school for the Army Transportation School in Fort Eustis, Va., for the Navy Cargo Handling and Port Group in Williamsburg, Va. and for the 1173rd Transportation group, Boston, Mass. Continuous training of Armed Forces' personnel is also conducted on the SS Keystone State on the Lake Shore Crane Operations. Another specialized type of training that has been conducted by SHLSS staff is training at sea. A mobile team of instructors has been requested by the companies and sent to train our members at sea for UNREP, Damage Control, Fork Truck, and Crane Operations during the last two years. This mobile team has been well received by our companies and members. The team supplies the necessary training so that the crews can make the transition between civilian practices and military requirements in addition to refresher training in these areas. To complement the training on our 32-ton crane, a Hagglund Crane Maintenance Course was developed by the SHLSS vocational staff. This course offers classroom and practical training in preventive and corrective maintenance to the Hagglund crane. A growth area for specialized training in the future is the use of the SHLSS Simulator, a multifunction bridge with deep sea and inland simulation systems which can be utilized for training in UNREP station keeping and bridge watch keeping. We hope that our specialized training programs can be developed successfully in the future with the cooperation of the companies, military and the SHLSS staff. RFP Problems Highlight SIU Sealift Conference (Continued from Page 15.) out a set of concrete training requirements for privately-owned maritime companies. This, in turn, increases the companies' training expenses and makes it difficult for them and the unions to plan for future development. During the second day of the conference, representatives from the government and military were asked by union officials and company representatives for an assessment of the SIU's training program and for suggestions on how to make it more relevant to the military's needs. ''Tell us what you want,'' said SHLSS Vice President Ken Conklin, "We can do anything here." The government officials present made few remarks about the school's Manpower and fairness of the RFP process are the two most important issues, said D-2 Vice President Jerry Joseph. 18 I LOG I July 1987 training facilities. A few, however, did express some concern about the dwindling size of American-flag crews. Union officials and company executives alike stressed that manpower was the key to making this whole program work, and that the uncertain state of the American-flag merchant marine was making it difficult to maintain an adequate-sized pool of skilled mariners. Too many skilled mariners, licensed and unlicensed, are leaving the field because they can't find work. Robert Kesteloot, Transportation Institute vice chairman and former head of the Navy's Sealift Division, referred to a study conducted by the Navy which predicts a serious manpower shortage of skilled mariners within a few years. ''If something isn't done," said Kesteloot, "then we won't have enough men and women to crew our vessels , if we should choose to build them." Kesteloot also talked about ways of improving the RFP process. Among other things , he would overhaul the present system of procuring RFP bids, which involves a two-step process. Not enough weight is placed on a company's previous work experience, he said. Mention was made of the government's Ready Reserve Program, which has become a costly and ultimately ineffective way of beefing up this country's sealift capability. All the delegates present stressed that the only way to secure adequate sealift power is through a long-term program which provides the American-flag merchant marine with adequate cargo. At the end of the first session, Drozak addressed the company delegates and talked about the Union's commitment to protecting the job security of the membership. This entails certain things, he said. For one thing, it means working closely with SIU-contracted companies to garner whatever work is available to the American-flag merchant marine. Two: It means making sure that the SIU crews receive the best possible training in order to be better equipped to handle the challenges of the future: intermodal operations, high-technology, sealift support functions. Three: The government has to enact a long-range program to create cargo for the American-flag merchant marine. Unless that is done, Drozak said, there can be no real job security for any American seaman. If the American-flag merchant marine is allowed to decline at its present rate, then within five years there will be no industry left to save. Four: The SIU will make sure that unlicensed seamen receive a fair shake. Recently, licensed unions have been trying to infringe upon the jurisdictional rights of our members. That must stop: Five: The SIU will work closely with any maritime union that respects the job security of our membership. Right now, the only union that fits that description is District 2-MEBA, which has always encouraged unlicensed seamen to come up through the foes 'le. Six: The Union will continue to invest in programs that will make SIU seamen more productive and competitive. An example of this is how the Union has computerized its shipping records to respond more effectively to companies' manpower requests. If we can't man the vessels, we won't get the jobs. Recent developments have called into question the fairness of the RFP process, said SIU Vice President Red Campbell. �Award to MSCPAC Mariner by Bob Borden PAO, MSCPAC For his superior work and performance aboard the USNS Mispillionfrom March 1986 th igh the end of last year, Third Mate Willard Bickford has been awarded the MSCPAC Mariner Award of Excellence. He was presented the award, along with a $2,000 check, in ceremonies at MSCPAC headquarters June 3. The grandson of a captain in the merchant marine and the son of a retired chief steward, Bickford first went to sea with the Coast Guard after attending the Oregon Institute of Technology. He was a boatswain mate with the Coast Guard for four years before he left the service to sail as an OS and AB with the merchant marine along the West Coast and across the Pacific. He also served as a quartermaster with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) aboard a survey ship before joining MSCPAC in 1984. Since then, Bickford has sailed on the USNS Albert J. Myer, Passumpsic, Chauvenet and Mispillion. It was his work on the Mispillion which gained Bickford this prestigious award. Noted a portion of the nominating message from the ship to MSCPAC headquarters: "Mr. Bickford's talent, knowledge, and expertise in navigation, CBR defense, damage control and firefighting go far and above that of the average third mate. His performance of duties and his capacity for carrying through assignments surpasses the guidelines of his job description. He never fails to give 100 percent.'' The Russian nuclear power plant disaster at Chernobyl last year influenced Bickford to assist in improving the Mispillion's chemical, biological and radiological (CBR) defense capabilities. "I think there's a real need to upgrade our ships' capabilities to defend themelves against any kind ofattack," said Bickford. "I've tried to make people aware of this and it was a team effort aboard the Mispillion that helped us to update the ship's defense to the highest attainable level.' ' Bickford credits part of his success aboard ship with the amount of training MSCPAC has provided him and others ashore and afloat. ''I'm impressed with the amount of training we've received, especially aboard ship," he says. "That's where it should be done.'' Quiet and unassuming, Bickford says he was surprised to hear he won the MSCPAC Mariner Award of Excellence. "I really didn't think I did anything outstanding except what was required of me,'' he said modestly. Heroes of the Mispillion Are Rewarded by Bob Borden PAO, MSCPAC Five civil service mariners who helped correct the extreme list of the USNS Mispillion when she went aground last year near Sasebo, Japan, are being rewarded for their bravery and heroism. Second Assistant Engineer Ben Roybal and Pumpmen Charley White, Joe Beauchamp and Tenthson Shannon, along with Third Engineer George Hopkins, are the recipients of the Navy's Meritorious Civilian Service Award and MSCPAC Special Act Awards. Ben Roybal never expected to receive an award for his actions on March 15, 1986, when the Mispillion ran aground while the ship was undergoing sea trials. In fact, Roybal didn't expect to survive the wreck, nor did his three pumpmen or Hopkins. When the ship hit the shoals at 2:24. that Saturday afternoon, the impact of steel against rock shuddered "Smart Ship" Winners Announced The following MSCPAC USNS ships were the recipients of Fiscal Year 1986 Smart Ship Awards in their category and are entitled to fly the E pennant. The ships selected in recognition of their superior performance during FY 1986 include the USNS Kawishiwi, winner of the coveted GANO Award. The Kawishiwi has been a consistent "Smart Ship" winner of her class and exemplary of the entire MSCPAC fleet in maintaining a high degree of readiness. The USNS Observation Island was Smart Ship winner in the missile range ship category. Among other important facts, the Observation Island met all her operational requirements, all un- MSCPAC Engineer Benjamin Roybal, left, receives the Navy's Meritorious Civilian Service Award, while Third Mate Willard Bickford is presented with the MSCPAC Mariner Award of Excellence.. anticipated commitments and all additional taskings during FY 1986. In the towing and salvage category an award went to the USNS Catawba. Among other things, the Catawba met 100 percent of her commitments while maintaining an immaculate appearance. The USNS Zeus, a cable laying/ repair ship, was also the winner of the Smart Ship Award for her completion with ease of the arduous assignments to which she was commited. Finally, the USNS Mercury received the Smart Ship Award by meeting or exceeding all requirements for readiness, maintenance, appearance and operational proficiency. the ship for 15 seconds before the oiler grinded to a halt. Roybal and his pumpmen, who were standing on the ship's tank deck, heard a loud hissing sound after the ship finally stopped. They believed, correctly, that the noise was from pressure flowing into some tanks, with ballast going out into the sea through holes in the bottom of the tanks. Other tanks, they assumed, must be flooding with sea water. The four men immediately ran to cargo control where Roybal called the Auxiliary Machinery Room (AMR) and ordered an auxiliary generator to be placed on the line. A steady starboard list, tilting the ship at the rate of three degrees a minute, quickly forced the shutdown of the engine room, resulting in the loss of electrical power and lighting throughout the ship. Even the emergency lighting was out because the batteries had been removed during the Mispillion' s overhaul period at the Japanese shipyard. If there was any work to be done to save the ship, it would have to be done in darkness. Third Engineer George Hopkins elected to stay in the Auxiliary Machinery Room when Roybal called to ask for his help in putting a diesel generator on line so Roybal would have power for the pumps in the pumproom. Alone in the AMR with no overhead light and trying to remain steady on his feet despite a severe list, Hopkins, using a hand flashlight, worked on putting a two-story high, 20-foot long auxiliary engine on line. He was successful. The pump room now had the power it needed. Meanwhile, Roybal, White, Beauchamp and Shannon were 50 feet below the main deck inside the Mispillion 's pump room trying to correct the ship's 20 degree list. Like Hopkins, they were all working with only their flashlights. "I was scared and I felt like running but there was no place to run to,'' said Roybal, who was at MSCPAC headquarters in early June to accept his Meritorious Civilian Service Award. "We didn't know if anyone was still on the ship or if the ship might roll over at any time. We just tried to do our job as best we could. I guess it was pride that kept us down there.'' After Roybal and his crew lined up the large valves in the pump room, they climbed six decks up to cargo control to light off the pumps that would pump ballast to other tanks and bring the Mispillion back to an even keel. Roybal and his men returned to the pump room two more times, and Roybal went down there a third time on his own to make sure the valves were still lined up and the pumps were working. Within 15 minutes of the grounding, and with their ship listing heavily to starboard, five men acting without regard to their own safety saved the Mispillion and her crew from certain disaster. The fleet oiler slowly righted herself to the point where she was out of immediate danger. ''I didn't think I was going to come out of that pump room alive when we first went down there," said Roybal, a 22-year veteran of MSCPAC. "The fear I experienced left me without any energy. All my muscles were relaxed and I felt this was the end. Now I know what a person goes through when he thinks he's about to die." MSCPAC Damage Control Officer Dale Krabbenschmidt, who was aboard the Mispillion for a training mission when she went aground, later wrote a report of the incident and still another memo recommending awards for the men who saved the vessel. Noted Krabbenschmidt, "These men operated below decks in uncertain conditions with no certainty that they would live past the end of the event." July 1987/LOG/19 ~ >- - �=========== USNS Wright= Bosun Jack Pierce, left, and AB Mike Wittenberg, -prepare to give a coat of paint to the decks of the VSNS Wright. ==USNS Lynch================= C REWMEMBERS aboard the Lavina-contracted ship, the USNS Lynch (T-AGOR-7), were treated to a tour of the Naval Ocean Research and Development Activity (NORDA) offices in Bay St. Louis, Miss. recently. There they were able to view various pieces of oceanographic equipment including an electron microscope. They also got to see firsthand the processing of some of the samples the Lynch collected on a voyage to the Bahamas last March and renewed friendships with some of the scientists who accompanied them on that trip. Thanks to Daniel C. Eckert, ship's chairman, for sharing these photos with the LOG. At an informational meeting at NORDA, crewmembers of the VSNS Lynch include (I. tor.) Christopher Doyle, OMU; Joseph E. Lozen, DEU; David Peters, S.A.; Ray Snow, AB; Reynaldo Vanta, chief steward; Daniel C. Eckert, AB, and Luis A. Malave, AB. The USNS Lynch dockside at Gulfport, Miss. 20 I LOG I July 1987 Testing the lifeboats on the VSNS Lynch involves actually lowering the boat into the water. In the boat are 1st Asst. Eng. Jim White, 3rd Mate Steve Snell, DEU Joe Lozen, Bosun Howard Knox and OMU Chris Doyle. ABs Bob Trigg and Luis Malave tend the frapping lines as 3rd Mate Nelson Marshal releases the brake to lower away. �Dlaest of Ships BOSTON (Sea-Land Service), June 11-Chairman William Feil, Secretary A. Burdette. No beefs or disputed OT. A new treasurer, Paul Lewis, was elected. Minutes of the previous meeting were read. The crew is awaiting word on the contract negotiations and believe there should be some news by payoff. Some repairs are still needed and should be taken care of next trip. The chairman said he talked with the captain regarding safety procedures aboard ship-and everything is OK. There was some discussion on the Seafarers Maritime Union (SMU), and members were urged to keep an open mind regarding this venture. Next port: Anchorage, Alaska. GREAT LAND (TOTE), June 2-Chairman John Nolan, Secretary Jack Utz, Educational Director Larry Hines, Deck Delegate John Noble, Steward Delegate John Pratt. No beefs or disputed OT. The chairman reported that a new phone booth is to be put on the TOTE dock for the convenience of all ships' personnel. He also reminded members to see the patrolman before leaving ship, and that since he, himself, was getting off this trip, a new chairman would be elected. (Russ Caruthers was elected to fill the position.) All hands must have a passport before signing on a TOTE ship. It was believed, however, that when the company or the Union ships a man through an error, the seaman should not have to pay whatever expenses are incurred and thus be penalized for someone else's mistake. Also, when a job is called from the board, members want to see the job called correctly. "Too many times in the past year, a 180-day job is called when it is only a relief jol:r-and more often, a job is called as a relief when it is actually 180 days." OMI COLUMBIA (OMI), May 31Chairman Joseph R. Broadus, Secretary C.R. Moss, Educational Director Author G. Milne. No beefs or disputed OT reported. The chairman reminded all members that their Union contract runs out June 15. He also noted that it's never too late to upgrade your skills and stressed the importance of donating to SPAD "to keep these ships running with American flags." There are plenty of movies onboard; crewmembers should just be sure to return the tapes back to the movie room. On a personal note, Chester Moss said that he was grateful to the Union for paying his sick wife's bills. She died Feb. 24 following a long illness. "She was going to send a thankyou card, but she never got well to do so, so I thank you." A vote of thanks was given to the steward department for a job well done. One minute of silence was observed in memory of our departed brothers and sisters. ROVER (Ocean Carriers), May 24Chairman Douglas K. Mcleod, Secretary E. Harris, Educational Director Dan Kinghorn, Deck Delegate R. Bolling, Engine Delegate C. Miles, Steward Delegate A. Young. No beefs or disputed OT. The chairman reported on the response received from headquarters regarding the ice machine, new mattresses and the dollar rate for deck and engine men cleaning their own rooms. According to Vice President "Red" Campbell, the company is to buy new mattresses in Guam; the ice machine question is still pending because the engineers told the captain that the A cake celebrating John Kane's first anniversary "on the wagon." Kane is the bosun on the Sgt. Matej Kocak. Neet~nas machine is making ice to capacity; and the dollar rate was straightened out. Thre is a need for blank forms aboard ship-for ships minutes, OT, vacation, crew listsand any other forms needed for routine business. Up-to-date LOGs would also be appreciated. A discussion on the Seafarers Maritime Union (SMU) was held. Next ports: Japan and Guam. SEA·LAND PIONEER (Sea-Land Service), May 31-Chairman Calvain James, Secretary Sam S. Brown, Educational Director J. Dellinger. No beefs or disputed OT. The chairman commented dinner and cake (John Kane's first anniversary of being "on the wagon"). One minute of silence was observed in memory of our departed brothers and sisters. Next port: Morehead City, N.C. STONEWALL JACKSON (Waterman), May 31-Chairman Tom M. Nelles, Secretary Jenry Jones Jr., Educational Director Lawrence R. Taylor, Deck Delegate Walter G. Koulback, Engine Delegate Jose Ortiz, Steward Delegate G. Watkins. Some disputed OT was reported in the deck department. One man was sent home sick from Karachi; a replacement was received in Madras. It was stressed that if any memb'3r has a beef, he should fill out a beef sheet at the hall. "Don't just talk about it, do something." A vote of thanks was given to the steward department for a job very well done. Next port: New York. WESTWARD VENTURE (IOM), June 14-Chairman George S. Vanover, Secretary Donald Frounfelter, Educational Director John Ross, Deck Delegate Ray Ramirez, Engine Delegate Joseph "Red" Kreb, Steward Delegate William M. Sharp. No beefs or disputed OT. In the deck department, the new GUDE missed the ship in Tacoma. The chairman was advised to call the Seattle hall from Anchorage. The chairman noted that a meeting was held June 12 in Tacoma with Port Agent George Vukmir presiding. A vote was taken at that time to accept the new Union contract. It was unanimously approved by the rank and file membership present. John Ross (chief electrician/educational director/treasurer) was welcomed back. He reported $122 in the ship's fund and recommended that the money be used to purchase new books and magazines for the library. All members were thanked for their cooperation in helping make this a pleasant voyage for everyone. Next port: Tacoma, Wash. Official ships minutes also were received from the following vessels: Aboard the Sgt. Matej Kocak are James Wilson , A.B .; Don Peterson, electrician, and, with his back to the camera, John Kane , bosun. that this was a smooth-running ship and thanked each crewmember for a job well done. He also thanked the steward department for doing a good job. The secretary said he will talk to the port steward about the imitation seafood from Japan that is being stored aboard ship. He also mentioned that he had the skipper talk to the company about having enough towels for one trip so that the steward assistant doesn't have to wash them all the time. And the educational director stressed the importance of contributing to SPAD. Next port: Elizabeth, N.J. SEA·LAND VENTURE (Sea-Land Service), May 10-Chairman Ervin L. Bronstein, Secretary Charles Corrent, Educational Director Hugh Wells, Engine Delegate Jimmie Ray Graydon, Steward Delegate Robert Lee Scott Sr. No beefs or disputed OT. There is no ship's treasury. All needed funds (for movies) are collected through arrival pools. The chairman said there was the possibility of a 20-25 day lay-up in June, but nothing is certain yet. He also announced that his six months are up and asked that a new bosun be elected ship's chairman. (Brother Waiters was voted in by acclamation.) The secretary said that this has been a great crew. "It's been our department's pleasure to accommodate you brothers and sisters." A discussion was held about the new SMU, and members will wait for the patrolman to explain more about it. A vote of thanks was given to Brother Bronstein for a job well done. And special thanks were given to the steward department, particularly Brother Robert (Sweet Mix) Scott Sr. for all his efforts. "A well-fed crew makes a happier and harder worker out of all of us." Next port: New Orleans, La. SGT. MATEJ KOCAK (Waterman), June 1-Chairman John J. Kane, Secretary Milton J. Phelps, Educational Director Donald Peterson, Deck Delegate Pedro Kratsas, Engine Delegate Michael J. Tremper, Steward Delegate Sal Buzali. No beefs or disputed OT. Everything is running smoothly aboard the Sgt. Matej Kocak. A microwave oven was purchased with money from the pool and has been set up in the crew pantry. Movies for the VCR will be purchased as well. All members were reminded that smoking on open decks is prohibited. A discussion was held about other safety procedures. The chairman thanked all departments for their cooperation and hard work-especially to the steward department for the anniversary LNG VIRGO (Energy Transportation Corp.), May 17-Chairman Bill Nuchols, Secretary Steven R. Wagner, Deck Delegate Mike Said, Engine Delegate lmro Salomons, Steward Delegate James Robinson. No disputed OT reported. There is $373 in the ship's fund. The chairman would like an SIU patrolman to meet the LNG ships at least every four months and, perhaps, even ride a couple of them just to become more familiar with the problems onboard. The educational director urged all members to take advantage of the upgrading classes offered at Piney Point. A letter from Arun was posted concerning crewmembers walking through the plant. "If you are not on the scheduled bus, transportation will be available at the main gate. There will be no more walking through the plant." A vote of thanks was given to the steward department for a fine job. Next ports: Nagoya, Japan; Bontang, Indonesia; Tobata, Japan. AMBASSADOR AMERICAN EAGLE ATLANTIC AURORA BORINQUEN CAGUAS CAPE DOUGLAS LNG CAPRICORN COVE LIBERTY 1ST LT. B. LOPEZ GALVESTON GUS DARNELL ITB MOBILE MOKU PAHU OMI HUDSON OMI SACRAMENTO OMI WABASH OVERSEAS JUNEAU PONCE SEA-LAND CONSUMER SEA-LAND DEFENDER SEA-LAND DEVELOPER SEA-LAND FREEDOM SEA-LAND INNOVATOR SEA-LAND LEADER SEA-LAND PRODUCER STALWART STAR OF TEXAS USNS BARTLITT Personals John 0. Frazier Please contact your sister, Dorothy F. Bolling at 103 Steele Rd., Slidell, La. 70461; or telephone at (504) 469-7441. Jose M. Castell Please get in touch with your wife, Margot Castell, 62 Sherman Ave., Staten Island, N.Y. 10301. Monthly Membership Meetings Port Date Deep Sea Lakes, Inland Waters Piney Point .............. Monday, August 3 .................... 10:30 a.m. New York ............... Tuesday, August 4 ................... 10:30 a.m. Philadelphia .............. Wednesday, August 5 ................. 10:30 a.m. Baltimore ................ Thursday, August 6 .............. . .... 10:30 a.m. Norfolk ................. Thur day, August 6 ................... 10:30 a.m. Jacksonville ....... ., ...... Thursday, August 6 ................... 10:30 a.m. Algonac ................. Friday, August 7 ..................... 10:30 a.m. Houston ................. Monday, Augu t 10 ................... 10:30 a.m. New Orleans ............. Tuesday, August 11 .................. 10:30 a.m. Mobile .................. Wednesday, August 12 ................ 10:30 a.m. San Francisco ...... . ..... Thursday, August 13 .................. 10:30 a.m. Wilmington .............. Monday, Augu t 17 ................... 10:30 a.m. Seattle ....... . .......... Friday, August 21 .................... 10:30 a.m. San Juan ................ Thursday, August 6 ................... 10:30 a.m. St. Louis ................ Friday, August 14 .................... 10:30 a.m. Honolulu ................ Thursday, August 13 .................. 10:30 a.m. Duluth .................. Wednesday, August 12 ................ 10:30 a.m. Jersey City ............... Wednesday, August 19 ................ 10:30 a.m. New Bedford ............. Tuesday, August 18 .................. 10:30 a.m. July 1987 I LOG I 21 - �- Pensioner Edgar S. Bagley, 72, died of leukemia May 8. Brother Bagley joined the SIU in 1973 in the port of Houston. He sailed in the engine department. Born in North Carolina, Seafarer Bagley went on pension in 1981. His body was donated to the University of Texas for medical research. i Pensioner George L. Bales, 77, died April 21. Brother Bales joined the SIU in 1939. He sailed in the deck department and was active in the '- General Strike of /"la.. 1946 and the Isthmian beef of 1947. Born in Louisiana, Seafarer Bales retired in 1974. Burial was at Pine Crest Cemetery in Mobile, Ala. He is survived by a son, James P. Bales, of Deerfield Beach, Fla. Pensioner Warren H. Cassidy died of a heart attack April 9. He was 65. Brother Cassidy joined the SIU in 1947 in the port of New York. He sailed in the steward department and retired on pension in 1978. Creamation took place in Rockledge, Fla. Seafarer Cassidy is survived by his sister, Pat Davis , and a niece, Marilyn Kearney, both of Melrose, Mass. Pensioner George Craggs, 68, died oflung disease May 3. Born in Illinois, Brother Craggs joined the SIU in 1947 in the port of New York. He sailed in the steward department and was active in the 1946 General Strike and the 1947 Isthmian beef. Seafarer Craggs went on pension in 1976. Cremation took place in West Paducah, Ky. He is survived by his wife, Eugenia, of West Frankfurt, Ill. Pensioner Stephen E. Emerson, 85, died of pneumonia March 24. Brother Emerson joined the SIU in 1951 in the port of Baltimore. He sailed in the deck department and was active in the 1946 General Strike and the 1947 Isthmian beef. Emerson was born in New Hampshire. He went on pension in 1964. Burial was at Mt. Pisgah in Poughkeepsie, Ark. He is survived by his wife, Maude, of Bentonville, Ark. Pensioner Roger Gilderman died March 22 of a heart attack. He was 78. Born in New York, Brother Gilderman joined the SIU (Railroad Marine) in 1960, first sailing in 1942 with Bush Terminal Railroad Co. He sailed in the deck and engine departments. Seafarer Gilderman retired on pension in 1969. Cremation took place in Hebron, Ohio. He is survived by his wife, Florence, of Hebron. 22 I LOG I July 1987 Pensioner Theodore Goodman, 69, succumbed to heart problems April 7. Born in Louisiana, Brother Goodman joined the SIU in 1942 in the port of New Orleans. He sailed in the steward department, first with Eastern SS Co., most recently as a chief steward with Sea-Land. Seafarer Goodman went on pension in 1984. He was buried at Rose Hills Memorial Park in Putnam Valley, N. Y. He is survived by his wife, Greta; twin daughters, Karen and Sharon, and Sheila Wright. Pensioner Edward C. Grell, 83, died of natural causes April 26. Born in the Virgin islands, Brother Grell joined the SIU in 1939 in the port of New York. He sailed in the steward department and participated in the General Strike (1946) and the Isthmian beef (1947). Seafarer Grell retired on pension in 1970. Burial was at St. John's Cemetery in Queens, N.Y. He is survived by a daughter, Elizabeth Sanchez, of Tampa, Fla. Pensioner Stanislau Guzi, 70, died of cancer April 13. Born Pennsylvania, in Brother Guzi joined the SIU in 1967 in the port of New York. He sailed in the deck department and retired on pension in 1984. Burial was in New Jersey. Seafarer Guzi is survived by a sister, Helen Heck, of Turners ville, N .J. Pensioner Nicholas Kondylas died in an autombile accident April 27. He was 80. Born in Greece, Brother Kondylas joined the SIU in 1946 in the port of New York. He sailed in the steward department. Kondylas hit the bricks in the 1946 General Strike and went on pension in 1971. Cremation took place in Baltimore, Md. He is survived by his wife, Renate, of Baltimore. Herbert E. Lane, 65, died of a heart attack March 16. Brother Lane joined the SIU in 1968 in the port of Seattle. He sailed in the engine department as a wiper/electrician, most recently(1981) aboard a Sea-Land vessel. Born in South Carolina, Seafarer Lane was cremated at Masonic Memorial Gardens in Reno, Nevada. He is survived by his wife, Chong. Pensioner Hans Lee, 67, died of cancer March 28. Born in Norway, Brother Lee joined the SIU in 1968. He sailed in the deck department, most recently with Sea-Land Service. Seafarer Lee retired in 1984. Burial was at Evergreen Memorial Park in Seattle, Wash. He is survived by his daughter, Linda. Pensioner John F. McGarrigle died May 4 of pneumonia and lung cancer. He was 76. Born in Maine, Brother McGarrigle joined the SIU in 1952 in the port of New York. He sailed as an FOWT in the engine department and retired in 1976. Seafarer McGarrigle was buried at St. Stanislaus Cemetery in Cheektowaga, N. Y. He is survived by his wife, Veronica, of Buffalo, N.Y. Pensioner Vincent E. Monte, 86, died April 14 of a heart attack. Born in the Philippines, Brother Monte joined the SIU in 1946 in the port of Boston, but actually first sailed in 1942 aboard the Ogden Sacramento. His last vessel was with Sea-Land. He sailed in the steward department. Seafarer Monte was active in the General Strike (1946) and the Isthmian beef (1947). He retired on pension in 1974. Burial was at Woodlawn Memorial Park in Colma, Calif. He is survived by his wife, Lily, of San Francisco. Pensioner Louis Pinilla died of heart disease April 24. He was 70. Born in Puerto Rico, Brother Pinilla joined the SIU in 1943 in the port of New York. He sailed in the steward department and retired on pension in 1981. Burial was at Rio Grande Cemetery in Rio Grande, P.R. He is survived by his wife, Luz M. Diaz, of Puerto Rico. John P. Quirke died of respiratory problems aboard the OM/ Wabash April 12. He was 36. Born in Brooklyn, N.Y., Brother Quirke was a graduate of the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship in Piney Point, Md. He joined the SIU in 1973. Burial was in Brooklyn. Seafarer Quirke is survived by his wife, Audrey; a son, Anthony; a step-daughter, Marie, and a step-son, Christopher. Pensioner Robert M. Roberts, 72, died of lung cancer April 5. Brother Roberts joined the SIU in 1960 in the port of Detroit. He sailed in the deck department. Born in West Virginia, Seafarer Roberts retired on pension in 1978. His body was cremated in Green Bay. Surviving is a son, Phillip D., of Sturgeon Bay, Wis. Pensioner William L.Robinson,57,died May 2. Brother Robinson joined the SIU in 1950 in the port of New York. He sailed in the deck department and hit the bricks in the 1946 General Strike and the 1947 Isthmian beef. First sailing aboard a Waterman SS vessel, Robinson retired on pension in 1986. He is survived by a daughter, Tracey, of Seattle, Wash. Pensioner John Stuffick, 65, died April 17 of a heart attack. Born in Pennsylvania, Brother Stuffick joined the SIU in 1960 in the port of Toledo. He retired on pension in 1982. Seafarer Stuffick was buried in Edwardsville, Pa. He is survived by a nephew, Andrew Stuffick, of Kingston, Pa. Richard Velez, 42, died April 8. Brother Velezjoined the SIU in 1967 in the port of New York. He sailed in the deck department, most recently with Sea-Land. Born in New York, Seafarer Velez was buried at Rosehill Cemetery in Linden, N .J. He is survived by his wife, Becky; two sons, William and Andrew, and a daughter, Jeanine. Atlantic Fishermen Pensioner Charles A. Rose, 86, died April 28 of gangrene of the foot. Brother Rose joined the Gloucester Fisherman's Union (prior to its merger with the SIU). He retired in 1969. Burial took place at Calvary Cemetery in Gloucester, Mass. Seafarer Rose is survived by his wife, Catherine, of Magnolia, Mass. The following SIU members have retired on pension: DEEP SEA Brooklyn Leonard C. Grove Georgios M. Kontomatis Alice de Carvalho Oquendo William P. Schlueter Houston Henry P. Lopez Frank S. Paylor Mobile John S. Burke John W. Calhoun George Causey Jr. Bernice Hudson New Orleans Everett E. Kusgen Gail Viera John Viera William L. York Philadelphia Alexander Benzuk San Francisco Arthur E. Hinz Stanley A. Schnitzer St. Louis Eugenia Craggs ATLANTIC FISHERMEN Gloucester Salvatore Aiello Salvatore Curcuru Carlos Gaspar �Safeguard Your Shipping Rights T O SAFEGUARD your rights and the shipping rights of all SIU members , there are certain requirements that must be followed. These requirements are spelled out in the Shipping Rules , and they are there so that the rights of all members will be protected and furthered fairly and impartially. DU ES Your current quarter Union dues must be paid at the time you register . RELIEF JOBS/REGISTERING When you are relieved, you must re-register for your job within 48 hours by reporting to the SIU Union hall. RELIEF JOBS/CONTACT WITH UNION It is your respon- sibility to keep in contact with the Port Agent at the port in which you are registered. RELIEF JOBS/SHIPPING It is your responsibility to claim your job from the hiring hall shipping board no later than one day before the ship's scheduled arrival. KNOW Y KNOW YOUR RIGHTS C O NST ITUTIONAL RI GHTS AND OB LIG ATIONS. Copies of the SIU constitution are available in all Union halls. All members hould obtain copies of this constitution so as to familiarize themselves with its contents. Any time you feel any member or officer is attempting to deprive you of any constitutional right or obligation by any methods such as dealing with charges. trials. etc .• as well as all other details. then the member so affected should immediately notify headquarters. FINANCIAL REPORTS. The constitution of the SIU Atlantic, G ul f, Lakes and Inland Waters District makes spec ific provision for safeguard in g the membership's money and Un ion finances. The constitution requires a detailed audit by Certified Public Accountants every three months, which are to be submitted to the membership by the Secretary-Treasurer. A quarterly finance committee of rank and file members, elected by the membership, makes examination each quarter of the finances of the Union and reports fully their findings and recommendations. Members of this ~ommittee may make dissenting reports, specific recommendations and separate findings. TRUST FUNDS. All trust funds of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf. Lakes and Inland Waters District are administered in accordance with the provisions of various trust fund agreements. All these agreements specify that the trustees in charge of these funds shall equally consist of Union and management representatives and their alternates. All expenditures and disbursements of trust funds are made only upon approval hy a majority of the trustees. All trust fund financial records are available at the headquarters of the various trust funds. SHIPPING RIGHTS. Your shipping rights and seniority are protected exclusively hy the contracts between the Union and the employers. Get to know your shipping rights. Copies of these contracts are posted and available in all Union halls. If you feel there has been any violation of your shipping or seniority rights as contained in the contracts between the Union and the employers. notify the Seafarers Appeals Board by certified mail, return receipt requested . T_h e proper address for this is: Angus "Red" Campbell Chairman, Seafarers Appeals Board 5201 Auth Way and Britannia Way Prince Georges County Camp Springs, Md. 20746 Full cop ies of contracts as referred to are available to you at all times, either by writi ng directly to the Union or to the Seafarers A ppeals Board . CONTRACTS. Copies of all SIU contracts are available in all SIU halls. These contracts specify the wages and conditions under which you work and live aboard your ship or boat. Know your contract rights, as well as your obligations, such as filing for OT on the proper sheets and in the proper manner. If. at any time, any SlU R IGHTS EQUAL RIGHTS. All members are guaranteed equal rights in employment and as members of the SIU. These rights are clearly set forth in the SIU constitution and in the contracts which the Union has negotiated with the employers. Consequently. no member may he discriminated against hecause of race. creed. color. sex and national or geographic origin. If any memher feels that he is denied the equal rights to which he is entitled. he should notify Union headquarters. 11111111n11111t1111111n111111111111111in1111111n1111u1n1111111111111111n1111111111111111111111111111111 patrolman or other Union offi:::ial, in your opinion, fails to protect your contract rights properly. contact the nearest SIU port agent. EDITORIAL POLICY - THE LOG. The Log has traditionall1 refrai ned fro m publishing any article serving the political purposes of any individual in the Union. officer or memher. It has also refrained from publishing articles deemed harmful to the Union or its collective membership. This established policy has been reaffirmed by membership action at the September, 1960. meeting in all constitutional ports. The responsihility for Log policy is vested in an editorial board which consists of the Executive Board of the Union. The Executive Board may delegate. from among its ranks. one individual to carry out this responsibility. PAYMENT O F MONIES. No monies are to he paid to anyone in any official capacity in the SIU unless an official Un io n receipt is given for same. Under no circumstances should any mem ber pay any money fo r any reason unless he is given such recei pt. ln the eve nt anyone attempts to require any such pay ment he made without supplying a receipt, or if a me mber is required to make a payment and is given an official receipt. but fe els th at he should not have been required to make such payment. this should immediately he reported to Union headquarters. SEAFARERS POLITICAL ACTIVITY DONATION -SPAD. SPAD is a seP.arate segregated fund. Its proceeds are u ed to further its objects and purposes including. but not limited to, furthering the political. social and economic intere ts of maritime workers. the preservation and furthering of the American Merchant Marine with improved employment opportunities for seamen and boatmen and the adv ancement of trade union concepts. In connection with uch ohjects. SPAD supports and contribute to political candidates for elective office. All contribution. are voluntary. No contrihution may be solicited or received hecause of force. joh discrimination. financial reprisal. or threat of such conduct. or as a condition of membership in the Union or of employment. If a contribution is made by reason of the above improper conduct. notify the Seafarers Union or SPAD hy certified mail within 30 days of the contribution for investigation and appropriate action and refund. if involuntary. Support SPAD to protect and further your economic, political and social inte rests. and American trade union concepts. If at any time a member feels that any of the above rights have been violated, or that he has been denied his constitutional right of · access to Union records or infonnation, he should immediately notify SIU President Frank Drozak at Headquarters by certified mail, return receipt requested. The ad~ is 5201 Auth Way and Britannia Way, Prince Georges County, Camp Springs, Md. 20746. July 1987 I LOG I 23 �THE AA PROGRAM Millions of Americans have regained their sobriety and drug-free status by working the Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) program. In every major city around the country, and in many cities overseas, AA meetings are held on a daily basis. The program employs different tools, including but not limited to literature, meetings, prayer, meditation and community service. At the heart of the program, however, lies the Twelve Steps, which outlines a way of living that can promote recovery. During the past year, the LOG has run articles on various aspects of the AA program, including the first four steps. The first three steps entail admitting one's addiction to alcohol or drugs, realizing that recovery is possible and taking a' 'searching and fearless" inventory of one's life. The program also calls upon us to define our own "Higher Power." It doesn't matter what that "Higher Power" is-it can be God, community or a set of ethical principles. All that matters is that it exists in our own mind, and that we strive to make it an integral part of our daily existence. This brings a recovering alcoholic to the fifth step, which is, "We admitted to God, to ourselves and to another human being the exact nature of our wrongs.'' According to AA, this is ''perhaps the most difficult" step. It should be undertaken with a sympathetic person whose judgment we respect. That person can be a friend, counselor or even a religious advisor. The identity of the person isn't as important as whether or not we take the step. In the words of AA, "If we skip this vital step we might not overcome drinking. Time after time newcomers have tried to keep to themselves certain facts about their lives. Trying to avoid this humbling experience, they have turned to easier methods. Almost invariably, they got drunk.'' To the hundreds of SIU members who are working the AA program, remember that taking the fifth step doesn't mean you have to go out and spill your guts to everyone you see. The only thing it means is that you should have taken a "searching and fearless inventory" of your life and actions, and that you should share your findings with your "Higher Power" and at least one other person. First Aid for Heat Victims By Phillip L. Polakoff, M.D. Western Institute for Occupational/Environmental Sciences Heat exhaustion and heat stroke are two different things. They differ as to the conditions which cause them, and they have different effects on the body. Perhaps most importantly they call for different treatment, especially in giving first aid. Normally, our bodies react to overheating by perspiring. This is one of many protective mechanisms we have built into us. As the sweat evaporates, it carries heat out of the body. This cooling effect helps to maintain normal body temperature. Effective as this mechanism is, it has one disadvantage: the sweat carries with it a fair amount of salts which are natural components of body chemistry. A deficiency of these salts causes weakness and, sometimes, severe cramps. In heat exhaustion , the body loses an excessive amount of water and salts. This can happen to somebody who has perspired heavily after long exertion on a very hot day. Thanks to the sweating, the patient's body temperature may be normal, or only slightly raised. The skin is moist and may be pale. But he or she feels exhausted, faint and sometimes nauseated. Cramps may develop. The pulse is fast, but feeble. Now, compare that description with heat stroke. Again, the situation is hot, but it's a different kind of heat than the relatively dry conditions which brought on heat exhaustion. Heat stroke often occurs in a very humid atmosphere with little if any wind or breeze. It's like tropicaljungle heat. Since the air is already saturated AA AA meetings are one of the most important tools for recovering alcoholics. They are held in major cities around the country. What follows is a list of AA numbers in ports where the SIU maintains a Union hall. Headquarters, Washington: (202) 966-9115 Algonac: (313) 985-9022 Baltimore: (301) 433-4843 Cleveland: (216) 241-7387 Duluth: (218) 624-0501 Gloucester: 1-800-252-6465 Honolulu: (808) 946-1438 Houston: (713) 524-3682 Jacksonville: (904) 399-8535 Jersey City: (201) 763-1415 Mobile: (205) 432-5896 New Bedford: (617) 996-8518 New Orleans: (504) 525-1178 New York (Brooklyn): (718) 339-4777 Norfolk: (804) 490-3980 Philadelphia: (215) 545-4023 Piney Point: 1-800-492-0209 San Francisco: (415) 661-1828 Santurce, Puerto Rico: (809) 727-2470 Seattle: (206) 282-4441 St. Louis: (314) 647-3677 Wilmington: (213) 644-1139 Give Your Blood for LaborSIU Backs National Blood Drive The need for blood never takes a vacation. That's why this August the AFL-CIO is again working with the American Red Cross to insure that the blood supply will continue to be adequate throughout the summer months. Modem medical technology is saving lives, but it needs the continued support of healthy volunteer donors to make that blood available. Some open heart or transplantation operations may require as many as 50 units of blood, possibly more if complications arise. According to the Red Cross, myths have been growing about the possibility of getting AIDS from giving blood. "The fact is you can't," said S. Gerald Sandler, M.D., associate vice president for medical operations for the American Red Cross. The blood supply is well protected from the AIDS virus and ''there is no chance of a donor being infected.'' The American Red Cross tests all donated blood products for antibodies to the AIDS virus. The need for blood is greater than ever. So take an hour out of your vacation and give. It is truly the "gift of life." with water vapor, sweat is unable to evaporate into the atmosphere. The air temperature may be higher than that of the patient. The protective sweat-producing mechanism breaks down. Unable to lose heat, the body becomes extremely hot. The body temperature may rise to 107 degrees F. or higher, from its normal 98. 6 degrees. The skin is hot, dry and red. The pulse is fast and forceful. The victim of heat stroke is often restless and confused and may become unconscious. First aid for heat stroke victims calls . for fast action. Quickly get the patient into the coolest place available, indoors if possible. Remove clothing. Now, start to cool him down by sponging the body with cold or lukewarm water and by fanning him vigorously. Do not try to bring the body temperature to normal, but only to lower it by 2 or 3 degrees. Heat stroke can be life-threatening, and you need medical help urgently. In providing first aid to a victim of heat exhaustion, get the person into a cool area and let him lie down. Loosen his clothing and raise his feet. Give fluids to drink with some salt added-about a teaspoon of salt per glass. Fruit juice is excellent for this. Make the victim drink slowly, sipping half a glass every 15 minutes. Recovery from heat exhaustion is likely to be good, but it's wise to get medical advice. From Aug. 1 to Sept. 7, 1987, union members nationwide are being asked to give the ''gift of life'' with the hope that members and their families will become year-round, active blood donors. NARCOTICS ARE FOR LOSERt57/ IF YOU ARE h'OOKE.D ON DRUGS> I I l CONTACT YOLIR PORT AGE#TOR YOLIR. llAllOAI AT PINEY Pt?~MO. 24 I LOG I July 1987 �Area Vice Presidents' Report West Coast by V. P. George McCartney N E.XT year will mark the 50th anmversary of the SIU-AGLIWD. Those old-timers who are still around from that period can attest to the great changes that have occurred in the maritime industry. This Union has been able to survive because it has responded immediately and effectively to jurisdictional attacks by other unions, and because we have adapted to new conditions. Today, the job security of all unlicensed seamen is being jeopardized. Last year, both the NMU and the MFOW ran notices in their newspapers warning their members to be on the alert against any threats against their jurisdiction by licensed officers. The SIU-AGLIWD has an Article XX case pending against District 1-MEBA on this very matter. Anytime that a licensed of cer attempts to do work overed by our established · · ·ction such as electrical rigeration work, then it is r responsibility to submit a claim for overtime as per our agreement: A new section, article 4, section 43 entitled "work jurisdiction," spells this out ~ery clearly and very strongly, and if you fail to do this then you are placing your own job and future job sec ri in jeopardy. The SIU-A LIWD is committed to surviving. That is not easy in an industry which has declined from 600 vessels in 1980 to 360 today. Much of the traditional work that we have relied upon is being threatened. Ten years ago, for example, Sea-Land alone had 25 vessels in the foreign and feeder service. Today, not one American-flag company is able to compete in this trade. At a .recent congressional hearing, ~eter.Fmnerty, Sea-Land's vice president m charge of public relations, said that the company would have to consider reflagging ''all or part'' of its fleet if Congress did not come up with a new liner subsidy system to replace the one t_h at is being phased out. Bruce Seaton, president of American President Companies, the parent company of American President Lines, also alluded to the subsidy problem when he accepted an award at the Containerization and Intermodal Institute last month. He had these words to say: "I think people are not generally aware that the operating differential subsidy, which is designed primarily to help us attain crew-cost parity with foreign operators, does not actually achieve that aim ... [Even] with subsidy, the U.S.-flag operator works at a substantial cost disadvantage. We think it is essential, as a matter of national interest and security, that we employ U.S. crewmembers. At the same time, if we are to do so, it is obvious that the offset provided by the ODS program is not only necessary, but that the program should be modified to more accurately measure the differentials involved." As you can see, no maritime union committed to protecting the job security of its membership can rely solely on the work that it now has. The SIUAGLIWD is trying to solve that problem by signing up new work in the military sector. There are problems in getting this work, yet the alternative is even worse: no jobs. There is no guarantee that Congress or the executive branch will come up with a new subsidy program. As a matter of fact, they're going in the opposite direction. The present administration is dismantling every single maritime program still in existence. The Jones Act is presently on the bargaining table in "free trade" talks with Canada. Legislation has been introduced in the present Congress to repeal the ban on the sale of Alaskan oil and to gut this country's remaining cargo preference laws. One shipping official told me recently that he wouldn't be surprised to see the American-flag fleet decline below 200 registered vessels within three or four years. Given the present administration's indiffer.; ence to the maritime industry, he just might be right. For better or worse, military work is the only game in town. By signing up this kind of work, we accomplish several goals. We replace jobs lost in other areas. We protect the pension and welfare benefits of our middleaged members even if they don't choose to ship on these military vessels. And more important, we give the younger members of this Union a chance to make a living at sea. As outlined elsewhere in this paper, members who ship on top-to-bottom SIU-District 2 ships have the chance to advance from ~ntry levels to licensed jobs in rapid time. Gulf Coast by V.P. Joe Sacco W E'VE been very busy on a variety of projects, from negotiating contracts to getting involved in community projects. Negotiations have begun with G&H Towing in Galveston. Our contract with Radcliff was extended. Some of our members have had questions about the Seafarers Maritime Union. President Drozak made a videotape on this subject, and we've been showing it every day at the Union hall. The reaction to the tape has been extremely positive. As President Drozak said, the members of this Union are involved in a life and death struggle to protect their job security. This fight is being waged on a number of fronts, from the halls of Congress to the ships we sail. Members who take the time to upgrade their skills help more than just themselves: they help every other member of this Union. A ship is like a football team. Every member counts. I will be attending the Texas AFLCIO Convention next month. It is important that we maintain good ties to other unions in the area, just as it is important that we maintain a high profile in the community. As I mentioned in my last column, the SIU hosted a drug and alcohol rehabilitation seminar which was attended by more than 95 people, including a number of important civic leaders. Rick Reisman, head of the Union's ARC program, attended. It was a rewarding experience for everyone involved. Great Lakes by V.P. Mike Sacco S HIPPING is up markedly on the Great Lakes this year. Whether or not that pace will continue remains to be seen. Still, it's a welcome relief to read that cargo is up 21 percent from last year. Our members in the dredging industry also are doing well. We're just about reaching the height of the season, so many of our companies are knee-deep in dredging projects. Dunbar and Sullivan was the low bidder for a project on the Rouge River in Detroit, Mich. It is presently involved in a dredging project at Kenosha, Wis. Great Lakes and Dredging is finishing up a project on the Cuyahoga River in Cleveland. After that it will go on to projects in Buffalo, N.Y. and Lorraine, Ill. Zenith Dredge and Falcon Marine are also bysy. Much of this activity can be tra~ed to two factors: last year's port deveiopment bill and the poor environmental condition of many harbors and rivers in this area. Some of these projects can no longer be put off without incurring serious and perhaps irreversible environmental damage. One more thing. Right now, the administration is holding talks with Canada on a free trade treaty between the two countries. One of the issues on the table is the Jones Act. There would be serious consequences for the Great Lakes maritime industry and for all American seamen if the Jones Act were allowed to be weakened. Make sure to write your congressional representatives and senators on this issue. Your job may depend upon it. East Coast by V.P. Leon Hall T HE recent retirement of Supreme Court Justice Lewis F. Powell gives the Reagan administration one more chance to reshape the Supreme Court in a more conservative mold. This development is of particular importance to our members. In order to protect their job security and benefits, the Union often has to go to court. So far, at least, our record has been pretty good in this area. The Fourth Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals recently upheld a National Labor Relations Board order requiring Baker-Whiteley Towing Company to pay $2 million in back wages and benefits to 27 Seafarers-an average of $74,000 each. In addition, the Seafarers Pension Plan recently won an important case against Sonat Marine. The court gave the trustees the right to take away the past service credits and thereby reduce the pensions payable to all licensed retirees of companies who conti~ued working after their employers withdrew from the plan. While the decision will probably be appealed by the company, this puts all tug and barge companies on notice that there ~ill. be a penalty to pay if they try to mfnnge on our members' rights. Our legal system takes great pains to protect the rights of all ''interested parties.'' In theory, this means that everyone has the right to a fair and impartial trial. What actually happens, however, is that the side that can stall the most usually winds up wearing down the resist.a nce of its opponent. Most companies which seek to deprive their workers of their contractual rights bank on the time-consuming nature of the legal system. This Union won't let them do it. For example, we 're still in litigation over the status of Sonat' s captains, mates and barge captains. This, unfortunately, puts a special burden on those members who work for companies like Sonat Marine. To those members, I'd like to let you know that this Union will leave no stone unturned in protecting your rights. . To put the matter in some perspective: the Baker-Whiteley case dates back to 1984. Yet we hung in there and were ultimately able to make sure that all the people who supported us got a fair shake. Of course, you can't win every case. But then again, you don't have to. All you have to do is make sure that management understands that you won't go gentle into that good night. (Continued on Page 27.) July 1987 I LOG I 25 - �CL L NP -Company/Lakes -Lakes -Non Priority Directory of Ports Dispatchers Report for Great Lakes JUNE 1-30, 1987 *TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups Class CL Class L Class NP TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups Class CL Class L Class NP Port Algonac ... . . . .... . . . ...... 0 20 DECK DEPARTMENT 0 45 8 0 Port Algonac . ..... .. ... . . . . . ... 0 5 ENGINE DEPARTMENT 21 0 2 0 Port Algonac .. .. .. . . . . . . ...... . 0 2 STEWARD DEPARTMENT 0 11 0 0 4 ENTRY DEPARTMENT 0 0 0 Port Algonac .. .. . ... . ....... . .. 16 0 Frank Drozak, President Joe DiGiorgio, Secretary Leon Hall, Vice President Angus "Red" Campbell, Vice President Mike Sacco, Vice President Joe Sacco, Vice President George McCartney, Vice President Roy A. Mercer, Vice President Steve Edney, Vice President **REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups Class CL Class L Class NP 7 0 4 HEADQUARTERS 0 Totals All Departments ... ..... 42 0 8 77 0 10 0 *"Total Registered " means the number of men who actually registered for shipping at the port last month. **"Registered on the Beach " means the total number of men registered at the port at the end of last month. 15 3 27 5 5201 Auth Way Camp Springs, Md. 20746 (301) 899-0675 ALGONAC, Mich. 520 St. Clair Ri·1er Dr. 48001 (313) 794-4988 BALTIMORE, Md. 1216 E. Baltimore St. 21202 (301) 327-4900 CLEVELAND, Ohio Dispatchers Report for Deep Sea JUNE 1-30, 1987 Port New York . .. ...... . ..... Philadelphia ...... . ....... Baltimore . . ............. Norfolk ........... . . . ... Mobile .... . . . ..... . .... New Orleans ......... . . . . Jacksonville ....... . .. . ... San Francisco ............. Wilmington . . .... .. ...... Seattle ................. Puerto Rico .............. Honolulu . . .............. Houston ................ St. Louis........ .. .... . . Piney Point ..... . ..... . .. Totals ......... . . .. .... -, Port New York ............... Philadelphia ... .. . . .. . .... Baltimore ............... Norfolk . .... .. .... .. . . .. Mobile ..... . . . ...... . . . New Orleans .. .. . .. ...... Jacksonville ........ .. .. . . San Francisco . .... . . . .... . Wilmington . ... . . .... .. .. Seattle .. . .. . . .... . .. .. . Puerto Rico . . . .. .. . . .. ... Honolulu .. . ..... ... . .... Houston . . . . . ..... . .. ... St. Louis . .............. . Piney Point ... ..... . .. .. . Totals . . ........ ... . ... Port New York ... ... .. . . . . . .. Philadelphia ......... .... . Baltimore ... . . .. .... .. . . Norfolk .. . . . .... . ... . ... Mobile ....... . ......... New Orleans .... .. ... . .. . Jacksonville ......... . .... San Francisco .. .. . .. .. . ... Wilmington .............. Seattle .. .... . .. . ... .. .. Puerto Rico . ..... .. .. . ... Honolulu . . . . ...... . . . .. : Houston ...... . ........ . St. Lou is.... . . . .... . .. .. Piney Point ............ . . Totals . ...... . ......... - *TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups Class A Class B Class C 50 6 9 11 14 44 32 37 18 41 11 16 44 0 2 335 16 3 3 10 4 2 18 14 8 10 1 13 10 0 5 117 0 0 0 5 1 3 3 17 3 1 0 9 1 0 2 45 TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups Class A Class B Class C 41 3 8 10 9 34 24 16 13 24 16 8 20 0 1 227 DECK DEPARTMENT 5 0 0 0 2 0 11 4 3 0 7 1 13 1 2 10 3 1 8 1 1 0 16 6 7 0 0 0 4 2 82 26 248 62 22 148 0 ENGINE DEPARTMENT 4 0 0 0 4 0 7 1 1 0 6 0 2 0 4 5 5 2 3 0 1 0 7 7 3 0 0 0 0 0 30 1 4 8 5 30 23 48 10 24 4 11 11 0 4 5 0 1 1 0 0 8 8 2 6 1 15 0 0 6 1 1 0 1 0 1 0 15 0 2 6 6 21 8 27 8 18 4 3 4 0 0 STEWARD DEPARTMENT 5 0 1 0 2 0 2 1 0 0 1 0 0 9 3 3 1 0 5 0 1 0 29 25 0 0 0 0 2 0 40 5 7 12 10 29 30 23 12 29 9 8 33 0 1 213 Port New York ........ . . ... .. Philadelphia .. . .... . ... . .. Baltimore ............. . . Norfolk . .... . .... . ...... Mobile ..... . ........... New Orleans . .... ..... . .. Jacksonville . . ...... ... . .. San Francisco ... . . .. .. . . .. Wilmington .. ...... .. .... Seattle . .. . .......... ... Puerto Rico .. ... . .. . .. . .. Honolulu ... ... ....... . .. Houston ................ St. Louis . .. .... . ....... . Piney Point .. . . . ......... Totals ................. 138 Totals All Departments ...... 934 19 2 3 4 1 11 8 33 10 20 6 9 12 0 0 10 2 5 3 2 6 4 8 3 6 0 11 2 0 0 53 0 0 0 1 0 2 1 6 2 0 0 17 4 4 10 9 22 17 8 4 15 10 9 1 8 20 0 0 0 10 0 1 1 30 0 0 0 46 122 6 0 0 5 3 28 4 19 9 6 1 161 5 0 1l 13 2 1 0 0 14 3 21 6 16 3 4 10 194 258 93 426 371 590 21 3 7 6 7 14 9 17 6 9 6 76 8 0 5 0 0 47 55 15 35 ENTRY DEPARTMENT 16 2 0 2 0 4 7 3 0 4 12 6 1 8 11 7 1 3 1 5 7 1 79 159 7 2 0 0 11 9 170 198 354 274 Trip Reliefs 6 0 1 5 1 7 4 8 3 13 2 10 6 0 3 5443 Ridge Rd. 44129 (216) 845-1100 **REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups Class A Class B Class C 11 6 6 12 18 22 77 46 62 28 61 20 13 71 0 2 26 5 5 6 9 6 17 18 11 13 2 15 9 0 4 0 0 0 2 2 5 7 14 5 3 1 4 1 0 554 146 44 3 0 72 5 10 12 17 50 41 33 23 45 8 2 48 0 2 14 4 3 3 5 0 1 1 1 0 4 3 3 3 1 0 4 2 2 2 4 4 5 2 4 6 0 0 10 8 9 9 10 1 13 4 10 0 0 3 1 0 39 368 96 28 4 0 50 2 6 8 7 31 24 91 11 34 3 16 27 8 2 1 1 1 4 6 11 7 8 1 20 2 1 1 0 1 0 2 0 12 0 1 0 18 0 0 2 1 4 1 15 3 4 1 69 2 0 1 0 0 5 9 0 0 107 315 81 36 0 46 4 5 7 3 23 48 3 8 5 7 21 12 27 13 23 11 92 10 12 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 10 0 0 0 0 92 20 39 10 9 21 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 12 705 Medical Arts Building 55802 (218) 722-4110 HONOLULU, Hawaii 636 Cooke St. 96813 (808) 523-5434 HOUSTON, Tex. 1221 Pierce St. 77002 (713) 659-5152 JACKSONVILLE, Fla. 3315 Liberty St. 32206 (904) 353-0987 0 70 0 DULUTH, Minn. 0 7 5 44 10 32 17 7 1 163 8 0 21 0 289 292 330 216 1,526 615 438 *" Total Registered" means the number of men who actually registered for shipping at the port last month . * *" Registered on the Beach " means the total number of men registered at the port at the end of last month . JERSEY CITY, N.J. 99 Montgomery St. 07302 (201) 435-9424 MOBILE, Ala. 1640 Dauphin Island Pkwy. 36605 (205) 478-091 6 NEW BEDFORD, Mass. 50 Union St. 02740 (617) 997-5404 NEW ORLEANS, La. 630 Jackson Ave. 70130 (504) 529-7546 NEW YORK, N.Y. 675 4 Ave., Brooklyn 11232 (718) 499-6600 NORFOLK, Va. 115 Third St. 23510 (804) 622-1892 PHILADELPHIA, Pa. 2604 S. 4 St. 19148 (215) 336-3818 PINEY POINT, Md. St. Mary's County 20674 (301) 994-0010 SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. 350 Fremont St. 94105 (415) 543-5855 SANTURCE, P.R. 1057 Fernandez Juncos St. Stop 16 00907 (809) 725-6960 SEATTLE, Wash. 2505 1 Ave. 98121 (206) 441-19~0 ST. LOUIS, Mo. 4581 Gravois Ave. 63116 (314) 752-6500 WILMINGTON, Calif. Shipping in the month of June was down from the month of May. A total of 1,434 jobs were shipped on SIU-contracted deep sea vessels. Of the 1,434 jobs shipped, 590 jobs or about 41 percent were taken by "A" seniority members. The rest were filled by "B" and "C" seniority people. A total of 216 trip relief jobs were shipped. Since the trip relief program began on April 1, 1982, a total of 5,392 jobs have been shipped. 26 I LOG I July 1987 51 O N. Broad Ave. 90744 (213) 549-4000 �Seafarers' Vacation Plan Area Vice Presidents' Report (Continued from Page 25.) Government Services Division by V. P. Buck Mercer T HE Military Sealift Command, Pacific, has taken the position to restrict crewmembers to cable ships that call at the Simplex Wire & Cable Company in Newington, N .H. for the purpose of loading cable. MSCPAC claims that a local labor situation at Simplex made it necessary to restrict liberty. They cited as their basis CMPI 630. 7-4a which allows liberty restriction where conditions are obviously and abnormally unsafe due to civil strife, military action or natural causes. The crew of the USNS Zeus (TARC 7) submitted a dispute claim for premium pay while confined during the ship's stay in Simplex back in February 1987. The· aim explained that visitors endors were allowed thro e picket line to the ship without mishap and that AT&T sponsor personnel assigned to the ship were also confined but were allowed sea pay. Also, personnel from the ship's crew were allowed to go ashore on official business. Yet the claim for restriction of liberty for the crew was denied by MSCPAC. By letter dated April 14, 1987, SIU, Government Service Division appealed the decision of MSCPAC. Among other things, the SIU pointed out in their appeal that there was no civil strife going on outside the Simplex gates at Simplex Wire & Cable Co., plus the fact that replacements of crew personnel moved in and out of the Simplex gates at will and without incident. To this date, our appeal letter has not been answered, but other MSCPAC cable ships have called at Simplex and met the same fate. Still other MSCPAC cable ships are scheduled to put-in at Simplex Wire & Cable Co., and as long as that strike continues, it would appear that the decision to deny payment by MSCPAC will continue. I am informed that the commercial cable ship Long Lines is scheduled to call at Simplex Wire & Cable Co. in the near future. I have learned that the company, Transoceanic Cable Ships, Inc., does not intend to restrict crewmembers. What position will MSCP AC take then? We do not know, but we will certainly find out. SUMMARY ANNUAL REPORT FOR SEAFARERS VACATION FUND This is a summary of the annual report of the Seafarers Vacation Fund EIN 135602047 for the year ended Dec. 31 , 1985. The annual report has been filed with the Internal Revenue Service, as required under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA). The Trust has committed itself to pay claims incurred under the terms of the plan. BASIC FINANCIAL STATEMENT The value of plan assets , after subtracting liabilities of the plan was a deficit of $(3,046,762) as of Dec. 31 , 1985 compared to $(621,261) as of Jan. 1, 1985. During the plan year the plan experienced a decrease in its net assets of $2,425 ,501. This decrease included unrealized depreciation in the value of plan assets; that is , the difference between the value of the plan' s assets at the end of the year and the value of the assets at the beginning of the year or the cost of assets acquired during the year. During the plan year, the plan had total income of $31,020,159 including employer contributions of $30,594,843, and earnings from investments of $425 ,316. Plan expenses were $33,521,057. These expenses included $3,346,335 in administrative expenses, $28,002,040 in benefits paid to participants and beneficiaries, and $2, 172,682 in other expenses (payroll taxes on vacation benefits). YOUR RIGHTS TO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION You have the right to receive a copy of the full annual report, or any part thereof, on request. The items listed below are included in that report: 1. An Accountant's report 2. Assets held for investment To obtain a copy of the full annual report, or any part thereof, write or call the office of Mr. Leo Bonser, who is the Plan Administrator, 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, Md. 20746, (301) 899-0675. The charge to cover copying costs will be $1.10 for the full annual report, or $.10 per page for any part thereof. You also have the right to receive from the plan administrator, on request and at no charge, a statement of the assets and liabilities of the plan and accompanying notes, or a statement of income and expenses of the plan and accompanying notes, or both. If you request a copy of the full annual report from the plan administrator, these two statements and accompanying notes will be included as part of that report. The charge to cover copying costs given above does not include a charge for the copying of these portions of the report because these portions are furnished without charge. You also have the legally protected right to examine the annual report at the main office of the plan, 5201 Au th Way, Camp Springs, Md. 20746, and at the U.S. Department of Labor in Washington, D.C., or to obtain a copy from the U.S. Department of Labor upon payment of covering costs. Requests to the Department should be addressed to Public Disclosure Room N4677, Pension and Welfare Benefit Programs, U .S. Department of Labor, 200 Constitution Avenue, N.W. , Washington , D.C. 20216. Labor's Views Through Cartoons / f!IE'S ASSOCIA'Tli'S llK. ~>fo Actq, " G£f ME OUT{A HER£.'" July 1987 I LOG I 27 -· - ��Seafarers Make Team Spirit 87 Exercise a Success Hundreds of Seafarers helped the U.S. military successfully complete a massive sealift exercise from the United States to Korea. Team Spirit 87 is an annual exercise involving Military Prepositioning Ships (MPS) and the Fast Sealift Ships. One of the main participants of the drill was the First Marine Amphibious Squadron which relied on four MPS ships to carry most of its heavy equipment and supplies to Korea while the troops were airlifted to meet them. The four ships the First Marines relied on were the I st Lt. BaldomeroLopez, I st Lt. Jack Lummus, Sgt. William Button and the PFC Dewayne Williams; all are crewed by the SIU. Those ships make up- Maritime Prepositioning Squadron- 3. MIV 1st Lt. Baldomero Lopez The ships carried enough supplies and equipment to sustain a 16,500 brigade for 30 days, carrying everything from drinking water to tanks. They can unload offshore with floating cargo ramps and the five 40-ton cranes they carry. The USNS Pollux also participated in the exercises. The last of the eight former SL-7s to be delivered to the military, the Pollux was operating in its first exercise. It picked up a load of cargo in Mobile, Ala. steamed to Tacoma, Wash. and then on to Korea. With 30-knot speeds, the Pollux was able to make up for lost time it encountered in Tacoma where there were fuel resupply problems. I Can Speed Your Trip Through the Bureaucracy By Benjamin L. Cardin (Congressman Benjamin L. Cardin represents Maryland's third congressional district.) A congressional office is more than a place to discuss national priorities and global concerns. Often a congressional office is the last stop for constituents desperately seeking a path through the confusin ernment regula · and procedures. One most rewarding aspects ng a U.S. congressman is helping constituents get what they need from government agencies. Unfortunately, getting information from the federal government can often prove time con- En suming and frustrating. Therefore, it is helpful when contacting a federal agency to follow the e five steps: 1. State your problem simply and directly; 2. Keep a record of contact with the agency; 3. Allow for enough time to process yo r re uest; 4. Provide appropriate identification numbers-for example, Social Security number, VA number, Medicare, Medicaid, etc., and 5. Clearly print your name, address and phone number. Here is a good example of how a congressional office can tart you on Voyage There's a ship ailing on to a harbor, To a haven of comfort and rest; It's a ship of God's fashion and making And its voyage by Him will be blest. It departed with silence and beauty, With the Master, Himself, in command; As with dignity truly majestic It sailed out of sight of all land. There will always be clear skies above it; There will always be calmness below; There will never be storms to harass it, For the Master is on it, you know. And His wisdom will carry it safely To the port of His infinite peace, Where the light of His love will protect it With a blessing that never will cease. You have watched it sail onward and outward, With a tear of regret in your eye, For a loved one was sailing upon it, And there's grief when you're saying goodbye. But your tears would be tears of rejoicing, And your heart would be happy and free, If you could look for only a rnoment On that ship that is sailing to sea. For the one you have loved is at leisure, With no worry or trouble or care; There's contentment beyond understanding, In the way God's passengers fare. And you'd know from your own observation That the sailing was joyful-not grim, For it means a new life and new living, And a sweet, closer contact with Him. Subj: Team-Spirit 87 From: Master To: Officers, Crew, M.C.M.C. (BENDIX) Through this letter, I personally congratulate all officers, crew and M.C.M.C. Personnel onboard the MIV 1st Lt. Baldomero Lopez for their outstanding performance of their duties, efforts and experience shown, thus the Team Spirit 87 exercise became a complete success. Job well done by all. Please keep the outstanding performance of MIV Lopez for all functions assigned. Capt. A.G. Papadopoulos Master Got a Story? We get word from Bosun Bob Austin that he is working with a group that is planning a book about the "trials and travails" of merchant seamen. The group, "Port Traveler Productions," is looking for stories, and says that it will pay royalty fees when the book is published. Brother Austin, who has been a member of the SIU since 1968, said: "We are gathering and compiling stories which we will submit to local and national printing firms. We are looking for personal stories about life at sea.'' If you are interested, write to "Port Travelers Productions," 306 E. Cherokee St., Altamonte Springs, Fla. 32751. afety Shoes - vessel. This is in accordance with ETC safety procedures. Effective immediately, all crewmembers assigned to ETC/ LNG vessels must have safety shoes in their possession when they report for duty aboard the Dan Ticher Jr. You have 30 days from August 1 to collect your personal possessions or they will be discarded-Santa Cruz. the right track. Mr. T. contacted my Baltimore office on behalf of his elderly father, a veteran who was being treated at Sinai Hospital. His father had reached a point where he needed long-term care at a VA hospital, and his family wanted him placed in the one nearest their home. In one telephone call, my Baltimore congressional office was able to direct Mr. T. to the admissions office at the VA Medical Center. The admissions office easily found the appropriate hospital for the elderly Mr. T. and arranged his transfer. If you are having a hard time getting through the bureaucratic red tape or if you need any information about the federal government, contact your congressman. Personal "Duke" Wilson Retires . . .. ·.·.. :. :··. . ··=· .· ...·:=··-=r::-. .. : ···===: Oh, the solace there is in the knowledge, Life is life and it always will be, And it's simply a change of direction When we sail on His ship out to sea. And the tears that we shed for our loved ones, Are in truth shed for us left behind, For it hurts to give up to the Master, Tho we know He is gentle and kind. So Believe in His great and good wisdom, Trust in Him, as you patiently wait; On His ship God is ever the Pilot, And the one you have loved is the Mate. John E. Floyd Toledo, Ohio .. Julian "Duke" Wilson (right) went to sea with the SIU more than 40 years ago. Duke has sailed both deepsea and inland. After that long career he is presented with his first pension check by Norfolk patrolman "Scrap Iron" Jones. July 1987 I LOG I 29 - �Help A Friend Deal - With Alcoholism and Drugs I I I l would~ ~ Addicts don't have friends. Because a friend let another man blindly travel a course that has to lead to the destruction of his health, his job and his family. And that's where an alcoholic or drug user is headed. Helping a fellow Seafarer who has an addiction problem is just as easy-and just as important-as steering a blind man across a street. All you have to do is take that Seafarer by the arm and guide him to the Union's Addictions Rehabilitation Center in Valley Lee, .---------------------------------~ l l Md. Addictions Rehabilitation Center I I am interested in attending a six-week program at the Addictions : Rehabilitation Center. I understand that all my medical and counseling I records will be kept strictly confidential, and that they will not be kept anywhere except at The Center. t 1 1 f I - r ! I Once he's there, an SIU member will receive the care and counseling he needs. And he'll get the support of brother SIU members who are fighting the same tough battle he is back to a healthy, productive alcohol-free and drug-free life. The road is a long one for an alcoholic and drug user. But because of ARC, an addicted SIU member doesn't have to travel the distance alone. And by guiding a brother Seafarer in the direction of the Rehab Center, you 'II be showing him that the first step back to recovery ...__ is only an arm's length away. : Name · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · Book No. · · · · · · · · · · · · · 1 Address......................................................... lI Telephone No. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I (Street or RFD) (City) (State) (Zip) I 1 Mail to: THE CENTER Star Route Box 153-A Valley Lee, Md. 20692 1 II ________________________,_________________________________, t - 30 I LOG I July 1987 I or call, 24 hours-a-day, !301! 994-0010 : �financial institutions see individual retirement investments as a source of profit for their institutions. They tell young people that no money will be available for their retirement under Social Security, and that they should provide for their own future by investing with them. If individual saving for our retirment had been practical, there would never have been a Social Security system in the first place. The only way Social Security will not be around to insure the future of everyone, is for the con artists who would benefit from its cessation to succeed in convincing enough people that they will not receive the benefits of the program in their old age. The elderly are well organized and are a powerful force in the politics of this nation. And, we will continue to fight for the Social Security system, not only for ourselves, but for the young people, too. Letters To The Bditor Sincerely, Frank B.eid, B.432 Tampa, Fla. 'Friends in Need ... ' I am most grateful to the Maritime Trades Department and to all your people of SIU who did such a super job in making yesterday's luncheon at the Catholic Seamen's Club such an outstanding success. It was tops! The food was splendid, and thoroughly enjoyed by all. Thanks to all the excellent cooks from SID who just did a marvelous job. The financial side of it for us here at the Club was the best yet; and we did better than ever before at the raffle. It is good to have friends like you close by. May the good God prosper our Maritime Trades. We surely need His help to help our own people and our own U.S. unions. With every good wish and prayer, I remain Very gratefully yours, Andrew Horgan, OMI and Staff of the Catholic Seamen's Club 'Social Secure • • • 'Working Together 'The Future of the SIU ... ' As a member of 46 years in the SIU and now in retirement, I would like to get a few things off my chest about the good conditions that you enjoy aboard ship .... There aren't as many companies or jobs anymore. So, brothers and sisters, the new jobs will have to come from the passage of bills in Washington. In that case it is do or die. You have got to donate to SPAD. It is your pork chops ... and the only way you are going to see sunshine in the future of the SIU. Important Mail? We want to make sure that you receive your copy of the LOG each month and other important mail such as W-2 Forms, Union Mail and Welfare Bulletins. To accomplish this, please use the address form on this page to update your home address. If you are getting more than one copy of the LOG delivered to you, if you have changed your address, or if your name or address is misprinted or incomplete, please fill in the special address form printed on this page and send it to: SIU & UIW of N.A. Address Correction Department 5201 Auth Way Camp Springs, Maryland 20746-9971 Your home address is your permanent address, and this is where all official Union documents, W-2 Forms, and the LOG will be mailed. ' On behalf of our members and all interested parties in the southern California fishing industry, we wish to thank the SIU for prompt assistance and cooperation in defeating H.R. 1621. For your information, H.R. 1621 was defeated in the Assembly Ways and Means Committee on June 3. Hopefully, we have heard the last of it. Sincerely, Terry B.. Hoinsky Business .Agent Fishermen's Union of America Pacific and Caribbean Area SIUN'A/AFL-CIO ' Like man ensioners, my Social Security and Union pension make quite comfortable life in these remaining years. At age 73, I e a sense of security about the rest of my days. What I am deeply concerned about is the future of our younger seafarers, because of what I see as an all-out effort by certain forces to break down confidence in the Social Security system. One must understand that banks, insurance companies and other • • • -----------------------------------------------------------HOME ADDRESS PLEASE PRINT Date: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ Social Security No. Good luck and smooth sailing. Vince Meehan M-13 Nagasaki, Japan Personals MC&S Reunion There will be an MC&S Reunion at Doyle Park, Santa Rosa, Calif.Sept. 13, 1987-12 noon 'til ?BYOB-Pot Luck-Bring pictures! Henry Smiley Woodruff Phone No. ( Your Full Name Street Area Code City Apt. or Box# Book Number ) 0 SIU 0 UIW State D Pensioner ZIP Other _ _ _ _ _ _ __ UIW Place of E m p l o y m e n t - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - This wlll be my permanent address for all official Union malllngs. This address should remain In the Union file unless otherwise changed by me personally. Anyone knowing the whereabouts of Henry Smiley Woodruff, please get in touch with Christine Woodruff or Ricky Gearl Woodruff, P.O. Box 1310, Forks, Wash. 98331; tel. (206) 327-3852. Laurence (Larry) McClellan Anyone knowing the whereabouts of Larry McClellan, please contact an old friend, Mrs. Elinor Oldenburg Matchett, RR 1, Box 133, Califon, N.J. 07830. (Signed)----------------- -----------------------------------------------------------~ July 1987 I LOG I 31 �financial institutions see individual retirement investments as a source of profit for their institutions. They tell young people that no money will be available for their retirement under Social Security, and that they should provide for their own future by investing with them. If individual saving for our retirment had been practical, there would never have been a Social Security system in the first place. The only way Social Security will not be around to insure the future of everyone, is for the con artists who would benefit from its cessation to succeed in convincing enough people that they will not receive the benefits of the program in their old age. The elderly are well organized and are a powerful force in the politics of this nation. And, we will continue to fight for the Social Security system, not only for ourselves, but for the young people, too. Letters To The Bditor Sincerely, Frank Reid, B.432 Tampa, Fl.a. 'Friends in Need ... ' I am most grateful to the Maritime Trades Department and to all your people of SIU who did such a super job in making yesterday's luncheon at the Catholic Seamen's Club such an outstanding success. It was tops! The food was splendid, and thoroughly enjoyed by all. Thanks to all the excellent cooks from SID who just did a marvelous job. The financial side of it for us here at the Club was the best yet; and we did better than ever before at the raffle. It is good to have friends like you close by. May the good God prosper our Maritime Trades. We surely need His help to help our own people and our own U.S. unions. With every good wish and prayer, I remain 'Working Together Sincerely, Terry ll. Hoinsky Business Agent Fishermen's Union of America Pacific and Caribbean Area SIUNA/AFL-CIO Very gratefully yours, Andrew Horgan, OMI and Staff of the Catholic Seamen's Club 'Social Secure • • • ' Like man ensioners, my Social Security and Union pension make quite comfortable life in these remaining years. At age 73, I e a sense of security about the rest of my days. What I am deeply concerned about is the future of our younger seafarers, because of what I see as an all-out effort by certain forces to break down confidence in the Social Security system. One must understand that banks, insurance companies and other 'The Future of the SIU ... ' As a member of 46 years in the SIU and now in retirement, I would like to get a few things off my chest about the good conditions that you enjoy aboard ship .... There aren't as many companies or jobs anymore. So, brothers and sisters, the new jobs will have to come from the passage of bills in Washington. In that case it is do or die. You have got to donate to SPAD. It is your pork chops ... and the only way you are going to see sunshine in the future of the SID. Important Mail? We want to make sure that you receive your copy of the LOG each month and other important mail such as W-2 Forms, Union Mail and Welfare Bulletins. To accomplish this, please use the address form on this page to update your home address. If you are getting more than one copy of the LOG delivered to you, if you have changed your address, or if your name or address is misprinted or incomplete, please fill in the special address form printed on this page and send it to: SIU & UIW of N.A. Address Correction Department 5201 Auth Way Camp Springs, Maryland 20746-9971 Your home address is your permanent address, and this is where all official Union documents, W-2 Forms, and the LOG will be mailed. ' • • • On behalf of our members and all interested parties in the southern California fishing industry, we wish to thank the SIU for prompt assistance and cooperation in defeating H.R. 1621. For your information, H.R. 1621 was defeated in the Assembly Ways and Means Committee on June 3. Hopefully, we have heard the last of it. -----------------------------------------------------------HOME ADDRESS PLEASE PRINT Date: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ Social Security No. Good luck and smooth sailing. Vince Meehan M-13 Nagasaki, Japan Personals MC&S Reunion There will be an MC&S Reunion at Doyle Park, Santa Rosa, Calif.Sept. 13, 1987-12 noon 'til ?BYOB-Pot Luck-Bring pictures! Henry Smiley Woodruff Phone No. ( Area Code Your Full Name Apt. or Box II Street Book Number 0 City SIU 0 UIW State D Pensioner ZIP Other _ _ _ _ _ _ __ UIW Place of E m p l o y m e n t - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - This wlll be my permanent address for all official Union mailings. This address should remain In the Union file unless otherwise changed by me personally. Anyone knowing the whereabouts of Henry Smiley Woodruff, please get in touch with Christine Woodruff or Ricky Gearl Woodruff, P.O. Box 1310, Forks, Wash. 98331; tel. (206) 327-3852. Laurence (Larry) McClellan Anyone knowing the whereabouts of Larry McClellan, please contact an old friend, Mrs. Elinor Oldenburg Matchett, RR 1, Box 133, Califon, N.J. 07830. (Signed)----------------- -----------------------------------------------------------~ July 1987 I LOG I 31 � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. 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Title A name given to the resource July 1987 Description An account of the resource HEADLINES FEW SALUTE FLAG POLE ON KUWAITI TANKER PLAN SIU’S SEALIFT CONFERENCE STUDIES RFP’S, MANPOWER AND TRAINING MARAD OKS CDS PAYBACK NMU CELEBRATES 50TH FREE TRADE TALKS HELD BETWEEN U.S., CANADA U.S. RUNAWAYS-WONT FLY FLAG BUT SEEK U.S. NAVY PROTECTION JULY MARKS 53 YEARS SINCE “BLOODY THURSDAY” ILA’S TEDDY GLEASON RETIRES, LED FOR 24 YEARS E.B. MCAULEY, VETERAN SIU OFFICIAL, DIES AT 63 DELTA QUEEN’S SIU CREW WIN PRAISE FOR PROFESSIONALISM SIU CAPTAIN NAMED DOCKING PILOT PRESIDENT CURTIS BAY’S MACLEOD HEAD MORAN TOWING ALL’S WELL ABOARD THE SGT. MATEJ KOCAK SIU’S ARION PAYS OFF IN TAMPA SHLSS IS THE KEY TO MANPOWER RFP PROBLEMS HIGHLIGHT SEALIFT CONFERENCE BIDDING FOR MILITARY WORK IS COSTLY SHLSS MAKES SURE SEAFARERS HAVE SKILLS FOR NEW MILITARY JOBS CONFEREES IMPRESSED WITH SIU/D-2 UNITY STRATEGIC SEALIFT; A KEY TO OUR NATIONAL DEFENSE MERCER REMINDS MSC THAT GOOD CREWS ARE BACKBONE OF FLEET AWARD TO MSCPAC MARINER HEROES OF THE MISPILLION ARE REWARDED “SMART SHIP” WINNERS ANNOUNCED THE AA PROGRAM FIRST AID FOR HEAT VICTIMS GIVE YOUR BLOOD FOR LABOR SIU BACKS NATIONAL BLOOD DRIVE SEAFARERS MAKE TEAM SPIRIT 87 EXERCISE A SUCCESS I CAN SPEED YOUR TRIP THROUGH THE BUREAUCRACY Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Seafarers Log Scanned Issues 1984-1988, 1994-Present Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 7/1/1987 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Newsprint Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Vol. 49, No. 7 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log 1987 Periodicals Seafarers Log http://seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/8f7c8ccaf0fc4238a299dd0efc7ea316.pdf b5b58b6bc130f3d7ec25810d880d5a91 PDF Text Text Official Publication of the Seafaren International Union • Atantlc, GuU, Lakes and Inland Walen District • AFL.CIO Vol. 50, No. 7 July 1988 MICHAEL SACCO IS NAMED PRESIDENT OF SIU he executive boards of the Seafarers International Union of North America and the SIU's A&G District unanimously elected Michael Sacco president to fill those offices which were left vacant by the death of Frank Drozak. Sacco, who is 51, will fill out the remainder of Drozak's SIUNA term, which expires in 1992. Elections for officers of the A&G District will take place in November and December this year. He also assumed the presidency of the 8.5 million member Maritime Trades Department of the AFL-CIO under that organization's constitution. The SIU executive board also named Joseph Sacco, 50, as executive vice president. Others named to the SIU A&G executive board were Thomas Glidewell, now in charge of the Gulf region, and John Fay, who will head up the Great Lakes and Inland Waters District. Other member o the executive board of the SIU · elude Joe DiGiorgio, secretary, and the following vice presidents: Angus "Red" Campbell, Contracts; Jack Caffey, East Coast; George McCartney, West Coast; Roy "Buck" Mercer, Government Services, and Steve Edney, United Industrial Workers. Michael Sacco Before being named executive vice president earlier this year to coordinate the activities of headquarters and the ports, Michael Sacco had served as vice president of the SIU's Great Lakes and Inland Waters division since 1976. He also served as vice president of the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg Schol of Seamanship during that institution's most important period of growth, 1968-1978. As vice president of the SHLSS, Sacco was involved in every aspect of the school's development, from fashioning curriculums to teaching and counseling. Among other things, he helped establish an inland boatman's division and a steward and bosun recertification program. Sacco is an executive board member of the Missouri State AFL-CIO, and served as the secreatary-treasurer of the MTD's St. Louis Port Council. Sacco joi ed the SIU in 1959 and shipped on U.S.flag merchant vessels during the early years of the Vietnam War. After serving in a succession of union posts, he was named vice-president of both the SIUNA and the SIU, where he worked closely with former presidents Paul Hall and Frank Droz.ale. A native of Brooklyn, N.Y., Sacco served in the U.S. Air Force from 1954 to 1958. He is married. He and his wife Sophie have five children. Frank Drozak Dies at 60 Inside rank Drozak, SIU president since 1980, died at Merchant Marine Memorial Dedicated Page 3 his home June 11 following a long bout with cancer. He was 60 years old. Drozak's career with the SIU spanned more than 40 years. He first shipped out from Mobile, Ala. in 1945. Elizabeth Means See SPECIAL TRIBUTE Pages 13-20 Payoffs Pages 4 & 5 In the Gulf With The American Eagel Pages 8 & 9 SIU, UIW, SIU-Pacific District Pension and Welfare Reports Pages 28 & 29 r;, - . ,- . ·- -_ -,.- • -. -. . The former bosun fought in organizing drives in the 1950s, including the Cities Services and Isthmian beefs. He worked as a port agent in New York and Philadelphia. He spent several years on the West Coast coordinating the SIU's Vietnam sealift programs and became an SIU vice president in 1972. He as.sumed the Union's presidency in 1980 following the death of Paul Hall. He was re-elected to the post twice. He is survived by his widow, Marianne Rogers Drozak; a daughter, Sarah Frankie Bell; three grandchildren; a brother, David, and a sister, Mary Alice Walraven. Drozak was buried June 16 at the Seafarers Haven Cemetery in Piney Point, Md. Frank Drozak as he addressed the SIUNA Convention last August in Piney Point, Md. �Presiden 's Report by ichael Sacco SIU Mourns Its Loss We will remember him as a seaman and unionist with great heart and dedication. HE passing of Frank Drozak is a great loss to the Seafarers International Union of North America, to all of its members in the ._,eafaring, fishing and allied trades and to the trade union movement generally. We will remember Frank with gratitude for his unswerving efforts to call attention to the need for preserving this nation's maritime capability and for his constant search for ways and means to protect and expand job opportunities for his Union's membership. Frank assumed the leadership of our Union in a most difficult period, one in which U.S. shipping declined as a result of abandonment by the Carter and Reagan administrations. He recognized that the changing character of world shipping required recognition of the need for the industry to be competitive - not always a popular stance but a courageous and honest one. Frank tackled his responsibilities witllall his heart in the best traditions of his legendary predecessors, Harry Lundeberg and Paul Hall. * * * * * A Time To Move T As the ships were disappearing, the guts and spine were being removed from the Maritime Administration, which in effect went from being the watchdog of the nation's maritime interests to liquidator of what was left. Here we are now at the brink of a new administration. At this point, no one can tell what's in store for U.S. shipping. In these days of non-issue campaigning, no one knows where candidates stand on specifics. But that doesn't mean that the industry can afford to sit still and wait. It had better get itself together, and I mean all of it-all of management and all of labor-and begin discussing and examining ways and means of using all resources available, to be certain U.S. shipping is not allowed to continue downward without a mighty effort on our part to tum things around. It can be done, it's been done before. It's going to take good sense and hard work on the part of every section of the industry. The alternatives make it an absolute must for us to take a good hard shot at the challenge. We of the SIU stand ready to do our share! With the Reagan administration winding down eight years of handling the nation's affairs, the maritime industry has got to feel a sense of relief. Coming on the heels of the Carter administration which never could live up to expectations that it understood the importance of private shipping as an element of the nation's strength, the Reagan years have seen the industry suffer what undoubtedly was the worst overall decline in history. From a few months of promise in 1980 and 1981, when Ronald Reagan himself spoke of the essentiality of a strong U.S. maritime industry and issued a 7-point program for its survival, the picture turned to gloom and despair as his administration quickly and methodically set about dismantling this vital asset. The numbers tell the story. The U.S. private shipping fleet tumbled from 531 vessels in 1981 to 387 as of this year. Teamsters' Presser Dies Jackie Presser, president of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters, the nation's largest union, died July 9. He was 61 years. Presser had been suffering from brain and lung cancer. His death was attributed to cardiac arrest, according to officials at the Lakewood, Ohio hospital where he died. Just last fall, Presser led the Teamsters back into the fold of the AFLCIO, after more than 30 years outside the Federation. The former jukebox delivery boy had recently taken a leave of absence from his post due to illness. Presser took his first union job after he returned from Navy service in World War II. He became a Teamsters' organizer in 1952 and rose through the ranks in Ohio Teamsters locals and in 1976 joined the International leadership. He became Teamster president in 1983. Late last month the U.S. government filed suit against the Teamsters seeking to oust Presser and others and put the union under control of a court-appointed trustee (see editorial page 31). AMERICA WORKS BEST WHEN WE SAY... July 19 8 No Otho Pu icat1on ol Seaarers I rnatJOna Lruon of , A ntic. Gu I. Lakes d lnlmd W ers 0 strict Afl.r 0 Vol. 50, No. 7 Executive Board Mike Sacco President Charles Svenson Editor Mike Hall Managing Editor Max Hall Deborah Greene Associate Editor Associate Editor 2 I LOG I July 1988 Joe Sacco Joe DiGiorgio Angus "Red" Campbell Executive Vice President Secretary Vice President John Fay George McCartney Thomas Clidewell Vice President Vice President Vice President Roy Mercer Steve Edney Jack Caffey Vice President Vice President Vice President The LOG (ISSN 0160-2047) is published monthly by Seafarers International Union, Atlantic, Gulf. Lakes and Inland Waters District, AFL-CIO, 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, Md. 20746, Tel. 8990675. Second-class postage paid at M.S.C. Prince Georges, Md. 20790-9998 and at additional mailing offices. POSTMASTER: send address changes to the LOG, 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, Md. 20746. �Navy Honors SIU Crews The crews of three SIU-contracted ships have been cited for their meritorious service to the 6th Marine Amphibious Brigade. The unit conunendation for the entire brigrade includes the SS Sgt. Matej Kocak, SS Major Stephen Pless and SS PFC Eugene Obregon, all three operated by Waterman Steamship Corp. The award covers the period from July 1983 to July 1985. The citation, from the Secretary of the Navy reads: "For meritorious service in connection with the stand-up of the first Maritime Prepositioned Ships (MPS) Squadron from 26 July 1983 to 19 July 1985. During this period, the 6th Marine Amphibious Brigade, Fleet Marine Force, Atlantic, Camp Lejeune, North Carolina enacted plans for receiving, unloading and, subsequently, embarking 9,000 primary end items and 2,862 containers aboard the ships of MPS- I. Through the Management Decision Support System, MPS-1 ships were strategically loaded and provided time saving steps to match up personnel and equipment during the off-load phase. The unit's personnel established plans that would integrate MPS effectively and efficiently into the Marine Corps mission in any global real world contingency. Through the concentrated and dedicated efforts of the 6th Marine Amphibious Brigade, a unique new "Force in Readiness" was provided to the Navy/Marine Corps Team for use by the National Command Authority in the defense of freedom worldwide. By their resolute determination, professionalism, and complete devotion to duty, the officers, enlisted personnel, and civilian employees of the 6th Marine Amphibious Brigade, Fleet Marine Force, Atlantic, Camp Lejeune, North Carolina reflected credit upon themselves and upheld the highest traditions of the Marine Corps and the United States Naval Service. Those cited include: Rooks, C. Sanders, D. Seymour, L.A. Sholar, J.M. Von Rabenstein, C. P. Wells, E. A. Zisis, W. Obregon Kocak Ashman, W. E. Clements, J. W. Deparlier, E. L. Downey, M. S. Fachini, A. Gailas, T. Grimes, Jr., A. J. Hawker, P. M. Higginbotham, B. D. Bartlett, F. L. Bouganim, H. Bowers, P. L. Brown, M. B. Corelli, G. Holmes, M. C. Huggins, W. C. Jensen, H. C. Kelly, L. Perdikis, S. Dinnes, S. J. Johnson, G. F. Lofton, C. J. Lukacs, R. F. Martin, C. H. Martinez, F. V. McDuffie, F. L. Stiller, J. R. Strickland, M. W. Todd, J.E. Walker, Jr., W. A. Weekley, W. C. West, D.R. Zeagler, S. Pless Babin, Jr., L. C. Briggs, Jr., J. Bush, T. J. Byrne, W. S. Callahan, W. T. Davidson, W. L. King, P. G. Martinez, A. E. Mazzara, G. Pierce, J. J. Sosa, J. A. Sparra, A. W. Timmons, D. L. Merchant Marine Memorial Site Dedicated in California Ground was broken in San Pedro, Calif. for a major U.S. Merchant Marine Memorial site, financed in part by a $10,000 donation from the SIU. The groundbreaking took place during Maritime Day ceremonies. The sculpture, which will be the centerpiece of the memorial site, was designed by the late Jasper D' Ambrosi. He died after finishing the model of the statue, but his two sons, Mark and Michael, completed the work. The 17 Y2-foot bronze statue will sit on a 5foot base. The sculpture ~epicts two merchant seamen climbing a Jacob's Ladder following their rescue at sea. The statue will be placed in the John S. Gibson Jr. Park in San Pedro, in front of the Los Angeles Maritime Museum and the entrance to the Ports of Call Village. ~ This is model of the statue which will be placed at the San Pedro memorial site • .... In theme with the ceremonies, an anchor was used to break ground for the Merchant Marine Memorial. This an artist's rendention of what the memorial will look like when it is completed. T July 1988 I LOG I 3 �Port Elizabeth Means Payoff for Seafarers On Sea-Land's Many Ships The Sea-Land Long Beach On the Sea-Land Long Beach at payoff are (seated, I. tor.) FWT Padilla, FWT Alicea, (standing) FWT Miranda, AB Jordan, Oiler Graydon, Oiler McAneney, Electrician Calloe and AB and Deck Delegate Santiago. Here's part of the crew of the Sea-Land Leader at payoff. They are (I. to r.) Chief Cook Clarence Wiley, AB Tom Kilbride, Vassilios Catranos, QMED Douglas Cooper, QMED Edgar Nattiel III, DEU Joseph Bonefont, QMED Vincent Carrao, S/A Ernest Dominguez and Bosun Leon Curry. On the Sea-Land Adventurer are (I. to r.) Bosun Arthur Harrington, AB Bill Dawson, AB Herb Mink and DEU Ali Mohsin. Onboard the Sea-Land Expedition are Chief Steward Lovell McElroy (left) and Chief Cook Raul Gotay. 4 I LOG I July 1988 On the Sea-Land Expedition are (I. tor.) Bosun John Le Vasseur, Electrician W. Walter, DEU George Vistakis, DEU Charles Jackson. Eng. Utility Alfonso D. Bombita Jr., AB J.R. Cavanaugh, AB Jimmie Leaz, OMU E. "Loggy" Young and AB Jim Foley. �Part of the crew of the Sea-Land Integrity at payoff. They are (I. tor.) AB Ishmael Bryab, AB P. Sambula, Partolman John Leiter, QMED Marvin Lamberth and GSU Jackson Fong. The Sea-Land Integrity Rigging the gangway on the Sea-Land Integrity . .............................................................................. SEAFARERS TRAINING & RECREATION CENTER Reservation Information Name:~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~- Your Holiday at the SHLSS Vacation Center: What It Will Cost S.S.# Address: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ Telephone# The costs for room and board at the SHLSS Vacation Center have been set at the minimum to make it possible for all SIU members and their families to enjoy a holiday in Southern Maryland at your home away from home. Number in Party Date of Arrival: 1st Choice ROOM RATES: Member Spouse Children $30.00 per day $5.00 per day $5.00 per day MEALS: Member Spouse Children $8. 50 per day $4.00 per day $4.00 per day 2nd Choice 3rd Choice (Stay is limited to 2 weeks) Date of Departure Send to: Seafarers Training & Recreation Center Piney Point, Md. 20674 (Phone: 301-994-0010) NOTE: No lodging or meal charge for children under age 12 . So that as many of our members as possible can enjoy a holiday at SHLSS Vacation Center, the stay is limited to two weeks. ......•..•••............•.•......................•............••.•...••..•..... July 1988 I LOG I 5 �Program Can Cut Expenses A Look at SIU Preferred Provider Health Care • For several years, the Seafarers Welfare Plan has been implementing an overall medical benefits cost con..ainment effort. The program includes the Claims Department Medical Audit Program, participant audits and the Seafarers Preferred Provider Program. The purpose of these cost containment programs is to ensure that Seafarers and their families continue to obtain quality medical care and, at the same time, help the Plan combat the continuing rise of hospital and medical costs. The various cost containment programs will be explained in periodic articles in the LOG. This month the Seafarers Preferred Provider Program will be examined. The Seafarers Welfare Plan has chosen clinics and hospitals in the ports of Seattle, San Francisco and Honolulu to participate in the programs. In the near future, this network will expand and eventually include the majority of ports across the United States. WHAT IS A PREFERRED PROVIDER HOSPITAL? For the purposes of this project, a Preferred Provider Hospital is a medical facility which agrees to provide services to Seafarers and their families for a negotiated reimbursement rate. Generally, there will be only one Preferred Provider Hospital in each port. WHAT IS THE PURPOSE OF THE PREFERRED PROVIDER ORGANIZATION (PPO)? The purpose of a PPO is to give Seafarers and their families an opportunity to be served by one facility which will become aware of the needs of men and women working in the maritime industry, and the particular needs of their families _ This arrangement will allow mem· bers and their dependents who are in need of medical attention to use a hospital which is familiar with the Seafarers Welfare Plan and the claim's payment procedures. This arrangement also allows the Plan to have a continuing relationship with a hospital, so that if there are disputes which come up concerning payment of claims, they may be resolved quickly and with a minimum involvement of the members or their dependents. Since the closing of Public Health Hospitals in 1981, Seafarers have used many different facilities in their home ports as well as when they were in unfamiliar U.S. ports. Establishing a PPO arrangement with one hospital will offer Seafarers the opportunity to get medical treatment at a hospital which will provide excellent care and will welcome Seafarers and their families . HOW WILL TIDS PROGRAM WORK? As with any other hospital admission, in order to use a particular facility you must use a doctor who has priv6 I LOG I July 1988 ileges at the hospital. Most of the PPO hospitals will have outpatient clinics as part of their facility. By choosing a doctor from that clinic, should it become necessary for you to be admitted to a hospital, you should have no trouble being admitted to the PPO facility. For example, if you are having back trouble, you would go to the clinic at that facility and ask to make an appointment with an orthopedist. If you feel this doctor suits you, he would become your regular doctor. And if you should need to be admitted for an operation, you would receive treatment at the PPO facility. If your doctor does not have privileges at the PPO facility, the chances are you will not be able to use the PPO hospital when you or your family need in-patient treatment. As the PPO hospitals are among the biggest in the city, there will be many doctors in each specialty to choose from. In non-emergency admission situations, you or your dependent would go down to the hospital's admissions section to check into the hospital. At that time the hospital staff would provide you with a Seafarers benefit application to be filled in. Once this application and other hospital forms are complete, in most cases, this would be all that is required of the member or his dependent. The hospital will forward all forms and bills directly to headquarters _ At the time of admission, the member's eligibility will be checked by telephone with headquarters in Camp Springs. By checking eligibility before services are provided, it will be determined at the outset who will be responsible for payment, and this will prevent disagreements later on. In some instances, the PPO hospital will also be the clinic performing the fit-for-duty and other employment-related physical examinations. Your Port Representatives will notify you of any changes concerning the clinics. • using a facility which is familiar with our organization and whose staff is familiar with the unique needs of our membership and their families. • streamlined claims procedures for members and dependents using this facility. • use of these hospitals will allow the Plan to monitor the claims to make sure the hospital is offering their services efficiently and maintaining high standards of quality of care. • if the hospital sees that many Seafarers and their families are using the facility, the hospital and Plan will be able to maintain the reasonable rates for services. This, in tum, will allow the Plan to keep a lid on rising health care costs and use these savings to the benefit of members and their dependents. The following hospitals have contracted with the Seafarers Welfare Plan to provide clinic and hospital services; Virginia Mason in Seattle, St. Mary's Hospital in San Francisco and Straub Clinic and Hospital in Honolulu. Future LOG articles will feature these facilities to inform Seafarers and their families of the services and special features of each preferred provider facility. This program is an ambitious one, and in order to make it work it needs the full support of the SIU membership and their families. The Welfare Plan would like to hear about your experience with the existing clinics or your thoughts about this type of program. Please write to: PPO Coordinator SIU Headquarters-4th Floor 5201 Auth Way Camp Springs, Md. 20746 ~ Personals Larry Albert Lynch Please contact Floyd Mullins collect at (209) 537-2717. In Memoriam DEEPSEA Wilfred Bennerson William Anderson Harry Bammarito Joseph Basch Gay Bentley Frederick Brown John Calhoun Curtis Clark William DeGroat Daniel Enos Frank Gages Ramiro Gonzales Norman Hall Dobromir Kosicki Francisco Nadal Raymond Orso Leo Strange Edward Sellers Robert Smith Reginald Thomas Chester Miller WILL I BE ABLE TO USE THIS HOSPITAL IF I DO NOT HAVE ELIGIBILITY FOR WELFARE COVERAGE? It is possible for you to use the PPO facility if you do not have eligibility for welfare benefits; however, you would be responsible for the payment of the hospital bills just as you would be at any other facility. INLAND Niblet Oliver Guy Reagan MUST I USE THE PREFERRED PROVIDER HOSPITAL? The use of the PPO hospital is voluntary. If a member or dependent chooses a facility other than the PPO hospital, there is no effect on the benefits which will be provided by the Plan. There are, however, many advantages to using the PPO hospital such as: • obtaining services at a facility which offers quality care for a reasonable cost. Stanley Marvel Glen Wheeler Patrick Scanlan Larry Walker Norfleet Burke Anthony Conti William Culpepper · Albert Windley GREAT LAKES Edward Murphy John McDonald �~ I 11 I i ~i ·~ .;.~· · a geA re ge~ ,. . .="·".:;;:;r-:=~::'&.~!r:rmxx:·~;.:;;.::;...:,:;~i....,~~ID Rivers Shrink in Face of Massive Drought The worst drought in years has seen the Mississippi River shrink to some 20 feet below normal levels, and dozens of tugs and barges have become stuck, halting traffic up and down the river. ••It's having a tremendous effect here, slowing down shipments, and some boats have been laid up," said St. Louis Port Agent Tony Sacco. Most of the problems have happened on the upper portions of the river. New Orleans Patrolman Nick Celona said operations around that Gulf port are pretty much normal. Channels in the river have become both more narrow and shallow as the lack of rain dries up the river. New limits on the number of barges allowed in a tow have gone into effect. The Army Corp of Engineers has seven dredges working the river. As tows become stuck, traffic is tied up along the river. At one time late last month, more than 1,800 barges were trapped on the Mississippi near Greenville, Miss. after a tow hit a sandbar. Most of the navigation problems are at sharp, Z-shaped turns in the river where tows must move to the extreme Dixie Orders New Chemical Barges SIU-contracted Dixie Carriers has ordered three modern and sophisticated chemical barges which could boost their business on the Gulf-Intercoastal Waterway. The barges are the ··most unique in the inland trade, .. said Dixie President Joe Pyne. They will be able. to carry any type of non-pressurized chemical. The barges are basically scaled-down versions of parcel tankers. Each barge will be double-skinned with a capacity of 2,000 meteric tons and will be 218 feet long and 52.5 feet wide. They will have six stainless steel tanks. which is the preferred tank material because it cleans easily. Also each tank will have its own pump, further reducing the chance of contamination. Dixie will operate the barges under contract from a Norwegian shipping company. Pyne said the use of these parcel barges could be a growth area for the inland industry. side of a navigable channel in order to change direction. As they make that move, they risk running aground into the side of the channel and destroying the channel wall. Some problems have been reported along the Ohio River, but the Corps of Engineers said that river's system of locks and dams, along with water released from various flood control reservoirs, has helped keep barge traffic moving. Barges have been forced to carry lighter loads, however. There is little relief in sight, and both rivers will probably drop even further unless major rainfalls occur. One barge industry leader said it would take a hurricane to bring the river levels back to normal. While most attention has focused on the rivers, the Great Lakes have also been affected by the drought. No where near as serious as the river levels, lower lake levels have forced ships to reduce their loads by about a foot to 15 inches less to be able to navigate along the Cuyahoga River and other Lake Erie terminals. 3,500 tons in some areas. In Cleveland, vessels hauling ironore, stone and coal are loading about Orgulf's Peter Fanchi Onboard Orgulf's Peter Fanchi are (front, I. tor.) Tom Baver, lead deckhand, deckhands Paul Sturmamatc and Doug Haston (rear) Deckhand Darren Curry and Cook Dorlis Armstrong. Dispatchers Report for Inland Waters JUNE 1-30, 1988 *TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups Class A Class B Class C Port New York ...... ... .. .............. Philadelphia ....................... Baltimore .. __ ..................... Norfolk Mobile ........................... New Orleans . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _. Jacksonville .... . . . . . . . . . - . . - . - - . - . San Francisco ............... _. ..... Wilmington ........................ Seattle ......... _................. Pueno Rico Houston .......................... Algonac . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . St. Louis ......................... Piney Point ... .................. ... Totals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . o o o, o o o o o o ••••••• o , o , o , o o o o o o I o I o I o I o I o I I Io I I I I I I Port New York ...... ... ............. . .. Philadelphia Baltimore ......................... Norfolk Mobile ........................... New Orleans ....................... Jacksonville ....................... San Francisco . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Wilmington ........................ Seattle ........................... Puerto Rico Houston ........................ - . Algonac .......................... St. Louis ...... ....... ........ .... Piney Point ........................ Totals .. ... ................. ..... o o o o o o o o o o o O o I I I I If o o o o o o o o o Oto o 0 I I I I I I If I I I I O I I I I I I I I I I I I If f I I I I I I I It It Port New York ......................... Philadelphia ....................... Baltimore ......................... Norfolk .......................... Mobile ........................... New Orleans ....................... Jacksonville ....................... San Francisco ...................... Wilmington ........................ Seattle ........................... Puerto Rico Houston .......................... Algonac .......................... St. Louis .. _...................... Piney Point ........................ Totals ........................... I I I If I I I I 0 0 0 O 0 O O '' •'' '' 0 2 7 47 0 0 0 0 3 0 0 1 22 0 0 82 0 1 0 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 14 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 5 TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups Class A Class 8 Class C DECK DEPARTMENT 0 0 0 0 3 0 28 5 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 1 15 0 6 0 0 0 9 0 1 0 5 0 0 0 54 0 0 15 0 0 4 0 0 2 0 8 28 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 22 3 0 0 0 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 7 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 11 4 2 115 15 30 0 0 16 0 0 0 ENGINE DEPARTMENT 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 12 0 0 0 0 0 1 16 STEWARD DEPARTMENT 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 20 0 0 4 0 1 0 '"'"REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups Class A Class B Class C 0 4 5 58 0 0 0 0 50 0 0 2 54 0 0 28 173 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 14 0 0 0 0 25 0 0 0 31 0 1 0 22 0 0 0 0 31 0 0 0 17 1 0 72 0 0 0 6 0 1 0 0 6 0 0 0 11 0 0 0 0 24 0 0 0 7 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 72 3 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 21 0 9 0 0 3 0 6 0 42 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 0 4 1 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 56 20 16 74 17 30 301 116 60 0 33 0 0 0 16 0 0 13 0 0 0 4 0 0 11 0 0 0 0 0 0 TAKE CARE OF YOURSELF Totals All Departments ................ Support SPAD *"Total Registered" means the number of men who actually registered for shipping at the port last month. **"Registered on the Beach" means the total number of men registered at the port at the end of last month. July 1988 I LOG I 7 �Gulf ·convoy American Eagle's Dangerous Voyage Includes Look at Life in the Middle East Being part of a 15-ship convoy in the Persian Gulf was all in a day's work, said Michael Meany, who recently signed off the American Eagle after a six-month stint as chief steward. Still, it got a little hairy at times, especially when the Syrian-flag tanker nearby was under attack from an Iranian frigate. The 15-ship convoy (3 Americanflag, 12 foreign) was part of an effort by the American government to relocate a base from Sudan to Bahrain. The American Eagle had to travel through the Suez Canal down the Nile to get to Sudan. "It was an incredible trip," said Meany, who took pictures of his experiences: the Suez Canal, a picturesque Sudanese marketplace, and most vividly, a helicopter mission onboard the American Eagle. "I'm really glad we had that sealift course at Piney Point,'' said Meany. "Everything wound up being pretty much routine, and we didn't have to use much of our training, but it sure was good to know what to do in case there was a real emergency.'' The warship accompanying the convoy was the Samuel Roberts, said Meany. He became friendly with one of the crewmembers who came onboard, Signalman Serge Kingery, who was on the ill-fated S.S. Stark. During a stop in the Sudan, crewmembers went ashore and visited this marketplace. The Seafarers onboard tht Attttrican Eagle worked closely with its U.S. Navy escorts during tbe Gulf voyage. Here a sailor is transferred back to the escort ship Samuel Roberti via helicopter. Photos by Mike Meany Not every vessel in the Gulf is a commercial or warship. Chief Steward Mike Meany (left) and Chief Cook Brantley Young. 8 I LOG I July 1988 �The U.S. Navy warship Samuel Roberts protected the convoy. GSU Larry Aldries takes a break on deck. A mosque in Bahrain AB F. M. Rose Crewmen from the Roberts come aboard the Eagle. Life along the docks is a world apart from modern American ports. Above, workers find shade for an afternoon break. Below, it takes dozens of workers to move cargo by hand. Chowtime's a welcome break on the Eagle. July 1988 I LOG I 9 �This Bud's for the USNS Navasota by Bob Borden, PAO, MSCPAC I a tough way to earn a cold beer, but the crew of the USNS Navasota recently took advantage of an MSCPAC instruction that allows the consumption of beer while on high-tempo operations in the Indian Ocean. Since early February, the Navasota has been underway supporting ships operating in the waters of the Arabian Sea and those headed for the troubled Persian Gulf. Her performance has drawn praise from units refueled by her, including a personal note to the ship's master, Capt. C. L. Becker, from Commander, Cruiser Destroyer Group Three, who said: "Many thanks to you and the outstanding crew of the 'Battle Oiler.' Truly, without you, our operations would not have been possible." T'S After the Navasota completed her first 45 consecutive days at sea operating in the Indian Ocean, the ship held a fantail cookout. In accordance with MSCPAC Instruction 4440.7A, which explains the policy of consuming beer at sea, the crew and military detachment were allowed a maximum of two beers. Navasota personnel had to wait another 45 days at sea before they could enjoy one more cookout with beer. The final event took place in mid-May before the ship returned to Subic Bay in the Philippines. Capt. Becker said both cookouts with beer and soft drinks were a success and a welcome break from the ship's busy operational schedule in the Indian Ocean. Key parts of MSCP AC Instruction 4440. 7 A include the following guidelines for drinking beer at sea: MSCPAC New Briefs. -Chief Cook Calvin Williams, a longtime MSTS and MSCPAC employee, retired in May after 42 years of government service. Williams will always remember his first month of employment with MSTSPAC. A couple of weeks after he was hired in August 1950, he was serving on the hospital ship the USNS Benevolence. when it was struck by another ship and sunk five miles west of the Golden Gate Bridge. Williams stayed afloat in a life preserver for two hours before he was picked up by a rescue boat. After that incident. he wasn•t sure if he wanted to remain with the maritime organization. He finally returned to his Bay Area hotel, only to see it burning to the ground with all hi possessions inside his room. LLWith no money and no clothes, I didn't have a choice about a career after that,•• joked Williams. "I had to stay with MSTS." Williams was joined in a small cer· emony at MSCPAC in May with Nina J. Olsen and Donald L. Gould. Olsen , a computer specialist at MSCPAC , received a pin and certificate for her • • 20 years of government service. Olsen's entire government career has been spent at MSCPAC. Gould, a deck engine machinist, was recognized for his 40 years of government service. After spending a few years in the Navy, Gould joined MSTSPAC in 1951 as a fireman. He spent the next 18 years aboard the USNS Sultan until the troop ship was laid up in 1969. -Comptroller employees Robert Sciba and Eva Lee were named that department's Employee of the Month for April and May, re pectively. Sciba, a five-year MSCPAC purser who ' s served aboard the Mispi/lion, Ponchatoula, Passumpsic , Mizar and Mercy, was praised for training new junior purser candidates in "real" purser situations. Ms. Lee, a fiscal accountant. was selected for Comptroller Employee of the Month because of her quality work performance, her pleasant manner and her willingness to assist ashore and afloat customers. -Capt. Nathan E. Smith, who served as temporary master aboard the USNS Joining in a small retirement ceremony at MSCPAC are (I. tor.) George Grier, Capt. W.T. Dannheim, Calvin Williams and Donald Gould. 10 I LOG I July 1988 USNS Navasota • The instruction applies only to MSCPAC vessels operating in the Indian Ocean. • Before a ship departs for Indian Ocean operations, the beer is purchased from a Navy exchange. The amount of beer purchased depends on the ship's complement and the 45 day increments of the underway schedule. • Beer is issued only after the ship has accumulated 45 consecutive days at sea and is not scheduled to arrive in a liberty port prior to 50 days at sea. • Only two beers per person will be issued during "Beer Call." Beer is not allowed to be traded or sold among crewmembers. A list is used to record all beer issues . • Issuance of beer at sea is normally accompanied with a cookout or barbecue. Beer is opened when issued. Canned soft drinks are made available to non-beer drinkers. Kilauea while the ship was deployed to the Indian Ocean from October to January, received a Special Act award from MSCPAC in recognition of his outstanding performance aboard the ammunition ship. During the Kilauea 's Indian Ocean voyage, the ship's air operations moved 2,078 passengers, 780 tons of freight and 389,905 pounds of mail without a single accident or incident. The Kilauea and HELSUPPRON FIVE DET FOUR received Battle Group Alpha's "Most Valuable Player" award during the ship's deployment. Capt. Smith was at MSCPAC headquarters in early June to receive his Special Act award and a $1,500 check for his superb performance aboard the Kilauea. engraved MSCPAC plaque and 72 hours of special liberty. -MSCPAC's Sailor of the Quarter for afloat and ashore billets (January-March 1988) was announced recently by Capt. W. T. Dannheim , USN , COMSCPAC. ETI John Gemmell of the USNS Passumpsic was recognized for his revitalization of an undermanned electronics shop. Through Gemmel's training of work center personnel to get them thoroughly familiarized with shipboard systems, the Passumpsic was prepared for a high level of operational readiness. RM2 Cynthia L. Hughes was named the ashore SOQ for her outstanding performance of duty while serving as communications leading petty officer and NWPL custodian at MSCP AC. Her knowledge of the NWPL enabled her to assist in the establishment of several military department libraries. Both sailors received a certificate of achievement, an -The second annual MSCPAC golf tournament was held in Alameda June I. Low gross winner was Lt. Rod Linville who shot an even par 71. Low gross runnerup was Bob Borden with a 74 . Linville also captured low net honors. His l I handicap gave him a net 60. Low net runnerup Was Capt. Harry Lara, the former MSCPAC transportation chief, with a 61. -MSCPAC staffer George Bruno, head of the tanker branch and a Naval reserve captain in command of MSCO Concord 220, participated in the Navy's physical readiness test in early June and showed why he's getting better with age. Bruno , 46, surpassed the " Outstanding Level" for 17-19 year-olds males, the highest mark on the physical readiness test. He completed 96 situps, 73 pushups and ran 1.5 miles in 11 minutes. -Chief Engineer Steve W. Cox, a 27year federal employee, died May 22 after a bout with cancer. Cox, 60, is survived by his wife, Anita, who resides in Incline ViJlage, Nevada. -Utilityman John J. Wilson, with three years of federal service, suffered a stroke aboard the USNS Ponchatoula and died May 22. Wilson, 69, is survived by his two children. -AB Earl W. Sandidge Jr., a 30-year federal employee, drowned near Norfolk, Va., on April 14. Sandidge, 58, was last assigned to the USNS Zeus. He is survived by his two children. �MSCPAC On Exhibit in Oakland Labor Briefs JOSLIN, Ill. (PAl)-IBP, Inc. agreed to recognize the Food and Commercial Workers as the representative of l, 700 workers at IBP's meatprocessing plant here after the Illinois Labor Dept. said a majority of workers had signed union authorization cards. UFCW President William H. Wynn expressed hope that IBP' s acceptance of the card check rather than forcing a more time-consuming election process "heralds the start of an improved relationship between the union and IBP, built on mutual cooperation and understanding and benefiting both the workers and the company.'' The UFCW aJso represents 2,800 workers at IBP's Dakota City, Neb., plant. ..... A 20-foot MSC container which displayed captioned photos telling the story about the Military Sealift Command was used at two separate events in May. Hundreds of people attending Oakland's World Trade and Maritime Day on May 21 took a look inside the van and left with a colorful MSC poster. In the spirit of the Unified Transportation Command, MSCPAC shared space inside the container with MTMCWA. Earlier in the week, the same display was used at the National Defense Transportation Association's symposium held at the Presidio in San Francisco. FORT COLLINS, Colo. (PAl)-Workers at Anheuser-Busch's new brewery here voted 222 to 53 for a union shop. The Teamsters said the victory was particularly rewarding because Colorado is a right-to-work state. Colorado is the only right-to-work state in the nation that allows a union shop when employees under contract approve it by a 75 percent margin. AnheuserBusch recognized the IBT as bargaining agent in February 1988 after the union provided proof that a majority of the workers sought its representation. Personals Mike Bullen Please contact John Thompson-bosun, USNS Antares, Sealift Terminal, 9810 August Rd., Jacksonville, Fla. 32226. Cecil Ayers Perry Ellis would like to get in touch with you. Please write him at P.O. Box 123201, Ridglea Post Office, Fort Worth, Texas 76121. Raymond Hill MADRID, Spain (PAl)-The International Metalworkers' Federation OMF) Central Committee meeting here expressed support for the striking Inter- Raymond Hill would like to hear from any of his seafaring friends. Please write to him at Route 3, Box 4444, Hagerstown, Maryland 21740. national Jai-Alai Players Association, Jack Sommers the Auto Workers' "'Washington Re- Please contact an old shipmate, James Peterson, at 1483 Judson Way, Chula Vista, Calif. 92011. port" said. The IJAPA voted to affiliate with the UAW in June after striking eight companies in Florida, Connecticut and Rhode Island in midApril. The UAW said unfair labor pradic;es against the players have included threatening Basques with the loss of their visa status and return airline tickets to Spain. About 70 percent of the UAW-represented Jai Alai players come from the Basque country. WASHINGTON (PAl}-The AFL-CIO Industrial Union Dept. 's Committee on Pension and Benefit Fund Policy has commissioned a study of benefits in the 21st century. Clothing and Textile Workers President Jack Sheinkman, who chairs the committee, said the study will be directed by Howard Young, an actuary who recently retired from the Auto Workers and now teaches at the University of Michigan. The study will focus on the impact of political, population and other changes on benefit structures and needs as the proportion of Americans over age 65 greatly expands in the next century. WASHINGTON (PAl)-The Associated Clerical, Office, Laboratory and Technical Staff of the University of Maine (ACSUM), a National Education Association affiliate, won $2.7 million in pay equity raises for most of the 1,000 clerical workers at the university. After an ACS UM study demonstrated sex and race bias in the university's job classification system, the employees worked with the university administration to develop a bias-free system with pay equity raises that will be implemented this summer. Are You M·ssing lmpo ant Mail? 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(Signed)------------------ -----------------------------------------------------------~ July 1988ILOGI11 �Where to Find WW II Vets Information The Veteran's Administration has issued the following list of agencies and their addresses for WW II merchant marine veterans seeking disability compensation and medical benefits for service-connected injuries and illnesses. Records of merchant seamen trained by the U.S. Maritime Service. Requests for information should include the name the seaman used during training, date of birth, and social security number. Write: National Personnel Records Center Civilian Records Branch 111 Winnebago Street St. Louis, MO 63118 Information Sources for World War II Merchant Seamen Seeking Benefits and Services from the Veterans Administration for Service-Connected or Service-Aggravated Injuries or Illnesses. The Veterans Administration (VA) may pay disability compensation and provide medical services to World War II merchant seamen with veterans status under Public Law 95-202. Merchant seamen must be able to document their claim for compensation by providing substantiating information. The following is a list of facilities that maintain merchant seamen records. The records may contain material relevant to a compensation claims case. Medical information on merchant seamen treated at U.S. Public Health Service Hospitals (former marine hospitals). Requests for information should include the name the seaman used as a patient, date of birth, social security number, Z-number, location of hospital where treatment was received, approximate date(s) of treatment, kind of information being requested, how it is to be used and where the information should be sent. If request for information is on behalf of a merchant seaman who is deceased or incompetent, a death certificate or proof of incompetency must be provided. Requester should al o state their relationship to seaman. Write: Health Data Center GWL Hansen's Disease Center Carville, LA 70721 The U.S. Coast Guard has information on specific vessels a merchant seaman may have served on. Requests for information should include u:s. Coast Guard Z-number, date of birth and name the seaman used when sailing. Write: Commandant U.S. Coast Guard (GMVP·l) 2100 Second Street, SW Washington, DC 20593 Academic, medical and training records of seamen who were enrolled as cadets at the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy. Requests for information should include name the seaman used as a cadet, date of birth, social security number and dates of enrollment. Write: U.S. Merchant Marine Academy Kings Point, New York 11024-1699 Attn: Director of External Affairs Attn: Director Information on merchant seamen who received medals and decorations. Government files may contain information about the basis for which the medal award was given. Requests for information should include the full name of the seaman, U.S. Coast Guard Z or Book number, and World War II home address. Write: U.S. Department ofTransPQrtation Maritime Administration-MAR 250 Office of Maritime Labor & Training 400 Seventh Street, SW Washington~ DC 20590 Vessel Status Cards that identify vessels owned or operated by the War Shipping Administration (WSA) and articles of vessels owned or controlled by WSA that suffered war damage may be available at Maritime Administration. Requests for information should include the name of the vessel. Write: U.S. Department of Transportation Maritime Administration-MAR 573 Chief, Division of Statistics 400 Seventh Street SW Washington, DC 20590 Attn; Seamen Awards Seafarer. International Union of North Amcnca. AFL-CIO July 1988 LccJJlalivc . lldmini>trativc Dnd Regulatory Happening< (Continued from Page 32.) differential subsidy funds for 12 foreign-built container vessels. The bill is ''vitally necessary if the U.S. merchant marine is to be competitive for the essential trades of the United States," said Inouye, who noted that the bill would not hurt other U.S. liner operators nor would it affect e.xisting cargo preference laws. It is not, he emphasized. a substitute for reform of the liner subsidy program. Minimum Wage The House of Representatives is expected to vote on the Fair Labor Standards Amendments of 1988 later on this month. The legislation would raise the minimum wage to $4.55 in three stages by 1991. The minimum wage has remained static since 1981 while inflation has increased dramatically. "It is only fair that this legislation be passed," said SIU's Sacco. "The SIU strenuously opposes any move to weaken the bill through the passage of amendments authorizing a sub-minimum youth wage.'' 12/LOG/July 1988 Procedure and Charter Bill The House Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee has been holding hearings on H.R. 4662, which would authorize the federal government to build vessels for charter to private industry. The legislation has divided the maritime industry. Some operators feel that it could give the industry a badlyneeded boost in the arm. Others are convinced that it would upset the domestic trades. Sewace Sludge At the very same moment that seg, ments of the maritime industry were celebrating passage of a bill clarifying the Jones Act to include the transportation of sewage sludge, legislation outlawing the carriage of such products was being introduced in both the Senate and House of Representatives. The SIU has strongly backed enactment of the Sewage Sludge bill. The Union also felt that there was a tremendous opportunity for growth in the industry. In addition, the legislation marked the first time that the Jones Act was unequivacably applied to the 200 mile exclusive economic zone. Trade Bill Prospects for passage of a trade bill picked up dramatically when Democrats in the House and Senate decided to introduce a separate piece of legislation dealing with the issue of plant closings. Most Democrats, as well as the labor movement and many local governments, remain committed to the concept of plant closing legislation. The political reality, however, is that the Democrats can't muster the necessary two-thirds vote to override President Reagan's veto of the Omnibus Trade Bill. By separating the two bills, Democratic leaders are convinced that they can win the necessary two or three votes needed from Republican lawmakers who face difficult re-election campaigns this year and who won't be on record as opposing plant closing legislation. The stripped down trade bill contains several items of interest to the maritime industry, including one which would enhance the powers of the Federal Maritime Commissioner to pursue matters involving unfair trade against American shipping companies. Unfortunately, the legislation does not contain an auto-carriage provision, which was deleted injoint conference. And it does not contain a ban on the export of refined Alaskan oil, which was dropped in the unsuccessful attempt to gain the three votes needed to override the president's veto in the Senate. �Frank Drozak Is Dead at 60 F rank Drozak, the tenacious, twofisted bosun who led the Seafarers Union during one of maritime's most tumultuous periods, died of cancer at his home in Alexandria, Va. on June 11, 1988. He was 60 years old. Drozak was buried in a simple ceremony at Seafarers Haven, a cemetery for seamen which he had built across the river from the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship. He now rests alongside such friends and co-workers as Frank Mongelli, E.B. "Mac" McAuley, Jimmy Golder and Bob Vahey. "Piney Point was his port, his safe haven," said SIU SecretaryTreasurer Joe DiGiorgio in a moving graveside eulogy. "Frank Drozak's leadership, compassion and guidance will be sorely missed," said Mike Sac.co, who was sworn in as president of the SIU after a unanimous vote of the Union's executive board on June 15. HHis death will leave an immense void in the maritime industry," said Rep. Walter B. Jones (D-N.C.), chairman of the House Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee. "We are better and thi5 labor movement is strong because he came among us, 11 AFL-CIO Secretary Treasurer Thomas R. Donahue said in his heartfelt eulogy during final service~ at the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School. "I am sure that Frank Drozak will take his place among such figures as Paul Hall, Joe Curran and Harry Lundeberg," said Shannon Wall, executive vice president of District 1-NMU. "Maritime has lost one of its own," said Rep. Helen Bentley (D-Md.) in a statement included in the Congressional Frank Drozak Record. "Frank's death brings sorrow to trade unionists around the world, at sea and ashore," said AFL-CIO President Lane Kirkland. "He will be remembered by the national leaders who relied on his counsel, as well as by union members in every craft whom Frank helped rescue in a thousand strike emergencies." uring his eight years as SIU president, Frank Drozak was a leading spokesman for workers' rights. He opposed the administration's repeated attempts to cut federal spending for maritime and social programs, saying that this would weaken this nation's sealift capability and create a two-tiered society of haves and have-nots. His agenda was shaped by an historical accident. He asswned office during D the 1980 presidential campaign. He died just as the Reagan "Revolution" was winding down, when the shipping industry was still mired in a decade-long depression. Under Drozak's stewardship, the SIU was able to sign up hundreds of new jobs for its members in the military sector, expand membership services through the implementation of innovative programs and upgrade its training and educational facilities in Piney Point. These accomplishments occurred during a time when the American-flag merchant marine had declined by more than one-third, from 600 vessels in 1980 to 360 today. Institutions like U.S. Lines and the National Maritime Council, which many in the maritime industry thought would last forever, have simply ceased to exist. nder Drozak's stewardship, "the SIU operated a formidable political apparatus,'' wrote Robert F. Morison in The Journal of Commerce. "The Seafarers, small in number compared to the other national unions, ~onsistently U - continued next page With Joan lngrao, exqcutive necretary-treaaurer of the AFL-CIO Mmitimo At the Democratic National Committee's Platfonn Committee in January 1980 urging a commitment to a strong national maritime :policy. Trades Department, one of his mentors, his strongest ally in tho labor movement, and a close friend. In Nicaragua in 1982 meeting with l~bor leaders and pledging support for a free and democratic trade union movement in Central America. Special Section At the House Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee in 1984 urging national support for ailing U.S~flag merchant marine. July 1988 / SEAFARERS LOG/ 13 �What They Are Saying... rank Drozak guided the Maritime Trades Department through eight of the most difficult years we have ever encountered. He never wavered from our true course of bringing a better life to working people through the trade union movement. He was particularly effective in the legislative and political fields, which are so vital to the MID and its 44 affiliated unions. Time and again his testimony was instrumental in convincing Congress of the rightness of our cause. His contributions to the MID, as well as the entire labor movement, will long be remembered. -Jean Ingrao, Executive Secretary-Treasurer F Maritime Trades Department, AFL-CIO ranked high on the list in dollars donated to congressional and presidential campaigns." Because of this, the SIU played an important role in preserving the ban on the export of Alaskan oil and in fighting back repeated attempts to weaken the Jones Act. Drozak was considered one of the architects of the Cargo Preference Compromise of 1985, which preserved the P .L. 480 program in the face of fierce attacks from agricultural groups. As a result, American-flag cargo preference With Riley Regan of the National lrultitute on Alcoholiam At the SIU-SJ)Omored seminar on alcohol nddietton mid treatment at Piney Point in February 19'76. requirements for certain kinds of government-impelled cargoes were raised from 50 to 75 percent, safe-guarding thousands of jobs for American seamen and shoreside workers. During the last two years of his life, Drozak was instrumental in forging coalitions to remove transportation from the provisions of the Canada Free Trade Agreement, in fighting for a Trade Bill that would give American shipping companies equal access to foreign markets and in speaking out against attacks on the integrity of the American registry, most notably, the reflagging of 11 Kuwaiti tankers. rozak was a vice president of the AFL-CIO and a valued member of the Federation's ex· ecutive council. He was also head of the 8.5 million member Maritime Trades Department. He was only the third person to head the Seafarers International Unio11 of North America, following two legendary leaders, Harry Lundcberg and Paul Hall. He was ~lso president of two SIUNA D With Mrs. Harry Lundeberg and west coast maritime labor leaders Paul Dempster, SUP president and Ed Turner, former president of the Marine Cooks and Stewards at the rededication of the memorials to Lundeberg and Andrew Fureseth in San Francisco in March 1981. affiliates - this Union, the SIUAGLIWD, and the United Industrial Workers Union, which represents workers in a diverse number of fields, from the service and industrial sectors to transportation, government, fish canning and steel. In his various capacities, he was an ardent spokesman for working people both here and abroad. At the request of AFL-CIO President Lane Kirkland, he traveled extensively to other cowitries Nicaragua, Australia, Zimbabwe, among others. He was a member of the A. Philip Randolph Institute, the Coalition Against Apartheid and the United Way. He received a life achievement award from Histadrut, the Israeli organization. As president of the MTD, Drozak led a successful 11-year fight to gain recognition for the role that American seamen played in World War II. He worked tirelessly for ratification of ILO Convention 147, which set minimum international standards for seamen. It was the first ILO convention to be signed by the United States in more than 35 years. He was a leading spokesman for the fishing and fish processing industry. He helped reorganize the Atlantic Fisher- With national labor leaders at the White House for a briefing by President Ronald Reagan in July 1981. With Presidential candidate Walter Mondale at SIU headquarters in August 1984. With President Jinuny Carter on the White House lawn in the Summer of 1980. 14 /SEAFARERS LOG/ .July 1988 Special Section �With NMU President Shannon Wall at SIU-sponsored unity meeting in Miami Beach in February 1982. men,s Union in New Bedford, incorporating it directly into the SIU He led a long and bitter strike in New Bedford to protect the rights of the newly-reorganized fishermen there. At the same time, he worked with allies in Congress to try to resolve thorny problems relating to vessel safety, liability insurance, and fishing rights on the Grand Banks. He strenuously opposed attempts by tug and barge companies which tried to deprive certain groups of workers of their legitimate right of union representation by unilaterally reclassifying them as supervisory personnel. He worked for passage of a port development bill to stimulate activity in the dredging industry and opposed the imposition of user fees, which he viewed as posing a serious threat to the economic health of the inland waterways industry. He worked to enact legislation to reduce the burdensome requirements heaped on the maritime industry, which is regulated by more than 75 federal agencies. At the same time, he opposed the administration's broader policy of deregulation, saying that it would lead to a breakdown of safety standards in the transportation industry. With SUP President Paul Dempster, left, and Marine Firemen President Whitey Disley at a San Francisco Port Council meeting in April 1984. With upgrading Seafarers at rozak was a strong proponent of grassroots political activity. During one battle to save the Cargo Preference Act of 1954, he flooded Capitol Hill with dozens of whitecapped seamen who made unannounced visits to their elected representatives. He was constantly seeking new ways to bring labor's message to the public at large. It was a message he had spent his whole life trying to communicate. D e started his career in 1945 in the port of Mobile, Ala. He was one of four children. Both he and his twin brother Paul sought to escape the poverty of Coy, Ala. by going to sea in the waning days of World War II. Drozak joined the SIU in its first decade of existence, when Paul Hall, then director of organizing, was in the process of transforming the Union into one of the most powerful forces on the waterfront. Drozak upgraded to bosun, the highest unlicensed rating in the deck department. He participated in many of the Union's early beefs, including the Isthmian and Cities Service organizing campaigns. He caught the attention of Cal Tanner, then port agent in Mobile, who assigned him to the shore gang in that port. From then on, it was a steady rise through the ranks of the SIU. In 1959 he came to New York as acting port agent. In 1962, at the request of SIU President Paul Hall, he headed the H SHLSS in April 1979, where he was keynote speaker at the launching of the SIU's industrial relations program. SIU's fight against the Teamsters in the port of Philadelphia. The Teamsters had just been expelled from the AFL-CIO by George Meany. SIU head Paul Hall was in the forefront of the fight to prevent the Teamsters from developing a lock on the transportation industry through raids on unions affiliated with the APL-CI 0. Steve "Blackie,, Cardullo, national director of the SIU-affiliated United Industrial Workers Union, had just gone over to the International Brotherhood of Teamsters, taking six other UIW and SIU officials with him. Drozak and a team of SIU stalwarts spent months sleeping on the floor of the Philadelphia hall and walkiilg picket lines. They were exposed to the daily threat of physical violence. They persevered, and as a result of their efforts, hundreds of industrial workers in the port of Philadelphia remained covered by SIU/UIW contracts. In 1963, Drozak briefly headed the Union's lifeboat training program in Brooklyn, N.Y. He was named Philadel- - continued on next page With the recertified Bosuns at SIU headquarters in October 1984 in one of his continuing dialogues with the membership. Special Section July 1988 I SEAFARERS LOG I 15 �phia port agent in 1964. In 1965 he went out to the West Coast to oversee the Union's Vietnam sealift, where he developed a program to insure qualified crewing of SIU-contracted vessels. His experiences during this vital period in our nation's history was to lead to a lifelong commitment to developing procedures to enhance the SIU's manpower system. "It doesn't make a difr ~rence if we have the contract," he would often say. "If we can't man the vessels, then we won't get the jobs." n 1972 he moved to SIU headquarters, then in Brooklyn, where he became vice president in charge of contracts. His close personal relationship with SIU President Paul Hall continued to grow. He assumed many of the day-to-day duties of running the Union, which freed Hall to work on a national and international level. One of the reasons why Hall had called Drozak to headquarters was ·that he had suffered a near-fatal heart attack two years before. Though Hall fully recovered from that ordeal, he was determined that nothing should interfere with the smooth operation of the SIU, not even his own death. When Dro7.ak fell ill in 1988, he was to repeat this process by calling SIU Vice President Mike Sacco to I What They Are Saying... he passing of Frank Drozak is a great loss to the Seafarers International Union of North America, to all of its members in the seafaring, fishing and allied trades and to the trade union movement generally. We will remember Frank with gratitude for his unswerving efforts to call attention to the need for preserving this nation's maritime capability and for his constant search for ways and means to protect and expand job opportunities for his union's membership. Frank assumed the leadership of our union in a most difficult period, one in which U.S. shipping declined as a result of abandonment by the Carter and Reagan administrations. He recognized that the changing character of world shipping required recognition of the need for the industry to be competitive--a not always popular stance but a courageous and honest one. T - Mike Sacco, President Seafarers International Union of North America Washington to coordinate the activities of headquarters and the ports. In his capacity as vice president of the SIU, Drozak attracted nationwide attention for his efforts to mobilize support for the re-opening of the Seatrain Shipyard in Brooklyn. Robert Blackwell, former head of the Maritime Administration, ranked this as one of Drozak's "most remarkable accomplishments." In 1978 Drozak's brother Paul, who had led the fight to sign up workers in the tug and barge industry, died of cancer at the age of 50. Later, as president of the SIU, Frank Drozak would fight to preserve his brother's lega~y when tug and barge companies like ACBL, Dixie and SONAT Marine tried to rid themselves of union workers. When SIU President Paul Hall was felled by an inoperable brain tumor in 1979, Drozak gave this Union a strong presence during a potentially troubling period. Because of their close relationship, there was a smooth transition. Drozak immediately stepped in for Hall on the national level. Within months, he was playing a leading role in securing support for Jimmy Carter, who during his tenure as president had demonstrated a strong. commitment to the maritime industry. Among other things, Carter had come out in support of a cargo preference bill, signed into law legislation redocumenting the S.S. Independence under the American flag, consistently backed a healthy maritime budget, established the Strategic Petroleum Reserve, signed the Deep Seabed Hard Mineral Resources Act with "man-American" provisions intact and worked hard for the enactment of the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act art er lost the 1980 election to Reagan by a substantial margin, in large part because of a sense national frustration brought on by the Iranian hostage crisis. Control of the Senate passed to the Republican Party for the first time in more than 20 years. The combination of these two events helped pave the way for the socalled Reagan "Revolution," which transformed the face of American politics during the early part of the decade and which had profound implications for American seamen. The entire labor movement was faced with a new environment distinctly unfavorable to the interests of the working people. Federal programs which had promoted numerous American industries and provided a minimum safety net for millions of American workers C Explaining the need for a Fair Trade policy to a young citizen during hearings on U.S.-Japan bilateral agreements. Speaking at Maritime Day memorial services in Washinaton. D.C. in May 1980. With MEBA-2 President Ray McKay, SIU of Canada President Gralewicz and SIU of Canada Executive Secretary Andrew Boyle at a meeting of the ILO Maritime Commission in Geneva in October 1984. 16 I SEAFARERS LOG I .July 1988 Leading the Seafarers on a march to support the United Mine Workers in Washington, D.C. in May 1980. Special Section �Participating at maritime meetings of the International Labor Organization in Geneva in the Summex- of 1984 with Ake Selander, deputy secretary general of the International TransportV\Torkers Federation. were axed. The National Labor Relations Board was packed with conservative appointees, which made it impossible for workers to receive an impartial hearing. Maritime, like many other American industries, was hard hit. The Construction Differential Subsidy Program died. In addition, the administration tried to gut the Title XI Loan Guarantee Mortgage Program and the Capital Construction Fund. The USPHS hospital system, which for 200 years had provided seamen with quality medical care, was shut down. Under Drozak's direction, the Union looked into imaginative ways to effect savings within the Seafarers Welfare Plans without having to cut back on the benefits provided seamen. In New Orleans Seattle, for example, a preferred provider program was set up which guaranteed seamen in those ports better medical coverage for less money. From the moment he took office, Drozak was aware that the maritime industry was faced with a grim prospect for the future. The shipping boom of the '70s, which grew from the Vietnam War and was nurtured by the Merchant Marine Act of 1970, was nearing an end. A depression in the oil industry and an explosion of corporate takeovers would soon create a desperate situation in the tug and barge industry as well. In the early part of the decade, before the scope of the Reagan "Revolution" became truly known, Drozak lobbied for a plan to revive the near-moribund bulk trade. He called on Congress to enact the Boggs Bulk Bill, which would have set aside a certain percentage of bulk products for American-flag carriers. The Reagan administration strenuously opposed this bill as well as other efforts to stimulate the bulk trade. It dismantled existing programs aimed at stimulating domestic coal production and tried to discourage the use of bilateral trade agreements. Drozak also moved to revitalize the passenger vessel industry, which the Carter administration had helped to resurrect. He was successful in enacting legislation to reflag the S.S. Constitution, thereby creating several hundred more jobs for SIU seamen. In addition, the tax code was revised to allow the deduction of expenses incurred on shipboard conventions. Disunity in the maritime industry, however, prevented passage of legislation which would have added more passenger vessels to the American registry. Lack of unity was also a major stumbling in the enactment of a new liner subsidy reform program. - continued next page and With SIU President Paul Hall, Johnny Yarmola and Bob Vahey at the AFL-CIO Convention in May 1976. With other members of the Nationwide Coordinating Committee in Washington in .June 1968. It was his first national political involvement. At right is former SIU legislative representative Phil Carlip. With NMU Vice President Mel Barisic and IIA President Teddy Gleason at Maritime Day ceremonies in New York in May t 976. Special Section Being installed (4th from left) as a vice president of the SIUNA at the Union's 12th Convention in 1965. .July 1988 I SEAFARERS LOG / 17_ �Eulogy In a lighter moment with his wife, Marianne (top photo) and best friends Ray and Dolly McKay. At a meeting of the MTD Executive Board in February 1982 (bottom photo). hile fighting to protect his members from jurisdictional attacks by other unions, especially the licensed ones, Droza.k was determined to narrow whatever differences he could. Albert E. May, executive director of the United Shipowners of America, said that lithe big thing Frank did in Washington was to pull everyone together. That's something he'll be W remembered for," Drozak sought to extend that sense of unity to its logical conclusion. The ILA rejoined the Maritime Trades Department in 1981, and the Military Sealift Transport Union merged with the SIU in 1982. Merger talks with the NMU were entered into in 1986. When these talks fell apart because of the NMU's insistence that the A&G District break its formal ties with the other affiliates of the SIUNA, Drozak responded by forming the Seafarers Maritime Union. His goal always was to promote and protect the job security of the membership of the SIU. uilding upon the legacy of Paul Hall, he made education a priority. During his tenure as president, the SHI.SS instituted a new associate arts program and expanded the alcoholic rehabilitation center to include treatment for drug addiction. Sophisticated new equipment like the Haaglund Crane and a bridge simulator were installed. The Army and Navy and other groups started to train at the school. In his speeches, columns and taped messages, Drozak urged our members to B 18 / am standing in today for Lane Kirkland, who would certainly be here if he could to say farewell to a friend and colleague who was also a fellow seaman, and to express more eloquently than I, his affection for Frank and his deep sympathy to Marianne, to the other members of Frank's family, and to the union and the sailors he served. Lane once remarked that the brotherhood of the sea rests on a deep understanding of the basic facts of life that also underlie trade unionism. Seamen understand more readily than others, he said, how much human beings have to depend on each other; they see in their daily life how each member of the crew is responsible to some degree for the lives of his shipmates, the safety of the vessel and the success of the voyage. Nobody ever had a more highly developed sense of the brotherhood of the sea than Frank Drozak. He learned in his teens, shipping out in time of war, that all of us are in the same boat and that the only way to keep it afloat and on course is to make it sea worthy for all. He carried that view ashore with him when he began his career of service to his fellow Seafarers. He extended it, as he grew in experience and responsibility, to include workers in every craft and trade and all the members of our society, the whole family of man. It is a credit to the members of the Seafarers International Union that they keep electing leaders like Frank Drozak - and Paul Hall and Harry Lundeberg and Andrew Furuseth-who are determined never to permit this organization to become an exclusive little parish, but to make it as inclusive as possible, to keep it right in the center of the channel of trade unionism, and to make it a force for strengthening democracy throughout the land. One expression of that determination is this Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship, which is not merely one of the finest trade schools in any industry, but a rescue operation that gives youngsters from city ghettos and rural backwaters a chance to learn and to become full-fledged participants in this society. This school and those opportunities were among the abiding prides and passions of Frank's life. Another expression of that determination to keep the SIU a strong, central, trade union force, is the unfailing support that this Union's officers and members give to the work of the labor movement as a whole, from the highest councils of leadership to the loneliest picket lines. I recall no plea for help, at the local, state, national or international level that didn't have Frank's and the SIU's quick response. And I know of no union that has devoted more of its resources, or used them more effectively, in labor's legislative and political campaigns - and in that, as in everything they shared, Frank and Marianne were clearly an effective team. In all areas of trade union activity, because of the quality of its leaders and the solidarity of its members, the SIU has exerted influence far beyond its apparent strength, and I have no doubt that that will continue. This is an institution that was built for long hauls and heavy weather, and each of its leaders has strengthened it and left behind leadership capable of taking the helm. Frank Drozak was a dear and strong voice on the AFL-CIO Executive Council and its committees not just on maritime issues (though surely he was clear on those) but equally on matters of defense policy, international affairs, economic policy, trade, organizing, pension investment, and a host of other concerns. In the International Transport Federaton and at the ILO, he was a voice for America and for American seamen within the world fraternity of sailors, and in our AFL-CIO Ad Hoc Maritime Committee he worked with his fellow maritime leaders to try to find unity of action. Frank always called it the Ham Hock Committee. He was by any measure a leader--tough, energetic and hard- working, and a staunch ally of every friend of working people. He'll be sorely missed on our Executive Council, in the Maritime Trades Department, in this great Union and throughout this trade union movement. But we are better and this movement is stronger because he came among us. - Thomas R. Donohue I AFL-CIO Secretary- Treasurer upgrade their skills. In order to make upgrading more palatable, he improved the facilities at the Seafarers Harry Lundcberg School. A beautiful new hotel and recreation center was built. So was a new library and a museum to house the records of our Union's rich history. Lectures were videotaped and piped into the students' rooms, so that they could more readily absorb the material they had to learn. Conscious of the fact that the Reagan administration was cutting back benefits for American workers, Drozak toiled to pick up the slack. Among other things, he implemented a new program to house pensioners at Piney Point. Shortly after taking over the helm of the SIU, Drozak took steps to improve services to the members. He relocated the headquarters building to Camp Springs, Md. He completely computerized the Union's records. Not only SEAFARERS LOG I July 1988 did this facilitate the processing of claims, but it laid the foundation for a stronger, more efficient Manpower and Shipping department. t was Drozak's belief that the problems facing the American maritime industry were part of a larger problem. He felt that the international trading system was inherently unfair and that something needed to be done to protect the security of American workers. He called on Congress and the administration to enact an industrial policy. If they didn't, he predicted a mass exodus of jobs overseas. All that American workers would be left with, he said, were "Mickey Mouse jobs in places like McDonald's paying minimum wage rates." The prototype for this, he said, was the formulation of the Effective U.S. I Control Doctrine, which decimated the American-flag merchant marine and jeopardized the fleets of our NATO allies. He was one of the authors of an historic study calling for the reorganization of the American labor movement: "The Changing Situation of American Workers and Their Unions." Acting on the recommendations contained in the report, he made a concerted effort to beef up the Union's organizing department. During his long career in the maritime industry he had witnessed firsthand drastic changes in automation and technology. Unless the SIU and the members of the Union adapted to the rapid changes that were engulfing the industry, he said, they would be left behind. Absent help from the federal government, he believed that the only avenue Special Section �... With AFL-CIO President Lane Kirkland and Secretary-Treasurer Thomas Donahue at his election to the AFL-CIO Executive Council in November 1981. At one of the SIU Crews Conferences at Piney Point in 1975. With Stephen Leslie on his election as president of the Maritime Trades Department, AFL-CIO, in February 1980. on a hospital ship only to declare itself the winner. There was a widespread feeling in the private sector that the procurement process had not been conducted properly. Marine Transport Lines, an NMU-contracted company, filed suit on this issue. Drozak joined others in the maritime industry in calling for a reform of the procurement process. open for growth was in the mi1itary sec· to.r. He .rcpc"tcdly Q!kd on the kderal government to contract work out to the private sector. This would have a threefold effect, he said. le would ina-ease the sealift capability of this wuntry by securing an adcquatdy·sizcd pool of skilled mariners. It would save the American taxpaye.rs hundreds of millions of dollars. And it would save che AmericanOag merchant marine. R ed Campbell, vi~ president in charge of contracts, said, uFrank Drozak's enduring legacy is chat he enabled chis Union to stay afloat during one of the darkest periods in the history of the maritime industry. The United States is quickly approaching the point whe.re it will have co decide if it wants a mer- he turning point came in 1984, chant fleet capable of meeting its security needs. n This same conclusion was reached by the Commission on Merchant Marine when an amendment attached to the Department of Defense authorizations bill mandated that the Military Sealift Command go through an A-76 bidding process. As a result of this, the Union was able to sign up hundreds of new jobs on more than 70 military vessels. It was a slow process, made possible by the high quality of SIU crews. In 1984, for example, an SIU crew onboard the Southem Cross made a strong impression on the military, earning a letter and Defense, which recently released a seven-point program aimed to revitalize the maritime industry. "There is a clear and growing danger to the national security," it said, "in the deteriorating condition of America's maritime industries." Echoing a theme that Drozak continually hit upon, the report noted that uThere is today insufficient strategic sealift, both ships and trained personnel, for the United States using only its own resources as required by the defense of commendation for its flawless performance in NATO exercises. Drozak did everything he could co cake advantage of the job opportunities planning assumptions, to execute a · major deployment in contingent operations in a single theater such as South- T that were opening in this area. The SHLSS retooled its curriculum to include a sealift course incorporating training for helicopter operations and underway replenishments. New trainees were cross-trained so that they could handle chores onboard deck and in the engine room. Drozak brought management, labor and government together at Sealift conferences, the first of which was held in May 1986 at the SHL5S. One potentially disturbing development occurred late last year when the Military Sealift Command put out a bid Special Section west Asia. Without decisive action the situation will worsen substantially by the year2000. "Major government effort is urgently required, indeed overdue, to revise our national objectives, policies and commitments in order to reverse the decline of the maritime industry." "There is a great deal of irony in the timing of Frank Drozak's death," said SIU Vice President George McCartney. "The man who did so much to promote the interests of merchant seamen through political action will not be around for what will probably be the most important election in the history of the maritime industry." "Whatever administration replaces this one will almost certainly decide the fate of the American-flag merchant marine," said Joe Sacco, executive vice president of the SIU. - continued next page Speaking at the Metal Trades Department meeting in Anaheim, California in October 1985 with Metal Trades President Paul Burnsky (top photo). With Jack Otero, vice president of the Transportation Communications Union at the AFL-CIO Convention in October 1985 (bottom photo). July 1988 /SEAFARERS LOG/ 19 �At his last Union meeting on April 4, 1988 in Piney Point as he welcomed Mike Sacco aboard as executive vice president. P ...... erhaps the most moving tribute to the memory of Frank Drozak occurred on Maritime Day, several weeks before his death. On the same day the nation was honoring the contributions that American seamen have made to the defense and economic development of this nation, the Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy unveiled a study which called for the elimination of all federal subsidies to the American-flag merchant marine, a development that would doom the maritime industry. The report was denounced by almost all segments of the maritime industry. "It's full of more holes than a well used dart board,» wrote the The I oumal of Commerce in a front page story. The study was unveiled at an all-day seminar. Many of the members of the audience were blunt. "It's categorically bad, amateurish, biased, an undergraduate piece of work and most disappointing," said Admiral Harold E . Shear, former head of the Maritime Administration. For SIU members, the high point of the day came when Andi;ew Gibson, former head of the Maritime Administration and now chairman of Automor, an SIU-contracted company, said that the American Seafarers who crewed his vessels "were the finest in the world, bar none." If that is true, it is because of the vision and determination of one man: Frank Drozak, who kept alive the legacy handed to him by Paul Hall and Harry Lundeberg. rank Drozak is survived by his wife Marianne Rogers Drozak, a daughter, Sarah Frankie Bell; three grandchildren, one of whom was born just days before his death; a brother David; and a sister, Mary Alice Walraven. F A solemn bles sing 11s he lli laid to ra;t. And a last tribute from an old and trusted friendSIU Secretary-Treasurer Joe DiGiorgio. 20 I SEAFARERS LOG I July 1988 Special Section �Dliaes• of Ships Nee•inas BELLATRIX (T·AKR 288), lnterna· tional Marine Carriers), May 20-Chairman Hurmon B. Butts, Secretary Vincent Sanchez Jr., Educational Director Alfred Ragas. No beefs or disputed OT reported, although there was some disputed division of wages in the steward department. Because of poor mail service, no communications have been received from headquarters. A motion was made for the company to have sufficient amount of money on hand for draws in all ports and to forward mail to the ship. Members would also like clarification, in writing, as to the maintenance requirements and the 12-hour clause that's in the contract. As it presently stands, the members are confused. A vote of thanks was given to the steward department for a job well done. Next port: New Orleans, La. GROTON (Apex Marine), May 15Chairman Neil Matthey, Secretary Marvin Deloatch, Educational Director Alan Gard· ner, Deck Delegate Lionel Shaw, Engine Delegate Ricardo Vasquez, Steward Delegate Abduh Azez. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Everything is running smoothly aboard the Groton. The ship will pay off in Stapleton, N.Y. on May 18. The chairman stressed the importance of contributing to SPAD to help keep our political activities moving forward. And the secretary urged all members who qualify to attend the upgrading courses at Piney Point to learn new skills-your key to job security. The educational director reminded members to vote this year in the presidential election. He also said that if members know that tMy will M at sea. during tM elections, they should plan ahead to get an absentee Mlll)t. TM erew gave rM steward aM chief cook a vote of thanks for the fine food they. serve. And the steward. in turn. gave a Vl')te l')f tMnt<s tl') tM crew for tMir great cooperation. Next port: Stapleton. N.Y. OMI WABASH (OMI), May 1-Chair· man H. Thrower, Secretary P. Shauger, Deck Delegate J. Cunningham, Engine Delegate G. Venus, Steward Delegate C. F@urtado. No b@@fs or disputed OT r@· ported, although there was some problem with the launch service in Panama and being restricted to the ship there. There is $117 Trom arrival pMls wn1en nas Men given to the captain to put in his safe. There will be a payoff this trip. The repair list will be posted on the board. A request was made for more milk in the night lunch (so that members can have dry cereal at midnight when getting off watch). Next port: Bayway, N.J. OVERSEAS JUNEAU (Maritime Overseas), May 12-Chairman Errol Pak, Educational Director James Fair. No beefs or disputed OT reported, although there was a question in the engine department regarding earning rest period on weekends and holidays. Is rest period payable on premium days? A Question also was brought up about the sanitary for the crew. A letter from HeadQuarters Rep Carl Peth was read. However. the eaptain has said he will have to dispute any OT claims in lieu of sanitary. The chairman urged all crewmembers to respond to the proposal (March '88 LOG, p. 3) on shipping and registration. He also urged all members to become politically active in this election year. Any information on candidates, registration and volunteer work can be obtained from the field rep at any SIU port. The educational director stressed the importance of upgrading at Piney Point to further job opportunities. A vote of thanks was given to the steward department. Next port: San Francisco, Calif. SAM HOUSTON (Waterman), May 22-Chairman H. Leake, Secretary G.T. Aquino, Educational Director P. Walker. No beefs or disputed OT reported. There is $140 in the ship's fund. The bosun stressed how important it is for all jobs aboard a ship to be filled so that the ship does not have to sail short. The amount of money lost in this manner affects all members with regard to benefits and reflects poorly on the Union. The steward read and posted the notice regarding pollution of the seas by ships. Many changes will be made beginning January 1, 1989. No more plastic of any kind may be discharged less than three and often up to 12 miles from shore. This will also include material that floats and any food waste or non bio-degradable products. All members were reminded that this is an election year. "We need the help of any politician who will work for us. If you can give these people even a few hours of your time, they will appreciate it very much." A vote of thanks was given to the stewa.rd department. TM stewa.rci ciepanment, in turn, thanked all hands who helped keep tne rec room. mess room aM pantry clean. One minute of silence was observed in memory of our departed brothers and sisters. Next pM'. Ale><a.nctria. Egypt. SEA·LAND FREEDOM (Sea-Land), April 30-Cl'1alrman LE. Watson. Secretary L.A. Lamphere, Educational Director D.L. Struthers. No beefs or disputed OT reported. One man i$ getting off in tM deck department after one relief trip, and th@ r@gular AB is du@ back. Som@ clarifi· cation is needed from the patrolman regarding watchstanders. Payoff will take place upon arrival in Tacoma, Wash. There is no snip's fund at present. but it was agreed that a collection . should be taken up for an arrival pool in Yokohama so that money will be available for some new movies. It was mentioned that the vents by the gangway give off a toxic gas and are a health hazard. Something should be done about the problem. Members were asked to be considerate of others aboard ship, and the crew members voted unanimously against national shipping . They want to leave the jobs in the respective ports and not have to compete nationwide. A request was also made to put the photos of the deceased members back in the LOG. Next port: Yokohama, Japan. SEA.LAND MARINER (Sea-Land), May 2&-Chairman David B. Atkinson, Seeretary Lois v. Ware, Educational Di- To the crewm.embers of the OMI Charger: I want to express my a.eep heartfelt gratitude to a group of professional, q_Uick thinking men who were instrumental in bringing me out of the engine room after the generator explosion on March 25, 1988, in Corpus Christi. I thank God, the doctors of Memorial Medical Center and the crew for me being alive today. All of you who stopped by the hospital Intensive Care Unit and. met W1tn my W1fe an.a father, many thanks for your concern. I would like to hear from you guys. Please drop me a. line. Your Shipmate, Michael wooa.s 9905 woodland Drive Silver Spring, MD 20902 rector A. Bell, Deck Delegate Robert E. McGonagle. No disputed OT. The steward department did have a beef regarding the shortage of soups put onboard, necessitating the chief cook to spend many extra hours making soup. The crew would like to stand on record that they would like the shipping rules to remain as they are-with no national registration. Crewmembers also requested a microwave for the rec. room. A vote of thanks was given to the steward department for the excellent soup and salad bar and the good menus this voyage. Next port: Tacoma, Wash. SEA-LAND QUALITY (Sea-Land), May 8-Chairman B.G. Williams, Secretary Norman Duhe, Educational Director D. Baker. No beefs or disputed OT reported, althoµgh some clarification was requested by the engine department as to the duties of the QMED and DEU on docking and undocking. The chairman said that the crew had taken over the Sea-Land Quality in the shipyard in Vancouver, British Columbia, and it has been a hard job. It's a big ship with a small crew, "but as usual, nothing a good SIU crew cannot handle." A vote of thanks was given to the steward department for a job well done. LNG TAURUS (Energy Transportation Corp.), May 22-Chairman Ulus S. Veach, Secretary J. Gibbons, Educational Director Bruce Smith, Deck Delegate John Wells, Engine Delegate Barry Harris, Steward Delegate W. Watson Ill. No beefs or disputed OT reported. There is $950 in the ship's fund. Funds are being raised to purchase a refrigerator for the crew's quarters and a scale for the exercise room. While passing through Singapore this trip, prices will be checked on these items. The bosun discussed the importance of adhering to safety procedures at all times while working a.Mard ship. He noted that the company had sent out a videotape on the threat oT AIDS aM urgM all to see it. He also reminded members to upgrade their skills at Piney Point. The secretary asked the erew to help in keeping the lounge elean and to help maintain the sanitary condition of the galley. "This is your home away Tram name." The educational director talked about the importance of contributing to SPAD and to the Maritime Defense Fund-to keep jOb$ flowing. A vote of thanks was given to the blackgang for installing the new washer and dryer. A vote of thanks also went to the steward department for a job well done, and for the pool party. The members aboard the Tau· rus ask tl'1at the LOG reinstate the practice of using pictures in the final departures and pensioners sections. Next port: Arun, Indonesia. STUYVESANT (Bay Tankers). May 22-Chairman Robert Whytock, Engine Delegate Richard Groening, Steward Delegate L. Taylor, Secretary Henry Manning. No beefs or disputed OT reported. The chairman noted that everything is running pretty smoothly at this time. The secretary said he would be getting off this trip. "It's been nice sailing with all of you." There is now a refrigerator in the crew lounge for use by all crewmembers. The educational director reminded all eligible members to upgrade. They should fill out the proper forms and send them to the school at Piney Point. The repair list has been filled out, but three months have passed and still a number of repairs haven't been made from last time. The TV and VCR both need repair, and the variety and quality of movies onboard have been poor. The steward department was given a vote of thanks for a job well done. USNS DUTTON (LSC Marine), May 8-Chairman Frank Coburn, Secretary Tracey McFarlane, Deck Delegate Robert Carson, Engine Delegate Jim Scott, Steward Delegate Michael Baker, Treasurer Bill Ware. No beefs or disputed OT reported. The new Coast Guard ruling on alcohol was received at the last port and was posted on the bulletin board for all to read. The two washing machines for the unlicensed crewmembers should have been fixed in Abidjan, Ivory Coast, but the price was too high and the wiring was different, so they will be fixed in Rio, the next port. A motion was made and seconded to renegotiate the new LSC contract to a fourmonth tour of duty instead of a six-month tour. A question was asked regarding survival suits and why they were no longer in the rooms. The answer was that since the ship is on the equator, the water is warmer. When the ship returns to the 33rd parallel or above, survival suits will again be issued. A number of other questions were askedregarding painting of the lower decks, replacing the door to the generator room to the crew·s lounge and putting a water fountain in the gym room. A motion was made to hold the next meeting in the Navy crew mess. Next port: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Official ships minutes also were received from the following vessels: ALTAIR PATRIOT AMERICAN CORMORANT AMERICAN EAGLE ASPEii CONSTITUTION COVE TRADER FALCON LEADER GOLDEN MONARCH OMI CHARGER OMI MISSOURI PRIDE OF TEXAS ROBERT E. LEE SAii JUAN SEA-LAND INDEPENDENCE SEA-WO INTEGRITY SEA-LAID LEADER SEA-LAID PERFORMANCE SEA-LAND PRODUCER ULTRAMAR Monthly Membership Meetings Deep Sea Lakes, Inland Port Date Waters Piney Point .............. Monday, August 8 .................... 10:30 New York ............... Tuesday. August 9 ................... 10:30 Philadelphia .............. Wednesday, August 10 ................ 10:30 Baltimore ................ Thursday, August 11. ................. 10:30 Norfolk ................. Thursday, August 11. ................. 10:30 Jacksonville .............. Thursday, August 11. ................. 10:30 Algonac ................. Friday, August 12 .................... 10:30 Houston ................. Monday, August 15 ................... 10:30 New Orleans ............. Tuesday, August 16 .................. 10:30 Mobile .................. Wednesday, August 17 ................ 10:30 San Francisco ............ Thursday, August 18 .................. 10:30 Wilmington .............. Tuesday, August 23 .................. 10:30 Seattle .................. Friday, August 26 .................... 10:30 San Juan ................ Thursday, August 11. ................. 10:30 St. Louis ................ Friday, August 19 .................... 10:30 Honolulu ................ Friday, August 19 .................... 10:30 Duluth .................. Wednesday, August 17 ................ 10:30 Jersey City ............... Wednesday, August 24 ................ 10:30 New Bedford ............. Tuesday, August 23 .................. 10:30 a.m. a.m. a.m. a.m. a.m. a.m. a.m. a.m. a.m. a.m. a.m. a.m. a.m. a.m. a.m. a.m. a.m. a.m. a.m. - July 1988 I LOG I 21 - �Safeguard Your Shipping Rights T O SAFEGUARD your rights and the shipping rights of all SIU members, there are certain requirements that must be followed. These requirements are spelled out in the Shipping Rules, and they are there so that the rights of all members will be protected and furthered fairly and impartially. DUES Your current quarter Union dues must be paid at the time you register. RELIEF JOBS/REGISTERING When you are relieved, you must re-register for your job within 48 hours by reporting to the SIU Union hall. RELIEF JOBS/CONTACT WITH UNION It is your respon- sibility to keep in contact with the Port Agent at the port in which you are registered. RELIEF JOBS/SHIPPING It is your responsibility to claim your job from the hiring hall shipping board no later than one day before the ship's scheduled arrival. KNOW YOUR RIGHTS CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS. Copies of the SIU constitution are available in FINANCIAL REPORTS. The constitution of the SIU Atl~ntic, Gulf, L~lc.es ;md Inland Waters District makes specific provision for safeguarding the membership's money and Union finances. The consritution requires a detailed audit by Certified Puhlic Accountants every three months, which are to be suhmineu to the membership by -- the Secretary-Treasurer. A quarterly finance committee of rank and file mcl'r\bers. elected by the membership , makes eKamination each quarter of the finances of the Union and reports fully their findings und iecommenda· tions. Members of this committee may make dissenting reports, Sl'CCific recommendations and separate findings . TRUST FUNDS. All trust funds of the SIU Atlantic. GulL Lakes and Inland Waters District are administered in acconlance with the provisions of various trust fund agreements. All these agreements specify that the trustees in charge of these funds shall equally consist of Union and management representatives and their alternates . All expenditures and disbursements of trust funds are made only upon approval hy a majority of the trustees. All trust fund financial records are available at the headquarters of the various trust funds . SHIPPING RIGHTS. Your shipping rights and seniority are protected exclusively hy the contracts between the Union and the employers. Get to know your shipping rights. Copies of these contracts are posted and available in all Union halls. If you feel there has been any violation of your shipping or :seniority rights as contained in the contracts between the Union and the employers. notify the Seafarers Appeals Boanl hy certified mail. return receipt requested . The proper address for this is: Angm "Rtd" Camp~ll Chairman, Seafarers Appeab Board 5201 Auth Way and Britannia Way Prince Georges County Camp Springs, Md. 20746 Full copies of contracts as referred to are available to you at all times. eirher hy writing directly to the Union or to the Seafarers Appeals Board. CONTRACTS. Copies of all SIU contracts are available in all SIU halls. These comrncts specify the wages and conditions under which you work and live aboard your ship or boat. Know your contract rights. as well as your obligations. such as tiling for OT on the proper sheets and in the proper manner. If. at any time. any SIU 22 I LOG I July 1988 NOW YOUR RIGHTS all Union halls. All memhers should ohtain copies of this constitution so as to familiarize themselves with its contents. Any time you feel any member or officer is attempting to deprive you of any constitutional right or ohligation hy any methods such as dealing with charges, trials. etc .. ;i.s well as all other details. then the memher so affected should immediately notify headquarters. EQUAL RIGHTS. All memhers are guaranteed equal rights in employmt!nt and as members of the SIU. These rights arc clearly set forth in the SIU constitution and in the contracts which the Union has negotiated with the employers. Consequently, no memher may he discrimi· nated against hecause of race. creed. color. sex and national or geographic origin . H any memher feels that he is denied the equal rights to whkh he is entitled. he should notify Union headquarters. 11111111mu1 1111111n1111111n1111111n1111111n1111111111111111n1111111111111111n1111111n1111111111111 patrolman or other Union offi:ial, in your opinion. fails to protect your contract rights properly. contact the nearest SIU port <igent. EDITORIAL POLICY - THE LOG. The Lug has traditionally refr~_ined from publishing any article serving the political purposes of any individual in the Union. officer or memher. It ha~ al~o refrained from publishing articles deemed harmful to the Union or its collective membership. This established policy has been reaffirmed by membership action at the September. I 960. meetings in all constitutional pons. The responsihility for Log policy is vested in an e<litorial hoard which consists of the Executive Board of the Union . The Executive Board may delegate. from among its ranks. one individual to carry out this responsibility. PAYMENT OF MONIES. No monies are to he paid to anyone in any official capacity in the SIU unless an official Union receipt is given for same. Under no circumstances should any memhcr pay any money for any reason unless he is given such receipt. In the event anyone attempts to require any such payment he nrnde without supplying a receipt. or if a memher is required to make a payment um.I is given an official receipt. hut feels that he should not have heen required to make such payment. this should immediately he reporteJ to Union heaJquartcrs. SEAFARERS POLITICAL ACTIVITY DONATION -SPAD. SPAD is a separate segregated fund. Its proceeds are used to further its ohjects and purposes including. but not limited to. furthering the political. social and economic interests of maritime workers. the preservation and furthering of the American Merchant Marine with improved employment opportunities for seamen and hoatmen and the advancement of trade union concepts. In connection with such ohjects. SPAD supports and contributes to political candidates for elective office. All contributions are voluntary. No contrihution may be solicited or received because of force. joh discrimination, financial reprisal, or threat of such conduct. or as a condition of membership in the Union or of employment. If a contribution is made hy reason of the above improper conduct. notify the Seafarers Union or SPAD ~y certified mail within 30 days of the contribution for investigation and appropriate action and refund. if involuntary. Support SPAD to protect and further your economic. political and social interests, and American trade union concepts. If at any time a member fttls that any of the above rights have been violated, or that he has been denied his constitutional right of access to Union records or information, he should immediately ootify SIU President Frank Drozak at Headquarters by certified mail, return receipt requested. The address is 5201 Auth Way and Britannia Way, Prince Georges County, Camp Springs, Md. 20746. �In Memoriam • • • F rank Drozak always wanted seafarers to better themselves but realized that their lifestyles and educational needs were unique and required a flexible school setting to meet those needs. Frank believed that the SHLSS was the best way to provide seafarers of all ages with the education they required. He wanted the membership to be professional seafarers and to have the respect which they deserved from the industry. Frank was an innovative planner and a pillar of strength in recommending new courses at the school to enable the Union to provide highly trained and skilled personnel to meet the requirements necessitated by automation and technological changes in the industry. This far-sighted planning enabled the SHLSS to meet the multiple demands of both the commercial and military fleets under SIU contract. To provide top quality vocational training, Frank pushed for the development of new vocational courses to meet industry needs. He also understood and encouraged the tie between vocational and academic education, and took pride in the school's adult education, GED and college programs. Frank continually stressed that education for seafarers was their key to the future. These were more than words to Frank; he put these words into action at SHLSS. --------------- ~~ ~/~ ~~ Frank Drozak and the SHLSS . . . Ken Conklin SHLSS Vice President .& At the microphone, SIU President Frank Drozak welcomed more than I 00 union and university educators to the Annual AFL-CIO Education Conference at the SHLSS on March 18, 1986. At right is Dorothy Shields, AFL-CIO education director. Shown here ftanked by SIU officials, Frank Drozak was present at the 1981 dedication of the SIU's new library and museum named in honor or his late predecessor, Paul Hall. Left to right: Jimmy Mllrtin, Cllrl Peth, Augie Tellez, Jack Caffey, Leon Hall, Tom Glidewell, Jack Allen, Joe Sigler, un· identified, Ed Kelly, Mike Sacco, Frank Drozak, Joe DiGiorgio, Leo Bonser, Ed Turner, George McCartney, Angus "Red" Campbell, Frank Mongelli, Ken Conklin, Buck Mercer. At the Second Annual Sealift Confer· ..... ence in June 1987, Frank Drozak made his point to Capt. Frank Johnson of Strategic Sealift. Lane Kirkland speaking at the 1981 ...... dedication ceremonies. Left to right: Mrs. Hugh Carey, Gov. Hugh Carey (D•N.Y.), Frank Drozak, Lane Kirk· land, Irena Kirkland, Mrs. Paul Hall. July 1988 I LOG I 23 �SHLSS Upgrader Achieves onny Herrera is a man who knows what he wants and then goes after it with gusto! This may sound like the typical line you may hear in a beer commercial, however, it aptly describes this remarkable man and his recent experience here at Piney Point. Sonny, who is from Galveston, Texas, and went through his Bosun Recertification in 1985, recently completed the SHLSS GED (High School Equivalency) course of study. The following interview gives a good insight into Sonny's new experience of being a student and achieving a life-long goal. Q. What motivated you to enter the program? A. Well, you see, I only have an eighth grade education, and I felt a little ashamed about that. Most people nowadays have at least a couple of years of high school behind their belts. Anyway, I thought about it a lot and came to the conclusion that my shame was actually the result of my own pride and my fear of learning. That fear simply disappeared once I really got into the pro- S -"' gram, because here at the school I am with my peers, and the teachers made for a really supportive atmosphere. Q. Has your learning experience been anything at all like you thought it would be? A. At the very beginning there were everal times when I really wanted to back out. It was hard getting used to studying again and I was really having a hard time with the math. But I'm not a quitter. I had something to prove to myself. Eventually it got easier as I progressed. The instructors were very understanding by not giving me any more than they knew I could handle. During my six-week course of study I was surprised at the number of guys who expressed curiosity about the program to me. It was like they wanted to have that knowledge, but were afraid to take the plunge-just like me at first. Q. What is your advice to others who only thought about the possibility of taking the course? A. I'd say go ahead and take it. It's better to at least try than not to do GED student Sonny Herrera (left) listens as instructor Robert Wheeler emphasizes a point in his lesson. anything at all. I found that it raised my self esteem and took away my fear of learning. With that fear gone, I found myself taking an interest in a wider range of things. I was naturally drawn to the library and learned how to find all kinds of information which interested me. With advancing your education, you not only improve yourself as a person, you also improve your everyday skills of math and reading which SH LSS Shows its Colors nder the experienced guidance of SHLSS instructor Casey Taylor. three SHLSS trainees; Ed Ott. Mario Amalfitano and John Morales participated in an SIU/SHLSS Industrial Display tT by the Washington , D.C. Recreation Department during the maritime "Sail-By" which also included the Revolutionary War Sloop Replica Providence and Barquentine Galeza of Philadelphia. These three young and knot-tying demonstration at the men represented the school and the Annual Alexandria (Va.) Waterfront Union in an exemplary fashion. Festival on June 11-12. 1988. The festival, sponsored by the American Red Cross and the American Sail Training Association, drew about 100~000 people over two days. SHL helps you perform better on the job. So, if you are interested, the GED program at the SHLSS is open to all SIU members who do not have a high school diploma. Since the program was developed, more than 2,000 SIU members from ages 16 to 76 have taken the GED exam at the school. Over 90 percent of those students have successfully passed the exam and earned a Maryland State High School Diploma. Proudly representing the SHLSS at the Alexandria Waterfront Festival were, at left, John Morales and, at right, Ed Ott. cour The American Sail Training Asso· ciation (ASTA) sponsors the American Tall Ships through various mar- itime training programs. The trainees demonstrated splicing, various knots and fabricated "bag-o-wrinkk, " a form of sail chafing gear used on square rig ships. They also manned the Capt. Purce, a towboat operated Upgrader Lifeboat 6/7/88 First row, left to right: William Heaton, Luis R. Morales, John A. Morales, Ricky Simien, Beverly A. Lee, Steve Churchya, Ronnie Carson. Second row: Ben Cusic (instructor), Tina C. Terry, William P. lrlbeck, Frank J. LaBruzzo, Daniel J. Crean, Stan Kazmierski, Elias Bonefont. Third row: Reid M. Scheidt, Keil O. Klipfel, Mario Amaltifano. First row, left to right: Miguel Palacios, Gheorghe Savencu, T. Abulenda. Second row: Dave Carpenter, John Sanchez, Martin Ramos, Les Stringer, Mike Vittitow, David Mills, Charles Alston, Bill Tadios. Third row: Chris B. Salvaterra, D. Brinkley, Doug Neubauer, C.A. Gittens, R. Volkart, Philip Howell, Mohsin Ali, P. Durnin, Jr. Canadian Chief Cooks 5/15/88 SMU Lifeboat 6/7/88 Mario Amaltifano, left, and John Morales demonstrate how to make "bag-o-wrinkle" for the amusement of fairgoers. 24 I LOG I July 1988 First row, left to right: Albert Dussault, Lynn Meeks, Cay Manning, Benjamin Berry. Second row: Ben Cusic (instructor), Gary Nagel, Dan Borowski, Fernando Caballero. Front row, left to right: Donald E. Kelly, Joanne Allen, Kathleen Jones, Wayne Fester. Back row: Andree Bouthillier, Adde V. Baer, Felix Kalainikas, Eleonore Bruneau, F. Sally Barton, Claire Forgeron, Rick Sandiford. �1988 Upgrading Course· Schedule Programs Geared to Improve Job Skills And Promote U.S. Maritime Industry July - December 1988 The following is the current course schedwe for July 1988 - December 1988 at the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship. For the membership's convenience, the course schedule is separated into six categories: Deck Department courses; Engine Department courses; Steward Department courses; Adult Education courses; All Department courses and Recertification Progcum. Inland Boatmen and deep sea Seafarers who are preparing to upgrade are advised to enroll for class as early as possible. Although every effort will be made to fill the requests of the members, the classes are limited in size - so sign up early. The course schedule may change to reflect the membership's needs and the needs of the industry. Deck Clpgrading Courses Check· In Date Completion Date Able Seaman July 25 September 19 October 31 September 2 October28 December 9 Radar Observer Clnltd. July 18 September 12 November 7 Radar Refresher/Renewal Open-ended, 3 days (Contact Admissions Office for starting date.) Course July 29 September 23 November 18 *Minimum number of students required for radar class to be held is four (4). Radar Recertification Open-ended, 1 day (Contact Admissions Office for starting date) *Minimum number of students required for Celestial Navigation class to be held is five (5). Lifeboat July 25 August 22 September 19 October 17 November 14 December 12 LNG - (This course is not offered as a separate course, but may be taken while attending any of the regularly scheduled courses.) Self Study Safety Course SIU Representatives in all ports will assist members in filling out the application. PLEASE NOTE: All members are required to ·take firefighting when attending SHLSS. Engine Upgrading Courses August 5 September 2 September 30 October 28 November 25 December 23 * Clpon completion of course must take Sealift Operations & Maintenance. Recertification Programs CuurH QM D - Any Rating Check-In Date September 19 Completion Date December 9 Course Steward Recertification Check-In Date July 5 Completion Date August 8 Flreman/Watertender & Oller Refrigeration Systems .Malnt. & op. August 22 October 3 September 30 November 11 Bosuns Recertification September 26 November 7 R.mi~ August 8 September 2 August 1 September 19 September 9 October 26 Containers-Advanced Malnt. Pumproom Maint. & Operations Varia~le Speed DC Drives September 5 Odober 14 Check-In Completion Course Date · Date For students who wish to apply for the GED, ESL, or ABE classes in 1988, the .;ourses will be six weeks in length and offered on the following dates: High School Equivalency (GED) Eledro-Hydraullc Systems November 7 December 16 Automation November 21 De<=ember 16 Welding November 21 December 16 Hydraull~s October l 7 November 11 Third Asst. Engineer/Steam or Motor Open-ended (Contact Admissions Office for Starting Date) *All students in the Engine Department will have 2 weeks of Sealift Familiarization at the end of their regular course. Steward Opgrading Courses Course Check-In Date Completion Date Assistant Couk Open-ended (Contact Admissions Office fur starting date)• Cook and Baker Open·ended (Contad Admissions Office for starting date)• Chief cook Open-ended (Contact Admissions Office for. starting date)* Chief Stew•ud Adult Education Courses Open-ended (Contact Admissions Office for starting date)• •All students in the Steward Program will have 2 weeks of Sealift famlliariz:ation at the end of their regular course. July 5 August 29 October 31 August 15 October 10 December 12 July 5 August 29 October 31 August 13 October 7 December 10 Adult Basl<: Education (ABE) English as a Second Language (ESL) The Developmental Studies Class (DYS) will be offered one week prior to some of the upgrading classes. Developmental Studies (DVS) (Offered prior to the Third Mate & Original Second Mates Course) ABE/ESL Lifeboat Preparation Course June 6 June 24 This Three week course is an Introduction to Lifeboat and is designed to help seafare rs prepare themselves for the regular Lifeboat course which is scheduled immediately after this course. This class will benefit those seafarers who have difficulty reading, seafarers whose first language is not English, and seafarers who have been out of school for a long time. College Programs Scheduled for 1988 Check-In Course Date Associates in Arts or Certificate Program August 8 October 17. Completion Date September 30 December 9 July 1988 I LOG I 25 - �.......................................................................................................................................... Seafare rs Harry Lunde berg School of Seamanship Upgrading Application Name (Last) Date of Birth (Middle) (first) Address Mo.may/Year (Street) (City) Deep Sea Member O Telephone (Zip Code) (State) Inland Waters Member 0 (Area Code) Pacific D Lakes Member 0 If the following imformation is not filled out completely your application will not be processed. Social Security# - - - - - - - - - Book # _ _ _ _ _ _ Seniority______ Department _ _ _ _ __ Home Port _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ Veteran of U.S. Armed Forces 0 Yes 0 No Endorsement(s) or License(s) Now Held _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ Are you a graduate of the SHLSS Trainee Program: O Yes No D (if yes, fill in below) Trainee Program: From _______ to Last grade of schooling completed _ _ _ __ (dates attended) No D (if yes, fill in below) Have you attended any SHLSS Upgrading Courses: D Yes Cours~(s)Tak~n--------------------~---------------- Do you hold a letter of completion for Lifeboat: D Yes No D Firefighting: D Yes No D CPR: 0 Yes No D Date Available tor Training _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Primary Language Spoken - - - - - - - - - - - I Am interested in the Following Course(s) Checked Below or Indicated Here if Not Listed DECK o AB/Seallft Operator Inland D Celestial Navigation D Master ln3pected Towing Vassal 0 1st Class Piiot (organized self study} D Third Mate D Radar Observer Unlimited D TowbO~lt ALL DEPARTMENTS 0 Welding D Lifeboatmen (Must be taken with another course} No tran5portation will be paid unless you present original rACAipts and successfully STEWARD ENGINE 0 FOWT D Assistant Cook Utility D OMED-Any Rating D Cook and Baker O Variable Speed DC Drive Systems D Chief Cook (Marine El@ctronics) 0 Marine Electrlcal Maintenance D Pumproom Maintenance & Operation 0 Automation 0 Refrigeration Systems Maintenance & operauons o Dleael Engine Technology o Assistant Engineer/Chief Engineer Un Inspected Motor Vessel D Orglnal 3rd/2nd Assistant Engineer Steam or Motor 0 Refrigerated Containers Advanced Maintenance D Hydraulics O Electro.Hydraulic Systems o o Chief Steward Towboat Inland Cook COLLEGE PROGRAM D Associates In Arts Degree O Certificate Programs ADULT EDUCATION DEPARTMENT O Adult Basic Education (ABE) O High School Equivalency Program (GED) C Developmental Studies (DVS) 0 English as a Second Language (ESL) D ABE/ESL Lifeboat Preparation complete the course. With this application COPIES of your discharges must be submitted showing sufficient time to qualify yourself for the course(s) reQuested. You must also submit a COPY of the first page of your union book indicating your department and seniority, as well as, a COPY of your clinic card. The Admissions Office WILL NOT schedule until this is received. VESSEL RATING HELD DATE SHIPPED DATE OF DISCHARGE SIGNATURE-- - - - - - - - -- - - - - - - DATE_~~~~~~~~~~~~-~~ RETURN COMPLETED APPLICATION TO: Rev. Seafarers Harry Lundeberg Upgrading Center, Piney Point, MD. 20674 2188 ---~-~-.... . . .~\ -.................... ""'!: • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • .., . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 I LOG I July 1988 �CL L NP -Company/Lakes -Lakes -Non Priority Directory of Ports Dispatchers Report for Great Lakes JUNE 1-30, 1988 *TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups Class CL Class L Class NP TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups Class CL Class L Class NP Port Michael Sacco, President Joseph Sacco, Executive Vice President "'*REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups Class CL Class L Class NP Angus "Red" Campbell, Vice President Joe OIGiorglo, Secretary Jack Caffey, Vice President Thomas Glldewell, Vice President George McCartney, Vice President John Fay, Vice President Roy A. Mercer, Vice President Steve Edney, Vice President DECK DEPARTMENT Algonac ... . .... . . .. ....... 0 19 Port Algonac ... ... ..... . .. ..... 0 5 Port Algonac ................... 0 5 Port Algonac ................... 2 0 0 49 21 0 ENGINE DEPARTMENT 25 7 0 STEWARD DEPARTMENT 11 0 3 ENTRY DEPARTMENT 0 0 0 8 0 0 6 0 3 0 0 3 0 HEADQUARTERS 0 11 0 29 85 31 0 0 *''Total Registered'' means the number of men who actually registered for shipping at the port last month. """Registered on the Beach" means the total number of men registered at the port at the end of last month. Totals All Departments ........ 9 6 18 10 5201 Auth Way Camp Springs, Md. 20746 (301) 899-0675 ALGONAC, Mich. 520 St. Clair River Or. 48001 (313) 794-4988 BALTIMORE, Md. 1216 E. Baltimore St. 21202 (301) 327-4900 CLEVELAND, Ohio 5443 Ridge Rd. 44129 (216) 845-1100 Dispatchers Report for Deep Sea JUNE 1-30, 1988 Port New York ............... Philadelphia .............. Baltimore ...... . ........ Norfolk .... ....... ...... Mobile ................. New Orleans ............. Jacksonville .............. San Francisco . . . . . . . . . . . . . Wilmington .............. Seattle ................. Puerto Rico ...... ·-Honcilulu .. _ ... . . ........ HOUS on ................ St. Louis ...•............ Piney Point ........ - . - . . . Totals . • . . . . . . , . , , , • • , • ~ *TOTAL REGISTE~ED All Groups Class A Class B trass C 59 7 12 16 16 42 46 32 18 38 11 8 40 i 0 345 12 1 0 4 2 0 3 1 6 4 17 1 5 0 8 4 2 108 62 5 12 3 10 8 11 11 10 2 10 7 8 5 Pon New vorK . , ............. Philadfllohia ............. _ altimore ....... .. ...... NOl10lk _. - . - - - - - - - - . - . Mobile ... . . . . . . . - - - - - . New Orleans . • . , . . . . . . . . . Jack11onville . • . , . , , . . , . , . • S;in Fr~nci11co .... , , . , , , , .. Wilmington . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Seattle ...... ........ . .. Pue11~ Rico . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Honolulu . , , , ••.......... Houston .... , . , .. , ...... St. Louis ...... . . . ....... Piney Point . . . . . - - ... . . .. Total! . . . . . . - . - . .. . ... - 37 2 5 12 4 3 2 7 7 6 26 28 26 12 20 8 5 8 6 2 6 1 9 12 0 6 0 6 26 4 222 74 0 0 1 """••••'I I I If I I I 22 2 4 1 4 11 2 1 11 21 13 39 11 23 5 7 19 1 2 6 4 9 4 5 0 7 4 0 2 36 1 139 Totals All Oepartments ...... 897 4 3 4 3 21 4 23 7 20 10 6 12 0 2 0 0 2 0 3 2 2 1 1 0 8 ,, New York ...... . . - - - . - - Philadelphia ... . .... _..... Baltimore ............... NQrfQlk .......... ....... Mobile ................. New Orleans ......•.. .. .. Jack5onville _ - . - - - - - - - - - - San Francisco ............. Wilmington .. _ - . . - . - - - - - Seattle ......... .. ...... Puerto Rico . . . . . . . , . . . . . . Honolulu ........... . ... . HQuston ................ St. Louis .. . . . - - - - - - - - - - Piney Point .............. Totals ......... , ....... 3 6 7 7 10 5 11 7 8 9 60 4 2 10 2 6 4 5 2 5 2 11 7 0 11 21 Port 2 1 12 0 17 67 ENGINE DEPARTMENT 24 1 0 10 6 0 16 1 2 191 DECK DEPARTMENT 4 10 0 3 5 0 7 4 9 8 5 3 29 8 3 4 20 6 28 13 8 11 7 1 32 10 5 7 3 0 3 17 6 25 7 3 1 1 0 1 7 8 223 103 58 32 2 9 1 1 1 1 Port New York .. . ......... , .. Pnilatielphia ........ - .... . Baltimore . - - - - . - . . . - - - Norfolk_ MMile .. _. . ............ New Orleans , . , ..... , . , .. Jacksonville ........ . - - . - San Francisco ............. Wilmington .............. Seattle ....... .......... Puerto Rico . , ............ Honolulu ......... , ...... Houston ............. . .. St. Louis ....... ......... Piney Point . - ... - - - - - - Total~ ...... . . - - - - - .... TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups Class A Class B Class C 1 20 2i 0 1 2 14 5 4 15 145 133 3 0 2 0 ltiO 87 409 350 574 10 2 1 10 7 12 6 2 1 46 1 7 0 35 10 5 3 4 1 7 2 1 0 6 0 5 0 57 312 78 31 5 2 40 2 6 6 0 3 0 0 2 0 5 2 0 0 329 4 0 0 0 2 1 7 1 12 3 6 0 70 3 0 1 38 4 12 8 27 19 85 17 33 8 16 23 1 5 5 3 2 2 6 7 18 4 7 0 17 1 0 6 113 302 79 0 38 26 0 4 9 0 4 5 31 4 57 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 17 3 8 6 14 12 19 13 4 2 0 2 3 3 0 18 1 0 4 48 5 NEW BEDFORD, Mass. 50 Union St. 02740 (617) 997-5404 NEW ORLEANS, La. 630 Jackson Ave. 70130 (504) 529-7546 NEW YORK, N.Y. 675 4 Ave., Brooklyn 11232 (718) 499-6600 NORFOLK, Va. 115 Third St. 23510 (804) 622-1892 PHILADELPHIA, Pa. 2604 S. 4 St 19148 (215) 336-3818 PINEY POINT, Md. St. Mary's County 20674 (301) 994-0010 SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. 6 40 SANTURCE, P.R. 1057 Fernandez Juncos St. Stop 16 00907 (809) 725-6960 17 0 0 0 0 240 240 284 220 1,370 490 409 9 4 1 2 170 5 1 4 13 MOBILE, Ala. 1640 Dauphin Island Pkwy. 36605 (205) 478·0916 1 0 6 5 19 81 12 0 - 7 36 14 8 16 0 1 13 JERSEY CITY, N.J. 99 Montgomery St. 07302 (201) 435-9424 1 0 1 31 0 0 ENTRY DEPARTMENT 11 4 4 0 1 0 5 5 7 1 12 9 1 4 10 14 5 0 5 0 7 1 74 162 2 2 1 0 1 6 14ti 208 361 2 4 93 JACKSONVILLE, Fla. 3315 Liberty St. 32206 (904) 353-0987 5 22 2 0 5 32 0 2 6 7 4 0 0 8 7 213 56 4 8 0 7 4 1 2 8 1 12 0 0 7 0 0 0 6 8 22 10 516 1 1 39 32 21 29 5 1 9 4 13 5 17 4 4 50 4 HOUSTON, Tex. 1221 Pierce St. 77002 (713) 659-5152 0 3 2 5 5 8 52 1 1 17 9 HONQLULU, Hawaii 636 Cooke St. 96813 (808) 523-5434 6 5 0 , 2 66 54 30 56 24 9 1 1 0 0 1 66 DULUTH, Minn. 705 Medical Arts Building 55802 (218) 722-4110 2 1 1 2 1 2 2 5 2 6 0 12 13 24 20 15 3 6 9 2 11 10 10 12 8 63 5 0 0 9 38 3 0 2 5 96 4 13 28 15 18 6 0 4 1 0 5 2 7 3 7 **REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups Class A Class B Class C 6 2 , 7 1 0 2 1 49 0 STEWARD DEPARTMENT 11 3 1 0 2 0 2 0 4 1 0 1 5 0 119 8 6 2 6 0 10 2 0 39 11 4 26 5 0 0 1 Trip Reliefs ""Total ReoisterM " means the number of men who actually registered for shipping at the port last month. """Registered on the Beach" means the total number of men registered at the port at the eno of last month. Shipping in the month of June was up from the month of May. A total of 1,484 jobs were shipped on SIU· contracted deep sea vessels. Of the 1,484 jobs shipped, 574 jobs or about 39 percent were taken by "A" seniority members. The rest were filled by "B" and "C" seniority people. A total of 220 trip relief jobs ·were shipped. Since the trip relief program began on April 1, 1982, a total of 7,858 jobs have been shipped. ,. 350 Fremont St 94105 (415) 543-5855 SEATTLE, Wash. 2505 1 Ave. 98121 (206) 441-1960 ST. LOUIS, Mo. 4581 Gravois Ave. 63116 (314) '7 52-6500 .... WILMINGTON, Calif. 510 N. Broad Ave. 90744 (213) 549-4000 July 1988 I LOG I 27 • �SUMMARY ANNUAL REPORT FOR SEAFARERS PENSION PLAN This is a summary of the annual report of the Seafarers Pension Plan for the year ended December 31, 1986. The annual report has been filed with the Internal Revenue Service, as required under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA). America Welfare Fund EIN 13-5677156 for the year ended December 31, 1986. The annual report has been filed with the Internal Revenue Service, as required under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (BRISA). The Trust has committed itself to pay claims incurred under the terms of the plan. BASIC FINANCIAL STATEMENT BASIC FINANCIAL STATEMENT Benefits under the plan are provided by the Trust. Plan expenses were $23,913,676. These expenses included $3,314,315 in administrative expenses and $20,599,361 in benefits paid to participants and beneficiaries. A total of 20,205 persons were participants in or beneficiaries of the plan at the end of the plan year, although not all of these persons had yet earned the right to receive benefits. The value of plan assets , after subtracting liabilities of the plan, was $381 ,089,746 as of December 31, 1986, compared to $343,248,323 as of January 1, 1986. During the plan year the plan experienced an increase in its net assets of $37 ,841,423. This increase included unrealized appreciation or depreciation in the value of plan assets; that is, the difference between the value of plan assets at the end of the year and the price the plan originally paid for those assets. The plan had total income of $49,250,438, including employer contributions of $8, 151,476, gains of $14,107 ,084 from the sale of assets, and earnings from investments of $26,677 ,352 and other income of $314,526. MINIMUM FUNDING STANDARDS - An actuary's statement shows that enough money was contributed to the plan to keep it funded in accordance with the minimum funding standards of ERISA. The value of plan assets, after subtracting liabilities of the plan was a (deficit) of $(776,325) as of December 31, 1986 compared to $(240,101) as of January 1, 1986. During the plan year the plan experienced a decrease in its net assets of $536,224. This decrease included unrealized appreciation and depreciation in the value of plan assets; that is, the difference between the value of the plan's assets at the end of the year and the value of the assets at the beginning of the year or the cost of assets acquired during the year. During the plan year, the plan had total income of $4,891 ,968 including employer contributions of $4,797,288, earnings from investments of $94,146 and gain on sale of investments of $534. Plan expenses were $5 ,416, 754. These expenses included $491,006 in administrative expenses and $4,925,748 in benefits paid to participants and beneficiaries. SUMMARY ANNUAL REPORT FOR UNITED INDUSTRIAL WORKERS OF NORm AMERICA PENSION PLAN This is a summary of the annual report of the United Industrial Workers of North America Pension Plan EIN 11-6106805 for the year ended December 31, 1986. The annual report has been filed with the Internal Revenue Service, as required under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA). SUMMARY ANNUAL REPORT FOR SEAFARERS WELFARE FUND BASIC FINANCIAL STATEMENT This is a summary of the annual report of the Seafarers Welfare Fund EIN 135557534 for the year ended December 31, 1986. The annual report has been filed with the Internal Revenue Service, as required under the Employee Retirement Income Act of 1974 (ERISA). The Trust has committed itself to pay claims incurred under the terms of the plan. Benefits under the plan are provided by the Trust. Plan expenses were $450,730. These expenses included $120,750 in administrative expenses and $329,980 in benefits paid to p<gticipants and beneficiaries. A total of 4, 190 persons were participants in or beneficiaries of the plan at the end of the plan year, although not all of these persons had yet earned the right to receive benefits. The value of plan assets, after subtracting liabilities of the plan, wa $28,290,670 as of December 31, 1986, compared to $24,423,505 as of January 1, 1986. During the plan year the plan experienced an increase in its net assets of $3,867,165. This increase included unrealized appreciation in the value of plan assets; that is, the difference between the value of plan assets at the end of the year and the price the plan originally paid for those assets. The plan had total income of $4, 121,316, including employer contributions of $949,625, gains of $1,189,742 from the sale of assets, and earnings from investments of $1,981,949. BASIC FINANCIAL STATEMENT The value of plan assets, after subtracting liabilities of the plan was a (deficit) of $(25 ,205 ,351) as of December 31, 1986 compared to $( 16,425 ,919) as of January 1, 1986. During the plan year the plan experienced a (decrease) in its net assets of $(8,779,432). This (decrease) included unrealized appreciation and depreciation in the value of plan assets; that is, the difference between the value of the plan's assets at the end of the year and the value of the assets at the beginning of the year or the cost of assets acquired during the year. During the plan year, the plan had total income of$23,331,217 im;:ludiog i;mployer contributions of $22 ,962,505 , miscellaneous income of $15 ,254 , and earnines from investments of $3.53.4.58. Plan expenses were $32, 174,471. These expenses included $3.015.522 in administrative expenses and $29,1.58,949 in benefits paid to participants and beneficiaries. MINIMUM FUNDING STANDARDS An actuary's statement shows that enough money was contributed to the plan to keep it funded in accordance with the minimum funding standards of ERISA. YOUR RIGHTS TO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION SUMMARY ANNUAL REPORT FOR SEAFARERS VACATION FUND This is a summary of the annual report of the Seafarers Vacation Fund EIN 135602047 for the year ended December 31, 1986. The annual report has been filed with the Internal Revenue Service, as required under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA). The Trust has committed itself to pay claims incurred under the terms of the plan. BASIC FINANCIAL STATEMENT .,... The value of plan assets, after subtracting liabilities of the plan was a deficit of $(4,716,641) as of December 31, 1986, compared to a deficit of $(3.046,762) as of January 1, 1936. During the plan year the plan experienced a decrease in its net assets of $1,709,880. This decrease included unrealized depreciation, amounting to $34,260, in the value of Dian assets; that is, the difference between the value of the plan's assets at the end of the year and the value of the assets at the beginning of the year or the cost of assets acquired during the year. Durin~ the plan year, the plan had total income of $28,115,002 including employer contributions of $27,871,668, and earning~ from inve:ltments of $243.334. Plan expenses were $29,790,622. These expenses included $3,617 ,526 in administrative expenses. $24.287.664 in benefits paid to participants and beneficiarie~, and $ t ,885,432 in other expenses (payroll taxes on vacation benefits). SUMMARY ANNUAL REPORT FOR UNITED INDUSTRIAL WORKERS OF NORTH AMERICA WELFARE FUND This is a summary of the annual report of the United Industrial Workers of N()rth You have the right to receive a copies of the full annual reports, or any part thereof, on request. The items listed below are included in that report: L An Accountant's report 2. Assets held for investment 3. Transactions in excess of 3 percent of plan assets 4. Actuarial information regarding the funding of the Plan To obtain a copy of the full annual report, or any part thereof, write or call the office of Mr. Leo Bonser who is the Plan Administrator, 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, MD 20746 (301) 899-0675. The charge to cover copying costs will be $2. 10 for the full annual report, or $.10 per page for any part thereof. You also have the right to receive from the plan administrator, on request and at no charge, a statement of the assets and liabilities of the plan and accompanying notes, or a statement of income and expenses of the plan and accompanying notes, or both. If you request a copy of the full annual ret'Ort from the plan administrator, these two statements and accompanying notes will be included as part of that report. The charge to cover copying costs given above does not include a charge for the copying of these portions of the report because these portions are furnished without charge. You also have the legally protected right to examine the annual report at the main office of the plan at 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, MD 20746 and at the U. S. Department of Labor in Washington, D. C., or to obtain a copy from the U. S. Department of Labor upon payment of copying costs. Requests to the Department should be addressed to: Public Disclosure Room, N4677, Pension and Welfare Benefit Programs. Department of Labor, 200 Constitution Avenue, N.W., Washington, D. C. 20216. IT 1$ DUMB •• GET MELP! KICK THE DRUG HABIT•' CONTACT YOUR PORT AGENT OR YOUR - UNION. IF YOU ~N/FF IT• •• 28 I LOG I July 1988 �Upgraders Visit Hill Don't Miss Your Chance to Improve Your Skills How? SHLSS has self-study materials in many areas. Upon your request; SHLSS will send them to you to study in your spare time. You can use these skills: on your J ~ to improve your skills for upgrading. to further your education. Please send me the area(s) checked below: ** * MAffi Fractions Decimals Percents Algebra Geometry D D D STUDY SKILLS Listening Skills How To Improve Your Memory Tri~onometry How To Use Textbooks ~pane} Spherical) Study Habits Test Anxiety ENGLISH: W riling Skills Test Taking Tactics Grammar Books D Stress Management Writing Bm"ness Notetaking Know-How Letters D SOCIAL STUDIES D Geography COMMUNICATION SKILLS D U.S. History Tax Tips for Seafarers D Economics Basic Metrics D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D Name Street Cir.L.,.-_..;.:,,,:;;.____ State Book No. Zip _ _ _ _ __ Social Security No. Department Sailing I n - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Cut our this coupon and mail to: Adult Education Department Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship Piney Point, Maryland 20674 Send it toda ! SUMMARY ANNUAL REPORT FOR SIU PAC C DISTRICT-PMA PENSION PLAN his is a ummar of the Annual Report for the SIU Pacific District-PMA Pension Plan, Employer Identification No. 94-6061923, for the year ended July 31. 1987. The Annual Report has been filed with the Internal Revenue Service as required under the Employer Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, ERISA . BASIC FINANCIAL STATEMENT Benefits under the Plan are provided by a trust arrangement. Plan expenses were $15,961,792 . Thes~ expenses included $946,019 in administrative expenses and $15,015,772 in benefits paid to participants and beneficiaries. A total of7,045 persons were participants in or beneficiaries of the Plan at the end of the Plan Year, although not all of these persons had yet earned the right to receive benefits. The value of Plan assets, after subtracting liabilities of the Plan, was $147,776,716 as of the end of the Plan Year compared to $146,940,007 as of the beginning of the Plan Year. During the Plan Year, the Plan experienced an increase in its net assets of $836,709. This increase included unrealized appreciation in the value of Plan assets ; that is, the difference between the value of the Plan's assets at the end of the year and the value of the assets at the beginning of the year or the cost of the assets acquired during the year. The Plan had total income of $19,360, 157 including employer contributions of $2,952,870, earnings from investments of $8,685.740. net realized gains in the amount of $7, 713,486 from the sale of certain assets, and miscellaneous income in the amount of $8.061. MINIMUM FUNDING STANDARDS An actuary' s statement shows that enough money was contributed to the Plan to keep it funded in accordance with the minimum standards of ERISA. Labor Building 200 Constitution Avenue. N.W. Washin~ton. D.C. 20216 SUMMARY ANNUAL REPORT FOR SIU PD-PMA SUPPLEMENTAL BENEFITS FUND, INC. This is a Summary of the Annual Report for the SIU PD-PMA Supplemental Benefits Fund , Inc ., Employer Identification No. 94·1431246, for the year ended July 31 , 1987. The Annual Report has been filed with the Internal Revenue Service, as required under the Employer Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, ERISA. The Union education program continued last month with FOWT and Hydraulics upgraders ' 'n ro of the Supreme Court are: Hermus Patrick, ' a o o ap' o i . Owen Richards, Joe Saxon, Clyde Hall, Cleo Helm, Wilfredo Lawigan, Samuel Davis, Larry Flores, Roy Matteson, Edgar Hantsche, Donald Droste, C.L. Wilson, Kevin Daughtey and Piney Point Port Agent Al Raymond. BASIC FINANCIAL STATEMENT Benefits under the Plan are provided by a trust arrangement. Plan expenses were $8,771,828 . These expenses included $225,543 in administrative expenses and $8,546,285 in benefits paid to participants and beneficiaries. A total of 1,609 persons were participants in or beneficiaries of the Plan at the end of the Plan Year. although not all of these persons had yet earned the right to receive benefits. The value of Plan assets, after subtracting liabilities of the Plan, was $2,529 ,344 as of the end of the Plan year compared to $2,528,759 as of the beginning of the Plan Year. During this Plan Year, the Plan experienced an increase in its net assets of $585. The Plan had total income of $8,772,413 including employer contributions of$8,449,l l l, earnings from investments of$21 l,368, lapsed benefits of $111 ,696, unclaimed compensation of $188 and miscellaneous income of $50. YOUR RIGHTS TO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION You have the right to receive a copy of the full Annual Report, or any part thereof, on request. The items listed below are included in that report: 1. An accountant's report; 2. Assets held for investment; and 3. Transactions in excess of three (3) percent of Plan assets. To obtain a copy of the full Annual Report or any part thereof, write or call the office of the Plan Administrator, 522 Harrison Street, San Francisco, California 94105, telephone (415) 495-6882. The charge to cover copying costs will be $5.00 for the full Annual Report, or $0.10 per page for any part thereof. You also have the right to receive from the Plan Administrator, on request and at no charge , a statement of the assets and liabilities of the Plan and accompanying notes, and/or statement of income and expenses of the Plan and accompanying notes. or both. If you request a copy of the full Annual Report from the Plan Administrator. these two statements and accompanying notes will be included as part of that report. The charge to cover copying costs given above does not include a charge for the copying of these portions of the report because these portions are furnished without charge. You also have the legally protected right to examine the Annual Report at the main office of the Plan , 522 Harrison Street, San Francisco, California 94105 , and at the U.S. Department of Labor upon payment of copying costs. Requests to the Department of Labor should be addressed to: Public Disclosure Room N4677 Pension and Welfare Benefit Programs Francis Perkins Department of Labor Building 200 Constitution Avenue , N.W. Washington , D.C . 20216 July 1988 I LOG I 29 �One Columnist, Shaken on the Rocks-Part II (Editor's Note; This is the setond and final installment of a series of articles by San Francisco Chronicle columnist Jon Carroll. We are publishing them here with the permission of the writer and the Chronicle in hopes that the message will help someone recover from alc9holism.) The Democracy Of Addiction Addiction is not a bigot. It does not care about race, creed or color; it is blind to wealth or poverty. Good deeds will not save you from it, nor a college education, nor large donations to the symphony. It may be that some nationalities have a genetic predisposition to alcoholism, but that evidence is entirely statistical; no one has yet rooted out the appropriate chromosome. Nor does your body know whether a drug is legal or illegal. It does not believe that cocaine is ''bad'' and alcohol is "good." It just takes what it craves; it is not rational, the chemically addicted body. If it were rational, it would not have allowed the brain upstairs to get into this situation in the nrst place. Which is why the Center for Chemical Dependency at Henick Hospital in Berkeley, where I recently ~pent 31 fun-filled days kickin~ my habit, does not distinguish between drugs either. We had drunk~ and dope ftends and crack heads and Valium freaks. We had a cross·scdion of America self-selected by two criteria'. (a) an acknowledgment of their addiction1 and (b) their access to a satisfactory insurance plan. We had high bottom" drunks Hke me (the most common reaction to my situation was 1 •'Gee, I knew you drank, but I didn't know you had a problem. to "low bottom" addicts like the guy who had literally lost everything- marriage, family~ house, car, money, friends-in his pursuit of booze and crack. ""' .,, lL 11 ) Some examples, heavily disguised to preserve anonymity but nevertheless accurate in essence: The tennis professional from Napa who said he played some of his best games after an all-nighter with the crack pipe and a case of beer. The night shift security guard, a woman, who once unplugged her home phone for a year because the calls interrupted her drinking. The ghetto street kid whose parttime job was breaking the ribs of slow-paying crack customers, and who turned out to be one of the most intelligent and sensitive people I'd ever met. The rock 'n' roll keyboard player who kicked heroin by himself only to find that he was addicted to Valium. We had blackout drunks and cocaine freaks who would frequently stay up, and indoors, for a week, peering out of windows. We had a guy who'd been mugged and throwr1 in a dumpster and a woman who'd embezzled money to support her habit. We were all liars, of course; addicts start out lying to themselves and quickly get hooked on the habit. Almost all of us came from dysfunctional families, one way or another. We had different tastes in everything~ food, movies, music. politics, sex. And we loved each other. Sounds corny; true anyway. We had a sort of backwards relationship with each other. We knew each other's dark secrets. but not the more ordinary stuff. I knew the victim of incest, but I never did find out where she lived. I knew the bigamist. but not what he thought about the Giants' chances this year. We had no small ~alk, really; nothing but big talk. If I had known going in that I would be crying in front of strangers, hugging strangers, earnestly talking about different concepts of God with strangers, I probably wouldn't have gone. But it seemed natural, even inevitable. Secrets want to come out; secrets are miracles waiting to happen. The Age of Miracles and Wonder for the first time about her alcoholism; I saw a man come back almost from the dead; I saw a husband and wife fall in love all over again. They don't let you get away with much at the Center for Chemical Dependency. They call it ''tough love''; the phrase has a bit too much swagger for my tastes, but it's accurate enough. None of your laid-back Viennese ''what do you think about what you think about" gentility for them. My counselor would say things like ''I don't buy that" or "What makes you so special?" or just plain "Bull-." And most often she was right. I came to believe that if my counselor said something was cow dung, it would be inadvisable to use it as a cheese spread. This attitude was particularly refreshing because it served as an antidote to the rest of the world, to a government that sends Nancy Reagan and her constipated "Just Say No" smile out to ghetto schools while her husband continues to support drug-running terrorists and dictators so long as they're not Communists; to a society that sends cocaine abusers to jail and alcohol abusers to Congress. (No wonder so many cops are alcoholics. How would you feel if you discovered that your own government was financing the very activities you were risking your life to prevent?) Honesty is the only defense against that kind of hypocrisy. Sanity within meets insanity without. Sometimes it loses; even so, there's no other weapon. If there was an important urgency to their approach, it was only because of a compassionate rage to get the message across. They took every shortcut and burned every bridge. A month is not a long time stacked against the habits of a lifetime. And it worked. I saw miracles, friends. I saw a woman tell her son I saw the shock of recognition reflected in many eyes. Pensioners Deep Sea To the people in the program, it did not seem that these things would be possible. They did not seem possible to me. I saw things in the faces of my wife and daughters that I had never expected to see again. The mechanism is a mystery, to me at least. But mysteries are real, and miracles happen. I can't say that I will never drink again; I can say with some assurance that I will not drink today; I have some fragile confidence that I will be able to say the same thing tomorrow. That's 19 steps further than I had gotten before. And that's the reason for these columns. I know that someone out there is reading this column at 8 in the morning already half in the bag or still cruising in the middle of a five-day crack run. The paper may be several days old by then, picked up with the front-porch litter or found crumpled at the end of the bar. And I know, because I have shared the feeling of hopelessness and powerlessness. And I am saying: It need not be. At almost every hour of the day, somewhere in the Bay Area, there are groups of men and women observing a moment of silence in your honor. You are among friends, whether you know it or not. You have free will, of course; hasn't done much for you lately, though, ha it? You already know your doctor's number; Alcoholics Anonymous and Cocaine Anonymous and Narcotics Anonymous are in the book. Ifit doesn't work, you can always get loaded again. ©Copyright San Francisco Chron· icle. All rights reserved. Angel L.O. Morales John F. Tubman John R. Nuckols Steve West Donald L. Rood Aubrey G. Wilson Inland Leonard C. Suchocki David A. Norris James P. Hoffman Peter J. Hopeland Raymond J. Nugent Willie L. Smith Jose Aguiar Gervase Bartholmey Alexander Brousseuk Leon R. Curry James Demetrios Herbert W. Ehmsen Amy Evans Fraser C. Falt Victor Garcia Glen R. Graham ... Thomas Liles Jr. Fred A. Morishige 30 I LOG I July 1988 - Carlos RQdriguez Michael Ruta Glen H. Watson Jacinto G. Guilles Robert E. Anglin Patsy J. Frango Milton H. Atherton Kenneth Godeke Louis A. Canavino James T. Malone Charles C. Cappello Hobert J. Snyder �TeamstersW Government Has No Business Running Unions criminal acts ranging from extortion to violence and bribery. It charges that the union is controlled by organized crime which allegedly rigged union-wide elections. Those are serious charges, which, if the government has the proof, it should be made to prove those charges ''beyond a reasonable doubt.'' Last year, using the same evidence, the government could not prove its case "beyond a reasonable doubt" in a New York City criminal trail involving some of the same charges. In a civil case the burden of proof is less stringent. A Justice Department spokesman even admitted that the suit would use some of the same evidence it used last year, but hoped that the less stringent burden of proof rules could make those charges stick. "If the Justice Department has evidence sufficient to prove that the officers of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters or any other union have committed federal -offenses, the de- the Reagan administration-that great friend and protector of working men and women and stalwart supporter of organized laboris at it again. They want to take over the International Brotherhood of Teamsters. Yes siree, the same folks who busted PATCO, stacked the NLRB with right wing, anti-labor members, gutted health and safety laws and campaigned for a sub-"human" mm1mum wage now claim they are looking out for the welfare of the 1. 6 million Teamsters. Late last month the Justice Department filed civil, not criminal, charges against the entire Teamsters' executive board, including president Jackie Presser. Filed under the so-called Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organization Act (RICO), the suit asks that board members be removed and a trustee appointed to run the union until the government decides that ''fair and free elections'' can be held. In a nutshell, the suit claims that those named have been engaged in ELL, Editorial partment should proceed against those individuals directly under the laws which forbid convicted criminals from holding union office,•• said AFL-CIO President Lane Kirkland. We agree. If the government can prove criminal charges against somebody, fine, toss the bum out of union office. But where in the world is it written that the government, through a court-appointed trustee, can take over an entire union? Running a labor union is no business of the government. It has every right to police an organization and enforce laws, but unions are run by men and women elected by the membership. Only in totalitarian countries can a government step in and run a union. Even Sen. Orrin Hatch (R-Utah), ranking Republican on the Senate Labor and Human Resources Committee and someone organized labor has butted heads with over many issues, said the government's action "smacks of totalitarianism . . . I don't think the government or any court in this nation is capable of being a trustee over a union." If the government is granted its trusteeship of the Teamsters, a terrible precedent will be set. The administration already has PATCO's scalp on its belt.It's now after the Teamsters. Who will be the next target? It would be interesting, however, to see how the administration would react if the shoe was on the other foot. While few criminal charges have been filed against administration officials, the Justice Department, Defense Department and other administration agencies have been plagued by scandal, sleaze and rumors of corruption. Perhaps using the same less stringent rules of proof available under civil law, a trustee could be appointed to make sure the government runs honestly until "fair and free elections" are held. Or we could just wait until November 8. IELL HIM THE 'REMl.ICAN PARTY ~OMIS€S To 6ET GOVERNMENT Off HIS 8AC.K A5 SOON AS we CAN ffNP To The • • • APUTTY KNIFE! B.over Bescues 24 . . . En.rout@ to the Philippines on S/23/88, the MN Rover rescued twentyees from tnet.r unseawortny vessel. The refugees had been Without ood and water for several days. Aid was rendered, the M/V Rover's engineers determined the boat motor was not repairable, and twenty-four men, women, and children were brought onbca.rd the MN Rcver for aa.fety. ~0~CKJ The boat people -were a.Ho-wed refuge at the vessel's next port of call in Bataan, Philippinea. ~ mss l'~OCAA't'S ;iN(.. This is not the fil'at incident of the kind. of personal involvement exhlbited by SID members, nor do we suspect it Will be the last. We enclose a. list of the personnel onboa.rd a.t the time and extend our commendations along with the United Nations High Commissioner for Rerugeea, Jea.n-Pier-:te Hecke. A ccpy of Oommiaaioner Hocke'a telex of appreciation is enclosed for your review and files. Very truly your11, M.Anne Kane Manager-Marine Personnel twenty-four Vietnamese men, women, and children while en-route to the Philippines on May 23, 1988, and for the subsequent care and kindness provided these unfortunate people. As always 1 American seam.en, regardless of rating, or Union affiliation are ready to exhibit the true meaning of the Brotherhood of the Sea. Fraternally yours, Mike Sacco Ocean Carriers Inc. Houston., Texas President-SIU M/V Rover Crew To Captain W.H. Anderson III. Master of the M!V Rover from Jea.nPierre Hocke. United Nations High Commissioner for refugess. I I warmly commend tne action or yourself and your crew m rescUing 24 rerugees 1Il rustress at sea. Suon numarutarian aee<l8 of oonduot upholcl tlle best marltl.me traW.tions. My sincere best Wishes to you ancl all who voyage on the M/V Rover. Jean-Pierr Hocke (UNHCR Geneva) Dear Capt. And.arson: Anderaon, W.H. III-Captain Leri, Robert P.-Ch. Mate Wheeler, Bradford L.- 2nd Mate Conlon, Thomas J.--3rd Mate Dias, Junior R.-R.E.0. Daniels, Ray T.--Qmed Hale, Leonard C.-Ch. Engr. Koski, Ronald 8.-Qmed Seales, Walter-1st Engr. Sepe, Thomas NMI-2nd Engr. Myint, Maung IDa-Emm Majaducon Elias M .-Emm Fagan, Micha.el S.--3rd Engr. Ferguson, Vernon Jr.-StwdJBkr 1 John, Furr- AB/Bosn Payton, Floyd E.-Ch. Cook Marchione Demetrio-AB Williams, Russel 8.-GSU 1 We Wish to commend you, the otticera and crew for the reacue of the Sutherland, John-AB Santana, Mitchel-OS Boone, Harold-OS Christian, Donald---Q/Pumpman Nunez, Fred-AB July 1988 I LOG I 31 "" �July 1988 Seafarers International Union of North America, AFL-CIO ANWR Representatives of the maritime industry are calling on the federal government to open up the Alaskan National Wildlife Reserve (ANWR) to exploration and development. Failure to explore the reserve for oil could "have dire consequences for the U.S.-flag tanker fleet," according to Neil Dietz of the Seattle Port Council of the Maritime Trades Department. ''The 60 tankers operating [in the Alaskan trade] constitute two-thirds of the U.S. [tanker] fleet. But [the number of tankers] could drop to 20 without exploration of the Arctic plain." The issue of ANWR exploration has aroused considerable debate. The Journal of Commerce predicts that Congress will probably not get around to dealing with this issue during this session. "It just doesn't make sense to have American servicemen risk their lives in the Persian Gulf to protect the flow of oil and then not do anything to develop what many people believe is a major source of energy right in our back yard," said SIU President Mike Sacco. APEX The Maritime Administration has tentatively approved part of Apex Resources Inc.'s plan to sell a 1mrtion of its fleet of tankers and bulk carriers. Apex had to getMarad's permission because two of the company's six vessels are affected by subsidy and the other four were built ovcr~ca~ with ~pecial permission. In addition, the prospective buyer has links to foreign-flag shipping interests. Marad has decided to let the buyer. the Liberty Shipping Group, acquire the four foreign-built dry bulk carriers on the condition that it can demonstrate that it is a U.S. shipping company under the shipping statutes. The sale of a fifth vessel will be considered later on. Sale of the sixth, the Aurora, will be put off until Odober when its charter runs out. registry shippers to gain acceptance for their services in traditional maritime nations. Typical of the trend was the symposium held in Washington D.C. last month by the Skaarup Foundation to unveil what turned out to be a widely discredited study on maritime policy. These efforts are occurring worldwide. In West Germany, for example, adherents of open registry shipping are trying to persuade the government there to open up a second registry. West German trade unionists are opposed to the establishment of a second registry because it would cost 37 ,000 German seamen and marine-allied workers their jobs. Drug Testing Moremac Marine Group Inc. has joined a growing number of U.S.-flag companies who have put in applications to Marad for permission to shift American registered vessels to foreign flags. The failure of Congress, the administration and a sorely divided maritime industry to come up with a new plan of action to revitalize the maritime industry has left many Amercian-flag operators and their aging vessels with a dilemma: what do they do if they can't receive construction differential payments or build foreign? How can they plan for the future when they don't know if there will still be an ODS program? ome of the perator putting in applications may have valid reasons. Most, however, are obviously trying to take advant ge o t e present situation. The inability of the maritime industry and the administration to unite behind a common plan will continue to cause difficulties for the American-flag mere ant marine. The Department of Transportation has issued regulations requiring drug testing for seamen onboard commercial vessels. Similar regulations concerning aviation and railway workers were issued earlier this year. Those mariners who test positive for drug use could lose their licenses or have their certifications and jobs revoked, said DOT Secretary James Burnley. ·The SIU is committed to a drug-free en· vironment,'' said Headquarters Representative Augie Tellez at the Union's July membership meeting. "We will take a close look at these proposed regulation to ensure that our members ' rights are protected. Fishing Salety Governor Alexander Farrelly of the U.S. Virgin Islands has expressed concern over a proposed expansion of the Caribbean Basin Initiative. "The CBI is a constant threat, and we have to stay alert," said Farrelly. The United In· dustrial Workers Union, an affiliate of the SIU, represents more than 4.000 workers in the territories, including many who work for the government. Farrelly is particularly concerned that Congress might expand the present scope of the CBI to include rum which is one of the territory s chief sources of income. Rum accounts for roughly $30 million of the approximately $200 million worth of products that the U.S. Virgin Islands ships to the United States. In addition. a good portion of the territory's budget is generated by an excise tax put on the sale of rum products. Drought Flags ol Convenience 1 1 - this summer has caused droughts in some areas. This development has had a disastrous effect on the inland maritime industry. Traffic on the Mississippi River was briefly held up, and rates are expected to soar. There is some concern among industry officials that levels of government-impelled P.L. 480 cargo will drop as a result of the drought. This will inevitably have ramifications for deepsea sailors. Under cargo preference laws, 70 percent of all such cargo must be carried on American-flag vessels (that figure will be increased to 75 percent next year as a result of the Cargo Preference Compromise of 1985). "It's sort of like reform of the liner subsidy program," said one maritime official. "You find yourself praying for something to happen and nothing ever does.'' Provisions that would have caused drastic changes in the liability insurance industry have been dropped from a fishing safety bill. Among other things, the bill would have put a cap on the amount that could have been awarded to fishermen in exchange for the establishment of a streamlined system of com· pensation payments for seamen who were temporarily injured. Legislators had sought to reach a compromise between trial lawyers and fishing boat owners on the matter, but that just was not possible. "In the final analysis," said Rep. Gerry Studds (D-Mass.), "the lawyers could not agree with the fishermen.'' Now that the legislation has been shorn of its most controversial provisions, passage is expected within a short period. Passage of the bill is still important, said SIU Legislative Director Frank Pecquex, because it would establish minimum safety standards in the fishing industry. Under the proposed bill, vessels would have to be outfitted with radio beacons, emergency locator equipment life rafts, safety or immersion suits and similar equipment. While most insured vessels carry this equipment vessels that don't have insurance often ' sail without it. The fishing industry is one of the few that is exempted from the provisions of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970. It has one of the nation's highest accident and death records. CBI The unusually warm weather we are having 32 I LOG I July 1988 Legislative, Administrative and Regulatory Happenings 1 There is a growing effort on the part of open Foreign ·ReDagging lntermodal Seminar Intermodalism is the most important development to hit the maritime industry since containerization changed the face of the industry in the late '50s. This was the conclusion of the participants at the Containization and Intermodal conference which was held in Oakland, Calif. last month. Intermodalism has changed the face of the transportation industry, linking as it does shipping, railroads and trucking. It has created vast new opportunities for companies like SeaLand and APL. which bring together separate modes of transportation under one corporate roof. At the same time, it has created huge capital investment problems for companies seeking to adapt to these changed conditions and has altered the market for transportation services in ways that are not yet apparent. Liner Subsidy Reform of the liner subsidy program is not likely to be achieved any time in the near future reports The Journal of Commerce. The failure of Congress and the administration to resolve this issue has led Senator Daniel Inouye (D-Hawaii) to introduce legislation that would allow Sea-Land to apply for operating (Continued on Page 12.) 1 � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. 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Title A name given to the resource July 1988 Description An account of the resource HEADLINES MICHAEL SACCO IS NAMED PRESIDENT OF THE SIU FRANK DROZAK DIES AT 60 SIU MOURNS ITS LOSS A TIME TO MOVE TEAMSTERS’ PRESSER DIES A LOOK AT SIU PREFERRED PROVIDER HEALTH CARE RIVERS SHRINK IN FACE OF MASSIVE DROUGHT NAVY HONORS SIU CREWS MERCHANT MARINE MEMORIAL SITE DEDICATED IN CALIFORNIA THIS BUD’S FOR THE USNS NAVASOTA MSCPAC NEW BRIEFS MSCPAC ON EXHIBIT IN OAKLAND LABOR BRIEFS THE SIU IN WASHINGTON MINIMUM WAGE PROCEDURE AND CHARTER BILL SEWAGE SLUDGE TRADE BILL SHLSS UPGRADER ACHIEVES SHLSS SHOWS ITS COLORS TEAMSTERS- GOVERNMENT HAS NO BUSINESS RUNNING UNIONS THE SIU IN WASHINGTON ANWR APEX DRUG TESTING FOREIGN REFLAGGING FISHING SAFETY CBI DROUGHT FLAGS OF CONVENIENCE LINER SUBSIDY INTERMODAL SEMINAR Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Seafarers Log Scanned Issues 1984-1988, 1994-Present Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 7/1/1988 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Newsprint Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Vol. 50, No. 7 1988 Periodicals Seafarers Log http://seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/adc48ca61be2656baf18344ad42bb115.PDF 9676c394bdeca2bab1bedabf1a514296 PDF Text Text 3:1.. 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The last groupof stewards to complete the union's recertification program studied everything from CPR to computers to food science to menu planning. Page 8 if ::(Sv-r •V;;: Gov't Services Division Members to Use School Cosh Transfer Wins Round One in House Page 6 '0^' f5 SIU members sailing for the Military Sealift Command Pacific (MSCPAC) now have the opportunity to take advantage of the SlU's training facilities at Piney Point. MSCPAC has agreed to a comprehensive training pro­ gram for its civilian mariners after its top brass inspected the school. Page 10 -T" • •:** ••! -.1 •. • PtageS •. 1.00.^0./ -fr •>-• .H"- ^-0:.•:l'-•.. ,• ••, I-f- • ,' lAir*:"' •• •" • •fpr . :- /:r-- ' -i.',' �•ir^ ^f7r.X:XX;:;:;,.-'':-^- xX"*;-?' :Xix ^ '"'X'''i^XlXfciXgXXXSXS*X'XillifiS^|f'XXXXSXXSfllillil^^feXftX'XX#X'.S S'j President's Report •i , X9 • /; X. ,.,. "'I'XV ? ( • • ••' •;'• V-JiiX-', 1- :, £•• ;'XX'''X'X'': f- •-• V-. :, In spite of the fact that members of both houses of Congress continually express concern over the condition of this nation's mer­ chant marine, that high ranking officers of the armed services warn of the lack of sufficient ships and manpower to back their forces and that members of the administration profess to be interested in ways and means to revitalize U.S. shipping, the government goes right ahead missing opportunities to take even small steps to bring about a small change. The most recent example of a lost opportunity came with the announcement a short time ago that the U.S. Postal Service had awarded a $400,000 contract to Hapag Lloyd, the German-flag ship owners, for the carriage of mail between the United States and the Soviet Union for the coming year. The Postal Service, in announcing the award, said it simply gave the contract to the lowest bidder. Among others, Sea-Land Service would have liked to have gotten the job. Whether or not it would have been a few bucks higher in its bid than Hapag Lloyd is not the point, it seems to me. For perhaps a few thousand dollars more, here was an opportunity to use American-flag shipping and give the jobs involved to Ameri­ can seamen. Again our government blew a chance to strengthen the nation's shipping capability. Congresswoman Helen Bentley, a vigorous advocate of making it mandatory to allow only U.S. ships to carry U.S. mail, protested the mail contract award to the Germans. We will have to keep up the fight to achieve this objective through the legislative process. That's one more reason why political action is so important. When AFL-CIO President Lane Kirkland issued his latest con­ demnation of mainland China's bloody treatment of the Chinese workers and students who have been demonstrating for democratic rights, we were reminded that of all the groups that make up our nation, none is more forceful or consistent in fighting against dicta­ torship—whether it be communist or any other variety—than the American labor movement. Because the AFL-CIO constantly keeps the spotlight on those regimes that are guilty of suppression and brutality, it serves as a watchdog in the cause of freedom. In communist and other forms of government where there is no individual liberty, the official labor bureaucracies are tools of the political system, as is the case in China. When the workers demonstrated for democracy they were neither led nor supported by their unions. The All-China Federation of Labor backed the communist dictatorship's repressions and exe­ cutions of the workers who were rounded up after the demonstra­ tions were wiped out. Events such as these should make us pause and take stock of workers' conditions outside the free world. It is encouraging to see some easing up of controls over human rights and freedom of speech in the Soviet Union, Hungary and Poland. But this is not happening because the communist party dictatorship has suddenly discovered liberty and freedom. The easing up is made necessary by a need for economic reforms. The economies of the Soviet Union and Poland, for example, are in shambles and they are looking for loans and other economic transfusions from the democracies. What is happen­ ing, in effect, is the communists of the Soviet Union and Poland are admitting that communism does not work. My own guess is that the liberties that are being permitted in Russia in these days are not the result of a new-found commitment to freedom and democracy. More likely, the leadership feels that democratic nations will find it easier to do business with a commu­ nist nation if it doesn't have the appearance of a huge concentration camp. Let's watch to see if the workers there will be free to shake loose of the state-owned and controlled unions and form their own in the image of the democracies. The United States soon will be losing the services of a most forceful advocate of a strong U.S.-fiag merchant marine. Although it had long been expected, when General Duane H. Cassidy, com­ mander-in-chief of the Military Transportation Command, announced his retirement effective in October, a sense of deep loss was regis­ tered throughout the maritime industry. We of the Seafarers International Union who got to know General Cassidy rather well during his outstanding performance as the direc­ tor of all the armed forces transportation operations, will long re­ member his efforts to awaken the nation's policymakers to the need for a viable U.S. privately-owned fleet, manned by U.S. citizen seamen. General Cassidy never let up in seeking to strengthen America's sealift capability through revitalization of its merchant marine. Whether before the Congress, the White House or a public forum. General Cassidy was in there punching hard for his goal. Smart, tough, good guys like the General don't come down the pike very often. All Americans owe General Cassidy a debt of gratitude for his long and distinguished service to this country. We who were privileged to watch him work wish him good health and happiness as he begins another phase of his career. Study Shows Foreign Fleets Get Wide Range of Gevemment Aids xie-v .'SxX: The merchant fleets of most of the world's nations receive far more economic support from their governments than the U.S.-fiag fleet receives. A new study by the Transpor­ tation Institute, a Washingtonbased maritime research and pol­ icy organization representing operators of inland waters. Great Lakes and U.S.-fiag oceangoing Volume SI, Number 7 vejssels, outlines the direct and indirect government subsidy pol­ icies of 87 countries. The massive economic subsi­ dies these countries' fleets receive demonstrates "free market con­ cepts do not exist in the interna­ tional shipping trades," said Tl's President James H. Henry. Henry added that there is a lack of public understanding of the obJuly, 1989 LOG (ISSN 0160-2047) is published monthly by the Seafarers International Union; Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District; AFL-CIO; 5201 fAuth'he Way; Camp Springs, Maryland 20746. Telephone (301) 899-0675. Second-class post^e paid at MSC Prince Georges, Maryland 20790-9998 and at additional mailing offices. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to the LOG, 5201 Auth Way; Camp Springs, Maryland 20746. President, Mfehael Sacco; Secretary-Treasurer, Joe DiGiorgio; Executive Vice President, Joe Sacco; Vice President Collective Bargaining, Angus "Red" Campbell; Vice President Atlantic Coast, Jack CafTey; Vice President Gulf Coast, Thomas Glideweil; Vice President West Coast, George McCartney; Vice President Lakes and Inland Waters, John Fay; Vice President Government Services, Roy Mercer. Communications Department Director, Jessica Smith', Managing Editor, Mike Hall; Associate Editors, Max Hall and Deborah Greene. stacles the U.S.-fiag fleet must overcome in world trade. The publication shows how the American operators are ham­ strung in their vigorous attempts to remain competitive in the in­ ternational shipping trades. This is largely due to the incentives designed to insure viable national Othernatlons give more to their fleets than the U.S. does. fleets, the study notes. The comprehensive publication covers the maritime support pro­ grams of traditional maritime pow­ ers to those of land-locked nations such as Bolivia. Governments' Give Incentives The study shows that 71 nations offer some sort of cargo prefer­ ence, with many reserving 100 percent of their trade for ships of their own flag. Cabotage restric­ tions are in place in 24 countries which reserve coastal trades for vessels of their own flag. Govern­ ment incentives also take the form of tax, investment and deprecia­ tion breaks, loans and loan guar­ antees, subsidized interest pay­ ments and operating subsidies, the study documents. Also, many nations impose re­ strictions on the fleets of other countries which discriminate through freight taxes and higher port charges. Material for the volume was compiled from many industry, governmental and academic sources, including: MarAd, Office of Technology Assessment (OTA), United States Trade Representa­ tive (USTR), United Nations Con­ ference on Trade and Develop­ ment (UNCTAD), Organization for Economic Cooperation and De­ velopment (OECD) and Ship­ builders Council of America (SCA). ' j.s-r �JULY, 1989 >. ' • '--y•< '• .SW.41 Breaux Panel Seeks Answers to Sealift Shortage At a hearing before the Senate's Subcommittee on Merchant Marine seven representatives of maritime interests expressed their concern and views about the state of the nation's sealift capability. The July 13 hearing was chaired by Senator John Breaux (D-LA) who called for "new ideas and new thoughts and new focus" to a problem which had been around for longer than he had been in Congress—over 17 years. Seafarers President Michael Sacco told the Senate panel investigating sealift that maritime unions were making strong efforts to train sufficient personnel to meet U.S.-flag operators' manpower needs. However, he noted, this task was made considerably more difficult by a shrinking industry which has provided fewer job opportunities. The bipartisan nmure of Congress's concern was evident when ranking Senate merchant marine subcommittee member TrCnt Lott CR­ MS) echoed Senator Breaux's words saying, "It's time we took some actions." Congressman Charles Bennett (D-FL) was the first of a lineup of seven witnesses to appear before the panel. Joining Bennett were U.S. Transportation Command Commander-in-Chief General Duane H. Cassidy, MarAd Deputy Administrator William Creelman, Assistant Secretary of the Navy Everett Pyatt, SIU President Michael Sacco, Shipbuilders Council of America President John Stocker and United Shipowners of America President William Verdon. House Considering Maritime Package Bennett advised the Senate subcommittee that a comprehensive maritime bill, based on the Commission on Merchant Marine and Defense reports, had been introduced in the House. Bennett explained that the goal of the bill's sponsors was "to follow the Commission's intent, that we consider its recommendations in a package instead of piecemeal ..." The commander-in-chief for the military's Transportation Command (TRANSCOM) General Duane H. Cassidy said in his opening remarks, "We cannot afford to let this industry get stuck in time." SIU President Michael Sacco testifies before the Senate merchant marine subcommittee. In the hearing, which was called to review the nation's sealift policy, Sacco said maritime unions were doing their part to maintain a skilled and trained corps of seagoing civilians. .. ;-|- General Proposes Five Areas of Action Commenting that the general's statement sounded "great" but did not tell him what needed to be done. Senator Breaux asked Cassidy for "some specific recommendations" as if he "had the pencil and could write something" for him and Congress. Answering, Cassidy said: "Sir, I would start out if I were king for the day, as you have given me the opportunity" with five areas. "All of them would be controversial, all of them will not have the concur­ rence of the people that are testifying here today, but this is what I SIU School Adds Training Class For Quick Response to Oil Spills Determined to keep SIU crews armed with the latest skills and know-how to meet all the chal­ lenges of modem shipping, the Seafarers Harry Lundebeig School of Seamanship is adding courses to its curriculum that will provide training in the emergency handling of fuel spills at sea. SIU Resident Michael Sacco, who initiated the specialized spill control courses after the tanker Exxon Valdez incident, said that crewmembers would be trained to act immediately in the event of any spill during the critical interim period between discovery of any fuel leakage and the arrival of Coast Guard officials and clean­ up crews. "We believe that the new train­ ing course will enable SIU crewmembers to minimize potential damage to the environment by containing an oil spill quickly," Sacco said. SIU Crews Best Trained Sacco added that the first-of-itskind oil spill prevention, contain­ ment and clean-up training is in keeping with the union's traditioii of providing the best trained and best qualified seafarers in the world. The five-day course will become a regular part of the AB and FOWT classes at the Lundeberg School and also will be available to all SIU members. The oil spill class is scheduled to begin in Septem­ ber. The Lundeberg School is apply­ ing for certification from the En­ vironmental Protection Agency (EPA), the government group re­ sponsible for protecting the na­ tion's environment. Limdeberg School instmctor Jim Shaffer said the course will pre­ pare SIU crewmembers to be "the first line of defense in the event of an oil spill." Shaffer, who will teach the class, said the massive oil spill in Valdez, AK and the three major spills caused by foreign-flag tankers in Delaware, Rhode Island and Texas in late June, could have had a less devastating impact on the envi^ ronment if shipboard personnel had been able to begin contain­ ment operations immediately. In the classroom part of the course, SIU members will be taught how various types of petroleum products react when they hit water, and the effects of weather and tide continued on page 6 would start out with, and 1 would do it as quickly as 1 could because every day we lose, we lose time." Cassidy proposed: . • Decoupling ship operators and builders because "the yoking of these two industries together . . . does nothing but stifle competition." • Eliminating regulations that cost the industry, such as roof struc­ ture rules and the ad valorem tax. ' • Reforming the current tax system which penalizes American operators who pay taxes when their global competitors do not. • Revamping the operating differential subsidy, "take all the re­ strictions away." • Increasing the nation's world market share of cargo through bilateral agreements, cargo preference and any other means available. Agreed—Keep Maritime Out of Trade Talks Senator Breaux told the general that he felt the merchant marine's national security and national defense role meant that maritime services should not be a negotiable issue during economic trade talks. The Louisiana senator asked Cassidy if he had any thoughts on the upcoming trade negotiations, known as GATT. The general answered that he was not an authority on GATT but he shared the senator's concerns. "Anything that would affect or further accelerate the decline of the merchant marine, 1 am against," Cassidy said. "Therefore, by the judgments of you and some of the ^Despite an industry with fewer job opportunities, maritime unions have retained simcient qualified manpower to meet the ne^s of U.S.-flag operators.^ '•"'•'j..; 'h ' . ; labor leaders of the country, if you believe it would negatively affect the merchant marine, 1 am with you, 1 am against it," General Cassidy concluded. Ready Reserve Fleet is Stopgap Measure Assistant Secretary of the Navy for Shipbuilding and Logistics Everett Pyatt explained the military's Ready Reserve Fleet (RRF) program: "From the Defense Department point of view, over the last several years, we have seen a major change in the structure of the industry. We find ourselves for the first time a few years ago, having to go into the market to buy ships that were becoming commercially uncompe­ titive, in order to maintain capability to deploy unit equipment." continued on page 4 "w,. -.1 5£Lv.."._ •..•••. wu • • �•••!Bfsr-'^'^-r<^'«a*- 4 ^ - :..;v. ;i^:A;-v,-::„' ."., ,, ,v'.'v:^^^r-i.-''^ V''' "v;'' '•••/'••->• v-:- : •• "'.. VVi; *•- Vi-.' i',4«, :v,i-;t. v...v •V.-Tf^'^ .'V > v - • »-.v. y 't • V"; V 3 ^ , 'A •^•. ••;>r- ••^:.-v ••. ." ••"i.-'Vv •"'•' • •"'.' '• f.Hc' ' SlAfARCRS 106 Senate Probes Sealift Capacity continued from page 3 SiiBsite John Breai^ Pyatt summarized: "This resulted in expansion of the RRF." Answering Senator Lott's question on the policy of purchasing vessels and putting them in the RRF, Assistant Secretary Pyatt said when one examines the military's reserve fleet, "you will find those ships that were in the private sector are now government owned, and 1 think that is a trend in the wrong direction. It is an action we took because it was expedient ..." General Cassidy added that the RRF could only be viewed as a "stopgap measure." The general pointed out that the average age of the vessels in the RRF was 24 years and the character of each ship was different. The RRF, said Cassidy, "was a solution absolutely neces­ sary . . . but the big issue of all ... is the RRF does not provide you the key ingredient of this, and that is sealift . . . there are none of Mike Sacco's Seafarers International Union guys on those RRF ships at all . . . "If there are no maritime ships plying the seas day in and day out, if there are no berths out there to use seamen, there will be no seamen for the RRF when we need them. So the main issue we must not ignore is the requirement for people," General Cassidy warned. "1 get the impression . . . there are an awful lot of jfteoiple who are very concerned about it at an upper mid-level, but it has never really been at the top level. 1 have read the speeches of the candidates, both Democrat and Republican and, man, you could not say it better. But then after the election it is gone. That is a bipartisan criticism and 1 guess the Congress is to blame too, because we have not come up with anything that we have been able to get agreed to by the administration." Liner Fleet Down to 197 Ships MarAd's Deputy Administrator William Creelman told the subcom­ mittee "the number of ships in our liner fleet has fallen from 494 in 1970 to 197 currently." He said, "Since estimates indicate that the projected U.S.-flag merchant marine cannot meet future sealift require­ ments, it is critical" that the nation move rapidly to "enhance the ability of our merchant fleet to meet national security requirements." Creelman noted that the concept of operating differential subsidy reform would allow wide vessel acquisition and streamline operating subsidies and their administration. • -Mii. •iv.' I iKi ii: "i-r ,-;-f L-;:-. •, 2-' Excerpts^fwiilieariMg Maritime Unions Keep Up with Technology SIU President Michael Sacco raised the example of the recent U.S. Postal Service award of the New York/Leningrad mail contract to a lower-bid foreign-flag operator. Senator Breaux added, "We cannot even ship our own mail through a government contract in a U.S.-flag vessel." Sacco reminded the committee that U.S.-flag operators have been forced to sue the government to ensure adherence to the nation's cargo preference laws. Addressing the nation's pool of skilled workers in the shipbuilding or seafaring sectors, Sacco noted that the industry's decline meant "first and foremost" a "current and worsening shortage of skilled manpower to build, repair and operate merchant vessels." Yet, Sacco said, "U.S. maritime unions have played a positive role in the training and maintenance of skilled crews." Through "top-flight training programs and educational facilities to equip merchant mariners with the knowledge and ability" necessary "in a technologically advancing world," maritime unions have been able to "deal with the critical problem of retaining sufficient manpower in an industry with fewer and fewer job opportunities," added SIU President Sacco. R&D Vital to Future of Water Transport Representing the Shipbuilders Council of America, its President John Stocker told the panel that government support for research and development was vital. "We believe that we need government support for commercial research and development, focusing not only on new ship designs, but also on new production improvements in the shipyards themselves." He reminded the subcommittee that the United States is competing with nations with extensive R&D capabilities. "The West Germans, for example, have two shipbuilding institutes. Japan has several. The Japanese program of research and development in the Ministry of Transportation is very extensive. This is where they are doing their work on their high-speed cargo freighter and the use of superconduc­ tivity for marine propulsion ..." Senator Breaux expressed interest in the Shipbuilder's recently filed section 301 suit, an action which seeks to prove that foreign shipyards engage in discriminatory trade practices. U.S. Operators Want Level Playing Field United Shipowners of America President William Verdon said U.S.flag operators need a more level playing field. "The problem is four fold," said Verdon. He outlined the areas which USA, representing seven U.S.-flag liner companies, would like to see addressed: Vessel parity which would allow currently unsubsidized operators to achieve cost parity with subsidized companies, crew parity which would require government funding of the difference between U.S. wages and international wage levels, operational parity which would eliminate burdensome regulation and allow U.S.-flag operators to follow cargo and the creation of one system for the American fleet, or elimination of "two distinct systems, one ODS and one non-ODS." The hearing concluded with remarks from Senator Breaux on the importance of swift action from all levels of government aimed at increasing the nation's military sealift capability. Senator Trent Lott (R-MS): "1 am tired of talking about it. . . 1 want to know what are we going to do? 1 realize a lot of the burden is on us, but we need every direction we can get from you and we need an administration to step up to this issue . . ." Congressman Charles Bennett: "The Joint Chiefs of Staff, Chairman Crowe, recently told Cong^esk that our niost pressing problem now is the lack of adequate sealift capability. The Commission supplied the know-how momentum to do something about this. It is up to us to have the political will to carry it out." TRANSCOM Commander General Duane Cassidy; ''The transportation industry of the world is booming . . . the air industry is solid, growing ... the ports of our nations have never been in better shape . . . the railroads have never been stronger ... trucking and bus industry . . . are very strong and very well sup­ ported . . . so all sectors of the indust^ are good . . . except sealift. And the sealift issue is the one single industry we have neglected. And when 1 say 'we' 1 mean all us. 1 mean the Department of Defense, the government, the industry itself—it has been divisive and self-destructive. And we have got to put all that behind us, not look for witches and get on with it. We, need some leadership . . ." Navy Assistant Secretary Everett Pyatt: "You ask why the rapid decline? It is because they are not getting cargo. If you have cargo you can generate business and then you can start looking at some of the other commercial endeavors that I am aware of and you find out that our containership operators do not even get the chance to bid on cargo. That is uirfair." MarAd Dej^ty Admi^^ William Creelinan: "Sealift is the term we use to describe the shipping capacity that would be required to deploy and sustain U.S. armed forces in a period of national emergency or war ... The requirement for se^ifl • is based on the national security strategy established by the President." . • " SIU Pi^indent^^M^ "U.S. maritime unions have played a positive role in the training and maintenance of skilled crews and have attempted to deal with the critical problem of retaining sufficient manpower in an industry offering fewer and fewer job opportunities. They have in place top­ flight training programs and educational facilities to equip^ merchant mariners with the knowledge and ability they need in a technologi­ cally advancing world." Shipbuilders Council President John Stocker: Uie shipbuilding "commercial market coU^sed in the United States because the Reagan administration declared unilateral economic dis­ armament by terminating construction subsidies in 1^1 without de^ claring war on foreign subsidy practices . . . What distinguishes the United States from our international competitors is the lack of an industrial strategy that will aUow American shipyards to emerge as a competitive force in the international market." USA President WiDiam Verdon: "The strength of foreij^ fleets is an obvious indication of the per­ ceived value of the national maritime industry by other major na­ tions. These fleets have had consistent, direct and indirect support from their governments since the end of World War n . . . The economic fact of life in the international shipping environment is that an aggressive, competitive and well managed U.S. liner company can be successful only if it has the ^ility to keep its major costs on a fKuitjr mth those ^ its foreign^^^^^ �Hi ' .' :• '• y '•' JULY, 1989 Foreign-flag Cruise Ships Cited for Inadequate Safety Standards The federal government's safety watchdog agency, signalling its mounting dissatisfaction with for­ eign-flag passenger ship opera­ tions carrying millions of Ameri­ cans in and out of U.S. ports, has asked Congress for remedial ac­ tion. At a meeting on July 6, the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) reviewed the re­ sults of an investigation conducted by the agency of an uncontrolled engine room fire last year aboard the Bahamian-registered Scandi­ navian Star. The board found that a lack of maintenance, poor crew training and the absence of firefighting procedures all were fac­ tors in the fire that burned almost out of control on the vessel. Contributing to the blaze was the failure of a fire extinguishing system aboard the ship. A com­ plicating factor was the inability of crewmembers of 27 different nationalities to communicate with each other, the safety board noted. Cunard cruise ships during the 1983-85 legislative sessions, but the move was opposed by foreignflag operators, some U.S. mari­ time unions and others opposed to development of a U.S.-flag pas­ senger fleet, and consequently the bill was defeated in committee. NTSB Urges Increased Role for Coast Guard . In a 4-0 vote during its July 6 session, the NTSB recommended that Congress pass legislation to What follows are the incidents which have been or are cur­ rently being investigated by the nation's transportation safety watchdog agency—^the National Transportation Safety Bureau. This is not a complete list of accidents involving foreign-flag cruise ships because there is no legal obligation for such ves­ sels to report accidents to U.S. authorities if they take place on international waters or in foreign ports. ANGELINA UURO- Hundreds of ocean-going cruises originate in the United States with the majority sailing from Miami, a city now called the "cruise cap­ ital of the world." Forty percent of the world's cruise customers depart from southern Florida. Last Italian Registry year an estimated 4.5 million pas­ sengers boarded cruise vessels in Florida ports. Although 81 large foreign-flag passenger ships operate out of U.S. ports, none is required to meet U.S.-flag ship safety standards. The four billion doUar U.S. cruise industry's number of passengers is increasing yearly by 13 percent. The world's passenger vessel fleet has not kept pace with the cus­ tomer growth, and, as a result, new cruise ships—most of them catering to the American market— continue to be built. SIU Calls for U.S.-flag Passenger Fleet The NTSB's misgivings with safety procedures and practices on foreign-flag cruise vessels calls to mind the SIU's efforts to in­ crease the number of Americanflag passenger ships. In the late 1970s the SIU played a major part in the successful effort to bring about legislation that put the SS Constitution and the SS Indepen­ dence into the Hawaiian Islands cruise trade. The American Ha­ waii Cruise Line vessels are the only U.S.-flag deepsea passenger ships in operation. The same leg­ islative effort allowed a couple of other vessels to enter U.S. cruise service, but they did not mater­ ialize. The SIU attempted to win ap­ proval from Congress to reflag two recommend that increased re­ sources be allocated to the Coast Guard so safety regulations can be properly policed. WhUe the SIU views the NTSB's request to toughen safety require­ ments on foreign-flag vessels as a first step, SIU President Michael Sacco said that a continuing ob­ jective must be to acquire an American-fl£^ fleet of passenger ships that will give the American public an alternative that operates under maximum, regulated safety standards. NTSB Investigations of Accidents Involvii^ Foreign-flag Passenger Ships Millions of Americans on Cruises SIU's continuing objective is an American-flag fleet of passenger ships. increase safety regulations gov­ erning the operations of the U.S.based foreign-flag passenger fleet. The safety regulations for for­ eign-flag cruise ships sought by the NTSB were not detailed in the July 6 meeting's report. However, agency spokesman Alan Pollock says the board will specifically ask Congress to give the U.S. Coast Guard increased authority over foreign-flag cruise vessels oper­ ating out of U.S. ports and car­ rying primarily American passen­ gers. The agency also will Fire on March 30, 1979. 669 passengers. Probable cause was determined to be overheated oil in an unattended skillet in the crew galley. The fire spread throughout the ship because of failure of responsible vessel per­ sonnel to promptly establish ef­ fective control and coordination of the shipboard firefighting ef­ fort. Crewmembers who first ob­ served the smoke and the ship's fife detection and sprinkler sys­ tem failed to provide an early warning. Two individuals re­ ceived minor injuries. SCANDINAVIAN SEA— Bahamian Registry Fire on March 9, 1984. 744 passengers and 202 crewmembers. Probable cause was determined to be the deliberate or accidental ignition of an accelerent on the carpet in a room occupied by two crew­ members. Contributing to fire damage was failure of ship's fire­ fighters to follow up and investi­ gate any possible further heat source after putting out the fire and failure of master to exercise his au­ thority over the shoreside firefighting efforts. No injuries or loss of life, but vessel (valued at $16 million) was declared total loss. SCANDINAVIAN SUN— Bahamian Registry Fire on August 20, 1^4. 530 passengers and 201 crewmembers. Probable cause was determined to be the crew's failure to tighten a threaded pipe fitting and to keep closed a watertight door and self-closing fire door. One passenger and one crewmember died of smoke in­ halation, four persons suffered minor injuries, and 58 individuals were treated for smoke inhala­ tion. A. RE6INA- Panamanian Registry Grounding on February 15, 1985. 143 passengers and 72 crewmembers. Probable cause was determined to be the failure of the master to monitor the vessel's prog­ ress along the char­ tered course line, failure to make allowance for heavy wind and rough seas, failure to maintain a lookout and assuming a watch in a medicated and fatigued physi­ cal condition. One crewmember slightly injured. crewmembers to communicate in a common language with each other and with passengers. One passenger taken to hospital. SONG OF AMERICA- Norwegian Registry Fire on November 8, 1988. 1,366 passengers and 500 crewmembers onboard. Incident still under investigation by NTSB. Initial re­ ports indicate crew made mistakes while fighting the blaze and equipment malfunc­ tioned. Three individuals were hurt. 'M, i. j;: / • aRNIVAL CELEBRATIONLiherian Registry Collision on February 10, 1,580 passengers and 671 crewmembers. Incident still under investigation by NTSB. Three crew­ members on the Cuban freighter hit by the Celebration died. One lost a foot. Minor in­ juries reported among the Cele­ bration's passengers and crew. i-k.. V" ^ %• '•iK •••• 4:7 EMERALD SEAS- Panamanian Registry Explosion and fire on July 30, 1986. 1,296 people onboard. Probable cause was the ignition of an undetermined source of acetylene leaking from a cyl­ inder. Adherence to hazardous ships stores regula­ tions, like those contained in U.S. law and codes, could well have prevented the fire and ex­ plosion. 15 passengers and two crewmembers were evacuated and treated for smoke inhalation and injuries. SCANDINAVIAN STAR— Bahamian Registry Fire on March 16, 19M. 439 passengers and 236 crewmembers on board. Probable cause de­ termined to be lack of preventive main­ tenance program, inadequate crew training, lack of written firefighting procedures, malfunctioning of fire suppres­ sion system and the inability of Safety Board Says Scanainavian Star Fire Should Never Hove Happened .. !r • Inadequate crew training, the lack of a preventive maintenance propum and the absence of fire­ fighting procedures caused an un­ controlled en^ne room fire on the Bahamian-registered Scandina­ vian Star, the nation's transpor­ tation safety agency announced at its July 6 meeting. Also contributing to the severity of the mid-March 1988 emergency was an inoperative fire extinguish­ ing system and the inability of crewmembers to communicate in a common language, the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) added. The board , members of the transportation safety watchdog agency, in a 4-0 vote, accepted the investigative report on the fire's probable cause and issued a series continued on page 21 • 'M �SCAfAROtS LOG I. c -• 'Buy and Ship American' Bill Passes in House V.-- • u •Iji yr",: v.. - .r i, ii f -• -'i • if'.',. The maritime industry won the first round when the House of Representatives voted in favor of a maritime industry-supported measure known as the "Buy and Ship American" provision of the $11 billion foreign aid program. The second round will take place ; in the Senate where similar legis­ lation will be discussed in late July or August. The bill passed in the House would change the rules governing so-called cash transfers, the form of aid which allows recipient na­ tions to receive funds from the U.S. government instead of com­ modities. The cash transfer pro­ gram also allows the beneficiary country to buy goods anywhere in the world and ship on any flag. Congressman Robert Torricelli (D-NJ) introduced the legislation which would require that nations receiving U.S. aid in the form of direct cash assistance must buy U.S. commodities and services. The bill also states that 50 percent of all goods and products gener­ ated by the cash transfer program must be carried on U.S.-flag ves­ sels. Could Boost Industry Some industry experts have predicted the changes in the cash transfer program could mean a $300 million a year boost to U.S.flag shipping. The "Buy and Ship American" amendment introduced by Torri­ celli passed its first hurdle, the House Foreign Affairs Commit­ tee, by a 22-15 vote. On the floor of the House, the SlU-supported amendment faced two challenges. Both attempts to gut Torricelli's amendment were defeated. Language, which if passed would have killed the 50 percent cargo preference requirement, lost 230186. Wording to exempt certain products from the 50 percent cargo preference was defeated by a mar­ gin of 219-188. In mid-July the Senate Foreign Relations Committee passed a for­ eign aid authorization bill which contained "Buy and Ship Ameri­ can" provisions similar to those passed by the full House of Rep­ resentatives. The bill is scheduled to go before the full Senate in late July or August. ' "• • VS'H' 'J'?''-,Mi' i^pr BUI Ihs^rUctdr Jiin Shaffer Inspect^ite of proposed oU^iU siimulatk)^ I •• • • - ; • ,. SlU President Calls for Leadership To Build Strong and Competitive U.S. Merchant Marine • 1.- '. •"' 'V-.l V ^ ^ 1';" ^- »« >• The highest level of government must get behind a maritime policy if the nation's maritime industry is to be revitalized, SIU President Michael Sacco told a Senate panel on merchant marine issues. Meet­ ing on July 13, the congressional hearing was called by the Senate Subcommittee on Merchant Ma­ rine to examine American military sealift capabilities. "The record indicates that the Congress understands the need for a merchant marine," Sacco told the subcommittee hearing chaired by Senator John Breaux (D-LA). But "national administrations," Sacco said, "regardless of party, have failed to act in a positive manner" towards development of a U.S.-flag merchant marine that can meet the nation's economic and national security interests. "The time for studies is over, we need action now," Sacco sum­ marized. He proposed that the Senate and House develop a mechanism wherein Congress can work with the administration in formulating remedies to rebuild the American-flag fleet. Sacco pointed out that all major legislation intended to increase the size of the U.S.-flag commercial fleet was inspired by presidential leadership. The Merchant Marine Act of 1970 was enacted when the Nixon administration took the lead in promoting its passage. Before the 1970 Act, the previous con­ structive maritime legislation was the Merchant Marine Act of 1936, which was drafted with the full backing of the Roosevelt admin­ istration. "These administrations recog­ nized the value and role of a strong merchant fleet and appointed peo­ ple who carried out that commit­ ment," Sacco said. Sacco reminded the Senate mer­ chant marine subcommittee that U.S. maritime unions have played a positive role in training and maintenance of skilled crews. De­ spite an industry which offers fewer and fewer job opportunities, mar­ itime unions have retained suffi­ cient qualified manpower to meet the needs of the U.S.-flag opera­ tors. Sacco was one of seven wit­ nesses to present remarks to the panel. Others who testified in­ cluded Congressman Charles Ben­ nett (D-FL), TRANSCOM Com­ mander-in-Chief General Duane Cassidy, MarAd Deputy Admin­ istrator William Creelman, As­ sistant Secretary of the Navy Ev­ erett Pyatt, Shipbuilders Council of America President John Stocker and United Shipowners of Amer­ ica President William Verdon. qii an <M1spill. T^ alsb will learpf the rules and regulations undeli ! which they must work. Simulated Exercises During the five-day course, Slllsfe members will take what they ? learned in class and put it to prac^f^ tical use in three training exer- ; _ cises. The simulations of oil spills /; will be done using a non-toxic||^ cotton-based, biodegradable^; product which acts the way actual petroleum does when it hits wateifl Seafarers also will have two types^l of containment booms to usCvOne# for inner harbor pf^rations and ^ one for unprotected waters. .'J The first exercise will call for i dealing with a simulated spill from;; a tank barge m»d will involve the i use of fire hoses to help contaitt the spill and start cleanr-up opierr o ations. SIC/ crewmembers win be trained to act imme^ately in the event cf any SIU Hits MarAd Plan for Lid on Hearings '.. . ' N, ' M • . • • •• Ht5fe (K. • • 1 A.:i The SIU has registered a vig­ orous protest against what it termed the Maritime Administration's at­ tempt to stifle the public's interest on matters of national concern. The Maritime Administration is seeking to close hearings on mat­ ters concerning the awarding of subsidy by only allowing compa­ nies to be involved in the process. Under current rules, all inter­ ested parties may testify. By this definition the public, trade asso­ ciations, all maritime unions which represent crewmembers, and oth­ ers affected by the Maritime Administration's actions can com­ ment. If MarAd gets its way, the right to participate will be limited only to "operators of U.S.-flag ves­ sels." "We believe the current rules work. If that is so—why fix them," SIU President Michael Sacco said in the union's 14-page comment objecting to the proposals. The two types of hearings af­ fected by the proposals are sec­ tions 605 (c) and 805 (a) of the 1936 Merchant Marine Act. Those sections cover the awarding of Operating Differential Subsidy contracts on foreign trade routes and entry of domestic, or Jones Act, operators into the interna­ tional trades. Under those sections, operators may apply for CDS contracts, but hearings are required to determine if their entry into those trades would harm existing U.S.-flag op­ erators. MarAd's proposals would slam the door on the public's partici­ pation in hearings which could have serious impacts on the union's membership. For example, if an SlU-contracted company is providing "ad­ equate" service on a certain in­ ternational trade route, the union would likely testify against award­ ing ODS to another operator. The 1936 Merchant Marine Act specifically outlines the hearing rights of all parties involved in sections 605 (c) and 805 (a). "Every person, firm or corpo­ ration having any interest in such application shall be permitted to intervene and the Secretary of Transportation shall give a hearing to the applicant and the intervenors," section 805 (a) says. The new rules also would elim­ inate the rights of interested trade groups, such as the Transportation Institute and other unions. MarAd claims one of the rea­ sons for the proposed changes is that such hearings often take months or longer to complete. The union noted that there are many reasons these hearings take so long, including delaying tactics by lawyers, the failure of admin­ istrative law judges to control the proceedings, excessive amounts of time ^owed to file motions, briefs and exceptions and delays by the judges to issue decisions. In the second exercise, those ^ Taking the course wfll use booms ^d smaU skiffis to begin contain­ ment of a spill. J; The final exercim will be a fullmale opera^tion. Class pmttcipants will contain a large mntulati^ oil spill working with skiffs to place booms and using wind and cur­ rents to heljp cbllect the bii. FquipIhent fonging from buckets and irtopS to absorbents and suction equipment will be uimd in the ex-ercise.. ' Shaffer said s^U erevention techniques in foading dischaiging oil and in other routine operations also will be reviewed in the course. The Piney Point fmiltties of the SlU-contracted Steuart Transpor­ tation Company, operators of tug boats and tank barges on the Ches­ apeake Bay, will be utilized for much of the practical training ex'ercises."' • 4^ �,• • ; •'• •^JV"^.V--';,.V, ;V':V • ' V--.- • • ' ,•', ,'• 'v , .v.-; V • V, ---• /'>•'•"•'"./'a . V:'^A ..);:•'> • JiUY, 1989 fr <• ¥ s'«':>^>;f^^'•;7'-^vr..'^•,, ji- V "if^ i.••,•'.• »'.,'h;i^, >' '^..AV •f-" '• • • ? '5^-A^^A:>:'-f.''•,''' /• • • •': Vv-'^ :'• •'• • ;., .-.AA ^ vfe'fSS ...j/r'i;*^-J:j^; MOHmr flSMfftHCN JO/N SfV: B SOtf/0 VEBfU (OWMD V 'i><- v-";.-,' First, working through the union, Monterey fishermen secured wharf space where nets can be spread out and repaired. On behalf of the Monterey fishermen, the Fisher­ men's Union requested that Mon­ terey's city manager and city council designate a section at the end of a wharf for emergency net mending. In a letter to FUA Business Agent John (Bricky) Crivello, City Clerk Cynthia Parham said, "At their meeting June 6, 1989, the Monterey City Council approved your request to use a section of Wharf II for net repair on an emergency basis, on a six-month trial basis. . ." The use of the wharf for net mending was an important issue to Monterey fishermen. The larger ring nets used today by squid fish­ ing boats cannot easily be trans­ ported. Before winning the right to mend nets on the wharf, fish­ ermen dragged the cumbersome nets from vessels to trucks to mending locations and back again. Through the unionJ Monterey fishermen have been able to secure city whatf space. California le^slature, is described by FUA activists as a great friend of the commercial fisherman. Sam Farr grew up with concern for the fishing industry. His father Fred Farr, a former California state sen­ ator, was one of the earliest pro­ moters of commercial fishing in the state of California, and is cred­ ited with securing unemploynient benefits for fishermen. Squid is the main catch for Mon­ terey fishermen, last year they hauled in more than 8,000 tons. Oddly enough none of that catch was processed in Monterey'sfamed Cannery Row. All the canneries ''' ' ' • < ••• ,''t V-- y.. • I: The Junior, one of the 15 SIU boats in Monterey, reels in 60 tons of squid during a filshing trip in late June. in that area have been closed and replaced by restaurants and tourist shops. Today, the entire catch of the area's fleet, which also in­ cludes some mackerel and herring, must be trucked elsewhere for processing. The union also lobbied the Fish and Game Commission to allow Monterey fishermen the use of the drum seine, a special type of gear which results in more efficient fishing. The conunission ruled in favor of the Monterey fishermen's request. The 15 boats now in the SIU are: El Dorado, Frankie Boy, Jun­ ior, Vitina A, Miss Rose Ann, Swan, Sea Spray, New Stella, Santa Maria, Victory, Little Joe, Tommy Jo II, Miss Kiistine, King­ dom and Sea Queen. • -ASA'A'A'-' Ivi tlAv '^ w • ;,y;v;r- '•Al: •I SIU fisherman and photographer David Campos photographed this 60-ton catch of squid caught by Monterey fishermen. /.-i • 9^: City OK's Net Repair A second achievement was leg­ islation passed by the California state legislature allowing the use of lights in fishing districts 16 and 17 of the Monterey Bay. Lights greatly enhance the catch by luring squid to the surface. Sam Fan* Leads Chai^ The union worked with Califor­ nia Assemblyman Sam Fair, who introduced legislation and worked for its passage. Farr, who repre­ sents the Monterey area in the llif In a sweeping union organizing campaign of fishing vessels oper­ ating out of California's Monterey Bay, 15 vessels signed contracts with the SIU's affiliate, the Fish­ ermen's Union of America. With a majority of the fleet's vessels now under union contract, Monterey fishermen have been able to win some important victories in the last two months. 'Ffk<' 1 jglil; V- . Pictured above is just part of the new fishing fleet of 15 vessels which recently became part of the Seafarers International Union of North America affiliate, the Fishermen Union of America. Sixty tons of mackerel are hauled in by SIU Monterey fishermen and stored for transport in the vessel's hatch. The mackerel is taken to the cannery for unloading. In front tit the fishing boat Junior are crewmembers (left to right) Nem Van Nguyen, Brent Bispo, Hai Van Nguyen, Frank Balesteri Jr. Captain Jim Campos, Loc Phuoc Le, Quy V. Ha and David Campos. ;vv;• • After winning a vote for union rcpreseiitationr the crevy of the Sahtiai l^fe^a, ^ San Pedrprbased fishing vessel, has a union coritract. Fishennen's Union of i^erica Theresa Hoinsky lepbrts that the vessel's crew secured pension and welfare ben­ efits in their first union contract, Wages were brought up to the San Pedro area fishermen's uniform union agreement, adds Hoinsky. In an election conducted by fhe National Labor Relations Board, the lyUV Santa Teresa crew voted 5-2 for representation by the SIU's Fishermen's Union of America. On June 16, after three months of negotiations, a collective bargainii^ agreement was si^ed with the vesseTs owner. The Fishennen's Union of I _ 'i- V America W£^ formed in 1974 when three SIUNA affiliates merged to form one large union of West Coast fishermen. It has consistently worked with the international's legislative program in Washing­ ton, DC to secure a safer and more competitive domestic fishing in-^ dustry. The three affiliates—the Seine and Line Fishermen's Union of Monterey, the Seine and Line Fishermen's Union of San Pedro and the Fishermen's Union of the Pacific, San Diego—entered into the merger to improve member­ ship services and to cut down on overlapping administrative costs. The savings were fiinneled into orgmiiKing drives like the ones recently conducted in Monterey and San Pedro. �•' • - -.Sfe?V SaFAKRS LOG ifiit:',. 'f-"'' v., ; ^••./'..•••-.'Sfc" i |V>f ->i i'y&s From May 30 to July 3 William Bragg, Ray Garcia, Nancy Heyden, Alphonse Johnson, Frank Sison and Wally Lau plowed through books, worked on typewriters, computers and in the galley, lis­ tened and questioned experts in the fields of food science and man­ agement. The purpose of their en­ deavors—to berame top-of-the-line stewards in the union. A special course on Sea-Land's Steward Operations was taught by SIU member Jimmy Mann. Mann currently serves as l^-Land's port steward. As a Lundeberg school graduate, Mann worked in the steward department until attend­ ing ComeU University full-time. His college degree was made pos­ sible partly through a union schol­ arship. -lfc-;•v:;^{:,:•:::,:• • '. V. ." V . . it's a great feeling to come out top gun of our department. . • •• -V' •- •'.; f - ;W-'':":: i '"' i' The stewards covered every­ thing fi-om brush-ups on basic math and study skills to microbiology and nutrition practices. The Lun­ deberg school's steward recertification program is designed to meet the Rowing demands of a com­ petitive industry while preserving the quality of food served to crewmembers. Requisitioning procedures and menu planning exercises helped prepare the soon-to-be recertified stewards for greater responsibili­ ties. Attention was turned to''people skills" such as communication and leadership techniques. ' ij'' ' Pictured with Instructor Ed White (far right) are recertified stewards: (left to right) Nancy Heyden, Bill Bragg, Wally Lau, Alphonse Johnson, Frank Sison and Ray Garcia. Safety procedures in the galley were reviewed as well as fire fight­ ing, first aid and CPR. Union education courses at­ tended by the stewards focused on the mechanics of the SIU— from membership services to po­ litical action. Each Steward Speaks During the July Piney Point membership meeting, the six stewards graduated. William Bragg told those assembled, "I've been to the school six times and I've never been able to say thank you. Well today I'm finally saying it, thank you." Alphonse Johnson said he ap­ preciated those who tau^t the courses, "Thanks for the instruc­ tors, all one has to do is listen and take heed, they will bend over backwards to help you." The school's grounds were mentioned by Frank Sison, "We have great facilities here. All I can say is—use it and don't lose it." Ray Garcia noted, "It is a great feeling to come out top gun of our department," and Wally Lau re­ membered that "in the old days there was no one around to teach you, you had to steal knowledge, now we all have achance to learn." Directing her comments to new­ comers to the school, Nancy Heyden said, "I'd like to welcome you trainees and let you know your family just grew by thousands." SIU Vice President Jack Caffey, who chaired the meeting, summed up tlie feelings of all those in the audience and union members ev­ erywhere when he concluded, "God bless the stewards." In a special addition to the grad- Jim Mann accepts an honorary recertified steward certificate pre­ sented hy SIU President Michael Sacco. nation ceremony, SIU President Michael Sacco presented Jimmy Mann with an honorary steward recertification. Calling Mann "home grown," a member who "worked his way up to port stew­ ard of Sea-Land, but one of us who has never forgotten where he came from," Sacco handed him the award. Jim Mann thanked the union, the Lundeberg school and the union's scholarship program for helping him throughout his career. He said he looked forward to working with the Lundebeig school to make improvements which would make everybody's life at sea a little bit better. :.:^ ."y;••'! "' • .-• • '•• ' '*.•! .•I,;-'-. • — Alphonse Johnson (left) and Ray Garcia complete a computer assignment. ;4', ••-•;. KM: SIU President Michael Sacco and Awards h<rid a round table discussion on issues facing the union's membership. MM:: Stewards with SIU Washington Representative Frank Pecquex (center) in Washington, DC after meetings on the union's legislative program. SIU Secretary-Treasurer Joe DiGiorgio meets with recertified stewards. « ' tjl Kk-. . V--" •' �'-•i "'I'..' '•?".' ..''• . v"''>'•-• i"' "r'-' t • - 5;' . '/ ' ii.'i-:?.. T', .'.'L'". .• .•:.•• • I *•-v• •- . • <•,«'.•:•»•„-.r'l" r •*•.. rt l': .i ••l'.".r'' V J* »- '^'• .-'.v.-,!:- • •• >• • ••.. •'. -• • •• • ''f,. ,'-: -.v. -if. • --C ,•!'/, :y4m tn utt ••''-••V"'^^'?"'.('. .r"i""' . r-' Holding signs (above) are (L-R) Aaron Chaney, Tanya Riffe and Adam Riffe. Their grandmother, Peggy Chaney, works in the maintenance department at SIU headquarters. Pictured in the center photograph Dion Wilson (striped shirt) and Parys Moss play a hit of tug-of-war with a pom-pom. With them are SIU employees Alicia Williams and Bill Moss. At the right, SIU Marshals help hand out the free lunches provided for the day. SIU Joins wHh AFl-CIO to Urge Noll logislation for Child Can . 'V;. '-.!i More than 5,000 members of AFL-CIO unions and their chil­ dren rallied on Capitol Hill June 21 to call for the passage of two important pieces of family-ori­ ented legislation. The Seafarers International Union played an important role in "Children's Day on the Hill." While some SIU members served as rally marshals, others brought their children and participated in the rally and lobbied their con­ gressmen. The need for quality child care is evidenced in surveys which show 60 percent of all children have working mothers, and by the year 2000,80 percent of women in their •J?' I. Seafareisj SUPPOP' Reagan Chaney and Adam Riffe share a sign during Children's Day. prime childbearing years (between 25 and 44) will be in the labor force. One family bill before Congress is known as the Act for Better Child Care (ABC). The legislation establishes minimal national standards for child care and ad­ dresses four areas: affordability, availability, quality and coordi­ nation. stadium, several miles from Cap­ itol Hill, 25 SIU marshals were in charge of organizing parking and food for the 87 large buses which had carried people in from the mid-Atlantic states. 60% of all children have working mothers. Also being considered by Con­ gress is legislation concerning family and medical leave. The pro­ posed bill mandates up to 10 weeks of unpaid parental leave for the birth, adoption or serious illness of a child. It also calls for up to 13 weeks of unpaid leave for an employee's own serious illness. Both bills are now before the Senate and House. At the rally site on the Capitol's west side, SIU members acted as marshals, directing the crowd to various rally points and maintain­ ing pathways for handicapped or wheelchair-bound participants. They also provided stage and me­ dia security. Seafarers worked behind the scenes too. At Robert F. Kennedy Marshals assigned to the bus parking lot include (left to right) Munassar Mohamed (Cook & Baker), Julius Henderson (Cook & Baker), Almus Allen (Trainee Bosn Class 441), Dana Zuls (Chief Steward), Gary Mizer (Chief Cook). Wearing the famous ''Lundeherg stetson," SIU members who worked as marshals for the AFL-CIO Children's Day on the Hill are pictured with one of the rally's junior participants. DOT Seeks a National Transportation Poliqf SIU staff members Don Mundell (hack) and Carta Tomaszewski (right) take a photo with Senator Barbara Mikulski. Also present were Mary Mundell (front, left), Ruth Mundell (hack, left) and Jan Tomaszewski. The Department of Transpor­ tation announced it is seeking comments on the formulation of a national policy encompassing all aspects of the transit industry. The maritime segment is one of the major areas which will be ad­ dressed by the national transpor­ tation policy, according to the DOT. The policy will cover all modes of transportation, their environ­ mental impact, human factors, costs, energy requirements and other areas. •• -C..K 'v �•» .•••_. ., i.x.vV'.'* :.^',,;t,.i . ,fvvr *••' v-v ,^. • - M: A .V. \ ^ '. "i- » 4,- If.-!.', r. V > ^ ;• v;..:'v;'W',•'' ^ •;•,•'•. •'- ••• ^ .,^,;•v -At^- ..:-V-^-v» •\- •'- '•(•••'-• • •• • ."•'•• '••••'•• • .-•-•.1.:' • -•; - •,• > ..:, V -1 •' -- •••;S...'\. ^ ,V':',- .v:,, V .•, i i>-. SaFMReRS 106 * ,; • I'll J'f 'I^V p.'I'S 5^'C>=¥<- r.: - - \'-' r.:i'^" • '• :i'--- \ " ^ J Hi;;: U.S. Unions Depfore China Crackdown AFL-CIO President Lane Kirkland spoke for union members throughout the United States when he said, "The Umted States must support the struggle of the Chinese people to gain for themselves greater freedom and liberty." The AFL-CIO, a federation rep­ resenting international and na­ tional unions—^including the SIU— called for a series of tough moves directed toward the Chinese re­ gime. A swift and harsh response on the part of the American gov­ ernment would demonstrate the intolerance of the American peo­ ple for the brutal and bloody tac­ tics used to wipe out student and worker support for democracy, noted the American labor move­ ment leader. Kirkland's comments came at the end of June after the Chinese government's crackdown on prodemocracy demonstrations in Beijing's Tianamen Square the night of June 4. It was reported that hundreds of unarmed students and workers were killed as gov­ ernment tanks and soldiers rolled into the site which had hosted the public demonstrations for free­ dom. It has been reported that nearly all of the 30 or more executions have been workers. Both students and workers have been arrested, including leaders of an independ­ ent labor union that was formed during the exciting days of the demonstrations. The Chinese government "has horribly reaffirmed its belief that power comes out of the barrel of a gun," Kirkland said. "The mas­ sacre and executions of students and workers who demonstrated for democracy confirms the nature of communist dictatorship as es­ sentially tyrannical and immoral," he added. "That the regime should choose workers as its first victims of terror is not surprising," said the AFLCIO leader. Kirkland went on to note, "The communist ruling class, which claims to govern in the name of the workers, fears them most of all." Labor Calls for Tough Response Rather than accepting the Chinese government's warning to the United States not to interfere in its internal affairs, Kirkland said, "it is time for the American government to abandon its cau­ tious approach and to actively in­ terfere on behalf of those who suffer under that regime." He pointed out that the violation of human rights and workers rights covenants is a violation of inter­ national agreements. Citing President Bush's com­ mitment to toughen the American position if violence escalated in China, Kirkland said, "It is time for him to do so." The American labor federation president suggested the following actions be taken in addition to Bush's proposed call to stop in­ ternational loans: a recall of the U.S. ambassador, Chinese at­ tempts to gain membership in GATT negotiations should be blocked, science and technology sales to the country should be suspended, China should lose its most-favored nation trading sta­ tus. China's most-favored nation status means that U.S. tariffs on products imported from that coun­ try are generally 50 to 90 percent lower than they would be without the benefit of that status. China currently exports 6.9 billion dol­ lars worth of goods to the United States. Kirkland also noted that the AllChina Federation of Labor stands with the dictatorship and against the people. The All-China Feder­ ation of Labor is the communistcontrolled, state run trade union organization. The AFL-CIO has long contended that state domi­ nated and so-called unions in com­ munist countries are not free trade unions. No word of protest came from the All-China Federation of Labor when Chinese workers went be­ fore a government firing squad. The AFL-CIO president called it "a bankrupt and hollow organi­ zation, better suited for oppres­ sion and manipulation of workers than for their liberation." The AFL-CIO leader also noted that the shameful behavior of the All-China Federation of Labor "vindicates our contention that, like its counterparts in other com­ munist countries, it does not rep­ resent workers but serves as an instrument of the communist party and the government." 100 Legislators Agree: No Maritime in GATT More than 100 House members have signed a resolution that calls for exclusion of maritime services from the upcoming trade talks to amend the worldwide agreementknown as GATT. The Maritime Administration (MarAd) also ad­ vised against including maritime in a trade agreement. MarAd's Deputy Administrator William Creelman said his agency sees "maritime services as having a distinct and important national defense dimension, and it needs to be looked at differently than other service negotiations." Congressman Walter B. Jones (D-NC), who introduced the House resolution, also expressed con­ cern. "Hie fundamental reliance that our nation has on our mer­ chant marine for national security and defense places it beyond any multinational process of trade ne­ gotiations." The General Agreement on Tar­ iffs and Trade negotiations have been held on and off since 1948, but this is the first time that service industries, including maritime, have been put on the bargaining table. The SIU has warned Congress that if maritime services are in­ cluded in the final GATT agree­ ment, all promotional programs which have served to bolster the American-flag merchant marine might be at risk. f-l' fv Court Suspends Pn-Hin Test For Thirty Doys in SIU Smt The federal court withheld final ruling on the joint SIU and Trans­ portation Institute lawsuit charg­ ing that the government's drug testing regulations of maritime workers are illegal. Judge Thomas Hogan of the U.S. District Court of the District of Columbia heard oral arguments on June 21 from the SIU, TI and the government. The court urged and the Coast Court awaits rulings from other suits. Guard agreed to suspend imple­ mentation of the pre-employment drug testing requirements for at least another 30 days while the judge considers recent rulings on similar drug testing cases before the district court. By publishing a notice to this effect in the Federal Register, the Coast Guard advised the maritime community that implementation of mandatory pre-employment drug testing would not begin on June 21. The lawsuit filed by the SIU and the Transportation Institute, an organization representing U.S.-flag operators, charged that the gov­ ernment's drug testing program imposed on the maritime industry violated employees' constitution^ rights and forced private business to act as agents for the govern­ ment. Foreign-flag Ships Not Covered Furthermore, the suit stated, U.S.-flag operators would be forced to pay for a government-imposed program while their foreign-flag competition paid nothing. The lawsuit was filed in re­ sponse to the Department of Transportation and Coast Guard regulations mandating five types of drug testing for maritime work­ ers: pre-employment, periodic, random, probable cause and postaccident. The government set June 21 as the implementation date for pre-employment. The remaining four programs had starting dates in December of this year. The SIU expects the court to rule on mandatory pre-employ­ ment drug testing first because of the earlier implementation date. After ruling on pre-employment testing. Judge Hogan will t^e up the other four drug testing pro­ grams required by the DOT'S reg­ ulations. Gov't Services Members Will Train at SIU Lundeberg School SIU members sailing on Mili­ tary Sealift Command Pacific (MSCPAC) will now have the op­ portunity to upgrade their skills at the Seafarers Hany Lundeberg School of Seamanship, announced SIU Government Services Vice President Roy "Buck" Mercer. MSCPAC ^eed to a compre­ hensive training program for its civilian mariners ^ter three of the command's leaders inspected the Lundeberg school. MSCPAC Employment Direc­ tor Earl Bergman, MSCPAC Su­ pervisor Staffing/Class Specialist Jim Harvey and MSCPAC Civilian Personnel Officer A. J. Qatsha met with Buck Mercer and Ken Conk- Classes will be scheduled for the fall. lin, the Lundeberg school's com­ mander. The union and MSCPAC have agreed upon a comprehensive training program which will let the command's SIU crewmembers at­ tend courses in the deck, engine and steward departments. In ad­ dition, the school's sealift, lifeboat and CPR classes will be open to SIU Government Services Divi­ sion members. A schedule for training is cur­ rently being arranged, reports SIU Vice President Mercer. He antic­ ipates the Lundeberg school will be open to SIU members sailing on MSCPAC vessels in late Sep­ tember or early October of this year. Mencer Meeft wflfc MSC CMnmamfer In a meeting with the Military Sealift Command's chief. Vice Admiral Paul D. Butcher, SIU Government Services Vice Presi­ dent Roy "Buck" Mercer re­ viewed the labor agreement in place between the union and MSCPAC covering unlicensed crewmem­ bers. Also in attendance was SIU Congressional and Government Relations Director Nick Marrone. Specifically, reports Mercer, the union presented evidence of the West Coast pay differential be­ tween seafarers in the private sec­ tor and those who are civilian mariners on government vessels. CMPI610 changes were also raised. The vice admiral expressed his concern with the situation and agreed to get to the bottom of the matter. SIU Vice President Mer­ cer said after the meeting that the integrity of the collective bargain­ ing agreement between MSCPAC and the union would now be up­ held. �rt'Ji Il wmmfm mm ':-7-?/^J^^'.. m/. ' -' ' rVvM:';'-/,•=> • T *\ JULY, 1989 Letters to the Editor Venture Crew Says Thanks to Stewards Westward Venture (TOTEM) crew and officers report that Steward Florencio Nieves (rear) and Chief Cook Veronika K. Cardenas (pic­ tured at right) have done an "ex­ ceptionally good job." In a letter to the LOG, Westward Venture seafarers noted the "unusually well-prepared meals" of Steward Nieves and Chief Cook Cardenas. Soviets Honor U.S. WWII Morrhant Marinor • -/L; ' fi'* 'vV;-i:. • kfj • • • • To the Editor: Sometime in March I received a phone call from the Soviet Em­ bassy saying that I had been con­ sidered for a WWII medal for merchant marine service. ... I couldn't talk good on the phone and I couldn't converse with the person from the embassy due to his heavy accent. It was decided that I would be sent the medal. When it arrived, I had to get my congressman to have the accom­ panying certificate translated. Anyway, it was a surprise after all these years since the war ended. I received my WWII VA certifi­ cate last year in August 1988. Well you may want to publish this in the LOG. I have a lot of SIU friends who may remember me. Wish we could have merged before President Drozak died. Otis L. Bouchie, Jr., Oneonta, AL Editor's Note: Brother Bouchie is a retired NMU member. Along with the medal described in his letter to the LOG, Brother Bouchie received a letter from Yuri V. Dubinin, Ambassador of the Union of Soviet Socialist Re­ publics based in Washington, DC. The letter read: "Dear Mr. Bou­ chie: On behalf of the Presidium of the Supreme Soviet of the USSR, it is our pleasure to forward to you the commemorative medal, awarded to you as a participant of the U.S. convoys to the Soviet Union during the Second World War. We wish we could formally present it. to you at a ceremony in the Soviet Embassy. Our con­ gratulations and best wishes to you. Sincerely yours, Yuri V. Du­ binin." The LOG finds Brother Bouchie's experience very interesting. Are there any other seafaring peo­ ple who were on the Murmansk run who have had similar contact with the Soviets? Adviio to WWII Marinors; Koop Trying To the Editpr: ... I thought the following in­ formation would be of some help to our members with veteran sta­ tus. I have recently been awarded a veterans disability pension of $861 monthly. In addition, I received a retroactive payment of $10,000. I also received $862 social security disability award monthly. I miss sailing but I've found my snug harbor in southwest Florida. So my sailing now is but a very, very fond memory. SIU Full speed ahead. Ralph G. Wilson, North Fort Myers, FL Looking for Information on Liberty Ship Gable The veterans pension was based on the degree of disability, plus total monthly income and monthly medical expenses. For those of you who are dis­ abled, I encourage you to apply. You must document all expenses and income, plus have a letter from your doctor. In my situation they will allow for full-time home care. There are two types of disabil­ ity: service connected and nonservice connected. I received a non-service award. I was turned down twice, but I appealed each time until they ruled on my behalf. Summing it all up, documentation and perseverance are the, key. You have nothing to lose, so hang in there. Who knows? Perhaps there is a 45-year retro­ active payment waiting for you. Good Luck!!! At this time I wish to thank Mike Sacco and Ed Turner for theirassistance in many problems^ It is comforting to know that in spite of all the responsibility these brothers are faced with, they were never to busy to help. Daniel Palmerone, Concord, CA lAossago from Retired Member Ralph Wilson To the Editor: One of the nice things about being a former member of the SlU is the receipt each month of the Seafarers LOG. I joined the SIU from the port of Baltimore in 1%3. My first ship, the SS Steel Maker, had an ordi­ nary seaman who I became friends with. He is now Vice President Atlantic Coast, I am speaking of Jack Caffey. I enjoy my nionthly LOG. It keeps me up to date on important issues confronting the maritime industry. It saddens me when I see former shipmates who have taken their Final Departure. My sadness turns to gladness when I see shipmates who have retired from the SIU after getting their required sea time to retire. One such shipmate is noted on page 18 of the June 1989 LOG. I speak of Brother Jan Kachel who I sailed with on the SS Steel De­ signer. . . Many changes for the better have taken place in the SIU. I'm glad that... I perhaps assisted in a small way to help make the SIU what it is today. To the Editor: I read the story about the Lib­ erty Ship very carefully. You see, my father—William L. Gable— was lost at sea May 25, 1942. He was the chief engineer on the Carvelle. The Germans blew it out of the water in the Gulf of Mexico. In May 1945, in Savannah, Georgia, there was a ship that was put to sea with my father's name on it. After all these years is there any way you can find out what happened to the Liberty Ship Ga­ ble? Thank you for your time. George R. Gable, Glen Burnie, MD Editor's Note: Anyone with infor­ mation regarding the Liberty Ship Gable can send it directly to (Jeorge R. Gable at 18 Chester Circle, Glen Bumie, MD 21061. Liberty Ship Artiste Stirs Memories for WW II Seaman To the Editor: I just received a copy of the Seafarers LOG (May, 1989) from a friend of mine who read my name in the piece "A War Time Hero Comes Home to Baltimore." Sev­ eral questions and some dope on myself. First, how do I get on the mail­ ing list for the LOG? The LOG is a newsy paper and I enjoyed read­ ing it all. It's true that I started as a sea- man in 1936, but was not a member of the MFOW until the war years and later, in 1944,1 went to work for the Army Transportation Corps Water Division as a chief engineer, diesel. I was assigned all tugs, five in all. . . In 1946, having promised the wife to get a shore job, as by then we had two children, I went to work at Bethlehem Steel Corp. at Sparrows Point, MD. I was a member of the AFL-CIO, Local 2609 for 30 years and retired in 1976. I am willing to answer any and all questions about my service from 1936 to 1946. Lester Gatton, Baltimore, MD Editor's Note: Local 2609 is an affiliate of the United Steelworkers of America. , ,;,-7 . mm l,.' K'-• mm • •V Welfare Plan Came Tbroagb To flie Editor: My wife and I want to take this time to thank the Seafarers Wel­ fare Plan for helping us out in our time of need. I am referring to the hospital and doctor bills for my wife Adella, and also for myself because I was in the hospital the latter part of January. Again, we want to thank the Seafarers Welfare Plan for helping us. Gordon Sandberg, Frankfort, MI Editor's Note: This letter was orig­ inally sent to the Seafarers Wel­ fare Plan. The SWP forwarded it to the LOG. The Seafarers LOG welcomes Letters to the Editor from aU union members, their families and pen­ sioners. On occasion, due to space limitations, it may not be possible to run a letter in its entirety. Anon­ ymous letters will not be published. Froderiik Hickman Sbaros CerfiHcate of Service To the Editor: I am enclosing this certificate of service. I thought you might want to run it in the LOG so some of the seafarers could see it. So far I have not seen one in the LOG. 17^'4.'J,/ j This is a photo copy. I am a retired member. Frederick Charles Hickman Jr., Lufkin, TX • ' •' 'I'''-' �••• • miM' -. i'-'it^/" V^S; :;i-^/ '.v-'.-v.;- (iii i#.. -viW sssf • W ,<v: .,t-" /•i'^'.f--."-'- -•' :-yyy y.i.'yp.y:yyyy .' ''VPV"! y ^- |pr-p'j;y-y:yy ' r-, „,'^Pv-yy ife«,y-;yyyyy:-sy.yyy . 1-1 •"' ^ ' j •'•''• yyy''y''>'y'i'^«y'yyyyyyyr'yyyi'-^«V'-"-vPyiPi4^iy V'y.-p'\^;y5^yjy •^•'•••.r/vP->-W-'-:. ^-yi-AiPyy p ;vV&yv:.p-P'-^Pf.-5L/^ ..••'P.-y / '• 'V^ '- -A p *-P- •p/'V:.' y- :-V?,A>-"> AAsW "fiSA •.'vV^;>'y;PA:'-t\.'/pA------V'-'''^^ '•'. yPV-y : •,': • iiipweipfeyyy .• \.>.'>V_;;;'•'*'.y.''./ '.?.V- iy"',! " AROUND THE PORTS JadisoMilk lU Hel|b StudMb^ 1^ fxcetiHond Center A'''V:;Ar ...'yvi."-. , •> yy;':-*3^.:yy::yyp\^y\y-"y* A''VAAyP-'i n.^-'-X-i'y.; - •- • •"• ' •J- z'-- When the Retired Seamen at Mobile wanted to hold a fish fiy, they tiiiniM tothe SIU. As a result, the Mobile SIU hall hosted a gettogether of the retireegroup whose membership is made up of pensionersfromali the maritime unions. SIU Patrolmen Jeff Lifoby reports the fish fry had an excelient turn­ out and, of course, great food, ' • C«!» «i.l(V,! :lsf\ •PS ' ms' ore Wekoned (A 911 HiA ssyy •:i>«} •• • y.'.,, Mobile m m VA l?l •', y'yi rf'; v^'Vyy y;y^yiyy^yy y'^y \..< *.A.:\':V\. .VAA A ^ VAV-^ • r-psfes«l Hew Oiieens s,'rf'. •.;••• .:„ •-, Jz' 'zSrK^i04i^i-^'- 'X:••<•; "Brothcrhood of the Sea'* cake. •U'^~:A 'A X'.0j ••Hm VI yAi^iNa 'Cyttiepn ibersy'are Ridley (center iuid AB John Wteodbury (ri^fK I, r^;. JsifkiS. .3ilhiiore EhtcefMthMiai Studen^^ ^posabte by a smaU ddiiidMm I' f Biitmore Elementary School students personally thanked the SIU for helping to raise the funds necessmy to take 11 sixth-graders on a camping trip. Although the children may have had so-called physical handicaps, they did what all sixth-graders do when sur­ rounded by nature—they listened to their favorite pop tunes. •. ;;i ''z-'-:,'-jtz M'i&Az , '"'• i't' VVr:^'?Jr iThe group of 11 also fished, led hot dogs and hambui^ers, I to recogni2£ different kiiids pine trees .and spent the night cabins. ^^e SIU raised a small contrilUon to help cover the costs I outing. The donation was very students on camping trip made the SlU's much ayppreciated. In a tetter to Siy Headquarters ReiH^esentative George Ripoll, the students wrote: "We wish to thank you so very much for providi^ funds for our recent canqmig trip to Northside Recreation Conq>tex for the Han^oqqtedy We were able to explcTO the woods along the bdsndwstlk with the forest ranger and were able to fish on the wheelchair accessiUe pier. We eifioyed cooking our own meal outside over the campfiie .. ." Tlic students concluded, "For many <ff us it was the first time we eiqjeiienced siei^^ fiwn hc^ oip h,w^ fun. Thank you agam," y*AW -—•—--^t canipai^ lui^^ Afl^O's iMMBhig and Cknistnicliim Tr»i» D^part^^ IFkeddte Cte^h? lie^ fGWT Dan CaaqpiN^ ^V are Bosan •une. ^ .• Mi gah^ JUgmm ' Ji •' - '' ' Tug Hannah Crew Hew Yoik .-y ^ M HJ Pictured left to r|g^ are Dedk^^ Ecairit Lancaster, Cook Kenneth flipl^iweiVABAJeia^^ Frieirsfhi. The crew of ilNS togGaie B wan docked in Ekeavoat, LA. Crewiiiiiiid^^ ^Id'oonsidnrftte'cnnArM ' < SIU Port AgpntKirmett Maiqgiriuai and UFW Presid«t Cesar Chavez. Pfctnred ddduvise dre: Jtai BraiBcy amd hlo^r Bomurd Ovetslre^ £%n^ Avcty; Jhtek AHen, RiMid and BID Hnnier; Rkted McCaD, Jack Kennedy, Richard Bushy and Tony /'Bognait. -- 5m Fnndsie Gosch Wdl Be Missed Great Urins Scafiuvn nian tng hoafs ns wcH ns finei^Mm. Ahdvie Is the SIU crew on liw hl% Hannah HH^S Tran^oil^ Shu^ are QMED Abin Kiin^ pmveyennan IVacy NeM, CM DtavM iiiwkliaiid IlMTid PeddiMid Todd Carr. Sittn^ are Conv^^ ertian John Kh^ OdlH^a^^^ Pierre Hen. SIU Headquarters Representative George RlpoB «pd BatniMe Encqptional Stoc^t Ctenter representatives Jane Risi( 0eft> and SUiley ThiMnas. h Cook John Gilbert Gasch, a loi^tiine fix­ ture at the San Francisco hall's ccmnter, has retired after 47 years as a merchant niaiiner, purser and union representative. Gasch, who resides in Red­ wood, CA, said wanted to thank an of the peoffie who had helped htm and given him suppoit. He said, "It was great to woik" with SHJ members, offii^rs aiid staff. SIU Vice President Geoi]^ McCartney said Gasch wiU be stnely missed, "He's a great guy and aD of us in San Franciscomembers and officials alike—wlU miss hint,'' McCartiiey said. ;Bob?Lo Lines Fit-Out Picket Line Sfdidarity Red Cnie SHI BoMlneH Vole for A New Confract A hew coiitiect is in jdbne finr SIU boatmen tm Red Cii^Train^ port year labor agiecaneid, covcriiig wa^, hours aiid worloiig ccmditions, was lafified by the ihemberslup in late Jiine. Ibe ccmtract runs from July 1, 1989 thiough June 30, 1992. Ibe labor pgieeneifi between the uoitm and Red Circle lYanspoit Cb. aUows aU SIU boatmenl to upgrade their skills through attendmce at the Seafarers Harry Lundebeig School of Seamanships^ The New Orleans-based Red Circle Transpcnt Co. operates six {Hcces ofequipment—three baiges and tlnee tugs—in the Gulf of Mexico. ' -V- WUmrngtee SIU Membws on Eastern Pidtet Line ^ members participihing in the UFW march aiid rhRy are: (left to right) Hugh Woods, Gcsry McEwen, Jack Sheeinm, Charlie Wnihuns, (firmit row) Tom Vapye, Davki Manzanet and l^cftyn IkotL yXizz'X-: [• '. i- •-••-) •', • • Jnining the Carpc»ters and P^perworkers unions on an infonnational ^cfc^ line directed against B E & K, a mmm-hastuig contractm-, are 1 1,,. SIU mcsnhws: (beginning third from Mt) PainAnan Anthony Mcf^y, t •' -i'Cofdt Rk^ard WtNrobey, AB Kaare O'Hara, OMU Jaime Hernandez ''"X ' ' • fltrf Patrofanan James Koe^. &i. • &zt0'.r pv Deddmids Chc^ Stamper (left) and Bfidieile McGoni^ hoist a sheet (ff plywood during the season's fit-oot of Boh-Lo passenger fienries. The Bob-Lo forics sail between Detroit amd B«d»-Lo Idand, a sammcr hotspot for reddoits of the IMtetm-C^. United Faimworkers leader Cesar Chavezled the recently held march and rally to kick off this year's UFW offensive against what the union considers the poisonCalifornia-tabte-grape. Cblled "Solidarity Saturday," the event brou^t together hundreds of New York and New Jersey trade unionists who joined with the farmworker's union. The educational effort launched every year by the UFW cmncides with the Cbfifornia grape harvest. The UFW hopes to educate hundreds of thmisands of ccmsumers throoghout the United States on the dangers of eating CalifoHFuia grapes that have been contaminated by harmful chemi­ cals from pesticides and other sub­ stances used by growo^. RctiringSIU wdfiwerepresoitative Glbcrt Gasdi and Vincent Good, tite new wdGurc representative, at In a rimw of st^darity with strikmg Eastern madiraitis, ^iots and flight attendants, the fadmr movcmcrt called a Jnne 17 rally whidi was heM at the busy Los Aagdes airport. The SIU provided a big cmtli^nt. Pictured are smne of the SIU members who partid|MRed: (left to r^t) QMraJ Jesse Manaid, Port Agent Don Anderson, Crowley Deckiumd Todd Wibon, DEU Larry Hoibert, AB Eddy (*'O.B.") O'Brien, Crowley Tankerman Dennis MrKendaB, AB Charles Krauser, SA Angel HernaiMlcz, AB Mike O'Hanisian. OS John Flenw and AB • f • -' • .• .• • ••'•'..I: �•'•.••7 T^\•',. _ 7 . Ij ^.••'\ ••...7'-'' ••7: .•; ./V ^' ,; ^. ,v' ,>\ .. ."•' 7, ,• •J..,;kv/,.'- ••.y.- ' '/ SEAfMffSlOG ,, •.;.77.t7rU|7-'vk-.;'''';i'7, "i ' it' . -'- . '•• .->:.7-^'' ••»'•••. ' ??i v-' ''' if-' " f• •: 1 ..'o" •: -'• "•K. • •-< jl. le'•,;.i7iPli isaSi'^KlkMAN endorsements result from the school's two week pllvOiirse 0n Mquid cargo transportation. The course covers diesel engine ?:'riif.^-^ , / operation and repair, handling of fuels, asphalt and other dangerous •Miai cargoes. Safety prOcediires are stressed. Graduates are trained in all aspects of loading, transferring and unloading cargo hy tank barges. Before taking the class, individuals desiring a tankerman's endorse-^ ment, provide the Lundeberg School with documentatioh supporting their ability to handle the various types of fuels. Gourse graduates pictured are: (left to right) (back rOw) lnstrUGtof Jim Shaffer, Polphih Moores, George Tricker, Robert ("Panama Bob") Adams, Mike . .;l''7^'^''7:-;'"'!SVv'. Bullen: Charles Werner, Michael Mat, (front row) Tim Smith, Frank • • .,-. .4'V-'I'll:-:' ("Philly Flash") Sessa, Moises Huertas and Raul Inglesias. S3 ^-' • 'V: CCMTAINERS ADVANCED MAINTENiiNCE covers all phases of refrigerated container unit operation, maintenance and repair. Participants learn a systematic approach to troubleshooting as well as advanced maintenance procedures. The OOurse is designed toallow graduates to assume duties of a maintenance electrician onboard container ships carrying refrigerated containers. Pictured with Instructor Eric Malzkuhn (left) are Al Matos (second from left), Chris Beaton, John Day and Tony Mohammed. 4 ^ •i-liii *p- •. • ••;.- .V •.,r»h7v"s| ^7 '.''iill'V-iSI ^7 7' WiSM: 7-/1 • :Wri"^5 14.: W. •ry^l ^4^ J KLliilJ1KCP-fl I l.fKAUl.tlV>a g»nave aiuuivu HIV P- iiieip.v.,, ' '- ^ 7• f 4'' ! , 'V ' 4:::7:li§\-7V • V -§44: W«« V of electrical control of hydraulic systems. These includecargo winches, deck cranes, anchor windlass, ship steering and other shipboard systems. The first weeks of the course are spent on the electrohydraulic deck crane (Hagglund 16 through 50 cranes) and the electrical relay sequenced hydraulit operation. Basic hydraulic-systems, com­ ponents and their functions are reviewed- Individuals in the electrohydraulic systems class miist have a QMED rating and have completed the Lundeberg School's Marine Electrical Maintenance Course and Introduction to Hydraulics. Completing the six-week course were C^MED's (left to right) Ken Browning, Danny Johnson, W. O. Barrineau and Rudy Salvaggio. Not pictured is graduate Joe McGee. jj-i' • ••••'-• - • fj,.".-.":':' '.• • .' t-c'' 't*:4Vv .-•j'. 7-'/' ABLE SEAMEN courses ^ taupt af Lundeberg school for three different AB levels—special/12 months, limited/18 months and unlimited/36 months. In top picture, graduating AB students are: (left to right) (back row) Rick Carpenter, Tom McKinnon, Jeff Lahanle, John McNamara, Ray Kurczewski, Armando Alvarez, Larry Phillips, (second row) Kenneth Bethea, Charles CoUins III, Charles Touzet Jr., Daniel Hecher, Dannie Truss, Delroy Brown, Instructor Jake Karaczynski, (front row) Marcias Lawrence, John Parker III and Miguel Monge. Pictured in bottom photo are: (left to right) (fourth row) Ken Lusk, Stephen J. Martin, Len Wilcox, Howard Gibson, Kelly A. Wood, JakeTroutwine, Ed Aldrete, Kevin Starkey, (third row) Horace Cooper Jr., Frank Sessa, B. Santana, Sean Ryan, Anna Buyvid, Ken Landry, Wes Bertrand, Ronald Corgey, Instructor Jake Karaczynski, (second'row) Robert Zepeda, Bobby Branham, Ron Huyett, Mustari Lalong, Michael S. Gomes, Eric Selberg, Tony Cheesebrew, Mark Hoffman, (first row) Curtis Sm^, David Bailey and Steve Hansford. 4 4. WELDING consists Of classroom and on-the-job instruction in electrical arc welding and cutting as well as oxy-acetylene brazing, cutting and welding. Certificates of completion of the course were awarded to: (left to right) Sam Minor, Bruce Smith, Al Lautermilch, Amir Kasim, Tom Doran. Also pictured is Instructor Bill Foley (right). 4 V-:' r— �OTi»a '•> . .L% .1 ' ",4> •'•.tf^(--p r '''- -.'cc^v' "' .•y-.-.} I'-.v^. •' ' <7:. A, ii- -ic '. • f •: .... •:--^vCV''',''^A,''-1 v'''-'-'--' J •-"s .'•. J.v':7K.7-?' ••••-' '•I'• • • •, r. 7 V r >.-r- . : •:.'^r • • . 7-j ., •,; ., .••7 ••7-;-vr.V.i<;'t».4'''J:;-v-v -y '••••.> -, •> ^•i-, •••, y ^ 7''V,y;7" - 'i :• i vvi •^/.••- -v .• •.••:•.•-•-, v i-:,rr .i, ..'v.i'x .'i-, •'' '.'• • -. - v..1--^ V t-'--.-.-v^ ? . •-• •'••r^^-fv , ••'.•f. ;*y •••:.•:•.•.. .7^^; J',7 i.'>.7^'"' " " •• '"' "" ' "" fmim. ••-, -'J'-', • • -r-x, •: ' i'A \ „ 'ri' yy'' 15 MY, 1989 General Cossidy Announces Retirement for October 1 General Duane H. commander-in-chief of tary's transportation command, announced Cassidy, the mili­ logistics before a General Cassidy Senate subcommittee panel his re­ tirement effective October 1. When asked by Mississippi Sen­ ator Trent Lott what he would do to help address the issue of the nation's declining merchant ma­ rine, the general said, "I may retire from the Air Force and take this uniform off, but I am so com­ mitted to this issue, I do not care if 1 am picking apples in an apple orchard, I am going to be saying things about this issue and I will be glad to serve anywhere I can." During his tenure as commander in chief of the U.S. Transportation Command, the Air Force general had displayed a keen understand­ ing of the U.S. merchant marine's contribution to our nation's sealift capability, said SIU President Mi­ chael Sacco. The general began his military career in the Air Force. He be­ came commander in chief of TRANSCOM in 1986. TRANSCOM is the Department of De­ fense agency responsible for co­ ordinating land, air and sea trans­ portation of American military personnel and supplies in the event of a national emergency or war. Three Oil SpUls in June Tnvoive ForeignFlag Vessels in Delaware, R.I. and Texas In less than 12 hours on June 24 and 25, three separate large oil spills sent more than 1.5 million gallons of crude oil across a Rhode Island bay, a Delaware beach and a Texas river. The spUls in Delaware and Rhode Island involved foreignflag tank^^ ers. In Texas a Panamanian cargo ship collided with a non-union tug and barge. The chain of accidents began in Narragansett Bay, RI, Friday June 24 at 4:40 pm. A Greek-flag tanker, the World Prodigy, struck a reef and more than 400,000 gallons of oil spewed from the tanker into the bay near the town of Newport. Not quite two hours later in the Houston shipping channel, a cargo ship flying the Panamanian flag collided with an oil-laden barge near La Porte. The resulting spill put about a quarter of a million gallons of crude oil in the Galves­ ton Bay. Finally, around 4:00 am Satur­ day, the Uruguayan-flag tanker Presidente Rivera reportedly went out of a shipping lane in the Del­ aware River and struck a rock. More than 800,0(X) gallons of fuel oil spilled into the river. Cbsses 438 mi 439 Join Union Raaks Aflw GndmHm itime industry with basic seaman­ ship skills and knowledge are two trainee graduating groups—class 438 and class 439. As part of the continuous program of the union to prepare young people for sea­ going careers, classes 438 and 439 are the most recent graduating groups. The Coast Guard is investigat­ ing the cause of all three accidents. Ir: 'i I ''Wf-• '' it '" ^^7 Demonstrating the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Sea­ manship commitment to provide young people coming into the mar­ V-Vt;- Name Chaise for ASC Bulk Carrier This SlU-manned Great Lakes vessel has been known as the M/V Roger M. Keyes. The 680-foot self unloader was rechiistened the Adam E. Cornelius last month. Owned hy American Steamship Company (ASC), the vessel has an unloading rate of 6,(MM) gross tons per hour and is powered by twin diesds generating 7,000 horsepower. The vessel's new name links it to the Cornelius family whose members have played an instrumental role in the building American Steamship. Pictured above are members of trainee class 438 after completing lifeboat training. From left to right are: (back row) Tilbert Lettsome, Phil Donahue, Brian Dailey, Donnie Isbell, Mark Francois, Berry Burgett, Anthony Crockett, (second row) Lisa Allard, Shawn Bumcheck, Leon Delacroix, Charles Earl Bibbs III, Gino Sean Whitehead, Johnny Overman III, Instmctor Jim Moore, (front row) Martin Josephson Jr., Genevieve Morris, Raphael Burchfield, Maribel Cmz and Robert Baptiste. Lifeboat Graduates • - .i- IhM-a". ; , LIFEBOAT exercises take place outdoors for three hours a day. Rowing, coxswain training and davit operations are conducted. In photo are Oeft to right) Ali Mugalli, Bonnie Johnson, Jim Wilson, Yahya Ghaleb who completed the course. Instructor Jim Moore is on the far right. •• • ./ •, w 7T-' ^ .. ••7,, Trainees class 439 includes: (alpha order) Alton Berrian, Joseph CuUison, Lyle Davis, Michael Dykema, Daryl Pbwkes, Joe Garcia, Devin Hall, John Huyett, Juan Melendez Jr., John Mendez, Frederick Miller, Victor Mull, Lyle McCorison, James Reed, Christine Shoening, Robert Scott, Corinthis Thomas, Arthur Wadsworth, Roy West and Thomas Williamson. •v • -If. �" FINANCIAL REPORTS. The constitution of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District makes specific provision for safeguarding the membership's money and Union finances. The constitution requires a detailed audit by Certified Public Account­ ants every three months, which are to be submitted to the membership by the Secre­ tary-Treasurer. A quarterly finance commit­ tee of rank and file members, elected by the membership, makes examination each quarter of the finances of the Union and reports fully their findings and recommendations. Mem­ bers of this committee may make dissenting reports, specific recommendations and sep­ arate findings. r.i- TRUST FUNDS. All trust funds of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf. Lakes and Inland Waters District are administered in accordance with the provisions of various trust fund agree­ ments. All these agreements specify that the trustees in charge of these funds sh^l equally consist of Union and management represen­ tatives and their alternates. All expenditures and disbursements of trust funds are made only upon approval by a majority of the trustees. All trust fund financial records are available at the headquarters of the various trust funds. % y 'I I;-: SHIPPING RIGHTS. Your shipping rights and seniority are protected excluriveiy by the contracts between the Union and the employ­ ers. Get to know your shipping rights. Copies of these contracts are posted and available in all Union halls. If you feel there has been any violation of your shipping or seniority rights as contained in the contracts between the Union and the employers, notify the Seafarers Appeab Board by certified mall, return re­ ceipt requested. The proper address for this is: Angus "Red" Campbell Chairman, Seafarers Appeals Board 5201 Auth Way and Britannia Way Prince Georges County Camp Springs, Md. 20746 Full copies of contracts as referred to are available to you at all times, either by writing directly to the Union or to the Seafarers Appeals Board. CONTRACTS. Copies of all SIU contracts are available in all SIU halls. These contracts specify the wages and conditions under which you work and live aboard your ship or boat. Know your contract rights, as well as your obligations, such as filing for OT on the proper sheets and in the proper manner. If, at any time, any SIU patrolman or other Union official, in your opinion, fails to pro­ tect your contract rights properly, contact the nearest SIU port agent. EDITORIAL POLICY—THE LOG. The Log has traditionally refrained from publish­ ing any article serving the political purposes of any individual in the Union, officer or member. It has also refrained from publish­ ing articles deemed harmful to the Union or its collective membership. This established policy has been reaffirmed by membership action at the September, 1960, meetings in all constitutional ports. The responsibility for Log policy is vested in an editorial board which consists of the Executive Board of the Union. The Executive Board may del­ egate, from among its ranks, one individual to carry out this responsibility. - - - - f-' • CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS AND OBLI­ GATIONS. Copies of the SIU constitution are available in all Union halls. All members should obtain copies of this constitution so as to familiarize themselves with its con­ tents. Any time you feel any member or officer is attempting to deprive you of any constitutional right or obligation by any methods such as dealing with charges, trials, etc., as well as all other details, then the member so affected should immediately no­ tify headquarters. SEAFARERS POLITICAL ACTIVITY DONATION—SPAD. SPAD is a separate segregated fund. Its proceeds are used to further its objects and purposes including, but not limited to, furthering the political, social and economic interests of maritime workers, the preservation and furthering of the American Merchant Marine with im­ proved employment opportunities for sea­ men and boatmen and the advancement of trade union concepts. In connection with such objects. SPAD supports and contrib­ utes to political candidates for elective office. All contributions are voluntary. No contri­ bution may be solicited or received because of force, job discrimination, financial re­ prisal, br threat of such conduct, or as a condition of membership in the Union or of employment. If a contribution is made by reason of the above improper conduct, notify the Seafarers Union or SPAD by certified mail within 30 days of the contribution for investigation and appropriate action and re­ fund, if involuntary. Support SPAD to pro­ tect and further your economic, political and social interests, and American trade union concepts. EQUAL RIGHTS. All members are guar­ anteed equal rights in employment and as members of the SIU. These rights are clearly set forth in the SIU constitution and in the contracts which the Union has negotiated with the employers. Consequently, no mem­ ber may be discriminated against because of race, creed, color, sex and national or geo­ graphic origin. If any member feels th'at he is denied the equal rights to which he is entitled, he should notify Union headquar­ ters. If at any time a member feels that any of the above rights have been violated, or that he has been denied his constitutional right of access to Union records or information, he should immediately notify SIU President Mi­ chael Saccoat Headquarters by certified mail, return receipt requested. The address is 5201 Auth Way and Britannia Way, Prince Georges County, Camp Springs, Md. 20746. PAYMENT OF MONIES. No monies are to be paid to anyone in any official capacity' in the SIU unless an official Union receipt is given for same. Under no circumstances should any memberpay any money for any reason unless he is given such receipt. In the event anyone attempts to require any such payment be made without supplying a receipt, or if a member is required to make a payment and is given an official receipt, but feels that he should not have been required to make such payment, this should immediately be reported to Union head­ quarters. LEGAL Am yH- HELP SPAD HELP YOU~ eutribule Today The following list of attorneys is provided for the convenience of Seafarers who may have need for legd assistance. W: J?' ••v'•''!•> I 'iAkbama John Falkenberry 300 N. 2Ist St. Birmingham, AL 35203 (205)322-1100 Simon, Wood & Crane 1010 Van Antwerp BIdg. Mpbile, AL 36602 (205) 433-4904 California Les Ostrov Fogel, Feldman, Ostrov, Ringler & Klevens 5900 Wilshire Blvd. Suite 2600 Los Angeles. OA 90036 (213)834-2546 John Paul Jennings Henning, Walsh & King 100 Bush St. Suite 440 Sao Francisco, CA 94104 (415)981^1400 1 iM' •; •i RwrWh Frank Hamilton lil Hamilton & Associates, P.A. 2620 W. Kennedy Blvd. Tampa, FL 33609 (813)879-9842 New York Louisiaiia Howard Schulman Louis Robein 485 Madison Ave. Gardner, Robein New York, NY 10022 Urann 2540 Severn Ave. (212) 421-0017 Suite 400 Metairie, LA 70002 (504) 885-9994 | Fennsylvanfa' ^ Kirschner, Wafteire & Kristi Post WUlig Canal Place One 1608 Walnut St. Suite 2300 10th floor New Orleans, LA 70130 Philadelphia, PA 19103 (504) 524-6207 (215) 893-9000 (504) 524-6208 MarybmA ,0| Charles Heyman Kaplan, Heyman, Greenberg, Ei^lman & Bel^ad Sun Life Bldg. Charles & Redwood Sts. Baltimore, MD 21201 Mastwdhisetts Orlando & Associates 1 Western Ave. Gloucester, MA 01930 (508) 283-8100 lUinois Katz, Friedman, Schur & Eagle 7 S. Dearborn St. Chicago, IL 60603 (312) 263-6330 Thomas Lakin Lakin & Hemdon, P.C. 251 Old St. Louis Ave. Wood River, IL 620950027 (618)254-1127 (800)851-5523 toll-free" , Michigan Victor G. Hanson, P.C. 19268 Grand River Ave. Detroit, MI 48223 (313) 532-1220 Christopher l^gghio Miller, Cohen, Martins & Ice 1400 N. Park Plaza 17117 W. Nine Mile Rd. Southfield, MI 48075 (313) 559-2110 Margaret Browning Spear, Wilderman^ • Sigmond, Borisb A s i Endy 260 S. Broad St. Suite 1500 Phi^elphia, PA 19102 (215)m0101 Marvin I^terson Archer & Ri^dner 2050 America Tower 2929 ADen Parkway Houston, TX 77019 (713) 523-4455 SEAFARlltS LOG A >,* r Arthur Rutter Rutter & Montagna 415 St. Paul's Blvd. Suite 720 Norfolk, VA 23510 (804) 622-5000 Washington Rob Williamson Davies, Roberts & Reid lOI Elliott Ave. West Suite 550 Seattle, WA 98119 (206)285-3610 1, ' t;.': < \ ' v-'"' The Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship—^located in Piney Point, MD—has set aside rooms for SIU members and their families who wish to spend their vacation in scenic and historic St. Mary's County. The costs for room and board have been kept to a minimum, in order to provide union members with access to top notch vacation facilities without straining a family budget. A vaca­ tion stay is limited to two weeks. To apply, send the following application to the union's school. Member Spouse Children $30.00 per day $5.00 per day $5.00 per day MEALS Member Spouse Children $8.50 per day $4.00 per day $4.00 per day NOTE: No lodging or meal charge for children under age 12. 1 SEAFARERS TRAINING & RECREATION CENTER i^ii^iiiia I ^ LUNDEBERG SCHOOL OPEN TO UNION MEMBERS FOR SUMMER VACATIONS ROOM RATES: - C^ f RfiSMVBAwa MInnMfiM I I ! Name: S.S.# Book# Address: I Telephone # j Number in Party . Date of Arrival: 1st Choice 2nd Choice 3rd Choice Stay is limited to 2 weeks Date of Departure I Send to: Seafarers Training & Recreation Center; Piney Point, MD I 20674; or caU 301-994-0010 I I I I I i �•i •• ^ i-..-: •.•••• ;,-:. :. •; -'•••-^ .i '.. i - - < s; » ;•>• « >. .tv-;-'- • •• •••' :. ":. .yi ; '/ ' "'ft ;V ' J JUIY, 1989 Dispatchers' Report for Deep Sea JUNE 1-30, 1989 •TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups Class A Class B Class C Port TOTAL SHIPPED AU Groups Class A Class B Class C Trip RdM Mmhi^ ilhetiags Ih^t 5M/ loftss, fflbntf ••REGISTERED ON BEACH AU Groups Class A Class B Class C DECK DEPARTMENT itocyP^iiit Mcpday, Augu^^y ; j: -:::New,York, ' -.•Vr- , Wednesday, August 8 i PhUaddpUa Wednesday, August 9 Baltimore Thursday, August 10 Norfdk Thursdhy^ August 10 Jacfcsmivilie Thursday, August 10 Algonac Friday, August 11 IV* / ... J ' Hottstoii Monday, August 14 _ v i ; 5. . Totals 181 Port New Yori Philadelphia Baltiinoi:§ ^ Norfolk Mobile New Orleans Jacksonvilte San Francisco Wihmi^OT Seattle Puerto Rico Honolulu •Houston St. Louis Piney Point^" Totals Port 65 131 53 33 40 STEWARD DEPARTMENT • • ''/r. :P: ^ . •"•"Tr'' rsmmtkm JihSOmm, Personals lAlfked A. Bliksaur ipFred A. Bliks con­ tact Barbara Cofifih at (206) 6437780 ^hhn Wright Pl^ise get in touch with Viviah as soon as possible. (813) 736-1354 Augustas Bell Corky Silettio Robert D. Holich ENTRY DEPARTMENT Philatieip^ Baltimore Norfolk MobUe New Orleans llacksonvillei 5p San Franciscb; Wilmington Seattle Puerto Rico Honolulu ••••: •• ••.'.J- Ms. Ardis (A.B.) Bell would like to get in touch with the above nmned people. They may call her collect at (415) 822-2168 or write her at 1119 Palou Ave., San Fran­ cisco, GA 94124 Ronald (Re^e) Smith Please get in touch with your old Mend, Michael Alexanifer. You can write him at 161-29 Jewel Ave., Apt. 4J, Flushing, N.Y. 11365; or call (718) 380-7285. St. Louis I Piney Point Totals 283 337 551 185 1,010 399 349 326 343 713 Totals All Departanents Totals All Departments •"Total Registered" means the number of men who actually registered for shipping at the port last month. ••"Registered on the Beach" means the total number of men registered at the port at the end of last month. Shipping in the month of June was up from the month of May. A total of 1,356 johs were shipped on SlUrontrarted deep sea vesseb. Of the 1,356 johs shipped, 551 johs or ahout 41 percent were taken hy *'A" seniority members. The rest were filled hy "B" and "C" seniority people. A total of 185 trip relief johs were shipped. Since the trip relief program hegan on April 1,1982, a total of 10,262 johs have heen shipped. J New Orleaiis Tuesday, August 15 • Mobile Wednesday, Ai^ust 16 J l San Franciscd Thursday, August 17 IMImington ihfonday, August 21 Seattle Friday, August 25 .: San Juan Thursday, August 10 St. Louis Friday, August 18 _ Honolulu ; , - Friday, August 18 Duluth Wednesday, August 16 Jersey City ^ Wednesday, August 23 New Bedford ' Tuesday, August 22 Send'Ml l» 'i -- 'vV-; <; • - ' -fT: 'fms �SEAFARIRS lOG 18 Seafmis lalemaHoaal Union Dindorf Dispatchers* Report for Inland Waters JUNE 1-30, 1989 •TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups Class A Class B Class C TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups Class A Class B Class C ••REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups Class A Class B Class C DECK DEPARTMENT Port New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Mobile New Orleans Jacksonville San Francisco Wilmington Seattle Puerto Rico Houston Algonac « St. Louis Piney Point Totals 0 d 0 26 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 %0: 0 0 2 26 0 0 3 -••-d ^ to:. 0 15 0 57 Port New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Mobile New Orleans Jacksonville ' San Francisco Wilmington Seattle Puerto Rico Houston Algonac St. Louis-.C; Piney Point - • Totals O < ft' ft ft 43 ' - 6 45 ENGINE DEPARTMENT 0 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 J -. "vC" 0 0 0 16 • l-Q 20 ,7.7d0 •-.7::V70^7 0 d 77777877:?;d^ ,0 :':.87:7-707: 0 77:-i;o:0 i 0 0 0 0 0 0 d ' 0 0 1 0 0 1 • -• 0 0 0 0 7 0 0 :'77.d 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 6 ^ •'"Mm-'6: -.•.^"T:7 W:0 : :7 0 0 •77.7::;:7077 '''7|d::'v;7''.:;:'07 0 0 I 7 I 0 0 0 0 0 0 '71 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 ^:'''^-:d7-.v.av :7O::7:-.:7 £:7(L7| 77^-:-:d^'7-::.-.:7-0:'7777- 0 7 : .7ft;7;;7^:77t^.:77:: 0 - 5 2 15 0 0 0 0 0 0 7 1. it!i 0 • 0 •:07!7:7!7 0 0 ;;:i;-7::77! 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 ':12:777X 7k o;7. 22 !-.d:7|777 0 0 0 3 39 19 €'d:-;; STEWARD DEPARTMENT !7d77! V- d.'/-7-;7:77-: 0 0 ' d 0 0 0 ^ '0 • 7.7;:7>7 7:770' 0 0 0 0 0 •'.tos-t't 7707:7 0 , 0 0 0 0 0 • 0 ,3 0 10 3 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 ;x8:}70-; :-7.7T,;"-;-77:87;7:.-0::-:k77;^:ld7--77.. •7371 0 • 2 0 0 ^7..-- -0 ; .-:7;-7k.>7:rv.Q:;77;';'77 0 0 0 " . 0 770!!.-^-:': 4 . 1 0 0 37: f-V'tt:7-f70, • 7 b 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 '1 • 77;7;.6:77,77-6'-77:-; • 7011 0 0 2 :.'77 07" ^ 11 ^ 4 ' ;;.::xx:L,x8t;8700 0 0 . 0 0 77„d'i' 0 0 3 7 a; 0 • 0 0 0 :d^7;;:#-3 0 7 9 17 0 4 6 8 3 ID Port New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Mobile New Orleans Jacksonville San Francisco Wilmington Seattle Puerto Rico Houston Algonac St. Louis Piney Point Totals , '-V Dispatchers* Report for Great Lakes CL—Company/Lakes JUNE 1-30, 1989 Port Algonac L—Lakes •TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups Class CL Class L Class NP 0 Port . Algonac d. Port Algonac 0 • NP—Non Priority 0 19 10 3 16 TOTAL SHIPPED **REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups Ail Groups Class CL Class L Class NP Class CL Class L Class NP 5 DECK DEPARTMENT 0 54 18 0 8 3 4 ENGINE DEPARTMENT 0 22 6 0 9 4 2 STEWARD DEPARTMENT 0 7 4 0 2 2 23 ENTRY DEPARTMENT 0 0 0 0 16 50 Totals All Departments 0 48 34 0 83 28 0 35 59 •"Total Registered" means the number of men who actually registered for shipping at the port last month. ••"Registered on the Beach" means the total number of men registered at the port at the end of last month. •.'7 ^ . 50 Union St. 0 0 0 5 0 0 0 Totals All Departments 87 25 47 56 7 50 179 69 96 *"Total Registered" means the number of men who actually registered for shipping at the port last month. **"Registered on the Beach" means the total number of men registered at the port at the end of last month. Port Algonac Michael Sacco, President Joseph Sacco, Executive Vice President Joe DiGiorglo, Secretary-Treasurer Angus "Red" Campbell, Vice President of Contracts Jack Caffey, Vice President Thomas GItdewell, Vice President George McCartney, Vice President John Fay, Vice President Roy A Mercer, Vice President Steve Edney, Vice President HEADQUARTERS 5201 Auth Way Camp Springs, MD 20746 (301)899-0675 ALGONAC 520 St. Clair River Dr. mM c Algonac, Ml 48001 V-v.^ (313) 794-4988 BALTIMORE 1216 E. Baltimore St. Baltimore, MD 21202 (301)327-4900 > i;• DULUTH , , 705 Medical Arts Building Duluth, MN 55802 (218) 722-4110 v'- < ' HONOLULU M': ® 636 Cooke St. ' • -i ' Honolulu, HI 96813 (808) 523-5434 %HOUSTON ' " : 1221 Pierce St. Houston, TX 77002 (713) 659-5152 JACKSONVILLE ' i- n .3315 Liberty St. 17; ^ Jacksonville, FL iSS iSl-:; • (904) 353-0987 '• .Vv'. JERSEY CITY 99 Montgomery St. Jersey City, NJ 07302 (201) 435-9424 MOBILE 1640 Dauphin Island Pkwy; Mobile, AL 36605 ".•>7.''' (205) 478-0916 •-.iNEW BEDFORD <v New Bedford, MA 02740 (508) 997-5404 NEW ORLEANS 630 Jackson Ave. New Orleans, LA 70130 (504) 529-7546 NEW YORK 675 Fourth Ave. Brooklyn, NY 11232 (718)499-6600 NORFOLK . 115 Third St. Norfolk, VA 23510 (804) 622-1892 C;,n 7 PHILADELPHIA . 2604 S. 4 St. ' 'k Philadelphia, PA 19148 ,, V (215) 336-3818 .777^.. mi PINEY POINT 7 St. Mary's County Piney Point, MD 20674 (301) 994-0010 SAN FRANCISCO 7 350 Fremont St. San Francisco, CA 94105 (415) 543-5855 SANTURCE 7a t 1057 Fernandez Juncos St. Stop 16 Santurce, PR 00907 (809) 725-6960 SEATTLE --i 2505 First Ave. Seattle, WA 98121 - -!r V ' r pi • v;' (206) 441-1960 f •SSiiil ST. LOUIS 4581 Gravois Ave. St. Louis, MO 63116 (314) 752-6500 WILMINGTON 510 N. Broad Ave. Wilmington, CA 90744 (213) 549-4000 SEAFARERS WELFARE PLAN l-(800)-CLAIMS-4 l-(800)-252-4874 •" A-" �. "._. -'- ' ' -t'.C-^-^r •-:^' • .'-I-*•;:,i-i' 1 • r.f-~ ..iini?-fl-'".' JULY, 1989 Shargabian Given Big Send-Off Party After 46 years at sea. Chief Cook Simon G. Shargabian is heading ashore. Brother Shargabian's erewmates on his last ship, the Gus M. Darnell, threw a retirement party while the ship was near . Greece. All hands chipped in for a "very nice watch," re­ ports AB Jim Elbe, which was presented at the retire­ ment celebration. Brother Shargabian joined the SIU in 1963, after spend­ ing 20 years in the U.S. Navy. The chief cook was bom and raised in Boston and will re­ tire to Clearwater, PL. The soon-to-be SIU pensioner told shipmates he plans to fish and entertain family and friends. BENNIE J. LANDRY Bennie J. Landry, 57, sailed with Sabine Towing. A resident of Nederland, TX, the deckhand joined the union in 1963. Chief Cook Simon Shargabian (fourth from the right) is Joined by shipmates at a party thrown in celebration of his upcoming retirement. With Brother Shargabian are (left to right) QMED Rich Novick, Steward Charlie Scott, Chief Mate Bill Showers, Bosun Tom Banks, AB Jim Elbe, Pumpman Pete Hardy, Messman Tom Route, DEU Mark Pinkham, QMED Aiie Assahn, Captain Morway and Second Mate C. Brown. FREDDIE NELLOMS Ereddie Nelloms, 63, began his boatman's career m 1951. Currently residing in Pensacola, EL, Brother Nellows retired as chief engineer. He sailed for 30 years with the SlUcontracted company Dixie Carriers, in coastal waters, the Mississippi River and its tributaries. Brother Nelloms began his inland shipping career in 1951. DOMINIC PIAZZA Dominic Piazza, 61, sailed with Radcliff Materials (Dravo Basic) until 1977. Brother Piazza began his inland career in 1965. He served as mechanic and crane operator. Pensioner Piazza makes his home in Houma, LA. Other SIU men whose re­ tirement was announced are: Deep Sea JOSEPH MUCIA Joseph Mucia, 63, first started sailing with the SIU in 1946. He sailed as bosun/mate and most recently was employed with Sea-Land Manpower. Brother Mucia makes his home in Jackson, NJ. .EONARD I. NIXON Leonard I. Nixon, 62, joined the SIU in 1952. Bom in Somerville, TX, Brother Nixon most recently sailed aboard the Overseas Marilyn (Maritime Overseas Corp.). His pension became effective June 1989. Seafarer Nixon resides in League City, TX. Inland JEROME ABRAMOWITZ Jerome Abramowitz, 62, of Paterson, NJ retired as a deckhand. He worked aboard railroad vessels in the port of New York. As an SIU inland members he served on -.•-'•-..-r- '--ii 19 on Allied Towing and Gulf Atlantic vessels. Brother Shargabian (left) and Steward Charlie Scott grill steaks for the party. •«„ Epjoying Chief Cook Shargahian's steaks are (seated, left to right) Mark Pinkham, Pete Hardy, Bill Showers and (standing) Tom Route. vessels of the following companies: Conrail, Penn Central and Erie Lackawana. DUDLEY BONVILLAIN Dudley Bonvillain, 62, of Lockport, LA worked last aboard the Dixie Triumph in 1988. Brother Bonvillain joined the SIU's Marine Allied Workers Division, SIU in 1945. In 1957 Brother Bonvillain joined the Inland Boatmen's Union. He retired as a deckhand. THOMAS BRADDY Thomas Braddy, 65, last sailed in 1984 for Interstate Oil. He began his boatman's career on a tug for Gulf Atlantic in 1956, and joined the union in I960. Brother Braddy was senior tug captain of the Schuykill and the Pathfinder and captain of the Maritrans Transporter. Brother Braddy resides in Elizabeth City, NC. GEORGE FERRARA George Eerrara, 62, of North Bergen, NJ was captain of the Crdss Harbor I of the New York Cross Harbor Railroad. Captain Eerrara worked previously for the Pennsylvania Railroad . He began maritime-related work in 1944 when he joined Todd Shipyards in Hoboken, NJ. Brother Eerrara served in the U.S. Navy. WILLIE L. JAMES Willie L. James, 62, retired as a cook in March 1989. His last vessel was the Albatross. Brother James worke'd for Radcliff Materials, Sea-Land and Alcoa. He first shipped in the SIU inland division in 1955. Pensioner James currently resides in Carlton, AL. ALBERT JEFFERSON Albert Jefferson, 72, sailed last in 1987. He worked as a fireman aboard the Mississippi Queen (Delta Queen Steamboat Co.). Brother Jefferson resides in Gretna, LA. EARL E. JOHNSON Earl E. Johnson, 62, of North Charleston, SC retired as an engineer. Pensioner Johnson sailed in the SIU's inland division from 1969 to 1985. He primarily worked JOHN RANDAZZA John Rajidazza, 57, of Gloucester, MA worked as a fisherman for 36 years, from 1952 until he retired in 1988. He sailed in the deck department and later became a vessel skipper in 1972. Lake:^ JACOB IVEY Jacob Ivey, 66, of Toledo, OH sailed as an OS with I American Steamship Company. Born in Tennessee, he has been in the union since 1967. HOWARD V. JOHNSON Howard V. Johnson, 58, of Benzonia, MI joined the union in Detroit in 1967. A tug foreman/deckhand, he worked for Luedtke Engineering. He was born in Arkansas. GEORGE R. NELSON George R. Nelson, 60, sailed last on the Paul Thayer in January 1989. Brother Nelson worked in the engine department holding the following positions: QMED, oiler and fireman. Brother Nelson worked aboard such vessels as the J.E. Eerris and the R.E. Webster. Pensioner Nelson resides in Shell Lake, Wl. LAWRENCE OB £RLE Lawrence Oberle, 63, of Saulte Ste. Marie, Ml retired as deckhand. His employers included SIUcontracted companies Great Lakes Dredge and Dock, McNamara, West Great Lakes, Pieter Kiewit, Ludtke and Hannah Marine. JOHN V. O'DEE John V. O'Dee, 62, of North Olmstead, OH sailed as a captain and tug fireman until 1975. He worked for Great Lakes Dredge and Dock, Dunbar and Sullivan, Pieter Kiewit and Great Lakes Towing. Brother O'Dee also belonged to the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners. ROBERT C. ROACH Robert C. Roach, 62, sailed from 1956 to 1984. He worked for SIUcontracted inland companies: Great Lakes Towing, Pieter Kiewit and Dunbar and Sullivan. Brother Roach resides in Elyria, OH. CORRECTIONS SAMUEL N. SMITH Brother Smith recentjy wrote to the LOG to correct the information which appeared in the June issue announcing his retirement. Brother Smith writes that ail the years he sailed he worked solely in the steward department. In 1947 and 1948 he worked on the old Matsonia and original Lurline. Eirst he worked as a second steward, then as maitre d' and chief steward for APL, from 1951 to 1972. During this time Brother Smith was also chief steward on the maiden voyage of the hospital ship, the SS Hope, from September 19601961. In December of '72 he worked for Grace/Prudential which later became Delta Lines. He spent 12 years there. Brother Smith returned to APL, working on cargo ships. SIU Vice President George McCartney noted the important role Brother Smith played when American Hawaii Cruises was just beginning to offer cruises. Brother Smith came to Piney Point to teach the new crew for both the SS Constitution and the SS Independence. He took the crew to Hawaii and became hotel manager from 1980 to 1982. Editor's Note: The LOG staff thanks Brother Samuel Smith and SIU Vice President George McCartney for advising the paper of Brother Smith's seagoing career. The LOG staff extend their apologies for the inaccuracies V'hich appeared in the retirement notice of Brother Smith in the June issue. S'i'-''!. ."l • . \ r' . �i&cmssrn SEAf4MffSi06 20 IMG CI«ia*ir(ETC), March 26— Chairman Eugene A. Bousson, Sec­ retary Francis E. Ostendarp, Educa^^ tional Director Endang Abidin, Deck Delegate Victor M. Biata, Engine Delegate Timithy R. Van Pelt, Stew­ ard Delegate B.I. McElny. The ship's treasurer reported $446 in ship's fund. No beefs or disputed OT reported by deck, engine or steward departments. Under good and welfare, it was noted that the ship is running smoothly. Next port: Tobata, Japan. HWHfdTB), March 26—Chairman Fred Jensen, Secretary Frankie Ross. Ship's chairman reported pay­ off would be in New York. Deck delegate said whole department was doing an outstanding job. Steward delegate reported outstanding job in that department and good chief cook. No beefs or disputed OT re­ ported by any department. Under good and welfare, it was noted this is an outstanding ship, and deck de­ partment, steward department and officers have all worked together. mow MI!W(Pacific Gulf Marine), March 4—Chairman Pete Loik, sec­ retary Edward Dale, Educational Di­ rector William Hudson. Ship's sec­ retary asked crewmembers to keep rooms clean. No beefs or disputed OT reported by deck, engine or steward delegates. Under headquar­ ters report, a suggestion was made for union's pension program. Under good and welfare, it was noted that vessel had great cooks aboard, good salads, good food and crew thanked steward department. Next poit: Crocket, CA. OMf COLUmam (OMI Coip.), February 5—Chairm^ Joseph R. Broadus, Secretary Chester R. Moss. Ship's chairman reported payoff will be in San Francisco, plastic garbage could no longer be thrown over the side, union members need to continue supporting SPAD so U.S.-flag ships remain engaged in the Alaska trades. Ship's secretary presented a repair list for crewmembers to help fill out. He also said galley had a stove plate that had not worked in over two weeks. Educational director sug­ gested crewmembers take advantage of union's school so they could help themselves and the organization. Ship's treasurer reported $200. Deck, engine and steward delegates reported no beefs or disputed OT. Under good and welfare it was noted that the ship has been cleaner since two wipers have been added to crew. All departments have been doing their share to keep the pantry clean at night and a vote of thanks was given to steward department, noting that Chief Cook R. Collins is the best. It was concluded that food is good and crew is happy. V >?•,. •'S! OVBKEIIS JOrafMaritime Overseas Corp.), March 13—Chairman Wil­ liam Cronan, Secretary J. Parker, Deck Delegate M. Cella, Engine Delegate J. Hernandez, Steward Delegate S. Hamilton. No beefs or disputed OT reported by deck, en­ gine or steward delegates. Steward department was complimented under new business. Under good and wel­ fare, a request was made for better work gear. Crewmembers also asked that phone rates from Japan be posted. A higher clothing allowance was suggested for sandblasting and spray painting. Fresh milk and pro­ duce were sought from Japan. Next port: Jacksonville, FL. Marine Corp.), March 5—Chairman V.T. Nielsen, Secretary Steve Parker, Deck Dele­ gate Joseph E. Miller. Ship's secre­ tary said it was a good ship and great crew and that this is his last trip before getting off. Educational director stressed importance of up­ grading at Piney Point and of con­ tributing to SPAD. He also noted that many safety meetings have been held aboard ship. Ship's treasurer said weekly arrival pools are being held to help pay for two new VCR machines and to help increase li­ brary fund. Department delegates reported no beefs or disputed OT. In a report to the LOG, the crew said this trip everyone got the chance to fire rocket distress flares. A demon­ stration was also given of ship-toship and ship-to-shore rocket propel­ led lifelines. letter around so all members will know what to expect when they pre­ pare to register after April 1. Con­ cern was also expressed about wait­ ing time for results (three to seven days) since members must register within 72 hours. Deck, engine and steward delegates reported no beefs or disputed OT. Under good and welfare, the eight-month time period was discussed and a six-month time was proposed. It was suggested the company pay off with money orders or checks in Long Beach. The lack of supplies for a six-week trip was raised. As an example, during the last run, the vessel ran out of sugar. Next port: Long Beach, CA. HOVER (Ocean Carriers, Inc.), March 12—Chairman Fred Serrahn, secre­ tary Ernest Harris, Educational Di­ rector J. Parkhurst, Deck Delegate James Hirst, Engine Delegate Blade Reed, Steward Delegate James Ro­ binson. Ship's chariman reported vessel would be working with Navy ships at sea. Educational director re­ minded crewmembers that safety comes first. Ship's treasurer re­ ported $156 in ship's fund. No beefs or disputed OT reported by deck, engine or steward delegates. A sug­ gestion was made on procedures for union meetings held aboard ship. Under good and welfare, a vote of thanks was given to steward depart­ ment. Next port: Persian Gulf. SE«-14ir0 EIP»flKNV (Sea-Land Serv­ ice), March 19—Chairman M. Zimbro. Secretary E. Vazquez, Educa­ tional Director D. Dukehart, Deck Delegate Pedro Tower. Ship's chair­ man reported everything running smoothly, payoff will be in Eliza­ beth, NJ, donate to SPAD and try to upgrade. Disputed OT was reported in deck department. A suggestion for one more AB and utility was for­ warded to contract office for evalua­ tion by negotiating committee. Un­ der good and welfare, a vote of thanks was given to steward depart­ ment. StA-UMD CM«iElV6fH(Sea-Land Serv­ ice), March 27—Chairman Glen SEI-MJVD WNOIHIIIW (Sea-Land Serv­ ice), March 5—Chairman W.L. Till­ man, Secretary S. Amper, Educa­ tional Director R. South, Deck Delegate Francisco Munoz, Engine , -'-i" Digest of Siiiiirlllealib^ j Jko ships JRMK an jusi a sanphng af the aMmymeatiag l nports the SlU nams aash analh fnm Us duas anaad the weri£ ijShij^' aliaffles en nviewed hp the Uaha's CmUntf DepartineHt. Iheso atteiUlMernsehriieaanedinnoUhflhelMeaepea m^t ef the Aip's eumUes* James, Secretary George W. Gib­ bons, Educational Director Leon Acosta. Ship's chairman reported crew is trying to clean ship and said it has been a very good trip. Ship's secretaiy noted new men came aboard in New Orleans, thanked captain for new TV and said payoff is scheduled for March 29. He thanked crew for putting up with the leak in messroom. No beefs or dis­ puted OT reported by deck, engine or steward delegates. Under good and welfare, votes of thanks were taken for captain for securing the new TV, crew for putting up with the leak and steward department for a job well done. Next port: Eliza­ beth, NJ. 5E4-14irO i»SaNffinr(Sea-Land Serv­ ice), March 13—-Chairman Mark Downey, Secretary Jose R. Colls, Educational Director R. H. Ulatowski. Deck Delegate A. Calero, Engine Delegate V. Martinez, Stew­ ard Delegate Leon Butler. Ship's chairman said payoff would begin when union patrolman arrived. He reported everything was running smoothly. No beefs or disputed OT reported by three departments. Un­ der good and welfare, a vote of thanks was given to steward depart­ ment. Next port: Elizabeth, NJ. Sn-IMHD £IVlWR(UlfCr(Sea-Land Serv­ ice), March 28—Chairman Joseph A. Morrison, Secretary James A. Jones, Educational Director G. Evosevich. Ship's chairman stated he had received a letter from headquar­ ters about new drug testing regula­ tions. He expressed his concern about random testing and who would perform it, and he passed the --: •V : Delegate Alfred R. Lang. No beefs or disputed OT reported by deck, engine or steward delegates. Under good and welfare, it was noted that all was OK. Next port: Long Beach, CA. SSkrUme flflE6Hfnr(Sea-Land Serv­ ice), March 19-^Chairman E. Wal­ lace, Secretary P. Laboy, Educa­ tional Director R. Kalan, Deck Delegate Charles Parks, Engine Del­ egate R. Scott. Ship's chairman re­ ported everything running well. Ship's secretary urged crewmembers not to forget SPAD. No beefs or disputed OT reported by deck, en­ gine or steward delegates. Under good and welfare, a vote of thanks was taken for steward department^— a good feeder. Next port: Elizabeth, NJ. SEi-liUrOMMfirfH (Sea-Land Service), March 25—Chairman A.R. McCree, Secretary Peter H. Houe, Educa­ tional Director/Engine Delegate Daniel Compeau, Deck Delegate O. Wiley, Steward Delegate T.B. Pope. Ship's chairman conducted a discus­ sion on new drug testing regulations. Ship's education director stressed importance of upgrading skills at union's school. No beefs or disputed OT reported by deck, engine and steward department. Copies of a headquarters communication on drug testing program were made and given to each crewmember. Under good and welfare, crewmembers asked for more baked goods at cof­ fee time and better night lunches. A vote of thanks was given to chief cook for his delicious meals. Next port: Yokohama, Japan. SEi-lilW llilMyilllNr(Sea-Land Serv­ - .• ice), March 12—Chairman John Schoenstein, Secretary John Alamar, Educational Director W.H. Walton, Deck Delegate Joseph Touart, Engine Delegate Ahmed Yahia. Steward Delegate Terry Allen. Under old business, repairs were asked for in messroom and crew rec room. New curtains were requested for rec room, messroom and crew rooms. Ship's chairman reported problems concerning the DEU's OT on previous voyage. The matter has been raised with headquarters. Crew was thanked for keeping area clean and in general it was a good trip. Ship's treasurer reported $115 at be­ ginning of trip, paid steward $75 for movies he taped on his vacation. No beefs or disputed OT reported on this trip by any department. Four motions were introduced regarding transportation, shipping procedures, time on and forwarded to the con­ tract department. A resolution was introduced asking that Sea-Land put back the old type of prime ribs which were sliced to order. Under good and welfare, it was suggested union review dental plan. SEI-I41V0 mRNMMilKF (Sea-Land Services), March 11—Chairman John O. Frazier,. Secretary Gwendo­ lyn Shinholster, Steward Delegate Jeffrey Beasley. No beefs or dis­ puted OT reported by deck, engine and steward delegates. Under good and welfare, a vote of thanks was given to steward department for an excellent job. Next port: Charleston, SC. SEi-14ir0 nam (Sea-Land Services), March 26—Chairman Ray J. Rami­ rez, Secretary E.H. Jackson, Educa­ tional Director R. E. Clock. Educa­ tional director suggested Piney Point offer a machinist class to teach lathe operation and also a welding certifi­ cation program. No beefs or dis­ puted OT reported by deck, engine Or steward delegates. Under good and welfare, a vote of thanks was extended to steward department. SSkrlMMe MUtff (Sea-Land Service), March 5—Chairman George Burkey, Secretary J. Gonzalez. Under old business, it was noted that hot water and sink in pantry had been repaired. Ship's chairman reported everything was going along smoothly. Ship's reporter advised meeting of crew changes. No beefs or disputed OT reported by deck and engine departments. Steward delegate requested to see patrolman at payoff. Under good and welfare, a vote was taken thanking steward department for a job well done. Next port: Elizabeth, NJ. SPIH/T OF TEXAS (Seahawk Manage­ ment), March 12—Chairman Ruel N. Lawrence, Secretary R.H. Mann, Educational Director Michael S. Pell. Ship's chairman reported pay­ off will be in Galveston, TX. Ship's reporter said a new electric type­ writer is needed, steward has been using his own. Educational director encouraged all eligible members to take advantage of courses offered at Piney Point. Some disputed OT re­ ported in deck department. Engine department delegate's report in­ cluded a letter reg^ding the chief mate and cadet doing QMED work. Steward department reported no OT disputes. Copies of Se^arers LOG were passed around. Under good and welfare, it was noted that two washers and two dryers are needed. The pantry could use a small freezer for ice cream and a table could be put in laundry room. Drains in gal­ ley and pantiy need work. Steward department was thanked for a super job well done. Steward department thanked entire crew for a very good trip. Next port: Galveston, TX. , , �V"-' '"; f -7^ a — 1 f"."-^ " •ffv -^tr ^ ,.^ ^ ,\ y-T'^r^ v^-:-y'^-- vrf • s*^^ J-f'^f''f V JULY,1989 27 • , :,'-V( r^ivMrrir.-" NTSB Acting Chairman said at the July 6 meeting, "It was sheer luck that many of the more than 700 people on board the Scandi­ navian Star that night didn't have to abandon ship into 10-foot seas." This was the third fire in a fiveyear period onboard SeaEscape foreign-flag cruise vessels that has been investigated by the federal safety agency. A ifire on the Scandinavian Sea in March of 1984 resulted in minor injuries. In August 1984 a fire on the Scandinavian Sun caused the Fire on Foreign-flag Cruise Ship, Only Lurk Saves Lives and Vessel continued from page 5 of recommendations directed at avoiding devastating accidents on foreign-flag cruise ships carrying American passengers. The foreign-flag cruise ship, op­ erated by Miami-based SeaEscape Ltd., was carrying nearly 450 pas­ sengers and 250 crewmembers when a deteriorated seal at a fuel line valve—which allowed leak­ ing—ruptured and sprayed diesel fuel on the hot exhaust manifold. A fire erupted that cut power and communications and filled the ves­ sel with smoke. The over 10,000 dwt vessel, car­ rying mostly American passen­ gers—many of whom were el­ derly, was en route to its home port of St. Petersburg, FL after a four-day Gulf of Mexico gambling cruise. The fire broke out late at night on March 16, 1988, and the vessel's captain put out a mayday call just after midnight. The NTSB's investigation re­ vealed the following: The Scandinavian Star's engi­ neering staff had not replaced old seals, nor did they know the pur­ pose of deflector sleeves. If de­ flector sleeves had been in place, the fuel oil leak would have been directed away from the manifold. Company Policy Hurt Early Efforts The motorman who discovered the fire testified that instead of shutting off a fuel line that was feeding the fire he reported the blaze to the watch engineer. He told the board he followed the chain of command because com­ pany policy did not give him the authority to disengage the fiiel system. By the time he returned the fire had spread to such a point that crewmembers were prevented from reaching the fuel line which was continuing to feed oil to the blaze. Communication between the watch motorman and the watch engineer was done through hand signals because they did not share a common language. Cut off by the fire, power was down for an hour. Crewmembers could not reach the emergency generator because the source of electricity was in the engine room where the fire was raging, a vio­ lation of international codes. Finally, crewmembers remem­ bered there was an old truck bat­ tery on what was once a car deck. By jerryrigging the battery to the emergency generator, power was restored. The lack of electricity in the first hour of the fire meant crew­ members could not use an emer­ gency fire pump. In another crewinitiated improvisation, water was syphoned from the pool to the deck above the engine room. Equipment Malfunctions Adding to the crew's inability to fight the blaze was the mal­ functioning of the remote auto­ matic and manual release mecha­ nisms of the fixed carbon dioxide. fire extinguishing system. Without this fire suppression method, crewmembers relied on 34 hand­ held individual containers of C02. Shutting off the fuel oil booster pumps to prevent the feeding of the fire was delayed because of the absence of written emergency firefighting procedures. Although the vessel's standard operating instructions and engi­ neering drawings were in writing, they were in French—a language not understood by any of the en­ gineering or deck officers. Hindering the evacuation proc­ ess were several factors. Because the ship's local venti­ lation system was not equipped with smoke-sensitive actuating devices, smoke filled the vessel. And ah evacuation group was un­ able to conduct an effective search for passengers because there was no protective breathing equipment available. Communication with the pas­ sengers was at worst non-existent or at best confused. The power had cut off the public address system. Many crewmembers, who represented 27 nationalities, did not speak the language of most passengers. Further chaos was attributed to conflicting information on where to obtain life jackets. Written in­ structions on placards located in staterooms were different from what crewmembers told passen­ gers during the chaos. Some pas­ sengers reported that crewmem­ bers tried to send them back to their smoke-filled rooms to re­ trieve life jackets. .1 . ' •I During testimony on the Scan­ dinavian Star's March 16, 1988 fire, one crewmember told board members that the vessel had ex­ perienced oil leaks "all the time." Another crewmember testified that oil leaks happen "every so often." MCS-PMA SUPPLEMENTARY PENSION PLAN 5201 Auth Way Camp Springs, MD 20746 (301)899-0675 ^ » - I'. 'M • .V. . Summary Amiiial Report for MCS-PMA Supplemental^ Pension Plan Fund This is a summary of the annual report of the MCS-PMA Supple­ mentary Pension Fund EIN 57-6097856 for the six months ended i December 31, 1987. The annual report has been filed with the Inter­ nal Revenue Service, as required under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA). ••'.ii' •- '• J, -A'•• •:0 Basde FlniUA^ '••Ml Benefits under the plan are provided by the Trust. Plan expenses were $451,748. These expenses included $74,076 in administrative expenses and $377,672 in benefits paid to participants and beneficia­ ries. A total of 2,375 persons were participants in or beneficiaries of the plan at the end of the plan year, although not all of these persons had yet ^rped the right to receive benefits. The value of plan assets, ^er subtracting liabilities of the plan, was $10,841,812 as of December 31, 1987, compared to $10,995,264 as of July 1, 1987. During the six months the plan experienced a decrease of net assets of $113,452. This decrease included unrealized depreciation in the value of plan assets; that is, the difference between the value of plan assets at the end of the year and the price the plan originally paid for those assets. The plan had total income of $908,748, includ­ ing employer contributions of $346,649, gains of $109,382 from the sale of assets, and earnings from investments of $452,717. Crewmembers at the muster and lifeboat stations did not know if all passengers had been safely evacuated because there were no procedures for accounting for all the individuals onboard. Minimum Funding Standards An actuary's statement shows that enough money waS contributed to the plan to keep it funded in accordance with the minimum funding standards of pRISA. Mexican Navy Helps Fight Fire The Mexican Navy responded to the Scandinavian Star's call for help, as did the U.S. Coast Guard. Four Mexican naval vessels were on their way immediately upon receiving the Scandinavian Star's mayday call. Arriving on the scene by 5:00 am, they helped put put the blaze. The Scandinavian Star was towed to a Mexican island resort where passengers disembarked. Later the vacationers were shut­ tled to Mexico's mainland and flown back to the United States on charter flights. The failure of the emergency generator, the engine room smoke detection system and the firefighting system's remote activa­ tion mechanism combined with inadequate maintenance and train­ ing procedures and communica­ tions difficulties could have re­ sulted in, as one safety board member said during a hearing on the incident, "a catastrophic loss of life. . death of a woman passenger and one crewmember and 58 individ­ uals were treated for smoke in­ halation. After thorough investi­ gations, the NTSB found that possible arson caused the former and crew negligence the latter. I^ur ^ to Addilflontd infoimaticn Vvvr;:i^., You have the right to receive a copy of the full annual report, or any part thereof, on request. The following items are included in that report: (1) An accountant's report, (2) Assets held for investment and (3) Actuarial information regarding the funding of the plan. To obtain a copy of the full annual report, or any part thereof, write or call the office of Mr. Leo Bonser, who is the Plan Administrator, 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, MD 20746, (301)899-0675. The charge to cover copying costs will be $2.10 for the full annual report, or $.10 per page for any part thereof. You also have the right to receive from the plan administrator, on request and at no charge, a statement of the assets and liabilities of the plan and accompany­ ing notes, or a statement of income and expenses of the plan and accompanying notes, or both. If you request a copy of the fuH annual report from the plan administrator, these two statements and ^companying notes will be included as part of that report. The charge to cover copying costs given above does not include a charge for the copying of these portions of the report because these por­ tions are furnished without charge. You also have the legally pro­ tected right to examine the annual report at the main office of the plan at 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, MD 20746, and at the U.S. Department of Labor in Washin^on, DC, or to obtain a copy from the U.S. Department of Labor upon payment of copying costs. Requests to the Department of Labor should be addressed to: Public Disclosure Room, N4677, Pension and Welfare Benefit Programs, Department of L^r, 200 Constitution Avenue, NW, Washington, .DC 20216.:f: i •/ • �• • i''.'' •' .• - •; • •, (!: '"'.J < :'- • J'"'' -•/-••••.• i >•.'!- --^V i-!'T-, ". '• ,'' •*• . - i*"- - ' '• SEAFARERS LOG 22 •t "-"•• Deep Sea CHARLES DEMERS Pensioner Charles Demers died June 15, 1989 at Humana Hospital Southmore in Pasadena, TX. He was 67. Brother Demers was bom in Massachusetts and lived in Houston. He was a veteran of the U.S. Armed Forces. Seafarer Demers went on pension in 1984. Burial took place at Forest Park East Cemetery in Harris County, TX. He is survived by his wife Irene. RICHARD HEIKUS Pensioner Richard Heikus, 65, died June 21, 1989, at the Virginia Mason Hospital in Seattle, WA. Bom in Cleveland, OH, Brother Heikus joined the SIU in 1957. He most recently sailed aboard the Mariner, Philadelphia and Independence, all Sea-Land vessels. Pensioner Heikus, who lived in Seattle and shipped out of that port, also served in the U.S. Armed Forces. He went on pension in 1988. Cremation took place at Bleitz Funeral Home in Seattle. Surviving is his wife Darlene and his stepdau^ters, Terri Lea and Sheila Lynn Dige. The family of Brdther Heikus asked that the following poem accompany the notice of his death in the Seafarers LOG. "I never was on the dull, tame shore. But I loved the great sea more and more. And backward flew to her billowy breast. Like a bird that seeketh its mother's nest. And a mother she was and is to me, I am where I would ever be." (by B. W. Procter). BASILIO PATRON MCS Pensioner Basilio Patron, 80, died of cardiopulmonary arrest on April 4. The San Diego resident served as a messman on vessels operated by SlU-contracted companies: Amer Mail, Matson and American President ships. A member of the Marine Cooks and Stewards, Brother Patron was also a chief petty officer with the Coast Guard. He sailed first in 1936, and retired in 1973. Brother Patron is survived by his wife, Corazon. EVERETT H. SMITH MCS Pensioner Everett H. Smith, 88, passed away Januap' 12, 1989 at the Ontario Community Hospital in Ontario, Calif. Brother Smith was a member of the Marine Cooks and Stewards Union. He sailed in the steward department and retired in April 1971. He was bom in Nebraska and resided in Ontario, Calif. Brother Smith served in the U.S. military from 1941 to 1945. He was cremated on January 17, 1989 and his ashes were scattered at sea. Surviving is his son, Everett A. James of Redlands, Calif. joined the union in Seattle in 1970. A Navy veteran, he sailed as an AB aboard such vessels as the Trans Hartford, the Steel Surveyor, the Alcoa Marketer and the Pecos. Brother Vick worked last in 1987. JULIAN R. WILSON Pensioner Julian R. Wilson, 66, passed away on March 23. A native of Virginia, he sailed in the SlU's deep sea division from 1947 to 1972 with the ratings of bosun and AB. Brother Wilson worked on Vietnambound ships in that war. Brother Wilson became an inland boatman in Norfolk in 1972. He worked for Gulf Atlantic Towing and retired in 1987. ROBERT B. STEWART MCS Pensioner Robert B. Stewart, 92, passed away January 13, 1989. Brother Stewart started s^ing in 1930 and continued his career as a merchant seaman for 32 years. He sailed with Matson Lines and was a member of the Marine Cooks and Stewards Union. Seaman Stewart sailed in the steward department, retiring in June 1962. He was bom in Illinois and resided in Pomona, Calif. Surviving is his widow, Eloise W. Stewart. Funeral services were held at Todd Memorial Chapel in Pomona, and burial took place at Pomona Cemetery in that city. Inland PETER TAI JR. MCS Pensioner Peter Tai Jr., 71, died in Honolulu on Febraary 18. A member of the Marine Cooks and Stewards, he worked as a baggage porter and messman. He sailed on Matson, Oceanic and American President Lines vessels He is survived by his daughter, Rodetta Siliado. JOHN M. BALL Pensioner John M. B^ died on April 18. Brother Ball worked as a Gloucester fisherman until retiring in 1971. He was a member of the Atlantic Fisherman's Union, an affiliate of the SlUNA until it merged with the SlU's AGLIWD. Brother Ball was a resident of Magnolia, MA. WILBERT H. TAPLAN MCS Pensioner Wilbert H. Taplan, 72, died December 22, 1988 at Kaiser Foundation Hospital in Oakland, Calif. Brother Taplan was a seaman for 28 years; he sailed in the steward department and belonged to the Marine Cooks and Stew£urds Union. He last sailed with Matson and retired in July 1973. Brother Taplan served in the U.S. milita^ from 1943 to liM6. He was bom in Louisiana and resided in Oakland. Surviving is his widow, Algerine Weisner Taplan. GERALD H. COLEMAN Gerald H. Coleman, 59, died on May 6. He joined the union in the St. Louis hall in 1980. Brother Coleman worked as a cook for vessds of National Marine, Dixie Carriers and the Delta Queen Steamship Co. FERNANDO VARELA Pensioner Femando Varela, 88 passed away January 13, 1989 at St. Luke Hospital in San Francisco, Calif. Brother Varela was a merchant seaman for 35 years. He belonged to the Marine Cooks and Stewards Union and retired in October 1969. Bom in Spain; he became a U.S. citizen. He was a resident of San Francisco. Surviving is his daughter, Anna Gignoux of San Francisco. ^ JOSEPH VICK Pensioner Joseph Vick, 61, died on March 8. A native of Steele, MO, he SAMUEL DAVIS Samuel Davis, 62, died on April 14. A native of Amite, LA, he served in the Navy for 24 years. Brother Davis joined the union in Norfolk during 1975. He worked as a cook for Virginia Clipper, the NBC Line and Harbor Towing Coip. SAM DE SALVO Sam Salvo, 78, died OEI March 31 in Marrero, LA. He had heart and lung ailments. A resident of Westwego, LA, he joined the SlU's inland division in 1955, and sailed in the deck department. Brother De Salvo was preceded in death by his wife. Boatman De Salvo was buried in McDonogh Cemetery in Gretna, LA. His brother, Donald, survives him. JAMES DONEGAN Pensioner James Donegan, a Gloucester fisherman, died. He retired in 1977. Brother Donegan, upon entering the Gloucester fishing industry, joined the Atlantic Fisherman's Union. At that time the AFU was an affiliate of the SlUNA. Brother Donegan became a member of the AGLIWD when the AFU directly affiliated with the district. JOHN F. VAN ANTWERP Pensioner John F. Van Antwerp, 79, passed away March 13. Bom in Michigan, he joined the union in 1955 in Frankfort. Brother Van Antwerp sailed in the deck department. He retired in 1973. VINCENT G. GRIM Vincent G. Grim, 77, died on February 13. A native of Brooklyn, he joined the union in New York in 1%3. He worked in the deck department of Erie Lackawana Railroad tugboats from 1942 untU 1975. Great Lakes HUBERT C. HOBBS Hubert C. Hobbs, 75, died of lung cancer on March 29. A native of North Carolina, he lived in Norfolk, VA. Brother Hobbs worked as a chief engineer for the Curtis Bay Towing Company. Burial took place in Forest Lawn Cemetery in Norfolk, VA. He is survived by his wife, Mabel. MILON M. O'NEAL Milon M. O'Neal, 78, passed away March 3 in Norfolk, VA. He had lymphoma. A resident of Hatteras, NC, and a member of the SlU's inland division. Brother O'Neal worked as an engineer. He was buried in Midgette Family Cemetery in Hatteras, NC. His wife, Ida, survives him. / LEONARD PASZKIEWICZ Pensioner Leonard Paszkiewicz, 70, passed away April 5. A resident of Green Bay, Wl, he worked as an assistant cook. Brother Paszkiewicz last sailed in 1981 and retired in 1983. His wife, Verle, survives him. SAMUEL J. ROMAN Pensioner Samuel J. Roman, 70, died May 30, 1989 in Philadelphia, PA where he was bom and lived. Brother Roman sailed with the SIU as deckhand, first mate and captain for Curtis Bay Towing Co. since the mid1940s. He retired in 1980. Burial was June 3 at the Holy Redeemer Cemetery in Philadelphia. Roman is survived by two sisters of Philadelphia and many nieces and nephews. JOHN C. SANDSTROM Pensioner John C. Sandstrom, 65, died April 29. A Navy veteran, he joined the union in Chicago in 1967. The Minnesota native sailed as an oiler on vessels such as the Chisolm, the Upson and the Medusa Challenger. He retired in 1987. ROBERT D. AFFLECK Robert Dixon Affleck, 48, died Febmary 15, 1989. Bom in Chicago, Brother Affleck sailed out of the port of Algonac as a deckhand and oiler. While sailing on the Great Lake$, Affleck was drafted into the U.S. Army. He served from 1964-66 and received the Vietnam Service Medal, a good conduct medal, an overseas service bar and an honorable discharge. In addition, Boatman Affleck was an expert rifleman. Following his Army stint, he worked for Hannah Inland Waterways from 1966-82. Surviving is a brother, Richard Affleck of Chicago. ROBERT J. GARVEY Pensioner Robert J. Garvey died June 8, 1989 at the age of 70. Bom in Kaukauna, Wl, he lived in Greendale, Wl. Brother Garvey sailed deepsea from 1951-59 and joined the Great Lakes Tiig and Dredge Region, IBU, in 1961 in the port of Milwaukee, sailing as a lineman and oiler. A veteran of the U.S. Navy fr^om 1944-46, Garvey worked for such companies as Merritt, Chapman & Scott and Vessel Fueling Co. of Chicago. He retired on pension in 1981. Cerrerllens JOHN E. FLOYD Pensioner John Elmer Floyd, 75, passed away on Febraary 28 in his home in Toledo, OH. Bom in St. James, Ml, Brother Floyd sailed with Boland Comelius Lines as a . fireman from 1940 until 1960, when he joined tfie SIU in the port of Detroit. He then sailed aboard the Adam E. Comelius (American Steamship Co.) from 1961 to 1974. Brother Floyd retired in 1975. Seafarer Floyd is survived by his wife Mary M. Floyd, his daughter Dolores Floyd and brother Stanley Floyd of Charlevoix, Ml. Editors Note: Brother John E. Floyd appeared in the April issue of the Seafarers LOG in Final Departures, page 22. His wife has forwarded to the LOG names of additional survivors who were not listed in the original obituary. m �:i|^^ MY, 1989 ^ &ars9$ V Check-In Da^_^ Septenfori* 18 October30 Novemherfi SepUmibcrA November 13 October2 Rih^iatioa Mahit. & OperiiiiB Noveiiherlfi Die^ technology Scptmnher 18 Variahie Speed DC Drives Ai«osl21 Hydraulics Weidilig .: 0cl«^2;" , , ^ Mtt stvdbmtsm''^ £^|lie''1lj|jhUte^^ wiN h^ M fan^hrimtion at foe eiM of their regular - Juoethrougfa September 1989 The following is the current course schedule for June—^December 1^9 at >; • foe Seafarers Harry Lundebeig School of Seamanship. fThe course schedule may chan^ to reflect the membership's and industry's meeds. . • PLEASE NOTE: Att tMinheri! are reqti^ h ta^ attending SULSS. • • ••|S Course QMED—Any Rating Fireinan/Waterteiider and Oiite: liag^iid Crane Mkhitenance MaHi^ llectrk^ Technician fngiim emti M hai^ Job Uns JM fmm US Mmfltfaii * * ' '9^nWmmWnK9 •; 23 I:?' •''"" jii CoOBpfhiMI. Date-':''^^ Decembers Decmnber 8 Deoembnr IS Noyemberil Fehniaey2(W! -NovmplNar 18':|" ';Deo»iiieFlS:' October 27 SeptentfMur 15 October^27 -a-- d(%: Check-In Comptetkm Date Date S^tember 4 October 13 October 30 Decembers Radar Refoesher/Renewai Open-ended, 3 days ' (Contact Admisfoms for ^rtiiq; date) ; Radar Certification September 11 September 15 (follows Limited License course) * Lifeboat August 21 September 1 S^tember 18 September 29 October 16 Octrfoer 27 November 13 November 24 December 11 Decemba-22 (This course is not offered as a separate •LNfr-sd^ ••:,¥•-;• course, but may be taken while attend­ ing any of the regularly scheduled courses.) Septemb^ 11 SqfdemberlS Radar Certlfioition. (follows Limited License course) November 13 November 17 August 21 Tankerman September 1 Septemb^ 18 September 29 October 27 October 16 November 24 November 13 September 1 Simulator ^liphandiing August 21 September 29 September 18 November 3 Octobar23 December 15 December 4 : *Upon completion of coitrse, the Sealift Operations & Maintenance course must be taken. Coume Abie Seaman SEAFARERS HARRY LUNDEBERG SCHOOL OF SEAMAHSHIP •," Chet^tn Course Date Date The Adult Education Courses for 1989 will be six weeks in length. High School Equivalency (GED) September 4 October 16 October 30 December 11 Adiilt basic Education (ABAE) Octriter 14 September 4 Deomnber 9 October 30 October 14 English as a SleoMid Language (ESL) September 4 December 9 Octidier 30 The Developmental Studies Class (DVS) will be offered one tveek pilor to some of the upgrading classes. ABE/ESL lifeboat Preparation Course September 25 October 13 This Three week course is an Introduction to Lifeboat and is designed to help seafarers prepare themselves for the regular Lifeboat course which is scheduled immediately after this course. This class will benefit those seafarers who have difficulty reading, seafarers whose first language is npt English, and seafarers who have been out of school for a long time. < . y'i f. - WHUOOO^ Avpmns Check-In Date Sqptnqiher 25' Course ,Bomin,BM«riiilaB^ Compiriion Date Novei)fo(Hr Do you hold the U.S. Coast Guard Life Boatman Endorsement; • Yes No • Firefighting: • Yes No^ CPR: • Yes No • Date Available for training Name- (Ust) (First) Address. (City) (Middle) Date of Birth- Primary Language Spoken Telephone With this application COPIES of your discharges must be submitted showing sufficient time to qualify yourself for the course(s) requested. You must also submit a COPY of the first page of your union l^k indicating your department and seniority, as well as, a COPY of your clinic card. The Admissions Office WILL NOT schedule until this is received. Mo./Day/Year (Street) (Sute) (Zip Code) (Area Code) Deep Sea Member • Lakes Member • Inland Waters Member • Pacific • If the following information is not filled out completely your applica­ tion will not be processed. Social Security #_ Seniority • Yes • No U.S. Citizen: • Yes • No Are you a graduate of the SHLSS Trainee Program: • Yes •No (If yes, fill in below) to (dates attended) Have you attended any SHLSS Upgrading Courses: • Yes •No (if yes, fill in below) Course(s) Takep. SIGNATURE. I Am interested in the Following Course(s) Checked Below or Indicated Here if Not Listed Endorsement(s) or License(s) Now Held. Last grade of school completed. DATE OF DISCHARGE DepartmenL Veteran of U.S. Armed Forces: Trainee Program: From. DATE SHIPPED Book#. Home Port. i; VESSEL RATING HELD DECK • AB/Sealift • 1st Class Pilot • Third Mate • Radar Observer Unlimited • Master Inspected Towing Vessel • Towboat Operator Inland • Celestial Navigation • Simulator Course ENGINE • FOWT • QMED—Any Rating • Variable Speed DC Drive Systems (Marine Electronics) • Marine Electrical Maintenance • Pumproom Maintenance & Operation DATE- ' Q Refrigeration Systems Maintenance & Operation • Diesel Engine Technology • Assistant Engineer/Chief Engineer Motor Vessel Q Original 3rd Engineer Steam or Motor • Refrigerated Containers Advanced Maintenance • Electro-Hydraulic Systems • Automation • Hydraulics • Marine Electronics Technician STEWARD • Assistant Cook Utility • Cook and Baker • Chief Cook • Chief Steward Q Towboat Inland Cook ALL DEPARTMENTS • Welding G Lifeboatman (Must be taken with another course) ADULT EDUCATION DEPARTMENT • Adult Basic Education (ABE) • High School Equivalency Program (GED) • Developmental Studies (DVS) G English as a Second Language (ESL) G ABE/ESL Lifeboat Preparation COLLEGE PROGRAM G Associates in Arts Degree G (Certificate Programs No transportatioii will be |Mid onlcM you present origmal receipts and successfully complete the course. RETURN COMPLETED APPLICATION TO: Seafarers H^rry Lundebetg Upgrading Center. Piney Point. MD. 20674 • V yJ:-', V' -I ' f- ' ^1' �rjf' ",-• . 24 SEAfiUrilS iOG Alert Sounded for Youth Missing for 18 Months Barbara and Dennis Betz hav­ en't seen their son since Jan. 20, 1^. The then-11-year-old Patrick Shawn Betz was last seen at an Upland, CA pizza parlor. Patrick is classified as an "en­ dangered runaway" by the Nar tional Center for Missing and Ex­ ploited Children. Unlike the vast majority of young runaways, Pa­ trick did not return to his home. He is now one of more than 22,000 cases the NCMEChas han­ dled since its inception in 1964. Last month the SIU joined forces with the National Center in their campaign to help locate missing children. With the union's farflung membership, it is hoped someone may spot the children (see box). Upland, where Patrick was last seen, is near San Bemadino in Southern California. Since the NCMEC added the four-foot, seven-inch youngster to its list of missing children, it has received only three reports of sightings— none of which pamied out. His parents have reported re­ ceiving several phone calls where the caller does not say a word, but simply stays on the line. There have b^n no background nmses on the caUs. Patrick may be trying to make it on his own in the streets. But no matter how tough a child may think he is, "it's awful hard to make it, especially a child his age," said Margaret Sanders, a case worker at the National Cen­ ter. t :•?;'•• • gv;.; s./i'-"''' f.. -f ivr Betz is pictirred Children Patrick's age are easy prey for drug dealers, pimps and pomographers, and the sad truth is, many runaways fall victim to the exploiters, says the National Center staff member. The National Onter, which serves as a clearinghouse of in­ formation, has been able to close mme than 13,000 rf its files, mo^ runaways who do return home. The organization's photo cam­ paign has been responsible for locating 129 children. Most media attention focuses on children who are kidnapped by strangers, but the National Center says a m^ority of all abductions are performed by the non-custo­ dial parent of the child. The National Center has in­ cluded Patrick Shawn Betz in the oiganization's photo campaign program. Begun in 1984, the proj­ ect encourages civic, business and community groups to distribute photos of missing children. All of the National Center's efforts in the private sector are coordinated with law enforcement officials. Whatever Patrick's situation is today, the 13-year-old no doubt needs help. The Settfarers LOG asks its read­ ers to study the picture and infor­ mation in the box below. If Patrick Shawn Betz is recognized, immediatefy call one of the numbers listed. Patrick*^ Itfe could depend on it. SIU And Affillates Join 1989 Union Industries Show In San Jose S: '. • • ih>': •, •-^' • •• i''i More than a quarter of a million people filled the San Jose (CA) convention center during the fourday run of this year's AFL-CIO Union Industries Show. Exhibits from SIU and its United Industrial Workers affiliate were part of the 300 exhibitors at what was the biggest show of its kind since its begiiming in 1938. "Made in the USA With Pride" was this year's theme. The booth operated by the SlU-contracted Delta Queen Steamboat Co., which L-CIO .ik-"-' operates the riverboats Delta Queen and Mississippi Queen, was a popular stop for visitors. One lucky show visitor was Mary Frausto of San Jose. She won what was no doubt the most coveted giveaway at the Union Industries Show, a trip for two on the SIUcontracted Delta Queen. Products on display made by UIW members included a variety of Mexican food products from La Victoria, bronzed items from BronShoe, American Tuna and Brillo. MEXICAN FOODS Some of the hundreds of thousands of people who came to the 1989 Unkm Industries Show inspect the many products produced hy the SIU's industrial dlviskm—the United Industrial Workers. All display items were donated by the producing companies. t': ^.-t> '.'•h Manning the SIU/UIW booCll the Unioa industries Show are (lell to right) Bai Dobbins, UIW vice president; Rose Dacqidsto, Lin Moorrman ;uiw Edncy, AHictUi Edhqr, Steve %: scorning pads. Sponsored by the AEL-CIO's Union Label department, the show included demonstrations of doz­ ens of skills from glass-blowing to baking. More than $100,000 in union-made products, services and samples were distributed to showgoers. SIUNA Vice I^sident Edney reported that the SIU's booth was a favorite of show visitors. "The raffle for a cruise for two donated by the Delta Queen brought thousands of people to our tables." These bronzed shoes are an ex­ ample of the work done by the UlW-contracted rompany BrmShoe. � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Seafarers Log Issues 1980-1989 Description An account of the resource Volumes XLII-LI of the Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993; Seafarers Log Scanned Issues 1984-1988, 1994-Present Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. 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Title A name given to the resource July 1989 Description An account of the resource Headlines: SENATE PANEL PROBES PROBLEMS OF U.S. SEALIFT DEFICIENCY NEW SIU COURSE WILL TRAIN SEAFARERS FOR EMERGENCY HANDLING OF OIL SPILL STUDY SHOWS FOREIGN FLEETS GET WIDE RANGE OF GOVERNMENT AIDS BREAUX PANEL SEEKS ANSWERS TO SEALIFT STORAGE SIU SCHOOL ADDS TRAINING CLASS FOR QUICK RESPONSE TO OIL SPILLS FOREIGN-FLAG CRUISE SHIPS CITED FOR INADEQUATE SAFETY STANDARDS ‘BUY AND SHIP AMERICAN’ BILL PASSES IN HOUSE SIU PRESIDENT CALLS FOR LEADERSHIP TO BUILD STRONG AND COMPETITIVE U.S. MERCHANT MARINE SIU HITS MARAD PLAN FOR LID ON HEARINGS MONTEREY FISHERMEN JOIN SIU: 15 SQUID VESSELS COVERED SAN PEDRO FISHING BOAT VOTES ‘YES’ FOR SIU REPRESENTATION SIU JOINS WITH AFL-CIO TO URGE NAT’L LEGISLATION FOR CHILD CARE U.S. UNIONS DEPLORE CHINA CRACKDOWN COURT SUSPENDS PRE-HIRE TEST FOR THIRTY DAYS IN SIU SUIT GOV’T SERVICES MEMBERS WILL TRAIN AT SIU LUNDEBERG SCHOOL MERCER MEETS WITH MSC COMMANDER 100 LEGISLATORS AGREE: NO MARITIME IS GATT GENERAL CASSIDY ANNOUNCES RETIREMENT FOR OCTOBER 1 SHARGABIAN GIVEN BIG SEND-OFF PARTY FIRE ON FOREIGN-FLAG CRUISE SHIP, ONLY LUCK SAVES LIVES AND VESSELS ALERT SOUNDED FOR YOUTH MISSING FOR 18 MONTHS SIU AND AFFILIATES JOIN 1989 UNION INDUSTRIES SHOW IN SAN JOSE Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 7/1/1989 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Newsprint Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Vol. 51, No, 7 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 1989 Periodicals Seafarers Log http://seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/f8604e2c7ff0bf70deeef2f09d94452b.PDF c32c6b4b75631b19ae821856deb00a9f PDF Text Text i • /.•. SEAFARERS Volume 52, Number 7 July 1990 •:.;BJi"-j5j^r J V SIU TO CREW 18 T-AGOS SHIPS y- • . • t;- v.. •• •'. .•'- • yVr' Page Rank-and-Flle Joins In Preference Fight Page 4, 10 Thank You Congressman Bennett' Congressman Charles Bennett greets Seafarer Kevin DeSue, who was part of a team of SIU rank-and-file members who joined the union's legislative effort to defeat the giant grain traders' efforts to weaken or eliminate the role of U.S. ships in transporting govern­ ment-generated food cargoes. The Florida representative assured the visiting SIU members, all of whorri reside in his state, of his strong support for a viable U.S.-flag fleet. Ill-Fated Mega Borg Offers Study in Fake Registry Operation Page 5 ;^iTv *^1% Page 14 •'.r. V r."^- r �•^ ••• -,• •-r-*^--;^i--;r>.*- . "••• •. •'•.••• 1 •':.••• ..••.•.• ;•- -.-• ' • '•:>•_ • • r'. '••:-• -'•••='••-.•• vr-r-.f-r-v President's Report I::-- -: ture of personal effects left onboard ship arid earned wages). The Act gave seamen the right to demand payment on half of their eamed wages at ports of cargo loading and discharge. In order to cut down on the crimps and other p£u:asites who sought to live off the seaman's sweat, all wage allotments, except those to close relatives, were prohibited. For the purpose of improving the safety of the ship, and to cut down on the exploitation of cheap foreign labor, the Act required that 75 percent of the crew in each department had to understand the orders given by the officers — meaning that a working knowledge of the English language was to be necessary. Under the 1915 Act, seamen could no longer be worked in any department other than the one in which they had signed on. The Act called for a minimum of 120 cubic feet of crew space per crewmember, and separate berths were to be limited to two tiers. The Battle Never Ends ;l ;"• : . iill': The realization that action on the legislative and governmental fronts in this country is vital to the welfare and security of Seafarers has its roots in the early years of this century. No one during that period understood that better than Andrew Furuseth, the head of the Sailors Union of the Pacific and the old Inter­ national Seamen's Union. As a result of his determination to work the Washing­ ton political scene, Furuseth scored what ranks as one of the great achievements on behalf of Americar maritime workers when he singlehandedly orchestrated the battle to end the con­ ditions of slavery and second-class citizenship which dominated shipboard life in the early 1900s. Fumseth's long and difficult struggle ended in victory when the Seamen's Act of 1915 was enacted by the Congress and signed by President Wilson, despite overwhelming op­ position at every turn from almost every con­ ceivable quarter. Wilson, under enormous pressure to veto this landmark seaman's bill, wavered right up to the very last moment, sign­ ing it only after being swayed by Fumseth's el­ oquent appeal. A Tribute to a Man's Determination The Seamen's Act of 1915 is an everlasting tribute to Fumseth's determination to break the chains which bound American seafarers and ease the conditions of their employment. And it was accomplished against seemingly overwhelming odds: all of the shipowners, American as well as foreign, vigorously op­ posed the bill; the press screamed its editorials against it; the National Chamber of Com­ merce, the National Association of Manufac­ turers, foreign trade groups, bankers* railroads—all the powers of big Americatried to kill the Seamen's Act of 1915. Aside from what it did in real terms for America's seamen, Fumseth's fight is a re­ minder that political and legislative action must be a major weapon in our efforts to pro­ Emancipated Seamen While the Seamen's Act of 1915 did not ac­ complish everything that Fumseth set out to achieve, it made some substantial changes in conditions for U.S. seamen. Most notably, it abolished corporal punishment and ended the practice of arrest and imprisonment for "deser­ tion" of American seamen leaving a ship on foreign soil (the only penalty was the forfei­ Features Index to Page .'COBRA Notice . • • • • • • Dispatchers' Report/Deep Sea . . . Dispatchers'Report/Inland . . . . v Dispatchers' Report/Great Lakets > « Final Departures ... . . . . . . . . Know Your Rights Lundeberg School Application ... Lundeberg School Course Schedule Lundberg School Graduates . . . , . Miecting Dates . . ... . . .. • . «• Pensioners Personals . . . > . . ji i . . ... ^ Ships Minutes ... • • • .... « . 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President, Michael Sacco; Secretary-Treasurer, Joseph DiGiorgio; Execu­ tive Vice President, Joseph Sacco; Vice President Collective Bargaining, Angus "Red" Campbell; Vice President Atlantic Coast, Jack Caffey; Vice President Gulf Coast, Thomas Glidewell; Vice President West Coast, George McCartney; Vice President Lakes and Inland Waters, John Fay; Vice President Government Service, Roy "Buck" Mercer. Communications Department Director, Jessica Smith; Associate Editors, Daniel Duncan and Max Hall; Associate Editor/Production, Deborah Greene. tect the interests of Seafarers. Our working and living conditions and our well-being as maritime workers are substantially influenced and affected by what goes on every day in the U.S. Congress and in the many federal agen­ cies which have jurisdiction over the various aspects of shipping. This fact has never been more obvious than the situation in Washington right now, where we see the giant grain traders (not to be con­ fused with the small producing farmers) en­ gaged in a major campaign to eliminate American-flag ships from participating in the transportation of government-financed grain cargoes. Rank and File Lobbying Our union is fighting on this front inch by inch in the House of Representatives and in the Senate. And in the past couple of weeks our staff people have been aided by rank-andfile SlU members who joined in the visits to the offices of congressmen to urge their sup­ port in our fight to defeat the enemies of U.S.flag shipping. And we're proud of these members and their efforts. Nothing ever changes. Washington and poli­ tics were vital to the welfare of seamen before. Fumseth; they were vital during Fumseth's time and have remained so ever since. That's why we have to continue to strengthen our po­ litical action apparatus and build its resources. Every seriotis Seafarer should do his part in the ongoing fight to protect his own security by helping to strengthen the SlU's political ap­ paratus. It is important for all of us to partici­ pate if we are to continue to successfully fight all those who are attempting to destroy America's private shipping industry. MSG Pacific Fieet Setting Up To Compiy with Pay Award Action Is Result of Suit by Seafarers The Military Sealift Com­ mand—^Pacific Fleet (MSCPAC) has started posting notices on all its vessels informing the unlicensed crewmembers of the recent labor board decision against that agency which was brought about by a suit filed by four members of the SlU's Government Services Division. According to Roy "Buck" Mer­ cer, SlU vice president for the Govemment Services Division, MSCPAC currently is checking the logbooks to determine who stood the watches after 5 p.m. and before 8 a.m. Once this determina­ tion has been made, the retroactive checks will be issued. The Federal Labor Relations Authority (FLRA) had announced the decision earlier this year and directed MSCPAC to notify all crewmembers of the decision by putting up a written notice on every ship. A decision, reached before the cases went before the FLRA, called on MSCPAC to pay with interest all overtime for watchstanding in port between the hours of 1700 and 0800 the next day denied since May 1,1989. Barry D. Smith, Jinks Rhaney, John Memo Torees and Owen Dale Mooney, who are rep­ resented by the SlU's Govemment Services Division, filed the grievances stating the lack of over­ time pay was a violation of the union's contract with MSCPAC. Mercer said the decision in favor of the union could result in thousands of dollars being paid to the affected members. In the notice, which must re­ main posted for 60 consecutive days, MSCPAC agreed to not uni­ laterally implement changes in working conditions for unlicensed mariners without contacting the union, to change the overtime pay changes it implemented last year, to issue back pay to those involved and to negotiate with the union if it wants to change overtime pay practices in the foture. The one drawback seems to cen­ ter around deck personnel on cable ships. MSC is reluctant to pay the overtime because these ships are operated under "Circular A-76." However, the SlU is continuing to work on this problem. �fWiwwfie^SSSS!" smifsm M<«eiP<Ai4B ''j^:l .i-y •^ •^esweasfesMWiss: JULY 1990 18 T-AGOS Ships Will Be Crewed by SlU Unioii-contracted U.S. Marine Management Wins Operating Bid for T-AGOS Vessels The Military Sealift Command (MSG) has awarded the operation of 18 ocean surveillance ships, known as T-AGOS vessels, to past have been highly commended by Navy for their perform­ U.S. Marine Manage­ ance.theThese crews deserve a lot ment, a company with a col­ lective bargaining agreement with the Seafarers International Union. Previously the vessels were op­ erated by two SlU-contracted companies and the MSG. In the recent round of bidding for the operation and maintenance of the T-AGOS ships, the MSG added the eight MSG vessels to the pack­ age, bringing the total to be man­ aged by a private operator to 18. Glose to a hundred new jobs will be open to SIU members as a result of the eight T-AGOS ves­ sels that will be operated by a private sector company for the first time. U.S. Marine Management of Norfolk, Va. won a three-year contract to operate and maintain the ships in a competitive bidding process. The contract has two oneyear extension options. T-AGOS Crews Recognized In making the announcement, Angus "Red" Gampbell, SIU vice president for collective bargain­ ing, said "T-AGOS qrews in the • v'"'' • of credit." The change of operators will not affect SIU members working aboard the 10 T-AGOS vessels currently crewed by the union, said Gampbell. The first of the eight vessels that will be new to the union will be turned over for operation to U.S. Marine Man­ agement in October, and crewing by SIU members will begin shortly thereafter. Eight T-AGOS ships had been with MSC. T-AGOS ships serve as a plat­ form for a passive undersea sur­ veillance system designed to de­ tect submarines. The term "TAGOS" is derived from the phrase "towed array sensor system ships." According to MSG, the vessels tow a variety of under­ water listening devices that gather underwater acoustical data and Pictured above is the USNS Contender, one of the T-AGOS vessels manned by the SIU. \ s- .5- transmit the information ashore for evaluation. The surveillance work aboard the vessels is done by military personnel, while the ship's operation is in the hands of seamen. The eight T-AGOS vessels that will be new to SIU members in­ clude the USNS Adventurous, USNS Audacious, USNS Bold, USNS Gapable, USNS Relent­ less, USNS Tenacious, USNS Ti­ tan and USNS Worthy. Several of these vessels were crewed by the SIU's Government Services Division during their warranty and shakedown periods. The other 10 ships already crewed by the SIU are the USNS Assertive, USNS Assurance, USNS Gontender, USNS Indom­ itable, USNS Invincible, USNS Persistent, USNS Prevail, USNS Stalwart, USNS Triumph and USNS Vindicator. Officers aboard the T-AGOS vessels will be represented by Dis­ trict 2 of the Marine Engineers Beneficial Association—Associ­ ated Maritime Officers, AFL-GIO. Battle Over Farm Bill Continues in Congress As debate got under way on the farm bill on the floor of both branches of Gongress this month, the House adopted a rule by a vote of 283 to 80 that would pre­ vent the introduction of any amendments directed at eliminat­ ing or weakening cargo prefer­ ence. On the Senate side, the de­ bate was continuing as the LOG went to press. The farm bill is critical to the maritime industry because gov­ ernment-supported food aid to for­ eign countries is subject to the nation's cargo preference laws. As a result of a compromise during the last Gongressional debate on a food bill, back in 1985, the amount of government-generated agricul­ tural cargoes to be carried on U.S. bottoms was raised to 75 percent from 50 percent and certain De­ partment of Agriculture programs designed to increase food exports were exempted from cargo pref­ erence laws. The 1985 compro­ mise allocated a portion of the food aid cargoes to be shipped from Great Lakes ports for a spe­ cific period of time, ending in 1989. A lengthy House floor fight on cargo preference was avoided by adoption of a rule on July 23 that prohibited amendments to the farm bill that concerned cargo prefer­ ence. Gongressman Walter Jones (D-N.G.), who chairs the House Merchant Marine and Fisheries Gommittee, said the rule was im­ portant because, "the last thing the farm bill needs is a bitter debate over cargo preference." Compromise Defended Representative Jones reminded his colleagues that "the House had to endure such a debate five years ago. You will recall that ultimately there was a historic compromise between agricultural and maritime interests in 1985. Just about every­ one would lose if we allowed that historic compromise to be chal­ lenged on the. House floor," he added. Gongressman James H. Quillen (R-Tenn.), referring to the 1985 compromise on the farm bill,said, "The reason this rule prohibits amendments to that compromise is to prevent opening up the whole issue of cargo preference on this bill." Representative Quillen, who is the ranking Republican on the House Rules Gommittee, added, "Preserving cargo preference is important because it means Ship­ ping agricultural products by Americans and not opening up the market to the foreign elements that are such great competitors of this nation of ours." Senate Debate Under Way The first stab at weakening caigo preference by supporters of the giant grain interests went down in a 62 to 34 vote in what promises to be the first Senate vote among many on the issue that will take place as the debate on the 1990 farm bill goes forward. Late in the day on July 24, the Senate defeated an amendment introduced by Senator Steven D. Symms (R-Idaho) that would have allowed the Secretary of Agricul­ ture to waive cargo preference laws in certain instances. Opposition to cargo preference Was led by Senator Gharles Grassley (R-Iowa), who sought to jus­ tify the non-usage of American flag ships by bringing out the same tired old argument that Seafarers are too highly paid. Senator Grassley tried to use the new SIU contract in this regard. Speaking on the floor of the Senate, Senator Grassley said, "The June 1990 edition of the Seafarers LOG reported that Sea­ farers International Union was able to secure a new contract guaran­ teeing them a 15 percent increase over the next three years, plus a cost-of-living increase during the second and third year of the con­ tract for anything over five percent inflation." It bothered the senator that the union was able to retain the same crew sizes and he bemoaned the fact that the operators had not managed to keep the union down to yearly wage increases of 2 per­ cent. Rebutting the Iowa senator's remarks was Maryland's elected official Barbara A. Mikulski (DMd.). "I really do not like the tone that is so harsh and so scathing and so critical when it comes to talking about America's merchant marine. I would never want to hear any disparaging remark made about an American farmer, partic­ ularly the small farmer who tills the soil so that people in our cities and throughout the world can eat," she said. 'Heroes in Dungarees' Senator Mikulski, who as a Bal­ timore congresswoman from 1976 to '86 represented a district in which many shipyard employees and dock workers lived, elabo­ rated on the kinds of people that make up the merchant marine. "Let me talk about who these people are. They are people who build the ships, and they are peo­ ple who sail the ships... Roose­ velt called them the heroes in dungarees." ". . . why did he call them the heroes in dungarees," continued Sen­ Mikulski ator Mikulski. Because during World War II, it Continued on page 4 . -t., •v-v , -<• . .. .• • �•fii •: :::.• SEAFARiltS LOG 4 Battle Over Cargo Preference Rages in Congress '^- --'X .i7 X.I.-' •• • -.% •: .r • 'j .. • - • it-• 'i • •f, i- - H: fi' ••••}{' t % r" i-: i". V , Vi-' .•>V ' ' • Continued from page 3 was the gallant men in our mer­ chant marines that kept our boys overseas fed, clothed, and with enough bullets and tanks to save Western civilization. "That is who those heroes in dungarees were. They sailed out on the North Atlantic or they sailed across the Pacific to back our Ma­ rines and to back our guys in the Army with some modest convoy protection. And many of them lie in the deep today, but they served their country. Nobody called them tools of the union bosses then, when they were trying to back our boys there," Mikulski noted. After reflecting on the efforts of U.S. shipping during the Korean War and the Vietnam conflict, Mikulski pointed out that America still needs a strong U.S.-flag fleet. "Now we know that in the future if there is any type of military conflict it will not be a big one. It will be like Panama; it will be a regional conflict. And we know with our rapid deployment force, they cannot go another 30 days unless they are backed up by con­ voys. And guess who we are going to want to man those convoys? The heroes in dungarees; the her­ oes in dungarees that have been ridiculed and excoriated and so on here. Let me tell you, I am for those heroes in dungarees in peacetime, as I am in wartime." U.S. Aid on Communist Ships? Senator Daniel K. Inouye (DHawaii), who serves on the Senate merchant ma­ rine subcom­ mittee, pointed out the irony of giving Ameri­ can taxpayers supported aid to foreign na­ tions that is then shipped on Inouye foreign-flag vessels. "So we come across the strange sight where grain grown on American soil, paid for by American taxpayers, is carried on a Communist ship and shipped to Africa. So the stevedore unloading this grain looks up at the ship and says,'Thankyou,Communists.' " Of the 55 nations that export agricultural products. Senator John B. Breaux (D-La.) noted, "52 of them have cargo preference pro­ grams for either all of their cargo that they export, or certainly a large percentage of their cargo." The Louisiana senator, who also serves as chairman of the mer­ chant marine subcommittee, told his colleagues that only 3.2 per­ cent of American food exports are subject to cargo preference laws. He stressed the symbolic impor­ tance of an American flag. "1 think it says some­ thing about the success of this country eco­ nomically and commercially and says some­ thing about our farm economy when an Breaux American ship carrying an American flag with an American crew pulls up in that Soviet port and offloads American grain. It makes a statement about the success of this country and 1 think it is one that we should continue to make." Senator Thad Cochran (R-Miss.) reminded the Congress that a del­ icate compromise was at stake in any debate about cargo prefer­ ence. The agreement reached as part of the 1985 farm bill between maritime and agriculture interests "put at rest some of the contro­ versy that had swirled around the application of the Cargo Preference Act to certain ag­ riculture ship­ ments." The Missis­ sippi senator Cochran warned, "1 am afraid, if the Senate adopts this amendment, we will begin unrav­ eling that agreement and that com­ promise and the statutory solu­ tion... ." Cargo preference, he continued, "has been an issue of some very sharp disagreement and bitter controversy, but 1 think everybody would agree that dur­ ing the past four years under the compromise there has been less difficulty and less uncertainty in the departments that have juris­ diction over these laws than ever before." Why Tamper with a Good Deal? "So why go in and start tamp­ ering with this section of the bill and try to improve upon an agree­ ment that really is working very well for American agriculture and the U.S. maritime industries and our customers all over the world? We have seen in the last year ... U.S. agriculture exports rise to a value of $40 billion. This is good for our economy, good for our farmers, and good for our shippers and U.S. maritime interests," Senator Cochran concluded. Senator Paul S. Sarbanes (DMd.) put his cards on the table, "let us be frank about it . . . this bill is $18 billion in farm payments. We are trying to get just a crumb off of that table in order to help sustain the American merchant marine. "... it is very clear that a number of other major powers in the world rec­ ognize" the importance of a strong na­ tional fleet, Senator Sar­ banes said, and they "make ef­ forts to sustain their merchant marine, inSarbanes eluding using in one form or an­ other a cargo preference ap­ proach, the requirement that a certain amount of the tonnage moving in and out of that country be carried in the flag-ships of that country." Senator Ernest F. (Fritz) Hollings was the last speaker to rise in opposition to the Symm's amendment."1 see no reason to insert into this debate on the farm bill an issue as con­ tentious as that of cargo pref­ Hoiiings erence, espe­ cially when there is a compromise in place that all parties still ascribe to .... 1 therefore, oppose any change in the current cargo pref­ erence requirements and urge that we return to those issues germane to the farm bill," he said. Shortly thereafter a roll call vote was held. While the Symms' amendment was defeated, oppo­ nents of cargo preference said they were going to try again. Both branches of Congress are scheduled to recess in the month of August. The leadership of the House and Senate have indicated that the farm bill debate will be concluded by the end of this month. Once the bill is adopted in the House and the Senate, a confer­ ence committee will meet to iron out the differences. After the com­ promise bill is accepted by both branches, it will be put on the President's desk for approval. Victory-Middleby Employees Choose SiU's industrlai Union The United Industrial Workers, the SlU's industrial division, sco­ red a landslide win last month over the Teamsters union during an election held to determine which group would represent the em­ ployees at Victory-Middleby. By a vote of 121 to 21 with one vote for neither union, the UIW overcame the challenge of Team­ sters local 837 to represent the workers at Victory-Middleby's Cherry Hills, N.J. plant near Phil­ adelphia. John Spadaro, UIW assistant vice president for the Atlantic re­ gion, called it a good win for the union and the employees at Vic­ tory-Middleby. A total of 143 ballots were cast from a possible 200 votes. Of that group, 107 employees are laid off from the plant that produces stain­ less steel refrigerators and walkin Coolers for such companies as Pizza Hut and Burger King. Fifty of the 200 workers eligible to vote had been employed at the com­ pany's recently closed Plymouth Meeting, Pa. plant where they were members of the Teamsters, Spa­ daro said. "Of the Teamsters group, many chose to be represented by the UIW," he said in explaining why the vote was so heavily in favor of the UIW. "Also, some people thought enough of the election to cast a ballot even though they are on layoff status." Spadaro, a 24-year employee with Victory-Middleby's prede­ cessor company, Hussman Refrig­ eration, left the company to begin working with the SlU's industrial division. The election came about as a result of a petition filed by the Teamsters union with the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) in September of last year. The Team­ sters asked that an election be held among the employees of Vic­ tory-Middleby to determine which union should represent the em­ ployees after the workers at the Plymouth Meeting factory began working at the Cherry Hill plant. After two hearings on the matter with the AFL-CIO, the national federation of American labor unions, and one with the NLRB, the board ruled on June 14 that an election should be held on June 29. On the Greyhound Picketline Seafarers and other trade unionists surround Rosa Parks at a recent Washington rally supporting striking Greyhound workers. The SlU members include able seamen (kneeling) Anthony Warfield, (left to right behind Mrs. Parks) Jack LaMotta, Errick Nobles and Oscar Lopez. Mrs. Parks led the 1955 boycott of the Montgomery, Ala. bus system to integrate the vehicles. �mm. ie«M>> I", uir. I,.j".«;ji JUIY1990 Mega Borg Spotlights'Second Registers' J.,. iV. - • So-Called 'Norwegian' Ship Is Nothing More than a Flag-of-Convenience Operation Lurking behind the scenes of the Mega Borg incident, the 15-year-old tanker ravaged by fire 57 miles off the coast of Texas last month, is a story of a once great maritime nation that has abandoned its seafarers and national-flag fleet and thrown in its lot with the runaway registers of the world. The 886-foot tanker that experienced an explosion and fire in the pump room shortly before midnight on June 8 was a "Norwegian" vessel. But it belonged to Nor­ way's so-called second register, known as the Norwegian International Ship Register or NIS, a system that has adopted all of the same kinds of goodies for shipowners—tax havens, lax safety standards, few inspections, cheap laborthat are offered by flag-of-convenience opera­ tions. _ ^ The Mega Borg was crewed by Indian officers and Filipino unlicensed seamen. Four of the 37 crewmembers were killed as a result of an explosion that blew off the top of the vessel's pump room during a lightering operation in international waters with an Italian-flagged tanker. The cause of the explosion is currently under investigation by the Norwegian government. On the day following the initial fire in the Mega Borg's pump room, five more explosions racked the vessel, greatly increasing the chances of a major oil spill hitting the coastal areas of Texas and Louisiana. During this time, most of the public and press vigorously condemned the transport of oil by tanker, painting the entire industry with one brush. But the Mega Borg fire has put a spotlight on the inadequacies of runaway flag operations and the dangers such ships pose to the lives of seafarers and to the welfare of coastal communities. " •••'X . ^ • 'I,; '1.' Convenience of Foreign Flags Register (NIS) A Nicaife Cpveriiig Up Reductions lit Standards By putting the label of a traditional mari­ time nation on a register that operates like a flag-of-oonvenience operation, the pub­ lic is being duped about the quality and standards of so-called'Norwegian' sh/ps, like the Mega Borg, that are part of the NIS. The Norwegian second register, like any other runaway-flag nation, is interested in making shipping cheap, sacrificing strin­ gent safety standards in the process. Here are some of the NIS's bargain base­ ment savings: "4^,: 'W.W • Only the master of an NIS vessel has to be Norwegian, all other positions can be filled by seamen from anywhere in the world. However, the Nonwegian Maritime Directorate will easily grant an exemption to the rule that the captain be Norwegian, as was done with the Mega Borg. • Wage scales are equal to those of flagof-convenience ships when Filipino and In­ dian seamen are used. Wages are lower still if the operator hires Indonesian or Pakistani seamen. • Qualifications of crewmerhbers can be evaluated and accepted by the ship's master who is advised to take into consid­ eration the position the seaman will have aboard the vessel. • The owner or owners of the vessel need not be Norwegian. • Non-Norwegian owners do not have to pay any of that country's taxes. • Non-Norwegian owners are exempt from the country's currency exchange regulations. • Regarding safety procedure^, the NIS recognizes "international" regulations. • The Norwegian Maritime Directorate does not conduct vessel inspections of its own. It r^s on the inspections of the classification societies which are groups paid by shipowners to review their ves­ sels, usually for purposes of obtaining in­ surance. ^ice: The Noiwegian Ihtemaftonal Ship Registef Rules and Require­ ments. Norwegian Sh^wners' Association, August 1969; The Norwe­ gian International Sh^ Register—A New Deal for Shipping, Royal Norwegian fcfinistry of Trade and Sharping; Norwegian Shipping-New Opportunities, Norwegian Shipowners' Associalion. October 1989. Traditionally runaway-flag registers have rep­ resented a marriage between poorer nations anxious to bring in hard currency from tonnage fees and shipowners seeking to dodge the fiscal and social responsibilities of their own coun­ tries. The so-called flag-of-convenience registers have been identified with Liberia, Panama, Honduras, and more recently the Bahamas, Vanuatu, Marshall Islands, Cyprus, Antigua and Barbuda, Bermuda, Gibraltar, Cayman Islands, Lebanon, Malta, Sri Lanka and St. Vincent. But in the past five years, a few European nations have mimicked the open registers and established second registers designed to provide the same services of a flag-of-convenience op­ eration while adding a veneer of shipping ex­ pertise by linking the process to a country that has a maritime tradition. The nation paving the way for the so-called second register is Norway. NIS was established in 1987 and today boasts 842 vessels. Other countries experimenting with second registers are Denmark (DIS), Federal Republic of Ger­ many (GIS), United Kingdom (Isle of Man), France (Kerguelen) and Portugal (Madeira). Of these, the NIS operation is the most extensive and allows shipowners the most lat­ itude. An owner need not be Norwegian. The register does not conduct inspections of its own. Instead, NIS relies on the reports of classifi­ cation societies, businesses paid by shipowners to review their vessels for insurance purposes. Non-Norwegian owners are not taxed. Crewmembers may be from anywhere in the world. The register makes a pretense of requiring a Norwegian master on NIS ships, but exemptions are liberally granted, as was the case with the Mega Borg. The opportunity to have all the benefits of a runaway-flag deal and still fly a "Norwegian" flag have resulted in hundreds of ships being transferred to the NIS register. NIS ships often use Indian and Filipino seafarers, causing an acute shortage of skilled seamen in those coun­ tries. According to the industry publication Seatrade Week, the Philippines faces a shortage of skilled seamen. The article quoted a spokes­ man of a Filipino mariners' group who said, "We are scraping the barrel for qualified per­ sonnel." A year after the NIS register was set up, there were 85,913 Filipino seamen, a 28 percent increase from 1987. The Indian-flag fleet also has been left in the lurch for qualified officers. With so many of its seamen seeking employment on NIS and other flag-of-convenience vessels, Indian shipping companies are finding it hard to recruit qualified citizens to man their vessels. Ironically, just days after the Mega Borg In top photo, oil bums on the water some 12 hours after an explosion in the pumproom wracked the Mega Borg, a Norwegian second register ship. The middle photo pictures five boats working to put out the fires on the ship that was anchored 57 miles off the coast of Galveston, Texas. In bottom photo, after five days of fire fighting, the flames and smoke subside. explosion, representatives of the International Transport Workers' Federation (ITF), the group representing maritime unions throughout the free world, were criticizing safety standards on second registry vessels in International Labor Organization meetings in Geneva. ITF Assistant General Secretary Ake Selander told the ILO's committee on the application of labor standards that the growth of second registers has resulted in a world-wide lowering of safety standards. NIS Standards Questioned The world organization of transport unions, to which the SIU is affiliated, also posed the following question to the ILO: How can flag countries really enforce minimum standards on their "second class" ships, particularly where the crew are neither nationals nor residents of the flag state. The Norwegian government itself has begun to question the safety standards aboard NIS vessels. Earlier this year, the Norwegian Mari­ time Directorate (NMD) reported concern over the possible poor quality of some of the older vessels being transferred into the NIS. The NMD, the oversight agency for the NIS, called for increased vigilance in examining ships. It also expressed concern about the operating standards on the growing number of NIS ships that were crewed completely by foreign nationals. -is '•'Si" -i �H: t SOFAReHS LOG f-i: SlU Pacific Division Reaches Agreement with Matson, APL •:, V- •' • •- ssaa.; d: h'j i •;.: • I; Three West Coast maritime unions affiliated with the Seafarers International Union of North America have reached tentative agreements with Matson Naviga­ tion and American President Lines (APL). In addition, another SIUNA af­ filiate, the SIU of Canada, averted a strike when it reached a tentative agiwment with its contracted com­ panies. Negotiating together as the SIU Pacific District, the unions agreed to a six-year deal with Matson and a three-year pact with APL. The unions involved included the Sailors Union of the Pacific, repre­ senting the deck department; the Marine Firemen, Oilers, Watertenders and Wipers Association, rep­ resenting the black gang, and the SIU Atlantic and Gulf District, rep­ resenting the steward department. Matson and APL were negotiat­ ing separately for the first time in­ stead of under the blanket of the Pacific Maritime Association. The Matson agreement was achieved without the need for an extension when all parties reached agreement the evening of June 15, the date both contracts ran out. In another break with the past, the union negotiated a six-year deal with Matson to provide added security for its members. The first year of the new contract will bring a 5 percent raise to the members with 4 percent increases provided in each of the following five years. If the cost of living should increase above 4 percent after the first year, the wage increase will match the inflation rate. The unions agreed to some crew reductions beginning in 1993. The SUP will take two men off four ships, while the MFOW and SIU A&G will take a member off each of the eight Matson ships. In concluding the contract with Matson, SUP President Gunnar Lundeberg said he believed the worst days of job give-backs were over. "I think we tumed the comer on the constant demand for man­ ning reductions," Lundeberg said. MFOW President Henry "White- ly" Disley characterized the con­ tract as "fair and equitable." Negotiations with APL did not go as smoothly. The unions threatened to break off talks unless the company dropped its demand for permanent crews. APL did so on June 15, and a 30-day extension on the contract was granted in order for the unions and company to create a new package. The APL contract gives mem­ bers a 5 percent pay hike in the first year wito 4 percent boosts in each of the two subsequent yearS; Like the Matson agreement, cost of liv­ ing adjustments will be made after the first year should inflation go above the scheduled pay increase. The SUP agreed to take four of its deck department members from Oil Spill Bill Conferees Near Final Agreement House and Senate conferees may present compromise oil spill legislation to the Congress before it takes its summer recess. The conferees reached agree­ ment on two of the main issues separating the bills passed by the House and Senate earlier this year; rejecting proposals for U.S. par­ ticipation in an international oil spill fund and the imposition of double-bottoms or double-hulls on tankers. House conferees finally acceded to the Senate by not demanding that the United States adopt the interna­ tional protocols goveming liability for oil spills. Senate Majority Leader George Mitchell of Maine, one of the conferees, had stated the protocols should be handled as a treaty. This would require the Senate to provide advice and con­ sent before the country could.adopt It. Mitchell noted during debate WWII Merchant Mariners Sought for Study A researcher working on her Ph.D. is looking for World War II era merchant mariners to do an ethnography on maritime convoys of that historical period. Morgiana Halley spent three days last month at the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Sea­ manship interviewing pensioners, listening to the school's recorded history and reviewing documents in the Paul Hall Library and Mar­ itime Museum. Halley is interested in the over­ all life of merchant mariners and those associated with them during World War II, including those serving on escort ships as armed guards. "I am looking for infor­ mation on what the crewmembers did onboard when they were not working, on how the armed guards got along with the sailors, how the unlicensed and licensed members got along and were any foreign nationals onboard," she told the Seafarers LOG. She wants to hear stories about practical jokes played aboard ship and how people reacted to them. One that has caught her attention was sending a newcomer for a bucket of steam. After several hours, the mariners realized the rookie had not returned. She said the members searched the vessel until they discovered him sitting in the engine room beside an open valve with a bucket underneath it. "His response was the bucket wasn't full so he didn't report back to work," she recalled with a laugh. Also, the researcher is trying to gather information on any super­ APL ships and give them dock as­ signments. The MFOW will take four members from the APL Pacesetter-class vessels while the SIU A&G also will reduce its over­ all crewmembers by four. Although all sides said they were happy with the agreement reached, the SUP early in the negotiations with APL issued a press release saying it was "as­ tounded at the arrogance of APL's proposals." In Canada, the SIU just an­ nounced at press time its settle­ ment with the Canadian Lake Carriers. SIU of Canada President Roman A. Gralewicz said the union did not lose a single job while it secured protection against inflation. stitions, customs, beliefs or rituals in which mariners participated during the war. One item that truly interests Halley is the attitude of the Amer­ ican public to merchant mariners. "It is much different compared with the attitudes of the British to their merchant marine," she said. She is seeking reactions as to how mariners were treated when they came back to American shores. She noted some stories she has collected have had the public re­ ferring to the seamen as "4-F'ers" and draft dodgers. Halley, who has a masters de­ gree in folklore, became interested in the World War II study when she realized almost all work on the sea was very ancient. She wanted to gather information on the World War II era while those veterans are still alive. In fact, she spent two hours with SIU charter member Johnny Johnston while at Piney Point to hear his stories. Halley, who is working on the ethnography with the Center for English Tradition and Culture at the University of Sheffield in Yorkshire, England, already has presented a few papers and written some sea ballads based on her work. Her 35-minute performance to students at the Lundeberg School was taped by trainee Robert Ad­ ams Jr. "Everybody really en­ joyed it," he said. "We've already looked at the tape twice." Lun­ deberg School instructor Grace Davis said Halley's performance must have made quite an impres- Morgiana Halley listens to one of the tapes about being a merchant seaman in World War II on file at the Paul Hall Maritime Museum at the Lundeberg School. sion on the trainees because she has had them singing some of her songs days after the show in the galley, H^ey is interviewing World War II maritime veterans along the northeastern U.S. seaboard at this time. SIU members living in this area ihterested in talking with her can contact the Seafarers LOG to set up an appointment. Those liv­ ing in other parts of the country who have written stories and statements may send them to Mor­ giana Halley in care of Captain Fred A. Steele, 1598 Hillcrest Drive, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420. among the conferees that the Senate had not passed the protocols for the last five years and has no plans of adopting them now. Newspaper reports have stated that the conferees will approve a monetary limit on shipper liabilities higher than those estab­ lished by the protocols, which were negotiated in 1984. However, the compromise bill will allow the in­ dividual states to set their own liability limits at levels higher than the federal bill. Some tanker companies, like foreign-flag Royal Dutch Shell, have announced their vessels will not serve the U.S. should the pro­ tocols not be accepted. Others are said to be considering such a move. The conferees agreed that most vessels should be fitted with double-hulls by the year 2015 and all new tankers being built for ser­ vice along the American shore must have double hulls. The compromise, which would become effective in 1995 if passed, involves a complex formula in­ volving the size, age and hull con­ struction for phasing out single hulls over a 20-year period. In the earlier bill passed by the House, all existing tankers would have to phase in double-hulls or double-bottoms over a 15-year period. The Senate had asked the federal govemment to issue regula­ tions on tanker construction. Old Tankers Will Be Out First The new language phases out older and larger vessels first. Ves­ sels of less than 5,000 gross tons would be exempt until 2015. There were a number of exemp­ tions to which <the legislators agreed. Vessels of less than 5,000 gross tons would avoid the require­ ment entirely if they have a double containment system determined by the Department of Transportation to be as effective as double hulls in preventing oil discharges. Slated for exemption until 2015 are ves­ sels lightering more than 60 miles offshore and vessels unloading oil in bulk at licensed deepwater ports. �:.ir_,r?-.,;-V,Vi v / i.r . fc 'i^if-' x^-S^sn, IP--' juiYim lvi-'ji,^i-«»iS^; decertified Stewards Graduate from the Lundeberg School F rom ice carving to accoimting, from recipe making to pas 'baking, " 11 more galley gang members have pastry reached die top of their department after graduating from the steward recertiflcation course at the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship. The six weeks of instruction ran the SIU veterans dirough the gamut of what they may face in the steward department when working aboard ship. Not only did the 11 perfect their cooking and baking skills, but they aliso worked outside the galley to help make their jobs a little easier. In fact most of the training does take place over a desk rather than a stove. The stewards learn how to work with compujters to plan for meals, take inventory and handle their union chores, l^trtictors give them skills in handling other crewmembers and the problems they might encounter on a vessel. Being able to do the necessary math to convert recipes to feed the large number of people work­ ing aboard ship is not lost on the school or the stewards. 6 Sea-Land Port Steward Jimmy Mann (left) works with the recertified steward class. 7 Roscoe Willianos (left) and Albert Coale figure 'i.-, .. i:'- the answer to a math ques­ tion. 8 Phillip Lau deco­ rates a cake. 9 Upgrader Peter Schmitt (left) reviews the ice carving of Jerome Jordan and Albert Coale. 10 Instructor Sandy White looks over the shoulder of Linda Schell. 11 Flanked by SIU President Michael •- : fi •. . Sacco and Executive Vice ;i •':.P'>:;(.S;^^' :'l ; fl President Joseph Sacco, Roscoe Williams thanks the staff at the school. 12 The happy graduates pose with jSIU officials. ^ivt-PsSiV:';S;jr' -/.i 1 The recertified steward class includes (kneeling) Albert Coale Jr., Robert Maddox, Yen Mow Huey, (second row) Edward Uyehara, Linda Schell, Phillip Lau, (back row) Jerome Jordan, Victor Harper, Emilio Cordova, Roscoe D. Wil­ liams and Gerald Shirley. 2 Albert Coale whips up a cake. 3 Phillip l^u tackles a tough math problem. 4 While Phillip Lau (left) and Yen Mow Huey discuss a finish^ cake, Robert Maddox checks his in the oven. 5 Gerald Shirley handles a computer assignment \\ 7htle he was thanking all W the people involved in the creation of the course, Roscoe i Williams took time to remember the director of the adult education courses. "I want to thank Ms. Sandy White for helping us with our mathematics," Williams told the members gathered for the July union meeting at Piney Point. Williams, who ships out of San Francisco, went on to tell the trainees in the audience that the experienced members of the crew on ships are willing to work with the new members. "We'll be serving food to you; we'll be receiving you the first time on ship. All we ask is you lend a helping hand," Williams said. Like many of the others. Linda Schell thanked the whole Lundeberg School staff. "I'd like to thank the instructors and staff that take care of us," the Seattle steward said. "The people at the tot We atoS those who take care of the grounds and who feed us and take care of our rooms—they all seem to do it with a smile." Jerome Jordan of Jacksonville let the membership know how he felt about his union. "Who is number 1?" he shouted at the au- TH ftMERICt mm m. cmoofcmm '•'omenr dience. "The SIU!" Jordan noted it took almost nine years for him to reach the top spot in his department and he Idok^ forward to continuing his work. Victor Harper of Philadelphia thanked the union for all it has done for his family and him. Albert Coale of Mobile told the group that after seven years of work he was "not going to just sing, but he was going to jam" to celebrate his graduation. Emilio Cordova of New York and Yen Mow Huey of San Francisco both thanked the union and its staff for giving them the op­ portunity to upgrade and con­ tinue learning. When Gerald Shirley spoke, he talked, like many of the oth­ ers, i_about the leader of the J .SIU, Mlehael Sacco. Itsgo^ to know there is someone that cares about us and who is always watching our backs in Washing^ Jacksonville steward ;•- i Sacco congratulated the group on their achievements. "Your leadership qualities are showing," Sacco told them. "You are leaving with a good impression at the school. You make us real proud." Pi#i . MJSmf :T4ff IV • s •• .. J . ,.. " ij,—:?:> i'-.S "k.> rW r �..''-^Y-.V :'YF- .:v• !Y&i 'i'l--..' Y •. -p:y'h^0. Y.': YV : SEAfiUfRS iOG ^• Y " SlU Gov't Division Tanker Is Home After 15 Years ^ i ^ ,'••• '' The USNS Navasota came home to the United States after al­ most 15 years overseas. JSt_' The 44-year-old tanker is part of the Military Sealift Command— Pacific Fleet (MSG?AC) whose unlicensed division is crewed by the SIU's Government Services Division. She had been deployed in the western Pacific since late 1975. "-(•', j'jyt'j VT.^ % K^vifsSsi?', ;:v'-',:||; • Before tying up at her home port at the Oakland (Calif.) Naval Sup­ ply Center, the Navasota delivered an A-6 jet to the Alameda Naval Air Station. The vessel next sailed to a repair facility in Portland, Ore. where she is undergoing a lengthy overhaul, then will sail for San Diego to become part of the fleet training group. SIU crewmembers who helped bring her home included from the deck department Bosun Albert Marshall; AB/Tankermen John White, David Jackson, Vincent Chiolo, Charles Delamar, Her­ bert Blake and Michael Stein; Ordinary Seamen Walter Hun­ tington and Jerry Tackett and Bosun/Mate Gary Osborn. |p:i|£j|:^; t'"- 'i' • ' •"^• /••-'v: • Sailing in the engine department were Chief Electrician James George; Unlicensed Junior Engi­ neers David Stinson, William Wheat and Gary Baird; Pump­ man Bennie Fields; Engine Utility Richard Tietge; Oilers Douglas Kerr and Douglas Marvelias; FWT Francisco Suela and Char­ les Lewis and Wipers Pedero Marques and Michael Arnett. Galley gang members aboard the Navasota included Chief Stew­ ard Apollo Beltran; Chief Cook Tomas Pinaula; Second Cook Romeo Calindas; Assistant Cook Simie Dollano and Steward Utili­ ties Virgil Benitez, Felipe Cavinta, Zachary Webb, Ireneo Romualdo, Richardo Casmiro, Romualdo Vellanueva and Jose Beboso. Other SIU members on­ board were Purser Ronald Wolschon and Yeoman-Store­ keepers Norflis McCullough and Angelico Nacanaynay. The 644-foot tanker was built by Sun Shipbuilding in Chester, Pa. as the USS Navasota. The ship supported Allied troops at the In­ chon, Korea landings and several Army battle groups throughout the Viemam conflict. She was decom­ missioned from the Navy in August 1975 and became the USNS Navasota, a part of MSCPAC fleet. The Navasota had been serving with the U.S. Seventh Fleet in the Indian Ocean and in North Arabian Sea. In 1985 she was deployed to the Mediterranean during tensions with Libya. Earlier this year her cre w rescued the seamen of a sink­ ing fishing boat in the South China Sea. The Navasota is able to refuel and supply two other ships at sea while sailing at speeds of up to 15 knots. Addicott Named Head of MSCPAC ' •^V:r-.''',^i'f Hi ii! V- ' '• Captain Raymond W. AddicOtt is the new commander of the Military Sealift CommandPacific Reet (MSCPAC). Addicott relieves Captain J. A. Peschka Jr., who has returned to MSG Com­ mand in Washington, D.C. after serving three months at MSCPAC. Addicott had served with MSCPAC for 18 months as opera­ tions chief and chief of staff before he assumed command of the USS Fox in JanuMy 1988. As commander of MSCPAC, •fv', 'i-'' The USNS Navasota returns to San Francisco Bay. This is the first time in 15 years the tanker reached the U.S. mainland. the Bellingham, Wash, native will be in charge of a fleet of 26 govern­ ment-owned, civilian-crewed ves­ sels which operate from the eastern Pacific Ocean to the Indian Ocean and Arabian Sea. The unlicensed division aboard the vessels is sup­ plied by the SIU's Government Services Division. Addicott received his commis­ sion in 1962 after graduating from the University of Washington. Be­ sides the Fox, he has commanded the USS Madera County and the USS Rathbume. The Navasota delivers an A-6 aircraft which she carried across the Pacific. Keep Eyes Peeled for Fake Flag Any ship flying the flag of Be­ lize is operating under fake regis­ try, announced the International Transport Workers Federation (ITF), an organization represent­ ing maritime, rail and airline unions in the free world. The ITF, to which the Seafarers Internation­ al Union is affiliated, asked all maritime workers to be on the lookout for ships flying the flag of Belize, a small Central American country bordering the Caribbean Sea. The TTF first became aware of the fake registry when the group's inspectors, working out of the port of Hamburg, West Germany, came across a Belizean-flagged dry cargo vessel called the Bosun. The German police and the ITF con­ tacted the Belizean High Commis­ sion in London and found out that the country does not operate a ship­ ping registry of any kind. The Geiman police arrested the British master of the vessel and the German owner of the ship, charg­ ing them with flying a false flag and forging Belizean government documents. While the Belize government is considering the establishment of a shipping registry, at this time That country's government has not au­ thorized the use of its flag to any vessel. However, Lloyds Register, a well-known company that tracks the maritime industry, lists several "Belizean" ships in its computer database. Any seafarer who sights a Belizean-flagged vessel should advise the SIU. >, rVv •; ' •" >A.. .; •:"••'•'- •.• A. '* '' ''' , ' -A-M w> #.| i '• ' An Exchange of Greetings "-• Captain J.A. Peschka Jr. (left) relinquishes MSCPAC command to Captain Raymond W. Addicott during ceremonies in Oakland, Calif. :;Y-.; SIU President Michael Sacco talks with Nelson Mandela during his meeting at the AFL-CIO, the national federation of American unions. The South African civil rights leader, who was recently released after 27 years In jail, thanked American trade unionists for their support of the struggle to end apartheid In his nation. �MBwaeywia^aiWi^'-.^^^^' '^r •-•I-., - •" i^S.- MY 1990 Surprise Catch by SiU Fishermeh Yields 260-Pound Halibut With guts and gills, the enor­ mous fish caught by SIU fisherman Jack Cravo and his dragger's crew weighed more than 260 pounds. "It was our first catch" on a run last month, the New Bediford-based fisherman said. "What a job to put that giant down the side of the fish hold," he exclaimed. "It took three guys to pull it through the flood house—what a mess-—and we had to move everything." First mate and owner of the Navegante Jack Crave was joined by fellow crewmembers Joao Cravo, who sailed as captain; Cook Ventura Marques; En­ gineer John Cravo and Deckhand Domingo Campos. The crew hauled in the giant halibut southeast of Nantucket on the day that a deep water area was first opened this year to commercial fishermen. The crew had been searching for crabs, cod and yel­ low tail, a kind of flounder. The Atlantic halibut, part of the flounder family, can reach up to 700 pounds and can live for more than 30 years. "That fish had the biggest liver and stomach I've ever seen in my life," said Cravo. "It's been over 15 years since we've caught one this big," he added. Halibut Scarce These Days Known to scientists as Hippoglossus hippoglossus, halibut is caught only on occasion these days. The flatfish, which is native to the northwest and western At­ lantic, was commercially fished from the late 1800s until the 1940s, explained Dan Weaver, a reporting specialist for the National Marine Fisheries Service of the National Oceanographic and Aftnospheric Association. "During that time it wasjiot un­ usual for the long liners and otter trawls to catch halibut averaging between 50 to 200 pounds," said Weaver, "although there are iso­ lated cases of halibut caught that weighed 600,500 or400 pounds in that period." Halibut catches decreased sig­ nificantly in the '40s when stocks were depleted from over-fishing. Today, the average halibut caught in the northwestem Atlantic is be­ tween three and five pounds, mak­ ing the larger ones very rare. When caught, it is usually part of a bycatch or a surprise catch, said Weaver. The female halibut is capable of reproducing only after reaching the age of nine or 10, sometimes older, while the male begins sexual activ­ ity at age six or seven, said Weaver. Few halibut live long enough to spawn. This, combined with over­ fishing in the early decades of this century, has made the flatfish a rare catch. The Fish Was a Fighter For the crew of the Navegante, hauling in the seven-foot halibut from nets down about 80 fathoms, or 480 feet, was tough. "That fish was very strong,"Cravo explained. The halibut spun so many times in the net that it sealed it off, creating a pouch and prevented other fish from entering. Weaver said the sucker was eating big fish." Among the contents in the halibut's stomach were bones of monk fish and skate, two kinds of bottom fish. Bergie's Seafoods in New Bedford purchased the fish for "about $2.00 a pound," Cravo re­ ported. The animal's 25-pound head was destined to "make nice chowder," the first mate noted. Fisheries agents took the halibut's otoliths, or "ear stones" as fishermen call them. This free­ standing bone found in the ear of the fish, is used to determine the animal's age. Although results from the tests of the otoliths were not available at press time, Weaver told a representative of the Seafarers LOG that the fish was probably older than 25 years. More rapidly-growing than most flatfish, the halibut migrates to shallow water in the summer and to deeper areas in the winter in search of warmth, said Weaver. Both of the halibut's eyes are on the right side, allowing the fish to skim the ocean floor in search of food and to lie flat or bu^ itself in the sand to avoid detection. SIU fisherman Jack Crave {second from right) and two employees of Bergie's Seafoods use all their strength to hoist a giant 260-pound, seven-foot-long halibut caught by the crew of the Navegante. halibut is "extremely strong"and a "good fighting fish." The crew of the Navegante got their first view of the giant when they saw its white belly gleaming in the net. "It was a real beautiful animal," Cravo said in apprecia­ tion. When he opened the giant halibut's stomach, Cravo discov­ ered large bones. "No human bones," he quipped, "but that Louisiana WWII Mariners Soon to Be Eiigibie For Special 'U.S, Veteran' Car License Plates Thanks to the efforts of Louis W. Ivon and Kenneth L. Odinet, two state representatives from Louisiana districts 100 and 103 re­ spectively, seamen who saw action in World War II soon will be eligi­ ble for special state license plates that previously were reserved for veterans of the armed services. Representatives Ivon and Odinet introduced a bill in the Lou­ isiana legislature that allows the state's Department of Motor Vehi­ cles to issue special "U.S. Veteran" prestige license plates to merchant mariners who have a military dis­ charge, known as form DD 214, or a certificate issued by the War Shipping Administration back in the '40s. (The War Shipping Administration's certificates were a result of Public Law 87, 78th Congress.) The man who raised the idea with Ivon and Odinet was Buck Stevens, a WWII veteran mariner and a long-time member of the SIU. "It just made sense to me, if other branches of the service get a special license plate, why shouldn't WWn seafarers have the same benefit?" Stevens reasoned. "After all, although it took 43 years for the govemment to offi­ cially recognize our role in WWII, we are now full-fledged veterans and we should be eligible for all the bene-fits received by other branches of the service on both a national and state level," he added. yg US VETERAN 39 LOUISIANA •• Pictured above is the special prestige license plate that will be available to WWII merchant mariners living in the state of Louisiana later this year. The design may change somewhat, but the elements will be the same. Stevens said all merchant mari­ ners should be proud of Ivon and Odinet. "These guys really went to bat for us," noted Stevens. The license plate will bear the words "U.S. veteran" and "USMM" (for United States Mer­ chant Marine) and can be used on cars, pickup trucks and vans. The exact details of the design still are being worked out, reports Debbie Gremillion of the Office of Motor Vehicles of the Louisiana Depart­ ment of Public Safety and Correc­ tions. The cost of the special license plate is "the same fee as a regular car plate or regular truck plate," said Ms. Gremillion. The fee is based on the value of the vehicle. Any individual desiring more information on the special license plate for WWII merchant seamen may contact the Office of Motor Vehicles at (504) 925-6364 or write to the Office of Motor Vehi­ cles at P.O. Box 64886, Baton, Rouge, La. 70896-4886. \ i't ': v'vS^i; �10 !,'• - i^". SOfARERS 106 ' \. -• • UV V •5 -"' . • V •• -.r' - '-V- < <5 ' '•$ - • i.: •' ll " ,' '.'.I' •':'*. ?ir- ;f - ..4' iimm ( |V",..-• • :--i: Kevin Harvey, Rep. Craig James' (R-Fla.) legislative assistant, takes notes while constituent James Lloyd (left) discusses why the congressman should support cargo preference. •: i'TV • I TD ank-and-file Seafarers lobbying Congress for XVcargo preference legislation in the 1990 farm bill receiv^ warm receptions from Charles Ben­ nett (D-Fla.) and Glenn Anderson (D-Calif.), two of the maritime industry's staunchest supporters. The members, who are residents of Florida and California, also discussed how the provision would affect the U.S.-flag merchant marine with aides to Congressmen Ron Dellums (D-Calif.), Duncan Hunter (R-Calif.), Ron Packard (RCalif.), Craig James (R-Fla.), Earl Hutto (D-Fla.) ::||i|||i|i and David Junior (D-Mich.). ' ii, A '•i: %: ii '^ii; I * WAi;|-' -T''' ^'• ;•:' v''"' WfA'''- ' One Seafarer who has experienced the impact of legislation on his job is AB upgrader Anthony Sabatini who used the lobbying effort to full ad­ vantage. Sabatini, who sails from the port of Wil­ mington, Calif., used to work on U.S.-flag tuna boats that docked in Southern California. Because of a lack of work, he had to become a merchant seaman. "I have seen how the laws affected one indus­ try," Sabatini said to a Seafarers LOG reporter between visits to California congressional offices. "I don't want to have to start another career." Sabatini was able to plead his case to Anderson and aides from three other offices. He asked aides in all the offices he visited why change a program that works and benefits all involved. Anderson AB upgrader Jack LaMotta (left) dis­ cusses the 1990 farm bill with DeLisa Harmon, legislation assistant to Rep­ resentative Earl Hutto (D-Fla.). Congressman Glenn Anderson (DCalif.) welcomes CalifOrnian Neil Penaflor to his Capitol Hill office. RIGHT A delegation of Florida SlU mem­ bers meets with U.S. Representa­ tive Charles Bennett. From the left are (front row) Michael Dykema, Bennett, Jack LaMotta, MiD Na­ tional Field Representative Frank Pecquex, (back row) Steve Tepper, Kevin DeSue, James Lloyd and Kenneth Mulderig. noted he represents the district in which the Wil­ mington hall is located so he was very much aware of the plight of the merchant marine. He said he would continue his fight for cargo preference and a strong U.S.-flag fleet. The Florida group received the same strong ifavorable reply from Bennett when they got to his office. "We shouldn't take cargo preference for granted," said Beimett, who represents the Jack­ sonville hall's district. "I'm glad you came to see me. You've got my supjwrt." Responding to a question from FOWT upgrader Kevin DeSue of Jacksonville, Bennett said the last several presidents have "paid lip service" to the Sarah Dufendach (on desk), administrative assistant to U.S. Representative David Bonior (D-Mich.), listens to James Lloyd, Frank Pecquex, Kevin DeSue, Kenneth Mulderig, Jack LaMotta and Michael Dykema discuss the needs within the U.S.flag fleet merchant marine. "What it will take (to make the merchant marine stronger) is a man who runs for president who will do something," the former AB added. "There has been a great indifference on the part of the previous administration toward the little people and, in some ways, in Congress." Although this was the first lobbying effort for all 11 Seafarers, and the first trip ever to Washing­ ton for some, DeSue was the only member of the group to have some lobbying experience. His grandfather was a minister in Jacksonville. "My grandfather would take me to political meetings with him. I got to meet several of the politicians around Jacksonville and Florida. You can tell the paper pushers from the workers." Brian Mitchell and Julie Hadnot (center with papers), aides to Congressman Ron Dellums (D-Calif.), listen to the needs of American-flag shipping from Seafarers Anthony Sabatini, Demetrius Crump, DeWitt Long, Neil Penaflor and Damon Eisenbrey. �JULY 1990 Retirees Restore Manitou to Former Glory William Drew (in white cap) and Phil Maguire assist Johnny Johnston des­ cend after an inspection of the Manitou's mainmast. USCG To Honor Firefighting Credit From 1978 to 1989 The U;S. Coast Guard is honor­ ing the certificates of Seafarers who graduated from the Freehold, N.J. firefighting facility while at­ tending the Lundeberg School of Seamanship as satisfying the re­ quirements for advanced firefightr ing. The firefighting training must have been completed between June 5, 1978 and December 1, 1989. Seafarers must show proof of suc­ cessfully completing the course to receive credit from the USCG. The Coast Guard stated that those members who have com­ pleted the course between June 5, 1978 and December 1, 1989 will not need to attend any further fire­ fighting training. The USCG recently announced new regulations requiring ad­ vanced firefighting for those men and women upgrading or renewing their maritime licenses. As of December 2, 1989, the USCG is mandating that mariners must complete a course that has the agency's approval for both basic and advanced firefighting. The Lundeberg School became the first union training facility to offer both earlier this year. The Lundeberg School is offer­ ing advanced firefighting courses August 13 through 17 and October 29 through November 2. To regis­ ter, members must have taken basic firefighting within the last five years at a USCG-approved location and present proof of completion. All Lundeberg School trainees and upgraders must complete the basic firefighting course. While upgraders and trainees have been busy studying in class­ rooms around the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship this summer, two oldtimers are just as busy at the end of the docks qn St. Georges Creek. Retirees Johnny Johnston and Wiiiiam Drew are refurbishing the Manitou, the former racing yawl once skippered by President John F. Kennedy. "We've been working on her for the last two months," said John­ ston, a charter member of the SIU who retired in 1974."Both Bill and I had looked at her and she was in pretty bad shape. We talked with Ken Conklin (Lundeberg School vice president) and Joe DiGiorgio (SIU secretary-treasurer) and they told us to fix her up. They have been pretty good in approving what we need. Either Bill or I or both of us have been out here every day." Johnston sailed in the deck de­ partment and has occupied himself with getting the topside in shape. Drew, who retired as a QMED in 1970, has kept himself busy down below by working on the engine and wiring. "Every time I look at that wir­ ing, I wonder who put it in," Drew said as he shook his head in disbe­ lief. "It seems that when someone added a light, a phone or a socket, a new wire was run. I asked an electrician to look at it for me. He let out a blood-curdling scream and that was the last we saw of him." However, the pair has perse­ vered with the help of some train­ ees, upgraders and Phil Maguire, the dockkeeper. Drew said the en­ gine, which was replaced in 1962, was in pretty good shape so little a" V£4 Pensioners William Drew (left) and Johnny Johnston have been working hard this summer to get the Manitou into top sailing form at the Lundeberg School. work had to be done on it. Johnston noted the hull and cabin were not too bad for wear. Chipping and scraping has been a continual op­ eration on the 62-foot sailboat which has received two coats of primer on her hull. In September, the pair plans to sail her to her birthplace, Solomons Island, Md., in the nearby Patuxent River for a final overhaul and paint job. So far this summer, Johnston, Drew and Maguire twice have sailed the Manitou to St. Mary's City where she was warmly re­ ceived. The fact that leaves both Johnston and Drew sad, however, is her age. At 53 years old, the Manitou's 81-foot wooden main­ mast is not capable of holding her sails in a strong wind. "She was inspected several years ago and we were told the mast would snap in a gale force wind," Johnston noted. "We can put a full sail on it for a calm day," Drew continued, "but for sailing purposes, those days are gone." Johnston said he and Drew will continue to work on the Manitou through the winter. "There is enough work on her to keep us busy. We don't want to see her run down again." They also plan to sail her as often as possible. The Manitou was built as a rac­ ing vessel in 1937 at the M. M. Davis and Sons yard at Solomons Island. She was named for the pas­ sage in northeastern Lake Michi­ gan where she often passed in winning several Chicago to Mack­ inac races in the '30s and '40s. The vessel changed hands several times before being donated to the Coast Guard Academy in 1955. Kennedy began using the Mani­ tou late in his presidency. After she was refitted with the new engine and White House communications gear, the president and his family began enjoying the vessel during the summer of 1963. After his death that November she was re­ turned to the academy to resume her career as a training vessel. In 1968, the Lundeberg School purchased the Manitou from the Defense Department Surplus Sales Agency in a closed bid. The Manitou has been a part of the school's floating museum since. Lundeberg School Offers 'Flashing Light' Self-Study Currloulum for All Vpgraders The Visual Communications course, one of the newer classes available at the Lundeberg School of Seamanship, teaches SIU mem­ bers how to use light flashes to transmit the Morse code. The curriculum was approved by the Coast Guard in January and Michael Manion became the first graduate last month. Jim Brown, one of three Lundeberg instructors qualified to teach the course, said students must be self-motivated to successfully complete the subject. "It is a self-study course," Brown told the Seafarers LOG. "The students use a book and tapes. There is some classroom work to learn codes." Brown wrote the USCG last fall after outlining the course for the school. He worked with other Lun­ deberg instructors to create the manual used by the students. Upgraders have to be able to read at least six words a minute to receive USCG certification. Rather than trying to learn all the letters Michael Manion (left) receives from instructor Ron Raykowski his Lundeberg School certificate of achievement for being the first SIU member to successfully complete the new Visual Communications course. and symbols at once, they are taught in groups, thus making it easier for students to perfect them, then they move on to the next group. Upgraders are given prac­ tice quizzes to test their abilities on a gradual basis before sitting down to take the Coast Guard exam. Brown noted students pre­ viously had to attend a school in Tidewater, Va. to take a flashing light course. As Manion pointed out. Seafarers now can get shiphandling; radar certification, fire­ fighting, first aid and CPR and flashing light all in one location. "It's a great savings for us," he said. Because it is a self-study course, students learn at their own rate. Those taking it have incorporated the class into their overall lesson schedules. Besides Brown, the other course instructors are Ron Raykowski and Jake Karaczynski. Seafarers who would like mote information oh the Visual Communications course can contact the admissions office at the Lundeberg School. �SlAFAREItS LOG i \ Falcon Princess Crew Praised for Teamwork Captain Acclaims Entire SIU Crew for Professional Job Cecil Edwards Eugene Finley Eddie Hall The captain of the Falcon Princess ac­ claimed the whole unlicensed crew of that vessel for "the exceptional job they did" on a recent voyage to Tunisia. Kevin C. Voight, master of the tanker, sent his thanks in a letter to the SIU through Guy Pulliam, operations manager for Seahawk Management, which operates the ship. The vessel carried a load of sorghum and com to Sfax, Tunisia. The crew had less than two days to clean the tanks and get them ready to load with gasoline. "The entire crew rose to the task," Voight said in his May 31 letter. "First the deck gang washed and mucked cargo tanks as they were emptied so that by the time cargo discharging was completed, only three of the 18 tanks remained to be cleaned. At the completion, all crewmembers assisted in securing the vacuators and the vessel was secured for seas. The vessel was tendered for the gasoline cargo and all cargo tanks passed upon arrival at the load berth. "Anyone who has seen the deck of a tanker discharging grain can appreciate the enor­ mously frustrating job it is to try and clean cargo tanks with tank cleaning machines and hoses," Voight wrote in his letter also signed by Chief Engineer Michael Aversano and Chief Mate Michael Honcharik. "The crew Stephond Jackson Philip Lambis took on this job uncomplainingly and profes­ sionally," he added. Besides his overall praise for the deck de­ partment members, Voight noted the engine and steward crews assisted the deck in clean­ ing the tanks. He pointed out the galley gang had the additional burden of quartering and feeding 26 extra men three meals a day for 10 days while the ship was in Sfax. The black gang was praised "for the way they worked as a team to accomplish engine room main­ tenance professionally and quickly." "I hope that our paths will professionally cross again in the future," Voight summa­ rized. "They have all done a commendable job which is greatly appreciated by myself and aill the officers." SIU crewmembers praised by the officers of the Falcon Princess included Bosun Ralph Moore; Able Seamen Eugene Finley, Mark Wain, Stephond Jackson, Ricardo Sanchez and Eddie Hall; DEU Cecil Edwards; QMEDs Felipe Torres, Prince Wescott and Randy McKinzie; Steward Cornell Bocage; Chief Cook Philip Lambis and GSU Carmelo Murphy. Photos of all the crewmembers, except two, surround this story. The Seafarers LOG was unable to locate photographs of Chief Steward Cornell Bocage and QMED Felipe Torres. Randy McKinzie Ralph Moore Carmelo Murphy Prince Wescott Mark Wain Ricardo Sanchez SIU Members Now Can Use Home Ports To Register For Jobs on Lald-Up Vossols or for Permanent Positions The Seafarers Appeals Board (SAB) has approved changes in the Shipping Rules designed to make it easier for crewmembers to re­ claim their jobs if their vessel lays up or if they hold permanent posi­ tions by removing the mandatory port of registration. Crewmembers now may register at their home ports rather than the port of lay up effective im­ mediately, according to Angus "Red" Campbell, vice president for collective bargaining. They also can be shipped to return to the vessel through their home ports. However, transportation back to the vessel after a layup if crew­ members are registered at a port other than the port of layup is the responsibility of the individual seaman. "Because of the fast turnaround of most of our contracted vessels, it is important that crew replace­ ments, whether as permanent posi­ tions or trip reliefs, be dispatched as expeditiously as possible," Campbell said of the change in Rule 5 of the Shipping Rules. When a vessel lays up and a crew will be needed back onboard within 30 days, crewmembers wishing to reclaim their positions must register at a hiring hall no later than 5 p.m. on the third day following the date of layup. If the third day of registration falls on a Sunday or recognized holiday, the registration shall be extended through the next business day. If the laid up vessel requires a crew within three days of the date of layup, crewmembers employed at the time of layup may register up to and including the date of recrewing. Campbell emphasized that it is the responsibility of those crew­ members wishing to reclaim thenjobs to maintain contact with the hiring hall where they are reg­ istered to know when recrewing will take place. Permanent ratings, when being relieved, must register at a hiring hall within 48 hours of being re­ lieved, excluding Saturday, Sun­ day and holidays. It also is their responsibility to stay in touch with the hall where they registered in order to return to the vessel at the tanker industry, the position of Second Pumpman/Engine Mainte­ nance will be re-employed on some tankers and will be registered It is the responsibility of those crewmembers wishing to reclaim their jobs to maintain contact with the hiring hall where they are registered. appropriate time. Permanent rat­ ings must reclaim their jobs at their port of registration no later than the day prior to their vessel's arrival in port. SIU members who fail to com­ ply with the reship procedures shall forfeit their right to reclaim and shall re-register pursuant to the provisions specified in Rule 2 of the Shipping Rules. The SAB, which is composed of two representatives of the SIU and its contracted companies to admin­ ister, review and make changes in the Shipping Rules, also made sev­ eral other modifications. Because of changes within the in Group I of the engine depart­ ment. Second pumpman/engine maintenance was designated as a permanent rating and will relieve the chief pumpman for time off at which time a relief second pumpman will be ordered from the hiring hall, Campbell said. If a crewmember is provided transportation to join a vessel at a port other than where he is regis­ tered and carmot show good cause to complete his specified period of employment, he will be subject to Shipping Rule 8 A 11. That rule, when sustained, requires a member to reimburse a company for trans­ portation, lodging and other ex­ penses incurred by the seaman. �mr 1990 '' • i:Vi-.'^3fi;H:-a:;;r'::-' SIU Crews Board Final 2 MSG Tankers :Siil:iiliilt K'iNsi'V-:;! IS'Si Hi kw-''i' 'iii-. il^'''-'--'V^''' l'{jS'V''|ii-i' , ,....., .1. .• ^ . pC'.V-^b.'''' J''' ,• ,1,' o'V. s-'i ' m r^3i'>' r?U'-i-i' Bosun Billy Baker inspects the lifeboats as SIU crews start working on the Sealift China Sea. LEFT Steward Baker Tony Roberts (left) and ss2s5?.zrr.,5rsTaS« on his stores inventory tefore setting sail. Seafarers now are aboard all nine Military Sealift Command (MSG) tankers being operated by Interna­ tional Marine Carriers (IMC), an SlU-contracted company. The port of Galveston, Texas was the site where the last two tankers. the Sealift China Sea and Sealift Atlantic, switched to SIU crews. The other seven sailing under the IMC baimer are the Sealift Indian Ocean, Sealift Caribbean, Sealift Arabian Sea, Sealift Antarctic, Sealift Pa- man Jim McGee of the port of Houston. IMC won the government con­ tract to operate the vessels in March. The tankers had been managed by Marine Transport Lines, a company with a collective bargaining agreement with the National Maritime Union — the unlicensed mariner's union that merged with a licensed engineers group to form District 1 MEBA/NMU. MSC awarded the five-year oper- terranean. Bosun Jim Dawson serves as eral ship company proposals. The tankers transport Defense Depart­ ment refined petroleum products worldwide. They also provide support for Navy fleets and conduct refueling-at-sea operations for the militaty. Atlantic, while Bosun William Baker holds the same position on the Sealift China Sea. "Those crews were really looking forward to show- reviewing sev- Chief Pumpman Bob Tims r"'" ' "t'. :i ® ,:;;veg --r/ • It's time to go to work as AB Al Bertrand heads up the gangway of the Sealift China Sea. • ,v" . . mre -A ',-., " (jH'ofe' . 1' • .'ii' •11^ ' I , > *''|, i Porter Robert Rodzieski slices up an onion for part of a vegetabie plate. ];", .''^'';iT;','r;',|-\'.,' Siiiti-n • •' •lAir.'l.fH • U.jlycS:': , .'\ • ''kit- '• • - Porter Ali M. Behia makes sure Townsend crewmemtsers get what theyorderfrom the galley. Second Cook Aiie Mutahr takes a tray of salads to the refrigerator. Galley Gang Keeps Crew Going Aboard the Paul H. Townsend When the elements get rough, as they most certainly can along Lake Huron and Lake Michigan, the crew of the Paul H. Townsend can look forward to a good meal from the galley gang. "We make sure Aey get what they order and are satis­ fied," said Second Cook Alie Mutahr as he was serving lunch. "They are hungry after working hard and we have to make sure they are happy," Porter Robert Rodziesla echoed. Rodzieski is in the final season of a long SIU ca­ reer. "I enjoy this work but I'm looking forward to retir­ ing," he told a Seafarers LOG reporter visiting the ship. Work continues around the clock during the Great Lakes shipping season for Bosun Jack Bluitt and his crew. The Townsend carries dry bulk cement from Al­ pena, Mich, to Green Bay, Wis. primarily. The vessel •; Deckhand Melvin Kirchoff gathers an air hose that has been used to clean the conveyor area of the Townsend. also calls on Benton HarborSt. Joseph, Mich, to deliver an occasional load. The Inland Lakes Manage­ ment vessel was built as a tanker in 1945. She was con­ verted to a bulk carrier in 1952 and lengthened to her present size of 447 feet in 1958. Watchman Ray Kline feeds a hose to other members on the deck of the Paul H. Townsend. Oilers Ken McInerney (left) and Jerry Nokland watch for possible trouble in the engine room. F— •J'.jVs-f. Wiper Ril9< Roznowki lends a hand to others working in the engine room. . '/v �•.•jY-OlVv'-'ln." . 'VJ,-.--- y;-, 'i • '• • - - . ; -:; .-•v"' ••••-, I^l|l!s5ilESA^r.Sy ^'S' •• S!-•71& -l- ':y^:'KS^J'lilS ' ' Si-i'- rf SmiRERS 106 yysa|M|fyg::y;-yyyyyg,;iyyy ^ •• Ni r*^<'y5'!-=- -T^vv:.-- . . .' L '' ." v"'' ' 'y'yy7iy,,i?y'i';.7:^s:-,!;5.y ••-yy,, • .•yyyyy^yymyilyl • y 7: yyyyyyy; ;i^:yr :• -fir'ir •f'-'-i'j'y y •-.y V::yyiSKy7tyyy;--7 B 1^ '|f| ' fey?' .. ^'fiyyciyry^^^ ?•:• • glfy^yy-llvy ABOVE Members in the port of Norfolk gather at a special meeting the leam the details of the union's new three-year deep sea freightship and tanker agreement LEFT The vote is a resounding "aye" in favor of the new wage and benefits package as it was offered to the members at the port of Piney Point BELOW Members at the port of Piney Point give a rousing ovation after voting to approve the new contracts. ABOVE QMED Paul Whalen (photo on left) along with Steward Terrell "Andy" Anderson and AB Mike Ohannesian review the details of the contract during a special membership meet­ ing in the port of Wilmington. |yy,-. [;':^:<^y?Jv'•yyfey?yyy''? ABOVE All heads are turned to the podium in the port of Norfolk as the new contract is described to the members. yy-yVy y- ,V-'' ••' "y^'v.y;".;. S'"""-'• y ' •^ V 'il. ' yt S"'?. j lU MEMBERS AT uniqn halls across the .country and aboard ships around the world 'have responded with a near-unanimous "Aye!" in f^or of the new deep sea freightship and tanker agreements and pension plan. Members attended a special-call meeting June 27 to discuss the new wage scale of a 5 percent increase in each of the three years of the contract, the hike in maintenance and cure payments and the changes in the deep sea pension plan, among other provisions. After reviewing and discussing the proposals, the members cast their votes overlvhelmingly in favor. In interviews with a Seafarers LOG staff member after the contract vote, SIU members offered these comments: y" • , }••-.••• :.-.vy ; y-:.- ; • ...... • •," .y Mike!" he said in appreciation of the SIU's leadership. Chief Cook Eddie Siplin stated, "I agree with everything. T appreciate that it has happened and look forward togoing back to Work to take advantage of it." QMED John Smith took a long look at the changes in pension pay. "As far as I'm concerned, it is long overdue," he noted. "It's good that we finally got a raise in the pension, even maintenance and cure. Everything is positive!" Even William Drew, a retired black gang member, thought the contract looked pretty good. "I think it is very good considering the state of the industry," he said. " ABOVE Port of Santurce members review the pro­ posed new contract t>efore a spedal meeting is heid to discuss and vote on it. v.'. ' - y >-v v' Aboard the President Tru­ man, San Francisco Port Agent Nick Celona (center) and Patrolman Gentry Moore On hat) review the contract with SIU members Oeft to right) Mike "Splderman" Wil­ liams, Y. Lau Koon Teung and Ray Owens. RIGHT Members gather around a conference takile to hear the details of the new deep sea pension plan in the port of Jacksonville. ABOVE In the port of Jacksonville, members are pre­ sented with the new contract provisions by an SIU representative. BELOW Members at the port of Honolulu read the new contract proposals before taking a vote. ABOVE Richard MoCausland (left) and Tom Brooks Bslon during the debate on t^ n^ ^P aea prapoB^ at the port of New York. .''y ';>y2'U y ^''' •,• y- • •; . •' '' ^' • y yy^y'?y'yj.!v^yy '22,- ' . -- • '-v .A' 4^'.. • Bill Reed (left) and Arthur Rubenstsin of the port of New York vote to accept the new freightshv> agreement ABOVE Listening intently to the discussion of the new contract kt the port of New York are (left to right) L Trot, Everett Huntley, Billy.Stevens, Donald Pressley, Ray QuHes and Luis Morales. -y RIGHT The contracthas been ac­ cepted by tfte members in the port of Jacksonville. :y., 'y ^ v-f-'.y'y ' •*' y". y,-; .yw^; y /'.-A .'••• . y " yi.:-: LEFT V > y •! LEFT Members in the port of Santurce pay at­ tention as the pension changes are read t)efore a vote to accept is taken. ABOVE Chief Cook Peter Mazzitelli (left) joins other members at ttre p^ of Jacksonville in re­ viewing the new deep sea contract proposals. p;.: •- ^ - .yy .yyy 1 :.h'- y-M&fiy^-y''y. j ABOVE AB Christie Johnson hits the deck to ask about increased pension payments during ttie special meeting held in the port of Houston. ,, •.J- on Contract Around the Recertified Steward Robert Mattox said, "I think it was great. It means better siipport for my family and a better look ahead for the future." QMED Robert Hamil responded to the re-establishment of the 2nd pumpman. "Since I sail as a pumpman, it definitely comes in handy," he said. "I've been in ports when discharging and have been up 24 to 36 hours, so getting a guy in can make it better for us and the company." Another QMED, Mike Novak, added, "I've been in the union for five years. I got in under the military contract, so this is the best contract I've ever seen." AB John McLaughlm called the new contract "great news. It's a fantastic contract. Thanks,. ' :-•-yy.-^iy y Members :--y- \ yf •-'ylflll^fry RIGHT From the port of Balti­ more, (seated, left to right) Snake Williams, Joseph Morder, John Nuddes, Jack Rhodes and (standing) Taylor Clean cast another solid vote in favor of the new contract Also pictured is Bob Pomeriane, SlU assistemt vice president. '11111 j ?''• •' • '^' ABOVE William Velazquez (in cap) and other members attending the spedal meeting in the port of Santurce cast a unanimous vote in favor of the new deep sea proposals. ' 'ifiy 'y!, 7.r'' - -' --Vr. JULY 1990 LEFT Port of New York mem­ bers (left to right) L Padi!la,Joe-OiablitoPerez and Manuel Holquinn listen as the new contract proposals are read to the membership. |y.' •-, • ••. ' �• • ',• ' ='• 16 <r -. SCAfARtRSm ,v ;•' .; •^; ; • 'I'.''"''';'' Tiie Activities of StU Pensioners Are of Interest to Steward Scott Ci'- '•-"'•,•!• f-liifI;,. %'' • ''i''' • •'- ! •' :. l-J. •-.f 1-1" .-V-. -•-\ . ; •^Mu" 'i t[/ . 'f ; Brother Robert Scott has a keen interest in the union's retired members. "After all, these guys represent a lot of his­ tory," he explained. While on the beach, the recertified steward recently took time out to visit with some SIU pen­ sioners who live in and around his home port of Mobile, Ala. "I've sailed with some of the old-timers who are now on pension, and some of them I've gotten to know because we've met at the union hall," Scott said. "I notice that in the Mobile area, the retirees stay very involved in the activities of the union." Scott decided to share his enthusiasm with the Seafarers LOG by photographing and interviewing some of the SIU pensioners he has come to know. $0 Leroy Gulley, one of the union's charter members, takes an active role in every annual maritime day ceremony. On May 20, retired union members in the Mobile area hold an event to commemorate the contributions of the American 0' merchant marine to the nation's WWII campaigns. Gulley, a WWII mariner who retired 10 years ago, helped lay the wreath at this year's maritime day ceremonies in Mobile. tobert Scott interviewed and photoaraphed the The galley gang veteran also has advice for new members Steward Robert members pictured on this page for the Seafarers LOG. signing on with the SIU. "Forget drugs and drinking!" Gul­ Scott noted there is "a lot of history in Mobile." The 26-year veteran graduated last year as a recertified steward from ley said sternly. "And remember your obligation to treat all the Lundeberg School. He is pictured in his cowboy hat SIU members as brothers. If you work together, you'll get along just fine." with pensioner Walter Dunn. Gulley learned about the Brotherhood of the Sea when he became the first black member to work aboard the Alcoa Clipper, a combination freight and passenger vessel. "I had some problems, but I stood my ground, did my job and made friends. I'm glad I helped open the way for others." Brother Gulley and his friend Felix Tate now work fishing holes together. Tate, also a steward department retiree, claimed he brought home 86 mullets, flounders and trouts on his best day. "All that in one afternoon," he said proud­ ly. Tate, who began sailing with the SIU in 1944 and retired in 1979, would tell new members to "work with each other on ships, keep up your dues and be a good union man." Another of the Mobile pensioners visited by Scott was James "Nick" Juzang. Like Gulley and Tate, Juzang sailed in the steward department before retiring in 1985. After 42 years at sea, Juzang still likes to travel. He's also found a new part-time career as a security guard. Brother Juzang, who divides his free time between the union hall and his favorite sports of fishing and crabbing, said he likes to meet the new members at the union hall. He reminds them to "advance themselves." But he also Lambert H. Waldrop speaks to the wams them, "Stay away from drugs, if you want to keep learning." members attending the April meeting Lambert H. Waldrop recently retired after 38 years of sailing. Brother at the Mobile hall after he received his Waldrop received his first union pension check in April. Now that he will first pension check. Port Agent Dave have a little more free time, Waldrop intends to do more hunting and fishing, Carter is listening at Lambert's right. two of his favorite pastimes. Another SIU pensioner who loves to hunt and fish is Mose Coleman. The 45 year-veteran of the SIU also has opened his own club in Mobile. Scott found that by working together, SIU pensioners in the Mobile area had elevated the status of WWII mariners in the veterans' community. A con­ tingent of SIU men don their white caps and march every year with other WWII combatants on Veterans Day. Retired union members also help out around the union hall, reports Scott. Many participate in "bean pot days" when a special lunch is cooked at the union hall and pensioners and active members alike eat together, swap sea stories and catch up on union news. Retired seafarers hold regular meetings at the union hall and also put on several dinners. Depending on the time of year, the fare can be anything from a fish fry to a formal full-course meal. Retirees report seeing old shipmates with whom they had lost touch years ago. Spouses also are an active part of the pensioners gatherings. '^en done with his visits with SIU pensioners. Steward Scott told the LOG, "From interviewing the retired members and seeing the great shape they are in, I can't wait for my golden years to come." .-I: -i. ^ 11 i! t , t, ,il< • ?*! -• •• N . ; '., rH^'' ''' If •I V -. ;;sWv. Felix Tate (left) and Leroy Gulley spend their time time' fishing and working around their church. One good story deserves to be topped. Whitey Clark (seated left) tells one more to John Johnson while move storytelling goes on in the background. '4 aiili: Recertified steward and recent retiree James Barnett looks for a place to sit during a recent fish fry for pensioners at the Mobile hall. Charter member Leroy Gulley worked in the galley gang for more than 40 years. He is pictured above with his wife Bernice. Mose Coleman, a 45-year veteran, not only likes to fish and hunt; he also runs his own lounge. Chief Cook Jack Rankin (left) prepares lunch while retiree Bill Hunter (center) and Steward Baker Tobe Daney wait to senre the meal to other members in the Mobile hall. — ^ ^ — ' iiisif fti •ti: • James "Nick" Juzang, a 42-year SIU veteran, has been travelling around the country during the five years he has tieen retired. �•-V . '"L • 'p.--':. I JULY 1990 Dispatchers* Report for Deep Sea JUNE 1-30, 1990 •TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups Class A Class B Class C 0P TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups Class A Class B Class C Trip Reliefs ••REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups Class A Class B Class C August lAeinbeiship Meefiugs; Deep See, Lukes, In/and l¥irtefs iPort 'l^Ya 7 1 7 4 3 6 6 8 9 9 2 7 : Philadelphia ? Baltimore Morfolk Mobile New Orleans Ribkidnviller" i San Francisco |,Wilmington. Seattle Puerto Rico Honolulu I Houstbii i.St. Louis, j 4 ' 4 69 0 0 5 1 1 •. c:..:'-a. 9 5 3 18 12 2 13 6 45 2 6 4 4 8 SsL -It . . 0 31 52 4 1 18 1 5 5 9 •• • Piney Point Monday, August 6 New York Tuesday, August 7 Philadelphia Wednesday, August 8 BaltinHHre Hiursday, August 9 Norfolk Thursday, August 9 Jacksonville Thursday, August 9 Algonac Friday, August 10 Houston Monday, August 13 New Orleans Tuesday, August 14 MohOe Wednesday, August 15 San Francisco Thursday, August 16 Wilmin^n Tuesday, August 21 Seattle Friday, August 24 San Juan Thursday, August 9 St. Louis Friday, August 17 Honolulu Friday, August 17 Duluth Wednesday, August 15 Jersey Ci^ Wednesday, August 22 New Bedford Tuesday, August 21 2 6 4 6 7 '2 5 5 17 10 8 ;-9.r 6 1 12 3 0 8 Totals Port New York Philadelphia Baltimore , i Norfolk Mobile New Orleans Jacksonville ;l San Francisco Seattle Puerto Rico Honolulu Houston St. Louis Piney Point Totals Port ENGINE DEPARTMENT . 4 ^ 1 ' .6' 3 14 16 • • 3 " fxm 3 4 6 |fcv.l3:;'?-' . 13 •• 7 , 22 2 1 . 0 5 2 6 0 11 0 4 3 '• 5;:. 6 ... 2;.,. 3 0 9 1 3 0 8 6 12 1 7 30 4 1 0 1 43 1 6 237 4 0 11 1 0 2 STEWARD DEPARTMENT Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Mobile New Orleans .'^•miionville-^^ San Francisco Wilmington Seattle Puerto Rico Honolulu I St. Louis Piney Poin Personals FRIENDS OF GEORGE COSTANGO Geotge Costango would like to tfaank all of his good fitiends in the SIU for their support during his recent illness. Anyone wish­ ing to send a card or letter may reach him at SOO W. 2nd Street, Wilmington, DE 19802. GINOANDIZZY Gino and Izzy—where are you? Get in touch. Tlior Totals All Departments 643 348 400 527 333 364 191 1,071 526 432 *"Total Registered" means the number of men who actually registered for shipping at the port last month. ••"Registered on the Beach" means the total number of men registered at the port at the end of last month. Shipping in the month of June was down from the month of May. A total of 1,415 jobs were shipped on SlU-contracted deep sea vessels. Of the 1,415 jobs shipped, 527 jobs or about 37 percent were taken by "A'* seniority members. The rest were filled by "B" and "C" seniority people. A total of 191 trip relief jobs were shipped. Since the trip relief program began on April 1, 1982, a total of 12,536 jobs have been shipped. WALTER (SKIPPY) CHIPMAN Please call Captain Brown's son, Richard Brown, at 1-800922-S880Monday through Satur­ day, 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. '..•j.' <V- .• ;'I -'i '/i .1'. �SOFARERS toe 18 SlU-Crewed Orgulf Tugs Ride High on Mississippi's Waters Sailing continues to be smooth for SIU crewmembers along the Mississippi River as the summer shipping season hits its peak. The river is up nine feet near St. Lx)uis from its low-water level last year when parts of the waterway were closed. However, despite the high wa­ ters helping the inland operators during these hot and humid months, weather reports warn of low water levels returning this winter as rain has not been falling around Mississippi's feeding res­ ervoirs in North Dakota, Soudi Da­ kota and Montana. SlU-crewed Orgulf tug and barges, like the J.N. Philips and Robert A. Kyle, are ruiuiing loaded at full speed, according to Tony Sacco, St. Louis port agent The Philips can be seen primar­ ily on the Ohio River, pushing be­ tween 15 and 18 barges loaded with coal. The Kyle is a larger tug. It can handle more than 30 barges at a time. Because of its size, the Kyle works along the lower Mis­ sissippi. SIU Patrolman Joe Sigler met the Kyle at the Orgulf staging area at Moore's Landing, Mo. and the Philips at Paducah, Ky. He re­ ported everything was running smoothly on the vessels. He pro­ vided the Seafarers LOG with these photographs of SIU mem­ bers who work on both tugboats. •v'' -.- If ABOVE LEFT Cook Toni Jo Elgin knows the crew will be hungry when dinner time approaches on the Kyle. ABOVE RIGHT Getting their fill in the Kyle's galley are (left to right) Deckhands Patrick Cobbs and W. C. Silas and Lead Deckhand Barry Allen. LEFT Deckhands Darnell Morris (left) and Harry Brumfield Jr. stow a pier line on the Philips. Union Members on LNG Capricorn Up for Vaiiant Ship Award The SlU-crewed LNG Capric­ orn has been nominated by the Woman's Propeller Club of Gal­ veston, Texas for the 1989 Maty Ann Brown Patten Valiant Ship Award for the ship's efforts in res­ cuing 27 crewmembers of a dis­ abled Panamanian ship on October 22, 1988. The Capricorn was sailing in the South China Sea west of the Phil­ ippines when it received a distress signal from the Evpo Agspyr, al^ut 24 miles away. Captain John R. Hoffman changed his course to aid the stricken vessel. When the Energy Transporta­ tion Corporation vessel was a mile from the Panamanian craft, the Capricorn lowered its lifeboat into seas in excess of 16 feet and winds of 30 miles per hour with hazy visibility. Able Seamen Larry Sims and Donovan Christie, Or­ dinary Seamen Michael Riley and Ken Lusk, 3rd Officer Ronald Flowers and 3rd-Assistant Engi­ neer Brian McAdle crewed the lifeboat in the tossing waters with the propeller sometimes coming out of the water. The Evpo Agspyr still was imderway al^ough she was listing to port and settl^ by the stem. Her mam decks were awash with the #2 hold two-thirds full of water. Except for the bosun, chief offi­ cer and 2nd officer, the crew of the Evpo Agspyr escaped in the star­ board lifeboat. After checking the vessel, the trio then abandoned ship via life raft. The Capricorn crew towed the Panamanian life raft and picked up the crew from the lifeboat, then headed back to the U.S.-flag vessel. The whole rescue was com­ pleted shortly after noon, less than six hours after the first call was received. The club praised the work of the Capricorn crew in the rescue of the 27 stranded mariners. The club noted the captain was aware of pi­ rates trying to board LNG vessels in the area, yet went ahead with the rescue operation. Corrections The back row of the crew of the Sealift Pacific, as pictured on page 10 of the June 1990 Seafarers LOG, was misidentified. It should have read AB Kevin Merckx, AB Scott Horton, AB Rob Owens and QMED Pumpman Dyke Gardner. William "Hoppy" Carroll was listed with an incorrect job title aboard the Cable Ship Charles Brown on page 14 of the June 1990 Seafarers LOG. He actually is the chief electrician on the vessel. The picture of William Cartwright Sr. in the Final Departures on page 22 of June 1990 was actually of his son, William Cartwright Jr. who is alive and well. The elder Cartwright retired in 1968. The LOG regrets any inconveniences these errors may have caused. Cook Mae Jenkins prepares a salad for the members of the J. N. Philips. Deckhand Mike Gibbons checks out a tow line while the Robert A. Kyle is docked at Moore's Landing, Mo. Seafarers Welfare Plan Notice COBRA: Continuation Health Coverage Seafarers or their dependents who have lost eligibility for health care coverage under the mles and regulations of the Seafarers Welfare Plan, may be eligible to purchase, at a premium, welfare coverage directly ff-om the plan. Seafarers who have lost their eligibility for plan coverage must notify the plan office immediately to find out whether or not they or their dependents may elect to continue benefits under this program. To obtain more information about this program. Seafarers may call the membership services office at 1-800-CLAIMS-4 (1-800-2524674) or may write to: COBRA Program, Seafarers Welfare Plan; 5201 Auth Way; Camp Springs, Maryland 20746 (The April 1989 edition of the Se.afarers LOG contains a complete description of the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act­ or COBRA-^program.) .t.'"; • •. :4 �jmm Dispatchers' Repert for Great Lakes CU-Company/Lakes Lr—Lakes JUNE 1-30, 1990 : Algonac Port vr^ • >•••-••••-> ••v.!Ki !Sjf Port Algonac Seafarers International Union Direttory NP—Non Priority *TOTAL REGISTERED TOTAL SHIPPED **REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups All Groups All Groups Class CL Class L Class NP Class CL Class L Class NP Class CL Class L Class NP DECK DEPARTMENT 0 »rv.r '• 0 48 ENGINE DEPARTMENT 0 12 4 STEWARD DEPARTMENT 0 16 2 5; 2 , - • ENTRY DEPARTMENT 0 0 0 15 16 0 0 41 54 Totals All Departments 0 45 22 0 76 11 *"Total Registered" means the number of for shipping- at the port last month — men who actually registered **"Re2stered"on Beach" means the total number of men registered at the port at the end of last month. Dispattdieis' Report tar taland Waters JUNE 1-30, 1990 • TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups Class A Class B Class C •TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups Class A Class B Class C ••REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups Class A Class B Class C DECK DEPARTMENT Port New York II Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Mobile New Orleans Jacksonville ; • Sail Francisco WilmingtQp Seattle Puerto Rico Houston I : Algonac I St. Louis \ Piney Point' Totals 0 0 9 62 0 0 0 0 . , 9 ;, • 9 10 6 • ... .>....<r«Kk¥.i:u 'y0hi. •: ' •' -i" 'v"'yv-yL,'' •K'.X®; I: 4: >•:. ... r' • • i: •; Port New York jPhiladelphjy Baltimore , Norfolk Mobile New Orleans Jacksonville ; San Franciscp .^mington Seattle Puerto Rico Houston Algonac ^ 1st. Louis l^ney Pointy, .,5^ Totals Port New YbrkI Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Mobile New Orleans Jacksonville San Francisco Wilmington Seattle Puerto Rico Houston Algonac f-|St. Louis . ^Piney Point Totals HEADQUARTERS 5201 Auth Way Camp Springs, MD 20746 (301)899-0675 ALGONAC 520 St. Clair River Dr. Algonac, Ml 48001 (313) 794-4988 BALTIMORE 1216 E. Baltimore St. Baltimore, MD 21202 (301) 327-4900 DULUTH 705 Medical Arts Building Duluth, MN 55802 (218)722-4110 HONOLULU 636 Cooke St. Honolulu, HI 96813 i:'® (808) 523-5434 HOUSTON 1221 Pierce St. Houston, TX 77002 (713) 659-5152 JACKSONVILLE 3315 Liberty St. Jacksonville, FL 32206 (904) 353-0987 JERSEY CITY 99 Montgomery St. > Jersey City, NJ 07302 (201) 435-9424 MOBILE 1640 Dauphin Island Pk>vy; Mobile, AL 36605 (205) 478-0916 NEW BEDFORD (0 |;:rW, 50 Union St. New Bedford, MA 02740 (508) 997-5404 NEW ORLEANS 630 Jackson .Ave. New Orleans, LA 70130 tiiiii (504) 529-7546 NEW YORK •.'lliil-l I;' 675 Fourth Ave. Brooklyn, NY 11232 I (718)499-6600 NORFOLK 115 Third St. Norfolk, VA 23510 (804) 622-1892 PHILADELPHIA y 2604 S. 4 St. y Philadelphia, PA 19148 (215) 336-3818 PINEY POINT St. Mary's County Piney Point, MD 20674 (301)994-0010 SAN FRANCISCO 350 Fremont St. San Francisco, CA 94105 (415) 543-5855 . / j /y-: Government Services Division (415) 861-3400 SANTURCE T.' 1057 Fernandez Juncos St. Stop 16 Santurce, PR 00907 (809) 721-4033 SEATTLE 2505 First Ave. ? Seattle, WA 98121 (206)441-1960 ST. LOUIS 4.581 Gravois Ave. St. Louis, MO 63116 (314) 752-6500 WILMINGTON 510 N. Broad Ave. Wilmington, CA 90744 (213)549-4000 ... V. h 0 . 0 y .0, 2 0 0 1 1- 0 0 0 0 0 0 Q 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 ilifl. I:. : O..I: • 1X 0 5 . ... 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 ' -y 0 1 3 r . .. 0. 0 0 3 0 0 •J'"'- • ® 0 . , 0 Q 0 0 0 1 0 0 5 ,. 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 ? 11 a Ol .9; 0 0 0 3 I 0 0 0 0 0 9 5 Totals All Departments 43 18 25 45 18 18 179 82 71 *"Total Registered" means the number of men who actually registered for shipping at the port last month. ••"Registered on the Beach" means the total number of men registered at the port at the end of last month. • '1; • r _%r, : ; ' • " >-"y .IC-'t - I �•teSW': • ^• -v.'. • soFARots m 20 fv. T he Seafarers Pension Plan an­ nounces the retirement of 25 members of the union this month, From this group, 17 sailed in the deep sea division, seven in the in­ land section and one from the Great Lakes. A total of four of the pensioners were bom outside the continental United States. From the deep sea di­ vision, Arthur Campbell was bom in Nicaragua, Arthur Finnell in Mexico and Olwen King in the British West Indies. Great Lakes member Abdulwali Elgahmi was born in Yemen. Recertified Steward William T. Sharp is the oldest member of the retirees' group. He was bom in Me­ ridian, Miss. 70 years ago. Brief biographical sketches of all these Seafarers and the others to re­ tire follow. V.'vC!' M. «••> , •il: DEEP SEA ARTHUR C. CAMPBELL, 65, joined the Seafarers in No­ vember 1960 in the port of New Orleans. Bom in Bluefields, Nica­ ragua, the deck department veteran upgraded to recertified bosun at the Lundeberg School in 1975. Brother Campbell calls New Orleans home. ARTHUR FINNELL, 69, joined the SIU in July 1953 in the port of New York. The Mexi­ can native served in the U.S. Navy from 1941 to 1947. Brother Finnell sailed in the deck department before retiring to Houston. iS iW;vf:-::^-: - »i-;^ '• .;f -' > ; ; if t w .'. •« •" e- • • '••fm JAMES M. FULLER, 65, joined the union in March 1948 in the port of New York. A native of Springfield, Mass., he served in the Navy from 1942 to 1946. The deck department veteran upgraded to quartermaster in 1976 at the Lundeberg School. Brother Fuller also shipped briefly in the inland di­ vision with Dixie Carriers. He calls Graton, Calif, home. SAM S. COINS, 65, joined the Sea­ farers in Septem­ ber 1968 in the port of New Or­ leans. He was bom in Cleve­ land, Tenn. and served in the Navy from 1942 to 1945. Brother Goins shipped in the deck department. He has retired to Houston. CLARENCE E. HEMBY, 64, joined the SIU in March 1948 in the port of New York. The Ala­ bama native served in the Army from 1941 to 1946. As a mem­ ber of the black gang. Brother Hemby upgraded to QMED in 1972 at the Lundeberg School. He resides in Melboume, Fla. To Our New Pensioners ... Thanks for a Job Well Done Each month in the Seafarers LOG, the names of SIU members who recently have become pensioners appear with a breif biographical sketch. These men and women have served the maritime industry well, and the SIU and all their union brothers and sisters wish them happiness and health in the days ahead. WILLIAM HUNTER, 64, joined tlje union in September 1955 in the port of Mobile, Ala. A native of Tusca­ loosa, Ala., he served in the Navy from 1942 to 1946. Brother Hunter shipped on Alcoa vessels early in his deck department career. He lives in Mobile. CHARLES W. JORDAN, 65, joined the Seafar­ ers in Febmary 1944 in the port of New York. He worked in the deck department and sailed toward the end of his ca­ reer from the port of Jacksonville, Fla. Brother Jordan still calls his na­ tive Savannah, Ga. home. OLWEN M. KING, 65, joined the SIU in July 1964. He was bom in the British West In­ dies. The deck department vet­ eran shipped on Alcoa and Isthmian vessels early in his career. Brother King has retired to St. Vincent, West Indies. JULIUS LUKACS, 62, joined the union in April 1946 in the port of New York. The New Jersey native had his engine depart­ ment career inter­ rupted by a stint in the Army from 1950 to 1952. Brother Lukacs lives in Yokohama, Japan. CARL L. OLSEN, 66, joined the Seafar­ ers in April 1951 in the port of New Orleans. Bom in Pennsyl­ vania, he served in the Army from 1944 to 1948. Brother Olsen shipped in the deck department before retir­ ing to Seattle. WILLIE PAT­ TERSON, 66, graduated in Sep­ tember 1962 from the Andrew Furuseth Train­ ing School in New Orleans. He served in the Army from 1942 to 1946. Early in his galley gang career, he sailed on Waterman and Delta vessels. Brother Patterson resides in New Or­ leans. JAMES F. PRAYTOR, 65, joined the SIU in October 1947 in his native Jack­ sonville, Fla. He was a member of the steward depart­ ment. Brother Praytor has retired to New Orleans. LEO L. SELESKIE, 69, joined the union in March 1945 in the port of Boston. He was bom in Scranton, Pa. and shipped in the engine depart­ ment. Brother Seleskie calls Spo­ kane, Wash. home. WILLIAM T. SHARP, 70, joined the Seafar­ ers in March 1956. The native of Meridian, Miss, sailed in the steward de­ partment. Brother Sharp upgraded to recertified steward in, 1988 at the Lundeberg School. He lives in Tacoma. Wash. JOHN A. SIMMONS, 62, joined the Marine Cooks and Stewards, prior to its merger with the SIU, in October 1954 in the port of Portland, Ore. Bom in Texas, he served in the Army from 1946 to 1948. He up­ graded his steward department rat­ ing several times at the Lundeberg School, including cook and baker in 1984. Brother Simmons has retired to Seaview, Va. RICHARD L. TREXLER, 65, joined the SIU in July 1951 in the port of Balti­ more. He served in the Navy from 1942 to 1946. Brother Trexler upgraded his deck department rating to able seaman in 1975 at the Lundeberg School. He still lives in his native Cumberland, Md. INLAND LUTHER RAY ELLIS, 53, joined the union in June 1972 in the port of Port Arthur, Texas. He served in the Army from 1953 to 1957. Boatman Ellis worked as a captain aboard Sa­ bine Towing tugs. He resides in his native Orange, Texas. JAMES T. HALL, 62, joined the Seafarers in January 1968 in the port of Philadelphia. The steward depart­ ment veteran served in the Army from 1951 to 1963. Boatman Hall sailed on Interstate Oil vessels be­ fore retiring to Grimstead, Va. REEVES J. HUVAL, 62, joined the SIU in August 1964 in the port of St. Louis. He worked in the en­ gine department. Boatman Huval still calls his native Breaux Bridge, La. home. WILLIAM E. MORGAN, 62, joined the union in March 1979 in the port of Jack­ sonville, Fla. Bom in North Carolina, he worked in the steward department. Boatman Mor­ gan has retired to Jacksonville. JOSE E. SOLIS, 63, joined the Seafarers in May 1957 in the port of Houston. The Donna, Texas na­ tive served in the Army from 1944 to 1947. He worked in the deck de­ partment on G&H Towinig vessels. Boatman Solis lives in Texas City, Texas. HERBERT SWARTZ, 62, joined the SIU in Febmary 1973 in the port of Philadelphia. Bom in New Jersey, he served in the Marines from 1942 to 1947. The deck department vet­ eran sailed on Interstate Oil boats and upgraded in 1979 at the Lundeberg School. Boatman Swartz resides in Upper Darby, Pa. HORACE A. WILTSHIRE, 62, joined the union in May 1946 in the port of Norfolk, Va. The Virginia na­ tive had his deck department career intermpted by the Air Force from 1951 to 1955. Boatman Wiltshire calls Norfolk home. GREAT LAKES ABDULWALI ELIGAHMI, 47, joined the Seafar­ ers in November 1965 in the port of Detroit. The galley gang mem­ ber was bom in Yemen. Brother Eligahmi has retired to Dearbom, Mich. LLOIDE. McGREW,62, joined the SIU in 1957 in the port of Detroit. The Kentucky native sailed in the deck department. He resides in Leitchfield, Ky. LOOKING FOR MEMORABILIA D o you have any old union re­ cords, photos or other memo­ rabilia "filed" away in your attic? The Union's Paul Hall Library and Maritime Museum at the Lundeberg School is looking for contributions to its archives. Materials may be sent to the Sea­ farers LOG (where they will be cataloged and then sent to the mu­ seum). The address is: Seafarers LOG, 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, MD 20746. ' ii. �im JULY 1990 21 I the Seafarers LOG attempts to print as many digest Of unkmShipboard minutes 1 as possible. On occasion, iiecause of space limitations, some wHI be omitted. 'I Ships minutes are reviewed by the union's contract department Those Isstm requiring attention or resolution are ^n^ed by the union upon receipt of the ships minutes. A' •- .'• LIBERTY STAR (Liberty Maritime), March 11 —Chairman F. C. Adams, Secretary A. Johnson. Chairman noted everything running smoothly. He urged members to give to SPAD and upgrade at Finey Point. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew announced receipt of Sea­ farers LOG. Members said officers will not stay put of crew recreation and mess rooms. They also reported need for new VCR and television. Steward department thanked for job well done. USNS CAPELLA (IMC), March 4 — Chairman David Martz, Secretary H. M. Davis, Educational Director B. Smith, Deck Delegate Howard Venezia, Steward Delegate Jack A. Rankin. Chairman announced ship would lay up for three weeks in Pusan, South Korea. He said crew would receive draw March 6. No disputed OT or beefs reported. Crew urged pool be set up for movie fund. Next ports: Pusan, Pearl Harbor, Hawaii and O^land, Calif. AMERICAN CORMORANT(Pacific Gulf Marine), April 11 — Chairman Vern Huelett, Secretary W. J. Cromwell. Chairman announced new dryer on­ board. Treasurer reported $105 in ship's fund and $75 in movie fund. No beefs or disputed OT reported. BROOKS RANGE (lOM), April 1 — Chairman M. G. Gutierrez, Secretary J. Pitetta, Educational Director Robert Hamil. Chairman announced vessel would pay off On arrival in Los Angeles. He said ship's next voyage would be to Panama, then it would return to Portland, Ore. for about two months to be short­ ened. Secretary urged members to up­ grade at Lundeberg School. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew asked con­ tracts department to review increase in dental plan. LIBERTY BELLE(Liberty Maritime), April 29 —Chairman Lother Beck, Sec­ retary N. Duhe, Educational Director D. Swanner. Chairman reported mail ser­ vice to vessel is poor. He noted allot­ ment checks went out after much delay. He said stroke stretcher is missing belts and blankets. He reminded members to clean rooms when leaving and support SPAD. Secretary urged members to read Seafarers LOG. Educational director re­ quested better safety movies. No beefs or disputed OT reported. March issue of Seafarers LOG received. Crew asked air conditioning be repaired. OMI MISSOURI (OMl Corp.), April 8 — Chairman Car! Francum, Secretary H. Jones Jr., Engine Delegate Ronald Gor­ don. Chairman reported everything going well. Educational director urged members to upgrade at Piney Point. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Steward department thanked for making food much better. OMI MISSOURI (OMl Corp.), April 29 — Chairman Carl Francum, Secretary H. Jones Jr., Educational Director Ronald Gordon. Chairman reported voyage going very well but new mattresses are needed onboard. Secretary thanked crew for good trip so far. Treasurer reported $285 in ship's fund. No beefs or dis­ puted OT reported. Crew thanked steward department for good job. Sea-Land Navigator Bosun Christian Christensen catches up on the latest news in the Seafarers LOG after a payoff in Long Beach, Calif. LONG LINES(Transoceanic Cable), May 27 — Chairman Joseph J. Olson, Secre­ tary Thomas Navarre, Educational Di­ rector R. Glaze, Engine Delegate Richard Tankersley. Chairman and sec­ retary announced everything going well. Treasurer reported $417.14 in ship's fiind. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew wanted to know why OT withheld for one week at payoffs. LNG AQUARIUS (ETC), May 20 — Chairman V. Veach, Secretary F. Rob­ ertson, Educational Director David Veldkamp, Deck Delegate Richard Lindsey, Steward Delegate George Tay­ lor. Secretary reminded crew to work safely and be careful coming and going NEDLLOYD HUDSON (Sea-Land Ser­ vice), May 20 — Chairman John Neff, Secretary R. G. Connolly, Educational Director Mike Overgaard, Deck Dele­ gate Charles Mann, Engine Delegate Terry Prescott, Steward Delegate Rob­ ert Arana. Chairman talked with crew Nurdjaja. Chairman announced every­ one from captain on down is happy with crew. Educational director reminded members to upgrade at Lundeberg School. No beefs or disputed OT re­ ported. Crew requested second dryer. All departments thawed for jobs well done. ..V-. .• r.'^^ : "',<r . . . . •• . USNS CAPELLA (IMC), April 21 — Chairman D. Martz, Secretary H. Davis, Educational Director R. Smith. Chairman reviewed IMC contract with crew. No beefs or disputed OT reported. SEA-LAND QUALITY(Sea-Land Service), April 29 — Chairman S. A. Dixon, Sec­ retary M. McDermott, Educational Di­ rector R. Torgesen. Chairman thanked crew for good voyage. He said previous problems have been settled somewhat. He urged members to stay abreast on union matters through the Seafarers LOG and to donate to SPAD. Education­ al director reminded members to up­ grade at Lundeberg School. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew thanked for keeping vessel clean and making sure plastics do not go over the side. Next port: Bremerhaven, West Germany. ULTRAMAR (Aimerican Marine Trans­ port), April 8 — Chairman William Kratsos, Secretary C. Johnson, Educa­ tional Director W. C. Weekley, Deck Delegate Reginald Watkins, Engine Delegate Wilbur McGee, Steward Dele­ gate Howard Williams. Chairman noted vessel was sailing for Egypt after spend­ ing week at mouth of Mississippi River. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew asked contracts department look into making Martin Luther King day a union holiday. Steward department thanked for fine work. Deck department thanked for painting crew recreation and mess halls. Crew asked ship's minutes form be changed to reflect both brothers and sisters who have departed. CAROLINA (Puerto Rico Marine), May 27 — Chairman A. J. Austin, Secret^ Rafael Maldonado, Educational Direc- . tor David Able. Chairman announced ship would pay off in Elizabeth, N.J. He said all was running smoothly. No beefs or disputed OT. Vote of thanks given to deck and engine departments for keeping pantry and crew messroom clean. \ •• ,. H . V. • •S'T"', • ;, • RALEIGH BA Y(Sea-Land Service), April 13 — Chairman C. B. Hall, Secretary E. Vazquez, Educational Director Paul Thomas. Chairman said everything was running smoothly. Secretary thanked crew for being nice bunch of guys as he was leaving for vacation. No beefs or dis­ puted OT reported. Vote of thanks given to steward department. Next port: Elizabeth, N.J. AMBASSADOR (prowley Maritime), May 27 — Chairman David Newman, Secretary C. Scott, Educational Director E. Harris, Engine Delegate Nathaniel Lamb. Chairman read letters received pertaining to union business. Educa­ tional director noted everything was in fair shape. No beefs or disputed OT re­ ported. Bosun Gets Latest News GALVESTON (Sea-Land Service), May 13 — Chairman David Mason, Secretary T. J. Smith, Secretary A. Cuevas, Deck Delegate Joseph J. McGill. Engine Delegate Donald V. Cox, Steward Delegate Joe L. Clark. Chair­ man announced payoff May 15 in Bos­ ton. He told crew drug testing would begin in June. Treasurer reported $92 in movie fund. No beefs or disputed OT re­ ported. Crew asked contracts department to review increase in pension benefits. Steward department thanked for job well done. Crew reminded not to put trash in laundry room. Crew reminded to give to SPAD and upgrade at Lundeberg School. Next ports: Boston, Mass:, Eliza­ beth, N.J. and Portsmouth, Va. J • f.. ' .\-l •. • 'i"'' • r. •;, Ready to Begin Serving steward Baker J^n Alamar (left) and Chief Cook Jimmy Williams have the set up to serve lunch to the hungry crew aboard the Sea-Land Navigator while it was docked recently in Long Beach, Calif. ashore. Educational director told crew to upgrade at Piney Point. Treasurer re­ ported $1,0(X) in ship's fund. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew received copies of Seafarers LOG. Crew wanted to know why flyout date on pay vouch­ ers had been deleted. Crew asked to keep noise down in weight room after hours. Next port: Osaka, Japan. LNG GEMINI (ETC), May 30 — Chair­ man A. L. "Pete" Water, Secretary Mi­ chael Meany, Deck Delegate Kenneth Lusk, Steward Delegate Jill Prescott. Chairman praised deck crew as best in long time. He noted ordinary seamen were very well motivated. He thanked steward department for job well done. Secretary said he was pleased with gal­ ley staff. He gave special thanks to chief cook for his professionalism. He urged members to upgrade at Lundeberg School. No beefs or disputed OT re­ ported. Crew asked why it could not keep plastics aboard ship and dump all other garbage overboard instead of burn­ ing it. Next port: Bontang, Indonesia. LNG TAURUS (ETC), May 26 — Chair­ man John Japper, Secretary J. Gib­ bons, Educational Director C. W. Dahlhaus. Chairman announced first aid kit would be placed on basketball court. He asked members to refrain from smok­ ing during meal hours. He urged crew to work safely aboard vessel. Secretary said he had telex from ETC safety director that handsoap aboard causes dermatitis. Educational director urged members to stay informed by reading Seafarers LCKJ. Treasurer announced ship's fund at $450. No beefs or disputed OT re­ ported. Steward department thanked for job well done. Next port: Osaka, Japan. LNG VIRGO (ETC), May 27 — Chairman Robbynson H. Suy, Secretary Robert H. Forshee, Deck Delegate Don McKinney. Engine Delegate Jerry L. John­ son, Steward Delegate Udjang about new drug testing and alcohol regu­ lations. He advised members to be care­ ful. Deck delegate reported beef while engine delegate noted beefs and disputed ' OT. Nothing reported by steward dele­ gate. Crew thanked chief cook Robert Arana and GSU Eddie Gonzales. Bosun John Neff thanked for extra good job painting elevators. Crew asked con­ tracts department to look into allowing permanent men to register in home ports rather than where ship docks. Next port: Elizabeth, N.J. OMI COLUMBIA (OMl Corp.), May 28 — Chairman W. E. Lough, Secretary R. A. Castillo. Chairman reported payoff would be held May 31. He noted beef with captain pertaining to movie locker with captain saying he will close it and take the matter up with the union. Chair­ man said most movies were made by per­ manent pumpman. Secretary urged members to upgrade at Lundeberg School. Treasurer announced $194 in ship's fund. No other beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew thanked steward department. OMIDYNACHEM(OMl Corp.), May 21 — Chairman Thomas Walker, Secretary Donnie W. Collins, Educational Direc­ tor Paul E. Johnson, Deck Delegate Gary L. Dates, Engine Delegate George F. Darney, Steward Delegate Joseph C. Bush. Chairman said repair list was being created and engineers al­ ready working on air conditioning. Secre­ tary urged members to stay up to date with Seafarers LOG. He said it was best source of information in union and thanked staff who put it together. He also noted missing child feature is new­ est item to be a hit in paper. Educational director urged members to take advan­ tage of Piney Point. Treasurer reported ship's fund at $326. Deck delegate re­ ported several minor beefs. No beefs or «... Continued on page 22 v.-,'v... �ili-ttii!l»UiJiBP.' ^'-'P® •-<? ?' SCAFARiRSlOG 22 _{..,; :.-.M. Ships Digests Continued from page 21 W00§ y# £}!•. « A' ' .-V;"-'./.',i?'; ",' ' -.r i\" Mc-ll ;•,. ^'j;£:- v- !J ,v-• =V';V's k M-"-: disputed OT from engine or steward del­ egates. A hearty vote of thanks given to galley gang. Crew discussed ideas for new contract. Next ports: El Segundo, Long Beach and San Francisco, Calif. OVERSEAS ALASKA (Maritime Over­ seas), May 20 — Chairman Eugene Bev­ erly, Secretary Carl Woodward, Educational Director Thomas A. Koubek, Engine Delegate Gary R. Danos, Steward Delegate Robert Brown. Chairman announced ship to lay up in Tampa, Fla. shipyard; members • would be paid off at that time. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew urged to read President's Report in Seafarers LOG. Two crewmembers lost money during voyage. Crew said television and VCR need to be repaired while in port. Next port: Tampa. OVERSEAS ARCTIC (Maritime Over­ seas), May 18 — Chairman John Zepeda, Secretary Fernando Urias, Ed­ ucational Director E. Figueroa, Steward Delegate Billy Mitchell. Chairman an­ nounced payoff May 22 in Nederland, Texas. No beefs or disputed OT re­ ported. Crew congratulated AB Lorenzo Zepeda on his return from Finey Point where he took the recertified bosun train­ ing. Crew asked company to supply transportation to pay phone in Pilot Town, La. so families can be called. Crew also asked company to supply checks at payoff in Pilot Town as there is no place to get money orders. Next port: Nederland. OVERSEAS CHICAGO(Maritime Over­ seas), May 19 — Chairman G. Hernandez, Secretary Clyde Kreiss, Ed­ ucational Director Mark Sawin, Engine Delegate E. Whisenbant, Steward Dele­ gate L. Martinez. Chairman announced vessel payoff on May 21. He asked those getting off to strip bunks and clean rooms. No beefs or disputed OT re­ ported. Crew asked contracts department to look into reducing seatime to 15 years for pension and increasing limit to $1,500 monthly. Crew asked patrolman to investigate captain and-chief mate in­ specting rooms without crew representa­ tive present. Crew also wanted patrolman to investigate letter stating OT mandatory for deck department. Steward department thanked for job well done. OVERSEAS HARRIETTE(Maritime Over­ seas), May 20 — Chairman William Jef­ ferson, Secretary Vincent Sanchez Sr., Educational Delegate Gerald A. Yore. Chairman reported vessel had annual in­ spection while in Norfolk, Va. He said vessel was going to New Orleans, with payoff expected May 30, to load grain for Alexandria, Egypt. No beefs or dis­ puted OT reported. Crew asked contracts department to review making death bene­ fits the same for those who have retired in good standing as those who still sail. Crew urged to make sure tools meet American standards in order to prevent accidents and injuries. Crew told to be­ ware of barber who comes aboard ship in Alexandria. Next port: New Orleans. SEA-LAND ACHIEVER iS&i-Land Ser­ vice), May 20 — Chairman Francis Adams, Secretary R. Griswold, Educa­ tional Director M. Serbs, Deck Delegate Mike Halkias, Engine Delegate Clay­ ton Everett, Steward Delegate Armando Frissora. Chairman an­ nounced stereo system for crew's lounge will arrive this trip or next. He said all is running smoothly. Secretary reported $160 in ship's fund. Educational director urged members to upgrade at Lundeberg School. Steward delegate reported dis­ puted OT. Deck and engine delegates re­ ported no beefs or disputed OT. Crew asked contracts department to review in­ crease in pensions and institute COLA clause in new contract. Crew asked for clarification on missing man's wages in three-man steward department. TV will be repaired in port. Deck and engine de­ partments thanked for cleaning op after themselves. Next port: Elizabeth, N.J. SEA-LAND ATLANTIC (Sea-Land Ser­ vice), May 13 — Chairman C. L. Hickenbotam, Secretary J. Rivera, Edu­ cational Director Michael Derringe. Secretary reminded members to increase their knowledge through the Lundeberg School. No beefs or disputed OT re­ ported. Crew asked contracts department to review increase in monthly pension al­ lotments and decrease in vacation filing time from 120 to 90 days. Next ports: Charleston, S.C., Port Everglades, Fla., Houston and Jacksonville, Fla. S^-LAND EXPEDITION (Sea-Land Ser­ vice), May 21 — Chairman Marvin Zimbro, Secretary Janice Patterson, Educational Director David S. Dukehart, Deck Delegate George Mazzola, Engine Delegate Bernard Hutching, Steward Delegate Antjuan WebbBirch. Chairman announced new furni­ ture would be arriving soon. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew asked con­ tracts department to explore increase of one AB and one messman per ship. SEA-LAND FREEDOM (Sea-Land Ser­ vice), May 25 — Chairman W. Feil, Sec­ retary Clare Crane, Deck Delegate John C. Noble. Treasurer reported $295 in ship's fund. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew asked contracts depart­ ment to make Seattle a constitutional port. Crew asked company to provide let­ ter for unemployment when time is up per contract. SEA-LAND INDEPENDENCE (Sea-Land Service), May 12 — Chairman L. E. Watson, Secretary S. A. Goodman, Edu­ cational Director Archie Bell, Steward Delegate Michael Linus. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew asked con­ tracts department to review allowing per­ manent members to keep jobs if they are forced to leave vessel because of illness or injury. Crew also requested investiga­ tion of unemployment pay practices of various states. Next port: Tacoma, Wash. SEA-LAND MARINER (Sea-Land Ser­ vice), May 19 — Chairman A. R. Mc Cree. Secretary P. P. Lopez, Educational Director M. E. Sabin, Deck Delegate R. E. McGonagle, Steward Delegate R. Davis. Chairman reminded all members to be onboard one hour before sailing or face being logged and fired. Treasurer announced $97 in ship's fund for barbe­ cues. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Steward department thanked for good food and fine work. Next port: Tacoma, Wash. SEA-LAND NA VIGATOR (Sea-Land Ser­ vice), May 27 — Chairman Salvatore Sbriglio, Secretary John J. Alamar, Ed­ ucational Director Ralph W. Willard, Steward Delegate James Harper. Chair­ man noted personality problem between steward and chief engineer would be taken up with patrolman upon arrival in Long Beach, Calif. No other beefs or dis­ puted OT reported. Crew asked com­ pany to replace case for movies, curtains in rooms and recreation room and repair or replace television. Crew also asked •that booklet be provided on each members's duty in unlicensed depart­ ments. Next ports: Oakland, Calif- and Honolulu. SEA-LAND PACIFIC(Sea-Land Service), May 27 — Chairman William L, Till­ man, Secretary J. S. Smith, Educational Director Steve Bigelow, Deck Delegate G. T. Johnson, Engine Delegate Cliff Akers, Steward Delegate D. Garrison. Chairman noted everything was running smoothly. He reminded crew to turn off television when leaving crew lounge and VCR needed repair. Secretary reported $21.20 in ship's fund after spending $226.20 on barbecue. No beefs or dis­ puted OT reported. Crew thanked stew­ ard department for the barbecue,.calling it one of best ever held on ship. SEA-LAND QUALITY(Sea-Land Service), May 27 — Chairman A. C. Harrington, Secretary M. McDermott, Educational Director C. Torgersen, Deck Delegate Donald M. Hood. Chairman stated he was glad to be back after vacation. He re­ minded crew to stay alert to union hap­ penings through patrolmen and union literature as new contract approaches. He thanked crew for smooth voyage and urged the members to meet their SIU fi­ nancial obligations. Secretary asked members to fill out crew list in full prior to arrival in New Jersey. He thanked crew for cooperation regarding plastics disposal. Educational director asked crew to take time to watch safety videos. He noted new Seafarers LOGS and other information would come aboard at pay­ off. No beefs or disputed QT reported. Crew continued to express concern about stack gas problem on deck. Next port: Portsmouth, Va. SEA-LAND VOYAGER (Sea-Land Ser­ vice), May 27 — Chairman Dennis Brown, Secretary C. Gibson, Educa­ tional Director R. Risbeck. Chairman an­ nounced payoff will take place June 3 upon arrival in Tacoma, Wash. Educa­ tional director urged members to up­ grade at Piney Point. Deck and engine delegates reported beefs and disputed OT. Steward delegate reported no beefs or disputed OT. Steward department asked contracts department why its mem­ bers are denied one hour per week for room sanitary that is given to other de­ partments. Crew thanked steward depart­ ment for job well done. Next port: Tacoma. STONEWALL JACKSON (Waterman), May 13 — Chairman Carl Lineberry, Secretary Charles Corrent, Educational Director F. Quebedeaux, Deck Delegate Robert Christensen, Engine Delegate James A. Tims, Steward Delegate A. J. Severe. Chairman thanked steward de­ partment for job well done. He noted it was smooth trip and asked members to donate to Seafarers LOG. He reminded crew to upgrade at Lundeberg School. He said it appeared that International Ship Management may be taking over Waterman, but he had not heard any- Union Chores Handled During Texas Payoff Patrolman Steve Ruiz (center) from the port of Houston receives union dues from Sea-Land Atlantic crewmembers Able Seaman E.I. Bronstein (left) and Steward Assistant L. Cifuentes when the vessel docked recently in LaPorte, Texas. thing for certain. Secretary thanked Chief Cook John Reid for his specials and sauces. He thanked steward assis­ tants for job well done. He asked those needing new mattresses to notify him. Educational director noted all safety equipment was working thanks to crew's concern. Treasurer announced $260 in movie fund. No beefs or disputed OT re­ ported. Crew thanked 4-to-8 watch for keeping pantry and messhalls clean. Next port: Newport News, Va. THOMPSOM PASS (IOM), May 20 — Chairman Patrick E. Baker, Secretary G. F. Thomas, Educational Director J. F. Walker. Chairman said all union com­ munications had been posted for mem­ bers to read. He offered vote of thanks td steward department for fine job. Educa­ tional director reminded crew to upgrade at Piney Point. All delegates reported beef with captain riot orderirig standbys while vessel was in port. Crew asked that television and VCR be cleaned and tuned. Next ports: El Segundo and Long Beach, Califi ULTRAMAR (American Maritime Trans­ port), May 13 — Chairman Reginald Watkins, Secretary C. N. Johnson, Edu­ cational Director W. C. Weekly. Chair­ man announced payoff May 19 in Beaumont, Texas where it will load be­ fore sailing back to Egypt. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew asked to keep noise down while people are sleep­ ing. Crew sought chalk board for crew's messhall and new VCR as old one keeps breaking. Steward department thanked for a job well done. Next port: Beaumont. USNS CAPELLA (IMC), May 24 — Chairman D. Martz, Educational Direc-. tor R. Smith. Chairman announced pay­ off set for Jacksonville, Fla. where vessel will ^ laying up. He reminded ev­ eryone to clean rooms and turn in keys. Engine delegate reported some disputed OT. No beefs or disputed OT reported by deck and steward delegates. Crew took up collection and flowers were sent in memory of AB T. Bennett who died aboard ship while it was sailing from Pusan, South Korea to Tacoma, Wash. AMBASSADOR (Crowley Maritime), June 9 — Chairman Dave Newman, Secretary C. Scott, Educational Director E. Harris, Deck Delegate A. Quinatana. Engine Delegate Nathaniel Lamb, Steward Delegate Harry Clements. Chairman said all was running well aboard vessel. Deck delegate reported disputed OT. No beefs or disputed OT re­ ported by engine or steward delegates. Crew thanked steward department for job well done. GUS W. DARNELL (Ocean Shipholding), June 7 — Chairmari Thomas P. Banks, Secretary R. E. Hicks, Educational Di­ rector David Dalls, Deck Delegate Ar­ thur Saeli, Engine Delegate Arthur Baredian, Steward Delegate E, L. Hatchl. Chairman posted notice about drug testing for members leaving ship hurt or unfit for duty because of negli­ gence. He urged members to read the Seafarers LOG and upgrade at the Lundeberg School to get ahead. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew asked contracts dfepartment to review de­ crease in seatime needed to retire. Crew reported ship would be out of food in few days. Ice machine and microwave oven need to be repaired or replaced. Crew thanked steward department for job well done. N^t port: Beaufort, N.C. LAWRENCEH. GIANELLA (Ocean Shipholding), June 3 — Chairman Pete Hulseborch, Secretary Richard W. Paulson, Educational Director D. Farmer, Deck Delegate Jim Hagberg, Engine Delegate Ernest Lacunza, Stew­ ard Delegate Vincent Ortez. Chairman discussed purripman's duties on tankers but clarification from union still was needed. He announced parts for freezer had been received. He noted payoff would take place June 15. Educational di­ rector urged members to take advantage of opportunites to upgrade at Piney Continued on pe^e 23 , v • •' '• > �-jr*" • -'•'* JULYim dps Digegtgia# Continued from page 22 Point. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew asked contracts department to re­ view lowering of time needed for pen­ sion. Crew asked company for garbage can for plastics. Galley gang thanked for good meals, baked goods and good job all around. Next port: Panama Canal. LIBERTY SUM (Liberty Maritime), June 10 — Chairman H. Dermody, Secretary F. L. Washington, Engine Delegate Wai­ ter Fey, Steward Delegate Fred Lindsey. Chairman announced payoff in New Orleans on June 13. Secretary reminded crew to place plastics in "plastics only" cans, not in regular garbage. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew asked con­ tracts department to review possibility of higher base wages. Crew was told cap­ tain refused to pay transportation for members who travelled from union hall to Reserve, La. without receipts. Crew thanked steward department for fine work. Next port: New Orleans. LWG 4/?/£S (ETC), June 3 — Chairman Luther Myrek, Secretary Dana Para­ dise, Educational Director Alan Han­ son, Deck Delegate Francis H.Smith, Engine Delegate Dominick Orsini, Steward Delegate L. E. TefPt. Chairman said all going well since vessel left yard. Secretary asked crew's cooperation in separating bottles from cans in trash. Ed­ ucational director reminded crew to up­ grade at Lundeberg School. Treasurer reported $170 in ship's fund. No beefs or disputed OT reported; Letters from union about transportation home after quitting and emergency leave were read and discussed. Crew asked to have or­ ders ready as vessel will pass Singapore on next voyage. Next port: Nagoya, Japan. OMI CHAMPION (OM\ Corp.), June 10 — Chairman C. A. Bankston, Secretary Pedro Seilan, Educational Director Pat­ rick Coppola. Chairman announced new contract, itinerary and repairs will be handled. He offered a vote of thanks to steward department. Secretary report­ ed smooth sailing with great bunch of brothers and sisters. He noted better mail service and Seafarers LOG received monthly. Educational director urged members to upgrade at Piney Point and donate to SPAD. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew asked contracts depart­ ment not to give away any more benefits during negotiations. Next port: Belgium. OMI SACRAMENTO (OMI Corp.), June 3 — Chairman Sy Yaras, Secretaiy David W. Der, Educational Director Pete Vasquez. Deck Delegate Jack Brovrn, Stew­ ard Delegate Willie Grant. Chairman reported ship would pay off and lay up for a short time in New Orleans. Deck delegate reported some disputed OT. No beefs or disputed OT reported by engine or steward delegates. Vote of thanks given to all departments for job being done. OVERSEAS ALICE (Maritime Overseas), June 8 — Chairman Steve Copeland, Secretary Eva Myers. Educational Direc­ tor Alphonso Bombita, Deck Delegate Jeffrey Saxon, Engine Delegate Emil Gomez, Steward Delegate David Smith. Chairman asked members not to wear tank tops during meals. He announced new VCR purchased. Secretary said ship would be fumigated to get rid of roach problem. Educational director reminded crew of importance to upgrade at the Lundeberg School. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew expressed concern about getting reliefs on time. Crew thanked steward for iihproving menus and all her baking. Crew reminded to keep noise down in passageways. Next port: Diego Garcia. OVERSEAS PHILADELPHIA (Maritime Overseas), June 10 — Chairman Ken­ neth McGregor, Secretary Joseph Ben­ nett. Chairman said ship is rutming without charter and he is not sure where next voyage will go. Secretary reported all is going smoothly aboard vessel. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew asked for union representative to meet vessel more often than at payoffs. Crew urged contract negotiating committee to get good contract with no crew cutbacks. OVERSEAS WASHINGTON (Maiitime Overseas), June 3 — Chairman G. M. Westphal, Secretary B. E. Fletcher, Ed­ ucational Director H. S. Butler, Deck Delegate Lee Hollier, Engine Delegate Joseph King, Steward Delegate Jason Collins. Chairman noted payoff June 4 in New Orleans. He said eveiything on­ board was running smoothly. Secretary reported range, garbage disposal and cab­ inet doors need repair. He said chief engi­ neer is interfering with work of steward department. Beefs reported by steward delegate. No beefs or disputed OT re­ ported by deck or engine delegates. Next port: New Orleans. PONCE (Puerto Rico Marine), June 3 — Chairman Donald Wagner, Secretary J. Kundant, Educational Director E. Frederickson, Deck Delegate Paul Carolan. Engine Delegate Jay Ellis, Stew­ ard Delegate Pedro Sepulveda. Chairman announced company soon will begin retiling fo'c'sles. He said all was running smoothly. Educational director urged members to upgrade at Lundeberg School. No beefs or disputed OT re­ ported. Crew asked contracts department to review increase in daily maintenance and cure. Next ports: San Juan and Jack- sonville, Fla. S£4-LAND4MCH0ff4G£ (Sea-Land Ser­ vice), June 13 — Chairman John B. Lundborg, Secretary James Wright, Educational Director K. Bertel, Deck Delegate C. Crespo, Engine Delegate J. P. Lambert, Steward Delegate A, D. Gething. Chairman reminded crew to check with patrolman at payoff. Educational di­ rector told crew safety and training tapes available in officers' lounge. Treasurer announced movie fund at $50. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew asked contracts department to investigate in­ crease in monthly pension payments. En­ gine Delegate J. P. Lambert asked crew to make donation to United Negro Col­ lege Fund. Crew thanked steward depart­ ment, especially Chief Cook Aubrey Gething, for job well done, fine chow and varied menus. All hands thanked for keeping recreation and laundry rooms clean. Next port: Tacoma, Wash. SEA-LAND COMMITMENT (Sea-Land Ser­ vice), June 3 — Chairman John Roundtree, Secretary G. E. Sinkes, Edu­ cational Director Eric Bain, Steward IDelegate Jorge Salazar. Chairman re­ ported nothing new happening onboard. Deck delegate reported disputed OT. En­ gine and steward delegates reported no beefs or disputed OT. Vote of thanks given to steward department. Next ports: Boston and Elizabeth, N.J. SEA-LAND DEVELOPER (Sea-Land Ser­ vice), June 9 — Chairman C. Loveland, Secretary L. Lightfoot, Educational Di­ rector L. Brown, Deck Delegate Dave Atkinson, Steward Delegate M. Gramer. Chairman reminded those leaving vessel when it docks in Tacoma, Wash, on June 10 to turn in room keys. He said he had heard nothing about contract ne­ gotiations. Secretary thanked deck and engine departments for keeping ship's house clean. No beefs or disputed OT re­ ported. Crew reported volume control on stereo needed repair. Crew thanked stew- ard department for job well done. Next port: Tacoma. SEA-LAND INNOVATOR (Sea-Land Ser­ vice), June 12 — Chairman Claude J. Dockery, Secretary Jose M. Bayani, Ed­ ucational Director Mathias SoWerer, E>eck Delegate Alfred Lang, Engine IDelegate Arthur Longuet, Steward IDel­ egate D. S. Castillo. Secretary thanked unlicensed departments for keeping crew lounge and messhall clean. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew asked for more communication between ship and union other than Seafarers LOG. Crew noted exercise bike and shower head need repair. Next ports: Long Beach and Oakland, Calif. • , |i.; SEA-LAND PERFORMANCE (Sea-Land Service), June 10 — Chairman Jim Daw­ son, Secretary Richard Worobey. Chair­ man urged members to upgrade at Lun­ deberg School. No beefs or disputed OT reported. SEA-LAND TRADER (Sea-Land Service), June 15 — Chairman Tony Palino, Sec­ retary Norman Johnson, Eduational Di­ rector Sammie Hardin. Chairman noted good crew aboard. He urged all mem­ bers to take advantage of Piney Point. He reported electrician was denied den­ tal care in Guam. Educational director re­ minded members to check Seafarers LOG for new classes at Lundeberg School. Engine delegate reported beef. No beefs or disputed OT reported by deck and steward delegates. Crew asked contracts department to study addition of one member to steward department. Crew sought new television for crew's lounge and mattresses for those who need them. Know Your Rights FINANCIAL REPORTS. The constitu­ tion of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District makes specific pro­ vision for safeguarding the membership's money and Union finances. The constitu­ tion requires a detailed audit by Certified Public Accounts every year, which is to be submitted to the membership by the Secre­ tary-Treasurer. A yearly finance committee of rank and file members, elected by the membership, makesexamination each year of the finances of the Union and reports fully their findings and recommendations. Members of this committee may make dis­ senting reports, specific recommendations and separate findings. TRUST FUNDS. All trust funds of the SILT Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Watery District are administered in accordant with the provisions of various trust'Tund agreements. All these agreements specify that the trustees in charge of these funds shall equally consist of Union and manage­ ment representatives and their alternates. All expenditures and disbursements of trust funds are made only upon approval by a majority of the trustees. All trust fund finan­ cial records are available at the headquar­ ters of the various trust funds. SHIPPING RIGHTS. A member's ship­ ping rights and seniority are protected ex­ clusively by contracts between the Union and the employers. Members should get to know their shipping rights. Copies of these contracts are posted and available in all Union halls. If members believe there have been violations of their shipping or seniority rights as contained in the contracts between the Union and the employers, they should notify the Seafarers Appeals Board by certified mail, retum receipt requested. TTie proper address for this is: Angus "Red" Campbell Chairman, Seafarers Appeals Board 5201 Auth Way Camp Springs, MD 20746 Full copies of contracts as referred to are available to members at all times, either by writing directly to the Union or to the Sea­ farers Appeals Board. CONTRACTS. Copies of all SIU con­ tracts are available in all SIU halls. These contracts specify the wages and conditions under which an SIU member works and lives aboard a ship or boat. Members should know their contract rights, as well as their obligations, such as filing for overtime (OT) on the proper sheets and in the proper manner. If, at any time, a member believes that an SIU patrolman or other Union offi­ cial fails to protect their contract rights properly, they should contact the nearest SIU port agent. EDITORIAL POLICY—THE SEA­ FARERS LOG. The Seafarers LOG has traditionally refrained from publishing any ^icle serving the political purposes^of any individual in the Union, officer or member. It also has refrained from publishing arti­ cles deemed harmful to the' Union or its collective membership. This established policy has been reaffirmed by membership action at the September 19^ meetings in all constitutional ports. The responsibility for Seafarers LOG policy is vested in an editorial board \yhich consists of the Execu­ tive Board of the Union. The Executive Board may delegate, from among its ranks, one individual to carry out this responsibil­ ity. PAYMENT OF MONIES. No monies are to be paid to anyone in any official capacity in the SIU unless an official Union receipt is given for same. Under no circumstances should £uiy member pay any money for any reason unless he is given such receipt. In the event anyone attempts to require any such payment be made without supplying a re­ ceipt, or if a member is required to m^e a payment and is given an official receipt, but feels that he should not have been required to make such payment, this should imme­ diately be reported to Union headquarters. CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS. Copies of the SIU con­ stitution are available in all Union halls. All members should obtain copies of this con­ stitution so as to familiarize themselves with its contents. Any time a member feels any other member or officer is attempting to deprive him or her of any constitutional right or obligation by any methods such as dealing with charges, tri^s, etc., as well as all other details, the member so affected should immediately notify headquarters. EQUAL RIGHTS. All members are guaranteed equal rights in employment and as members of the SIU. These rights are clearly set forth in the SIU constitution and in the contracts which the Union has negotiated with the employers. Conse­ quently, no member may be discriminated against because of race, creed, color, sex and national or geographic origin. If any member feels that he is denied the equal rights to which he is entitled, he should notify Union headquarters. SEAFARERS POLITICAL ACTIVITY DONATION—SPAD. SPAD is a separate segregated fund. Its proceeds are used to further its objects and purposes including, but not limited to, furthering the political, social and economic interests of maritime workers, the preservation of furthering of the American Merchant Marine with im­ proved employment opportunities for se^en and boatmen and the advancement of trade union concepts. In connection with such objects, SPAD supports and con­ tributes to political candidates for elective office. All contributions are voluntary. No contribution may be solicited or received because of force, job discrimination, finan­ cial reprisal, or threat of such conduct, or as a condition of membership in the Union or of employment. If acontribution is made by reason of the above improper conduct, the member should notify the Seafarers Union or SPAD by certified mail within 30 days of the contribution for investigation and appropriate action and refund, if involunt^. A member should support SPAD to protect and further his economic, political and social interests, and American trade union concepts. : •(: " 'I 1 . • /i. • 4.-' . - • ' • •> •1 r' J- If at any time a member feels that any of the above rights have been violated, or that he has been denied his constitutional right of access to Union records or infor­ mation, he should immediately notify SIU President Michael Sacco at head­ quarters by certified mail, return receipt requested. The address is 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, MD 20746. . I'; �•;=f :r '••'•r^,,'!fj«.«vr*a.v,»:l.-f,. '•"-,Ji'--r,. SSAFARERS LOG 24 V- • 'l,. • {rt:. Steward Assistant Thomas A. Route (left) gets his next assignment from Chief Steward Morris Martin. i Chief Cook Eddy Usmany is working The galley is spotless, thanks to on a sauce for the evening meal. Messman Nicholas Gained. SA Thomas Route's customized jacket shows everyone he is a merchant mariner. OMU Kevin O'Donnell does his part to help keep the en­ gine room humming. Pride Is Evident Aboard The USNS DeSteiguer Getting ready to take in a night on the town are OMU Stephen Rougeau, AB Norman Hancock and Bosun Larry Manry. Bosun Larry Manry (left) catches up on some union business with SiU Port Employee Raleigh Minix. Thomas Route is very proud to be a merchant mariner. ITte gradu­ ate of Lundeberg School class 417 wants the world to know it. Route, a steward assistant aboard the USNS DeSteiguer, wears his own custom-designed jacket complete with a flag patch of every nation he has visited. Em­ broidered on the back are the words "U.S. Merchant Marine 1987-1988 World Tour." "I get excited visiting new places," Route told a reporter for the Seafarers LOG while the DeS­ teiguer was docked in San Diego recently. "Being a Seafarer is a great way to see the world and places I never thought I'd see." Chief Steward Morris Martin said Route's pride carries over in his work. "He's an eager worker and willing to learn," the 21-year veteran said. The galley is not the only place on the Mar Ship Company vessel where pride and determination could be found. It was evident in the deck and engine departments as well. Bosun Larry Manry, who joined the SIU in 1962, said his crew has worked hard to get the DeSteiguer ready for sea after a layup. Throughout the ship was the smell of fresh paint. The engine room was practically spotless. "This is a great bunch of guys to work with," Manry said. "We look forward to going out and doing our job." The DeSteiguer is a survey ves­ sel for the Navy. The SIU provides the unlicensed personnel for the ship. Ljinileberg School Graduates Four Classes Mr • r'' "j"'" £ ' Trainee Lifeboat Class 454: The graduates of trainee lifeboat class 454 are, from the left (back row) Michael D. Miller, William Sam Bussell, Kirk Emile Jenkins, Carl R. Turner, Frank Marchione, Scott Sims, Steve Tapper, Robert Carroll Adams Jr., Stacey Twiford, Stephanie R. Barnett and Jim Moore (instructor). From the left (front row) are DeWitt Long, Peter Luhn, Timothy Williams, Noah Jones IV, Chris Caporaso, Matthew DeNesco and Erik Bradshaw. .•. Upgraders Lifeboat: Receiving their lifeboat training certificates from the Lun- de^rg School are (left to right, kneeling) Stephanie Torres, Susan Poland and Christina Short. Standing are Bobby Clinton (instructor), Michael D- Johnson, Jeff Hebert, Todd Washington, Mike Moore, Mike Novak and Ron Raykowski (instructor). " Trainee Lifeboat Class 455: The graduates of trainee lifelxiat class 455 are, from the left (back row) Bob Clinton III (instructor), Jim Sannino, Matthew Dunn, Barry Hamm, Greg Barry, Jon Damphier, Abraham Nonwood Jr., Robb Renyaglia, Neil R. Penaflor Sr., Antonio Dougherty, Kelvin Johnson, William Reintzell, Robert Kelley, William Reiley ill and Paul Envin. From the left (front row) are Demetrius Williams, Daniel Koonce Jr., Willie Carter, John Morrison, Alice Mines, Wesley Phillips, Andelair Settles, Janet K. Lyson and Dean M. Adamson. Diesel Engine Class: Graduating members of this class receive both classroom instruction and practical hands-on training. They are, from the left (front row) Daniel Ficca, Eugene Thompson, Rosario Rolon, Gary Bernard and Les Cope, in the second row are Eric Malzkuhn (instructor), Andy DiTullio, James Zang, Robert Scott, Art Wadsworth, Darnell Mason and Kevin Mali. Wv' �-'.S-:- '-':-'A : '-ft •r'r'v.?.(^-:^, ",••• •li?^'^'''*'''^''liiih- Wrw JULY 1990 ;Sf vj'-.!'v^-r— f^''jo-'-;',r-;^a •f'-^'^ir.-', i jvl . Final DEEP SEA TERRY P. AUGUSTIN Terry P. Augustin, 84, passed away May 15 at his home in Fremont, Calif. The Philippine native joined the Marine Cooks and Stewards in August 1946. Brother Augustin shipped in the steward department primari­ ly aboard Maston vessels be­ fore retiring in October 1969, prior to the MCS merger with the SIU. He was buried May 21 in Woodlawn Memorial Park in Colma, Calif. His wife, Leonora, survives him. MARGARETBARNES Margaret Barnes, 74, died March 27. She joined the Marine Cooks and Stewards in 1957. Sister Bames sailed in the galley gang mainly aboard MatSon vessels. She retired in August 1974, prior to the MCS merger with the SIU. STANDMORE BELL Standmore Bell, 65, passed away July 1. Bom in South Car­ olina, he joined the Seafarers in November 1943 in the port of New York. Brother Bell sailed in the steward de­ partment before he started drawing his pension in Decem­ ber 1987. ANTHONY BENNETT Anthony Bennett, 39, died in May onboard the 6SNS Capella. He was bom in Ports­ mouth, Va. Brother Bennett up­ graded his deck departTnent rating to able seaman in 1988 at the Lundeberg School. He was an active member at the time of his death. WILLIAM CHANDLER William Chandler, 83, died June 18. The steward depart­ ment veteran was a charter member of the Seafarers, having come onboard in November 1938 in the port of Mobile, Ala. Brother Chandler retired in January 1972. His wife, Lois, survives him^ JAMES DEMETRIOS James Demetrios, 62, passed away January 24. The deck de­ partment veteran was bom in New York City. He joined the SIU in August 1964 in the port of New York. Brother Demetrios began drawing his pension in March 1988. He is survived by his wife. Carmen. LARGIOFIGUEROA Largio Figueroa, 59, died May 4. A native of Puerto Rico, he joined the Marine Cooks and Stewards in March 1976, prior to the union's merger with the SIU. Brother Figueroa was an active member of the galley gang when he died. HOMER FRAZIER Homer Frazier, 71, passed away April 10. He was bom in Worth County, Ga. and joined the Seafarers in August 1966 in the port of New Orleans. Brother Frazier upgraded his engine rating to QMED in 1973 at the Lundeberg School. He started drawing his pension in December 1983. PAUL LATTIK JOSEPH BROOKE Joseph Brooke, 72, died June 21. He joined the SIU in May 1942 in his na­ tive Philadelphia. Brother Brooke shipped in the engine department. He began collect­ ing his pension in November 1977. He is survived by his wife, Mary. FRED CARTER Fred Car­ ter, 61, passed away May 13. He served in the Ma­ rines from 1946 to 1948. Brother Carter joined the union in October 1965 in his native Mobile, Ala. He upgraded his engine depart­ ment ratings in 1974 and 1981 at the Lundeberg School. An active member at the time of his death. Brother Carter is sur­ vived by his wife, Lucile. Paul Lattik, 70, died June 23. The Baltimore native joined the union in November 19^0 in the port of New York. The black gang member upgraded his ratings in 1975 and 1978 at the Lundeberg School. Brother Lattik, who retired in July 1986, is survived by his wife, Eunice. DUANE LAUDE Duane Laude, 60, passed away May 9. After serving in the Navy from 1947 to 1951, the Buffalo, N.Y. native joined the Marine Cooks and Stewards in October 1972, prior to its merger with the SIU. Brother Laude started collecting his pension in February 1985. JOSEPH LONG Jospeh Long, 83, died May 24. He was bom inOcran, Va. After joining the union in October 1951 in the port of Baltimore, he began his steward department career on Waterman vessels. Brother Long began drawing his pen­ sion in March 1975. worked in the black gang be­ fore he started drawing his pen­ sion in January 1982. AUGUSTINE RODRIGUEZ James V. McClantoc, 68, passed away June 6. The Mag­ nolia Springs, Ala. native served in the Navy from 1942 to 1945. He joined the Seafar­ ers in March 1946 in the port of Mobile, Ala. Brother Mc Clantoc sailed in the deck de­ partment aboard Falcon Carriers and Cities Services vessels. He retired to Foley, Ala. in October 1978. His wife, Virgie, survives him. Philip Salino, 89, died June 11. The Philippines native joined the SIU in October 1943 in the port of New York. Brother Salino sailed in the deck depart­ ment. He retired in January 1967 and is survived by his wife, Marie. GEORGE MAY CLOFUS SULLIVAN George May, 52, died June 14. Bom in Can­ ada, he graduated in Novem­ ber 1959 from the Andrew Furuseth Training School in New York. The deck depart­ ment veteran's daughter, Sharon, was a recipient of a Seafarers' scholarship in 1986. Brother May was an active member at the time of his death. Clofus Sullivan, 38, passed away March 23. Bom in San Saba, Texas, he graduated in January 1969 from the Andrew Fumseth Training School in New Orleans. His black gang career was intermpted by ser­ vice in the Army from 1971 to 1972. Brother Sullivan up­ graded to QMED in 1974 from the Lundeberg School. He sailed from the port of Jackson­ ville, Fla. at the time of his death. Donald Murray, 63, passed away June 25. A native of Pen­ nsylvania, he joined the SIU in June 1968 in the port of Detroit. Brother Murray worked in the engine depart- : ment before retiring in June 1987. JAMES OEHLENSLAGER James Oehlenslager, 64, died June 25. The New York City native joined the union in July 1944 in the port of Philadel­ phia. He was a member of the engine department. Brother Oehlenslager started collecting his pension in June 1987. FREDERICK A. PEHLER Frederick A. Pehler, 63, passed away June 1. He was bom in Washington, Iowa. Brother Pehler joined the Seafarers in May 1947 in the port of Nor­ folk, Va. He became a recer­ tified bosun in 1974 at the Lundeberg School. Brother Pehler was an active member at the time of his death. NORBERT PRUSZKA Norbert Pmszka, 68, died April 2. A native of Milwau­ kee, he joined the SIU in August 1943 in the port of New York. Brother Pmszka V • 'I ' .* \ BRUCE WEBB JAMES V. McCLANTOC DONALD MURRAY October 1985. He is survived by his wife, Evelyn. Augustine Rodriguez, 81, passed away May 30. Bom in Puerto Rico, he joined the Sea­ farers in April 1944 in the port of New York. Brother Rodriguez shipped in the deck department. He started collect­ ing his pension in June 1971. PHILIP SALINO FOO HSING TUNG Foo Hsing Tung, 82, died No­ vember 29, 1989. The na­ tive of China joined the union in March 1957 in the port of New Orleans. Brother Tung sailed in the deck department prior to his retirement in March 1972. WILLARD VERZONE Willard Verzone, 38, passed away April 2. • He was bom in i4obile, Ala. He graduated in. May 1968 from the Andrew Fumseth Training School in New Orleans before serving in the Army from 1970 to 1971. Brother Verzone upgraded his engine department rating in 1973 and became a QMED in 1982 at the Lundeberg School. He was an active member when he died. His wife, Nancy, survives him. Bmce Webb, 79, died May 3. The Geor­ gia native joined the SIU in August 1951 iri Tampa, Fla. Brother Webb sailed in the gal­ ley gang. He began collecting his pension in March 1971. INLAND WILLIAM H. BOWMAN William H. Bowman, 81, died May 14. Bom in Portland, Maine, he joined the union in Galveston, Texas in May 1951. Boatman Bowman began in the deep sea division but switched to inland early in his engine de­ partment career. He retired in February 1974. • V: ] GEORGE T. DAVIS George T. Davis, 86, passed away April 17. He was bom in Houma, La. and joined the Sea­ farers in May 1961 in the port of New Orleans. Boatman Davis worked as a tugboat cap­ tain before retiring in Novem­ ber 1972. DAVID T.WILLIAMS David T. Williams, 75, died ' May 8. A native of North Car­ olina, he joined the union in June 1961 in the port of Philadelphia. Boatman Wil­ liams worked in the deck de­ partment for Curtis Bay Towing before retiring in Janu­ ary 1975. He is survived by his wife, Sarah. GREAT LAKES FREDERICK J. GRANT Frederick J. Grant, 79, died May 9. He was bom in St.lgnace. idich. Brother Grant joined the Seafarers in April 1961 in the port of Detroit. He started col­ lecting his pension in April 1973. DARRELL WELLS Darrell Wells, 84, died June 30. The Illinois native joined the SIU in July 1960 in the port of Detroit. Brother Wells began drawing his pension in August 1970. RAILROAD MARINE JOSEPH WARFIELD ORRIAN S. McKAIN Joseph Warfield, 65, died May 18. The steward department veteran was bom in Louisiana. He joined the Seafarers in Febmary 1945 in the port of New Orleans. Brother Warfield started drawing his pension in Orrian S. McKain, 71, passed away June 30. Bom in Jersey City, N.J., he joined the SIU in December 1959 in the port of New York. Brother McKain worked for the Pennsylvania Railroad before retiring in August 1970. iS^ . ,• m AO' : �al rM': 26 \ Vii •' » -'ft- -'•I:-. SSAfARCRS LOG :#• H%:; Sea Story by Peter Salvo, SIU Retiree . '^•: After 13 years at sea and more than 25 ships going from 1942 to 1955,1 would not have traded my life as an SIU seaman for all the rice in china. There was adven­ ture, excitement and humor that Hollywood and T.V. have yet to explore. Here is one of those events: It was the summer of 1943 and we were leaving Santos, Brazil while aboard the Liberty Ship SS Joseph Wheeler with another Lib­ erty Ship and no escort. A few miles out to sea, a German sub was waiting for us, the other ship was hit, but we escaped back to port. •• .1 •• sii .V . $:• } ii.'- ,:r ^ I:; if it:. w• I •'Id . %• :i; •>. •m '; ' was American missionaries. Some of our men were brutally beaten up by shoreside thugs. But we accomplished our mission, taking them to Hong Kong. My last voyage was on the SS Steel King in 1955. We were shelled at the Saigon, Indochina dock for 10 days. We even lost a cup of coffee I was holding. More con­ fusing, however, were the dancing girls of Saigon who said, "We like Americans." And above all, how can I forget the voyage to Iran aboard the ghost ship, SS Aedanus Burke, that I wrote about earlier. Then we were recognized on January 19, 1988 and many of us became World War II veterans. My only beef is that I did not receive the Good Conduct Medal. I wonder why? (The Seafarers LOG welcomes the sea stories told by union members and retirees. To publish such a piece in the Seafarers LOG, send the story to the Editor, Seafarers LOG; 5201 Auth Way; Camp Springs, Maryland 20746.) Deploying a boom quickly and safely into the water is one of the many techniques covered in the Oil Spill Prevention and Containment course. Space Still Arailable In Oil Spill Courses There still is time to register for one of the four remaining oil spill prevention and containment •ir 11- 'iif: •fO''. •fiif'; '4-:- S: IBv |)v- feiii.'- fl'f: •^KO. fij ' •f 'r I Ivi •o Word spread fast that an Amer­ ican ship was sunk. The natives of Santos, seeing us return, thought we were the survivors and they gave us a large party. We had a ball, eating their food, drinking their liquor and entertaining their daughters! But the next day the real sur­ vivors came ashore and we had a lot of explaining to do to the na­ tives of Santos as we were running toward our ship. On the next voyage, the SS Joseph, Wheeler was one of 15 Allied ships sunk at Bari, Italy. There was a heavy loss of life when a German plane dropped tin foil over the harbor, knocking out the radar system and allowing their bombers a field day. We referred to this event as the "Pearl Harbor of Europe." 'Til this day, our losses have never been told. Then, while aboard the Liberty Ship SS Josiah Bartlett, we made the invasion of Saint Raphel, France. Our ship was loaded with ammunition and drums of high octane gasoline were on our deck. Every ship in our group was firing overhead at a German plane. A battleship in front of us was firing broadside with 16 inch guns. With all this excitement my at­ tention was distracted by a crewmember singing out loud in the galley. He was known as "Charlie of Brooklyn." Those of us aboard this ship will remember that after four trips to South Afiica, the natives were calling me "Jungle Pete" from Capetown to Durban. I left my leopard skin diaper behind and joined the Victory Ship SS Queens Victory because they needed some wild men! We were bound for Shanghai, China in December 1948 to pick up special caiigo, which Use your head wear a hard hat "Use your head!" reminds people to stay alert and pay attention to what Is happening around them. This is particularly true at sea. Crewmembers never know when a vessel may pitch or roll. Something could become dislodged and strike a Seafarer on the head. That's why hard hats are required In most places on vessels. Hard hats could deflect a can, line, tool or anything else that may cause serious harm to you. Such an Injury means not only down time for you but also extra work for your shipmates as they have to pick up your slack. Remember to wear hard hats when required, because a hardhat Is stronger and smarter than a hard head. AN SIU SHIP IS A SAFE SHIP Lets Aeep It Vat wail courses available at the Seafarers Hairy Lundeberg School of Sea­ manship. The one-week session gives stu­ dents both classroom and handson experience in preventing, har­ nessing and cleaning an oil spill. The Lundeberg School was the first union training facility to offer such a' course which met an in­ dustry request foUowing the March 1989 Exxon Valdez accident in Alaska. The classroom instruction in­ cludes learning about different types of oils and how they react when mixed with water. Students leam about the many pollution prevention regulations from other countries. They also analyze the various ways to prevent a spill through piping systems, tank hoses and other means. Finally, the stu­ dents practice containing a mock spill in the waters around the Lun­ deberg School. Each student individually pre­ pares a detailed proposal on how to fight an oil spill. The course is mandatory for any SIU member upgrading to able bodied seaman and fireman, oiler and watertender. For more infor­ mation, contact any union hall agent or the admissions office of the Lundeberg School at (301) 9940010. The oil prevention and contain­ ment course was instituted last fall after the Lundeberg School re­ ceived approval for the course from the appropriate U.S. govern­ ment agencies. OLD MORS IBIERDIE THWJifirGETftLmLEDinGliy �ittj . '-V''-"V'' - > •; :• • .-L-:" V .• r '•" •' '* ^T;'':--^^-^^^'*^>:u;''V-'':v?':-^ft.K-:f;Vi^!-v,^ JUIY 1990,.' > '" •," ^,,; Mi'" !sr ..'" im ummiHG OHHtSf SCHEDUU I^AieifiHcatiAii Pn§ittms An i^end to And to Fnnioto Hio Am$rian MeriAmo hdv^ August-Decetriber 19W The following is the current course schedule for June-December 1990 at the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship. The course schedule may change to reflect the membership's and industry's needs. PLEASE NOTE: All members are required to take firefighting when attending the Lurtdeberg School. "M /ife-.r:. ChecMn , Coiniplellbn; Date Date September 17 October 26 November 12 December 21 All students must take the Oil Spill Prevention and Containment class prrOr aj; ^ to the Sealift (jperatiorts and Maintenance course. a Lifeboatman August 6 August 17 .•<ast%s:i ,• aaa Ship Handling ' . \ ' *YiL'ae a'V. Radar Observer IJiillmltii f-- September 14 October 12 November 9 ; December 7;E January 4 E September 7 October 19 : December 14/ August 24 ; Octobers November 3d November 16 November 23 1990 ' ; - ;J, September 10 September 14 ABE/ESL Lifeboat Preparatton Course August 13 October 8 August 31 October 16 StewnrO U^nkilng Cenn^ Lundeberg School Self Study Courses Completion Check-In Date Date Course Assistant Cook, Cook and Baker All open-ended (contact admissions Chief Cook^ Chief Steward office for starting date) All students in the Steward Program will have a two-week Sf ali^^ iarization class at the end of their regular course. '» September 7 j Octobers November 2 December 14 September 3 October 1 October 29 December 10 , Upon completion the Sealift Operations course must be taken. Take advantage of the opportunity to increase your knowledge through the Lundeberg School's self study courses. The materials are prepared in a straight-forward, easy-to-understand manner. Please send the materials checked below: MATH Fractions Decimals Percents Algebra Geometry Trigonometry (Plane) (Spherical) October 15 through December 7 • • • • • • • • SOCIAL STUDIES Geography U.S. History Economics • • ENGUSH: Writing Skills Grammar Books • Writing Business Letters • STUDY SKILLS Listening Skills • How To Improve Your Memorylll How To Use Textbooks • Study Habits • Test Anxiety • Test Taking Tactics • Stress Management • Notetaking Know-How • COMMUNICATIONS SKILLS ftS!) m SfflSS C«Hege Pngma Sikedole foi 1W FULL 8-week Sessions August 6 through September 28 II •X- A- Developmental Studies i } :ll: • Name. Address. ( ) Social Security #. Telephone Cut out this coupon and mall to: Adult Education Department; Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship; Piney Point, Maryland 20674 -—'-.'-it UPGRUHNG JUVlianOH Name- Date of Birth- Mo./Day/Year (Middle) (First) (L.ast) Address- (Street) (City) (State) (Zip Code) . Telephone" (Area Code) Deep Sea Member • Lakes Member • Inland Waters Member • Pacific • If the following information is not filled out completely your application will not be processed. • No Home PorL I Am interested in the Following Course(s) Checked Below or Indicated Here if Not Listed Endorsement(s) or License(s) Now Held Are you a graduate of the SHLSS Trainee Program: If yes, which program: From— Last grade of school completecL O Yes • No to — (dates attended) Have you attended any SHLSS Upgrading Courses: • Yes • No If yes, course(s) Taken Have you taken any SHLSS Sealift Operations courses? • Yes • No If yes, how many weeks have you completed? Do you hold the U.S. Coast Guard Life Boatman Endorsement: • Yes • No Firefighting: • Yes • No CPR: • Yes • No Date Available for training Primary Language Spoken DATE. SIGNATURE. Departnient- Seniority • Yes • ' Book #. Social Security #_ U.S. Citizen: With this application COPIES of your discharges must be submitted showing sufficient time to qualify yourself for the course(s) requested. You also must submit a COPY of each of the following: the first page of your union book indicating your department and seniority, your clinic card and the front and back of your Lundeberg School identification card listing the course(s) you have taken and completed. The Admissions Office WILL NOT schedule you until all of the above are received. DATE OF DATE RATING DISCHARGE SHIPPED VESSEL HELD —— DECK • AB/Sealift • 1st Class Pilot • Third Mate • Radar Observer Unlimited • Master Inspected Towing Vessel • Towboat Operator Inland • Celestial Navigation • Simulator Course ENGINE G FOWT G QMED—Any Rating G Variable Speed DC Drive Systems (Marine Electronics) • Marine Electrical Maintenance • Pumproom Maintenance & Operation G Refrigeration Systems Maintenance & Operation n Diesel Engine Technology • Assistant Engineer/Chief Engineer Motor Vessel O Original 3rd Engineer Steam or Motor • Refrigerated Containers Advanced Maintenance • Electro-Hydraulic Systems G Automation G Hydraulics G Marine Electronics Technician STEWARD G Assistant Cook Utility G Cook and Baker G Chief Cook G Chief Steward G Towboat Inland Cook ALL DEPARTMENTS G Welding G Lifeboatman (Must be taken with another course) G G G G G ADULT EDUCATION DEPARTMENT Adult Basic Education (ABE) High School Equivalency Program (GED) Developmental Studies (DVS) English as a Second Language (ESL) ABE/ESL Lifeboat Preparation COLLEGE PROGRAM G Associates in Arts Degree G Certificate Programs No tnusportalMMi wffl be paid ualesf you prcseal origbul rectipb aad locccsrfiiny complete the connr. . —— RETURN COMPLETED APPLICATION TO. Seafarers Harry Lundeberg Upgrading Center. Piney Point. MD. 20674 7/90 ...J-^ Mkmgm UnioHon Schednle The Adult Education courses listed are six weeks in length^ Completion Check-In Course Date Date December 8 October 29 High School Equivalency (GED) December 7 October 29 Adult Basic Education (ABE) October 19 September 10 English as a Second Language (ESL) December 7 October 29 Third Mate Limited License Upon completion the Sealift Operations course must be taken. Oil Spill Preventioa & Containment (1 Week) ' Check-In Completion Date Date Course September 17 December 7 QMED-Any Rating December 7 October 29 Fireman/Watertender and Oiler All students must take the Oil Spill Prevention and Containment class prior to the Sealift Operations and Maintenance course.^ Pumproom Maintenance & Operations August 20 September 28 October 29 December 7 Marine Electrical Maintenance October 1 November 23 Diesel Engine Technology October 1 October 26 Refrigeration Maint. & Operations August 20 September 28 Hydraulics October 1 October 26 I All students in the Engine Department will have a two-week Sealift Familiarization class at the end of their regular course. •• . • September 3 October 1 October 29 November 26 December 24 August 27 October 8 December 3 August 20 October 1 November 26 August 6 September 17 Completion Date November 5 Engine Ifpgndi^ Cannes Dedk Upgfatliag Coutses Course Able-Seaman Check-in Date September 24 Course Bosun Recertificatidn ' . -AV^r .H- �'V. "• "•• " •• ''' T:P:'--> ;. - V: ; .v'j , -•- - ' SEAEUOJRS it, L,:*. July 1990 Volume 52, Number 7 'K<<- 'i'Ta<. Teamwork Wins Top Safety Award ^ For American Steamship Seafarers -'t> .,' :4^ AB Jeff Johnson, right, accepts the first place Ship Safety Achievement Award on behalf of American Steamship Co. •'. 4r' 4r p.. ^,i i, Ki ; 1. ; . •. ,^> :.• k •• Uii-. •-' . 0 1 ft :M If t 3?'. •A ,'• >V. .tr-' H. Lee White crewmembers, who were a key ingredient in the ship's record of 700,000 consecu­ tive accident-free hours, were on hand to receive recognition from the maritime industry at an annual awards ceremony. The self-unloader, operated by American Steamship Company (ASC), was presented the Marine Section of the National Safety Council's first place safety award for having no crewmember lose a full turn at watch in a two-year period. Attending the Annual Safety Awards Luncheon, cosponsored by the American Institute of Merchant Shipping (AIMS) and the Marine Section of the National Safety Council (NSC), were three representatives of the H. Lee White's unlicensed crew and three licensed officers. While most companies had only shoreside officials and masters in attendance, American Steamship's contingent included crewmembers. SIU men in attendence were Conveyorman Lou Landreville, Second Cook Gus Kuhl and AB Jeff Johnson. The ship's officers, who are members of District 2 Marine En­ gineers Beneficial Association, were represented by Captain Pete Jimerson, Chief Engineer Duke Buelteman and First Assistant Jim Bertrand. Second Cook Gus Kuhl com­ mended the company for bringing crewmembers to the awards lun­ cheon. "It is very nice for us to be here," he said referring to the six H. Lee White crewmembers. "I've never heard of a company sending crewmembers to this before." ASC's vice president of em­ ployee relations, David Shultz, who also was in attendance at the luncheon, said it made sense to have both crewmembers and com­ pany representatives on hand for the awards ceremony. "Safety is a team effort," he said. "The com­ pany has to lay the groundwork and prepare, and the crewmembers have to carry it all out." Jeff Johnson, an AB on the White who has spent 13 years with the SIU on the Lakes, noted "the credit for our safety record goes to the entire crew." (See box for names of H. Lee White crewmem­ bers.) When asked how the vessel remained accident-free, Johnson said, "It's just part of our job to work safely." "We also have safety meeting every month," said Conveyorman Lou Landreville, a 33-year veteran of Lakes shipping. When asked what the key is to a safe ship, Landreville said a crewmember should "get all the training possi­ ble, work carefully, make sure you know what you are doing before you begin and clean up all oil spills." Kuhl, who has been sailing on ASC vessels since 1977, added, "In the galley, we're careful and we clean up everything right away. We don't leave anything for later," Kuhl explained. "But most impor­ tant is the teamwork of the crew. We all work together," he said. Courses at the union's Lundeberg School have played a role in raising the safety consciousness of crewmembers aboard the White. Kuhl attended the school's cook and baker program in 1985 and took firefighting while there. Johnson took the AB course at Piney Point, including lifeboat training. Attending the Annual Safety Awards Luncheon are (back row, left to right) Chief Engineer Ken Buelteman, ASC Vice President of Employee Relations David Shultz, ASC Director of Health and Safety Tom Anderson, Conveyorman Lucien Landreville; (front row, left to right) Captain Pete Jimerson, First Assistant Jim Bertrand, Second Cook Gus Kuhl and AB Jeff Johnson. I^ofior Roil of White Crewmemliers The following seamen make up the regular crew of the H. Le# White. The vessel was awarded first pla(» among the Ship Safety Achievement Awards issued by the Marine Sectioh of the Nation^ Safety Council and the American Insitute forMerchant Shipping. Gordon Jimerson, Captain Frank IMogush, First Mate Steve Draper, Second Mate Louis Shultz, Third Mate Doug WInfiekf, Third Mate David Bartlett, Stewaid Richard Perry, Bosun Lewis DIehl, Wheelsman Jerry Nowak, Wheelsman Russell Brown, Wheelsman Duane Witt, Watchman Carl Lints, Watchman Jeffrey Johnson, Watchman Hussein Said, Deckhand David Akerstrom, Deckhand Ken Buelteman, Chief Engineer Leonard Arrowoood, Chief Engineer Darryl Bertrand Jr., First Assistant Engineer NeiiWondeiohek, First Assistant Engineer Robert Kasbohm, Second Assistant Engineer Rick Barthuli, Second Assistant Engineer Scott Stoeger, Third Assistant Engineer ; Lucien Landreville, Conveyorman Saif Shajira, Gateman Robert Brooks, QMED Carl Huffman, QMED Francis Lawrence, QMED Donald Dandrea, Wiper Augustin Kuhl, Second Cook Abdol Mohssen, Porter Other SiU-Crewed Vessels Cited By AIMS and NSC For Good Safety Records Receiving Jones F. Devlin Awards for operating without an accident for two years or more: American Steamship Company Chevron Shipping Company Dixie Carriers inc. Maritrans Operating Partners L.P. •• - ^ ^ Receiving Citations of Merit for outstanding feats of heroism or rescues; | i Energy Transporatlon Corporation—LNG Gemini for p|ia Novemtier 20, 1989 response to an SOS from a ' ' sinking vessel. Despite severe weather conditions, the LNG Gemini crew carried out a search fof five missing crewmembers of a Panamanian-flag vessel. Maritime Overseas Corporation—The crew of the Overseas Vivian on April 20,1989 rescued 109 Viet­ namese refugees on a small craft adrift iri the South China Sea. Help Locate This Missing Child The National Center for Miss­ ing and Exploited Children has forwarded to the Seafarers LOG information on the abduction of 9year-old Jeremy James Grice. For the past year, the Seafarers LOG has published photos of young people who the National Center reports as missing. The or­ ganization attempts to assist the families of missing children by en­ couraging organizations to dis­ tribute photos of the young people. Jeremy James Grice was ab­ ducted by an unknown individual on November 22, 1985 near his home in North Augusta, S.C. when Jeremy James Grice he was five years old, four feet tall and weighed 40 pounds. That morning, around 8:15, a neighbor saw Jeremy standing by a mailbox, wearing no shoes. Jeremy's mother became aware of her son's disap­ pearance around 10:00 the same morning. Anyone with information on the whereabouts of the blonde, hazeleyed young man should contact the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children at (800)8435678 or the Aiken County Sheriff's Department at (803)648-9581 or (803)649-5563. In addition, any local FBI office can be called about the case. � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. 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Title A name given to the resource July 1990 Description An account of the resource Headlines: MSC PACIFIC FLEET SETTING UP TO COMPLY WITH PAY AWARD 18 T-AGOS SHIPS WILL BE CREWED BY SIU BATTLE OVER FARM BILL CONTINUES IN CONGRESS VICTORY-MIDDLEBY EMPLOYEES CHOOSE SIU'S INDUSTRIAL UNION MEGA BORG SPOTLIGHTS 'SECOND REGISTERES' SIU PACIFIC DIVISION REACHES AGREEMENT WITH MATSON, APL OIL SPILL BILL CONFEREES NEAR FINAL AGREEMENT WWII MERCHANT MARINERS SOUGHT FOR STUDY RECERTIFIED STEWARDS GRADUATE FROM THE LUNDEBERG SCHOOL SIU GOV'T DIVISION TANKER IS HOME AFTER 15 YEARS KEEP EYES PEELED FOR FAKE FLAG SURPRISE CATCH BY SIU FISHERMEN YIELDS 260-POUND HALIBUT LOUISIANA WWII MARINERS SOON TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR SPECIAL 'U.S. VETERAN' CAR LICENSE PLATES SEAFARERS TAKE TO THE HILL RETIREES RESTORE MANITOU TO FORMER GLORY LUNDEBERG SCHOOL OFFERS 'FLASHING LIGHT' SELF-STUDY CURRICULUM FOR ALL UPGRADERS FALCON PRINCESS CREW PRAISED FOR TEAMWORK SIU MEMBERS NOW CAN USE HOME PORTS TO REGISTER FOR JOBS ON LAID-UP VESSELS OR FOR PERMANENT POSITIONS SIU CREWS BOARD FINAL 2 MSC TANKERS GALLEY GANG KEEPS CREW GOING ABOARD THE PAUL H. 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From the moment the Jones Act went into effect as part of the Merchant Marine Act of 1920, enemies of the American merchant marine have sought to wipe out or weaken this nation's cabotage laws. These'fights continue up until this very moment. V'U* •-••>>i;'--.:, , \'> V- •'•.• r- •^' .•i\ • . - 7 -. •,'- ••'•• I The runaway-flag operator from the U.S. and his international coun­ terpart, which constitute a well organized and highly financed force, are constantly sniping at the Jones Act, which provides for waterbome transportation in the coastwise, inter-coastal and non­ contiguous trades to be conducted on ships built in the United States and manned by American citizens. Re­ cently there has been evidence the runaway operator and international shipping interests are not going to be shy about their attempts to annihilate America's do­ mestic shipping industry. In fact, if recent attacks on the Jones Act in the press indicate which way the wind is blowing, it appears we can expect several full frontal Michael Sacco assaults on American cabotage laws. Consequently, we have to maintain our vigilance because this law is the backbone of American shipping, preventing the wholesale invasion of our domestic trades by foreign-owned vessels crewed by foreign workers. •'^y • Those of us who make up the American maritime indust^ never can relax. A single lax moment on our part means an opportunity for those forces we struggle against which would destroy not only a U.S.-flag shipping capability but also the jobs in which we seamen make our living. v;.'-:.- In light of evidence of growing international clamor against the Jones Act, all of the seamen's movement have to coalesce, in full force and effect, exercising our individual and collective strength. We certainly don't propose to allow our enemies an opportunity to win by picking us apart, or having our position weakened by isolation. Among the indications of increasing assaults on American cabotage laws are articles appearing on the pages of an international shipping magazine and the British publication, the Economist. After labeling the Jones Act as an "ineffective and expensive" bit of protectionism, the Economist (March 23, 1991 edition) threw out the notion that "aircraft, rather than ships, are often more crucial for today's armed forces." The massive sealift necessary to supply the multi-national coalition of forces in the recent Persian Gulf engagement seems to have escaped the Econ­ omist's attention. I:': Runaway Owners Look to Trade Pact Talks •v.- • V,-' .- J-. Trade Winds International Shipping Gazette (June 7, 1991 edition) su^ests that no American "legislator or administration has anything political to gain from a crusade against the Act." The publication pro­ poses, "Therefore, pressure to remove it must come from outside, and there are some golden opportunities ahead." The article, which is enti­ tled "Abolish the Jones Act," looks to the upcoming talks for a North American Free Trade Agreement and the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade negotiations as a big chance to torpedo American cabotage laws. •'••• -i • • -•••• ^ .v.: "Xm •M: .t-" .,•• r J" V. A'j? I'X' ' '-I:- •; '* Flag-of-convenience ships currently sail the high seas unencumbered by tax laws or rigorous safety and inspection rules and manned by workers from impoverished nations willing to accept just a few bucks for pay. These same runaway shipowners—both American and those of other traditional maritime nations—are panting over the possibility of getting into the Jones Act trade. The International Ship Registry Review (Vol. 4, No. 5; May 1991), a newsletter catering to the flag-of-conven­ ience operator, advises its constituency that the U.S./Mexico trade talks could be a bonanza for foreign interests desiring to get into the domestic marine transit trade. The publication notes, "One consequence of the trade pact could well be the opening up of U.S. cabotage trade to foreign flag vessels bareboated into Mexico." The SIU and the American maritime industry have been successful up to now in keeping shipping out of the trade pact negotiations in which our government is participating. The U.S. government has been inter­ ested in putting waterbome transit on the trade talk agenda so it can swap the various programs aimed at maintaining a U.S.-flag shipping capability in return for something it wants in behalf of other industries. If it were not for our efforts and the rest of the industry supporting our views, maybe the Jones Act would have been dealt a very severe blow already. So we know what we have to do. We must stay alert and keep on working and make certain we never drop our guard. Anti-Scab Bill Vote Hears The House of Representatives is expected to debate and vote on legislation to outlaw the use of socalled permanent replacement workers—known as "scabs" to trade unionists—when the elected officials retum to Washington fol­ lowing the July 4th recess. The SIU is working with the AFL-CIO, the national federation of trade unionists, to urge mem­ bers of Congress to support the Workplace Fairness Bill protect­ ing the jobs of workers who have exercised their legal right to strike. Already 210 members of the House have signed their names as cosponsors of the legislation, known as H.R. 5 and introduced by Congressman William Clay (DMo.). That figure represents al­ most half the membership of the House of Representatives. In the Senate, which is expected to take up the bill—S. 55—^in the fall, 31 legislators are cosponsoring the bill introduced by Howard Metzenbaum (D-Ohio). Following a communication from SIU President Michael Sacco urg­ ing Seafarers and their families to contact their congressional rep­ resentatives and senators to ask for support for the bills, thousands of postcards and letters have been sent by SIU members. Additional postcards asking the legislators to support the bills are available in SIU halls for members to fill out and send. The bills, which would make it illegal for an employer to replace a worker who had been on strike with an individual who had been a scab during the beef, have met with vigorous opposition from cer­ tain sectors of the business com­ munity. H.R. 5 already has cleared three House committees on its way to this month's deliberation by the members. The Senate version was marked up by the Labor and Hu­ man Resources Committee last month, the first of several com­ mittees that will consider the leg­ islation. 'Buy, Ship American' Pmnsion Unked te House Cash AM Bill The House of Representatives has passed a foreign aid bill with an amendment requiring those na­ tions that receive cash from the U.S. government to spend half of the funds on American goods and transport them on U.S-flag ships. The Senate already is consid­ ering its own foreign aid bill in addition to one being forwarded by the House. The Senate Foreign Relations Committee has ap­ proved an amendment setting the amount of cash aid—actual dollars sent to a nation—to be spent on U.S. goods and transportation at 30 percent. As the House was considering the foreign aid package last month, a debate erupted on the floor when Representative Doug Bereuter (RNeb.) tried to kill the amendment offered by Representative Robert Torricelli (D-N.J.) to force those nations receiving cash aid to spend 50 percent ofit on U.S. goods and services. The debate turned into a fight over the use of U.S.-flag shipping. Numerous House members from both political parties rallied to the Volume 53, Number 7 defense of the U.S. merchant ma­ rine to help defeat Bereuter's at­ tack 175 to 246. Torricelli noted, "A great na­ tion cannot be without maritime power, and a great nation cannot continue to be blind to the fact that it cannot provide cash around the world without at least asking that half ofit be spent in the United States." Speaking out in favor of a socalled buy American/ship Ameri­ can provision were Representa­ tives Les'AuCoin (D-Ore.), Helen Bentley (R-Md.), Eliot L. Engel (D-N.Y.), Tom Lantos (D-Calif.), Norman F. Lent (R-N.Y.), Ronald K. Machtley (R-R.L), Nancy Pelosi (D-Calijf.), Larry Smith (DFla.) and Gerald B. Solomon (RN.Y.). Should the Senate pass a foreign aid bill, a conference committee will resolve differences between that and the House version and submit the compromise legisla­ tion to both chambers of Congress for approval. The package would then be sent to the president for his signature or rejection. July 1991 The Seafarers LOG aSSN 0160-2047) is published monthly by the Seafarers International Union; Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District; AFL-CIO; 5201 Auth Way; Camp Springs, Md. 20746. Telephone (301) 8990675. Second-class postage paid at MSC Prince Georges, Md. 20790-9998 and at additional mailing offices. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to the Seafarers LOG, 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, Md. 20746. Communications Department Director and Editor, Jessica Smith', Assistant Editor, Daniel Duncan; Associate Editors, Jordan Biscardo and Max Hall; Associate Editor/Production, Deborah Greene; Art Director, Bill Brower. �Ci^3Etfi£ili= MY mi S•>,ji;:s •••''i?;v• Flagging Out Runs Into Trouble •;V !'- ^5'#: MarAd Official Tips Mitt, Seamen's Unions Suggests Second Registry Fighting Back In a complete reversal of the traditional American shipping advocacy role of the Maritime Administration, the agency's chief suggested to Congress consideration of a second registry for the United States. The bizarre proposal The crewing practices of of circumstances concern­ '(£M •,-' v.V-?'t?.y 'Mii:-' - ••ir touched off vigorous ques­ tioning by House Merchant Marine Subcommittee Chairman Walter Jones (DN.C.) and ranking Repub­ lican Helen Bentley (R-Md.) who challenged the Mari­ time Administrator to state precisely what he meant. Under the panel mem­ bers' strong questioning as to the precise plans for manning second registry vessels. Captain Warren Leback glossed over the details, claiming lack of knowledge in this area. Ad­ ditionally, although he was fuHy versed in the tax ben­ efits accruing the shi­ powner under the Norwe­ gian second registry scheme, he indicated' sketchy knowledge of the manning aspect. second registries generally give the shipowner an op­ portunity to hire crewmembers from anywhere in the world. Norway's second regis­ try claims the master of any of its ships has to be Nor­ wegian. However, it is widely known in shipping circles that exemptions to this minimal crewing level are granted liberally and most NIS vessels sail with­ out a single Norwegian crewmember. In his prepared testi­ mony submitted to the House panel, which was considering the matter of operating differential sub­ sidies for U.S.-flag liner companies, the administra­ tor painted a dismal picture ing the future of the Amer­ ican merchant marine, and he called for a debate on what should be done. Once again his testimony showed that the executive branch of government is not going to take any role in promoting the American merchant marine. Second registries are de­ vices which allow ship owners to dress up their vessels with the symbolic flag of a tradition^ mari­ time power—such as Nor­ way, Denmark or Ger­ many. Meanwhile, the registry offers all the socalled benefits of a runaway operation—^tax evasion schemes, the ability to man ships with third-world crews and less stringent safety and inspection procedures. Jones, Bentley Challenge Leback on Second Registry ':;.U^:::y'- mm. "•'•v •' '••,-• - -• ir- Maritime Administrator Leback's suggestion that a second registry be considered for American-flag shipping drew sharp questions from House merchant marine panel Chairman Walter Jones (D-N.C.) and Representative Helen Delich Bentley (R-Md.). Here is the exchange between Jones, Bentley and Leback as transcribed by the LOG. Jones: Captain, you state that we should consider establishing a second registry which would allow for some foreign seamen to serve onboard these vessels, is the administration considering making such a legislative proposal and, if so, when will a decision be made on this type of recommendation? Further, what national security concems would the administration have concerning the establishment of a second registry? » Leback: The administration is not advocating a second registry at this point or in the near term or the future. We raise the question of the second registry because that is prevalent throughout the world at this time, it is being recognized as a subject for debate in this country. The mayor seafaring countries of the world—such as Nonvay, Sweden, Denmark, West Germany and the United Kingdom—have or are looking at second registries as compared to open registries. Second registries give those countries the ability to control their fleets using different manning skills, different tax levies, different operating criteria. The administration has no position on a secOiid registry, it has merely stated that it should be an issue to be looked at. • Bentley: But Captain Leback, I am curious as to what is a second registry? Does this mean that the U.S. flag will be on the American ships under second registry? Or is it the Pan-HonLib combination or what? And what kind of seamen are we going to have on there? Leback: As I stated earlier, Mrs. Bentley, this is a trend in the world. Bentley: i know, but what... LelMCk: We have no position as to what it would be under U.S. laws, a second registry. Bentley: Well, what does second registry mean in Norway, Denmark, these places you have described? Leback: Okay. In Nonvay, it is the NiS registry. The Nonvegian international Ship Registry provides for the Nonwegian flag to be on the stem of the ve^el, certain manning requirements and, very importantly, tax benefits that they do not accrue under the regular Nonwegian registry, i think somewhere last year there was a very pressing question in Norway with the Norwegian government over the tax situation. Since last year the tax benefits that were accrued to Nonwegian owners under their NiS registry or their international registry amounted to over 800 million dollars U.S., which, translated into equity provides for the replacement of well over 100 vessels or 120 vessels under the Nonvegian flag. It is an issue that will be talked about, but the Administration has no position, no idea. It is there to say what is it and how is it working. Bentley: Well, Norwegian ships, are they all Norwegian crewmembers? Leback: No they are not. Bentley: What are they? LeiMck: I don't know, i would assume they are recognized, certified mariners from throughout the world. Normally, they would have a given number of Norwegian citizens. That number I have not looked at. it needs to be developed, it needs to be looked at. •V-.'r' Zim America's radio officer (center) leads the Israeli Sea Officers picket line in a 48-hour strike. She is flanked by George "Scotty" Ulrich (left), day business agent for iLWU Local 13 and SlU Patrolman George J. Tricker. •r The tendency on the part of traditional maritime powers to resort to flagging out — whether under a runaway scheme or a second registry charade — has begun to seafaring unions accused stir vigorous protest their government of con­ from affected foreign union seamen. Seafarers in Spain and Israel recently rolled up their sleeves and began a counter­ attack to kill any effort in those countries to abandon the national fleets and took steps to ensure that their members retain their jobs. As the LOG went to press, the Israeli Sea Offi­ cers Union (ISOU) an­ nounced that high-ranking officials of Zim Israel Nav­ igation Company, the sole enterprise to make up Is­ rael's merchant marine, were ready to meet at the negotiation table to address the issue of Israeli-owned vessels operating under flags-of-convenience. The agreement for talks came on the heels of a se­ ries of 48-hour demonstra­ tive strikes launched by ISOU members against Zim vessels docked in the Is­ raeli ports of Haifa, Ashdod and Eilat; Piraeus, Greece; Los Angeles and Port Eliz­ abeth, N.J. Just a few days prior to the ISOU's news of talks with Zim, Spanish seafarer unions announced a dra­ matic settlement of their dispute with the govern­ ment of Spain which had indicated its intention to flagout the public-financed fleet — a move that could affect the livelihoods of close to 5,000 mariners. As a result of the accord, the Spanish seamen ended a series of progressive strikes against the government's 10 ship­ ping companies. The government of Spain had announced its intention to abandon the national flag and look to runaway regis­ try options. The Spanish cocting a plan which would not resolve the public fleet's problems and would in­ stead make Spanish sea­ men foreigners on their own ships and ultimately force them out of work, filling their shipboard positions with third-world crewmem­ bers. In calling the strike, the Spanish seafarers—through the unions SLMM-CCOO and UGT-MM — noted the government and public shipping companies had de­ veloped a blueprint that had no other purpose than the "exploitation of the vessels with crews in conditions of modem slavery." The di­ rective blasted the plan to abandon the Spanish flag as "the most shameful deed to take place in the entire history of the merchant ma­ rine" of Spain. Talks to Start The Spanish seamen conducted 96-hour strikes against selective targets. The government and its shipping companies had agreed to talks before the Spanish unions had to im­ plement more drastic and extended job actions. The militant protest of the Spanish seafaring unions, which began June •12, resulted in an agree­ ment with the government and the chief executive of­ ficers of each of the public shipping companies. The flag-out move was stopped dead in its tracks, and a committee was established to fully review the causes contributing to the Operat­ ing deficits claimed by the companies. Continued on page IS /• V :: m . zzr. yfy �A.'A': '-V-*'' ~*1'' SaFARlRS 'v} .••' '. - \. ••': ' •'•'•'' •', 'vvx'/V- -'A' •;: ,:-v .;. ^ '-• .if' . • .;>A -A ' •'•y;: --Av ' I'A •-'S " K AA'^AyA.;|A'A-A: :••;•?'•.- AAii-'A • 1,1 a A"v; l^s^k.Kv' Hundreds of Seafarers, Retirees Review Benefits A "A,, ' _,: >-••/ %''r'-r IggjS-" -'vA • ••. • '"''A' Members, pensioners and their families travelled to the union halls in New York, St. Louis and Nor­ folk, Va. last month to ask ques­ tions and l^arn the latest information concerning the vari­ ous SIU benefits programs includ­ ing medical, pension and vacation. One pensioner making time to attend a meeting was Marion Par­ ker and his wife, Dorothy, of Williamsburg, Va. The couple drove one hour to the Seafarers benefits conference in Norfolk seeking an answer to a particular problem they were having with his Medicare claim. Brother Parker had been hospi­ talized, hut Medicare disqualifled the claim because the new repre­ sentatives for the federal insurance program in Virginia were confused about how to handle a claim in­ volving a Seafarer, See page 15 for more photos and dates of up­ coming conferences, ••'-,••. '••• Ai' • •• '•• •M • k ' A'A'''f'A' A A,''.AAA A •'v:'A^t AAAAAAA' :.;• ;:|AAA:;; : ;'A|AA Mrs. Parker, who had worked with employee insurance claims for the city of Williamsburg before she retired, asked for help from Seafarers Welfare Plan Adminis­ trator Nick Marrone, the plan's Ed­ ucation Director Leo Bonser and Port Agent Mike Paladino. Before the conference was over, the trio had resolved the problem with the local Medicare office, and the hos­ pital was assured its payment would he coming soon. Speaking of the benefits confer­ ences, "I thought it was a good idea to do this," Mrs. Parker told a re­ porter for the Seafarers LOG. "It lets people find out what is going on. Pensioner Alfredo Rios, his wife, Rebecca, and daughter, Raquel, attended the conference in New York to report about the ex­ cellent care Brother Rios received at Methodist Hospital when he re­ ceived a pacemaker. "The staff worked hard to make sure my family was comfortable and understood what was happen­ ing," Rios said. Representatives from Method­ ist Hospital were on hand at the New York gathering to answer questions from the members and their families as well as provide medical screenings. Methodist re­ cently was named the preferred provider organization to supply physicals and other medical needs for the members and their families Members, pensioners and their famiiies fill the New York hall for the port's benefits conference to learn more about the various programs available to them. in the New York area. In St. Louis, the inland mem­ bers, retirees and families attend­ ing proved they had the same questions and concerns as the pri­ marily deep sea members who have attended the other confer­ ences. At all ports, those attending asked about the medical, death and sickness and accident benefits, the several pension plans, coverage for family members and the process for vacation pay. Houston and Mo­ bile, Ala. are the other SIU ports to have held benefits conferences. Seafarers, pensioners and their families interested in attending a future conference should consult the schedule of meetings on page 15 and contact their union halls to confirm attendance. Each hall can provide the interested party with a time for each workshop session. Seafarers Welfare Plan Administrator Nick Marrone (far right) reviews a benefits conference packet with (from left) Chief Steward Floyd PaJ^on, Norfolk (Va.) Port Agent Mike Paladino and AB Tony Dundee. Seafarers Welfare Plan Administrator Nick Marrone (left) and Plan Education Director Leo Bonser address a packed house In the New York union hall. Retired Steward George Gibbons hits the deck to ask a question during the New York meeting. Rose Danmeyer, wife of pensioner Clifford Danmeyer, gets her pressure checked by Irene Reyes. Informing the families of SIU members about the various plans Is an Important part of the confereiices as Sandra Delmonte (right) discovers. While her husband, Douglas, is sailing aboard the USNS Kane, she came with her sons,Anthony and Erin (who is being held by his grandmother). ••X^'I'S • ••AA., Collecting Information about the various SIU benefits proirams are (from left) AB Chris Psanis, black-gang member grai ' in Carmello and AB Joe Chiaramonte. Joh '•''A:)'. Pensioner Francisco Pineiro, a 40-year engine department veteran, brought his daughter, Margarlte Rivera, to the Klew York meeting. A.,A ''AAA'I^IA Tom Keagney, of the Sea-Land, shoreganq, asks a question about the pension plan. ':' �i ' : :;:3 m ..v''i^;.:>'.^3'-,.--.. JUIY1991 m Spirits High as Seafarers March in Victory Parade 3«i: si'""' ^ • "Fantastic!" was the descrip­ tion provided by Chief Steward John Venables, one of the 65 SIU members representing all Seafar­ ers who participated in the Persian Gulf sealift operation in a march down the streets of Washington, D.C. and past President George Bush in the National Victory Cel­ ebration Parade to honor Operation Desert Shield/Desert Storm veter­ ans. The Seafarers, joined by mem­ bers from the SIUNA-affiliated Sailors' Union of the Pacific and the Marine Firemen, Oilers, Watertenders and Wipers Associa­ tion, were part of a contingent of civilian mariners representing all segments of shipboard personnel marching in the June 8 parade be­ hind the banner of "America's Merchant Marine." The milit^ invited civilian mariners to partic­ ipate because of the major role they played in getting materiel to the troops, marking the first time they were invited to march in a parade. "It was an emotional high," Venables told a reporter for the Seafarers LOG. "After a block or two into the march, it hit me what this was all about.!was impressed the merchant marine was in­ cluded." -The parade viewers, estimated by the National Park Service to number 200,000, waved American flags and 'Thank you!' signs to the thousands of troops marching in review. Unlike the military which remained in parade formation, the merchant mariners were able to in­ teract with the crowd by waving, flashing thumbs up and' V for vic­ tory signs and meeting with the audience. "We were shaking hands and getting kisses," said the steward who sails from Piney Point. "Ev­ eryone was friendly. It was really gratifying." Venables sailed aboard the American Kestrel, a LASH prepositioning vessel stationed in Diego Garcia during the war. "We were part of the first convoy to arrive in Saudi," he recalled. "It was very hot when we got there. We had to adjust the menus so the crew could retain water. We started making a lot of salads and soups." Venables and approximately 30 other SIU members stayed in the nation's capital after the two-hour parade to attend a presidential pic- Seafarers made up the largest contingent of civilian shipboard personnel in the parade honoring Persian Gulf War veterans. nic for the participants and view a fireworks display. "I felt like crying and I know some of the guys had tears in their eyes," recalled Chief Cook Cheryl Neff. "I didn't think it would be that warm a reception. It was one of the best days of my life." Neff noted one of the event's biggest thrills was seeing the president and Mrs. Bush. Like sev­ eral others who looked up at the presidential reviewing stand, Neff said she "spotted Barbara first. She waved back and gave a thumbs up sign. I never saw a president before." The steward department mem­ ber, who sails from the port of Phil­ adelphia, shipped aboard the Cape Catoche, a Ready Reserve Force (RRF) vessel, during Desert Shield. "This made it worth­ while," she added. John Quinter, a pumpman from the port of Seattle, received a hug and a kiss from a woman in the crowd, then watched a retiree get a flower from a child. "I didn't expect anything like this," he said. "I'd do it again in a minute." Quinter, who served aboard the tanker Courier in the Persian Gulf theater, said he "gave the presi­ dent a 'V sign" when he spotted the chief executive. Cook/Baker Ida Frizelle said her feet hurt when she completed the 2.7-mile route, "But I wanted to do it again." She reported she was happy to be a part of the parade, but sad others did not get to experience it. One of the "others" to whom she referred is her husband Edward Frizelle, an SIU hawsepiper serv­ ing as third mate aboard the USNS Indomitable. Ida Frizelle, who ships from the port of Honolulu, sailed aboard the Sgt. William Button, a prepositioning vessel, early in &e conflict, then shipped out again aboard the RRF ship Cape Nome. Other SIU members to march in the nationally televised parade were Zein Achmad, Lucretia Anderson, Thomas Barry, James Beatty, George Bronson, Fiorendo Bucella, Sergio Castellanos, Paul Castillo and Kathy Chester. Also marching were Nathan Collins, Benjamin Conway, John Cronan, George Darley, Herbert Davis, Chris­ topher Derra, Ekow Doffoh, Curtis Dunlap, Richard E. Em­ manuel and Daniel Ficca. Participating were Fred Free­ man, Mark Freeman, Lonnie Gamble, John Giles, Jeff Giles, Charles Hampton, Alvin John­ son, Ivonne Gonzales, Russ Levin and Hugh Mauley. Other marchers were Michael McCarthy, Arthur Medeiros, George Montgomery, Robert Miller, Edd Morris, Joseph Negron, San Negron, Alvin Robin­ son Jr., Lorrin Rodrigues, Herbert Rodriguez, J.P. Rouyea, Michael Stearman, Marvin St. George, Ken Stratton, Sean Sul­ livan, Eric Sutton, Kathleen Sut­ ton, John Thomas, Darrell Touchstone and John Tucker. Rounding out the SIU contin­ gent were Aaron Wells, Michael Wells, Michael Whytock, Paul Wright and Gerald "Tony" Yore. Besides the merchant mariners, units representing the Army, Navy, Marines, Air Force and Coast Guard marched in the parade.They were joined by some of the equip­ ment used during the fighting which was carried to the front by U.S.-flag vessels—equipment like a Patriot missile system, "humvee" jeep-type vehicles. M1A1 tanks and armored personnelcarriers. More than 80 aircraft, including Stealth bombers and fighters, flew over the parade which was headed by General Norman Schwarzkopf, commander of all allied forces dur­ ing the war. 3 ,«;5- 'VV ' Seafarers join with representatives of other maritime unions in acknowledging the cheers of the crowd during the National Victory Celebration Parade in Washington. : ' , • '^ J -, ?^!'•-l';. •, -_.' -•• At Piney Point, preparations are made for the Bill's participation in the Persian Gulf victory parade held last month in the nation's capital. White-capp^ SIU members marchir ) in the parade pass through the check point for all participants in the event. ^ V i' •.'i, ' • y . �••• i j-c" I ''-y^ i;rgi;' ;•^ SUFAReRSlOG Coast Guanl Proposes Seamen Pay Fee for Z-Cards ' W; •••k- -•:^. - -XfM-^'/s wMmmW'M. M •V^'- 'K:- MS '• ••• '-'i. w,. ••>:• iiv.' .•St., ,f>7:-:^- ••'•!:. ;, The U.S. Coast Guard has an­ nounced its plans to charge mer­ chant mariners for their docu­ ments, also known as Z-cards, and licenses. The agency recently published its announcement in the Federal Register. Any comments concern­ ing the change in Coast Guard policy are due by August 5. The fees will not go into effect until the public has an opportunity to comment on the Coast Guard plan. The agency can revise its proposals after considering the in­ formation provided by interested parties before finalizing the rule. As the LOG went to press, the SIU was formulating a response to the Coast Guard proposal for submission before the August 5 deadline. The Coast Guard's announce­ ment comes on the heels of the agency's decision to have all mer­ chant mariners renew their licen­ ses and documents every five years. The Coast Guard divided the procedure for obtaining docu­ ments and licenses into three sep­ arate fee categories; evaluation, examination and issuance. Each fee will have to be paid prior to Category License Upper Level — • • — • • • •.. • • • • • Lower Level ....•• • • Radio Officer ...... • — •• •• ••• •• •• • Renewals or Endorsement? —......... Certificate of Registry Ctiief Purser, Purser, and Senior Assistant Purser •• Junior Assistant Purser, Medical Doctor, and Professional fiturse ............. Mercfiant Mariner Document (MMD) MMD Endorsed with Qualified Rating — MMD without Qualified Rating ••• ... — —...... Other Fees Duplicate or Replacement of License, Certificate of Registry, or MMD ^ Evaluation fee* ExaninaHon lee Issuance lee $70 ($17) 65(17) 45(17) 45 3 $225 380 •— 55 $35 35 35 435 $330 ($347) 180(197) 80(97) 135 45(17) -(17) '' — — 35 35 80(97) 35 (52) 60(17) -(17) 40 35 35 135(152) 35 (52) — 35 35 — •. — Totalis . ' An additional $17 charge for an FBI criminal record check would tie added to the evaluatloln fee if the application is for an original license, original certificate of registry, or original merchant mariner document. ^ Maximum totals—without and with an FBI criminal reconf check. 3 For limited examinations administered for certain licenses, the proposed examination fee is $55. * The fee also applies to issuance of a renewal with a continuity endorsement issued under § 10.209(g). 5 There is presently a $10 fee in 33 CFR subpart 1.25 for a duplicate continuous discharge book or copies of certificates of discharge. The Coast Guard proposes to move this fee from 33 CFR subpart 1.25 to a section in 46 CFR part 12. Source: Federal Register, June 20, 1991. receiving the agency's service. This means an examination fee would be paid each time an applicant takes a test, whether or not the mariner successfully completes it. The proposed fee for the issu­ ance of a merchant mariner's doc­ ument without a qualified rating would be $35. A document with a qualified rating would include the $35 issuance fee, a $60 evaluation fee and a $40 examination fee for a total cost of $135. Presently there is no charge for any merchant mariner's docu­ ment. However, the Coast Guard does impose a $10 fee to replace a lost document. Other categories and fees are listed within the chart on this page. The Coast Guard announced the fees are based on the cost to the agency of providing the service. The Department of Transportation agency announced the fee pro­ gram as a way to meet its financial requirements under the 1990 feder£d budget act. That bill specified that any increases in a U.S. gov­ ernment agency's budget must be offset with an equal increase in funds. The Department of Trans­ portation plans to use the Coast Guard documenting and licensing fees as a way to increase its rev­ enues. Crews Begin to Clear Base, Docks At Subfc Bay after Volcano Erupts Recovery operations are under way at the Subic Bay Naval Base in the Philippines following the eruption of Mount Pinatubo, about 18 miles to the northeast, last month. Power has been restored to the base arid fresh water again is available, according to a spokesperson with the Military Sealift Command Pacific Fleet (MSCPAC). SIU Government Services Division crewmembers assisted in the evacuation of American citizens from the area. The USNS Spica carried 500 civilians during one voyage. MSCPAC vessels have been detoured to the port of Cebu, about 400 southeast of Subic Bay. Crewmembers discovered water only turned the volcano's debris into a concrete-like substance when they tried to wash off vessels tied at the port, so they are using shovels to clean buildings and unclog drains from the sand, lava and ash spewed across the base by' the volcano. Subic Bay is the largest U.S. Navy supply depot and ship repair yard overseas. j; " Archives Seeking Stories and Artifacts From World War II Merchant Mariners The National Archives is gathering information, stories and other artifacts for a year-long exhibit on the U.S. merchant marine in World War II. The exhibit, which is S(:heduled to open December 7, will concentrate on the ports of Philadelphia, Baltimore and Norfolk, Va. The archives is seeking photographs, film footage, logbooks and oral or video remembrances by World War II era seafarers. For more information, contact Christine Henderson, National Archives Mid-Atlantic Region, Room 1500, William Penn Post Office Annex, Ninth and Market Street, PhUadelphia, PA 19107 or caU (215)597-3000. •• 'M -I, : 4 it IIP Rallies Behind New Zealand Seafarers Hawaiian Upgraders Visit Representatives SIU members who sail from the port of Honolulu recently met with Hawaii's two senators and one of the state's congressmen in the nation's capital to discuss bills affecting the U.S.-flag merchant marine. Chief Cook upgrader Jioia de Leon places an SIU pin on Senator Daniel Akaka's lapel. Senator Daniel Inouye shows the Lundeberg School students some of the native Hawaiian artifacts in his office. Congressman Neil Abercrombie poses with QMEDs Daniel Powers and Paul Barbadillo; Cook and Bakers Lorrin Rodrigues. Dwight Maeda, Patricia Piccione, Plana Motusanga, Karen Fehspl and Vince Grande; and Chief Cooks Edward Aperto, Arthur Medeiros, Ida Frizelle and de Leon. Fifty-one unions representing seamen and longshoremen in 36 nations throughout the free world meeting last month in London pledged their cooperation to New Zealand's seafarers who are in the fight of their lives. The International Transport Workers Federation which brings together employees in all modes of transportation, including the SIU, called on all of its affiliates to "take all steps possible, including mdustnal action" to demonstrate support for their brother and sister seafarers in New Zealand. The government of that country has proposed drastic measures under the guise of reforming the economy which would render nuU and void existing bargaining agreements between maritime umons and management and wipe out existing cabotage rules governing waterbome trade between Australia and New Zealand as well as domestic shippmg routes. " ' �JULY 1991 . Sea-Land Hawaii Rescues Three Downed Fiiers SlU crewmembers ready one of the Sea-Land Hawaii's lifeboats to pick up the three downed seaplane survivors. SIU members sailing onboard the Sea-Land Hawaii helped save the lives of three Califomians whose seaplane ditched June 18 more than 500 miles northeast of Hilo, Hawaii. Bosun Carrol Heick, ABs Henry Scott and Har­ vey Smith and black-gang mem­ bers Rodney Pontlflet and Steve Rollins manned the lifeboat which rescued the three downed fliers. Don Hauslik, 56, Nol Pederson, 44, and Eva Akata, 26, all of Califomia, spent more than 20 hours in the water before being spotted by the crew of a Coast Guard C-130 search plane. The Coast Guard alerted the Sea-Land Hawaii, which also was looking for the two men and one woman, and the res­ cue was completed within an hour. The Sea-Land Hawaii trans­ ported the Califomians to the big island of Hawaii, and from there they went for observation to The Queen's Medical Center. Akata was released that same day, while Pederson and Hauslik were admit­ ted in guarded and fair condition, respectively. Both were released shortly thereafter. Coast Guard spokesman Neil Anderson commended the SeaLand Hawaii's performance. "From our experiences, they al­ ways do an excellent job," he said. "They're always cooperative and we never have any problems." The ordeal began when Hauslik, Pederson and Akata took off from Santa Barbara, Calif, en route to Maui. The twin-engine seaplane eventually lost oil pressure in its right engine, leaving the aircraft at half-power. "It was just too heavy to fly on one motor," Hauslik told the Honolulu Advertiser. "We were at 7,000 feet and couldn't maintain any altitude, so we had to ditch" around 4 p.m. June 18. The plane impacted at 90 mph, a feeling Hauslik likened to hitting a concrete wall. It sank quickly. ' v:; f while the trio donned bright yellow life vests, tied themselves together and began what turned out to be a 20-hour wait. The downed fliers had reason for hope as they sent a distress signal before ditching. Hauslik said he and his companions could see search planes throughout the night. Lookouts Doubled Roughly nine hours after the distress signal went out, the SeaLand Hawaii, originally headed for Honolulu, joined two search planes in the vicinity of the crashlanding. The Sea-Land Hawaii's 26-man crew "lined the rails and doubled the lookouts," Captain Stanley Malewski told the paper. At one point, the ship came within a mile of the trio, but no one spotted them in the dark ocean's 8-foot swells. The C-130 eventu­ ally sighted them at 11:41 a.m. on June 19, however, and the SeaLand Hawaii (then 25 miles away) completed the rescue within the hour. Chief Mate Kent Flick, who commanded the lifeboat, praised the seamanship and professional I^rformances of Scott, Smith, Pontiflet, Heick and Rollins, as well as the rest of the SIU crew. Mil • .'1. SS President Johnson and Crew Survive Sudden Cycione The Seafarers-crewed freighter President Johnson miraculously survived being hit by a cyclone April 6 in Kaohsiung, Taiwan. Only one crewmember. Chief Electrician Dale Cunningham, was injured during the violent storm. Cunningham suffered only bruises, despite being caught in winds which exceeded 90 knots. The American President Lines vessel, however, sustained severe damage but has already been re­ paired and is back in service. I irV'• "As big as that ship is, [the storm] just did a job on us," Chief Cook Donald Garrison recently told a reporter from the Seafarers LOG. "It was like a little toy in that wind." Eyewitness Account Garrison, who joined the Ma­ rine Cooks and Stewards in 1967 before its merger with the SIU AGLIWD, said the cyclone hit completely without warning. "All of a sudden it just started," he re­ called. "I saw die containers being ripped open and cargo flying ev­ erywhere, and then the visibility got so bad we couldn't see any­ thing. That ship was bouncing like a basketball. "I just stood by with a life jacket and a survival suit. If I had been on deck, I would have been in big trouble It had to be a miracle" no one was seriously injured. Despite the storm, the President Johnson now "looks really good," steward department member Christopher Hopkins said. Hop­ kins signed on the Johnson June 1. He said crewmembers had already put the incident behind them. "Nobody really talked about it," said Hopkins, who joined the union in 1976. "They just wanted to get their work done, get on with die routines. "As far as the ship, I saw no noticeable damage." Ship at Anchorage The frightening episode began at approximately 1:30 p.m. with the President Johnson anchored in Kaohsiung. Heavy rains and winds of up to 40 knots came with pas­ sage of a local storm front, not unusual at that time of year. But a few minutes later, things turned dramatically worse. The wind whipped at 80-90 knots, vis­ ibility was reduced to zero and the ship listed over 10 degrees. Atmo­ spheric pressure dropped 40 milli­ bars in less than five minutes. The ship's anemometer was destroyed when the wind reached 90 knots. Crewmembers described the sound as like that of a passing freight train. One man thought the President Johnson had collided with another ship and was scraping down its side. In fact, the Piesident Johnson dragged anchor for about a halfmile, and half astem was rung up on the engines to prevent a colli­ sion with a loaded tanker also at anchor. Bob Austin H, master of the ves­ sel, noted the ship's windows and bulkheads bowed in and out and water squirted horizontally through door seals. During the cyclone's peak, three containers were ripped out of their lashings. One container was lifted about 50 feet—it struck the range light mast, causing major d^age; then on its way down it hit and destroyed the starboard lifeboat. Metal fragments struck the Marisat anteima and put a one-foot hole in the dome. The ship's main antenna was shorn at the base and landed on the sundeck. Catwalks between the hatches were ripped out. Lasts for Five Minutes The President Johnson was in the windstorm for roughly five minutes, although it seemed more like five hours to electrician Cun­ ningham. According to a report from Austin, Cunningham was adding water to the batteries in the D.G. set when the cyclone hit. The drop in atmospheric pressure caused pneumatic controls on the D.G.'s CO2 system to release, flooding the container with CO2 while Cunningham was inside. Cunningham got out of the con­ tainer by feeling his way. Seeking shelter on the main deck, he was lifted and hurled by the wind be­ fore grabbing a ventilator. He shielded himself from the wind; when it subsided, Cunningham crawled to the main deck door and was hauled inside by two ABs. Incredibly, Cunningham suf­ fered only bruises. In a letter to the crew, Austin said, "Our stewards stood by until the ship was safely moored, to serve meals. "Gentlemen, you performed exemplary and I cannot praise you enough for your profession­ alism." No other vessels in the anchor­ age encountered the cyclone or sustained damage. However, four fishing vessels were reported cap­ sized or sunk. Also serving aboard the Presi­ dent Johnson during the surprise cyclone were galley gang mem­ bers: William Burdette, Dartagnan McGlothen, John Bennett, Harold Younce Jr. and Thomas Markham. Some of the containers aboard the President Johnson were torn from their lashings following a freak cyclone. v.; pi' •-r'' y •••( . • �a,, •• 8 ~7~ f, .5!aaafyK-'ra'''''vlf.''V B0r§i -y. r' fWy^fyy--- Seafarers Score High in Sea-Land Cuiinary Seminar Not everyone can maintain an "A" average at a school like Cor­ nell University. But a dozen men and women representing the SIU did just that during a one-week intensive semi­ nar sponsored by Sea-Land and conducted at Cornell last May. Lundeberg School Culinary Direc­ tor Don Nolan reported that the class average test score for the union's students was 95 percent. With participants spending as many as 14 hours per day worldng WBM'M >/'•• 4 Ekow Doffoh and Don Nolan sample some of the prepared broccoli and car­ rots. Each plate of vegetables was cooked in a different way. F'!-' •' - " SOfARBtSm •-";' ••"^'H'';--^'?;.''' "r: -L^.- • and studying on the campus in Ith­ aca, N.Y., rriany subjects were cov­ ered. Professor Mary Tabacchi, Cornell's leading food chemist, launched the week by discussing food's various components and the effects those elements have on the body. Students leamed about new food technologies such as hydro­ ponics and aquaculture (sciences of growing food in water instead of in soil). Another professor taught a fiveday sanitation course formulated by the National Restaurant Association's Educational Foun­ dation, while other sessions were devoted to various cooking tech­ niques with state-of-the-art equip­ ment. Numerous lab sessions also were conducted. "The sanitation course was ex­ cellent," said Nolan, who has worked at the Lundebdrg School for 20 years. "It was very in-depth. "We also covered nutrition, purchasing and receiving, food chemistry... Personally, I got a lot out of the purchasing and receiving techniques. There are tricks these vendors can use against us." While parts of the seminar were complex, covering subjects such as microbiology, others were com­ paratively simple. "We worked on taking food and preparing it many different ways instead of doing the same thing over and over," Nolan said. Participants spent time in vari­ ous food lab sessions preparing meals and testing a wide range of equipment. Among the items they prepared were chicken fajitas, Mexican tortilla soup and smoked seafood with greens and tarragon sauce. In one session, a senior food and beverage lecturer covered cultural and intemational cuisine as applied to cafeteria-style service. Once again the seminar participants went to work preparing various ex­ otic dishes. The purpose of this exercise was to show stewards they can be creative with menu plan­ ning at sea. The five-day program "was worthwhile for a lot of different reasons," said Delinda Clarke a Lundeberg School instmctor par­ ticipating in the course. "The teachers imparted a lot of knowl­ edge in a short amount of time. For instance, the sanitation course alone usually takes nine weeks, so there's no way it could have been done (at the seminar) if everyone wasn't so into it. "They really stressed nutrition. ... I've been able to bring back a lot of what we leamed and pass it along." The seminar was planned by Jim Mann, Sea-Land's fleet com­ missary manager and a 1977 grad­ uate of the Lundeberg School. Mann also graduated from Comell's School of Hotel Admin­ istration in 1983. "The vessel crews are a vital part of the Sea-Land family," said Mann. "Since they spend much of their lives at sea, it's critical that we provide them with a comfortable environment, from the food they eat to the beds they sleep in." Besides Nolan, Clarke and Mdnn, the following Seafarers at­ tended the seminar: Chief Stew­ ards Eva Myers, Ekow DofToh, Mike Thornton, Don GaNung and Patrick Olin; Sea-Land Port Stewards Ron Jones, Ed Martin and Jim Myers and Lundeberg School Instmctor Ed White. ,11. f-r. I/-":? r'' -I • '•4 Don Nolan discusses with a Cornell University faculty member the different ways a roast can be prepared and served. Seafarers (from left) Ed Martin, Don Nolan and Ekow Doffoh take a look at the state-of-the-art oven in the instructional galley at CorneH's School of Hotel Admin­ istration, which runs an internationally recognized program in the culinary field. Piney Point Baking Instructor Delinda Clarke (left) prepares spanikopita (Greek spinach and feta cheese pie) while Mike Thornton, an SIU steward from the port of Jacksonville, prepares Szechuan oven hung duck. Standing in front of Cornell's school of hotel administration following successful completion of the seminar are, from left, Piney Point Steward Instructor Ed White, Piney Point Baking Instructor Delinda Clarke, Lundeberg School Culinary Director Don Nolan and Chief Steward Patrick Olin (American Hawaii Cruises). The class average test score was 95 percent. Includedin that group of hard-studying jartiapants who revived certificates of completion are, from left, chief stewards Jon GaNung, Mike Thornton, Eva Myers, Ekow Doffoh and Patrick Olin (American l3W3tl Cruis6s). • - .i ^ •" :S. , :y �JULY1991 • .>}; Philadelphia Health Unit Provides Quality Care for Seafarers ;;..r"!,''W'i*''. ' 'V- The Seafarers Welfare Plan has desi^ated another noted medical facility as a preferred provider or­ ganization (PPO). In March, the SIU contracted with the Healthmark Incorporated Clinic at Methodist Hospital in South Philadelphia, minutes from the Philadelphia union hall. Al­ ready, the clinic has provided qual­ ity health care for more than 300 Seafarers. Regarded as Philadelphia's lead­ ing occupational medicine provider, Healthmark Incorporated is an affil­ iate of the Methodist Hospital Foun­ dation. Philadelphia's Methodist Hospital soon wiU celebrate its cen­ tennial. "Our doctors and nurses are ex­ perienced in preventive and emer­ gency medicine," said Healthmark Clinic Charge Nurse Jo Ann Charge Nurse Jo Ann Tomlinson en­ joys interacting with Seafarers. TomlinsoiL "Because we're in the hospital, we have access to any­ thing we might need, including the emergency room. "We always put our patients first." SIU members have responded positively to the clinic, which opened in 1983. "Everything went fine. The people treat you good, and I had no problems," said AB Joe Mieluchowski, recently treated there. "I haven't been to that many (medical facilities), but it's obvious there's no confusion here." Bosun Kevin Merckx also was satisfied with his experience at Healthmark: "The people are friendly, and it's very clean." Meeting Seafarers' Needs The Seafarers Welfare Plan preferred provider institutions will be made in the Seafarers LOG and by the welfare plan as they are arranged. Offering Numerous Services The Healthmark Clinic in Phil­ adelphia is staffed by physicians and nurses who are experienced in occupational health, family prac­ tice and emergency medicine. The Healthmark Clinic Is located In Philadelphia's Methodist Hospital, minutes from the Philadelphia SIU hall. ' (SWP) selected Healthmark after careful review of the various med­ ical facilities in the Philadelphia area. The plan determined the Healthmark Clinic is able to pro­ vide all of the medical services re­ quired by Seafarers, such as fit-for-duty physicals, care for ill­ ness and treatment of injuries. "We picked this clinic in the same manner" as other PPOs, said Deborah Kleinberg, an associate counsel for the plan. "We're look­ ing for quality and ability to meet the special needs of our people." She said Seafarers have been pleased with the Healthmark Clinic's fine reputation and the qualifications of its staff. This arrangement represents continued progress in preferred provider health care for Seafarers. Throughout the country, the wel­ fare plan is contracting with a pre­ ferred provider in each of the cities where an SIU clinic has been lo­ cated. Combats Spiraling Costs The program was started to en­ sure that Seafarers and their fami­ lies continue to obtain quality medical care and, at the same time, help the welfare plan combat per­ petually rising health costs. A pre­ ferred provider clinic or hospital is simply a medical facility which agrees to provide services to Sea­ farers and their families for a nego­ tiated reimbursement rate. There are many advantages to using PPOs, including: • Using a facility which is familiar with S^eafarers and whose staff knows the unique needs of the membership and their families. lows the welfare plan to use these savings to benefit members and their dependents. • Preferred provider organization hospitals are among the biggest in their cities. To date, the SIU has designated the following PPOs: Seattle—Vir­ ginia Mason Hospital; San Fran­ cisco—St. Mary's Hospital; Honolulu—Straub Hospital; New Orleans—^Tulane University Hos­ pital and Medical Center; New York—^Methodist Hospital; Phila­ delphia—Methodist Hospital and Healthmark Incorporated Clinic; Baltimore—^Johns Hopkins Uni­ versity Center for Occupational and Environmental Health ^d Francis Scott Key Hospital. Announcements of additional Among the services they pro­ vide are: job matched pre-employ­ ment physicals; physicals required for licensure; annual examina­ tions; diagnostic studies, including X-rays, Magnetic Resonance Im­ aging and CT Scan; hearing tests; vision and glaucoma screenings; blood tests; drug screens; pulmo­ nary function tests; cardiovascular studies, including stress testing and EKG; drug tests; motor coor­ dination tests; and health risk as­ sessment. "Occupational medicine is not something that many people know a lot about," said Healthmark Clinic Medical Director Dr. Rich­ ard Donze. Dr. Donze has worked at Meth­ odist Hospital for eight years. He and others at the clinic expressed enthusiasm for working with Sea­ farers. "Quite frankly, I've found it interesting learning about the dif­ ferent things that attract [Seafar­ ers] to that Wnd of life," Dr. Donze said. "They're courteous, hard­ working people who have a certain yearning for adventure." a.:. •• : . J •; • f I 'i -m "Hike to listen to their stories!" said Nurse Tomlinson. "We ask them to send postcards, and I'm going to start a bulletin board." .-i i-mw .1 AB Joe Mieluchowski makes a fist (Inphoto above) as RN Suzanne Mead preps him for some blood tests. Below, Bosun KevinI Merckx Merckx gets g his blood pressure checked. • Streamlined claims procedures for members and dependents using the facility. . ^''' <'J^"''.' Dr. Richard Donze Is the medical direc­ tor at the Philadelphia clinic. • Use of these facilities allows the welfare plan to monitor claims and make sure the hospital is offering services efficiently and maintain­ ing high standards of quality of care. • When the hospital sees many Sea­ farers and their families using the facility, reasonable rates for ser­ vices can be maintained. This al- i--' -'fi i. - . -JfT, MMa I �.'•.V^ -:T- 5«.;3sr' SEAFARERS 106 10 . Wf- •ii; ;••. : • Inland Lakes .i;';... • •sp;-' f : ,l Vj. ', Oiler Glenn Barilik, a Lundeberg School graduate, checks the oil in one of the cement carrier's engines. The J.A.W. Iglehart is getting ready for the busy summer season on the Great Lakes by being one of the first vessels out of safe harbor this spring. The self-unloading cement car­ rier can be found on any of the five Great Lakes. Some of its regular ports include Duluth, Miim., Supe­ rior, Wis., Detroit and Alpena, Mich., Cleveland, Buffalo, N.Y. and Bath, Ontario, Canada. Bosun Daniel Hull noted the SIU members aboard the Iglehart constitute an excellent crew. The Alpena resident said he has seen quite a few changes in his 35 years sailing with Inland Lakes Manage­ ment on the Lakes. Those changes Hull included are the placement of computers aboard ships, conver­ sion from steam to diesel engines and increasing ability of the ships to do more. ABs Robert Twite and Jerold Saxon pointed out the Iglehart c^ empty its nine cargo holds in 20 hours thanks to the conveyor belts running through the belly of the vessel. "Usually we carry three or four types of cement per load," Saxon told a reporter for the Sea­ farers LOG as he was monitoring one of the two off-loading belts. "Our job is to make sure two types don't mix." Oiler Glenn Barilik does not ' regret the day he decided to be­ come a merchant mariner. "I was working in a shop—non-unionand getting behind on my bills," the 23-year-old said. "I asked some sailors about their jobs and they told me to go to Piney Point." After Barilik graduated from the Lundeberg School in Novem­ ber 1989, he sailed deep sea. The black-gang member retumed to his native Lakes region to be closer to home. This way "my [two] kids remember who I am," he added. Deckhand Dave Gapske surveys the height of the J.A.W. Iglehart while painting its hull. !lk ki vl'-• - v:f Deckhand Lee Howard applies a fresh coat of paint to the hull of the Iglehart shortly after fitout. AS Watchman Robert Twite waits for the signal to open a cargo hold for unloading. •:y: Porter Ahmed Kaid brings bread to the Iglehart's mess room. o-.'•'•'••if '•' Keeping his eyes on the control board is Assistant Conveyorman Ron Cummings. AS Watchman Jerold Saxon repeats instructions he has received to monitor the unloading of a hold. •-. ,'• r;. • '• X' m'. Porter Mohammed El-Janny takes pride in the J.A.W. Ingleharfs spotless galley. Keeping the woridng space clean is just one of his duties. Bosun Daniel Hull (left) releases the latch on the crane used to move an oil barrel on the deck of the Iglehart. Wiper Robert Zielaskowski is ready to secure the barrel. Second Cook Robert Bertrand takes chocolate cake to hungry crewmembers aboard the Iglehart. �.' '.V' .©|: JULY 1991 ;" |- n -r- DeLeon Has Successful Concert Debut at Lundeberg Scheet SEifc'Siil rw!r^;T.-i*isw». 'til •'.." After a nervous start, SIU upgrader Jioia de Leon got an enjoy­ able taste of show business during the monthly visitors day at the Sea­ farers Harty Lundeberg School of Seamanship in May. A member of the SIU since 1989, de Leon entertained a crowd of more than 100 persons with a 20-song solo concert performance. In the audience were parents, friends and families of upgraders as well as citizens who live in the neighborhood surrounding the Lundeberg School. SIU President Michael Sacco also was in the Jioia de Leon, an SIU member for the past two years, is currently enrolled in the chief cook upgrading program at the Lundeberg School. crowd, which responded enthusi­ astically to de Leon's lively sing­ ing of country music. "The more I sang, the more my confidence grew," de Leon, 38, re­ cently told a reporter from the Sea­ farers LOG. While de Leon's first concert was successful, she had to overcome a shaky beginning. "I walked onstage and looked into the crowd's eyes," said Jioia (pro­ nounced joy-a), "and the words to that first song just left me. Then about the third line, something kicked in and I was fine from there." After the one-hour concert, when Sacco approached de Leon and commended her performance, "I felt like a little kid," she said. "He has such a busy schedule.... I didn't even realize he was there." Jioia, who is upgrading in the chief cook program, grew up in Jacksonville, N.C. and has lived with her mother and sister in Ho­ nolulu, Hawaii since 1985. She has sailed as a steward assistant pri­ marily onboard the Baldomero Lopez, a prepositioning ship oper­ ated by AMSEA, and she made two trips to the Persian Gulf during Operation Desert Shield. Jioia discovered her musical tal­ ent thanks, in part, to her sister. Dee Dee, who regularly competes in Hawaiian songfests. Dee Dee introduced Jioia to Karaoke, a Jap­ anese style of singing which means "with orchestra." Karaoke singers use audio cassettes which provide accompanying music and, in some cases, backup singing. The Karaoke machines also have mi­ crophones, speakers and speaker outlets for the live singer. "Really, this whole thing started by accident. I bought a Karaoke machine (in 1990) strictly to have something to do on the ship," ex­ plained Jioia, who jokingly de­ scribed her singing voice as "raspy and low." ITie tapes "have music on one side and the words on the other side." Though she had never per­ formed before an audience—in fact, rarely even sang in the shower—^Jioia quickly became en­ amored of her newfound hobby. She practiced in private and slowly became comfortable with the ma­ chine and her own singing. De Leon signed off the ship in late 1990 and went to Piney Point to upgrade. Near the end of March 1991, Lundeberg School Vice President Ken Conklin and his as­ sistant Bob Clinton heard Jioia in­ formally singing Karaoke for fellow students and subsequently asked her to perform at may visi­ tors Day. With one month to prepare for the show, Jioia rehearsed her set and also arranged for country-style stage decorations, including hay bales, flowers and a wooden horse. V'l -.s ',m In concert, she sang songs such as Bette Midler's "From A Distance," Barbara Mandrell's "Years" and Patsy Cline's "Sweet Dreams." "I'm glad I did it, but I'll prob­ ably never do it again," de Leon said with a laugh. Indeed, despite her strong apti­ tude for music, Jioia knows her future is at se^i. "Since I started singing, so many people have com­ plimented me," de Leon said. "It makes you feel good when you touch someone's life like that. "But I like the ocean; That's where I want to be." 'CM'j •"•V SIU President Michael Sacco com­ mends Jioia de Leon following her singing debut held during the school's May Visitors Day. Seafarer Rates Cape Farewell As 'Good Ship' with 'Good Crew' • .if Crewmembers aboard the Cape Farewell characterize life on the Ready Reserve Force, IMC-contracted vessel as busy but reward­ ing. As SIU member AB Tim Fitzgerald put it, "The hours can get a little long, but she's a good ship with a good crew. And the money's pretty good, too." Bosun John Thompson re­ cently noted in a letter (accompa­ nied by photographs shot by Fitzgerald) to the Seafarers LOG the working hours grew particu­ larly long.during Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm. At times, work was steady around-the-clock. Thompson reported a full schedule between cargo opera­ tions, too. The maintenance pro­ gram required on a vessel coming off a five-year layup is comprehen­ sive, he said. Chief Electrician Jim Hall added, "If it breaks down today. we're on it today. Everybody pitches in, and slowly but surely, it's all Coming together." Among the Farewell's crewmembers are "first trippers" from the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship, OS Joel Willmott and Wiper Eric McKinney. Bosun Thompson re­ ported their training has "stood them in good stead, but both say they're headed back to the school to upgrade." According to Willmott, "There's always more to leam out here." With the challenging workload, crewmembers naturally work up quite an appetite. Or, as Thompson related, perhaps they just cannot stay away from the messhall be­ cause of the fine fare mmed out by Chief Steward Vern Wallen and his fellow galley gang members. "We're always glad to, see him after spending a rainy night on deck," the bosun said. The Cape Farewell also has its share of veteran seamen, although one of them, AB Dave Ketchum, "recently retired after 20 years of service. Brother Ketchum retumed to sea because he valiantly an­ swered the call for sealift, Thomp­ son said. Crewmembers described Ketchum as a valuable addition who eagerly shared his knowledge. Ketchum said the Cape Farewell would be his last ship, although the other crewmembers respectfully hope he changes his mind. Wiper Eric McKinney (left) and OS Joel Willmott are "first trippers." Cfiief Electrician Jim Hall washes up before dinner. Chief Cook Lee Jordan (left) and Chief Steward Vern Wallen prepare dinner. Bosun John Thompson does some lifeboat maintenance aboard ship. .V r ; '/ • .ii T-. "i• yl-. ¥•••• • 4;: AB Tim Fitzgerald characterizes life on the Cape Farewell as busy but rewarding. f riTT ^ \ •'-••i. �'Til- 2l .•:~A\\. 12 safARotsm i-MKSSiMiiBia'S un Canales and King Tie Knot at Sea :#'-slilS y,-_ - ."4 the happy wedding party poses for the camera. From left are Steward/Baker Michael Pooler (best man), Antlonette King Canales, Third Mate James Trimble (bride's guardian), Carlos Canales and Captain Paul Foran. -.. > ..W ;-^ •--I'''• :--vf^|v--- When SIU members Carlos Canales and Antlonette King got engaged onboard OMI Corp.'s Cape Clear last winter, they planned to get married some time after signing off the Ready Reserve Force vessel. But when Operation Desert Storm ended. Bosun Canales and Steward Assistant King decided they could not wait. In a ceremony conducted by Captain Paul S. Foran, Canales and King tied the knot at sea March 13 with the Cape Clear headed for Ad Damman, Saudi Arabia. Actually, it was Foran who sug­ gested the ocean wedding. "Once the final word came from the president, saying the war was over, you can't imagine the jubila­ tion," recalled Canales, who joined the Seafarers in 1964 in the port of Seattle. "We were heading for the U.S. [to get supplies] when the war ended, but we were happy to turn around. "While we were going to Ad Damman, the captain said, 'Do you two want to get married now?'" Canales and King, who had dated each other since 1988, ea­ gerly took advantage of the oppor­ tunity. " We had a beautiful ceremony, and it went just like we planned," the new Mrs. Canales recently told a reporter for the Seafarers LOG. "Tell every Seafarer that when it's time to get married, they should get married on the ocean!" Antoinette King Canales joined the SIU in 1988 in the port of Jack­ sonville, Fla. She said she and her husband, after signing off the Cape Clear May 1, purchased a home near her shipping port. "No complaints," Mrs. Canales said. "It seems like everything is going our way." While the Canales' still are brimming with enthusiasm regard­ ing their marriage, they certainly have not forgotten their wartime experiences onboard the Cape Clear. Canales and King signed on November 2 knowing die risks in­ volved in transporting ammunition and troops. The bosun described the Persian ' Ab Gulf port areas as "a madhouse. It took 10,(XX) people working like bees in a three-mile area. We were so elated when it was over." Indeed, during the CanalesKing wedding, the captain re­ minded Cape Clear crewmembers they had much to be both proud of and thankful for. "As we enjoy this beautiful weather on this beautiful occasion," Foran said at the cere­ mony, "I think it is only right that we recognize and give thauiks for our good fortune. I am very proud to stand behind the crew of the Cape Clear. Every one of us was a volunteer who took the job, know­ ing full well the risks ... " I do not wish to ruin the atmo­ sphere by dwelling on that which is sad, but I do hope that each and every one of you takes the time to give thanks for our safe voyage. took the photographs, which An­ toinette King Canales sent to the LOG. Were the bride and groom ner­ vous? "We were petrified!" ad­ mitted Bosun Canales, who purchased the rings in Singapore one week before the wedding. Though nervous, the couple en­ joyed their surroundings. "The stem was set up as a church, and then switched to a night club," Bosun Canales recalled. "Every­ one worked like troopers, and it showed. The whole thing was very profession^." Said Steward Assistant King Canales, "They spoiled me." The pair met in 1988, when they sailed together onboard the Cleve­ land. The Canales' plans for the near future include a stateside wed­ ding ceremony, so they may share Mr. and Mrs. Canales enjoy a piece of wedding cake at their shipboard reception. pray for the safe retum of all the men and women in the Persian Gulf, and ask that God watches over the souls of those who were lost in action, as well as those who have given their lives to the sea." Also participating in the cere­ mony were Steward/Baker Mi­ chael Pooler (best man) and Third Mate James Trimble (acting guardian). DEU John T. Bounds their joy with relatives. Canales wants to complete bosun recertification, while King Canales plans to upgrade at the Lundeberg School. "We're hoping to go to the school together," said the bosun. And at some point, the couple will find time for a belated honey­ moon. The Seafarers LOG was not the only recipient of Canales wedding pictures and literature. Captain Foran wrote to President George Bush after the war—the letter ex­ pressed congratulations but also concern regarding the tlse of for­ eign-flag vessels—and he en­ closed photos and a wedding program. - Cape Clear Steward Department Bids Farewell to Persian Gulf Duty Freshly-baked doughnuts are never too good for a crew that just spent four-and-a-half months In the Persian Gulf, ac­ cording to Steward/Baker Michael Pooler, above left, who sent these photos to the Seafarers LOG. Members of the Cape Clear's steward department take pride in their work. •'- a-'- / 'r. m^ ' /-.f .11'^ They are, standing from the left. Steward Assistant Larry Bachelor, Chief Cook Danilo Soriano, Steward Assistant Roily Acosta, Steward Assistant Edgar Colcol; seated from the left, Steward/Baker Michael Pooler and Steward Assis­ tant Antionette King Canales. The bride is teary-eyed during the wed­ ding ceremony conducted by Captain Paul S. Foran aboard ship. �juiY m 13 Panel Blocks 1946 Date for WWII Mariner Vet Status The House Veterans Affairs Committee once again is blocking progress on a bill providing the same cutoff date for veteran status for World War Il-era merchant mariners as received by other members of the U.S. military. The Merchant Mariners Fair­ ness Act of 1991, also known as H.R. 44, passed the House Mer­ chant Marine and Fisheries Com­ mittee unanimously, as it had in the last session of Congress. The legislation was forwarded to the Veterans Affairs Committee for its next hearing. As happened during the previous session of Congress, the committee chair­ man, C. V. "Sonny" Montgomery (D-Miss.), has not scheduled a meeting for the bill. Although Jack Fields (R-Texas) sponsored the same bill in 1989 and pushed it through the Mer^ hant Marine and Fisheries Com­ mittee, of which he is a member, the 101st Congress adjoumed be­ fore Montgomery's committee ever reviewed the legislation. In a strong communication to the House veterans panel chair­ man, SIU President Michael Sacco urged the committee "to extend prompt and favorable consider­ ation to this laudable legislation. "In our judgment, it is proper and fitting to honor all the mer­ chant mariners who served their country with distinction during World War II." The legislation would extend World War II veteran status to American merchant mariners who sailed between August 15, 1945 and December 31, 1946, the date President Hany Truman declared as the end of hostilities. Seamen who sailed between December 7,1941 and August 15, 1945 were declared World War II veterans in Januaiy 1988 by the secretary of the Air Force — the branch of the Department of De­ fense that oversees matters pertain­ ing to veterans. The recognition came after seamen and their allies fought for veterans status for WWII mariners for more than 40 years a fight which included an eight-eary court case. The ruling made them eligible to receive such in speaking before the American Merchant Marine Veterans Convention last month, SIU President Michael Sacco (right) recognized retired SIU official Ed Turner's continuing efforts on behalf of WWIi-era merchant mariners to gain all the benefits to which they are entitled. Turner was a founding member of the merchant mariner veteran group. ' -J: ::: .i: Seafarers—Write Vet Panel Members Show Your Support for H.R. 44 Ilft. To urge members of the House Veterans Affairs Committee to support H.R. 44 the extension for World War Il-era merchant mariners' veterans status—write to: The Honorable (name) United States House of Representatives Washington, DC 20515 Democrats C. V. "Sonny" Montgomery, Miss.—Chairman Don Edwards, Calif. Douglas Applegate, Ohio Lane Evans, 111. Timothy Penny, Mont. Harley Staggers, W.Va. J. Roy Rowland, Ga. Jim Slattery, Kan. Claude Harris, Ala. Joseph Kennedy, Mass. Elizabeth Patterson, S.C. George Sangmeister, 111. Ben Jones, Ga. Jill Long, Ind. Pete Peterson, Fla. Chet Edwards, Texas Maxine Waters, Calif. Turner Active in Seamen's Vet Group Department of Veterans Affairs benefits as disability compensa­ tion, pensions, medical care and burials. By selecting August 15, 1945 (rather than December 31,1946) as the end of eligibility for merchant mariners, the Department of De­ fense has excluded approximately 2,500 living seafarers from World War n veteran status and benefits received by those who served in the armed services. • :;^:i Bill Brewster, Okla. Owen Pickett, Va. Pete Geren, Texas Republicans Bob Stump, Ariz." Ranking Member J. P. Hammerschmidt, Ark. Chalmers Wylie, Ohio ' Christopher Smith, N.J. Dan Burton, Ind. Michael Bilirakis, Fla. Thomas Ridge, Penn. Craig James, Fla. Cliff Steams, Fla. BillPaxon,N.Y. Floyd Spence, S.C. Dick Nichols, Kan. Rick Santorum, Penn. • . •-i-'i •I ..rii -•i: •:'i£ % STATEN ISLAND ADVANCEB MONDAY. JUNE 10. 1991 •• : • .' l " '!'•' » M .|y Fair treatment for o few old soilors It was hot until the end of Augiut 1946 that the War Slipping Administration went out of exis­ tence. Over the ensuing four months, awaiting Truman's proc­ lamation that ended the state of war, the merchant seamen re­ mained subject to Navy disci­ pline. It is difficult to understand why they should not receive ibe same benefits accorded to other members of the armed seryiecs. In the ^rmous bag of cohg^ si<nial concerns. Fields' UllSis small potatoes. The events ^t led to the unfairness happened a long time ago. Those udio were in their 20s then are in their 70s now. They are nootivated chiefly by personal pride in the adiievenoents of the Merchant Marine. In the teeth of German U-boats they transported 7 million soldiers and uncounted tons of supplies and ammunition. These few survivors ask only to be treated as other veterans have been treatd. They ask for fair play. I am on their side every indi of the way. Overdue justice for Merchant Marine World War 11 vets WASHINGTON - For most veterans of World War 11, the war that began on Dec. 7,1941, ended on Dec. 31,1946. President Harry Truman fixed that cutoff date for veterans' benefits, and that, as they say, was that. But in the process of disbanding the armed forces in the immedi­ ate postwar period, the govern­ ment fell into an act of indefensi­ ble unfairness: Members of the Merchant Marine were denied veterans' status. More than 40 years elapsed before that unfair­ ness was corrected. After a pro­ longed battle in court against the Department of Defense, the ma­ riners in early January 1988 won the same general rights that oth­ ers had enjoyed all along. They became officially "veterans." This belated act seemed too good to be true, and as it turned out, it was too good to be true. On Jan. 17,1988, in a shamefully vin­ dictive response to the court de­ cree, the defeated Department of Defense imposed a further act of unfairness on the surviving old sailors. The secretary of the air force, to whom the rraponsibility strangely had been delegated, ar­ bitrarily fixed the seamen's cutoff date as Aug. 15, 1945, instead of Dec. 31, 1946. Relatively speaking, only a handful of men were affected by the cutoff decree of 1988. Fewer than 2,500 reportedly are still alive. That is all. These are the survivors of 20,000 merchant sea­ men who were still in training when hostilities ended on Aug. 15, 1945. At that time they were still ashore. They had not yet been ordered to ports in Europe or in Asia. To treat them fairly now, in 1991, would amount largely to a symbolic act — a flag for their coffins and a marker for their graves. The old salts long ago p^sed an age at which Of college benefits mi^t have helped them. Few would be candidates for guaranteed GI loans. The cost to the taxpayers could be measured in nickels and dimes. Rep. Jack Fields, R-Texas, has been trying for the past three years to rectify the injustice. The House Ck>mmittee on . Merchant Marine and Fisheries unani­ mously approved his fairness bill a year ago, but the measure ran into a stone wall named Sonny Montgomery, D-Miss., chairman of the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, and there it died. I tried to get Montgomery's side of the story,, but he failed to return re­ peated calls. Now the Committee on Mer­ chant Marine and Fisheries has again unanimously endorsed Fields' bill. Unfortunately for the aging merchant seamen, the Depvtment of Defense and the Department of Veterans Affairs oppose the bill. The sailors are too few in number to be bothered with. Only an appeal to fair play seems likely to move the measure to enactment The opponents' principal objection is that after Aug. 15, 1945, merchant seamen were no longer subject to military control. The answer to^that is yes and no. All through the war the marin­ ers occupied an anomalous status. Technicallv thev were still civil- A CONSERVATIVE VIEW ians, but they were subject to the full panoply Of military discipline. Their pay, as the U.S. District Court concluded, was "approxi­ mately omi^able" to the pay of men in the Navy. Adm. Chester Nimite described the Merchant Marine as "an auxiliary of the Army and Navy in time of .war." The court found that 5,662 mo-chant seamdn lost their lives to enemy action; another 600 were taken laisoner; their casualty rate almost exactly matched the casu­ alty rate of the U.S. Marine Corps. By every imaginable criteria, their service was tantamount to military service, even though they received (H-ders throu^ the War Shiiqdng Administratioa •r»l> • JamM J. tOlpaOM'a oohiim, thW ViMff" SppMVI and Thuraday on Nationally Syndicated Columnist Supports Seamen's Cause James J. Kilpatrick, whose column appears in hundreds of newspapers around the country, devoted a recent column to the need for passage of a bill which vrauld establish the same veterans status cutoff date for World^/Var li merchant mariners as the one set for the armed forces. Legisiatidn proposed by Representative Jack •. .S • Universal Press Syndicate. ©1991 Fieids (R-Texas) wouid extend the cutoff date from August 15,1945 to December 31, 1946 for World War il seamen applying for veterans status. Tfie column is reprinted with permission of the author, who before had written of the need for veterans status for Worid War li-era seafarers. ' • •.- • , • •ri- • '1- i V . .TS- •. vi . aada 'I' , • ' "r • mmm I. • - �T7?; .•' • •- '-j: •'! .: fi -V" SEAFUlCliSm 14 • "liv I V •V fl;'.':-_ .,,, • •• ', ' '' • ' I . .,.' •' .'l ... Deckhand Antonio P. Temudo and Engineer Jose Carrico clean boards which are used in the fish hold of the Foz Do Mondego. -L-; • "'S • 1^- .,!••••; - •• The SiU-crewed Foz Do Mondego sails from the port of New Bedford, Mass. 'fV,'.' •. •'.• " . Five SIU Fishermen Handle A New Bedford Dragger If If; Y::.' The SlU-crewed FA'^ Fez Do Mondego sails from the port of New Bedford, Mass., a fishing village at the beginning of the Cape Cod peninsula. The vessel's name means "where the river Mondego meets the sea." Five crewmembers, all of Portuguese de­ scent, man the Foz Do Mondego. Captain Luis Baptista, part owner of the vessel, joins in the work with Engineer Jose Carrico, Cook Herminio Meca, Mate Antonio Rebeio and Deckhand Antonio Temudo. A typical voyage lasts approximately one week to 10 days. The Foz Do Mondego is a "dragger" and sails as far as the Canadian line roughly 120 miles to the northeast, said New Bedford Port Agent Henri Francois. The Foz Do Mondego catches a variety of fish, including cod, flounder, sole and various other flatfish. Occasionally the crew is fortunate enough to catch lobster, which means extra money. The size of the catches varies but usually is substantial. For example in mid-June, the crew returned from one trip with 19,100 pounds of fish. There is no season for crewmembers onboard the Foz Do Mondego. They fish year-round, taking three days ashore after voyages of more than eight days. Seatime depends on how long it takes to fill the holds. Baptista's main concerns include over­ fishing by non-union boat owners and pro­ posals by certain Massachusetts lobstermen Deckhand Antonio P. Temudo unloads fish from the boat's hold. which would prevent draggers from selling lobsters they inadvertently catch—even if caught in state waters. The Foz Do Mondego is one of 90 fishing vessels in New Bedford under contract with the SIU. The union boats are well main­ tained and productive. New Bedford piers routinely land the highest value catch in the United States. I , •• -3°' -fl fl; i, •• I., ; SI • Cook Herminio Meca and Mate Antonio Rebeio unload the day's catch. r ."i /'u, «•/:?, J v.-:' ' •' 3 31 Captain Luis Baptista, right, talks with Mate Antonio Rebeio. Deckhand Antonio P. Temudo guides a basket of fish from the boat's hold. �; • •' yy-r^v: • ^ •'• '•i'V''V,'-'''.^''-V '"'"•^ 'r jy^y.myyy mm :V-"'-V; --vn . '>^-^p"','wJ:-'ii'' •'Vi'-''i" ''•• -"•- • ^ ''' ••-•, '. iSSSiiJIi:® J-/.-;--A' V •• ; , .--^ JULY199I ' .-_.J •-• L.-^^ f.:> -' Ten More Benefits Talks Slated for Year Benefits conferences already have been held in Houston, Mo­ bile, New York, Norfolk and St. Louis. Upcoming sessions are scheduled in the other ports as listed below. Wednesday, Philadelphia July 10 San Francisco Thursday, July 18 Wilmington Monday, July 22 Seattle Friday, July 26 Baltimore Thursday, August 8 New Orleans Tuesday, September 10 Honolulu Friday, September 13 Jacksonville Thursday, October 10 San Juan Thursday, November? Algonac Friday, December 6 :••• ./-r'v.r.v':? •-• vvfe-^' M =•'. / ' .! John Padilla and his daughter enjoy a sample of the food provided at the benefits seminars. Pensioners Andy Anderson (left) and Joe Robertson (center) join Captain Knockie Hudgins in gathering materials. 'V"" . • •„•*?;'?:.„• •; V. ••-.•' '' '" '' •.:• y"} •\' • '• .'•: ;' \>;.•^v ,'•• SEArARERS BENEFITS St. Louis Patrolman Joe Sigler (left) discusses the day's workshops and other activities with Steward/Baker R. Hanson. •.vna AB Bob Trainor gets up before a packed house to ask a question relating to the plans' death benefits. Spanish, Israeli Seamen Fight Flag-Out IMoves Continued from page 3 Since May, ISOU members had been turning up the heat in their beef with Zim, oiie of the world's largest shipping companies. The ISOU forcefully protested Zim's policy of circumventing Is­ raeli law which dictates that ships owned, controlled or operated by Israeli citizens and corporations must fly the Israeli flag. Since the mid-1980s, Zim systematically has sought and obtained waivers to the national flag requirement from the Israeli government on trumped up grounds. This desertion from the Israeli flag has resulted in a loss of close to 500 ISOU jobs. To emphasize that the ISOU will not stand idly by as Zim con­ trives to replace Israeli seafarers with third-world crews, the union called a series of demonstrative strikes last month. The docking pilots in Israel's three port cities — all of whom are members of the ISOU — did not render any service to Zim ships throughout the course of one weekend. Six of Zim's runaway-flag ships and four Israeli vessels were stopped in their tracks. The Zim Italia's ISOU crew- members struck while the vessel docked in Piraeus, Greece. Simi­ larly, the Zim America ISOU crew began their job action while in Los Angeles, and the officers of the Zim Canada engaged in a 48-hour action when berthed in Port Eliz­ abeth, N.J. The SIU, along with the International Longshore Workers Union, Checkers and Teamsters on the west coast and the International Longshoremen's Association on the east coast, in­ dicated their support for the ac­ tions of the brother Israeli seamen. The agreement to begin talks between Zim and the ISOU, an­ nounced as the LOG went to press, is the first movement on the com­ pany's part to address the policy of flagging out with the seamen affected by such a course of ac­ tion. ISOU representatives indi­ cated optimism over this devel­ opment and reported another reason to be hopeful. As a token of goodwill, Zim's management announced it would pay full back wages to all the seamen who took part in the strikes. ISOU officers told the Seafarers LOG Zim made this decision on their own initia­ tive, with no pressure from the Israeli sea officers. War Bonus Payments Are Delayed . ;'. ': :;i'I'.- ymiy" " '' "'^ ' • y:\-y . Seafarers are urged to be patient while waiting to receive their war bonus payments. The Maritime Administration (MarAd) and the Military Sealift Command announced in April that war bonuses had been approved for merchant mariners who sailed on U.S.-flag vessels operating in the Persian Gulf west of 53 degrees east longitude between the start of U.S. fighting on January 17 and the formal cease-fire on April 11. Mariners were told to make cop­ ies of their discharges as proof of the dates they sailed in the war zone. The copies were to be sent to the marine operations manager of the company operating that par­ ticular vessel. "To every Seafarer who has called asking about the war bonus, we have asked him or her to be patient," Chris Knisa, a maritime training specialist at MarAd, told the Seafarers LOG. "You are eligible for it in ac­ cordance with the parameters al­ ready announced. You will be get­ ting the bonus, but it does take time." Krusa noted the paperwork is quite heavy with all the retroactive requests for payments received by MarAd from the companies. "We have to verify all requests. Some mariners think that because their ship carried military equipment and sailed in the Middle East, like only to Israel, they qualify. Un­ fortunately, they don't," he added. Augie Tellez, SIU assistant vice president, said the union has been working with its contracted op­ erators and the government in an attempt to clear up the bureau­ cratic delays. Tellez said Seafarers would be kept apprised of devel­ opments on this matter through membership meetings and the LOG. During the second day of the strike of Zim America officers, the SIU hosted a cookout for their brother and sister seafarers. Patrolman Tricker (second from left), who is handling the grill, is joined by three crewmembers. 4 ISOU officer Eli Romano (right) is joined by Seafarers in Port Elizabeth, N.J. where the Zim Canada was expected to berth. From left are Joe Vazquez, Edd Morris, Andy Vidal, Richard Almojera and Romano. - -ir;' �!eSfS3aa«^T!:-3:]»?ffp SEAFAHeitS 106 Dispatchers* Report for Deep Sea MAY 16-JUNE 15, 1991 HUeHI^ Deep " 'i-i-r,; inneyPoiiit Monday, Auguist 5 lb Tuesday, September 3 New York Tuesdiay, August 6 Tuesday, September 3 pbil^p^ Wednesday; August 7 Wednesday, September 4 Baltimore Thursday, August 8 Thursday, Septembers Norfolk Thursday, August 8 f 'i . ^ f.'.'• S»r b',' i 5 • JacksonvUle Thurisday, August 8 Thursday, September 5 10 13 I' WM ':>>lloii$ton'' Monday, August 12 ^ September 9 New Orieans Tuesday, August 13 Tuesday, September 10 Mobile Wednesday, August 14 Wednesday, September II San Francisco Thursday, August 15 Thursday, September 12 Wilmington Monday, August 19 Monday, Septepibe| lb 2 6 12 14 'S:i rJV- 7^ Friday, August 9 ? Fiiday, September 6 io 3 Port Philadelphia Baltimore 1 133 1 107 11 19 31 15 27 14 10 8 49 5 10 60 20 15 5 5 143 3 liW ENGINE DEPARTMENT 20 4 T 5 4 a iaanjuan Thursday, August 8 Thursday, September 5 St. Louis Friday, August 16 Friday, September 13 Honolulu Friday, August 16 Friday, September 13 Duluth Wednesday, August 14 Wednesday, September 11 Jersey City Wednei^ay, August 21 Wednesday, September 18 New Bedford Wednesday, August 21 Tuesday, September 17 Personals Pamela (Ex-Chief Cook Aboard the SS Del Vaile) Please contact Luis Escobai at (808) 935-9987 or write to him at P.O. Box 802, Hilo, Hawaii 96721. Shipmates of James Orin Thomas Will any former shipmate of JamesOrin Thomas please call Jeity Little at (409) 838-9941. Mr. little needs to talk with you in order to help me. Thanks. X-MAN John Steeber (aka Joey Ramone) needs your address. Write him at 24 Grant PL, Irvington, N.J. 07111. Norfolk Mobile New Orleans Wilmington Seattle Puerto Rico Hpnolulu ^mton .Louis BY Point Algonac Totals 11 12 0 1 4 29 15 6 8 5 7 3 y 3 165 35 .3 • ^ 0 7 15 6 11 3 36 10 1 a Ad 2 388 0 50 208 2 291 401 Totals All Departments 630 548 715 510 455 632 234 877 560 619 •"Total Registered" means the number of men who actually registered for shipping at the port last month. ••"Registered on the Beach" means the total number of men registered at the port at the end of last month. A total of 1,831 jobs wwe shipped on SlU-contracted deep sea vessels. Of the 1,831 jobs shipped, 510 jobs or about 28 percent were taken by "A" seniority members. The rest were filled by "B" and "C** seniority people. From May 16 to June 15, a total of 234 trip relief jobs were shipped. Since the trip relief proeram began on April 1, 1982, a total of 14,261 jobs have been shipped. �mm juiYim T '•'a, a he Seafarers Pension Plan an­ nounces the retirement of 32 members this month. Twenty-two of those signing off sailed in the deep sea division, nine sailed in the inland division and one sailed on Great Lakes ships. Deck department member An­ drew N. Boney and steward depart­ ment member Robert E. Thomas have been members longer than any of the others to retire. Brothers Boney and Thomas joined the Sea­ farers in 1945. At 71 (as of February), galley gang member Saturino Simsuangco is the oldest of the new pensioners. Likewise, fellow steward depart­ ment Seafarer Byron Smith, also re­ tiring, celebrated his 71st birthday in May. Brief biographical sketches of these and the other new pensioners follow: DEEP SEA CHESTER L. ANDERSON, 65, joined the Seafarers in June 1955 in the port of San Francisco. A native of Canada, he sailed in the deck de­ partment. Brother Anderson has re­ tired to his native Newfoundland. ANDREW N. BONEY, 63, joined the SIU in 1945 in the port of New York. Bom in Windsor, Va., he shipped in the deck de­ partment. Brother Boney graduated from the bosun recertification course in March 1974. He served in the Army from 1950 to 1951 and now calls South Hill, Va. home. HENRY J. BROADUS, 51, joined the union in 1957 in the port of Mo­ bile, Ala. Bom in Mobile, he sailed in the steward department. Brother Broadus resides in Grand Bay, Ala. JAMES HUGOS, 65, joined the Seafar­ ers in 1958 in the port of Lake Charles, La. Brother Buggs was a member of the galley gang and still calls'^his na­ tive Lake Charles home. VIRGIL J. CAMPBELL, 66, joined the SIU in 1973 in the port of Hous­ ton. Bom in Cov­ ington County, Ala., Brother Campbell is a veteran of both the Army (1944-46) and Air Force (1946-53). He sailed in the steward department, upgraded at the Lundeberg School and retired to An­ dalusia, Ala. GEORGE E. HARRISON, 61, joined the SIU in 1953 in the port of New York. The Mathews, Va. native sailed in the engine department and upgraded at the Lundeberg School in -t. —sr_r. - •;» To Our New Pensioners ... Thanks for a Job Well Done Each month in the Seafarers LOG, the names of SIU members who recently have become pensioners appear with a brief biographical sketch. These men arid women have served the maritime industry well, and the SIU and all their union brothers and sisters wish them happiness and health in the days ahead. 1984. Brother Harrison still lives in Mathews. RONALD K. CARRAWAY, 60, joined the union in 1958 in the port of New York. The De­ troit native was a member of the deck department who upgraded at the Lundeberg School in 1982. Brother Carraway served in the Army from 1946 until 1951. He re­ sides in the Philippines. JOHN E. DOYLE, 62, joined the Seafar­ ers in 1946 in the port of New York. Bom in To­ ledo, Ohio, Brother Doyle shipped in the deck department. In 1960 he received a personal safety award for work onboard the Maiden Creek. He served in the Army from 1948 to 1950 and lives in San Fran­ cisco. CHARLES H. HURLBURT, 61, joined the union in 1959. Bom in Roches­ ter, N.Y., Brother Hurlburt was a member of the galley gang. He served in the Navy from 1947 until 1951 and currently resides in Houston. LEON LOCKEY, 70, joined the Seafarers in 1956 in the port of Balti­ more. The native of Mississippi shipped in the black-gang and up­ graded at the Lundeberg School. Brother Lockey served in the Army from 1945 to 1949. He lives in New Orleans. ANTHONY J. MELANSON, 64, joined the SIU in 1947 in the port of New York. A native of Brooklyn, N.Y., Brother Melanson sailed in the deck department. He served in the Navy from 1945 to 1947 and retired to Jersey City, N.J. BYRON SMITH, 71, joined the union in 1965 in the port of San Francisco. Bom in England, Brother Smith shipped in the steward depart­ ment. He calls Oakland, Calif, home. DAVID KETCHUM, 56, joined the Seafar­ ers in 1955 in the port of Balti­ more. The Mary­ land native sailed in the deck department. Brother Ketchum frequently upgraded at the Lundeberg School and lives in Baltir more. THOMAS R. NAVARRE, 63, joined the SIU in 1951 in the port of New York. He was bom in Louisi­ ana and shipped in the steward de­ partment. Brother Navarre frequently upgraded at the Lundeberg School and served in the Army ftem 1945 to 1946. He retired to San Pedro, Calif. MIKE OHANNESIAN, 65, joined the union in 1947 in the port of Nor­ folk, Va. Bom in Michigan, he sailed in the deck department. Brother Ohaimesian served in the Navy from 1943 until 1946. He lives in Wilmington, Calif. ALVIN C. OLANDER, 65, joined the Seafar­ ers in 1947 in the port of New York. The Maine native was a member of the galley gang, and he frequently up­ graded at the Lundeberg School. Brother Olander resides in Virginia. ALFRED T. PORCARI,61, joined the SIU in 1947 in the port of New York. The Marine Corps veteran was bom in Brooklyn, N.Y. He shipped in the deck and steward departments and upgraded at the Lundeberg School. Brother Porcari retired to Richmond Hill, N.Y. LINWOODC. RICH, 66, joined the union in 1976 in the port of New York. Bom in Maine, he sailed in the deck de­ partment. Brother Rich com­ pleted bosun recertification in 1981. He served in the Navy from 1942 to 1966 and lives in Pasadena, Texas. SATURINO SIMSUANGCO, 71, joined the Seafarers in 1964 in the port of Bal­ timore. A native of the Philip­ pines, he shipped in the steward department. Brother Simsuangco served in the Navy from 1945 until 1952. He resides in East Bmnswick, NJ. ROBERT E. THOMAS, 65, joined the SIU in 1945 in the port of Mobile, Ala. Bom in Missis­ sippi, he was a member of the galley gang. Brother Thomas re­ ceived a safety award in 1961 for his work onboard the SS Wacosta. He retired to New Orleans. JAMES A. WALLER, 65, joined the union in 1949 in the .port of Tampa, Fla. The native of Savannah, Ga. shipped in the deck department. Brother Waller served in the Navy from 1944 to 1946. He resides in Georgia. RICHARD K. WILLIAMS, 65, joined the Seafarers in 1947 in the port of Norfolk, Va. Bom in Peters­ burg, Va., he sailed in the deck department. Brother Williams frequently up­ graded at the Lundeberg School. He lives in Roper, N.C. INLAND ROBERT G. ELIA, 63, joined the union in 1974 in the port of Philadel­ phia. A native of Vineland, N.J., Boatman Elia shipped in the steward department. He resides in Vineland. WALTER D. HENRY, 66, joined the SIU in 1979 in the port of Tampa, Ha. The Ohio native shipped in the deck department. Boatman Henry upgraded at the Lundeberg School in 1985. He re­ tired to Riverview, Fla. i- ROMAN JANKOWIAK, 62, joined the union in 1957 in the port of Balti­ more. He sailed in the deck de­ partment. Boat­ man Jankowiak served in the U.S. Marine Corps from 1946 to 1948. He lives in his native Baltimore. JOSEPH H. KLEIMAN, 63, joined the Seafar­ ers in 1957 in the port of Houston. The Galveston, Texas native shipped in the black-gang. Boatman Kleiman re­ tired to his native Galveston. Continued on page 21 •S • �mmm • A.-' . '.f. .,'••• •'' '"- ' •'• -.V''V •^.''C •'-'•-!•.• I." • •' •y/'' • " • ••• ' 18 SEAfARlRS LOG "•.a',' DispatchersV Report for Groat Lakes CL—Company/Lakes L—Lakes NP—Hon Priority MAY I6-JUNE 15,1991 •TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups Class CL Class L Class NP Port :onac I;- :r^ DECK DEPARTMENT i, wxx%:m: Port •mmikia Port -•i ^- .• TOTAL SHIPPED ••REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups All Groups Class CL Class L Class NP Class CL Class L Class NP 9.^?- IS I ENGINE DEPARTMENT STEWARD DEPARTMENT ENTRY DEPARTMENT 'm' (I 9 Totals Ail Departments 0 41 35 0 80 8 0 65 51 *"Total Registered" means the number of men who actually registered for shipping at the port last month. ••"Registered on the Beach" means the total number of men registered at the port at the end of last month. Diopatchoro* Roport for inland Wators MAY 16--JUNE 15, 1991 •TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups Class A - Class B Class C . '-X' 1 0 5 0 0 n 0 17 2 0 0 0 A 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 r 'o 0 n A A A A m. AVilmih^ri Seattle Puerto Rico Houston Algonac St Louis Piney Point Totals ••REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups Class A Class B Class C DECK DEPARTMENT Port New York Philadelphi Norfolk Mobile New Orleans Jacksonville San Francisco TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups Class A Class B Class C ' . 0 14 Port lew:York,,,^, Xphiladelpliia' Norfolk Mobile New Orleans J Jacksonville [ San Franciscd (Wilmington Seattle Puerto Rico Houston St. Louis Piney Point Totals Port XNew York Philadelphia .kji Norfolk Mobile New Orleans Jacksonville San Francisco Seattle Puerto Rico Houston Algonac St. Louis BneSLPoinf Totals Totals All Departments 55 1 20 23 0 15 235 98 41 •"Total Registered" means the number of men who actually registered for shipping at the port last month. ••"Registered on the Beach" means the total number of men registered at the port at the end of last month. Onraff Ofradwr President liiicliael Sacco • 'Secretary-Treasurer John Fay' pyecutive Vice President ' Joseph Sacco Vice President Collective Bargaining . Anguus "Red" Campbell Vice President West Coast •George.'McCairt^ ' ;Viee President Government Services ; Roy A. VBuck?^Merce^ Vice President Atlantic Coast .; JackCaffiey Vice President Lakes and Inland Waters Byron Kelley Vice President Gulf Coast • • • .'DeanCorgey " •'sX HEADQUARTERS 5201 Auth Way Camp Springs, MD 20746 (301)899-0675 ; 'ALGONAC • "• ,. 520 St..Clair River Dr. • .yi:\X0-Algonac, MI 48001 ^ ^7^ (313)794-4988 ' X BALTIMORE 1216 E. Baltimore St, Baltimore, MD 21202 ' -/S's (301) 327-4900 DULUTH 705 Medical Arts Building Dulutb, MN 55802 (218)722-4110 HONOLULU 606 Kalihi Street Honolulu. HI 96819 (808)845-5222 HOUSTON 1221 Pierce St. Houston, TX 77002 (713)659-5152 JACKSONVILLE 3315 Liberty St. Jacksonville, FL 32206 (904)353-0987 JERSEY CITY 99 Montgomery St. Jersey City, NJ 07302 -JC4 , (201)435-9424 , MOBILE sf 1640 Dauphin Island Pkwy, Mobile, AL 36605 (205) 478-0916 NEW BEDFORD 50 Union St. New Bedford, MA 02740 (508) 997-5404 'XX-' NEW ORLEANS 630 Jackson Ave. New Orleans, LA 70130 (504) 529-7546 NEW YORK 675 Fourth Ave. Brooklyn, NY 11232 . . , (718)499-6600 J NORFOLK 115 Third St. Norfolk, VA 23510 (804) 622-1892 PHILADELPHIA 2604 8. 4 St. Philadelphia, PA 19148 ; (215) 336-3818 * 1> X PD^ POINT St. Mary's County Piney Point, Jjfb 20674 ; ;.:^|7xx-' (301) 994-0010 SAN FRANCISCO X|| XX 350 Fremont St. San Francisco, CA 94105 X (415) 543-5855 Gdvemmerit Services Division (415)861-3400 SANTURCE 1057 Fernandez Juncos St. Stop 16 Santurce, PR 00907 (809) 721-4033 SEATTLE ; 2505 First Ave. Seattle, WA 98121 X (206) 441-1960 ST. LOUIS 4581 Gravois Ave. St. Louis, MO 63116 ':-'XXy:X.y' 'v.-xX->7' (314) 752-6500 WILMINGTON 510 N. Broad Ave. Wilmington, CA 90744 (213)54^000 ... V .c A'.'" • ../X. Ji'v 'X ®?S|xilx7 �mm mibm •.••; •;. • -' '•rjT', ; JULY 1991 .;' ' ' Vie Seafarers LOG Mtempts to print as many digests of union stilptward minutes as possible. On occasion, because of space iimMtions, some witt be omitted. Ships minutes are reviewed by the union's contract department. Those Issues requiring attention or resolution are addressed by the union upon receipt of the ships minutes. CAPE MOHICAN (OMl Corp.), Janu­ ary 20 — Chairman David N. Martz, Secretary Manuel Faria, Deck Delegate Ronald Makowiecki, Engine Delegate Robert W. Carey, Steward Delegate Luis Lopez. Chairman discussed ran­ dom drug testing, asked crew to separate plastics from rest of trash and called for intensive fire and boat drills, as ship was headed for Persian Gulf. No beefs or dis­ puted OT reported. Operation Desert Shield bulletin was read. Crew reported some of allotments mailed on January 1 had not been received at home. Crew also thanked steward department for job well done. CAPE MOHICAN iOMl Coip.), Febru­ ary 20 — Chairman David N. Martz, Secretary Manuel Faria, Educational Di­ rector R.O'Brian, Deck Delegate Elmer Meyer, Engine Delegate Robert W. Carey, Steward Delegate Luis Lopez. Chairman asked crew to minimize noise in passageways and keep pantry and crew lounge clean, also asked captain if danger pay was approved for January and February. Educational director sug^ gested crewmembers might get books or­ dered from MSC and upgrade at Piney Point. Steward delegate reported beef. Deck and engine delegates reported no beefs or disputed OT. Crewmembers asked contracts department for clarifica­ tion of imminent danger pay. Crew ex­ tended vote of thanks to steward department. NEDLLOYD J/C/DSO/V (Sea-Land Ser­ vice), February 24 — Chairman John Neff, Secretary R.G. Connolly. Chair­ man discussed substance abuse and its implications, also spoke about ship's cleanliness. No beefs or disputed OT re­ ported. Crew thanked Chief Cook Mohamed Abdelfattah and GSUs Jose Santiago and Mike Strickland for doing good job. Crew observed one min­ ute of silence in memory of departed brothers and sisters. PFC EUGENE A. OflffEGOiV(Water­ man), February 17 Chairmari E.A. Rihn, Secretary Patrick Helton, E>eck Delegate Gary J. Ryhne, Engine Dele­ gate Maximo Dising, Steward Delegate Albert H. Hendricks. Chairman noted he is available to help with any prob­ lems. No beefs or disputed OT reported. CAPE FLORIDA (IMC), March 4 — Chairman Bryan Peirsol, Secretary Wil­ liam Pitt, Educational Director Michael Manuel, Deck Delegate Roland Noble, Engine Delegate Robert Sails, Steward Delegate Daniel Watts. Deck delegate reported disputed OT. Engine and stew­ ard delegates reported no beefs or dis­ puted OT. Crew asked contracts department to look into dental benefits for family members. Crew inquired about war risk bonus. In Persian Gulf, crew witnessed several attacks and saw missile land approximately 300 yards to starboard side of ship. CAPE HUDSON (lOM), March 10 — Chairman George Cruz, Secretary Humberto Ortiz. Chairman explained Persian Gulf bonuses. Treasurer pro­ posed an emergency fund. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew asked for mattresses for use on deck during hot weather. GREEN VALLEY (Waterman), March 24 — Chairman Andrew Mack, Secre­ tary Robert Bright. Steward delegate re­ ported disputed OT and beef. No disputed OT or beefs reported by deck and engine delegates. Crew requested contracts department look into changes for vacation time and benefits program. Galley gang thanked by crew.'Next ports: Newport News,Va., Savannah, Ga. and New Orleans. OI/E/7S£AS>ll7Cr/C (Maritime Over­ seas), March 9 — Chairman John Little, Secretary Fernando Urias, Deck Dele­ gate Tim Olvany, Engine Delegate Andy Lopez, Steward Delegate RJ. Koiecki. Chairman announced possible layup of up to 10 days without layoff. He indicated reliefs per old shipping rules would likely be reinstated. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew re­ quested contracts department to maintain or increase current manning scale due to safety considerations. Steward depart- • ment thanked for good meals. Next port: Nederland, Texas. SEA-LAND CRUSADER (Sea-Land Service), March 31 — Chairman Joseph A. Osario, Secretary Nick Andrews, Deck Delegate Glenn Reynolds, Stew­ ard Delegate Jose Ortiz. Treasurer listed $50 in ship funds. Deck delegate reported disputed OT. No beefs or dis­ puted OT reported by engine delegate or steward delegate. Crew requested in­ creased variety of food, asked that offi­ cers refrain from visiting crew lounge. Next port: San Juan, P.R. Steward Assistant Rut! DeMont Is h^py with the answer she received concerning a union contract situation aboard the Cape Farewell. until end of voyage. Educational director explained shiphandling simulator course at Lundeberg School. Deck delegate asked for advance notice for future watch schedule changes. Steward dele­ gate reported disputed OT and need for condiment trays for rougfrseg^ He also noted SA's room was floodeoTrom deck drain. Ship is still short two VCRs. TV and radio antennas need repair. Next port: Norfolk, Va. couraged all members to upgrade at Piney Point and contribute to SPAD. Deck delegate reported disputed OT. No beefs or disputed OT reported by engine or steward delegates. Crew asked con­ tracts department to review an increase in dental benefits and v acation time counting toward retirement. All mem­ bers were asked to keep coffee mess area clean and reduce noise in passageways after working hours. AMERICAN FALCON (American Transport), April 24 — Chairman Bill Van Horn, Secretary Karen Van Horn, Educational Director Kevin Gordon, Deck Delegate Dave Johnson, Steward Delegate John Ganter. Chairman an­ nounced upcoming payoff. Educational director noted opportunity to upgrade at Piney Point. No beefs or disputed OT re­ port^. Crew requested mattress pads for plastic mattresses and replacement chairs for cabins. Kevin Gordon sought infor­ mation about lost and stolen luggage. - . Next port: Wilmington, N.C. CAPEHORNdOM), April 21 — Chairman Paul Domes, Secretary W. Schmale. Chairman announced payoff scheduled for Saturday. He said clarifica­ tion on war bonuses was forthcoming. Delegates reported no beefs or disputed OT. \. • CAPE HUDSON (lOM), April 21 — Chairman Leonard Spivey, Secretary Humherto Ortiz, Educational Director John Yarber. Secretary announced, in honor of fatally injured former chairman George Craz, each crewmember would CAPE HENRY(lOM), March 24 — Chairman William Hampson, Secretary Ralph Thomas. Secretary asked crew to properly dispose of plastic. Engine dele­ gate reported beef with chief engineer. No disputed OT reported by deck and steward delegates. S4AfHO(/SrOIV(Waterman), March 17 — Chairman H.O. Leake, Eiducational Director Russell Zeller. Chairman reported agreement between officers and crew to split cost for radio/scanner. He announced upcoming ship inspection. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew asked about shortening wait for money for those getting off ship. Next port: Newport News, Va. Getting Questions Answered • 19 USNS BOLD(V.S. Marine Manage­ ment), March 8 — Chairman Ernest Caltenback, Secretary John MacDougal. Chairman reported dissatis­ faction with loss of exercise room and impending loss of rec room. He also noted captain does not approve overtime Getting the Facts Cape Farewell crewmembers AB Ralph Capetta (left). Chief Cook Gary Owens (second from left) and Bosun Tom Walker (standing) talk with Patrolman Anthony McQuay before sailing to the Persian Gulf. CAPE ANN(Amsea), April 19 — Chairman William Dawson, Secretary Glenn D'Ambrosio, Deck Delegate Howard Hare, Engine Delegate Mon­ roe Monsiur. Chairman noted payoff would take place in Yorktown, Va. later in month. Educational director stressed importance of upgrading at Piney Point. Chief Steward Glenn D'Ambrosio was elected ship's treasurer, and he listed $30 in ship fund. Deck delegate reported dis­ puted OT. No beefs or disputed OT re­ ported by engine delegate or steward delegate. Crew received verification of war bonus. Crew asked for new furni­ ture, ice machine and ventilation system for rec room. Next port: Yorktown. CAPE DUCATO (lOM), April 7 — Chairman George J. Diefenbach, Secretaiy Ramond L. Jones, Educafional Di­ rector J. Griffith, Deck Delegate Donald Davis, Engine Delegate Van C. Jones, Steward Delegate Larry Ewing. Chairman reminded watch personnel to make coffee for their reliefs. He urged everyone to upgrade as soon as possible. Deck delegate reported disputed OT. No beefs or disputed OT reported by engine or steward delegates. Crew observed one minute of silence in memory of departed brothers and sisters. CAPE FAREWELL (IMC), April 14 — Chairman John Thompson, Secretary W.Waller, Deck Delegate Tim Fitzger­ ald, Engine Delegate Henry Hall, Stew­ ard Delegate Rati DeMont. Educational director urged everyone to upgrade. Deck delegate reported disputed OT. En­ gine delegate reported no beefs or dis­ puted OT. Steward delegate reported 90-day stores due in Germany. Crew re­ quested headquarters' attention regard­ ing compensation difficulties. Everyone was asked to abide by new plastic dis­ posal law. Crewmembers want new mov­ ies, planned swap in Germany. CAPE FLORIDA (IMC), April 21 — Chairman Bryan Peirsol, Secretaiy Wil­ liam Pitt, Deck Delegate Roland Noble, Engine Delegate Albert Ragnoni, Stew­ ard Delegate Dan Watts. Chairman said no word had been received regarding war bonuses. Educational director en- •mite make $1CX) donation to Mrs. George Cruz. Educational director recommended upgrading at Lundeberg School. No brofs or disputed OT reported. Crew planned to start new ship's fund, as old one was sent to Mrs. Cruz. Crew said laundry facilities needed repair. Crew ob­ served one minute of silence in memory of departed brothers and sisters. CONSTELLATION(Maersk), April 2 — Chairman Salvatore Ciciulla, Secre­ tary L. Fend, Deck Delegate H. Wood, Engine Delegate A. Meyer, Steward Del­ egate C. Dominguez. Secretary stressed importance of SPAD donations. Educa­ tional director described the facilities crewmembers can enjoy while upgrading at Lundeberg School in Piney Point. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew asked for clarification regarding war bonus. Crew voted to purchase video rewinder to save weir on VCR. Steward department thanked crew for helping keep ship clean. Crew asked for patroir man at payoff as many new members want to pay dues and initiation. COURIER (Vulcan Carriers), April 9 — Chairman Kadir P. Amat, Secretary Dana Zuls. Chairman reported ship re­ ceived contract and issues of LOG. He asked for clarification from contracts de­ partment regarding length of current as­ signment. He reported captain declined launch service when ship was at anchor for three days because captain thought they would not be there more than 24 hours. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew suggested contracts department look into increases in pension and vaca­ tion pay. GUS DARNELL (Ocean Shipholding), April 14 — Chairman Terry Thomas, Secretary Richard Paulson, Educational Director Larry Phillips, Deck Delegate J.F. Caballero, Engine E)elegate Craig Croft, Steward Delegate Antonio Carrasquillo. Chairman announced cancella­ tion of relief provision was lifted. He reported ship lacking numerous items, in­ cluding fresh bruit and vegetables. He said coffee was being made at 0930 for Continued on page 20 • ,/r ' •< -r • t •• i I- �ssgte8ssa£s»s"t?T-s-;s; ' -:,' Continued from page 19 -!•' 1000 coffee time. Educational director encouraged SPAD donations and upgrad­ ing at Lundeberg School. Deck delegate asked for verification on midnight hot meal for 12-to-4 watch. No beefs or dis­ puted OT reported. Crew noted cleaning gear needed and reported enjoyable cookouts and basketball games on fantail once or twice monthly with smooth sail­ ing in between. G/?E47L>lWD(IOM), April 28 — Chairman Dennis Brown, Secretary Paul Calimer, Educational Director C. Hines, Deck Delegate Robert O'Conneii, Engine Delegate Steve Bigelow, Steward Delegate David Campbell. No beefs or disputed OT re­ ported. Next port: Tacoma, Wash. ;Vl ^i^:-r SGT.MATEJKOCAK (Waterman), April 7 — Chairman Angelo Urti, Secre­ tary Milton Phelps, Educational Direc­ tor D. Peterson, Deck Delegate Michael Duggan, Engine Delegate Michael Tremper, Steward Delegate Antonio Prizmik. Chairman reported no union mail received during current voyage. He thanked all departments for cooperation and announced payoff scheduled for midmonth. Secretary also thanked depart­ ments for cooperation and support. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew dis­ cussed war bonuses, reminded those get­ ting off to register on time returning to home port. Crew observed one minute of silence in memory of departed brothers and sisters. ••f. • '^:\ i: :f. • ''' •'• • -' •f tf •: ti •• ti ,:• •,^ • w- 'V,. '--'Ir '• » • -'i -t.-' ROBERT E. LEE(Waterman), April 14 — Chairman William Penny Jr., Secretary Paul Hunt, Educational Direc­ tor Jerald Graham. Educational direc­ tor strongly encouraged members to upgrade at Piney Point and take advan­ tage of educational opportunities offered by union. Treasurer listed $2(X) in movie fund. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew reported mail not arriving regu­ larly, extended vote of thanks to QMED Charlie Smith's wife for sending LOGS by mail. Also extended vote of thanks to engine, deck and steward departments and offered sympathies to families who lost loved ones on Stonewall Jackson. Next port: Norfolk, Va. LIBERTY BELLE, (Liberty Maritime), April 28 — Chairman E.K. Bryan, Sec­ retary I.R. Fletcher, Educational Direc­ tor E. Smith. Chairman reported smooth trip, asked members to take advantage of upgrading and educational opportunities at Piney Point. He explained advantage of job security attained by upgrading. SEAMfffAS LOG -,1"ST- Deck and engine delegates reported dis­ puted OT. No beefs or disputed OT re­ ported by steward delegate. Rec room VCR needs replaced. Crew asked to keep noise down in quarters while others sleep. Crew extended vote of thanks to steward department for good food and clean dining area. Next port: Portland, Ore. LIBERTY STAR (Liheny Maritime), April 28 — Chairman Joseph San Filippo, Secretary Vincent Sanchez Jr., Educational Director Jose Hipolito, Deck Delegate Willie Chestnutt, Stew­ ard Delegate Stanley Daranda. Chair­ man reported good trip to Singapore, though one man hospitalized due to ill­ ness. Chairman thanked crew and an­ nounced retirement following current trip. He said ship would arrive in Port­ land, Ore. May 7, with payoff following day. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew thanked galley gang "especially GSU Stanley Daranda" for cleanliness, also commended upkeep of living areas. ITB MOBILE (Sheridan Transporta­ tion), April 21 — Chairman David Palumbo. Secretary F. Cordero, Educational Director Jerry Dellinger, Deck Delegate Joseph E. Miller. Chair­ man said he was proud of crew. Educa­ tional director urged donations to SPAD and upgrading at Lundeberg School. Treasurer listed $15 in ship's fund. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew thanked galley gang, also received thanks for helping during meal hours with riding gangs. Next port: New York. NUEVO SAN JUAN (Pueno Rico Ma­ rine), April — Chairman Manuel Silva, Secretary Charles Curley, Educational Director CJ. Gallagher, Deck Delegate Robert Kirk. Chairman stressed import tance of donating to SPAD. He asked crewmembers to keep mess hall closed while in port, also asked them to help keep garbage sorted. Educational direc­ tor noted entire ship's fund was used to purchase microwave oven. Deck dele­ gate reported dispute over some division of wages. No beefs or disputed OT re­ ported by engine or steward delegates. Crew discussed ship safety and cleanli­ ness as well as internal cooperation. Chairman added this is one of best crews he has sailed with. OMI LEADER iOMl), April 28 — Chairman Ronald Charles, Secretary William Rohles, Educational Director Dyke P. Gardner^ Deck Delegate Efstratios Zouhantis, Engine Delegate Sean D. Walker, Steward Delegate Glo­ ria Holmes. Chairman announced pay­ off due at next port. Deck delegate reported disputed OT. No beefs or dis­ puted OT reported by engine or stew- SpM" •'' '^_-l,'.'v ••• ir " 'f:'-;: f", "f • 7f-' i;-':. -;r '.i. • r OMI WABASH (OMI), April 21 — Chairman Joseph Moore, Secretary TJ. Smith, Educational Director Patrick McNamara, Deck Delegate George Lugo, Engine Delegate Paul Ben Adams, Steward Delegate Cesar Avila. Treasurer listed $12 in movie fund. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew sug­ gested contracts department look into changes in retirement, health plans and pay scale. Next port: Baltimore. OMI WILLAMETTE (OMI Corp.), April 28 — Chairman C. Pryor, Secre­ tary Robert Scott, Educational Director J. Badgett, Engine Delegate Daniel Bland, Steward Delegate James Prado. Chairman announced payoff in Long Beach, Calif. No beefs or disputed OT re­ ported. Robert Scott gave Bosun Pryor and crew a vote of thanks for condition of ship, also asked everyone to upgrade, if not for themselves, for families. OVERSEAS OH/O (Maritime Over­ seas), April 7 — Chairman C,0, Herrera, Secretary E. Gray, Educational Director Monte Beck, Deck Delegate W. Douglas, Engine Delegate G. Banda, Steward Delegate R. Brown. Chairman advised crew old washer fixed and new one installed. He said vessel scheduled for two trips to Valdez, Alaska. Secretary stated almost 20 mov­ ies have been added to library. Educa­ tional director reminded Seafarers to upgrade at Lundeberg School and con­ tribute to SPAD. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew asked when pre-war shipping rules will return. Steward de­ partment thanked for excellent job. Next ports: Vialdez and Long Beach, Calif. PA TRIOT(Vulcan Carriers), April 11 — Chairman Ralph Gibbs, Secretary Rudolf Springat, Educational Director Lesley Cope, Deck Delegate Gene Dimmick, Engine Delegate John Wil­ son, Steward Delegate Gerald Kirtsey. Chairman reported smooth sailing. Edu­ cational director urged members to do­ nate to SPAD. Treasurer Chris Jensen noted $762.90 in ship's fund. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew asked contracts department to explore possibil­ ity of company providing ship with enough money for draws when docking between payoffs. Members asked for de­ tails on war bonus. No mail received for two months. Galley gang thanked for fine food. Next port: Subic Bay, Philip­ pines. PRIDE OF TEXAS (Seahawk Manage­ ment), April 8 — Chairman Henry E. Jones, Secretary F. Robertson, Educa­ tional Director R. Lukacs, Steward Dele­ gate Eddie Fisher. Chairman announced payoff to take place April 10 in New Or­ leans. Educational director urged eligible crewmembers to upgrade at Piney Point. Treasurer listed $210 in ship's fund. Deck delegate reported disputed OT. No beefs or disputed OT reported by engine and steward delegates. Crewmembers had questions about signing foreign arti­ cles at time of payoff. Members noted air conditioning not working properly in rooms. Next port: New Orleans. PFC EUGENE OBREGON (Water­ man), April 21 — Chairman E.A. Rihn, Secretary Patrick Helton, Deck Dele­ gate Gary J. Rhyne, Engine Delegate Maximo Dising, Steward Delegate Al­ bert L. Hendricks. Chairman thanked everyone for smooth trip, said they needed to ask patrolman for clarification on sanitary duties of DEU. Secretary thanked deck and engine departments for cooperation. Educational director asted each crewmember to contribute two vid­ eotapes to ship's collection. No beefs or OT disputes reported. Crew thanked gal­ ley gang. Next port: Port Hueneme, Calif. ||t; I iW' ; t :•- ard delegates. Crew thanked steward de­ partment for good food and good wpric. . '••• Patrolman Aboard Cape Farewell Helps Settle Welfare Matter Patrolman Anthony McQuay (right) helps Bosun Tom Walker (left) with a union welfare matter while OMU Wilbert Miles and AS Albert Hadley wait in line. RANGER (Vuncan Carriers), April 15 — Chairman Juan Castillo, Secretary Roger Linasan, Educational Director Randall Firestine, Deck Delegate Jim Delay, Steward Delegate Joanne Knight. No beefs or disputed OT re­ ported. Crew requested new washing ma­ chine. SEA-LAND ACHIEVER (Sea-Land Service), April 14 — Chairman John Bertolino, Secretary J. DeLise, Deck Delegate Joe Chiaramonte, Engine Del­ egate Robert Vance. Chairman reported payoff due at next port, Elizabeth, N.J. Educational director urged upgrading at Lundeberg School. Deck and steward delegates reported disputed OT. No beefs or disputed OT reported by engine delegate. Crew requested additional laun­ dry equipment. SEA-LAND ATLANTIC (Sea-Land Ser­ vice), April I — Chairman W.C. Byrd, Secretary R. K. Ward, Educational Di­ rector J. Ashley. Secretary noted TV an­ tenna receiver needs repair. Steward delegate reported disputed OT. No beefs or disputed OT reported by deck and en­ gine delegates. Crew waiting for individ­ ual room refrigerators. Next port: Charleston, S.C. SEA-LAND CHALLENGER (SeaLand Service), April 14 — Chairman Roy L. Williams, Secretary H.L. Scypes, Educational Director Dennis Baker, Engine Delegate,Valentin Martinez, Steward Delegate Jessie Lee James. Chairman requested patrolman at payoff in Elizabeth, N.J. Steward depart­ ment thanked deck gang for cooking at Easter cookout. Crew thanked galley gang, especially Chief Cook Jessie James, for good food and hard work. Next port: Elizabeth. SEA-LAND CONSUMER (Sea Land Service), April 23 — Chairman Raul Iglesias. Secretary Luis Iturrino, Educa­ tional Director Jack Davis, Deck Delegate Tom Gruber. Chairman noted anyone onboard more than eight months needed to get off ship. Deck delegate re­ ported disputed OT. No disputed OT re­ ported by engine or steward delegates. SEA-LAND ENTERPRISE (Sea-Land Service), April 28 — Chairman Eiex Cary Jr., Secretary Louise Martin. Chairman noted successful trip and good crew. Educational director reminded ev­ eryone to upgrade at Piney Point. No beefs or disputed OT reported. SEA-LAND EXPEDITION (Sea-Land Service), April 7 — Chairman Jimmy Hassan, Secretary E. Vazquez, Educa­ tional Director David Dukehart, Stew­ ard Delegate Barry Johnson. Chairman noted everything running smoothly. He announced shipping rules reverted to pre­ war status. No beefs or disputed OT re­ ported. SEA-LAND EXPLO/IE/? (Sea-Land Service), April 13 — Chairman Ted A. Tolentino, Secretary Suhermadhy Ghani, Educational Director Robert E. Blackwell, Deck Delegate Jabez E. Pegg, Engine Delegate Theodore V. Hawkins, Steward Delegate Ruben Casin Jr. Chairman and secretary anliounced they will be leaving vessel for two-trip relief. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew thanked galley gang for good chow. Next port: Oakland, Calif. SEA-LAND EXPRESS (Sea-Land Ser­ vice), April 6 — Chairman J.M. Ard, Secretary J.L. Johnson, Educational Di­ rector G.Jaramillo. Chairman said trip went well and crew was thanked for keeping ship clean. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew reminded to upgrade at Piney Point. Steward department thanked for job well done. SEA-LAND FREEDOM (Sea-Land Service), April 28 — Chairman Robert Woods, Secretary Gene Sivley, Educa­ tional Director Ray Chapman. Trea­ surer listed $174 in ship's fund, turned in to chairman on April 28. No beefs or dis­ puted OT reported. Crew wished J. Owens and F. Timmons happy retire­ ment and good fishing! Next port: Ta­ coma, Wash. SEA-LAND HAWAII (Sea-Land Ser­ vice), April 9 — Chairman Carroll Continued on pagei2 �MrWM '":vi^r 21 OTILIO MARTINEZ, 63, joined the Seafarers in 1977 in the port of San Juan, P.R. A na­ tive Puerto Rican, Boatman Martinez sailed in the deck depart­ ment. He lives in Santurce, P.R. DELMA E. POLK, 62, joined the union in 1957 in the port of Houston. Bom in Kennard, Texas, he shipped in the deck department and frequently up­ graded at the Lundeberg School. Boatman Polk resides in Kennard, Texas. ENRIQUE N. RIVERA, 63, joined the Seafar­ ers in 1976 in the port of San Juan, P.R. He shipped in the deck de­ partment. He also served in the Coast Guard from 1946 until 1966. Boatman Rivera re­ tired to Rio Piedras, P.R. ROBERT G. TAYLOR, 56, joined the SIU in 1959 in the port of Philadelphia. A native of Vir­ ginia, Boatman Taylor now resides in Mathews, Va. p.: i:J • • m HAMOUD ZAWKARI,65, joined the union in 1966 in the port of Buffalo. Bom in Arabia, he shipped in the deck depart­ ment. Boatman Zawkari retired to Brooklyn, N.Y. GREAT LAKES JACK ALLEN, 59, joined the SlUih 1958 in the port of De­ troit. A native of St. Clair, Mich., he sailed in the deck department. Brother Allen sailed as an AB wheelsman primarily aboard Thomlison Fleet vessels. He became the Duluth (Minn.) port agent in 1971. When the Algonac (Mich.) union hall opened in 1980, Allen was named port agent there. He still calls St. Clair home. CORRECTION An incorrect biography for deep sea pensioner Roy C. McCauIey was pub­ lished in last month's Seafarers LOG. The collected sketch appears below. ROY C. McCAULEY, 65, joined the Seafar­ ers in 1970 in the port of Balti­ more. The native of Alabama up­ graded his engine department rating to QMED in 1974 at the Lundeberg School. Broher Mc­ CauIey last sailed aboard the LNG Gemini. He has retired to Baltimore. Looking Forward to Retirement Charles Corrente, pictured here with his wife, Rose, recently announced his retirement after sailing 40 years with the SIU. Corrente, a galley gang mernber, joined the union in 1951. While Brother Corrente may not be sailing in the future, he will keep up with Seafarers by talking to his son, Dave Heindel, who happens to be an SIU asistant vice president. m'- Senator Sampies Seafarer-Style Chow On a recent inspection of APL's President Adams, Senator John Breaux (D-La.) (second from right) sampled the SIU galley gang's freshly-baked cookies. With Breaux are (from left) SIU San Francisco Port Agent Nick Celona, APL Vice President Gene Pentimonti, Chief Steward Allen HoNinger, Chief Cook A.J. Carpenter and GSU Burt Richardson. Know Your Rights FINANCIAL REPORTS. The constitution of the„SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District makes specific provision for safe­ guarding the membership's money and Union finances. The constitution requires a detailed audit by Certified Public Accountants every year, which is to be submitted to the membership by the Secretary-Treasurer. A yearly finance committee of rank-and-file members, elected by the membership, makes examination each year of the finances of the Union and reports fully their findings and recommendations. Members of this committee may make dissenting reports, specific recom­ mendations and separate findings. TRUSTFUNDS. All trust funds of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and In­ land Waters District are administered in accordance with the provisions of various trust fund agreements. All these agreements specify that the trustees in charge of these funds shall equally consist of Union and manage­ ment representatives and their alter­ nates. All expenditures and disbursements of trust funds are made only upon approval by a majority of the trustees. All trust fund financial records are available at the headquar­ ters of the various trust funds. SHIPPING RIGHTS. A member's shipping rights and senior­ ity are protected exclusively by con­ tracts between the Union and the employers. Members should get to know their shipping rights. Copies of these contracts are posted and avail­ able in all Union halls. If members believe there have been violations of their shipping or seniority rights as contained in the contracts between the Union and the employers, they should notify the Seafarers Appeals Board by certified mail, return receipt re­ quested. The proper address for this is: Angus Red Campbell, Chairman Seafarers Appeals Board 5201 Auth Way Camp Springs, Md. 20746 Full copies of contracts as referred to are available to members at all times, either by writing directly to the Union or to the Seafarers Appeals Board. CONTRACTS. Copies of all SIU contracts are available in all SIU halls. These contracts specify the wages and conditions under which an SIU mem­ ber works and lives aboard a ship or boat. Members should know theircon­ tract rights, as well as their obliga­ tions, such as filing for overtime (OT) on the proper sheets and in the proper memner. If, at any time, a member believes that an SIU patrolman or other Union official fails to protect their contractual rights properly, they should contact the nearest SIU port agent. EDITORIAL POLICY—THE SEAFARERS LOG. The Seafarers LOG traditionally has refrained from publishing any article serving the po­ litical purposes of any individual in the Union, officer or member. It also has refrained from publishing articles deemed harmful to the Union or its collective membership. This estab­ lished policy has been reaffirmed by membership action at the September 1960 meetings in all constitutional ports. The responsibility for Seafarers LOG policy is vested in an editorial board which consists of the Executive Board of the Union. The Executive Board may delegate, from among its ranks, one individual to carry out this responsibility. PAYMENT OF MONIES. No monies are to be paid to anyone in any official capacity in the SIU unless an official Union receipt is given for same. Under no circumstances should any member pay any money for any reason unless he is given such receipt. In the event anyone attempts to require any such payment be made without supplying a receipt, or if a member is required to make a payment and is given an official receipt, but feels that he should not have been required to make such payment, this should im­ mediately be reported to Union head­ quarters. CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS. Copies of the SIU constitution are available in all Union halls. All members should ob­ tain copies of this constitution so as to familiarize themselves with its con­ tents. Any time a member feels any other member or officer is attempting to deprive him of any constitutional right or obligation by any methods such as dealing with charges, trials, etc., as well as all other details, the member so affected should immedi­ ately notify headquarters. EQUAL RIGHTS. All members are guaranteed equal rights in employ­ ment and as members of the SIU. These rights are clearly set forth in the SIU constitution and in the contracts which the Union has negotiated with the employers. Consequently, no member may be discriminated against because of race, creed, color, sex and national or geographic origin. If any member feels that he is denied the equal rights to which he is entitled, he should notify Union headquarters. SEAFARERS POLITICAL AC­ TIVITY DONATION—SPAD. SPAD is a separate segregated fund. Its proceeds are used to further its ob­ jects and purposes including, but not limited to, furthering the political, so­ cial and economic interests of mari­ time workers, the preservation and furthering of the American Merchant Marine with improved employment opportunities for seamen and boatmen and the advancement of trade union concepts. In connection with such ob­ jects, SPAD supports and contributes to political candidates for elective of­ fice. All contributions are voluntary. No contribution may be solicited or received because of force, job dis­ crimination, financial reprisal, or threat of such conduct, or as a condi­ tion of membership in the Union or of employment. If a contribution is made by reason of the above improper con­ duct, the member should notify the Seafarers Union or SPAD by certified mail within 30 days of thecontribution for investigation and appropriate ac­ tion and refund, if involuntary. A member should support SPAD to pro­ tect and further his economic, political and social interests, and American trade union concepts. If at any time a member feels that any of the above rights have been violated, or that he has been denied bis constitutional right of access to Union records oi* information, he should immediately notify SIU President Michael Sacco at head­ quarters by certified mail, return receipt requested. The address is 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, Md. 20746. •* • • f tK, . .... • ^ ' ''•c • •'t • •" ••••r f :'W • i. �r'4-- . 22 ' Digeii r:7| • •!, :.|m^ „!/V- • • ' - • •• i -..»•?-. • " K.4. . : Continued from page 20 i! ••,^>••>: : •• .' Heick, Secretary C. Modellas, E>eck E>elegate Larry R. Viola, Engine Delegate Steve Roiiins, Steward Delegate Ed­ mund Nicolas. Chairman announced payoff on arrival in Long Beach, Calif. He urged members to apply to Lundeberg School for upgrading. Deck delegate reported disputed OT. No beefs or disputed OT reported by engine and steward delegates. Crew requested new toaster and repair of hot water machine in crew's lounge. Crewmembers re­ minded to clean laundry room when fin­ ished and clean their rooms when signing off. Next port: Oakland, Calif. • • ;• -> .f. . V. '• • f- • : "rT t- SEA-LAND INNOVATOR{Sea-Land Service), April 14 — Chairman Ken McGregor, Secretary R. Spencer, Edu­ cational Director M. Soidierer, Deck Delegate R. Ciemente, Engine Delegate C. Barbati, Steward Delegate G. Bran­ son. Chairman reminded crew of upcom­ ing safety meeting. He said everything is running smoothly. Educational director urged members to donate to SPAD. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew re­ quested new washer and dryer as well as liquid detergent for engine room washer. Next ports: Yokohama and Kobe, Japan; Pusan, South Korea and Hong Kong. :•. • SEA-LAND LIBERATOR (Sea-Land Service), April 14 — Chairman L.C. Cope, Secretary William Wraten, Deck Delegate Steve Kastel, Engine Delegate E. Ford, Steward Delegate A. Mugalli. Chairman reported death of previous bosun, M. J. Dutch KeefTer, who suf­ fered a heart attack while aboard vessel. He announced ship would be going on new run next voyage and said everything was progressing smoothly. Secretary noted reinstatement of pre-war shipping rules. Educational director reminded members to contribute to SPAD. Deck department expressed regret at loss of Brother Keeffer. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Galley gang thanked for good food. Crew requested repair or re­ placement of crew mess refrigerator. Next port: Long Beach, Calif. ~ft. • .'' • •. ' ri> • .)', ,• i-m. Ivv:. . ••.f'l"". • i.'' *'''''''' I ' , •>'•- * iy- -y . IB'. A"" - i*V •',. • :- • • A I-®'- i'-; •.'*••'i-i SEA-LAND PACIFIC (Sea-Land Ser­ vice), April 7 — Chairman Oscar Wiley, Secretary Don Spangler, Stew­ ard Delegate Bernhard Rombach. Sec­ retary aimounced voyage was smooth with good crew aboard. Treasurer listed $26 in ship's fund. Steward delegate re­ ported disputed OT. No beefs or disput­ ed OT reported by deck and engine delegates. Crew received copies of Sea­ farers LOG. Members reminded to leave rooms clean with fresh set of linens when signing off. Next port: Long Beach, Calif. SEA-LAND PERFORMANCE (SeaLand Service), April 30 — Chairman Robert Newby, Secretary Edward Por­ ter, Educational Director Paul Thomas. No beefs or disputed OT reported. SEA-LAND PRODUCER (Sea-Land Service), April 20 — Chairman B. O'Hanlon, Secretary Jennifer Jim, Deck Delegate George Fries. Treasiuer announced $30 in crew fund. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew thanked for keeping decks well maintained. Gal­ ley gang thanked for good service. Next port: Oakland, Calif. SEA-LAND QUALITY (Sea-Land Ser­ vice), April 17 — Chairman Calvin James, Secretary Joseph Bennett, Edu­ cational Director J. Walsh, Deck Dele­ gate CharlesQuales, Steward Delegate' Bert Winfleld. Chairman announced ship received notice from headquarters concerning old shipping rules and was expecting clarification on payoff. Secre­ tary thanked crew and galley gang for co­ operation. Engine delegate reported disputed OT. No beefs or disputed OT re­ ported by deck or steward delegates. Crew suggested two washers be used, one for work clothes and one for good clothes. Crew gave vote of thanks to steward department Next port Houstort SEA-LAND RELIANCE (Sea-Land Service), April 6 — Chairman George Bradley, Secretary L. Rene, Educa­ tional Director Ron Belcher. Chairman atuiounced payoff set for April 8 in Long Beach, Calif. Secretary and treasurer noted $18.61 left in ship's fund after pur­ chase of movies and weight lifting equip­ ment. Educational director urged eligible crewmembers to upgrade at Lundeberg School. No beefs or disputed OT re­ ported. Crew notified of change in ship­ ping rules to pre-war status. SEA-LAND SPIRIT(Sea-Land Ser­ vice), April 21 — Chairman William Lough, Secretary and Treasurer Roscoe Williams, Educational Director Jim Wil­ liams, Deck Delegate Tyrone Berry, En­ gine Delegate Cliff Miles, Steward Delegate Richard Casuga. Chairman commended ship and crew and an­ nounced upcoming ports. Secretary re­ ported work being done on decks and passageways. Treasurer announced funds given to Bosun John Shoeinstein to tape new movies which will be brought onboard in Oakland, Calif. He listed $275 in ship's fund and $121 in BBQ fund, crew looking for reasonably priced grill. No beefs or disputed OT re­ ported. Crew noted all requests.for time off should be documented properly. Crew still waiting for new washing ma­ chine; has received new radio, tape and CD player. Steward's mixing box needs repair. Crew thanked galley gang for job well done. Next port: Long Beach, Calif. SEA-LAND TACOMA (Sea-Land Ser­ vice), April 4 — Chairman E. Cain, Sec­ retary L. Lightfoot, Educational Director R. Clock, Engine Delegate G. L. Ackley, Steward Delegate Richard Garcia. Chairman announced payoff in Tacoma, Wash, on arrival. Secretary told crew all union and plans applications are available aboard vessel. Educational di­ rector asked members to report any elec­ trical problems. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Members asked to empty ash­ trays after use. March Seafarers LOG re­ ceived by crew. Steward department received vote of thanks for fine meals prepared during voyage. Next port: Ta­ coma. S£4I.IF7>IAfr>l/?Cr/C (IMC), April 14 — Chairman Robert Saylor, Secre­ tary Sharon Ortiz, Educational Director K. Pennewell, Engine Delegate Douglas L. Johnson. Chairman reported ship passed Coast Guard inspection; Coast Guard was impressed by cooperation of all crewmembers and willingness to par­ ticipate. He announced vote of thanks to galley gang. Treasurer listed $150 in ship fund. No beefs or disputed OT re­ ported. Steward delegate said shipping companies should provide sugar-free products for diabetic crewmembers, asked steward to order them. Ship cur­ rently has one diabetic onboard. Crew noted everyone should be courteous with other members' clothes left in laundry fa­ cilities. Next port: San Diego, Calif. SEAUFTINDIAN OCEAN(IMC), April 28 — Chairman David Clement. Chairman reported no money in movie fund, asked for patrolman at Piney Point. Educational director urged upgrading at Lundeberg School. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew armounced shortage of equipment and reported faulty gas meter. SUGAR ISLANDER (Pacific Gulf Ma­ rine), April 4 — Chairman W.L. Davis, Secretary M.K. Mueller, Educational Di­ rector C.C. Hall. Chairman noted every­ thing running okay. Educational director urged eligible crewmembers to upgrade at Piney Point. No beefs or disputed OT reported. ULTRASEA (American Maritime), April 14 — Chairman Carlos Spina, S^retary Robert Kennedy, Educational Director Joseph Trauth, Deck Delegate A. Martinez, Steward Delegate Ru­ dolph Xatruch. Chairman armounced upcoming port of Alexandria, Egypt. Secretary urged everyone to keep rec room clean and properly dispose of trash. Treasurer list^ $125 in ship's fund and $25 donation for new micro­ wave oven. Engine delegate reported dis­ puted OT. No beefs or disputed OT re­ ported by deck or steward delegates. Crew asked that noise be minimized in passageways, as off-watch members are sleeping. USNSALTAIR(Bay Tankers), April 9 — Chairman Arthur Benner, Secretary Robert Snyder, Educational Director C.J. Brawn, Engine Delegate Dan Smith. Deck delegate reported questions regarding OT and a beef. Engine dele­ gate reported beef over crewmember's unexplained removal from engine room. Steward delegate reported no beefs or disputed OT. Crew noted general dissat­ isfaction among its members. Crew has had same 12 movies for 47 days. It ex- • •• SOHUaHS 106 Schwarz for homemade pastries, Robert Firth for homemade soup and GSUs Wil­ liam Bergen and Alonzo Belcher for good work. CAPE BLANCO (Axnencan President Lines), May 17 — Secretary H. M. Davis. Treasurer reported $1000 in ship's fund. No beefs or disputed OT re­ ported. Crew thanked SUP for outstand­ ing job on galley repairs. Next port: Jacksonville, Fla. CAPE MA y(OMI Corp.), May 12 — Chairman Dan Marcus; Secretary David Alexander, Educational Director C. Shephard, Deck Delegate Edwin Ri­ vera, Engine Delegate R.R. Bunch, Steward Delegate Scott Owens. Chair- A Farewell Briefing Cape Farewell crewmembers receive a briefing from SlU representatives before the ship sails to the Persian Gulf. tended thanks to steward department for galley cleanliness. Next port: Savaimah, Ga. USNS CHAUVENET(Maiship Opera­ tors), April 2 — Chairman JefTFocardi, Secretary Vicki Barnhart, Educational Director Al Mates, Engine Delegate Dave Hooper, Steward Delegate Al­ fonso Dixon. Chairman announced war bonuses expected, asked everyone to help separate trash and handed out repair lists. Ship will trade movies with USNS Harkness. Secretary informed crewmembers they must purchase own coveralls in port. Educational director re­ minded everyone of upcoming safety in­ spection, said ship still had not received educational literature. Treasurer listed $514.55 in ship's fimd, said none would be spent until amount topped $1,000. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Letter from SIU was read, crew says thanks for reply. Crew noted ice box, ice makers and juice machines all need repair, said everyone should pitch in to keep ship clean. Crew lounge furniture in poor con­ dition. Next port: Dubai. USNS DENEBOLA (Bay Tankers), April 20 — Chairman Ed Kostiha, Sec­ retary Micky Earhart, Educational Di­ rector Erik Hoag, Deck Delegate Dickie Brinkley, Engine Delegate Bill Nathan, Steward Delegate Richard Collins. No beefs or OT disputed OT reported. Crew discussed problems with contract and up­ coming safety week. Crew requested VCR and TV replacement, thanked gal­ ley gang for a good job. USNS REGULUS (Bay Tankers), April 14 — Chairman Gregory Silvero, Secretary George Quinn, Educational Director Olifidio J. Esquivel Jr., Deck Delegate Marion Roper, Engine Dele­ gate Daniel Wagner, Steward Delegate Lawrence James. Educational director encouraged everyone to upgrade at Lundeberg School. Treasurer listed $200 in ship's fund. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew gave vote of thanks to steward department. AMERICAN HERITAGE (Apex Ma­ rine), May 12 — Chairman Clyde Smith Jr., Secretary Gerhard Schwarz, Educa­ tional Director M.W. Roberson, Deck Delegate Mario Romero, Engine Dele­ gate Kevin Quinlan, Steward Delegate Robert K. Firth. Chairman reported water faucets repaired, said all seamen aboard during trip to Persian Gulf were good SIU sailors. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew thanked Gerh^ man thanked crew for fine job, an­ nounced payoff date and time. Secretary reported stores in poor shape. Educa­ tional director encouraged everyone to upgrade at Lundeberg School. Treasurer listed $150 in ship's fund. No beefs or disputed OT reported by deck or engine delegates. Steward delegate reported disputed OT. Next port: Wilmington, N.C. DELVALLE(OMl Corp.), May 12 — Chairman Stephen Argay, Secretary Mohamed Abdelfattah, Educational Di­ rector T. Marten, Deck Delegate Claude Gordon, Engine Delegate Gua­ dalupe Garza, Steward Delegate Keith Mays. Chairman thanked captain for his behavior toward crew. He asked crewmembers scheduled for departure to clean rooms. No beefs or disputed OT re­ ported. OS Michael Morgan thanked chairman for his helpfulness with begin­ ners, GOPHEHSWrfdOM), May 12 — Chairman J.Stout, Secretary R. Malozi, Educational Director B. Friske, Deck Delegate J. Dickens, Steward Delegate R. Lang. Chairman reported captain an­ nounced upcoming payoff. Secretary re­ ported problem with quantity of food stores ordered. Will re-stock thoroughly in Jacksonville, Fla. for upcoming voy­ age. Treasurer listed $106 remaining in ship's fund after purchasing $144 worth of fresh shrimp. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew said new dryer needs to be moved from forward to aft house. Crew observed one minute of silence in memory of departed brother and sisters. Crew said after six months in gulf, in­ cluding restriction to ship and unavail­ ability of most American food, they are glad to head for Jacksonville and a welldeserved vacation. GULF TRADER (All Marine Services), May 3;— Chairman Sal Sbriglio, Secre­ tary Christopher Mosley, Educational Director Dennis Claiborn, Deck Dele­ gate John Lafavour, Engine Delegate Leslie Gallo, Steward Delegate John Collins. Chairman reported SIU mail opened and distributeid before he sees it. Vocational director urged newer mem­ bers to upgrade at Piney Point. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew requested new washing machine, VCR, games and microwave oven. The crewmembers also asked for van service to airport for depart­ ing crewmembers. Inquired about getting national newspaper from radio operator in order to stay informed. Next port: Houston. �'V ;v t^V- .'• -•'>>. -vB JULY 1991 23 I' Having sailed during the Ko­ rean and Vietnam wars, SIU mem­ ber Milton J. Phelps found Operation Desert Storm generally "less threatening" by comparison. Phelps, who joined the Seafar­ ers in 1947 in the port of New Orleans, spent more than four months in the Persian Gulf on­ board the SlU-crewed Sgt. Matej Kocak, a Waterman Steamship vessel. "It wasn't really all that scary, but carrying the gas masks was kind of frightening,"Steward/ Baker Phelps recently told a re­ porter from the Seafarers LOG. "Hussein killed his own people, so we knew he wouldn't hesitate to get rid of anyone else. In that sense, , diis conflict was scarier than Korea or Vietnam. Hussein iis crazy, like a Hitler." Phelps noted the Sgt. Matej Kocak was constantly near U.S. military ships during Operation Desert Storm. This provided, to some degree, a sense of security Phelps never enjoyed in Korea or Vietnam. One of the major differences be­ tween Desert Storm and other wars was media coverage. Unlike the days when military-issued newsreels would relate month-old infor­ mation, the Persian Gulf War featured scoreboard-like, aroundthe-clock updates for anyone with access to a television or radio. Wars I- SIU crewmember Milton Phelps takes in the view from atop a captured Iraqi tank. "This was like a TV war," said Phelps, 61. "We had CNN on the ship, so we kept up to date." Phelps, who recently sent the accompanying photographs to the LOG, commended theefforts of all Kocak crewmembers. "I'd like to make special mention of Chief Cook Lonnie Gamble and Assis­ tant Cook Tony Prizmik," he said. "They were outstanding, and they made my job easy. We had up to 260 people on the ship and we ac­ commodated them without a glitch." Other Seafarers serving on­ board the Sgt. Matej Kocak were Bosun Angelo Urti; ABs David Cutchins, Michael Duggan, Hansel Smith, Todd Bright, Bartow Bridges and Lloyd Ayers; Chief Electrician Donald Peterson; QMEDs Robert Hines, Michael Tremper and Richard Belletty; DEU Brian Monner- ABs Bart Bridges (left) and Michael Duggan seem dwarfed by the giant lines aboard the deck of the Kocak ak. jahn; SAs Gilberto Bonitto, Car­ ter Lee, Allen Hendricks and Mi­ guel Castro; and Asst. Cook Robert Seim. J.: "1: Summer Is Here — Where Are You? Time is running out for those just starting to make summer va­ cation plans. But SIU members and their families need look no further than the Seafarers Train­ ing & Recreation Center in Piney Point, Md., part of the SIU's Harry Lundeterg School of Sea­ manship. A Great Deal! A vacation stay at the Lundeberg School is limited to two weeks per family. The Cost per member is $40.40 per day. An additional fee of $9.45 per day is charged for the Seafarer's spouse and for each child (there is no charge for children under the age of 12). This price includes all meals. And for that price, the vaca­ tioner can enjoy comfortable accommodations, use of the school's recreational activities (including fishing, boating, ten­ nis, swimming, exercise room, sauna), three square meals each day, and a base from which to take day trips. A popular spot for many sons and daughters of vaca­ tioning Seafarers is the school's own arts and crafts center. Piney Point is located in St. Mary's County—not far from a number of landmarks. In the vi­ cinity of southern Maryland and Washington D.C. alone are many historic^ sites and museums cel­ ebrating many of the nation's tra­ ditions and early ways of life. Since a vacation stay at the school is limited to two weeks per family, now is the time to make arrangements. Call (301) 9940010 to make quick reservations, or send thecompleted application form to Seafarers Training & Recreation Center, Piney Point, MD 20674. SEAFARERS TRAINING & RECREATION CENTER Reservation Information Name: 'i" I"' f •. 7/91 Taking a breather are, from left, DEU Brian Monnerjahn, Bendix Chuck Laba, AB Michael Duggan, Bosun Angelo Urti, AB David Cutchins and Chief Electrician Donald Peterson. Book#: 88#: Address: Telephone #:. Number in party / ages of children, if applicable: Date of arrival: Galley gang members Lonnie Gamble (left) and Tony Prizmik relax onboard the Sgt. Matej Kocak. 1st choice 2nd choice. 3rd choice Personals Corrections Luther James Tate Gustavus Adolphus College of Minnesota was listed incorrectly as being in Ma^Iand in a story an­ nouncing the Snj scholarship win­ ners on page 2 of the June 1991 Seafarers LOG. AB Roderick Michael Orme ac­ cidentally was left off the crew's list of the Cape Ann in a story on page 11 of the June 1991 Seafar­ ers LOG. Please contact Jane Baenano jagnano at 2119 Aldrin Drive, #1-A, Ocean Township, N.J. 07712 Charlie Durden Please contact ordinal seaman Jimmy Durden II at 404 Abby Road; Peachtree City, Georgia 30269. 8tay is limited to two weeks. Date of Departure: fEj- ,•?. ' • "• : '.1? •p-: �.V-.:' ^^^;• •r . T' • 4 '^v'. f :m'v- ^ =• l' saFJuaKS 106 24 • v " --i^- Luntleberg School Graduatos Ton Classos ":. -fJ^. • 3^r mm • A} 44 if' V.'4 -^vrVvv,; ; • i. ' •.'.'. -4 .. .4. »i4y,.4 •,. • ... .idt.. •. .' '_ ,!i^, :.' •f- ' ' r M ' '-'•4:'4 " •\4-C,-.4 X Trainee Lifeboat Class 474—Graduating from trainee lifeboat class 474 are (from left, kneipling) Shane Blechle, Jeff Viands, Brian Olsen, Daniel Roderick, Brian Bates, Moses Rosario, (second row) Jim Brown (instructor), Jeff Madill, John Fulmer, Fabian Urias, Christopher McKinney, Gerald Stewart, Daniel Krause, Eric Diggs, Scotty Greenlee, Robert Muscato, (third row) Richard Pumphrey, Aleksander Turko, Joey Vickers, Neal Peart, Steve Bowmer, Mark Weaver, Daniel Blackwell and Daryl Long. Trainee Lifeboat Class 475—Recently completing the course require­ ments for graduation from trainee lifeboat class 475 are (from left, kneeling) Jon Eipp, Eric Barron, Jack Boudreaux, Eddie Rembert, Dave Frantz, Royer Sharp, Lydell Grant, Ernesto Pelicas, (second row) Robert O'Connell Jr., Thomas Taber Jr., Robert Whitaker, Jeff Lichtenwalter, Anthony Register, A.J. Eastman, Derrick Crummy, Howard Hendra Jr., Hector Rivera Jr., Anthony Smith and David Decker. ?v- ^ mm fll-; • ••.•••'"f '.-'i '4.^4 l.v;-i! 444-r.: •„ Fireman, Oiler, Watertender—^Working their way up the engine depart­ ment ratings are (from left, kneeling) Ralph Hendershot, John Parkhurst, George Montgomery, Jason Fields, John Kelly, George Tonge, (second row) Jim Nugent, Joe Spell II, Spencer Smith, Joe Richardson, Greg Eastwood, Michael Parker, James Ham, (third row) Steve Cunningham, Peter Gerstenberger, James Beatty, Robert Dennis Jr. John Wiegman (instructor), Sean Sullivan, (fourth row) Dan. Vazquez, Jeffrey Sutton Sr. and Joseph Letang. Not pictured is Aaron Well. Oil Spill Emergency Containment & Cleanup—Completing the course of instruction on how to contain and clean up an oil spill emergency, including classroom, laboratory and on-the-job training, are (from left, front row) Edward Rynberg, Knolly Wiltshire, Robert Remmel, David Aud, (second row) DiMarke Shoulders, Elgin Thompson, Michael Joyner, (third row) Drew Brown, Stephen Votta, Thomas Pruitt and Casey Taylor (instructor). mmmmm Xr' %kk Xm. :-\> . : ...... Ji',••' \kr44. '''K': ^ rS44. „ Upgraders Lifeboat—Receiving their lifeboat training certificates from the Lundeberg School on May 8 are (from left, kneeling) Ben Cusic (instructor), Kathy Ann Chester, Scott Heginbotham, Mark Knapp, Edward Aperto, (second row) Armeninual Thomas, George Maridns, Abraham Murray, J.P. Rouyea, Terry Hosein, Na­ than Collins, (third row) Abdo Shayll Ali, Scott Palen, Romeo Enriquez and Garard McCarthy. Upgraders Lifeboat—Completing the course of study leading to a training certificate in the upgraders lifeboat class of May 20 are (from left) Jim Moore Upgraders Lifeboat—Certificates of training (instructor), Jose Lopez, Jeannie McCracklen, John were received by the June 5 class of upgraders. They Atkinson, William McNeely Jr. Cyril Jenkins and are (from left) Robert Walker, Antonio Centeno, Ahmed Amadou Niang. Muthana and Ron Raykowski (instructor). IS'^ t,:' m--- m •'j' "jN 1•• • • -4 Marine Electrical Maintenance—^This •I • ip •i-.. •.. course leading to a certificate was completed by (from left, front row) Rush Ingram, Mike Wells, John Cronan, (second row) Steve Roberts, Mike LasDulce, George Lindsay and Mike Stearman. Not pictured: Mike Powell. ,'•'•4. .V:;M Pumproom Maintenance—^This seven-week Celestial Navigation—Upgrading members of couse was completed by (from left, kneeling) San An­ the deck department completing the five-week celestial thony Negron, Kenny Hanson, Ken Stratton, Phil Par­ navigation course are (from left) William Travis, Richard ent, (second row) Jim Schaffer (instructor), Fred Vogler, Cavalier, Jake Karaczynski (instructor), Steven Mitchell John Smith, Son Busly, Scott Speedy and Bett Lamers. and Frank Hedge. �«5a?^ MY 1991 DEEP SEA ALBERT AHIN Albert Ahin, 64, passed away March 7. He was bom in Ha­ waii and joined the SIU in 1962 in the port of San Fran­ cisco. Brother Ahin, a member of the deck department, last sailed onboard the Sea-Land Patriot. His remains were scat­ tered at sea. CARMELO ANDREW Pensioner Carmelo Andrew, 92, died as a result of heart . failure April 14. Bom in Puerto Rico, he joined the Sea­ farers in 1940 in the port of New York. Brother Andrew sailed in the engine depart­ ment. He retired in 1965 and is survived by his wife, Guarina. tive of New York joined the Seafarers in 1951 in the port of New York. Brother Calefato shipped in the black-gang. He started collecting his pension in October 1981. JAMES CHEECHIN Pensioner James Chee Chin, 75, passed away April 20 due to heart dis­ ease. A.native of China, he joined the Marine Cooks and Stewards in 1968 in the port of San Francisco. Brother Chin started drawing his pension in April 1981, after the union merged with the AGLIWD. HENRY CLAY Pensioner Henry Clay, 81, died of respiratory failure April 12. The New Road, La. native joined the Marine Cooks and Stewards in 1945. He retired in June 1973, before MCS merged with the AGLIWD. Brother Clay was buried in Willamette National Cemetery in Portland, Ore. ANDREW BICKFORD Pensioner Andrew Bickford, 83, died March 4 of respiratory failure, one day before his birth­ day. Bom in Washington, he joined the Marine Cooks and Stewards in 1945 in the port of San Francisco. Brother Bickford started collecting his pension in October 1971, before the union merged with the AGLIWD. He was buried in Willamette Na­ tional Cemeteiy in Portland, Ore. MAURICE CULP Pensioner Maurice Culp, 75, died April 28. Bom in Pennsyl­ vania, he joined the SIU in 1946 in the port of Philadel­ phia. Brother Culp sailed as a chief cook. He retired in 1986. LESTER BORGES JOHNM.DAIGLE Pensioner Lester Borges, 63, passed away May 5 as a result of lung can­ cer. A native of Hawaii, he joined the union in 1951 in the port of San Francisco. Brother Borges, who shipped in the en­ gine department, began collect­ ing his pension in January 1991. He was buried in Woodlawn Me­ morial Park in Colma, Calif. Pensioner John M. Daigle, 70, passed away April 11 as a result of heart disease. A native of Louisiana, Brother Daigle retired in 1987. He was buried in the Garden of Gethesemane Cemetery in Houston. KENNETH BOWMAN Pensioner Kenneth Bowman, 57, died May 9. He joined the SIU in 1966 in the port of New York. A native of Wisconsin, Brother Bowman sailed in the steward department and retired in March 1986. He was buried in White Plains (N.Y.) Rural Cemetery. CHARLES H. BRAMBLE Bosun Charles Bramble, 66, . died May 2 aboard the SeaLand Newark Bay. Bom in Permsylvania, Brother Bramble joined the union in the port of Baltimore in 1951. He com­ pleted bosun recertifrcation at the Lundeberg School in Au­ gust 1984. Wn^LIAM CALEFATO Pensioner William Calefato, 74, passed away May 20. The na­ KEVIN DAUGHTRY Kevin Daughtry, 26, drowned May 11. He was bom in Ports­ mouth, Va. and joined the union in 1984 at Piney Point. Brother Daughtry shipped in the engine department. He was an active member at the tirrie of his death. JOSEPH M. DUFFY Pensioner Joseph M. Duffy, 72, passed away May 11 as a result of liver failure. Bom in Brooklyn, he joined the Seafar­ ers in 1952 in the port of New York. Brother Duffy shipped in the deck department and started collecting his pension in October 1983. He was bur­ ied in Town of Catskill (N.Y.) Cemetery. CALVIN FRAZIER Calvin Frazier,'38, passed • away May 29. The Alabama native joined the SIU in 1971 in the port of New York. Brother Frazier sailed in the galley gang. He last shipped in 1985. ANDERS L ELLINGSEN Pensioner Anders I. Ellingsen, 77, died of heart failure April 16. A native of Nor­ way, he joined the SIU in 1947 in the port of Wilmington, , . Calif, Brother Ellingsen shipped as a chief electrician. He started collecting his jrension in June 1974. He was bur­ ied in the Seafarers Haven Cemetery in Valley Lee, Md. joined the SIU in 1944 in the port of New York. He shipped in the deck department. Brother Lowe retired in 1984. THEODORE J. MACRIDES Pensioner Theodore J. Macrides, 86, died of cancer April 17. Bom in Turkey, he joined the Marine Cooks and Stewards in 1945 in the port of San Francisco. Brother Macrides started collecting his pension in October 1970, be­ fore the union merged \yith the AGLIWD. He is survived by his wife. Calliope. WILLIAM L. GIBBS Pensioner William L. Gibbs, 69, lost his battle against can­ cer May 2. Bom in Maryland, he joined the Marine Cooks and Stewards in 1944 in the port of Baltimore. Brother Gibbs retired in 1984, after the union merged with the AGLIWD. He last sailed aboard the Sea-Land Pacer. FRANKLIN O. MILLER Pensioner Franklin O. Miller, 80, died April 17. Bom in Califor­ nia, he joined the union in 1962 in the port of San Francisco. Brother Miller shipped in the engine depart­ ment until he retired in 1980. He is survived by his wife, Nancy. ROBERTO HANNIBAL Pensioner Roberto Hannibal, 68, passed away May 14. He was bom in Puerto Rico and joined the Seafarers in 1944 in the port of Norfolk, Va. Brother Hannibal sailed in the steward department He began collecting his pension in July 1983. LEROY MOBLEY Pensioner Leroy Mobley, 75, passed away March 7 as a re­ sult of kidney failure. A native of South Carolina, he joined the Marine Cooks and Stew­ ards in 1960 and retired in 1977, one year before it merged with the AGLIWD. JIMMIE M. HELFER Pensioner Jimmie M. Hei­ fer, 67, died March 2 as a result of heart disease. A native of Hampton, Term., he joined the uniori in 1959 in the port of Baltimore. Brother Heifer shipped in the engine de­ partment. He retired in 1984. AUERLIOC. MOLINA Pensioner Auerlio C. Molina, 73, passed away April 29. Bom in Honduras, he joined the Ma­ rine Cooks and Stewards in 1952 in the port of New York. Brother Molina began receiv­ ing his pension in March 1980, after the MCS merged with the AGLIWD. CLIFTON JORDAN Pensioner Clifton Jordan, 66, suc­ cumbed to lung cancer May 26. Bom in Mississippi, he joined the SIU in 1945 in the port of Philadel­ phia. Brother Jordan, a bosun, began collecting his pension in January 1988. EVELYN P. KISH Pensioner Evelyn P. Kish, 75, passed away Febmary 17. Bom in Indiana, she joined the Marine Cooks and Stewards in 1959. Sister Kish began collect­ ing her pension in December 1974, before the union merged with the AGLIWD. GEORGES. LOWE Pensioner George S,' Lowe, 69, died May 2. The Maryland native HARRY MONAHAN Pensioner Harry Monahan, 62, died Decem­ ber 12 as a result of heart fail­ ure. A na­ tive of Jersey City, N.J., he joined the SIU in 1945 in the port of New York. Brother Monahan sailed in the deck de­ partment and retired in 1977. He is survived by his wife, Ottilie, three children and eight grandchildren. POTENCIANO PACULBA Pensioner Potenciano Paculba, 81, passed away March 18 due to car­ diac ar­ rest. He was bom in the Philip­ pine Islands and joined the SIU in 1952 in the port of New Or­ leans. Brother Paculba shipped in the steward department. He started receiving his pension iri January 1975. RODRIGO I. PELAYO Pensioner Rodrigo I. Pelayo, 86, passed away No­ vember 13. A na­ tive of the Philippines, he joined the union in 1945 in the port of New York. Brother Pelayo sailed as a member of the gal­ ley gang. He retired in June 1970. - ....vs - FRANCISCO RIVERA Pensioner Francisco Rivera, 73, died March 10. Bom in Hondu­ ras, he joined the Seafarers in 1973 in the port of New Orleans. Brother Rivera shipped in the steward depart­ ment. He started receiving his pension in April 1983. ' P-" GEORGE ROMANO Pensioner George Romano, 88, passed away March 8 due to heart fail­ ure. The native of Alabama joined the SIU as a charter member in 1938 in the port of Mobile, Ala. Brother Romano sailed in the steward depart­ ment. He retired in August 1968. Brother Romano was buried in Mobile Memorial Gardens. JOHN SIMMONS Pensioner John Simmons, 63, died May 24. Bom in Texas, he joined the Marine Cooks and Stewards in 1954 in the port of Portland, Ore. Brother Simmons started receiving his pension in January 1989, after the MCS merged with the AGLIWD. GEORGE SPILIOTIS Pensioner George Spiliotis, 80, succumbed to cancer April 21. A native of Greece, he joined the SIU in 1956 in the port of New York. Brother Spiliotis sailed in the engine depart­ ment. He retired in December 1974. .• . )! .. JULIUS THRASHER JR. Pensioner Julius Thrasher Jr., 69, passed away April 30 due to car­ diac ar­ rest. The South Carolina native joined the Seafarers in 1943 in the port of New York. Brother Thrasher sailed in the deck de­ partment until he retired in April 1984. He was buried in Continued on page 26 > '€• P y — r —• 5. �m ^inal Departures began collecting his pension in August 1990. Continuedfrom page 25 JOHNS.HUDGINS Pensioner John S. Hudgins, 75, lost his battle with cancer May 5. Bom in Virginia, he joined the union in 1962 in the port of Norfolk. Boatman Hudgins re­ tired from his deck department duties in August 1982. He was buried in St. Paul Cemetery in Susan, Va., and is survived by his wife, Thelma. the National Cemetery in Pineville. La. JOSEPH G. VACCARO Pensioner Joseph G. Vaccaro, 88, died May 2 due to heart failure. He joined the SIU in 1949 in the port of New Or­ leans, his native city. Brother Vaccaro shipped in the steward department. He began receiv­ ing his pension in April 1968. Brother Vaccaro is survived by his wife, Virginia. ••! r •'ii ^-v:l •11 -. ) I'.'"''-':••%• M''' ^•''. < .. • -f: i • tV7. . • • • mms ••' i. •- '• . " v» ;. • V . -• :•' •'. , •... ,' —• ' yv" I'-, ./ ',•. .1 "-v • •.•:/ ERNESTO A. VALDEZ Pensioner Ernesto A. Valdez, 75, passed away May 10 as a result of cardiac arrest. Bom in Puerto Rico, he joined the union in 1944 in the port of New York. Brother Valdez shipped in the galley gang until his retirement in February 1981. He is survived by his wife, Florentina. PETER VANICEK Peter Vanicek, 54, died May 17. A native of Austria, he joined the SIU in 1973 in the port of San Francisco. Brother Vanicdc sailed in the steward department. He was an active member at the time of his death. MURRYWILKERSON Pensioner Murry Wilkeison, 65, passed away May 8. He was bom in Alabama and joined the Seafarers in 1945 in the port of Mobile, Ala. Brother Wilkerson shipped in the galley gang. He last sailed in 1983 onboard the Stonewall Jackson arid started receiving his pension in January 1984. M.. i|y:«f:s YNEZ YNIGUEZ Pensioner Ynez Yniguez, 80, died April 7 due to cardiac arr rest. The native of Mexico was a member of the Marine Cooks and Stewards and sailed as a chief steward. Brother Yniguez began collecting his pension in July 1974, before the MCS merged with the AGLIWD. He is survived by his wife, Wilhelnuna. INLAND •- fj -r,.:,i • y Uii "yv#-.-/1„, t: i .'- ' m -y ' i: • I. •, ii'' • • SIAFAREKS LOG WILFRED BELLMORE Pensioner Wilfred Bellmore, 75, suf­ fered a fatal heart attack April 16. He was bom in Portland, Maine and joined the union in 1966 in the port of Mobile, Ala. Boatman Bellmore shipped as a cook and retired in March 1983. He is survived by his wife, Rosie. HORACE BUZBEE Pensioner Horace Buzbee, 63, passed away May 26. The Ala­ bama native joined the Seafar­ ers in 1971 in the port of Mobile, Ala. Boatman Buzbee, a Korean War veteran, shipped in the deck department. He WILBERT D. GOODWIN Pensioner Wilbert D. Good­ win, 77, passed away April 21 as a result of heart failure. Bom in North Caro­ lina, he joined the union in 1953 in the port of Norfolk, Va. Boatman Goodwin shipped in the deck department until he retired in August 1977. He was buried in Cedar Island (N.C.) Community Cemetery. GEORGE KENEDAY George Keneday, 80, died Jan­ uary 12. He joined the unioil in 1951 in his native New Or­ leans. Boatman Keneday shipped in the deck depart­ ment, and he last sailed in 1971. He was buried in Green­ wood Cemetery in New Or­ leans. PHIL MACKLIN Hid Macklin, 42, passed away January 13. A native of hfissouri, he joined the Seafarers in 1978 in the port of St. Louis. Boatman N^klin shipped in the deck dqrartment. He last sailed in 1981. WILLIAM MILCHING Pensioner William Milching, 72, passed away May 20 as a result of lung cancer. A native of Maryland, he joined the SIU in 1956 in the port of Baltimore. Boatman Milching shipped in the deck department until he retired in August 1981. He was buried in Baltimore's Parkwood Ceme­ tery. He is survived by his wife, Elizabeth. GENEPARKS Gene Parks, 51, died April 27. The native of Virginia joined flie Seafarers in 1969 in the port of Norfolk, Va. He sailed in the deck dqrartment and is survived by his wife, Mina. Boatman Parks last shipped in August 1984. GREAT LAKES CARL BROWN Carl Brown, 49, passed away May 8. He was h«m in Detroit and joined the Seafarers in 1976 in that port. Brother Brown sailed in the deck de­ partment. He was an active member at the time of his death. JACKA.HAAVISTO Pensioner Jack A. Haavisto, 78, died of natural causes May 3. A native of Minne­ sota, he joined the union in 1959 in the port of Detroit. Boatman Haavisto shipped in the engine department until he retired in April 1981. He was buried in Sunrise Memorial Park in Duluth, Minn. GERALD F.SCOTT Pensioner Gerald F. Scott, 67, passed away January 10. The Cleveland native joined the union in 1957 in the port of Bufralo, N.Y. He shipped in the engine department and re­ tired in November 1985. Brother Scott was buried in Calvary Cemetery in Cleve­ land. ALIR. YAFAI All R. Yafai, 61, succumbed to cancer May 14. Bom in Arabia, he joined the SIU in 1967 in the port of Detroit. Brother Yafai sailed in the deck department. RAILROAD MARINE JACOB HELLESTO Pensioner Jacob Hellesto, 90, passed away due to cancer May 23. A native of Norway, he joined the SIU in 1960 in the port of New York. Brother Hellesto began receiving his pension in 1965. He was buried in Memorial Gardens in Beverly Hills, Fla. He is survived by his wife, Alice. CORRECTION ROQUE R. MACARAEG Pen- mis­ spelled in last month's Final Departures page in the Seafarers LOG. Brother Macaraeg began receiving his pension in November 1985 and is survived by his wife, Lor­ raine. National Archives ProvMes Additionai information To Hoip Seafarers Verify WWii Service for Benefits In order to obtain veterans' benefits, many merchant seamen who served during World War n have written to the National Archives for copies of logbooks for use in verifying their wartime service (see Seafarers LOG, March 1990, page 26; May 1990, page 25). In addition, the National Archives has in­ formed the Seafarers LOG of several new possible sources of information to assist for­ mer seamen in obtaining the documentation they need in order to qualify for veterans' benefits. First Point of Contact The United States Coast Guard has set Up a special unit to assist former merchant searmen to obtain evidence of wartime service. This unit should be the first point of contact for former seamen. Requests should be sent to: Commandant (G-MVP:1/12) United States Coast Guard 2100 2nd Street, S.W. Washington, D.C. 10593-0001 Include with the request any copies of documents which could help verify service, along with Form DD 2168, "Application For Discharge of Member or Survivor of Member of GroupCertified To Have Performed Active Duty with the Armed Forces of the United States." If the Coast Guard cannot locate evidence of service in its records, then the logbooks held by the National Archives regional ar­ chives may be the next best source of verifi­ cation. Requests for copies of merchant vessel logbooks should be addressed to the director of the National Archives regional archives which holds logbooks for the port at which the individual's vessel ended its voyage. (See the May 1990 Seafarers LOG for the ports of voyage termination and the corresponding re­ gional archives center.) Other Sources of Information If service was performed on a vessel oper­ ated by: ARMY TRANSPORT SERVICE — Send DD Form 2168 to: Commander U.S. Army Reserve Personnel Center (PAS-EN) 9700 Page Boulevard St. Louis, MO 63132-5200 NAVAL TRANSPORTATION SERVICE — Send DD Form 2168 to: Naval Military Personnel Command (NMPC-3) Navy Department Washington, D.C. 20370-5300 If the veteran is uncertain as to the port where the voyage ended, the Naval Historical center has Vessel Movement Cards of the 10th Fleet which was in charge of convoys and routing during WWII. These cards can pro­ vide dates, ports of arrival and departure and convoy numbers for most American and some foreign-registered vessels. Requestors must provide the Center with the full name of the vessel and approximate dates of the voyage. Write to: Operational Archives Naval Historical Center Building 57 Washington Navy Yard Washington, D.C. 20374-0571 Convoy operations for North Russia and in the Mediterranean Sea were under Royal Navy control. Information conceming convoy numbers may be obtained by writing to: Public Records Office Ruskin Avenue Kew, Richmond Surrey, TW9 4DU, England Medical information on merchant seamen treated at U.S. Public Health Service Hospi­ tals (former Marine Hospitals) may also be available. Requests should include name sea­ man used as a patient, date of birth. Social Security Number, Z-Card Number, location of hospital and approximate date and kind of treatment. Write to: PHS Data Center GWL Hansen's Disease Center Carville,LA 70721 Attn: Director Files on awards and decorations granted to merchant seamen may contain information about the basis for which the medal or award was given. Requests for information should include full name of seaman. Coast Guard Z-Card or Book Number and WWII home address. Write to: U.S. Department of Transportation Maritime Administration, MAR 250 Office of Maritime Labor & Training •400 Seventh Street, SW Washington, D.C. 20590 Attn: Seamen Awards Records of merchant seamen trained by> the U.S. Maritime Service may also be avail­ able. Requests for information should include the name the seaman used during training, date of birth and Social Security Number. Write to: National Personnel Records Center Civilian Personnel Records 111 Winnebago Street St. Louis, MO 63118 Academic, medical and training records of seamen who were enrolled as cadets at the U.S. Maritime Academy may be available. Requests should contain name seaman used as a cadet, date of birth. Social Security Number and dates of enrollment. Send request to: U.S. Merchant Marine Academy Kings Point, NY 11024-1699 Attn: Director of External Affairs Vessel Status Cards that identify vessels owned or operated by the War Shipping Ad­ ministration (WSA), and articles of tessels owned or operated by the WSA that suffered war damage may be available at the Maritime Administration. Requests for information should include the name of the vessel. Write to: U.S. Department of Transportation Maritime Administration, MAR 573 Chief, Division of Statistics 400 Seventh Street, SW Washington, D.C. 20590 �JULY 1991 27 1991 UPGRADING COUKS SCHEDUU Course The following is the current course schedule for August-December 1991 at the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship, All programs are geared to improve job skills of SIU members and to promote the American maritime industry. I ^ The course schedule may change to reflect the membership's and industry s needs as well as the national emergency mobilization in the Persian Gulf. Check-In Completion Date Date August 5 August 9 September 16 September 30 October 28 November 1 Upon completion, the Sealift Operations course must be taken. Course Oil Spill Prevention & Containment (1 week) Steward Upgrading Courses Detk Upgioding Courses Check-In Completion Course Date Date Able Seaman September 2 October II October 28 December 6 All students must take the Oil Spill Prevention and Containment class prior to the Sealift Operations and Maintenance course. Lifeboatman Augusts August 16 August 19 August 30 September 2 September 13 September 16 September 27 September 30 October 11 October 14 October 25 October 28 November 8 November 11 November 22 November 25 December 6 December 9 December 20 Ship Handling August 19 August 30 October 14 October 25 December 2 December 13 Radar Observer Unlimited September 2 September 6 October 28 November 1 December 16 December 20 Inland Deck Licenses September 30 December 6 Celestial Navigation November 4 November 29 Third Mate September 2 December 13 Upon completion, the Sealift Operations course must he taken. Tankerman August 19 September 13 November 11 December 6 Check-In Completion Course Date Date Assistant Cook, Cook and Baker, All open-ended (contact admissions Chief Cook, Chief Steward office for starting dates) Upon completion, all students will take a Sealift Familiarization class. • - ' . .V Engine Upgrading Courses Check-In Completion Date Date September 30 December 20 September 2 October II November 11 December 20 All students must take the Oil Spill Prevention and Containment class. Pumproom Maintenance & Operations September 30 November 8 Marine Electrical Maintenance August 5 September 27 October 14 December 6 Refrigeration Systems Maintenance & Operations August 19 September 27 Marine Electronics Technician September 30 December 20 Basic Electronics August 26 September 20 September 30 October 25 Hydraulics August 5 August 30 Welding September 30 October 25 Deep Sea/Inland Engineers October 7 December 13 Assistant Engineer (Deep Sea & Inland) October 4 December 13 All students in the Engine Department will have a two-week Sealift Familiarization class at the end of their regular course. Course QMED-Any Rating Fireman/Watertender and Oiler • -.• ' - 5HL5S College Program Schedule for 1991 FULL 8-week Sessions August 12 October 21 October 4 December 13 1991 Adult education Schedule Recertiflcation Programs Completion Date November 4 Check-In Date September 30 Course Bosun Recertiflcation UPGRADING APPLICATION Name- Date of Birth- Mo./Dav'Year I Middle) (l-irsl) ([.asD Address- (Slreel) TelephoneL (Cilyl (.Slale) (Zip Code) ' ) (Area Codcl Deep Sea Member • Lakes Member • Inland Waters Member • Pacific • If the foiiqwing information is not filled out completely your application will not be processed. U.S. Citizen: • No Home Port. Endorsement(s) or License(s) now held:^ I ani inlerested in (he rollowing course(s) checked below or Indicaled here if not listed — Are you a graduate of the SHLSS trainee program? If yes. which program: from—^ • Yes • No to Last grade of school com.pleted. ^ (dales allcndcd) Have you attended any SHLSS upgrading courses? • Yes • No If yes, course(s) taken. — — Have you taken any SHLSS Sealift Operations courses? Q Yes • No If yes, how many weeks have you completed? ^ — Do you hold the U.S. Coast Guard Life Boatman Endorsement? • Yes No Firefighting: • Yes • Nq CPR: • Yes D No Date available for training Primary language spoken Completion Date December 6 December 6 October 18 December 6 September 6 With this application COPIES of your discharges must be submitted showing sufficient time to qualify yourself for the course(s) requested. You also must submit a COPY of each of the following: the first page of your union book indicating your departrnent and seniority, your clinic card and the front and back of your Lundeberg School identification card listing the course(s) you have taken and completed. The Admissions Office WILL NOT schedule you until all of the above are received. RATING DATE DATE OF VESSEL HELD SHIPPED DISCHARGE SIGNATURE. Department- ^ • Yes ABE/ESL Lifeboat Preparation Course Check-In Date October 28 October 28 September 29 October 28 August 12 -7 Book #- Social Security #. Seniority— Course High School Equivalency (GED) Adult Basic Education (ABE) English as a Second Language (ESL) ^ ^ ——— — .. DF.CK • AB/Sealift • I St Class Pilot • Third Mate • „Radar Observer Unlimited • Master Inspected Towing Vessel • Towboat Operator Inland • Celestial Navtgation O Simulator Course ENGINE • FOWT • QMED—Any.Rating • Variable Speed DC Drive Systems (Marine Electronics) DATE. [II Marine Flectrical Maintenance P Pumproom Maintenance & Operation • Refrigeration Systems Maintenance & Operation . • Diesel Kngine Technology • Assistant I-.ngineer/Chief Engineer Motor Vessel [I Original 3rd Engineer Steam or Motor • Refrigerated Containers Advanced Maintenance • lilectro-Hydraulic .Systems • Automation • Hydraulics • Marine Electfonics Technician AEl, DEPARTMEN IS • Welding n l.ifeboatman (Must be taken with another course I ADULT EDUCATION DliPARTMENT • Adult Basic Education (ABE) • High .School liquivalcncy Program (CiED) • Developmental Studies (DV.S) [I Emglish as a Second Language (ESI.) • ABE'ESL Lifeboat Prepai.dion STEWARD • • • • • Assistant Cook Utility Cook and Baker Chief Cook Chief Steward Towboat Inland Cook COLLEGE PRf)GRAM • Associates in Arts Degree P Certihcate Programs Transportation will be paid in accordance with the scheduling letter only if you present original receipts and successfully complete the course. If you have any questions, contact your port agent before departing for Piney Point. RKTURN COMPLETED .APPl.lCATION TO Seafarers Hany l.undeber)! Upgradmn Center Pines Pnint. Ml) 2(Xi74 7/91 r-, • SI. .1. /i' • ' J-iI . �gaSCa*i£GaaaBC SX!A^MtEMtS Looking for a Vacation Spot? Seafarers and their families can utilize the Lundeberg School for a summer vacation. Reasonably priced and easy to reach, the fa­ cility offers recreational and sight­ seeing opportunities. .'"V-.' •il "j-y *; 1^'. Volume 53, Number 7 V • I- July 1991 See page 23 for details. Vice Admiral Donovan Commends Noble Star Seafarers SIU Crew Carries Out Mission in Heavy Seas The Seafarers who crew Noble Star recently received high praise from U.S. Navy Vice Admiral Francis R. Donovan after the group courageously performed lashing operations during severe weather conditions in order to get aid des­ ignated for Kurdish refugees moved as quickly as possible. In late April, the Noble Star de­ livered vital refugee supplies to Mersin, Turkey-Respite incle­ ment weather which not only made sailing difficult, but also prevented stevedores from working at pickup or drop-off points. The bravery and diligence dis­ played by Noble Star crewmembers prompted a letter from Donovan, commander of the Military Sealift Command, laud­ ing the performance of the pro­ positioning vessel's crew. The letter reads, in part: "Your efforts under extremely threatening weather conditions which precipi­ tated the refusal to work of the lashing gangs and dock workers have not gone unnoticed. You had a mission to perform and you com­ pleted that mission even though its completion took you far beyond your realm of responsibility. "You are a true example of our country's merchant marine—our fourth arm of defense. You put the needs of others above your own personal safety and never hesitated to go the extra mile to bring help where help was so urgently needed. "I couldn't be more proud of you, and I consider it an honor to be on the same team " Winds Northerly, 50 Knots The Noble Star in mid-April .r, .:¥• t-'.y'y •:i.1. fcl"' I; i-: •.i'v- 'U. :|3: t: Crewmembers aboard the commended Noble Star are, from left, AB Ricardo Ramos, Chief Cook Michael Lockhart, GSU Julie Cottle, Chief Steward Andrew Mayo, OS Gary Stever, QMED Robert E. Lee, DEU Manuel Lulley, OMU Ron Ellis, OS Lambert Soniat Dufossat, AB Kirk Sloan and QMED Melvin Clivens. was ordered to load 223 40-foot containers of refugee supplies in Marseilles, France, for discharge at Mersin. But after loading the weather tumed harsh. Wind con­ ditions were northerly at 50 knots. Lashing gangs and dock workers would not report to work. The Noble Star's master and crew opted to perform lashing op­ erations and then sail, even though the ship was not obligated to pro­ ceed under such volatile condi­ tions. Bosun Sam Bunch, recalled other complications. The longshoremen had put lashings on the containers before they were loaded onboard, Biinch recently told a reporter from the Seafarers LOG. So, during the storm, crewmembers needed hammers and bars to re-do the lashings. Bunch, 41, worked on the deck Help Locate This Missing Chiiti • I • .J. .. '^•"' Jennifer Marie King Seafarers have been asked by the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children to assist in lo­ cating Jennifer Marie King, a 17year-old from Hanover Park, 111. King, who uses the name "Marie," was last seen at approxi­ mately 10 a.m. on October 4,1990. The Center believes the 130-pound, 5-foot, 2-inch brunette is an endan­ gered runaway. Anyone with information about King should contact the Center at 1-800-843-5678 or the Hanover (111.) Park Police Department's Missing Persons Unit at 1-708-8370115. Since Jurie 1989, the Seafarers LOG has dedicated a portion of the back page of the publication to dis­ seminate information on missing children. The material is provided by the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children as part of the organization's photo distribu­ tion campaign. |v ••: C.—; ,•. :;L'' "in a basket on a crane." He said, ^ "I did it because I wouldn't ask any crewmember to do something that I wouldn't do." All crewmembers wore safety belts and lines. Bunch noted. One week after arriving in France, the Noble Star—finally free from foul weather—^reached Turkey. There, the crew was greeted by another unpleasant sur­ prise: No labor had l^en ordered for unlashing. Four to Five Bays Saved Once again. Noble Star crewmembers performed extra du­ ties so the refugees would receive aid as soon as possible. Sealift, Inc. Vice President John J. Raggio esti­ mated the crewmembers' efforts saved four to five days on the voy­ age. More importantly, Raggio said, the much-needed supplies were delivered in timely fashion. Bosun Bunch, a U.S. Marine veteran who sails from New Or­ leans, said the crew experienced a great sense of accomplishment: "We felt highly needed and were glad to do it." HoUe Star Among First in Gulf War The Seafarers-crewed Noble Star was part of the first convoy to reach Saudi Arabia during the Persian Gulf conflict. It was the first ship to sail to the area with medical supplies. A prepositioning ship, the Noble Star was stationed at Diego Garcia when the buildup began. After its initial voyage to Saudi Arabia, the vessel went to Germany and picked up addi­ tional materiel for Ad Damman, Saudi Arabia. The ship later retumed to the States for more sup­ plies, then headed back for the Persian Gulf. Near Mine Biow-Up Bosun Sam Bunch, de­ scribed his experience in the gulf as "11 months of heat." Bunch said the only time he "felt scared [during the Gulf War] was going through the Suez Canal. A tank mine blew up as we went through. "But it was so hot over there, I didn't have time to feel scared." Chief Steward Andrew Mayo, a union member since 1988, de­ scribed the crew as extremely co­ operative. "Things couldn't have been better," said Mayo, 59. Besides Bunch and Mayo, other Seafarers serving aboard the Noble Star during these events were ABs Francis Sloan, Ricai^do Ramos and Robert A. Sanchez; OSs Gary Stever and Lambert Soniat Dufossat; QMEDs Melvin Clivens and Robert Lee; OMU Ronald Ellis; DEU Manuel Lulley; Chief Cook Michael Lockhart; and GSU Julie Cottle. Crewmembers employed aboard the 2nd Lt. John P. Bobo, Baldomero Lopez, William R. Button, PFC Dewayne T. Williams and Jack Lummus for the period of January 1, 1990through June 30,1990, can apply for EPA payments by submitting cop­ ies of dischatges and/or pay vouchers to union headquarters, attention: Con­ tracts Department � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. 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Title A name given to the resource July 1991 Description An account of the resource HEADLINES ANTI-SCAB BILL VOTE NEARS ‘BUY, SHIP AMERICAN’ PROVISION LINKED TO HOUSE CASH AID BILL FLAGGING OUT RUNS INTO TROUBLE MARAD OFFICIAL TIPS MITT, SUGGESTS SECOND REGISTRY SEAMEN’S UNIONS FIGHTING BACK HUNDREDS OF SEAFARERS, RETIREES REVIEW BENEFITS SPIRITS HIGH AS SEAFARERS MARCH IN VICTORY PARADE COAST GUARD PROPOSES SEAMEN PAY FEE FOR Z-CARDS SEA-LAND HAWAII RESCUES THREE DOWNED FILERS SS PRESIDENT JOHNSON AND CREW SURVIVE SUDDEN CYCLONE SEAFARERS SCORE HIGH IN SEA-LAND CULINARY SEMINAR PHILADELPHIA HEALTH UNIT PROVIDES QUALITY CARE FOR SEAFARERS INLAND LAKES’ CARRIER IS BUSY ON ALL LAKES DELEON HAS SUCCESSFUL CONCERT DEBUT AT LUNDEBERG SCHOOL SEAFARER RATES CAPE FAREWELL AS ‘GOOD SHIP’ WITH ‘GOOD CREW’ BOSUN CANALES AND KING TIE KNOT AT SEA PANEL BLOCKS 1946 DATE FOR WWII MARINER VET STATUS FAIR TREATMENT FOR A FEW OLD SAILORS FIVE SIU FISHERMAN HANDLE A NEW BEDFORD DRAGGER TEN MORE BENEFITS TALKS SLATED FOR YEAR SPANISH, ISRAELI SEAMEN FIGHT FLAG-OUT MOVES WAR BONUS PAYMENTS ARE DELAYED KOCAK SEAFARER COMPARES EXPERIENCES OF THREE WARS NATIONAL ARCHIVES PROVIDES ADDITIONAL INFORMATION TO HELP SEAFARERS VERIFY WWII SERVICE FOR BENEFITS SIU CREW CARRIES OUT MISSION IN HEAVY SEAS Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 07/01/1991 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Newsprint Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Vol. 53, No. 7 1991 Periodicals Seafarers Log http://seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/8ec687d9cba4917181e63e75d9d7766c.PDF 6b85e38807ace5a5704ae612f171043c PDF Text Text SlUNA Unions Convene: Man Plans for '90s OFFKUl ORGAN OF THE SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION • ATLANTIC GULF, LAKES AND INUND WATERS DISTRIG • AFL-CIO -r •imm M'' •': 'i - •• .'in-'3 July 1992 Volume 54, Number 7 DOT Ship Program Goes to Congress i:- • .Pages ... - ri --f '.' -i . : -' -i ' -yMj -. -• •. ' f' - Bill to Close Loophole In River Safety Laws Passes House Panels Page 2 sS-fte' I,. r. i: Im- . United Seamen's Service Rocked by Scandal Over $1M Pension Page 4 School's Safety Teams Hone Up on Regs, New Technologies Pages I New Pay Procedures In Effect for MSGPAC Gov't Service Members Page 4 Dr. San Fillppo Retires, Oversaw Network Of Seafarers' Clinics Page 7 . 'A.rt- _Il'j • •—• ;. ..o". ' , -i; •• • t- �2 JULY 1992 SEAFARERS LOG President's Report •i ' •• .'rr. '• •• A Ray of Hope Time will tell. But at the moment there is a ray of hope for the future of the American-flag merchant marine. And it is the result of the action by Secretary of Transportation Andrew Card in submitting in behalf of the administration a proposed maritime policy as a means of providing some relief to the in­ dustry which has been ignored by government for the past dozen or so years. Details of this program appear elsewhere in this paper, but the thing to be remembered is that this in­ dustry has been in a deteriorating condition for too long. Because of Secretary Card's efforts to convince the ad­ Michael Sacco ministration of the need for some decisive moves, there is now a chance to halt the decline, and to enable the in­ dustry to compete effectively in world shipping. This is not to say the program will suit everybody to a tee. As a matter of fact, it probably will require some compromise by every facet of the in­ dustry. That includes owners, operators, workers. Each segment of the in- dustry will obviously have to alter its hard-and-fast positions in order to get maritime out of the hole and back on the track. But there also are protective aspects in the Card proposal that are vital to maritime interests, among them seamen and shipbuilders. For one, the inviolability of the Jones Act is assured. For another. Title XI loan guaran­ tees, a matter of great interest to ship operators and shipbuilders alike, are provided. The success of the final product will depend on the support of the entire shipping community. The basic consideration, however, is that there is an opportunity for im­ provement for the first time in decades and we cannot let this chance slip by without giving it maximum encouragement. Secretary Card's and the administration's proposal now goes to Con­ gress, where Senator John Breaux of Louisiana and Senator Trent Lott of Mississippi and Congressman Walter Jones of North Carolina, among many others, have shown a desire to strengthen our shipping capability. Speed is of the essence here. We have to move as quickly as possible to help put into effect the proposals which may be the opportunity we have been waiting for. House Panels Vote to End Rivers' Safety Law Disparity eluding emergencies that may arise." Governmental and Legislative Af­ Jones, in his comments during last fairs Terry Turner before the meet­ month's subcommittee mark up ses­ ing. Pickett said he hoped the sion, said, "I firmly believe that this measure would be "the first step in bill would remove unfit seamen from providing a safer environment for all our waterways, decrease accidents, merchant mariners who step aboard prevent the loss of life and protect our a vessel." Also speaking in favor of the bill marine environment." at the June 25 mark up session was Good for Industry .1 Echoing the North Carolina Democrat's remarks was Con­ gressman Don Young (R-Alaska), a former riverboat captain. Young said he believed the bill is "good for employers and good ,for safety." He noted that it benefitted boat owners and employers to know that the in­ dividuals hired to handle marine equipment "have some knowledge of thejob." Young's comments contradict ar­ guments again.st the legislation put forward by the American Waterways Rep. Gerry Studds urged fellow officials Operators (AWO), a group repre­ to get behind the measure. senting many tug and towboat com­ panies. AWO has been vehement in Congressman Gerry Studds IDits opposition to the measure, despite Mass.). Studds has been working to the fact that several of its largest mem­ move the legislation through the sub­ A former riverboat captain, Rep. Don ber companies—such as Maritrans committee and committee process by Young says bill would bolster the industry. and Crowley—support the bill. discussing the merits of the legisla­ Congressman Owen B. Pickett tion with his colleagues. from holding Coast Guard-issued (D-Va.) expressed his interest in documents. Safety at Stake H.R. 4394 to SIU Director of The SIU, which represents Studds has pointed out the striking thousands of inland boatmen, strong­ Subcommittee Vote difference in the safety records of ly supports the measure. In testimony On H.R. 4394 crewmembers whosail on Great Lakes last March to the Subcommittee on and deep sea ships—all of whom are Coast Guard and Navigation, SIU In Favor of Closing required to hold Coast Guard-issued Rep. Walter B. Jones speaks in favor of Vice President Joseph Sacco said this The Safety Loophole the bill at panel mark-up session. documents—and individuals who exemption is a loophole in the nation's work aboard tugs and tows. maritime safety standards that en­ H.L. "Sonny" Callahan (R-Ala.) The Coast Guard's database on Leading the charge in favor of the dangers the lives and working condi­ Thomas R. Carper (D-Del.) tions of crewmembers aboard tugs and George J. Hochbrueckner casualties and marine accidents legislation is Representative Walter B. Jones (D-N.C.), who introduced towboats. "Every hand on a vessel, (D-N,Y.) demonstrates that factors attributed William J. Hughes (D-N.J.) to human beings are the primary the bill, known as H.R. 4394. The whether it is operating on a river or in Earl Hutto (D-Fla.) Congressman, who serves as chair­ the ocean, must have confidence in his Walter cause of accidents involving tugs B. Jones (D-N.C.) man of the Merchant Marine and fellow crewmembers and their ability to H. Martin Lancaster (D-N.C.) and tows. On the other hand, on Fisheries Committee, said the legis- handle the vessel in any situation, in- Greg Laughlin (D-Texas) deep sea and Great Lakes ships human factors account for only Nita M. Lowry (D-N.Y.) Ju/y mi Volume 54, Number 7 Frank Pallone Jr. (D-N.J.) one-third of all accidents. Owen B. Pickett (D-Va.) The amendment, added in full Jack Reed (D-R.l.) The Seafarers LOG (ISSN 0160-2047) is published monthly by committee by Congressman William Gerry E. Studds (D-Mass.) the Seafarers International Union; Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and "Billy" Tauzin (D-La.) seeks to ex­ Don Young (R-Alaska) Inland Waters District; AFL-CIO; 5201 Auth Way; Camp empt individuals who work aboard Springs, Md. 20746. Telephone (301) 899-0675. Second-class Gulf oil derrick supply vessels of less postage paid at MSG Prince Georges, Md. 20790-9998 and at OpposedtoBIII than 100 gross tons from the additional mailing offices. POSTMASTER: Send address chan­ documenting requirements man­ ges to the Seafarers LOG, 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, Md. Herbert Bateman (R-Va.) dated by the bill. The amendment 20746. Howard Coble (R-N.C.) was accepted by the House Merchant Jack Fields (R-Texas) Marine and Fisheries Committee in Communications Department Director and Editor, Jessica Wayne T. Gilchrest (R-Md.) its July 1 session. Thus the bill as Smith; Assistant Editor, Daniel Duncan; Associate Editor, Jor­ Porter J. Goss (R-Fla.) amended was marked-up by the full dan Biscardo; Associate Editor/Production, Deborah Greene; James M. Inhofe (R-Okla.) committee and now goes to the Art, Bill Brower. William "Billy" Tauzin (D-La.) House. A House subcommittee approved a bill last month by a two-to-one mar­ gin, which, if enacted, would close a safety loophole that threatens the lives and livelihoods of river tug and two crewmembers. A few days after the panel's vote, the. measure was ap­ proved by a full committee. In a 14 to 7 vote in a June 25 session. Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Navigation members sup­ ported the mark up of a bill that proposes to extend the mariner documentation process to the men and women who sail aboard vessels of more than five gross tons. (A mark up prepares a bill for the next step of the legislative process.) The measure, with one amendment, was then adopted by voice vote in the House Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee on July 1. The legislation now will go to the full House. lation is designed to require that seamen working on inland waters' vessels hold a document, known as a Z-card, that indicates that he or she has met standards established by the Coast Guard, the government agency responsible for enforcing safe navigation procedures. Protects Thousands of Boatmen Currently, the majority of in­ dividuals working aboard the more than 3,300 tugs and tows operating on the nation's 25,777 miles of navigable waterways are exempt �MLY1992 SEAFARERS LOG 3 •'MrL4 Plan for U.S. Shipping Goes to Congress The administration presented to Congress a comprehensive plan designed to keep ships under the U.S.-flag and thereby meet the nation's security sealift requirements. Secretary of Transportation Andrew H. Card Jr., appearing before a Senate panel last month, released the The union presidents said in the statement is­ administration's maritime reform pack­ sued on June 18 to the Congress, the press and the age, which was developed through a l|.S. shipping community, "As history vr-'CKg;%-^ White House policy coordinating group com­ demonstrates, the commitment of the President of prised of the heads of government departments and the United States to a strong merchant marine is an essential ingredient to the enactrnent of any agencies and representatives of the military. Card told the Senate Subcommittee on Mer­ forward-looking maritime legislation." "American maritime labor, the industry and chant Marine, which is chaired by Senator John Breaux (D-La.), who has been tenaciously bird- Congress have demonstrated a willingness to work dogging a maritime policy throughout his career for a revival of a U.S.-flag shipping capability," in Congress, that the policy group's efforts will the union presidents' statement said. "With the result in a White House legislative proposal and addition of administration support to the equation, administrative actions "that will set a new course we are hopeful that what once looked to be a for America's merchant marine, one which will formidable task has now become a reachable enhance its competitiveness and improve its goal." viability into the 21 st century." Congress to Get a Bill The transportation secretary's plan covered a The text of the maritime union's state­ wide array of proposals, some of which will be ment on the Administration's proposed submitted to Congress in the form of a bill, others shipping program appears on page 10. which will take effect through regulatory actions and executive orders. Maritime labor hailed the administration's in­ Card said the administration proposes measures itiative as a step in the right direction. The day to assist U.S. operators to acquire ships through a following Secretary Card's statement to the Con­ combination of tax deferral prograrris and govern­ gress, the presidents of eight unions representing ment loan guarantees and to create a contingency .seamen in all shipboard jobs and longshoremen on retainer program designed to equal the playing all U.S. coasts issued a joint statement welcoming field between U.S.-flag ships which compete the maritime policy. against foreign operations that enjoy direct and Danish Ship's 14-Man Crew Is an Illusion V/vI'.-' --,." •-.' ^r'. if' i: {!rv7.' '^he question of manning is always at the root of the relationship between seamen, their trade union organizations and the operators. Wherever and whenever there is talk on cost and efficiency, management always falls back on Seafarers LOG ^the subject of crew Special Feature manning. The unions repre.senting sea-going labor main­ tain that the subject of manning has been abused by the shipowners who have attempted to convey the impression that this issue has been the sole impediment to their .success. However, over the years, as shipboard technol­ ogy has advanced and justified changes, the unions have developed realistic manning scales to en­ courage shipping operations under the American flag and to allow U.S.-flag ships to run safely and efficiently. Within the framework of collective bargaining, unions representing shipboard labor and U.S. shipping companies have arrived at ap­ propriate manning scales for each class of vessel operated under the American flag. Nevertheless, the public and the unions con­ tinue to hear the cry for reduced manning from ship operators. The latest number that many shipowners, particularly European and Japanese shipping executives, have centered their activity on is 14—advocating a crew complement of 14 as a shipping company's optimum manning scale. •"' ^•- ;"• >'•/ A .specific case in point is the Mayview Maersk, a Danish-flag, 964-foot-long, 106-foot-wide containership which was put into service in October 1991 for a Rotterdam/Singapore run that includes calls at east coast and west coast ports of the United States. It was announced that the vessel operates with a 14-man crew. But that is as far as the number 14 went. In actual operation, the vessel carries a crew of 22. 14 on Paper, 22 on the Ship The manning certificate for the Mayview Maersk calls for 14. But 22 individuals make up the crew. What follows is a description of the vessel's crew and responsibilities compiled from a number of sources, including the facilities of the International Federation of Transport Workers (ITF), the world body concerned with manning and welfare of seamen. Here is how the crew of 14-tumed-22 breaks down: Up front, the 14 positions on the ship's certificate are a captain, three mates, one chief engineer, two assistant engineers, four ship's as­ sistants, one steward, one stewardess and one electrician. The additional eight .seamen are three general workers, two deck cadets, two repairmen and one electrician. The 22 crewmembers perform the myriad duties that go hand-in-hand with the operation of the vessel as a medium of transport and all the subsidiary functions involved in maintaining an efficient vessel. The 22-man crew on the Mayview Maersk, an M-Class Maersk ship about the size of a Sea-Land Atlantic-Class vessel, works with up-to-date equipment and advanced shipboard technology with many labor-saving devices, as the vessel was recently constructed and put into service. Myriad Shipboard Duties The captain, chief engineer, mates and assistant engineers have duties that generally correspond to those of American seamen with these positions on U.S.-flag ships. The so-called ship assistants work under the direction of the mates and captain. The electrician is supervised by the chief engineer. The required duties of the two repairmen, who work under the direction of the chief engineer, include everything from welding to valve packing to valve fixing. They do lathe work and any type of engineroom repairs. The additional The manning certificate for the Mayview Maersk calls for 14 seamen; in reality, the vessel carries a crew of 22. , • 1, „'''T Secretary of Transportation Andrew H. Card Jr. testifies before the Senate Subcommittee on Merchant Marine. indirect subsidies from foreign governments and lower wage costs. The contingency retainer program, as en­ visioned by the administration, would provide for government payments of $2.5 million per ship for two years and $1.6 million per ship for five addi­ tional years for a total of 74 U.S.-flag vessels, that in turn could operate on any world trade routes. Supports Jones Act Central to the White House maritime plan is ongoing and .solid support of two key provisions that have served the nation and the industry for years, specifically the Jones Act and cargo preference statutes. Card said the administration supports "the integrity of the Jones Act," the law which requires domestic waterborne commerce to be carried on U.S.-flag vessels constructed in the United States which are owned and crewed by American citizens. The secretary also said, "Exist­ ing preference cargo requirements should con­ tinue to be enforced." The administration. Card said, also will move quickly to align U.S. ship design and construction ' and stability standards with accepted international standards. Additionally, the administration proposes to allow foreign investment in U.S. ship­ ping operations. The administration will "work vigorously toward the elimination of subsidies provided by foreign governments to their shipyards," Card told the Congress. He said the White House will work Continued on page 10 Why Steps Must Be Taken Now To Ensure a U.S.-Flag Fleet in the Future Excerpts follow from Secretary of Transportation Andrew H. Card Jr.'s testimony to the Senate Subcommittee on Merchant Marine on June 17: Total revenues earned by the U.S. water, transportation industry are nearly $21 billion, irly $10 billion in revenues are earned from Nearly the movement of freight by water. Over $8 billion in revenues are earned from services incidental to water transportation. More than $2 billion in revenues are earned from the water transporta­ tion of passengers. • The U.S. maritime industry contributes to the U.S. gross domestic product. In 1990, it generated $12.1 billion in balance of payments receipts. This includes $4.2 billion in ejmort freight and charter hire payments 1to U.S. carriers by foreign entities. • Of the total cargo needed to support allied for­ ces in Operation Desert Shield/Desert Storm, 95 percent went by sea. More than 80 percent of the dry cargo sealift iftirequired in the operation was carried on U.S.-flag ships. • Today, the privately owned U.S.-flag fleet ranks 16th in the world in number of ships with 393 seagoing vessels. Forecasts indicate that by the year 2000, absent " any change in maritime policy, the fleet will shrink to 117 ships, with a carrying capacity of 5.9 million deadweight tons, down from nearly 20 million today. Continued on page 11 I I.L 11 'H"-'''* •d> �- 'l-;T'-- i-'*' uitiiiiijatf 4 I •.: V>'' '•^•; ; ••' '• "• ••'i'; r.; ..,. • • :-. :•. Pay and Promotion Changes In Store tor Gov't Services Members month and accurate leave and earn­ V I . JULY 1992 SEAFARERS LOG Members of the SIU's Govern­ ment Services Division are being notified of changes within the Military Sealift Command-Pacific Fleet (MSG?AC) that will affect their promotions and pay. MSG?AC is asking for additional information on a member's training, evaluations and employment record at a higher position when filing for a promotion. Previously, members only had to submit a promotion re­ quest. According to Roy "Buck" Mercer, vice president for government ser­ vices, members will need to include a record of any training received, evaluations from his or her depart­ ment head and any record showing time employed at the higher position. It is up to the member to supply all this information for entry into his or her Official Personnel Folder. The Promotion Board uses all of this data to rate candidates and make promotions based on the highest rated of the group. The board also will establish a register in order to make future interim promotions without having to convene. Engine and steward department members will receive a wage, over­ time and penalty time increase o four (4) percent, effective July 1 Deck department members will see the increase only in their overtime and penalty time rates. MSCPAC wages are related closely to those for members belong­ ing to the SIU Pacific Distric (Sailors Union of the Pacific, Marine Firemen's Union and the SIL AGLIWD). Because the SUP, which represents the deck department, has applied its four percent wage in­ crease to its money purchase plan for the members' retirement, members of the Government Services deck department are denied that portion o: the increase. Mercer noted. This has happened once before to deck am engine department members. Flyers are being posted on MSCPAC vessels that the unified civilian payroll system will go into effect December 27. Beginning tha date, MSCPAC mariners will follow the same payroll procedures as al other employees of the federa government. Some of the changes that will af­ fect mariners include pay periods Hiree Votes Keep Scab Ban From Being Heard in Senate A: • iWW. • •.••'•> .i" •• 55#;S 'i''' A wm ifc;':;:.: - • ,.v'-:.i" "i -' '"f:" Senate supporters of a bill, passed by the House of Representatives, to ban the hiring of permanent replace­ ments (scabs) of striking workers fell three votes short of being able to bring the legislation to the floor for debate. Despite an amendment supported by the AFL-CIO and offered by Senator Robert Packwood (R-Ore.) that called for labor and management to present their disputes to a fact­ finding panel for resolution, the Senate voted 57-42 on June 16 to limit a floor debate on the bill (known as cloture). However, a minimum of 60 votes was needed to prevent an announced filibuster by members of the Senate opposed to the Workplace Fairness Bill, S. 55. Thus any discus­ sion of the bill during this session of Congress effectively was killed. Last year, the House passed its version of the bill 247-182 and sent it to the Senate for debate. A block of conservative senators threatened to prevent the bill from being heard by promising a filibuster—a Senate practice that allows its members to stall or kill legislation by allowing no one else to talk during the debate. The AFL-CIO accepted Packwood's amendment in hopes of placing a limit on the debate, thus preventing a filibuster. Under the amendment, labor and management would be asked to offer all unsettled matters to a fact-finding board ap­ pointed by the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service. If management refused to go before the board or accept its recommendations, union members could strike and would not be replaced by scabs. However, if labor refused to meet with the board or accept its recommendations, then management would be allowed to hire scabs. Although the legislation will not be brought up in Congress again this year, the AFL-CIO said it would work this summer and fall to elect candidates who support the Workplace Faimess Act in order to offer it again next year when a new session convenes. Mobile Members Remember Their Fallen Brothers SIU members and retirees—including Ralph Smith, Jack Rankin, Lee de Parlier and Port Agent Dave Carter—gather for Maritime Memorial Day at the Mobile, Ala. monument erected by the late pensioner Phil Reyes to pay tribute to those mariners who have gone before them. After a ceremony hosted by the Associa­ tion of Retired Merchant Seamen, a wreath in the shape of an anchor was taken to Mobile Bay where it was given to the sea. going from twice a month to every other week, allotments being sent ing statements being transmitted to every payday rather than once a vessels each payday. Controversy at USS Boils Over Another charity that is dependent pension plan's language is "some­ on public and corporate funds has what ambiguous" but it had been ap­ been hit by scandal and accusations proved by the board in January 1990. of impropriety. The United The firm's report also said the USS Seamen's Service (USS)—a 50- $4 million reserve did not have to be year-old organization with a dozen used to cover USS pensions and that centers, the purpose of which is to the organization could instead pay provide recreational and other ser­ Pigott a pension of $65,000 a year vices to mariners—is the subject of a which would mean that monies storm of controversy stemming from would not have to be moved from the a $1 million retirement and pension reserves. Despite the legal opinion, package which has been awarded to Simpkins pushed through board ap­ its retiring executive director. The questionable procedures by proval in an 8 to 7 vote in a February which this award was made and is­ board meeting for the $720,000 lump sues raised from these matters have sum pension and $71,(X)0 severance split the USS board of directors and pay. The board voted to treat the resulted in a number of resignations. lump sum pension COLA different­ Another consequence of the con­ ly, and that matter is under review. Several board members felt it was troversy is that a number of directors imprudent policy, and on March 18 demanded a change in the organization's leadership, specifical­ the USS board voted to terminate or ly the presidency of Talmage E. amend the group's pension plan and Simpkins, who also heads the Labor to hire an actuary to review die situa­ Management Conmiittee of the Na­ tion. Despite this vote, Simpkins moved unilaterally to transfer the tional Maritime Union (NMU). The contention within the USS monies to Pigott. board of directors—which primarily Treasurer Overruled is made up of individuals associated Subsequently, in March, with the maritime industry—became Simpkins authorized the movement public last month in a series of ar­ of funds from the USS reserve, over­ ticles appearing in the Joumal of ruling Rear Adm. Thomas A. IGng, Commerce. who serves as chairman of the At the center of the strife is a group's finance committee. Then in $1,031,0(X) payment to Ernest Pigott, Apri, Simpkins approved a check to the organization's former executive Pigott for $720,000—despite strong director who served in the position objections from King and USS for one year and retired in early treasurer and board member William January. That figure was presented to G. Croly, who sought a report from the USS board as a retirement pack­ an independent actuary hired by the age that included a lump sum pension board before the payment was made. of $720,000, a lump sum four percent Simpkins ignored their request. cost-of-living-adjustment (COLA) In May, three board members allowance that was determined to resigned, all of whom are officials have a total yalue of $240,0(X) and a with the Maritime Administration. $71,000 severance payment. At the June board meeting, in the According to members of the elections for officers of USS, board, they respected Pigott's right to Simpkins was reelected by a vote of a pension, thinking it would bea pen­ 14-9. King challenged Simpkins for the post. Board members supporting sion like most people receive. The board learned in December King believe Simpkins stacked the 1991, in an almost accidental man­ vote. Many board members did not ner, of the huge payment to Pigott, show up for the meeting. After that meeting, one board mem­ and a similar arrangement with his predecessor—Vando Dell'Amico, ber, who is from the Joumal of Com­ who retired in January 1990 and who merce, resigned, and others have said took a lump sum pension and lump they are considering doing so. While Simpkins appears to have sum pension COLA that came to $691,000. , quashed his opposition for the time This was revealed in a com­ being within USS, there is no ques­ munication from the organization's tion in the minds of a number of insurance company in December individuals in the maritime field who 1991. In order to meet both the fund­ have known and supported the or­ ing requirements of the pension plan ganization that this situation has and the current cash demand result­ damaged the group's fundraising ing from the $1.6 million lump sum capabilities. buyouts of the two executive direc­ For example, reportedly there is tors, it was necessary to withdraw considerable confusion and uncer­ more than $900,000 fi^om the USS $4 tainty over the AOTOS fundraising million cash reserve. The reserve is dinner. The AOTOS—Admiral of made up of monies from various the Ocean Seas—award is given to an donors which are designed to benefit individual from thd industry, and is merchant seamen. an annual event from which proceeds Pigott's pension then was dis­ from ticket and joumal sales go to the cussed in early January 1992 at a USS. )oard of directors meeting, which There also have been questions voted to seek a legal opinion on the raised about funds for the organiza­ retirement package. The report was tion which flow from the operation of jrepared by Prpskauer, Rose, Goetz slot machines in several of its & Mendelsohn. It said that the USS facilities for seamen. �,T I ' "kf SIUNA Unions Convene; Map Plans for '90s Delegates representing the 19 affiliated organizations of the Seafarers International »?A,J.::® rffc •;•'•• Union of North America, during the SIUNA's 22nd convention, cdled for actions to bolster the U.S.- and Canadian-flag merchant marine, the American fishing industry and the economies of Canada and the United States. At the quinquennial convention, conducted June 15-17 at the Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education in Piney Point, Md., more than 400 SIUNA delegates and guests heard from congressmen and maritime officials who pledged their support for such key items for work­ ing people as the striker replacement bill, elimination of a proposed work tax on merchant mariner licenses and documents, and fair trade policies. Additionally, SIUNA affiliates reported on recent activities of their organizations, and delegates passed 13 resolutions and elected by ac­ clamation a president, secretarytreasurer and 18 vice presidents. SIUNA Presi­ dent Michael Sacco sum­ marized the dominant theme of theconvention when he charac­ terized the fight to "save and revi­ Sacco talize" the mer­ Michael SIUNA chant fleets of Canada and the United States as dif­ ficult but winnable. With that in mind, the delegates' mood was a combination of cautious optimism and dogged determination to re-invigorate the U.S. and Canadian merchant fleets. "Many of the traditional maritime countries have abandoned their mer­ chant fleets to runaway registries," '•!!'!; ,V:' The United States must have the kind of shipping power that befits its world position, House Majority Leader Richard A. Gephardt tells the more than 400 delegates and guests attending the 22nd convention of the Seafarers International Union of North America. President Sacco said in his opening remarks. "Some have tumed their shipping over to second registries — which are simply flag-of-convenience schemes hiding under na­ tional flags. "But diere are some traditional maritime countries that are working hard to maintain their national fleets in an industry that has become dominated by shipowners who feel no allegiance to any nation. "It is our goal to place Canada and the United States firmly in the camp of nations that are doing their utmost to maintain their commercial fleets. And when I say maintain, I mean keeping a national merchant marine without sacrificing safety and in­ spection standards or American man­ ning." Sacco told the SIUNA delegates that the union would battle against "wage-chiselers and tax-evaders. Continued on page 11 Maritime Union Presidents See '92 ElecHons as Key to Industry Presidents of several key maritime unions, speaking at the SIUNA con-^ vention last month, noted the need for actions to reverse the trying economic circumstances facing not only the maritime in­ dustry but also Raymond T. McKay the majority of District 2-MEBA United States citizens. I Masters, Mates & Pilots Presi­ dent Timothy A. Brown, Interna­ tional Longshore­ men's Associa­ tion President John Bowers, AMO District 2John Bowers MEBA President ILA Raymond T. McKay, Maritime Trades Depart­ ment Vice President and lUOE Local 25 Business Agent William Zenga, and National MEBA and District No. 1-PCD MEBA President Gordon M. Ward also stressed the importance of upcoming elections in the U.S. McKay said that for U.S.-flag maritime inter­ ests, "The ques­ tion has become not what can we gain in Washing­ ton, D.C., but what can we hope A. Brown to keep. The in­ Timothy MM&P dustry has changed, and things couldn't be more critical than they are now, with everything that's happening in maritime labor and everything that is not happening in government." Said Ward, "It's obvious there are plenty of people in Washington who do not want a U.S.-flag mer­ chant fleet. But I know from my experience on ships that the MEBA and the Gordon M. Ward SIU provide good District 1-MEBA value of the dollar. We eam our money on those ships. "We plan to do battle in Continued on page 11 I Delegates representing 19 affiliated unions applaud Gephardt's call for a national maritime policy. ri-: V House Leaders Pledge Support For a National Maritime Policy House Majority Leader Richard A. Gephardt (D-Mo.) and House Democratic Caucus Chairman Steny H. Hoyer (D-Md.) each recently called for issuance of a strong United States maritime policy that would bolster the U.S.-flag mer­ chant fleet. Speaking at the Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education on June 15, the first day of the 22nd SIUNA convention, Cong res s me n Gephardt and Hoyer also vowed to con­ tinue supporting: legislation which Rep. Richard A. Gephardt would outlaw the hiring of "permanent replacement" workers; health care reform leading to a United States national health care program; and trade agreements which create a level playing field, unlike the slanted one which current­ ly puts the U.S. at distinct disad­ vantages with some trading partners. Gephardt commended U.S. mer­ chant mariners for their quick, effi­ cient work in transporting troops and ammunition during Operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm. "But after the congratulations, we need a real policy," he said. "I'm tired of nothing being behind a real maritime policy for this country." Hoyer said a strong U.S.-flag fleet is "critical to national defense and £ international security and stability.. . . The great victory of the Persian Gulf was a logistical victory, an in­ credible transfer of men, women and materiel. "Our merchant marine should continue to be operated by American companies and crewed by American seamen. Bill Bans Scabs Gephardt said of the striker re­ placement bill, passed last year by the House, "There is no more impor­ tant piece of legislation, not just for organized labor, but for America." The bill would prevent employers from firing striking workers and per­ manently replacing them with scabs. It is under Senate consideration, al­ though even if it passes. President Bush has threatened to veto the measure. Hoyer said pas­ sage of that bill and new trade agreements are critical to longterm economic prosperity in the U.S. "There are a whole lot of people Steny H. in America who Rep.Hoyer are making veiy, very large profits off cheap labor overseas and undermining the stand­ ard of living of Americans here at home. Ultimately, that short-sighted, quick-profiL to-hell-with-the-workers attitude is going to undermine the strength of America." ••"Ji '-k �«*- 'tgjiArfvjasrvs, JULY 1992 SEAFMtHtS LOG Safety Teams Are VHal Element hi SW School's EtkKaUon IMmrk :-;.:v| 'v- The Seafarers Harry Lundeberg Schopl trains seamen to work safely. From the minute a young man or woman enters the school as a trainee, learning shipboard safety practices goes hand-in-hand with the rest of the institution's curriculum. . As a Seafarer advances in his or her career by taking courses at the Lun­ deberg School to advance skills and ratings, he or she will be steeped in procedures designed to minimize the possibility of accidents and to limit potential damages and injuries in the case that such an event were to occur. Safety Teams Formed i-.; '•••>•"• it-' ..f' •I- •;'l• In order to continue educating the Seafarer while he or she is away from the school and to bring the message of safety to the seamen on ships and ashore, the Lundeberg School has formed "safety teams." The safety team officials operate from SIU halls around the country. They visit SlU-contracted deep sea, inland and Great Lakes ships, meet­ ing with crewmembers. They work from the union halls, talking with members who come into those of­ fices about their safety concerns. Lundeberg School Assistant Director of Vocational Studies, Bill Foley, labeled these officials "our safely ambassadors." Foley's remark was part of his presentation to the safety team members at a two-day con­ ference conducted last month at the Lundeberg School in Piney Point, Md. The conference was designed to give safety team members up-to-date information on shipboard safety practices. As jobs in the shipping in­ dustry are among the most dangerous occupations in the world, safety prac­ tices on a vessel are governed by a host of sources—everything from Coast Guard rules, laws passed by Congress, regulations of several federal agencies, procedures recom­ mended by equipment manufac­ turers, company policies, certain provisions within the SIU's contract with the operators and, most impor­ tantly, the seaman's own common sense, training and skill. Recognizing that new safety prac­ tices continually are being imple­ mented by any of these sources, the Lundeberg School convened the June conference of its safety team mem­ bers. Team Members Meet The session brought together the safety teams, Lundeberg School in­ structors and industry repre­ sentatives who specialize in shipboard safety programs. "This is an opportunity for the Lundeberg School staff to learn from the safety team members of what they are finding on ships, while it gives the safety officials out in the ports a chance to gather information on the latest government regulations and changes in shipboard technol­ ogy," said Nicholas Marrone, ad­ ministrator of the Seafarers Welfare Plan, who opened the conference. Safety team members learned from Lundeberg School staff members of resources available to assist seamen on ships and in their home areas to keep up with safety practices. For ex­ ample, a videotape on preventing back injuries was shown to the safety team members, who also were in­ formed that this presentation is avail­ able from the school's library. Foley, who, in addition to his ad­ ministrative duties, teaches the school's welding course and Know the Facts He also said Seafarers should know the facts behind a disease such as Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS), noting that there is a great deal of misinformation and hysteria among the general public about the illness. He noted that I Listening to reports madeduring the safety conference is Steve Judd, New Orieans. •tM, - • Dr. Kenneth Miller educates conferees on the medical problems associated with the chemical benzene, a product with which many seamen come into contact. hydraulics class, covered depart­ ment-specific safety concerns. He flagged safety issues covered in each course for Seafarers in all three departments—deck, engine and steward. Company representatives advised the safety teams of steps their or­ ganizations had taken to comply with :f V I Talking about problems related to shipboard accidents is Harry Rogers, lOM safety director. Tom Anderson, ASC safety/health director, explains how to maintain safe ships. seamen should understand how the disease is transmitted and take precautions. At the same time, a seaman should recognize that he or Lundeberg School Instructor Bill Foley she can work alongside an individual covers safety issues by ship department. who tests Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) positive and not be ex­ posed to the disease, he said. Safety team member Steve Judd, who works from the SIU hall in New Orleans, was enthusiastic about the discussions atthe conference. A week after the session he said, "Since com­ ing back, I have been able to talk with the crews and share the knowledge I gained at the conference." Judd's sentiments were echoed by Tony McQuay of Jacksonville. "Education, information and training do make a ship a safer place to work," McQuay said. "I'm glad I have been given a good background in this area because it helps me pass on informa­ tion to Seafarers that may be useful to them and their shipmates in doing their Nick Marrone, Seafarers Welfare Plan administrator, opens the conference. jobs." Waiting their turns to address the conference are Lundeberg School instmctors (left to nght) Jim Brown, Ed White, Jim Shaffer and Byron Cumrnings. • I"' ••••3. - Safety videos are an important tool for providing information to Seafarers. John Burns, Maritrans labor director, speaks on practical application of recent regulations. recently-issued government regula­ tions concerning the monitoring of seamen for over-exposure to the chemical benzene. Participating in the session were Harry Rogers, safety director, Interocean Management Cor­ poration; Tom Anderson, safety and health director, American Steamship Company; and John Bums Jr., labor Jacksonville'sTony McQuay (left) makes relations director, Maritrans. The value of cooperation between a point while Mike Calhoun listens. all groups—unlicensed and licensed seamen, management, the union and the school—was stressed as an im­ portant factor in achieving safe work environments. A new component of safety team ihembers' field of knowledge will be in the area of physical fitness and infectious and other diseases, Dr. Kenneth Miller said in his remarks at the conference. Miller, who recently joined the Seafarers Welfare Plan staff as medical director, cited the example of what a crew should do in the event that contaminated food is found aboard the ship. |-, -A - �JULY1992 SEAFARERS UtG Seafarers Medical Dep't Director Pest Changes Hands 'IXr. Ssn'ilef&v^' Steered Pn^mm hi PMIc Hosirital l^isurePeriod Worker Health Pro, nr. KameUi Mfller, wm Oeersee SHPs HetmHk of Clhrics After more than a quarter century of service to the Seafarers Welfare Plan Medical Department, Dr. Joseph A, San Filippo retired last month as its medical director. During his tenure with the SIU's medical program, San Filippo helped coordinate the Seafarers' response to the drastic changes in seamen's health care procedures brought about by the closure in the early '80s of U.S. Public Health Service (USPHS) facilities that had been open to mariners for decades. Better known to Seafarers as "Dr. San," the 76-year-old physician was named medical director in February 1986 shortly before the original director. Dr. Joseph B. Logue, passed away. As medical director, he was in charge of reviewing members' files to make sure physicals were com­ plete. He oversaw the occupation-re­ lated health care received by Seafarers. Enjoyed Every Minute San Filippo received a standing ovation at a meeting last month of the welfare plan's trustees when he said, "This is like leaving family." Later he told a reporter for the Seafarers LOG, "I have enjoyed every minute of working here. I will miss the mem­ bers of the SIU in particular." With Dr. San's retirement, the ad­ ministrative headquarters for the clinics will no longer be in Brook­ lyn as it has been during his direc­ torship. When Dr. San came aboard, in fact, the medical department was in its infancy with clinics being developed in halls across the country. He used to conduct physicals for Dr. Kenneth Miller takes over as the director of the Seafarers Welfare Plan medical department this month. He replaces Dr. Joseph A. San Filip­ po, who had held the position since February 1986. With the assumption of Miller's new duties, the administrative head­ quarters for the Seafarers' networkof clinics will move from Brooklyn to Camp Springs, Md. Interest Piqued Miller, who is certified by the American Board of Preventive Medicine, has an extensive back­ ground in occupational health. He originally planned to study internal m^icine at the State University of New York Medical School in Buf­ falo but became interested in work­ ing people and industrial settings while going to the school. "Especial­ ly in an area like Buffalo, I t^ame concerned with chemicals and cancer and other chronic diseases," the 42year-old told a reporter for the Seafarers LOG. After graduation. Miller con­ tinued his training as a resident at New York's Mt. Sinai Medical Cen­ ter. He studied under the late £>r, Irving Selikoff, whom Miller calls his mentor. (Selikoff was a pioneer in the field of occupational health.) Dr. Joseph A. San Filippo members of both the SIU and SIUNA-affiliated Sailors Union of the Pacific. Back then, merchant mariners were able to go to USPHS centers and receive medical care free of charge. "In my early ye^s, it was easier to refer an injured seaman to a public health center," Dr. San Filippo recalled. "With [the centers'] clos­ ings [in the early 1980s], the mem­ bers have had to be more selective." Dr. San Filippo assisted in the plan's efforts to establish relationships with medical facilities where union halls are located. Will Lend a Hand Dr. San Filippo does not plan to retire completely from medicine. He still will be available for the new medical director when the need arises and he plans to stay in New York where he can provide medical consultations. Prior to working for the Seafarers, Dr. San had a private practice and ran the Diabetes Clinic in Brooklyn. "This has been an interesting job," he noted. "I wouldn't have lasted this long without these people being so nice—the medical staff, those in the union halls and the membership." Union Experience In 1980, Miller was named medi­ cal director for the occupational health clinic and consultation service at Montefiore Hospital in the Bronx, N.Y. He took over in 1982 as medical director for the Workers Institute for Safety and Health, a non-profit or­ ganization that recently has become ' -i'-' t' Dr. Kenneth Miller a project of the AFL-CIO to provide consultation services to unions in the areas of industrial hygiene, occupa­ tional safety and training. In 1983, he became the medical director for the Oil, Chemical and Atomic Workers International Union, AFL-CIO. During 1986, Miller became the director of Occupational and En­ vironmental Medicine Consultants in Portland, Ore. He left that position in 1990 to become a clinical associate professor at the College of Medicine at the State University of New York Health Science Center in Syracuse, where he was employed until signing on with the Seafarers. Appeared Before Congress He has testified before congres­ sional conunittees on occupational regulations and policy. He also has been a consultant to such groups as the World Health Organization, the National Institutes of Health and Cornell University's Center for the Environment. Miller, who is married, did his un­ dergraduate work at Brooklyn Col­ lege. He grew up in a household familiar with the labor movement as his father was involved in the teacher's union in New York City. ! i '.4 ••••'• mm H, UV Ranger Compleles Refueling Operations on tight Scheduie SIU members aboard the MV Ranger last March put forth extra effort to complete a refueling opera­ tion on a tight schedule. Crewmembers aboard the Ranger, sailing in the Red Sea off the coast of Saudi Arabia, were pushed for time when they refoeled a Military Sealift Command vessel. "Because of scheduling at the refinery, we ab­ En route to refueling, Ranger crewmembers enjoy "Leap-Year Day" cookout. From solutely had to have all die tanks left are QMED Gary Dahl, AB Mike Gomes, SA David Abing, AB Harold Younce, AB clean within 36 hours," explained Mitch Santana, SB John Hanrahan and Chief Cook JoAnne Knight. Seafarer John Hanrahan, who provided the accompanying photos. "The crew worked virtually around the clock, and two consecutive mid­ night meals were served. This en­ sured the company of not losing its load at the terminal." Hanrahan, a 13-year member of the Seafarers, was sailing as steward/baker during the refueling. He was scheduled to complete the steward recertification course at the Lundeberg School this month. An SIU scholarship winner in 1985, Hanrahan added that it is not OS A. Tandel poses on Ranger's deck John Hanrahan has been a member of all work at sea. For example, while en route to the refueling site, Han­ the SIU for 13 years. during refueling operation. rahan and hs shipmates were able to enjoy a "Leap-Year Day" cookout on board the Ranger, which fs operated by Vulcan Carriers. Sharing that type of camaraderie with fellow crewmembers is just one of what Hanrahan described as the "many benefits" he has enjoyed during his SIU career. "I have been more than satisfied with the Seafarers, and we're going to be around for a long time," he said. OS Kennedy Rodrigues checks refueling lines on board the vessel. m-.. �^ W'' •>:" 8 JULY 1992 SOFAKERSLOG Bemmie Testhn otSeahirers Beghis My 27 •.:'-=^' -• •••:• • ^i' • I.'., ;• .,f u'- V.'l; '•? -V Pulmonary and blood testing of all Seafarers for benzene will begin July 27 in order for members to register to ship, announced the SIU's contracts department in a report to be submitted to the member­ ship in the July monthly meetings. Seafarers Welfare Plan clinics will conduct the tests as part of a member's annual physical. Addi­ tionally, those Seafarers who have taken their annual exam recently may be asked to supplement that physical with the benzene-related tests. The exams, which include a blood analysis for benzene build-up and check of a member's lungs by blow­ ing into a tube to see if he or she can handle the anti-benzene equipment, are being iniplemented to comply with a U.S. Coast Guard hazardous materials regulation. Effective Oc­ tober 24, no Seafarer will be dis­ patched to a tanker, barge or other affected vessels unless he or she has been benzene cleared, per the regula­ tion. Clinic cards will add a line stating a member has been tested for ben­ zene, a petroleum-based chemical found in fuels, paints and cleaning solvents that has been linked to can­ cer. No member in any of the union's divisions (deep sea, inland or Great Lakes) will be allowed to register as of July 27 without taking the baseline benzene exapi. No Failing Grade According to Dr. Kenneth B. Miller, medical director for the Seafarers Welfare Plan, there is no such thing as failing a benzene exam. "There is no failing grade in either the blood or pulmonary tests," Miller told the Seafarers LOG. "We will be looking for (benzene's) effect on the blood forming system and damage to blood cells. We will be measuring a member's lung capacity." Should a member's test show an abnormally high benzene concentration, the Seafarer will be monitored until it comes down to a normal level. Addi­ tionally, some adjustments to work activity may be made. Benzene testing of crewmembers is just one of the many precautions being implemented by the maritime industry. Already the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seaman­ ship has begun teaching upgraders how to properly use anti-benzene ex­ posure equipment. All companies employing mariners who may be ex­ posed to the chemical were required to have an exposure monitoring plan in place as of April 15. Chemicals to l)e Marked The regulation calls on any product containing benzene to be clearly marked. The reason for this, explained Dr. Miller, is that the chemical can be absorbed into the blood stream through the skin as well as by breathing. Protective gear, which under the regulations must be supplied by the companies, will in­ clude masks, aprons and gloves depending on the job to be done and in what form the chemical takes. Also listed in the law are exposure limits to the chemical. The federal agency set the limit at one part of benzene per million parts of air (1 ppm) averaged over an eight-hour period. The short term exposure limit, which cannot be repeated more than four times a day, is 5 ppm averaged during a 15-minute period. An hour wait must be taken between such exposures. Benzene has been directly linked to leukemia, a cancer found in white blood cells. The Coast Guard-man­ dated testing monitors the benzene level in a member to determine if there is a build-up in the system. Besides being dangerous to the human respiratory and blood sys­ tems, Miller pointed out the chemical is "very volatile, especially in high temperatures and under high pres­ sure." SMU Convention Urges Administration To impiement Strong U.S. Maritime Peiicy i'..- • Delegates to the Seafarers Maritime Union convention called on the Bush administration to propose and implement a maritime policy to keep the U.S. flag flying on the high seas. The union, which is an affiliate of the SIUNA, represents seamen on U.S.-flag ships. SMU delegates also elected their officers for the next five years. Michael Sacco was reelected presi­ dent, while John Fay was reelected secretaiy/treasurer. Augustin Tellez and Carl Peth were elected SMU vice presidents. The resolutions committee, chaired by delegate Calvin Lawson, who sails as an FOWT, noted the role of the U.S.-flag merchant marine during the Persian Gulf war in 1990 ' i' . i• and 1991. The role of sealift in our nation's security is reason enough for the government to pursue a strong maritime policy, the committee state­ ment said. The convention ddegates pledged full cooperation with the administra­ tion and Congress as they work to devise and implement programs to restore the merchant marine to its fullest potential. The delegates approved reports offered by the convention arrange­ ments and public relations commit­ tee, chaired by Cook/Baker Wallace Saul; credentials conunittee, headed by Chief Steward Patrick Aquia; and auditing committee, presented Jack Caffey, Angus "Red" Campbell and Cook/Baker Wallace Saul delivers the to the full body by AB Berne Pat­ Berne Patten are part of ttie SMU audit­ convention arrangements and public relations committee report. ten. ing committee. >L. '>•;. -T, 'i' '-J-yi '•-".'-iS:; •,i "• I •t • • ' - •' •,; '• - •...^:- Making sure SMU convention delegate credentials are complete are (left to right) Calvin Uwson, Patrick Aquia and Roy "Buck" Mercer. r'tir'-"' >'• i SMU delegates hear a report given by Vice President Augie Tellez. ^cnd Taking the oath of office are (left to right) Vice President Augie Tellez, President Michael Sacco, Secretary-Treasurer John Fay and Vice President Carl Peth. �:^--^'a.<HSiiw-.^:ri^-:.-;f-c -::c:^:-:CXry z^" JULY 1992 SEAFJUteUS LOG Crew Keeps Lummus Ready fesSsis " it,,. "• mm ' f •: mm The 1St Lt. Jack Lummus lies at anchor off the shore of Guam. r A floating gangway awaits crewmembers returning from the island. Whether at dock or under­ way, the 1st Lt. Jack Lummus' SIU crew helps keep the vessel ready for a military activation. The Lummus, a Military Sealift Command proposition­ ing vessel operated by Amsea, shuttles regularly between the western Pacific Ocean islands of Guam and Saipan, on which the U.S. has military garrisons. The vessel was one of the first to provide materiel to American troOps during Operation Desert Shield in 1990. When SIU Representative Ambrose Cucinotta visited the ship earlier this year in both Guam and Saipan, where he took the photos appearing on this page, he found crewmembers busy loading stores, painting and chipping and cleaning the ship's big diesels. While the ship is at sea, the Lummus practices helicopter landings, lifeboat drills, fire and rescue drills and load­ ing/unloading exercises. According to Bosun Ed­ ward Stoelzel, these drills help keep the crew ready for any situation, as when fighting flared in the Persian Gulf. Ready to lift a valve are QMED George Owens (left) and DEU Joe Cipullo. X X. -1 #'"f " '•11! Sf S ?! f « SA Edward Ellis keeps the crew mess floor spotless. QMED Donald Farmer works on the vessel's engine. UJS ' ' « gi , -it • SA Deborah Grendahl awaits next as­ signment. i.. Xiv: </ I : J V*. •X w-.xXv •: "i'di at IM 0 .»< imM iSiiiWimx :• • • r.,- I -Mm •- rK - X'JLfx?:: Mi Regular maintenance keeps the Lum­ mus deck gang busy. :I^ SA Fernando Vega-Mercado (left) reviews the day's menu with Chief Steward Anthony Curran. Fixing night lunch in Saipan is SA Eduardo Tomas. rift • ** M t:: Jl-my . y• Chief Cook Ken Whitfield whips up a sauce. -A' '• mm. • Sfpls; Steward/Baker Jack HoK prepares banana onlhecourtbenealhthechoppefpad. bread for the crew. ABs Kelly Devine, Jerry Hill and Gene Scandura repaint the ship's crane. Crew gets into position to receive stores. ing the lift for more stores are ABs Paul Griffin and Gene Scandurra. 'X.! j'm r fr. it :i. . -fe •iS •?¥ Members Charlie F^ynes fleft) andPaul At the controls for loading stores is ^unEdward Working together to get the stores put away are (left to right) ABs Charles Rhynes, Griffin discuss their next assignment. Stoelzel; Chief Cook Ken Whitfield stands by. John Deflorio and Steve Melendez. f: i ill I,,', '• • �. • • '•• • h Cv;,#: 10 JULY 1992 SEAFARBISLOO Shipping Plan Goes to Congress iAAiA • Sen. John Breaux (D-La.) questions Transportation Secretary Andrew Card while Sen. Trent Lott (R-Miss.) reviews Card's testimony. i •'f/ ^1': ' '•. '''^'. 'A 1 •r... Thefollowing statement was adopted by unions serving theAmericm maritime industry in response to a proposalfor a new maritime policy authorized by President George Bush arui submitted on June^ 17 b Secretary of Transportation Andrew Card to the Congress for its con­ sideration. . , .. ,. .J. e welcome the administration s maritime policy presented to the Senate Commerce Committee yesterday by Secretary of Transpor­ tation Andrew Card. If much of what Secretary Card has proposed comes to fruition, the United States will have a U.S.-flag fleet on the high seas as befits the nation's status as the major world power. Overall, we believe the administration's proposed manUme policy, i put into place, will have beneficial effects on the American economy the nation's defense capability and the employment situation Secretary Card's proposals represent critical first steps to put our industry on the road to recovery. We commend President Bush and Secretary Card for their vision—and commitment to fulfill that vision—of an America with a U.S.-flag fleet We recognize and deeply appreciate the ongoing and persistent efforts o Senator John Breaux, chairman of the Senate Subcommittee on Merchan Marine of the Commerce Committee, which oversees shipping issues in that legislative body. Additionally, we thank Senator Trent Lott, ranking minority member of that panel, as well as Congressman Walter Jones, chairman of the House Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee, for their role in this process. We recognize that the efforts of these legislators kept the issue of a maritime policy front and center on the nation's agenda. As history demonstrates, the commitment of the President of the United States to a strong American merchant marine is an essential in^edient to the enactment of any forward-looking maritime legislation. This was the case in the enactment of the Merchant Marine Act of 1936 and the Merchant Marine Act of 1970, two pieces of legislation that serve as the underpinning of the U.S.-flag fleet, both charted by the administration o:' the time and supported by Congress and the industry. Those Acts have served us well, but no pro^am or policy is flexible and elastic enough to function eternally in this constantly and rapidly changing world. We believe, just as those acts were craft^ to meet the realities of world shipping in those times, the administration's proposals can form the core of a maritime initiative that continue to serve the nation's interest while also enacting new approaches that will make the U.S.-flag fleet competitive in today's global trades. This, we believe, can be the Merchant Marine Act of 1992. While we have not had an opportunity to fully study the entire package put forward by the Secret^, on initial review we believe we can fully support the thmst of the initiative. In particular, we are especially pleased that changes are proposed which will help American operators acquire new vessels for operation under the U.S. flag. Most importantly, many of the proposals will help put American vessels on a more equal footing with their foreign-flag competitors and will, in time, help eliminate the need for American operators to expand foreign vessel operations. For example, such proposals include the right of American operators to acquire vessels from woridwide sources for opera­ tion under die U.S.-flag, the right for such vessels to carry government cargo, and the creation of a new "contingency retainer program" to guarantee the availability of a U.S.-flag commercial fleet in time of emergency. We also welcome the initiatives designed to encourage ship­ building in the United States. ur country's requirements during Operation Desert Shield/Desert Storm proved once again that commercial shipping capability is an indispensable component of our nation's seapower strength, and that the only reliable commercial shipping capability is provided by a privately owned U.S.-flag fleet manned by highly trained American merchant mariners. Many of the proposed maritime policy initiatives should at least help form the vitally important framework necessary to maintain and enhance the U.S.-flag shipping capability so critically important to the economic, political and military security of the United States. For our part, as elected representatives of licensed and unlicensed marine personnel, we pledge to work with the administration, the Congress and the industry to ensure that such a policy becomes a reality. Additionally, as we have done in the past, we will work with our contracted operators—within the framework of our collective bargaining agreements—to take steps that will allow the United States fleet to be the most productive one in Ae world. As each union has demonstrated in the past, as new technology and new ships are brought into line, management and labor can work together to ensure that our American workers are properly trained Md the best qualified in the world. American maritime labor, the industry and Congress have demonstrated a wilhngness to work for a revival of a U.S.-flag shipping capability. With the addition of administration support to the equation, we are hopeful that what once looked to be a formidable task has now become a reachable goal. Signed by the following officers ofAFL-CIO maritime unions: W ';•' "f • 'Critical First Steps...' Continued from page 3 through bilateral negotiatons with shipbuilding nations in order to ul­ timately secure a multilateral agree­ ment. Fight Subsidized Foreign Yards In the event this approach renders no results, the administration is prepared to "pursue disciplinary measures against countries that sub­ sidize shipyards." Card noted that the administration does not intend to allow any foreign shipyards found to be excessively subsidized to accrue any benefits from an American maritime policy. For U.S.-flag shipping companies, the administration proposes to eliminate the requirement that a 50 percent duty must be paid to the American government on ship repair work done in foreign yards and allow worldwide acquisition of vessels from yards not heavily subsidized by foreign governments. Card said the administration would like to see "greater flexibility for U.S. carriers to operate more ef­ ficiently under cargo preference laws." In this regard he recom­ mended eliminating a three-year wait period to carry preference cargo that is now in place for foreign ships that are re-flagged under American registry. He said the administration favors allowing U.S.-flag shipping companies to use their foreign-flag feeder vessels to carry, preference cargo for a portion of the transport route. Productivity Through Talks The DOT secretary also told the Senate subcommittee the administra­ tion believes U.S. operators can in­ crease shipboard productivity. Card said no proposals would be sub­ mitted to the Congress in this regard, for the time being, "in order to allow the collective bargaining process time to address these issues." The support of the Jones Act, cargo preference statutes, and the wide range of proposals advanced by the administration in support of U.S.shipping, indicates that Secretary Card apparently was successful in advocating that the nation needed a program and it needed the program now. It had been reported that certain departments and agencies within the government had differences with this position that ranged from outright opposition to American shipping to more nefarious policies, such as the notion of a second registry, which superficially seem to support U.S.flag operations but which in reality would render the American-flag fleet a mere shell. The administration's proposals now will be put in the form of a legislative package and presented to Congress this month. The Senate has held a hearing to gauge the response of U.S.-flag shipping companies to the proposal. The House Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee also will hold sessions to hear of the administration's plan. Administration representatives and supporters of a U.S.-flag ship­ ping capability in the Congress have indicate that they would like to see a maritime policy bill enacted and signed into law in 1992. Assisting the Champs Seafarer Duke Duet (left) and other members and officials from the New Orleans union hall played a small role in helping a local girls' basketball team. The group of 9- and 10-year-old girls from the New Orleans Westbank area achieved a second place finishin an international competition. The SlU sponsored the team, along w th the MTD, and provided matching uniforms as seen in photo above. O Dave Aiian, President International Longshoremen's and Warehousemen's Union John Bowers. President International Longshoremen's Associalion TlmoltiyA. Brown. President Intemalional Organizalion of Masters, Mates & Pilots Henry Dtsley, President Marine Firemen'sUnion GunnarLundelrerg, President Sailor's Unionof the Patrtfic RayT. McKay, President American MaritimeOfficers. District2. Marino Engineers' Beneficial Associalion Michaef Sacco, President Seafarers Intemational Union of Morth America Gordon M. Ward,Prraident District No. 1-Pacific Coast Beneficial �JIILY1992 SEAFARERS LOQ 11 SlUNA Convention Delegates Call for Fair Trade Plan y.---, .ly-' ,i:;- y. k..yW"0% : temational Union of Operating En­ Continuedfrom page 5 gineers and a member of the AFLwho have been rewarded for search­ CIO executive council, reiterated ing the world for the cheapest labor, the best tax scheme and the most unregulated environment.. "We intend to fight the free­ traders who reserve for themselves jobs in cushy American offices while putting America's workers on the un­ employment lines. We will fight the low-wage payers who... force thenworkers into lives without adequate health care or decent salaries." New Trade Policy Needed Congressman Ri.chard A. Gephardt (D-Mo.) stated the need for a new trade policy which is "fair" to the U.S. "The rules have to be fair, and that's not always been the case with some of our trading partners," he said. "They love to get access to our consumers, but it's not so easy for us. The rug gets pulled out." Similarly, SIU of Canada Presi­ dent Roman Gralewicz cautioned delegates about a proposed U.S.­ Canada-Mexico trade" "free agreement. Al­ ready, Canada has lost hundreds of thousands of I jobs—including some in the maritime sec­ Roman Gralewicz tor—^because of a SIU of Canada trade agreement reached with the U.S. four years ago. "When I see what happened in Canada, I say, 'My God, you'd better watch out' [in the U.S.]," Gralewicz said. "We got a promise of free trade and how much we would gain. In the last four years, we lost 400,000jobs. The industrial base of Canada is being devastated." Gralewicz emphasized the need to "stay after politicians after you help get them elected. Make sure they do what they promised." Frank Hanley, president of the In- Frank Hanley, president of the lUOE, noted a free trade agreement will send more jobs south of the border. Gralewicz's advice. "We can and should demand changes, and the )lace to start is in the voting booth," le said. "Remember those politicians who vote to export jobs to Mexico, who would tax your seamen's licen­ ses, who refuse to address health care costs ... We have to make sure our people vote." Delegates approved resolutions calling for: implementation of policies which would bolster the shipping industry; passage of a bill which would require crewmembers aboard inland boats to have merchant mariner documents; continued ef­ forts to improve the U.S. fishing in­ dustry; elimination of the proposed work tax on merchant mariner licen­ ses and documents; extreme caution by American trade reps when negotiating a North American Free Trade Agreement. SIUNA delegates also called for passage of the striker replacement bill, maintenance of the Jones Act, which is an absolute necessity for the economic and defense security of the U.S., and implementation of a na- tional health care program. On Wednesday, June 17, the fol­ lowing officers were elected by ac­ clamation: President Michael Sacco; Secretary-Treasurer John Fay; Vice Presidents Robert Abata, George Beltz, Jack Caffey, Mark Coles, Henry Disley, Steve Edney, Roman Gralewicz, Conrado Hernandez, Theresa Hoinsky, Gunnar Lundeberg, Marvin Markle, George Mc­ Cartney, Roy Mercer, Edward Pulver, Albert Robillard, Anthony Sacco, Joseph Sacco and Augustin Tellez. Edward Turner remained as vice president emeritus. Ship Union OfUcers Agree: Joint AcUen Key to New Reiicy Continuedfrom page 5 Washington until we get what is right. And that is a prosperous, thriv­ ing U.S.-flag merchant marine." Brown added that unity among maritime labor is critical to any gains. (This was displayed most recently in a joint response to the White House William Zenga committee's lUOE Local 25 proposed maritime policy.) "We need to send a message to the federal government that there is.no percentage in trying to divide the unions," Brown said. "I believe the overall survival goals of the unions can be achieved if we communicate properly. Thafe is my goal." Zenga urged rank-and-file union members to take an active interest in upcoming elections. "I can't think of a more important election in our lifetime," he said. Bowers discussed the importance of the striker replacement bill and national health care reform. He also reminded delegates of the impor­ tance of voluntary political action donations, such as the SIU's SPAD program. "If you don't have the money, nobody listens to you," he said, speaking of elected officials who, at one time or another, are de­ pendent on voluntary contributions to fund their campaigns. "Especially this year, because in these elections, I think [politicians] need us." "f . ;-s Members and guests demonstrate their support of ILA President John Bowers' call for passage of a bill that would prohibit the hiring of scabs to replace striking workers. Danish Ship's Manning Level Is 14 on Paper, 22 in Operation Continued from page 3 electrician aboard assists in handling the refrigerated containers. It appears Maersk adds electricians depending on the number of reefer boxes being carried on any particular voyage. The two Danish cadets work under the direction of the mates and master, assisting in navigational duties and other deck department procedures. The so-called general workers, su­ pervised by the mates, perform a host of vessel maintenance activities— scrapping, chipping, priming, paint­ ing, sougeeing, washing down, seeing and so on. Modem Equipment The steward operates the galley, preparing meals from scratch to be served family style in a single messroom. The stewardess serves meals, makes up the rooms, attends to passageway duties, washes all the laundi^. The ship is quipped with industrial laundry equipment, so one individual can handle die laundry. The 22 crewmembers work on a ship Aat is designed and outfitted with state-of-the-hrt shipboard equipment. The bridgeway has a con­ trol panel on both sides, allowing the vessel's master or individual in charge to conduct operations from either wing. The engineroom is fully automated. Mayview Maersk Manning 1 Captain 3 Mates 1 Chief Engineer 2 Assistant Engineers 1 Electrician 4 Ship Assistants ; i 1 Steward 1 Stewardess 14 3 General Workers 2 Deck Cadets 2 Repairmen 1 Electridan 8 Total CpBWa! 22 'Mti. 1 ' ii.". • •••I-".. On deck, lines are controlled from a single winch with five reels. To use the lines, one individual operates the winch and reels from a control panel, which activates a clutch to engage or disengage the reels spinning from a single axis. This system allows the ship to be tied forward and aft in a 15minute time period. Also, the gangway is made of light aluminum. Thus, one person can handle the lowering and raising of the gangway. Crewmembers rotate ship assign­ ments with the exception of the cap­ tain and chief engineer who have permanent jobs aboard a single ship. All crewmembers live in in­ dividual quarters, each of which has a bed, sofa, table/desk, closet, shower. The Crewmembers All of the Mayview Maersk's crewmembers are Danish except the three general workers, all of whom are Thai. The general workers come aboard the vessel in Singapore, sail for 12-week periods at a time, work seven days a week, generally for 12 or more hours a day. While all the Danish crewmembers eat together, officers and crew alike, the Thai seamen have a separate messroom, where they can prepare their own food. It appears from the case of the Mayview Maersk that the wide range of duties traditionally performed by crewmembers at sea cannot be done with a simple crew of 14, no matter how new the vessel, no matter how technologically advanced. Perhaps, in the final analysis, the 14-man crew can operate the vessel as a mechanism of transport, but all of the related functions associated with maintaining a ship and operating the vessel efficiently must be done by additional crewmembers. For public consumption, it ap­ pears certain shipping companies prefer to use the mythological 14man crew as a reference to manning scales. But behind the scenes, when it comes to operating ships, it appears shipping companies look for a crew complement that can get the job done. In the case of the so-called 14-man-ciew model of efficiency and productivity of the Mayview Maosk, this means a total crew of 22. �12 JULY 1992 SEAFARBISUHS Tricky Grain Offloading on Rainy Days Is No Problem for Independents Crew -• • • - •1.--• 's;. .-v: :s . (. • • "'' 'V •• 'When we release a hatch cover, we have to make sure the grain will stay dry," explained AB/Watchman Mark Knapp. A 20-year veteran of the SIU, Knapp has sailed aboard Kinsman vessels for the last four seasons. "We have to be careful that it will not rain too hard or water from the cover won't pour in." Deckhand Larry Hall is one of the crewmembers assigned to an air hose used to blow grain off the covers Preparing cups of soup for the crew Is before they can be shifted. "I try to Second Cook Dariusz Crepczynskl. get as much as I can back into the hold so grain won't be all over the deck and create a hazard," he noted AB/Watchman Mark Knapp works a line between blasts. A slick deck with control during offloading operations. grain on it could create potential injuiy situations. Rain or not, the Kinsman vessels offer just what AB/Wheelsman Gene Pike wants from sailing. "I'm from West Virginia," he said. "These ships go to Cleveland and Buffalo, places I want to go." Pike has sailed on the Great Lakes for 30 years and 20 of those have been with Kinsman. Along with its sister ship, the Kinsman Enterprise, the Inde­ pendent loads in the Twin Harbors region of Duluth, Minn./Superior, Wise, and makes the long journey across Lake Superior, down Lake Deckhand Larry Hall mans an air hose to blow grain from underside of a hatch cover. Huron and through Lake Erie to Buf­ falo, N.Y. where it offloads. AB/Watchman Dave Bmmsberg heads Among the vessels contracted with die SIU plying the Great Lakes, the Kinsman Independent is unique in that its primary cargo is grain. Whether loading or offloading, dealing with grain in the holds re­ quires special treatment. A rainy day could spell disaster if water mixes with the cargo, causing it to bloat. A reporter for the Seafarers LOG recently discovered the extra effort needed when he visited the Inde­ pendent in Buffalo on a rainy day. • for his next assignment. K"'- Porter David Lee Willis makes sure the crew mess is spotless. f-' Withtheaidof AB/Wheelsman Roland Leikala (right), Deckhand Larry Hall prepares to clean a hatch cover. Deckhand Ken Erickson stands by before a shift change. i SoyourUniO^ Securing the Kinsman Independent bridge is AB/Wheelsman Gene Pike. Taking care of the engineroom are Oiler Jim Kettner (left) and 2nd Assistant Engineer Tom O'Connor. �._.-• -r -.- - •;&> -'W • ' JULY 1992 SEMfARERSLUe Si iiir 13 SlU Affiliates Meet in Convention Delegates head to auditorium as the convention is called to order. Union members representing the SlUNA's 19 affiliates came SlU memt}er Donna J. demons signs in as a convention guest, from all over the country, as well as American territories. Behind her to the left is SlU Assistant VP David Heindel. \ • !. •Ii-f' V-'1-'S'? • I -r.' - •mm'-' »|.v, . 44-^v' . . 44:5; 4.-;' r'^t: /• -:-V. Illl^^eetiiig in the ofgMmtioii^s convention. delegates representim^ 19 afpliates of thp SlU President Michael Sacco presides over a full house of delegates, representatives and guests from the SlUNA's 19 autonomous unions. • • P#: ;. »4 •A 5-' ? .'I 'f'' •. V - :• » 'I'M. • ' 'i • ''M f' 4s®' •4i Seafarer Deborah Textor escorts U.S. Repre- Materials are distributed to convention Following his address. House Majority Leader Richard Gephardt sentativeStenyH. Hoyer (D-Md.) to the podium. delegates. (D-Mo.) (right) talks with Thomas Glasper. A- js::.: •A v'' - 4: • »• • '* -I, #• 4 -i Retired SlU VP Angus "Red" Campbell and retired SlU member Edward "SmittjT Smith Retired SlU member Benjamin "Benny" Wilson " " i# Retired SlU Assistant VP George Ripoll and UIW Assistant Vice President John SlU Int'l Affairs Representative Spiro Varras Spadaro 'i ,3' •.Si 44 4,'4'"A �..;.-^'-'5' ,4; , • . .. . , . y; =::;,vv r-'-: • if®; S;feS: ® ®'ji® • ;iy:yy; -r-; •^f'3?'-- :.._ U . v-low; ft-.'''•'••> i'"'" •••®y®y.- •••' y'-.: >j • -• • •• ".' 't._• ./iji .'. .'j •" _ ' - •, :;i?gf|ti;;5;;;:S^ ••"•:••. -• ' •- SEAFJUtBtSUm JULY 1992 JULY1992 SEAFARBiSL9G :i'VuJ:-',:^X:A IS Delegates Map Union's Program, Stress Need to Enact U.S. Shipping Policy nn^i [•i«1 1 ' i :^^r'-'y:y>'vy y -'•••J • • •';•- •. ' i' -I''' '•• SlUAssisstantVPTonySaccoandSIU SlU Port Agent Mike Port Agent James Koesy Paladino I p ^rf'TTjwpTi, '••• ''•"•' f7 y ®i,.. i 'r • Fishermen's Union of America President Theresa R. Hoinsky and Sugar Workers Union Local 1 President Marvin Markle are sworn in as SlUNA vice presidents. ®y UIW Representative Bud Rhymer SlU member Robert Gorbea (left) and SlU of Canada SecreteryTreasurer Michel DesJardins - -\>5 :•-••; ', SlU pensioner William "Flattop" Koflowitch hits the deck on the last day of the union's 22nd convention. Officers of unions representing seagoing members brought fraternal greetings to the SlU convention. Pictured in photo above are (from left) SlU Secretary-Treasurer John Fay, AMD District 2 MESA President Raymond T. McKay, District No. 1-PCD MESA President Gordon M. Ward, SlU President Michael Sacco, ILA PresidentJohn Bowers, MFU President Henry Disley, MM&P President Timothy A. Brown, MM&P Secretary-Treasurer James T. Hopkins and SlU President Gunnar Lundeberg. ysis Headquarters neauqus '^®P- Calvin Lawson, SMU John Crivello Fishermen's Union Committees Highlight Union's Concerns SIU Port Agent Jim McGee Professional Security Cfficers Association President Ernest "Scottie" Aubusson and SlU President Michael Sacco ;: -• • ' fyy ••-I''iv^•••.y y - • • •• t "/ya ••f I'W • I Kv- , je"poufldwdJfc:Jl^^ established by committees made up of representatives the 1'^ SIUNA ajf-i jflliates. Whether it is providing creden­ tials to delegates, reviewing resolutions submitted by the member unions^ oif developing reconmiendations for rules by wdiich toconduct the convention, the com­ jrH®xy®1/ • • mittees work to see that the event fiinc-J tions democratically and efficiently. Some of the committees took up matters of concern to groups of affiliates, such asy those in the fishing and fish-canning in?^ | dustries. Each committee reported on its work to the full convention. ly y : yyy;y.®|c®'y:; Maritime Trades Department Vice Presi­ dent William Zenga :M0 ; ip:^' ;";y->: lyp;-'--'-!:: 1%^ i ly i-siy-." - y ®-:yy:|y;y'y: miMi •\v #1- V "5 .'• •' -V y ' 5 ..;yV .-^ty.®- •:.,?• ; • V • - •—• • ''I ' • • •"•'t -W:- •i • • ••' • SlUNA VP Edward Pulver urges union to build coalitions with community organizations that have goals similar to those of trade union movement. SlU VP Jack Caffey looks on at right, Richard Vezina secretary-treasurer, Canadian Manne Cfficers Union lUPIW delegates Tom Rincon (left) and George Beltz, president of the union Robert Iwata, 1 i„i„r. Firemen's Union , i •- .V, f i-:., . .y i'Kii: , • lA vM'-- ' •I Marine SlU retired officials are saluted by convention delegates. Fi^om left, Angus "Red" Campbell, Edward Mooney, Lindsey Williams, Ernest Aubusson, Steve Troy, George Ripoll ; -yyi--" •• y;3>; •' " •• • '• • ' \--'r • --'iI -fiy'f.-,- •- y I» SlU VP Gov't Services Buck Mercer (left) and Kulbhushan Chaudhaiy, Sugar Workers Union Local 1 It'. - ' ^ V • Pomeriane*^"*^^ #?1~ from Santurce, P.R. Albert Roblllard, pres., Canadian Marine Cfficers Joseph Francisco, Fishermen's Union I ... , g^P^delegates; (from left) Kaj Kristensen, Gunnar Lundeberg, John ' •• . UIW Vice President Ellarine E. Batiste i m-^mr a .| f SjU Vice President Contracts Lundeberg School of Seamanship Augustin Tellez VP Ken Conklin •/-:'.'y' •' --'if ® yy M <u Assistant Vice President Kermett ^angram : - ^Sf James Matthews, president, Chauffeurs Local 5 SlU Port Agent Dave Carter Mobile. Ala. from Mobile, SlU Exececutive Vice President Joseoh Sacco Joseph SlU Secretary-Treasurer John Faw Fay • - . •'• .. '.jT ' : • t','-.. vi- v->-1 s,.aBBSPLr ^ "."1'\^T?^w . ' • ;^.y;yvir •••:• ' .• •' f f ^' ' .••X ••••'• 'i-'.*'' j' •' v'' �— 16 rji Iipiir-III lilt .I'l JULY 1992 SEAFARERS LOG Push for Scab Ban Bill, U.S. Tuna Fleet •y ' SlU VP Great Lakes Byron Kelley and SlU Patrolman Tim Kelley p-. • i '• - '! "7t' ' ' , -V From left, UIW's Bill Dobbins, Joe Huber and Biil Ellis ^ ^' I SlU Port Agent for San Francisco, Nick Celona "•ji'-;,.:-' • Seafarer Jesse Nat'ividad leads the pledge. MTD's Admin. Frank Pecquex and SlU Port Agent Henri Francois From left, SlU VP Buck Mercer, SlU Port Representative Joe Sigier, SlU Assistant VP SlU President Michael Sacco closes the Bob Hail, Port Representative Angel Hemandez and MFU President Henry Disley 1992 quinquennial convention. Honoring Those Behind the Scenes iS V < 'J Mik Execufive Chef Romeo Lupinacd, Theresa A. Price (known as "Mama Theresa") and steward department upgraders prepared and served meals to delegates and guests. ' " I •' 7*11111 ^I ^•i Secretary-Treasurer John Fay cuts a surprise birthday cake made in honor of him and former SiU VP Lindsey Williams, who is joined by his wife, Cordelia. The cake was The staff and upgraders at the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship are recognized by an prepared by the Lundeberg School culinary staff. appreciative audience for a job well done. �•y . ^.y UVv • ,:''y : , ; ' .-..i ;, mri992 SBIFARBIS LOG Dispatchers' Report for Deep Sea Seafarers International Union Directory MAY 16 —JUNE 15.1992 •TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups ClassA ClassB ClassC m' Port ncwfm iladelphia altimore Norfolk Mobile New Orleans ISan FrancisC^ iVilniingtoir Seattle Puerto Rico Honolulu Houston { St. Louis y Piney Point Algonac Totals Port New York Philadelphia I Baltimore Norfolk Mobile New Orleans Jacksonville San Francisco Wilmington Seattle Puerto Rico Honolulu Houston St. Louis Piney Point Algonac Totals ..Port NewYoik^ Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Mobile New Orleans Jacksonville San Francisco Wihnington Seattle Puerto Rico Honolulu Houston St. Louis Piney Point! Algonac Totals Port New York iPhiladelphia Baltimore Norfolk Mobile New Orleans Jacksonville San Francisco sWil Wilmington Seattle Puerto Rico Honolulu Houston St Louis Kney Point Algonac Totals 32_ t&i'j.;:. fe' , TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups Trip ClassA ClassB OaasC ReUeb DECK DEPARTMENT ••REGISTERED ON BEACH AH Groups ClassA ClassB ClassC 2 •? J iiii' 17 15 • 'S'- I;!'*!-"' ""' MiciiadSacco ' President John Fay Secretary-Treasurer JosephSacco Executive Vice President Angnstin Tellez Vice President Collective Bargaining George McCartney Vice Presictent West Coast Roy A. "Buck" Mercer Vice President Government Services JackCafii^ Vice President Atlantic Coast Byron KdDey Vice President Lakes and Inland Waters DeanCorgey Vice President Gulf Coast HEADQUARTERS ENGINE DEPARTMENT m0 5 v , : ,!• •WMM : STEWARD DEPARTMENT I aiti: 6 s. /' 0 8 0 17 '9A ' 20 0 100 T 0 ^ 0 6 0_i 1 0 15 c Km ENTRY DEPARTMENT & 5201 Auth Way Camp Springs, MD 20746 (301)899-0675 ALGONAC 520 St. Clair River Dr. Algonac, MI 48001 (313)794-4988 BALTIMORE 1216 E. Baltimore St. Baltimore, MD 21202 (410)327-4900 DULUTH 705 Medical Arts Building Duluth,MN 55802 (218)722-4110 HONOLULU 606KaUhiSt. Honolulu, HI 96819 (808)845-5222 HOUSTON I221PierceSL Houston, TX 77002 (713)659-5152 JACKSONVILLE 3315 Liberty St. Jacksonville, FL 32206 (904) 353-0987 JERSEY CITY 99 Montgomery St. Jersey City, NJ 07302 (201)435-9424 MOBILE 1640 Dauphin Island Pkwy. Mobile, AL 36605 (205)478-0916 NEW BEDFORD 48 Union St. New Bedford, MA 02740 (508)997-5404 NEW ORLEANS 630 Jackson Ave. New Orleans, LA 70130 (504)529-7546 NEW YORK 675 Fourth Ave. Brooklyn, NY 11232 (718)499-6600 NORFOLK 115 Third St. Norfolk, VA 23510 (804)622-1892 -•fV.: .•!x . I Totals All Department 592 797 569 405 455 279 186 988 1^3 1,080 * 'Total Registeied" means the number of men who actually registered for shipping at the port last month. *• "Registered on the Beach" means the total number of men registered at the port at the end of last month. A total of 1^25 jobs were shipped on SlU-contracted deep sea vessels. Of the 1,325 jobs shipped, 405jobs or about 31 percent were taken by "A" seniority members. The rest were filled by "B*' and "C seniority people. From May 16 to June 15,1992, a total of279 trip relief Jobs were shipped. Since the trip relief program began on April 1,1982, a total of 16,742jobshave been shipped. 2604S.4St. Philadelphia, PA 19148 (215) 336-3818 PINEY POINT P.O. Box 75 Piney Point, MD 20674 (301)994-0010 SAN FRANCISCO 350 Fremont SL San Francisco, CA 94105 (415) 543-5855 Government Services Division (415)861-3400 SANTURCE 1057 Fernandez Juncos Ave. Stop 16V^ Santurce, PR 00907 (809) 721-4033 SEATTLE 2505 First Ave. Seattle, WA 98121 (206)441-1960 ST. LOUIS 4581 Gravois Ave. St. Louis. MO 63116 (314)752-6500 WILMINGTON , 510 N. Broad Ave. Wilmington, CA 90744 (310)549-4000 - • . -Mm 'mm,:, '••mm: - im- |. 'I • •• • • 'l-li '•a . , > y :' m .'z ' "ft •"M ' f-'i PHILADELPHIA V:. • 1,V.* ' " -'V • 1 t-'m1 'M. .• • .'••t' . ,.• •• �'-T-',- l.:.y •• : I• •••• |:,;|i: / 18 IK'''. ' ":' ,•' V-'- I ' Ivi' W'' k••lie-, •••'.'• Dispatchers' Report for Great Lakes August & September Membership Meetings k Lakes, InlandWaters rr-: :' £4.' • .-5' jmi992 XAFARERSUtG - «- •'; 1: •-'• Piney Point Monday, August 3 Tuesday, September 8 New York Tuesday, August 4 Tuesday, September 8 Philadelphia Wednesday, August 5 Wednesday, September 9 Baltimore Thursday, August 6 Thursday, September 10 Norfolk Thursday, August 6 Thursday, September 10 Jacksonville Thursd^^ Thursday, September 10 • • Algonac, Friday, August 7 Friday, SeptemberlT Houston i Monday, August 10 5 / Mond^^ September 14 '^NewOrleans . Tuesday, August 11 Thesd September 15 Mobile Wednesday, August 12 Wednesday, September 16 SanFrancisco Thursday, August 13 Thursday, S^tember 17 Wilmington ; Monday, August 17 Monday, September 21 ' Seattle Friday, August 21 Friday, September 25 San Juan • Thursday, August 6 Thursday, September 10 St Louis Friday, August 14 Friday, September 18 Honolulu Friday, August 14 Friday, September 18 Duluth Wednesday, August 12 Wednesday, September 16 Jersey City Wednesday, August 19 Wednesday, September 23 New Bedford Tuesday, August 18 Tuesday, September 22 Bach poifs meeHng starts at 10:30a.m. Personals EDWARD MORALES Please contact your son, Edward Morales Jr., by writing to him at 768 45th Street, Apt. 4B, Brooklyn, N.Y. 11220. TOMMALONE Please contact the Seafarers LOG office at (301) 899-0675, ext. 4315, for a message from your family in San Bruno, Calif. THOMAS GUY DUGAN MITCHELL Anyone knowing the whereabouts of—or with any information about— Thomas Guy Dugan Mitchell, a mer­ chant mariner from 1947 to 1959, is asked to contact his niece, Candie Sacayanan at P.O. Box 680069, Park City, Utah 84068; tel. (801) 649-5300. MAY 16 — JUNE 15,1992 CL—Company/Lakes L—^Lakes NP—^Non Priority *TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups aassCL ClassL Class NP 6 4 TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups ClassCL ClassL ClassNP ••REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups Class CL QassL QassNP DECK DEPARTMENT 0 21 a ENGINE DEPARTMENT 0 27 2 STEWAW) DEPARTMEN^ 0 ', ^ 1- Totals AU Departments 0 45 15 0 « ~2 0 85 * 'Total Registered" means the number of men who actually registered for shipping at the port last month. I 36 Dispatchers' Report for Inland Waters MAY 16Region Atlantic Gulf Coast Lakes & Inland Waters West Coast Totals Region Atlantic Coast Gulf Coast Lakes & Inland Waters West Coast Totals Region Atlantic Coast Gulf Coast L^es & Inland Waters West Coast Totals TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups Class A ClassB Class C 6 12 2 26 1 0. 1 2 15 .4. 19 JUNE 15,1992 TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups Class A Class B Class C ••REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups ClassA ClassB ClassC DECK DEPARTMENT 1 0 1 2 0 2 0 0 2 ENGINE DEPARTMENT •Oimikm1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 17 2 \Q JO 0 57 :-4-\ 0 0 0 4 0 2 0 0 2 STEWARD DEPARTMENT Totals All Departments 40 5 20 6 3 3 208 18 * 'Total Registered" means the number of men who actually registered for shipping at the port last month. ** "Registered on the Beach" means the total number of men registered at the port at the end of last month. 43 ' TO THE MEN WHO SAILED THE LIBERTY SHIPS... Ig WWn MERCHANT MARINERS EXHIBIT Merchant mariners who served during World War n are remembered in a small but stirring exhibit in Philadel­ phia. "The Forgotten War: A History of the U.S. Merchant Marine During World War II" opened December 7, 1991 at the National Archives Mid-At­ lantic Region office and will be dis­ played until December 1992. Located at the William Penn Post Office Annex, 9th and Market Streets, Room 1350 in Philadelphia, the exhibit is open Monday - Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and the first and third Saturdays of each month from 8 a.m. to noon. Ad­ mission is fiee. For further information about the ex­ hibit, telephone (215) 597-3000. « PORT TIME IN GUAM ^ Sea-Land has agreed to pay all dis­ puted port time in Guam dating back to January 1, 1992. In order to collect monies, members must submit copies of OT sheets showing the disputed OT and copies of their discharges to Bob Hall, assistant vice president based in the Seattle hall. The ships involved are the Sea-Land Trader, Sea-Land Pacific, Sea-Land Navigator, Sea-Land Reliance and Sea-Land Enterprisg;__ ^ WATERMAN CREWMEMBERS SIU members who are working or who have worked aboard Waterman's TAKX vessels (Pfc Eugene Obregon, Sgt Matej Kocak and Major Stephen Pless) should be aware of the following development. The Econmic Price Ad­ justment affecting wages, overtime and vacation rates will be implemented retroactively to January 1, 1992. Members still worldng on these ves­ sels will see the increase in their paychecks. Members who shipped during that time but who have left the vessel should receive their checks in the mail by the end of July. SUP DECK CREW THANKS MADISON GALLEY GANG The members of the SUP deck department of the SS President Madison would like to give a special word of thanks to Chief Steward Scott Opsahl, Chief Cook Dave Clark, (the "Bean Man") Dave Riggins and, last but not least, Larry Dickinson for a great job of cooldng and service that they have provid^ this trip. J.K. Russell Delegate Deck Department An hour-long television documen­ tary is in development. Entitled "The Men Who Sailed the Liberty Ships," the program will be taped on the Jeremiah O'Brien, the Liberty ship moored in San Francisco and restored to her World War II condition by a crew of volunteers. The project's producers are looking for seamen who have photographs taken on Liberty ships during the war. They also would like to hear from mariners who sailed Liberties and have any un­ usual stories. The producers, Maria Brooks and Don Watson, can be contacted c/o Waterfront Soundings Video Project, 4 Berry St., San Francisco, Calif. 94107, orphone (510) 451-9226. ^ SURVIVORS OF SS SAM HOUSTON ^ David Knight is seeking information regarding any survivors of the merchant ship SS Sam Houston (sunk by a Gierman submarine on June 28,1942.) The ship, loaded with military cargo, was in the Atlantic Ocean, eight days out of Mobile, Ala. She was bound for Bom­ bay, India. David Knight was the second cook and baker aboard the Sam Houston on her maiden voyage. Seafarers with information about survivors may contact him at P.O. Box ( 854, Rayville, La. 71269 'rrs �liif' ji•":::Iiiir' |"-1: r';:''li IjiriiiSilir'l-tlSi^^ JULY 1992 T he Seafarers Pension Plan an­ nounces the retirement of 14 members this nionth. Twelve of those signing off sailed in the deep sea division, while one sailed in the inland division and one sailed in the Great Lakes division. Four of the new retirees com­ pleted the highest curriculum avail­ able to Seafarers sailing in the deck department. Brothers Charles Boyle, Charles Faircloth, Paul King and Thomas Walker each completed the bosun recertification course at the Lundeberg School. Brief biographical sketches of those four and the other new pen­ sioners follow. DEEP SEA 1 KENNETH BLAIR, 64, joined the SIU in 1947 in the port ofNew York. A native of Ten­ nessee, he sailed in the deck department. Brother Blair has retired to McMinnville, Tenn. CHARLES BOYLE, 66, joined Seafarers in 1951 in his na­ tive New York. He completed the bosun recertifica­ tion course at the Lundeberg School in 1975. Brother Boyle served in the Navy from 1944 to 1946. He resides in New Orleans. CASSLEB. CARTER JR., 64, joined the union in 1946 in the port of New York. Bom in Elizabeth, N.J., he completed the _ * To Our New Pensioners ... Thanks for a Job Well Done Each month in the Seafarers LOG, the names of SIU members who recently have become pensioners appear with a brief biographical sketch. These men and women have served the maritime industry well, and the SIU and all their union brothers and sisters wish them happiness and health in the days ahead. steward recertification course at the Lundeberg School in 1981. Brother Carter has retired to Mount Holly, N.J. CHARLES FAIRCLOTH, 65, joined the SIU in 1944 in the port of Tampa, Fla. He was bom in Clear­ water, Fla. and in 1974 completed the bosun recer­ tification course at the Lundeberg School. Brother Faircloth served in the Army from 1953 to 1955. He lives in Bradenton, Fla. PAUL KING, 61, joined the union in 1957 in the port of New Orleans. The na­ tive of Winona, Miss, completed the bosun recer­ tification course at the Lundeberg School in 1984. Brother King serv^ in the Army from 1947 to 1950. He still calls Winona home. EDWARD C. MARTIN JR., 64, joined the SIU in 1962 in the port of San Francisco. Bom in Brooklyn, N.Y., he sailed in the steward department. Brother Martin last worked as the port steward for Sea-Land in Elizabeth, N.J., where he has retired. THOMAS WALKER, 56, joined the SIU in 1956 in the port of New Orleans. A native of Los Angeles, he com­ pleted the bosun recertification course at the Lun­ deberg School in 1975. Brother Walker served in the Army from 1953 to 1955. He resides in Pensacola, Fla. MILTON POOLE, 65, joined the Seafarers in 1951 in the port of New York. A native of South Carolina, he sailed in the deck department. Brother Poole resides in Hartsville, S.C. ERNEST WATSON, 65, joined the Seafarers in 1973 in the port of Houston. The native of Texas sailed in the deck department. Brother Wat­ son has retired to Theodore, Ala. JAMES SANDERS, 62, joined the SIU in 1969 in the port of New York. He was bom in Kentucky and sailed in the deck department. Brother Sanders has retired to New Orleans. THOMAS BLACKMON, 62, joined the union in 1974 in the port of Mobile, Ala. Bom in Range, Ala., he sailed in the steward department. Brother Blackmon lives in Brewton, Ala. GREAT LAKES WILLIAM TAVELLA,65, joined the Seafarers in 1967 in his native New York. He sailed in the deck department. Brother Tavella served in the Navy from 1944 until 1951. He Uves in Lynwood, Calif. CHARLES ROBERTS,67, joined the Seafarers in 1969 in the port of Detroit. He was bom in Kentucky and sailed in the engine department. Brother Roberts has retired to Cleveland. RICHARD VENZON,65, joined the union in 1976 in the port of Wil­ mington, Calif. Bom in the Philippine Is­ lands, he sailed in the deck depart­ ment. Brother Venzon served in the Army from 1945 to 1972. He has retir^ to Honolulu. UHnSupeilanker PacHhs on Run Beiween Le Harvre and Saudi Arabia The UST Pacific—^and her sister ship, the UST Atlantic—are the largest U.S.-flag tankers built in America and the largest merchant vessels ever built in the Western hemisphere. The SlU-crewed Pacific made her maiden voyage in Decem­ ber 1980, just one year after the oil crisis in the United States. The weak oil market caused the ultra-supertanker to be laid up for nine-and-a-half years, but she began operating again in 1991. According to Bosun Mark Trepp, the 390,000 deadweight ton vessel, operated by Inteocean Management, Inc., is en route to Saudi Arabia by way of Le Harvre, France. The 1,187-foot ship-can hold al­ most three million barrelsof crude oil and is propelled by a 45,000-horsepower steam turbine engine capable of producing 15Vz knots. The photos accompanying this ar­ ticle were taken by AB Ray Shin- f t T'" ' P poch. AB Norm Haddon (left) and Bosun MarkTrepp (center) talk with ttie chief pumpman who Is checking the windlass prior to the ship's arrival in Dubai, UAE. t -I#.. "i • frM: The UST Pacific rides at anchor in the background while QMED Ralph Mates (left) and Bosun Mark Trepp take the launch to shore in Dubai for the flight home. a' Many of the Pacific's crewmembers stay aboard for six months at a time. Some crewmembers are, from left, Steward Assistant Armando DeJesus, Recertified Bosun Mark Trepp, AB Jim Reily, AB Ray Shinpoch and Wiper Rey Delacruz. Seated at right are Second Mate Chris Fox (a former SIU AB) and Third Mate Rob Sanger. �f •: 4^; . f • T 20 JULY 1902 SEAFARBISLOe QMED Hawkins Photographs LHoAhoanl the S/L Explorer t: • Sailing across the Pacific Ocean aboard the Sea-Land Explorer gives crewmembers an excellent chance to get to know one other. To show his apprecia­ tion for the hard work done recently on the SlU-contracted container ship, QMED Theodore Hawkins photograph^ crewmembers from all departments and for­ warded them to the Se^arers LOG. Hawkins, who sails from the port of San Francisco, noted the crew did an outstand­ ing job on the Yokohama (Japan) run. The vessel sails monthly from the California ports of Oakland and Long Beach to Japan, Hong Kong and Taiwan. In reports to the SIU contracts depart­ ment, Bosun Ted Tolentino praised the work by the crew. "We have a good crew and a smooth trip," he wrote. He also called the food prepared by Chief Steward Suhermadhy GhanI and his steward department "excellent." Chief Mate R. Becker Ready for work in the enposes In his office on the gineroom is DENU AM Sea-Land Explorer. Mohamed. Payoff is near with Capt. R.H. Hemingson and Paymaster J. Navarrette. ||jjp'«;. .alfea: • SA M. Abdutia helps keep the galley clean. Keeping an eye on the boards are First Engineer Smith (left) and Chief Engineer Waterman. Second Mate J. King completes his daily papenvork. Awaiting their assignrnente are Second En­ gineer Buick and Chief Bectridan Dan Dean. - '•> .'• '•-.>• •;.- "-it- -Vi-V V;' ^ AB M.H. Kiyabu takes time to enjoy a good meal aboard the Sea-Land Explorer. Prepared to serve other crewmembers are Chief Bosun Ted Tolentino relaxes Cook Inocenco Fontelera (left) and Chief Steward with dinner aboard the SeaSuhermadhy Ghani. Land vessel. Photographer and QMED Ted Hawkins (right) meets with Second Engineer Buick (left) and First Engineer Smith in the engineroom. Seafarers Appeals Board Extends Current Union Programs \r- After careful review of the current needs of the maritime industry and SIUcontract companies, the Seafarers Ap­ peals Board recently has passed three actions designed to extend programs which are now in place for union mem­ bers. SAB Action 361 retains for another six months the extension passed by the board during the build-up in the Persian Gulf to allow members with A books to remain on board a vessel 240 days or one round trip, whichever is longer, (instead of the 180 days in the shipping rules) on deep sea vessels. The same action keeps the extension for B book members at 180 days or one round trip, whichever is longer, rather than reverting to 120 as in the shipping rules. As when the extensions originally were passed, the board will review its action in six months (January 1993) to determine if there is need for anoAer extension or a return to the shipping rules. Both SAB Action 362 and 363 are housekeeping measures to extend the bosun and steward recertification programs at the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship into 1993. The actions reestablish the procedures for selecting the 1993 classes and alter­ nates. The Seafarers Appeals Board is made up of representatives from both the SIU and its contracted companies. All three actions are printed in their entirety. SAB Action 361 Tite Seafarers Appeals Board acting under and pursuant to the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the Union and the various Contracted Employers, hereby takes the following action. Whereas, by Action 327 and Action 331 were promulgated to increase the amount of time Class "A" seaman could remain aboard theirassigned vessels for two hundred forty (240) days or one (I) round trip whichever was longer and Class "B" seaman could remain aboard their assigned vessel for one hundred eighty (180) days or one (1) round trip whichever was longer, and Whereas, available employment con­ tinues at the same high level. Therefore, the provisions promul­ gated by SAB Action No. 327and Action 331 shall continue in full force and effect for another six (6) months, effective June 15, 1992 at which time employment availability will again be evaluated to determine whether or not the provisions specified in SAB Action No. 327 and Action 331 should continue or be ter­ minated. Dated: June 15,1992 SAB Action 362 The Seafarers Appeals Board acting under and pursuant to the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the Union and the various Contracted Employers hereby takes the following action. Whereas, the headquarters port of the Union is no longer New York City, but Piney Point, Maryland, and Whereas, Action No. 181, July 11, 1973 provided that the Stewards Selec­ tion Committee would be elected in the Port of New York, and Whereas, Action No. 228, April 27, 1979, provided that the Stewards Selec­ tion Committee would be elected in the Port of New York, and Whereas, Action No. 321, February 10,1987, provided for the following, and Whereas, both Bosuns and Stewards Programs are conducted at the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship in Piney Point, Maryland; The Bosuns participating in the March 23 to September 28 Class shall elect three Bosuns from their class to make the selections for the second class for the year 1993. The second class, ef­ fective this year and each year thereafter while the program is in effect, shall make the selections for the following year. Since the Stewards classes for the current year were selected by the Piney Point Selection Committee on June 28, 1991, the Stewards Class, January 27 to June 1, 1992 shall make the selections for the year 1993. Thereafter, thefinal class of Stewards in each calendar year shall make the selections for the following year. Dated: June 15,1992 SAB Action 363 The. Seafarers Appeals Board acting under and pursuant to the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the Union and the various Contracted Employers hereby takes the following action. Whereas, Action No. 331 provided for the following action on November 18, 1988, and due to the improved employ­ ment conditions, and Whereas, experienced seaman who have been employed aboard vessels owned or operated by the Contracted Employers in the capacity of Chief Steward, Steward/Baker, or Steward/Cook are retiring from the In­ dustry, and Whereas, a majority of the active ex­ perienced Stewards are permanently employed aboard the various contracted vessels, and Whereas, Contracted Employers have successfully bid on Requests for Proposals (RFPs) from the Military Sea Command or Maritime Administration, and have been awarded additional ves­ sels to operate, and Whereas, many of such vessels employ crews larger than those employed aboard commercial vessels, requiring experienced Stewards to maintain efficient feeding and sanitation programs through proper supervision. Therefore, the Seafarers Appeals Board authorizes three additional Steward Recertification classes to be conducted at the Seafarers Harry Lun­ deberg School of Seamanship as scheduled by SHLSS. Dated: June 15,1992 �JULY 1992 SEAFARERS LOG Digest of Ships Meetings ^11. >'r'^ I ^CU' The Seafarers LOG atlRmpts to print as many digests of union shI/Aoaid minutes as possltrie. On occasion, because of space limitations, some will be omitted. Ships minutes first an nvlewed by the union's contract department. Those Issues requiring attention or resolution an addressed by the union upon receipt of the ships minute. The minutes an tlien hmmded totheSeafarenLOG. GULF TRADER (^Ml Marine Services), March 1 — Chairman Carlos Canales, Secretary Sam H. Gordon, Educational Director George Wallis, Deck Delegate Joe Conlin, Engine Delegate Cliff Miles, Steward Delegate Antionette Canales. Chairman reminded crewmembers to go through proper channels with any beefs. Educational director stressed importance of upgrading at' Lundeberg School. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Ship is making sixth trip to Persian Gulf. BALDOMERO LOPEZiAMSEA), March 29 — Chairman J. Moritz, Secretary G. Kenny, Deck Delegate S. Wil­ son, Engine Delegate Bill Andrews, Steward DelegateMike Penro. Chairman noted recently enacted law authorizing gaming activities aboard U.S.-flag cruise ships. Educational director stated that the road to financial success begins at the gate of the Lundeberg School. No beefs or dis­ puted OT reported. Crew asked contracts department to check possibility of videotap­ ing monthly membership meetings at Piney Point and distributing tapes to vessels. Crew asked contracts department for clarification regarding health benefits. Crew reported launch schedules are not run­ ning as ^ey should. Next poit; Guam. OMI SACRAMENTO (Vulcan Carriers), March 29 — Chairman Ray Gorju, Secretary John Darrow, Educational Direc­ tor V. Limon, Deck Delegate Charles Foley, Engine Delegate E. Welch, Steward Delegate Donna DeCesare. Chairman stressed importance of upgrading at Lun­ deberg School. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew asked contracts department to have eligibility for coastwise transporta­ tion benefit reduced from six to four months. Next port: Lake Charles, La. OVERSEAS BOSTON (Maritime Over­ seas), March 17 — Chairman S. Garay, Secretary B. Stevenson, Educational Direc­ tor Konstantinos Kostoures, Deck Delegate Jon Washburn, Engine Delegate James Lop^, Steward Delegate Vanel Pierre. Chairman reminded crew that ran­ dom drug testing is in effect. He explained consequences of refusing test. He en­ couraged members to vote forpro-U.S. shipping candidates in upcoming elections. Educational director encouraged members to upgrade at Lundeberg School. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew asked con­ tracts department for clarification on DEU rest periods. Crew gave vote of thanks to galley gang, with special thanks to Chief Cook Vanel Pierre. MV RANGER (Vulcan Carriers), March 22 — Chairman John Baker, Secretary John Hanrahan, Educational Director Frank Tymczyszyn, Deck Delegate Mitch Santana, Engine Delegate Gary Dahl, Steward Delegate Harold Younce. Chair­ man noted crew received responses from contracts department regarding previously submitted questions. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew asked contracts depart­ ment for clarification on imminent danger pay. Crew enjoyed "Leap Year Day" cookout. DSNS CHAUVENET(Mat Ship Operators), March 31 — Chairman Jeff Focardi, Secretary C. Nelson, Educational Director Jon Williams, Deck Delegate Jim Keevan, Engine Delegate A1 Matos, Steward Delegate Americas Bell. Crew noted ice machine and drink machine still inoperative. Chairman reminded crew about upcoming MSC inspection. Treasurer reported $391 in ship's fund. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew asked con­ tracts department for clarification regarding steward department OT. Crew reported that a young Arab man was brought aboard for emergency medical treatment after he was bitten by his camel. He received 38 stitches and several bandages. Chauvenet also en­ countered several hundred dolphins near South Oman. USNS VINDICATOR(USMMl), March 2 — Chairman Ronnie Edson, Secretary man with knot board in recognition of his good leadership. ITB GffOrOAf (Sheridan Transportation), April 26 — Chairman Neith Matttiey, Secretary M. Deloatch, Educational Direc­ tor Russ Carnell, Deck Delegate Phil Poole, Engine Delegate Ahmed Salim, Steward Delegate Frank Cordero. Chair­ man announced payoff and thanked crew for good voyage. He urged members to read Seafarers LOG and noted importance of SPAD. Secretary thanked crew for keep­ ing messroom clean. Educational director advised members to upgrade at Lundeberg School. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew asked contracts department to seek in­ creases in dental and optical benefits. Crew extended vote of thanks to galley gang. Captain Charles Duncan thanked crew for quick response in rescue of crewmembers Pay-Off Aboard the Nuevo San Juan 21 deberg School and donating to SPAD. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew thanked galley gang for job well done. MV RANGER (Vulcan Carriers), April 4 — Chairman John Baker, Secretary John. Hanrahan, Deck Delegate M. Santana, Engine Delegate Gary Dahl, Steward Delegate R. Harriston. Crew awaiting reply from contracts department on two questions from previous meeting. Educa­ tional director advised members to upgrade at Lundeberg School in order to stay ahead. Deck delegate reported beef. Engine delegate reported disputed OT. No beefs or disputed OT reported by steward delegate. Crew reported foreigners working aboard vessel, which violates MSC charter. SEA-LAND ACHIEVER (Sea-Land Ser­ vice), April 26 — Chairman James E. Davis, Secretary Lawrence E. Winfield, Engine Delegate Willie Franks. Education­ al director urged members to upgrade as soon as possible at Lundeberg School. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew noted shortage of stores. Crew gave vote of thanks to steward department. .• 4 H • -..J If SEA-LAND ATLANTIC (Sea-Land Ser­ vice), April 26 — Chairman W. Byrd, Secretary G. Sinkes, Educational Director Ed Smith, Deck Delegate D. Hawkins, Steward Delegate R. Kotecki. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Next port: Boston. The Nuevo San Juan paid off in Port Elizabeth, N.Y. recently. Seated from the left, are Ship's Chairman A. Camacho, Chief Steward A. Romero and Bosun W. Card. Robert Haggerty, Deck Delegate Mike Hooper, Engine Delegate Mark Bowen. Deck delegate reported beef. Steward delegate noted lack of utensils. No beefs or disputed OT reported by engine delegate. Ship has not received Seafarers LOG since Decemlier. USNS WYMAN(Mai Ship Operators), March 22 — Chairman L. Winstead, Secretary D. St George. Guy Prescott was vot^ new steward delegate. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Chairman stated this is liest crew with which he has sailed aboard Wyman. He commended crewmem­ bers for working cohesively. MV PAUL BUCK (Ocean Shipholding), April 8 — Chairman George Khan, Secretary Manuel Faria, Educational Director Ross Hardy, Deck Delegate R. Schindler, Engine Delegate Lionel Lee, Steward Delegate John Jacobs. Chairman reminded crew to separate plastics. Secretary thanked all crewmembers and licensed officers for keeping ship clean. Educational director noted importance of SPAD and upgrading at Lundeberg School. Treasurer reported $322 in ship's fund. No beefs or disputed OT reported. CORNHUSKER STATE(lOM), April 8 Chairman Lou Flade, Secretary C. Phil­ lips, Educational Director J. Knight. No new beefs or disputed OT reported; how­ ever, crew is awaiting the resolution of pre­ vious beef regarding restriction to ship in Saudi Arabia. Crew was reminded to be considerate of shipmates by keeping down noise levels. GLOBAL SENT/A/EL (Transoceanic Cable), April 27 — Chairman Tim McCormack, Secretary K. Rosiek, Education­ al Director J. Smitko. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Next port: Baltimore. from burning Taiwanese fishing vessel (see Juiie LOG, page 9). Next port: Stapleton, N.Y. ITB MOBILE(Sheridan Transportation), April 26 — Chairman Fred Jensen, Secretary Pedro Sellan, Educational Direc­ tor H. Patrick, Deck Delegate Kevin Merckx, Engine Delegate Floyd Talley. Chairman thanked crew for cooperation and making things run smoothly. Educa­ tional director urged members to upgrade and donate to SPAD for a better tomorrow in maritime industry. No beefs or chsputed OT reported. Crew thanked galley gang for job well done. Chairman convey^ best wishes to Augie Tellez as he assumes new post in union. Next port: Reading, N.J. ITB PHILADELPHIA (Sheridan Transpor­ tation), April 28 — Chairman V. Nielsen, Secretary J. Emidy, Educational Director Monte Beck, Deck Delegate Joe Boevink, Engine Delegate Bobby Colantti, Steward E>elegate Jack Hart. Chairman advised members to upgrade at Lundeberg School. Deck delegate reported disputed OT. No beefs or disputed OT reported by engine or steward delegates. Ship needs new TV an­ tenna. Crew thanked steward department for fine meals and good service. Steward conveyed thanks to crewmembers for keep­ ing messhall clean and orderly. Crew dis­ cussed importance of contributing to SPAD. Next port: Stapleton, N.Y. SGT. MATEJ KOCAK(Waterman Steam­ ship), April 12 — Chairman A. Urti, Secretary L. Gamble, Educational Director D. Peterson, Deck Delegate George Dean. Chairman announced upcoming visit by patrolman to settle beef reported by deck delegate. No beefs or disputed OT reported by engine or steward delegates. Crew dis­ cussed proper procedure for resolving beefs. Crew thanked galley gang for fine meals. Crew observed one minute of silence in memory of departed brothers and sisters. Next port: Panama City, Fla. GOLDEN MONARCH (ApexMaiine), April 26—Chairman C. Soto, Secretary J. Gonzalez, Educational Director D. Beeman. Chairman thanked deck depart­ ment for job well done. He noted wonder­ ful trip and good crew. Educational director recommended members upgrade at Lun­ deberg School. Deck and steward delegates asked contracts department for clarifica­ tions on OT, but no beefs or disputed OT were report^. Crew thanked steward department for job well done. NEWARK BAY(Sea-Land Service), April 12 — Chairman P. Sanchez, Secretary J. Fletcher, Educational Director Hans Schlueter, E>eck Delegate G. Bmer, Steward Delegate D. Huffinan. Engine delegate reported beef. No beefs or dis­ puted OT reported by deck or steward delegates. Crew thariked steward depart­ ment for job well done. Next port: Houston. GULF TRADER (All Marine Services), April 19 — Chairman Carlos Canales, Secretary R. Casuga, Deck Delegate Joseph Conlin, Engine Delegate Steve George, Steward Delegate Antoinette Canales. Deck delegate reported beef. No beefs or disputed OT reported by engine or steward delegates. Crew presented chair- RALEIGH BAY(Sea-Land Service), April 19 — Chairman Howard Knox, Secretaiy J. Speller, Educational Director Mark Serlis. Deck Delegate Kenneth Riley, Engine Delegate Joseph Negron, Steward Delegate Clarence Willey. Chairman noted importance of upgrading at Lun­ SEA-LAND CRUSADER (Sea-Land Ser­ vice), April 27 — Chairman Joseph Giu^ce, Jr., Secretary N. Andrews, Educa­ tional Director D. Dukehart, Deck Delegate Doug Hodges, Steward Delegate Charles Ratcliff. Deck delegate reported disputed OT. No beefs or disputed OT reported by engine or steward delegates. New TV and VCR needed for crew lounge. Next port: San Juan. SEA-LAND EXPEDITION(Sea-Land Service), April 12 — Chairman Paulino Flores, Secretary E. Vazquez, Educational Director Gerald Payne. No b^fs or dis­ puted OT reported. '• SEA-LAND EXPRESS (Sea-Land Ser­ vice), April 24 — Chairman R. Stuverud, Secretary George Bryant, Jr., Educational Director A. Bell, Deck Delegate Russ Caruthers, Engine Delegate A. Hussain, Steward Delegate Frank Sisson. Education­ al director urged members to upgrade at Lundeberg School and donate to SPAD. Deck, engine and steward delegates reported beefs and disputed OT. Crew thanked galley gang. Next port: Tacoma, Wash. SEA-LAND PERFORMANCE (SeaLand Service), April 19 — Chairman Carlton Hall, Secretary William Robles, Educational Director Daniel Johnson, Deck Delegate Carl K. Schmidt, Engine Delegate Randy Snay, Steward Delegate Earl Mathews. Chairman announced payoff. No beefs or disputed OT reported. MV SEA WOLF(American Transport Line), April 20 — Chairman Haman Rivers. Chairman reported ship has no airconditioning and no hot water. Deck delegate reported disputed OT. No beefs or disputed OT reported by engine or steward delegates. Crew asked contracts department for clarification on day worker hours. Crew reported inadequate launch service while in dry dock. Crew thanked steward depart­ ment for job well done. USNS SILAS BENT(Mar Ship Operators), April 5 — Chairman Rohert Vasquez, Secretary D. Cook, Deck Delegate Peter Poree, Engine Delegate Fred Wrude, Steward Delegate Ron Drew. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew gave hearty vote of thanks to galley gang for barbecue outing. Crew reported Silas ^ent in contention for safety award. UST PACIFIC (lOM), April 23 — Chair­ man Mark Trepp, Secret^ Ray Brown, Jr., Educational Director P. Durand, Deck Delegate John Batorski, Engine Delegate Juan Patino, Steward Delegate Billy Mitchell. Treasurer reported $210 in movie fund. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew discussed importance of SPAD and voting in upcoming elections. Continued on page 24 J t: %• �,r^ f 22 m.ri992 SEAFARERS LOG Know Your Rights •!' • il FINANCIAL REPORTS. The constitution of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters Dis­ trict makes speciHc provision for safeguarding the membership's money and Union finances. The con­ stitution requires a detailed audit by Certified Public Accountants every year, which is to be submitted to the membership by the SecretaryTreasurer. A yearly finance commit­ tee of rank-and-file members, elected by the membership, each year ex­ amines the finances of the Union and reports fully their findings and recommendations. Members of this committee may make dissenting reports, specific recommendations and separate findings. TRUST FUNDS. All trust funds of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District are ad­ ministered in accordance with the provisions of various trust fund agreements. All these agreements specify that the trustees in charge of these funds shall equally consist of Union and management repre­ sentatives and their alternates. All ex­ penditures and disbursements of trust funds are made only upon approval by a majority of the trustees. All trust fund financial records are available at the headquarters of the various trust funds. SHIPPING RIGHTS. A member's shipping rights and seniority are protected exclusively by contracts between the Union and the employers. Members should get to know their shipping rights. Copies of these contracts are posted and avail­ able in all Union halls. If members believe there have been violations of their shipping or seniority rights as contained in the contracts between the Union and the employers, they should notify the Seafarers Appeals Board by certified mail, return receipt request^. The proper address for this is; lU '•'t:' i# • «:4' Augostiii Tellez Chairman Seafarers Appeals Board 5201 AuthWay Camp Springs, MD 20746 Full copies of contracts as referred to are available to memb^ at all times. either by writing directly to the Union or to the Seafarers App^s Board. CONTRACTS. Copies of all SIU contracts are available in all SIU halls. These contracts specify the wages and conditions under which an SIU mem­ ber works and lives aboard a ship or boat. Members should know their con­ tract rights, as well as their obligations, such as filing forovertime (OT) on the proper sheets and in the proper manner. If, at any time, a member believes that an SIU patrohnan or other Union offi­ cial fails to protect their contractual rights properly, they should contact the nearest SIU port agent. EDITORIAL POLICY — THE SEA- FARERS LOG. The Seafarers LOG traditionally has refrained from publishing any article serving the political purposes of any individual in the Union, officer or member. It also has refrained from publishing articles deemed harmful to the Union or its collective membership. This es­ tablished policy has been reaffirmed by membership action at the Septem­ ber 1960 meetings in all constitu­ tional ports. The responsibility for Seafarers LOG policy is vested in an editorial board which consists of the Executive Board of the Union. The Executive Board may delegate, from among its ranks, one in­ dividual to carry out this respon­ sibility. »! " ' ' LOG-A-RHYTHMS by Christopher Robert Chubb PAYMENT OF MONIES. No (The SIU member and poet, who contributes his work frequently to the monies are to be paid to anyone in any Seafarers LOG, sails as a steward assistant from the port of Seattle.) official capacity in the SIU unless an official Union receipt is given for same. Under no circumstances should any member pay any mone; r for any reason unless he is given such From places far away, receipt. In the event anyone attempts I'm called away home. to require any such payment be m^e without supplying a receipt, or if a She's calling me home, my Missouri. member is required to m^e a pay­ ment and is given an official receipt, She calls with the rippling sounds but feels that he should not have been of sweet water flowing over stones in a stream. required to make such payment, this I'm called from a far away place where I loved and roamed. should immediately be report^ to I'll go to lie again among soft Autumn leaves with eyes lovingly weary. Union headquarters. CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS She calls with trees swaying, beckoning to a March wind. AND OBLIGATIONS. Copies of I hear droplets flapping off the sunfish into an Ozark lake. the SIU constitution are available in As I lie in discomfort in a bed not mine, Missouri is in my dreams. all Union halls. All members should I feel a wanting, wristful strain as river waves are skipped with stones. obtain copies of this constitution so I hear viney branches recoiling, yet beckoning, as I pick blackberries. as to familiarize themselves with its contents. Any time a member feels I hear footprints traverse dirt trails through parks lush and wide. any other member or officer is at­ I feel a calling of fishing docks bouncing on boated Ozark waves. tempting to deprive him of any con­ Unmindfully, I hear beachers converse as I doze on a towel to bake. stitutional right or obligation by any methods, such as dealing with char­ Missouri calls with Autumn winds with trees turning from bright greens. ges, trials, etc., as well as all other The rippling water carries a sweet song as I feel away and alone. details, the member so affected I hear the robins and cardinals chirping me to watch, not to be hurried. should immediately notify head­ quarters. Missouri calls with an open rpaded traffic at a serene two A.M. EQUAL RIGHTS. All members I feel a wanting, full of desire, to hear the calls of the sparrows. are guaranteed equal rights in I feel warm, knowing the bats are flapping safely within their caves. employment and as members of the I travel an open road to my heart where I have a stake. SIU. llieserights are clearly set forth I search in my heart, my home, with car lights on high beam. in the SIU constitution and in the This is my love for a place within heart as I write a loving poem. contracts which the Union has My heart is home where Ifeel called to by the Nature of my Missouri. negotiated with the employers. Con­ sequently, no member may be dis­ criminate against because of race, creed, color, sex, national or geographic origin. If any member feels that he is denied the equal rights To look out and of you... O dear. Queen Anne to which he is entitled, he should To see through the stars' light with notify Union headquarters. The air... chilled yet still SEAFARERS POLITICAL The lights of Seattle ...as they gleam high and low ACTIVITY DONATION — SPAD. SPAD is a separate Thine eyes do feel you... O silent, slumbered hill segregated fund. Its proceeds are As we search for thy Holy Night... ne'r settling, somber dells us^ to further its objects and pur­ We stand on ill winds, long lingers... best let go poses including, but not limited to, furthering the political, social and T'is Tiara-ed Seattle, Ifeel this.. .all I want, for love economic interests of maritime T'is beauty and peace within one Holy Night workers, the preservation and fur­ As the lights of Seattle... thering of the American merchant gleam deep throughout my heart. marine with improved employment opportunities for seamen and boat­ men and the advancement of trade union concepts. In connection with such objects, SPAD supports and contributes to political candidates for elective office. All contributions are The Fourth of July has passed, and Point—comfortable accommodations voluntary. No contribution may be summer is really here... the perfect time and something of interest for each mem­ solicited or received because of force, for the family to vacation together. ber of the family. job discrimination, financial reprisal, But what is a summer vacation— A vacation stay at the Lundeberg or threat of such conduc^ or as a swimming... fishing... sailing... tennis School is limited to two weeks per fami­ condition of membership in the ... touring ... reading ... or just doing ly. The cost i^r member is $40.40 per Union or of employment. If a con­ day. An additional fee of $9.45 per day nothing? tribution is made by reason of the is charged for the Seafarer's spouse and It can be all those things and more for above improper conduct, the member for each child (there is no charge for SIU members and their families by should notify the Seafarers Interna­ children under the age of 12). This price taking advantage of the Paul Hall Center tional Union or SPAD by certified includes all meals. for Maritime Training and Education, mail within 30 days of the contribu­ the complex embodying the Hairy LunSpace is still available, so send the tion for investigation and ap­ deberg School of Seamanship in Piney completed application form to Seafarers propriate action and refund, if Training Center, P.O. Box 75, Piney Point, Md. involuntary. A member should sup­ Point, MD 20674-0075, or call (301) Everything one could ask for in a port SPAD to protect and further his 994-0010 to make reservations now. suQimer vacation can be found at Piney economic, political and social inter­ ests, and American trade union con­ 7/92 SEAFARERS TRAINING CENTER cepts. My Heart Is Missouri The Lights of Seattle It's Not Too Late to Plan a Summer Vtwation at Piney Point Vacation Reservation Information Book #: If at any time a member feels that aniy of the above rights have been violated, or that he has been denied his tronstitutional right of access to Union records or infor­ mation, he should immediately notify SIU President Michael Sacco at headquarters by certified mail, return receipt requested. The address is 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, MD 20746. I Address: Telephone #: I Number in party / ages of children, If applicable:. I Date of arrival: • 1st choice 2nd choice ' Stay is limited to two weeks. Date of Departure: Brd choice . J, ' .,,1 �^ JULY1992 L - SEAFARBtSUX -- " 23 Final Departures DEEP SEA ... ';;.'„f. - -" '•yt • JAMES F.BARRETT Pensioner James F. Barrett, 82, passed away May 6. A native of Virginia, he joined the SIU in 1949 in the port of New York. Brother Barrett sailed in the deck department. He served in the Coast Guard from 1927 to 1935 and from 1942 to 1945. Brother Barrett retired in May 1963. LEON CURRY Pensioner Leon Cuny, 64, died May 18. Bom in Asheville, N.C., he joined the Seafarers in 1945 in the port of Baltimore. Brother Curry com­ pleted the bosun recertification course at the Lundeberg School in 1975. He began receiving his pension in June 1988. ERASER FALT Pensioner Eraser Fait, 71, passed away April 29. The na­ tive of Massachusetts joined the SIU, in 1953 in the port of Baltimore. Brother Fait sailed in the engine department. He retired in March 1988. MARIO FARRULLA Pensioner Mario Farrulla, 92, died March 3. He was bom in Puerto Rico and in 1938 joined the SIU as a charter member in the port of Baltimore. Brother Farmlla sailed in the steward depart­ ment. He began receiving his pension in December 1967. ERIK FISCHER Pensioner Erik Fis­ cher, 68, passed away May 14. Bom in New York, he joined the Sailors Union of the Pacific in 1948, then trans­ ferred to the SIU in 1962 in the port of San Francisco. Brother Fischer sailed in the engine department. He upgraded fre­ quently at the Lundeberg School. He retired in Septem­ ber 1988. LEWIS FITTON Pensioner Lewis Fitton, 82, died recently. A native of Wales, he joined the SIU in 1951 in the port of Seattle. Brother Fitton sailed in the deck department He began receiving his pension in April 1976. BOBBY GARN Pensioner Norman "Bobby" Gam, 68, passed away in January. He was bom in New York and in 1948 joined the Seafarers in the port of New Orleans. Brother Gam sailed in the deck department. He retired in April 1985. DENNIS H. GIBSON Pensioner Dennis H. Gib­ son, 72, died May 17. The Virginia native joined the SIU in 1951 in the port of Gal­ veston, Texas. Brother Gibson sailed in the deck department. He served in the Air Force from 1939 to 1945. Brother Gibson retired in October 1985. ANTHONY GONCALVES Pensioner Anthony Goncal­ ves, 60, passed away May 1. Bom in Portugal, he joined the union in 1953 in the port of New York. He helped build the Lundeberg School training facility in Piney Point, Md. in the late 1960s. He also worked as an organizer with Cities Service and was head of the union's food plan. BrothoGoncalves completed the steward recertification course at the school in 1982. He began receiving his pensioi in July 1988. FREDERIC KELLER Pensioner Frederic Keller, 83, died March 29. A native of San Jose, Calif., he joined the Marine Cooks and Stewards in the port of Honolulu in 1970, before that union merged with the AGLIWD. Brother Keller retired in May 1980. RUDOLPH KIRSCHENMANN CLYDE MARRINER Pensioner Clyde Marriner, 63, passed away May 8. TheVirgtma na­ tive joined the Seafarers in 1948 in the port of Norfolk, Va. Brother Marriner sailed in the deck department. He retired in August 1987. JOSEPH MOODY Joseph Moody, 62, died April 17. Bom in Mobile, Ala., he joined the union in 1959 in the port of New York. Brother Moody sailed in the steward department. JACKPERALTA Pensioner Jack Peralta, 64, passed away April 17. A native of Mississippi, he joined the SIU in 1948 in the port of New York. Brother Peralta sailed in the deck department. He retired in August 1972. ANTHONY PRAINp Anthony Praino, 68, died May 19. He was _ bom in Washing­ ton, D.C. and in 1959 joined the SIU in the port of New York. Brother Praino sailed in the engine depart­ ment. He served in the Coast Guard from 1942 to 1947. BERNARD SANFORD Pensioner Bemard Sanford, 79, passed away May 27. The na^ tive of Michigan joined the Seafarers in 1949 in the port of New York. Brother Sanford sailed in the engine depart­ ment. In 1960 he received from the Seafarers' Safety Program an award for helping keep the SS Fairport accident-free that year. Brother Sanford retired in December 1977. Pensioner Rudolph Kirschenmann, 70, passed away April 17. He was bom in South Dakota and in 1956 joined the Seafarers in the port of Baltimore. Brother Kirschenmann sailed in the engine department. He retired in April 1974. JOHN TUBMAN EDWARD KOSECKI Pensioner Edward Kosecki, 69,died May 16. He joined the SIU in 1945 in. his native New York. Brother Kosecki sailed in the engine depart­ ment. He began receiving his pension in April 1983. Pensioner John Tub­ man, 63, passed away March 22 due to respira­ tory failure. He was bom in Dor­ chester, Md. and in 1969 joined the union in the port of Baltimore. Brother Tubman sailed in the deck department. He retired in April 1988. JAMES STEWART Pensioner James Stewart, 80, died May 19. Bom in Delaware, he joined the SIU in 1947 in the port of New Or­ leans. Brother Stewart sailed in the engine department. He began receiving his pension in January 1977. ELBERT WINSLOW Pensioner Elbert Winslow, 75, died May 18. A native of North Carolina, he joined the Seafarers in 1958 in the port of Norfolk, Va. Brother Winslow sailed in the deck department. He served in the Navy from 1941 to 1946. BroAer Winslow began receiv­ ing his pension in April 1979. INLAND JAMES CARROLL JR. Pensioner James Carroll Jr., 72, passed away May 27. Bom in Galveston, Texas, he joined the union in 1960 in the port of Houston. He served in the Army from 1942 to 1945. Boat­ man Carroll retired in Decem­ ber 1987. GERALD COOKE Pensioner Gerald Cooke, 67, died May 19. The native of Wilkes Barre, Pa. joined the union in 1974 in the port Of Philadelphia. Boatman Cooke sailed in the deck department. He served in the Navy from 1943 to 1946. He began receiv­ ing his pension in April 1987. NELSON DESHOTEL Pensroner Nelson Deshotel, 86, W ^ . passed away April 30. He was \ if bom in Louisiana and in 1964 joined the Seafarers in the port of Port Arthur, Texas. Boatman ' Deshotel sailed in the steward department. He retired in Octo­ ber 1968. MARVIN GILDEN Pensioner Marvin Gilden, 63, died May 11. Bom in Elizabeth City, N.C., he joined the union in 1961 in the port of Norfolk, Va. When boatman Gilden retired, he was a tankerman. He upgraded at the Lundeberg School in 1977. He began receiving his pension in November 1985. LINDSEY SIMMONS Lindsey Simmons, 53, passed away last Septemba*. A native of NorA Carolina, he joined the union in 1969 in the port of Nor­ folk, Va. Boatman Simmons sailol in the deck department HENRY R. YOUNG Pensioner Henry R. Young, 70, died May 11. The na­ tive of Louisiana joined the union in 1964 in the port of Port Arthur, Texas. He sailed as a tankerman and cook. Boat­ man Young served in the Army from 1942 to 1946. He retired in March 1985. GREAT LAKES WILLIAM BLANCHARD Pensioner William Blanchaid, 70, died April 30. Bom in Belvideie, 111., he joined the Seafarers in 1964 in the port of Chicago. Brother Blanchard sailed in the deck department. He served in the Army from 1942 to 1946. Brother Blanchard began receiving his pension in August 1983. FRANCIS GAVIN Pensioner Francis Gavin, 70, passed away May 1 due to a stroke. He joined the union in 1956 in his native Cleveland. Brother Gavin sailed in the deck depart­ ment. He served in the Navy from 1942 to 1945. Brother Gavin retired in January 1984. • !f • >'\:M JOHNMACKO Pensioner John Macko, 85, died April 26. A native of Cleveland, he joined the Seafarers in 1960 in the port of New Orleans. Brother Macko sailed in the engine department He began receiving his pension in February 1972. FRANK RICHLEY Pensioner Frank Richley, 80, passed away May 26. The Michigan native joined the union in 1953 in the port of Elberta, Mich. Brother Richley sailed in the deck department. He retired in December 1974. ''^ii FRED TAYLOR Pensioner Fred Taylor, 88, died May 13. Bom in Wisconsin, he joined the Seafarers in 1959 in the port of Detroit Brotho" Taylor sailed in the steward department He began receiving his pension in September 1977. RAILROAD MARINE VICTOR FiuME Pensioner Victor Fiume, 74, passed away May 13. He was bom in Jersey City, N.J. and in 1960 joined the union in the port of New York. Brother Fiume sailed in the deck department. He retired in December 1976. t. �•x'i®' TTI'TOTWrp 24 Continued from page 21 I#, • 4i^.f ' •',V'""'-ii''t'-.»"-' ,•.^; '• ."' • ' ;•- ^•. •.' .''''I '•'. •"f : • "i MVALEX BONNYMANiMaersk Lines). May 30 — Chairman Thomas Anderson, Secretary Ken Roetzer, Deck Delegate John Thompson, Engine IDelegate Philip Martin. Chairman reviewed protocol for shipboard union meetings. Educational director urged members to upgrade at Lundeberg School. Deck delegate reported beef. No beefs or disputed OT reported by engine or steward delegates. Next port:. Diego Garcia. CHARLES L. BROWN(JransOceanic Cable), May 3 — Chairman Jeremiah Har­ rington, Secretary Dennis Prescott, Educa­ tional Director William Carroll, Deck Delegate Michael Meek, Engine Delegate Clay Mclver, Steward Delegate Mike Miller. Chairman commended Chief Cook Dianne Nason and Third Cook Dennis Fillinghim for improving menus. No beefs or disputed OT reported by department delegates. Crew noted several problems with living conditions. Next port: Honolulu. CHARLES L. BROWN(JransOceanic Cable), May 28 — Chairman Jeremiah Harrington, Educational Director Bill Car­ roll, Deck Delegate Michael Meek, En­ gine Delegate Clay Mclver, Steward Delegate Mike Miller. Chairman an­ nounced payoff. Chairman discussed motto, "Brotherhood of the Sea" and what it means. He reminded members to be respectful of shipmates and make extra ef­ fort to help those who recently graduated from Lundeberg School trainee program. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew noted shortage on a few galley items. i:i. • t /''••'i' •'- 'is ', •• 4 •»', .; OT reported by deck or engine delegates. Messhall door needs repair. Crewmember reported beef. NEDLLOYD HUDSON (Sea-Land Ser­ vice), May 24 — Chairman C. James, Secretary E. Haher, Deck Delegate E. Rickard, Engine Delegate D. Davidson, Steward Delegate G. Wheeler. Steward delegate reported beefs. No beefs or dis­ puted OT reported by deck or engine delegates. Ship needs addition^ washing machine. Chairman thanked steward depart­ ment. Next port: Charleston, S.C. ITB JACKSONVILLE(Sheridan Transportation), May 3 — Secretary Robert Outlaw. Deck delegate reported disputed OT. No beefs or disputed OT reported by engine or steward delegates. Crew extended vote of thanks to galley gang. ITB PHILADELPHIA (Sheridan Transpor­ tation), May 31 — Chairman V. Nielsen, Secretary Joseph Emidy, Educational Director Monte Beck, Deck Delegate Joe Boevink, Engine Delegate Bobby Colantti, Steward Delegate Jack Hart. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew dis­ cussed high crime rate in St. Croix and urged all to be cautious while ashore there. Crew thanked steward department for good service and fine meals. Galley gang thanked deck and engine departments for helping keep messhall and dl areas clean. Next port: New York. LNG AQUARIUS (ETC), May 17 — Chairman Sam T. Brooks, Secretary Michael J. Ruggiero, Educational Director Tyler Womack, Deck Delegate John O'Connell, Engine Delegate M. Brennan, Steward Delegate G. Taylor. Chairman reported everything running smooth. Educa­ tional director strongly urged all members to upgrade at Lundeberg School. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew discussed SIU's political activity in Washington, D.C. and commended union's political reps. Chairman discussed importance of safety. CAPE MOHICAN (OMl Corp.), May 24 — Chairman Donald Wagner, Secretary Rickie Juzang, Educational Director Wil­ liam Cameron, Deck Delegate William Card, Steward Delegate Leonard Mur­ ray. Chairman announced layup and reported captain was very pleased with crew. Educational director urged members to upgrade at Lundeberg School. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew asked con­ tracts department for clarification on deck department duties. Crew gave vote of thanks to steward department. Crew ex­ tended best wishes to retired SIU Vice President-Contracts Angus "Red" Campbell. Crew observed one minute of silence in memory of former SIU official Leon Hall, who passed away recently. Next port: Norfolk, Va. LNG GEMINI (ETC), May 17 — Chair­ man R..Schwarz, Secretary D. Cunnin­ gham, Steward Delegate Ronald Aubuchon. Secretary reminded those sign­ ing off to leave rooms clean. Educational director urged members to upgrade at Lun­ deberg School. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Chairman relayed captain's thanks to entire crew for outstanding job. Crew asked contracts department to in­ crease retirement pay. Crew gave vote of thanks to steward department. GALVESTON BAY(Sea-Land Service), May 17 — Chairman Geo Wilson, Secretary Osvalda Castagnino, Education­ al Director P. Kanavos, Deck Delegate Douglas Flynt, Engine Delegate Fred Tierney, Steward Delegate Frank Tirado. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Ice machine still not functioning properly. Crew needs clarification from patrolman regarding relief. Crew thanked galley gang for fine meals. Next port: Houston. LNG LIBRA (ETC), May 3 — Chairman J. Rhodes, Secretary W. Schmale, Educa­ tional Director Bruce Smith, D^k Delegate F. Smith, Engine Delegate T. Van Pelt. Chairman announced payoff. Educational director reminded all brothers and sisters to upgrade at Lundeberg School. He discussed dangers of AIDS. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew observed one minute of silence in memory of departed brothers. GLOBAL SENTINEL (Transoceanic Cable), May 22 — Secretary Eva Myers, Educational Director J. Smitko. Secretary reported shortage of equipment in steward department. Engine delegate reported dis­ puted OT. No beefs or disputed OT reported by deck or steward delegates. Crew discussed importance of upgrading at Lundeberg School. Crewmembers were reminded to separate plastics. RICHARD G. MATTHIESEN(Ocean Shipholding), May 24 — Chairman Jim Martin, Secretary Elena Curley, Educa­ tional Director D. Leight, Deck Delegate Harry Johns, Engine Delegate Robert Gaglioti, Steward Delegate P. Ordanza. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Ctew thanked steward department for Job well done. NEDLLOYD HOLLAND (Sea-Land Ser­ vice), May 24 — Chairman Freddie Goethe, Secretary J. McGill, Educational Director Don Bush, Deck Delegate A. Mendoza, Engine Delegate Ellis Young, Steward Delegate C. Hendricks. Chairman encouraged members to donate to SPAD. He reported everything running smoothly. Educational director advised members to upgrade at Lundeberg School and always observe safety rules. No beefs or disputed OT reported. '• •< MLY1992 SBWMERSLOG Ships Digest SAM HOUSTON (Waterman Steamship), May 11 — Chairman Jim Hassan, Secretary Gregory Melvin, pducational Director Emmett Neatherly, Steward Delegate R. Williams. Steward delegate reported disputed OT. No beefs or disputed 21 OVERSEAS OHIO(Maritime Overseas), May 31 — Chairman B. Born, Secretary N. Evans, Educational Director B. Elliott, Deck Delegate H. Sehring, Engine Delegate C. Pratts, Steward Delegate S. Ryans. Chairman announced room inspec­ tion and payoff. He conveyed thanks from captain. Educational director encouraged members to donate to SPAD. Deck delegate reported disputed OT. No beefs or disputed OT reported by engine or steward delegates. Crew asked contracts department to seek switch to old shipping rules (four months for B cards, six months for A cards). Crew thanked galley gang. OVERSEAS VIVIAN (Maritime Over­ seas), May 15 — Chairman J. Foster, Secretary Freddy Hamilton. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew was reminded to reduce noise in passageways. Next port: Lake Charles, La. gave special thanks to steward department for job well done. RALEIGH 04 Y(Sea-Land Service), May 24 — Chairman Howard Knox, Secretary J. Speller, Educational Director J. Ashley, Steward Delegate C. Willey. Chairman urged members to upgrade at Lundeberg School and donate to SPAD. He gave vote of thanks to galley gang. No beefs or dis­ puted OT reported. SEA-LAND DEFENDER (Sea-Land Ser­ vice), May 17 — Chairman Ken Mc­ Gregor, Secretary John Alamar, Educational Director Daniel Dean. Educa­ tional director urged members to upgrade at Lundeberg School. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew requests toaster ovens for messrooms. Ship needs better radio an­ tenna. Crew conveyed thanks to LOG staff. SEA-LAND ANCHORAGE (May 20), May 20 — Chairman Dana Cella, Secretary J. Wright, Educational Director K. Bertel, Deck Delegate Gregory Agren, - SEA-LAND ENTERPRISE (S^a-Land Service), May 13 — Chairman E. Corey, Any Beefs to Settle? "Are there any beefs to resolve?" is one of the first questions a union patrolman asks when paying off a ship. Patrolman Jack Sheehan (second from right) asked this very question aboarci the Sea-Land Discovery, docked recently in Port Elizabeth, as he met with crewmembers (from left) Bosun Nelson Saila, Chief Cook O. Rios and Chief Steward Jose Colls. Engine Delegate Michael Brown, Steward Delegate Kassem Saleh. Educational direc­ tor reminded members to vote, because jobs and the maritime industry as a whole are on the line. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew discussed medical benefit payments. Crew thanked galley gang. Next port: Tacoma, Wash. SEA-LAND ATLANTIC (Sea-Land Ser­ vice), May 31 — Chairman Willoughhy Bird, Secretary R. Seim, Educational Director Charlie Chancy. Educational director encouraged members to upgrade at Lundeberg School and donate to Maritime Defense League. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Steward department thanked all hands for great teamwork and SIU brother­ hood. Crew thanked galley gang for excep­ tional meals. Next port: Charleston, S.C. SEA-LAND CHALLENGER (Sea-Land Service), May 3 — Chairman R. Williams, Secretary H. Scypes, Educational Director Eddie Johnson, Deck Delegate Robert Grubbs, Engine Delegate Juan Guaris, Steward Delegate Jose Ortiz. Chairman urged members to donate to SPAD and upgrade at Lundeberg School. He en­ couraged all to upgrade at Lundeberg School. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew thanked steward department for good work and frequent cookouts. Crew ob­ served one minute of silence in memory of departed brothers. Next port: Elizabeth, N.J. SEA-LAND CHALLENGER (Sea-Land Service), May 31 — Chairman R. Wil­ liams, Secretary H. Scypes, Educational Director E. Johnson, Deck Delegate Robert Grubbs, Engine Delegate Juan Guaris. Crew extended sympathies to AB whose mother recently passed away. Educa­ tional director urged members to donate to SPAD. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew gave vote of thanks to steward and deck departments for help with barbecue on deck. Crew observed one minute of silence in memory of departed brothers. SEA-LAND CONSUMER (Sea-Land Ser­ vice), May 3 — Chairman W. Mortier, Secretary M. Kohs, Educational Director R. Howard. Chairman thanked galley gang for wonderful Easter dinner and personal ef­ forts to make every meal enjoyable. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Deck and engine departments were reminded to wear safety belts when working on gangway or aloft. Next port: Oakland, Calif. SEA-LAND CONSUMER (Sea-Land Ser­ vice), May 31 — Chairman W. Mortier, Secretary M. Kohs, Educational Director R. Howard. Educational director urged members to upgrade at Lundeberg School. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew Secretary S. Ortiz, Educational Director J. Ortiz. No beefs or disputed OT reported. VCR has been replaced. SEA-LAND EXPEDITION(Sea-Land Service), May 10 — Chairman Paulino Flores, Secretary E. Vazquez, Educational Director G. Payne. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Next port: Elizabeth, N.J. SEA-LAND EXPLORER (Sea-Land Ser­ vice), May 31 — Chairman Jack Kingsley, Secretary S. Ghani, Educational Director Sonny Acosta, Deck Delegate John DeBos, Engine Delegate Bernardo Tapia, Steward Delegate George Lee. Chairman reported everything running smoothly. Educational director urged members to upgrade at Lundeberg School. Engine delegate reported disputed OT. No beefs or disputed OT reported by deck or engine delegates. Next port: Long Beach, Calif. SEA-LAND HA WAII(Sea-Land Service), May 10 — Chairman James Carter, Secretary J. Jones, Educational Director David Gordius, Steward Delegate E. Laureta. Chairman advised crew on proper-size bolts for gangway. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Unlicensed crew needs new washing machine and new dryer, as they are sharing one washer and one dryer while the officers have three of each. Next port: Oakland, Calif. SEA-LAND INTEGRITY (Sea Land Ser­ vice), May 3 — Chairman Norberto Prats, Secretary P. Lahoy, Deck Delegate Archie Ware, Engine Delegate Ismael Manley Alias, Steward Delegate S.T. Bae. Deck delegate commended job done by Bosun Prats. Steward delegate reported beef. No beefs or disputed OT reported by deck or engine delegates. Crew asked contracts department to change retirement age to 50. SEA-LAND INTEGRITY (Sea-Land Ser­ vice), May 31 — Chairman D. Newman, Secretary P. Lahoy, Educational Director D. Baker, Deck Delegate Archie Ware, Engine Delegate Ismael Manley Arias, Steward Delegate S.T. Bae. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Next port: Boston. SEA-LAND MARINER (Sea-Land Ser­ vice), May 7 — Chairman Arnold Eckert, Secretary P. Lopez, Educational Director Robert Dehlbom, Deck Delegate M. Sorensen, Steward Delegate D. Flunker. Secretary thanked crew for keeping lounge clean. Educational director urged members to upgrade at Lundeberg School. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Next port: Tacoma, Wash. > S3'?'-: - , �s.-.\Tz~^z^Aicz:.-x^s-f^TJ.ir:.t^''j':<:. >•;'>';• v.^it MY 1692 SBAFMERSLOG Cabh Stewanls' KnovihHow Is Key To Cruise PassengcK' Safety s;-/ Day Second Steward Donald Irvine (left) gives an assigment to Cabin Steward Rick Hoffman. Ir-'^ Cabin stewards generally are the first people passengers get to know on a first name basis when boarding a cruise ship like the SlU-crewed SS Independence. They welcome passengers to their cabins, explain the location of dif­ ferent items in the room and aboard ship and, perhaps most important, provide the first safety lecture pas­ sengers will receive. The cabin stewards make sure the tourists know where their life jackets can be found and how to m£^e their way to the lifeboat stations. Then they almost disappear from sight because the cabin stewards try to do their daily jobs while the pas­ sengers are out of their rooms^ They are the crewmembers who clean the rooms, make the beds, supply the ice and tidy the hallways in their stations. For members like Patti Ballance, 25 ''1^' ^ # -.W. ' the job of cabin steward on the American Hawaii Cruises vessel provides them with a chance to leam what it is like to be at sea. "I love the job, but it is a lot of hard work," Ballance told a reporter for the Seafarers LOG. "I have met so many interesting people from all over." She noted one of the regulars in her section is the Hawaiian actor Zulu, who played Detective Kono on the Hawaii Five- Cfiad Exzade discusses an assignment O television show. with Hotel Yeoman Kim Sctiafer. While Ballance has sailed for just over three years on both the Inde­ pendence and her sister ship, the SS Constitution, others have been aboard for longer periods of time. Judi Barbara has sailed on the cruise ships for eight years. "I really like working here and meeting all the people. We have a great crew," Barbera noted. /,• 'l ' ' f"-': • • • V''l ' '• A ivS-Vv. .-••"..•r' .\n.. Dana Washington, who serves as the cabin stewards' union delegate, prepares to vacuum a room. IKS Passengers enjoy a clean ship, so Char­ lie Thomas keeps his section spotless. li , Five-year veteran Krista Bowman sails on the Independence with her husband, Brad, Living in Hawaii is one reason Patti Bailance sails on the Independence. • ' ^ ' ' I. v". • • -'"K I i'y• Lolita Bon enjoys meeting new people while working on the Independence. m. Si Making sure all his cabins are stocked with ice is Leon Rouse. is-! .IB. liWi Making beds is one of the chores performed by Bill Nutiey as a cabin steward. Eight-year American Hawaii veteran, Judi Bartiera displays the tools of the trade. Making his way to the galley for a passenger's request is Enno Kok. . . "J f: -•SM ill Dofri^i, I orae ic haric nn the IndsSeiS^Iii^dlsStoal^yMrb^ Connis Gaines has sailed on the Inde- ^ Making sure the life jackets are properly aorad is Rebeoca Sleeper. Five-year veteran Rose Commage vacuums a haiwayaboaal ship. 'iiu ' • 't®" KB ' : '• -I �r.' • . •'•.V.,-;' JULY 1992 SCAFJaiBiSUfG . .'v- Trainee Lifeboat Class 498—Graduating from trainee lifetwat class 498 are (from left, kneeling, front row) Delson Richardson, Eliot Rivera, Roosevelt Washington, Mariann Harris, Dawn Nicholson, Richard Spinale, Monty Mock, Ahmed Sistare, Kiron Smith, (second row) Paul Craig, Jeff Rothle, Arthur Outlaw, Roger White, Paris Davis, (third row), Jim Moore (instructor), William Lardier, Kenneth Thomas, Scott Hobbs, Steven White, Edward Rohmer, Michael Plante, Jeffrey Fields, Doug Wyatt, Brian Giggy, William Ribar, Brian Shilts, Jeff Treadwell, Tyrone Norman and Brian Young. Upgraders Lifeboat—Completing the upgraders lifeboat class on May 6 are (from left, kneeling) Nathaniel Gaten, Mark Reczek, Jim Lombard, (second row), Ron Saragusa, Peter Onsgard, Larry Ely, George Mulvenna and Jim Moore (instructor). ' ''C\, Sealift Operations and Maintenance—Certificates of graduation were issued on May 21 to members of the Forklift Training Group. They are (from left, kneeling) Michael Beach, Jim Currie (instructor), (second row) Fred Cintorino Jr., John Stambach, Robert Baskin, William Boyd, Paul Davenport, Zinnonnon Jackson, Daniel Jones, Hugh McDowell and (on top of the forklift) Michael A. Silva-Sampaio. •rt John Gibbons. Ted Lukawski and David L Knuth. . -y I''" Trainee Lifeboat Class 499—Graduating from trainee lifeboat class 499 are (from left, kneeling, front row) Chris Quail, Mike Jackson, Elvis Peterson, Debbie Textor, Jacqueline Reuben, Celina Butler, Jessie Natividad Jr., (second row) Leo Yockey, Michael Beck, Noel Villanueva, Joseph Holmes, Sean MacDonald, Harold Holder, Daniel Tennant, Kyle Roland, Joseph Perry, Joseph Williams III, James Striverson, (third row) John Miller Jr., Blair Baker and Adrian Davis. Upgraders Lifeboat—Receiving their lifeboat endorsements, members of the May 20 class are (from left, front row) Curtis R. Lowe, Otto D. Borden, Caroline Chiloni, Tracy Maiello, Fereuza Gifford, Angel D. Corchado, Mark R. Hayes, (second row) James T. McCarthy, Dean J. Browning, Gordon J. Anderson, Dave L.' Chesson Jr., Mark Cando, John Favero, Lawrence W. Neslein, Gerald Archie, (third row) Jim Moore (instructor), Melvin Mosley, Bill Daniels, James Alexander, Ron Mercer, Barron Jackson, Kim M. Brown, Joseph Carson, Keith Mayer, Jim Crate and Anthony J. Douglas. Fireman, Oiler, Watertender—^Working their way up the engine depart­ ment ratings are (from left, sitting, front row) Steve Boleware, Patrick Carroll, Kenneth Myers, Scoey Valencia (second row, kneeling) John D'Alessandro, Kenny Spivey, Eric Diggs, Yaser Mawari, Joseph Vitela, Peter Sternberg, John Fulmer, (third row) Gary Morrison, Christopher Mares, Chris McKinney, Shane Blechle, Keith Warde, Esteban Luke, Efrem Scott, David Vega, (fourth row) Red Von Sprecken, Wes Hughes, Robert Zielaskowski, Tywee Harden, Edmond Bridges, Kevin N. Shinn, Frederick Miles III, J.C. Wiegman (instructor), (fifth row) Al Collins, Joe Buczynski, Edward Mancke, Sean R. Hall and Jim Doyle. �• ••• JV ' i^:;'.:''Vv",v; w; F''--.':••/• /, ••'!->«' JULY 1992 •" •;&',-•• ••? ^ 'Vv-' LURDERERe SGHOOL 1992W»GRmmmRSESCRBWLE KT-',: SEWARERSLOG ..,,4:,;F The following is the current course schedule for classes beginning between August and December 1992 at the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seaman­ ship located at the Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education in Piney Point, Md. All programs are geared to improve job skills of Seafarers and to promote the American maritime industry. The course schedule may change to reflect the needs of the membership, the maritime industry and—in times of conflict—the nation's security. ' J!>.. " Deck UpgnuUngikimees Check-In Completion Date Date September 14 October 23 November 9 December 18 All Students must tdke the Oil Spill Prevention and Containment class prior to the Sealift Operations and Maintenance course. nuCmuYHSatWn iTOfflantS Check-In Uourse Date Scq>tember28 Bosun Recertification T I ^ Completion Check-In Date Date Ail open-ended (contact admissions office for starting dates) Course Assistant Cook, Cook and Baker, Chief Cook, CUef Steward B^neUp^eillng Counes Course Check-In Date Completilon Date QMED-Any Ratii^ September 14 December 4 August31 October9 October 26 December 4 All students must take the Oil SpUl Prevention and Containment class. October 9 Pumproom Maint & Operatidos August 31 Fb%man/Watertehder •iis'V'/' ShlpHandiing August 31 November 2 Radar Observer Unlimited September 14 November 16 September 11 November 13 SqitemberlS November 20 Celestial Nailgadmi August 3 Octobers August 28 October 30 Third Mate August 31 December 11 Tankerman October 26 November 20 Marine Electrical Maintenance Refrigeration Maint & Operations August 17 October 26 October 9 Dec«nber4 Mhurine Electronics—Technician I Marine Electronics—TeChnican D Basic Electronics September28 November 9 Noveniberd DeceidiW 18 September 25 September 11 December 18 Hydriiiilics SeMjfSpeMkf Comses Course Oil Spill Prevention and Containment M./^V... -•HT-i-' Completion Date November 2 StBumDDpiRRdlRlffClfPlirSAS Course Abie Seaman ig'i'v-: 27 - -I • m§ t'•;••::• JfV vsai ,:• v-- Lifeboatman , :;- :-.r-' ^v,>-^^ Basic/Advanced Fire Fighting Ai^Sust31 August 17 November 23 August 17 September 11 Check-In Date August 17 August 31 October 12 October 26 Completion Date August 21 September 4 October 16 October 30 IMesel Engine T«shi»M(^ Welding El^tro-Hydraulic Sj^ms August 3 August 17 August 31 September 14 September 28 October 12 October 26 November 9 November 23 December 7 August 14 August 28 September 11 September 25 October 9 October 23 November 6 November 20 December 4 ltocemberl8 The following courses are available through the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School. Please contact tiie admissions office for enrollment information. Completion Check-In Date Date Course All open-ended (contact High School Equivalency (OED) admissions office for starting Adult Basic Education (ABE) English as a Second Language (ESL) dates) October 20 October 30 FiJiX 8-w^ SMsime November 6 December 18 October 12 November 9 r m2AauttaiiH!alkm Schedule .i' S;- .V y .• October 23 December 18 August 31 October 26 • «"•(• m aiiM'm IRVRARIHG APPUCATIOH . Name. Address. (Qty) .DateofBirth _ (Street) (Z^Code) (State) Deep Sea Member• Month/Day/Year (Middle) (Fust) (Last) Lakes Member• .Telephone _L (AieaOtde) Inland Waters Member• With this application COPIES of your discharges mtist be submitted showing sufficient time to quadify yourself for the course(s) requested. You also must submit a COPY of each of the following: the first page of your union book indicating your department and seniority, your clinic card and the front and back of your Lundeberg School identification card listing the course(s) you have taken and completed. The Admissions Office WILL NOT schedule you until all of the above are received. RATING DATE DATEOF VESSEL HELD SHIPPED DISCHARGE f #• Pacific• 'I.. If the following information is not filled out completely, your application will not be process^. Social Security #____ Seniority' »>/ U S. Citizen: DVes * Department • No I am interested in the following coiirse(s) checked below or indi­ cated here if not listed Home Port. Endorsement(s) or License(s) now held •Yes Are you a graduate of the SHLSS trainee program? d No to If yes, which program: from Last grade of school completed Have you attended any SHLSS upgrading courses? •Ves DNO If u yes, course(s) coursers; taken — Have you taken any SHLSS SeaUfl Operations courses? DVes UNo you completed?. Do you hold the U.S. Coast Guard Lifeboatman Endorsement? •Ves DNO Firefighting:dYes DNO CP^dYes Primary language spoken — —^ — ———-—• • ~ DECK AB/Sealift IstClass Pilot ThiidMate Radar Observer Unlimited Master Inspected Towing Vessel • Towboat Operator Inland • Celestial Navigation • Simulator C:ourse • D • • • D Marine Electrical Maintenance Q Pumproom Maintenance & Operation D Re&igeration Systems Maintenance &Operation D Diesel Engine Technology D Assistant Engineei/Chief Engineer MotorVessel • Original 3rd Engineer Steam or Motor • RefrigeratedfTontainers Advanced Maintenance D Electro-Hydraulic Systems Q Automation Q Hydraulics • Marine ]Qectronics Technician STEWAl^ K yes, weeks ii«vw have 11 yes, how now many nntiiy wcciwa Date available for training _DATE. SIGNATURE, ALL DEPARTMENTS D Welding D Lifeboatman (must be taken with anothercourse) • Oil Sjrill Prevention & Containment • O • • • ADULT EDUCATION DEPARTMENT Adult Basic Education (ABE) High School Equivalency Program (GED) Developmental Studies (DVS) English as a Second Language (ESL) ABE/ESL Lifeboat Preparation • Assistant Cook Utility • CodtandBaker • FOWT • ChiefCook D QMED—^Any Rating COLLEGE PRCKJRAM • Chief Steward • Associates in Alts Degree • Towboat Inland Ox>k ° S^t^SIs^ffirin^I^^cs) U TowboatlnlandCook i-i «ssocuu«m Tramportatioa teilllic piid inacaHdaiKC wMli aresdNdaling kttcroaty If you prcaent origiBal Rccipti lod MKccHfully complete the ewirae. Ifyoo IttTeany questhmi,eonlact yow port agent before departing fur Ptaey Potat RETURN COMPLETED APPLICATION TO: SeilareniHany Lundeberg UpgnatingCenter. P.O. BOT75, Piney Point, MD 20674. E • ENGINE dNo iM •' �SEAMHRERS Seafarers Have you planned your summer vacation? The Lundeberg School can provide you and your family with an excellent vacation site. For details and rates, see page 22. Julj^19^ V^juam^^Nun^er^ Seafarers Campaign to Save Historic Queen Mary Hotel • #; W "]'i' i >'.• MB-.' •' 'J- \' '• '.St, • :Mj;; ?••;••• . ;:'. ••: "'•. %• ' • "' ;,>^/y,- ' ..".^ J- ' ' ' ' : "i; ; • -•' ----l.ii' ll'i - Members of the Seafarers Interna­ tional Union who are employed aboard the famed Queen Mary Hotel in Long Beach, Cdif. are seeing the fruits of their extensive efforts to keep open the city's leading tourist attraction. The result may be the saving of 1,200 Seafarers jobs aboard the historic ship turned hotel and tourist attraction which each year draws hundreds of thousands of visitors. The Long Beach Harbor Conunissioners, who at one point recom­ mended scrapping the entire Queen Mary operation after the current operator's lease expires, last month voted to keep the hotel portion open until September 30 and also to keep the restaurant and museum portions open until at least Januaiy 3. The Long Beach City Council had made even stronger recommenda­ tions to the Harbor Conunission, ad­ vising by a 6 to 3 vote to keep open the Queen Mary—^which has a labor agreement with the Seafarers shoreside arm, the United Industrial Workers (UIW)— until a new operator or an alternative use is found. Union Responds to Threat At least two dozen businessmen and companies reportedly are inter­ ested in taking over the operation of the Queen Mary and adjacent Spruce Goose, an enormous wooden airplane built in 1947 by Howard Hughes, both of which are owned by the city. In part as a result of the UIW's efforts, the Harbor Commis­ sion has authorized two consulting Brms to examine different operating possibilities, including a scenario in which the hotel/museum would be converted into a casino. Walt Disney Company, which currently is operating the vessel, is the third company to lease the Queen Mary since the UIW began repre­ senting the workers aboard it in 1970. The Burbank-based entertainment company originally planned to create a major seaside theme park and aquarium next to the Queen Mary but dropped that idea last year. Then, this past March, it also announced it would not renew the lease and at that time the Harbor Commission recom­ mended ceasing (meration of the Queen Mary as Of October 1 of this year. UIW members and officials, recognizing that this not only would put 1,200 people out of work but also would cripple what remains of Long Beach's tourism and thereby cause loss of revenue to the city, acted im­ mediately to save the traditionsteeped monument. UIW representatives attended city council meetings and initially drew a lukewarm response. The union then enacted a community-wide drive to raise awareness of the potentially catastrophic action of closing the Queen Mary. Within three weeks, more than 3,000 people had signed a The futures of the Queen Mary Hotel and (inset) the Spruce Goose are at stake. Marching before City Hall, workers from the Queen Mary Hotel show how they feel. Queen Mary workers protest the possible closing of the floating hotel. petition urging the commission and city council to maintain the Long Beach landmark. UIW officials and members ral­ lied throughout the city and gained support of many community groups. Councilman Warren Harwood quickly became an active supporter. Then, after hundreds of people pack­ ed the council meetings and urged support of the Queen Mary, a majority of councilmen, including Evan Braude and Ray Grabinski, pledged their support. A Tony Armstrong gets signatures for his petition to keep the Queen Mary open. The council's advice to keep the Queen Mary afloat weighed heavily on the Harbor Conunission, which agreed to make efforts to maintain or ^just operations. In its testimony before the council, the UIW noted that massive layoffs in Long Beach already have wounded the economy, and the last thing the city needs is more un­ employment which would result from closing the Queen Mary. The Seafarers ongoing campaign to keep the (^een Maiy open as a hotel and tourist attraction involved scores of members and the entire UIW Southern California staff. Those who dedicated long hours to the drive have been Linda Jefferson, Irma Ramirez, Margarita Alvarez, Wadenia Arendain, Irma Lerma, Frank Gill, Tony Armstrong, Ruth Fernandez, Bob Voden, Bud Rymer and Steve Edney. The Queen Mary made her initial voyage in 1936 and made her final voyage in 1967. She was then the flagslup of the Cunard fleet and the largest passenger vessel afloat. During World War II, the ship, registered under the English flag, carried troops and supplies between England and the United States. Her last active military duty was to bring European war brides of American servicemen to the States. Ife/p SkmgM to Find Mis^ng Child The National Center for Missing at (800) 843-5678 or the Santa Ana and Exploited Children has asked (Calif.) Police Department, Miss­ the membership of the SIU to help ing Persons Unit at (714) 387-5748. locate Monique Renee Roush. At the time of her disappearance on December 3, 1990 from Santa Ana, Calif., the child was 5 ft. 2 in. with brown hair (which may be dyed blonde) and brown eyes. She weighed 115 pounds. Now 17 years old, Monique Roush is considered an endangered runaway. She was last seen at a treatment center and may be with a male companion. Other identifying marks are a scar on her chin and a tattoo of a cross on her right ankle. Anyone having information should contact the National Center Monique Renee Roush for Missing and Exploited Children «... � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. 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Title A name given to the resource July 1992 Description An account of the resource HEADLINES HOUSE PANELS VOTE TO END RIVERS’ SAFETY LAW DISPARITY PLAN FOR U.S. SHIPPING GOES TO CONGRESS DANISH SHIP’S 14-MAN CREW IS AN ILLUSION PAY AND PROMOTION CHANGES IN STORE FOR GOV’T SERVICES MEMBERS CONTROVERSY AT USS BOILS OVER THREE VOTES KEEP SCAB BAN BILL FROM BEING HEARD IN SENATE SIUNA UNIONS CONVENE; MAP PLANS FOR ‘90S SAFETY TEAMS ARE VITAL ELEMENT IN SIU SCHOOL’S EDUCATION NETWORK SEAFARERS MEDICAL DEP’T DIRECTOR POST CHANGES IN HANDS ‘DR. SAN’ RETIRES; STEERED PROGRAM IN PUBLIC HOSPITAL CLOSURE PERIOD MV RANGER COMPLETES REFUELING OPERATIONS ON TIGHT SCHEDULE BENZENE TESTING OF SEAFAERS BEGINS JULY 27 SMU CONVENTION URGES ADMINISTRATION TO IMPLEMENT STRONG U.S. MARITIME POLICY SHIPPING PLAN GOES TO CONGRESS SIUNA CONVENTION DELEGATES CALL FOR FAIR TRADE PLAN SHIP UNION OFFICERS AGREE: JOINT ACTION KEY TO NEW POLICY TRICKY GRAIN OFFLOADING ON RAINY DAYS IS NO PROBLEM FOR INDEPENDENT’S CREW QMED HAWKINS PHOTOGRAPHS LIFE ABOARD S/L EXPLORER SEAFARERS APPEALS BOARD EXTENDS CURRENT UNION PROGRAMS SEAFARERS CAMPAIGN TO SAVE HISTORIC QUEEN MARY HOTEL Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 07/01/1992 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Newsprint Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Vol. 54, No. 7 1992 Periodicals Seafarers Log http://seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/68e26e5cdca9d9056ce1c29aeba3cac8.PDF 82f37c8fac632b9605513ee5e4a94125 PDF Text Text -V.-/ • OFFICIAL ORGAN OF THE SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION • ATLANHC GULF, LAKES AND INLAND WATERS DISTRIQ • AFL-CIO Volume 55, Number 7 Runaway ^ Sli.•sVisf:, ..^^ Nt A % 71^, .-V- . 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The most recent of these incidents in­ volved the Hot^duran-flag MV Golden Venture, which ran aground outside of New York City last month. Registered under a runaway flag, the Golden Venture incident points to the fact that flag-of-convenience ship registries are being utilized by those individuals who seek to evade legal authorities. Michael Sacco Runaway ship registries have long offered shipowners of the world havens from the safety standards, tax laws and rigorous inspection requirements of nations with a maritime history and infrastructure. Another bonus for the shipowner offered by a runaway registry is the ability to hire crewmembers from anywhere in the world, from the most ex­ ploitable labor pools, from nations that do nothing to protect the working conditions of their citizens. Flag-of-convenience registries also allow shipowners to dodge the legal regimes and responsibilities of their own nations. But the runaway registries are more than just a flag-dodging ploy. They allow those with an interest in escaping legal authority a way of doing so, By registering with bargain basement registries, the owner or the operator of a vessel is ensured a registry which has neither the means nor the inclination to pursue him for bending any standards or breaking any laws. That's because the runaway ship registry generally is nothing more than a mailbox-and-fax-machine operation set up by a couple of guys with fast bucks who run the flagof-convenience registry as a business, splitting the profits between themselves and the nation renting out its flag. ; The runaway registries are basically for-profit corporations. Runaway registries offer no real control. They offer no real govern­ ment agency dedicated to marine safety. They offer no real interest in the welfare of crewmembers. They offer no effective means of enforcement of the so-called standards they may put up as window dressing on their registries. Negotiations Under Way 1990-1993 Standanl Pact Extended fer 82 Days The SIU and its contracted operators that are signators to the standard freightship and tanker agreements have arranged for a 62-day extension of those pacts which were due to expire last month. The extension continues the contract, which was ratified in June 1990, until midnight August 16. The extension went into effect at midnight June 15. SIU Vice President Contracts Augie Tellez stated "the exten­ sion was agreed to by both sides rather than rush to do things at the nth hour." Meetings between the union and the American Maritime As­ sociation, a group of shipowners who contract with the SIU to pro­ vide unlicensed mariners for Aeir vessels, have been under way for several months. Tellez noted the companies during this same period are negotiating other con­ tracts with some of the officers' unions and the Longshoremen. Members Kept Advised "Our objective is to complete negotiations for the standard agreements on or before the ex­ tension deadline," Tellez said. "As always, we will keep the members informed." Meanwhile, negotiations on the West Coast between theSIU's Pacific Division and American President Lines were still under way as the midnight June 30 deadline approached. (The SIU Pacific Division is composed of the Sailors' Union of the Pacific which represents the deck depart­ ment, the Marine Firemen's Union which represents the en­ gine department and the SIU At­ lantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District which represents the steward department.) SIU Vice President West Coast George McCartney said he ex­ pected negotiations to go down to the wire but was not sure if a 30-day extension would be necessary. When the contract was last negotiated three years ago, talks were completed on the last day of a 30-day extension. Trainees Rescue Stranded Swimmers Two Lundeberg Schoo As Reiss navigated the sail­ swimmers to the center where it trainees rescued two teenagers at­ boat closer, the Seafarers could was discovered they were from tempting to swim against a strong see the teens had stopped swim­ the Piney Point, Md. community. current in St. George's Creek near ming and were holding on to each No medical treatment was re­ the Paul Hall Center for Maritime other while yelling. Reiss tossed quired as neither boy was injured. Training and Education in Piney a line to the pair. One of the boys Arrangements were made to grabbed it as the other retained his return 5iem to their homes. Point, Md. on June 19. Wes Reiss and Francis Pap- hold on him. Pappas reached First Rescue las, members of class 512, were over and pulled both teens into the The rescue was a first for both n a sailboat on St. George's Sailboat. Reiss and Pappas, who are due to Creek when a speedboat with five Exhausted But Thankful graduate at the end of this month. teenagers slowed down, then "They were exhausted," Reiss Unlike Pappas, Reiss has pre­ stopped, near them in the channel stated. "They plopped on the deck vious sailing experience having jy the St. George's Island bridge. and started thanlang us profuse­ worked on yachts in his home of Two of the teenagers jumped into ly." Pompano Beach, Fla. He came to Tools for Lawbreakers the creek and attempted tQ swim "The boys told us if somebody the Lundeberg School "because I These unregulated ship registries, established and maintained to to an island 70 yards away as the hadn't come soon, they were had heard about it and I wanted to speedboat departed. cater to shipowners' greed, are now—as can be seen in the press going to give up," Pappas noted. get the best training I could." The "They began swimming back­ where pictures show hundreds of people being smuggled into the wards," Reiss recalled. "The cur­ They were completely ex­ 23-year-old plans to sail in the United States on unseaworthy rustbuckets flying runaway flagsrent (going toward the Potomac hausted and had only been in the deck department. the tools of the trade for international lawbreakers and profiteers. Pappas is studying to be an liver) was swift and they began water about five minutes." Learning of the criminal syndicates who traffick in illegal human Reiss and Pappas explained engine department member. The elling for help immediately." cargo, extorting huge sums of money from their victims who hope Both Reiss and Pappas that the current was so strong that 19-year-old hails from Philadel­ to make it to the United States, using runaway-flag ships to do watched as the speedboat even experienced swimmers phia. He came to the Lundeberg their dirty work, only confirms our feelings that there is something returned but did not pick up the would have had problems staying School after he heard about the very unwholesome about this whole proposition of flag-of-con­ )air. The teens tried swimming in place, let alone trying to swim merchant marine from a Philadel­ forward. phia SIU member, QMED Billy venience registries. again but it did no good. The trainees brought the Sullivan. "They began bobbing in the While we know the world is not all wholesome and pure, the water," Pappas added. "We didn't question remains: why should the United States be a party to this enow if they were joking but we Idnd of dirty monkey business? didn't want to take a chance. It The United States government and the governments of every was instinctive. We took off to lelp them immediately." maritime nation, including Japan and those in Europe, should be Both trainees said they were deeply ashamed of their easy acceptance, and in some cases, their the only boaters in the area to embracing, of runaway registries. respond to the cries for help. The SIU intends to dig deeper into the charade of runaway 'There were other boats around, flags and to continue to publicize to the Congress, the administra­ )ut no one bothered to help," tion and to the public whatever we find. Reiss said. "It boggled my mind." House Backs Scab-Ban Bill; Senate Next The U.S. House of Repre­ sentatives on June 15 passed a bill that would prevent employers from permanently hiring the people (scabs) who cross picket lines to replace striking workers during lawful strikes. The legisla­ tion passed by a vote of 239-190. The bill now moves to the Senate, where a difficult and close battle is expected. The House last year passed similar legislation on two oc­ casions, but the Senate each time failed by less than a handful of votes to pass it. Supporters of the Workplace Fairness Act, includ­ ing the AFL-CIO and every U.S. union and scores of community and civic organizations, are working on a massive grassroots lobbying drive to convince senators that fair and balanced labor relations are provided for in this measure and are in the nation's interest. These groups are working to gamer enough Senate votes to prevent a threatened filibuster and to pass the bill. Unlike former President Bush, who vowed to veto the Workplace Fairness Act if it reached his desk. President Clin­ ton has promised to sign it if given the chance. If the bill becomes law, it would halt the trend started during the Reagan administration of firing workers who engage in strikes. For example, from 1985 to 1989, businesses hired so-called permanent replacement scabs in roughly one of every five strikes report^ to the federal government. In the recent debate on the House floor. Rep. Pat Williams (D-Mont.) asked, "What good is the right to strike if when you do. the boss fires you? Those mem­ bers who oppose this bill are for bosses firing workers for strik­ ing." Trainees Francis Pappas (left) and Wes Reiss pose on the Lundeberg As passed by the House, the School dock where they brought two exhausted swimmers to safety bill, also known as H.R. 5, does after rescuing them from St. George's Creek. two things: • Prohibits employers from Volume 55. Number 7 July 1993 hiring "jpermanent replacements" for workers who go on strike over The Seafarers LOG (ISSN 0160-2047) is published economic issues, like wages or monthly by the Seafarers International Union; Atlantic, benefits. Current law prohibits Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District; AFL-CIO; 5201 permanent replacements only in Auth Way; Camp Springs, Md. 20746. Telephone (301) strikes over unfair labor practices 899-0675. Second-class postage paid at MSC Prince on the part of employers. Georges, Md20790-9998 and at additional mailing • Prohibits employers from offices. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to the giving any employment ad­ Seafarers LOG, 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, Md. vantage to a striking worker who 20746. crosses a picket line to return to Communications Department Director and Editor, Jes­ work before the end of a strike; sica Smith; Managing Editor, Daniel Duncan; Associate H.R. 5 only applies to union Editors, Jordan Biscardo and Corrina Christenseh; As­ work sites, including those in­ sociate EditociPlDduction, Deborah A Hirtes; Art, BUI volved in an organizing cam­ Brower. paign. �r: JULY 1993 SEAFARERS LOG 3 10 SIU Co.'sWin Bids To Run 68 RRF Ships t'" A' ' I:- QMED Claudio Mazzaia (left) and Bob Milan, aboard a flatboat on the Mississippi River, talk union over a battery-operated public address system to Avondale shipyard workers on their lunch break. Avondale Goes Union in 1,804 to 1,263 Vote Keeping in mind the issues of pay, health insurance and work site safety, the workers at the New Orleans-based shipyard of Avondale Industries voted "yes" for union representation by a margin of 1,804 to 1,263. In balloting conducted by the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB), an impartial agency of Ae U.S. government, on June 25, shipyard workers voted to go union after a four month organiz­ ing effort in which Avondale's management attempted to scare or pressure the employees out of their support for the union. Not counted in the three-totwo pro-union vote are 847 chal­ lenged ballots. The majority of Continued on page 16 Ten companies that have col­ collective bargaining agreements with the SIU were awarded con­ tracts from the Maritime Ad­ ministration (MarAd) to manage 68 Ready Reserve Force (RRF) vessels located across the country. As a result, the un­ licensed crewing needs of these vessels will be met by Seafarers. A total of 14 companies were awarded contracts for the 92 ships in the federal agency's RRF fleet which is kept in an advanced state of readiness to meet surge sealift needs when requested by the military. The contracts range from two-and-a-half to a full five years. SlU-contracted companies whose bids were accepted, along with the number of ships they will manage, include; All Marine Ser­ vices (3), American. Overseas Marine (10), American President Lines (11), Apex Marine (5), Bay Ship Management (8), Interna­ tional Marine Carriers (8), Interocean Management (7), OMl Corp. (10), Stapp Towing Com­ pany (2) and U.S. Marine Management (4). Sea-Land, APL Seek OK To ReHag 20 U.S. SAIjps • a-^:' " Citing the lack of a new U.S. maritime program, Sea-Land Service Inc. and American President Lines (APL) an­ nounced on June 28 that the companies are each filing ap­ plications for approval from the U.S. government to transfer 20 vessels to foreign registry. Sea-Land, a subsidiary of CSX Corporation, is seeking ap­ proval for the transfer of 13 ships; APL said it will file to reflag seven of its 15 U.S.-flag containerships. Under the Shipping Act of 1916, the U.S. government must approve transfers of Americanflag ships to foreign registries. Applications for such transfers are submitted to the Maritime Administration, which makes an evaluation based on the nation's security needs and other factors. The two liner companies have been threatening such a move for over a year, stating that unless a government program was put in place which ad­ dress^ the inability of U.S.-flag ships to compete in the world transportation market, the car­ riers would transfer tonnage to foreign flags. Competitive Factors ;/ ' ' In its announcement, SeaLand President John P. Clancey said the company "can no longer afford to continue operating these vessels under the U.S. flag, competing against lower-cost, foreign-flag operators or sub­ sidized U.S.-flag operators." The Sea-Land official also said that should a new U.S. maritime program be put into place, Sea-Land would consider returning its vessels to American registry. John Lilly, the chairman of American President Companies, Ltd., APL's parent company, claimed the ship transfer an­ nouncement was provoked by "the message from the ad­ ministration that there will not be funding for a comprehensive maritime reform program." SIU to Do All Possible tional trades carry U.S. militaiy cargo under contract to the U.S. government. Sea-Land's state­ ment said it "may file for ap­ proval of foreign registry for some of those vessels." Sixteen of the company's containerships are engaged in the domestic trades in service to Alaska, Hawaii and Puerto Rico and, by law, muSt be operated under the U.S. flag. News reports of the liner companies' reflagging request said that of APL's seven ships up for foreign registry, five were built in 1988 and two in 1980. In addition, APL said it will apply to operate under foreign registry the six vessels the com­ pany is currently having built in German and South Korean shipyards. Upon receipt of Sea-Land's June 28 notice to the union of its intent to seek reflagging authority, SIU President Michael Saccd immediately ad­ vised the Seafarers' member­ ship of the action. In a communication to all ports, he said the union will be meeting with representatives of SeaLand to discuss any and all moves by the company which impact on the employment op­ portunities of the membership. Continue the Fight "The membership, of course, SIU President Sacco, in a is assured that the union will be doing everything possible to public statement on the reflag­ secure the maximum protection of ging moves, said that "any time the member's interests," Sacco diere is a danger of a loss of American-flag ships and a con­ said Sea-Land will apply to sequent loss of American jobs it MarAd to reflag six ships in the is cause for deep concern not trans-Atlantic service; four in only to seamen but also to the as a whole." the trans-Pacific trades; two in nation He added, "The answer to the the Asia-Europe Express ser­ maritime industry's problems is vice; and one in feeder service in still a comprehensive approach Asia. Of these vessels six are that will result in programs that Atlantic Class, six are D9J's and will provide the United States a one is a D6 ship. balanced U.S.-flag fleet Sea-Land's announcement viable, which serves the national inter­ said it seeks to put these vessels est. under the ship registry of the "The SIU is committed to Republic of the Marshall Is­ continuing to work in that direc­ lands, an independent nation tion. We diink there is the wis­ with a population of 41,000 dom and the motivation in this tpade up of a series of 32 atolls country to attain a comprehen­ in the West Pacific Ocean. sive U.S.-flag fleet. In short, we 12 Others Considered cannot envision an America Sea-Land's remaining 12 without a visible presence on U.S.-flag ships in the interna­ the high seas," Sacco said. During Operation Desert Storm/Desert Shield in 1990-91, MarAd called to active duty a total of 79 RRF vessels to cany materiel to U.S. forces overseas. The ships were crewed by U.S. citizens. The companies whose bids were accepted are responsible for maintaining, activating and operating the vessels. The ships must be capable of activation within five, 10 or 20 days, as 1 I' IMC's Cape Flattery is one of eight RRF ships the company will manage and operate under a contract with the Maritime Administration. List of Vessels To Be Managed By SIU Companies In the awarding of MarAd contracts to manage and operate Ready Reserve Force Vessels to U.S. shipping companies, the agency selected 10 enterprises which have collective bargaining agree­ ments with the SIU. That means, should the need ari^e ~ either from reserve operating status (ROS) or an activation of any kind -Seafarers would crew the following ships: \AII Marine Services Pioneer Crusader Pioneer Contractor Pioneer Commander American Overseas Marine Cape Juby Cape Johnson Cape Nome Southern Cross Santa Ana California Cape Lambert Cape Lobos Wnght Cuiliss American President Lines Jupiter Cape Isabel Cape Inscription Comet Meteor Cape Breton Cape Blanco Cape Bover Cape Borda Cape GibsonCape Girardeau Apex Marirte Gulf Shipper Gulf Trader Gulf Merchant Gulf Banker Gulf Farmer iBay Ship Management Mount Washington Mount Vemon Petersburg American Explorer American O^r^ Potomac Chesapeake Shoshone IIMC Cape Florida Cape Flattery Cape Farewell Grand Canyon State Gem State Keystone State Austral Lightning Green Mountain State lOM Gopher State Flickertail State Comhusker State Diamond State Equality State Cape Bon Northern Light OMl Corp. Cape Catoche Cape Carthage Cape Clear Cape Cod Cape Canaveral Cape Canso Cape Chalmers Cape Mohican Cape Mendocino Cape May : A---:,w il^ppTqwing Mission Buenaventura Mission Capistrano \USSMl Lake Scan Pride Cape Catawba The Cape Cod is one of 10 RRF vessels operated by OMl Corp. •" • ' -/ - -v determined by the Navy. The RRF fleet primarily con­ sists of roll-on/roll-off vessels, container ships, bulkers, tankers, freighters and military support ships. They are tied up in various ports around the country on the Atlantic, Pacific and Gulf coasts. Other companies that received bids were Farrell Lines, Marine Carriers (USA), Marine Transport Lines and Mormac Marine Transport. -"1? - • ••': , •• ' . '^7'rr^" T-sr ' �t-. -yy. 4 SEAFARERS LOG JULY 1993 Giant Grain inlaresis Step Up Attacks On Cargo Preference Legislators from agricultural president of the North American no available docking areas, and commodity producing states and Export Grain Association Other related problems. All other the giant multinational grain in­ (NAEGA), which represents 40 foreign vessels have contracts terests are continuing their at­ where the Russian government tacks on cargo preference, the law *One can only wonder pays for the delays.) Vice Commander Wallace Sansone (right), of the Military Sealift The chairman of the Senate Command, tells a House subcommittee that cargo preference laws of the land which allocates a cer­ what multinational Merchant Marine Subcommittee, helped make sure the U.S. had adequate sealift to fight the Persian tain percentage of government- agribusinesses should John Breaux (D-La.), attempted Gulf war. Listening is Acting Maritime Administrator Joan Yim. impelled cargo to U.S.-flag be called for stuffing to quickly rally support against vessels. their pockets with bil­ the late-night ammendment, The broadsides on U.S.-flag lions upon billions of numbered 497, which was ofshipping began shortly after U.S. tajqtayers'dollars.* ferred by Senators Hank Brown President, Clinton announced at an April summit with Russian — Rep. Helen Bentley, referrin (R-Colo.) and Charles Grassley agricultural subsidies receivei (R-lowa) during the debate on the President Boris Yeltsin a $1.6 bil­ to by giants grain companies Clinton budget package for Fiscal lion aid package to assist the people of Russia. Of that amount, Year 1994. $700 million was set aside in Buy Lowest-Priced Grain grain and food credits through the multinational agribusinesses, was "If the argument is we shoulc Legislation to ban foreign-flag then return that evening without U.S. government's Food for called to task for his comments ship at the lowest possible price at Progress program. The president critical of the law and the U.S.- all times, should we not buy the vessels that sail in and out of the stopping at another port. Ibe Wll would close loopholes announced cargo preference laws flag merchant fleet. (See accom­ grain at the cheapest price, no same U.S. port offering one-day gaming cruises is before the full in the Passenger Vessel Act of would apply to the Russian aid panying story below.) matter, where it comes from? The House subcommittee asked Breaux. "Should we not House of Representatives follow­ 1886 and the Jones Act of 1920 package. In the face of the vehement hearing came a day after the buy wheat in China and use ing action by the House Merchant that have allowed the U.S. Cus­ attack, valiant efforts are being Senate past a non-binding resolu­ taxpayers' dollars to do that and Marine and Fisheries Committee toms Service to declare such voyages as legal. (Yet, the same made by a number of repre­ tion urging the cost to carry cargo then give it to the new Russian on June 30. The United States-Flag Pas­ federal agency has ruled that sentatives and senators to shed preference aid be no more than republics? 1 suggest most people light on the self-serving nature of double the competitive world would not think that is a good senger Vessel Act of 1993 (H.R. charter fishing boats sailing into 1250) was marked up without international waters, but return­ the commodity giants' opposition market rates. (U.S.-flag vessels idea." amendments and sent to the full ing to the same port without stop­ to cargo preference. At a House are forced to pay the cost of Added Senator Paul Sarbanes House. (Mark up means the legis­ ping, must be U.S.-built, Merchant Marine Subcommittee delays in Russian ports caused by Continued on page 16 lators prepare the bill for action U.S.-owned and U.S.-flagged.) hearing on cargo preference, the a lack of cargo storage locations. by the next highest chamber, in If enacted, H.R. 1250 would this case the full House of Repre­ phase out all foreign-flag ships in sentatives.) The SIU, joined by the market as of March 9,1993 by the American Maritime Officers the latter of January 1,2000 or 15 (formerly District 2-MEBA) and years after the date the ship was the International Association of built or underwent a major con­ Masters, Mates and Pilots, tes­ version. They will be able to stay tified in favor of the bill during a in operation past January 1, 2000 The June 23 hearing on cargo gressman who represents the only if American citizens are hearing in March. preference legislation by the Norfolk, Va. area. In presenting the bill to the full employed on board, a U.S.-flag House Merchant Marine Sub­ Representative Helen Delich panel. Committee Chairman vessel with at least 75 percent of committee turned into a session Bentley (R-Md.) questioned a Gerry Studds (D-Mass.) noted, the passenger capacity does not where representatives of both statement made by McCoy during H.R. 1250 creates jobs for U.S. enter the same m^ket or the ves­ political parties exposed the mul­ a House agriculture hearing on shipyards and jobs for American sel is not sold. tinational agribusinesses and cargo preference a week earlier seagoing workers. It also makes Americans Should Benefit their Washington mouthpiece, when he said NAEGA is "a sure that foreign-flag vessels When he offered the bill to the the North American Export Grain simple little trade association." which transport millions of U.S. Congress, Representative Gene Association (NAEGA), of want­ "It is my understanding that citizens every year are subject to Taylor (D-Miss.) called the ing more government largess at NAEGA has about 40 members full safety inspections by the cruise-to-nowhere industry "a the expense of the U.S.-flag mer­ including all of the biggest multi­ Coast Guard." sham." During the mark-up ses­ national grain houses and some of chant fleet. Rep. Helen Bentley (R-Md.) offers Phase-Out Provisions sion, he added American citizens "If the name of the game in all the biggest companies in the the House Merchant Marine Sub­ H.R. 1250 would phase out all are the market. We ought to get of our humanitarian aid programs world," Bentley told him. "The committee an eight-page list of existing foreign-flag passenger the benefits." and such activities is to maximize largest grain houses are owned by foreign-flag vessels owned by vessels engaged in "cruises-toAdding his support to the how much food gets delivered to some of the richest companies in members of NAEGA. nowhere." It calls for the ships in legislation was Representative country A, B or C, we wouldn't the world." the trade to be U.S.-flagged, U.S.Jack Fields (R-Texas), who necessarily be buying only Farm Subsidy Recipients owned by companies affiliated built and U.S.-owned. pointed out, "These voyages American grain to supply the After McCoy told the con- with NAEGA. She asked McCoy On a daily basis, more than a being conducted exclusively by needs of country A, B or C," Rep­ gresswoman that none of the to supply a list to see if the num­ dozen ships leave ports—^piimarily foreign-owned, foreign-flagged resentative Herb Bateman (R- foreign interests involved with ber of ships he would record in Florida and California—on one- and foreign-manned cruise ships Va.) told Steve McCoy, NAEGA benefitted from "foreign matched hers. day voyages iqto international represent a significant economic VAEGA's president. aid paid for by the American tax­ waters where gambling is legal. growth potential." "We would buy it on the inter­ payers," Bentley stated, "Mr. Taylor Notes Difference national marketplace where it McCoy, think of what you're After listening to McCoy's Seafarers March with UFCW Strikers was available cheaper," con­ saying!" testimony that Congress ought to tinued Bateman, who serves as Later, she noted that of the change cargo preference laws. the ranking minority member of $3.7 billion paid by the Export Representative Gene Taylor (Dthe subcommittee. "But 1 suspect Enhancement Program between Miss.) said he did agree with the the American farm community 1985 and 1991, $688 million NAEGA president on that one and the grain dealers would very went to NAEGA member Cargill point. Then, the congressman strongly resist our buying and $503 million to French- stated where they differed, "I Australian wheat or Brazilian owned and NAEGA member think Congress ought to change soybeans or the rest. Louis Dreyfus Corp. (The Export the law and require 100 percent of "1 resent very much hearing Enhancement Program was our products be shipped on representations of the American created in the 1985 farm bill to American-flag carriers." merchant marine community as make American agricultural Representative Alcee Hast­ being 'Welfare Queens of the commodities competitive with ings (D-Fla.) urged Congress to Sea' coming from people whose subsidized food products grown "give everybody a level playing livelihood is more deeply, af­ and produced in the European field and let American-flag ves­ fected by the things the United Community and other nations.) sels carry this grain," while Rep­ States government does for them Bentley then asked McCoy if resentative Bart Stupak (D-Mich.) Seafarers from the port of New York march In the UFCW Local and on their account than any­ any of the NAEGA members added that the govemment "owes it 1262 picket lines during the union's recent strike against area thing the United States govern­ owned foreign-flag vessels. After to the merchant marine industry grocery store chains. Pictured above (left to right) are Seafarers ment does or has been doing in a he said he did not know, Bentley and also the U.S. taxpayers to make Jack Caffey Jr. and Robert Gorbea with UFCW members Carole long, long time for this merchant waved from the dais an eight- sure (cargo preference) laws are Graves and Mike Natoli. The strike was settled June 17. marine," concluded the„ con­ page list of vessels she said were fully executed." Fill Advanced by Panel PmhiUts Foreign Ships in 1-Day Cruise Market Home Panel Expams IHeal OthPI Commodity "tiadors �JULY 1993 SEAFARERS LOG 5 Uunaway RegisMes Serve as Conduits for Alien Smuggiing More and more, the nation is Flag^of-convenience learning of the key role of registries were dubbed runaway runaway-flag ships in aiding registries by American maritime criminal syndicates to pull off unions in the 1940s because of smuggling operations moving their use as a device for thousands of people seeking a life shipowners to pay a nominal fee in the U.S. The recent surge of to an agency designated by a nonattempts to smuggle Chinese na­ maritime natibn seeking to raise tionals into the United States has revenue and thereby escape frorh spotlighted the issue of runawaya maritime nation's safety regula­ flag shipping and pointed out how tions, procedures arid inspections, these unregulated, lax ship tax laws and higher wages paid to registries serve as useful tools to crewrriembers. international outlaws and Part of that escape is ac­ criminals. complished through the ease of Since 1991, 24 vessels—the involving several nations in the majority of which are from operation of one vessel, thereby runaway registries—carrying creating red tape and enforcement thousands of would-be illegal im­ difficulties for authorities. migrants have been intercepted on U.S. shores. This year alone, Smugglers Try Mexico the U.S. Coast Guard has stopped The problem is not limited to nearly 2,000 immigrants from the U.S. coasts. Reacting tathe Coast Far East. Many others successful­ Guard's steppedjip efforts to ly make it into the U.S. without catch smugglers in U.S. ter­ being caught. ritories, the syndicates have tried The most recent case to hit AP by Michael Albans to exploit Mexico by unloading U.S. newspaper headlines is the Illegal Immigrants huddle in blankets in the morning chill on a New York beach after reaching shore from MV Golden Venture. Other the freighter Golden Venture, which ran aground in the pre-dawn hours of June 6,1993. A human wave the illegal immigrants there, then notable, recent incidents involved of illegal Chinese boat people is finding its way to U.S. shores, where the immigrants apply for asylum. providing ground transportation to America. The Journal of Com­ the East Wood and the Manyoshi the loose and unregulated style of While the U.S. court system is Runaways: merce recently reported that offi­ Maru (see additional stories, this runaway registries. In the case of attempting to prosecute the per­ A Big Part of the Problem cials from the State Department, page). the Golden Venture, the U.S. Coast petrator of these illegal traffickers Long known as a vehicle to Coast Guard and Immigration In these smuggling operations Guard had to follow a trail which of human lives, often those ul­ escape taxes, safety laws and and Naturalization Service all which have been caught by U.S. law enforcement officials, inves­ involved a flag switch and vessel timately responsible are too hard other protective regulations, flag- have confirmed that Asian crime tigations have been hampered by name change in the middle of atrip. to find, hidden behind layers of of-convenience registries are part syndicates are using Mexico (and agencies and front companies, all of the root of the recent spate of possibly Central America) in this located in different countries. immigrant smuggling. As manner. Often, the easiest target for law demonstrated in several recent in­ The paper quoted a U.S. bor­ enforcement officials are the cidents on both U.S. coasts and in der patrol spokesman as saying crewmembers of these vessels, Havvaii, runaway-flag ships are that from October 1992 to late last who themselves come from dif­ the most popular means of month, there have been 400 ferent countries than those of the transportation to America for the detentions of undocumented ship registry or the ship's owners. aliens—whose "travel agents" in Chinese citizens at the San Diego For the smugglers, the traf­ frontier, compared with only 34 While the saga of the Honduran-flag Golden Venture last ficking of illegal aliens is big the syndicates are criminals. If the immigrants knew how during the first 10 months of last month made national headlines, it hardly is the only recent business. In most cases, the incident involving the attempted smuggling on flag-of-con- people being transported pay unsafe many runaway ships are, year. Mexico has tried to battle this venience registered vessels, of Chinese illegal immigrants thousands of dollars to Asian or they might never come aboard. Indeed, a marine insurers group in problem, but is handicapped by into the United States. Mexican smuggling syndicates. London reports that of its most lengthy coastlines and limited Here are a few other noteworthy examples: Smugglers often charge as much recent 133 inspections of resources. As a result. President • In December, the freighter ManyoshiMaru-^apanese- as $20,000 to $50,000 per person runaway ships, only 21 vessels Clinton recently announced owned but registered under the flag of Honduras—was for a one-way trip, forged passed the first time around. That to work more closely with plans offi­ seized in the San Francisco Bay as it prepared to unload its passport and strategic advice on means an 84 percent failure rate, cials in China and Taiwan to com­ human cargo. The Immigration and Naturalization Service what to do if caught. or five out of every six. bat the situation. discovered that 180 undocumented Chinese had been kept The travel accommodations i.| H-. Recent Cases of Runaway Ships Used in Human Smuggiing Operations ^ :1 below decks during a 42-day voyage from China. Partially because the Chinese's living conditions were so bad—the cargo holds where they dwelled were liberally strewn with vomit and human waste—the case drew the attention of several federal agencies. The shjp's Indonesian captain last month was sentenced to two years in federal prison for conspiring to smuggle illegal aliens into the U.S. The eight other crewmembers received lesser sentences, and none of the Chinese has been returned home. • Last month, a pair of fishing vessels—including the China-owned, Honduran-registered Chin Lung Hsiang—al­ legedly attempted to bring 300 aliens to the San Diego area. A grand jury has indicted five men on charges to smuggle, transport and conceal undocumented Chinese. • Also last month, indictments were handed down in the case of the vessel Pai Sheng, which allegedly dropped off nearly 200 Chinese near the Golden Gate Bridge. The ships have been seized, and most of the undocumented Chinese have been taken into custody. The Pai Sheng flies the Taiwanese flag, yet the vessel holds Honduran documents and is managed via a company in Hong Kong. • In January, a Panamanian-flagged vessel owned by a company in Hong Kong failed in its attempt to smuggle 500 Chinese nationals into Hawaii. The Coast Guard, aided by the SlU-crewed Patriot, discovered the runaway flag East Wood dead in the water 1,500 miles southwest of Hawaii. The Pafr/of—first on the scene—performed a search-andrescue; a Coast Guard vessel later escorted the East Wood to a U.S. Army base on Kwajalein Atoll in the Marshall Islands. A federal grand jury in Honolulu has issued an indictment against a person believed to be in charge of the smuggling operation, and a trial is scheduled to begin this morith. Among the issues to be resolved are whether a hijacking took place (as alleged by East Woodcrewmembers); if two missing crewmembers were thrown overboard by the al­ leged hijackers; and if the captain or crew were involved in the botched smuggling operation. hardly are commensurate with those "fees." Often, the i migrants live in slave-like conditions while aboard the runaway-flag ships, suffering If nothing else, the grounding ferred to Honduras. The vessel from malnutrition, dehydration of the MV Golden Venture last then stopped in Kenya to pick up and severely unsanitary sur­ month at a New York City beach 200 more Chinese nationds. roundings. According to published Even if the immigrants arrive helped point out to millions of in America and find work, they Americans that their country is reports, the ship was supposed to might spend years trying to pay being besieged by smuggling at­ rendezvous with an unidentified off their debts to the smugglers. tempts launched from runaway- vessel somewhere in the Atlantic, whereupon the immigrants would' Many illegal immigrants sell their flag ships. When the foreign-owned, switch ships. When no other ship personal belongings in order to post small deposits for the voyage runaway-flag freighter inadver­ arrived, a crewmember who to America; once in the U.S., they tently stopped in the nation's un­ turned out to be the agent of a become virtual indentured ser­ official media capital, plenty of Chinese crime boss tied up the vants, living in slums while the reporters and cameramen arrived captain, took command and or­ vast majority of their earnings to capture the harrowing scene. It dered the Golden Venture to New . consisted of almost 300 undocu­ York. goes to the smugglers. Soon after the grounding, mented Chinese immigrantsAnyone who falls behind on some wearing business suits. Americans through news reports the payments faces grave conse­ some wearing only underwear— got a taste of the liyes of illegal quences. As reported last month huddled on the shore, soon to be immigrants travelling aboard in the New York Times, the smug­ picked up by federal authorities. runaway-flag ships. The Chinese glers employ enforcers who beat Eight other would-be immigrants told authorities they had paid syn­ laggards. Sometimes, the enfor­ had died trying to swim to shore; dicates thousands of dollars cers take another route: abducting the whereabouts of five others apiece so they could experience the aliens and holding them until were (and remain) unknowri. the American dream. Photos relatives from overseas pay ran­ The Golden Venture, a rusting, showed the incredibly cramped, soms. Often, the debtors are tor­ 150-foot freighter with a Bur­ foul quarters where the Chinese tured until payment arrives. mese and Indonesian crew, began had lived throughout the fourFor example, in late May its voyage from Thailand in month voyage—during which authorities discovered more than February bearing Panamanian time they subsisted on one meal a 50 illegal Chinese immigrants registry and the name Tong Sem. day and little water in grossly un­ huddled together in a New Jersey Ninety Chinese emigrants were sanitary conditions. warehouse. The Chinese were aboard at that time. The captain and 10of the other being held there until relatives One month later, the In­ 12 crewmembers have been produced $25,000 to $30,000, the donesian-owned ship changed charged in this incident, which Times reported. names and had its registry trans­ still is under investigation. Golden Venture's Grounding SpoHlghis Runaways' Role J "• f • •••V,-: •,? , , '••V • -• -'i.'.. . '.t S �6 JULY 1993 SEAFARERS LOG Crew Proud ot^eek Hew220-Foot AHoa II Seafarers have nothing but praise for the new Alton Belle Riverboat Casino and the Alton Ending. The new boat, known as ihc Alton Belle II, began sailing in early June after the barge which houses the Alton Landing was moved into position. The addition of the riverboat and barge provided many new jobs aboard the casino which is docked in the Illinois town lo cated approximately 20 miles north of St. Louis. The SIU will continue to rep resent crewmembers aboard the new riverboat and barge as it has since 1991, shortly after the casino operation began. The new crewmembers will join other STL members working as officers anc deckhands, food and beverage service employees, galley workers, ticket sales-people reservationists, housekeepers The Alton Belle H is 220 feet long and features three decks for gambling, sit-down bar areas and a deli. cashiers and maintenance The design of the riverboat allows up to 1,400 passengers to ride at one time. workers. sit-down bar areas on all three featuring the Piasa House res­ the Alton Belle II. Pennell has Crewmembers Are Excited taurant, buffet and bar for pas­ been a union member since the New SIU member, Deckhanc decks and a deli. sengers to use before and after employees voted in 1991 to be, "I love the Alton Belle II. I Vincent Gibbs, told a reporter cruises. It also includes a snack­ represented by the SIU for pur­ from the Seafarers LOG, "I love have a lot of seatime already and I bar, cocktail lounge, gift shops poses of collective bargaining. the ntw Alton Belle and the union. am working toward getting She is in the process of applying I've never met such nice people licensed. I really enjoy my job and guest services. for upgrading courses at the LunPiasa House steward depart­ in both the employees and- the here," saidDeckhand Jeff Newton, deberg School. ment worker Pamela Fry visitors. Everyone works so good a new crewmember having just described herself and SIU mem­ together. We're like a big family. served sbc^ years in the U.S. Navy. "I'm really excited about ber Sbeila Pennell as the "jacks upgrading. I've heard a lot of There is always praise for doing a Landing Is Enlarged of all trades" in the galley. Fry good things about the school" she good job and that really makes and Pennell do everything from noted. The Alton Belle //docks at the you feel good." making snacks to preparing gour­ SlU-crewed Alton Landing Constructed in Jacksonville, Continued on page 23 t)arge, which is a two-deck barge met meals for the passengers of Fla., the sophisticated new river­ boat features a sleek, aerodynamic look and is 55 feet longer and slightly wider than the After a Year-Long Fight to Save Ship original riverboat casino. The new design allows up to 1,400 passengers to ride at one time, Deckhand John Hargis sweeps which triples the old riverboat's Several hundred people turned water off the deck after an after­ capacity. The 220-foot craft fea­ out to celebrate the reopening of noon thunderstorm. tures three decks for gambling. the Queen Maiy Seaport on June 23 in Long Beach, Calif. While everyone there: seemed enthusiasic about the ceremony, members of the United Industrial Workers UIW) who were in attendance rightfully cheered a little louder and took more satisfaction in the event than did most others. The UIW, which is the SIU's industrial division and which rep­ resents the workers aboard the Queen Mary, waged a year-long grassroots campaign to prevent what once seemed an inevitable overseas relocation of the historic liner-tumed-hotel. The union's efforts—such as packing city council meetings, SIU Secretary-Treasurer John Fay addresses crowd of well-wishers demonstrating, collecting signa­ at bow of Queen Mary. tures for petitions and other ac­ tivities—^were rewarded late last city council meeting." cluding British Consul General year when the City of Long Beach More than 400 UIW members Merrick S. Baker-Bates, RMS bought the vessel and subsequently are employed at the Queen Mary Foundation Chairman of the approved a five-year lease; Seaport, which covers 55 acres Board Dr. Robert Gumbiner and and includes the hotel, numerous other city and state officials. restaurants and shops both aboard Business had been brisk since The American Queen is scheduled to begin service by April 1995. the Queen Mary and at the adjacent the Queen Mary partially Queen's Marketplace village, a reopened in February and jumped The SlU-contracted Delta elevators. But the designers' goal new ride and game area for dramatically the weekend follow­ Queen Steamboat Company "is to create a boat that relies more children, and other features. The ing the ^nd reopening. More plans to have its newest and most on charm than on glitz," the steam­ number of employees is expected than 12,(XX) people showed up at elaborate paddlewheel steam­ boat company said in a statement. to increase steadily now that the the Queen Mary on Saturday, June boat—the American Queen—in Designers wUl create a late I9thcomplex—Long Beach's major 4, and more than 13,500 others centuiy look for the paddlewheeler, operation by April 1995. tourist attracdon^as reopened. were there on the following Sun­ Last month, at a steel-cutting which will be built with a covered SIU Secretary-Treasurer John day. Both days' numbers surpassed ceremony in New Orleans, the deck utilizing swings and rocking Fay, one of the speakers at the a decade-old record of ap­ company celebrated the start of chairs. Joseph Prevratil, president of the ceremony, noted the "textbook proximately 11,000 visitors. construction of the 420-foot, sixAn antique steam engine that foundation which operates the cooperation between labor and In mid-April, the Queen Mary deck vessel which is being built at originally drove a dredge called QueenMary, credited the SIU and management" which helped save was placed on the National Register the McDermott, Inc. shipyard in the Kennedy will propel the UIW for helping save the ship. the vessel. of ffistoric Places. The ship ^ed Amelia, La. at an estimated cost American Queen, 's 60-ton paddle Dozens of other dignitaries from 1936 to 1967. It also served as authorizing the not-for-profit also attended the ceremony, in­ of $60 million. Like its sister wheel. a troop carrier during World War 11. Other features of the new boat RMS Foundation, Inc. to operate ships, the Delta Queen and the the luxury liner. Locally Mississippi Queen, the American include: renowned businessman Joseph Queen will cruise the Mississippi • A showroom and lecture hall Prevratil—who formerly and Ohio rivers as well as several designed to look like a miniature operated the Queen Mary during of their tributaries. opera house, its most profitable days—is presi­ The American Queen is the • A design which will allow dent of RMS Foundation. first steam-powered riverboat passengers to observe the en"A year ago, things looked built in the U.S. in almost 20 gineroom at work, bleak for the Queen Mary," Prev­ years. Able to accommodate 420 • 206 suites and staterooms, ratil said at the ceremony. In overnight passengers, it is the recounting the successful battle to • An all-steel welded hull and largest overnight passenger ves­ save the ship, he added, "I'd like superstructure. sel built in the United States since to acknowledge the Seafarers The project will employ more the SS United States in 1953. Union and the UIW, who were The new boat's plans call for than 5(X) shipyard workers and left, UIW Representative Irma Lerma and UIW members Irma tireless [and were] atevei^ harbor Frorn plenty of modem amenities, in­ subcontractors for nearly two Ramirez, Margaret Alvarez and Linda Jefferson enjoy the Queen commission meeting and eveiy Mary's grand opening. cluding a swimming pool and years. Queen Mary Reopens with Fanfare SEAPORT ConstnicBon Commences On New Paddlewheeler ]UNE 23,1993 �' ,W' JULY 199? SEAFARERS LOG Tax Delmteil la tim Senate As Congress on Budget The Senate failed to adopt the They demonstrated how two Clinton administration's identical tankers—one plying the proposal for a tax based on the domestic trade from a Gulf energy content of fuel, known as refinery, the other sailing from a British thermal units (Btu), fol­ Caribbean port and both heading lowing an intense lobbying effort to the same northeastern U.S. by the Seafarers, maritime inter­ port—would travel basically the ests and other energy users. same mileage. Yet, with a Btu tax The Btu tax was included in in place, the fuel costs for the the administration budget pack­ domestic vessel would be age as a means of reducing the $26,000 more than the one sailing deficit. The House of Repre­ from the international port for the sentatives approved the tax when voyage. it passed the proposed Fiscal Year In addressing the interests of 1994 budget. However, the the Ashing industry, Sacco wrote Senate rejected the idea. in a letter to the members of the Senate Finance Committee that 'Destroys Tanker Fleet' In a joint communication to U.S. fishing boats would bear an members of Congress, SIU Presi­ unfair burden under the proposed dent Michael Sacco—along with tax. "Since foreign fishermen John Stocker, president of the would not be subject to the same Shipbuilders Council of America, tax, it will create a noncompeti­ and Jack Goldstein, president of tive market resulting in increased OMI Corp.—pointed out the Btu imported seafood products," he tax would hurt all of the U.S.-flag noted. "Additionally, it creates an maritime industry. Concerning unequal trading climate as many the U.S.-flag tanker fleet, they foreign governments subsidize wrote, "The Btu tax would the fuel of their private, commer­ destroy the domestic tanker fleet cial fishing fleets." In passing their own version of by dramatically increasing its fuel a deficit-reduction plan, the costs while exempting the fuel of Senate instead created an addi­ international vessels with which tional 4.3-cent-a-gallon tax on all it directly competes." fuels with no mode of transporta­ tion being exempted. Other Taxes Considered Both the House and Senate plans also deal with increases in income taxes for individuals making more than $115,000 a year and couples earning more than $140,000 annually, a jump in the top corporate tax rates, taxes on social security benefits anc much more. Because of these differences as well as others in the two bills, the House and Senate will form a conference committee to create an overall deficit-reduction plan. Under the rules of the Congress, the conference committee mem­ bers can adopt all of whht the House approved (including a 50cent-a-gallon inland waterways fuel taxX all of the Senate's pack­ age, parts of both or nothing from either and create their own fund­ ing formula. The union willstay vigilant for any proposals coming from the committee that will affect the membership and the maritime community. The committee is ex­ pected to complete its work by late July or early August. 7 Just for the Halibut . "' . • .J .' ''mi'iS 'tell Bosun Clifford Perreira caught this halibut while the Overseas Juneau was anchored in Prince William Sound waiting to berth in Valdez, Alaska. The fish was 65 inches long and weighed 140 pounds. The crew has enjoyed numerous meals of fresh fish cooked by Steward Ray Garcia and Chief Cook Andy Campollo. Jobs for Drugs — Another Major Flaw in NAFTA The following article by Gus Tyler is reprinted from The For­ ward, a weekly news publication. Mr. Tyler is a veteran trade unionist and a writer specializing in economics as it effects America's working class. He ser­ ves now, and has for many years, as assistant to the president for While stating the North companies to take advantage of the International Ladies' Gar­ American Free Trade Agreement cheap Mexican labor, Hanley ment Workers Union. (NAFTA) would be bad for the asked, "Has anybody seen a dif­ Keeping Latin American American economy and work ference in the showroom price of cocaine out of the United States force if it were enacted, Frank that GM car produced in Mexico has been difficult. If the North Hanley, president of the Interna­ and the one produced in Detroit? American Free Trade Agreement tional Union of Operating En­ Or the Zenith TV set made in ratified, control of the drug is gineers (lUOE), proposed Matamoras (Mexico) or the one flow will be impossible. scrapping the treaty for one be­ from Springfield (Mo.)?" That is the conclusion of tween the U.S., Canada and the Low Level Wages senior U.S. officials who oversee European Community. Gus Tyler Hanley, who also serves as a drug enforcement. In a report Hanley made his proposal vice president of the AFL-CIO released to the National Security glers are buying up factories as during an address at the annual (the national federation of Archives, a private group that "fronts for drug trafficking." union-management conference at American unions), said U.S. fac­ uses the Freedom of Information Trucks will have to pass border the University of Notre Dame on tory workers averaged $16.17 an Act to make public what would inspection, of course. But, realis­ June 11. The conference brings hour in 1992 according togovern­ otherwise be secret, an official tically, any attempt to do a together representatives from ment statistics, while Mexican source warns that drug traffickers thorough examination of trucks both the trade labor movement workers made around $2.35 an 'intend to maximize their and the cargo they carry would be and business to discuss and hour. Yet, Mexican workers egitimate business enterprises impossible. Right now, border debate issues affecting the U.S. working in American-owned within the U.S.-Mexico free trade guards cannot give more than five economy. Frank Hanley plants located just south of the agreement." minutes to checking on a truck's "Profits are a corporation's U.S.-Mexican border (known as Here's how it works: Colom­ cargo. Under NAFTA, with primary goal," Hanley said. "And maquiladoras) earned even less Kirkland earlier in the year. bian drug lords buy ma­ trucks free to cross national lines, that is.all well and good, provided $1.64 an hour. quiladoras, factories that the traffic would be far too heavy A free trade agreement be­ the goaf is attained through fair, We're talking a lowest level tween the U.S., Canada and the assemble component parts of for any agency to check the unim­ equitable and humane means. where wages are about one-tenth iroducts that originate in the NAFTA does not meet those of ours, where the minimum wage European Community "would Jnited States. The usual rules of peded flow of cocaine into the expand America's trade and busi­ U.S. criteria." is about 68 cents an hour, where ness opportunities without drag­ international trade do not apply to Until recently, the main argu­ labor leaders are thrown in jail for ging down the wages and maquiladoras: No tariff is paid on ment against NAFTA has been Thousands Lose Jobs on contracts that dis­ working conditions of U.S. and the component parts entering that it would lead to the export of Hanley referred to studies that insisting please employers, where the rich Canadian workers," Hanley told VIexico; virtually no tariff is paid jobs from here to Mexico. In the NAFTA would cost 500,000 and powerful routinely ignore the on the finished product entering light of the recently revealed Americans their jobs, while creat­ laws of the land," Hanley said of the conference. Rather than harm U.S. and the U.S. By law, the finished report, however, there is an equal ing, at best, 200,000 new jobs in Mexico. Canadian workers, as the agree­ iroduct may not be sold in danger: the import of narcotics, in the U.S. "You still end up losing Free T rade Alternatives ment with Mexico would, a North VIexico. The finished products massive quantities, from Mexico 300,(X)0 American jobs, and that Atlantic free trade agreement are carted to the American border to the U.S. Presently, the Clinton ad­ is unacceptable under any cir­ would benefit these workers. It and then transferred to trucks that Ironically, neither the export cumstances," he told the con­ ministration is t^ing to amend distribute them in the U.S. If the would create a link with countries of jobs nor the import of narcotics NAFTA with side agreements ferees. ^orthAmerican Free Trade that enjoy high wages, strong shows up in official statistics. The He pointed out a Wall Street that would include health and Agreement goes through, these consumer purchasing power and contracting of assembly jobs out Journal poll.of U.S. companies safety standards, wage protec­ iroducts will be transported into high standards of living." to Mexico and the moving of that noted 24 percent of those tions and environmental he U.S. in Mexican trucks with machinery and equipment from Hanley pointed out a North polled would use the threat of job guidelines not included when the VIexican drivers. the U.S. to Mexico are counted as loss created by NAFTA to hold Bush administration completed Atlantic free trade agreement The Colombian drug cartels "exports," not of jobs but of down U.S. wages. "The list could its work on the package. Mem­ should incorporate the social see a rare opportunity to move American-made products. And go oh and on of well-known U.S. bers of Congress, who can only charter used in the formation of their wares into the U.S. via the imports of narcotics go un­ companies that have fled to ratify or defeat NAFTA as the European community. That so­ VIexico. By ownership of the fac­ reported because they do not pass Mexico, leaving their American presented to the body without cial charter set standards for equal tories and the trucks, they can workers high and dry—all in the being able to amend it, have said work, vocational training, freedom conceal their filthy poisons in through official trade channels. name of increasing profit mar­ they would not approve the trade of association and the right to col­ )oth the finished products and the Meanwhile, these invisible processes are wrecking our lective bargaining which improved gins, all seemingly oblivious to agreement as it is written. vehicles that carry them freely economy and ruining our physi­ As an alternative, Hanley of­ wages and working conditions for the social and economic turmoil across the border. cal health, and are certain to do so fered a North Atlantic free trade workers in Spain and Portugal to they left in their wake." The report unearthed by the even more virulently under Calling the move to Mexico a agreement, which was presented levels found in other European investigators notes that smugNAFTA. "greed motive" used by U.S. by AFL-CIO President Lane nations. lUOE President Henley Declares Proposed Bill Caters to Greed fyi ;1'-•^'^V4'' ;M<-U;'^ t O •• -IS' ... -rr? I ;i! ( if,* ' �JULY 1993 8 SEAFARERS LOG Flooding Hampers Navigation on Mississippi Rivor Operations along the Missis­ He added the Mississippi was sippi River are coming to a halt as expected to crest in St. Louis at 39 flooding on the upper portion of feet on July 7, provided no more the river has reached record rain fell in the region. The mar levels. is only four feet under the recorc The high waters have forced of 43 feet which occurred in 1973 several SlU-contracted com­ Orgulf Boats Tied Up panies to alter plans until the river A total of six Orgulf boats and its tributaries return to their were tied up in the upper Missis banks. sippi. Four of them—the Dave As of July 1, rain was continu­ Carlton, Peter Franchi, Bob Lab ing to fall in the region with more don and Ed Renshaw—are a storms predicted through July 4. various points on the river wait­ Locks and dams along the river ing for locks to re-open. The 7a/began closing in late June until all bott was docked at Lansing were shut down in the 5(X)-mile Minn, while the Enterprise stretch between St. Louis and St. waited in St. Paul. Paul, Minn. Five more Orgulf tugs tied up The Army Corps of Engineers, in Paducah, Ky. because of the which operates the series of locks, flooding. These vessels included and the Coast Guard closed the the Twin Cities, Geary, Irene AP by Jim Mono river to pleasure boaters as well Chotin, Justin Rogers and John because of the dangerous currents Kcager. Meanwhile, the lower Barges stand idle in the flooding Mississippi River in St. Paul, Minn., putting a halt to shipping on the river. and debris floating in the river. river tug McDermott docked in "We have stopp^ all activity on Reserve, La. until upper river Queen Steamboat Company was crewed Alton Belle Riverboat Spokesmen for the Corps of En­ the river," noted Coast Guard Petty traffic and commerce resumed. in tiie middle of its annual race from Casino had not been hampered by gineers said they expect the Mis­ St. Louis Port Agent Joe Sigler New Orleans to SL Louis between the high waters and rain, accord­ sissippi to crest all along the Officer Keith Richter, who is based in St. Louis. "We do expect the said Orgulf operations may no the Delta Queen and Mississippi ing to Port Representative Patti upper river at the highest readings Missouri and Illinois rivers to rise get back to normal before mid- Queen. The schedule called for the Rogers. Despite being located 20 ever recorded, including more but not to dangeous.levels. Both of July. riverboats to arrive in the Missouri miles upstream froni St. Louis, than 22 feet in Davenport, Iowa. Secretary of Agriculture Mike Along the lower portion of the city on July 4. the casino boat was able to main­ those rivers and the Ohio still are river, the SlU-contracted Delta Espy was inspecting the area the tain its sailing schedule. No open for navigation. Finish Line Moved week of June 28 to determine if flooding had been reported in However, the high waters and the river and farmlands should be Alton, 111. as of press time. strong currents caused the pair to declared a disaster area, Be­ Commercial traffic had finish the contest in Ste. sides the Mississippi, flooding returned to normal following the Genevieve, Mo., approximately was reported along the Mis­ spring rains and thaw shortly 50 miles south of St. Louis. souri River. before the latest flooding began. Operations aboard the SlUSIU member Andrew Smith a new three-year contract that in­ reports "no problems at all" creases wages and benefits. The aboard the Crowley Towing and members overwhelmingly ap­ Transportation tugboat Samson. proved the contract, which took Smith, who sails as a mate effect July 1 of this year and runs aboard the 115-foot tug, until June 30,1996. Crowley tugs and barges describes the work aboard the SIU boatman sailing aboard Samson as "smooth. We have a operate coastwise, deep sea and larbor tugs in ports along the Atgood crew; everyone pitches in to harbor duty in the Atlantic and antic and Gulf coasts are sailing get the job done," says the 15- Pacific oceans and in the Gulf of under new three-year contracts. Mexico from terminals in The pacts with both Crescent year member of the Seafarers. The Samson, built in 1966, es­ Philadelphia, Lake Charles, La., Towing and McAllister Towincorts barges along the Delaware Wilmington, Calif., Jacksonville, gincluded wage and benefits in­ River in Philadelphia and in near­ Fla. and Puerto Rico. creases. Crowley Towing and by areas. The boat has a weight of After the union negotiating Transportation is based in Jack­ committees ironed out the details 190 gross tons. The Samson's five crewmem- sonville. The company is a sub­ of each accord, the contracts were bers were among the Crowley sidiary of Crowley Maritime, submitted to the SIU members as­ employees who recently voted on based in Oakland, Calif. sociated with each company for review and ratification. In both cases. Seafarers voted in the new three-year pacts. The Crescent contract covers ship docking tugs in New Orleans Meeting after completion of negotiations for the new Crescent contract where the company is based), are (standing, left to right) Captain Joe Carson, Consultant Jim Martin, Vlobile, Ala. and Savannah, Ga. SIU Port Agent Joe Perez, SIU Vice President Gulf Coast Dean According to New Orleans Port Corgey, Engineer Paul Von Bodugen, SIU Patrolman Steve Judd, Agent Joe Perez, negotiations Deckhand Junior Hebert, Deckhand William Judd Jr., Crescent Su­ were conducted over a two-week pervisor Eddie Pinner and (seated) Crescent Vice Presidents Arthur Kulp and Charles Andrew. period. Delegates to the talks included Robert Macbinsld. Representing 'aptain Joe Carlson, Engineer the boatmen from Norfolk were Robert Walker, Engineer 'aul Von Bodungen and Deck- Captain Emmett DeRosba, Mate Johnnie Trotman and Deckhand Marvin White. lands Junior Hebert, Tommy White and William S. Judd Jr. From New Orleans. Representing the membership in Savannah was Andrew Smith, mate, reports to Jeckhand David Watford. Seafarers who earn addition­ fishermen it represents have their Taking part in the negotiations Mike Stephens, chief engineer, al income by commercial fish­ interests protected in the fom Mobile were Captain Peter makes adjustment beiow deck as Samson s next assignment, Burns, Engineer James Johnson ing during periods ashore may government's fisheries manage­ tug readies to escort a barge. find this extra source of revenue ment process, which often rides and Deckhand Jimmy Lee. While one contract covers all endangered by government roughshod over the needs and three ports for Crescent, separate plans which will limit access to concerns of the men and women )acts between the SIU and Mc­ some of the nation's fisheries. who earn their livelihoods har­ Allister were negotiated for the The SIU is working with vesting seafood. Seamen who also work as 5orts of Philadelphia, Baltimore Seafarers in this position who have contacted headquarters to fishermen are urged to contact the and Norfolk, Va. Dave Heindel, SIU assistant try and protect their right to fish union's commercial fishing division so that the SIU can be vice president for the Gulf Coast, commercially. It would be helpful to the SIU, brought fully up-to-date on the reported the negotiations for all three ports took one month to in making its case to the govern­ impact of fisheries management ment agencies which manage decisions on their activities and to complete. fisheries and determine fishing provide any assistance possible in Etelegates elected to participate rights, if it had more detailed in­ these matters. Those seamen who in the Philadelphia negotiations formation on how many Seafarers also work as commercial fisher­ were Captains l^chard Role and are engaged in fishing activity as men should contact Shaun Gehan Gary Koshland. Involv^ in the a seasonaloccupation. at the SlU's headquarters, 5201 altimore talks were Captain View from the Samson's bow Richard Jervas, cook/deckhand, Gregory Lukowski, Engineer The SIU has long been work­ Auth Way, Camp Springs, MD shows a Crowley barge it and has been an SIU memberfor eight oseph 2k)rbach and Deckhand ing to ensure that the commercial 20746; (301) 899-0675. years. Crowley Tug Samson Plies Delaware River GuK and Aflantic Harbor Boatmen Ratify New Contracts with Crescent, illicAiiister •' -• s. • Seafynrs mio An Abo Kshennett ShouU Cmitact SIU HeaiUiuarters anothe tug assisted into port. A- �.'isii:.,I;-, V. «»aae^ If" •• • • • JULY 1993 SEAFARERS LOG TRANSCOM's Chief IttspeiRs Uttiott's Paul Hall Center The head of the U.S. Transpor­ tation Command conducted an in­ spection of the Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Educa­ tion on May 24. Air Force General Ronald Fogelman toured the facility as well as talked with Seafarers upgrading in various courses at the Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship. Fogelman took the reigns of the Transportation Command, also known as TRANSCOM, in August 1992. In that position, he oversees the military organization that controls the movement of U.S. troops and their equipment and supplies, which includes U.S.flag merchant vessels chartered to carry such materiel. Upgraders at the Lundeberg School performed special demonstrations of their skills on the Hagglund crane and in the com­ puterized shiphandling simulator. The gener^ also sat in on a hazard­ ous materials safety class where students leam how to prevent and deal with oil spills while at sea. As he toured the union's man­ power facility located at the cen­ ter, Fogelman received an explanation of how it worked around the clock during Opera­ tions Desert Storm/Desert Shield to make sure SIU crews were available to man military chartered commercial vessels as well as Ready Reserve Force, fast sealift and other ships used during the Persian Gulf conflict. "r'T'?'-' ' :''.-"i .'-A'- 9 UIW Asst. VP Huber Succumbs to Cancer Joseph Huber, an official with the SlU-affiliated United In­ dustrial Workers (UIW) for more than 20 years, passed away June 29 as a result of cancer. He was 52. Brother Huber became a UIW representative in 1970. For the past 12 years, he served as assis­ tant vice president of the UIW's Great Lakes Region—a position to which he most recently was re-elected at the union's conven­ tion in April. He worked in the Columbus, Ohio area throughout his career with the UIW. "Organized labor has lost a hard-working, honest man," said SIU President Michael Sacco, who also is president of the UIW. "Joe Huber was a friend to work­ ing people." Bill Dobbins, vice president of the UIW's Great Lakes Region and a longtime friend and col­ league of Huber's, described him as "dedicated to helping not only our membership, but also others Joseph Huber served as assistant vice president of the UIW's Great Lakes Region. •V in our community. Joe was ex­ tremely active as a volunteer in community services. He was onein-a-million, and we're going to miss him." A funeral mass for Brother Huber took place in Columbus on July 3. His family requests that in lieu of flowers, donations be made in Joseph Huber's name to Charity Newsies, 716 South High Street, Columbus, Ohio 43206. General Ronald Fogelman, head of the U.S. Transportation Com­ mand, observes a hazardous materials safety course taught to Seafarers at the union's training facility, the Lundeberg School. Tug Oglethorpe's Fast Action G&H Boatmen Aim for Operators' Licenses Saves All Hands and Wings 1 ••....•I- year-old Terry Walker, who lives in Houston. "It can get a little hectic at times, because there's a lot to cover. But with a little extra study­ ing, it all comes together." Walker, who had not been to the Paul Hall Center previously, also commended the location and facilities of the Lundeberg School. Bill Hadley, 26, described the towboat operator course as "very in-depth. I'm sure this will leave us well prepared for the future, including any future upgrading Once upgrading Is completed, G&H boatmen will perform their newly we do." acquired skills on tugs like the Juno. Another member of the class, Eight Seafarers who are preceded by a week of training Jacques Mouttet, said he ap­ employed by G&H Towing, as and testing in firefighting, first preciates the way the instructors have designed the course so the well as three SIU members aidandCPR. In the towboat operator boatmen are able to maximize employed by other companies, are studying for their uninspected course, the members—who cur­ their time at the school. "That towing vessel licenses at the Paul rently sail as ABs^—receive ex­ whole idea is excellent," said Hall Center for Maritime Train­ tensive, hands-on training as well Mouttet, 35, who was bom in the ing and Education in Piney Point, as written materials covering West Indies and now resides in Md. Final testing is scheduled to navigation and piloting, emer­ Corpus Christi. take place during the week begin­ gency procedures, federal regula­ 1 The other members who are tions including oil-pollution taking the course are; Paul ning July 11. . Instructors at the Paul Hall regulations, watch-standing re­ Carlton, John Maxey III, Jerry Center designed the course to best quirements, weather, chart work McPeak, Lawrence Roth and Thomas Tinsley. The course is meet the needs of all members. and more. 'It's a good course," said 23-1 being taught by Jim Brown. The five-week curriculum was Joe the Rooster knew some­ thing was fouled up when the pushboat Emily Bourg, on which he is the mascot, scraped an ob­ ject while the tug was entering the Kenner Bend, La. fupl dock and came to a stop. Seeing water coming on board, Joe was afraid of becom­ ing chicken soup. When he heard the tug's captain call for help, he was glad to see the SlU-crewed General Oglethorpe, and not Col. Sanders, come to the rescue. The Bourg was sailing into the fuel dock near New Orleans, when it ran across the barge. The Bourg was unable to move and was taking on water when it is­ sued an emergency call. The General Oglethorpe was in the vicinity. Captain Joe Car­ son brought the Crescent tug close enough.for Deckhand Bret Mattel to throw a line to the Bourg. With Engineer Sal Mac^uso watching over the diesel, the Oglethorpe then pushed the Bourg to the shore. Deckhand Chiles Messmer, who provided the Seafarers LOG with the photos below, reported everyone—^including the Bourg's mascot—^reached land safely. ] : Above, Deckhand Bret Mattel secures a line from the Oglethorpe to the Bourg. Below, safely aboard the Crescent tug, Bourg mascot Joe the Rooster watches the action. t'V • v.'sV., Members of the towboat operator course are (from left, first row) John Maxey Mouttet, (second row) Herman Rohrman. Jim Brown (instructor), Uwrence Roth, Bill Hadley, Thomas Tinsley and John N. Welrauch. �10 JULY 1993 SEAFARERS LOG IMC Tanker Provides Wiper Vogt With Chance to See the World Wiper David V<^ discovered the Sealift China Sea was a wonderful learning opportunity, both about sailing and sightseeing. "We traveled to Korea, Okinawa, Guam, Hawaii, California and Washington," the 22-year-old SIU member told a reporter for the Seafarers LOG. "It was wonderful. I saw a lot and learned a lot from a great, ex­ perienced crew." Vogt, who graduated as a trainee from the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship in 1989, had high praise for Giving the thumbs-up after dock­ ing in Anacortes, Wash, are OS Recertified Bosun Anthony Jake Jacobson (left) and Bosun Zizzo. "He really was in charge and looked after everyone. He Anthony Zizzo. made sure all of us knew what we and when we were able to go were doing and there were no ashore. The crew congratulated them when all of us found out problems." Besides handling his job in the they had just been married." engineroom, Vogt was asked by In Vogt's four years with the two crewmembers to provide an union, the Seattle native has additional duty. AB Errol Pak sailed in all three departments. He and Chief Steward Louise Mar­ plans to upgrade to jfireman, oiler, tin Pak signed on in Hawaii when the vessel was returning to the watertender this fall at the Lun­ U.S. from the Far East. The deberg School. The Sealift China Sea has no Seafarers were married a month regular run under its military earlier and failed to bring a charter with IMC. It primarily camera on board. carries jet fuel and other "They were lucky enough to petroleum products along the land a job on the same vessel at West Coast. It also makes an oc­ the same time," Vogt recalled. casional voyage to Hawaii and So they asked if 1 would take some pictures of them on the ship Asia. Prepanng baking sheets in the gal­ ley is Chief Cook Willie Gomez. The IMC-operated tanker Sealift China Sea lies at anchor outside Anacortes, Wash. Osaka—A Rest Stop for Aries Crew •/}'•-. ' "•,.'; For SIU crewmembers prepar­ ing to join the LNG Aries, the Hotel Royal in Osaka, Japan was a welcome sight after the better part of a day flying from the United States. The hotel serves as a staging area for Seafarers signing on the LNG vessels that dock in the nearby port of Sanbuka. The SIU members were from various ports in the U.S. Those getting ready to board the LNG Aries gathered there recently to spend the night before a company agent took them the next day to meet the ETC vessel. "After that long flight, it's good to be able to relax, get ad­ justed to the new time zone and get a good night's sleep before heading for the ship," Bosun Ulus S. Veach noted. "Also we're able to catch up on the activities of fellow members who are returning to an LNG ship after some time at home.'' Once the crew leaves the hotel, the agent picks them up in a van and escorts them to the dock area. Although the port is approximate­ ly 30 miles away, an individual cab ride would cost more than $1GO because of the tolls and high cost of gas on the island nation. At the port, the Seafarers still have several hours of work ahead before climbing the gangway. All members must clear customs and immigration in Japan. Then, they are allowed to go to the ship and relieve those members signing off. LNG vessels like the Aries carry liquified natural gas to Japan from refineries in Indonesia. AB Errol Pak and Chief Steward Louise Martin Pak were married a month before signing on the Sealift China Sea. Catching a view of the Golden Gate Bridge is Wiper David Vogt, who provided the Seafarers LOG with these photographs. A Mast with a View Bosun Ulus S. Veach uses the Catching up on activities from time in Osaka to adjust to the home are AB Lou Sorito (left) and Japanese time zone. QMED Charles Pomraining. This photo was taken aboard the cable ship Charles L. Brown in Honolulu, Hawaii. Getting a bird's-eye view from the top are AB Victor Mariano, AB Joel Saul, AB R.J. Sagadraca, AB Jay Speer, AB Sam Tumala, Bosun C. Wemer and AB Luis Balatbat. Waiting in the hotel lobby for the agent to pick them up are Chief Cook Udjang Nurdjaja (left) and Wiper Victor Serrano. V �SEAFAREKSLOG JULY 1993 11 NE Port Calls Are Time to Talk Union ': iV-v j."'- •• "t- "c-lV '"V-." •' When an SlU-crewed tanker or containership docks in the vicinity of the hiring hall in New York, crewmembers can be cer­ tain of one thing: a union port representative will be waiting to meet the vessel. It does not matter if the ship is docking at an oil terminal near Boston-—like the Overseas Vivian recently did during a coastwise run^or at the con­ tainer facility in Port Elizabeth, N.J.—as the Sea-Land OOCL In­ spiration did at the end of May­ an SIU official will be there to Chiof Stswnrd Ekoh Doffoh assistthgcrew, reviews the patrolman's report for Shipboard union meetings are the Inspiration. p,g|jj answer any questions SIU members may have concerning the contract, medical claims or vacation plan. Crewmembers are updated on what is happening within the union and the maritime industry. Finally, the repre­ sentative will leave application forms for upgrading, the welfare plan and the vacation'plan as well as the latest issue of the Seafarers LOG. Because port time is brief, the union representatives try to help Seafarers maximize their time ashore. From handling a beef during a payoff to having the right form to file for a new union book, the port representatives try to as­ sist in whatever way they can. ABs Ron Paradise (left) and Mark Konokowski work on the bow of the ITB New Vork after it docked at Port Reading, N.J. KoSw?k1 Chief Cook Greg Johnson of the Ready to begin a union meeting dh board the ITB Groton are (left to Listening to the dtecussion during ITB New York takes part in the right) ^ , AB Ahmed Ahmed, Bosun Neil Matthey, AB Carlos Cortes and (left to right) QMED Pumpman Angel Mercado, AB Mark Konokowski ^ -t-• • . • and Bosun Sidney Wallace. shipboard meeting. QMED Pumpman Andres Alerakei. Children Befriend Chief Cook Dyer As MV Patriot Unloads in Odessa Chief Cook Mark Anthony Dyer returned to the United States talking about the new friends he met during a recent voyage aboard the MV Patriot. "I was able to spend time with some children in Odessa," Dyer Catching up on the latest news in the Seafarers LOG are (left to right) reported to the Seafarers LOG. DENU Sayed Amasha, Steward Gregory Melvin and OMU D. Campos "We may not have a common language, but smiles and kind­ aboard the Overseas Wv/an. ness break through any bar­ rier," he said after playing with them for hours. The Patriot took on grain in Albany, N.Y. and Baltimore before setting off for the Black Sea port in April. The Vulcan Carriers vessel reached Odessa after 16 days of sailing. The ship was in port several days, which allowed Dyer'Stherxrcwm^^ Chief Cook Mark Anthony Dyer poses with sorne Of the children he opportunity to see the Ukrainian met when the Pafr/of docked in Odessa in April, town. "We had a wonderful time ~ 1 On the ship's return voyage to crew. According to Bosun James seeing the town and meeting the people," the steward department Houston, the galley gang put On Blanchard, the fellowship was a Memorial Day barbecue for the great and thefood was even better. member added. Being updated on recent union news are (left to "ght) Bosun ^ Trepp, AB Oscar Lopez, AB James l^rter and DENU Nathaniel "Bobo" Lamb aboard the Sea-Land OOCL Inspiration. 1/ QMED Pumpman Andres Alerakei (le«) reviews a weKare plan ?l!cation with Steward/Baker Gerhard Schwarz aboard the ITB Groton. . Dwr'chiefStSrfwllter^Ha^^^^ Dyer, Chief _ ready to begin serving the Memorial Day barbecue AB Dan Carman knows work has to to be be done done wherever the has Pafnof may sail. - • . ,i r. 'r? V �12 JULY 1993 SEAFAREBSLOG Seafarers Pull Together For a New Sailing Season Seafarers need only a few minutes to pull the Paul Thayer from its safe harbor in Toledo, Ohio into the Toledo River where the vessel will begin another season of carrying iron ore pel­ lets, coal and stone to various ports around the Great Lakes. The SlU-crewed Louisiana, a Great Lakes Towing tug, waits outside the anchorage for the sig­ nal from the Pringle Transit ves­ sel to begin towing operations. Meanwhile, deck department members, led by Bosun Brett Fischbach, have been in constant motion making sure safety gear is in place, the landing ladder is secure and. all obstructions created by three harsh winter months of inactivity have been removed. Below, engine department Seafarers already have the diesels turning. Two weeks of prepara­ tions have paid off as the ship is ready to sail. The cargo holds and conveyor room are clean and prepared for the year's first load. Finally, steward department members catch a glimpse of the outdoor action while they prepare the crew's first meal of the year on the Lakes. The horn sounds and the Louisiana springs into action. The tug maneuvers through the inlet so Deckhands Don Carl and Richard Gimpel can handle the lines being tossed from the Deckhands on the tug Louisiana await a line being thrown by crewmembers from aboard the Thayer. Thayer. Once secured, the tug signals back to the 630-foot selfunloader that the tow is ready to begin. The Louisiana takes the Thayer from its shallow inlet into the shipping channel of the deckhands release the lines and •/. Deck department members wait for the signal, then begin reloading hose onto a reel on the Thayer's ah deck. Clockwise from the bottom are AB/Wheeisman Walter. Szelag, AB/Wheelsman John Kemohan, Discussing a union matter with Aigonac Patrolman Ken Homer (right) ABA/Vatchman Bob Evahold, AB/Watchman Leonard Scott and Deckhand Tom Hocking. is Conveyorman William Truax. O A; / ' .yV • �... . ,••• " JULY1993 SEAFMERSLOG Port Agent Steve Ruiz (right) wraps up a meeting with Crowley Seafarers (left to right) Mechanics Alejandro Vazquez, Felix Passapera and Leoncio Cancel; Carpenter Pedro Figuaroa and Captain Roberto Candelareo. Non-Stop Action Keeps Crowley Members Busy in San Juan M?:.: ..•' 13 Tankermen William Viust (center) and Melvin Cardoza (right) receive instructions from Supervisor Lino Colon. O Checking the diesel on the tug Sentry is Chief Engineer Rick Cristofano. Reviewing the day's assignments are (left to right) Port Captain Jose Crespo, Supervisor Angel Carrera and Chief Mate Noel Lopez. n the tugs and barges or around the docks. Seafarers who work for Crowley in Puerto Rico remain busy. 'Work continues to be non-stop," San Juan Port Agent Steve Ruiz reported. "There is always some­ thing going on here." Tugs, their barges and ships from the mainland serve as a lifeline to the Caribbean island. SlU-crewed vessels sailing from Philadelphia, Jacksonville, Fla. and Lake Charles, La. ti;^nsport con­ tainers loaded with commercial goods needed by the people on the island. Crowley boats based in the San Juan-Santurce area assist in docking operations and other port functions as needed. Also, other tugs are used to transport fuel barges along the coast of Puerto Rico as well as to the U.S. Virgin Islands and Central America. SIU members at Crowley recent­ ly approved a new three-year pact that took effect July 1. The new con­ tract increased wages and benefits for the members. Positioning a dockside crane is Mechanic Felix Passapera. From left to right, Mechanics Alejandro Vazquez, Ivan Calderon, Miquel Vasquez and Leoncio Cancel report for duty. • .'M - - : •V-v;. •V- - T^TToTwithrtacrs seen at Crowley in Puerto Rico. From left to right are OS Jose Cooks Rafael Jovet (left) and Wooten Jackson prepare lunch ATTAalon and AB Robert, Robles. on U,gboa«. ' . ... .... > �'•K::i9:^---r;::u:^: -y '•ii&:^yyyy -: ': •.v,„.:c. .-' UK -.1 ?=:•:•' V 1.,^^ J '.nv 14 SEAFARERS LOG •- •, . ' ' •X'ixr/k'i . • t'.,• ,V%v-••/•-•••'-•••'• Old Glory flies in the port of Klaipeda, Lithuania as (left to right) Bosun Bill Dean, PGfy/l Fleet Support Manager Todd Johnson and the local agent prepare to go into town. 15 'A fV\', .. ,.'f. XAFMORSLOG MH.ri993 JULY 1993 #n-''»„-'; *HE SIU-CREWED Sugar Islander delivered a big I dose of friendship and comradery to children in two orphanages when the Pacific Gulf Marine (PGM) vessel docked in Klaipeda, Lithuania on June 14. Besides the 25,000 metric tons of U.S.-govemment aid com originally contracted to be sent to the port, the crew offloaded toys, clothing and medical supplies voluntarily donated and collected by PGM employees and New Orleans-area merchants. Todd Johnson, fleet support manager for PGM, was in Klaipeda to oversee the port operations for the ship's first visit ever to the newly independent nation. He traveled with the crewmembers when they delivered the packages. ... "This has to be the most touching thing we ve ever been associated with," Johnson told the Seafarers LOG upon his return from the former Soviet-occupied nation. "It was tmly a humbling experience." Among the items delivered for the children by the Sugar Islander were badly needed cough syrups, vitamins, bandages, diarrhea medications and many more medical items that are very difficult for the or­ phanages to obtain. "We at PGM were chatting among ourselves that it would be nice on the Sugar Islander's first trip to show friendship from the American people to the Lithuanian people, so we decided to adopt two orphanages," Johnson recalled. "It was supposed to be an internal thing. But in eight days, the word spread around New Orleans and all kinds of people wanted to help. We took over more than $10,000 worth of toys, clothes and sup­ plies." The deck crew led by Bosun Bill Dean watched over the items on the 19-day voyage to Lithuania. In their spare ajl^CUW time LtlllV aboard ship. Seafarers assembled the toysJ including bicycles and tricycles—so they would be ready for the children upon arrival. The crewmembers spent several hours at each or­ phanage playing with the children, ranging in age from a month to 9 years old. The galley gang, headed by Chief Steward Michael Thornton, provided ice cream and candy for the visits. Johnson said the success of the trips was noted by Captain James Nolen who said, "It looked like an M&M and ice cream bomb went off in the orphanages!" The Sugar Islander is scheduled to return to New Orleans early this month to reload com for another trip to Lithuania. Johnson said PGM already has collected a container full of items donated for the children in Klaipeda and expects more to arrive before the vessel sets sail. Ckxjkwise from upper left: Chief Steward Mike Thomton shows a child how to play with his new toy. • A child discovers a drivethrough ice cream stand. • Children wait to receive their gifts. • Toys, clothes and medicines are ready for distribu­ tion. • Presenting aphoto of the ship are (left to riaht' right) Capt. James Nolan, GLIDE Kevin Moon and AB Charles McPherson. • Two boys enjoy their gifts. • GUDE Kevin Moon un­ packs a tricycle at an or­ phanage. • Ice cream and candy prove to be a winning combina­ tion. Offloading the 25,000 tons of corn took only five days once the operation began. WmSi iislWiliS ..cr " " r»''' -V-. 1 • M •Vik-- Sugar Islander Crew Delivers Supplies and i: •3MH- Friendship .'•v"'.; ouo J945 m. to Lithuanian Children -'ifr'"" .'>1. •' i:i - .^•' • 'apkridi'o 7d. 1993 m. birfelle naclo. kak^Va U x Meeting before the donated items are loaded onto the bulker are (left to right) PGM Fleet Support Manager Todd Johnson, SlU Vice President Gulf Coast Dean Corgey, PGM Chairman Capt. Peter Johnson and SlU New Orleans Port Agent Joe Perez. ^^^^8 ^ wj.,, !l ' ^ ksiog „ s5?ivr.—.... su akciiu 10 jTeriDinuog indeBai ... [Afetaiesi ® 'isa tft J '•oztj i t.® "*»ij ' 1^ IDMIU 1 '(Btau >7*. mtbi 'B ''.ill!, '*27t. A . ''lietttvog K::: /,"3 IS; s ««.„ ^"vo& «r Oo* per. / ^'Ikinu 1 " •lot ^'iku jAVdoi:? % ,'y'ojus '®P'1| PavidJf ^farers ChaTieTf^Pher^fSinnTKeUMBe^d help load clothing onto the Sugar Islander. Operating the winch to offload the donated goods is AB Gerard "Jake Halligan. Watching the deck department member, who will be retiring upon his return to New Orleans, is Bosun Bill Dean. The town square in Klaipeda lies empty three years after residents tore down the statue of Lenin that once occupied it. ••v .. 'ik *"«<>. »v '"P'otile L!f ° »kaj. Do, ' iosj \orn '«HtanB<lenjaf ••'.'A;' neoi, ®fce/biu,„ •mi,•'"ocijciio. "anok- ' I.-- S'l' yy / "i ^ • - 'ijii- •:W' •y'r. I-' '-".-.K.: ' i "I'/f;- 'r.v; • .V.'-f/! 4 I .yf', •.• 1 J 1- "' •ft. • :V^ �H-. v<;v5-; -- • i) • •. _ . - • '• 16 JULY 1993 SEAFARERS LOG Former Union Rep Frank Boyne Dies Avondale Yard Workers Vote For Reprosentation by Unions boat. The 14-foot aluminum flat- tried a lot of tricks to scare the boat, owned and donated to the employees out of voting for a campaign by Seafarer Claudio union, the operators, along with Mazzaia, provided a way to hundreds of others in the reach employees working near shipyard, "hung in there," Milan the Mississippi riverfront during said. "They didn't lose sight o what the real issues were — job lunchtime. "The company tried to make security, fair wages, a good medi­ us go away. Some Avondale su­ cal plan and a safe working pervisors tried to sink our boat by place." throwing hunks of metal at us, Employee Ownership? What One Person Can Do Dominic "Frankie" Boyne Milan recalled. "But we just kept Among the Avondale Since March, workers at talking through our workers' concerns were the use o Avondale, which ig the largest microphone—talking about what the pension fund by management Former SIU official Dominic private employer in New Orleans a union means to a worker." for a so-called employee stock "Frankie" Boyne died May 10 at and one of the leading shipyards Seafarers worked particularly ownership plan which had in of the U.S., began organizing for closely with the Avondale reality little employee participa­ the Olympic Alzheimer's union representation in earnest. employees known as ships' tion, the see-sawing wage scale, Residence in Gig Harbor, Wash. The interest in the yard was operators, according to Bob nepotism and favoritism shown Brother Boyne was 76. sparked by the two-year cam­ Bom in Liverpool, England, Milan. These employees, many of by managers in hiring and promo­ Seafarers Active paign of Dick Creed, an Avonhe served in the Army Transport Additionally, SIU members whom hold Coast Guard docu­ tion practices, the company medi­ Service during World War 11. dale worker who, along with his ments for shipboard positions and cal plan which was based on a wife, handed out more than posted signs, met with Avondale sail Brother Boyne joined the on Avondale-built ships in 35,000 leaflets urging his fellow workers when they were away sea trials, demonstrated a great very high contribution from the Seafarers in 1953 in the port of worker and a very small one New York. He sailed in the deck employees to take action to seek from the shipyard, and, in the deal of guts, he said. from the company and unsafe department on vessels such as the better and fairer working condi­ final two weeks leading up to the While Avondale management working conditions throughout vote, manned a union information tions. New Jersey, New York, Chick­ the yard. asaw, Madaket and Suzanne. Since the election, Avondale When Boyne was not sailing, has vowed to fight the vote. How­ he toured the world as a wrestler. ever, lawyers for the unions in­ He competed in matches in volved said they believe that Australia, New Zealand, England when the challenged ballots are as well as in the United States. settled the employees' vote will Retired SIU official Ed Mooney remain strongly in favor of union sailed with Boyne on the Cavalier representation. out of New York. "He had his black Once the issue of the chal­ belt in karate and kept very physi­ lenged ballots is resolved, the cally fit," Mooney recalled. NLRB can certify that the Boyne came ashore in 1956 employees selected union repre­ and began working his way up sentation. Then, representatives through the union. He serv^ as of management and the unions an organizer in the port of Bal­ involved can begin the process of timore and then became a patrol­ negotiating collective bargaining in ports all around the man agreements for the Avondale country and world including Bos­ workers. ton, Houston, San Francisco, Under the auspices of the New Philadelphia and Puerto Rico. Orleans Metal Trades Department, In 1966, Boyne was trans­ the following um'ons participated in ferred to Yokohama, Japan to, the drive: the Boilermakers, Carserve as assistant to the Far East )enters. Electricians (IBEW), In­ representative, Pete Drews. Among the Seafarers who volunteered their time to assist Avondale employees obtain union repre­ sulators, Iron Workers, Laborers, sentation are (left to right, front row) OMU Luigi Maita, SIU Rep Bob Milan, DEU Armando Medina, QMED Vlachinists, Operating Engineers, "He was a very colorful man James Stewart, AS Jeff Ball, AB Benny Guillot, (back row) DEU Lou Lawrence, DEU Darrell Callais, AB 'ainters. Plumbers and Pipefitters who was popular with the mem­ Joe Purcell, Pumpman James Lancaster, OS Joe Ordoyne and DEU Rogelois Castellanos. bership. TTiey simply adored him, and Sheetmetal Workers. and I believe that was the mysti­ que of his personality," said Mooney In 1967, Drews left Japan and Boyne took over the position of lions upon billions of U.S. told the House panel that the rates charged by American-flag Continued from page 4 Far East representative, covering taxpayers' dollars. Department of Agriculture and carriers to deliver grain to Russia areas such as Japan, Hong Kong, (D-Md.), "We did not provide the "This year alone, more than American farmers dp receive as being out of the control of the the Philippines, Singapore and money to the Russians just to give $17 billion will be paid out in benefits from cargo preference shipping companies. Both Taipei. them the money and say go buy agricultural subsidies," the legislation. pointed out that problems and 'When Boyne walked down the wheat on the world market. Maryland congresswoman delays in offloading at those ports "In paying for both agricul­ the dock, he had the crew in his They could get more wheat on the added. tural foreign aid and the costs re­ force the U.S.-flag companies to right hand. He was always avail­ world market for that money. We "The bottom line is greed, five lated to shipping it to the recipient include the cost of the delays. said you have to buy American letters G-R-E-E-D, pure and nation, the American taxpayer They said the contract signed be­ able night and day for members, wheat, and we also said you have simple! Seventeen billion dollars supports the export of agricultural tween the U.S. and Russia calls and they knew it," Drews to ship in American-flag ships." is not enough for these sacred commodities, the readiness of our for the U.S. to cover the costs in recalled. Brother Boyne married Keiko On June 17, the House Sub­ cows who feed at the public U.S.-flag merchant fleet for na­ delayed offloading whereas Rus­ ^akategawa in Tokyo, Japan on sia picks up committee on Foreign Agricul­ trough." the cost of delays for tional emergencies and our June 3, 1976. She served as his ture and Hunger conducted a Bentley,continued, "I want to nation's role in today's global all other flags. hearing on cargo preference. set the record straight. I am not economy. These are very impor­ Responding to a question from secretary at the SIU hall until it Representative Helen Delich talking about the mom and pop tant benefits accruing to the tax- Representative Robert Smith (R- closed in the early 1980s. 'Frank loved the union and his Bentley (R-Md.) was the only farmer—the family farmers—of )ayer which mutually benefit Ore.) about the cost. Mills said, member of Congress out of a wit- this country. I am talking about >oth U.S. agricultural and "When foreign port agents see a ob. He was very proud to be a ness panel of three repre­ the companies I just mentioned maritime interests," Yim stated. U.S.-flag vessel coming, they lick union officer. He went through a sentatives and Sen. Grassley to —Feruzzi, Louis Dreyfus and ot with the SIU in the early days Vice Commander Wallace their chops?"' testify in favor of the legislation. numerous others—which, like Sansone of the Military Sealift of the union," Mrs. Boyne told a After NAEGA's McCoy those I named, are foreign-owned reporter from the Seafarers Counters Senator's Charge Command told the subconunittee finished his testimony before the and foreign-based." OG. She countered Grassley's that cargo preference helps the U.S. subcommittee. Representative Brother Boyne remained in Repeats Clinton's Pledge charge in which he called the maintain an active private mer­ Charles Rose (D-N.C.) noted the Yokohama for 16 years, until the U.S.-flag merchant industry Acting Maritime Ad­ chant fleeL and much of the sealift association had members with "a closing of the hall when he and his "welfare queens of the high seas" ministrator Joan Yim reiterated available during the Persian Gulf stake in foreign-flag vessels." He wife retired and moved back to by stating, "One can only wonder the Clinton administration's war would not have been available pointed out close to half of the States. They lived in what multinational agribusi­ pledge to enforce cargo without the program. NAEGA's membership is foreign Grayland, Wash. nesses—like Cargill, ADM, preference laws regarding aid to Both Thomas Mills, who tes­ owned. Rose then asked if cargo Dreyfus, Feruzzi, Toepfer, Rich- Russia. tified on behalf of Liberty preference was eliminated, would Brother Boyne was cremated In answer to Subcommittee Maritime, and Jonathan Blank, NAEGA's members cut their and his remains were buried at co, Mitsui, Mitsubishi and many others—should be called for Chairman Timothy Penny's CD- speaking on behalf of OMI Corp., prices, but McCoy avoided the Seafarers Haven in Valley Lee, stuffing their pockets with bil­ Minn.) call for the hearing, she defended the higher shipping question. Md. Continued from page 3 these votes were challenged by the NLRB because the voters did not appear on the voting eligibility list, according to Phil Miller of the New Orleans Metal Trades Council, the federation of unions which spearheaded the or­ ganizing effort. •-sn.r-.:, • 'l- -.•? • The Avondale employees' ef­ forts to unionize were assisted by the eleven unions of the New Or­ leans Metal Trades Council of the AFL-CIO and the Seafarers Inter­ national Union. Several rankand-file union members volunteered their time to the or­ ganizing drive, among them scores of Seafarers. Among those who assisted in the drive was Bob Milan, an SIU patrolman based in New Orleans. He said Seafarers helped hand out union leaflets at the shipyard gate every Tuesday and Thursday in the early morning and in the ^ternoon when employees were entering and leaving work. Admmistraiion Repeats Cargo Preference Pledge r- �• • •;• v-'^ JULY 1993 SEAFARERS LOG Dispatchers' Report for Deep Sea August & September 1993 Membership Meetings Deep Sea, Lakes, iniand Waters MA Y 16 — JUNE 15,1993 *TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups Class A Class B Class C TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups Class A Class B Class C Trip Reliefs ••REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups OassA Class B Class C Port DECK DEPARTMENT New York 26 28 9 17 18 16 62 42 18 2 Philadelphia 2 8 0 4 10 7 1 9 0 1 Baltimore 13 4 17 1 4 0 8 2 14 0 Norfolk 17 14 6 17 6 23 7 16 9 17 Mobile 12 12 3 8 16 16 16 7 2 1 New Orleans 25 37 6 32 8 24 6 38 9 29 Jacksonville 31 20 10 48 4 19 20 45 9 4 San Francisco 22 25 8 53 48 9 23 14 16 Wilmington 18 18 8 31 30 3 16 10 12 1 Seattle 23 24 4 39 55 20 20 4 11 1 Puerto Rico 12 2 5 18 7 8 7 0 1 0 Honolulu 4 16 10 6 6 15 8 2 22 11 Houston 25 18 37 11 28 6 36 22 2 17 3 St. Louis 0 0 3 2 0 0 .• 1 3 1 Piney Point •• l:v 9 3 1 2 9 1 1 12 1 Algonac 0 2 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 1 Totals 219 252 76 399 185 228 35 71 380 134 Port ENGINE DEPARTMENT 5 New York 25 20 8 35 4 12 12 1 ' 44 7 Philadelphia 3 4 0 3 2 0 . . 0 W' 5 0 4 11 13 1 Baltimore 0 5 1 0 1 . 4 8 7 5 Norfolk 10 14 •^- 5 : ' 4 2 9 3 10 8 0 3 0 0 15 1 Mobile 12 21 19 8 13 1,2 4 3 28 24 9 New Orleans 18 16 6 10 7 23 37 19 Jacksonville 11 2 4 7 6 7 22 1 19 0 32 32 San Francisco 20 20 10 Wilmington 8 14 3 2 11 1 1 19 27 23 7 15 1 15 0 4 Seattle 13 9 3 2 1 3 3 1 7 0 1 11 Puerto Rico 10 6 6 5 14 3 12 4 2 Honolulu 4 8 13 5 26 30 6 15 18 1 1 Houston 0 1 0 0 3 0 1 1 1 St. Louis 1 0 0 5 0 0 4 27 . 0 Piney Point 2 12 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 Algonac 0 1 289 76 139 20 44 253 90 140 181 38 Totals STEWARD DEPARTMENT Port 5 19 0 7 30 14 . 8 8 1 New York 19 4 4 0 1 0 1 1 3 0 1 Philadelphia 1 0 0 4 3 5 2 4 1 Baltimore 0 7 6 3 2 9 8 0 10 Norfolk 9 2 0 8 11 1 0 8 3 5 0 Mobile 3 10 0 4 12 10 10 1 0 New" Orleans 8 12 12 4421 0 7 9 2 Jacksonville 16 1 6 6 85 32 19 4 0 16 San Francisco 39 i 7 1 0 2 18 1 4 12 Wilmington 7 0 6 12 2 31 •03 16 2 20 Seattle 1 0 ,2 5 0 1 4 2 0 0 3 Puerto Rico 19 20 13 16 17 42 12 17 16 Honolulu 9 2 18 10 0 . 4 5 4 5 6 2 Houston 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 St. Louis 0 5 22 2 1 9 0 2 1 3 19 Piney Point 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Algonac 165 52 258 19 81 75 123 108 28 146 Totals ENTRY DEPARTMENT Port 71 42 3 0 22 23 5 T8 40 New York 13 3 6 0 1 2 1 5 1 1 0 Philadelphia 3 7 4 0 0 8 2 3 10 Baltimore 2 28 11 6 6 0 22 4 4 20 7 Norfolk 23 4 0 1 0 :",2 12 13 1 2 Mobile 37 19 9 0 4 • 22 9 8 24 8 New Orleans 40 12 ' 5 0 8 2 3 5 17 3 Jacksonville 58 31 0 41 5 1 14 7 23 San Francisco 20 18 19 0 12 0 6 7 8 1 3 Wilmington 16 24 0 12 14 4 7 6 5 17 Seattle 10 10 12 0 0 5 3 5 6 7 Puerto Rico 69 134 9 130 0 7 60 111 52 4 Honolulu 6 22 9 2 0 11 5 . 5 12 3 Houston 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 St. Louis 3 19 0 1 1 32 0 1 24 1 Piney Point 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 Algonac 437 318 139 0 157 230 60 187 269 78 Totals Totals All 580 1,030 1,290 196 231 672 458 329 810 Departments 583 * 'Total Registered" means the number of men who actually registered for shipping at the port last month. ** "Registered on the Beach'' means the total number of men registered at the port at the end of last month. A lOiai Of 1^9/ JODS were SllipiJeu «11 uc^p ato T«a*,«a. vr* jwa or about 29 percent were taken by "A" seniority members. The rest were filled by "B" and seniority people. From May 16 to June 15,1993, a total of 196 trip relief jobs were shipped. Since the trip relief pro­ gram began on April 1,1982, a total of 18,926 Jobs have heen shipped. 17 Finey Point Monday: August 2, Tuesday: September 7* *changed by Labor Day holiday New York Tuesday: August 3, September 7 Philadelphia Wednesday: August 4, September 8 Baltimore Thursday: August 5, September 9 Norfolk : ; ; Thursday: August 5^ September 9 Jacksonville WIS' Thursday: August 5, September 9 Algonac Friday: August 6, September 10 Houston Monday: August 9, September 13 New Orleans Tuesday: August 10, September 14 Mobile Wednesday, August 11, September 15 San Francisco Thursday: August 12, September 16 Wilmington Monday: August 16, September 20 Seattle Monday: August 23*, Friday, September 24 *changed by Paul Hall holiday San Juan Thursday: August 5, September 9 St Louis Friday: August 13, September 17 Honolulu Friday: August 13, September 17 Duluth Wednesday, August 11, September 15 Jersey City Wednesday: August 18, September 22 New Bedford Tuesday: August 17, September 21 Each port's meeOngstarte at 10:30 a.m. ^ Personals THOMAS FRANCIS A. MURPHY Please contact your daughter, Frances Murphy Tew, at 3621 BeBee Point Drive, Theodore, AL 36582. BROOKLYN NAVY YARD WORKERS Karen Adelson of the Public Broadcasting Sys­ tem would like to interview anyone who worked at the Brooklyn Navy Yard between the years 1941 and 1945 for an upcoming documentary. Please contact her directly at (212) 663-5008. r . • •. • �18 JULY 1993 SEAFJUIBIS LOe if Seafarers International Union Directory Michael Sacco President John Fay Secretary-Treasurer Joseph Sacco Executive Vice President Augustin Tellez Vice President Collective Bargaining George McCartnCT Vice President West Coast Roy A. "Buck" Mercer Vice President Government Services JackCaffey Vice President Atlantic Coast Byron Kelley Vice President nt Lakes and I)nland Waters Dean Coi•rgey Vice President Gulf Coast HEADQUARTERS 5201 Auth Way Camp Springs, MD 20746 (301) 899-0675 ALGONAC 520 St. Clair River Dr. Algonac, MI 48001 (313)794-4988 BALTIMORE 1216 E. Baltimore St. Baltimore, MD 21202 (410)327-4900 DULUTH 705 Medical Arts Building Duluth,MN 55802 (218)722-4110 HONOLULU 606KalihiSt. Honolulu, HI 96819 (808) 845-5222 HOUSTON 1221 Pierce St. Houston, TX 77002 (713) 659-5152 JACKSONVILLE 3315 Liberty St. Jacksonville, FL 32206 (904) 353-0987 JERSEY CITY 99 Montgomery St. Jersey City, NJ 07302 (201) 435-9424 MOBILE 1640 Dauphin Island Pkwy. Mobile, AL 36605 (205) 478-0916 NEW BEDFORD 48 Union St. NeAV Bedford, MA 02740 (508) 997-5404 NEW ORLEANS 630 Jackson Ave. New Orleans, LA 70130 (504) 529-7546 NEW YORK 675 Fourth Ave. Brooklyn, NY 11232 (718)499-6600 NORFOLK 115 Third St. Norfolk, VA 23510 (804) 622-1892 PHILADELPHIA 2604 S. 4 St. Philadelphia, PA 19148 (215)336-3818 PINEY POINT P.O. Box 75 Piney Point, MD 20674 (301) 994-0010 PORT EVERGLADES 2 West Dixie Highway Dania, FL 33004 (305) 921-5661 SAN FRANCISCO 350 Fremont St. San Francisco, CA 94105 (415) 543-5855 Government Services Division (415) 861-3400 SANTURCE 1057 Fernandez Juncos Ave. Stop 161^ Santurce, PR 00907 (809) 721-4033 SEATTLE 2505 First Ave. SeatUe, WA 98121 (206)441-1960 ST. LOUIS 4581 Gravois Ave. St Louis, MO 63116 (314) 752-6500 WILMINGTON 510 N. Broad Ave. Wilmington, CA 90744 (310)549-4000 •T y Dispatchers' Report for Great Lakes MAY 16 —JUNE 15,1993 NP—Non Priority L—Lakes CL—Company/Lakes ••REGISTERED ON BEACH •TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups Class CL Class L Class NP Port Algonac Port Algonac Port Algonac Port Algonac 2 0 . • 0 4 13 10 4 TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups Class CL Class L Class NP All Groups Class CL Class L Class NP DECK DEPARTMENT 0 22 3 ENGINE DEPARTMENT 0 30 3 STEWARD DEPARTMENT 0 8 3 ENTRY DEPARTMENT 0 0 0 0 35 9 0 15 6 0 6 1 0 24 17 • "; • H.!:' . K'l; 33 Totals All Departments 0 34 11 0 60 9 0 80 * "Total Registered" means the number of men who actually registered for shipping at the port last month. Dispatchers' Report for Inland Waters MAY 16 •TOTAL REGISTERED Class A Class B Class C Region Atlantic Coast Gulf Coast Lakes & Inland Waters West Coast Totals Region Atlantic Coast Gulf Coast Lakes & Inland Waters West Coast Totals Region Atlantic Coast Gulf Coast Lakes & Inland Waters West Coast Totals Totals All Departments 3 .2 22 1 28 0 4 0 0 4 1 0 19 0 20 0 0 0 0 0 0 6 0 2 0 1 3 54 7 0 : - v.- 4 JUNE 15,1993 ••REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups Class A Class B Class C Class A Class B Class C DECK DEPARTMENT 40 0 3 0 0 6 6 4 1 21 0 41 0 7 0 5 30 16 48 0 37 59 36 92 4 ENGINE DEPARTMENT 0 0 5 2 0 4 0 1 0 0 0 0 27 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 6 0 32 4 1 STEWARD DEPARTMENT 0 1 0 0 ' •• 5 6 0 1 2 0 0 ' -3, •. 0 0 9 3 0 0 . •• 1 ^ 0 7 7 1 2 14 48 72 5 39 138 2 3 0 1 6 0 24 0 24 48 1 0 0 0 1 0 6 • 0 • ' •.O-* , ^ • •-r:•••''• ^ 0 1 0 2 3 • 0, • 10 68 '0 #1^'. 3 14 * "Total Registered" means the number of men who actually registered for shipping at the port last month. ** "Registered on the Beach" means the total number of men registered at the port at the end of last month. niBM MID R LUNDEBERG SCHOOL S ^ ANNOUNCES COLLEGE COURSES The next session of day and evening college courses at the Lundeberg School will run from July 19 to September 10. To register, fill out the application form in this issue of the Seafarers LOG (page 27), or call the Admissions Department at (301) 994-0010, ext. 214. This session will, offer courses in English, mathematics, physical science, physics and social science. These courses will help. students complete one of the two associate degrees offered at the school—Nautical Science Technology for deck depart­ ment students and Marine Engineering Technology for engine department stu­ dents. ^ PORT ARTHUR, TEXAS MEMBERSHIP MEETING ON JULY 15 A general informational Seafarers membership meeting will be held on Thursday, July 15, 1993 at 2:00 p.m. It will take place at the Ramada Inn on Highway 87 in Port Arthur. Contact the Houston SlU hall for fur­ ther information. SOUTH STREET SEAPORT MUSEUM HOSTS BOAT MODEL FESTIVAL The South Street Seaport Museum and Marketplace will host the third an­ nual New York Ship and Boat Model Festival on August 7 and 8 from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. on Pier 16 of the South Street Seaport Museum. More than ICX) model boat builders will be on hand to introduce visitors to the diverse range of model building traditions. Also on view at the museum will be "Twelve Ties to Tradition: Model Making in New York City" displaying an additional 75 ship models, plus photographs, videos, tools and memen­ tos. For more information, phone (212) 669-9483. -s • I ALTON BELLE CREV^MEMBERS TO MEET JULY 14 Union meetings are scheduled for 1:30 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, July 14, at the Stratford Hotel in Alton, 111. Two meetings are being held so all union members working the different shifts can attend. For more information, call the Alton union hall at (618) 462-3456. ATTENTION: STUDENTS ATTENDING GED CLASSES AT LUNDEBERG SCHOOL Any Seafarer planning to attend the GED course at the Lundeberg School should be advised that they n^ to establish residency in the state of Maryland for at least 12 weeks. For more information, contact the Admissions Office at (301) 994-0010, ext. 214. �•• JULY 1993 F our members who gradu­ ated from the union's top training programs in the steward and deck departments at the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship are among the 28 mariners who are retiring as announced by the Seafarers Welfare Plan. Brothers Oral Ipsen and Richard Wardlaw graduated from the bosun recertification course in 1974 while Brother Peter Loik completed the course in 1975. Brother James Jones successfully completed die steward recertification program in 1987. A total of 14 members sign­ ing off from their seagoing careers sailed in the deep sea division while 11 members sailed aboard inland vessels, two were from the Great Lakes and one member came from the Atlantic Fishermen division. Out of the 11 members who sailed in the in­ land division, six sailed as tug­ boat captains. Eleven Seafarers who are beginning their retirements served in the U.S. armed forces: five in the Army, three in the Navy, two in the Marine Corps and one in the Air Force. Brief biographical sketches of Brothers Ipsen, Wardlaw, Loik and Jones, as well as the others, follow. SEAFARERS LOG To Our New Pensioners ... Thanks for a Job Well Done Each month in the Seafarers LOG, the names of SIU members who recently have become pensioners appear with a brief biographical sketch. These men and women have served the maritime industry well, and the SIU and all their union brothers and sisters wish them happiness and health in the days ahead. PETER LOIK, 66, joined the union in 1955 in the port of Bal­ timore. Bora in Canada, he com­ pleted the bosun recertification program at the Lundeberg School in December 1975. Before retiring, he served as a member of the Union Tallying Committe for the 1992 SIU elections. Brother Loik resides in Seminole, Fla. KENNETH STERNER, 65, joined the union in 1945 in the port of Nor­ folk, Va. A Baltimore native, he sailed as a bosun. In 1955 he was called to duty in the U.S. Army. Brother Sterner lives in Deeifield Beach, Ra. ROBERT DUNN, 65, joined the Seafarers in 1971 in his na­ tive Norfolk, Va. He sailed as a chief engineer. Boatman Dunn served in the U.S. Navy from 1948 to 1969. He retired to Vir­ ginia Beach, Va. 19 GEORGE THEMIS, 66, joined the SIU in 1977 in the port of Hous­ ton. Bora in Alabama, he sailed as captain. Boatman Themis resides in Brazoria, Texas. JACK THOMAS SR., 65, joined the union in 1960 in the port of Nor­ folk, Va. A native of . Savannah, Ga., he sailed as a captain. Boatman Thomas served in the U.S. Army from 1948 to 1952. He retired to Aurora, N.C. CALVIN LASSITER,64, joined the Seafarers in RICHARD 1957 in the WARDLAW, port of Hous­ ROY WILLIAMS, 62, joined ton. Bora in 62, joined the Seafarers in 1971 in the Grass Field, the port of Philadelphia. Bora in Ark., he sailed in the deck Seafarers in Chincoteague, Va., he sailed as ROBERT department. Boatman Lassiter 1957 in the a steward/baker/cook. Boatman MEREDITH, port of Hous­ calls Doucette, Texas home. Williams lives in Bloxom, Va. 69, joined ton. A na­ the tive of GREAT LAKES TOMMY PETTY, 63, joined Seafarers in Waco, Texas, he completed the the SIU in 1969 in the port of ALIYEHIA, 1969 in the bosun recertification course at Norfolk, Va. Bora in Hickory, 65, joined port of New the Lundeberg School in 1974. N.C., he sailed as an engineer the SIU in York. A na­ Brother Wardlaw served in the on Allied Towing vessels. Boat­ 1969 in the tive of Los U.S. Army from 1952 to 1953. man Petty retired to Virginia port of Detroit Angeles, he sailed in the deck He calls Romayor, Texas home. Beach, Va. A native of DEEP SEA department. Brother Meredith Arabia, he retired to San Francisco. DONALD JACK sailed as a MARION WHITE, ALVES, 62, porter. RALEY, 65, joined joined the Brother Yehia resides in Detroit. FREDDYS 59, joined the SIU in Seafarers in NUNEZ, the union in 1947 in the 1961 in the CLIFFORD 44, joined 1956 in his port of New port of Seat­ the SIU in TALLEY, native York. A tle. Bom in 1968 in the Mobile, Ala. 65,joined New York Hartford, port of New He sailed as the union in native, he Conn., he 1973 in the York. Bora a captain. sailed in the deck department. sailed in the deck department. port of in Puerto Brother White lives in Anacor- Boatman Raley served in the Brother Alves served in the Rico, he U.S. Marine Corps in 1953. He Duluth, tes. Wash. U.S. Navy from 1951 to 1955. Minn. Bora sailed in the deck department. lives in Theodore, Ala. He resides in Pine Grove, Calif. Brother Nunez upgraded at in Juliette, Ga., he sailed in the deck Piney Point frequently. He LUIS CARRANZA, 71, ELLIS department. Brother Talley retired to Hollywood, Fla. INLAND joined the SlU in 1961 in the SPIVEY, served in the U.S. Marine port of New Orleans. A native 65, joined GENARO Corps from 1944 to 1945. He HENRY the of Honduras, Central America, DeCOLA, retired to Lakeland, Ha. NUTTING, he sailed as a fireman, oiler, Seafarers in 69, joined 69, joined ATLANTIC FISHERMEN watertender. Brother Carranza 1971 in the the union in the union in resides in Metairie, La. port of Port 1972 in his FRANK TRINGALE, 65, 1965 in the Arthur, native Bos­ joined the union in 1961 in port of Hous­ Texas. A ton. He REGALADO Gloucester, Mass. A native of ton. Bora in Horida native, he sailed as a sailed as a FIGUERA, Boston, he sailed as a en­ Hassell, Bel­ captain. Boatman Spivey calls engineer/ 68, joined gineer/captain. Brother Tringium, he Lumberton, Texas home. cook. Boatman DeCola served the union in gale resides in Everett, Mass. sailed in the deck department. in the U.S. Army from 1943 to 1970 in the Brother Nutting resides in St. 1945. He calls Philadelphia port of Wil­ Fairness on Agenda for WWII Mariners Augustine, Fla. home. mington, Calif. Bora LOUIS in Hawaii, SAMUEL he sailed in the deck depart­ FLADE, 64, ment. Brother Figuera calls San PAPPAS, joined the 65, joined SIU in 1961 Francisco home. the in his native Seafarers in Philadel­ ORAL 1947 in the phia. He IPSEN, 65, port of sailed as a joined the Mobile, Ala. captain. Seafarers in A native of Boatman Hade upgraded at 1964 in the Streator, 111., he sailed as a Piney Point frequently. He port of New bosun. Brother Pappas Served served in the U.S. Navy from York. Bora in the U.S. Army from 1954 to 1946 to 1948. He retired to St. in Denmark, 1956. He calls New Orleans Marys, W. Va. he com­ home. pleted the bosun recertification program at the Lundeberg KENNETH School in August 1974. Brother TONY HUDGINS, Ipsen lives in Brooklyn, N.Y. RABAGO, 66, joined 59, joined the union in JAMES JONES, 71, joined 1973 in the the SIU in the SlU in 1967 in the port of A grassroots drive to secure veteran status for those WWII 1966 in the port of Nor­ San Francisco. A Texas native, merchant mariners who sailed between August 15, 1945 and port of New folk, Va. A December 16,1946 was announced by the American Merchant he completed the steward recer­ York. Bora Virginia na­ Marine Veterans at the group's annual convention in Portland, tification program in 1987. tive, he in Texas, he Ore. last month. SIU Vice President George McCartney pledged Brother Jones served in the sailed in the sailed as a captain. Boatman the support of the SIU in^he effort to have Congress recognize U.S. Army Air Force from Hudgins served in the U.S. steward department. Brother those seamen not included in the 1988 government recogniton 1942 to 1943. He retired to Navy from 1944 to 1945. He labago resides in Sante Fe, of merchant rhariners who sailed from December 7, 1941 to Navato, Calif. resides in Mathews, Va. Texas. August 15,1945. •. •• i -I • /" �&.. 20 The Valentine of Lorelei •" by Christopher R. Chuhh Away She swims toward springs of starlit beauty the Muse of Heartfelt Magic seldom stored within Her tail • ••'v.V ' '"V' JULY 1993 SBAFAR£RSLOG Astride the moonlight dimmed Like Esther Williams treading through the silver screen She's paddling fins with floating hair of satin green while reg ranting wavefull kisses without fail She dived from Her tall rock into Succession Spring in trade for a heart of gold to turn Her spring into warmth from cold with new intent (rfending a reign ofdemisefull hail She swims softly now in Missouri springs an immigrant mermaid with empathy for veteran fought rights and for prioritied times of golden moonlight Something I Want to Say LOG-A-RHYTHMS The lure of the sea has been written about for ages. Today's Seafarers are no ex­ ception. The poems on this page reflect the various ways in which the sea affects Seafarers and their families. There is One human who has need of a mere dinghy to ride him through torment of typhoons They should end with him into the seascapes of waterful keys He longs for that leap into such seascapes He is crowded and dreams of Ea or Cannes and on restless starfUled nights, the muse of the Lorelei rock There surely is a sea nymph of ocean studies beside the benefit of love for the crowded human He eyes seaward in hopes of a hint of even an elfin mermaid with desire to leave all that is land to love ballets of Pearl Swim dear Goddesses with love. The crowded human is loved by you. Love him Press him into your bosums and teach him all that needs to be done (Christopher R. Chubb has contributed many poems to the Seafarers LOG over the years. He presently resides in St. Louis.) Behind them their wakes had also trailed leading back to women who'd loudly wailed for men, of whom, they'd likely seen the last as ships, to war and death, they had sailed. Our seamanship and easy life sadly paled in comparison to ancient sailors long past upon whose vanished wakes we trailed while in thought, their bravery, we hailed. The end of our voyage was approaching fast and I'm proud to say that I have sailed over the seas where ancient wakes trailed. (An SIU member since November 1991, Everett W. Snow has had a love affair with the ocean all his life. Formerly with the U.S. Coast Guard, Snow sails as a QMED/electrician.) / love you like I love the sea. You mean everything to me. I miss you. It breaks my heart to go away,, but I have to work to make my \vay, and it's on the sea that I love to work and play. When I come home we'll have our day to love, leam, laugh and play with each other together again my love, my friend. hy Albert W. Austin Jr. Here I am I'm off again. Sailing somewhere I've never been. Off and away to another port. My time ashore it was too short. Sailing away to faraway shores. Making love to all the girls. The sailor's life is the life for me. Sailing the ocean and on the sea. Sailing the world and all the shores. 'Til the day I'm home once more But 'til then I must go. 'Til I return: Goodbye my friendi Once Again by J.S. Mangold I wish she were here, we always seem to be apart. The one I hold ever so dear, deep in the core of my tortured heart. She be this sailor's dream, while she waits for me ashore. She's my sweetly singing siren, one that could hold me, I'll sail no more. To be basked in her love, to be petted and touched all day. Like a queen's favorite dove. My needs cared for in every way. But, like Ulysses of old, I must stay on the sea. Many ventures still untold to be lived through by me. I must steel myself through, keep my throbbing heart at bay. For my time will come soon, to hold her tight one fine day. I'll look into her eyes, (their color changes with her mood) I will tell her no lies, to be apart is no good. But the bills must be met, our debts must be paid. So our minds must be set on my going to sea soon one day. We shall abide in our love, enjoy each other's good graces. We 'II thank the good lord above for the slow, easy paces. Ancient Wakes Ships had been lost and strong walls scaled by men who had lived before the mast on this historic sea upon which we sailed knowing those ancient sailors hadn't failed to live within the lot they'd been cast. I long to be with you night and day but this ship keeps sailing me away. Goodbye My Friend (Albert Austin Jr. sails as an AB. This poem was written while aboard the USNS Sealift Arabian Sea.) hy Everett W. Snow Into the Mediterranean we slowly sailed where heroes travelled in the long ago past as our wake, behind us, whitely trailed. I woke up today to see a photo of your face that's so far away. (Michael J. Cushman has been sailing since 1980, current­ ly aboard the Medusa Challenger. He wrote this poem for his son, Alexander Kane Cushman.) The Mergoddesses hyChrlstopher R. Chuhh There are courses ofunplotted seaways where swim many maidens from key to cratered key Such a freedom compared to Humans They are limited to unshared crowded stockades by MichaelJ. Cushman The Lonely Sailor's Wife hyLisaCator Oh, the lonely life of the sailor's wife, her love is as endless as the sea itself. The days turn into weeks, the weeks turn into months. She keeps the fire burning with the passion in her soul. She praises the sea that will bring her true love back. Back into the life of the lonely sailor's wife. (Lisa Cator is the wife of John Cator III, an SIU member since 1982, who sails as an assistant cook from the port of Baltimore.) Then she 'II see me off, by the gangway she's crying. My shipmates don't scoff, for a sailor's life is so trying. We'll wish they were here. We always seem to be apart. The ones we hold ever so dear, deep in the cores of our tortured hearts. (This poem was written by SIU member J.A. Mangold for his wife, Mary.) % •' -'f.' �• ' • ' •T:.i:\- ••" ' . • ' •• JULY 1993 SEAFARERS LOG Digest of Ships Meetings The Sea/Sarers LOG attempts to print as many digests of union ship­ board minutes as possibie. On occasion, b^use of space limitations, some wiii be omitted. Ships minutes first are reviewed by the union's contmct department. Those issues requiring attention or resolution are addressed by the union upon receipt of the ships minutes. The minutes are then for­ warded to the Seafarers LOG. LNG AQUARIUS(ETC), January 17—Chairman Jimmie Garner, Secretary F. Robertson, Educational Director E. Abidin, Deck Delegate J. Jagger, Engine Delegate W. Fey. Treasurer reported $150 in ship's fund. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew asked contracts department to look into company paying member's way home in event of death in family. Crew also re­ quested additional cold weather gear. LNG VIRGO (ETC), March 28— Chairman Monte Pereira, Secretary Lein Achmad, Educational Director Randy McKenzie, Deck Delegate John Thompson, Engine Delegate C. Dahchaus, Steward Delegate Glenn Williams. Chairman an­ nounced scheduled safety meeting and encouraged all to attend. He reported George Reilly from ETC visiting ship in Tobata, Japan in April. Treasurer reported $1,375 in ship's fund. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Chairman posted letter from SIU headquarters. Crew thanked Vice President Contracts Augie Tellez for response to questions regarding smok­ ing policy and sanitation of bridge. Crew asked contracts department to look into union discounts on airline tickets. Crew thanked steward depart­ ment for good meab. WESTWARD VENTURE (lOM), January 31—Chairman Timotby Koebel, Secretary R. Alexander. Chairman announced payoff and reminded crewmembers to wait for patrolman upon arrival in Tacoma, Wash. Educational director en­ couraged members to keep up with unipn activities by reading LOG. No beefs or disput^ OT reported. Crewmembers asked con­ tracts department to look into emer­ gency crew relief in event of personal crisis. Crewmembers thanked Robert McGee of Tote Company for provid­ ing special dinner. Crew also gave vote of thanks to steward department for excellent work. Crew reported recreation room antenna not working. Chairman reminded crew to use ash trays for cigarette butts and ashes. Steward department reminded crew to keep coffee station on bridge sup­ plied and clean. LNG ARIES(ETC), February 14Chairman Ulus Veacb, Secretary Doyle Cornelius, Educational Direc­ tor Riley Donahue, Deck Delegate Raphael Vargas, Engine Delegate Kevin Conklin, Steward Delegate Udjang Nurdjaja. Chairman wel­ comed new crewmembers and reminded all to upgrade skills at Piney Point. Educational director read and posted letter about SIU scholarship program. No beefs or dis­ puted OT reported. Crewmembers reported Seafarers LOGs received and distributed. CONSTELLATION (Maexsk Lines), March 28—Chairman Bradford Shelly, Secretary Donald Williams, Deck Delegate Scott Murrain. Chair­ man reported new tape rewinder needed. Educational director reminded crew to make sure to have required amount of ship time before upgrading at Lundeberg School. Treasurer reported $699.73 in ship's fund. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew thanked chief cook for job well done. Next port: Hueneme, Calif. LIBERTY SEA (Liberty Maritime), March 21—Chairman T,A. Burrell, Secretary Willie Manuel. Chairman announced next payoff and recom­ mended crewmembers donate to SPAD and upgrade skills at Lun­ deberg School. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Galley gang reported salad bar needs repair. •t. LNG TAURUS (ETC), March 21— Chairman Robhyson Suy, Secretary Francis Ostendarp, Educational Director Raymond Culpepper, Deck Delegate John Wells, Engine Delegate Joseph Arnold, Steward Delegate J. Lyson. Chairman praised good crew and reported everyone, in­ cluding captain, complimented mem­ bers. He noted most of crew will be returning when ship completes layup and wished all a good vacation. Secretary said it was pleasurable sail­ ing with great crew. Educational director reminded members to upgrade skills as soon as possible in order to compete in ever-changing shipping industry. He reminded crew­ members to apply for scholarships and Lundeberg School classes. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew asked contracts department to keep them posted on contract negotiations. Next port: Indonesia. OVERSEAS V7FMA/(Maritime Overseas), March 31—Chairman Robert Zepeda, Secretary E. Haher, Educational Director James Fonville. Deck Delegate James Wil­ liams, Engine Delegate Manuel Holguin, Steward Delegate Lee Harmason. Chairman announced payoff. Educational director announced scholarship deadline is April 15. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew asked contracts department to con­ sider restrictions when members use benzene products. Crew gave vote of thanks to galley gang for job well done. Next port: New York. RANGER (Vulcan Carriers), March 21—Chairman Michael Moore, Educational Director Roger Plummer. Deck Delegate Jonathan Weaver, Engine Delegate Gerald Daley. Chairman reported new ice machine. Seafarers LOGs and pack­ age from SIU headquarters received. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew thanked "number one" steward department and discussed advantages of upgrading facilities at Piney Point. Crew thanked Patrolman Bobby Milan for his work in port of New Or­ leans. Next port: Russia. AMERICAN EAGLE(Pacific Gulf Marine), April 25—Chairman Carl Barrett, Secretary Kevin Deegan, Educational Director James Rogers. Chairman announced preparation of ship to shipyard. No beefs or disputed OT reported. CAPE HENRY(lOM), April 23— Chairman Thomas Votsis, Secretary Al Holland, Educational Director Irwin Rousseau, Deck Delegate Troy Cooley, Engine Delegate Troy Flemming, Steward Delegate James Alston. Chairman requested updated news be sent to ship from head­ quarters and union representative meet ship whenever possible. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Chair­ man announced ship continuing ser­ vice instead of layup. He reported ship loading in Beaumont and Char­ leston, N.C. before continuing to Somalia. Crew encouraged contracts department to keep up good work. Crew thanked steward department for job well done. Crew discussed impor­ tance of keeping dues updated, donat­ ing to SPAD and MDL and upgrading at Lundeberg School. Chairman reminded crewmembers to support union and keep it strong. Next port: Beaumont. ITS GROTON (Sheridan Transporta­ tion), April 28—Chairman N. Matthey Secretary G.Schwarz, Educational Director A, Alexakis, Deck Delegate A. Ahmad, Engine Delegate Peter Murtaagh, Steward Delegate Michael Hammack. Chair­ man announced crewmembers need to clean vessel before it enters shipyard. He reported tugboat going into dry dock between June 15 and 30. He advised crewmembers^ ex-, pect to be in yard 30 to 45 d»s. He I---,.. -1 'l •] ; (reported vessel will lay up in Mobile, Ala., Tampa, Fla., Norfolk, Va., or Brooklyn, N.Y. Educational director urged members to write Congress about Coast Guard's implementing user fees on z-cards and licenses. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Steward delegate reported everything running smoothly and thanked deck department for helping galley gang with cookouts. Crew thanked steward department for great cookouts. Chair­ man reminded crew to keep laundry and mess room clean and reported new couch ordered but not yet received. Crew reported good trip. Next portNew York. ITS JACKSONVILLE (Sheridan Transportation), April 2—Chairman Luke Wells, Secretary B. Outlaw, Educational Director Carlos Rodriguez, Deck Delegate Stephen Yursha, Steward Delegate B. San­ tos. Chairman reminded crewmem­ bers not to smoke during meal hours. He announced payoff April 3 in Stapleton, N.Y. He reported good crew working well together with very comfortable ship. He gave vote of thanks on behalf of crew to steward department for keeping vessel ship­ shape and crew well fed. Galley gang thanked crew for keeping galley and mess room area clean. Educational director reported union literature al­ ways available and encouraged crew­ members to read. He urged members to use educational and recreational facilities at Piney Point. Treasurer reported purchase of three bicycles for crew. Deck delegate reported very good and sound department. Engine delegate reported disputed OT. No beefs or disputed OT reported by deck and steward delegates. Steward delegate thanked crew for coopera­ tion. Crew requested lighter overalls for warm weather. Next port: New York. ITS JACKSONVILLE (Sheridan Transportation), April 25—Chairman Jessie Thomas, Secretary R. Hairton, Educational Director Carlos Rodriguez, Deck Delegate Stephen Yursha, Steward Delegate B. San­ tos. Chairman urged members to upgrade skills at Paul Hall Center. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew gave vote of thanks to steward depart­ ment for job well done. LIBERTY STAR (Liberty Maritime), April 4—Chairman Ray Todd, Secret^ H.G, Williams, Educational Director James Thihodeau, Deck Delegate Thomas Bryant, Engine Delegate Isaac Rowel Jr., Steward Delegate Gerardo Lopez. Chairman announced payoff. Secretary reported ship com­ pleted trip to Poland with com and grain. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew reported union mail and Seafarers LOGs received. Crew requested new washer and dryer and reported VCR needs repairs and cleaning. Crew reported excellent job by steward department. Next port: New Orleans. LIBERTY SUN (Liberty Maritime), April 11—Chairman H. Berggren, Secretary C. Hazzard, Educational Director Darren Walker, Steward Delegate Gary Truvia. Chairman an­ nounced payoff upon arrival in New Orleans. No beefs or disputed OT reported. LNG ARIES (ETC), April 18Chairman Ulus Veach, Secretary Doyle Cornelius, Educational Direc­ tor Riley Donahue, Deck Delegate Louis Sorito Jr., Engine Delegate Kevin Conklin, Steward Delegate Udjang Nurdjaja. Chairman reminded crew to rewind and return videotapes to video library. Treasurer reported $489 in ship's fund. No b^fs or disputed OT reported. Crew gave special thanks to SAs Arlene Ringer and Jose Guzman for fine job keeping mess rooms clean and neat. Crew reported everyone en­ joyed pool party. NUEVO SAN JUAN (Puerto Rico l^arine), April 14—Chairman WJ. Card, Secretary R. Fagan, Educa­ tional Director R. Tannis. Chairman reported smooth sailing with ship just out of shipyard. Educational director reported everything mnning great. No beefs or (disputed OT reported. Crew requested new TV and discussed transportation problems at docks. Crew thanked galley gang for great lood. OMI MISSOURI(Vulcan Cairiers), April 25—Chairman Cesar Gutier­ rez, Secretary Clyde Kreiss, Deck Delegate C. Parman, Engine Delegate B. Magliano, Steward Delegate A. Aziz. Chairman reported everything running smoothly with no beefs. Educational director urged members to upgrade at Lundeberg School. Treasurer reported $50 in ship's fund. Crew reported Seafarers LOGs received. Crew discussed dif­ ference between Vulcan and standard union contract. Chairman reported sofa and chairs to be reupholster^ in Egypt and asked crew to please help keep them in good shape. Crew gave vote of thanks to steward department for job well done. Next port Alexandria, Egypt SAMUEL L. COBB (Ocean Ships, Inc.), April 18—Chairman H.G. 21 vin James, Secretary E. Porter, Educational Director Gerald Payne, Deck Delegate G. Hernandez. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Next port: Boston. SEA-LAND DISCOVERY(SeaLand Service), April 18—Chairman Nelson Sala^ Secretary J. Gonzalez, Educational Director J.Shuler. Chairman announced payoff in port of Elizabeth, N.J. Secretary urged members to take advantage of oppor­ tunity and upgrade at Lundeberg School. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew thanked steward department for job well done. Next port: San Juan, P.R. SEA-LAND EXPEDITION(SeaLand Service), April 2—Chairman Paulino Floras, Secretary Felipe Orlanda. Crew gave special vote of thanks to steward department mem- A Camel's-Eye View of the City of Hope .vwt • ti ^ j L/f)erfK Sea crewmembers Recertified Bosun Tyrone Burrell and AB Donald McGraw take the most reliable form of transportation to get a panoramic view of Jerusalem (including the Dome of the Rock in the background). Bentz, Secretary Anthony Rivera, Educational Director Rusty Kindred, Deck Delegate Paul Marra, Engine Delegate Rodney Pontiflet, Steward Delegate F. Rosch. Chairman discussed impor­ tance of weekly meetings to keep members strong and active in all union activities. He added members should be very grateful for SIU. He stressed importance of reading Presi­ dent Sacco's report in Seafarers LOG. He urged members to upgrade skills at Piney Point and take ad­ vantage of excellent programs and facilities offered by the union. Chair­ man and crew deeply thanked steward department for excellent job on food and cleanliness of galley and mess hall. They gave extra thanks to Chief Steward Rivera and Chief Cook Rosch. Secretary stressed im­ portance of SPAD donations and reminded members to be faithful and strong to SIU. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Chairman discussed im­ portance of members getting in­ volved in political process involving SIU and American maritime future. Crew announced its appreciation for Bosun Bentz and job he does. bers Chief Steward Orlanda, Chief Cook Alonzo Belcher, SA Luis Revera for job well done. No beefs or disputed OT reported. SEA-LAND HAWAII (Sea Land Service), April 25—Chairman W. Weaver, Secretary G.S. Lynch, Educational Director D. Gordlus, Deck Delegate L, Selico, Engine Delegate R. Williapts, Steward Delegate J. Laureta. No beefs or dis­ puted OT reported. Next port: Oak­ land, Calif. SEA-LAND INNOVATOR (SeaLand Service), April 4—Chairman W. Acievedo, Deck Delegate Ran­ dall Hanke, Engine Delegate Faisal Alshaif, Steward Delegate Randy Witowich. Deck delegate reported disputed OT. No beefs or disputed OT reported by engine or steward delegate. Crew reported Seafarers LOGs received. Crewmembers ad­ vised of Long Beach (Calif.) Grand Prix and reminded transportation to port could be hindered. SEA-LAND LIBERATOR (SeaLand Service), April 25—Chairman Joel Miller, Secretary G. Thomas, Educational Director Daniel Dean. Chairman reported good trip without disputes. Secretary reported good voyage with good crew and chief cook. He added GSU James Hines did a "bang-up" job and entire crew sorry to see him sign off. Educational director reminded crew to upgrade at Paul Hall Center as soon as possible. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew requested rubber pads on chairs because sharp edges ruining tile. Crew gave vote of thanks to galley gang for job well done. Next port: Long Beach, Calif. MV SENATOR (Crowley American Transport), April 25—Chairman D. Wagner, Secretary R.Seim, Educa­ tional Director W. C. Cameron. Chairman waiting for correspondence from contracts department regarding deck department beef and disputed OT. Educational director urged mem­ bers to upgrade at Paul Hall Center, donate to SPAD and support MDL contributions. Deck delegate reported disputed OT and beef. No beefs or disputed OT reported by engine or steward delegates. Chairman en­ couraged input from members during SEA-LAND PACIFIC(Sea Land contract negotiations that would Service), April 18—Chairman benefit department, members and Lothar Reck, Secretary G. Bronson, SIU. Chairman commended all SIU members for attendance and participa­ Educational Director Steve Bigelow, Deck Delegate Mel Talalotu, Engine tion in weekly union meetings. Chair­ Delegate Prentis Smith, Steward man and entire crew gave Delegate Don Spangler. Chairman outstanding" vote of appreciation to gave vote of thanks to steward depart­ members of steward department for ment for job well done and en­ varied menus and high quality stores. couraged SPAD donations. He urged Secretary and galley gang thanked members to upgrade at Piney Point crewmembers for team spirit in keep­ and reminded crew to keep mess hall ing entire ship clean. Next port: Port in order. He reported news of new Everglades, Ida. contract not yet received. Educational SEA-LAND ATLANTIC (Spa \.and i direptor reminded members Pjney Service), April 11—Chairman CalContinued on page 22 • �..%y*^:.j.::':;5;:' 22 Ships Digest Continued from page 21 Point is the place to upgrade. He sug­ gested any member widi questions about new contract should write them down and send to headquarters. Deck delegate reported beefs and disputed OT. No beefs or disputed OT reported by engine or steward delegates. Crew reported Seafarers LOGs received. Crew reported new washing machine and dryer in crew laundry and new microwave oven in lounge. Chairman reminded crew to keep laundry, rooms and loiinge clean. Next port: Tacoma, Wash. • .• v' JULY 1993 SEAFARERSLOG replacements and announced new crewmembers will sign on ship in Norfolk, Va. Steward delegate reminded everyone to use scoop in ice machine when getting ice. DEU gave special thanks to deck depart­ ment for keeping rooms clean, and crew thanked galley gang for good food. DSNS BARTLETT(Bay Ship Management), April 19-^hairman Thomas Gagnon, Secretary C. Fincher, Educational Director Eric Sutton, Engine Delegate David Seabrook, Steward Delegate James Jordan. Chairman announced new contract with Bay Ship and thanked all crewmembers. Educational direc­ tor wged members to upgrade skills at Lundeberg School. Steward delegate reported b^f. No beefs or disput^ OT reported by deck or engine delegates. Chairman reported VCR to be replaced and barbecue pit for cookouts will be built in Gulfpoit, Miss. while anchored. Chairman reminded crew signing off to leave clean linen sets for replacements and leave dirty linen outside room. He thanked chief cook and three SAs for jobs well done. Educational director reminded all disembarking crew to check upgrading schedule and attend Lun- deberg School. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew reported Seafarers LOGs received and dis­ tributed. Crew thanked all depart­ ments for enjoyable pool parties. LNG LIBRA (ETC), May 23- Chairman Tom Hawkins, Secretary Kris Hopkins, Education^ Director George Lindsay, Deck Delegate John Gibbons, Engine Delegate John Hoskins, Steward Delegate Jill Prescott Chairman thanked all crew­ SEA-LAND QUAtny (Sea-Land members for making this a good tour. Service), April 18—Chairman Carr He reported it was the best gang he mine Bova, Secretary Terry Smith, sailed with in a long time. Secretary Educational Director Kenneth thanked crew for helping keep mess Linah. Chairman announced payoff hall and pantry area clean. He in Elizabeth, N.J. Educational direc­ reported those signing off will be CHARLESTON (Apex Marine), tor urged members to upgrade skills missed. Secretary also reminded crew May 16—Chairman Anthony at Paul Hall Center. No beefs or dis­ of Coast Guard inspection and weekMaben, Secretary R. Poovey, Educa­ long visit aboard vessel. He asked puted OT reported. Chairman tional Director Richard Gracey, reminded crewmembers to rewind departing crew to please clean rooms Deck Delegate Thomas Cuddihy, movies before returning to shelf. and turn in keys and linens. Educa­ Engine Delegate Robert Scott, Next port: Boston. tional director stressed importance of Steward Delegate J. Collins. Crew SEA-LAND SHINING STAR (Sea- gave vote of thanks to galley gang for getting maritime bill pass^ before it's too late. He urged members to Land Service), April 11—Chairman job well done. Crew requested new pay attention during monthly union A.A. Mohsin, Secretary Curtis Phil­ washing machine and dryer. Next meetings and become involved in lips, Educational Director J. Haiim. port: Baton Rouge, La. union politics because membership Chairman announced payoff upon ar­ livelihood could depend on it. He ITB PHILADELPHIA (Sheridan rival in port and discussed impor­ urged members to upgrade at Paul Transportation), May 18—Chairman tance of upgrading skills at Piney Hall Center. Treasurer reported $145 V,T. Nielsen, Secretary M. Andino, Point and SPAD donations. No beefs in ship's fund. No beefs or disputed Educational Director Brian Senor disputed OT reported. Chairman OT reported. Crew reported gelamb. Deck Delegate Joseph reminded members to drop dirty Seafarers LOGs received and dis­ Turocy, Engine Delegate Carlos linen in linen locker, not laundry tributed. Crew thanked galley gang Bonefont, Steward Delegate Jack room, and not to use so much soap for job well done. Next port: BonHart. Educational director reminded when washing. He reminded crewtang, Indonesia. crew about importance of SPAD and members to clean up after themsel­ upgrading to acquire technical skills ves. Next port: Elizabeth, N.J. OVERSEAS JOYCE (Maritime necessary on modem vessels. No ' Overseas), May 2—Chairman R. SEA-LAND VALUE (Sea-Land Ser- beefs or disputed OT reported. Bradford, Secretary P. Alvarez. vice), April 25—Chairman D. Leon, NG AQUARIUS(ETC), May lb- Chairman announced payoff upon ar­ Secretary A. Hassan, Deck Delegate rival in port. Secretary encouraged Chairman Thomas Brooks, T. Kilbride. Crew gave vote of crewmembers to upgrade skills at Secretary JeflT Yarmola, Educational thanks to galley gang for job well Paul Hall Center, ^ucational direc­ Director J. Orr, Deck Delegate done. Next port: Elizabeth, N.J. tor reminded members to donate to Woodrow Shelton, Engine Delegate SEAUFT ANTARCTIC (IMC), SPAD. Crew reported Seafarers Bruce Zenon, Steward Delegate B. April 24—Chairman Steve LOGs received while in Japan. Crew Cardenas. Chairman reported crew Hansford, Secretary James Swartk, thanked galley gang for very tidy looking forward to vacation. Educational Director James Fox, ship. Secretary reported smooth trip. Deck Delegate Brian Johnston, En­ Educational director encouraged OVERSEAS NEW YORK gine Delegate Martin Reedy, members not to delay upgrading op­ (Maritime Overseas), May 19— Steward Delegate Mohsin Abdulla. portunities available at Paul Hall Cen­ AO James Fox elected new education­ ter. He reminded crewmembers to fill Chairman T. Alanano, Secretary G. White, Educational Director Ed­ al director. No beefs or disputed OT out Piney Point application soon. ward Self, Steward Delegate Dennis reported. Chairman thanked steward Treasurer reported $125 in ship's Skretta. Chairman announced payoff department for great food and fund. Np beefs or disputed OT in Long Beach, Calif. The captain reported it was a real morale booster reported. Chairman reported on asked crewmembers to keep showers aboard ship. Next port: Manchester, recent discussion with Vice President and laundry room clean. Educational Wash. Contracts Augie Telez by phone. director urged members to upgrade Chairman reminded crewmembers to SGT. MATEJ KOCAK(Waterman skills at Piney Point. No beefs or dis­ read Seafarers LOG and keep inSteamship Co.), April 18—Chairman puted OT reported. Crew thanked gal­ 1 brmed on current events. Anjelo Urit, Secretary L. Gamble, ley gang for job well done. Educational Director D. Peteson, LNG ARIES (ETC), May 10— iOVERSEAS OHIO (Maritime Over­ Deck Delegate Don Filoni, Engine Chairman Ulus Veach, Secretary seas), May 11—Chairman George Delegate Robert Hines, Steward Doyle Cornelius, Educational Direc­ Schnj, Secretary Earl Gray, Educa- , Delegate Antonio Prezmik. Chair­ tor Riley Donahue, Deck Delegate tional Director D. Bantista, Deck man announced payoff at next port Louis Sorito Jr., Engine Delegate Delegate Thomas Howell, Engine and reported everything running Cevin Conklin, Steward Delegate Delegate R.J. Butch, Steward smoothly. Educational director Udjang Nurdjaja. Chairman an­ Delegate Shari Smithson. Chairman stressed importance of upgrading at nounced ETC/Dodwell will repatriate reported ship running smoothly and Piney Point. No beefs or disputed OT as many as possible on arrival day announced arrival in Long Beach, reported. Crew reported Seafarers and reminded all crewmembers to ad- Calif, on May 16. Secretary advised LOGs received and thanked LOG iiere to company policy while ashore. crew of policy conceming plastic staff for enjoyable reading. Chairman He thanked galley gang for coopera­ waste disposal. Educational director reminded members to clean room for tion in sorting wet and dry garbage reminded crewmembers to consider upgrading facilities at Lundeberg School to raise pay and quality for ships. Treasurer reported movies pur­ chased with ship's fund. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew reported new washing machine installed and thanked galley gang for job well done. Galley Gang Keeps Up Shipboard Morale ' r •.'t. Crewmembers aboard the Charleston are in the capable hands of the ship's steward department. They are (from the left) Chief Steward Revels Poovey, GSU Johnis Christian, Third Cook Roderick Coleman, BR Jason Collins and Chief Cook Lawrence Winfield. PAUL BUCK(Ocean Shipholding), May 9—Chairman J.Cochran, Secretary D. Wuerth, Educational Director Karl Friebel, Deck Delegate Robert Schindler, Engine Delegate Albert Hadley. Chairman reported washer and dryer need repairs or replacement. Secretary reported elections for educational director and chairman need to take place due to those officers temporari­ ly signing off to take care of family emergencies. Treasurer reported $325 in ship's fund to be kept by cap­ tain during shipyard period. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew re­ quest^ patrolman at ship payoff in shipyard. Next port: Norfolk, Va. Deck Delegate Wayne Casey, En­ gine Delegate D, Dobbins, Steward Delegate F. Aral. Treasurer reported $254.44 in ship's fund and $87 in crew's fund, out of which' came $20 for new VCR remote. No beefs or dis­ puted OT reported. Chairman reported new couch for crew lounge received and reminded crewmembers to keep crew lounge and laundry doors closed. Crew requested vegetable oil be used in deep fryer, instead of shor­ tening or lard, for health reasons. Next port Long Beach, Calif. Delegate Hernando Bansuelo, En­ gine Delegate Gary Mitchell, Steward Delegate Allan Sim. Chair­ man announced payoff upon arrival. No beefs or disputV OT reported. Crew thanked steward department for Feeding the Crew SEA-LAND CONSUMER(SeaLand Service), May 2—Chairman William Mortier, Educational Direc­ tor Olie Webber, Deck Delegate Rus­ sell Haynes. Chairman discussed union solidarity with crewmembers. Treasurer reported $125 in ship's fund. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew requested water-tight door for engineroom. SEA-LAND DISCOVERY(Sea Land Service), May 16—Chairman Nelson Sala, Secretary J. Gonzalez, Educational Director J. Shuler. Chairman announced layup of ship at end of May. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew thanked galley gang for job well done. SEA-LAND ENTERPRISE (SeaLand Service), May 2—Chairman Elex Cary, Secretmy F.M. Douroudous, Educational Director Ray Chapman, Engine Delegate W^ter Price, Engine Delegate Charles Kichak. No beefs or dis­ puted OT reported. Crew asked con­ tracts department to clarify steward department responsibilities. SEA-LAND MARINER (Sea-Land Service), May 16—Chairman Perry Greenwood, Secretary Mark Scardino. Deck Delegate Arnold Lopez, Engine Delegate Jose Ortiz, Steward Delegate R. DewitL Educational director reminded members to upgrade skills at Paul Hall Center and donate to SPAD. No beefs or dis­ puted OT reported. Crew discussed transportation problems while vessel docked in Europe. Crew asked con­ tracts department to send copies of new contracts to steward along with crew lists and SIU ship minutes forms.' Next port: Rotterdam, Nether­ lands. SEA-LAND PA TRiOT(Sea-Land Service), May 2—Chairman Shawn Evans, Vocational Director R. Hamil. Chairman reminded crew to separate trash and thanked all mem­ bers for good trip and keeping ship clean. Educational director urged members to use upgrading facilities at Piney Point for own benefit. He en­ couraged crewmembers to watch safety films and report problems to proper department head. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew reported Seafarers LOGs received. Crew thanked chief cook for job very well done and thanked GSU for keeping things clean and well stocked. Next port: Oakland, Calif. SEA-LAND PRODUCER (SeaLand Service), May 16—Chairman Carrol Heick, Secretary Jennifer Jim, Educational Director James Smitko. Chairman announced ship's arrival in Oakland, Calif, on Tuesday May 18 at 0800. He informed crew company will no longer provide van to pick up crewmembers for shuttle service to ship from all ports. Chair­ man reminded crew to rewind and return movies to movie room. Treasurer reported $577 ship's movie fund and reminded crew to put re­ quests on crew wish list for next trip. No beefs or disputed OT reported. SEA-LAND RELIANCE (Sea-Land Service), May 14—Chairman R. McGongle, Secretary G. Sivley, Educa­ tional Director A. Jaramillo, Steward Delegate Leon Fountain. Chairman asked crew to please use tunnel in port and reminded crew to keep plastics separated from other garbage. He thanked crew for smooth trip. Vucational director encouraged all members to upgrade at Lunde^rg School. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew reported Seafarers LOGs received. Crew gave vote of thanks to galley gang. Next port: Tacoma, Wash. RICHARD G. MATTHIESEN SEA-LAND SHINING STAR (Sea(Ocean Shipholding), May 5—Chair­ Land Service), May 11—Chairman man J.T. Martin, Secretary CJ.Mos- Al Austin, Secretary PhiUlps Curtis, ley. Educational Director W.Parrish, Educational Director J. Halim, Deck Chief Cook Jack Hart (left) and Steward Joe Emidy prepare a tasty meal before the ITB Philadelphia's union meeting. fine food and job well done. Crew also reported great crew on vessel makes job more fun while on board. Chairman reminded crewmembers to pay dues and stay in good standing with union. He encouraged SPAD donations for good and welf^ of SIU and members. He reminded crewmem­ bers Piney Point is for members, so use it Crew asked contracts depart­ ment to send change-of-address cards. Next port Elizabeth, NJ. SEALIFT ANTARCTIC (IMC), May 16—Chairman Steve Hansford, Secretary James Swart, Educational Director James Fox, Deck Delegate Brian Johnston, Engine Delegate Martin Reedy, Steward Delegate Mohsin Abdulla. Educational direc­ tor encouraged members to upgrade at Paul Hall Center. No beefs or dis­ puted OT reported. Crew gave round of applause for fine meals prepared by galley gang. Next port: Taiwan. ULTRASEA (Sealift), May 9— Chairman M. Noble, Secretary Wil­ liam Williams, Deck Delegate Michael Jackson, Engine Delegate E. Scott, Steward Delegate Joseph " Patrick. Chairman announced pos­ sible docking in Louisiana for one-totwo-week layup. He reported TV antenna needs additional repairs. Treasurer reported $56 in ship's fund. Deck delegate reported dis­ puted OT. No beefs or disputed OT by engine or steward delegates. Crew reported reading Seafarers LOG. Chairman reminded crewmembers everyone sleeps at different hours of day, so please keep noise to mini­ mum and don't slam doors. He reminded all crewmembers to work together to keep lounge clean. Next port: New Orleans. £/SA/5 C4P>1SL£(USMM1), May 2—Chairman C. Kriensky, Secretary M. Hopper, Educational Director D. Harrison, Deck Delegate Paul Pitcher, Engine Delegate Don Har­ rison, Steward Delegate Jesse HarL Chairman discussed ship policy in­ cluding noise, attire, conduct and lan­ guage . Crew thanked steward department for job well done. USNS WILKES (Bay Ship Manage­ ment), May 10—Chairman Raymond Yager, Secretary Ben Henderson, Vocational Director Clarence Brown, Deck Delegate John Robins, Engine Delegate Michael Rueter, Steward Delegate Donald Mann. Chairman reported smooth sailing and stated he was especially pleased with deck gang. Secretary reported crew voted to reimburse Radio Officer John Giles for videotapes. Educational director reminded crew to upgrade at Lun­ deberg School. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Purser ClifTord Stephens informed crewmembers of upcoming events and answered crew questions regarding foreign articles and crew pay. Chairman reminded crew that everyone is to do part in keeping crew mess and lounge clean. Next port: Honolulu. i7 • .cAVilifrnirii �SEAFARERS LOG 23 •;• ... •• r-- ;,-*rV'., Busy making reservations for the mid-afternoon riverboat cruise is Kristen Guiotta. Smiling, Kini Johnson takes care of group sales and reservations. The new shop steward of housekeep­ ing, Chris Corethers (right), and Deck­ hand Rich Schaus become fast friends aboard the Alton Belle II. New Boat Sails from AHon Landing Continued from page 6 Harold Stanton takes out the trash after the evening cruise down the Mississippi. He has worked in housekeeping since the original Alton Belle began operations in 1991. Day shop steward for the wait staff is Lataua Applegate. SIU members praised the level of cohesiveness and solidarity among workers that they say make each day at theA/ronfie//e//enjoyable. Kara Twichell, guest services representative, proclaimed, "Ijust love it. I used to work in the company office and I like it so much better here. I love the hours and the great people that I work with." Sandy Leuty, also with guest services, has been >vith the Alton Belle and the SlU since the beginning. She added, "I like the union and the great representation that we get. The union makes a difference." "Everything is better working for the union," said Michele Kasten, a evening shift cocktail waitress who used to work on the Riverwalk in St. Louis. Cashier Elmer Valladares stated he enjoys interacting with customers while working as a cashier in the upstairs buffet of the landing. "I like my job. It's good knowing I have a union here for me," Valladares noted, who has been a member of the SIU for nine months. "Without the SIU, I probably wouldn't have a job. They have helped me out a lot," said cocktail waitress Anne Oglesby, who has been with the company and the union for two years. The riverboat cruise takes 90 minutes as the vessel sails six miles up the Mississippi River along the Illinois shoreline and then returns to Alton. Patrons are permitted aboard 30 minutes before sailing and may stay aboard an additional 30 minutes after docking, The Alton Belle II is fitted with 650 slot machines, including video poker and video keno, 29 blackjack tables, four craps tables, two roulette wheels and one Big Six wheel. The original Alton Belle, which was designed to look like an oldfashioned Mississippi paddlewheel riverboat, was taken out of service when the Alton //arrived in town. Company officials said they are attempting to sell it. A new member of the housekeeping department, Isaac Williams, cleans the glass doors of the Landing before the evening cruise begins. Carey Lindsay sells Belle memorabilia in the gift shop located in the Landing. I' y (>• Bartender Mary Bayhylle works the day shift in the Sports Lounge located in the Landing. Housekeeping members (left to right) Patrick Taylor, Robin Allen and Tim Gore work together to keep the Alton Belle Hand Land/ny clean. Captain John Mosele and Relief Captain Jerry Wendle (far right) navigate the riverboat down thle Mississippi. /A- •H Alton Landing galley member Sheila Pennell prepares chicken stir-fry for the upstairs buffet. -r -f- Piasa House workers prepare for a busy day at the Alton Landing. They are (left to right) Evey Smith, Mike Foster and Anna Crimmins. Serving drinks in the afternoon aboard the Landing is cocktail waitress Vicki Kirkpatrick. �JULY 1993 24 SBAFARERSLOG ws Inquiring Seafarer ^ j' T" • .-•s' Kevin Bleau, Question: What was your first ship, Deckhand—My and what do you remember about it? first ship was the (Asked of SIU members on ships in H. Lee White dsrA Cleveland, Ohio and Erie, Pa.) we sailed from David Hubbard, Marquette, Mich, Gateman—My to Ashtabula, first ship was in Ohio. I remember 1969, the Henit was so cold but nipen and it sailed it was a great idea from Stoneport, to join the Seafarers. My first trip we Mich, to Alpena, got stuck under the Mackinaw Bridge Mich, and into for two days in heavy ice. It was pretty Detroit. This was weird, but I loved it. My brother is a my first job and I Seafarer too and is upgrading to AB at wore dress pants and a white shirt, Piney Point. which turned out to be all wrong! Some Dave Cameron, of the old-timers will still remember this. I had no idea what a gateman was. QMED—My first I thought it was someone who stood on ship was the Har­ deck and opened gates for people com­ ris N. Snyder in 1968. It was a ing aboard. I found out in a big hurry coal burner and though! I love the SIU and my only carried about a regret is not beginning earlier. third of the cargo Joe Scbmanski, we now carry. Deckhand—My We sailed from first ship was the Toledo, Ohio to Marquette, Mich, to Columbia from Chicago and everywhere. It was my Detroit and then I first experience on the Great Lakes and sailed as a deck­ I liked the people. Everyone was a big hand on the Boblo happy family. Island boats. I David Gapske, like sailing. Deck Utility—My first ship was the William Roesch. I Douglas P. Rumremember think­ ball, Oiler—My ing there were too first job was as a many clamps, OS on the Boblo twice as many as Island boats, then American Steam­ I went on to be a ship. The crews wiper on the are great and I was ready to stay on the Richard Reiss. I joined the SIU be­ Lakes. cause I was Eugene Repko, around Seafarers all of my life. My Deckhand—My father and grandfather owned a tug com­ first ship was the pany out of Erie, Pa. and they would George F. Rand travel the lake areas. My grandfather on October 20, sailed on the Mary Chapman Scott and 1959 out of my father sailed with Great Lakes Tug. Toledo, Ohio. It is scrap now. The James Corbran, ships are more Watchman—My modem now but first ship was the I've been in 33 years and have no hurts. E.P. Smith ' operated by Rick Springs, American Steam­ Conveyormanship out of Buf­ My first ship was falo, N.Y. I voted the C.L Austin the SIU in on the from Duluth, Lakes in 1960. Minn, to Buffalo, We voted 22 ships into the SIU and that N.Y. On my first is how I got into the SIU. I've been sail­ trip we went into ing for 33 years and with this company Superior, Mich, 22 years. I've upgraded at Piney Point sightseeing. and I recommend other guys go and There was always soihething fiin, but it upgrade. I had a good time down in was hard work. Piney Point, Md. The Best Part of Summer Is Yet to Come—at Piney Point .'• ^'• • One of the benefits of membership in the SIU is being able to take advantage of the facilities at the Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education, the complex embodying the Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship in Piney Point, Md. We are not just speaking here about the educational opportunities available at the school; rather, the relying sidejof life-staking a much deserved vacation. Seafarers and their families may stay at the Lundeberg School for up to two weeks this summer, enjoying the school's comfortable acommodations, use of recreational activities (fishing, boating, tennis, swimming, exercise room) and three meals a day. And the school's ideal location means an easy drive to many areas of historical impor­ tance in the metropolitan Washington, D.C. area. The daily cost per member is $40.40. For a spouse or a child, the cost is $9.45 per d^y. Space is still available, so call now to make reservations. The number is (301) 994-0010. Know Your Rights PAYMENT OF MONIES. No FINANCIAL REPORTS. The con monies are to be paid to anyone in any stitution of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District makes specific official capacity in ^e SIU unless an officii provision for safeguarding the union receipt is given for same. Under no membership's money and union finances circumstances should any member pay any The constitution requires a detailed audit money for any reason unless he is given by certified public accountants every such receipt. In the event anyone attempts year, which is to be submitted to the mem­ to require any such payment be made bership by the secretary-treasurer. A yearly without supplying a receipt, or if a member finance committee of r^-and-file mem­ is required to make a payment and is given bers, elected by the membership, each year an official receipt, but feels that he or she examines the finances of the union anc should not have been required to make such reports fully their findings and recommen­ payment, this should immediately be dations. Members of this committee may reported to union headquarters. CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS make dissenting reports, sp^ific recom­ AND OBLIGATIONS. Copies of the mendations and separate findings. TRUST FUNDS. All trust funds of the SIU constitution are available in all union SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inlanc halls. All members should obtain copies of Waters District are administered in ac­ this constitution so as to familiarize them­ cordance with the provisions of various selves with its contents. Any time a member trust fund agreements. All these agree­ feels any other member or officer is at­ ments specify that the trustees in charge tempting to deprive him or her of any con­ of these funds shall equally consist of stitutional right or obligation by any union and management representatives methods, such as dealing with charges, tri­ and their alternates. All expenditures and als, etc., as well as all other details, the disbursements of trust funds are made member so affected should immediately only upon approval by a majority of the notify headquarters. trustees. All trust fund financial records EQUAL RIGHTS. All members are are available at the headquarters of the guaranteed equal rights in employment various trust funds. and as members of the SIU. These rights SHIPPING RIGHTS. A member's are clearly set forth in the SIU constitution shipping rights and seniority are protected and in the contracts which the union has exclusively by contracts between the negotiated with the employers. Conse­ union and the employers. Members quently, no member may be discriminated should get to know their shipping rights. against because of race, creed, color, sex, Copies of these contracts are posted and national or geographic origin. If any available in all union halls. If members member feels that he or she is denied the believe there have been violations of their equal rights to which he or she is entitled, shipping or seniority rights as contained the member should notify union head­ in the contracts between the union and the quarters. employers, they should notify the SEAFARERS POLITICAL AC­ Seafarers Appeals Board by certified TIVITY DONATION — SPAD. SPAD mail, return receipt requested. The proper is a separate segregated fund. Its proceeds address for this is: are used to further its objects and purposes including, but not limited to, furthering Augustin Tellez, Chairman the political, social and economic inter­ Seafarers Appeals Board ests of maritime workers, the preservation 5201 Auth Way and furthering of the American merchant Camp Springs, MD 20746 Full copies of contracts as referred to are marine with improved employment op­ available to members at all times, either by portunities for seamen and boatmen and writing directly to the union or to the the advancement of trade union concepts. Seafarers Appeds Board. In connection with such objects, SPAD supports and contributes to political can­ CONTRACTS. Copies of all SIU didates for elective office. All contribu­ contracts are available in all SIU halls. These contracts specify the wages and con­ tions are voluntary. No contribution may ditions under which an SIU member works be solicited or received because of force, and lives aboard a ship or boat. Members job discrimination, financial reprisal, or should know their contract rights, as well as threat of such conduct, or as a condition their obligations, such as filing for overtime of membership in the union or of employ­ (OT) on the proper sheets and in the proper ment. If a contribution is made by reason manner. If, at any time, a member believes of the above improper conduct, the mem­ that an SIU patrolman or other union official ber should notify the Seafarers Interna­ fails to protect their contractual rights tional Union or SPAD by certified mail properly, he or she should contact the within 30 days of the contribution for nearest SIU port agenL investigation and appropriate action and EDITORIAL POLICY — THE refund, if involuntary. A member SEAFARERS LOG. The Seafarers LOG should support SPAD to protect and fur­ traditionally has refrained from publish­ ther his or her economic, political and ing any article serving the political pur­ social interests, and American trade poses of any individual in the union, union concepts. officer or member. It also has refrained from publishing articles deemed harmful If at any time a member feels that any to the union or its collective membership. of the above rights have been violated, or This established policy has been reaf­ that he or she has been denied the con­ firmed by membership action at the Sep­ stitutional right of access to union records tember 1960 meetings in all or information, the member should imme­ constitutional ports. The responsibility diately notify SIU President Michael for Seafarers LOG policy is vested in an Sacco at headquarters by certified mail, editorial board which consists of the return receipt requested. The address is: executive board of the union. The ex­ Michael Sacco, President ecutive board may delegate, from Seafarers International Union among its ranks, one individual to carry 5201 Auth Way out this responsibility. Camp Springs, MD 20746. J y / /• '..yv �JULY 1993 SEAFARERS LOG 25 Filial Departures DEEP SEA FELIPE BUMANGLAG Pensioner Felipe Bumanglag, 82, passed away April 25. Bom in the Philippines, he joined the Marine Cooks and Stewards in 1945 in the port of San Francis­ co, before that union merged with the SIU's Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters Division (AGLIWD). Brother Bumanglag retired in August 1973. GIN LUN CHAN Pensioner Gin Lun Chan, 67, died May 13. A native of China, he joined the Marine Cooks and Stewards in 1957 in the port of San Francisco, before that union merged with the AGLIWD. Brother Chan began receiving his pension in September 1990. ALBERT COLES Pensioner Albert Coles, 70, passed away May 10. Bom in Remo, Va., he joined the SlUin 1943 in the port of New York. Brother Coles sailed as a bosun. He retired in November 1983. MICHAEL COLUCCI Pensioner Michael Colucci, 66, died May 5. A native of Brook­ lyn, N.Y., he joined the Seafarers in 1944 in the port of New York. Brother Colucci sailed in the deck department. He also served as a patrolman in New York. He began receiving his pension in November 1975. JOSEPH CZERWINSKI Pensioner Joseph Czerwinski, 77, passed away April 15. Bom in Tomn, Poland, he joined the SlU in 1951 in the port of New York. He sailed as a fireman, oiler, watertender. Brother Czer­ winski retired in January 1982. RAMON ENCARNACION Pensioner Ramon Encamacion, 81, died May 11. Bom in Puerto Rico, he was a charter member of the union, joining in 1938 in the port of New York. Brother Encamacion sailed in the engine department, where he taught members how to oil Liberty sWps. He began receiv­ ing his pension in March 1971. TOMMY GONZALES Pensioner Tommy Gon­ zales, 87, passed away May 2. A na­ tive of Magsinga Llocos Sur, in the Philippines, he joined the Seafarers in 1961 in the port of Seattle. Brother Gon­ zales sailed as a chief cook. He retired in May 1992. CHILTON HALL Pensioner Chilton Hall, 69, died May 4. Bom in Alabama, he joined the SlU in 1967 in the port of New York. j^-i^'iwiii»-:4^ ... Brother Hall sailed in the engine department. He served in the U.S. Navy,from 1941 to 1945 and from 1950 to 1954. He retired in August 1991. PEDROJIMENEZ Pensioner Pedro Jimenez, 91, passed away April 11. A Puerto Rico native, he joined the union in 1949 in the port of New York. Brother Jimenez sailed in the engine department. He began receiving his pension in October 1968. ANDERSON JOHNES Anderson Johnes, 81, died May 5. Bom in Mis­ souri, he joined the SlU in 1940 in the port of Tampa, Ra. Brother Joh­ nes sailed as a bosun. He served in the U.S. Army from 1943 to 1945. WILLIAM JONES Pensioner William Jones, 89, passed away April 5. A North Carolina native, he joined the Vlarine Cooks and Stewards in 1923 in the port of Sari FranciscOj before that union merged with the AGLIWD. He retired in April 1966. MIKKONUOTIO Pensioner Mikko Nuotio, 67, passed away April 24. Bom in Finland, he joined the SlU in 1968 in the port of San Francis­ co. Brother Nuotio sailed in the deck department. He upgraded frequently at Piney Point. Brother Nuotio served in the Fin­ nish Army from 1943 to 1945. He retired in January 1992. CHARLES O'DONNELL Pensioner Charles O'Donnell, 76, died May 10. A native of Ireland, he joined the union in 1961 in the port of Seattle. Brother O'Donnell sailed in the engine department. He began receiving his pension in October 1977. JOSEPH PASINOSKY Pensioner Joseph Pasinosky, 77, passed away May 14. Bom in Pennsyl­ vania, he joined the Seafarers in 1941 in the port of New York. Brother Pasinosky sailed as a bosun. He retired in December 1965. SOLON PATERAS Pensioner Solon Pateras, 88, died May 1. A native of Cypras, he joined the SlU in 1943 in the port of Baltimore. Brother Pateras sailed in the deck department. He began receiving his pension in 1970. Seafarers in 1944 in the port of New York. He sailed as a chief cook. Brother Sanchez received a union personal safety citation in 1960 for sailing aboard an acci­ dent-free ship, the SS Frances. He retired in September 1979. MIKOLOJ STRAWINSKI Pensioner Mikoloj Strawinski, 72, died May 17. A native of Russia, he joined the SlU in 1951 in the port of New York. Brother Strawinski sailed in the engine department. He served in the Polish merchant marine from 1939 to 1945. He began receiving his pension in March 1986. WILLIAM TERRELL Pensioner William TerreU,69, passed away May 2. Bom in West Vir­ ginia, he joined the Marine Cooks and Stewards in 1962 in the port of San Francisco, before that union merged with the AGLIWD. He sailed as a chief cook. Brother Terrell retired in March 1989. Ra. He sailed as a fireman, oiler, watertender. Brother Wallace upgraded at the Lundeberg School in 1981. He served in the U.S. Air Force fitrm 1951 to 1953. BRUNO WOTURSKI Pensioner Bmno Woturski, 80, passed away May 3. A native of Delaware, he joined the SlU in 1946 in the port of Philadelphia. Brother Woturski sailed in the deck department. He retired in August 1977. ORIGE WRIGHT Pensioner Orige Wright, 69, died Sep­ tember 11, 1992.: Bom in Houston, he joined the Marine Cooks and Stewards in 1942 in the port of San Francisco, before that union merged with the AGLIWD. Brother Wright retired in 1974. • -f ,v. LARRY YOUNG Pensioner Larry Young, 74, passed away May 12. A China native, he joined the Seafarers in 1951 in the port of New York. He sailed in the steward department Brother Young began receiving his pen­ sion in July 1986. JESSE THRASHER Pensioner Jesse Thrasher, 68, INLAND died May 8. JOHN CUFF Bom in Pensioner John Cuff, 71, died Springfield, May 9. He joined the union in Ohio, he 1961 in his native Philadelphia. joined the Boatman Cuff sailed as a captain. Seafarers in JAN He served in the U.S. Navy from 1971 in the port of San Francis­ RACHEL 1943 to 1945. Boatman Cuff co. Brother Thrasher completed Pensioner Jan retired in July 1978. the steward recertification course Rachel, 69, at the Lundeberg School in 1981. SIEGFRIED GIBBS MARKPITTMAN died May 7. He served in the U.S. Navy from Pensioner Pensioner Bom in 1942 to 1962. Brother Thrasher Siegfried Mark RttPoland, he began receiving his pension in Gibbs, 59, joined the man, 83, September 1989. passed away passed away union in May 20. April 8. Bom FERNANDO VARGAS 1969 in the port of San Francis­ Bom in in Atlanta, he Pensioner F^ando Vargas, 87, co. Brother Rachel last sailed as North originally a QMED aboard the Sea-Land passed away April 23. A Puerto Carolina, he was a mem­ Patriot. He began receiving his Rico native, he joined the union as joined the ber of the pension in April 1989. a charter member in 1939 in the Marine Cooks and Stewards, port of New York. Brother Vargas union in 1961 in the port of ALEXANDEI before that union merged with Philadelphia. Boatman Gibbs sailed in the engine department LAZORISAK the AGLIWD. He sailed as a sailed in the engine department. He retired in January 1967. He began receiving his pension cook/baker. Brother Pittman in November 1988. STEVE VENUS retired in October 1979. Pensioner Alexander Steve Venus, 43, died April 16. PHILIP SALOWSKY Lazorisak, Bom in New York, he graduated DEMETRIOS GRIVAS Pensioner Pensioner 77, passed from the Lundeberg School in Demetrios Philip away April 1969. Brother Venus upgraded Grivas, 86, Salowsky, 28. A Penn­ frequently at the Lundeberg died May 17. 75, died , sylvania na­ School. He sailed in the deck A native of March 27. A department. tive, he joined the Seafarers in Greece, he Masssachu1960 in the port of New York. setts native, STEPHEN WHITE joined the Brother Lazorisak upgraded at he joined the union in Stephen the Lundeberg School frequently, union in 1956 in the le served in the U.S. Army from White, 45, x)rt of New York. Boatman 969 in the port of Boston. 1941 to 1945. He retired in 1982. died January jrivas sailed in the engine deBrother Salowsky sailed as a 13. Bom in ELDRIDGE chief cook. He served in the U.S. jartment. He retired in May 1970. Tacoma, MONETTE Army from 1939 to 1948. He Wash., he DENNIS HOOPER )egan receiving his pension in Pensioner joined the 'ensioner Dennis Hooper, 72, Vlarch 1983. Eldridge union in passed away May 26. Bom in Monette, 77, 1989 in the JUANSANCHEZ Centucky, he joined the union in died May 25. )ort of San Francisco. Brother 972 in the port of Norfolk, Va. Pensioner He joined the Vhite sailed in the steward Joatman Hooper .sailed as a Juan Marine department. chief engineer on Allied Towing Sanchez, 77, Cooks and vessels. He was a veteran of the EMMORY WALLACE passed away Stewards in 1955 in his native 1 J.S. Navy, having served during April 4. Bom immory Wallace, 60, passed Louisiana, before that union iVorld War 11, the Rorean Con­ in Puerto merged with the AGLIWD. away May 12. A native of Geor­ flict and the Vietnam War. Boat­ Rico, he Jrother Monette began receiving gia, he joined the Seafarers in man Hooper began receiving his joined the 968 in the pdrt of Jacksonville, lis pepsion in Febmary 1979. pension in May 1986. •J • • •^7 -.•'I: "T • '-i - i • f • •>... f • r- ^ •• • �^••,;i^;Slu-;C::-j£5i-;^^^ .' - ; 2ff ^•*»v lV.>Vw JULYim SBAFAmRSLOe •is ^ i^ \ AM Trainee Lifeboat Class 511—Graduating from trainee lifeboat class 511 are (from left, kneeling) Robert Bush, Kenneth Stathos, Brian Surhigh, Terry Vicknair, Brian Rotchford, Dupress George, Daren Nash, (second row) Ray Gayton, Bradley Williams, Edgar Valley, Alfredo Arana Jr., Jason Connors, Jeremie Riehm, Martin Krins III, John Parker, Rodney Aucoin Jr. and Casey Taylor (instructor). sSSSSSSSS^SiSl^ Louie Payne, John H. Reber III, Dexter Moore, Mike Croxton, (second Albert Graul, Kevin Hill, Richard Feague, Foster Watts, Hugh Wheatley, (fourth row) Jeffrey Swain, row) Bubba Jarvis, Robert L. O'Neal, Thomas Horton, Berry Meekins, Richard Robinson and Edward Flynn. (third row) James Busby, Thomas R. Douglas Jr., Thomas B. Claussen, (fourth row) Richard B. Naigle and Richard Morris. Oil Spill Containment—Graduating from the oil spill containment course on May 27 are (from left, kneeling) Richard Butrim Sr., Gregory Carroll, Alton Hickman, Daniel Hoskins, Brandon Shannon, Joseph Perry, (second row) George Keblis, John Kissanis, Denial Butler, Kroeger lobst, Allan Rogers, Charles Donley, Gerard LaPorte, (third row) John Thompson, Gary Koshland, Keith Reiners, Brian Gelaude, Daniel Johnston, John Miller, (fourth row) Tom Zemianck, Jim Jones, Alfred Herrmann and Jeffrey Stuart. Radar—Renewing their radar endorsements on May 21 are (from left, kneeling) Caiiton Richardson, Mike Laham, Dennis Goodwin, (second row) Jim Brown (instructor). Warren Blankenship, Don Filoni, Walter Taulman and Aldo Bijazic.' Refrigeration Systems—Upgrading members of the engine department completing the refrigeration systems course are (from left, front row) Brantley Twiford, Steven Hoskins, Eric Morrison, Michael Hall, Mark Dumas, (second row) James Scanlon, Laurence Croes, Patrick Keenan, Paul Burkhard, Daniel Taggart Mark Glinka and Eric Malzkuhn (instructor). Upgraders Lifeboat—Upgrading graduates of the May 4 lifeboat class are (from left, kneeing) Atxlul Hasan, Casey Taylor (instructor), Richard Hollis, (second row) KhamisMageed,Comell Charleston, KathyShaner, Ronald Drew and Donald Dilley. r. r > Upgraders Lifeboat—Certificates of training were received by the May 13 class of upgraders. They are (from left, first row) Pamala Hagler, Maria Vera, Atxlo Ashaiiki, Aguilo Llorente, (second row) Jake Karaczynski (instructor), Glenn Baker Jr., William Powell and Daniel Tag^it �- - ,r-; mri993 SEAFMBISLOG LUNDEBERG SCHOOL 1993 UPGMOIHG COURSE SCHEOULE The following is the current course schedule for classes beginning between August and December 1993 at the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seaman­ ship located at the Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education in Piney Point, Md. All programs are geared to improve job skills of Seafarers and to promote the American maritime industry. The course schedule may change to reflect the needs of the membership, the m^time industry and—in times of conflict—the nation's security. Deck Upgrading Courses September 13 October 22 November 8 December 17 All students must take the Oil Spill Prevention and Containment class. Able Seaman Shiphandiiing August 23 September 27 November 8 September 3 October 8 November 19 Radar Observer - Unlindted August 16 September 20 November 1 August20 September 24 November 5 Completion Date Novembers Sleward Upgrading Courses Course Assistant Cook, Cook and Baker Check-In Completion Date Date All open-ended (contact admissions office for starting dates) Chief Cook, Chief Steward AU open-ended (contact admissions office for starting dates) EnghteUpgrading Courses Completion Check-In Date Date Course September 27 November 5 FiremanAVatertender and Oiler All students must take the Oil Spill Prevention and Containment class. September 24 August 16 Pumproom Maint & Operations December 17 November 8 September 24 August 30 Basic Electronics September 13 October 22 hiarine ElectricalMalnt^nance^n Refirig;eration Maiht & Opera^ns September 13 October 22 , i. < November 22 December 17 Marine Electronics Technician I September 27 November 5 Third Mate , August 30 December10 Marine Electronics Technician H November 8 December 17 Hydraulics August 2 September 13 August 27 Octobers Diesel Engine Technology August 9 November 22 September 3 December 17 Welding October 25 November 19 Crane Maintenance Novembers December 17 Course Check-In Date Completion Date Oil Spill Prevention and Containment I August 2 November 8 August 6 November 12 Lifeboatman August 16 September 13 October 11 November 8 December 6 August 27 September 24 October 22 November 19 December 17 Basic/Advanced Fire Fighting September 7 November 2 September 17 November 12 Sealift Operadons & IVfointenanee August 30 October 25 September 24 November 19 UPGRAOHIGAPPLKAmM ' Name. (Last) Address. (Qty) wn/- Check-In Date October 4 Course Bosun Recertification Celestial Navigation Safety Spedaltg Course f;s''J--vj;.-- RecertUlcaUon Programs Completion Date Check'In Date Ciwurse Date of Birth _ (Finrt) (Street) (Stale) Deep Sea Member CH Month/Day/Year (Middle) .Telephone _L Lakes Member Q ) (Area Code) (Zip Code) Inland Waters Member O Date available for training Primary language spoken ; • ^ i, 1992Education Schedule The following courses are available through the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School. Please contact the admissions office for enrollment information. Check-In Completion Date Date Course High School Equivalency (GED) All open-ended Adult Basic Education (ABE) (contact admissions office for starting English as a Second Language (ESL) dates) College Program Schedule fdr 1993 FULL 8-week sessions July 19 September 10 With this application COPIES of yourdischarges must be submitted showing sufficient time to qualify yourself for the cours(e(s) requested. You also must submit a COPY of each of the following: the first page of your union book indicating your department and seniority, your clinic card and the front and back of your Lundeberg School identification card listing the course(s)you have taken and completed The Admissions Office WILL NOT schedule you until all of the above are received RATING DATE DATE OF VESSEL HELD SHIPPED DISCHARGE " vV^. I am interested in the following course(s) checked below or indicated here if not listed GNO GNO •No • • • • • • D D DECK AB/SealiA 1st Class Pilot Third Mate Radar Observer Unlimited Master Inspected Towing Vessel Towboat Operator Inland CU^lestial Navigation Simulator Course ENGINE GNO —^—— ^ —— ^—_ -a-' . • T llif •| -S' DATE SIGNATURE. G FOWT G QMED—Any Rating G Variable Speed DC Drive biectronics) Systems (Marine Electronics) G Marine Electrical Maintenance G Pumproom Maintenance & Operation G Refrigeration Systems Maintenance & Operation G Diesel Engine Technology G Assistant Enginecr/CTiief Engineer Motor Vessel G Original 3rd Engineer Steam or Motor G Refrigerated Containers Advanced Maintenance G Electro-Hydraulic Systents G Automation G Hydraulics G Marine Electronics Technician G G G G G STEWARD Assistant C^ook Utility Cook and Baker ChiefCook (Tiief Steward Towboat Inland Cook G G G G ' G G G G G • ;i ' ALL DEPARTMENTS Welding Lifeboatman (must be taken with another course) Oil Spill Prevention & Containment Basic/Advanced Fire Fighting ADULT EDUCATION DEPARTMENT Adult Basic Education (ABE) High School Equivalency Program (GED) Developmental Studies (DVS) English as a Second Language (ESL) ABE/ESL Lifeboat Preparation COLLEGE PROGRAM G Associate in Arts Degree Transportation will be paid In accordance with the scfaeduilns letter only If yon present original receipts and sncccssftdly plete the conrse. If yon have any questions, contact your port agent before departing for Ptaiey PolnL RETURN COMPLETED APPUCATTON TO: lamdeberg Upending Center, P.O. Box 75, Plney Point, MD 2IM74. ^ 7/93 •r •;y' Pacific D If the following information is not filled out completely, your application will not be processed. Social Security # Book # Seniority Department • U S. Citizen: DVes • No Home Port. Endorsement(s) or License(s) now held • Yes Are you a graduate of the SHLSS trainee program? If yes, which program: from : to. Last grade of school completed • Yes Have you attended any SHLSS upgrading courses? If yes, course(s) taken. Have you taken any SHLSS Sealift Operations courses? •Yes If yes, how many weeks have you completed?___ Do you hold the U.S. Coast Guard Lifeboatman Endorsement? • Yes GNO Firefighting: G Yes GNO CPR:GYes 27 .- >• �SEAEUCEItS July 1993 Volume 55, Number 7 SEAFARERS: Have you upgraded your skills this year? Page 27 car­ ries a list of courses offered by the Lundeberg School through December. Before the year has come and gone, why not upgrade your skills and enjoy the benefits of higher pay next year when you sail in a higher rating? TOTE'S Northern Lights Begins New Life as a Centaineiship "i^r--. The SlU-crewed Northern Lights hcgwi its new life June 3 following a ribbon-cutting ceremony in Tacoma, Wash. Seafarers shipping on the retrofitted vessel, as it made its trek from an Alabama shipyard to Washington state where TOTE is headquartered, expressed their satisfaction with the ship and their fellow crewmembers. The Totem Ocean Trailer Ex­ press (TOTE) vessel will sail on a regular container run between the northwest Washington port and Anchorage, Alaska. The rollon/roll-off ship had been part of the Ready Reserve Force before TOTE had the vessel refurbished and ex­ panded in a Mobile, Ala. shipyard. While in the shipyard, the Northern Lights underwent a complete overhaul. Originally built in 1974, the vessel was cut apart and a section was added to lengthen the ship to 744 feet long and 92 feet wide. The gross Formerly a Ready Reserve Force vessel, the Northem Lights was purchased by TOTE, refurbished and expanded and now will sail on a tonage was increased from regular container run between Tacoma, Wash, and Anchorage, Alaska. It Is operated by SlU-contracted InterOcean Management. 14,770 to 17,527. Seafarers told Mobile Port Agent Dave Carter they were looking forward to sailing the Northern Lights from the yard to its new home on the West Coast. Bosun Ray Waiters backed up those words when he told Carter, 'It's great to be aboard this ship and take her to Washington for her first voyage to Alaska. It should be cooler than the heat and humidity here in Mobile." Captain Michael J. Kucharski told Carter when he was servicing the vessel, "SIU crews are the best I've ever worked with and I am excited about this new crew." Steward/Baker Kenneth Whitfield also had praise for his Crewmembers gather In the galley between shifts. Pictured (left to galley gang before the ship set right) are QMED Demyron Walker, Chief EngineerKeith Jordan, DEU sail from Mobile on May 15. ^ During the dedication Galley gang members take a break after preparing lunch to pose for a photo. They are (front row) Steward/Baker Kenneth Whitfield, SA ceremonies in Tacoma, SIU President Michael Sacco told the Pat Carter, (standing) SA Chris Green and Chief Cook Gnoc Allen. local dignitaries, company repre­ sentatives and union ofEcials in attendance the Seafarers were proud to work with TOTE to get the vessel back into service. "We in theSIU know TOTE as the kind of company where the union and management can work together to get the job done," Sacco noted. "From die point of view of the big picture. Totem Ocean Trailer Express is doing exactly what must be done to build the American merchant marine, and that is to acquire new tonnage—more ships—and to operate these vessels under the Heading out on deck to begin the Enjoying fresh baked apple pie Is DEUs Gabriel Williams (left) and ABs Jeff Saxon (left) and Jeff Cedl Edwards attend union meeting. Englehart wait for lunch. next shift Is Bosun Ray Waiters. SA Jerry Watklns. good old Stars and Stripes." Help Locate This Missing Child The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children has asked the Seafarers Interna­ tional Union to assist them in locating April Joy Briney. Missing since August 26, 1992, when she was 16 years old, April Joy Briney left Monticello. Ark. with an adult male and is considered an en­ dangered runaway. At the time of her disappearance the blonde-haired, April Joy Briney 'A , , • blue-eyed girl was 5 feet 10 in­ ches tall and weighed 160 pounds. (She may since have dyed her hair black.) Anyone having information on the disappearance of April Joy Briney should contact the Na­ tional Center for Missing and Exploited Children at (800) 843-5678 or the Missing Persons SIU President Michael Sacco (left) joins other union, company and city Unit of the Drew County (Ark.) officials at the NorthemUgfitd dedication ceremony In Tacoma, Wash, on Sheriff's Office at (501) 367- June 3. AMD Vice President Robert McKay Is third from left, while TOTE 6211. CEO Robert McMillan holds tfie ribbon on tfie rigfrt. � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. 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Title A name given to the resource July 1993 Description An account of the resource HEADLINES 1990-1993 STANDARD PACT EXTENDED FOR 62 DAYS TRAINEES RESCUE STRANDED SWIMMERS HOUSE BACKS SCAB-BAN BILL; SENATE NEXT 10 SIU CO.’S BID TO RUN 68 RRF SHIPS AVONDALE GOES UNION IN 1,804 VOTE SEA-LAND, APL SEEKS OK TO REFLAG 20 U.S. SHIPS GIANT GRAIN INTERESTS STEP UP ATTACKS ON CARGO PREFERENCE BILL ADVANCED BY PANEL PROHIBITS FOREIGN SHIPS IN 1-DAY CRUISE MARKET HOUSE PANEL EXPOSES GREED OF INT’L COMMODITY TRADERS RUNAWAY REGISTRIES SERVE AS CONDUITS FOR ALIEN SMUGGLING GOLDEN VENTURE’S GROUNDING SPOTLIGHTS RUNAWAYS’ ROLE RECENT CASES OF RUNAWAY SHIPS USE IN HUMAN SMUGGLING OPERATIONS CREW PROUD OF SLEEK NEW 220-FOOT ALTON BELLE II QUEEN MARY REOPENS WITH FANFARE BTU TAX DEFEATED IN THE SENATE AS CONGRESS WORKS ON BUDGET JOBS FOR DRUGS-ANOTHER MAJOR FLAW IN NAFTA IUOE PRESIDENT HANLEY DECLARES PROPOSED BILL CATERS TO GREED FLOODING HAMPERS NAVIGATION ON MISSISSIPPI RIVER CROWLEY TUG SAMSON PLIES DELAWARE RIVER GULF AND ATLANTIC HARBOR BOATMENT RATIFY NEW CONTRACTS WITH CRESCENT, MCALLISTER SEAFARERS WHO ARE ALSO FISHERMAN SHOULD CONTACT SIU HEADQUARTERS TRANSCOM’S CHIEF INSPECTS UNION’S PAUL HALL CENTER UIW ASST. VP HUBER SUCCUMBS TO CANCER TUG OGLETHORPE’S FAST ACTION SAVES ALL HANDS AND WINGS G&H BOATMEN AIM FOR OPERATORS’ LICENSES IMC TANKER PROVIDES WIPER VOGT WITH CHANCE TO SEE THE WORLD OSAKA-A REST STOP FOR ARIES CREW NE PORT CALLS ARE TIME TO TALK UNION CHILDREN BEFRIEND CHIEF COOK DYER AS MV PATRIOT UNLOADS IN ODESSA SEAFARERS PULL TOGETHER TO BRING THAYER OUT FOR A NEW SAILING SEASON NON-STOP ACTION KEEPS CROWLEY MEMBERS BUSY IN SAN JUAN SUGAR ISLANDER CREW DELIVERS SUPPLIES AND FRIENDSHIP TO LITHUANIAN CHILDREN AVONDALE YARD WORKERS VOTE FOR REPRESENTATION BY UNIONS TOTE’S NORTHERN LIGHTS BEGINS NEW LIFE AS A CONTAINERSHIP Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 07/01/1993 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Newsprint Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Vol. 55, No. 7 1993 Periodicals Seafarers Log http://seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/2644ab8caeb2a9d74cf7d14eb0204b5f.PDF be07911db1330b2e9024e75de50cd09f PDF Text Text ' "'W OFFICIAL ORGAN OF THE StAFARtRS INTERNATIONAL UNION • ATIANTIC GUIF, UKES AND INIANP WATERS MSTRIG • AH-CIO SXAEiKEMtS In Amtrak/Barge Accident Safety Board Pins Blame on Lack of Training by Tug Crew -:-A.. •' 690 CAROL ORGSSAN ACQUISITION SECT/NEWSPAPE STATE HISTORICAL SOC OF N 816 STATE STREET MADISON HI 53706-1482 ... Secy. Pena Unveils Shipbuilding Plan To Aid U.S. Yards Page 4 Page 3 Pages •' "< lisa.-..; ''i •••• ' '' .•• >•' '• - • •• • '' • - ' T J-' - r. \ '^ ./• .•- •/ i \. y. Vi'-'i'- rirf^-i>ff^iiiriiiyii.iirrtlOT l 'k'" t N'.' iV . ' (•• i' �2 SEAFARERS LOG JULY 1994 .u h' 1^' , -* • President's Report Training — Everybody's a Winner • •,_{ •; ^ V • • - •, • Seafarers have long known the value of training. It was back in 1952 that the head of the SIU, Paul Hall, instituted the union's train­ ing program as a means by which Seafarers could promote their job security and improve their earning power. Not only does this pro­ gram, now established at the Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education, provide young people entering the industry with the fun­ damentals of seamanship, but it also gives skilled Seafarers opportunities to advance their knowledge and expand their areas of expertise. Through this ongoing training program at the Paul Hall Center and its Lundeberg School Michael Sacco Seamanship, the SIU is able to provide the U.S. shipping industry a continuous flow of qualified and productive manpower. With access to such training. Seafarers stay expert and adept in all aspects of shipboard technol­ ogy changes. The result is U.S. shipping has readily available skilled crews, and the safety and job security of Seafarers is enhanced. Like the SIU, the other unions representing shipboard labor working aboard deep sea and Great Lakes ships also have training schools or programs. But mariners in one segment of U.S. shipping do not have as many opportunities to participate in entry level cour­ ses or upgrading curricula. And that group of crewmembers is made up of boatmen serving on the nation's tugs and tows plying America's coastal and inland waters. That is why it was no surprise that the National Transportation Safety Board, an independent government agency, in its recommen­ dations stemming from a train accident brought about by a track knocked out of kilter by a barge striking a railroad bridge, called for more training of the boatmen who navigate tugs and tows. In that September 22, 1993 accident, a towboat crashed into a railroad bridge not far from Mobile, Alabama. In the dead of night and with poor visibility, the towboat's pilot did not use his radar. Eight minutes after the towboat displaced the bridge, an Amtrak train carrying 220 people slammed into the structure and derailed. Three locomotives and four cars plummeted into the water. Fortyseven people died. The National Transportation Safety Board found that if the pilot had used his radar, he could have determined that he should not turn toward the bridge. The Board found that the towboat's company had not given the pilot proper radar navigation training, nor was a compass supplied to the vessel operator. These findings led the agency to urge the U.S. Coast Guard to develop a radar training course and to require that operators of towing vessels be certified as radar observers. There is an effort on the part of the Department of Transporta­ tion and certain members of Congress to put into practice the Board's recommendations. Unfortunately, there will be those who decry the push for increased safety as just more government regula­ tion or just more operating expenses. As this debate moves forward, it would be well to keep in mind some facts about training. Training is not a cross that employers must bear. Several prestigious think-tanks have studied the results of training in the workplace. A report issued in 1990 by the Brook­ ings Institution found that in the years 1929 to 1989, job-related learning increased productivity twice as i^uch as technology. Another academic group found that individuals who receive formal training one year later are 30 percent more productive than their counterparts who did not participate in the learning program. More and more companies and organizations are investing in training their employees. In 1993, according to the American Society for Training and Development, 48 billion private dollars were spent on job training—up 7 percent from the year before. Two training experts found through their research that from 1983 to 1991, work-based formal learning programs increased 45 percent. Later this summer. Congress will deliberate the House towing safety bill that includes mechanisms to determine the proficiency of crewmembers in work-related skills—mechanisms which will lead to more extensive training for the men and women who work on the nation's tugs and tows. A bill that results in more job training and work skill-oriented courses for the individuals who crisscross the nation's 25,777 miles of navigable waterways will bring with it posi­ tive effects for the industry, its workers and the nation. The industry will benefit from increased productivity. Tug and towboat crew­ members will benefit from enhanced job security and earning power. The nation will benefit from having the marine equipment operating close to populous centers and environmentally-sensitive areas in the hands of people who have augmented their first-hand work experience with ongoing training. And everyone—the tug and tow industry, crewmembers and the country—will gain from a heightened awareness of safety. Volume 56. Number 7 July 1994 The Seafarers LOG (ISSN 0160-2047) is published monthly by the Seafarers Intemational Union; Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District; AFL-CIO; 5201 Auth Way; Camp Springs, Md. 20746. Telephone (301) 899-0675. Second-class postage paid at MSC Prince Georges, Md. 20790-9998 and at additional mailing offices. POSTMASTER; Send address changes to the Seafarers LOG, 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, Md. 20746. Managing Editor, Daniel Duncan; Associate Editors, Jor­ dan Biscardo and Corrina Christensen; Associate Editor/Production, Deborah A. Hirtes; Art, Bill Brower. Hoi^, Senate to TatMe U.S. Shto BUI This Htonlh As written., the House bil the funding procedure originally Commrttees in both the House and Senate are expected to work would raise approximately $I7( proposed by Pena that woulc on bills dealing with maritime million a year beginning in Fisca raise approximately $100 million revitalization when Congress Year 1995 by requiring all vessels annually. The duties collected on vessels entering a U.S. port from returns from its Independence sailing into U.S. ports from foreign location to pay a flat 5; a nearby Western Hemisphere Day recess on July 11. The House Ways and Means cents per registered tonnage. The foreign port would go from nine Committee is reviewing legisla­ fee would becharged on the first 12 to 24 cents per registered tonnage. tion approved by the House Mer­ voyages each year into U.S. ports. On ships entering a U.S. port from all other foreign destinations, the chant Marine and Fisheries . Senate To Begin Work fee would increase from 27 to 71 Committee in May that calls for a Meanwhile, published reports cents. The duty would be col­ 10-year, $1.7 billion program that would not only fiind a 52-ship note the Senate Merchant Marine lected only on the first five annual program but also a domestic ship­ Subcommittee is expected begin voyages to a U.S. port, as is work on its version of maritime presently enforced. building effort. The Promotional Reform Act revitalization known as the Under both the House and of 1994 (H.R. 4003) includes an Maritime Security and Trade Act Senate versions of thelegislation, increase in tonnage fees paid by of 1994 (S. 1945) following the U.S.-flag liner companies would vessels entering U.S. ports from recess. agree to make their ships avail­ So far, the subconunittee has able to the Department of foreign harbors. Because the bill includes a revenue-raising aspect, held several hearings on the bill. Defense (DOD) or allow for the Ways and Means Committee Witnesses have included space onboard these vessels for must review the legislation before Transportation Secretary DOD cargo during a national it goes to the full House for debate Federico Pena, representatives of emergency in order to be eligible and a vote. That review is ex­ maritime labor and officials from for the funds. The vessels covered pected to be finished by the mid­ U.S.-flag shipping companies. by the program must be no more The Senate version more than 15 years old and remain ac­ dle of this month. H.R. 4003 serves as the fund- closely follows the proposal laid tive in foreign conunerce. i ng mechanism for the Maritime out by Pena. While S. 1945 also During the hearings. Senator Security and Competitiveness calls for a 10-year program start­ John Breaux (D-La.), chairman of Act, known as H.R. 2I5I. That ing in FY 1995 that will fund 52 the subconunittee, had stated he )ill, which passed the House last vessels through an increase in the was interested in finding ways to November by a 347 to 65 vote, tonnage tax, it does not include increase the number of ships outlined a support program for provisions for shipbuilding. covered by a maritime revitaliza­ the U.S.-flag merchant fl^eet. The Senate bill would include tion program. Among the proposals he suggested was one to reduce the number of bulkers in the Ready Reserve Force to provide more funds for an additional 20 to 25 working vessels. The Senate had been delaying work on its version of the legisla­ tion to allow the House to com­ pete its efforts. Published reports lave noted the Senate would like to finish its work by the August recess in order that a conference committee made up of House and Senators Trent Lott (R-Miss.), left, and John Breaux (D-La.) consider Senate members can craft com­ estlmony being given on the Maritime Security and Trade Act of 1994 promise legislation before ConS. 1945) before the Senate Merchant Marine Subcommittee. Senate p*ess adjourns for the November action on the legislation is expected to begin this month. elections. 3,000 Times Over, Pensioner Urges Congress to Back U.S. Maritime Ike Givens retired from the Marine Cooks and Stewards (MCS) in 1976, but he has not stopp^ contributing to the U.S.flag merchant marine. Within the last few months, '9-year-old Givens has collected more than 3,000 signatures on a petition by the AFL-CIO Maritime Trades Department (MTD) that calls on Congress and he administration to take "imme­ diate action to develop programs hat will maintain a healthy, vi­ able U.S.-flag fleet and a broad domestic shipyard and marine in­ dustrial base." He garnered support from fel­ low trade unionists, veterans and other citizens in southern Califor­ nia. A Mississippi native who primarily sailed as chief cook, Givens says he got the signatures for two reasons. First, he believes in the cause. Second, "I wanted to set a good example for the younger members, show them that being in the union means giving something back," Givens explains. "You Imow, I sailed for 11 years without a union (prior to joining in 1942 the MCS, which was an affiliate of the SIUNA before its 1978 merger with the Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District), so I appreciate having one. "I just think you should go that extra mile. In the long run, everyone benefits." Givens, who still is gathering signatures, recently received a commemorative ship's wheel in recognition of his efforts. The presentation took place at the March membership meeting in Wilmington, Calif. One of 10 children, Givens says his most memorable days at sea were spent during World War n. He cites taking part in the in­ vasion of Okinawa as the high­ light. Around that same time, he sur­ vived a severe storm which ini­ tially had him pondering another line of work. "I remember saying, 'Please, just get me out of this storm and I'll never go back (to sea).' But of course, I went right back out. "There's just something'about the sea that keeps you young." • Retired Seafarer Ike Givens (center) is congratulated by SIU Port Agent George Tricker (left) and SIU VP George McCartney for col­ lecting signatures on MTD petition. �i: JULY 1994 SEAFARERS LOG 3 SlU School to Train Seafarers in EPA Refrigerant Handiing •1: 7^' In order to aid Seafarers in ob­ shipping after November 14. low-pressure refrigerants. Pass­ taining government-mandated However, any Seafarer in such a ing this section and the core quescertification , for handling position who is on a ship at that tions leads to a type 111 refrigerants, the Paul Hall Center time can obtain his or her cer­ certification. Any individual who and its Lundeberg School this tification once off the vessel. passes all the sections^—the core month will kick off a series of The Refrigeration Technician part. Type 1, Type 11 and Type on-site, two-day courses to be course already is a mandatory 111—has earned a Universal cer­ Attaching a manifold gauge set and preparing to recover refrigerant taught at SIU halls throughout the part of engine department tification. from a ships' stores portable refrigerated box is QMED Mike Brown. U.S. (For a schedule, registration upgrading courses at the Lun­ The SIU is encouraging all information and more, see pages deberg School. Therefore, any QMEDs to seek a Universal cer­ 11-14.) Seafarers who plan to take an en­ tification. The minimum most The certification which gine department upgrading class Seafarers who handle refrigerants Seafarers will earn by passing the between now and the November will need is a Type 1, Type 11 Lundeberg School's Environ­ 14 deadline do not need to take certification, as galley equipment mental Protection Agency the Refrigeration Technician is covered underType 1and ships' (EPA)-approved Refrigeration course at one of the SIU halls. stores systems under Type 11. Pas­ Technician course is required for However, SIU members who senger ships are likely to use lowall QMEDs, electricians, handle refrigerants and who are pressure refrigerants, so refrigeration engineers, junior en­ not planning to upgrade at Piney Seafarers working aboard cruise gineers and anyone else involved Point between now and Novem­ ships will need Universal cer­ in the repair and servicing of ship­ ber should take the class and test, tification. board refrigeration equipment which is considered to be quite A person may take the test as and air conditioning systems, ac­ difficult, at an SIU hall. many times as he chooses. For cording to regulations stemming instance, if in the first go at taking School Moves Quickly from the 1990 amendments to the the test, a Seafarer passes Type 1 Clean Air Act. When the federal regulations and Type 11, he can take the test Those amendments developed calling for EPA-certification of the following month for Type 111. As part of the EPA Refrigeration Technician course, QMED Gary ways in which the United States refrigeration technicians wdre is­ If he passes that, he has obtained Frazier monitors the process of liquid refrigerant recovery using a would reduce and then phase out sued in May 1993, the Lundeberg Universal certification. site-flow indicator. the use of chloroflourocarbons School immediately added the Upon certification. Seafarers (CFCs) because of their link to EPA outline to its curriculum and will receive an EPA card (includ­ depleting the atmosphere's ozone applied for approval as a certified ing an ID number) that will be layer. Because CFCs are com­ refrigerant technician testing issued through the Lundeberg monly found in stationary facility. (The approval was School. The certification has no refrigeration and air conditioning granted on April 29.) expiration. systems, the EPA on May 14, The two-day course offered by 1993 announced in the Federal the Lundeberg School prepares Index to LOG'S Section Register a number of actions the Seafarer to take the EPA On the Lundeberg School's designed to decrease the release exam. The test is divided into four Refrigeration Tech. Course of CFCs into the atmosphere. One parts. The first 25 questions are of these actions was mandating basic and general. The next 25 are Page that all individuals who handle directed toward small appliances. Topic Overview . .11 refrigerants be tested and cer­ Passing the core part of the test tified to do so. and the small appliance section Study Aids ... . . 12 The EPA's deadline for ob­ leads to a Type 1 certification. Why Go After CFCs? . . 12 The next 25 questions cover Sample Test Questions . 13 taining certification is November 14 of this year. The SIU is requir­ high-pressure refrigerants. If an ing that Seafarers who sail in individual passes the core part of Schedule of Courses . . 14 shipboard ratings that handle the test and this section, he has Course Outline . . . . . 14 Lundeberg School Instructor Eric Malzkuhn (left) makes a point to refrigerants must have an EPA achieved a Type 11 certification. Procedure for Applying . 14 QMED Gary Frazier during a practical exercise at the Paul Hall certification card at the time of The last 25 questions concern Center. I# Inland River Safety Dangers Agency's Recommendations SpoUlghted by NTSB Repert Included In Waterway Bill Barge's Actions Blamed in Sept Train Derailment Studds Calls for Trained Crews, Navigation Gear The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) called for more navigation^ equipment aboard tugs and towboats as well as extensive training of the crews aboard them in a summary of its final report regarding a fatal September 1993 passenger train derailment ffpm a bridge that had been struck by a tug/barge. The report went on to cite a lack of proper training for the crew as well as a lack of navigational equipment aboard the tugboat Mauvilla as primary reasons for the derail­ ment in which 47 people were killed. In releasing on June 21 the details of its nine-month study of the accident, the NTSB issued a 21-point set of recommen­ dations to federal agencies and the inland waterways industry to help prevent such an accident from happening again. Recommendations Made The report's recommendations were aimed at such agencies as the U.S. Depart­ ment of Transportation (DOT), Coast Guard, Amtrak, Army Corps of Engineers and the Federal Emergency Management Agency as well as the American Water- •:- ways Operators, which represents inland shipping companies, and Warrior & Gulf Navigation, owners of the Mauvilla. Among the recommendations issued by the NTSB—an independent federal agen­ cy charged with investigating accidents on America's waterways, pipelines, high­ ways, railroads and airlines—were several calling on the Coast Guard and inland waterways industry to develop radar train­ ing courses for towboat operators and to require those operators to hold valid cer­ tification when they stand watch on radarequipped vessels. TTie report also stated all uninspected towing vessels should carry the proper navigational equipment in the wheelhouse and that the companies should verify that tow and tugboat operators are proficient in the use of such gear and charts. In addressing the DOT, the board urged the department to form a task force that includes the U.S. Coast Guard, Army Corps of Engineers, Federal Railroad Ad­ ministration and Federal Highway AdContinued on page 6 The chairman of the House Merchant Marine and Fisheries Subcommittee renewed his call for navigational equip­ ment aboard inland tug and towboats, licensing and training of the masters and mates who operate such vessels, U.S. Coast Guard inspections of the boats and documentation of the boatmen working on them after the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) released its final report summary on the cause of a fatal train derailment near Mobile, Ala. in September 1993 when a tug/barge knocked a bridge out of alignment. Representative Gerry Studds (DMass.) issued his challenge hours after the NTSB report blamed a lack of crew train­ ing and navigational competency for the accident that killed 47 people. The congressman noted that .as America's inland waterways become more congested with gambling and cruise ships, recreational vessels as well as tankers, freighters and containerships. Navigating this maze of traffic in often severely constricted channels is a job for licensed professionals operating vessels inspected to ensure not only their own safety, but that of every other waterway user. In March, Studds introduced the Towing Vessel Safety Act (H.R. 4058) which addresses many of the findings con­ cerning inland waterway operations released last month by the OTSB. Requires Navigational Gear Among the issues addressed by the bill is the requirement that tugs and towboats carry radar, an electronic position-fixing device, sufficient communications gear, sonic depth finder, compass, adequate towing equipment and up-to-date naviga­ tional charts. The bill would mandate that all towing vessels be operated by licensed masters and mates, whose licenses would cany a limitation on the number of barges an operator could tow. Tug and tow officers would have to show their proficiency in operating the newly required equipment through the of simulator and written Continued on page 6 ^.: • 77 ;^7-57^7.7 -91': •" . .. . , ''If ' "-V- �'S ''' • 4 •-"< .•; JULY 1994 SEAFARERS LOG House Panel Clears Cruise Ship Act fer Action 7-'"' ' V The legislation, which was in­ Legislation designed to create approved several amendments to all repairs on interim U.S.-flag the act could create more than troduced by Representative 30,000 seafaring jobs in addition a U.S.-flag coastwise cruise in­ the part of the act pertaining to the vessels to be made in U.S. Jolene Unsoeld (D-Wash.), has to those that would be produced dustry which, in turn, would terms and conditions for re-flag shipyards. A final amendment to been scheduled for a hearing by in U.S. shipyards, port facilities produce more jobs for American ging. H.R. 3821 provided that 10 per­ the Merchant mariners cleared its first hurdle in H.R. 3821 deals with how cent of the monthly gross receipts and other related fields. Marine and The SIU pointed put that U.S.Congress last month. foreign-flag cruise ships alread from interim U.S.-flag vessels be Fisheries The House Merchant Marine operating from U.S. ports can sai placed in an escrow account flag vessels crewed with Committee in Subcommittee approved the U.S. as interim U.S.-flag vessels with which would be returned to the American mariners would im­ late July. Passenger Vessel Development American crews while a new ves company to help pay for the con­ prove marine safety because of Only two Act (H.R. 3821 and H.R. 3822) sel is built in a U.S. shipyard. To struction of a new replacement the strict regulations and stand­ of the 129 on June 23. The act, which has the be considered under this bill, ves passenger ship in a U.S. shipyard. ards the ships must meet as well cruise vessels support of the SIU, would en­ sels must weigh at least 10,00( The other part of the act, H.R. as the training and testing operating courage the construction and gross tons and have at least 2(K] 3822, amends provisions of the American mariners have to go Rep. Unsoeld around the operation of U.S.-flag cruise berths. Cruise ships built to Capital Construction Fund and through. world fly the Finally, the SIU stated that na­ ships along America's Atlantic, replace interim vessels must carry Internal Revenue Service to Pacific and Gulf coasts. at a minimum 80 percent of the stimulate the growth of a U.S.- tional security would be im­ U.S. flag—:theSIU-crewedSS/nproved with additional U.S.-flag dependence and SS Constitution. Under the terms of the act, passenger capacity of the flag cruise industiy. cruise vessels. These ships could More than 4 million people took which is written as two bills, original. Union Announces Support be used during military opera­ cruise trips in 1992, the last full foreign-flag passenger cruise ves­ Interim endorsements are tions as hospital vessels, recrea­ year that reports are available, In April, the subcommittee sels operating from American good for 12 months unless the tional facilities, command/ spending close to $5 billion. Ap­ ports would be allowed to re-flag owner of the vessel has entered held a hearing on the act during control centers and offshore bar­ proximately 85 percent of the under the U.S.-flag provided the into a contract to build in a U.S which the SIU testified in favor. passengers were Americans. companies that own the ships shipyard one or more replace­ The union noted to the panel that racks. commit to build replacement pas­ ment ships. The endorsement senger vessels, and then begin next would expire 12 months later construction of the vessels in U.S. unless construction for the re­ shipyards. Both the interim U.S.- placement vessel or vessels hat flag ships and the replacement begun. vessels would be crewed by One amendment passed by the American merchant mariners. subcommittee stipulated that all • Creating a "model com­ need to move more quickly to Transportation Secretary vessels operating as interim U.S.- Federico Pena last month out­ pany" program that would allow protect an American-flag fleet Amendments Added flag ships must meet U.S. Coast lined a four-point program the vessels of a company that had that has been and should be the In preparing the act so it can be Guard regulations for foreign designed to make America's instituted a rigorous system of pride of this nation." considered by the House Mer­ ships that sail into American har­ The congressman's response shipyards more competitive quality management to be in­ chant Marine and Fisheries Com- bors. was joined by Eugene Pen­ spected less frequently by the globdly. mittee, the subcommittee Another amendment called for The policy involves the vessel Coast Guard than is provided fof timonti, government services vice president for American design compliance programs as by law; and • Establishing a Coast Guard President Lines (APL), upon well as the elimination of un­ necessary regulations concerning oversight program which would whose U.S.-flag containerships U.S.-built vessels that are over­ verify the quality management Seafarers crew the galleys. Pentimonti advised the sub­ programs of participating ship­ seen by the U.S. Coast Guard. In announcing the program on ping companies and classification committee that APL and SeaLand (whose unlicensed crews on Civilian and military par­ sofed training for mariners on June 22, Pena noted that the chan­ societies. U.S.-flag ships are^made up of SIU Several of the provisions in the ges "neither degrade safety for the ticipants attending a conference rotation or reserve to keep their members) presently are building 13 initiative could be implemented crews and passengers of U.S. ships addressing the future needs of the skills up-to-date. vessels in foreign shipyards and immediately while others needed nor diminish the protection af­ Maritime Administrator Al­ U.S,-flag maritime industry and cannot wait another year for legis­ congressional approval. To that forded to the environment. These its role in supporting the U.S. bert Herberger headed a panel lative action or else the ships will end, the House Coast Guard and critical safety and environmental armed forces agreed at the end of that looked into the economic and »oals can be achieved while openNavigation Subcommittee held a fly foreign flags. the two-day meetiiig that national security implications of He added, "When Sea-Land American merchant mariners are a U.S.-flag merchant marine. He :ng new avenues for U.S. ship­ hearing on Pena's proposal on asked the shipyard building its a vital component to the country's was joined by John Moran, builders and ship operators to June 23. Rear Admiral Arthur Henn, the newly ordered vessels how much economic and national security minority counsel for the Senate compete on a global scale." Among the items included in vice commandant for the Coast more it would cost to build those Merchant Marine Subcommittee; goals for the next century. Guard, told the subcommittee that vessels to U.S. standards, they Called by the Department of Geoffrey Ogden, State Depart­ the secretary's initiative are: • Allowing shipbuilders or the Department of Transportation were told the cost would be $10 Transportation and the Department ment director for maritime land of Defense (DOD), the conference and transport; and Navy Vice Ad­ ship owners the Option to rely on agency had already begun work to million more per ship." classification society standards enact Pena's outline, which was included an array of panel discus­ miral Frank Donovan. A pilot program is expected to sions and speakers from maritime The panel looking into DOD rather than specific Coast Guard developed with input from the begin this month to test whether labor, the U.S.-flag shipping in­ sealift requirements was led by regulatory requirements; maritime industry. the alternative compliance pro­ dustry and the U.S. milit^. Navy Vice Admiral Michael Kal• Permitting regulatoiy com­ However, when Henn advised gram will work. The Transporta­ The goal of the meeting, held leres, head of the Military Sealift pliance verification by qualified, the subcommittee that the legisla­ tion Department said it was June 21 and 22, was to examine Command. Also on the committee responsible classification tion necessary to change U.S. seeking volunteers and, so far, six the mid- and long-range require­ were Navy Vice Admiral John La- societies and not just the regulations could be ready in a companies with vessel inspection ments for both the U.S.-flag Plante, logistics director for the American Bureau of Shipping, year. Rep. Martin Lancaster (D- certificates expiring in July, maritime industry and DOD. Joint Chiefs of Staff; Army the official classification society N.C.) took issue with it. August and September have ex­ Conferees took part in workshops Brigadier General John Handy of for the U.S. government; Lancaster told Henn there is " pressed interest in participating. and came up with several recom­ the U.S. Transportation Command; mendations dealing with the and Army BrigadierGeneral Roger goal's implications on national Thompson of the Military Traffic security and economic issues. Management Command. A third panel dealt with Among the recommendations The U.S. Coast Guard and the and the 7th in the Southeast U.S. Milwaukee. outlined by the workshop par- maritime industry requirements. Vlilitary Sealift Commant- and Caribbean). Additionally, he From December 1989 to Led by Eugene Pentimonti of Pacific Fleet (MSCPAC) recently commanded the Coast Guard's November 1991, Shaver com­ ticiparits were: • Maintain a vigorous, active American President Lines (APL), underwent changes of command. largest base, which is located at manded the USS Cimarron. U.S.-flag merchant marine in others taking part were SIU Ex­ Admiral Robert E. Kramek Governors Island, N.Y. During that period, the fleet oiler peace through the use of various ecutive Vice President Joseph was sworn in June 1 at Coast The admiral's awards are was decorated for its participation existing and proposed promotion­ Sacco; Jack Goldstein, president Guard Headquarters in numerous, including the Coast in Operations Desert Shield/ of OMI; William Verdon, senior Washington by Transportation Guard Distinguished Service Desert Storm, as well as for res­ al programs; • Declassify and debate a Navy vice president with Crowley Secretary Federico Pena as the Medal and two Legion of Merit cuing Vietnamese refugees in the study that reports billions of dol­ Maritime; Kenneth Gaulden of 20th commandant of the Coast Awards. Western Pacific and North lars could be saved by replacing Sea-Land; and Coast Guard Cap­ Guard. He succeeds Admiral J. Captain Eric B. Shaver recent­ Arabian Sea. uniformed crews with civilians tain Gordon Marsh. iVilliam Kime, who retired. ly succeeded the retiring Captain Shaver twice has been A final group looked into on auxiliary vessels; Prior to assuming the position L. Michael Pivonka as com­ decorated with the Meritorious • Guarantee re-employment Defense Department and industry of commandant, Kramek served mander of the MSCPAC. Service Medal. rights including union benefits intermodal requirements. WiUiam as the Coast Guard's chief of The change of command for­ MSCPAC operates an array of for merchant mariners who left Lucas, deputy to the commander of staff. In that capacity, he was mally took place May 25 at a ships crewed by military person­ land-based jobs to crew ships the Milit^ Management Traffic responsible for the agency's ceremony in Oakland, Calif. nel and civilian mariners, includCommand, and Carl Seiberlich, during national emergencies; management, administration and Shaver had been working at ing members of the SIU's • Permit Ready Reserve Force military programs director for APL inancial resources. Military Sealift Command head­ Government Services Division. (RRF) ships to be activated on a ran this panel. Kramek's background also in­ quarters in Washington as the The vessels include fleet oilers, Other workshops looked into reduced operating status; • Seek full funding of the RRF DOD and industry needs con­ cludes experience as a surface fleet support director. His back­ supply and ammunition ships, fleet while keeping its operations cerning shipbuilding and man­ operations specialist and Naval ground also includes sea tours fleet tugs, missile tracking and within the Maritime Administra­ power. Augie Tellez, SIU vice engineer. He formerly com­ aboard the USS Allen M. Sumner, oceanographic research vessels, tion; and president for contracts, served as manded twoCoast Guard districts USS Steinaker, USS Thomas C. ocean surveillance ships and a Establish govemment-spon- member of the manpower panel. 'the 13th in the Pacific Northwest Hart, USS Mount Baker and USS hospital ship. Pena Releases 4~Point Program To Make US. Shipyards CompetiUve Merchant Fleet is Vital For America's Goals p-'^^ ' ''' " '"* '"^1? 'fe';. ; Coast Guard, MSCPAC Change Commanders •'3: 7/ •. . . V- JWl �T - ;i ' ' • • : iV- .-f'- ;'-'1 i _ lii^, | •;; ; • - '- "ifiii---^- • JULY 1994 ••>... ..- •' -.;.../.-v.y --'• SEAFARERS LOG ^ 5 Car Carriw Re-nagged; Seafyms Jafii Sftip Seafarers aboard the car car­ rier Fidelia had nothing but praise for the newly contracted vessel being operated by International Marine Carriers (IMC). "This vessel is re^ly great," Chief Steward Patrick Aquia told New York Patrolman Jack Sheehan when the Fidelia docked at Bayonne, N.J. following its first voyage. "With everything so bright and new, the crew is work­ ing hard to keep it looking and >1 : operating at its best. Seafarers boarded the vessel in a Singapore shipyard in March after the Japanese-built carrier was converted to meet U.S. Coast Guard regulations and re-flagged under the U.S. flag. The crew sailed the Fidelia to Antwerp, Belgium where it was loaded with automobiles and military vehicles. The Fidelia, built in 1987, is capable of holding 5,800 automobiles per load. However, the roll-on/roll-off ship was fitted with retractable decks which allow it to carry agricultural im­ plements, tanks and helicopters. The 620-foot vessel is sailing between the U.S. East Coast and Western Europe, making the roundtrip approximately every 30 days. Its 11,850-combined-horsepower diesel engines are capable of a top speed of 17 knots. According to IMC Port En­ gineer Tom Murray, the Fidelia will be loaded whenever it cros­ ses the Atlantic. The vessel is contracted to carry Americanmade Chrysler and Honda automobiles as well as Ford and Chief Steward Patrick Aquia (seated, center) says the crew enjoys International farm implements to the Fidelia's new look. Joining him are Chief Cook Julius Henderson Europe. The holds on the return (standing), SA Carolyn Riskey (seated, left) and AS M. Garcia. voyages will include BMW Jaguar and Volvo automobiles Ford and International lawn trac­ tors and U.S. military tanks helicopters and other equipment. Besides Bayonne and Antwerp, other regularly Recently transferred to the U.S. registry, the FIdeliohas started sailing scheduled ports of call include between U.S. East Coast and Western European ports with Seafarers Charleston, S.C. and Bremerhaven, Germany. making up the crew. Matson Begins W, Coast Shuttle andFeeder Service , Golden Monarch is Converted From Tanker to Bulk Grain Carrier "fr ^ Apex Marine Corp. recently completed a major conversion project involving the SlU-crewed Galden Manarch. Formerly a tanker, the 19year-old vessel was converted to a bulk grain carrier and also un­ derwent numerous upgrades. It is scheduled to sail from Korea early this month. "Apex Marine's decision to complete this conversion was based upon a strong commitment to the American merchant marine and the cargo preference pro­ gram," said Robert Kunkel, senior marine superintendent for the company. "The project was envisioned to promote the U.S. merchant fleet, lower U.S. cargo preference rates and continue to prove that U.S.-flag vessels are cost-competitive and reliable." The Manarch's existing cargo space was increased by removing the longitudinal bullheads and installing upper and lower hopper plates to create a modem bulk carrier cargo hold space. Most of the work was done in the Hyundai As part of the conversion process, hydraulically operated hatch covers Mipo Dockyard of South Korea. were installed at the main deck. Additionally, the ship's cargo access and transfer systems were Manarch underwent major refur­ nologies and applying them to a upgraded in the United States. A bishing in its propulsion plant and marine environment. For ex­ new type of hydraulically machinery space, also in the U.S. ample, the vessel was fitted with operated hatch cover system (spe­ Modifications were completed in a Volmar Moletron Static gener­ cially designed for conversions of the vessel's combustion control ator utilizing type 6.0 ultrasonic this type) was installed. and fuel oil delivery system, waves to treat fuel oil before comAlong with those conversions, taking advantage of new bustion in a new Todd TCD the 90,000 DWT Galden shoreside power plant fech- burner system, in order to reduce fuel consumption and stack gases for environmental purposes. Apex Marine also had in­ stall^ on the vessel two state-ofthe-art radar systems, with the work done in Florida. "The conversion project was designed to . . . open additional trade routes not available under a tanker configuration," Kunkel added. "In turn, the vessel's economic life would be extended for approximately 10 years and generate seagoing positions for American merchant seamen." Another SlU-crewed tanker operated by Apex Marine, the The vessel's existing cargo space was modified by removing the American Heritage, is scheduled ongitudinal bulkheads and installing upper and lower hopper plates to undergoa similar conversion in Decemt«r. o create a modem bulk carrier cargo hold space. i : J;; ; ' ' - The SlU-crewed Manulani begins weekly feeder shuttle service be­ tween Los Angeles, Seattle and Vancouver as of July 10. The SlU-crewed Manulani will begin service July 10 on a new West Coast shuttle service being implemented by Matson Navigation Company. Crewmembers are expected to sign on July 7 in San Francisco where the containership is being converted to handle 20 and 40foot boxes. (Standard Matson container sizes are 24 and 40 feet.) Following the conversion, the ship will handle an average of 350 containers per trip. Joining Seafarers from the At­ lantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District who will sail in the galley of the Manulani are members of two other SlUNA-affiliated unions. The unlicensed deck department will be made up of mariners from the Sailors' Union of the Pacific while the unlicensed engine department will be composed of members of the Marine Firemen's Union. The shuttle service is designed to provide a weekly coastwise feeder service for companies operating in the foreign trades. TTie Manulani will sail between Los Angeles, Seattle and Van­ couver, British Columbia. Transit time from both Los Angeles to Seattle and Vancouver to Los An­ geles is expected to be two days and nine hours. The time between Seattle and Vancouver is planned to be eight hours. In announcing the service, Matson officials said they expect the shuttle to offer transit times and freight rates that will make it competitive with other modes of transportation along the coast. Matson, which provides regular containership service be­ tween the West Coast and Hawaii, also operates a weekly southbound feeder between Seat­ tle and Oakland, Calif. Seafarers Meet with Pa. Gubernatorial Candidate SIU members from the port of Philadelphia recently met with Pennsylvania Lt. Gov. Mark Singel, the Democratic nominee for governor, as he campaigned around the dock facilities. Surround­ ing Singel (in the suit) are, from left. Seafarers Billy Brown, Pat Bradley, John Chapin, Tim Bums, Ed Garrity and Tim Hughes. ... I.,..-;- �6 f SEAFARERS LOG JULY 1994 ::r : r WWII Mariners Not ForgoHen In D-Day IMbutes The vitally important role of the U.S. merchant marine in World War II was overlooked for many years by the American government and laymen alike. But at ceremonies last month in England and in Normandy commemorating the 50th an­ niversary of D-Day, merchant seamen got their due. President Clinton on June 5 became the first U.S. president Within memory to visit an American-flag cargo ship when he boarded the Jeremiah O'Brien, anchored off Portsmouth, England, near its exact position 50 years ago, just before the D-Day invasion. He Was joined by First Lady Hillary Rodham Clinton, as well as Maritime Administrator Albert J. Herberger and AFL-CIO Presi­ dent Lane Kirkland, who sailed during World War II as a member of the Masters, Mates & Pilots. AP Photo by Doug Mills The next day, a dozen crewmembers from the O'Brien—z President Clinton greets crewmembers of the Liberty ship Jeremiah O'Brien taking part in D-Day Liberty ship which sailed from San ceremonies off Portsmouth, England. At center is Rear Admiral Thomas Patterson (Rtd). Francisco in April to take part in the historic ceremonies—^were seated and to expand the blessings of most of the troops and supplies on ocean-going vessel which in the second row, alongside am­ liberty," the president said at the D-Day .and in Ae crucial supply rptumed for the 50-year anniver­ line that followed until the Ger­ sary activities. bassadors and other high-ranking ceremony. Built in Maine in 1943, the Motioning toward the man surrender in May 1945. government officials fiom many O'Brien made seven voyages Also known as Operation nations, as Clinton delivered a hundreds of D-Day veterans in at­ during the war. The ship was Overlord, the^invasion, of course, speech from Normandy that was tendance, he said, "Let us never mothballed for more than 30 was successful—and costly. forget: \^en they were young, reported around the world. years after the war, but eventually More than 9,000 Americans lost these men saved the world." Active and retired members of was saved as a memorial. It was their lives on the beachheads, and Dozens of military ships and the Sailors' Union of the Pacific reconditioned in '79 and declared Canadian and British forces also more than 100 warplanes from (SUP) and the Marine Firemen, a national historic landmark in sustained heavy casualties. In­ the Allied nations were on hand Oilers, Watertenders and Wipers '80. deed, the fighting that took place for the massive commemora­ (MFOW), both affiliates of the Operated under the authority Seafarers International Union of tion, which lasted for several during the 11 months after June 6 of the Maritime Administration was some of the fiercest and days. Other related ceremonies, North America, were among the and associated with the San Fran­ O'Brien's crew of 56 Also on including re-enactments of the bloodiest of the war. But it set the stage for ultimate cisco Maritime National Historic board were retirees from the invasion, took place in the victory, over Hitler's forces, Park, the O'Brien required Marine Cooks and Stewards, United States. Media coverage of D-Day's which in turn allowed the Allies hundreds of thousands of manwhich merged with the SIU in 50th anniversary was exhaustive, to concentrate their full force on hours for reconditioning in 1978. preparation for this year's voyage In all, 18 of the crewmembers largely because the invasion is the war in the Pacific. to Normandy. {The San Francis­ recognized as the turning point in served during World War II. O'Brien's Journey co Chronicle sent a reporter along "Even though the Cold War is the war against Nazi Germany. Remarkably, of the nearly for the voyage and published over, we are still on the eve of June 6, 1944 marked the largest great endeavors—not to turn back amphibious military operation 6,500 military and privately daily articles filed from the ship.) Two other World War Il-era armies of oppression which ever launched, and thousands of owned ships which were part of threaten our very existence, but to merchant mariners—including the invasion in 1944, the merchant ships—the John W. protect our safety and security many SIU members—delivered Jeremiah O'Brien is the only Brown and the Lane Victory— had been scheduled to travel with the O'Brien to France. But finan­ cial problems prevented the Brown from making the voyage, and the Lane Victory was sidelined with mechanical dif­ ficulties shortly after it had set sail. President Welcomed The entire complement aboard the historic ship reportedly gave a rousing welcome to President Clinton. The president shook hands with each crewmember and thanked the veterans for their ser­ vice. He sported a cap and per­ sonalized sweatshirt each emblazoned with the Jeremiah O'Brien name and logo. The vessel is scheduled to set sail for the U.S. in late July and arrive in San Francisco by early October. if SUP Bosun Logs Journey Rich Reed, an actiye SUP member who sailed as the bosun aboard the O'Brien, reported some of the journey's highlights in letters to the SUP's monthly newspaper. "I have all watches on deck (three-man watches), plus three day men," Reed wrote. "All the overtime you want and no beefs with the mate. You can't fire a volunteer!" He mentioned some of the dif­ ferences between sailing the Liberty ship as compared to modem vessels. For example, the O'Brien crew fills coal chutes for the galley range, hand-steers on watch and hangs clothes to dry, he wrote. There was much work to be done, such as painting, cleaning and maintaining the engines, often in stifling heat. But the crew withstood the heat and enjoyed lots of sea stories and BS on No. 4 hatch each night," Reed wrote. I'm glad that's one tradition we've kept going on here." WSB Report SpoiUghts Dangers Inland BUI Seeks Crew Italnlng Continued from page 3 ministration to develop a system to assess "the vulnerability of the nation's highway and railroad bridges to collisions from marine vessels" and to rank the stractures in order of greatest risk. The board also recommended that a system of markings be created to alert mariners to bridges and readily identify the structures in the event of an accident. Finally, the NTSB urged DOT to develop a program complete with com­ munication aids that calls on employees to report when they are taking medication no matter if it is over-the-counter or prescription—while working. Causes Outlined The board listed four "probable causes" for the accident of Amtrak's Sunset Limited. The report noted the Mauvilla 's pilot, who had become lost and disoriented in dense fog conditions, was not competent in radar navigation. The board cited War­ rior & Gulf for not ensuring that their towboat operator was competent to use radar to navigate during periods of reduced visibility. Also listed as reasons for the accident was the Coast Guard's failure to establish higher standards for inland towing vessel operator licensing as well as federal and private organizations for not instituting an effective program for assessing and managing risks to this bridge." Investigators for the board arrived on the scene of the derailment hours after it occurred on September 22 to collect evidence and interview those involved in the disaster. The board also conducted a public hearing in Mobile over a three-day period during December. Company Cited In its findings, the NTSB determined that Warrior & Gulf did not provide the pilot of the Mauvilla with adequate radar navigation training nor did the company have in place an evaluation of crewmem­ bers that could "identify and assess those skills critical to vessel operation." It added that the company did not provide a com­ pass on board the vessel. The board noted that if the pilot of the tug had used radar as the fog reduced visibility, "he could have observed the in­ tersection formed by the Mobile River and the Big Bayou Canot and could have avoided turning his tow and barges into the wrong waterway." The report went on to say, "The pilot exercised poor decision making, including his approach under prevailing conditions to an unidentified object without summon­ ing help from other crewmembers, includ­ ing his continuing to navigate and not 'pushing in.'" The paper released by the NTSB was called an "Abstract of Final Report." The complete text of the report is expected to be finished and released later this year. Continued from page 3 testing. If enacted, H.R. 4058 would subject all towing vessels that push or pull barges— regardless of size or location—to U.S. Coast Guard inspections. Presently, the only towing vessels that are inspected are those that are greater than 300 gross tons operating seaward of the shoreline. The Towing Safety Act would increase the crewing requirements of uninspected towing vessels by legislating that all boat­ men involved in the operation hold Coast Guard-issued merchant mariner docu­ ments, known as z-cards, and that at least 65 percent of the crew be certified able bodied seamen (ABs). Another bill before the committee is the Towing Vessel Navigational Safety Act (H.R. 3282). This bill, introduced by Representative Billy Tauzin (D-La.), re­ quires that all inland waterway vessels be equipped with marine charts, navigational publications, compass, radar and fathometer. Both bills are awaiting action by the Merchant Marine and Fisheries Commit­ tee. The House Coast Guard and Naviga­ tion Subcommittee has held several hear^ ings on inland safety since the Mauvilla accident on September 22. The SIU testified before the subcom­ mittee in October that the Amtrak acci­ dent showed the need for the Coast Guard to issue z-cards to boatmen as a way to ensure greater safety on the inland water­ ways. The union noted that by issuing documents, the Coast Guard could keep people who had been involved in an acci­ dent from changing companies and risk­ ing another accident with them. Administration Pushes Effort The efforts to improve safety along the inland waterways has a strong ^vocate in the Clinton administration. In December, Transportation Secretary Federico Pena proposed a series of regulations that would be implemented by the Coast Guard and the Federal Rail­ road Administration to prevent another such accident from happening. Among his recommendations were more stringent licensing requirements for operators of tug and towboats, improved radar and navigational equipment on inland vessels and improved emergency communica­ tions and preparedness. Pena then testified before the subcom­ mittee in March. He called improving the safety along America's inland waterways "one of our highest priorities." The secretary discussed in detail his plans for inland waterway safety. Besides what he had recommended in December, he added the need for Coast Guard documentation of all boatmen. He asked Congress to use the first anniversary of the Amtrak accident as a deadline for having legislation on the president's desk for his signature. i: f/:'-/ �JULY 1994 SEAFARERS LOG SlU-l^'ewetl OrguM Tugs Opaute at Hear Capacity Reviewing paperwork on the Renshawis Lead Deckhand Paul Smith. P-' ••r'ia-.'^j;-- Cook Peggy Robinett of the Renshaw prepares for a safety drill. SlU-crewed Orgulf tugboats are operating at near capacity levels one year after devastat­ ing floods along the Mississippi River and its tributaries forced many of the vessels to tie up for weeks at a time. Orgulf vessels like the Ralph Plagge and Ed Renshaw have been sailing the upper Mis­ sissippi River as well as the Illinois, Ohio and Tennessee rivers since early spring, moving coal, mulch, scrap and other dry cargo. Due to the nature of the cargo carried by Orgulf tugs, the vessels have not been af­ fected by the low yields of grain caused by last year's flooding. Crews have been very ac­ tive since they resumed operations after the winter layup in making up for what could not be carried last year. Both the Plagge and Renshaw have been able to sail recently with their full 15-barge configurations because of the amount of cargo available and good sailing conditions. "It's been great to get back to work on the upper river," Charles Power, lead deckhand on the Plagge, told the Seafarers LOG. The boatman added sailing has been a lot smoother this year than last year when flood waters limited then closed sailing for most of the summer. Lead Deckhand Paul Smith of the Ren­ shaw noted his vessel "has had to deal with some shoaling but that has been taken care of quickly. Otherwise everything has been good." (Shoaling occurs when sandbars shift to block navigable river channels. Dredges are brought in by the Army Corps of Engineers to re-open the channel.) Orgulf, which is based in Cincinnati, operates tugs and barges along the Mississip­ pi River. While the upper part of the river closes in winter because of ice and bad . weather, the company operates vessels yearround from Moore's Landing, Mo. south to New Orleans. Utilityman Richard Taylor inspects Henshaiv's safety gear in locker. •r .. Ready to shove off is Renshaw Deckhand Eddie Oliver Jr. Relaxingwithicedteabeforeretumingtowork Deckhand Charles Creamer examines the Filling out a patrolman's report on the P/aggeCook Edwin Calvert asks if anyone on the P/agge is Utilityman David House. P/agge's itinerary. P/agge is Lead Deckhand Charles Power, is ready for seconds. on Boat Seafarers Endorse New Pact r ;•: „,, Seafarers who deliver oil products in t|ie Norfolk, Va. inner harbor area for Marine Oil Service have ratified a new three-year contract with the company. The pact, effective June 30, covers wages, benefits and working conditions into 1997. Included in the new contract is outpatient medical care for the spouses and dependents of members who work aboard the oil boats for Marine Oil Service. Negotiations were held in Norfolk on June 1 and June 21. Captain Charles Mathews served as fleet delegate for the union negotiating team and worked with Norfolk Port Agent Mike Paladino during the deliberations. Members voted at the Norfolk union hall. Seafarers sail aboard two vessels operated by Marine Oil Service. They are the oil boats Martin J. Hanley and Mustank. The boats bring lube oil, bunker oil and various other types of oil products to vessels anchored In the Sewells Point and Lynnhaven, Va. areas surrounding Norfolk. BKitnwtt Ratify Hew Contract RHth Assodatkm ofHU, fVlnts A new three-year contract has been ratified by Seafarers who sail with the Association of Maryland Pilots of Lynnhaven, Va. and Solomons Is­ land, Md. that will cover wages and benefits into 1997. The new agreement will in­ crease wages and provide im­ proved medical and pension benefits for members who sail aboard vessels for the association. Seafarers operate and man Captain Charles Mathews sen/ed as the fleet delegate during the Pilot Boat Maryland, Pilot Marine Oil contract negotiations. Boat Baltimore, Pilot Boat Virginia Piiots Are Updated on Union Business Operators Lyman Lawrence (left) and Dean Everton (right), wtio sail for the Virginia Pilots Association, discuss unionmatters with Norfolk Port Agent Mike Paladino. Lawrence and Everton handle the boats that carry pilots aboard vessels sailing between Cape Henry, Va. and the Potomac River. Vedette and Pilot Boat Calvert, which are Used to transport pilots to and from vessels be­ tween Cape Henry, Va. and Chesapeake City, Md. The pilots board the vessels and chart the course so that ships can maneuver safely through the waterways. SIU members ratified the contract on June 15 (retroactive to April 30), after a total of four negotiating sessions were con­ ducted at either the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship in Piney Point, Md. or the Seafarers union hall in Norfolk, Va. For the first time, outpatient medical care is available for the spouses and dependents of Seafarers who sail for the pilot .'.a' association. The new pact also includes an uncapped pension. Delegates to the talks be­ tween the union and the Maryland-based company in­ cluded Deckhand Marc Gorfine and Operators Larry Carter, Ed Smith and Clarence Tyler. Completing the union negotiating team were Assistant Vice President, Lakes and Inland Waters Anthony SacCo and Norfolk Port Agent Mike Paladino. SIU members are the operators and deckhands aboard the four pilot boats that transfer the pilots to and from the ves­ sels. In addition, they perform routine maintenance on each boat, ensuring that they are in top condition at all times. Before shoving off to assist a vessel, Dec^tjand Marc Gorfine (left) explains the provisions of the new three-yeaf>act for the Maryland Pilots with Operator Jerry Halsey. 'f'-y •; A.., �tMmM: 8 SEAFARERS LOG JULY 1994 Congress Continues Work on Hoaitii Care Referm current without recommendation. I Workers across America are government's Employee Health employer mandate, with low- covering the would establish a single-payer focusing on the push to enact na Benefits PIM. wage firms of 50 or fewer beneficiaries. system similar to the one used in tional health care reform that is employees receiving subsidies to Ford Bills MoynlhanBIII Canada continuing in the House am meet tihe mandate. Unemployed Once all of the House bills are The House Education and Senate, with committee chairmen At press time, the Senate citizens also would receive sub­ out of committee, they will be setting the July 4 recess as the Finance Committee was discuss sidies to purchase coverage, Labor Committee, chaired by combined into one by House deadline to report out their ing in closed session a bill spon which would be available as a Rep. William Ford (D-Mich.) Speaker Thomas Foley (Dsored also has passed two health care respective versions of legislation by its chairman. Senator new part of Medicare. Wash.) and House Majority Health care is an issue of vita Daniel Patrick Moynihan (D A number of tax changes bills, while the House Energy and Leader Richard Gephardt (Dimportance to the insured and N.Y.). It aims to assure coverage would be instituted, including an Commerce Committee in late Mo.), then sent to the Rules Com­ uninsured alike. Many of the for most Americans by 1998 anc excise tax on private health June reported that it was dead­ uninsured remain one serious in­ for at least 98.5 percent of the premiums and an increased locked and therefore was ceasing mittee. On the Senate side. Majority Leader George Mitchell jury or illness away from finan population by the year 2000, with cigarette tax. its efforts to draft a bill. (D-Maine) has the option of com­ The first bill sponsored by The cost-control provision cial ruin. Meanwhile, those with Medicare remaining separate. health insurance, includin The bill includes short-term takes a wait-and-see approach. If Ford calls for universal coverage bining the bills before sending Seafarers, shoulder the costs coverage for treatments of major premiums and other m^ical ex­ and includes an employer man­ one or more to the floor for (such as emergency-room care injuries and illnesses with rapic penses have not slowed suffi­ date. It includes coverage for doc­ debate. Substitutes may be offered of the uninsured, in the forms o onset and brief duration; and for ciently (according to targets tor and hospital bills, prescription higher premiums and higher fees prescription drugs and menta establish^ in the bill) by the year drugs, mental health, substance during debate in both the House health. It leaves the decision 2001, then the government would abuse and some dental benefits. and Senate. The House/Senate for services. Congress—at least those regarding coverage for abortion be able to issue a fee schedule for Small businesses would receive Conference Committee eventual­ members who favor some sort o up to a National Health Boarc doctors. subsidies to help cover the man­ ly will for^B one final version, which is returned to each cham­ As with the other bills, this one date. created by the bill. mandated health care reform Moynihan's bill also may fea­ would eliminate Medicaid while hopes to pass a bill by the end of The second bill was reported ber for a vote. ture an employer mandate, exthis session in October. cepting (at least initially) The AFL-CIO, long proponent of universal health )usinesses with 20 or fewer coverage (meaning coverage for employees; and assessments on every U.S. citizen), has stated that Some large employers. Un­ it will only support a health care covered, low-income citizens reform bill if the legislation would receive subsidies to pur­ American President Lines jammed up against the back of the guarantees comprehensive chase health coverage. Some coverage for every U.S. citizen, small businesses would have the APL) has filed a suit in federal house. The containers were lock­ distributes costs fairly, ensures option of purchasing insurance district court calling for the ed together by the force of the cost-control measures and does through the federal employees' seizure and sale of a Hanjin Ship­ collision. ping vessel to cover the cost of To keep from losing the ves­ not make any portion of health plan. However, committee mem­ repairs to an SlU-crewed APL sel, the captain of the Washington care benefits taxable income. The federation of U.S. trade unions, of bers reportedly were considering vessel following a collision be- ran it aground in a mud bank. The which the Seafarers is a mem­ a measure proposed by Senator ween the two outside Pusan Har- APL ship then was towed to the Pusan pier where dockworkers ber, backs the main components ohn Breaux (D-La.) and Senator jor. South Korea in May. The lawsuit is seen as an effort began the effort of offloading un­ of President Clinton's Health bhn Chafee (R-R.I.) that would Security Act, which, along with invoke an employer mandate only jy APL to reach a satisfactory damaged containers and remov­ other proposals, has been used if voluntary steps did not substan­ settlement out of court with the ing damaged boxes. by congressional committees as tially reduce the number of unin­ South Korean company concemContainer Fire a basis for crafting their own sured Americans (currently ing the accident. APL's President Washington Around 2 a.m. on May 6, a fire estimated at 40 million). This bills. was preparing to pick up a pilot to broke out among the containers. The following is a look at component is referred to as a soft enter Pusan Harbor around 10:30 Because of the condition and some of the legislation under con­ rigger, and the AFL-CIO p.m. on May 2 when it was struck position of the boxes, fire crews sideration. Other health care bills staunchly opposes it because After being recognized for his also have been crafted, but they soft triggers are simply a way for on the port hull by the Hanjin from the Washington and the port firefighting efforts, Seafarer Ricarhave yet to be addressed by the Congress to delay a decision it Hongkong, ripping a 100-foot authority had a difficult time do Sanchez (left) of the USNS Andrew J. Higgins shakes hands committees which have jurisdic­ should make this year: to guaran­ ;ash into the Washington. isolating and control the blaze. with Vice Adm. Michael Kalleres, Several containers fell overboard, Helicopter air drops of fire tion over health care reform. tee every American health in­ head of the Military Sealift Com­ some landing on the deck of the retardant chemicals and water Therefore, the Seafarers LOG surance coverage that can't be mand. J longkong. Many other boxes on were attempted in an effort to this month is focusing on legisla­ aken away," the federation said tion that has been address^ by in a letter to President Clinton. le APL vessel ripped open and keep the fire from spreading be­ tween containers stacked on the patched to help the extinguish the those committees. The AFL-CIO further described twisted together. vessel. le soft trigger as a means of fire. Tremendous Impact Kennedy Bill Flames continued to spread, raising Americans' hopes for With extensive training in Assistant Cook Ernesto Bil- endangering some volatile cargo combating fires aboard vessels. The Senate Labor and Human real reform while delivering anuba told the Seafarers LOG and threatening to bum into the Seafarers from the Higgins and Resources Committee has ap­ much less." proved a bill sponsored by its The Moynihan-sponsored that the force of the collision al­ aft superstructure and engineer­ Navy personnel from the Mobile chairman. Senator Edward M. egislation also includes a new tax most knocked him out of his bunk ing spaces. The President Bay concentrated on locating and Washington firefighters and local attacking the fires within the con­ Kennedy (D-Mass.). on private health premiums and where he was sleeping. "The alarms went off and we fire departments fought the blaze tainer stack while Korean teams This legislation calls for increased taxes on cigarettes and reported to the deck," Billanuba for more than eight hours before poured large volumes of cooling coverage for every U.S.citizen by landguns and ammunition. 1998 and includes coverage for Like the Kennedy bill, this one recalled. "It was foggy and we calling for additional help. water on the containers to protect doctor and hospital bills, mental would eliminate Medicaid while could not see clearly, but we the firefighters and prevent the Other Ships Help health, prescription drugs, long- )roviding coverage for current could not believe what had hap­ spread of the fire. pened." Teams from the SIU's term home care and abortion. Medicaid beneficiaries. Korean firefighters also cut Although no serious injuries Government Services Division- into the upper containers in order Medicare would remain separate. Cost-control goals would be Medicaid would be eliminated established. If they are not met resulted from the collision, many crewed USNS Andrew J. Higgins, to combat the fire. Eventually, and optional nursing home in­ within a prescribed time period, of the shipping containers broke USS Mobile Bay, and other land- joint teams from the Washington, surance would be available for an independent commission oose from their restraints and based departments were dis- Higgins and Mobile Bay cut purchase by individuals. (The would recommend corrective through the ship's aft superstmcgovernment would provide measures to Congress, which ture from inside in several places health coverage for current would be mandated to vote on the in order to gain access to the inner Medicaid beneficiaries.) recommendations under fastcontainers and successfully put Financing would come from track procedures. out fires in those boxes 30 hours an employer mandate, with after the fire began. Gibbons Bill employers typically paying at (During the Military Sealift The House Ways and Means least 80 percent of premiums. Command's annual Maritime Businesses with 10 or fewer Committee was scheduled to take Memorial Day ceremony in employees would be exempt final vote June 29 or 30 on the Washington on May 23, three from the mandate. Those )ill sponsored by its acting chair­ crewmembers from the Higgins workers and the unemployed man, Rep. Sam Gibbons (D-Fla.). received special recognition. would be required to purchase Published reports indicated the Among the trio was S^eafarer their own insurance and would Jill would be approved by the Ricardo Sanchez, a carpenter receive government subsidies to committee. aboard the Military Sealift Com­ This bill would guarantee do so. mand-Pacific Fleet oiler.) The Kennedy bill also calls for coverage for all citizens by 1998. The cause of the fire is under t would cover major injuries and an increase on the cigarette tax. investigation and there were no Cost controls would be main­ Inesses with rapid onset and injuries during the firefighting ef­ tained via insurance and market jrief duration; mental health; forts. The Washington is expected reforms, including government jrescription drugs; long-term to be moved to Daewoo Ship­ caps on premiums, and every lome care; and abortion. Damage caused by the collision with the Hanjin Hongkong can be building near Pusan to repair the citizen would have the option to Medicare would remain separate. seen in this photo of the President Wastiington, photographed by vessel once all the containers are The legislation includes an Asst. Cook Emesto Billanuba. buy insurance through the federal removed. APL Files Sutt to Recover Costs For Damages to Pros, Washington �-S ::-j^JJf--^-^ :'^'l^:.^i:::^^::^;ix m.Y1994 SEAFAmHSLOB 9 Chief Steward Patrick Helton purchased smoked salmon In Scotland, which the galley The fruit and cheese tray prepared by Steward Assistant Jason Pechette complegang prepared as part of "a meal fit for royalty." mentedthe Maine lobster feast. Crewmembers aboard the PFC Eugene Obregon know the value of teamwork and taking care of their fellow crewmem­ bers. Whether it is in the galley or the deck department, recent activities reported to the Seafarers LOG aboard the SIUcrewed military prepositioning ship display that the members aboard the Obregon understand what being part of the Brotherhood of the Sea is all crewmembers are our family," noted Helton. Helton stated that in addition to the superb feast of about. lobster, SA Jason Pechette made up a special fruit and But for many crewmembers, comfort is found in the cheese platter to complement the meal and also prepared friendship, dedication and camaraderie on board the a fresh garden salad and a selection of crudites and Obregon in activities that enhance the lives of all crewcooked vegetables. mem^rs while at sea. "I like to have a good wholesome variety in the salad On a recent trip to Belfast, Maine, the crew of the Waterman Steamship vessel exemplified this sense of bar," wrote the chief steward. "Everyone is watching thenunity in fhe form of a special lobster feast. Prepared by sodium, fat and cholesterol intake, so we try to helpout." the steward department with live Maine lobsters ob­ The chief steward then explained why it is important tained while in the New England port, crewmembers to him and the rest of the galley gang to t^e care of their described the dinner as "a meal fit for royalty." shipmates. "We have a great crew on the Obregon. All "As hard as the crew works, they deserve only the departments work well together to maintain a clean and best," wrote Chief Steward Patrick Helton in a letter to efficiently operated vessel," wrote Helton. the Seafarers LOG (accompanied by the photos appear­ Another example of crew dedication aboard the ing on this page). Obregon occurred in February when AB Fred Hunter "It is the responsibility of the steward department on ^scovered and immediately extinguished a small fire any vessel to make sure the crew is provided with a which had developed in the crew living area. selection of wholesome and nutritious foods. We often Hunter told fellow crewmember QMED Bud Tuttle, spend more time on board ship than we do at home, and who informed the Seafarers LOG of the incident, that b^ause of this, our ship is our home and our fellow training at the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School had prepared him to battle any type of fire on board a ship. Hunter received special thanks from fellow crewmem­ bers as well as from company officials. "You are to be commended for your aleitness, attention to duty and quick action in fighting the fire on February 3," wrote the director of marine operations for the company in commending the AB. "Your quick response prevented further damage and spreading of the fire. "Since joining the Military Prepositioning Ship (MPS) Program in Tenerife in 1988," he added, "you have proven to be a dedicated, hard-working and knowledgeable seaman and an asset to the MPS pro­ gram. It is because of dedicated crewmembers like you tfiat the Waterman MPS Program has been such a suc­ cess. BRAVO ZULU." The 821-foot long ship is one of three roll-on/roll-off vessels assigned to Maritime Prepositioning Ship Squadron One, located in the Atlantic Ocean. It is fiilly loaded at all times with tanks, vehicles, food and water, fiiel and other materiel to equip first- launch U.S. Marine Corps units for 30 days. TTie vessel currently sails be­ tween Panama City, Ha., Norfolk, Va., Morehead City, N.C. and Portland, Maine. Other SlU-crewed vessels which are assigned to the squadron include the Lt. Stephen W. Pless, Sgt. Matej Kocak and Amsea's 2nd lA. John Bobo. Value of Teamwork Proves Beneficial For Obregon Seafarers •'M • • •m• 1 Hunter was commended by crewmembers and company officials for his fast action In putting Deck department members enjoy the lobster feast. They are, from left, ABs Eddie Gerena and Reeves out a small fire on the Ob/egon. Homby, Bosun Henry Bouganim and ABs Charlie Springle and Tom Culpepper. SA Jason Pech^e pre^res garden salad, part of a healthful choice of foods for those members watching their diets. ^J : -Ii • M- rhief Electrician C W "Buddy" Clackley (left) and DEU Ken Wells enjoy their dinner after a long day of work aboard the prepositioning vessel. Holding up a lobster from the steam kettle is Chief Cook Mariano Martinez. Chief Steward Patrick Helton pulls lobsters from one of three steaming kettles. - '•/ ii. �10 MLYIOOO SEAFARBISL06 -. • y American Kestrel Crew Emphasizes Safety ing such topics as) chemical an( ing activities help keep crewbiological warfare," noted AB members mentally and physically Jeffrey Mangold. "We make sharp in the event of an immedi­ sure we know what to do and ate call-out. Mangold pointed out. "When everybody gets thenwhere to go in the event of an work done, we look forward to emergency. hitting the beach," said Mangold, "It's not repetitious at all, be­ who started his sailing career in cause we cover so many topics. 1979 as a member of the SIU's Plus we know it's important for inland division before switching everyone's safety." The Kestrel is a Lighter to deep ^a. "On Diego Garcia, there's a Aboard Ship (LASH) vessel operated by Osprey Manage­ gym for different kinds of ment. It transports military goods workouts, and there are karate from Diego Garcia to wherever classes and aerobics classes. they are needed. It also carries Archery, pool tables, music, sail­ barges that can be used for load­ boats, bicycling ... you name it, ing and offloading cargo when it's probably there." the Kestrel is unable to dock. Like Mangold, AB Ed Bache Mangold, 40, and the rest of said that he enjoyed the "beautiful the deck gang perform basic weather" and the smorgasbord of maintenance operations aboard recreational activities in Diego the ship, including lots of chip­ Garcia during non-work hours. Bache also mentioned that the ping and painting. But during off-time, many dif­ Kestrel's crewmembers "get ferent shoreside activities are along very well and are hardChief Cook Marco Maffioll and SA James Quinn (standing, left to right) available, marking one of the at­ worldng." check to see how AB Wes Elliott and OMU Carl Neal (seated, left to SIU Port Agent Sal Aquia tractions of sailing in the hot right) are enjoying their meal. Fueling his body with a nutritious climate of the British Indian provided the photos accompany­ meal is AB Gordon Crow. Ocean Territories. Those relax- ing this story. For Seafarers aboard the American Kestrel, working in Diego Garcia means maintaining a busy schedule, including plenty of safety drills. "We take part in many safety drills, and there are weekly lec­ tures and demonstrations (cover- nr Secures Back Pay For Filipino Crewmen In its ongoing efforts to raise tried to force his chief engineer off working standards and pay levels the ship (without pay) after the for crewmembers on runaway-flag chief engineer was on board for 21 ships, the International Transport months continuously." Workers Federation (ITF) recently Runaway-flag vessels are used secured $21,000 in back wages, by shipowners as a means of avoid­ overtime and leave pay for the ing taxes and regulations. Runaway Filipino crew of the bulk carrier registries also allow the shipowner Federal Fraser. to roam the world in search of the Through the efforts of Spiro cheapest and most exploitable Varras, the SIU's ITF inspector, the labor. ^ ITF also succeeded in getting the In a separate case from late last Lunch tastes mighty good to Oiler Antoinette Strauch (left) and Oiler AB Jeffrey Mangold is ready to vessel's captain to retract and then year, the ITF also secured $105,000 participate in a shipboard lecture. Allen Legeune after a full morning of work aboard the Kestrel. correct unfounded, derogatory in back wages, overtime and leave reports he had filed about several pay owed to crewmembers of the crewmembers, and received as­ Maria M., a freighter which sails surance that the ship's stores would under the flag of Cyprus. be upgraded to meet the crew's Viarras assisted the crew— Two changes in the shipping minated the opportunity for Whereas the Union and the satisfaction. primarily comprised of El Salrules recently approved by the seamen who were employed operator of contracted ocean The ITF represents 400 free and vadorans but also including Seafarers Appeals Board deal aboard military contracted ves­ going passenger vessels have democratic trade unions in 100 Greeks, Pakistanis, Guatemalans directly with the seniority status of sels and Steward Department per­ mutually agreed to modify the countries representing workers in and one crewmember each from members who sail aboard military sonnel sailing aboard passenger employment procedures relating various transportation-oriented Tanzania and Ghana—^by negotiat­ and deep sea passenger vessels. vessels, to obtain class "A" to supervisory personnel jobs. Based in London, the or­ ing with the ship's owner. InterAmendment Action 372 sets a seniority with eighteen (18) employed in the hotel section, ganization promotes trade union glory Shipping Ltd. of Cyprus. time limit for members sailing on months employment time aboard which will expedite the training rights and human rights worldwide. Varras secured crewmembers' and upgrading of such personnel, military vessels contracted to such vessels, and repatriation expenses, leave pay civilian employers and galley Whereas, many seamen who resulting in future additional Built In '83 and back pay including 250 hours gang members aboard passenger have sailed exclusively on such employment aboard contracted Built 11 years ago in Glasgow, of overtime, as well as reimburse­ ships to acquire the needed 18 vessels will lose the opportunity to passenger vessels, and Scotland, the Federal Fraser is ments for medical expenses. His Whereas, to ensure that such registered in Manila and flies the efforts also resulted in the ship's months of seatime to obtain an attain Class "A" seniority. Therefore, Rule I Seniority B, personnel shall suffer no loss of flag of the Philippines. It is owned master reversing a previous "A" seniority. In order to qualify for the ac­ (b) shall be amended by adding their employment seniority status. by Crimson Line Ltd. of Japan. All decision by declaring an ailing oiler Rule 1 Seniority shall be amended 24 officers and unlicensed crew are unfit for duty. The oiler was celerated seniority, the 18 months of the following provision: "Unlicensed seamen possess­ in the following manner. seatime must be acquired between Filipino. repatriated. Rule IB 1(d) shall be amended Febmaiy 12,1992 and Febraary 12, ing Class "B" employment Crewmembers contacted Varras The Maria M, which has a crew 1996 when the provision of the seniority, shall be granted Class by adding the following provision while the ship was in port in Port of 18 unlicensed mariners and 10 "A" employment seniority if he to the existing provision. amendment expires. Elizabeth, N.J. and voiced their officers, is operated by M.K.M. "The provisions specified in concerns, among which were Chartering Inc. of New York. It was m Amendment Action 372 is a subsequently possesses a rating paragraph that was accidently above entry level and acquires this subsection (d) shall be ap­ wages that were overdue for built in 1973 in Japan. deleted from the full action's eighteen (18) months seatime plicable to all personnel desig­ months. printing in the April 1994 issue of aboard vessels owned or nated as supervisory personnel in Within days of being contacted chartered by the U.S. Military and the hotel section of contracted by Varras, the shipowner agreed to the Seafarers LOG. Action 373 allows members operated by contracted civilian passenger vessels." pay the amount owed to the crew­ Rule 1B 2(a) shall be amended members, and the captain corrected who have upgraded to supervisory employers pursuant to being suc­ positions in the hotel section of con­ cessful bidders in accordance in the following manner. the erroneous reports he had written a. "All unlicensed seamen who in service record books of some of tracted ocean-going passenger ves­ with Requests for Proposals sels to maintain their SIU seniority (RFP's) and to persons employed possessed such rating on June 16, the crew. provided they continue to sail in a aboard passenger vessels in the 1990, including the supervisory "The working standards and pay supervisory capacity aboard SIU- Steward Department only, personnel employed in the hotel standards on this vessel are far contracted ships for not less than 90 provided such eighteen (18) section of the passenger vessels, below the ITF and the International months employment is obtained pursuant to the Shipping Rules Labor Organization's minimum days per calendar year. Both modifications to the ship­ between February 12, 1992 and then in effect." standards," said Varras. "Obvious­ Rule 1 B2(b) shall be amended ly, on runaway vessels covered by ping rules went into place imme­ February 12, 1996 at which time in the following manner. diately after passage by the board, this provision terminates." ITF affiliates' agreements, the b. "All unlicensed seamen who working standards and pay are which is made up of repre­ Action #373 possess Class C rating, including higher than on this Philippine-flag ITF inspector Spiro Varras (left) sentatives from both the SIU and secured thousands of dollars in The Seafarers Appeals Board supervisory personnel employed vessel. its contracted companies. The back wages for crewmembers of complete text of both modifica­ acting under and pursuant to the in the hotel section of the pas­ "It is horrible that today, we the Philippine-flagged Federal Collective Bargaining Agreement senger vessels, pursuant to these have captains and companies refus­ tions is printed below. between the Union and the various Rules and who have shipped ing to pay earned wages, overtime Fraser. Atrave, Varras is pictured Amendment Action #372 Contracted Employers hereby regularly as defined herein for two and vacation," Varras added. "In with the ship's electrician, Sandie Cerillo (center) and Alverto (2) consecutive years." Whereas, Action No. 372 ter­ take the following action: this case, we had a captain who Moreno, the chief engineer. SAB issues Modiiicaiion to Rules m--- ' 'v- �JULY 1994 SEAFARERSLUG sirar» Lundeberg School Supplement 11 By November 14, 1994, Seafarers who handle refrigerants must be EPA-certified. This four-page section provides information on EPA testing, course dates and sites. •• Lundebera School Announces 33 Refrigeration Technician Courses To Be Held at Twenty U.S. Sites ^ i" i ECAUSE all Seafarers who handle refrigerants must be certified to do so by the U.8. government by November 14, the Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education and its Lun­ deberg School last month announced the nationwide schedule for its new En­ vironmental Protection Agency (EPA)-approved Refrigeration Technician two-day course. Passing this course will result in Seafarers ob­ taining the required EPA certification. The first classes are scheduled for July 5-6 and July 7-8 at the SlU hall in Baltimore. Nineteen other ports also will host two of the two-day classes, which are slated to end on December 7 in St. Louis. For a complete schedule, see page 14. . Seafarers Must Be Certified tWMWY LONDCTTOG. .* Or DIG Box 75 PineiM QMEDs, Electricians, Refrigeration Engineers, Junior Engineers and anyone else involved in the repair and senricing of refrigeration equipment and air conditioning systems must pass an EPA-approved Refrigeration Technician course by Novem­ ber 14, according to regulations issued by the EPA in the May 1993 Federal Register. The Lundeberg School set up its course and port-to-port schedule to assist Seafarers in eaming this certification. In addition, the class is a mandatory segment of engine department upgrading courses at the school in Piney Point, Md. Dozens of Seafarers already have passed the course at the Lundeberg School. After November 14, according to a recent action by the Seafarers Appeals Board, SlU members will not be able to ship under any of the aforementioned ratings without proof of EPA certification. (An exten­ sion will be granted to crewmembers who already are on a ship as of November 14 and who do not have certification. However, those members will need the certification prior to sailing again.) How to Sign Up Seafarers who plan to take the Refrigeration Technician course at an SlU hall should select the course date and location that fits their schedule, then notify the port agent there at least 10 days prior to the start of the course. For example, a Seafarer who wants to attend the August 23-24 course at the New Orleans hall would contact the New Orleans port agent, either by telephone, fax or mail service. Course Information The two-day course covers relevant topics in­ cluding, but not limited to: terminology; refrigerants and compressor lubricating oils; refrigerant handling safety; environmental impact of refrigerants; refrigeration theory and the use of pres­ sure/temperature charts; general provisions of the law; general servicing considerations; servicing small appliances; servicing low- and high-pressure appliances; and conversion of CFC equipment. The schedule for the first day is 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., including a lunch break. The second day's sch^ule is 8 a.m. until 2 p.m. (including a lunch break), followed by a written test from 2 p.m. until 4 p.m. (See page 13 for the types of questions one might expect on the exam.) Test results will be mailed to members no later than 30 days after the test date. Those who pass the course will receive an EPA certification card, which has no expiration. . •..ii-. 't.p.;.; •M,r\ ... The course and testing is free to SlU members. However, Seafarers are responsible for their own transportation, lodging and meals, other than the lunches that will be served during the break. Preparing for the Course In addition, the Lundeberg School strongly en­ courages members to purchase in advance a book titled "Refrigerants and the Environment," which is available through the school. Although this is not a requirement, the Lundeberg School instructors have found that it is a valuable study aid (see separate story on page 12) and that thoroughly reviewing it before taking the course increases a student's ability to pass the certification exam. Categories of Certification The EPA has established the following categories of technician certification: Type I, for ser­ vicing small appliances (such as pantry refrigerators and watercoolers); Type II, forservicing ordisposing of appliances that use high-pressure refrigerants (for example, a ship's stores refrigeration plant); Type III, for servicing or disposing of appliances that use low-pressure refrigerants (such as the centrifugal air conditioning plants found on passenger ships); and Universal, for servicing all types of equipment. Different tests will be available to SlU members depending upon which level of technician certifica­ tion they seek, and also with consideration of their previous refrigerant recovery training. Lundeberg School instructors anticipate that most SlU mem­ bers who need to be certified to work aboard SIUcontracted ships will test for Type I or Type II certification. However, Seafarers working on pas­ senger vessels will need to obtain the Universal certification. In addition, the SlU encourages all QMEDs to test for the Universal certification. Anyone who fails the test may re-take it at any of the subsequent course sites, and there is no limit to the number of times one may re-take the exam. First Class Successful Seafarers who took the course last month at the Paul Hall Center said they found it very challenging. "It was more difficult than I expected, and a lot of the material we covered was new—atomic structure of chloroflourocarbons, for example," said QMED Gary Frazier, 37, who graduated from the, Lun­ deberg School in 1973. "But I prepared for the course, studied a lot, and that helped." Fellow QMED Mike Brown added that the in­ struction was excellent, but that students must be prepared to learn a lot in a relatively short amount of time. "I was surprised at the depth of the material, and I highly recommend that anyone who takes the course should buy the book ('Refrigerants and the Environment') in advance. They'll need it," said Brown, 37. Other Parts of Rule Seafarers are by no means the only individuals affected by the new EPA regulations. Besides re­ quiring that air conditioning and refrigerant tech­ nicians obtain certification through an EPA-approved testing organization, the final rule that was issued last year has four other main ele­ ments which require: that technicians servicing and disposing of air conditioning or refrigeration equip­ ment observe prescribed practices aimed at reduc­ ing emissions; that refrigerant recycling and recovery equipment, as well as refrigerant reclaimers, be certified in accordance with EPA-approved standards; that leaks of refrigerant be repaired; and that ozone-depleting refrigerant com­ pounds in appliances, machines and other goods be removed from those items prior to their disposal. -• .-'I'. 't: • �•^•;• .'.T, i' „'lf • ; I 1", - 12 :M SUFAKBRSLOG 'Get the Book,' Advise Students, Instructors "S'"'i- .¥f'-K'X- , ; f/-;• 1 X <» V:;j Environmental Troining Group Inc Refrigetonts and the Environment J' :•}''• I'. S;'- II .•.••••I"-''-' •" \ '-'l •" •vV;; • Top, the book "Refrigerants and the Envirohmenf is a useful study aid in preparing for the EPA Refrigeration Technician course. Bottom, the Lundeberg School's worktrook compiles information on all aspects of the ;test. '•W 1. Refrigennt Classification Classify the below listed carbon based refrigerants as either single com­ ponent, azeotropic or zeotropic: R-11 R-12 R-13 R-22 R-32 R-113 R-114 R-115 R-123 R-124 R-125 R-134a R-152a R-218 R-290 R-318 R-401A R-401B R-401C R-402A R-402B R-403B R-404A R-500 R-502 R-503 R-507 R-23 Lundeberg School instructors, as well as Seafarers who already have taken the EPA Refrigeration Tech­ nician course, offered, some advice recently to those who plan to take the class during the upcoming months. "Take the course seriously and buy the book 'Refrigerants and the Environment' in advance," said QMED Gary Frazler. "I recommend to anybody that they buy the book in advance and study it as much as possible, because there's a lot of material to be covered." Instructor J.C. Wiegman noted that, among the 20-plus upgraders who took the course last month at the Paul Hall Center, The people who bought the book passed the test. There's a direct correlation." Purchase of the book is not man­ datory, "but I can't emphasize enough how important it is," said Instructor Eric Malzkuhn. "Because of time constraints, any preparation that the student can make in ad­ vance of taking the course, should be done. It will be a great benefit to them if they have the training material in advance." Seafarers who want to purchase the book in advance should indicate this to the port agent whom they contact when signing up for the class. They should then send a check for $25, made payable to the Paul Hall Center, to: EPA Refrigeration Tech. Course, P.O. BoxTS^Piney Point, MD 20674, Attn: J.C. Wiegman. The book then will be sent by standard mail to individuals who ordered it. Additionally, ail Seafarers who take the course will receive, at no cost, a workbook which has been compiled by Lundeberg School in­ structors. The U.S. govemment mandate for use called, protects the earth from solar of refrigerant recovery systems (which in ultraviolet radiation. Dozens of studies turn led to the need for refrigeration tech­ from the past seven years, conducted in nicians to be EPA-certified) stems from more than 20 nations, indicate that sig­ the theory of stratospheric ozone deple­ nificant depletion of ozone in the upper tion. atmosphere may lead to long-term in­ Most of the earth's ozone is in a natural creases in skin cancer and cataracts, as layer located many miles above ground- well as damage to the human immune level. Ozone is a gas which begins to form system. Other risks include crop damage when oxygen molecules absorb part of the and harm to aquatic organisms. sun's ultraviolet radiation, then split into Scientists from throughout the world two oxygen atoms. Those atoms in tum agree that chlorine from synthetic chemi­ join with other oxygen molecules to form cals called chloroflourocarbons (CFCs) ozone. and bromine from chemicals called halons The ozone layer, as it is commonly cause a reduction in stratospheric ozone. • t;,- v' 2. Compressor Lubricating Oil Compatibiiity What is meant by the term hygroscopicity as applied to compressor lubricat­ ing oils? 3. Pressure Temperature Relationship If the measured temperature of a refrigerant is above the saturation temperature corresponding to the existing measured pressure, the refrigerant is known to be: Test Your^no^>®'l9® of Refrigeration •rfed on the next page are' img Technician Cer'"tVpSw School's °ReWgerant lificationvrorWwokex^^ are printed P'®TpAt SemtionTehnlcian^^^^^^ Ozone CFCs are used as refrigerants, as agents^ in plastic foam products, as sol­ vents, as sterilizers and in aerosol applications. Halons are used as fire-extinguishing agents. Based on that assessment, the U.S. in 1987 joined with 23 other nations in signing the Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer. This agreement, which has been ratified by 90 nations, aims to reduce the production arid consumption of CFCs. Since 1987 the Montreal pact has been amended to establish a time frame for en­ ding the use of all ozone-depleting substan-^ Chlorinemonoxide 7 Oione Depletion What are the human health effects associated withincreased exposure to ultraviolet-B? ces. CFCs, for example, are to be phased out completely by January 1996. In response to the Montreal convention, the U.S. Congress adopted several amendments to the Clean Air Act in 1990 which were signed into law by President Bush. One amendment addressed stratospheric ozone protection and detailed steps the U.S. would take to phase out the use of CFCs, among other substances. The U.S. govemmenfs Environmental Protection Agency was charged with irnplementing the intent of the 1990 Clean Air Act amendments. 8. Gtobai Warming What chemical process contributes most to global warming? 9. Use of Pressure Temperature Charts Using a P/T Chart, answer the following question: Suppose the measured liquid line pressure is 210 psig for a commercial split air conditioning unit using R-22 refrigerant. If the liquid line temperature is 93 degrees F., what is the calculated liquid line subcooling? 10. EPA Regulated and Unregulated Substances What is the technical definition of an EPA Class 1 substance? 11. Refrigerant Phaseout Class 1 Refrigerants (single component CFCs and CFC based azeotropes) have an important phaseout date. The production phaseout date for new Class 1 refrigerant is: 12. J^piiances What is the technical definition of a high pressure appliance? .A f• 13. Recovery Evacuation Level Exceptions Recovery to required evacuation levels is mandated for major repairs. List the four (4) major repairs as defined by the EPA. 14. Mandatory Leak Ftopair Units that are subject to mandatory leak repair are those normally containing a total refrigerant charge weight of at least how many pounds? 15. Record Keeping Requirements Where must a copy of the technician's certification be kept on file? 16. Service Manifold andHoses What is a typical working pressure for standard charging hoses? • 17. Refrigerant Containers In what type of container is refrigerant most commonly sold to the service technician industry? •I:' -'i'l' 18. LeakDetection What are the two (2) approved inert gases that can be used for inert gas pressurization? V - :f| 19. Recovery Devices When using active, self-contained recovery devices, in general, what are the two (2) possible recovery modes? . I j| i| 20. Refrigerant Recovery What is one disadvantage to liquid recovery? -••4' r - ••fl; l|:l; 21. Evacuation What type of vacuum pump is required for "deep" vacuum service? • 'I'. 22. Small Appliances What criteria must an appliance meet in order to be considered a small appliance? :i 23. High Pressure Appliances When recovering liquid refrigerant from a unit with an access point involving a long vertical riser, would it be preferabie to recover from the Ijottom or the top of the riser? If; Ife-^i,. zl:' 24. Very High Pressure Appliances What are the very high pressure appliance refrigerants? 25. Low Pressure Af^liances What two methods may be used to recover refrigerant from a centrifugal chiller as a liquid? jetaet^jozito J O O r Oxygen 1. The free chlorine atom collides with an ozone molecule In the stratosphere. 4. Fractional and Temperature Glide The location of a leak determines whether or not fractionation will occur. Indicate whether or not (yes or no) fractionation will occur for the following leak locations: Suction line: Condenser: Compressor: Liquid line: Discharge line: Evaporator: 6. Refrigerant Handling Safety Under what condition may refrigeration compressor oil become acidic? ©=® Chlorine If the measured temperature of a refrigerant is below the saturation temperature corresponding to the existing measured pressure, the refrigerant is known to be: 5. ASHRAE Refrigerant Safety aassitication Classify the following refrigerants according to the ASHRAE safety code: R-11 R-12 R-13 R-22 R-113 R-114 R.123 R-134a R-500 R.502 R-503 R-290 How Ozone is Destroyed While the process of ozone depletion is very complex and is controlled by a number of factors, a simple four-step model describes the basic process of gas phase ozone depletion by chlorine. 13 Sample Questions from Tech. Certification Workbook Why All the Fuss About Refrigerants? 'V ;.. K SEAFARHISLOS JULY 1994 :' 2. Upon collision, one of the three oxygen atoms separates to bond with the chlorine, forming a chlorine monoxide molecule (CLO). ©=© ©= Chlorinemonoxide 3. A free oxygen atom collides with the CLO molecule. Chlorine acts as a catalyst in each of the processes. It does not undergo any change, nior is it consumed by the various chemical reactions described above. The same chlorine atom is capable of going on to destroy one-hundred thousand ozone moiecules. Chlorine atoms are thought to have a minimum stratospheric life expectancy of six years. (ciA (oy==(^ Chlorine Oxygen , The collision reaction brews xrw bond between the chlorine atorn and the oxygen atom wm^ separates to bond with the seco^ oxygen atom and molecule. 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""• !£-••• EPA REFRIGERATIOIM TECHNICIAN 1994 COURSE .•-•-• SCHEDULE I COURSE OUTLINE Two-Day Course Preparation and Testing (8 a.m. - 4 p.m.) DAY ONE DATE PHONE/FAX LOCATION 1. Certification Process 2. Refrigerants and Compressor Lubricating Oils 3. Refrigerant/Oil Handling Safety Tuesday-Wednesday Thursday-Friday July 5-6 July 7-8 Baltimore, Md. SIU Hall 1216 E. Baltimore St. Baltimore, MD 21202 (410)327-4900 FAX (410) 522-2867 Monday-Tuesday Wednesday-Thursday July 11-12 July 13-14 Philadelphia, Pa. SIU Hall 2604 South 4th St. Philadelphia, PA 19148 (215)336-3818 FAX (215) 271-5127 Monday-Tuesday July 18-19 Sea-Land Bayonne, NJ (201)435-9424 FAX (201) 435-0935 Wednesday-Thursday July 20-21 Jersey City, N.J. SIU Hall 99 Montgomery St. Jersey City, NJ 07302 (201)435-9424 FAX (201) 435-0935 4. Environmental Impact of Refrigerants 5. Refrigeration Theory/Pressure Temperature Relationships ' 6. Laws and Regulations r\ • Monday-Tuesday July 25-26 Brooklyn, N.Y. SIU Hall 635 4th Ave. Brooklyn, NY 11232 (718)499-6600 FAX (718) 768-5058 Wednesday-Thursday July 27-28 New Bedford, Mass. SIU Hall 48 Union St. New Bedford, MA 02740 (508) 997-5404 FAX (508) 999-6505 Tuesday-Wednesday Thursday-Friday August 9-10 August 11-12 Jacksonville, Fla. SIU Hall 3315 Liberty St. Jacksonville, FL 32206 (904) 353-0987 FAX (904) 355-4347 Tuesday-Wednesday Thursday-Friday August 16-17 August 18-19 Mobile, Ala. SIU Hall 1640 Dauphin Island Pkwy. Mobile, AL 36605 (205)478-0916 FAX (205) 478-4658 Tuesday-Wednesday Thursday-Friday August 23-24 August 25-26 New Orleans, La. SIU Hall 630 Jackson Ave. New Orleans, LA 70130 (504)529-7546 FAX (504) 561-0681 Monday-Tuesday Wednesday-Thursday August 29-30 Aug. 31 - Sept. 1 Houston, Tex. SIU Hall 1221 Fiercest. Houston, TX 77002 (713)659-5152 FAX (713) 650-8629 Tuesday-Wednesday Thursday-Friday September 13-14 September 15-16 Norfolk, Va. SIU Hall 115 Third St. Norfolk, VA 23510 (804)622-1892 FAX (804) 640-0480 Tuesday-Wednesday Thursday-Friday September 27-28 September 29-30 Wilmington, Calif. SIU Hall 510 N. Broad Ave. Wilmington, CA 90744 (310)549-4000 FAX (310) 549-8931 Tuesday-Wednesday Thursday-Friday October 4-5 October 6-7 (415)543-5855 FAX (415) 243-9926 2. Contact the port agent at the corresponding SIU union hall by telephone, fax or mail to resenre your space. San Francisco, Calif. SIU Hall 350 Fremont St. San Francisco, CA 94105 Tuesday-Wednesday Thursday-Friday October 11-12 October 13-14 Seattle, Wash. SIU Hall 2505 First Ave. Seattle, WA 98121 (206)441-1960 FAX (206) 728-2272 3. Advise the port agent no later than 10 days prior to the start of the course you want to attend. Wednesday-Thursday Friday-Saturday October 19-20 October 21-22 Honolulu, Hawaii SIU Hall 606 Kalihi St. Honolulu, HI 96819 (808)845-5222 FAX (808) 841-1191 Tuesday-Wednesday Thursday-Friday November 8-9 November 10-11 Port Everglades, Fla. SIU Hall (305)921-5661 2 West Dixie Highway FAX (305) 923-8495 Dania, FL 33004 Wednesday-Thursday Friday-Saturday November 16-17 November 18-19 San Juan, P.R. SIU Hall 1057 Fernandez Juncos Ave. Stop 16Vfe Santurce, PR 00907 (809)721-4033 FAX (809) 725-8018 Tuesday-Wednesday November 29-30 Algonac, Mich. SIU Hall 520 St. Clair River Dr. Algonac, Ml 48001 (810)794-4988 FAX (810) 794-0909 Thursday-Friday December 1-2 Duluth, Minn. SIU Hall 705 Medical Arts. BIdg. Duluth, MN 55802 (218)722-4110 FAX (218) 722-8216 Tuesday-Wednesday December 6-7 St. Louis, Mo. SIU Hall 4581 Gravois Ave. St. Louis, MO 63116 (314)752-6500 FAX (314) 832-0283 DAYTWO :-.'[ .••^' "X Preparation 8 a.m. - 2 p.m.. Testing 2 p.m.- 4 p.m. • -• • 1. Refrigeration Servicing 2: Servicing Small Appliances ill.;: 3. Sen/icing High-Pressure Appliances •Vi '-' 4. Servicing Low-Pressure Appliances 5. Conversion of CFC Equipment 6. Demonstration of Approved Service Procedures 7. EPA Certification Test ||,.ili|f:; HOW TO REGISTER FOR THE COURSE 1. Pick a date. iv; ••: • ' • r." 4. Indicate whether or not you wish to purchase the book "Refrigerants and the Environmenf (a manual which is recommended as course prepara­ tion). The cost of the study aid is $25.00. m'' -1/ • i-L:. '•• -: irf-i • For more information, contact your port agent or the Lundeberg School vocational education department at (301) 904-0010; ex­ tension 422. 1 J"-"- �•>5l-y.3.<;,:,«t( •>^>'n£l,'^>jti4^- - 5 • :'W * SEAFABBIS LOB JULY 1994 Dispatchers' Report for Deep Sea MAY 16 — JUNE 15,1994 •TOTAL REGISTERED Oass A Class B Class! TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups Oass A Class B Class C August ASefaember 1994 Membprship Meetings Deep Sea, Lalres, Inland Waters 32 3 3 9 Norfolk 12 Mobile New Orleans 26 changed by Labor Day holiday 30 24 25 15 4 36 26 •:rrs': 4 \^linington 6 21 Seattle 1 5 Puerto Rico 6 10 Honolulu ''-'12: Houston 1 SL Louis • 3-:: •:.2 • ••• 0 Piney Point '•r-i''":. 0 1 0 Algonac 53 290 251 Totals Port New York 0 2 Philadelphia . 8 1 '^Baltimore 4 13 8 Norfolk 1 10 13 Mobile 1 12 19 New Orleans 12'.rrg: 2 Jacksonville ••1 15 San Francisco• 18 4 Wilmington T'M mi1 12 13 Seattle 0 3 Puerto Rico 10 8 9 Honolulu 1 1 41 ••'Z0J0 ' C::-L Houston 0 1 1 St. Louis 1 5 Piney Point 0 2 0 Algonac 30 163 148 Totals Port New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Mobile New Orleans Jacksonville 13 San Francisco 38 ^Immgt^ Seattle Puerto Rico Honolulu Houston St. Louis Piney Point Algonac Totals Port New York Philadelphia Paltimore Norfolk Mobile New Orleans Jacksonville San Francisco 15 Wilmington 6 Seattle Puerto Rico Honolulu Houston St. Louis Piney Point Algonac Totals ENGINE DEPARTMENT 3 0 2 8 1 3 m-A '• • r.- New York Tuesday: August 9, September 6 Philadelphia Wednesday: August lO.September 7 Baltimore. Thursday: August 11, September 8 Norfedk TTiursday: August 1L September 8 Jacksonville iMm Thursday: August 11, September 8 Algoimc Friday: August 12, September 9 Houston Monday: August 15, September 12 NewOrlemis Tuesday: August 16, September 13 ..Mobile' Wednesday: August 17, September 14 SanFrancisco Thursday: August 18, September 15 Wilmington Tuesday: August 23*, Monday, Septem6erl9 6 0 1 4 0 5 2 36 9 - 9 31 17 changed by Paul Hall Birthday holiday rC 1 4 0 12 6 0 0 0 45 • • •V- •,--.5-->9:5>4.; STEWARD DEPARTMENT 1638 812 207 429 492 81 217 L072 1.400 426 SRegistered" means the number of men who actually registered for shipping at the port last month. . ^ t^foi niimkor last monA. month. number nf of mpn men registered registered at a. the .he Dort pod at a. the .he end of las. a '• Piney Point Monday: August 8; Tuesday, September 6* ••REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups Class A Class B OassC DECK DEPARTMENT Port few York idelphia ,-' • ' - Trip RdieCs 15 , < - Seattle Friday: August 26, September 23 San Juan Thursday: August 11, September 8 St. Louis Friday: August 19, September 16 Honolulu ''' Friday: August 19, September 16 Duluth Wednesday: August 17, September 14 JereeyCity Wednesday: August 24, September 21 New Bedford Tuesday: August 23, September 20 f . - Each ptefVoiMdng starts at 10:30 ajn. •r Personals • -J ROBERT BRIGHT and ALLEN NELSON Earl Thomas is trying to locate you. Please write him at 730 East 166th Street, #8H, Bronx, N.Y. 10456. ' ROBERT BYRON BYRNE Please get in touch with your sister, Madeline Al-Molky, at 24 Lome Avenue, Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, Canada B2Y 3E5. ANDREW KAMEDRA (or KAMIDRA) Anyone knowing the whereabouts of Andrew Kamedra (or Kamidra) is asked to contact his niece, Susan Berosh, at 630 E. Jensen #127, Mesa, Ariz. 85203. 'A • • -f FREDERICK SANDERSON Please write your cousin, Eleanor Manly Stinson, at 729 Dogtown Road, Clarksburg, Ohio 43115; or telephone (902) 466-3343. ROBERT DANIEL SMITH Please contact your daughter. Sonny Caroline, at P.O. Box 95, Augres, Mich. 48703; or call (517) 876-2644. EDWARD THOMASIAN Please contact your son, Edward Burdat, at (907) 784-3316. It's important. SYLVESTER WOODS Please contact Andralla Woods. I, ' .,• > "-i, . J^^rFrom Mayl6 to June IS, 1994, a total of 217 trip relief Jol^ere dapped. Sinee the tnp rehef pro^ began on April 1,1982, a total of21,121 jobs have been shipped. •' -j'y i' -.t' \ • SfeSSSS , I.' jV �• i.- JULY 1994 16 SEAFARERS LOG Seafarers International Union Directory Si r-^ti- ' •• M"r Port Algonac Port ... 22,. DECK DEPARTMENT 0 41 1 ENGINE DEPARTMENT 0 19 1 STEWARD DEPARTMENT 0 4 0 ENTRY DEPARTMENT 51 4 ^gpnac Port Alj^riac Port Algonac •o 0 11 TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups Class CL Class L QassNP 3 o -•iz •TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups QassCL Class L Class NP © ^ /f HEADQUARTERS 5201 Auth Way Camp Springs, MD 20746 (301) 899-0675 ALGONAC 520 St. Clair River Dr. Algonac, MI 48001 (313)794-4988 BALTIMORE 1216 E. Baltimore St. Baltimore, MD 21202 (410) 327-4900 DULUTH 705 Medical Arts Building Duluth,MN 55802 (218)722-4110 HONOLULU 606KalihiSt. Honolulu, HI 96819 (808) 845-5222 HOUSTON 1221 Pierce St. Houston, TX 77002 (713)659-5152 JACKSONVILLE 3315 Liberty St. Jacksonville, FL 32206 (904)353-0987 JERSEY CITY 99 Montgomery St. Jersw City, NJ 07302 (201)435-9424 MOBILE 1640 Dauphin Island Pkwy. Mobile, AL 36605 (205)478-0916 NEW BEDFORD 48 Union St New Bedford, MA 02740 (508)997-5404 NEW ORLEANS 630 Jackson Ave. New Orleans, LA 70130 (504) 529-7546 NEW YORK 635 Fourth Ave. Brooklyn, NY 11232 (718)499-6600 NORFOLK 115 Third St. Norfolk, VA 23510 (804) 622-1892 PHILADELPHIA OaOd <5 4 Sf PhUadelphia,PA 19148 (215)336-3818 PINEY POINT P.O. Box 75 Kney Point MD 20674 (301)994-0010 PORT EVERGLADES 2 West Dixie Highway Dania, FL 33004 (305) 921-5661 SAN FRANCISCO 350 Fremont St San Francisco, CA 94105 (415)543-5855 Govenunent Services Division (415) 861-3400 SANTURCE 1057 Fernandez Juncos Ave. Stop 16Vi Santurce, PR 00907 (809) 721-4033 SEATTLE 2505 First Ave. SeatUe, WA 98121 (206)441-1960 ST. LOUIS 4581 Gravois Ave. St. Louis, MO 63116 (314)752-6500 WILMINGTON 5ION. Broad Ave. Wilmington, CA 90744 (310)549-4000 MAY 16 — JUNE 15,1994 CI^Company/Lakes L—Lakes NP—Non Priority o Michael Sacco President John Fay Secretary-Treasurer Joseph Sacco Executive Vice President Augustin Tellez Vice President Collective Bargaining George McCarto^ Vice President West Coast Rojf A. "Buck" Mercer Vice President Government Services JackCaffey Vice President Atlantic Coast Byron KeBey Vice President nt Lakes and Inland Inla Waters DeanCorg^ Vice President (Siu Coast Dispatchers' Report for Great Lakes ••REGISTERED ON BEACH MD Class CL Class L Class NP L 0 44 0 TAfM. IM i-h 8 27 0 103 0 0 64 2 58 Totals All Departments 0 46 * 'Total Registered" means the number of men who actually registered for shipping at the port last month. ** "Registered on the Beach" means the total number of men registered at the port at the end of last month. 15 Dispatchers' Report for Iniaiici Waters MAY 16 — JUNE 15,1994 •TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups Class A Class B Class C Region Atlantic Gulf Coast . O V TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups Class A Class B Class C DECK DEPARTMENT 3 0" '^ U 0 d U,^. 0 U ••REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups Class A Class B Class C 25 ZJ ,V ' 0 o 2 Z 23 0 54 77 West Coast Tofals Region Atlantic Coast Gulf Coast Lakes & Inland^'l^^^ei^ West Coast Totals Region ' 1 n 1 7 - n • % 0 0 0 9 2 0 STEWARD DEPARTMENT 0 0 Gulf Cbast Lakes & Inland Wah West Coast Totals 0 1 :Z0 0 0 0 1 2 15 i. 1 0 2 0 7 0 8 1 1 7 15 15 35 10 99 28 135 141 Totals All Departments 125 * "Total Registered" means the number of men who actually registered for shipping at the port last month. ** "Registered on the Beach" means the total number of men registered at the port at the end of last month. Reminder: Z~Cards Must Be Reneuifed All Seafarers are reminded that their z-cards have to be updated by 1998. The Coast Guard has outlined a plan, based on the issuance date of the documents obtained before 1991. The date of issuance is located on the back of the z-card to the right of the thumb prints. (Since 1991, z-cards have been issued with expiration dates posted on both the front and back of the docu­ ments.) The following chart shows the year that merchant mariner's documents, in order to remain active, must be renewed based on issuance dates. The exact date of expiration matches the month and day of issuance. Renewal Year 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 Issuance Year 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 1979 1980 1981 1982 1983 1974 1975 1976 1977 1978 1969 1970 1971 1972 1973 1964 1965 1966 1967 1968 1959 1960 1961 1962 1963 1954 1955 1956 1957 1958 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 1944 1945 1946 1947 1948 1939 1940 1941 1942 1943 1937 1938 Source: Federal Register, September 16,1993 -J iiifirif I-1 : I T �TO JULY1994 rW^he growing ranks of SIU A pensioners has been in­ crease by 48 Seafarers who have ended their careers as professional mariners. Brother Robert Schwarz has ended S1 years at sea, the longest of all Seafarers who this month were announced by the Seafarers Pen­ sion Plan as retiring. He joined the union in 1943 in the port of Mobile, Ala. Of those union brothers sign­ ing off this month, 32 sailed in the deep sea division, 12 sailed in the inland division, three' sailed on the Great Lakes and one sailed in the Atlantic Fisherman's division. Of the retiring Seafarers, 23 served in the U.S. military: 14 in the Army and nine in the Navy. Six of those beginning their shoreside years attended recertification courses at the Lundeberg School. Brothers John Moss, William Reeves and Schwarz completed the bosun recertiflcation program in 1974. Brother Ceasar Blanco graduated from the steward recertifrcation program in 1982 while Brothers Courtney Rooks and Floyd King flnished the program in 1981 and 1986, respectively On this page and the next, the LOG presents brief biographical accounts and the seagoing ac­ tivities of this month's pen­ sioners. SEAFARBtS LOG" 17 To Our New Pensioners ... Thanks for a Job Well Done Each month in the Seafarers LOG, the names of SIU members who recently have become pensioners appear with a brief biographical sketch. These men and women have served the maritime industry well, and the SIU and all their union brothers and sisters wish them happiness and health in the days ahead. CEASAR BLANCO, 68, joined the SIU in 1967 in the port of San Francis­ co. Bom in the Philip­ pines, he com­ pleted the steward recertification program at Piney Point in 1982. Brother Blanco served in the U.S. Navy from 1945 to 1950. He calls San Francisco home. FRED HEAD, 65, joined the union in 1970 in the port of New York. An Alabama native, he sailed in the engine department. Brother Head upgraded at the Paul Hall Center frequently. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1947 to 1967. Brother Head resides in Scotlaiid, Conn. JACKMARCARIO,65, joined the Seafarers in 1978 in the port of New York. A Brooklyn, N.Y. native. he sailed in the engine department. Brother Marcario upgraded at the Lundeberg School frequently. He served in the U.S. Navy. Brother Marcario retired to Mount Holly, NJ. EARL BRANNAN, WILLIAM LARRY MCLAREN, HINES,56, 72, joined the 65, joined the joined the SlUin 1962 union in 1959 in Seafarers in his native in the port of 1969 in his na­ New York. A Galveston, tive Seattle. Jessup, Ga. Texas. During Brother Hines native, he the 1960s, sailed in the engine depart­ sailed in the Brother Mc­ Laren worked as a dockworker for ment. He upgraded frequently at deck department. Brother Brannan Galveston Wharfs. He still calls served in the U.S. Army from 1951 Piney Point. Brother Hines served Galveston home. to 1953. He resides in ^chland. in the U.S. Navy from 1955 to 1959. He retired to Issaquah, Wash. Wash. LUIS MORENO, JORGE COTO, 65, joined the HALSTEAD DEEP SEA 67, joined the Seafarers in 1962 in the port of JACKSON, union in 1962 New Orleans. Bom in Costa Rica, 62, joined the ROBERT in the port of he sailed in the deck department. SIU in 1967 ADAMS, 69, New Orleans. Brother Coto upgraded at the Paul in the port of joined the Bom in Hall Center frequently. He retired Seattle. Bom Seafarers in Ecuador, he in the British to Arabi, La. 1980 in the sailed in the West Indies, port of steward department. Brother he sailed in ROBERT Tampa, Fla. Moreno lives in Houston. the deck department. Brother Jack­ DAWSON, Bom in son calls Nederland, Texas home. 68, joined the Cleveland, he JOHN MOSS, 66, joined the SIU in 1969 sailed in the deck department. Seafarers in 19^ in the port of New in the port of Brother Adams upgraded frequent­ DONALD Orleans. A native of Wisconsin, he Seattle. A ly at the Lundeberg School. He KEITH, 65, completed the bosun recertification Califomia na­ served in the U.S. Army from 1957 joined the program at Piney Point in 1974. tive, he sailed to 1958. Brother Adams retired to union in 1966 Brother Moss served in the U.S. in the deck Augusta, Ga. in his native Army from 1945 to 1947. He resides department. Brother Dawson New York. in New Orieans. upgraded at the Lundeberg School Brother Keith JAMES in 1979. He was a member of the sailed in the ALLEN, 62, U.S. Navy from 1943 to 1946. He RAMDHANI steward joined the SIU calls Seattle home. NANDKEdepartment. He upgraded at the in 1952 in the SHWAR,64, Lundeberg School in 1981. Brother port of joined the DIMITRIOS DESPOTIDIS, 65, Keith was a member of the U.S. Mobile, Ala. SIU in 1951 joined the union in 1969 in the port Navy from 1945 to 1948. He still A North in the port of of New York. Bom in Greece, he calls New York home. Carolina na­ New York. sailed in the deck department. tive, he sailed Bom in Brother Despotidis upgraded at in the deck department. Brother FLOYD British Piney Point in 1975. He resides in Allen served in the U.S. Army KING, 76, Guiana, he sailed in the engine Astoria, N.Y. from 1948 to 1952. He resides in joined the department. Brother Nandkeshwar Baton Rouge, La. Seafarers in calls Virginia Beach, Va. home. WILLIAM 1959 in the EHRET,62, port of RAFAEL THURMON joined the Sea­ Portland, Ore. QUINONEZ, BARNES, farers in 1967 Bom in 66, joined the 59, joined the in the port of Marion, La., union in 1962 union in 1968 San Francis­ he completed the steward recer­ in the port of co. A native tiflcation program at Piney Poiiit in in the port of Norfolk, Va. of Everette, 1986. He retired to Compton, Calif. New York. A native of Puer­ Wash., he Bom in to Rico, he Rocky sailed in the engine department. sailed in the Brother Ehret upgraded at the Lun­ FRED Mount, N.C., engine department. Brother LINDSEY, deberg School frequently. He he sailed in the deck department. 55, joined the Quinonez retired to Orlando, Fla. served in the U.S. Navy from 1952 to Brother Bames was a member of SIU in 1960 1956. Brother Ehret lives in Seattle. the U.S. Army from 1957 to 1965. in the port of He calls Portsmouth, Va. home. VICTOR Mobile, Ala. JOHN EL­ PRADO,65, An Alabama LIOTT, 67, joined the JULIO BAnative, he joined the Seafarers in QUERIZO, sailed in the SIU in 1945 1961 in the 65, joined the steward department. Brother in the port of port of New Seafarers in Lindsey calls Mobile home. Philadelphia. York. Bom in 1967 in the Bom in Costa Rica, port of New Brooklyn, he sailed in JORGE LIZANA, 64. joined the Orleans, La. N.Y.,he the deck department. Brother Prado union in 1969 in the port of New A native of sailed in the deck department. upgraded frequently at the Paul Orleans. Bom in Costa Rica, he Ecuador, he Brother Elliott served in the U.S. Hall Center. He served in the U.S. sailed in the engine department. sailed in the engine department. Army from 1953 to 1955. He still Army from 1957 to 1960. He will Brother Lizana resides in Metairie, Brother Baquerizo retired to New calls Brooklyn home. be retiring to Costa Rica. La. Orleans. ; • WILLIAM REEVES, 62, joined the SIU in 1959 in the port of Mobile, Ala. An Alabama native, he completed the bosun recertification program at Piney Point in 1974. Brother Reeves served in the U.S. Army from 1953 to 1955. He resides in Mobile. ADOLPH RODRI­ GUEZ, 65, joined the union in 1952 in the port of Houston. A Texas native, he sailed in the engine department. Brother Rodriguez lives in Texas City, Texas, t• COURTNEY ROOKS, 69, joined the Seafarers in 1955 in the port of New York. Bom in the British West Indies, he completed the steward recertification program at the Lundeberg School in 1981. Brother Rooks calls New Orleans home. ROBERT SCHWARZ, 67, joined the SIU in 1943 in the port of Mobile, Ala. Brother Schwarz's first ship was the John F. Whitten. A Mobile County, Ala. na­ tive, he completed the bosun recer­ tification program at Piney Point in 1974. Brother Schwarz last sailed aboard the LNG Leo. He retired to Citronelle, Ala. •iT*- : • I'-; • /- JOHN SHAW, 72, joined the union in 1946 in the port of New York. The Texas na­ tive sailed in the steward department. Brother Shaw resides in Philadelphia. JAMES STRAIN, 65, joined the Seafarers in 1967 in the port of New York. Bom in Texas, he sailed in the deck department. Brother Strain was a member of the U.S. Navy from 1948 to 1952. He lives in Pottsboro, Texas. JOSE VIOLANGO,71, joined the SIU in 1974 in the port of Seattle. A Philippines native, he sailed in the deck department. Brother Violango calls Seattle home. • i'- •" • I" •• •i •• •;";7 •' ' ••• Continued on page 18 • ' / ' • •' vL I i i y'l < ' v ' '• y;.. • �X 18 jm.ri994 SEAFAmRSLOG Pensioners Continuedfrom page 17 INLAND RICHARD TANNER, 71, joined the Seafarers in 1973 in the port of Jack­ sonville, Fla. Bom in Mas­ sachusetts, he sailed in the deck department. Boat man Tanner was honored in 1992 for the rescue of a bumed mariner who had jumped into Tampa Bay after his own tug exploded. Tanner was sailing aboard the Ocean Star when the rescue occurred. Boatman Tanner calls Tampa, Ra. home. GERALD ANSELL, 62, joined the union in 1969 in the port of Norfolk, Va. A native of Knotts Island, N.C., he sailed in the deck depahment. Boatnian Ansell upgraded at the Lunde- FREDERICK TAYLOR, 39, berg School in 1973. He served in joined the SIU in 1975 in the port the U.S. Coast Guard from 1949 to of Norfolk, Va. A native of Wil1954. Brother Ansell retired to liamston, N.C., he sailed in the deck department. Boatman Taylor Chesapeake, Va. retired to Suffolk, Va. MARIO GRIMALDI, 65, Joined the SIU in 1983 in the port of New York. A native of Italy, he sailed in the deck depart­ ment. Boatman Grimaldi served in the Italian military from 1950 to 1951. He resides in the Bronx, N.Y. JULIO MACIA,66, joined the SIU in 1979 in the port of Baltimore. Bom in Ar­ gentina, he sailed in the engine department. Boatman Macia upgraded at Piney Point in 1979. He lives in Ft. Washington, Md. DUANE MADDEN, 63, joined the union in 1970 in the port of Philadelphia. A native of Orbisonia, Pa., he sailed in the engine department. Boatman Madden was a member of the U.S. Navy from 1949 to 1953. He retired to Titusville, Fla. LAODIS PRIMEAUX, 64, joined the SIU in 1964 in the port of Port Arthur, Texas. A Louisiana na­ tive, he sailed in the deck department. Boatman Primeaux served in the U.S. Army from 1953 to 1955. He resides in Kaplan, La. ELTON MERRITT, 62, joined the Seafarers in 1979 in the port of Norfolk, Va. Bom in Snowtdll, Md., he sailed in the engine depart­ ment. Boatman Merritt served in the U.S. Army in 1948. He calls Cape Charles, Va. home. RONALD SHAW, 66, joined the union in 1970 in the port of New York. A native of New Jersey, he sailed in the steward department. Boatman Shaw upgraded at Piney Point in. 1979. He served in the U.S. Army from 1945 to 1946 and the U.S. Navy from 1960 to 1963. Boatman Shaw lives'in Ocala, Fla. JACK TILLETT, 62, joined the union in 1953 in the port of New York. Bom in North Carolina, he sailed in the engine department. Boatman Tillett resides in Chesapeake, Va. IRVING WALDEN, 63, joined the Seafarers in 1972 in the port of Nor­ folk, Va. A Mathews County, Va. native, he sailed in the deck depart­ ment. Boatman Walden served in the U.S. Army from 1952 to 1954. [ie lives in Mathews, Va. JESSE WATSON SR., 71, joined the SIU in 1968 in the port of Philadelphia. Bom in Berlin, N.J., he sailed in the deck department. Boatman Watson served in the U.S. Army from 1942 to 1946. He retired to National Park, N.J. GREAT LAKES NASER ALGAHMI,62, joined the union in 1966 in the port of Toledo, Ohio. A native of Yemen, he sailed in the engine department. Brother Algahmi resides in Dearbom, Mich. JACK BEN­ NETT, 62, joined the Seafarers in 1960 in the port of Detroit. Bom in Gainsville, Ga., he sailed in the deck department. Brother Bennett still calls Gainsville home. FRANK STIGLICH, 65, joined the SIU in Cleve­ land in 1969. Bom in Calumet, Mich., he sailed in the deck depart­ ment. Brother Stiglich served in the U.S. Army from 1963 to 1965. He resides in Calumet. Know Your Rights wages and conditions under which an SIU member works and lives aboard a ship or boat. Members should know their contract rights, as well as their obligations, such as filing for overtime (OT) on the proper sheets and in the proper manner. If, at any time, a membCT believes that an SIU patrolman or other union official fails to protect their contractual rights properly, he or she should contact the neatest SIU port agent EDITORIAL POLICY—THE SEAFARERS LOG. The Seafarers LOG traditionally has refiained fiom publishing any article serving the political puiposes of any individual in the union, officer or member. It also has refrained from publishing articles deemed harmful to the union or its collective membership. This estab­ lished policy has been reaffirmed by membership action at the September 1960 meetings in all constitutional ports. The responsibility for Seafarers LOG policy is vested in an editorial board Which consists of the executive board of the union. The executive board may delegate, from among its ranks, one individual to carry out this responsibility. PAYMENT OF MONIES. No monies are to be paid to anyone in any official capacity in the SIU unless an official union receipt is given for same. Under no circumstances should any member pay any money for any reason unless he is given such receipt In the event anyone attempts to require any such payment be made without supply­ ing a receipt, or if a membo- is requir^ to make a payment arid is given an official receipt but feels that he or she should not have been required to make such payment thisshould immediately be reported to uniop headquarters. CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS. Copies of the SIU constitution are av^able in all union halls. All mem­ bers should obtain copies of this con­ stitution soas to familiarize themselves with its contents. Any time a member feels any other member or officer is attempting to deprive him or her of any 'ull copies of contracts as referred to constitutional right or obligation by any methods, such as dealing wifii are available to members at all times, charges, trials, etc., as well as all other either by writing directly to the union details, the membo"so affected should or to the SeafarCTS Af^als Board. immediately notify headquart^. CONTRACTS. Copies of all EQUAL RIGHTS. All members SIU contracts are available in all SIU are guaranteed equal rights in lalls. These contracts specify the employment and as members of the FINANCIAL REPORTS. The constitution of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters Dis­ trict makes specific provision for safeguarding the membership's money and union finances. The con­ stitution requires a detailed audit by certified public accountants eveiy year, which is to be submitted to the mem­ bership by the secretary-treasurer. A yearly finance committee of rankand-file members, elected by the membership, each year examines the finances of the union and reports fully their findings and recommenda­ tions. Members of this committee may make dissenting reports, specific recommendations and separate findings. TRUST FUNDS. All trust funds of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District are ad­ ministered in accordance with the provisions of various trust fund agreements. All these agreements specify that the trustees in charge of these funds shall equally consist of union and management repre­ sentatives and theiralternates. All ex­ penditures and disburseinents of trust funds are made only upon approval jy a majority of the trustees. All trust Fund financial records are available at the headquarters of the various trust liinds. SHIPPING RIGHTS. A member's shipping rights and seniority are protected exclusively by contracts between the union and the employers. Members should get to know their shipping rights. Copies of these contracts are posted and available in all union halls. If memlers believe there have been viola­ tions of their shipping or seniority rights as contain^ in the contracts between the union and the employers, they should notify the Seafarers Appeals Board by certified mail, return'receipt requested. The aroper address for this is: Augustin Tellez, Chairman Seafarers Appeals Board 5201 Auth Way Camp Springs, MD 20746 SIU. These rights are clearly set forth in the SIU constitution and in the contracts which the union has negotiated with the employers. Con­ sequently, no member may be dis­ criminated against because of race, creed, color, sex, national or geographic origin. If any member feels that he or she is denied theequal rights to which he or she is entitled, the member should notify union headquarters. SEAFARERS POLITICAL ACTIVITY DONATION — SPAD. SPAD is a separate segregated fund. Its proceeds are used to further its objects and pur­ poses including, but not limited to, furthering the political, social and economic interests of maritime workers, the preservation and fur­ thering of the American merchant marine with improved employment opportunities for seamen and boat­ men and the advancement of trade union concepts. In connection with such objects, SPAD supports and contributes to political candidates for elective office. All contributions are voluntary. No contribution may be solicited or received because of force, job discrimination, financial reprisal, or threat of such conduct, or as a condition of membership in the union or of employment. If a con­ tribution is made by reason of the above improper conduct, the mem­ ber should notify the Seafarers Inter­ national Union or SPAD by certified mail within 30 days of the contribu­ tion for investigation and ap­ propriate action and refund, if involuntary. A member should support SPAD to protect and fur­ ther his or her economic, political and social interests, and American trade union concepts. If at any time a member feels that any of the above rights have been violated, or that he or she has been denied the constitutional right of ac­ cess to union records or information, the member should immediately notify SIU President Michael Sacco at headquarters by certified mail, return receipt requested. The ad­ dress is: Michael Sacco, President Seafarers International Union 5201 Auth Way Camp Springs, MD 20746. It's Not Too Late to Plan a Summer Vacation at Piney Point The Independence Day holiday marks the midpoint of the summer season—so there is still plenty of time to plan a vacation for the entire family during the sweltering months of July and August. And the Lundeberg School is the perfect location rom which to base a summer vacation—^whether your idea of a holiday is swimming, fishing, sailing, tennis, * touring, reading or just relaxing. A vacation stay at the Lundeberg School is limited to two weeks per family. The daily cost per member is $40.40. An additional fee of $9.95 per day is charged for the Seafarer's spouse and for each child (there is no charge for children 11 or younger). This price includes comfortable accommodations, all meals and use of the school's educational and recreational facilities. Don't delay: take advantage of this unique union benefit and send the completed application form to the Seafarers Training Center, P.O. Box 75, Piney Point, MD 20674-0075, or call (301) 994-0010 to make reser­ vations. SEAFARERS TRAINING CENTER . 7/94 Vacation Reservation Information Name: Social Security number: Book number Address: ATLANTIC FISHERMEN LAWRENCE SCOLA, 65, joined the Seafarers in 1961 in his native Gloucester, Mass. Brother Scola served in the U.S. Navy. He fished in the waters surrounding Gloucester for his entire Seafaring career. Brother Scola continues to call Gloucester home. Telephone number:. Number in party / ages of children, if applicable: Date of arrival: 1st choice 2nd choice 3rd choice Send this completed applicatlonto the Seafarers Training & Recreation Center, P.O. So* 75, Piney Point, MD 20674. �«ft!St^lS!»igSv'<ei^•- JULY 1994 SEAFARERS LOG 19 steward department. He reminded bers to respect those off watch by Saipan. members to return all plates, cups not slamming doors. Educational SEA-LAND CONSUMER (Seaand silverware to galley. Education­ director advised members to plan al director requested VCR in other ahead and begin thinking about ap­ Land Service), April 17—dhairman W. Mortier, Secretary D. lounges aboard ship and better plying for 1995 SlU scholarships. Dwyer, Educational Director P. selection of reading material. Deck Treasurer stated $452 in ship's Fable. Chairman encouraged mem­ The Seafarers LOG attempts to print as many digests of union ship­ delegate noted crew lounge needs fund. No beefs or disputed OT bers to read Seafarers LOG for all board minutes as possible. On occasion, because of space keys and linen locker needs to be reported. Crew extended special union business. Educational direc­ kept clean. He requested weight vote of thanks to entire steward limitations, some win be omitted. tor advised members to upgrade as room for crew use and noted instal­ department for outstanding perfor­ soon as possible at Lundeberg Ships minutes first are reviewed by the union's contract department. lation of blackboard. No beefs or mance and fine food. Next port: School. Treasurer reported $30 in Those issues requiring attention or resolution are addressed by the disputed OT reported. Crewmem­ Nagoya, Japan. ship's fund. No beefs or disputed bers requested mattresses be union upon receipt of the ships minutes. The minutes are then NEDLLOYD HOLLAND (SeaOT reported. Crew extended vote replaced. forwarded to the Seafarers LOG for publication. Land Service), April 17—Chair­ of thanks to galley gang for excel­ CHARLES L. BROWN (Tran­ man Walter Petty, Secretary F. lent meals. Next port: Oakland, soceanic Cable), April 28-^hairCostango, Educational Director D. Calif. USNS STALWART(U•S. Marine clean. No beefs or disputed OT Manthei, Deck Delegate Robert Management), January 11—Chair­ reported. Chairman reminded crew man Jeremiah Harrington, SEA-LAND DEVELOPER (SeaSecretary Grubbs, Steward Delegate Willie Osvaldo Castagnino, man Randy Livernois, Secretary to do laundry before arriving in Land Service), April 20—Chair­ Grant. Vocational director en­ John Billington, Deck Delegate port of Mogadishu. Crew requested Educational Director Ruben man D. Cella, Secretary L. Pinn, Velez, Deck Delegate Paul La couraged members to upgrade Ron Cleveland, Engine Delegate new movies. Next port: Durban, Educational Director J. Ross, Deck Torre, Engine Deck delegate Delegate Stephen skills at Piney Point. Esaias Brown, Steward Delegate South Africa. Delegate John Kelley, Engine reported disputed OT. Engine Walters, Steward Delegate Bar­ James Sivells. Crewmembers Delegate Jeffrey Murray, Steward CAPE WRATH(Amsea), March delegate reported beef. No beefs or ney Johnson. Chairman informed elected new delegates. Chairman Delegate Michael Linus. Chair­ 20—Chairman Steve Melendez, disputed OT reported by steward parts for crew dryer and ice reminded crew to upgrade skills at man discussed repair list with crew­ Secretary L. Oram, Deck Delegate machine should arrive soon. He delegate. Chairman reported Lundeberg School and pay dues. members. He reported smooth B. Brunette, Engine Delegate R. Seafarers LOGs received. Next noted ship to pay off in next port He announced Navy's recreational Oppel, Steward Delegate D. and remain on cable repair stand­ facilities are available to crewmem­ Landry. Chairman noted meeting by. He reminded crewmembers bers. Crew conunended galley held by Baltimore patrolman and every four months ship goes out on gang members Chief Steward Bil­ thank^ him for up-to-date informa­ cable training exercise. Bosun lington, Chief Cook Sievells and tion. The bosun asked contracts asked crew to clean up after them­ SA Kenny Crousel for an out­ department to clarify overtime selves in laundry, lounge and mess standing job. Next port: Panama. rates and lifeboat procedures. He areas. Treasurer stated $400 in E/lfP/f?ESr4rE(OMI), also reminded crew to use common ship's fund. No beefs or disputed February 5—Chairman Sidney courtesy in laundry rooms. OT reported. Chairman reported Wallace, Secretary R. Seaman, Secretary noted washing machine list of repairs and requests brought Educational Director Howard up at meeting will be posted. Crew needs repair. Educational director Schoenly, Deck Delegate Michael advised members to upgrade at requested new mattresses for Stein, Steward Delegate Eugene Lundeberg School. Treasurer rooms. Next port: St. Thomas, V.I. stated $205 in ship's fund. No Perez Jr. Chairman reminded EMPIRE STATE(OMl), April members to work in professional beefs or disputed OT reported. 14—Chairman Sidney Wallace, manner using teamwork. He ad­ Crew reported Seafarers LOGs Secretary Harry Gearhart, Educa­ vised crew to show support for received. Crew requested tional Director Howard Schoenly, refrigerators in rooms and juices union. Secret^ read communica­ for break room. Next port: Charles­ Deck Delegate Michael Stein, tions from Military Sealift CoiftSteward Delegate Eugene Perez. mand. Crewmembers asked ton, S.C. Chairman noted upcoming payoff. contracts department when hazard OM/Sr>l/?(OMI), March 13Secretary announced birth of his pay is in effect. No beefs or dis­ Chairman Robert Allen, Secretary 51b. 14 oz. baby boy. Educational puted OT reported. Chairman director urged members to upgrade W. Robles, Educational Director, urged members to keep ship clean. John Anderson, Deck Delegate at Piney Point. Engine delegate Crew requested more reading Julio Arzu, Engine Delegate announced upcoming fire and material. The SlU-crewed Empire State departed the port of Mogadishu on Joseph Manuel, Steward Delegate boat drill. Steward delegate March 24 with approximately 400 soldiers, marking the end of U.S. Andre Gee. Chairman encouraged reported disputed OT. No beefs SEA-LAND PRODUCER (Seaarmed forces support for the UN operation to feed starving Somalians. Land Service), February 6—Chair­ crewmembers to team up to get OB disputed OT reported by deck The vessel returned to New York on April 15, when this photo was shot work done. He thanked steward man Jack Edwards, Educational or engine delegates. Next port: From the left are Steward Assistant Eugene Perez, Chief Steward Director Brian Connell, Deck department for separating plastic New York. Tannous "Tony" Bachir and Steward Assistant Miguel Collizo. Delegate Larry Thompson. Chair­ items from regular garbage. No GREEN ISLAND (Waterman man advised crewmembers of late ar­ beefs or disputed OT reported. Steamship), April 25—Chairman rival in Oakland, Calif, and loading port: Charleston, N.C. sailing and urged crew to upgrade SEA-LAND INNOVATOR (SeaS. Reed, Secretary J. Reid. Chair­ of bunker oil in Long Beach, Calif. at Piney Point and donate to Land Service), March 14—Chair­ man noted Seafarers LOGs OMICHAMPiON(OMl), April Treasurer stated $50 in ship's fund. SPAD. No beefs or disputed OT received. Secretary thanked crew­ Deck delegate reported disputed OT. man Claude Dockrey, Secretary 3—Chairman M. De la Cerda, reported. Crewmembers discussed Jose Bayani, Educational Director members for good trip and hard Secretary L. Ewing, Educational No beefs or disputed OT reported by work. Engine delegate reported dis­ Director E. Gibson, Deck Delegate Sea-Land's efforts to re-flag vessel die Webber, Deck Delegate engine or steward delegates. and what it would mean to crew. Francis Henson, Engine Delegate puted OT. No beefs or disputed OT Larry McCants. Chairman an­ Crew thanked communications reported by deck or steward J.R. Miller, Steward Delegate A. STONEWALL JACKSON nounced ship scheduled for 30 department for "Scandal at Sea" delegates. Crew discussed starting Westbrook. Secretary thanked (Waterman Steamship), February days in shipyard in Mobile, Ala. video and noted all have viewed in­ movie fund. deck and engine departments for 27—Chairman Carl Lineherry, No beefs or disputed OT reported. teresting and shocking story. Crew maintaining clean ship. Deck Secretary E. Hoitt, Education^ Crew thanked galley gang for job extended special vote of thanks to LIBERTY SUN (Liberty delegate reported disputed OT. No Director Wayne McKeeler, Deck well done. headquarters for keeping crewmem­ Maritime), April 3—Chairman beefs or disputed OT reported by Delegate R.A. Christensen, En­ bers at sea updated on important Glen James, Secretary F. L. OMl DYNACHEM(OMl), April engine or steward delegates. Crew gine Delegate M. Novak, Steward union news. Washington, Educational Director extended special vote of thanks to 17—Chairman Larry Kunc, Delegate Farid Zaharan. Chair­ R. Kolonias. Chairman announced Secret^ Steven Wagner, Voca­ man announced Alexandria, Egypt SA Jose Castro, for job well done SEA-LAND INTEGRITY (Seakeeping mess halls clean and order­ ship to pay off before layup in New tional Director W.C. Weekley, to be next port before reaching Land Service), April 17—Chair­ Orleans. Secretary remind^ mem­ Deck Delegate Thomas Keenan, ly. Next port: Long Beach, Calif. Suez Canal. Secretary stated all man Leon Jekot, Secretary P. bers to clean rooms and turn in Engine Delegate Nester Martinez, Lahoy, Educational Director Den­ union forms are available from keys before signing off. Deck Steward Delegate Kenneth Kelly. SEA-LAND TACOMA (Seahim. Educational director en­ nis Baker, Steward Delegate B. delegate reported disputed OT. No Chairman reported ship has not Land Service), March 14—Chair­ couraged members to upgrade Lamb. Chairman announced beefs or disputed OT reported by received copies of new contract. man Joseph Artis, Secretary skills at Piney Point while on payoff in Charleston, N.C. No engine or steward delegates. Crew He advised members of payoff Mark Scardino, Educational beach or take summer vacation disputed OT reported. beefs or asked contracts department to look upon arrival in Long Beach, Calif. Director G. Ackley, Steward time to visit the fine facility. Crew requested repairs for chairs Secretary reminded crewmembers Delegate Frank Martin. Chairman into time off after foreign voyage. Treasurer reported $480 in movie and radio in crew recreation room. to put clean linens in rooms before stated crewmembers waiting for fund. Deck delegate reported dis­ Crew also asked for VCR and LNG AQUARIUS (ETC), April signing off. Treasurer noted new puted OT. No beefs or disputed OT copies of new contract. He an­ thanked steward department for job 22—Chairman JJ. Cooper, movies purchased with movie fund well done. nounced payoff in Tacoma, Wash. reported by engine or steward Secretary F. Robertson, Education­ monies. No beefs or disputed OT No beefs or disputed OT reported. delegates. Crew noted Seafarers al Director Endang Ahidin, Deck reported. Crew thanked galley SEALIFT ARABIAN SEA Crew asked contracts department LOGs brought aboard by patrol­ Delegate Norman Armstrong, En­ gang for job well done. (IMC), April 17—Chairman Tom to look into having company bring man. Crewmembers discussed Prather, Secretary A. Hassan, back van service for pedestrians in­ gine Delegate Aaron Thaxton, smoking policy as described in PFC. DEWAYNE T. WILUAMS Educational Director Donald Steward Delegate Perry McCall. new contract. Crew requested room side Sea-Land terminals. Crew Chairman compliment^ crewmem­ (Amsea), April 18—Chairman Swanner, En^ne Delegate James thanked steward department for antennas be fixed and gave vote of Alvin McCants, Secretary S. Aval- Mui^hy. Chairman noted dryer bers for job well done and keeping ship clean and providing thanks to steward department for lone, Educational Director P. reminded crew to smoke only in repaired and as a result, washing great meals. Chairman reminded job well done. Muellersman, Deck Delegate and drying of linens has been im­ crew to separate plastic from trash. desi^ated areas. He discuss^ John Davis, Engine Eielegate Fred proved. Crew welcomed new seatime needed for benefits. USNS ANTARES (Bay Ship Caltahiano, Steward Delegate Secretary advised crew to keep Management), February 27—thair- USNS ANTARES (Bay Ship steward aboard ship. Educational Gerald Bowman Jr.Chairman lounge clean. Educational director Management), March 27—Chair­ man Tom Casey, Secretary A. director reminded crewmembers encouraged members to upgrade at asked contracts department to send educational videos on underway Lagasca, Educational Director W. man Tom Casey, Secretaiy Lundeberg School. No beefs or dis­ copy of contract to ship. He an­ Pancho Lagasca, Educational replenishment are available for Day. Crew discussed need for nounced video of "Scandal at Sea" puted OT reported. Chairman Director William Day. Chairman viewing. No beefs or disputed OT more recreational equipment. received from headquarters and noted crewmembers should con­ discussed strict laws in Singapore Chairman discussed war zone reported. Chairman advised crew stressed need for crewmembers to duct themselves in proper manner and advised crewmembers to con­ bonus with crewmembers and that styrofoam cups are considered view. He advised members that duct themselves in safe manner. He at all times while ashore. plastic and so should not be mixed reminded members to keep all pay payoff has been extended to later reminded them that it is illegal to with paper. vouchers, discharges and receipts in the month instead of scheduled LNG LEO (ETC), April 24chew gum in that country and that for fiiture reference. Secretary time. No beefs or disputed OT SEALIFT PACIFIC (mC), April Chairman Carlos Pineda, the execution of Singapore law is asked crewmembers for sugges­ reported. Deck delegate urged 17—Chairman F. Gongora, Secretary David Pappas, Deck harsh and brutal. Bosun also en­ tions for crew photo for Seafarers Secretary J. Iverson, Vocational members to upgrade as much as Delegate Richard Henderson, En­ couraged members to upgrade LOG. Deck delegate requested possible at Paul Hall Center. Bosun Director Jason Etnoyers. Chairskills at Paul Hall Center. Secretary gine Delegate John Smith, blackboard and keys for crew reminded crewmembers to respect Steward Delegate Glenn Wil­ urged crewmembers to contribute lounge. He also advised members CorUinued on pe^e 20 local culture while in Guam and liams. Chairman asked crewmem­ conunents and suggestions to that utility room needs to be kept • ;!• Empire State Brings U.S. Soidiers Home '.v.-v ; .} V Vv. v ;V'A V r ^• v \ t 'i -s'v A; S: V .a.' •••; -i--- , f•!A '. • S-r v\.\ --''J-y y �20 §lups Digest Continued from page 19 ^•>-mSi; •^:^i4-'A ' ,Sarf.-f:'';.'' ;.. -.//.Ivtv-';' JULY 1994 SEAFARERS LOG ing machine needed for crew wash­ room. Secretary thanked crewmem­ bers for keeping ship clean and making voyage pleasant. Deck delegate reported disputed OT. No beefs or disputed OT reported by engine or steward delegates. Crew extended special vote of thanks to steward department for good meals and keeping clean ship. Crew reminded of importance of donat­ ing to SPAD. man noted ship due in Houston, then on to Jacksonville, Fla. Secretary discussed viewing educa­ tional films for training and stated taped video of facilities at Piney PointJ accompanied by course selections, would spur greater inter­ est by members who may not have OMI MISSOURI (OMl), May upgraded. Educational director 12—Chairman C.A. Gutierrez, reminded engine department mem­ Secretary R. Jones, Educational bers to apply to Paul Hall Center Director K. Hall, Engine Delegate for EPA course. No beefs or dis­ Nelson Patterson. Chairman an­ puted OT reported. nounced ship's arrival in Lake Charles, La. Educational director DUCHESS (Ocean Shipholding), stressed importance of crewmem­ May 1—Chairman Paul Domes, bers upgrading their skills at Piney Secretary R. Jones, Educational Point. No beefs or disputed OT Director L. Wright, Deck reported. Crew requested patrol­ Delegate Kevin Mercky, Engine man meet vessel in next port. Crew Delegate K. Friebel, Steward discussed smoking in designated Delegate Jose Bermudez. Chair­ areas. BoSun gave vote of thanks to man reported payoff in New York. galley gang. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crewmembers gave vote of thanks OMI PLATTE (OMI), May 8— to galley gang for job well done. Chairman Charles Parks, Secretary C. HoIIings, Educational JULIUS HAMMER {OCCl), May Director Elliott Rhodes, Deck 2-—Chairman J.R. Colonyelo, Delegate Stacy Twiford, Engine Secretary I. Salis, Educational Delegate Martin Allied, Steward Director Larry Phillips, Deck Delegate W. Jack. Chairman Delegate William Eden, Engine reported payoff in Port Arthur, Delegate Robert Auletto. Texas. He noted ship may or may Secretary noted all communica­ not go to shipyard. Crew will be ad­ tions to and from union head­ vised upon arrival in port. quarters are available to all Secretary stated additional stores crewmembers. Educational director will be available for next voyage. reminded members to get benzene Educational director reminded clearance before end of year. Chair­ crew to upgrade skills at Lunman discussed U.S. Coast Guard's deberg School. No beefs or dis­ policy of no longer keeping backup puted OT reported. Crew asked copies of crewmembers' dischar­ contracts department for clarifica­ ges. Treasurer stated $124 in ship's tion on vacation time. Crewmem­ fund. Deck and engine delegates bers thanked galley gang for job reported disputed OT. Steward well done. delegate reported beef. Chairman announced FAX from SIU head­ OMI STAR (OMI), May 19— quarters posted. Crewmembers re­ Chairman Robert Allen, Secretary quested repair or replacements for Edwin Semprit, Educational couch, VCR and TV in crew Director Joseph Manuel, Steward lounge. Crew also asked for new Delegate Ruben Casin. Chairman speakers, movieis and heavy duty conunended deck department for ice maker for crew lounge. job well done separating plastic from garbage and using good LIBERTY SEA (IMC), May 15— seamanship while cleaning tanks. Chairman Mario Romero, Secretary thanked crewmembers Secretai7 Neville Johnson, Educa­ for keeping galley and mess hall tional Director Thomas Martinez, clean. Vocational director advised Deck Delegate Mark Butler, En­ members to upgrade at Piney gine Delegate Gerald Rogers. Point. No beefs or disputed OT Chairman noted smooth sailing and reported. Crewmembers discussed advised members of payoff in New having separate lounge for nonOrleans. He added patrolman will smokers. Crew requested new fur­ meet ship in port. The bosun niture and new curtains in mess reminded Seafarers to sign crew hall and crew quarters. list and extended vote of thanks to galley gang for Job well done. OOCL INNOVATION (Sea-Land Secretary also reported smooth sail­ Service), May 8—Chairman A. ing and announced ship going to Moshin, Secretary R. Hess, Educa­ shipyard for 60 days in New Or­ tional Director R. Tannis, Deck leans. Educational director en­ Delegate Mark Lamar, Engine couraged members with enough Delegate Todd Smith. Chairman seatime to upgrade at Paul Hall advised members of various Center while on beach. No beefs or upgrading opportunities available disputed OT reported. at Lundeberg School and reminded them to donate to SPAD. Secretary LIBERTY STAR (Liberty reminded crew of security within Maritime), May 1—Chairman SIU. He noted upgrading forms John NefT, Secretary H. Jones Jr., available in each Seafarers LOG. Deck Delegate Leonard Zimmer­ No beefs or disputed OT. Crew ex­ man, Engine Delegate Robert tended strong vote of thanks to Woods, Steward Delegate H. steward department for job well Batiz. Chairman noted new washdone. Bosun asked crewmembers to help keep mess hall clean. He asked members not to slam doors in passageways or play loud music. Crew requested extra washing machine. Chairman thanked all departments for job well done. Next port: Norfolk, Va. Safety First! Assistant Cook Charles Collier Jr. participates in a lifeboat drill aboard the Cape Lobos while the Amsea vessel was being taken fronfi the Mobile shipyard to Wilmington, N.C. OVERSEAS ARCTIC (Maritime Overseas), May 18—Chairman J. Williams, Secretary H. Davis, Educational Director E. Figgie, Deck Delegate Ramon Castro, En­ gine Delegate L. Reynolds, Steward Delegate Juan Gonzales. Chairman advised crew of payoff in St. James, La. No beefs or disjuted OT reported. Crew asked contracts department to look into additional dental and optical >enefits. Bosun requested new TV antenna for crew lounge. Crew­ members extended special thanks to galley gang members Chief Steward Davis, Chief Cook Gon­ zales and SA Amulfo Lacayo for superb job in the culinary field. Next port: New Orleans. OVERSEAS OHIO (Maritime Overseas), May 25—Chairman Robert Pagan, Secretary Earl Gray, Educational Director M. Ribeird, Steward Delegate D. Bergeson. Chairman commended crewmembers for excellent work and thanked steward department for job well done. Secretary thanked crew for clean ship and for helping keep plastic separated from trash. He advised crewmembers to buy American-made union goods. Educational director urged mem­ bers to make use of Lundeberg School—the greatest seafaring school for unlicensed seamen in the U.S. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Chairman advised mem­ bers that photos of ship and crew appear in May issue of Seafarers LOG. Crew thanked galley gang for great job done by all. Crew re­ quested new furniture, toaster, microwave oven and short wave radio for dining hall and recreation room. Next port: Valdez, Alaska. OVERSEAS VALDEZ(Maritime Overseas), May 8—Chairman Robert Zepeda, Secret^ Tyler Laffitte, Educational Director Earl Macom, Deck Delegate Tony Gar­ cia, Engine Delegate John Flem­ ing. Chairman reminded crew of payoff in Lake Charles, La. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Bosun gave vote of thanks to steward, engine and deck depart­ ments. SEA-LAND ATLANTIC (SeaLand Service), May 1—Chairman John Adams, Secretary Edward Porter, Educational Director Jerry DeUinger, Deck Delegate James Higgins, Vgine Delegate Kevin DeSue, Steward Delegate Bruce Mesger. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew extended special vote of thanks to galley gang for job well done. Next port: Charleston, S.C. SEA-LAND DISCOVERY(SeaLand Service), May 6—Chairman Nelson Sala, Secretary J.R. Colk, Educational Director J. Shuler, Deck Delegate E. Zoubantis, En­ gine Delegate Diosdado Compis, Steward Delegate Radomes Cosme. Chairman announced payoff in next port and reminded members to separate all plastic items from regular trash. Secretary announced stores were not received in New Orleans. Deck delegate reported disputed OT. No beefs or disputed OT reported by engine or steward delegate. Next porti ElizabetlHj«I.J. SEA-LAND EXPRESS (SeaLand Service), May I—Chairman E. Duhon, Secretary E. Douroudous, Educational Director R. Clock, Engine Delegate Richard Surrick. Educational director reported Seafarers LOGs received and urged all members to take advantage of upgrading oppor­ tunities available at Paul Hall Cen­ ter. Steward delegate reported disputed OT. Chairman reminded crewmembers to keep laundry door closed at night to eliminate noise. Crew requested transportation from gate to ship at least three times per day at Sea-Land Tacoma terminal. nold, Steward Delegate Rang Ngutyeti. Chairman urged mem­ bers to donate to SPAD. He ad­ vised crew to clean rooms before signing off and reminded themwhen going ashore—to check in with patrolman, immigration and customs. Secretary announced crewmembers extended special votes of thanks to deck department members Julius and Anthony SEAUFT ARABIAN SEA (IMC), May 15—Chairman Tom Prather, Secretary All Hassan, Educational Director D. Swanner, Deck Delegate Rodney Jimenez, Steward Delegate Joseph Simonetti. Chairman reminded members to have voice and vote in union meet­ ings. Educational director informed crewmembers that underway replenishment videotapes are avail- 4"'-I•' Manning the Galley "V .4 The galley gang aboard the cable ship Global Sentlnaldoes its best to keep its crewmembers well fed. From the left are Cook/Baker Billy Ahmed Muthana, 3rd Cook Brian Lindsey, Galleyman Rudy Moreira and Chief Cook Richard Monolo. Udan for donating fresh tuna in . Guam. Educational director en­ couraged members to upgrade at Lundeberg School and apply for the 1995 Seafarers scholarship. Treasurer stated $325 in ship's fund and $56 in movie fund after 10 new movies purchased. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew extended congratulations to Teamsters union for settlement of their strike. Crew thanked galley gang for cookouts and good feed­ ing. Next port: Tacoma, Wash. SEA-LAND PRODUCER (SeaLand Service), May 15—Chairman Jack Edwards,,Secretary Donna Jean demons. Educational Direc­ tor Jim Smitko, Deck Delegate Mark Stevens, Engine Delegate Ted Carter, Steward Delegate Susano Cortez. Chairman an­ nounced ship's arrival in Oakland, Calif. Treasurer stated $55 in ship's fund. No beefs or disputed OT. Crew requested new iron. Bosun complimented crewmem­ bers on smooth trip. SEA-LAND TACOMA (SeaLand Service), May 3—Chairman Joseph Artis, Secretary M. Scaridino. Engine Delegate Charles Kennedy, Steward Delegate M. Buhaker. Chairman reminded members to return all dishes to pantry. He requested copy of new contract for ship. No beefs or dis­ puted OT reported. Crew discussed importance of donating to SPAD and reported exercise equipment received. Crew gave vote of thanks to steward department for good ser­ vice and food. Next port: Tacoma, Wash. SEA-LAND VOYAGER (SeaLand Service), May 15—Chairman J. Lundhorg, Secretary L. Lightfoot, Vocational Director W. Hatchel, Deck Delegate James Delay, Engine Delegate D. Milla, SEA-LAND INNOVATOR (SeaSteward Delegate Dion Flunker. Land Service), May 8—Chairman Chairman not^ delay in schedule Claude Dockrey, Secretary Jose and payoff upon arrival in port. He Bayani, Educational Director • thanked crewmembers for good Brian Conell, Deck Delegate trip. Secretary reminded members Mark Lance, Engine Delegate signing off to leave room clean and J.R. Miller, Steward Delegate turn in keys. He annouriced there Gum Poy Wong. Secretary praised will be U.S. Coast Guard drill upon and thanked crewmembers for arrival in port which all crewmem­ clean and safe ship. No beefs or dis­ bers are required to attend. Educa­ puted OT reported. Crew compli­ tional director advised members to mented galley gang for job well upgrade skills at Piney Point. Deck done. Crew asked tiiat ship be delegate reported disputed OT. No fumigated upon arrival at next port, beefs or disputed OT reported by which is Long Beach, Calif. engine or steward delegates. Crew requested new microwave oven for SEA-LAND PACIFIC(Sea-Land crew lounge. Crew commended Service), May 15—Chairman galley gang for job well done and Lothar Reck, Secretary G. Bran­ extended special thanks to GSU A. son, Educational Director Taylor Alexander for keeping all spaces Clear, Deck Delegate Julius in "squeaky.clean" condition. Next Udan, Engine Delegate Joseph Ar­ port: Tacoma, Wash. •/if...'.' i-; ' •" > V.v able. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew thanked steward department for fine meals served. Chairman noted new VCR and videotapes to be purchased at next American military base. Engine delegate announced engine depart­ ment is repairing ship's bicycle and building new shelves for crew laundry room. WESTWARD VENTURE (Interocean Management), May 11— Chairman M. Kadderly, Secretary R. Sanderson, Educational Direc­ tor C. Cunningham, Deck Delegate W.Sieggre^n, Engine Delegate S. Alvarado, Steward Delegate D.Skretta. Educational director urged members to read Seafarers LOG. No beefs or dis­ puted OT reported. Crew discussed keeping individual drawers with locks for personal items. Chairman noted some movies are missing and reminded members to return after each use. Next port: Tacoma, Wash. STONEWALL JACKSON (Waterman Steamship), May 8Chairman Carl Lineherry, Secretary Ernie Hoitt, Educational Director Wayne McKeehan, Deck Delegate W. Gregory, Engine Delegate Michael Novak, Steward Delegate Farid Zaharan. Chair­ man announced arrival in Newport News, Va. and reminded members, to put plastics in designated con­ tainers so steward department can dispose of properly. He advised crew that pen^ty for not doing so begins at $25,0()0 and is reason for discharge from ship. Secretary noted all union forms, including vacation forms, are available. Educational director discussed ex­ cellent educational oppoitunities at Paul Hall Center. He also noted Piney Point is an excellent summer vacation site for entire family. Treasurer stated $480 in ship's movie fund. Beefs reported by deck, engine and steward delegates. No dis­ puted OT reported. Chairman reported Seafarers LOGs received in Bombay and Singapore. Crew asked contracts department to consider review of length of time members sail per job. He advised membeix to make copies of discharge papers be­ cause U.S. Coast Guard no longer retaining copies. Crew requested potato salad and better qu^ty steaks. Crew noted radio reception very poor and discussed keqring VCR tapes in m-der.. Crew thanked galley gang for job well done. Next port: Newport News, Va. �JULY 1994 SEAFARERS LOG • DEEP SEA VASCO BARROS Pensioner Vasco Barros, 81, passed away April 18. Bom in Shang­ hai, China, he began his sailing career with the Seafarers in 1951 in the port of New York. Brother Barros sailed in the engine department. In 1960, he received a personal safety award while sailing aboard the S.S. Wild Ranger. Brother Barros retired in March 1981. PETER DI CAPUA Pensioner Peter Di Capua, 71, passed away March 22. He joined the SIU in 1955 in his native Brooklyn, N.Y. Brother Di Capua sailed in the deck department. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1942 to 1946. Brother Di Capua began receiv­ ing his pension in November 1988. JAMES FULLER Pensioner James Fuller, DANIEL BASARAC 68, died April 26. Pensioner Bom in Daniel Springfield, Basarac, 77, Mass., he died April began his 15. A Califor­ sailing career nia native, he with the joined the union in 1948 in the port of New Marine York. Brother Fuller sailed in the Cooks and deck department. He upgraded Stewards in frequently at the Lundeberg 1957 in the port of San Francis­ School. He served in the U.S. co, before that union merged Navy from 1942 to 1946. Brother with the Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes Fuller was a recipient of the Rus­ and Inland Waters District sian medal awarded to seafarers (AGLIWD). Brother Basarac who sailed in the convoy mns to began receiving his pension in Murmansk and Archangel during September 1978. World War II. Brother Fuller ROBERT BRIDGES JR. retired in April 1990. Pensioner ARTHUR GARRETTSON Robert Pensioner Ar­ Bridges Jr., thur Garrett65, passed son, 79, away May 5. passed away Bom in May 19. A Savannah, native of Ga., he Seth, W.Va., signed on he joined the with the SIU in Seafarprs in 1957 in the port of Lake Char­ 1954 in the les, La. Brother Bridges sailed in port of Alpena, Mich, as a the steward department. He Great Lakes member. In 1972, served in the U.S. Army from Brother Garrettson switched and 1947 to 1950. Brother Bridges began sailing in the deep sea retired in June 1990. division. He sailed in the engine EDWARD CHOW department. Brother Garrettson began receiving his pension in Pensioner Edward Chow, 65, September 1979. died September 11,1993. A na­ tive of China, he joined the MICHAEL GAUDIO Marine Cooks and Stewards in Pensioner Michael Gaudio, 94, 1945 in the port of San Francis­ died April 13. He signed on with co, before tihat union merged the SIU in 1958 in his native with the AGLIWD. Brother New York. Brother Gaudio pen­ Chow began receiving his sailed in the steward department. sion in July 1973. He served in the U.S. Air Force from 1942 to 1943. Brother PETER (GVOZDICH) Gaudio retired in July 1967. DANIELS Peter JACK LAKWYK Daniels, 68, Pensioner passed away Jack LaljApril 28. wyk, 78, Bom in Penn­ died April sylvania, he 15. Bom in joined the Holland, he Seafarers in joined the 1944 in the Marine port of New Cooks and Orleans. Brother Daniels sailed Stewards in in the deck department. 1952 in the port of New York, before that union merged with DUANEDEWITT the AGLIWD. Brother Lakwyk Pensioner served in the Dutch Navy from Duane 1936 to 1938. He retired in Dewitt, 65, August 1980. died March 23. A BlackTHOMAS MAGRAS foot, Idaho native, he Thomas joined the Magras, 70, Marine passed away March 26. A Cooks and native of the Stewards in 1974 in the port of San Francisco, before that union Virgin Is­ merged with the AGLIWD. lands, he joined the BroSier Dewitt served in the U.S. SIU in 1944 Army from 1950 to 1952. He in the port of retired in July 1993. .• I • • vS,-' ;: 1 ' ^ Final Departures 21 New York. He sailed to Norman­ dy during World War II and particiapated in the D-Day invasion. Brother Magras completed the bosun recertificdtion program at the Lundeberg School in 1982. STEPHEN POLLOCK Stephen Pol­ lock, 40, passed away January 31, 1989. A na­ tive of Los Angeles, Calif., he joined the SIU in 1978 after graduating from the trainee program at Piney Point. Brother Pollock sailed in the deck depart­ ment. CHARLES RIES Pensioner Charles Ries, 64, died May 16. Bom in Michigan, he began his sailing career with fte Seafarers in 1957 in the port of Seattle. Brother Ries sailed in the engine department. He upgraded at the Lundeberg School in 1976. Brother Ries served in the U.S. Army from 1946 to 1954. He retired in November 1988. CHARLES SCOTT Charles Scott, 35, \ passed away March 8. A native of Jamaica Queens, N.Y., he signed on with the union in 1993 in the port of Bal­ timore. Brother Scott sailed in the engine department. He last sailed aboard the Global Sen­ tinel. Brother Scott also sailed aboard other Transoceanic Cable ships such as the Global Mariner and Global Link. JEFFREY SERMON Jeffrey Sermon, 41, died May 6. Bom in Ohio, he began his sail­ ing career with the SIU in 1990 in the port of Wilmington, Calif. Brother Sermon sailed in the deck department. PETEI^^HELDRAKE Pensioner Peter Sheldrake, 69, passed away May 13. A native of England, he sailed in the deck department. Brother Sheldrake completed the bosun recertification program at the Lundeberg School in 1974. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1944 to 1948. Brother Sheldrake retired in Febraary 1983. STANLEY SOKOL Pensioner Stanley Sokol, 84, died May 26. Bom in Krakow, Polland, he worked as an AB aboard the last Polish passenger ship to sail (V , ; before the Nazis overran Poland in September 1939. Sokol joined the Sailors Union of the Pacific in 1940 and the SIU in 1941. He served aboard vessels that transported troops and goods to all theatres of World War II, Korea and Vietnam. Brother Sokol completed the bosun recer­ tification program at Piney Point in 1974. Brother Sokol began receiving his pension in July 1975. WILLIAM TERRELL William Terrell, 70, passed away April 29. A West Virginia native, he joined the Marine Cooks and Stewards in 1962 in the port of San Francisco, before that union merged with the AGLIWD. Brother Terrell retired in March 1989. FILOMENOVALIAO Pensioner Filomeno Valiao, 73, died September 29,1992. Bom in the Philippines, he joined the SIU in 1970 in the port of San Francisco. He sailed in the steward department. Brother Valiao began receiving his pen­ sion in September 1984. HAROLD WALKER Pensioner Harold Walker, 74, died May 10. Bom in Knoxville, Tenn., he signed on with the uiUon in 1976 in the port of New York. Brother Wa ker completed the steward recertification program at Piney Point in 1981. He retired in March 1989. FRANK WHITE Frank White, 39, passed away January 9. A San Francis­ co native, he begati his sailing career with the SIU in 1978 after graduating from the Lundeberg School trainee program. He sailed in the engine department. Brother White retumed to Piney Point in 1984 for upgrading cour­ ses. He last sailed aboard the SeaLand Innovator. INLAND JOHN BETHEL John Bethel, 39, passed away Decem­ ber 4, 1993. A Philadel)hia native, le joined the union in 1973 after completing the trainee program at Piney Point. Boatman Bethel sailed in the deck department. He last sailed with Moran Towing. % WILLIAM GLYNN William Glynn, 54, died May 9. Bom in Manteo, N.C., he began his SIU sailing career in 1962 in the port of Norfolk, Va. Boatman Glynn sailed in the engine depart­ ment. .• . ERIC RUIZ Eric Ruiz, 31, passed away May 23. A Louisiana na­ tive, he joined the Seafarers in 1984 in Piney Point, VId. after completing the Lun­ deberg School's training course for entry level boatmen. Brother Ruiz sailed in the deck department. He last sailed aboard Crescent Towing ves­ sels. GREAT LAKES MOHAMEDAMMARI Mohamed Ammari, 55, died March 26. Bom in Yemen, he signed on with the union m 1967 in the port of Buf­ falo, N.Y. Brother Ammari sailed in the steward department. He most recently sailed aboard the Boblo boats, which ferry pas­ sengers from Detroit to Boblo Is­ land. EDWARD SHEBER Edward Sheber, 62, passed away May 19. A native of St. Ignace, Mich., he joined the SIU in 1961 in the port of Alpena, Mich. Brother Sheber sailed in the engine department. WALTER WRIGHT Pensioner Walter Wright, 63, died May 17. Bom in New Jersey, he joined the Seafarers in 1965 in the port of Philadelphia. Brother Wright sailed in the deck department. He upgraded at the Lundeberg School in 1979. Brother Wright began receiving his pension in July 1984. ATLANTIC FISHERMEN BILLY WADDELL Billy Waddell, 59, passed away May 12. A Limestone, Tenn. na­ tive, he joined the Seafarers in 1%2 in the port of Detroit Brother Waddell sailed in the en­ gine department. He upgraded at the Lundeberg School in 1988. He served in die U.S. Marine Corps from 1952 to 1954. Brother Waddell last sailed aboard the Sea-Land Developer. NICHOLAS TOBIN Pensioner Nicholas Tobin, 85, died May 1. Bom in Placentia, Newfoundland, he was one of the original members of the Atlantic Fishermen's Union, an affiliate of the SIU, before it merged with the AGLIWD in 1981. Tobin fished off the shores of Gloucester and Boston, Mass. until his retirement in December 1973. -m:- a?®' �I. i '•:. i:n •i-: 22 SEAFARERSLOG •''•'•» • .VS>-sv'.'V"-• JULY 1994 •" Lundeberg School Graduating Classes Ir'.: Tj" .." •- -• Oil Spill Containment—Certificates of completion were receiveaby the May 27 class of upgraders. They are (from left, kneeling) Alex Lottig, Terry Smith, David Ellis, (second row) Sean Jones, Dennis Niemoeller, Raymona Gayton, Dennis Walker, Doug Flanagan, Phil Trainee Lifeboat Class 525—Graduating from trainee lifeboat class 525 are (from left, kneeling) Iddings and (last row, center) instructor Mark Jones. Raymond Maule, Kenrick Gaton, Frederick Baker, Tracy Grant, Teddy Del Rosario, Brian DeMerritt, Michael Stringer, (second row) Jermaine Love, Jim Peterson II, Neale Hutson, Mark Genesis Roman, Loren L. Dekett, Lawrence Casey, Robert Hendershott, Bryan Garibaldi, Gerald Hartman Jr., Daniel Williams and Ben Cusic (instructor). •• - Fireman, Oiler, Watertender—-Working their way up the engine department ratings are (from left, kneeling) Scotty Greenlee, David Wogan, Alex Lottig, Dennis Bennett, Alfredo Arana, Terry Smith, (second row) Joseph Williams, Tom Stead, Raymona Gayton, James Cedeno, Michael Natoli, David Ellis, Delson Richardson, Marshall Sanford, (third row) Brett Sollee, Robert Rogers, Dennis Walker, Doug TJ Upgraders Lifeboat—Upgrading graduates of the May 18 Flanagan, Thomas Wulforst, Sean Jones, Scott Vanslambrouck and Dennis Niemoeller. lifeooat class are (from left, kneeling) Lloyd Bates, Timothy Mizwicki, Thomas Pappas, (second row) Rodney Thomas, Francisco Harry and instructor Jake Karaczynski. Bridge Management—Upgrading members of the deck department completing the bridge management course on May 19 are (from left, first row) David Condino, Stephen Rivera, ToddJi/lcClane, Joe Mieluchowski, Michael Dempster, (second row) Tony Ray Gardner and Jim Brown (instmctor). ^ ^ Limited License—Completing the limited license course on May 19 are (from Upgraders Lifeboat—Graduating from the May 25 upgraders left) BernardDe Repentigny, Lloyd LaBeach, lifeboat course are Loren Wolfe (left) and Dennis Rilev Riley (riaht) (right) with Alfred Ziegele and Carlos L. Quintana. instructor Ben Cusic. Pumproom Maintenance Operations—Receiving their certification in pumproom maintenance operations on June 9 are (from left, kneeling) William Behan, Robert Rice, Milton Greene, (second row) Paul Barbadillo, Dan Holden (instructor), Chris z^bowicz, Daniel Taggart, Sean Nolan, Gary Frazer and Leroy Williams. y ^ r' Advancied Refrigeration Container Maintenance—^The June 9 graduates of the advanced refrigeration container maintenance class are (from left) Eric Malzkuhn (instructor), Edward Rynberg, Eric Sutton, Michael Brown and Adolfo Schuitze. �'-•—••^•'•<--<»-»-".w>eV;^.i—^rvy.«ire:j:«i6V-«fc~><^ ''V^ •• r- JULY 1994 SEAFARERS LOG I " J '> ' LUMDEBERG SCHOOL 1994 WGRiOUHG CWRSE SCHBIIHJE SlewanI Upgnding Courses The following is the course schedule for classes beginning between August and Drcember 1994 at the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship located at the Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education in Piney Point, Md. All programs are geared to improve job skills of Seafarers and to promote the American maritime industry. The course schedule may change to reflect the needs of the membership, the maritime industry and—in times of conflict—the nation's security. Course Check-In Date Completion Dale Able Seaman September? October 21 Radar Certification August 19 August 26 September 16 September 23 October 14 October 21 November 4 . ?' . .v.v.yr- September 26 October? Limited License, Part 2 *. i Limited License, Part 3 October 21 October 24 November 4 Oil Spill Prevention and Containment - Lifeboatman ^ It Seaiift Operations & Maintenance Check-In Date Comfrietioil Date QMED - Any Rating August 1 October 21 Fireman/Watertender and Oiler September 12 October 21 Refrigeration Maint & Operations August 1 September 9 Pumproom Maint & Operatimis Septembers October 14 Hydraulics Octobers November 28 Crane Maintenance September 12 October 21 Welding October 24 November 18 ^ 1994Adult aiucatkm Schedule The following courses are available through die Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School. Please contact the admissions office for enrollment information. Completion Date Course Check-In Date GED Preparation 12 weeks - open-ended admisasion Check-In Date Completion Date Adult Basic Education (ABE) 6 weeks - open-ended admission August 26 October 21 September 2 October 28 English as a Second Language (ESL) 6 weeks - open-ended admission August 12 August 26 September 9 October 7 August 26 September? September 23 0^ber21 Developmental Studies August 22 Septembers Septembers August 26 September 9 General aiucaUen College Courses September 16 September 30 November 25 December 9 Basic/Advanced Fire Fighting Contact admissions office for starting dates ^ Safely SpetJaltyCmases Course Chief Cook, Chiesf Ste|raiA ; KVK-^;- October 21 October 10 Contact admissions office for starting dates All students must take the Oil Spill Prevention and Containment class. October 21 Limited License, Part 1 Completion Date Assistant Cook, Cook and Baker Course Bridge Management (Shiphandling) September 9 Check-In Date Course AH students must take the Oil Spill Prevention and Containment class. Celestial Navigation September 12 Session III November 4 September 30 NOTICE TO SEAFARERS \-vM'n. Counse Check-In Date Completion Date Bosun Recertification October 3 November 7 •.'''SV- ••' • Primary language spoken UPGRADING APPLKAJm Name Address With this application. COPIES of your discharges must be submitted showing suffi­ cient time to qualify yourself forthe course(s) requested. You also must submit a COPY of each of the following: the first page of your union book indicating your department and seniority, your clinic card and the front and back of your z-card as well as your Lundeberg School identification card listing the course(s) you have taken and com­ pleted. Admissions Office WILL NOT schedule you until all of the above are received. (Middle) (First) (Last) (Stieet) (CiO-) (Zip Code) (State) Telephone ( ) Date of Birth. (Month/Day/Year) (Area Code) Deep Sea Member• Lakes Member• ^ In order to betfer meet the future needs of SIU members, the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship located at the Paul Hall Center for Maritiine Training and Education will be ruiming a decreased class schedule during the months of Novemberand December. During this time period, the school will be preparing additional classes based on new governmental regulations, upgrading present course materialsand repairing and maintainingclassroom equipment Instructors also will be attending advancedcourses to enhance theirknowledge and skills.The full 1995 class schedule, which will be ready in late fall, will be published in the Seafarers LOG as soon as it is released. Members with any questions may contact the school's admission office at (301) 994-0010. RecerUflcaUen Programs \ 23 ' Inland Waters Member• END DATE BEGIN DATE COURSE • • I' If the following information is not filled out completely, your application will not be processed. Book# Social Security # . Department Seniority U.S. Citizen: •Yes • No Home Port. Endorsement(s) or License(s) now held Are you a graduate of the SHLSS trainee program? ^ If yes, class »»# — Have you attended any SHLSS upgrading courses? Rating:. LAST VESSEL: n Yes / •Yes If yes, course(s) taken Do you hold the U.S. Coast Guard Lifeboatman Endorsement? • Yes GNO Firefighting:GYes GNO CPRCGYCS •V " CU No SIGNATURE. •No Transportation will be paid in accordance with the scheduling letter only if you present original receipts and successfully complete the course. If you have any questions, contact your port agent before departing for Piney Point. GNO ^ .DATE. '' i-- .{ RETURN COMPLETED APPLICATION TO: Lundeberg Upgrading Center. P.O. Box 75. Piney Point. MD 20674. mm:-'-' • '-V!I• i-yi ft I. Date Off:. Date On: -a " -. • . 1 . - - • • - I . ••••-: ir ^4^^' ' •'T ~ .I I! •'.7v ••• • �SEAmitEMtS SEAFARERS: Act Now: Don't Put Your Vacation Plans Off Any Longer! There is still time to plan a family holiday this summer at the Lundeberg School. For additional information, see page 18. July 1994 Volume 56, Number / For the Hills, SIU Runs in the Family Although he understandably rott, sailed with the SIU. In still resides in the Houston area, does not remember it, SIU short, says Billy, Seafarers where he now works as the permember Billy Hill got a very definitely run in the Hill family. sohnel manager for a taxicab "Plus I have three sons, and company. "He graduated from early taste of the camaraderie and generosity shared by mem­ all three want to ship," he states. high school on a Friday and "I'm always bragging about the went to work on a tug that Mon­ bers of the Seafarers. day. "My dad (retired Seafarer union." "I never pushed him or Chuck Hill) was on a tanker the Proud Parent Tracy, but I'm glad that's what day I was born," he recalls. Chuck Hill, 66, served in the to do. That's where they wanted Later, "he had the whole crew Navy during World War 11 and come to the hospital, and they then joined the SIU in 1947 in the money is for blue-collar brought me all kinds of gifts: the port of Houston. He sailed people today." baseball gloves and bats, you until 1986. Adventurous Lifestyle THREE GENERATIONS: Chuck Hill's late Stepfather, Thomas Pafrott name it. Keep in mind, I was one For Billy Hill, who also lives (left), was a chief steward in the SIU. Chuck Hill (center) sailed I was young and ready to see day old. the world," he declares. "Then I in the Houston area, much of the as a recertified bosun before switching over to the inland division; "But I like to say I was bOm started a family, and the con­ attractiveness of a seafaring and Billy Hill recently completed the bosun recertification course into the SIU. It's in my blood." tracts started getting better and career stemmed from "the ad­ at Piney Point. Billy, 36, completed the better. It seemed natural to stick venture, and a different lifestyle than a factory job or an office family life that is so important to 14-year-old Michael, 8-yearbosun recertification course at with it." the Paul Hall Center last month. Twenty years ago. Chuck job," he explains. "I've loved it him. "I see my family more than old Laura, and 6-year-old Billy His father also sailed as a recer­ began working on tugboats. He from the beginning, and the sea most people see theirs, because Jr.—enjoy outdoor activities when I'm home, I'm home for a such as Bshing and camping. tified bosun before switching to occasionally was accompanied calls me back, no question." the inland division, while by Billy (then a teenager), who Another attraction is the long time," he says. "But I'm They also are avid baseball fans. But, like his father and Billy's brother, Tracy, is a chief showed a strong eagerness to uninterrupted time he is able to also happy to go back to sea, pumpman. spend with his family when he because I consider the member­ brother, Billy cannot resist learn the trade. Additionally, Chuck's step­ I really taught him every­ is not sailing. In fact, Billy, who ship to also be my family. In that going back to sea. "I enjoy my work, and I'm grateful for the father, the late Thomas Par- thing I knew," says Chuck, who last sailed aboard the OMI sense, I feel very lucky." When Billy is on the beach, opportunity to earn a living by Champion, chuckles at LEFT: Chuck Hill the notion that his work he and his wife, Kay, and their doing something I like," he (second from left) and may put a strain on the children—18-year-old Kenny, says. "This is a good life." [fellow Seafarers meet with SIU Port Agent Joe Perez (right) for a payoff aboard ship. BELOW: Billy Hill (left) and David Murray prac­ tice CPR as part of the bosun recertification course. This 1970 photograph shows Chuck Hill (third from left) being honored by then-Texas Senator John Tower for courageous actions in Vietnam. Hill helped extinguish a shipboard fire that had been triggered by a napalm bomb. Also pictured (frorn left) are Billy and Tracy Hill, Mrs. Bobbie Hill, F. McNernyof the Maritime Administration and R. Wilkens Jr., president of Wilkens Shipping Co. Help Locale Thb Mining Child The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children has asked the Seafarers Intemational Union to assist them in locating Johann Karl Kaiser-Friedrich. Missing from Raleigh, N.C. since July 26, 1991 when he Johann Kaiser-Friedrich was 3 years old, the child was abducted by his non-custodial mother, Karin Rita Kaiser. A felony warrant has been issued in her name. At the time of his disap­ pearance, the blonde-haired, brown-eyed boy was 3'1" tall and weighed 33 pounds. His hair color was turning reddish brown and he has a faint scar on the right side of his forehead. Anyone having information on the whereabouts of Johann should contact the National Center for Missing and Ex­ ploited Children at (800) 8435678 or the Missing Persons Unit of the Raleigh Police Department at (919) 8903961. •it : � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. 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Title A name given to the resource July 1994 Description An account of the resource HEADLINES HOUSE, SENATE TO TACKLE U.S. SHIP BILL THIS MONTH 3,000 TIMES OVER, PENSIONER URGES CONGRESS TO BACK U.S. MARITIME SIU SCHOOL TO TRAIN SEAFARERS IN EPA REFRIGERANT HANDLING INLAND RIVER SAFETY DANGERS SPOTLIGHTED BY NTSB REPORT AGENCY’S RECOMMENDATIONS INCLUDED IN WATERWAY BILL HOUSE PANEL CLEARS CRUISE SHIP ACT FOR ACTION MERCHANT FLEET IS VITAL FOR AMERICA’S GOALS PENA RELEASES 4-POINT PROGRAM TO MAKE U.S. SHIPYARD COMPETITIVE COAST GUARD, MSCPAC CHANGE COMMANDERS CAR CARRIER RE-FLAGGED; SEAFARERS JOIN SHIP MATSON BEGINS W. COAST SHUTTLE AND FEEDER SERVICE GOLDEN MONARCH IS CONVERTED FROM TANKER TO BULK GRAIN CARRIER WWII MARINERS NOT FORGOTTEN IN D-DAY TRIBUTES SIU-CREWED ORGULF TUGS OPERATE AT NEAR CAPACITY BOATMEN RATIFY NEW CONTRACT WITH ASSOCIATION OF MD. PILITS OIL BOAT SEAFARERS ENDORSE NEW PACT CONGRESS CONTINUES WORK ON HEALTH CARE REFORM APL FILES SUIT TO RECOVER COSTS FOR DAMAGES TO PRES. WASHINGTON VALUE OF TEAMWORK PROVES BENEFICIAL FOR OBREGON SEAFARERS AMERICAN KESTRAL CREW EMPHASIZES SAFETY ITF SECURES BACK PAY FOR FILIPINO CREWMEN SAB ISSUES MODIFICATION TO RULES 33 REFRIGERATION TECHNICIAN COURSES TO BE HELD AT TWENTY U.S. SITES FOR THE HILLS, SIU RUNS IN THE FAMILY Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 07/01/1994 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Newsprint Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Vol. 56, No. 7 1994 Periodicals Seafarers Log